Description:FORM 2

THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)

A SECURITY SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE

APPLICANT:

TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED, (an Indian Company)

at: “Chaitanya”, No. 12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034, Tamil Nadu, India.

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

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a security system of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] In a vehicle, several systems are used to protect and safeguard it from any potential theft or damage. Some systems utilize alarms to warn the thieves, while others utilize sending signals to alert a user of the vehicle and to notify him/her of the theft. In contemporary systems, a theft alarm system comprises a plethora of sensing devices such as GPS modules to track the location of the vehicle, vibration sensors to detect any unauthorized access of the vehicle, and immobilizing circuits which prevent a power unit of the vehicle from propelling etc. All these security devices can be used as a standalone security system to protect the vehicle or they can form a part of any large security system, depending upon the requirements and characteristics of the vehicle.
[0003] Generally, in most security systems these devices are disposed internally in a single configuration along with the control unit and the sound devices such as beepers or horns are disposed of externally on the vehicle. Though this configuration of the security system is accessible at a single location, it is bulky creating an inconvenience in disposition in a compact vehicle layout such as, but not limited to, a two wheeled vehicle. Additionally, the sensing devices such as vibration and orientation sensors of the security systems are not able to detect unauthorized access to the vehicle precisely and efficiently. Also, in vehicles having an external frame structure, the disposition of such security systems is not aesthetically pleasing. Since the security systems are bulky, they require a specialized mounting assembly, which further adds to the overall weight of the vehicle. Also, in case of theft when vehicle components are tampered with or damaged it is difficult to assess the extent of damage to such components.
[0004] Therefore, a light and compact security system is required where the sensors are disposed externally and the control unit is disposed of internally with reference to the vehicle’s frame assembly to improve the overall functionality and improve the effectiveness of the security system without affecting the aesthetics of the vehicle.
[0005] In the disclosed configuration, the external disposition of the sensors of the security system will overcome a problem where the failure of a single sensor requires a dismantling of the whole security system to change the failed sensor. Further, the external disposition of the sensors on the different components enables the security system to measure the health of the components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] The proposed invention is described with reference to an exemplary embodiment of a security system of a vehicle. The same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components. Description of certain details and implementations follow, including a description below, as well as a discussion of other potential embodiments described below, as well as a discussion of other potential embodiments or implementations of the inventive concepts provided below, followed by a more detailed description with reference to the drawings.
[0007] Figure 1 (a): illustrates a side view of a vehicle.
[0008] Figure 1 (b): illustrates a block diagram of a security system of a vehicle as per one embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] Figure 2: illustrates a method for securing the vehicle as per another embodiment of the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The present invention relates to a security system of a vehicle and a method for securing the vehicle. The security system comprises a control unit and a plurality of sensing members. The control unit is configured to store one or more preset parameters. The plurality of sensing members is configured to detect one or more real-time parameters and configured to communicate the one or more real-time parameters with the control unit. The plurality of sensing members is disposed in a predefined configuration on the vehicle. The control unit is configured to trigger one or more signals based on the one or more real-time parameters received from the plurality of sensing members. The one or more signals comprises at least a plurality of security signals and a plurality of condition signals, where the plurality of condition signals is triggered corresponding to a health status of one or more components of the vehicle.
[0011] The invention also addresses a method for securing a vehicle comprising a plurality of steps. A first step involves detecting one or more real-time parameters by a plurality of sensing members. The second step includes communicating the one or more real-time parameters to a control unit by the plurality of sensing members disposed of in a predefined configuration on the vehicle. The third step involves comparing the one or more real-time parameters with one or more preset parameters by the control unit. Lastly, the fourth step includes triggering one or more signals by the control unit based on the comparison of the one or more preset parameters with the one or more real-time parameters.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0012] While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0013] This written description uses examples to provide details on the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims and may include other examples that may occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural or configurational elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.
[0014] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in light of the above disclosure.
[0015] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the techniques described herein can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, devices, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, devices, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring certain aspects.
[0016] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder. Further “front” and “rear”, and “left” and “right” referred to in the ensuing description of the illustrated embodiment refer to front and rear, and left and right directions as seen from a rear portion of the vehicle and looking forward. However, it is contemplated that the disclosure in the present invention may be applied to any vehicle without defeating the spirit of the present subject matter. The detailed explanation of the constitution of parts other than the present invention which constitutes an essential part has been omitted at suitable places.
[0017] In order to address the one or more of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a security system of a vehicle and various features and embodiments therein.
