Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (100) and method (200) for communicating information to a rider in a vehicle (10). The system (100) having a control unit (110) being configured to determine if the speed of the vehicle (10) is lower than or equal to a first predetermined speed for a first predetermined time period. The system (100) further having a display unit (112) being configured to display information to a rider when the control unit (110) determines that the speed of the vehicle (10) is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period, the displayed information being related to one or more vehicle parameters or one or more external parameters. Reference Figure 2
Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to a system and a method for communicating information to a rider in a vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Automotive technologies have made huge strides in the recent years especially. These advancements have made riding of vehicles easier. Modern vehicles have several rider assistance features like automatic gear shifting, ABS braking systems, navigation, collision avoidance systems etc making the riding of vehicle a relatively low skilled and easy endeavour.
[003] More and more people are learning riding of vehicles and are using the vehicles on a day-to-day basis. However, new users, as well as veteran users, of vehicles may not be aware of all the best practices in operating the vehicles according to the mode of operation, terrain conditions and weather conditions. Improper riding of the vehicle will have several detrimental effects. The improper riding of the vehicle by a novice rider will create road safety risks. The improper riding of the vehicle over an extended period will create wear and tear in the vehicle. Such self-induced damages caused by the rider to the vehicle may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and thereby increases the service cost of the vehicle. The damages may also decrease the longevity of various parts of the vehicle. Therefore, vehicle users need to be constantly informed about the ways to properly operate the vehicle.
[004] But communication of such information to a rider of the vehicle should not distract the rider from the activity of operating the vehicle and thereby cause risk of an accident.
[005] Thus, there is a need in the art for a system and a method for communicating information to a rider in a vehicle, which addresses at least the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[006] In one aspect, the present invention relates to a system for communicating information to a rider in a vehicle. The system includes a control unit and a display unit. The control unit being configured to determine if the speed of the vehicle is lower than or equal to a first predetermined speed for a first predetermined time period. The display unit is in communication with the control unit and the display unit being configured to display information to a rider when the control unit determines that the speed of the vehicle is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period. The displayed information being related to one or more vehicle parameters or one or more external parameters.
[007] In a further embodiment of the invention, the control unit is configured to determine if the speed of the vehicle is greater than a second predetermined speed for a second predetermined time period. Further, the control unit is configured to determine if the speed of the vehicle is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period, if the speed of the vehicle is greater than the second predetermined speed for the second predetermined time period.
[008] In a further embodiment of the invention, the system includes a speed sensor for detecting the speed of the vehicle. Further, the control unit being configured to receive the speed of the vehicle from the speed sensor.
[009] In a further embodiment of the invention, the system includes an auxiliary control unit for detecting the one or more vehicle parameters. Further, the control unit being configured to receive the one or more vehicle parameters from the auxiliary control unit.
[010] In a further embodiment of the invention, the control unit being configured to compare the one or more vehicle parameters to a threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters. Further, the control unit being configured to communicate with the display unit for the display unit to display the information based on whether the one or more vehicle parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters.
[011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the one or more vehicle parameters include at least one of a speed of the vehicle, a state of charge of a battery of the vehicle, a braking parameter of the vehicle, a transmission parameter of the vehicle, and a gear engagement parameter of the vehicle.
[012] In a further embodiment of the invention, the system includes a mobile device for detecting one or more external parameters. The control unit being configured to receive the one or more external parameters from the mobile device.
[013] In a further embodiment of the invention, the control unit being configured to compare the one or more external parameters to a threshold value of one or more external parameters. Further, the control unit being configured to communicate with the display unit for the display unit to display the information based on whether the one or more external parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more external parameters.
[014] In a further embodiment of the invention, the one or more external parameters include at least one of a climate parameter, a navigation parameter, a topography parameter, and a connectivity parameter.
[015] In a further embodiment of the invention, the control unit is configured to determine if the speed of the vehicle is greater than a third predetermined speed. The display unit is configured to cease the displaying of the information if the control unit determines that the speed of the vehicle is greater than the third predetermined speed.
