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System And Method For Management Of One Or More Vehicles

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (100) and a method (300) for management of one or more vehicles (10). The system comprises one or more first devices (102), one or more second devices (104) and a third device (106). Each vehicle (10) is provided with one first device (102) configured to communicatively couple with one second device (104) on satisfaction of one or more pre-defined conditions. The second device (104) is configured to: (i) transmit one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle (10) to a third device (106), (ii) receive, from the third device (106), a mobilization status or immobilization status for vehicle (10), (iii) detect, on receipt of the immobilization status, a state of the vehicle (10), and (iv) transmit, based on the state of the vehicle (10), a signal to the first device (102) for the immobilization of the vehicle (10). Reference Figure 1

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Application #
Filing Date
04 July 2023
Publication Number
05/2025
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
ELECTRONICS
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Applicants

TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
“Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India

Inventors

1. ARULKARTHICK GANESAN
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India
2. GAYATHRI GUNASEKARAN
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India
3. DATTA RAJARAM SAGARE
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for management of one or more vehicles.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] In a vehicle, a Telematics Control Unit (TCU) is an embedded device that wirelessly links the vehicle to cloud storage over a mobile network. The TCU collects telematics data from the vehicle, such as location, speed, engine data, connection quality, and so on, by connecting with various subsystems in the vehicle via data and control buses. To achieve the functionality of transmitting data over a mobile network, the TCU is provided with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). However, standards with respect to connectivity of SIM differ in each country and, therefore, different SIM will be required in different countries. This will increase a cost to an owner of the vehicle. In case a common international SIM is used for operation in different countries, the cost to the owner of the vehicle is again increased. Also, separate mounting unit or space is required in the TCU which requires additional space, increases number of parts, and presents design challenges, which is undesirable.
[003] The above-mentioned challenges increases multifold when a fleet of vehicles is to be controlled by an owner/distributor. One working example is a distributor loaning multiple vehicles to customers on EMI/loan basis and needs to track and loan the multiple vehicles. Other working example can be fleet of rental vehicles which needs to be tracked by the owner of the vehicle. For tracking such multiple vehicle, each vehicle needs to be provided with a telematics units having SIM. However, use of multiple SIM’s for tracking such multiple vehicles will lead to increase in cost for the owners/distributors, which is undesirable.
[004] In view of the foregoing, there is a need-felt to overcome at least the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior arts.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[005] In one aspect of the present invention, a system for management of one or more vehicles is disclosed. The system comprises one or more first devices and one or more second devices. Each vehicle comprises one first device and rider of the vehicle has one second device. The one first device in the vehicle is configured to be communicatively coupled to the one second device of the rider of the vehicle on satisfaction of one or more pre-defined conditions. On being communicatively coupled with the first device, the second device of the vehicle is configured to perform the following actions: (i) transmit one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle to a third device, (ii) receive, from the third device, a mobilization status or immobilization status for vehicle, (iii) detect, on receipt of the immobilization status, a state of the vehicle, and (iv) transmit, based on the state of the vehicle, a signal to the first device for the immobilization of the vehicle.
[006] In another aspect of the present invention, a method for management of one or more vehicle is disclosed. Each vehicle is provided with one first device configured to communicatively couple with one second device owned by a rider of the vehicle. The method comprises a step of establishing a connection between the first device and the second device on satisfaction of one or more pre-defined conditions. The method further comprises a step of transmitting one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle to a third device. The step of transmitting one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle to the third device is performed by the second device. The method further comprises a step of receiving a mobilization status or immobilization status for the vehicle from the third device. The step of receiving the mobilization status for the vehicle is performed by the second device. The method further comprises detecting a state of the vehicle on receipt of the immobilization status from the third device. The step of detecting the state of the vehicle is performed by the second device. The method further comprises transmitting a signal to the first device for immobilization of the vehicle based on the status of the vehicle. The step of transmitting the signal for immobilization of the vehicle is performed by the second device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[007] 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 management of one or more vehicles, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating connection of the first device with the second device and different components of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating a method for management of one or more vehicles, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[008] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder.