[0018] As per one embodiment of the present invention, a security system of a vehicle is provided. In one embodiment the vehicle may include but not limited to a two wheeled vehicle, a three wheeled vehicle, a four wheeled vehicle and any multi-axle vehicle depending upon the characteristics and requirements from the security system. The security system comprises a control unit and a plurality of sensing members. The control unit is configured to store one or more preset parameters. The plurality of sensing members is configured to detect one or more real-time parameters and configured to communicate the one or more real-time parameters with the control unit. In an embodiment the plurality of sensing members may include a plurality of angular velocity sensors and a plurality of vibration sensors. The plurality of sensing members is disposed in a predefined configuration on the vehicle. In an embodiment of the present invention, the predefined configuration on the vehicle may include but limited to a handlebar area covered by a headlight and an instrument cluster of the vehicle, a side stand area, a battery area generally disposed in a left and a right side of the vehicle and a rear fender. The disposition of the plurality of sensing members on the handlebar area ensures an inconspicuous location of the plurality of sensing members against theft. In an embodiment of the present invention, the disposition of the plurality of sensing members in the side-stand area enables the security system to detect any unauthorized side-stand movement. In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of sensing members is disposed in the vicinity of the battery area such that upon attempted theft by style panel removal and mechanical lock breakage the vibrations can be easily sensed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of sensing members is disposed behind the rear suspension of the vehicle and below the pillion seat and above the rear wheel. This location helps better assess suspension part characteristics as depicted in the best mode. Further, any form of vibrations the theft attempt manifests in the vehicle is accurately sensed. The control unit is configured to trigger one or more signals based on the one or more real-time parameters received from the plurality of sensing members. The one or more signals comprises at least a plurality of security signals and a plurality of condition signals, where the plurality of condition signals is triggered corresponding to a health status of one or more components of the vehicle.
[0019] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more preset parameters are stored in a memory unit within the control unit. The one or more preset parameters comprises one or more preset orientation parameters and one or more preset vibration parameters. The one or more preset orientation parameters are preset orientations of the vehicle with respect a reference plane or any other plane of reference which can be effectively used in describing the orientation, leaning or inclination of the vehicle as per the scope of the present disclosure. The one or more preset vibration parameters comprise first vibration parameters and second vibration parameters. The one or more preset vibration parameters are a preset measure of vibrational movement of one or more components of the vehicle from a stationary state to a motion state. In other aspects, the vibration parameters can also be a measure of vibration properties such as frequency, vibration amplitude and pitch etc. occurring in one or more components of the vehicle, when the vehicle is in either a parked or in a moving state. The one or more preset orientation parameters are the measure of an orientation of the vehicle in parked condition.
[0020] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the first vibration parameters comprise one or more tampering parameters, one or more breach parameters, and one or more motion parameters of the vehicle. The one or more tampering parameters are preset measure of vibrations generated in the one or more components of the vehicle, when an attempt to remove the one or more component is made. The one or more breach parameters are the preset measure of the vibration generated in one or more components of the vehicle, when the one or more components are removed from the vehicle. The one or more motion parameters are the preset measure of vibration generated in the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion.
[0021] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the second vibration parameters comprise one or more component change parameters and one or more health status parameters of the one or more components of the vehicle. The second vibration parameters are the preset measure of health of the one or more components of the vehicle, where the one or more health status parameter is the preset measure of different stages of remaining health of the one or more components. In an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more components change parameters enables an authorized user of the vehicle to change the one or more components of the vehicle either in case of the damage due to theft to one to one or more components or at the end of lifecycle of the one or more components.
[0022] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more real-time parameters comprise real-time vibration parameters and real time orientation parameters. The one or more real-time parameters are the real-time measure of vibration properties such as a real-time movement occurring in one or more components of the vehicle and real-time orientation of side-profile of the vehicle with a reference plane, where the vehicle is either in a parked condition, idle state or in a moving state. The reference plane can be a horizontal plane or a vertical plane. In an embodiment of the present invention, the idle state of vehicle is indicative of a condition where the vehicle is no longer in a parked condition and the power is turned off. The real-time vibration parameters are the real-time measure of externally generated vibrations in one or more components of the vehicle. The real-time orientation parameters are the real-time measure of any change in the orientation of the vehicle with the reference plane.
[0023] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of sensing members comprises one or more orientation sensors and one or more vibration sensors. The one or more orientation sensors are configured to detect the real-time orientation parameters. The one or more vibration sensors are configured to detect the real-time vibration parameters.
[0024] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of security signals comprises a first security signal, a second security signal, a third security signal, a fourth security signal and a fifth security signal. In another embodiment, at least one of the first security signal, the second security signal, the third security signal, the fourth security signal and the fifth security signal are transmitted to a personal digital assistant of the user communicatively coupled to the control unit.
[0025] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit is configured to trigger the first security signal, when real-time vibration parameters exceed a tampering parameter and the real-time orientation parameters do not exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters. This embodiment illustrates the triggering of the first signal when one or more components of the vehicle which may include but not limited to side cover, fenders, fuel tank, seat and instrument cluster etc. are tampered and the orientation of the vehicle with the reference surface is not changed.
[0026] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit is configured to trigger the second security signal, when real-time vibration parameters exceed breach parameters and real-time orientation parameters do not exceed one or more preset orientation parameters. This embodiment illustrates the triggering of the second security signal when one or more components of the vehicle are either removed or damaged, without changing the orientation of the vehicle with the reference Plane.
[0027] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit is configured to trigger the third security signal, when real-time vibration parameters exceed the one or more tampering parameters and the real-time orientation parameters exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters. This embodiment illustrates the triggering of the third security signal when the one or more components of the vehicle are tampered and the orientation of the vehicle is also changed.
[0028] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit is configured to trigger the fourth security signal, when real-time vibration parameters exceed the breach parameters and the real-time orientation parameters exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters. This embodiment illustrates the triggering of the fourth security signal when one or more components of the vehicle are either removed or damaged and the orientation of the vehicle with the reference plane is changed.
