Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention generally relates to vehicle systems. More particularly, the invention relates to a system for managing power in a vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Modern vehicles have undergone significant evolution, integrating advanced features that enhance safety, security, and convenience for drivers/riders. GPS navigation systems with built-in smartphone connectivity, enable seamless route navigation, reducing distractions with real-time traffic updates and optimized routes. Anti-theft systems utilize immobilizers, alarm devices, and GPS tracking to deter theft while offering enhanced vehicle security and aiding in vehicle recovery. Towing detection systems further bolster security by alerting owners of an unauthorized movement of the vehicles.
[003] Vehicles are also implemented with accident SOS systems to automatically detect and report collisions, providing immediate assistance and reassurance to the drivers/riders. Live location monitoring features allow for remote tracking, facilitating safety, security, and logistical needs. Vehicle fall detection system, especially for two-wheelers, is an advanced safety feature designed to detect when the vehicle has fallen or been involved in a collision. This system typically utilizes Inertia measurement unit (IMU) provided with sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes to monitor the orientation and movement of the vehicle. When a fall or collision is detected, the system triggers various responses, such as activating an emergency SOS alert, disabling the engine, or deploying airbags if available. Collectively, these advancements render the transportation/ commutation safer and more efficient and also significantly enhances the overall riding experience.
[004] Existing vehicles incorporate power saving systems that employ low-power navigation through the utilization of the Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU) in sleep mode i.e. vehicle ignition is OFF. These systems integrate a GPS with a low-power Inertia Measurement Unit, and their energy-efficient operation helps in conserving the vehicle's battery power. However, the drawback of existing systems is that, even when the vehicle is in a sleep or dormant state, certain background systems such as the anti-theft system, the fall detection system, keyless entry system, and the GPS system still remain active. Typically, in these power management systems, a vehicle controller controls these background functions during the vehicle's sleep state. However, the drawback of these systems is that the vehicle controller draws a significant amount of current from the battery, leading to faster battery depletion and reduced battery life.
[005] Thus, there is a need in the art for a system which can address at least the aforementioned problems/drawbacks.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[006] In one aspect, the present invention is directed towards a system for managing power in a vehicle. The system includes a plurality of sensing units, a communication module, a first processor unit, a second processor unit, and a plurality of switches. The plurality of sensing units is configured to receive vehicle data. The communication module is configured to transmit the vehicle data to a communication device. The first processor unit is operably connected to the communication module and the plurality of sensing units. The first processor unit is configured to perform one or more operations in a first predetermined condition of the vehicle. The second processor unit is operably connected to each of the first processor unit and the plurality of sensing units. The second processor unit is configured to disable the first processor unit and perform the one or more operations of the first processor unit in a second predetermined condition of the vehicle. The plurality of switches being in communication with each of the first processor unit, the plurality of sensing units, and the communication module. The plurality of switches being configured to receive signals from the second processor unit to selectively control the power supply of each of the first processor unit, the communication module and at least one of the plurality of sensing units.
[007] In an embodiment, the second processor unit is configured to enable the first processor unit for a predetermined time period to operate the communication module to transmit the vehicle data to a remote server in a third predetermined condition of the vehicle.
[008] In an embodiment, the third predetermined condition is based on detection of change in predefined movement and orientation parameters of the vehicle by one of the plurality of sensing units in an ignition OFF state of the vehicle.
[009] In an embodiment, the communication module is configured to transmit an alert signal to the communication device in the third predetermined condition of the vehicle.
[010] In an embodiment, the first predetermined condition of the vehicle is based on an ignition ON state of the vehicle.
[011] In an embodiment, the second predetermined condition of the vehicle is based on an ignition OFF state of the vehicle.
[012] In an embodiment, the plurality of switches comprises power switches and multiplexer switches.
[013] In an embodiment, the plurality of sensing units includes an inertia measurement unit and a global positioning system receiver.
[014] In another aspect, a method for managing power in a vehicle is provided. The method includes the steps of receiving, vehicle data, by a plurality of sensing units; transmitting, the vehicle data to a communication device, by a communication module; operably connecting a first processor unit to the communication module and the plurality of sensing units, the first processor unit configured to perform one or more operations in a first predetermined condition of the vehicle; operably connecting a second processor unit to each of the first processor unit and the plurality of sensing units, the second processor unit being configured to disable the first processor unit and perform the one or more operations of the first processor unit in a second predetermined condition of the vehicle; providing a plurality of switches in communication with each of the first processor unit, the plurality of sensing units, and the communication module; receiving, signals from the second processor unit, by the plurality of switches; and selectively controlling a power supply of each of the first processor unit, the communication module, and at least one of the plurality of sensing units based on the signals received from the second processor unit.
