Description:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10, Rule 13]

TITLE OF INVENTION
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALERTING A RIDER OF A VEHICLE

APPLICANT
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED, an Indian company, having its address at “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India.

PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to a system and a method for alerting a rider of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for detecting vehicle and environmental parameters to alert the rider of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Conventional two-wheeled vehicles provide information about the vehicle to a rider of the vehicle. The information relates to a vehicle speed, travelled distance, fuel status, turning indicators, a gear status, etc. Generally, the vehicles provide the information via an instrument cluster provided in the vehicle. The instrument cluster displays the said information to the rider. However, it is challenging and tiring for a rider to notice the said information when navigating heavy traffic or cruising at a high speed. Further, during such situations, the rider finds it difficult to shift gears frequently that may result in unintentional shift to a neutral gear which is frustrating.
[003] During traversal at high speeds or while navigating traffic, unintentional shifting of gears is undesirable and dangerous. Yet, the gear status being changed on the instrument cluster for notifying the rider is insufficient. In daylight, the sun’s glare obstructs the rider’s view of the instrument cluster rendering the rider unaware of the gear shift. To address the glare issue, conventional vehicles incorporate long visors to prevent the glare of the instrument cluster. However, such an addition leads to increased weight and cost of the vehicle while also increasing drag of the vehicle that negatively impacts the vehicle performance.
[004] In another scenario, the instrument cluster may continuously display the gear position while the vehicle travels downhill, thereby resulting in higher power consumption from a battery which is undesirable.
[005] In view thereof, there is a need felt to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and provide an intelligent way to notify the rider about gear shifting in the vehicle.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[006] In one aspect of the present invention, a system for alerting a rider of a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of sensors disposed in the vehicle. The plurality of sensors is configured to transmit a plurality of signals indicative of a pre-defined set of parameters relating to at least one of the vehicle and surroundings of the vehicle. A control unit is disposed in the vehicle. The control unit is coupled to the plurality of sensors. The control unit is configured to determine a gear position of the vehicle. The control unit is configured to receive the plurality of signals. The control unit is configured to transmit an alert signal based on the determined gear position being neutral and at least one of the plurality of signals. The system includes a wearable device communicatively coupled to the control unit. The wearable device is configured to alert the rider upon reception of the alert signal from the control unit.
[007] In one embodiment, the pre-defined set of parameters indicates at least one of a throttle position, a speed of the vehicle, traffic surrounding the vehicle, status of a traffic signal, and an inclination of the vehicle.
[008] In one embodiment, the plurality of sensors includes a Radio Detection and Ranging system (RADAR) configured to determine the speed of the vehicle. The plurality of sensors includes a Light Detection and Ranging system (LIDAR) configured to determine high-resolution maps of the traffic surrounding the vehicle based on distance of objects from the vehicle. The plurality of sensors includes an imaging device configured to capture images of the traffic signal to determine the status of the traffic signal. The plurality of sensors includes an Inertial Measurement Unit sensor (IMU) configured to determine the inclination of the vehicle. The plurality of sensors includes a throttle position sensor (TPS) configured to determine a throttle position of the vehicle.
[009] In one embodiment, a mobile unit is disposed on the vehicle or with the rider. The mobile unit is coupled with the control unit and configured to transmit traffic information to the control unit.

