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THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
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1. “TLE OF THE |NVENTION
DEVELOPMENT OF A TELEMATIC CONTROL UNIT FOR CAPTURING VITAL DATA OF A VEHICLE
WITHOUT USING COMPANY FITTED TELEMETRY DATA PORT
2. APPUCANT ‘5) Keerthana S. Deenadhayalan S. Naveen N. Dhayal K. Ragavi D,
(3) NAME; Vishajini K. Dharani E. \flshali J. Leeban Moses M, Kanhikeyan s.
(b) NATIONALITY: Indian .
(c) ADDRESS: Communication Protocol Laboratory. Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Sanyamangalam-GSB 401, Erode-Dish'ia. Tamil Nadu
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THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION
SEC;I‘ION 10
TITLE
DEVELOPMENT OF A TELEMATIC CONTROL UNIT FOR CAPTURING
VITAL DATA OF A VEHICLE WITHOUT USING COMPANY-FITTED
TELEMETRY DATA PORT.
APPLICANT
Keerthana S, Deenadhayalan S, Naveen N, Dhayal K, Ragavi D, Vishalini K,
Dharani E, Vishali J, Leeban Moses M & Karthikeyan S
INVENTOR (S)
Keerthana S, Deenadhayalan S, Naveen N, Dhayal K, Ragavi D, Vishalini K, Dharani E, Vishali J,
Leeban Moses M, Kanhikeyan S Faculties and Students, Communication Protocol Laboratory,
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu and Indian Nationals.
The following specification particularly_.describes the invention and the manner in’which it is to
operate

Development of a Telematic control unit for capturing vital data of a vehicle
without using company fitted telemetry data port.
Field of Invention:
In older model vehicles, the absence or limited sophistication of Telematics Control Units (TCUS)
poses challenges in accessing real-time vehicle data. Vehicle owners often lack direct access to
detailed information stored within TCUs, which is typically restricted by manufacturers or authorized
service centers. This lack of access frustrates owners, preventing them from independently monitoring
or diagnosing their vehicle's status or performance. As a result, they rely heavily on manufacturers or
service centers for insights into vehicle diagnostics and performance, highlighting the need for
solutions enabling independent vehicle monitoring and diagnostics.The solution involves developing a
Telem'atic Control Unit (TCU) capable of gathering data from vehicle ’sensors via the Controller Area
Network (CAN) protocol. This TCU communicates directly with the Electronic Control Unit (ECU),
extracting engine performance, fuel consumption, speed, location, and diagnostic information.
Leveraging HTTPS encryption and OAuth 2.0, the TCU securely transmits data to cloud servers for
analysis. The analyzed data is then presented on a user-friendly dashboard, empowering vehicle
owners and fleet managers to optimize performance, reduce costs, and enhance safety:
Background of the invention and the prior art
The invention aims to provide an efficient and secure method for vehicle data monitoring and
analysis through a Telematic Control Unit (TCU). In the contemporary landscape, the reliance on
vehicle telemetry data for fleet management and optimization is evident. However, traditional methods
often depend on limited access to manufacturer-provided diagnostics, leading to challenges if
real-time monitoring .and proactive maintenance. The proposed TCU solution addresses these
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limitations by interfacing with the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) via the Controller Area Network
(CAN) protocol, enabling comprehensive data capture regardless of telemetry port accessibility. This
invention revolutionizes fleet management by offering enhanced insights into engine performance,
fuel consumption, speed, location, and diagnostics, thereby empowering vehicle owners and fleet
managers to optimize operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.

