Duttyman
04-20-2007, 11:07 PM
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In case you didn't notice, the auto industry is pretty hi-tech these days. In fact, electronic gadgetry is "standard" equipment on today's cars and trucks. That said, it should come as no surprise to see microchips in tires right?<!--more-->
Pirelli, which has apparently been working on a "CyberTyre" for some time now has the idea that an embedded microchip can relay information to an onboard computer that can analyze road data and allow the car to make changes or issue warnings to make the driving experience safer. For example,data coming from the tire such as road temperature could tip off the driver to slippage or low traction situations.
Moving closer to reality, Pirelli recently bought the patent for this type of tire-monitoring technology from the Italian auto technology and design company Fioravanti. Along with the microchip system, Pirelli is also working on additional low-pressure monitoring systems under the X-Pressure name. It's a whole array of technologies designed to monitor pressure. There's X-Pressure Optic (a visual warning on the stem and cap), X-Pressure Acoustic (warnings through your radio), and X-Pressure Acoustic Blue, which actually calls your cell phone with a warning using Bluetooth! Finally, there's the Safety Wheel System, which uses a compressed air canister located inside the wheel rim to add air as needed. Still waiting for the future to come?
In case you didn't notice, the auto industry is pretty hi-tech these days. In fact, electronic gadgetry is "standard" equipment on today's cars and trucks. That said, it should come as no surprise to see microchips in tires right?<!--more-->
Pirelli, which has apparently been working on a "CyberTyre" for some time now has the idea that an embedded microchip can relay information to an onboard computer that can analyze road data and allow the car to make changes or issue warnings to make the driving experience safer. For example,data coming from the tire such as road temperature could tip off the driver to slippage or low traction situations.
Moving closer to reality, Pirelli recently bought the patent for this type of tire-monitoring technology from the Italian auto technology and design company Fioravanti. Along with the microchip system, Pirelli is also working on additional low-pressure monitoring systems under the X-Pressure name. It's a whole array of technologies designed to monitor pressure. There's X-Pressure Optic (a visual warning on the stem and cap), X-Pressure Acoustic (warnings through your radio), and X-Pressure Acoustic Blue, which actually calls your cell phone with a warning using Bluetooth! Finally, there's the Safety Wheel System, which uses a compressed air canister located inside the wheel rim to add air as needed. Still waiting for the future to come?