Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to alerting mechanisms. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system and a method for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Currently, petrol stations commonly offer air compressors for tire inflation, provided to customers free of charge. Additionally, nitrogen pumps are available for a nominal fee. These amenities make it extremely convenient for owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to maintain an optimal tire pressure. It becomes a habitual part of their routine to check and fill their tires while refuelling at the petrol stations. In contrast, majority of electric vehicle owners rely on home charging as a primary method of recharging their vehicles. This means they lack access to the air compressors readily available at the petrol stations. Consequently, people tend to neglect tire pressure monitoring at home until it reaches critical levels, as it's not integrated into their daily routine like it is for ICE vehicle owners.
[0003] Due to an absence of air compressors at home charging stations, electric vehicle owners must adapt their tire maintenance habits. While the ICE vehicle owners habitually fill their tires at the petrol stations, the electric vehicle owners are compelled to consider tire inflation when visiting charging points or stations. However, a primary focus of these charging facilities is typically on addressing customer’s charging anxiety rather than offering tire maintenance amenities. Recently, the majority of electric vehicles are equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS). These systems automatically monitor tire pressure and alert the driver when pressure levels are low. While TPMS is a valuable feature, it doesn't address a lack of convenient tire inflation facilities for the electric vehicle owners.
[0004] In today's era, people prefer nitrogen when refilling their tires due to its ability to provide better grip on roads, enhance tire durability, improve fuel economy, and withstand high temperatures. Hence, there exists a choice between regular air and nitrogen, which varies from user to user. However, the existing charging stations does not have an option to select between regular air and nitrogen for tire refilling, and alert a rider of the vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation at regular intervals.
[0005] There is, therefore, a need for an improved system for alerting the rider of the vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation by overcoming the deficiencies in the prior art(s).

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and a method for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation at regular intervals.
[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that determines a usage pattern of the vehicle based on an air pressure of a vehicle tyre during a subsequent charging session.
[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that automatically customizes a schedule to notify the rider to inflate the vehicle tyre.

SUMMARY
[0009] Aspects of the present disclosure relates to alerting mechanisms. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system and a method for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation.
[0010] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a system for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation. The system includes a controller associated with a processor, and a memory operatively coupled with the processor. The memory includes one or more instructions which, when executed, cause the controller to collect one or more vehicle parameters upon connecting a vehicle to a grid via a charging connector. The controller sends a notification, through a user device, to a rider to inflate at least one vehicle tyre, in response to collecting the one or more vehicle parameters. The controller identifies prior usage of an inflator associated with the system for a vehicle tyre inflation, in response to a detection that an air compressor nozzle is plugged on a valve of the at least one vehicle tyre. The controller detects and records an air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre upon the identification of the prior usage of the inflator. The controller determines a usage pattern of the vehicle based on the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre during the subsequent charging session, and automatically customizes a schedule to notify the rider to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre.
[0011] In an embodiment, based on the identification that the inflator is utilized for a first instance, the controller may be configured to create a record of the vehicle based on the one or more vehicle parameters. Upon creating the record, the controller may be configured to determine a difference between the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre and a predetermined pounds per square inch (PSI) value assigned to the at least one vehicle tyre. Further, the controller may be configured to enable the inflator to automatically pump air of a pre-defined pressure to the at least one vehicle tyre based on the difference, and enable the inflator to automatically stop pumping the air to the at least one vehicle tyre based on a detection that the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
[0012] In an embodiment, based on the identification that the inflator is utilized previously, the controller may be configured to display the notification to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre on a display of the user device based on a record created during the usage of the inflator for the first instance. The controller may be configured to determine a difference between the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre and a predetermined PSI value assigned to the at least one vehicle tyre. The controller may be configured to enable the inflator to automatically pump air of pre-defined pressure to the at least one vehicle tyre based on the difference, and enable the inflator to automatically stop pumping the air to the at least one vehicle tyre based on a detection that the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
[0013] In an embodiment, the memory includes one or more instructions which, when executed, may cause the controller to record one or more vehicle charging and tyre pressure related parameters to set a duration to notify the rider.