[009] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a system 100 for management of one or more vehicles (10), in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[010] For the purpose of the present invention, the term “vehicle” comprises any vehicle provided with a first device (102) capable of immobilizing the vehicle (10) such as, not being limited to, bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, rickshaws, cars, trucks, etc. The term “vehicle” also comprises, not being limited to, conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.
[011] As shown in Figure 1, the system 100 comprises one or more first devices 102, one or more second devices 104 and a third device 106. Each vehicle 10 comprises one first device 102 which is configured to be communicatively coupled with the one second device 104 on satisfaction of one or more pre-defined conditions. The second device 104 is a device of a rider of the vehicle 10. Each second device 104, on being communicatively coupled with the first device 102, is configured to transmit one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle 10 to the third device 106. The third device 106 is communicatively connected to a personal digital assistant of an owner/distributor of the vehicle 10. Based on the one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle 10, the owner of the vehicle 10 can select either a mobilization status or an immobilization status for the vehicle 10. The selected status is transmitted to and updated in the third device 106. The second device 104 is further configured to receive the mobilization status or the immobilization status for the vehicle 10 from the third device 106. On receipt of the immobilization status for the vehicle 10, the second device is configured to detect a state of the vehicle 10. Based on the state of the vehicle 10, the second device 104 is further configured to transmit a signal to the first device 102 for immobilization of the vehicle 10. The first device 102 is operably connected to a control unit 12 which controls the ignition of the vehicle 10 and does not allow the engine to start when a signal for immobilization is received by the first device 102. The state of the vehicle 10 is either a running state or a non-running state of the vehicle 10. The immobilization signal is sent from the second device 104 to a first device 102 only in the non-running state of the vehicle 10.
[012] In an embodiment, the first device 102 is an immobilizer unit, the second device 104 is a personal digital assistant of a rider of the vehicle 10 and the third device 106 is a remote server operably connected to the personal digital assistant of the owner of the vehicle 10. The second device 104, which belongs to the rider of the vehicle 10, is generally a mobile personal digital assistant such as, not being limited to, mobile phone or tablet. The second device 104 comprises a SIM card/ GPS module/GSM module for communication with the third device 106 over a network. The personal digital assistant of the owner of the vehicle 10 (which is communicatively coupled to the third device 106) can be both mobile or stationary such as, not being limited to, mobile phone, laptops, tablets or desktops. In the present invention, the first device 102 does not comprise a SIM card/ GPS module/GSM module for communication with the third device 106. The first device 102 is connected to the second device 104 which communicates with the third device 106 over a network and, therefore, the need for SIM/ GPS module/GSM module in the first device 102 is eliminated in the present invention.
[013] In an embodiment, the one or more pre-defined conditions comprises ON state of the ignition switch 16 of the vehicle 10, distance of the second device 104 from the first device 102 being equal to less than a pre-defined distance and ON state of the second device 104. The pre-defined conditions should not be construed as limiting and other or additional pre-defined conditions can be specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle 10. In one non-limiting example, the pre-defined distance is a distance sufficient to establish a connection between the first device 102 and the second device 104. In one non-limiting example, the first device 102 and the second device 104 are connected via a Bluetooth connection. Generally, a Bluetooth communication can be established in a range of 10 meters.
[014] In an embodiment, the one or more pre-defined parameters comprises a location of the vehicle 10, a loan status and repayment status of the vehicle 10 and/or a health status of the vehicle 10. In one non-limiting example, the health status of the vehicle 10 comprises an engine status, a brake status, a transmission box status, a clutch status, a tyre status and/or a battery status of the vehicle 10. The information in respect of location and state of the vehicle 10 can be provided directly by the GSM and GPS module in the second device 104. In one non-limiting example, the health status of the vehicle 10 can provided to the second device 104 by the first device 102. The first device 102 is communicatively coupled to one or more sensors to receive health status of different components of the vehicle 10. In another non-limiting example, the first device 102 is communicatively coupled with the control unit 12 on satisfaction of the one or more pre-defined conditions. The control unit 12 can directly provide the health status of different components of the vehicle 10 to the second device 104. The second device 104 further comprises a loan/repayment module which is capable of receiving and transmitting the loan/repayment status of the vehicle 10 from the third device 106 or any other auxiliary device/auxiliary server which is maintained by the owner/distributor/bank of the vehicle 10.
