Description:A SYSTEM OF RESTRICTING VEHICLE PARAMETER AND A METHOD THEREOF
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001]
The present subject matter is related, in general to a system of restricting one or more vehicle parameter, and more particularly, but not exclusively to digitally restricting one or more vehicle parameter by an authorised user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 5
[0002]
Restricting vehicle parameters such as speed limit or adjusting the drive mode of a vehicle is primarily centered around the pivotal aspects of safety, efficiency, and regulatory adherence. Imposing a restricted speed limit on vehicles is to achieve increased safety standards. For instance, guardians might opt to enforce a controlled speed limit when allowing their children to drive, mitigating 10 the risks associated with inexperienced driving and potentially curbing reckless behavior on the road. On the other hand, transportation companies which provide shared micro-mobility services appreciates the need of setting speed restrictions or restricting the driving mode of the vehicle. This is done not only to guarantee the safety of their drivers but also to safeguard the vehicles from undue damage, leading 15 to diminished maintenance expenses in the long run.
[0003]
Further, options to restrict driving modes of the vehicle can ensure optimized vehicle performance by selecting specific drive modes that suit particular conditions or preferences. For example, the eco modes prioritize power efficiency, while specialized modes, such as normal mode or sports mode, enhance traction 20 output by the power unit of the vehicle. In essence, the ability to restrict speed limits and drive modes empowers users with an enhanced control over their vehicles.
[0004]
Typically, speed governors are installed in the vehicle which limits the power output by the power unit to control speed of the vehicle. However, such mechanical speed governors are additional components that require additional 25 space, and eventually add to the overall weight of the vehicle. Further, as per yet another known art, plurality of sensors which communicate with vehicle control
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are installed in the vehicle to control the speed. However, usage of plurality of sensors increases the overall complexity. Moreover, known state of art does not allow a user to limit the vehicle parameters remotely and digitally, which poses a challenge especially for transportation companies. One significant drawback is that the authorised owner will have limited control over driving behaviors and 5 adherence to speed regulations. For instance, the organization or the owners may find it challenging to enforce consistent speed limits across their vehicles, leading to potential safety concerns, increased risk of accidents, and higher maintenance costs due to accelerated wear and tear.
[0005]
Therefore, there is a need to enable a user to adjust the vehicle parameters 10 remotely and digitally without the need of physical interventions. In other words, it is crucial to empower the authorized vehicle owners/users which provide them with more control over their vehicle.
[0006]
Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of 15 described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.
SUMMARY
[0007]
As per an aspect of the present invention, a system of controlling one or 20 more vehicle parameter comprises: a User Interface System (UIS), which is configured to receive one or more set of instructions from a user for controlling one or more parameters associated with a vehicle. The UIS is communicatively coupled with a database server such that the database server is synced based on one or more set of instructions. A control unit is configured to control operation of a power unit 25 of the vehicle based on one or more set of instructions. The control unit is communicatively coupled with the database server.
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[0008]
As per an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more set of instructions includes at least one of maximum speed limit of the vehicle and controlling a driving mode of the vehicle.
[0009]
As per an embodiment of the present invention the user interface system includes a hardware unit, a hardware abstraction module, an input processing 5 module, and an Application Programming Interface (API).
[00010]
As per an embodiment of the present invention to control operation of a power unit, the control unit is configured to receive an opening position of the throttle of the vehicle. Then the control unit communicates with the database server through an intermediary layer. The control unit then controls the operation of a 10 power unit of the vehicle based on the one or more set of instructions and the opening position of the throttle if the user has set one or more set of instructions.
[00011]
As per an embodiment of the present invention the control unit is communicatively coupled with the database server through an intermediary layer, wherein the intermediary layer is in continuous sync with the database server. 15
[00012]
As per an embodiment of the present invention the database server is synced with the user interface system by at least one of an Internet, local area network (LAN), Cloud, Wide Area Network (WAN).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed 20 description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention, and wherein:
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Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for controlling one or more vehicle parameters as per an embodiment of the present invention. 25
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Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram of a User Interface System (UIS) as per an embodiment of the present invention.
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Figure 3 illustrates a flow chart for method of setting one or more set of instructions by an authorised user for controlling one or more parameters associated with one or more vehicles as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[00017]
Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram of a database server for controlling one or more parameters associated with one or more vehicles as per an embodiment 5 of the present invention.