[0014] In an embodiment, the controller may be configured to determine that the set duration is passed during an ignition state of the vehicle, and send the notification to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre to the user device.
[0015] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a method for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation. The method includes collecting, by a controller associated with a system, one or more vehicle parameters upon connecting a vehicle to a grid via a charging connector. The method includes sending, by the controller, a notification, through a user device, to a rider to inflate at least one vehicle tyre, in response to collecting the one or more vehicle parameters. The method includes identifying, by the controller, prior usage of an inflator associated with the system for a vehicle tyre inflation, in response to a detection that an air compressor nozzle is plugged on a valve of the at least one vehicle tyre. The method includes detecting and recording, by the controller, an air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre upon the identification of the prior usage of the inflator. The method includes determining, by the controller, a usage pattern of the vehicle based on the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre, and automatically customizing a schedule to notify the rider to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre.
[0016] In an embodiment, based on the identification that the inflator is utilized for a first instance, the method may include creating a record of the vehicle based on the one or more vehicle parameters, determining a difference between the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre and a predetermined PSI value assigned to the at least one vehicle tyre, enabling the inflator to automatically pump required air pressure to the at least one vehicle tyre based on the difference, and enabling the inflator to automatically stop pumping the air to the at least one vehicle tyre based on a detection that the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
[0017] In an embodiment, based on the identification that the inflator is utilized previously, the method may include displaying the notification to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre on a display of the user device based on a record created during the usage of the inflator for a first instance, determining a difference between the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre and a predetermined PSI value assigned to the at least one vehicle tyre, enabling the inflator to automatically pump air of pre-defined pressure to the at least one vehicle tyre based on the difference, and enabling the inflator to automatically stop pumping the air to the at least one vehicle tyre based on a detection that the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
[0018] In an embodiment, the method may include recording, by the controller, one or more vehicle charging and tyre pressure related parameters to set a duration to notify the rider.
[0019] In an embodiment, the method may include determining, by the controller, that the set duration is passed during an ignition state of the vehicle, and sending the notification to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre to the user device.
[0020] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 1 illustrates an example schematic view of an electric saddle type vehicle.
[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram of a system for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate example representations of a dashboard associated with a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 3C illustrates a flow diagram depicting a process of vehicle tyre inflation based on inputs provided on the dashboard, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIGs. 4A and 4B illustrate example representations of an application displayed on a user device, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 4C illustrates a flow diagram depicting a process of vehicle tyre inflation based on inputs provided on the application, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 5A illustrates an example representation of a dashboard associated with a charger, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 5B illustrates a flow diagram of a scenario depicting a process of vehicle tyre inflation based on inputs provided on the dashboard associated with the charger, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 6 illustrates a flow diagram of a scenario depicting a process of vehicle tyre inflation using Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 7 illustrates a flow diagram of a scenario for implementing a method for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 8 illustrates a flow diagram of a scenario depicting a process of displaying notification on a display of a user device, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0033] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the various embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the present disclosure is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the present disclosure as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the present disclosure relates.
[0034] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the present disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0035] Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “one or more features” or “one or more elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “one or more” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be one or more…” or “one or more elements is required.
[0036] Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining one or more of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.
[0037] Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, one or more particular features and/or elements described in connection with one or more embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although one or more features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.
[0038] Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by “comprises... a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.
[0039] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0040] For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of the present disclosure is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit “1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit “2” are shown at least in Figure 2.
[0041] An Electric Vehicle (EV) or a battery powered vehicle including, and not limited to two-wheelers such as scooters, mopeds, motorbikes/motorcycles; three-wheelers such as auto-rickshaws, four-wheelers such as cars and other Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs) primarily work on the principle of driving an electric motor using the power from the batteries provided in the EV. Furthermore, the EV may have at least one wheel which is electrically powered to traverse such a vehicle. The term ‘wheel’ may be referred to any ground-engaging member which allows traversal of the EV over a path. The types of EVs include Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Range Extended Electric Vehicle. However, the subsequent paragraphs pertain to the different elements of the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).