[015] In a working example of the present invention, the immobilizer unit (the first device 102) is mounted on the vehicle 10 and when a Bluetooth Range is established with the mobile phone (the second device 104) of the rider of the vehicle 10, the mobile phone of the rider of the vehicle 10 transmits the loan/repayment status of the vehicle 10 to the remote server (the third device 106) which is sent to the personal digital assistant of the owner/distributor/bank of the vehicle 10. In case the loan/repayment status of the vehicle 10 is in default, the owner/distributor/bank of the vehicle 10 will select the status for the vehicle 10 as an immobilization status which is updated in the remote server (the third device 106) of the vehicle 10 and transmitted to the second device 104 of the vehicle 10. On receiving the immobilization status of the vehicle 10, the second device 104 will check the state of the vehicle 10. On detecting the state of the vehicle 10 as a non-running state, the mobile phone (the second device 104) of the rider of the vehicle 10 transmits a signal to the immobilization unit (the first device 102) which is operably coupled with a control unit 12 of the vehicle 10. The control unit 12, on receiving a signal from the immobilizer unit (the first device 102), does not allow the engine to start or, in other words, immobilize the vehicle 10.
[016] In another working example of the present invention, the immobilizer unit (the first device 102) is mounted on the vehicle 10 and when a Bluetooth range is established with the mobile phone (the second device 104) of the rider of the vehicle 10, the mobile phone of the rider of the vehicle 10 transmits the health status of the vehicle 10 to the remote server (the third device 106) which is sent to the personal digital assistant of the owner/distributor/bank of the vehicle 10. In case the health status of the vehicle 10 is in negative, the owner/distributor/bank of the vehicle 10 will select the status of the vehicle 10 as an immobilization status which is updated in the remote server (the third device 106) of the vehicle 10 and transmitted to the second device 104 of the vehicle 10. The negative health status can be non-efficient working or non-working of one or more components of the vehicle 10 which may compromise the safety of the rider of the vehicle 10 or can cause damage to the vehicle 10. For example, the owner may immobilize the vehicle 10 in case the tyre status of the vehicle 10 indicates that one or more tyres of the vehicle 10 have a pressure less than a pre-defined pressure or the brake of the vehicle 10 is working in non-efficient manner. On receiving the immobilization status for the vehicle 10, the second device 104 will check the state of the vehicle 10. On detecting the state of the vehicle 10 as a non-running state, the mobile phone (the second device 104) of the rider of the vehicle 10 transmits a signal to the immobilization unit (the first device 102) which is operably coupled with the control unit 12 of the vehicle 10 to immobilize the vehicle 10. The control unit 12, on receiving a signal from the first device /immobilizer unit 102, does not allow the engine to start or, in other words, immobilize the vehicle 10.
[017] In case a mobilization status is selected by the owner of the vehicle 10, the same is transmitted to the second device 104 via the third device 106. In one non-limiting example, a mobilization status for the vehicle 10 is sent to the first device 102. Only upon receiving such a mobilization status, the ignition of the vehicle 10 is started. In another non-limiting example, no signal is transmitted from the second device 104 to the first device 102 upon receipt of a mobilization status for the vehicle 10 and the ignition can be started in absence of receipt of any signal from the first device 102.
[018] It is to be understood that the ignition of the vehicle is not started if a signal for immobilization is transmitted from the second device 104 to the first device 102. However, in a scenario wherein immobilization status is received by the second device 104 in a running state of the vehicle 10 (for example, owing to late updation by the owner of the vehicle 10 or error in communication between the second device 104 and the third device 106), such signal will not be transmitted to the first device/immobilization unit 102 in the running state of the vehicle 10 and will be sent to the first device/immobilization unit 102 only when the state of the vehicle 10 changes from the running state to the non-running state.
[019] Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating communication of the first device 102 with the second device 104 and different components of the vehicle 10, in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention.