[015] In an embodiment, the step of enabling the first processor unit for a predetermined time period to transmit the vehicle data from the communication module to a remote server in a third predetermined condition of the vehicle.
[016] In an embodiment, the step of determining the third predetermined condition of the vehicle based on detection of change in predefined movement and orientation parameters of the vehicle by one of the plurality of sensing units in an ignition OFF state of the vehicle.
[017] In an embodiment, the communication module is configured to transmit an alert signal to a communication device in the third predetermined condition of the vehicle.
[018] In an embodiment, the first predetermined condition is determined based on an ignition ON state of the vehicle.
[019] In an embodiment, the second predetermined condition is determined based on an ignition OFF state of the vehicle.
[020] In an embodiment, the plurality of switches comprises power switches and multiplexer switches.
[021] In an embodiment, the plurality of sensing units includes an inertia measurement device and a global positioning system receiver.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[022] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for managing a power in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 2 illustrates another block diagram of a system for managing a power in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figures 3a, 3b illustrates angular parameters of vehicle detected by the inertia measurement unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 4 is a flow diagram illustrating functioning of the components of the system, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[023] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder.
[024] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system 100 for managing a power in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The system 100 includes a plurality of sensing units 103, 107 configured to receive vehicle data. The plurality of sensing units 103, 107 includes and a global positioning system receiver 103 and an inertia measurement unit 107 (shown in Figure 2). The system includes a communication module 102 configured to transmit the vehicle data to a communication device 137. The communication module 102 includes a telematic unit for transmitting signals. The communication device 137 may be a mobile phone, tablet or personal digital assistant device, or a general purpose computer.
[025] The system includes a first processor unit 101a. The first processor unit 101a being a general processor unit or a vehicle control unit configured to control general operations of the vehicle.
[026] In an embodiment, a first processor unit 101a is operably connected to the communication module 102 and the plurality of sensing units 103, 107. The first processor unit 101a is configured to perform one or more operations in a first predetermined condition of the vehicle. The first predetermined condition of the vehicle is based on an ignition ON state of the vehicle.
[027] In an embodiment, the system 100 includes a second processor unit 101b. The second processor unit 101b being a low power processor or a lower power controller configured to perform specific operations of the vehicle.
[028] In an embodiment, a second processor unit 101b is operably connected to each of the first processor unit 101a and the plurality of sensing units 103, 107. The second processor unit 101b is configured to disable the first processor unit 101a and perform the one or more operations of the first processor unit 101a in a second predetermined condition of the vehicle. The second predetermined condition of the vehicle is based on an ignition OFF state of the vehicle.
[029] In an embodiment, the second processor unit 101b being the low power consuming processor, draws less power compared to the first processor unit 101a and carryout essential operations of the first processor unit 101a by selectively controlling the power supply, thereby effectively reducing sleep current. By way of this configuration, the system 100 reduces the battery consumption and maintains an improved life of the battery.
[030] The system includes a plurality of switches being in communication with each of the first processor unit 101a, the plurality of sensing units 103, 107, and the communication module 102. The plurality of switches is configured to receive signals from the second processor unit 101b to selectively control the power supply of each of the first processor unit 101a, the communication module 102 and at least one of the plurality of sensing units 103, 107. The plurality of switches includes power switches 109, 110, 111 and multiplexer switches 104, 105, 106 (shown in Figure 2).
[031] The second processor unit 101b is configured to enable the first processor unit 101a for a predetermined time period to operate the communication module 102 to transmit the vehicle data to a remote server 136 in a third predetermined condition of the vehicle. The third predetermined condition is based on detection of change in predefined movement and orientation parameters of the vehicle by one of the plurality of sensing units 103, 107 in an ignition OFF state of the vehicle. The communication module 102 is configured to transmit an alert signal to the communication device 137 in the third predetermined condition of the vehicle.
[032] Figure 2 illustrates another block diagram of a system 100 for managing a power in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The system 100 includes the first processor unit 101a, the low power consuming second processor unit 101b, the multiplexer switches 104, 105, 106, the power switches 109, 110, 111, the communication module / a Long Term Evolution (LTE) module 102, and a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver 103.
