A wireless vehicle safety monitoring system, including a portable monitor
unit and a plurality of sensor modules that can monitor vehicle tire
pressure, detect presence of object and its distance behind the vehicle,
and monitor the security of the vehicle. The sensor modules communicate by
encoded RF wireless transmission with the monitor unit, which will display
the individual tire pressure on it's LCD panel while the vehicle is
moving, and also display any detected object range information during the
vehicle reverse motion. When one or more monitoring situations arise (bad
tire pressure, object detection, or vehicle security violation), the
monitor unit will issue warnings to alert the vehicle owner. The wireless
pressure sensor module is miniaturized for easy mounting on the tire valve
stem with minimal obstruction. The wireless ultrasonic object detection
sensor module is mounted on the rear license plate holder. The small
monitor unit can be dashboard-mounted or placed on any viewable location
in the vehicle, or carried by the user. The system's unique
power-conservation technology enables the monitor unit to operate on a
single 1.5V AA battery for over six months, and for the sensor modules to
operate close to 18 months without needing to change batteries.