[010] In one embodiment, an instrument cluster is disposed in the vehicle. The instrument cluster is coupled to the control unit and configured to receive the alert signal from the control unit to transmit the alert signal to the rider of the vehicle.
[011] In one embodiment, the instrument cluster is coupled with the wearable device. The instrument cluster is configured to transmit the alert signal to the wearable device.
[012] In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster and the wearable device based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the speed of the vehicle being above a first threshold.
[013] In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster and the wearable device based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the traffic surrounding the vehicle being above a second threshold.
[014] In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster and the wearable device based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the status of the traffic signal indicating the vehicle to move ahead or reduce vehicle speed.
[015] In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster and the wearable device based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the inclination of the vehicle being above a third threshold.
[016] In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster and the wearable device based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the throttle position of the vehicle being open.
[017] In one embodiment, the wearable device is configured to alert the rider through at least one of an audio alert and a haptic alert.
[018] In one embodiment, the wearable device includes a helmet. The helmet includes an audio assembly. The audio assembly is configured to alert the rider through an audio alert.
[019] In one embodiment, the wearable device is configured to alert the rider for a predetermined period.
[020] In one embodiment, the control unit is configured to transmit the alert signal when a vehicle ignition is switched on.
[021] In another aspect of the present invention, a method for alerting a rider of a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes transmitting, by a plurality of sensors disposed in the vehicle, a plurality of signals indicative of a pre-defined set of parameters relating to the vehicle and surroundings of the vehicle. The method includes determining, by a control unit disposed in the vehicle, a gear position of the vehicle. The method includes receiving, by a control unit coupled to the plurality of sensors, the plurality of signals. The method includes transmitting, by the control unit, an alert signal based on the determined gear position being neutral and at least one of the plurality of signals. The method includes alerting, by a wearable device communicatively coupled to the control unit, the rider upon reception of the alert signal from the control unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[022] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a system for alerting a rider of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating a system for alerting a rider of a vehicle, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating a method for assisting a rider of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[023] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder.
[024] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a system 100 for alerting a rider of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[025] For the purpose of the present invention, the term “vehicle” includes bicycles, scooters and motorcycles. The term “vehicle” also includes electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and conventional internal combustion engine vehicles.
[026] As shown in Figure 1, the system 100 comprises a plurality of sensors 102 disposed in the vehicle. The plurality of sensors 102 comprises a throttle position sensor (TPS) 112. The plurality of sensors 102 is configured to detect at least a vehicle speed and a throttle position of the vehicle from a throttle position sensor 112. The throttle position may indicate a throttle (not shown) being in one of an open position and a closed position. The plurality of sensors 102 is configured to transmit a plurality of signals indicative of a pre-defined set of parameters relating to at least one of the vehicle and surroundings of the vehicle. The pre-defined set of parameters includes the vehicle speed and the throttle position. The system comprises a mobile unit 104. The mobile unit 104 is disposed on the vehicle or with the rider. In one non-limiting example, the mobile unit 104 may be one of a smartphone, a tablet, and the like. The mobile unit 104 is configured to generate traffic information. The traffic information indicates a traffic density surrounding the vehicle. The mobile unit 104 is configured to transmit the traffic information.
[027] The system 100 comprises a control unit 106. The control unit 106 is disposed in the vehicle. The control unit 106 is a vehicle control unit. The control unit 106 is coupled with the plurality of sensors 102 and the mobile unit 104. The control unit 106 is configured to determine a gear position of the vehicle. The control unit 106 is configured to receive the plurality of signals from the plurality of sensors 102 and the traffic information from the mobile unit 104. The control unit 106 is configured to process the received plurality of signals and the received traffic information. Upon processing, the control unit 106 determines satisfaction of the gear position being neutral, and at least one of the vehicle speed being above a first threshold and the traffic information being above a second threshold stored in a storage unit (not shown) communicatively coupled to the control unit 106.
[028] The system 100 comprises a wearable device 110. The wearable device 110 is communicatively coupled to the control unit 106. The control unit 106 is configured to transmit an alert signal to the wearable device 110 based on the determined gear position being neutral and at least one of the plurality of signals. The wearable device 110 is configured to alert the rider upon reception of the alert signal from the control unit 106. In an embodiment, the wearable device 110 is one of a helmet, an earphone, a smartwatch, a buzzer and a haptic device mounted to a handlebar of the vehicle. However, this should not be construed as limiting and other now known or later developed wearables used by the rider while riding the vehicle are within the scope of the present invention. The wearable device 110 may be coupled to the control unit 106 with a wireless / wired module.
[029] In another embodiment, the wearable device 110 is configured to provide the alert signal to the rider via an audio alert. In yet another embodiment, the wearable device 110 is configured to provide the alert signal to the rider via a haptic alert such as vibrations.