[0029] In an aspect, the third security signal and the fourth security signal is indicative of an intruder’s dire intention to further proceed with stealing of the vehicle, beyond theft of one or more components of the vehicle.
[0030] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit is configured to trigger the fifth security signal, when real-time vibration parameters exceed motion parameters and the real-time orientation parameters exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters. This embodiment illustrates the triggering of the fifth security signal when one or more components of the vehicle are either removed or damaged and the vehicle is in motion indicative of the vehicle is stolen away.
[0031] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of condition signals comprises one or more component health status signals and one or more component change signals. The one or more component health status signals corresponds to remaining life of the one or more components of the vehicle. The one or more components of the vehicle may include but not limited to fenders, suspension, mudguards and handlebar, power unit, energy storage unit etc. In an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more health status parameter is the preset measure of different stages of remaining health of the one or more components. The one or more component change parameters are the preset measure indicative of the end of lifecycle of the one or more components. In an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more components change parameters enables an authorized user of the vehicle to change the one or more components of the vehicle either in case of the damage due to theft to one to one or more components or at the end of lifecycle of the one or more components.
[0032] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit is configured to trigger the one or more component change signals, when the real-time vibration parameters exceed one or more component change parameters. The one or more component change signals are the representation of the end of the lifecycle of one or more component of the vehicle, that may be represented via including but not limited to an instrument cluster of the vehicle, a mobile or lighting, tell tales of the vehicle etc.
[0033] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit is configured to trigger the one or more component health status signals, when the real-time vibration parameters exceed one or more health status parameters. The one or more component health status signals are the periodic representation of the remaining life of the one or more components of the vehicle, that may be represented via including but not limited to the instrument cluster of the vehicle and the mobile device etc.
[0034] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the predefined configuration of the plurality of sensing members on the vehicle comprises a placement of the plurality of sensing members on a front portion, a rear portion and side portions of the vehicle. In an embodiment of the present invention, the predefined configuration on the vehicle may include but limited to a handlebar area covered by a headlight and an instrument cluster of the vehicle, a side stand area, a battery area generally disposed in a left and a right side of the vehicle and a rear fender. The disposition of the plurality of sensing members on the handlebar area ensures an inconspicuous location of the plurality of sensing members against theft. In an embodiment of the present invention, the disposition of the plurality of sensing members in the side-stand area enables the security system to detect any unauthorized side-stand movement. In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of sensing members is disposed in the vicinity of the battery area such that upon attempted theft by style panel removal and mechanical lock breakage the vibrations can be easily sensed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of sensing members is disposed behind the rear suspension of the vehicle and below the pillion seat and above the rear wheel. This location helps better assess suspension part characteristics as depicted in the best mode. Further, any form of vibrations the theft attempt manifests in the vehicle is accurately sensed.
[0035] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit comprises a memory unit, a receiver unit, a processor unit and a transmitter unit. The receiver unit is configured to receive one or more real-time parameters from the plurality of sensing members. The processor unit is configured to compare, the one or more preset parameters stored in the memory unit with the one or more real-time parameters. The processor unit is configured to generate the one or more signals. The transmitter unit is configured to transmit the one or more signals to one or more communication units of the security system.
[0036] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the security system (200) is configured to relay a terrain information to an authorized user of the vehicle (100) via one or more communication units (233) based comparison of one or more preset orientation parameters (209) with real-time orientation parameters (219) and comparison of one or more preset vibration parameters (210) with real-time vibration parameters (218), the terrain information is indicative of route of travel of the vehicle (100).
[0037] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle comprises a power unit and an energy storage unit. The power unit is configured to propel the vehicle. The energy storage unit is configured to power the security system when the power unit is disabled in a parked condition of the vehicle. In one embodiment the power unit may include but not limited to an internal combustion engine, a battery, and a hybrid of internal combustion engine and the battery. The parked condition of the vehicle is when an ignition switch of the vehicle is turned off and/or a parking stand of the vehicle is applied.
[0038] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the security system comprises an energy storage unit, the energy storage unit is configured to power the security system independently. The energy storage unit is an inbuilt energy unit of the security system and configured to supply energy to the security system when the power from the vehicle is disabled, whereas the power from the vehicle may come from an internal combustion engine of the vehicle, a battery of the vehicle or a hybrid drive of the vehicle.
[0039] As per another embodiment of the present invention, a method for securing the vehicle is provided. The method comprises a plurality of steps such as a first step, a second step, third step and a fourth step. In the first step, one or more real-time parameters are detected by a plurality of sensing members. In the second step, the one or more real-time parameters are communicated to a control unit by the plurality of sensing members disposed of in a predefined configuration on the vehicle. In the third step, the one or more real-time parameters are compared with one or more preset parameters by the control unit via a processor unit. In the fourth step, one or more signals are triggered by the control unit via one or more communication units based on the comparison of the one or more preset parameters with the one or more real-time parameters. The one or more communication units may include but not limited to an instrument cluster of the vehicle, a mobile device of a user of the vehicle, a horn of the vehicle, the lighting system of the vehicle etc.