[0042] In construction, as shown in FIG. 1, an EV (10) typically comprises a battery or battery pack (12) enclosed within a battery casing and includes a Battery Management System (BMS), an on-board charger (14), a Motor Controller Unit (MCU), an electric motor (16), and an electric transmission system (18). The primary function of the above-mentioned elements is detailed in the subsequent paragraphs: The battery of the EV (10) (also known as Electric Vehicle Battery (EVB) or traction battery) is re-chargeable in nature and is the primary source of energy required for the operation of the EV (10), wherein the battery (12) is typically charged using the electric current taken from the grid through a charging infrastructure (20). The battery (12) may be charged using Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC), wherein in case of AC input, the on-board charger (14) converts the AC signal to DC signal after which the DC signal is transmitted to the battery (12) via the BMS. However, in case of DC charging, the on-board charger (14) is bypassed, and the current is transmitted directly to the battery (12) via the BMS.
[0043] The battery (12) is made up of a plurality of cells which are grouped into a plurality of modules in a manner in which the temperature difference between the cells does not exceed 5 degrees Celsius. The terms “battery”, “cell”, and “battery cell” may be used interchangeably and may refer to any of a variety of different rechargeable cell compositions and configurations including, but not limited to, lithium-ion (e.g., lithium iron phosphate, lithium cobalt oxide, other lithium metal oxides, etc.), lithium-ion polymer, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, nickel hydrogen, nickel-zinc, silver zinc, or other battery type/configuration. The term “battery pack” as used herein may be referred to multiple individual batteries enclosed within a single structure or multi-piece structure. The individual batteries may be electrically interconnected to achieve a desired voltage and capacity for a desired application. The Battery Management System (BMS) is an electronic system whose primary function is to ensure that the battery (12) is operating safely and efficiently. The BMS continuously monitors different parameters of the battery such as temperature, voltage, current, and so on, and communicates these parameters to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and the Motor Controller Unit (MCU) in the EV (10) using a plurality of protocols including and not limited to a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus protocol which facilitates the communication between the ECU/MCU and other peripheral elements of the EV (10) without the requirement of a host computer.
[0044] The MCU primarily controls/regulates the operation of the electric motor (16) based on the signal transmitted from the vehicle battery, wherein the primary functions of the MCU include starting of the electric motor (16), stopping the electric motor (16), controlling the speed of the electric motor (16), enabling the vehicle to move in the reverse direction and protect the electric motor (16) from premature wear and tear. The primary function of the electric motor (16) is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, wherein the converted mechanical energy is subsequently transferred to the transmission system of the EV (10) to facilitate movement of the EV (10). Additionally, the electric motor (16) also acts as a generator during regenerative braking (i.e., kinetic energy generated during vehicle braking/deceleration is converted into potential energy and stored in the battery of the EV). The types of motors generally employed in EVs (10) include, but are not limited to DC series motor, Brushless DC motor (also known as BLDC motors), Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), Three Phase AC Induction Motors, and Switched Reluctance Motors (SRM).
[0045] The transmission system (18) of the EV (10) facilitates the transfer of the generated mechanical energy by the electric motor (16) to the wheels (22a, 22b) of the EV (10). Generally, the transmission systems (18) used in EVs (10) include single speed transmission system and multi-speed (i.e., two-speed) transmission system, wherein the single speed transmission system comprises a single gear pair whereby the EV (10) is maintained at a constant speed. However, the multi-speed/two-speed transmission system comprises a compound planetary gear system with a double pinion planetary gear set and a single pinion planetary gear set thereby resulting in two different gear ratios which facilitates higher torque and vehicle speed.
[0046] In one embodiment, all data pertaining to the EV (10) and/or charging infrastructure (20) are collected and processed using a remote server (known as cloud) (24), wherein the processed data is indicated to the rider/driver of the EV (10) through a display unit present in the dashboard (26) of the EV (10). In an embodiment, the display unit may be an interactive display unit. In another embodiment, the display unit may be a non-interactive display unit.
[0047] Embodiments explained herein relate to alerting mechanisms. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a system and a method for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation.