The invention disclosed in the patent: |
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The invention disclosed in the Russia patent application, titled "Effective telematic data unloading"
with application number‘RU2693266C2 by Meadville Jay Corpse, involves providing telematic data
from vehicles. In this system, the vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU) manages the vehicle
subsystem and is configured to receive parameter determinations from a remote sewer via the
telematics control unit (TCU). These parameter determinations guide the ECU in generating processed
parameters based on raw data. The ECU then sends these processed parameters to the vehicle data
buffer associated with the ECU for uploading to the remote server through the TCU.
The US patent application, titled "Telematic interface with control signal scaling based on force sensor
feedback" with application number USS918ZISBZ by Paul M. Bosscher‘ and Matthew D. Summer,
describes a method and system for telematic control of a slave device. In this system, the stiffness of a
material physically contacted by the slave device is estimated using information from one or more
sensors on the slave device. This stiffness estimation is then used to dynamically scale motion control
commands directed to the slave device. The >system comprises a data processing unit. in
communication with both a control interface and the slave device. This data processing unit generates
. motion control commands based on sensor data from the control interface. Additionally, the system
includes a stiffness estimator configured to automatically estimate the material stiffness based on
sensor information from the slave device. A scaling unit, responsive to the stiflhess estimator,
dynamically scales the motion control commands accordingly.
The EP patent applicatioh titled fLogging for telemafic systems" with application number
EP2680534B1, authored by Teodora Guenkova—Luy, Ralph Goeckelmann, Martin Clauss, Andreas
Klimke, Oliver Abt, and Felix Seibold, introduces a method and apparatus for logging and diagnostics.
in telematic systems. This innovation integrates real-time tracing methodology with persistent error
storage and diagnosis. It is designed to handle systems composed of numerous interdependent
sub-components, enabling comprehensive analysis and logging capabilities.
The disclosed project, as outlined in the US patent application titled "Simulated vehicle operation
modeling With real vehicle profiles" (application number U520220012380A1), involves systems and

techniques for simulated vehicle operation modeling using real vehicle profiles. This system includes
a- simulated vehicle modeling system capable of obtaining a vehicle performance fingerprint derived
from real-world driving conditions experienced by a unique vehicle. Utilizing this fingerprint, the
system constructs a simulated vehicle for presentation in a driving simulator, enabling users to
experience simulated driving based on real-world data. Moreover, the system updates driving
directives for autonomous vehicles based on the simulated driving experience, facilitating the
enhancement of autonomous vehicle performance through iterative learning and refinement.
The invention disclosed in the US patent application titled "Method and system for creating driver
telematic signatures" (application number USIlO3737SB2) by Mark A. Wells, Neil G; Chan, and
Travis R. Brooks introduces a method and system for generating driver telematic signatures. These
signatures encompass device-independent and vehicle-independent data, utilizing artificial
intelligence to analyze dynamic Big Data sets ranging from 100,000 to over 1 million data values.
Implemented as a cloud Software as a Service ($335) on a cloud server'network device, and
communicating through a cloud communications network, this system interacts with a driver's vehicle
while in operation. By harnessing real-time data, these signatures offer insights into current driver
performance and habits, enabling the identification of risky driving maneuvers as they occur.
Furthermore, these signatures play a pivotal role in determining insurance costs for vehicles, reducing
rating errors by establishing a baseline for driver behavior during vehicle operation.
TheV invention disclosed in the Germany [Satent application named “Telematic system, telematics unit
and method for remote control or influencing of vehicle functions and ‘for recording vehicle data" with
application number DE102014204762A1 by Auf Nichtnennung Antrag provides a telematics unit for
retrofitting in a vehicle, such as through an OBDZ interface. This unit is configured, or configurable,
for vehicle-type-specific communication via at least one vehicle bus. The invention also includes a
telematics system for remotely controlling or influencing vehicle functions and for recording vehicle
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data through a wireless communication network. This system comprises a telematics center and at
least one vehicle retrofitted with such a telematics unit.

Detailed description of the Invention:
In certain scenarios, there is a need for the development of a Telematic Control Unit (TCU) capable of
capturing vital vehicle data independently of the company-fitted telemetry data port. Vehicles may
encounter situations where access _to the telemetry data port is limited due to manufacturer-imposed
restrictions or the absence of such a port altogether. This limitation poses challenges in gathering
crucial vehicle information necessary for monitoring engine performance, fuel consumption, speed,
location, and diagnostic data.
To overcome the problem of limited access to vehicle data, we design a Telematic Control Unit that
collects data from the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) using the Controller Area Network (CAN)
protocol. The TCU securely transmits the data using HTTPS encryption t9 a cloud sewer for analysis.
OAuth 2.0 ensures authentication and access control. A user-friendly dashboard provides vehicle
owners with insights and control over their vehicles. The TCU helps optimize fuel efficiency and
reduce operational costs for fleet managers. However, compatibility issues between the TCU and ECU
could hinder data collection and render the system ineffective.
The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is a device that controls and manages various functions and
systems within the vehicle. The ECU receives information from sensors placed throughout the
vehicle, such as the engine, brakes, and transmission. It then uses this information to make decisions
and send commands to different components, ensuring that everything works together smoothly. The
ECU can monitor the engine performance, fuel consumption, speed, location and diagnostic
information. ECU is responsible for coordinating and controlling the different parts‘of a vehicle to
ensure it runs efficiently and safely.
TCU is a part of a vehicle's electronic system that manages and controls the transmission of vehicle
information wirelessly to the flqet managers. The TCU is connectgd to ECU using CAN protocol . It
- enables the TCU to gather information about engine performance, fuel consumption, speed, location,
payload, and diagnosfic information. TCU plays a vital role in optimizing vehicle_ performance,
providing valuable insights to vehicle owners, fleet managers, and service providers.