[030] In one non-limiting example, the wearable device 110 comprises a helmet. The helmet comprises an audio assembly. The audio assembly is configured to alert the rider through an audio alert. In other words, the helmet is configured to alert the rider via the audio assembly.
[031] Referring to Figure 2 in conjunction with Figure 1, the plurality of sensors 102 comprises the throttle position sensor 112, a Radio Detection and Ranging system (RADAR) 114, a Light Detection and Ranging system (LIDAR) 116, an imaging device 118, and an Inertial Measurement Unit sensor (IMU) 120. However, this should not be considered as limiting and other now known or later developed sensors for generating the plurality of signals indicative of a pre-defined set of parameters relating to the vehicle and surroundings of the vehicle are well within the scope of the present invention. The plurality of signals is indicative of the pre-defined set of parameters. The pre-defined set of parameters comprises at least one of a vehicle ignition status, a throttle position, a speed of the vehicle, traffic surrounding the vehicle, status of a traffic signal, and an inclination of the vehicle.
[032] The RADAR 114 is configured to determine the speed of the vehicle. Additionally, the RADAR 114 is configured to determine nearby objects, object speeds, relative speeds of the vehicle with the objects and a direction of motion of the vehicle. The LIDAR 116 is configured to determine high-resolution maps of the traffic surrounding the vehicle based on distance of the objects from the vehicle. The imaging device 118 is configured to capture images of the traffic signal to determine the status of the traffic signal. The status of the traffic signal indicates whether the vehicle may move ahead, reduce the vehicle speed, turn left, turn right, or stop the vehicle. The IMU 120 is configured to determine the inclination of the vehicle.
[033] Based on the inputs from the plurality of sensors 102, the control unit 106 is configured to accurately determine the distance and shape of the objects in the surroundings of the vehicle. As a result, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles are enabled to navigate and make decisions based on real-time data about the environment.
[034] The system 100 comprises an instrument cluster 108. The instrument cluster 108 is disposed in the vehicle. The instrument cluster 108 is coupled to the control unit 106 and the wearable device 110. The instrument cluster 108 comprises a display device (not shown) that is coupled wirelessly or by wire to the control unit 106. In one embodiment, the instrument cluster 108 and the control unit 106 are coupled via Wi-Fi. The instrument cluster 108 is configured to receive the alert signal from the control unit 106 to transmit the alert signal to the rider of the vehicle. The instrument cluster 108 is configured to alert the rider through at least one of a visual alert, an audible alert, and a haptic alert. In one embodiment, the instrument cluster 108 is configured to transmit the alert signal to the wearable device 110. In one non-limiting example, the audio alert can be generated by an audio alert device including a buzzer or speaker. The haptic alert can be provided by sending a vibration to front, back, or sides of the body of the rider.
[035] In an embodiment, the control unit 106 is configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster 108 and the wearable device 110 based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the throttle position of the vehicle being open. The TPS 112 determines the throttle position of the vehicle.
[036] In another embodiment, the control unit 106 is configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster 108 and the wearable device 110 based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the speed of the vehicle being above a first threshold. The control unit 106 determines whether the gear position is neutral. The RADAR 114 determines the speed of the vehicle. In one non-limiting example, the first threshold is 3 km/hr.
[037] In another embodiment, the control unit 106 is configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster 108 and the wearable device 110 based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the traffic surrounding the vehicle being above a second threshold. At least one of the LIDAR 116 and the mobile unit 104 determine the traffic surrounding the vehicle. In one non-limiting example, the second threshold is low traffic density. In another non-limiting example, the second threshold is medium traffic density.
[038] In another embodiment, the control unit 106 is configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster 108 and the wearable device 110 based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the status of the traffic signal indicating the vehicle to move ahead or reduce vehicle speed. The imaging device 118 determines the status of the traffic signal.
[039] In yet another embodiment, the control unit 106 is configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster 108 and the wearable device 110 based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the inclination of the vehicle being above a third threshold. The IMU 120 determines the inclination of the vehicle. In one non-limiting example, the third threshold is 10 degrees. The inclination of the vehicle indicates whether the vehicle is moving uphill or downhill.
[040] The instrument cluster 108 and the wearable device 110 are configured to alert the rider for a predetermined period. In one non-limiting example, the predetermined period is 5 seconds. The alert signal is transmitted to the instrument cluster 108 and the wearable device 110 only when the vehicle ignition is switched on.
[041] Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating a method 200 for alerting a rider of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[042] At step 202, the method 200 comprises transmitting a plurality of signals indicative of a pre-defined set of parameters relating to the vehicle and surroundings of the vehicle. The step 202 of transmitting is performed by a plurality of sensors 102 disposed in the vehicle. In one non-limiting example, the plurality of sensors comprises a throttle position sensor (TPS) 112, a Radio Detection and Ranging system (RADAR) 114, a Light Detection and Ranging system (LIDAR) 116, an imaging device 118, and an Inertial Measurement Unit sensor (IMU) 120. The pre-defined set of parameters comprises at least one of a vehicle ignition status, a throttle position, a speed of the vehicle, traffic surrounding the vehicle, status of a traffic signal, and an inclination of the vehicle. The TPS 112 is configured to determine the throttle position of the vehicle. RADAR 114 is configured to determine the speed of the vehicle. The LIDAR 116 is configured to determine high-resolution maps of the traffic surrounding the vehicle based on distance of the objects from the vehicle. The imaging device 118 is configured to capture images of the traffic signal to determine the status of the traffic signal. The IMU 120 is configured to determine the inclination of the vehicle.