[00018]
Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrate a flow chart elaborating method for controlling the one or more vehicle parameter as per an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION 10
[00019]
The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the methods and systems may extend 15 beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown. 20
[00020]
References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, 25 property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
[00021]
The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many
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herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
[00022]
The object of the present invention is to a provide an enhanced control of 5 the vehicle to the authorised user. More particularly, the present invention aims to provide remote and digital system and a method to control one or more vehicle parameters. It is further an object of the present invention to control parameters relating to one or more vehicle simultaneously. For instance, for a transportation company which provide shared micro-mobility services, at times it is necessary to 10 controls vehicle parameters such as speed or driving mode for ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across multiple geographical locations. The present invention aims to provide a system and a method that allows users, such as vehicle owners or administrators, to control their vehicle’s parameters remotely and digitally without requiring any manual intervention with the physical components 15 of the vehicle.
[00023]
In simple terms, the primary objective of the present invention is to empower users or vehicle owners with a centralized and efficient means of managing their vehicles, regardless of their dispersed locations. This remote-control capability enables the adjustment of speed limits and driving modes for one or more 20 vehicles through a digital interface. By eliminating the necessity for manual intervention, the present invention streamlines the process, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing the logistical challenges associated with physically accessing each vehicle.
[00024]
It is further an objective of the present invention to ensure real time control 25 over one or more vehicles by the authorised users. For instance, the system which enables digitally control the vehicle parameters not only offers convenience but also promotes real-time responsiveness. The authorised users or vehicle owners can promptly adapt to vehicle operating conditions such as a battery level of the vehicle by changing the driving mode of the vehicle, implement safety measures, without 30
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the need for physical proximity to the vehicles.
Thus, the present invention provides remote and digital control over the vehicle which contributes significantly to the overall safety, and efficient operation of the vehicles. In essence, the present invention provides a centralized and digital approach to control vehicle parameters seamlessly across diverse geographical locations. 5
[00025]
The aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures & embodiment in the following description.
[00026]
Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for controlling one or more vehicle parameters as per an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 10 illustrates a block diagram of a User Interface System (UIS) as per an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1, and Figure 2 are explained together for sake of brevity and comprehensive explanation. The system (100) comprises a User Interface System (UIS) (112) which is configured to receive one or more sets of instructions from an authorized user (114), sometimes referred as user for 15 controlling one or more parameters associated with a vehicle (not shown). As per an embodiment of the present invention, the UIS (112) is an electronic device such as mobile phone (not shown), or an electronic instrument panel of the vehicle (not shown). The system (100) also includes a database server (110), a control unit (106) which is communicatively coupled with the database server (110) through an 20 intermediary layer (116), a throttle position sensor (104) sensing a throttle (102) opening position of the vehicle, and a power unit (108) such as a motor. The UIS (112) is communicatively coupled with a database server, such that the database server (110) is synced based on one or more sets of instructions set by the user (114) through the UIS (112). The database server (110) is synced with the UIS (112) by 25 at least one of an Internet, a local area network (LAN), Cloud, Wide Area Network (WAN) etc. The UIS (112) comprises a includes a hardware unit (112a), a hardware abstraction module (112b), an input processing module (112c), and an Application Programming Interface (API) (112d). The hardware unit (112a) refers to the physical components of the electronic device such the mobile device or the 30
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instrument panel, including the display screen, touch-sensitive elements, buttons, sensors, and other input/output hardware. The hardware unit (112a) is responsible for capturing user instructions by either touch gestures, button presses, or sensor data, and presenting information to the user (114) through the display screen. The hardware abstraction module (112b) acts as a middle layer between the 5 hardware unit (112a) and one or more software components such as the input processing module (112c) of the UIS (112). Its primary function is to abstract the complexities of the underlying hardware, providing a standardized interface for software applications to interact with the device's hardware. The input processing module (112c) is responsible for interpreting and processing user instructions 10 received from the hardware unit (112a). This includes handling touch events, button presses, gestures, and other forms of user interaction. The input processing module (112c) translates the raw input signals generated by the user relating one or more set of instructions into meaningful commands or events that can be understood and utilized by the software applications running on the device. The API enables the 15 UIS (112) to communicate with the database server (110), such that one or more sets of instructions are synced or saved to the database server (110) on real time basis. Thereby when the user (114) sets one or more set of instructions to control one or more vehicle parameters such as speed or driving mode of the vehicle, the database server (110) is synced accordingly. 20
[00027]
The control unit (106) which is part of the vehicle is communicatively coupled with the database server (110) through the intermediary layer (116). The intermediary layer (116) acts as a mediator and facilitator, ensuring that communication between the control unit (106) and the database server (110) is efficient, secure, and well-coordinated. It abstracts the complexities of the 25 underlying system, allowing them to communicate seamlessly while providing the necessary features for data integrity and security. A person skilled in the art will comprehend the elements or components of the system (100) and their mutual coordination without the need for explicit explanation and is not explained herein for sake of brevity. Further the control unit (106) is configured to receive inputs 30 relating opening position of the throttle (102) from a throttle position sensor (104).
