Abstract: invention discloses a cost effective em which provides service stance and high reverse speed alert in icle 108. A reverse signal unit 506, figured with a reverse gear 504, erates a reverse signal. A set of sors 502 configured with vehicle 108 iense a first set of attributes, and a )nd set of attributes. A processing ine 208, coupled with set of sensors and the reverse signal unit 506, F!g - 3 luates a parameter value from sensed first set of attributes, compares with predefined shold value, and generates first alert signal 516 when parameter value exceeds predefined shold value. The processing engine 208 matches sensed first set of attributes with configured dataset of first set of attributes, and generates the second alert signal associating I sensed second set of attributes. The processing engine 208 adapted to prioritize first alert ial 516 over second alert signal 602.
The present disclosure relates generally to a field of a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle. More specifically, it pertains to a compact and cost-effective system in a vehicle which provides safety alert for high reverse speed and enables communication for service assistance and technical guidance via nearest service care centre.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. [0003] Conventionally, vehicle operator tries to reach out to a service centre or a mechanic nearby in case of emergency situations such as vehicle breakdown, smaller big issues faced during field operations or any queries or guidance needed for the field operations. Moreover, it becomes challenging when such emergency situations occur at odd times such as night when service care or mechanic is not easily available. Further, vehicle manufacturer also seeks to contact services for providing updates related to vehicle and service set up. This becomes difficult, especially, in case of vehicles engaged in heavy commercial or field operations as operators are always busy working in the field or driving vehicle. [0004] When an operator of a vehicle steps on a brake pedal while engaging reverse gear during reverse travel of vehicle, there can be a chance to unintentionally step on accelerator pedal. In such a case, vehicle may accelerate and may bump into an object resulting in safety alert hazard. More specifically, in case of agricultural vehicles, there is a need for the vehicle to be driven in reverse direction during certain field applications such as haulage and spraying. Operator may unintentionally accelerate while reversing which may cause accident. [0005] In an existing technology, a hall-effect sensor is coupled with a gear tooth and processing engine to sense reverse speed of the working vehicle via
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number of revolutions made by tyre of the working vehicle. Disadvantage with existing technology is that the processing engine needs detail of tyre size. Every time tyre of vehicle is changed, operator has to update details of tyre size in the processing engine, which makes the device cumbersome and not user friendly. Another disadvantage is that hall-effect sensor is located at a position where grease and gear oil may hinder functioning of sensor.
[0006] In another existing technology, an assistance device is coupled with a vehicle such that service centre telecaller can communicate with an operator. An assistance device includes two independent units viz. a microphone unit with switch and a speaker unit. Independent units are bulky and require proper space and arrangement for fitment on a vehicle. Thus the assistance device is not easy for retro-fitment on existing vehicles. Also, due to high sound of the vehicle during field operations, speaker unit becomes dysfunctional and inaudible to the operator. Moreover, location of vehicle is not traceable in the existing technology. Further, assistance device is comparatively costly.
[0007] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide a compact, and a cost effective solution which combines high reverse speed alert as well as service assistance communication by tracking vehicle location and matching with corresponding service care centre, and also ensuring smooth communication between an operator and service centre telecaller during field operations.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0008] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide an efficient and
economical solution which provides service assistance by nearest service care
centre and provides an alert for high reverse speed of the vehicle.
[0009] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method
for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle.
[0010] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method
for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which enables an operator
to communicate with service centre telecaller even during noisy field operations.
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[0011] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method
for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which enables monitoring
and live tracking of the vehicle.
[0012] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method
for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which enables service
assistance through the nearest service care centre from the vehicle location.
[0013] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method
for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which is easily retrofitted
in an existing vehicle without changing any configuration and hardware of the
existing vehicle.
[0014] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method
for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which is free of any
hindrance from maintenance oils while sensing reverse speed and generating
safety alert in case of high reverse speed.
[0015] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method
for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which enables vehicle
manufacturer to provide any technical and service updates about the vehicle and
its operation.
[0016] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily
apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY
[0017] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle. More specifically, it pertains to a compact and cost effective system in a vehicle which provides safety alert in case of high reverse speed and enables communication for service assistance and technical guidance via nearest service care centre.
[0018] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle, the system may comprise a reverse signal
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unit configured with a reverse gear engagement of the vehicle, and the reverse signal unit may be adapted to generate a reverse signal when the reverse gear is engaged to move the vehicle in a reverse direction. A set of sensors may be configured with the vehicle, and the set of sensors may sense a first set of attributes associated with movement and location of the vehicle, and a second set of attributes associated with unique identifier of the vehicle. [0019] In an aspect, a processing engine may be operatively coupled with the set of sensors and the reverse signal unit, the processing engine may include a processor coupled to a memory unit, the memory unit may be storing instructions executable by the processor, and the processing engine may be configured to receive the sensed first set of attributes, the sensed second set of attributes, and the reverse signal. The processing engine may be configured to evaluate a parameter value from the sensed first set of attributes based on the received reverse signal. The processing engine may be configured to compare the parameter value with a dataset comprising a predefined threshold parameter value, and based on comparison when the evaluated parameter value is more than the predefined threshold parameter value, the processing engine may generate a first alert signal. The processing engine may also be configured to match the sensed first set of attributes with a preconfigured dataset having plurality of predefined first set of attributes, and based on matching, the processing engine may generate a second alert signal related to the vehicle by associating the sensed second set of attributes with the second alert signal.
[0020] In an aspect, the processing engine may be adapted to allow the first alert signal when the first alert signal, and the second alert signal are simultaneously generated.
[0021] In an embodiment, the first set of attributes may pertain to any or combination of an instantaneous location, instantaneous position, geographical location, distance, instantaneous time, and time interval.
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[0022] In an embodiment, the second set of attributes may be selected from
group comprising a telephone number, mobile number, SIM number, IMEI
number, contact number, a chassis number, and vehicle registration number.
[0023] In an embodiment, the parameter value may be selected from group
comprising a reverse speed, speed, velocity, acceleration, and Revolution per
Minute (RPM).