[020] As shown, when the ignition switch 16 of the vehicle 10 is in an ON state, a battery 18 of the vehicle 10 powers the immobilization unit (the first device 102) of the vehicle 10. In an ON state, the first device 102 (the immobilization unit) connects with the second device 104 (the personal digital assistant) of the rider of the vehicle 10 when the second device 104 is in ON state as well as within a pre-defined range/perimeter of the first device 102. On connection of the first device 102 and the second device 104, the second device 104 transmits the one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle 10 to the third device 106 which is operably connected to the personal digital assistant of the owner/distributor of the vehicle 10. Based on the one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle 10, the owner/distributor/bank of the vehicle 10 selects either the mobilization status or the immobilization status for the vehicle 10. The selected status is transmitted to and updated in the third device 106, which is thereafter transmitted to the second device 104. On receiving the immobilization status for the vehicle 10, the second device 104 transmits a signal to the first device 102 for immobilization of the vehicle 10. The first device/immobilization unit 102 is communicatively coupled to the control unit 12 which controls the ignition of the vehicle 10. On receipt of a signal for immobilization of the vehicle 10, the control unit 12 does not allow ignition of the vehicle 10 and therefore, immobilize the vehicle 10.
[021] Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating a method 300 for management of one or more vehicles 10, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Each of the vehicle 10 is provided with one first device 102 configured to communicatively couple with one second device 104.
[022] As step 301, the method 300 comprises establishing a connection between the first device 102 and the second device 104 on satisfaction of one or more pre-defined conditions. At step 302, the method 300 comprises transmitting one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle 10 to a third device 106. The step 302 is performed by the second device 104. At step 303, the method comprises receiving from the third device 106, a mobilization status or immobilization status for the vehicle 10. The method step 303 is performed by the second device 104. At step 304, the method 300 comprises detecting a state of the vehicle 10 on receipt of the immobilization status. In case the vehicle 10 is in stand still state as shown in step 305, a signal to immobilize the vehicle 10 is transmitted to the first device 102. In case the vehicle 10 is not in a stand still state or in a running state, the signal to immobilize will be sent only when the state of the vehicle 10 changes from the running state to the non-running state.
[023] In an embodiment, the first device 102 is an immobilizer unit, the second device 104 is a personal digital assistant of a rider of the vehicle 10 and the third device 106 is a remote server operably connected to the personal digital assistant of the owner of the vehicle 10. The second device 104, which belongs to the rider of the vehicle 10, is generally a mobile personal digital assistant such as, not being limited to, mobile phone or tablet. The second device 104 comprises a SIM card/GPS module/GSM module for communication with the third device 106 over a network. The personal digital assistant of the owner of the vehicle (which is communicatively coupled to the third device) can be both mobile or stationary such as, not being limited to, mobile phone, laptops, tablets or desktops. In the present invention, the first device 102 does not comprise a SIM card for communication with the third device 106. The first device 102 is connected to the second device 104 which communicates with the third device 106 over a network and, therefore, the need for SIM in the first device 102 is eliminated in the present invention.
[024] In an embodiment, the one or more pre-defined conditions comprises ON state of the ignition switch of the vehicle 10, distance of the second device 104 from the first device 102 being equal to less than a pre-defined distance and ON state of the second device 104. The pre-defined conditions should not be construed as limiting and other or additional pre-defined conditions can be specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle 10. In one non-limiting example, the pre-defined distance is a distance sufficient to establish a connection between the first device 102 and the second device 104. In one non-limiting example, the first device 102 and the second device 104 are connected via a Bluetooth connection. Generally, a Bluetooth communication can be established in a range of 10 meters.
[025] In an embodiment, the one or more pre-defined parameters comprises a location of the vehicle 10, a loan status and repayment status of the vehicle 10 and/or a health status of the vehicle 10. In one non-limiting example, the health status of the vehicle 10 comprises an engine status, a brake status, a transmission box status, a clutch status, a tyre status and/or a battery status of the vehicle 10.
[026] It is to be understood that typical hardware configuration of the first device 102 disclosed in the present invention can include a set of instructions that can be executed to cause the first device 102 to perform the above-disclosed method. The first device 102 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 a software program, such as code generated manually i.e., programmed. The first device 102 may also comprise a storage unit which 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. The first device 102 may also include a disk or optical drive unit. The disk drive unit may include a computer-readable medium in which one or more sets of instructions, e.g., 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 first device. The memory and the processor also may include computer-readable media as discussed above. The first device may accept incoming content and send content to the second device via short range communication standards such Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, UWB, infrared and the likes. The first device 102 may be connected to different components of the vehicle through CAN bus and the likes.