[043] At step 204, the method 200 comprises determining a gear position of the vehicle. The step 204 of determining the gear position is performed by a control unit 106 disposed in the vehicle. At step 206, the method 200 comprises receiving the plurality of signals from the plurality of sensors 102. The step 206 of receiving the plurality of signals is performed by the control unit 106. The control unit 106 is coupled with the plurality of sensors 102 and a mobile unit 104. The mobile unit 104 is configured to generate and transmit traffic information. The traffic information indicates a traffic density surrounding the vehicle.
[044] At step 208, the method 200 comprises transmitting an alert signal based on the determined gear position being neutral and at least one of the plurality of signals. The step 208 of transmitting the alert signal is performed by the control unit 106. The transmission of the alert signal is based on the gear position being neutral, the vehicle ignition being on and at least one of the throttle position being open, the speed of the vehicle being above a first threshold, the traffic surrounding the vehicle being above a second threshold, the status of the traffic signal indicating the vehicle to move ahead or reduce vehicle speed, and the inclination of the vehicle being above a third threshold. In one non-limiting example, the first threshold is 3 km/hr. In another non-limiting example, the second threshold is one of low and medium traffic density. In yet another non-limiting example, the third threshold is 10 degrees. The alert signal is received by an instrument cluster 108 and a wearable device 110.
[045] At step 210, the method 200 comprises alerting the rider upon reception of the alert signal from the control unit 106. The step 210 of alerting the rider is performed by the wearable device 110. In one non-limiting example, the alert signal is transmitted to the instrument cluster 108 and the instrument cluster 108 is configured to further transmit the alert signal to the wearable device 110. The instrument cluster 108 and the wearable device 110 are configured to alert the rider for a predetermined period. In one non-limiting example, the predetermined period is 5 seconds.
[046] It is to be understood that typical hardware configuration of the control unit 106 disclosed in the present invention can include a set of instructions that can be executed to cause the control unit 106 to perform the above-disclosed method.
[047] The control unit 106 may include a processor which may be a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or both. The processor may be one or more general processors, digital signal processors, application specific integrated circuits, field programmable gate arrays, servers, networks, digital circuits, analog circuits, combinations thereof, or other now known or later developed devices for analyzing and processing data. The processor may implement software programs as mentioned in preceding paragraphs.
[048] The storage unit of the control unit 106 may include a memory. The memory may be a main memory, a static memory, or a dynamic memory. The memory may include but is not limited to computer readable storage media such as various types of volatile and non-volatile storage media, including but not limited to random access memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable read-only memory, flash memory, magnetic tape or disk, optical media and the like. The memory is operable to store instructions executable by the processor. The functions, acts or tasks illustrated in the figures or described may be performed by the programmed processor executing the instructions stored in the memory.
[049] The control unit 106 may also include a disk or optical drive unit. The disk drive unit may include a computer-readable medium in which one or more software can be embedded. Further, the instructions may embody one or more of the methods or logic as described. In a particular example, the instructions may reside completely, or at least partially, within the memory or within the processor during execution by the control unit 106. The memory and the processor also may include computer-readable media as discussed above. The present invention contemplates a computer-readable medium that includes instructions or receives and executes instructions responsive to a propagated signal so that a device connected to a network can communicate data over the network. Further, the instructions may be transmitted or received over the network. The network includes wireless networks, Ethernet AVB networks, or combinations thereof. The wireless network may be a cellular telephone network. Further, the network may be a public network, such as the Internet, a private network, such as an intranet, or combinations thereof, and may utilize a variety of networking protocols now available or later developed.
[050] The control unit 106 accepts incoming content and sends content to connected components via a communication channel such as Controller Area Network (CAN), Local Interconnect Network (LIN) and Bluetooth.
[051] The claimed features/method steps of the present invention as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed features/steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Specifically, the present invention provides an improved system and method including a wearable device for alerting a rider of the vehicle.
[052] In the present invention, the system is capable of alerting the rider of the vehicle upon detecting unintentional change of gear position to neutral based on the pre-defined set of parameters. The present invention is innovative and potentially lifesaving for riders of the saddle type vehicles. The innovation and safety features increase the performance, safety as well as market attractiveness of the present invention.
[053] In the present invention, the challenges of frequently noticing the gear position in the instrument cluster are eliminated, thereby adding ergonomic comfort to the rider.
[054] In the present invention, the plurality of sensors may be added without altering the existing layout of the vehicle thus alerting the rider of unintentional gear changes in a simple and effective way.
[055] Further, due to the present invention, additional parts such as long visors need not be provided to prevent glaring of the instrument cluster as the rider is alerted from the wearable device. Thus, the addition of weight, cost and manufacturing complexity is reduced.
[056] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