[0040] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of sensing members comprises one or more orientation sensors and one or more vibration sensors. The one or more orientation sensors detects the orientation of the vehicle with a reference plane. The one or more vibration sensors detects the vibrations in one or more components of the vehicle.
[0041] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit comprises a memory unit, a processor unit, and a transmitter unit. The memory unit stores one or more preset parameters. The processor unit compares the one or more preset parameters with the one or more real-time parameters and generates the one or more signals. The transmitter unit transfers the one or more signals to one or more communication units based on instructions from the control unit.
[0042] As per another embodiment of the present invention, one or more real-time parameters comprises real-time vibration parameters and real-time orientation parameters. The real-time vibration parameters are a measure of vibrations in one or more components of the vehicle and the real-time orientation parameters are measure of an orientation of the vehicle from a reference plane.
[0043] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more preset parameters comprises one or more preset orientation parameters and one or more preset vibration parameters. The one or more preset orientation parameters are the measure of a preset orientation of the vehicle with the reference plane and the one or more preset vibration parameters comprise first vibration parameters and second vibration parameters.
[0044] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the first vibration parameters comprise one or more tampering parameters, one or more breach parameters, and one or more motion parameters of the vehicle and the second vibration parameters comprise one or more component change parameters and one or more health status parameters.
[0045] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more signals comprise a plurality of security signals. The plurality of security signal comprises first security signal, second security signal, third security signal, fourth security signal and fifth security signal.
[0046] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit triggers the first security signal when real-time vibration parameters exceed one or more breach parameters and real-time orientation parameters do not exceed one or more preset orientation parameters.
[0047] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit triggers the second security signal when real-time vibration parameters exceed one or more breach parameters and real-time orientation parameters do not exceed one or more preset orientation parameters.
[0048] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit triggers the third security signal when real-time vibration parameters exceed one or more tempering parameters and the real-time orientation parameters exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters.
[0049] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit triggers the fourth security signal when real-time vibration parameters exceed one or more breach parameters and the real-time orientation parameters exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters.
[0050] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit triggers the fifth security signal, when the real-time vibration parameters exceed the one or more motion parameters and the real-time orientation parameters exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters.
[0051] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more signals comprise a plurality of condition signals. The plurality of condition signals comprises one or more component change signal and one or more component health status signals. In an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more health status parameter is the preset measure of different stages of remaining health of the one or more components. In an embodiment of the one or more component change parameters are the preset measure indicative of the end of lifecycle of the one or more components. In an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more components change parameters enables an authorized user of the vehicle to change the one or more components of the vehicle either in case of the damage due to theft to one to one or more components or at the end of lifecycle of the one or more components.
[0052] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit triggers the one or more component change signals when the real-time vibration parameters exceed one or more component change parameters.
[0053] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the control unit triggers the one or more component health status signals when the real-time vibration parameters exceed one or more health status parameters.
[0054] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the predefined configuration on the vehicle comprises a front portion, a rear portion and side portions.
[0055] As per another embodiment of the present invention, the method alternatively receives power via an energy storage unit or a power unit of the vehicle where the energy storage unit transfers power to the method when power via the power unit is disabled. The energy storage unit is a built-in battery of the security system and powers the method where the power via the power unit of the vehicle is disabled. The power unit of the vehicle may include but not limited to an internal combustion engine or a battery unit or a hybrid of battery unit and the internal combustion engine.
[0056] The present subject matter is further described with reference to the accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. Various configurations may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0057] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms of particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0058] In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described with reference to specific embodiments disclosed herein can be modified or otherwise implemented in various other ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, this description is to be considered illustrative and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the manner of making and using various embodiments of the disclosure. It is to be understood that the forms of the disclosure herein shown and described are to be taken as representative embodiments. Equivalent elements, materials processed or steps may be substituted for those representatively illustrated and described herein. Moreover, certain features of the disclosure may be utilized independently of the use of other features, all as would be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefit of this description of the disclosure. Expressions such as “including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, , “have”, and “is”, used to describe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components, or elements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to the singular is also to be construed to relate to the plural.
[0059] Further, various embodiments disclosed herein are to be taken in the illustrative and explanatory sense, and would in no way be construed as limiting the present disclosure. All joinder references (e.g., attached, affixed, coupled, connected, etc.) are only used to aid the reader’s understanding of the present invention, and may not create limitations, particularly as to the position orientation, or use of the system and/or methods disclosed herein. Therefore, joinder references, if any, are to be construed broadly. Moreover, such joinder references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected to each other.
[0060] Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken as identifiers, to assist the reader’s understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation, and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification.
[0061] It will also be appreciated that one or more of the elements depicted in the drawings/ figures can also be implemented in a more separated or integrated manner, or even removed, or rendered as inoperable in certain cases, as is useful in accordance with a particular application. The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the disclosed invention is not limited to the present embodiments.
[0062] Figure 1 (a) and Figure 1 (b) are taken together for discussion. Where Figure 1 (a) illustrates a side view of a vehicle (100) having a security system (200) and Figure 1 (b) illustrates a security system (200) of a vehicle (100). The security system (200) comprises a control unit (201) and a plurality of sensing members (204). The plurality of sensing members (204) is disposed of in a predefined configuration on the vehicle (100) and configured to detect one or more real-time parameters (206) and configured to communicate one or more real-time parameters (206) with the control unit (201). The control unit (201) is configured to store one or more preset parameters (203) and configured to trigger one or more signals (205) based on the one or more real-time parameters (206). The one or more signals (205) comprising at least a plurality of security signals (207) and a plurality of condition signals (208). The plurality of condition signals (208) are triggered corresponding to a health status of one or more components (104) of the vehicle (100).