[0048] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a system for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation. The system includes a controller associated with a processor, and a memory operatively coupled with the processor. The memory includes one or more instructions which, when executed, cause the controller to collect one or more vehicle parameters upon connecting a vehicle to a grid via a charging connector. The controller sends a notification, through a user device, to a rider to inflate at least one vehicle tyre, in response to collecting the one or more vehicle parameters. The controller identifies prior usage of an inflator associated with the system for a vehicle tyre inflation, in response to a detection that an air compressor nozzle is plugged on a valve of the at least one vehicle tyre. The controller detects and records an air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre upon the identification of the prior usage of the inflator. The controller determines a usage pattern of the vehicle based on the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre during the subsequent charging session, and automatically customizes a schedule to notify the rider to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre.
[0049] In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a method for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation. The method includes collecting, by a controller associated with a system, one or more vehicle parameters upon connecting a vehicle to a grid via a charging connector. The method includes sending, by the controller, a notification, through a user device, to a rider to inflate at least one vehicle tyre, in response to collecting the one or more vehicle parameters. The method includes identifying, by the controller, prior usage of an inflator associated with the system for a vehicle tyre inflation, in response to a detection that an air compressor nozzle is plugged on a valve of the at least one vehicle tyre. The method includes detecting and recording, by the controller, an air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre upon the identification of the prior usage of the inflator. The method includes determining, by the controller, a usage pattern of the vehicle based on the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre, and automatically customizing a schedule to notify the rider to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre.
[0050] Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in detail with respect to FIGs. 2A-8.
[0051] FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram of a system (200) for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0052] With reference to FIG. 2, the system (200) may include one or more processors (202). The one or more processors (202) may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) (202) may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (204) of the system (200). The memory (204) may include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, a volatile memory such as a Random-Access Memory (RAM), or a non-volatile memory such as an Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM), a flash memory, and the like.
[0053] In an embodiment, the system (200) may also include an interface(s) (206). The interface(s) (206) may include a variety of interfaces, for example, a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) (206) may facilitate communication of the system (200) with various devices coupled to it. The interface(s) (206) may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system (200). Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, a controller (208) and a database (210).
[0054] In an embodiment, the controller (208) may be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the controller (208). In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the controller (208) may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the one or more processors (202) may include a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In other examples, the controller (208) may be implemented by an electronic circuitry.
[0055] In an embodiment, the database (210) may include data that may be either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processor(s) (202) or the controller (208) or the system (200).
[0056] In an embodiment, the controller (208) may be configured to collect one or more vehicle parameters upon connecting a vehicle to a grid via a charging connector. The one or more vehicle parameters may include, but not limited to, an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) details, a model of the vehicle, a year of production, tyre details, PSI values, etc., that are extracted from a unique identifier (UID) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the controller (208) may be configured to send a notification, through a user device, to a rider to inflate front or back vehicle tyre, in response to collecting the one or more vehicle parameters. The user device may be, for example, the vehicle or a computing device.
[0057] The computing device may include, but is not limited to, a handheld wireless communication device (e.g., a mobile phone, a smart phone, a phablet device, and so on), a wearable computer device (e.g., a head-mounted display computer device, a head-mounted camera device, a wristwatch computer device, and so on), a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, or another type of portable computer, a media playing device, a portable gaming system, and/or any other type of computer device with wireless communication capabilities, and the like. In an embodiment, the computing device may include, but is not limited to, any electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, or an equipment, or a combination of one or more of the above devices such as virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, laptop, a general-purpose computer, desktop, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, mainframe computer, or any other computing device, wherein the computing device may include one or more in-built or externally coupled accessories including, but not limited to, a visual aid device such as a camera, an audio aid, a microphone, a keyboard, and input devices for receiving input from the user or the entity such as touch pad, touch enabled screen, electronic pen, and the like. A person of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that the computing device may not be restricted to the mentioned devices and various other devices may be used.
[0058] In an embodiment, the controller (208) may be configured to detect plugging of an air compressor nozzle on a valve of the vehicle tyre. Further, the controller (208) may be configured to identify prior usage of an inflator associated with the system (200) for a vehicle tyre inflation, in response to the detection that the air compressor nozzle is plugged on the valve of the vehicle tyre.