[033] In an embodiment, the system 100 detects the ignition ON/OFF state of the vehicle. In the ignition ON state of the vehicle, the first processor unit 101a and the second processor unit 101b are operated in a normal mode. In the ignition OFF state of the vehicle, the second processor unit 101b is configured to disable the first processor unit 101a. The second processor unit 101b through the multiplexer switches 104, 105, 106 enable vehicle systems that are active during sleep mode, such as an anti-theft system, a tow and fall detection system, a vehicle positioning system etc. The second processor unit 101b initiates operations through control signals supplied via the multiplexer switches 104, 105, 106.
[034] In an embodiment, if a user of the vehicle requests the location of the vehicle, the second processor unit 101b enables or turns ON the first processor unit 101a to operate the LTE module 102 and the GPS receiver 103 to send a location data of the vehicle through a transceiver 138 to a remote server 136 for a predefined interval of time. The remote server includes a cloud storage. The communication device is connected to the remoted server 136 through which the user receives the location of the vehicle from the remote server 136.
[035] In an embodiment, the second processor unit 101b is configured to control power supply of the first processor unit 101a to turn the first processor unit 101a ON or OFF through the power switch 109 by sending a power switch control signal 129 (C1). The second processor unit 101b sends control signals (multiplex signals) 132, 133, 134 to the multiplexer switches 104, 105, 106 which can take in multiple input and output signal. The multiplexer switches 104, 105, 106 are configured to obtain and transferring signals from the second processor unit 101b, the first processor unit 101a, the LTE module 102 and a Bluetooth module 108 for establish connection with the communication device. This configuration helps in reducing the overall power consumption of the battery.
[036] As shown in Figure 2, a 12V input power supply 113 received from the battery of the vehicle is stepped down by DC-DC converter 112 and 1-3 power supply 114, 115, 116 is supplied to the first processor unit 101a, the LTE module 102, the GPS receiver 103, respectively. The 4th power supply 139 of the DC-DC converter 112 is directly connected to the second processor unit 101b and is always turned ON.
[037] In an embodiment, the 1-3 power supply to the first processor unit 101a, the LTE module 102 and the GPS receiver 103 is controlled by the power switches 109 (SW1), 110 (SW2), and 111 (SW3), respectively. Power switch control signals 129 (C1), 130 (C2) and 131 (C3) are received from the second processor unit 101b to control operation of power switches 109, 110, 111, respectively for selectively controlling power supply of the first processor unit 101a, the LTE module 102 and the GPS receiver 103.
[038] In an embodiment, the vehicle includes an instrument cluster for displaying vehicle information. The instrument cluster includes a display 135. The instrument cluster is operably connected to the first processor unit 101a.
[039] In an embodiment, the first processor unit 101a and the LTE module are in Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) communication 117 with each other. Likewise, the LTE module 102 and the GPS receiver 103 are in UART communication 118 with each other.
[040] In an embodiment, the Inertia Measurement Unit 107 is connected to the multiplexer switch 104 (MUX switch 1) which is a protocol-specific switch having two channels 120 (CH-A), 121 (CH-B). The switching between the two channels 120, 121 is controlled by signal 132 (MS_control1) received from the second processor unit 101b.
[041] In an embodiment, the LTE module 102 is a 4G module being connected to the multiplexer switch 105 (MUX switch 2). The multiplexer switch 105 (MUX switch 2) has two channels 122 (CH-A) and 123(CH-B). The switching between the two channels 122, 123 is controlled by the signal 133 (MS_control2) received from the second processor unit 101b.
[042] In an embodiment, the Bluetooth module 108 is connected to the multiplexer switch 106 (MUX switch 3). The multiplexer switch 106 (MUX switch 3) has two channels 124 (CH-A), 125 (CH-B). The switching between the two channels 124, 125 is controlled by the signal 134 (MS_control3) received from the second processor unit 101b.
[043] In an embodiment, when the vehicle is the ignition ON state, the GPS receiver 103 provides data for navigation to the driver/rider. The Inertia Measurement Unit 107 is configured to provide navigation support in instances where GPS signals are unavailable, enhancing positioning accuracy. Such situations occur when the vehicle is passing through tunnels or when GPS signals are obstructed (i.e. dead reckoning).
[044] In an embodiment, when the vehicle ignition is ON (i.e. the first predetermined condition), the first processor unit 101 is enabled or remains in a general operating condition. In this condition, the Power supply 139 is provided to the second processor unit 101b which is also in the operating condition. The Power supplies 114, 115, 116 are not connected, when the vehicle ignition is ON. The power switch control signal 129 (C1) is HIGH, and thus power switch 109 (SW1) is operated to form connection thereof and the first processor unit 101a is turned ON and the display 135 of the instrument cluster is also turned ON and normal functions of the instrument cluster are performed.
[045] In an embodiment, when navigation is required, power switch control signals 130(C2) and 131 (C3) from the second processor unit 101b are turned HIGH and the power switch 110 (SW2) and the power switch 111 (SW3) are operated to form the connection to turn ON the LTE module 102 and the GPS receiver 103. The data from the GPS receiver 103 is used for precise navigation by the first processor unit 101a. The LTE module 102 is connected to the multiplexer switch 105 (MUX Switch 2) and channel 122 (CH-A) communication with the first processor unit 101a is established by the control signals 132, 133. In case the GPS signals are not available, the data received from the Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU) 107 is obtained for navigation assistance. In this case, the second processor unit 101b sends the control signal 132 (MC_control1) to the multiplexer switch 104 (MUX Switch 1) to activate channel 120 I2C communication with the first processor unit 101a.