[0024] In an embodiment, the second alert signal may pertains to any or
combination of a text message, an audio call, a video message, and a video call.
[0025] In an embodiment, the matched predefined first set of attributes may
be associated with service care centre situated in corresponding first set of
attributes, viz. geographical location, such that the corresponding service care
centre interacts with the operator via second set of attributes for service and
related communication.
[0026] In an embodiment, the first alert signal may be indicative of the
reverse speed exceeding the predefined threshold parameter value.
[0027] In an embodiment, the set of sensors and the reverse signal unit may
be operatively coupled with an indicator, and the indicator may respond based on
the generated first alert signal and the second alert signal.
[0028] In an embodiment, the indicator may pertain to any or combination of
a sound indicator, visual indicator, alarm, buzzer, Light Emitting Diode (LED),
and bulb.
[0029] In an embodiment, the set of sensors may pertain to any or
combination of General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) unit, Subscriber
Identification Module (SIM), and Global Positioning System (GPS) unit.
[0030] In an embodiment, the set of sensors may operatively be coupled with
the processing engine to track real time location of the vehicle.
[0031] In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for safety
alert and service communication in a vehicle, the method including configuring a
reverse signal unit with a reverse gear engagement of the vehicle, and the reverse
signal unit may be adapted to generate a reverse signal when the reverse gear is
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engaged to move the vehicle in reverse direction. Also configuring a set of sensors with the vehicle, sensing a first set of attributes associated with movement of the vehicle, and a second set of attributes associated with unique identity of the vehicle. Configuring a processing engine for receiving the sensed first set of attributes, the sensed second set of attributes, and the reverse signal. Configuring the processing engine for evaluating a parameter value from the sensed first set of attributes based on the received reverse signal. Configuring the processing engine for comparing the parameter value with a dataset comprising a predefined threshold parameter value. Based on comparison, when the parameter value may be more than the predefined threshold parameter value, configuring the processing engine to generate a first alert signal. Further, configuring the processing engine for matching the sensed first set of attributes with a preconfigured dataset having plurality of predefined first set of attributes. Based on matching, the processing engine may generate a second alert signal related to vehicle by associating the sensed second set of attributes with the second alert signal. Further, the method may include adapting the processing engine to allow the first alert signal when the first alert signal, and the second alert signal are simultaneously generated. [0032] 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
[0033] 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.
[0034] FIG. 1 illustrates a network implementation of a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle that facilitates providing
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alert for high reverse speed and associate unique identifier related to a vehicle to
service care centre, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0035] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary functional components of a system and
method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle, in accordance
with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0036] FIG. 3 illustrates exemplary representation of proposed system and
method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle, in accordance
with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] FIG. 4 illustrates a vehicle device for safety alert and service
communication to be implemented on a vehicle, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0038] FIG. 5 illustrates a safety system for high reverse speed alert in a
vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0039] FIG. 6 illustrates a communication system for service assistance, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0040] FIG. 7 illustrates a system for providing real time location of vehicle,
in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0041] FIG. 8 illustrates a method for safety alert and service communication
in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0042] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
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[0043] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic. [0044] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
[0045] Various terms as used herein. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0046] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0047] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all
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examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0048] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0049] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle. More specifically, it pertains to a simple and cost effective system which provides vehicle breakdown assistance by nearest service centre and provides alert for high reverse speed of the vehicle.
[0050] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle, the system may comprise a reverse signal unit configured with a reverse gear engagement of the vehicle, and the reverse signal unit may be adapted to generate a reverse signal when the reverse gear is engaged to move the vehicle in a reverse direction. A set of sensors can be configured with the vehicle, and the set of sensors to sense a first set of attributes can be associated with movement of the vehicle, and a second set of attributes can be associated with unique identifier of the vehicle.
[0051] In an aspect, a processing engine can be operatively coupled with the set of sensors and the reverse signal unit, the processing engine can include a processor coupled to a memory unit, the memory unit storing instructions executable by the processor, and the processing engine is configured to receive the
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sensed first set of attributes, the sensed second set of attributes, and the reverse signal. Evaluate a parameter value from the sensed first set of attributes based on the received reverse signal. Compare the parameter value with a dataset comprising a predefined threshold parameter value, and based on comparison when the parameter value is more than the predefined threshold parameter value, the processing engine generates a first alert signal. Match the sensed first set of attributes with a preconfigured dataset having plurality of predefined first set of attributes, and based on matching, the processing engine generates a second alert signal, and associates the sensed second set of attributes with the second alert signal.
[0052] In an aspect, the processing engine can be adapted to allow the first alert signal when the first alert signal, and the second alert signal can be simultaneously generated.
[0053] In an embodiment, the set of attributes can pertain to any or combination of an instantaneous location, instantaneous position, geographical location, distance, instantaneous time, and time interval.
[0054] In an embodiment, the second set of attributes can be selected from group comprising a telephone number, mobile number, SIM number, IMEI number, contact number, a chassis number, and vehicle registration number. [0055] In an embodiment, the parameter value may be selected from group comprising a reverse speed, speed, velocity, acceleration, and Revolution per Minute (RPM).
[0056] In an embodiment, the second alert signal can pertains to any or combination of a text message, an audio call, a video message, and a video call. [0057] In an embodiment, the matched predefined first set of attributes can be associated with corresponding service entity such that the corresponding service entity communicates with the second set of attributes for providing service. [0058] In an embodiment, the first alert signal can be indicative of the reverse speed more than the predefined threshold parameter value.
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[0059] In an embodiment, the set of sensors and the reverse signal unit can operatively coupled with an indicator, and the indicator can respond based on the generated first alert signal and the second alert signal.
[0060] In an embodiment, the indicator can pertain to any or combination of a sound indicator, visual indicator, alarm, buzzer, LED, and bulb. [0061] In an embodiment, the set of sensors can pertain to any or combination of a GPRS unit, a SIM, and GPS unit.