[0059] In an embodiment, based on the identification that the inflator is utilized for a first instance, the controller (208) may be configured to create a record of the vehicle based on the one or more vehicle parameters. Upon creating the record, the controller (208) may determine a difference between the air pressure of the vehicle tyre and a predetermined pounds per square inch (PSI) value assigned to the vehicle tyre. Further, the controller (208) may automatically pump air of a pre-defined pressure to the at least one vehicle tyre based on the difference, and automatically stop pumping of the air to the vehicle tyre based on a detection that the air pressure of the vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
[0060] In an embodiment, based on the identification that the inflator is utilized previously, the controller (208) may be configured to display a notification to inflate the vehicle tyre on a display of the user device based on a record created during the usage of the inflator for the first instance. Then, the controller (208) may determine a difference between the air pressure of the vehicle tyre and the predetermined PSI value assigned to the vehicle tyre. Further, the controller (208) may automatically pump air of a pre-defined pressure to the vehicle tyre based on the difference, and automatically stop pumping of the air to the vehicle tyre based on the detection that the air pressure of the vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
[0061] In an embodiment, the controller (208) may be configured to detect and record the air pressure of the vehicle tyre upon the identification of the prior usage of the inflator. The controller (208) may be configured to record one or more vehicle charging and tyre pressure related parameters on a server to set a duration to notify the rider. The one or more vehicle charging and tyre pressure related parameters may include, but not limited to, a date of inflating the vehicle tyre, a time of inflating the vehicle tyre, and a final air pressure of the vehicle tyre. In an embodiment, the controller (208) may be configured to determine if the set duration is passed during an ignition state of the vehicle, and send the notification to inflate the vehicle tyre to the user device.
[0062] In an embodiment, the controller (208) may be configured to determine a usage pattern of the vehicle based on the air pressure of the vehicle tyre during the subsequent charging session. In an embodiment, the controller (208) may be configured to automatically customize a schedule to notify the rider to inflate the vehicle tyre based on the usage pattern of the vehicle.
[0063] FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate example representations (300A, 300B) of a dashboard associated with a vehicle, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0064] With reference to FIGs. 3A and 3B, when a vehicle equipped with a touchscreen dashboard or a standard switch gear is connected to a charger, the vehicle may transmit PSI values for both front and rear tyres to a grid using a communication protocol such as, but not limited to, the Controlled Area Network (CAN) protocol, or the grid identifies the vehicle and retrieves suggested tyre pressure data from a pre-existing look-up table. Subsequently, the user may select the tyre they wish to inflate by using a touchscreen interface within the vehicle or toggling a switch. The user can then utilize an air hose attached to the charger to inflate the selected tire, as illustrated in FIG. 3A. A default tire pressure value retrieved from the look-up table can be adjusted by the user via the touchscreen interface. The charger may then proceed to inflate the tyres accordingly and automatically cut off once the desired pressure is reached, as depicted in FIG. 3B.
[0065] FIG. 3C illustrates a flow diagram (300C) depicting a process of vehicle tyre inflation based on inputs provided on the dashboard, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0066] With reference to FIG. 3C, at 302, the user plugs in a charger. At 304, the charger may determine a tyre pressure via a communication protocol such as, but not limited to, the CAN protocol, and determine if a vehicle transmits PSI values. At 306 and 308, based on the determination that the vehicle does not transmit the PSI values, the charger may identify the vehicle using the UID and pull the PSI values from a look-up table. Further, the user may select the tyre to inflate using a touchscreen interface within the vehicle or toggling a switch, as illustrated in FIG. 3A. At 310 and 312, based on the determination that the vehicle transmits the PSI values, the user may select the tyre to inflate using the touchscreen interface within the vehicle or toggling the switch. At 314, the tyre may be inflated by connecting an air hose attached to the charger to the selected tyre. At 316, a date of inflating the vehicle tyre, a time of inflating the vehicle tyre, and a final air pressure of the vehicle tyre may be recorded on a server associated with the system (200).