To ensure the secure transmission of the collected data, the HTTPS (Hype ext Transfer Protocol
Secure) protocol is used. HTTPS encrypts the data before transmission, provider a secure channel for
the information to travel to the cloud. This encryption ensures that the data remains confidential and
protected from unauthorized access or tampering during its journey‘ Once the data reaches the cloud
server, it is decrypted, allowing for secure processing and storage. The cloud server can then analyze
the data and provide valuable information to vehicle owners, fleet managers, or service providers. In
addition to secure transmission 'and authentication, OAuth 2.0 can be implemented as an
industry-stand protocol. It allows vehicle owners to grant limited access to their data to authorized
applications or services, ensuring that only trusted entities can access and interact with the
information.
A dashboard has been created to enable vehicle owners to access and interact with this information in
a user-friendly manner. The process of transmitting raw data from the TCU into the dashboard
involves analyzing the needs of the users and designing a structured presentation of the collected data.
A performance meter or graph showing the engine‘s efficiency by analyzing the Oxygen level released
from ECU. The fuel data received from ECU and the kilometers need to be covered, will be
represented by a graphical representation for monitoring fuel needs and efficiency. A graph that
displays payload data by analyzing the payload weight the vehicle carries, if it is more than the ‘
threshold weight, an alert will be sent to the respective owner about the overload of Weight. A
speedometer-like visualization indicates the vehicle‘s speed and sends alerts if the speed is more than (Title
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the threshold value. An interactive map that showcases the vehicle's current location and speed by
collecting the data from ECU emitted by GPS ‘0 prevent the vehicle from being stolen. Various metrics
or scores indicating driver behavior, such as steering mgle and braking habits to ensure the safety of
the driver. Our dashboard provides a comprehensive view of all the collected data. Fleet managers can
monitor and access the information through the dashboard. The dashboard acts as a centralized hub,
for vehicle owners with valuable insights and control over their vehicle.
One significant use case for the Telematic Control Unit (TCU) is by capturing and analyzing data such
as fuel consumption, engine performance,speed , location and driver behavior, the TCU enables fleet
managers to identify problems and implement strategies to improve economy. By optimizing these
parameters, fleet managers can minimize environmental impact, and enhance overall efficiency.

One potential Showstopper could be the lack of compatibility between the Telematric Control Unit and
Electronic Control Unit of the TCU is unable to establish a reliable connection with the ECUor if the
ECU does not support the necessary protocols for data collection, it would delay the TCU's ability in
capture essential vehicle data. This compatibility issue could prevent the TCU from functioning as
intended and collecting the required information, rendering the entire system ineffective.