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ased on the one or more set of instructions set by the user (114), and the throttle position sensor (104), the control unit (106) is configured to enable control operation of the power unit (108) such as the motor of the vehicle.
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Figure 3 illustrates a flow chart for method of setting one or more set of instructions by an authorised user for controlling one or more parameters associated 5 with one or more vehicles as per an embodiment of the present invention. When the user intends to set one or more sets of instructions at step 302, the UIS (112) receives an input front the user at step 304. The input is the unique identifiers of the user such as user credentials for example username or password. If the user inputs wrong unique identifiers, an error message is generated and displayed to the user 10 through the hardware unit (112a) at step 310. If the user credentials are correct, the UIS (112) enables the user to add a new vehicle or set one or more instructions to control vehicle parameters associated with one or more vehicles at step 308. For adding a vehicle in the UIS (112), a unique identifier associated with the vehicle is recorded such as registration number or chassis number of the vehicle. 15
[00029]
Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram of a database server (110) for controlling one or more parameters associated with one or more vehicles as per an embodiment of the present invention. Based on the inputs received by the UIS (112), the database server (110) stores the information respective to each vehicle which is registered in the UIS (112). For example, the user can set speed limit and 20 deriving mode for vehicle 1. While the user can set only driving mode for the vehicle 2, and only speed limit for the vehicle n.
[00030]
Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrate a flow chart elaborating method for controlling the one or more vehicle parameter as per an embodiment of the present invention. When the vehicle is in riding condition, and the user operates the throttle 25 by closing or opening, the control unit (106) receives the opening position of throttle from a throttle position sensor (104) at step 504. The control unit (106) communicates with the database server (110) through an intermediary layer (116) to check if any instruction has been set by the authorised user at step 506. If the authorised user has set one or more set of instructions, the control unit (106) 30
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the operation of the power unit (108) of the vehicle based on one or more set of instructions from a user and the opening position of the throttle. However, if the authorised user has not set one or more set of instructions to control parameters of the vehicle, the control unit (106) enables operation of the power unit (108) as preprogrammed at step 510. 5
[00031]
As per yet another embodiment of the present invention, if during riding condition of the vehicle, a rider requests to controlling parameters associated with the vehicle such as controlling speed limit or restricting driving mode of the vehicle at step 602. On receiving said request by the control unit, the control unit (106) communicates with the database server (110) to check if the authorised user has 10 applied one or more sets of instructions to control vehicle parameters at step 606. If one of more set of instructions is applied, then the control unit (106) ignores the rider’s request and display a message in the UIS (112) as per step 610. However, as if there is not one or more sets of instructions applied by the authorised user, the control unit (106) executes the rider’s request and updates the same in the database 15 server (110) at per step 608.
[00032]
For example, consider a vehicle with a maximum speed of 120 km/h. When the throttle is fully opened or set at a predetermined position, such as 90 degrees of rotation, the vehicle reaches its maximum speed. Therefore, when the throttle is at a 45-degree opening position, the vehicle operates at a speed of 60 km/h. In said 20 vehicle, if the authorised user has applied the restriction of limiting speed at maximum to 60km/h, in said case the control unit (106) on half opening the throttle or at 45 degrees of rotation, the speed achieved by the vehicle will be 30km/h.
[00033]
Advantageously, the present invention provides a system (100) and method which enables the user to control one or more vehicle parameters using a UIS (112), 25 which is synced with a centralized database server. Thus, the present invention allows an authorised user to control their vehicle’s parameters remotely and digitally without requiring any manual intervention with the physical components of the vehicle. Further, the present invention empowers the authorised user to control one or more vehicle parameters across multiple geographical locations. 30
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[00034]
Further, advantageously as the database server (110) is continuously synced with the UIS (112), the present invention to ensure real time control over one or more vehicles by the authorised users. Thus, the present invention provides remote and digital control over the vehicle which contributes significantly to the overall safety, and efficient operation of the vehicles. 5
[00035]
Further, advantageously the present invention provides a digital approach to control vehicle parameters seamlessly across diverse geographical locations. Thus, the present invention eliminates dependency on any physical components which need to be attached to the vehicle for the user to control the vehicle parameters. 10
[00036]
In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system (100), 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 15 in the functioning of the system (100) and the method of controlling one or more vehicle parameters as the claimed steps and constructional features provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[00037]
Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to 20 delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims. 25
[00038]
While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. 30
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A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined to create other 5 different systems or applications.