[0067] FIGs. 4A and 4B illustrate example representations (400A, 400B) of an application displayed on a user device, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0068] With reference to FIGs. 4A and 4B, once a vehicle is connected to a charger (particularly in cases where there is no direct communication with the vehicle), a rider has an option to utilize the application installed in the user device, for example, a smart phone, to designate the tire they desire to inflate or modify the default inflation values according to their preferences. Subsequently, the application will establish communication with the charger through a cloud infrastructure, activating the inflator to dispense the necessary PSI values.
[0069] FIGs. 4C illustrates a flow diagram (400C) depicting a process of vehicle tyre inflation based on inputs provided on the application, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0070] With reference to FIG. 4C, at 402, the user plugs in a charger. At 404, the user may select a tyre to inflate on the application. At 406, the user may modify the default inflation values according to their preferences. At 408, the application may transmit the set inflation values to the grid via the cloud infrastructure. At 410, an inflator may be turned on with the set PSI values. At 412, a date of inflating the vehicle tyre, a time of inflating the vehicle tyre, and a final air pressure of the vehicle tyre may be recorded on a server associated with the system (200).
[0071] FIG. 5A illustrates an example representation (500A) of a dashboard associated with a charger, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0072] With reference to FIG. 5A, once the vehicle is connected to the charger, the rider has the option to utilize physical buttons located at various points on the charger to designate the tyre they wish to inflate. The user can then activate the inflator by pressing the start button. Additionally, the rider can adjust the PSI values by using the + and - buttons to override the default settings. The inflator display may function independently as a standalone device, enabling anyone to either charge the vehicle or initiate a charging session. Tyre inflation may only be enabled when the charging session is in progress, ensuring that the inflator is exclusively used by the grid customers and not accessible as a free-for-all device.
[0073] FIG. 5B illustrates a flow diagram (500B) of a scenario depicting a process of vehicle tyre inflation based on inputs provided on the dashboard associated with the charger, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0074] With reference to FIG. 5B, at 502, the user may connect the vehicle to the grid. At 504, the vehicle may receive the UID related to the grid. At 506, the vehicle may start charging. At 508, the inflator display may be enabled for the rider to use. At 510 and 512, once the vehicle completes charging or is disconnected from the grid, the inflator display may be disabled, so that the inflator may be exclusively used by the grid customers and not accessible as the free-for-all device. At 514, the date of inflating the vehicle tyre, the time of inflating the vehicle tyre, and the final air pressure of the vehicle tyre may be recorded on the server associated with the system (200).
[0075] FIG. 6 illustrates a flow diagram (600) depicting a process of vehicle tyre inflation using Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0076] With reference to FIG. 6, after the vehicle is plugged into the charger, the user/rider directly uses the inflator hose to pump air/nitrogen into the tyre. The required PSI may be communicated to the hose nozzle or a built-in hardware by the TPMS installed within wheels of the vehicle. Further, the required PSI may be communicated to the charger through cloud communication, and the inflator may automatically turn OFF when the desired PSI levels are reached.
[0077] At 602, the user may connect the vehicle to the grid. At 604, the vehicle may start charging. At 606, the user/rider may directly connect the inflator hose to pump air/nitrogen into the tyre. At 608, the inflator may receive required PSI from the TPMS via a wireless communication channel. At 610, the inflator may pump required air/nitrogen until desired PSI levels are reached. At 612, the inflator may automatically turn OFF when the desired PSI levels are reached. At 614, the date of inflating the vehicle tyre, the time of inflating the vehicle tyre, and the final air pressure of the vehicle tyre may be recorded on the server associated with the system (200).
[0078] FIG. 7 illustrates a flow diagram of a scenario for implementing a method (700) for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0079] With reference to FIG. 7, the controller (208) associated with the system (200) may perform the method (700). At 702 and 704, the user may arrive the grid and connect the vehicle to the grid via the charging connector. At 706, the controller (208) associated with the system (200) may collect the details and UID number of the vehicle and share them to the grid. Further, the controller (208) may send a notification, through the user device, to the rider to inflate the vehicle tyre. At 708, the controller (208) may identify prior usage of the inflator associated with the system for the vehicle tyre inflation.
