Description:DESCRIPTION
Technical Field of Invention
[001] The present invention relates to the Passenger Transportation Network.

Background of the Invention
[002] In general, a Passenger Transport Network is a system of transportation for passengers by group travel systems that are available to the general public, as opposed to private transportation, which is usually scheduled, operates on a fixed route, and charges a fixed fee for each trip. In other words, it is a network that interconnects or manages passenger vehicles and regulates their transportation.

[003] In the referenced US and Russian patent applications, numbers US9602193B1 and RU2710803C1 describe a network system, for public transportation, that illustrates an application that links a plurality of mobile Bluetooth transceivers wirelessly to create an ad hoc network for the management of transportation, traffic alerts, traffic telematics, information associated with road signs, warnings of speed limit changes, navigation, emergency scenarios, and electronic automated payments respectively.

[004] As per Japan Patent application number JP2020004404, commutation vehicles (CVs) are assigned to passengers in a multimode transportation network which includes CVs and fixed-time service vehicles that receive itinerary requests from passengers by executing the commuter assignment program and generating assignment information for the assigned CVs from among usable CVs; and According to The Chinese patent application number CN106487778A / CN106487778B describes a method for opening up telematics functionality of a vehicle controller to a mobile device connected to a web server; authenticating the mobile device to access the web application through an in-vehicle network server.

[005] According to prior art, public transportation networks are limited to daily use transportation vehicles and a set of features and are only capable of offering services such as hoc networks, commuter vehicles, telematics functionality, and electronic automated payment experiences only, but in our case, Networking system we developed for electric vehicles incorporates a dedicated operation station in selected locations, a telematics system, remote operation capabilities, physical and remote operation; RFID-based payment system; software application to authorize operators; unique identifier for onboarded operators; training program; standard operating procedures; and an analytics application that optimizes vehicle distribution.

[006] Consequently, we desire a novel last mile passenger transportation network of wherein plurality of operating stations in selected geography should comprise of means and modes to park said battery operated road transport vehicle; charge the vehicle; conduct daily maintenance of vehicle; interact, train and onboard said human operators; hospitality services for human operators and software application with means to authenticate and authorize an operator into the vehicle without any human intervention.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[007] To provide a novel last mile passenger transportation network (101) for Electric Vehicle (301) with operation stations (201) in selected geography.

[008] To provide an Operating station (201) will include means and modes to park (204) said battery operated road transport vehicle (301); charge the vehicle (2003); conduct daily maintenance on the vehicle (205); interact, train, and onboard said human operators (401).

[009] To provide a battery-operated road transport vehicle (301) telematics system (302) and optional remote operation capabilities (202).

[010] To provide a transportation network which comprises of single window operator onboarding process (601) to recruit human operators (401) for both remote and physical operation of vehicles.

[011] Assist in providing a transportation network that includes a training program and standard operating procedures for onboarded human operators (401).

[012] To Provide a Unique ID for onboarding and to authenticate and connect the operator from any station or virtually.

[013] To provide a Network System comprised of
Operation stations (201) in selected geography;
Battery-operated road transport vehicle (301) with telematics system (302) and optional remote operation capabilities (202);
Single window operator onboarding process (601);
Training program and SOP;
Unique ID for onboarded operators;
Software application to authorize operators to connect to the vehicle physically or virtually (901);
An RFID-based payment system (1001) with card (1101) and payment wallet;
A mobile application (1201) to connects with the end user and online payment;
An analytics application (1401) to optimized Vehicle distribution.

[014] Providing a telematics system (302) that is interconnected with RFID payment devices (1001) and interacts with RFID payment cards (1101).

[015] To provide a mobile application (1201) that connects the end user with the server and has online payment options, it has to provide means for users to find nearby rental vehicles, maintain trip details, make payments, and recharge their wallets.

[016] To provide an analytics application (1401) that facilitates optimized vehicle distribution, user demand metrics can be collected and identified and suggestions on nearest new stations and expand the fleet can be made.