[016] In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method for communicating information to a rider in a vehicle. The method includes determining, by a control unit, if the speed of the vehicle is lower than or equal to a first predetermined speed for a first predetermined time period; and displaying, on a display unit in communication with the control unit, information to a rider when the control unit determines that the speed of the vehicle is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period, the displayed information being related to one or more vehicle parameters or one or more external parameters.
[017] In an embodiment of the invention, the method has the step of determining, by the control unit, if the speed of the vehicle is greater than a second predetermined speed for a second predetermined time period; and determining, by the control unit, if the speed of the vehicle is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period, if the speed of the vehicle is greater than the second predetermined speed for the second predetermined time period.
[018] In a further embodiment of the invention, the method has the step of detecting, by a speed sensor, the speed of the vehicle and receiving, by the control unit, the speed of the vehicle from the speed sensor.
[019] In a further embodiment of the invention, the method has the step of detecting, by an auxiliary control unit, the one or more vehicle parameters; and receiving, by the control unit, the one or more vehicle parameters from the auxiliary control unit.
[020] In a further embodiment of the invention, the method has the step of comparing, by the control unit, the one or more vehicle parameters to a threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters and communicating, by the control unit, with the display unit to display the information based on whether the one or more vehicle parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters.
[021] In a further embodiment of the invention, the one or more vehicle parameters includes at least one of a speed of the vehicle, a state of charge of a battery of the vehicle, a braking parameter of the vehicle, a transmission parameter of the vehicle, and a gear engagement parameter of the vehicle.
[022] In a further embodiment of the invention, the method has the step of detecting, by a mobile device, one or more external parameters; and receiving, by the control unit, the one or more external parameters from the mobile device.
[023] In a further embodiment of the invention, the method has the step of comparing, by the control unit, the one or more external parameters to a threshold value of one or more external parameters and communicating, by the control unit, with the display unit for the display unit to display the information based on whether the one or more external parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more external parameters.
[024] In a further embodiment of the invention, the one or more external parameters include at least one of a climate parameter, a navigation parameter, a topography parameter, and a connectivity parameter.
[025] In a further embodiment of the invention, the method has the step of determining, by the control unit, if the speed of the vehicle is greater than a third predetermined speed and ceasing, by the display unit, the displaying of the information if the control unit determines that the speed of the vehicle is greater than the third predetermined speed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[026] 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 left side view of an exemplary saddle type vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a system for communicating information to a rider in the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates a schematic diagram of the system for communicating information to the rider in the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates a schematic diagram of the system for communicating information to the rider in the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 illustrates the method steps of a method for communicating information to the rider in the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 illustrates the method steps of the method for communicating information to the rider in the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[027] The present invention relates a system 100 and a method 200 for communicating information to a rider in a vehicle 10.
[028] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary saddle type vehicle 10, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The saddle type vehicle 10 includes an internal combustion engine 12 that is vertically disposed or a traction motor (not shown). In an embodiment, the internal combustion engine 12 is a single-cylinder type internal combustion engine. The saddle type vehicle 10 further includes a front wheel 14, a rear wheel 16, a frame structure, a seat assembly 18 and a fuel tank 40 or a battery pack as required. The frame structure includes a head pipe, a main frame, a down tube, and a pair of left and right rear frames. The head pipe supports a steering shaft and two telescopic front forks 26 (only one shown) attached to the steering shaft through a lower bracket (not shown). The two telescopic front forks 26 support the front wheel 14. The upper portion of the front wheel 14 is covered by a front fender 28 mounted to the lower portion of the telescopic front forks 26 at the end of the steering shaft. A head light 32, a visor guard (not shown) and instrument cluster 33 are arranged on an upper portion of the head pipe. The down tube may be located in front of the internal combustion engine 12 or the traction motor and extends slantly downward from the head pipe. The main frame is located above the internal combustion engine 12 or the traction motor and extends rearward from the head pipe. In an embodiment, the internal combustion engine 12 is mounted at the front to the down tube and a rear of the internal combustion engine 12 is mounted at a rear portion of the main frame. In an embodiment, the internal combustion engine 12 is mounted vertically, with a cylinder block extending vertically above a crankcase. In an alternative embodiment, the internal combustion engine 12 is mounted horizontally (not shown) with the cylinder block extending horizontally forwardly from the crankcase. In an embodiment, the cylinder block is disposed rearwardly of the down tube.