[0063] The one or more preset parameters (203) are stored in a memory unit (202) within the control unit (201). The one or more preset parameters (203) comprise one or more preset orientation parameters (209) and one or more preset vibration parameters (210). The one or more preset orientation parameters (209) are preset orientations of the vehicle (100) with respect the reference plane. The reference plane can be a horizontal plane or a vertical plane. The one or more preset vibration parameters (210) comprise first vibration parameters (211) and second vibration parameters (212).
[0064] The first vibration parameters (211) comprise one or more tampering parameters (213), one or more breach parameters (214), and one or more motion parameters (215) of the vehicle (100). The second vibration parameters (212) comprise one or more component change parameters (216) and one or more health status parameters (217) of the one or more components (104) of the vehicle (100).
[0065] In another embodiment of the present invention, the one or more real-time parameters (206) comprise real-time vibration parameters (218) and real time orientation parameters (219).
[0066] The plurality of sensing members (204) comprises one or more orientation sensors (220) and one or more vibration sensors (221). The one or more orientation sensors (220) are configured to detect the real-time orientation parameters (219). The one or more vibration sensors (221) are configured to detect the real-time vibration parameters (218).
[0067] The plurality of security signals (207) comprises a first security signal (222) a second security signal (223), a third security signal (224), a fourth security signal (225) and a fifth security signal (226). The control unit (201) is configured to trigger the first security signal (222) when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed a tampering parameter (212) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) do not exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters (209). The control unit (201) is configured to trigger the second security signal (223), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed breach parameters (214) and real-time orientation (219) parameters do not exceed one or more preset orientation parameters (209). The control unit (201) is configured to trigger the third security signal (224) when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed the one or more tampering parameters (213) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters (209). The control unit (201) is configured to trigger the fourth security signal (225) when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed the breach parameters (214) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceeds the one or more preset orientation parameters (209). The control unit (201) is configured to trigger the fifth security signal (226) when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed motion parameters (215) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters (209).
[0068] The plurality of condition signals (208) comprises one or more component health status signals (228) and one or more component change signals (227). The one or more component health status signals (228) corresponding to remaining life of the one or more components (104). The control unit (201) is configured to trigger the one or more component change signals (227), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more component change parameters (216). The control unit (201) is configured to trigger the one or more component health status signals (228), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more health status parameters (217).
[0069] The predefined configuration of the plurality of sensing members (204) on the vehicle (100) comprises a placement of the plurality of sensing members (204) on a front portion (101), a rear portion (102) and side portions (103) of the vehicle (100). One embodiment of the predefined configuration on the vehicle may include but is not limited front fender, rear fender, side covers, handlebar assembly, below the seats, energy storage unit, power unit, instrument cluster, etc.
[0070] The control unit (201) comprises a memory unit (202), a receiver unit (232), a processor unit (229) and a transmitter unit (230). The receiver unit (232) is configured to receive one or more real-time parameters (206) from the plurality of sensing members (204). The processor unit (229) is configured to compare, the one or more preset parameters (203) stored in the memory unit (202) with the one or more real-time parameters (206). The processor unit (229) is configured to generate the one or more signals (205). The transmitter unit (230) is configured to transmit the one or more signals (205) to one or more communication units (233) of the security system (200).
[0071] the security system (200) is configured to relay terrain information to an authorized user of the vehicle (100) via one or more communication units (233) based comparison of one or more preset orientation parameters (209) with real-time orientation parameters (219) and comparison of one or more preset vibration parameters (210) with real-time vibration parameters (218), the terrain information is indicative of route of travel of the vehicle (100).
[0072] The vehicle (100) comprises a power unit (105) and an energy storage unit (231). The power unit (105) is configured to propel the vehicle (100) and the energy storage unit (231) is configured to power the security system (200) when the power unit (105) is disabled in a parked condition of the vehicle. In one embodiment of the present invention the power unit (105) may include but not limited to an internal combustion engine of the vehicle or a battery unit of the vehicle or a hybrid of internal combustion engine and the battery unit. In an embodiment of the present invention, the parked condition of the vehicle is indicative of a situation where the power unit (105) of the vehicle is turned off and the one or more communication units (233) are outside the preset vicinity of the vehicle (100) and the one or more stands of the vehicle (100) are applied.
[0073] The security system (200) comprises an energy storage unit (231), the energy storage unit (231) is configured to power the security system (200) independently. In one embodiment the energy storage unit (231) is configured to supply energy to the security system (200), when energy supply from the power unit (105) of the vehicle is disabled.