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Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the aforementioned steps and/or system modules may be suitably replaced, reordered, or removed, and additional steps and/or system modules may be inserted, depending on the needs of a particular application. In addition, the systems of the aforementioned 10 embodiments may be implemented using a wide variety of suitable processes and system modules, and are not limited to any particular computer hardware, software, middleware, firmware, microcode, and the like. The claims can encompass embodiments for hardware and software, or a combination thereof.
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While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain 15 embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure is not 20 limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. , Claims:I/We claim:
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A method of controlling one or more vehicle parameter, the method comprises the steps of:
receiving, by a user interface system (UIS) (112) one or more set of 5 instructions from a user for controlling one or more parameters associated with a vehicle;
syncing, a database server (110) with the UIS (112) wherein the server platform is communicatively coupled with the UIS (112);
controlling, by a control unit (106), operation of a power unit (108) 10 of the vehicle based on one or more set of instructions from a user, wherein the control unit (106) is communicatively coupled with the database server.
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The method of controlling one or more vehicle parameters as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more set of instructions includes at least one of 15 maximum speed limit of the vehicle and controlling a driving mode of the vehicle.
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The method of controlling one or more vehicle parameters as claimed in claim 1, wherein the user interface system includes a hardware unit (112a), 20 a hardware abstraction module (112b), an input processing module, and an Application Programming Interface (API) (112d).
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The method of controlling one or more vehicle parameters as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (106) is communicatively coupled with the 25 database server (110) through an intermediary layer (116).
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The method of controlling the one or more vehicle parameter as claimed in claim 1, wherein controlling operation of a power unit (108) of the vehicle comprises the steps of: 30
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receiving, by the control unit (106) opening position of the throttle of the vehicle;
communicating, by the control unit (106) with the database server (110) through the intermediary layer (116);
if the user has set one or more set of instructions, controlling the 5 operation of a power unit (108) of the vehicle based on one or more set of instructions and the opening position of the throttle (102).
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The method of controlling the one or more vehicle parameter as claimed in claim 1, wherein syncing the database server (110) with the user interface system by at least one of a Local Area Network (LAN), a Cloud , Wide Area 10 Network (WAN).
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The method of controlling the one or more vehicle parameter as claimed in claim 1, wherein receiving one or more set of instructions from the user interface system (UIS) (112) comprises the steps of: 15
authenticating, a user through one or more user credentials;
selecting, by the user the one or more vehicles for which the user intends to configure one or more set of instructions;
processing, one or more set of instructions by the input processing module (112c) of the UIS (112); 20
syncing, the database server (110) as per corresponding one or more set of instructions for respective one or more vehicles.
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A system (100) of controlling one or more vehicle parameter, the system (100) comprises: 25
a User Interface System (UIS) (112), is configured to receive one or more set of instructions from a user for controlling one or more parameters associated with a vehicle;
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the UIS (112) is communicatively coupled with a database server (110) such that the database server (110) is synced based on one or more set of instructions;
a control unit, the control unit (106) is configured to control operation of a power unit (108) of the vehicle based on one or more set of 5 instructions, wherein the control unit (106) is communicatively coupled with the database server (110).
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The system (100) of controlling one or more vehicle parameters as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more set of instructions includes at least one 10 of maximum speed limit of the vehicle and controlling a driving mode of the vehicle.
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The system (100) of controlling one or more vehicle parameters as claimed in claim 8, wherein the user interface system (100) includes a hardware unit 15 (112a), a hardware abstraction module (112b), an input processing module (112c), and an Application Programming Interface (API) (112d).
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The system (100) of controlling one or more vehicle parameter as claimed in claim 8, wherein to control operation of a power unit (108), the control 20 unit (106) is configured to:
receive, an opening position of the throttle (102) of the vehicle;
communicate, with the database server (110) through an intermediary layer (116);
wherein if the user has set one or more set of instructions, control 25 the operation of a power unit (108) of the vehicle based on one or more set of instructions and the opening position of the throttle (102).
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The system (100) of controlling one or more vehicle parameter as claimed in claim 8, wherein the control unit (106) is communicatively coupled with
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database server (110) through an intermediary layer (116), wherein the intermediary layer (116) is in continuous sync with the database server (110).
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The system (100) of controlling one or more vehicle parameter as claimed5 in claim 8, wherein the database server (110) is synced with the userinterface system by at least one of an Internet, Local Area Network (LAN),Cloud, Wide Area Network (WAN).
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The system (100) of controlling one or more vehicle parameter as claimed10 in claim 8, wherein the user interface system (UIS) (112) is configured of:
authenticate, a user through one or more user credentials;
enable a user to select one or more vehicles for which the user intends to configure one or more set of instructions;
process, one or more set of instructions by the input processing 15 module (112c) of the UIS (112);
sync, the database server (110) as per corresponding one or more set of instructions for respective one or more vehicles.