[029] In an embodiment, the fuel tank 40 of the saddle type vehicle 10 is mounted on the main frame. The pair of left and right rear frames are joined to the main frame and extend rearward to support the seat assembly 18. A rear swing arm 34 is connected to the frame structure to swing vertically, and the rear wheel 16 is connected to a rear end of the rear swing arm 34. Generally, the rear swing arm 34 is supported by a mono rear suspension (not shown) or through two suspensions (not shown) on either side of the saddle type vehicle 10. A taillight unit 37 is disposed at the end of the saddle type vehicle 10 and at the rear of the seat assembly 18. The rear wheel 16 arranged below the seat assembly 18 rotates by the driving force of the internal combustion engine 12 transmitted through a chain drive (not shown) from the internal combustion engine 12. A rear fender 38 is disposed above the rear wheel 16 and is configured to cover the rear wheel 16.
[030] Further, an exhaust pipe (not shown) of the saddle type vehicle 10 extends vertically downward from the internal combustion engine 12 up to a point and then extends below the internal combustion engine 12, longitudinally along the vehicle length before terminating in a muffler (not shown). The muffler is typically disposed adjoining the rear wheel 16.
[031] The saddle type vehicle 10 further includes a handlebar 50 connected to the head pipe of the frame structure and extending in a vehicle width direction. The handlebar 50 can rotate to both sides of the vehicle 10 during vehicle turning movements.
[032] Figure 2 illustrates a system 100 for communicating information to a rider in a vehicle 10. As illustrated, the system 100 comprises a control unit 110 and a display unit 112. The display unit 112 is configured to display information to a rider and is controlled by the control unit 110. In an embodiment of the invention, the display unit 112 is integrated with a speedometer of the vehicle 10 and is configured to display both a speed information of the vehicle 10 and other information. Further, in an embodiment of the invention, the control unit 110 is a dedicated control unit for communication of information to the rider. In another embodiment the control unit 110 is a vehicle control unit.
[033] Further, as illustrated by the figure 2, the system 100 includes a mobile device 114 and an auxiliary control unit 116. The control unit 110 receives information about one or more external parameters from the mobile device 114. The auxiliary control unit 116 provides the control unit 110 with information related to one or more vehicle parameters. A speed sensor 118 is also connected to the control unit 110 such that the control unit 110 receives information related to the speed of the vehicle 10 from the speed sensor 118.
[034] In operation of the system 100, the control unit 110 continuously monitors the speed of the vehicle 10 as received from the speed sensor 118. When the control unit 110 detects that the speed of the vehicle 10 is lower than or equal to a first predetermined speed for a first predetermined time period, the control unit 110 displays information to the rider through the display unit 112. The information displayed to the rider will be related to one or more vehicle parameters or one or more external parameters as received from the auxiliary control unit 116 or the mobile device 114 respectively.
[035] In an embodiment of the invention, the first predetermined speed is 0 kmph and the first predetermined time period is 5 seconds such that the information is displayed on the display unit 112 when the vehicle 10 comes to a halt for more than 5 seconds. This feature ensures that the attention of the rider is not distracted by the display on the display unit 112.
[036] In an embodiment of the invention, the information is displayed to the rider only when the speed of the vehicle 10 is less than or equal to a first predetermined speed for a first predetermined time period after the vehicle 10 has run for a time period greater than or equal to a second predetermined time period at a speed greater than or equal to a second predetermined speed. This ensures that information is displayed to the rider only at intermediate stops and not at the starting of the vehicle 10. In an embodiment of the invention, the second predetermined speed is 5 kmph and the second predetermined time period is 10 seconds and the first predetermined speed is 0 kmph and the first predetermined time period is 5 seconds such that the information is displayed to the rider only when the vehicle 10 comes to a halt for more than 5 seconds after it has run at a speed greater than or equal to 5 kmph for a time period greater than or equal to 10 seconds. For example, the information will be displayed to the rider only at a traffic stop and not at the starting of the vehicle 10.