[0074] Figure 2 of the present invention illustrates a method (500) for securing the vehicle (100). The method (500) comprises a plurality of steps which includes but not limited to a first step (501), a second step (502), a third step (503) and a fourth step (504). In the first step (501) the plurality of sensing members (204) detects one or more real-time parameters (206). In the second step (502) the plurality of sensing members (204) disposed of in a predefined configuration on the vehicle (100) communicates the one or more real-time parameters (206) to a control unit (201). In the third step (503) the control unit (201) via a processor unit (229) compares the one or more real-time parameters (206) with one or more preset parameters (203). In the fourth step (504), the control unit (201) via one or more communication units (233) triggers one or more signals (205) based on the comparison of the one or more preset parameters (203) with the one or more real-time parameters (206).
[0075] The plurality of sensing members (204) comprises one or more orientation sensors (220) and one or more vibration sensors (221). The one or more orientation sensors (220) detects the orientation of the vehicle (100) with a horizontal surface and the one or more vibration sensors (221) detects the vibrations in one or more components (104) of the vehicle (100).
[0076] The control unit (201) comprises a memory unit (202) that stores one or more preset parameters (203), a processor unit (229) that compares the one or more preset parameters (203) with the one or more real-time parameters (206) and generates the one or more signals (205), the transmitter unit (230) that transfers the one or more signals (205) to one or more communication units (233) based on instructions from the control unit (201).
[0077] The one or more real-time parameters (206) comprises real-time vibration parameters (218) and real-time orientation parameters (219). The real-time vibration parameters (218) are a real-time measure of vibrations in one or more components (104) of the vehicle (100). the real-time orientation parameters (219) are the real-time measure of an orientation of the vehicle (100) from a reference plane.
[0078] The one or more preset parameters (203) comprise one or more preset orientation parameters (209) and one or more preset vibration parameters (210). The one or more preset orientation parameters (209) are preset orientations of the vehicle (100) with a reference plane. The reference plane can be a horizontal plane or a vertical plane. In an embodiment the preset orientations of the vehicle may be an orientation of the side profile of the vehicle with the reference plane whereas the reference plane is the surface on which the vehicle (100) is parked.
[0079] The one or more preset vibration parameters (210) comprise first vibration parameters (211) and second vibration parameters (212). The first vibration parameters (211) comprise one or more tampering parameters (213), one or more breach parameters (214), and one or more motion parameters (215) of the vehicle (100). The second vibration parameters (212) comprise one or more component change parameters (216) and one or more health status parameters (217).
[0080] The one or more signals (205) comprise a plurality of security signals (207), the plurality of security signal (207) comprises first security signal (222), second security signal (223), third security signal (224), fourth security signal (225) and fifth security signal (226). The control unit (201) triggers the first security signal (222), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more breach parameters (214) and real-time orientation (219) parameters do not exceed one or more preset orientation parameters (209). The control unit (201) triggers the second security signal (223), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more breach parameters (214) and real-time orientation (219) parameters do not exceed one or more preset orientation parameters (209). The control unit (201) triggers the third security signal (224), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more tampering parameters (213) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters (209). The control unit (201) triggers the fourth security signal (225), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more breach parameters (214) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceeds the one or more preset orientation parameters (209). The control unit (201) triggers the fifth security signal (226), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more motion parameters (215) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters (209).
[0081] The one or more signals (205) comprise a plurality of condition signals (208). The plurality of condition signals (208) comprises one or more component change signal (227) and one or more component health status signals (228). The control unit (201) triggers the one or more component change signals (227) when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more component change parameters (216). The control unit (201) triggers the one or more component health status signals (228), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more health status parameters (217).
[0082] The predefined configuration on the vehicle (100) comprises a front portion (101), a rear portion (102) and side portions (103). In one embodiment the front portion (101), the rear portion (102) and side portion (103) may include but is not limited to a front fender of the vehicle (100), a rear fender of the vehicle (100), side covers of the vehicle (100), area below a seat of the vehicle (100) etc.
[0083] The method (500) alternatively receives power via an energy storage unit (231) or a power unit (105) of the vehicle (100), where the energy storage unit (231) transfers power to the method (500) when power via the power unit (105) is disabled. In one embodiment of the present invention the energy unit (231) is configured to supply energy to the security system (200) even when the energy from the power unit (105) is switched off.
[0084] According to the above disclosure, the present invention provides various advantages. In a preferred embodiment, the security system (200) is provided with the plurality of sensing members (204) externally disposed on the one or more components (104) of the vehicle (100). Since the plurality of sensing members (204) covers the whole layout of the vehicle, this configuration enables an efficient detection of any authorized and unauthorized change, as more sensors can be disposed of on the one or more components.
Additionally, a failure of one or more sensors of the plurality of sensing members (204) on one or more components do not render the security system (200) ineffective, as the functionality and efficiency of the security system (200) can be maintained via the remaining sensors. After disposing the sensing members (204) externally, the control unit (201) has become light and compact, which can be easily disposed internally in the vehicle (100) improving the overall aesthetics of the vehicle and to protect it from the weather, damage and theft etc.
[0085] The disposition of one or more vibration sensors (220) on the one or more components (104) of the vehicle (100) enables them to detect the real-time vibration parameters (218) through which the externally generated vibration can be easily detected. The control unit (201) after comparing these externally generated vibrations with the one or more preset vibration parameters (210) can decide the type of signal to be triggered. For example, in case of a theft where an unsuccessful attempt to steal the vehicle (100) is made wherein side cover of the vehicle (100) is irreparably damaged, in such a scenario the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceeds the one or more component change parameters (216) of the one or more preset vibration parameters (210). Based on this comparison the control unit (201) triggers the one or more component change signal (227) to notify the user of the vehicle (100) to change the damaged side cover.
