Deployment of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems for Traffic Monitoring and Safety Purposes

Kurzfassung

In this paper, ideas and challenges of utilizing Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems’ (TPMS) communication messages for traffic purposes are described. Following the principle of the frequently and successfully tested Bluetooth technology approach to derive traffic parameters, TPMS has a great potential, especially in the field of traffic management and active traffic safety. With further refinement of TPMS data vehicles can be classified, supplier relationships can be identified or the access to parking places can be managed. The utilization of TPMS can also support transport safety. Applications of TPMS with the aim to increase awareness of road hazards by increasing attention of drivers are presented as well.