Sensor assemblies and systems for monitoring a dynamic object

A sensor assembly and sensing system for use with a vulcanized vehicle tire comprising:

• a housing comprising an outer structure that defines an internal cavity therein,
• an electrical sensor device disposed within the internal cavity, wherein the internal cavity includes an unfilled open space above or below the electrical sensor device inside the housing, wherein the electrical sensor device is configured to monitor and transmit and/or receive information regarding surrounding conditions, orientation and/or location, wherein the electrical sensor device comprises:
• a portable power source;
• a sensor;
• and
• an antenna for transmitting and/or receiving information relating to an operating parameter being monitored by the sensor;
• a retaining member configured for attaching with the vulcanized vehicle tire, wherein the retaining member is configured to accommodate attachment with the housing;
• and
• a receiver external from the vehicle tire that is configured to receive information from the electrical sensor device wirelessly.

A method for using a pressure sensor assembly and sensing system with a vulcanized rubber article comprising the steps of:

• installing an electrical sensor device within an internal cavity of a housing, wherein the housing comprises an opening extending from an outer surface of the housing to the internal cavity, and wherein the electrical sensor device comprises a sensor, a portable power source, an antenna, a printed circuit board, and related electrical circuitry;
• attaching the housing after the step of installing to a retaining member, wherein the retaining member is configured to accommodate attachment with the housing, wherein the retaining member is attached with the vulcanized rubber article before or after formation of the vulcanized rubber article;
• and
• monitoring an operating parameter through the use of the electrical sensing device, wherein information related to the operating parameter is wirelessly transmitted from the electrical sensing device to a receiver that is external from the sensor assembly.