[0062] In an embodiment, the set of sensors can operatively coupled with the processing engine to track real time location of the vehicle. [0063] In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle, the method including configuring, a reverse signal unit with a reverse gear engagement of the vehicle, and the reverse signal unit can be adapted to generate a reverse signal when the reverse gear can be engaged to move the vehicle in a reverse direction. Sensing, by a set of sensors configured with the vehicle, a first set of attributes associated with movement of the vehicle, and a second set of attributes can be associated with unique identifier of the vehicle. Receiving, by a processing engine, the sensed first set of attributes, the sensed second set of attributes, and the reverse signal. Evaluating, by the processing engine, a parameter value from the sensed first set of attributes based on the received reverse signal. Comparing, by the processing engine, the parameter value with a dataset comprising a predefined threshold parameter value, and based on comparison when the parameter value can be more than the predefined threshold parameter value, the processing engine generates a first alert signal. Matching, by the processing engine, the sensed first set of attributes with a preconfigured dataset having plurality of predefined first set of attributes, and based on matching, the processing engine can generate a second alert signal, and associates the sensed second set of attributes with the second alert signal, and the processing engine can be adapted to allow the first alert signal when the first alert signal, and the second alert signal can simultaneously generated.
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[0064] FIG. 1 illustrates a network implementation of a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle that facilitates provision of alert for high reverse speed and provide unique identifier to service care centre, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0065] In an aspect, the safety alert and service communication system
102 (also referred to as the system 102, hereinafter) is disclosed and is configured with a plurality of vehicles 108 that can communicate with the system 102 using one or more operatively coupled devices 106. The system 102 can facilitate alert for high reverse speed and provide a unique identifier related to particular vehicle to corresponding service assistance team in case of any service related communication and technical guidance. The system 102 implemented in any computing device can be configured/operatively connected with a server 110. As illustrated, the system 102 can be communicatively coupled with one or more devices 106-1, 106-2,.., 106-N (individually referred to as the vehicle device 106 and collectively referred to as the vehicle devices 106, hereinafter) through a network 104. The one or more vehicle devices 106 are connected to the living subjects/ users /entities/ vehicles 108-1, 108-2,..., 108-N (individually referred to as the vehicle 108 and collectively referred to as the vehicles 108, hereinafter). Furthermore, the vehicle 108 here can be service/operator seeking service assistance/ technical guidance.
[0066] In an embodiment, the system 102 can be implemented using any
or a combination of hardware components and software components such as a cloud, a server, a computing system, a computing device, a network device and the like. Further, the system 102 can interact with any of the vehicle devices 106 through a website or an application that can reside in the computing device / vehicle device.
[0067] In an embodiment, the system can include one or more processors
(interchangeably can be referred to as processors, herein) of processing engine 208 which can be communicatively coupled to a memory unit 206 which can store
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one or more instructions to be executed by processors. The system 102 can include a reverse signal unit 506 configured with reverse engagement of the vehicle 108 and a set of sensors 502. A first set of attributes can be received from the set of sensors 502 such that the first set of attributes can correspond to movement of the vehicle 108. The first set of attributes can include any or combination of an instantaneous location, instantaneous position, geographical location, distance, instantaneous time, and time interval. A third set of attributes can be received on the reverse gear 504 engagement of the vehicle 108. The third set of attributes can include but not limiting to reverse signal, backward direction, and reverse direction. Based on the received third set of attributes, a parameter value can be evaluated from the received first set of attributes. The evaluated parameter value can be compared with a dataset comprising a predefined threshold parameter value, and based on comparison when the evaluated parameter value is more than the predefined threshold parameter value, the processing engine 208 generates a first alert signal 516. The parameter values can be selected from group including but not limited to speed, velocity, acceleration, reverse speed, and Revolution per Minute (RPM).
[0068] In an embodiment, the received first set of attributes can be
matched with a preconfigured dataset having plurality of predefined first set of attributes, and based on matching, the processing engine 208 can generate a second alert signal 602, and can associate the sensed second set of attributes with the second alert signal 602. The second alert signal 602 can include a voice call signal, a short message service (SMS) signal, a multimedia message (MMS) signal, and the likes. In an embodiment, the transmission of signal from the reverse signal unit 506 and the set of sensors 502 to the processing engine 208 can be done via a telecommunication network. In another embodiment, transmission of signal from the reverse signal unit 506 and the set of sensors 502 can be done via telecommunication network and digital network. In yet another embodiment, the transmission of the signal from the reverse signal unit 506 and the set of sensors 502 to the processing engine 208 can be done independent of
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telecommunication network. In preferred embodiment, the transmission of signal from the reverse signal unit 506 and the set of sensors 502 can be done via telecommunication network and digital network. The safety alert and service communication system 102 may be connected to a server 110 via a communications network such as the internet. The server 110 may include a database which stores alphanumeric characters, mobile number information, reference information and any other text, pictorial or numerical representation of information. In an embodiment, the system 102 may not be connected to the network at all and may be a standalone device which has database stored on the system. The system 102 may be implemented on a mobile communication device.
[0069] In an embodiment, the processing engine 208 can be adapted to
allow the first alert signal 516 when the first alert signal 516, and the second alert signal 602 are simultaneously generated.
[0070] Further, the network 104 can be a wireless network, a wired
network or a combination thereof that can be implemented as one of the different types of networks, such as Intranet, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet, and the like. Further, the network 104 can either be a dedicated network or a shared network. The shared network can represent an association of the different types of networks that can use a variety of protocols, for example, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), and the like.
[0071] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary functional components of a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0072] In an aspect, the system 102 may comprise one or more
processor(s) 202. The one or more processor(s) 202 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing engines, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that
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manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 202 are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 206 of the system 102. The memory 206 may store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory unit 206 may comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0073] The system 102 may also comprise an interface(s) 204. The
interface(s) 204 may comprise 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) 204 may facilitate communication of the system 102 with various devices coupled to the system 102 such as an input unit and an output unit. The interface(s) 204 may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of the system 102. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) 208 and database 210.