[017] To provide a payment wallet within the Transportation network that facilitates transactions that are not limited to recharge wallets or service providers, but also other kinds of financial transactions.

SUMMARY
[018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the novel last mile passenger transportation network system comprises of Operation stations (201) in selected geography; Battery-operated road transport vehicle (301) with telematics system (302) and optional remote operation capabilities (202); Single window operator onboarding process (601); Training program and SOP; Unique ID for onboarded operators; Software application to authorize operators to connect to the vehicle physically or virtually (901); an RFID-based payment system (1001) with card (1101) and payment wallet; a mobile application (1201) to connects with the end user and online payment; and an analytics application (1401) to optimized Vehicle distribution.

[019] As part of said system, there are several operating stations (201) located in selected geographical areas that provide means and modes for parking (204) said battery powered road transport vehicle (301), charging it (203), conducting daily maintenance (205), interacting, training and onboarding said humans, and providing hospitality services.

[020] Each electric vehicle or battery-operated vehicle (301) is equipped with telematics System (302) and has Remote operation capabilities (202) to be controlled by multiple people, such as the operator (401), administrator (602), and in other categories, it consists of software applications that authenticate and authorize operators without human intervention (901).

[021] In order to make human operators (401) aware of different possibilities operational capabilities and safety instructors before onboarding, this novel last mile passenger transportation network system (101) has developed a training program and a standard operating procedure.

[022] As soon as the operator is onboarded using a single window operating process (601), Human operator (401) will be assigned a Unique ID, so that they can authenticate themselves and connect virtually from any station.

[023] In order to accept payments, the telematic system is equipped with an RFID-based payment system (1001) that interacts with the user's RFID payment card (1101) to deduct the service charges. This payment system is also accessible through payment wallets.

[024] An analytics application (1401) designed for vehicle distribution has the capability to collect user demand metrics from mobile applications and suggest nearest operating stations and vehicle fleet expansion.

[025] Another embodiment of the invention utilizes a that connects the end user with the server and has online payment options, it has to provide means for users to find nearby rental vehicles, maintain trip details, make payments, and recharge their wallets.

[026] Additionally, the system offers features such as a single window operator for the onboarding process (601) and software applications that authenticate and authorize operators without requiring human intervention (901).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[027] Fig.1 Illustrates the layout of the operating station where electric vehicles (301) can be charged (203), where daily maintenance (205) can be performed, and where humans can interact, train themselves, and consume hospitality services.

[028] Fig.2 Illustrates the battery-operated vehicle which is comprised of wireless connectivity (502) to Ad hoc server (501) and Telematic System (302).

[029] Fig.3 Illustrates an architecture & internal block diagram of Ad hoc Network (501).

[030] Fig.4 Illustrates a layout block diagram of single window onboarding Process (601).

[031] Fig.5 Illustrates an architecture & layout block diagram of Novel Last Mile Passenger Transportation Network (101).

DESCRIPTION
[032] Detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.
[033] In the context of the present invention, the term "Ad hoc (501)" is a decentralized type of wireless network and mode of communication mode that allows End users (Human operators (401) & Eletric vehicle (301) in case of Virtual operation) to directly communicate with each other without a router.

[034] In the context of the present invention, the term "web" is a wireless transmission (502) which plays an intermediate role to connect the both end users using Ad hoc Network (501) and enable communication between them.

[035] In the context of the present invention, the term "SOP" means a Standard Operating Procedure which describes the activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with industry regulations and provincial laws to the human operators (401).

[036] In the context of the present invention, the term "RFID Payment" (1001) is a contactless payment technology that allows transactions without physical contact between the card (1101) and the terminal using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), through which the cardholder waves the RFID card (1101) in front of a contactless payment terminal to complete a transaction.