[027] It is to be understood that typical hardware configuration of the second device 104 disclosed in the present invention can include a set of instructions that can be executed to cause the second device 104 to perform the above-disclosed method. The second device 104 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 a software program, such as code generated manually i.e., programmed. The second device 104 may also comprise a storage unit which 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. The second device 104 may also include a disk or optical drive unit. The disk drive unit may include a computer-readable medium in which one or more sets of instructions, e.g., 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 second device 104. The memory and the processor also may include computer-readable media as discussed above. The second device 104 may accept incoming content and send content to the first device 102 via short range communication standards/protocol such Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, UWB, infrared and the likes. The second device 104 is connected to the third device 106 via short range communication standards/protocol.
[028] It is to be understood that typical hardware configuration of the third device 106 disclosed in the present invention can include a set of instructions that can be executed to cause the third device 106 to perform the above-disclosed method. The third device 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 a software program, such as code generated manually i.e., programmed. The third device 106 may also comprise a storage unit which 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. The third device 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 sets of instructions, e.g., 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 third device 106. The memory and the processor also may include computer-readable media as discussed above. The third device 106 may accept incoming content and send content to the second device 104 via long range communication standards/protocol. The third device 106 is connected to the personal digital assistant of the owner via long range communication standards/protocol.
[029] 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 technical problem of use of multiple SIM/ GPS module/GSM module in management of one or more vehicle, is solved by present invention.
[030] In the present invention, the first device of the vehicle 10 does not comprise a SIM/GSM module/GPS module. The first device/immobilization unit of the vehicle 10 is connected to the second device/personal digital assistant via a short range communication such as Bluetooth. Accordingly, only one SIM/GSM module/GPS module is required in the present invention as opposed to the prior art wherein the one SIM/GSM module/GPS module was required in the second device (mobile phone of the rider of the vehicle) as well as in telematics units mounted on the vehicle. This reduces the cost of multiple SIM/ GPS module/GSM module to the owner of the vehicle.
[031] The present invention is particularly useful for owners/distributors/bank of the vehicle 10 who can remotely track as well as control the vehicle. In case the rider of the vehicle 10 has defaulted on the payment for the vehicle, the owner/distributor can track the vehicle 10 and immobilize the vehicle. Also, in rental cars, the owner of the vehicle 10 can track and control the vehicle 10 if one or more components of the vehicle 10 are not functioning properly to avoid accidents and damage to the vehicle.
[032] The present invention increases the safety of the vehicle 10 as the owner can remotely control the immobilization of the vehicle. This will reduce the incidences of theft and results in increased security of the vehicle.
[033] In the present invention, separate modules for GSM and GPS are not required in the vehicle.
[034] In the present invention, the first device does not contain a SIM card which reduces the total part count of the vehicle and reduces the total cost of the vehicle.
[035] In the present invention, the first device does not contain a SIM card/ GPS module/GSM module and, therefore the functionality provided by the present invention can be achieved in different countries without any additional cost to the vehicle.
[036] In the present invention, the design challenges with respect to mounting and positioning of the SIM/ GPS module/GSM module in the vehicle is eliminated.
[037] The present invention provides an easy, cost effective and reliable solution to the owners/distributors/bank of the vehicle for tracking and controlling the vehicle.
[038] The present invention is cost effective and reliable and easy to implement in current vehicle without changing existing components of the vehicle.
[039] 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:
10-vehicle
12- control unit
16-ignition switch
18- battery
100- system
102- first device
104- second device
106- third device
, Claims:1. A system (100) for management of one or more vehicles (10), the system (100) comprising:
- one or more first devices (102) and one or more second devices (104), each vehicle (10) being provided with one first device (102) configured to communicatively couple with one second device (104) on satisfaction of one or more pre-defined conditions, each second device (104) configured to:
- transmit one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle (10) to a third device (106);
- receive, from the third device (106), a mobilization status or immobilization status for the vehicle (10);
- detect, on receipt of the immobilization status, a state of the vehicle (10); and
- transmit, based on state of the vehicle (10), a signal to the first device (102) for immobilization of the vehicle (10).