[0086] Further, the control unit (201) is also configured to determine the lifecycle of the one or more components (104) with the same plurality of sensing members (204), in this configuration additional sensors are not needed. Hence the existing layout of the security system (200) can be to detect both the theft of the vehicle (100) and the lifecycle of the one or more component (104).
[0087] Further, the disposition of the plurality of sensing members (204) on different components of the vehicle (100) enables the security system (200) to be used in vehicles with a compact layout.
[0088] Further, the security system (200) through the plurality of sensing members (204) is capable of detecting a terrain on which the vehicle (100) is driven based comparison of one or more preset orientation parameters (209) with real-time orientation parameters (219) and comparison of one or more preset vibration parameters (210) with real-time vibration parameters (218) and configured to suggest one or more drive modes to the user of the vehicle for an effective utilization of the fuel.
[0089] Further, the disposition of the plurality of sensors on one or more components (104) such as a handlebar assembly of the vehicle (100) enables the security system (200) to trigger an alarm where the theft is initiated by breaking the handle lock.
[0090] Further, the security system (200) is provided with a built-in energy unit (231). The energy unit (231) is configured to supply energy to the security system (200) where during the theft attempt the energy supply from the power unit (105) of the vehicle (100) is disabled. Additionally, the energy unit (231) prevents the security system (200) from drawing energy from the power unit (105) thereby stopping the unnecessary drainage of energy.
[0091] Further, the disposition of one or more orientation sensors (220) on the one or more components (104) such as a side stand of the vehicle (100) enables the security system (200) to detect the change in orientation of the vehicle (100) and consequently trigger the plurality of security signals (207), where the theft attempt is initiated by removing the side stand of the vehicle (100).
[0092] Further, the security system (200) can be used as a standalone security system or as a part of a large security system. For example, security system (200) can be used with the GPS device which enables the user to detect the location of vehicle along with its parameters such as speed, terrain and health etc. via the help of the plurality of sensing members (204).
[0093] Hence, the present invention provides a security system with the plurality of sensing members that provides a better detection of change in vibrations in one or more components of the vehicle and change in the orientation of the vehicle. Addition of multiple sensors to the security system overcome the limitation where failure of one sensor render the security system ineffective. The disposition of the plurality of sensing members on different components such as side stand, handlebars and side cover etc. provides a better theft detection in all the possible scenarios. Additionally, the same plurality of sensing members can be used for both theft detection in the vehicle and health detection of the components of the vehicle.
[0094] While the present invention has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0095] This written description uses examples to provide details on the disclosure, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.
[0096] It is to be understood that the aspects of the embodiments are not necessarily limited to the features described herein. Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in light of the above disclosure.

LIST OF REFERENCES
Reference Numeral Meaning
100 A vehicle
101 A front portion
102 A rear portion
103 A side portion
104 One or more components
105 A power unit
200 A security system
201 A control unit
202 A memory unit
203 One or more preset parameters
204 A plurality of sensing members
205 One or more signals
206 One or more real-time parameters
207 A plurality of security signal
208 A plurality of condition signals
209 One or more preset orientation parameters
210 One or more preset vibration parameters
211 First vibration parameters
212 Second vibration parameters
213 One or more tampering parameters
214 One or more breach parameters
215 One or more motion parameters
216 One or more component change parameters
217 One or more health status parameters
218 Real-time vibration parameters
219 Real-time orientation parameters
220 One or more orientation sensors
221 One or more vibration sensors
222 A First security signal
223 A second security signal
224 A third security signal
225 A fourth security signal
226 A fifth security signal
227 One or more components change signal
228 One or more health status signal
229 A processor unit
230 A transmitter unit
231 An energy storage unit

, Claims:We claim:
1. A security system (200) of a vehicle (100), the security system (200) comprising:
a control unit (201), the control unit (201) being configured to store one or more preset parameters (203);
a plurality of sensing members (204), the plurality of sensing members (204) being disposed in a predefined configuration on the vehicle (100), the plurality of sensing members (204) being configured to detect one or more real-time parameters (206), and the plurality of sensing members (204) being configured to communicate the one or more real-time parameters (206) to the control unit (201); and
the control unit (201) being configured to trigger one or more signals (205) based on the received one or more real-time parameters (206),
the one or more signals (205) comprising at least a plurality of security signals (207) and a plurality of condition signals (208),
the plurality of condition signals (208) being triggered based on a health status of one or more components (104) of the vehicle (100).
2. The security system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more preset parameters (203) being stored in a memory unit (202) within the control unit (201), the one or more preset parameters comprising:
one or more preset orientation parameters (209), the one or more preset orientation parameters (209) being preset orientations of the vehicle (100) with respect to a reference plane; and
one or more preset vibration parameters (210), the one or more preset vibration parameters (210) comprising one or more tampering parameters (213), one or more breach parameters (214), one or more motion parameters (215), one or more component change parameters (216) and one or more health status parameters (217) of the one or more components (104) of the vehicle (100).