[037] In an embodiment of the invention, the control unit 110 is further configured to cease the display of the information when the vehicle 10 again starts moving at a speed greater than or equal to third predetermined speed. In an embodiment of the invention, the third predetermined speed is 5 kmph such that the display unit 112 ceases to display the information to the rider when the vehicle 10 starts to move at a speed greater than or equal to 5 kmph after an intermediate stop.
[038] In an embodiment of the present invention, during the operation of the vehicle 10 the control unit 110 compares one or more external parameters to a threshold value of one or more external parameters and communicates with the display unit 112 for the display unit 112 to display the information based on whether the one or more external parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more external parameters.
[039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more external parameters comprise at least one of a climate parameter, a navigation parameter, a topography parameter, and a connectivity parameter.
[040] Figure 3 shows a schematic view of the system 100 wherein the control unit 110 is connected to the mobile device 114 to receive one or more external parameters in an embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment of the present invention as illustrated, the control unit 110 receives temperature information of the external environment from the mobile device 114. The control unit 110 compares the temperature information received from the mobile device 114 with a threshold value of temperature. If the temperature information received from the mobile device 114 is higher than the threshold value, the control unit 110 communicates with the display unit 112 to display a tip/suggestion for hot weather operation of the vehicle 10.
[041] In an embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in Figure 3, the control unit 110 receives Air Quality Index (AQI) and temperature information of the external surroundings from the mobile device 114. The control unit 110 compares the AQI and temperature information received from the mobile device 114 with a threshold value. If the AQI is greater than a threshold value and the temperature is less than a threshold value, the control unit 110 communicates with the display unit 112 to display a tip/suggestion for cold weather operation of the vehicle 10.
[042] In an embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in Figure 3, the control unit 110 receives a rain warning information from the mobile device 114. The control unit 110 compares the rain warning information received from the mobile device 114 with a threshold value. If the probability of having rains is greater than a threshold value, the control unit 110 communicates with the display unit 112 to display a tip/suggestion for rainy weather operation of the vehicle 10.
[043] In an embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in Figure 3, the control unit 110 receives a location information of the vehicle 10 from the mobile device 114. From the location information received from the mobile device 114 the control unit 110 identifies and compares the altitude information of the vehicle 10 with a threshold value. If the altitude of the vehicle 10 is greater than a threshold value, the control unit 110 communicates with the display unit 112 to display a tip/suggestion for mountain terrain operation of the vehicle 10.
[044] In an embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in Figure 3, the control unit 110 receives a navigation information of the vehicle 10 from the mobile device 114. From the navigation information received from the mobile device 114 the control unit 110 identifies the suitable ride mode for the vehicle 10 and the optimum route for the vehicle 10. The control unit 110 communicates with the display unit 112 to display a tip/suggestion for the suitable ride mode for the vehicle 10 and the optimum route for the vehicle 10.
[045] In an embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in Figure 3, the control unit 110 receives an information related to number of rides of the vehicle 10 in which the mobile device 114 was connected to the control unit 110. The control unit 110 identifies the difference between the total number of rides of the vehicle 10 and the number of rides in which the control unit 110 was connected to the mobile device 114. If the difference is greater than a threshold value, the control unit 110 communicates with the display unit 112 to display a tip/suggestion for connecting the control unit 110 with the mobile device 114.
[046] In an embodiment of the invention, during the operation of the vehicle 10 the control unit 110 compares one or more vehicle parameters to a threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters and communicates with the display unit 112 for the display unit 112 to display the information based on whether the one or more vehicle parameters are higher than or lower than ore equal to the threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters.
[047] In an embodiment of the invention, the one or more vehicle parameters comprise at least one of a speed of the vehicle 10, a state of charge of a battery of the vehicle 10, a braking parameter of the vehicle 10, a transmission parameter of the vehicle 10, and a gear engagement parameter of the vehicle 10.