[0074] The processing engine(s) 208 may be implemented as a
combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable
instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s)
208. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and
programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the
programming for the processing engine(s) 208 may be processor-executable
instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the
hardware for the processing engine(s) 208 may comprise a processing resource
(for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present
examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when
executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) 208. In
such examples, the system 102 may comprise the machine-readable storage
medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the
instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but
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accessible to the system 102 and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) 208 may be implemented by electronic circuitry.
[0075] The database 210 may comprise data that is either stored or
generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s) 208.
[0076] In an exemplary embodiment, the processing engine(s) 208 may
comprise a receiving engine 212, parameter evaluation engine 214, comparator engine 216, matching engine 218, priority engine 220, and other engine (s) 222.
[0077] It would be appreciated that engines being described are only
exemplary engines and any other engine or sub-engine may be included as part of the system 102. These engines too may be merged or divided into super- engines or sub-engines as may be configured.
Receiving Engine 212
[0078] In an embodiment, a receiving engine 212 can facilitate receiving a
sensed first set of attributes, a sensed second set of attributes, and the third set of attributes. The first set of attributes can be associated with movement of a vehicle 108. In another embodiment, the first set of attributes can pertain to any or combination of an instantaneous location, instantaneous position, geographical location, distance, instantaneous time, and time interval. The instantaneous position of the vehicle 108 can be a position at a corresponding instantaneous time. The geographical location can be location of a broad area of the instantaneous position of the vehicle 108. The geographical location of the vehicle 108 can be determined by longitude coordinate and latitude coordinate. In an exemplary embodiment, if the vehicle 108 is moving in Gautam Buddh Nagar, then the instantaneous position of the vehicle 108 can be 313, Block -C, Sector-14, and a geographical location of the vehicle 108 can be Noida.
[0079] In an embodiment, the second set of attributes can pertain to a
unique identifier of the vehicle 108. In another embodiment, the second set of
attributes can be selected from group including but not limited to telephone
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number, mobile number, SIM number, IMEI number, contact number, chassis number, and a vehicle registration number. In yet another embodiment, the second set of attribute can be a unique set of alpha numeric characters for a corresponding vehicle. In an exemplary embodiment, the second set of attributes can be any or combination of numeric character, alphabet character, special character, and alphanumeric character. For example, the second set of attributes can be selected from group including 9823456674, fghjdsrwtikfn, ejr45693849jk, and the likes.
[0080] In an embodiment, the third set of attributes can be selected from
group including reverse signal, backward direction, and reverse direction. The third set of attributes can be received when an operator of the vehicle 108 engages a reverse gear 504. In an exemplary embodiment, the vehicle 108, includes a passenger vehicle or a commercial vehicle, which can be engaged with a reverse gear 504 for moving the vehicle in a reverse direction. In another exemplary embodiment, the vehicle 108, including a working vehicle, can be engaged with a reverse gear 504 for reversing the vehicle 108 in a working field.
Parameter Evaluation Engine 214
[0081] In an embodiment, a parameter evaluation engine 214 can facilitate
evaluation of a parameter value from the sensed first set of attributes based on the received third set of attributes. The parameter value can be evaluated with various parameters including but not limited to movement of the vehicle 108, instantaneous position of the vehicle 108, instantaneous time of the vehicle, time interval of the vehicle, and the likes. The parameter value can be selected from group including a reverse speed, reverse velocity, and reverse acceleration of the vehicle.
[0082] In an exemplary embodiment, the vehicle 108 moves from a first
instantaneous location at a first instantaneous time to a second instantaneous location at a second instantaneous time on a field. The parameter evaluation engine 214 evaluates distance based on the difference between the first instantaneous location and the second instantaneous location. The parameter
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evaluation engine 214 evaluates time based on the difference between the first instantaneous time and the second instantaneous time. The parameter evaluation engine 214 evaluates the parameter value such as speed by dividing the evaluated distance and the evaluated time.
Comparator Engine 216
[0083] In an embodiment, the comparator engine 216 can facilitate
comparison of the parameter value with a dataset comprising a predefined threshold parameter value. Based on comparison, when the evaluated parameter value exceeds the predefined threshold parameter value, the processing engine 208 can generate a first alert signal.
[0084] In an embodiment, the comparator engine 216 can monitor real
time reverse speed based on the reverse signal received and compare the real time reverse speed with predefined or specified reverse speed. If on comparison, monitored reverse speed is more than the predefined reverse speed, first alert signal will be sent to indicator for alarming the operator.
[0085] In an exemplary embodiment, in the comparator engine 216, when
a predefined reverse speed is set as 25 kmph and the operator starts reversing the vehicle 108, the comparator engine 216 at every reverse speed compares real time reverse speed with predefined reverse speed. When the real time reverse speed exceeds 25 kmph to value say 26 kmph, the comparator engine 216 can send the first alert signal 516 to the indicator for alarming the operator about high reverse speed of the vehicle 108.
Matching Engine 218
[0086] In an embodiment, the matching engine 218 can facilitate matching
the sensed first set of attributes with a preconfigured dataset having plurality of predefined first set of attributes. On matching, the matching engine 218 generates a second alert signal 602, and associates the sensed second set of attributes with the second alert signal 602.
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[0087] In an embodiment, the matching engine 218 can match the
received real time geographical location with a predefined or specified geographical location. Based on matched geographical location, the matching engine 218 can send a second alert signal 602. In another embodiment, the matching engine 218 can associate the unique identifier with a second alert signal 602.
[0088] In an exemplary embodiment, the vehicle 108 can be moving in a
Noida location and the operator wants to communicate with the service centre telecaller 304 (as shown in FIG. 3) for any SOS situation such as vehicle breakdown or any other service related query. The matching engine 218 can match the real time instantaneous location of the vehicle to the predefined geographical location as Noida. When the real time geographical location as Noida is matched, the matching engine 218 can send the second alert signal. The matching engine 218 can associate a unique identifier, say 6589kjrh256, of the vehicle with the second alert signal 602. The second alert signal 602 can be received by the service centre telecaller 304 associated with the corresponding geographical location, say Noida. In another embodiment, the second alert signal 602 can be received by the corresponding geographical location service centre or service assistance team. The unique identifier 6589kjrh256 of the corresponding vehicle 108 can be received by corresponding service centre telecaller 304. The service centre telecaller 304 can include but not limited to service care team, service centre, service assistance. The service centre telecaller 304 can identify and call back based on the received unique identifier 6589kjrh256 for service related communication and technical guidance.