[046] In an embodiment, when the vehicle Ignition is OFF, the instrument cluster and the second processor unit 101b function in a low power mode. In the low power mode, the data from GPS receiver 103 in form of vehicle location is updated in the remote server using the LTE module 102 through the transceiver 138. The Inertia Measurement Unit 107 is configured to detect fall, towing, and theft of the vehicle. The Bluetooth module 108 is not required in the low mode and is thus turned OFF by the second processor unit 101b.
[047] In the ignition OFF state of the vehicle, the Power supply 139 is provided to the second processor unit 101b, and the power supplies 114, 115 and 116 are connected. The data related to vehicle location is sent and updated on the remote server 136 at predefined time intervals as part of the vehicle location backup process. In a non-limiting example, the predefined time interval is 1 hour which means at every one hour, the vehicle location is updated and stored with the remote server 136.
[048] In the ignition OFF state, the power switch control signal 130 (C2) is turned HIGH and the Power Supply 115 is provided to the LTE module 102 to turn the LTE module ON. The second processor unit 101b sends the control signal 133 to the multiplexer switch 106 to activate channel 123 I2C communication with the second processor unit 101b. The location data of the vehicle collected by GPS receiver 103 is transmitted to the remote server 136 through the transceiver 138. The communication device 137 of the user is connected to the remote server 136. The location data of the vehicle is provided on the communication device 137 along with information of ignition state of the vehicle. The second processor unit 101b is configured to turn OFF the power supply of the LTE module 102 immediately after the location backup is stored. Simultaneously, the IMU 107 is actively connected to the second processor unit 101b through channel 121 I2C communication. This channel of communication is established by the second processor unit 101b by sending the control signal 132 (MS_control1) to the multiplexer switch 104. The data received from IMU 107 is analyzed by the second processor unit 101b to detect fall/ towing or antitheft of the vehicle.
[049] Figures 3a, 3b illustrates angular parameters of vehicle detected by the inertia measurement unit, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU) 107 includes an accelerometer and a gyroscope. In an embodiment, a 6-axis IMU gives six individual data – three accelerometers and three gyroscopes. A 6-Axis IMU is configured to detect 3 linear (position of the vehicle) changes i.e., left-right, up-down, and back-forward using the accelerometers. The gyroscopes being configured to detect the rotational (orientation of the vehicle) forces, pitch, side-to-side roll (lean), and the yaw when the vehicle changes direction.
[050] As shown in Figure 3a, the side-to-side roll, is a lean angle denoted by Ox angle. In an exemplary embodiment, the vehicle being a two-wheeled vehicle and resting on a side stand and has a standard side-stand lean angle. A threshold lean angle is denoted by a°. If the lean angle of the vehicle is greater than a°, the falling of the vehicle is detected.
[051] As shown in Figure 3b, during towing of the vehicle, the vehicle is lifted from one side. When one side of the vehicle is moved up/down, an angular movement is detected along the y-axis. A threshold towing angle is denoted by b°. If the vehicle’s front wheel or the rear wheel is lifted along the y-axis with an angular position greater than b°, the towing of the vehicle is detected.
[052] In an embodiment, the IMU 107 provided 6 individual data in which the accelerometer detects linear position of the vehicle in x, y & z axis and the Gyroscope detects yaw, roll and pitch angles of the vehicle. If a thief tries to steal the vehicle by moving/carrying the vehicle silently with minimal movements the system 100 is configured to detect minimal disturbances/spikes data received in the data provided by the IMU. By this way, the anti-theft system of the vehicle is able to detects that the vehicle is being stolen. A parked /standing vehicle gives some noise data in these 6 data of the IMU 107 which indicates that the vehicle is in idle condition. In an embodiment, if the detected noise value is greater than the predetermined noise value, the data from the IMU 107 is analyzed to detect that the vehicle is being stolen.
[053] In an embodiment, if the fall or the tow or the theft of the vehicle is detected by the IMU 107, the system 100 enters into an emergency mode i.e. the third predetermined condition. The IMU 107 is connected to the second processor unit 101b through the channel 121 (CH-B). In this condition, the vehicle location backup process is suspended. The LTE module 102 is turned ON by the second processor unit 101a and the channel 123 (CH-B) I2C communication is established. An alert signal of the event fall/towing/theft is transmitted to the emote server 136 through the LTE module 102 and the transceiver 138. The alert signal includes a text message. The alert signal of the event is also displayed on the communication mode 137 connected to the remote server 136. The remote server 136 also indicates that the vehicle is in the emergency mode.
[054] In an embodiment, in the event of detection of fall of the vehicle, the location data i.e. location co-ordinates of the vehicle is attached along with the alert signal. The location of the vehicle is provided by the GPS receiver 103. In the event of detection of the towing or the theft of the vehicle, the tracking of the vehicle is provided on the communication device 137 of the user. Live location of the vehicle is displayed along with the alert signal on the display of the communication device 137. In a non-limiting example, the functioning status of the components of the system 100 in the first predetermined condition, the second predetermined condition and the third predetermined condition are as follows:

Status
Normal mode (First predetermined condition) Low Power mode (Second predetermined condition) Emergency Mode (Third predetermined condition
Power Supply
Power Supply 1 (114) ON OFF OFF
Power Supply 2 (115) ON when required ON when required ON when required
Power Supply 3 (116) ON when required ON when required ON when required
Power Supply 4 (137) ON ON ON
Control
Ignition State ON OFF OFF
Module
First Processor Unit 101a ON OFF OFF
Second Processor Unit 101b ON ON ON
Inertia Measurement Unit 107 ON ON ON
Instrument Cluster Display 135 ON OFF OFF
Transceiver 138 ON ON when required ON

[055] Figure 4 is a flow diagram illustrating functioning of the components of the system 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. As shown, in a default mode of the vehicle, the first processor unit 101a is ON and the second processor unit 101b is OFF. The system 100 receives data from an ignition switch of the vehicle. If the Ignition is in ON state, the system 100 enters into a normal mode and the second processor unit 101b and the first processor unit 101a are in ON condition.
[056] If the ignition is in OFF state, the system 100 enters into a low power mode. A timer of the second processor unit 101b is started to keep track of time (T) intervals and to generate periodic events at regular intervals. The first processor unit 101a is disabled or turned OFF by the second processor unit 101b. The second processor unit 101b turns ON the IMU 107 and receives the vehicle data (change in movement and orientation of the vehicle) and processes the vehicle data for event detection i.e. fall/ tow or theft detection of the vehicle. If no fall/tow/ theft of the vehicle is detected and the timer is above a threshold value, the location of the vehicle is updated with the remote server 136 (shown in Figure 2).
[057] If the fall/tow/theft of the vehicle is detected, the system 100 enters into an emergency mode. The LTE module 102 is turned ON and the vehicle location received from GPS receiver 103 along with the information of the Emergency mode is sent to remote server 137 and is stored thereof. The notification data in relation to the detection of the fall/tow/theft of the vehicle is sent to a user device /communication device in form of an alert signal with mode information and vehicle location data. Thereafter, the LTE module is turned off by the second processor unit 101b.
[058] Advantageously, the present invention provides a system for managing a power in a vehicle. The system provides a second processor unit being the low power processor and draws less power compared to a first processor unit and carryout essential operations of the first processor unit by selectively controlling the power supply, thereby effectively reducing sleep current. By way of this configuration, the system reduces the battery consumption and maintains an improved life of the battery. The system enhances battery longevity by decreasing the discharge rate, achieved through the utilization of a lower-power processor unit used for executing essential vehicle functions. The present invention addresses the issue of rapid battery depletion, which can render the vehicle immobile. Additionally, the present invention mitigates the problem of diminished battery lifespan caused by frequent charge-discharge cycles occurring within a shorter timeframe. The system of the present invention provides increases driving rang if the vehicle is an electric vehicle (EV). Furthermore, other persistent vehicle systems, such as keyless entry and intelligent door unlocking of the vehicle, operate efficiently with a low power consuming secondary processor unit instead of a high-power general processing unit. The proposed system can be deployed when continuous operation of connected systems is necessary to maintain processor functionality for alert detection and generation. The system of the present invention has a simpler configuration and can be adapted/ integrated easily with the vehicles.
[059] In light of the abovementioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the system itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[060] Furthermore, one or more computer-readable storage media may be utilized in implementing embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. A computer-readable storage medium refers to any type of physical memory on which information or data readable by a processor may be stored. Thus, a computer-readable storage medium may store instructions for execution by one or more processors, including instructions for causing the processor(s) to perform steps or stages consistent with the embodiments described herein. The term “computer-readable medium” should be understood to include tangible items and exclude carrier waves and transient signals, i.e., be non-transitory. Examples include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), volatile memory, non-volatile memory, hard drives, CD ROMs, DVDs, flash drives, disks, and any other known physical storage media.
[061] 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.