Reference Numerals
100-system
102-sensors
104-mobile unit
106-control unit
108-instrument cluster
110-wearable device
112-throttle position sensor
114-RADAR
116-LIDAR
118-imaging device
120-IMU sensor
, Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A system (100) for alerting a rider of a vehicle, the system (100) comprising:
a plurality of sensors (102) disposed in the vehicle, the plurality of sensors (102) being configured to transmit a plurality of signals indicative of a pre-defined set of parameters relating to at least one of the vehicle and surroundings of the vehicle;
a control unit (106) disposed in the vehicle, the control unit (106) coupled to the plurality of sensors (102) and being configured to:
determine a gear position of the vehicle;
receive the plurality of signals; and
transmit an alert signal based on the determined gear position being neutral and at least one of the plurality of signals; and
a wearable device (110) communicatively coupled to the control unit (106), the wearable device (110) being configured to alert the rider upon reception of the alert signal from the control unit (106).

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pre-defined set of parameters comprises at least one of a throttle position, a speed of the vehicle, traffic surrounding the vehicle, status of a traffic signal, and an inclination of the vehicle.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the plurality of sensors (102) comprises:
a throttle position sensor (TPS) (112) being configured to determine a throttle position of the vehicle;
a Radio Detection and Ranging system (RADAR) (114) being configured to determine the speed of the vehicle;
a Light Detection and Ranging system (LIDAR) (116) being configured to determine high-resolution maps of the traffic surrounding the vehicle based on distance of objects from the vehicle;
an imaging device (118) being configured to capture images of the traffic signal to determine the status of the traffic signal; and
an Inertial Measurement Unit sensor (IMU) (120) being configured to determine the inclination of the vehicle.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 3 comprises a mobile unit (104) disposed on the vehicle or with the rider, the mobile unit (104) being coupled with the control unit (106) and being configured to transmit traffic information to the control unit (106).