[048] Figure 4 shows a schematic view of the system 100 wherein the control unit 110 is connected to auxiliary control unit 116 to receive one or more vehicle parameters in an embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment of the invention as illustrated, the control unit 110 receives state of charge of a battery of the vehicle 10 from the auxiliary control unit 116. The control unit 110 compares the state of charge of battery of the vehicle 10 received from the auxiliary control unit 116 with a threshold value for the state of charge of the battery. If the state of the charge of battery received from the auxiliary control unit 116 is less than the threshold value for the state of charge of battery, the control unit 110 communicates with the display unit 112 to display a tip/suggestion for the rider to change the battery used in the vehicle 10.
[049] In an embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in Figure 4, the control unit 110 receives a brake switch signal and acceleration information of the vehicle 10 from the auxiliary control unit 116. If the vehicle acceleration is greater than a threshold value and the brake switch signal is active, the control unit 110 communicates with the display unit 112 to display a tip/suggestion to the rider to focus on the road and to avoid sudden braking.
[050] In an embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in Figure 4, the control unit 110 receives a clutch switch status and a gear position from the auxiliary control unit 116. The control unit 110 compares the clutch switch status and gear position information with threshold values and communicates with the display unit 112 to display the tip/suggestion to correctly engage the clutch while changing the gear.
[051] In another embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in Figure 4, the control unit 110 receives information about engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM), shift RPM and accumulated fuel injected volume to calculate the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 10. If the fuel efficiency is found to be less than a threshold value, the control unit 110 communicates with the display unit 112 to display the tip/suggestion to improve fuel efficiency of the vehicle 10.
[052] In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method 200 for communicating information to a rider in a vehicle 10. As referenced in Figure 5, the method 200 starts with the step 210 of determining, by a control unit 110, if the speed of the vehicle 10 is lower than or equal to a first predetermined speed for a first predetermined time period. Next the method 200 includes the step 212 of displaying, on a display unit 112 in communication with the control unit 110, information to a rider when the control unit 110 determines that the speed of the vehicle 10 is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period, the displayed information being related to one or more vehicle parameters or one or more external parameters.
[053] In an embodiment of the present invention, the method 200 further includes the step of determining if the speed of the vehicle 10 is greater than a second predetermined speed for a second predetermined time period. If the control unit 110 determines that the speed of the vehicle 10 is greater than a second predetermined speed for a second predetermined time period, the method 200 includes the steps of determining if the speed of the vehicle 10 is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period.
[054] In an embodiment of the invention, the method 200 includes a step in which a speed sensor 118 detects the speed of the vehicle 10 and a control unit 110 receives the speed of the vehicle 10 from the speed sensor 118.
[055] In an embodiment of the present invention, the method 200 includes the additional steps of detecting the one or more vehicle parameters by an auxiliary control unit 116 and receiving the one or more vehicle parameters from the auxiliary control unit 116 by the control unit 110.
[056] In an embodiment of the present invention, the method 200 includes the steps of comparing the one or more vehicle parameters to a threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters by the control unit 110 and communicating by the control unit 110 with the display unit 112 to display the information based on whether the one or more vehicle parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters.
[057] In an embodiment of the present invention, a method 200 is disclosed wherein the one or more vehicle parameters comprise at least one of a speed of the vehicle 10, a state of charge of a battery of the vehicle 10, a braking parameter of the vehicle 10, a transmission parameter of the vehicle 10, and a gear engagement parameter of the vehicle 10.
[058] In an embodiment of the present invention, the method 200 comprises the step of detecting one or more external parameters by a mobile device 114 and receiving the one or more external parameters from the mobile device 114 by the control unit 110.
[059] In an embodiment of the present invention, the method 200 comprises the steps of comparing the one or more external parameters to a threshold value of one or more external parameters by the control unit 110. Further, the method 200 includes the step of communicating, by the control unit 110, with the display unit 112 for the display unit 112 to display the information based on whether the one or more external parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more external parameters.
[060] In an embodiment of the present invention, the method 200 is disclosed wherein the one or more external parameters comprise at least one of a climate parameter, a navigation parameter a topography parameter, and a connectivity parameter.