[0080] At 710, based on the identification that the inflator is utilized previously, the controller (208) may display the notification to inflate the vehicle tyre on the display of the user device based on a record created during the usage of the inflator for a first instance. At 712, the controller (208) may detect that the air compressor nozzle is plugged on the valve of the vehicle tyre. At 714, the controller (208) may determine the difference between the air pressure of the vehicle tyre and the predetermined PSI value assigned to the vehicle tyre, by relaying on current tyre pressure and the record created previously. Further, required air of a predefined pressure may be automatically pumped to the vehicle tyre based on the difference, and the pumping of the air to the vehicle tyre may be automatically stopped when the air pressure of the vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
[0081] At 716, based on the identification that the inflator is utilized for the first instance, the controller (208) may create a record of the vehicle based on the details and the UID number of the vehicle. Upon creating the record, the controller (208) may determine the difference between the air pressure of the vehicle tyre and the predetermined PSI value assigned to the vehicle tyre. At 718, the air of a pre-defined pressure may be automatically pumped to the vehicle tyre based on the difference. At 720, the pumping of the air to the vehicle tyre may be automatically stopped when the air pressure of the vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
[0082] At 722, the date of inflating the vehicle tyre, the time of inflating the vehicle tyre, and the final air pressure of the vehicle tyre may be recorded on the server associated with the system (200), upon the identification of the prior usage of the inflator. Further, the controller (208) may determine the usage pattern of the vehicle based on the air pressure of the vehicle tyre, and automatically customize the schedule to notify the rider to inflate the vehicle tyre based on the usage pattern.
[0083] FIG. 8 illustrates a flow diagram (800) of a scenario depicting a process of displaying notification on the display of the user device, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0084] With reference to FIG. 8, at 802, the vehicle tops up air using the grid. At 804, the record may be created and a duration (days, weeks, months, etc.,) may be set to notify the rider to inflate the vehicle tyre. At 806 and 808, the controller (208) may determine if the set duration has passed during an ignition state of the vehicle. At 810, if the set duration has not passed, usual ride screen may be displayed to the rider. At 812, if the set duration has passed, the notification may be sent to the rider to inflate the vehicle tyre. At 814, the display screen may be returned to a normal ride screen after the set duration.
[0085] Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosed devices and systems may be readily implemented, fully or partially, in software using, for example, object or object-oriented software development environments that provide portable source code that can be used on a variety of computer platforms. Alternatively, embodiments of the disclosed methods, processes, modules, devices, systems, and computer program product can be implemented partially or fully in hardware using, for example, standard logic circuits or a very-large-scale integration (VLSI) design. Other hardware or software can be used to implement embodiments depending on the speed and/or efficiency requirements of the systems, the particular function, and/or particular software or hardware system, microprocessor, or microcomputer being utilized.
[0086] In this application, unless specifically stated otherwise, the use of the singular includes the plural and the use of “or” means “and/or.” Furthermore, use of the terms “including” or “having” is not limiting. Any range described herein will be understood to include the endpoints and all values between the endpoints. Features of the disclosed embodiments may be combined, rearranged, omitted, etc., within the scope of the invention to produce additional embodiments. Furthermore, certain features may sometimes be used to advantage without a corresponding use of other features.
[0087] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the present disclosure when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0088] The present disclosure provides a system and a method for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation at regular intervals.
[0089] The present disclosure determines a usage pattern of the vehicle based on an air pressure of a vehicle tyre during a subsequent charging session.
[0090] The present disclosure provides a system that automatically customizes a schedule to notify the rider to inflate the vehicle tyre.

List of References:
System (200)
Processor (202)
Memory (204)
Interface (206)
Controller (208)
Database (210)

, Claims:1. A system (200) for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation, the system (200) comprising:
a controller (208) associated with a processor (202); and
a memory (204) operatively coupled with the processor (202), wherein the memory (204) comprises one or more instructions which, when executed, cause the controller (208) to:
collect one or more vehicle parameters upon connecting a vehicle to a grid via a charging connector;
send a notification, through a user device, to a rider to inflate at least one vehicle tyre, in response to collecting the one or more vehicle parameters;
identify prior usage of an inflator associated with the system (200) for a vehicle tyre inflation, in response to a detection that an air compressor nozzle is plugged on a valve of the at least one vehicle tyre;
detect and record an air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre upon the identification of the prior usage of the inflator;
determine a usage pattern of the vehicle based on the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre during a subsequent charging session; and
automatically customize a schedule to notify the rider to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre based on the usage pattern of the vehicle.