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2 comprising an instrument cluster (108) disposed in the vehicle, the instrument cluster (108) being coupled to the control unit (106) and being configured to receive the alert signal from the control unit (106) to transmit the alert signal to the rider of the vehicle.

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the instrument cluster (108) being coupled with the wearable device (110), the instrument cluster (108) being configured to transmit the alert signal to the wearable device (110).

7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the control unit (106) being configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster (108) and the wearable device (110) based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the speed of the vehicle being above a first threshold.

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the control unit (106) being configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster (108) and the wearable device (110) based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the traffic surrounding the vehicle being above a second threshold.

9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the control unit (106) being configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster (108) and the wearable device (110) based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the status of the traffic signal indicating the vehicle to move ahead or reduce vehicle speed.

10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the control unit (106) being configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster (108) and the wearable device (110) based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the inclination of the vehicle being above a third threshold.

11. The system (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the control unit (106) being configured to transmit the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster (108) and the wearable device (110) based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the throttle position of the vehicle being open.

12. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wearable device (110) being configured to alert the rider through at least one of an audio alert and a haptic alert.

13. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wearable device (110) comprises a helmet, the helmet comprising an audio assembly configured to alert the rider through an audio alert.

14. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wearable device (110) being configured to alert the rider for a predetermined period.

15. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (106) being configured to transmit the alert signal when a vehicle ignition is switched on.

16. A method (200) for alerting a rider of a vehicle, the method (200) comprising:
transmitting, by a plurality of sensors (102) disposed in the vehicle, a plurality of signals indicative of a pre-defined set of parameters relating to at least one of the vehicle and surroundings of the vehicle;
determining, by a control unit (106) disposed in the vehicle, a gear position of the vehicle;
receiving, by a control unit (106) coupled to the plurality of sensors (102), the plurality of signals;
transmitting, by the control unit (106), an alert signal based on the determined gear position being neutral and at least one of the plurality of signals; and
alerting, by a wearable device (110) communicatively coupled to the control unit (106), the rider upon reception of the alert signal from the control unit (106).

17. The method (200) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the pre-defined set of parameters comprises at least one of a throttle position, a speed of the vehicle, traffic surrounding the vehicle, status of a traffic signal, and an inclination of the vehicle.

18. The method (200) as claimed in claim 16, comprising:
determining, by a throttle position sensor (TPS) (112) of the plurality of sensors (102), a throttle position of the vehicle;
determining, by a Radio Detection and Ranging system (RADAR) (114) of the plurality of sensors (102), the speed of the vehicle;
determining, by a Light Detection and Ranging system (LIDAR) (116) of the plurality of sensors (102), high-resolution maps of the traffic surrounding the vehicle based on distance of objects from the vehicle;
capturing, by an imaging device (118) of the plurality of sensors (102), images of the traffic signal to determine the status of the traffic signal; and
determining, by an Inertial Measurement Unit sensor (IMU) (120) of the plurality of sensors (102), the inclination of the vehicle.
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19. The method (200) as claimed in claim 17 comprising transmitting, by a mobile unit (104) disposed on the vehicle or with the rider, directions to the control unit (106).

20. The method (200) as claimed in claim 16 comprising receiving, by an instrument cluster (108) disposed in the vehicle, the alert signal from the control unit (106) and transmitting, by the instrument cluster (108), the alert signal to the rider of the vehicle.

21. The method (200) as claimed in claim 19 comprising transmitting, by the instrument cluster (108), the alert signal to the wearable device (110).

22. The method (200) as claimed in claim 20 comprising transmitting, by the control unit (106), the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster (108) and the wearable device (110) based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the speed of the vehicle being above a first threshold.

23. The method (200) as claimed in claim 20 comprising transmitting, by the control unit (106), the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster (108) and the wearable device (110) based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the traffic surrounding the vehicle being above a second threshold.

24. The method (200) as claimed in claim 20 comprising transmitting, by the control unit (106), the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster (108) and the wearable device (110) based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the status of the traffic signal indicating the vehicle to move ahead or reduce vehicle speed.

25. The method (200) as claimed in claim 20 comprising transmitting, by the control unit (106), the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster (108) and the wearable device (110) based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the inclination of the vehicle being above a third threshold.

26. The method (200) as claimed in claim 20 comprising transmitting, by the control unit (106), the alert signal to one of the instrument cluster (108) and the wearable device (110) based on determination of the gear position being neutral and the throttle position of the vehicle being open.

27. The method (200) as claimed in claim 16 comprising alerting, by the wearable device (110), the rider through at least one of an audio alert and a haptic alert.

28. The method (200) as claimed in claim 16 comprising alerting, by an audio assembly of a helmet, the rider through an audio alert, wherein the wearable device (110) comprises the helmet.

29. The method (200) as claimed in claim 16 comprising alerting, by the wearable device (110), the rider for a predetermined period.

30. The method (200) as claimed in claim 16 comprising transmitting, by the control unit (106), the alert signal when a vehicle ignition is switched on.

Dated this 23rd day of May 2023
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
By their Agent & Attorney

(Nikhil Ranjan)
of Khaitan & Co
Reg No IN/PA-1471