[037] According to one embodiment of the invention, the novel last mile passenger transportation network system (101) comprises of Operation stations (201) in selected geography; Battery-operated road transport vehicles (301) with telematics systems (302) and optional remote operation capabilities (202); Integrated operator onboarding process; Training program and standard operating procedures; Onboarded operators have their own unique IDs; software application permits them to connect physically or virtually to the vehicle (901); an RFID-based payment system (1001) with cards (1101) and wallets; a mobile application for connecting with customers and making payments online; and an analytics application (1401) that optimizes vehicle distribution.

[038] Fig.1 illustrates the layout of each operating station (201), which consists of charging stations (201), covered parking for vehicles (204), office space & waiting room (207), vehicle maintenance room (205), and operator lounge (206), where electric vehicles (301) can be charged, daily maintenance performed, and humans can interact, train themselves, and consume hospitality.

[039] Several operating stations (201) located in selected geographical areas which comprised of different feature as stated in paragraph 38 that provides means and modes for parking (204) said battery powered road transport vehicle, charging it (203), conducting daily maintenance (205), interacting, training and onboarding said humans, and providing hospitality services.

[040] Each electric vehicle or battery-operated vehicle (301) is equipped with telematics System (302) and Ad hoc server (501), wireless connectivity (502) enabled Remote operation capabilities (202) to control the Electric vehicle (301) virtually and can be controlled by multiple people, such as the operator (401), administrator (602), and in other categories of the end users, during virtual operation with the help of wireless transmission (web) (502) the software application is been operated to authenticate and authorize operators without human intervention (901).

[041] Fig.2 Illustrates the battery-operated vehicle (301) comprised of wireless connectivity (502) and Telematic System (302) which is been connected to the Ad hoc server (501) based on software application which controls and operate the electric vehicle virtually by the end users and also authenticate and authorize operators without human intervention (901).

[042] Ad hoc network server (501) is a medium to communicate between the end users with the help of wireless transmission (web) (502), For e.g. In case of virtual operation of electric vehicle (301), the wireless transmission (web) (502) and Ad hoc network (501) play a vital role for transmitting commands, signals and data to the human operators (401). The communication is been connected to human operator (401) which is been followed by Ad hoc Network server (501) & wireless transmission (web) (502) respectively to reach the electric vehicle (301).

[043] Fig.3 Illustrates an architecture & internal block diagram of Ad hoc Network (501); it explains how the communication medium is established between two end users (Human operators (401) & Electric vehicle (301)) and vital role of Ad hoc Network (501) & wireless transmission (web) (502).

[044] For recruiting human operators (401) a single window onboarding procedure (601) is been optimized, were admin operator (602) first of all manual verify the background and past record of recruited person before letting in onboarding process. After analysis all of its records the admin operator (602) processes the recruited person profile for onboarding process (601) using customized onboarding software (604), during onboarding process (601) the recruited person are been trained and made them aware of Standard operating Procedure.

[045] As soon as the operator is onboarded using a single window operating process (601), Human operator will be assigned a Unique ID, so that they can authenticate themselves and connect virtually from any station.

[046] Fig.4 Illustrates a layout block diagram of single window onboarding Process (601); how human operators (401) are been recruited and what is the role of admin operators (602), Admin Computer/Device (603), and onboarding software (604).

[047] For accepting the payments from passengers the electric vehicle (301) is been linked to the RFID Payment system (1001) with the help of telematic system (302) which interacts with the user's RFID payment card (1101) to deduct the service charges. This payment system is also accessible through payment wallets.

[048] In Figure 5, the architecture and layout of a Novel Last Mile Passenger Transportation Network (101) connection between end users (human operators (401) & electric vehicles (301)), communication establishment using Ad hoc Network (501) and wireless connectivity (web) (502), and master software (1301) is used to operate, command, and feature the entire network system. Distribution analytics system (1401), dynamic operator rating system (1402), RFID system (1001), Ad hoc Network (501), and wireless connectivity (web) (502) are used through network connection medium.