Priority Engine 220
[0089] In an embodiment, the priority engine 220 can allow the first alert
signal 516 when the first alert signal 516 and the second alert signal 602 are simultaneously generated. The first alert signal 516 can be indicative of reverse speed more than the predefined threshold parameter value. The second alert signal
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602 can pertain to the unique identifier of the vehicle 108, which can be received by the corresponding service centre telecaller 304.
[0090] In an exemplary embodiment, when the vehicle 108 is moving at
high reverse speed and simultaneously the operator needs help of the service centre telecaller 304. The system 102 will only allow the first alert signal 516 which can be indicative of high reverse speed, and the system 102 can disable the second alert signal 602 which does not allow any call from the corresponding service centre telecaller 304. The priority of the first alert signal 516 pertaining to high reverse speed can be provided for safety of operator and vehicle 108.
[0091] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary representation of proposed system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0092] In an embodiment, the system and method for safety alert and
service communication in a vehicle 102 can include a vehicle device 106, local base station (LBS) 302, server 110, comparator engine 216, matching engine 218, corresponding service centre telecaller 304, and the likes. The vehicle device 106 can be operatively coupled with the local base station (LBS) 302 to provide instantaneous location and unique identifier of the vehicle 108. The local base station (LBS) 302 can be operatively coupled with the server 110, such that the local base station (LBS) 302 can provide instantaneous location and unique identifier of the vehicle 108 to the server 110. The server 110 can be operatively coupled with the comparator engine 216 and the matching engine 218. The comparator engine 216 can compare reverse speed of the vehicle 108 with the predefined reverse speed, and on comparison if the evaluated reverse speed is more than the predefined reverse speed, the comparator engine 216 provides first alert signal 516 to the vehicle device 106. The matching engine 218 can be operatively coupled with the corresponding service centre telecaller 304. The matching engine 218 matches instantaneous position of the vehicle 108 with the predefined instantaneous positions, such that based on matched location, the
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matching engine 218 sends unique identifier to the corresponding service centre telecaller 304. A technical assistance of the service centre, based on the received unique identifier, can call to the vehicle device 106 for resolving query of the operator.
[0093] In an exemplary embodiment, various vehicles 108 can be
operatively coupled with the local base station (LBS) 302 to provide various locations and various unique identifiers. For example, various vehicle A, vehicle
B, vehicle C can be within proximal distance of the local base station (LBS) 302.
The vehicle A can provide, say Noida location and unique identifier 12345 to the
local base station (LBS) 302. The vehicle B can provide, say Ghaziabad location
and unique identifier B54321 to the local base station (LBS) 302. The vehicle C
can provide, say Greater Noida location and unique identifier 6789C to the local
base station (LBS) 302. The local base station (LBS) 302 can provide data of the
vehicle A, vehicle B, and vehicle C to the server 110, such that the server 110 can
provide locations of the vehicle A, vehicle B, and vehicle C to the comparator
engine 216. The server 110 can provide locations and unique identifiers of the
vehicle A, vehicle B, and vehicle C to the matching engine 218. The comparator
engine 216 can evaluate reverse speed of the vehicle 108. The matching engine
218 can match the corresponding location of the vehicle A, vehicle B, and vehicle
C, based on matched location, the matching engine 218 can send unique identifier
to the corresponding service centre telecaller 304. For example, the matching
engine 218 can send the unique identifier 12345 of the vehicle A to the Noida
service centre, the unique identifier B54321 of the vehicle B to the Ghaziabad
service centre, and the unique identifier 6789C of the vehicle C to the Greater
Noida service centre. Based on received unique identifier 12345, the Noida
service centre can call to the vehicle A for resolving the query. Based on received
unique identifier B54321, the Ghaziabad service centre can call to the vehicle B
for resolving the query. Based on received unique identifier 6789C, the Greater
Noida service centre can call to the vehicle C for resolving the query.
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[0094] FIG. 4 illustrates a vehicle device 106 for safety alert and service communication to be implemented on a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0095] In an embodiment, the vehicle device 106 can include a subscriber
identification module (SIM) 502 (interchangeably to be referred to as set of sensors 502, herein), actuator 402, earphone jack 404, indicator, and the likes. The vehicle device 106 for safety alert and service communication can be coupled with the vehicle 108. In another embodiment, the vehicle device 106 can be inserted at a proximal distance from dashboard of the vehicle 108 within comfortable reach of the operator.
[0096] In an embodiment, the actuator 402 of the vehicle device 106 can
be actuated by the operator to call corresponding service centre telecaller 304 in case of any service related query such as malfunctioning of the vehicle 108. The actuator 402 can be selected from group including switch, SOS switch, button, controller, lever, and the likes. The corresponding service centre telecaller 304 can call back to the SIM 502 of the vehicle device 106 through white listed service centre number. The operator can attend the call of the corresponding service centre telecaller 304 by plug-in the headset (Mic) provided in the earphone jack 404 of the vehicle device 106.
[0097] In an embodiment, the vehicle device 106 can include a wire
harness 406 which can be configured with a battery of the vehicle 108 to provide regular power supply to the vehicle device 106.
[0098] In an embodiment, the corresponding service centre telecaller 304
can call the SIM 502 of the vehicle 108 for giving any specific updates or any other important communication on behalf of corresponding vehicle manufacturer. Whenever the corresponding service centre telecaller 304 calls the SIM 502, the indicator configured with the vehicle device 106 can transmit continuous indication that the call is coming from the corresponding service centre telecaller 304. In an exemplary embodiment, the indicator can pertain to any or combination
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of a sound indicator, visual indicator, alarm, buzzer, beep, LED, and bulb. The operator can plug-in the headset and can receive the call. The corresponding service centre telecaller 304 can call on a number assigned to the SIM 502 installed on the vehicle device 106. In another embodiment, when the operator actuates actuator 402 of the vehicle device 106, a text message can be received by corresponding service centre telecaller 304. On receiving the text message which consists of unique number assigned to the SIM 502, the corresponding service centre tele caller 304 can call back the operator for further communication.