Brief Description of Drawing:
The figures illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention.
Figure 1: Block diagram of a Telematic control unit
Figure 2: Flow diagram
Figure 3: Block diagram of Final outcome of the Telematic control unit
Detailed description of the drawing
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Figure 1 represents the block diagram depicting the functioning order of the TCU. The ECU can
monitor engine performance, fuel consumption, speed, location, and diagnostic information. The ECU
is responsible for coordinating and controlling the different parts of a vehicle to ensure it runs
efficiently and safely. The Telematic Control Unit (TCU) collects data from the Electronic Control
Unit (ECU) using the Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol. The TCU securely transmits the data
using HTTPS encryption to a cloud server for analysis. OAuth 2.9 ensures authentication and access
control. A user-friendly dashboard, as depicted in Figure 1, provides vehicle owners with insights and
control over their vehicles, serving as a centralized hub.
Figure 2 represents a flow chart depicting the integration of various sensors and information into a
. vehicle's Telematic Control Unit (TCU). Firstly, the system incorporates several sensors to monitor
various aspects of vehicle performance, including the Brake Light/Switch Sensor, Oxygen Sensor,
Ultrasonic Flow Sensor, GPS, Shear Beam Load Cell, Light Detection and Ranging OJDAR), and
CNCT 103 Rotary Angular Sensor. Secondly, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) processes data from
these sensors, managing critical vehicle functions such as engine; performance, fuel efficiency, and
diagnostics. Thirdly, the Telematic Control Unit (TCU) acts as a bridge between the ECU and external
systems, wirelessly transmitting payload data including speed, location, and engine health via cellular
networks. Fourthly, a cloud-based system securely stores the transmitted data, allowing operators to
access it remotely for historical analysis, diagnostics, and monitoring. Lastly, a user-friendly
'dashboard interface provide§ real-time information to the driver, including speed, fuel level, and
engine health. In summary, this integrated system enhances vehicle performance monitoring, enabling
operators to optimize coal loading, improve safety, and enhance operational efficiency.
Figure 3 represents the final outcome of the Telematic Control Unit (TCU) development, which
focuses on capturing vital vehicle data independently of the company-fined telemetry data pen. In this
innovative system, vehicle sensors collect information such as speed, engine RPM, and fuel level,
which is processed by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The ECU communicates with a specialized
TCU, which wirelessly transmits the data to external systems via cellular networks. A user-friendly
dashboard displays real-time information to the driver, including speed, fuel level, and engine health.
All captured data is securely stored in the cloud, enabling historical analysis, remote monitoring, and
diagnostics. By avoiding reliance on existing infrastructure, this solution offers flexibility and
independence in vehicle monitoring and management.

Claim:
We claim:
1. The method of invention in a Telematic Control Unit (TCU) for capturing vital data of a
Vehicle, designed for older model vehicles lacking dedicated telemetry data ports, comprises:
0 Sensors, including Brake Light/Switch Sensor, Oxygen Sensor, Ultrasonic Flow
Sensor, GPS, Shear Beam Load Cell, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), and
CNCT 103 Rotary Angular Sensor, to monitor various aspects of vehicle performance.
0 An Electronic Control Uni! (ECU) configured to process data from the sensors,
managing critical vehicle functions such as engine performance, fuel efficiency, and
diagnostics.
o A TCU acting as a bridge between the ECU and external systems, utilizing the
Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol for wireless transmission of payload dam,
including speed, location, and engine health, via cellular networks.
0 H'I'I‘PS encryption for secure transmission of collected data to cloud servers, ensuring
confidentiality and protection from unauthorized 3606555 or tampering during
‘transmission.
0 OAuth 2.0 implementation for authentication and access control, allowing vehicle
owners to grant limited access to their data to authorized applications or services.
0 A user-friendly dashboard interface providing real-time infomation to the driver,
encompassing speed, fuel level, and engine health.
0 Cloud-based storage for securely storing transmitted data, enabling historical analysis,
remote monitoring, and diagnostics
0 Integration of metrics and scores indicating driver behavior, such as steering angle and
braking habits, to enhance safety.
2.? The _Telematic Control Unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the TCU facilitates the
optimization of vehicle performance by capturing and analyzing data related to fuel
consumption, engine performance, speed, location, and driver behavior, providing valuable
insights for fleet managers to identify problems and implement strategies for improved
economy.

3. The Telematic Control Unit, per claim I, proactively addresses compatibility issues by
ensuring a reliable connection and supporting necessary protocols for effective data collection.
In the method for capturing vital vehicle data without a company-fitted telemetry port, sensors
monitor vehicle performance, with the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) processing data. The
Telematic Control Unit (TCU) acts as a bridge, enabling wireless transmission of payload data
via cellular networks. HTTPS eneryption secures data transmission to cloud sewers, ensuring
confidentiality. OAuth 2.0 ensures limited access for authorized applications, and a
user-friendly dashboard presents real-time information. Secure storage in the cloud allows for
historical analysis and remote monitoring of transmitted data for diagnostics. This
comprehensive approach ehhemces overall vehicle performance insights and management.
4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the TCU facilitates the optimization of vehicle
performance by capturing and analyzing data related to fuel consumption, engine performance, ,
speed, location, and driver behavior, providing valuable insights for fleet managers to identify
problems and implement strategies for improved economy.
5. The method as claimed in claim I, wherein potential compatibility issues between the TCU
and ECU are addressed, ensuring reliable connection establishment and support for necessary
protocols for effective data collection.