[061] In an embodiment of the invention, the method 200 includes the step of determining if the speed of the vehicle 10 is greater than a third predetermined speed by the control unit 110 and ceasing the displaying of the information if the control unit 110 determines that the speed of the vehicle 10 is greater than the third predetermined speed.
[062] Figure 6 illustrates a method steps of an embodiment of the method 200 of present invention. The method 200 starts with the determining by the control unit 110 if the vehicle speed is greater than a second predetermined speed. If the vehicle speed is greater than a second predetermined speed, the control unit 110 determines if the vehicle speed is maintained at a value greater than the second predetermined speed for a time greater than a second predetermined time period. If it is determined that the vehicle speed is greater than the second predetermined speed for a time greater than the second predetermined time period, then the method 200 involves the step of determining is the vehicle speed becomes less than or equal to a first predetermined speed for time greater than or equal to a first predetermined time period. If the control unit 110 determines that the vehicle speed becomes less than or equal to the first predetermined speed for a time greater than the first predetermined time period after a time greater than the second predetermined time period for which the vehicle speed had been greater than the second predetermined speed, the method 200 determines if a mobile device 114 is connected to the control unit 110 or not. If the mobile device 114 is connected to the control unit 110, the method 200 displays information related to one or more external parameters on the display unit 112. If the mobile device 114 is not connected to the control unit 110, the method 200 displays information related to one or more vehicle parameters on the display unit 112. The displaying of information continues till the time when the vehicle speed is greater than a third predetermined speed.
[063] Advantageously, the present invention provides a system and method by way of which riding tips/suggestions and other information can be displayed to a rider of a vehicle. The system and method provide for displaying information based on both vehicle parameters and external parameters. Further, the displaying of information is done in such a way that the attention of the rider is not diverted from driving the vehicle when the vehicle is running at a high speed. The displaying of the information enables the driver to operate the vehicle at optimum conditions with the benefit of appropriate tips/suggestions displayed on the system. The service life of the vehicle components can be enhanced, and the efficiency of the various subsystems can be maintained by the system and method of the present invention.
[064] 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
10: Vehicle
12: Engine
14: Front wheel
16: Rear wheel
18: Seat assembly
26: Front forks
28: Front fender
32: Head light
33: Instrument cluster
34: Swing arm
37: Tailight unit
38: Rear fender
40: Fuel tank
50: Handlebar
100: System for Communicating Information to a Rider in a Vehicle
110: Control Unit
112: Display Unit
114: Mobile Device
116: Auxiliary Control Unit
118: Speed Sensor
200: Method for Communicating Information to a Rider in a Vehicle
, Claims:1. A system (100) for communicating information to a rider in a vehicle (10), the system (100) comprising:
a control unit (110), the control unit (110) being configured to determine if the speed of the vehicle (10) is lower than or equal to a first predetermined speed for a first predetermined time period; and
a display unit (112), the display unit (112) in communication with the control unit (110), the display unit (112) being configured to display information to a rider when the control unit (110) determines that the speed of the vehicle (10) is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period, the displayed information being related to one or more vehicle parameters or one or more external parameters.
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (110) is configured to:
determine if the speed of the vehicle (10) is greater than a second predetermined speed for a second predetermined time period; and
determine if the speed of the vehicle (10) is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period, if the speed of the vehicle (10) is greater than the second predetermined speed for the second predetermined time period.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a speed sensor (118) for detecting the speed of the vehicle (10), the control unit (110) being configured to receive the speed of the vehicle (10) from the speed sensor (118).
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising an auxiliary control unit (116) for detecting the one or more vehicle parameters, the control unit (110) being configured to receive the one or more vehicle parameters from the auxiliary control unit (116).
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the control unit (110) being configured to:
compare the one or more vehicle parameters to a threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters; and
communicate with the display unit (112) for the display unit (112) to display the information based on whether the one or more vehicle parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more vehicle parameters comprise at least one of a speed of the vehicle (10), a state of charge of a battery of the vehicle (10), a braking parameter of the vehicle (10), a transmission parameter of the vehicle (10), and a gear engagement parameter of the vehicle (10).