[0099] In an embodiment, when the operator engages a reverse gear 504
of the vehicle 108, the reverse signal from normally close switch, mounted on the reverse gear 504, will be sent to the processing engine 208. The processing engine 208 starts calculating the speed, and if the speed approaches to predefined speed, say 25 kmph, in a reverse direction, the processing engine 208 can provide supply to the indicator for intermittently beeping to alert the operator for high reverse speed.
[00100] In an embodiment, if simultaneously the reverse speed of the
vehicle 108 can be high and corresponding service centre telecaller 304 is calling the SIM 502. The vehicle device 106 can allow only the indicator of the high reverse speed, thus disabling the voice call received from the corresponding service centre telecaller 304.
[00101] In an embodiment, size of the vehicle device 106 can be compact,
thus the vehicle device 106 can be installed and integrated easily without disturbing any hardware of the vehicle 108. Due to plug-in headset of the vehicle device 106, the voice call made by corresponding service centre telecaller 304 can be easily audible. The vehicle device 106 can be universal vehicle device 106 which can be retrofitted on an existing vehicle.
[00102] In an exemplary embodiment, the system for safety alert and
service communication in the vehicle typically can include a global positioning system (GPS) that receives signals from orbiting satellites and a processor that
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analyzes these signals to calculate a GPS "fix". The fix, which features data such as the vehicle's latitude, longitude, altitude, heading, and velocity, typically describes the vehicle's location with an accuracy of about 10 meters or better.
[00103] In an embodiment, the global positioning system (GPS) can be a
satellite navigation system used for determining an end user's position on the Earth's surface. The GPS can include a constellation of medium earth orbit satellites that transmit several civilian encoded time signals down towards the Earth. Each satellite uses an on-board atomic clock to generate the encoded time signals, which are synchronized and maintained through radio communications by several GPS ground control stations. GPS receivers (e.g., portable electronic vehicle devices carried by end users) can receive and decode the time signals from multiple (four or more) satellites, and the receiver's location (e.g., latitude, longitude, and/or elevation) can be calculated from these signals. The GPS receivers can also calculate precise UTC traceable time from the received time signals as modified by any necessary correction factors. Accessing the civilian portion of the GPS service is unrestricted and free of charge.
[00104] In an embodiment, with recent advances, the GPS signal has
become outstandingly accurate. The accuracy is enough to locate a vehicle on a road. Recently, many advances have allowed the signal of a GPS receiver to become much more accurate and low cost when positioned in a vehicle.
[00105] FIG. 5 illustrates a safety system for high reverse speed alert in a
vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00106] In an embodiment, the safety alert system for high reverse speed
can include a reverse gear 504 of the vehicle, reverse signal unit 506, set of sensors 502, memory unit 206, processing engine 208, processor 202, comparator engine 216, and the likes. The reverse signal unit 506 can be configured with the reverse gear 504 engagement of the vehicle 108. The reverse signal unit 506 can be adapted to generate a third set of attributes when the reverse gear 504 is engaged to move the vehicle in reverse direction. The third set of attributes can be
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selected from group comprising reverse signal, backward direction, and reverse direction.
[00107] In an embodiment, the set of sensors 502 can be configured with
the vehicle 108, such that the set of sensors 502 can sense a first set of attributes and a second set of attributes. In another embodiment, the set of sensors 502 can be coupled with the vehicle device 106. In yet another embodiment, the set of sensors 502 can be inserted inside the vehicle device 106. In an exemplary embodiment, the set of sensors 502 can be configured at proximal distance from the dashboard of the vehicle 108. The set of sensors 502 can include any or combination of a GPRS unit, a SIM, a GPS unit, and the likes. The first set of attributes can be associated with movement of the vehicle 108, and the second set of attributes can be associated with unique identifier of the vehicle 108.
[00108] In an embodiment, the processing engine 208 can be operatively
coupled with the set of sensors 502 and the reverse signal unit 506. The processing engine 208 can include a processor 202 coupled to a memory unit 206, such that the memory unit 206 can store instructions executable by the processor 202. The processor 202 can include a comparator engine 216, and can be configured to receive the sensed first set of attributes, the sensed second set of attributes, and the third set of attributes. The processor 202 can evaluate a parameter value from the received first set of attributes based on the received third set of attributes such as reverse signal. The comparator engine 216 can compare the parameter value with a dataset including a predefined threshold parameter value. The predefined threshold parameter value can be stored in the memory unit 206. Based on comparison when the parameter value exceeds the predefined threshold parameter value, the comparator engine 216 can generate a first alert signal 516.
[00109] In an exemplary embodiment, the processing engine 208 can
determine the speed of the vehicle device 106. For example, a location LI of the vehicle device 106 can be determined from the signal received via local base
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station (LBS) 302 by the vehicle device 106. The instantaneous time Tl can be recorded when the location LI is determined. Another location L2 of the vehicle device 106 can be determined at another instantaneous time T2. (Typically, the time interval between Tl and T2 can be short, say measured in seconds. If too long, the possibility arises of an inaccurate result if the vehicle happens to take a turn, double back, or is on a winding road.) The time T2 can also be recorded. The distance between the two instantaneous locations LI and L2 can be determined. The time interval between the two recorded times Tl and T2 can be determined. This results in measurement of the distance travelled and the time elapsed in traveling that distance. The speed of the vehicle 108 can be determined by division of the distance (L2-L1) with the time interval (T2-T1), which corresponds to the speed S of the vehicle 108: S= (L2-L1) / (T2-T1).
[00110] In an embodiment, the set of sensors 502 and the reverse signal
unit 506 can be operatively coupled with an indicator of the vehicle 108. The indicator can work based on the generated first alert signal 516.