[049] The payment wallets system allows users to conduct transactions between the wallet and service provider, including the ability to recharge wallets and make other kinds of financial transactions for any service offered within the ecosystem.

[050] In addition, an analytics application (1401) has been designed in the network system for vehicle distribution, which can collect user data and suggest nearby operating stations and vehicle fleet expansions based on that data.

[051] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, utilizes a wireless connectivity (502) connects the end user with the Ad hoc Network server (501) and has online payment options, it has to provide means for users to find nearby rental vehicles, maintain trip details, make payments, and recharge their wallets and offers features such as a single window operator for the onboarding process (601) and software applications that authenticate and authorize operators without requiring human intervention (901).

[052] Systems and methods have been described in general terms as an aid to understanding the details of the invention. In some instances, well-known structures, materials, and/or operations have not been specifically shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention. In other instances, specific details have been given in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the invention may be embodied in other specific forms, for example, to adapt to a particular system or apparatus or situation or material or component, without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Therefore, the disclosures and descriptions herein are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention. , Claims:We claim that
1. A novel last mile passenger transportation network comprises;
A plurality of operation stations in selected geography;
A plurality battery-operated road transport vehicle with telematics system and optional remote operation capabilities;
A human operator for both physical and remote operation of all vehicles;
A single window operator onboarding process to recruit human operators for both remote and physical operation of vehicles;
A purpose-designed training program and SOP for selected human operators;
A unique ID for onboarded operators who can access the vehicle physically or virtually from any said plurality of operating stations;
A software application to authorize operators to connect to the vehicle physically or virtually;
An RFID-based payment system inside all vehicles;
A payment wallet that allows transactions;
A mobile application that connects the end user with the server and also has online payment options;
An RFID payment card that enables the users to make payment for the usage of service;
An analytics application that supports the optimized distribution of vehicles.

2. A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein said plurality of operating stations in selected geography should comprise of means and modes to park said battery operated road transport vehicle; charge the vehicle; conduct daily maintenance of vehicle; interact, train and onboard said human operators; hospitality services for human operators.

3. A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein said plurality of battery operated road transport vehicle telematics system and optional remote operation capabilities shall comprise of means and modes to be operated by multiple people including but not limited to the operator, the admin, and other categories of the end user.

4. A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein said plurality of operating stations said in claim 2 shall comprise means and process to facilitate a single window operator onboarding process to recruit human operators for both remote and physical operation of vehicles.

5. A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein said plurality of operating stations said in claim 2 shall comprise a purpose-designed training program and SOP for human operators who are onboarded.

6. A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein the single window operator onboarding process in claim 4 shall assign a Unique ID for onboarding with means to authenticate and connect the operator from any station or virtually into the vehicle.

7. A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein said plurality of battery operated road transport vehicle telematics system and optional remote operation capabilities shall be said in claim 3 consist of a software application with means to authenticate and authorize an operator into the vehicle without any human intervention.

8. A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein said plurality of battery operated road transport vehicle telematics system and optional remote operation capabilities said in claim 3 consist of an RFID based payment device that interacts with the users RFID payment card said in claim 11 for transactions.

9. A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein said payment wallet that allows transaction shall have means to conduct a transaction between the user and the service provider with facilities not limited to recharge wallet, make other kinds of financial transaction for any service provided within the ecosystem.

10.A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein said mobile application that connects the end user with the server and also has online payment options shall have means and modes for the users to find nearby vehicles that are available for rent; maintaining trip details; processing payment; recharging the wallet said in claim 10.

11. A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein said RFID payment card that enables the users to make payment for the usage of service shall have means to be recharged via the wallet said in claim 10.

12. A novel last mile passenger transportation network of claim 1 wherein said analytics application that supports optimized distribution of vehicles has means to collect user demand metrics from the said mobile application in claim 10 and identify and suggest on building new operating stations as said in claim 2, and expanding the fleet of vehicles said in claim 3.