2. The system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein based on the identification that the inflator is utilized for a first instance, the controller (208) is configured to:
create a record of the vehicle based on the one or more vehicle parameters;
upon creating the record, determine a difference between the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre and a predetermined pounds per square inch (PSI) value assigned to the at least one vehicle tyre;
enable the inflator to automatically pump air of a pre-defined pressure to the at least one vehicle tyre based on the difference; and
enable the inflator to automatically stop pumping the air to the at least one vehicle tyre based on a detection that the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
3. The system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein based on the identification that the inflator is utilized previously, the controller (208) is configured to:
display the notification to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre on a display of the user device based on a record created during the usage of the inflator for a first instance;
determine a difference between the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre and a predetermined PSI value assigned to the at least one vehicle tyre;
enable the inflator to automatically pump air of a pre-defined pressure to the at least one vehicle tyre based on the difference; and
enable the inflator to automatically stop pumping the air to the at least one vehicle tyre based on a detection that the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
4. The system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the memory (204) comprises one or more instructions which, when executed, cause the controller (208) to record one or more vehicle charging and tyre pressure related parameters to set a duration to notify the rider.
5. The system (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the controller (208) is configured to determine that the set duration is passed during an ignition state of the vehicle, and send the notification to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre to the user device.
6. A method for alerting a rider of a vehicle for vehicle tyre inflation, the method comprising:
collecting, by a controller (208) associated with a system (200), one or more vehicle parameters upon connecting a vehicle to a grid via a charging connector;
sending, by the controller (208), a notification, through a user device, to a rider to inflate at least one vehicle tyre, in response to collecting the one or more vehicle parameters;
identifying, by the controller (208), prior usage of an inflator associated with the system (200) for a vehicle tyre inflation, in response to a detection that an air compressor nozzle is plugged on a valve of the at least one vehicle tyre;
detecting and recording, by the controller (208), an air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre upon the identification of the prior usage of the inflator;
determining, by the controller (208), a usage pattern of the vehicle based on the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre during a subsequent charging session; and
automatically customizing, by the controller (208), a schedule to notify the rider to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre based on the usage pattern of the vehicle.
7. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein based on the identification that the inflator is utilized for a first instance, the method comprises:
creating, by the controller (208), a record of the vehicle based on the one or more vehicle parameters;
upon creating the record, determining, by the controller (208), a difference between the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre and a predetermined pounds per square inch (PSI) value assigned to the at least one vehicle tyre;
enabling, by the controller (208), the inflator to automatically pump air of a pre-defined pressure to the at least one vehicle tyre based on the difference; and
enabling, by the controller (208), the inflator to automatically stop pumping the air to the at least one vehicle tyre based on a detection that the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
8. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein based on the identification that the inflator is utilized previously, the method comprises:
displaying, by the controller (208), the notification to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre on a display of the user device based on a record created during the usage of the inflator for a first instance;
determining, by the controller (208), a difference between the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre and a predetermined PSI value assigned to the at least one vehicle tyre;
enabling, by the controller (208), the inflator to automatically pump air of a pre-defined pressure to the at least one vehicle tyre based on the difference; and
enabling, by the controller (208), the inflator to automatically stop pumping the air to the at least one vehicle tyre based on a detection that the air pressure of the at least one vehicle tyre reaches the predetermined PSI value.
9. The method as claimed in claim 6, comprising recording, by the controller (208), one or more vehicle charging and tyre pressure related parameters to set a duration to notify the rider.
10. The method as claimed in claim 9, comprising determining, by the controller (208), that the set duration is passed during an ignition state of the vehicle, and sending the notification to inflate the at least one vehicle tyre to the user device.