[00111] In an embodiment, the first alert signal 516 can be in a form of a
notification, for example, an instruction sent to the indicator for sounding an audio alarm or displaying a text alert for alerting the operator that the vehicle 108 is speeding beyond the predefined threshold limit for the reverse speed. For example, the indicator can be in communication with the vehicle's electronics/computer system, the indicator can be instantaneously activated during time intervals when the vehicle 108 is traveling in reverse direction above predefined threshold reverse speed.
[00112] In an embodiment, the processing engine 208 can be capable of
comparing speed limit data from the memory unit 206 with vehicle speed derived from taking a time differential of the vehicle position data from the local base station (LBS) 302, and the processing engine 208 can compare the instantaneous speed of vehicle 108 with the predefined threshold speed limit. The processing engine 208 can generate a first alert signal 516, say an audio signal, by activating
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the indicator to indicate the vehicle 108 speed exceeding the predefined threshold speed limit.
[00113] FIG. 6 illustrates a communication system for service assistance, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00114] In an embodiment, the service communication system 102 for
vehicle can include a vehicle device 106 configured with set of sensors 502, server 110, service centre telecaller 304, and the likes. The server 110 can be operatively coupled with the vehicle device 106. The set of sensors 502 can include any or combination of the GPRS unit, SIM, GPS unit, and the likes.
[00115] In an exemplary embodiment, in case of breakdown of the vehicle
108, the operator can actuate the actuator 402 of the vehicle device 106 to communicate with the corresponding service centre telecaller 304 for service assistance. The set of sensors 502 can be operatively coupled with the processing engine 208, and can sense the first set of attributes associated with movement of the vehicle 108 and the second set of attributes associated with the unique identifier of the vehicle 108. The processing engine 208 can include a matching engine 218. The processing engine 208 can receive the sensed first set of attributes and the sensed second set of attributes.
[00116] In an embodiment, the matching engine 218 can match the
received first set of attributes with a preconfigured dataset having plurality of predefined first set of attributes. The plurality of predefined first set of attributes can be stored in a memory unit 206. Based on matching, the processing engine 208 can generate a second alert signal 602 and can associate the generated second alert signal 602 with the sensed second set of attributes. The second set of attributes can be selected from group including, but not limited to, a telephone number, mobile number, SIM number, FMEI number, contact number, a chassis number, and a vehicle registration number. The second alert signal 602 can pertain to any or combination of a text message, an audio call, a video message, and a video call. The second alert signal 602 can be received by the corresponding
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service center telecaller 304, such that the corresponding service center telecaller 304 can call back to the set of sensors 502 of the vehicle device 106 to resolve the query of the operator. The second alert signal 602 can activate the indicator. The indicator can pertain to any or combination of a sound indicator, ringtone, visual indicator, alarm, buzzer, LED, bulb, and the likes.
[00117] In an exemplary embodiment, a Public Safety Access Point (PSAP)
can be a service centre telecaller 304 who can be responsible for answering calls to the operator's queries. A PSAP generally can employ technical human operators who can be trained to solve problem depending on information received from the operator of the vehicle 108. The ability of PSAP equipment to display to the service centre telecaller 304 such information as unique identifier, say call back number of calling party, wireless carrier name, cell sector address or other location information. The second alert signal 602, received from operator, requiring service assistance can generally be routed to an assigned PSAP based on operator's instantaneous location by a selective router that can access PSAP database.
[00118] FIG. 7 illustrates a system for providing real time location of
vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00119] In an embodiment, the device 106 can include set of sensors 502
which can be operatively coupled with the processing engine 208 through the local base station 302. The processing engine 208 can be operatively coupled with a computing device 702. The computing device 702 can include a mobile phone, computer, laptop, tablet, user friendly interface, and the likes. The set of sensors 502 can provide the first set of attributes, such as real time instantaneous location, instantaneous position, geographical location, and the likes to the processing engine through the local base station (LBS) 302. The processing engine 208 can provide the real time location, position of the vehicle 108 on the computing device 702. The computing device 702 can enable live tracking of the vehicle 108.
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[00120] In an exemplary embodiment, an owner of the vehicle 108 can get
an advantage to track location of the vehicle 108 through a GPRS installed on the vehicle device 106 for tracking the vehicle 108 with the help of a computing device 702 that indicates vehicle location on open maps.
[00121] In an embodiment, the computing device 702 can be any suitable
device that receives, processes, and displays viewable images and/or text and/or video generated by the processing platform. For instance, the computing device 702 can comprise a processor, a memory unit, a set of operating instructions to carry out various functions and a display unit which can be any of or any combination of a liquid-crystal-display (LCD) based monitor, a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor, a plasma display monitor, a surface-conduction electron-emitter display (SED) monitor, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display monitor, or any other monitor that can display viewable images using television and/or computer protocols, including but not limited to Super Video Graphics Array, Digital Visual Interface, Phase Alternating Line, SEC AM, NTSC.
[00122] FIG. 8 illustrates a method for safety alert and service
communication in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00123] In an embodiment, the proposed method may be described in
general context of computer executable instructions. Generally, computer executable instructions can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, functions, etc., that perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types. The method can also be practiced in a distributed computing environment where functions are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, computer executable instructions may be located in both local and remote computer storage media, including memory storage devices.
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[00124] The order in which the method as described is not intended to be
construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks may be combined in any order to implement the method or alternate methods. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the method without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Furthermore, the method may be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof. However, for ease of explanation, in the embodiments described below, the method may be considered to be implemented in the above described system.
[00125] In an embodiment, present disclosure elaborates upon a method for
safety alert and service communication in a vehicle, at block 802, configuring, a reverse signal unit 506 with a reverse gear 504 engagement of the vehicle 108, such that the reverse signal unit 506 can be adapted to generate a third set of attributes when the reverse gear 504 can be engaged to move the vehicle 108 in a reverse direction.
[00126] In an aspect, the method can further include at block 804, sensing,
by a set of sensors configured with the vehicle 108, a first set of attributes associated with movement of the vehicle 108, and a second set of attributes can be associated with unique identifier of the vehicle 108.
[00127] In an aspect, the method can further include at block 806,
receiving, by a processing engine 208, the sensed first set of attributes, the sensed second set of attributes, and the reverse signal.