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a mobile device (114) for detecting one or more external parameters, the control unit (110) being configured to receive the one or more external parameters from the mobile device (114).
8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the control unit (110) being configured to:
compare the one or more external parameters to a threshold value of one or more external parameters; and
communicate with the display unit (112) for the display unit (112) to display the information based on whether the one or more external parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more external parameters.
9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more external parameters comprise at least one of a climate parameter, a navigation parameter, a topography parameter, and a connectivity parameter.
10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the control unit (110) is configured to determine if the speed of the vehicle (10) is greater than a third predetermined speed, and the display unit (112) is configured to cease the displaying of the information if the control unit (110) determines that the speed of the vehicle (10) is greater than the third predetermined speed.
11. A method (200) for communicating information to a rider in a vehicle (10), the method (200) comprising:
determining, by a control unit (110), if the speed of the vehicle (10) is lower than or equal to a first predetermined speed for a first predetermined time period; and
displaying, on a display unit (112) in communication with the control unit (110), information to a rider when the control unit (110) determines that the speed of the vehicle (10) is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period, the displayed information being related to one or more vehicle parameters or one or more external parameters.
12. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, comprising the step of:
determining, by the control unit (110), if the speed of the vehicle (10) is greater than a second predetermined speed for a second predetermined time period; and
determining, by the control unit (110), if the speed of the vehicle (10) is lower than or equal to the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined time period, if the speed of the vehicle (10) is greater than the second predetermined speed for the second predetermined time period.
13. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, comprising the step of:
detecting, by a speed sensor (118), the speed of the vehicle (10); and
receiving, by the control unit (110), the speed of the vehicle (10) from the speed sensor (118).
14. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, comprising the step of:
detecting, by an auxiliary control unit (116), the one or more vehicle parameters; and
receiving, by the control unit (110), the one or more vehicle parameters from the auxiliary control unit (116).
15. The method (200) as claimed in claim 13, comprising the step of:
comparing, by the control unit (110), the one or more vehicle parameters to a threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters; and
communicating, by the control unit (110), with the display unit (112) to display the information based on whether the one or more vehicle parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more vehicle parameters.
16. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the one or more vehicle parameters comprise at least one of a speed of the vehicle (10), a state of charge of a battery of the vehicle (10), a braking parameter of the vehicle (10), a transmission parameter of the vehicle (10), and a gear engagement parameter of the vehicle (10).
17. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, comprising the step of:
detecting, by a mobile device (114), one or more external parameters; and
receiving, by the control unit (110), the one or more external parameters from the mobile device (114).
18. The method (200) as claimed in claim 17, comprising the step of:
comparing, by the control unit (110), the one or more external parameters to a threshold value of one or more external parameters; and
communicating, by the control unit (110), with the display unit (112) for the display unit (112) to display the information based on whether the one or more external parameters are higher than or lower than or equal to the threshold value of the one or more external parameters.
19. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the one or more external parameters comprise at least one of a climate parameter, a navigation parameter, a topography parameter, and a connectivity parameter.
20. The method (200) as claimed in claim 12, comprising the step of:
determining, by the control unit (110), if the speed of the vehicle (10) is greater than a third predetermined speed; and
ceasing, by the display unit (112), the displaying of the information if the control unit (110) determines that the speed of the vehicle (10) is greater than the third predetermined speed.
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|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202441011700-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [20-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-20 |
| 2 | 202441011700-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [20-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-20 |
| 3 | 202441011700-PROOF OF RIGHT [20-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-20 |
| 4 | 202441011700-POWER OF AUTHORITY [20-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-20 |
| 5 | 202441011700-FORM 18 [20-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-20 |
| 6 | 202441011700-FORM 1 [20-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-20 |
| 7 | 202441011700-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [20-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-20 |
| 8 | 202441011700-DRAWINGS [20-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-20 |
| 9 | 202441011700-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [20-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-20 |
| 10 | 202441011700-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [20-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-20 |
| 11 | 202441011700-Covering Letter [22-10-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-10-22 |