List of Reference Numerals
100 – System for managing power in a vehicle
101a – First processor unit
101b – Second processor unit
102 – Communication Module/LTE module
103 – Sensing unit/ GPS receiver
104, 105, 106 – Multiplexer Switches
107 – Sensing unit/ Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU)
108 – Bluetooth Module
109, 110,111 – Power Switches
112 – DC-DC converter power supply
113 – Input Power Supply
114 – Power Supply 1
115 – Power Supply 2
116 – Power Supply 3
117, 118 – Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter communication
120, 121, 122,123, 124, 125 – Channels
129, 130, 131 – Power Switch control signal
132,133, 134 – Control signals/Multiplex signals
135 – Display of an instrument cluster of the vehicle
136 – Remote Server
137 – Communication device
138 – Transceiver
139 – Power Supply 4
, Claims:WE CLAIM:

1. A system (100) for managing power in a vehicle, the system (100) comprising:
a plurality of sensing units (103, 107) configured to receive vehicle data;
a communication module (102) being configured to transmit the vehicle data to a communication device (137);
a first processor unit (101a), being operably connected to the communication module (102) and the plurality of sensing units (103, 107), the first processor unit (101a) being configured to perform one or more operations in a first predetermined condition of the vehicle;
a second processor unit (101b) being operably connected to each of the first processor unit (101a) and the plurality of sensing units (103, 107), the second processor unit (101b) being configured to disable the first processor unit (101a) and perform the one or more operations of the first processor unit (101a) in a second predetermined condition of the vehicle; and
a plurality of switches being in communication with each of the first processor unit (101a), the plurality of sensing units (103, 107), and the communication module (102), the plurality of switches being configured to receive signals from the second processor unit (101b) to selectively control a power supply of each of the first processor unit (101a), the communication module (102) and at least one of the plurality of sensing units (103, 107).