[00128] In an aspect, the method can further include at block 808,
evaluating, by the processing engine 208, a parameter value from the sensed first set of attributes based on the received reverse signal.
[00129] In an aspect, the method can further include, at block 810,
comparing, by the processing engine 208, the parameter value with a dataset comprising a predefined threshold parameter value, and based on comparison
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when the parameter value can be more than the predefined threshold parameter value, the processing engine 208 can generate a first alert signal.
[00130] In an aspect, the method can further include, at block 812,
matching, by the processing engine 208, the sensed first set of attributes with a preconfigured dataset having plurality of predefined first set of attributes, and based on matching, the processing engine 208 can generate a second alert signal 602, and associates the sensed second set of attributes with the second alert signal 602. The processing engine 208 can be adapted to allow the first alert signal 516 when the first alert signal 516, and the second alert signal 602 can be simultaneously generated.
[00131] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ....and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that
the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description
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and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0082] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention,
other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention 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 invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[00132] The present disclosure provides an efficient and economical solution which provides service assistance by nearest service care centre and provides an alert for high reverse speed of the vehicle.
[00133] The present disclosure provides a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle.
[00134] The present disclosure provides a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which enables an operator to communicate with service centre telecaller even during noisy field operations. [00135] The present disclosure provides a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which enables monitoring and live tracking of the vehicle.
[00136] The present disclosure provides a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which enables service assistance through the nearest service care centre from the vehicle location.
[00137] The present disclosure provides a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which is easily retrofitted in an existing vehicle without changing any configuration and hardware of the existing vehicle.
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[00138] The present disclosure provides a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which is free of any hindrance from maintenance oils while sensing reverse speed and generating safety alert in case of high reverse speed.
[00139] The present disclosure provides a system and method for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle which enables vehicle manufacturer to provide any technical and service updates about the vehicle and its operation.
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We Claim:
1. A system 102 for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle, the system comprising:
a reverse signal unit (506) configured with a reverse gear (504) engagement of the vehicle (108), wherein the reverse signal unit (506) is adapted to generate a third set of attributes when the reverse gear (504) is engaged to move the vehicle (108) in a reverse direction;
a set of sensors (502) configured with the vehicle (108), wherein the set of sensors (502) to sense a first set of attributes associated with movement of the vehicle (108), and a second set of attributes associated with unique identifier of the vehicle (108);
a processing engine (208) operatively coupled with the set of sensors (502) and the reverse signal unit (506), the processing engine (208) comprising a processor coupled to a memory unit (206), the memory unit (206) storing instructions executable by the processor, and the processing engine (208) is configured to:
receive the sensed first set of attributes, the sensed second set of attributes, and the third set of attributes;
evaluate a parameter value from the sensed first set of attributes based on the received third set of attributes; and
compare the parameter value with a dataset comprising a predefined threshold parameter value, wherein based on comparison when the parameter value is more than the predefined threshold parameter value, the processing engine (208) generates a first alert signal (516);
match the sensed first set of attributes with a preconfigured dataset having plurality of predefined first set of attributes, wherein based on matching, the processing engine (208) generates a second alert signal (602), and associates the sensed second set of attributes with the second alert signal (602),
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wherein the processing engine (208) is adapted to allow the first alert signal (516) when the first alert signal (516), and the second alert signal (602) are simultaneously generated.
2. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of attributes pertains to any or combination of an instantaneous location, instantaneous position, geographical location, distance, instantaneous time, and time interval.
3. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second set of attributes is selected from group comprising a telephone number, mobile number, SIM number, IMEI number, contact number, a chassis number, and vehicle registration number.
4. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third set of attributes is selected from group comprising reverse signal, backward direction, and reverse direction.
5. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the parameter value is selected from group comprising a reverse speed, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
6. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second alert signal (602) pertains to any or combination of a text message, an audio call, a video message, and a video call.
7. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 5, wherein the matched predefined first set of attributes is associated with corresponding service entity such that the corresponding service entity communicates with the second set of attributes for providing service.
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8. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first alert signal (516) is indicative of the reverse speed more than the predefined threshold parameter value.
9. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of sensors (502) and the reverse signal unit (506) are operatively coupled with an indicator, and the indicator responds based on the generated first alert signal (516) and the second alert signal (602).
10. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 9, wherein the indicator pertains to any or combination of a sound indicator, visual indicator, alarm, buzzer, LED, and bulb.
11. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of sensors (502) pertains to any or combination of a GPRS unit, a SIM, and GPS unit.
12. The system for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein a system comprising a computing device (702) is enabled to track real time location of the vehicle (108) through the processing engine (208) in communication with the computing device (702) and is operatively coupled with the set of sensors (502) in the vehicle device (106).
13. The method (800) for safety alert and service communication in a vehicle, the method comprising:
configuring, a reverse signal unit (506) with a reverse gear engagement of the vehicle, wherein the reverse signal unit (506) is adapted to generate a reverse signal when the reverse gear (504) is engaged to move the vehicle (108) in a reverse direction;
sensing, by a set of sensors (502) configured with the vehicle (108), a first set of attributes associated with movement of the vehicle (108), and a second set of attributes associated with unique identifier of the vehicle (108);
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receiving, by a processing engine (208), the sensed first set of attributes, the sensed second set of attributes, and the reverse signal;
evaluating, by the processing engine (208), a parameter value from the sensed first set of attributes based on the received reverse signal;
comparing, by the processing engine (208), the parameter value with a dataset comprising a predefined threshold parameter value, wherein based on comparison when the parameter value is more than the predefined threshold parameter value, the processing engine generates a first alert signal;
matching, by the processing engine (208), the sensed first set of attributes with a preconfigured dataset having plurality of predefined first set of attributes, wherein based on matching, the processing engine (208) generates a second alert signal (602), and associates the sensed second set of attributes with the second alert signal (602), wherein the processing engine (208) is adapted to allow the first alert signal (516) when the first alert signal (516), and the second alert signal (602) are simultaneously generated.
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