3. The security system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of sensing members (204) comprising:
one or more orientation sensors (220), the one or more orientation sensors (220) being configured to detect the real-time orientation parameters (219) of the one or more real-time parameters (206); and
one or more vibration sensors (221), the one or more vibration sensors (221) being configured to detect the real-time vibration parameters (218) of the one or more real-time parameters (206).
4. The security system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (201) being configured to trigger at least one of:
a first security signal (222), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed a tampering parameter (212), and the real-time orientation parameters (219) being less than the one or more preset orientation parameters (209);
a second security signal (223), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed the breach parameters (214), and real-time orientation (219) parameters being less than the one or more preset orientation parameters (209);
a third security signal (224), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed the one or more tampering parameters (213) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters (209);
a fourth security signal (225), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed the breach parameters (214), and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceeds the one or more preset orientation parameters (209); and
a fifth security signal (226), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed the motion parameters (215), and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters (209).
5. The security system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of condition signals (208) comprising:
one or more component health status signals (228), the one or more component health status signals (228) corresponding to remaining life of the one or more components (104); and
one or more component change signal (227);
wherein the control unit (201) being configured to trigger at least one of:
the one or more component change signals (227), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more component change parameters (216), and
the one or more component health status signals (228), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more health status parameters (217).
6. The security system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predefined configuration of the plurality of sensing members (204) on the vehicle (100) comprising a placement of the plurality of sensing members (204) on a front portion (101) of the vehicle (100) within a vehicle steering assembly, a rear portion (102) of the vehicle (100) in the vicinity to a rear suspension assembly and side portions (103) of the vehicle (100) disposed within one or more side covers of the vehicle (100).
7. The security system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the security system (200) being configured to relay terrain information to an authorized user of the vehicle (100) via one or more communication units (233) based on a comparison of one or more preset orientation parameters (209) with real-time orientation parameters (219) and a comparison of one or more preset vibration parameters (210) with real-time vibration parameters (218), the terrain information being indicative of a route of travel of the vehicle (100).
8. The security system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle (100) comprising a power unit (105), the power unit being configured to propel the vehicle (100) and an energy storage unit (231); the energy storage unit (231) being configured to power the security system (200) when the power unit (105) is disabled in a parked condition of the vehicle.
9. The security system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the security system (200) comprising an energy storage unit (231), the energy storage unit (231) being configured to power the security system (200) independently.
10. A method (500) for securing a vehicle (100), the method (500) comprising a plurality of steps of:
as a first step (501), detecting one or more real-time parameters (206) by a plurality of sensing members (204);
as a second step (502), communicating the one or more real-time parameters (206) to a control unit (201) by the plurality of sensing members (204) disposed of in a predefined configuration on the vehicle (100),
as a third step (503), comparing the one or more real-time parameters (206) with one or more preset parameters (203) by the control unit (201); and
as a fourth step (504), triggering one or more signals (205) by the control unit (201) based on the comparison of the one or more preset parameters (203) with the one or more real-time parameters (206).
11. The method (500) for securing a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the plurality of sensing members (204) comprises one or more orientation sensors (220) and one or more vibration sensors (221), the one or more orientation sensors (220) detects the orientation of the vehicle (100) with a reference plane, and the one or more vibration sensors (221) detects the vibrations in one or more components (104) of the vehicle (104).
12. The method (500) for securing the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein one or more real-time parameters (206) comprises real-time vibration parameters (218) and real-time orientation parameters (219), the real-time vibration parameters (218) being vibrations in one or more components (104) of the vehicle (100) comprising one or more tempering parameters (213), one or more breach parameters (214), one or more motion parameters (215), one or more component change parameters (216) and one or more health status parameters (217); and the real-time orientation parameters (219) being an orientation of the vehicle (100) from a reference plane.
13. The method (500) for securing the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the one or more preset parameters (203) comprises one or more preset orientation parameters (209) and one or more preset vibration parameters (210), the one or more preset orientation parameters (209) being preset orientations of the vehicle (100) with a reference plane and the one or more preset vibration parameters (210) comprise first vibration parameters (211) and second vibration parameters (212).
14. The method (500) for securing the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the control unit (201) triggers at least one of:
a first security signal (222), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more breach parameters (214) and real-time orientation (219) parameters do not exceed one or more preset orientation parameters (209),
a second security signal (223), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more breach parameters (214) and real-time orientation (219) parameters do not exceed one or more preset orientation parameters (209),
a third security signal (224), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more tempering parameters (213) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceeds the one or more preset orientation parameters (209),
a fourth security signal (225), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more breach parameters (214) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceeds the one or more preset orientation parameters (209),
a fifth security signal (226), when real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more motion parameters (215) and the real-time orientation parameters (219) exceed the one or more preset orientation parameters (209).
15. The method (500) for securing the vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the control unit (201) triggers the one or more signals (205) comprising at least one of:
one or more component change signals (227), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more component change parameters (216),
one or more component health status signals (228), when the real-time vibration parameters (218) exceed one or more health status parameters (217).

Dated this 29th day of January 2024

[Digitally Signed]
Sudarshan Singh Shekhawat
IN/PA – 1611
Agent for the Applicant