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second processor unit (101b) is configured to enable the first processor unit (101a) for a predetermined time period to operate the communication module (102) to transmit the vehicle data to a remote server (136) in a third predetermined condition of the vehicle.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the third predetermined condition is based on detection of change in predefined movement and orientation parameters of the vehicle by one of the plurality of sensing units (103, 107) in an ignition OFF state of the vehicle.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the communication module (102) is configured to transmit an alert signal to the communication device (137) in the third predetermined condition of the vehicle.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first predetermined condition of the vehicle is based on an ignition ON state of the vehicle.

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second predetermined condition of the vehicle is based on an ignition OFF state of the vehicle.

7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of switches comprises power switches (109, 110, 111) and multiplexer switches (104, 105, 106).

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of sensing units (103, 107) comprises an inertia measurement unit (107) and a global positioning system receiver (103).

9. A method for managing power in a vehicle, the method includes the steps of:
receiving, vehicle data, by a plurality of sensing units (103, 107);
transmitting, the vehicle data to a communication device (137), by a communication module (102);
operably connecting a first processor unit (101a) to the communication module (102) and the plurality of sensing units (103, 107), the first processor unit (101a) configured to perform one or more operations in a first predetermined condition of the vehicle;
operably connecting a second processor unit (101b) to each of the first processor unit (101a) and the plurality of sensing units (103, 107), the second processor unit (101b) being configured to disable the first processor unit (101a) and perform the one or more operations of the first processor unit (101a) in a second predetermined condition of the vehicle;
providing a plurality of switches in communication with each of the first processor unit (101a), the plurality of sensing units (103, 107), and the communication module (102);
receiving, signals from the second processor unit (101b), by the plurality of switches; and
selectively controlling a power supply of each of the first processor unit (101a), the communication module (102), and at least one of the plurality of sensing units (103, 107) based on the signals received from the second processor unit (101b).

10. The method as claimed in claim 9, comprises the step of enabling the first processor unit (101a) for a predetermined time period to transmit the vehicle data from the communication module (102) to a remote server (136) in a third predetermined condition of the vehicle.

11. The method as claimed in claim 10, comprising the step of determining the third predetermined condition of the vehicle based on detection of change in predefined movement and orientation parameters of the vehicle by one of the plurality of sensing units (103, 107) in an ignition OFF state of the vehicle.

12. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the communication module (102) is configured to transmit an alert signal to a communication device (137) in the third predetermined condition of the vehicle.

13. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the first predetermined condition is determined based on an ignition ON state of the vehicle.

14. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the second predetermined condition is determined based on an ignition OFF state of the vehicle.

15. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plurality of switches comprises power switches (109, 110, 111) and multiplexer switches (104, 105, 106).

16. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plurality of sensing units (103, 107) comprises an inertia measurement device (107) and a global positioning system receiver (103).

Dated this 05th day of February 2024

TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
By their Agent & Attorney



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