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first device (102) being an immobilizer unit, the second device (104) being a personal digital assistant of a rider of the vehicle and the third device (106) being a remote server operably connected to a personal digital assistant of an owner of the vehicle (10).

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more pre-defined conditions comprise:
- ON state of the ignition switch (16) of the vehicle (10);
- distance of the second device (104) from the first device (102) being equal to or less than a pre-defined distance; and
- ON state of the second device (104).

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first device (102) and second device (104) being connected by means of Bluetooth.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more pre-defined parameters comprises at least one of:
location of the vehicle (10);
loan status and repayment status of the vehicle (10); and
health status of the vehicle (10).

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 5 wherein the health status of the vehicle (10) comprises at least one of: engine status, brake status, transmission box status, clutch status, tyre status and battery status.

7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the state of the vehicle (10) being a running state of the vehicle and a stand still state of the vehicle (10).

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the signal to the first device (102) for immobilization of the vehicle (10) being provided in stand still state of the vehicle (10).

9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first device (102) being operably coupled with a control unit (12), the control unit (12) being configured to control ignition of the vehicle .

10. A method (300) for management of one or more vehicles (10), each vehicle being provided with one first device (102) configured to communicatively couple with one second device (104), the method comprising:
- establishing (301) a connection between the first device (102) and the second device (104) on satisfaction of one or more pre-defined conditions,
- transmitting (302), by the second device (104), one or more pre-defined parameters of the vehicle (10) to a third device (106);
- receiving (303), from the third device (106), a mobilization status or immobilization status for the vehicle (10);
- detecting (304), on receipt of the immobilization status, a state of the vehicle (10);
- transmitting (305), based on state of the vehicle (10), a signal to the first device (102) for immobilization of the vehicle (10).

11. The method (300) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the first device (102) being an immobilizer unit, the second device (104) being a personal digital assistant of a rider of the vehicle (10) and the third device (106) being a remote server operably connected to a personal digital assistant of owner of the vehicle (10).

12. The method (300) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the one or more pre-defined conditions comprises:
- ON state of the ignition switch (16) of the vehicle (10),
- distance of the second device (104) from the first device (102) being equal to or less than a pre-defined distance; and
- ON state of the second device (104).

13. The method (300) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the first device (102) and the second device (104) being connected by means of Bluetooth.

14. The method (300) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the one or more pre-defined parameters comprise at least one of:
location of the vehicle (10);
loan status and repayment status of the vehicle (10); and
health status of the vehicle (10).

15. The method (300) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the health status of the vehicle (10) comprises one of: engine status, brake status, transmission box status, clutch status, tyre status and battery status.

16. The method (300) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the state of the vehicle (10) being a running state of the vehicle (10) and a stand still state of the vehicle (10).

17. The method (300) as claimed in claim 16, wherein the step of transmitting signal to the first device (102) for immobilization of the vehicle (10) being provided in the stand still state of the vehicle (10).

18. The method (300) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the first device (102) being operably coupled with a control unit (12), the control unit (12) being configured to control ignition of the vehicle

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202341044861-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [04-07-2023(online)].pdf 2023-07-04
2 202341044861-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [04-07-2023(online)].pdf 2023-07-04
3 202341044861-PROOF OF RIGHT [04-07-2023(online)].pdf 2023-07-04
4 202341044861-POWER OF AUTHORITY [04-07-2023(online)].pdf 2023-07-04
5 202341044861-FORM 18 [04-07-2023(online)].pdf 2023-07-04
6 202341044861-FORM 1 [04-07-2023(online)].pdf 2023-07-04
7 202341044861-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [04-07-2023(online)].pdf 2023-07-04
8 202341044861-DRAWINGS [04-07-2023(online)].pdf 2023-07-04
9 202341044861-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [04-07-2023(online)].pdf 2023-07-04
10 202341044861-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [04-07-2023(online)].pdf 2023-07-04
11 202341044861-REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED COPY [08-05-2024(online)].pdf 2024-05-08