DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The invention relates to a system and method for monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Every driver has a different mannerism and pattern of driving a vehicle. Different driving patterns have varying impact on the vehicle’s performance and longevity of its components. For example, some drivers brake too often and hard whereas others keep the engine running even in idle conditions. It becomes critical to understand a driver’s driving pattern in order to improve driving skills and vehicle performance.
[003] Further, for those who undertake long distance trips that can last days at a time, it is pertinent to know parameters such as top speed, average speed and fuel consumption data. Certain parameters such as the frequency of pitstops taken must also be taken into account.
[004] Vehicle manufacturers are continuously introducing new features for vehicles and the user no longer selects a vehicle based only on fuel and engine type, but the number of features offered by a vehicle manufacturer. There is always a need for additional features in a vehicle, especially in the field of operating parameters of a vehicle which enables a user to improve driving and vehicle performance.
[005] Thus, there is a need in the art for a system and method for monitoring operating parameters which addresses the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[006] Accordingly, the present invention in one aspect provides a system for monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle. The system includes plurality of sensors, a control unit and a server that includes a processing unit. The plurality of sensors is mounted in the vehicle and is configured to obtain information pertaining to plurality of operating parameters of the vehicle during one or more trips undertaken by the vehicle. The control unit is in communication with the plurality of sensors and is configured to receive the information from the plurality of sensors. The server is configured to receive the information from the control unit. The processing unit is configured to generate a first report for each trip that includes the plurality of operating parameters of the vehicle during one or more trips undertaken by the vehicle; process the first report whereby each operating parameter in the first report is compared with a pre-determined range of operating parameters; determine deviation in the operating parameter from pre-determined range of operating parameters to identify a violation in one or more operating parameters; and generate a second report comprising the violations of the operating parameters thereby, enabling evaluation of driver performance
[007] In an embodiment, the plurality of sensors includes a vehicle speed sensor configured to determine speed of the vehicle, a brake sensor configured to determine brake count, a clutch sensor configured to determine clutch count, and a gear shift sensor configured to determine gear change frequency and gear position.
[008] In an embodiment, the system is connected with a vehicle ECU to receive data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip.
[009] In an embodiment, the processing unit of the server receives vehicle speed from the vehicle speed sensor, brake count from the brake sensor, clutch count from clutch sensor, gear change frequency and gear position from the gear shift sensor, data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip from the vehicle ECU and generates the first report including speed of the vehicle brake press count during the trip; clutch press count during the trip; distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel economy by the vehicle during the trip.
[010] In an embodiment, the second report includes violations with regard to engine idling condition, acceleration, gear shifting, brake count, clutch count and vehicle speed beyond pre-determined parameters.
[011] In an embodiment, the system includes a location module configured to generate location co-ordinates, the location co-ordinates including start and stop location of each trip incorporated in the first report and the second report.
[012] In an embodiment, the system includes an electronic device having a dedicated application configured to receive the first report and the second report generated at the server for each trip.
[013] In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle. The method includes the steps of: obtaining, by a plurality of sensors, information pertaining to a plurality of operating parameters of the vehicle during one or more trips undertaken by the vehicle; receiving, by a control unit, the information from the plurality of sensors; receiving, by a server, the information from the control unit; generating, by a processing unit, a first report first report for each trip, the first report comprising the plurality of operating parameters of the vehicle during the trip undertaken by the vehicle; processing, the first report whereby each operating parameter in the first report is compared with a pre-determined range of operating parameters; determining deviation in the operating parameter from pre-determined range of operating parameters to identify violation in one or more operating parameter; and generating, a second report comprising the violations of the operating parameters thereby, enabling evaluation of driver performance.
[014] In an embodiment, the method includes the steps of: determining, by a vehicle speed sensor, speed of the vehicle; determining, by a brake sensor, brake count; determining, by a clutch sensor, clutch count; determining, by a gear shift sensor, frequency and gear position.
[015] In an embodiment, the method includes the steps of: receiving, by a vehicle ECU, data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip.
[016] In an embodiment, the method includes the steps of: receiving, by the processing unit of the server, vehicle speed from the vehicle speed sensor; receiving brake count from the brake sensor; receiving clutch count from clutch sensor; receiving gear change frequency and gear position from the gear shift sensor; receiving data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip from the vehicle ECU; and generating the first report comprising speed of the vehicle, brake press count during the trip; clutch press count during the trip; distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel economy of the vehicle during the trip.
[017] In an embodiment, the method includes the step of generating location co-ordinates, by a location module, the location co-ordinates including start and stop location of each trip incorporated in the first report.
[018] In an embodiment, the method includes the steps of: receiving, by an electronic device having a dedicated application, the first report and the second report generated at the server for each trip.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[019] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 shows a system for monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 2 shows a method for providing monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[020] The present invention is directed towards monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle and communicating information of the monitored operating parameters to a server and/or an electronic device. The present invention assists in evaluating driver performance and rating driver performance.
[021] Figure 1 shows a system 100 for monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. In an embodiment, the system 100 is configured to monitor operating parameters of the vehicle during a trip undertaken by the vehicle. The vehicle can be a passenger vehicle including sports utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, etc.
[022] The system 100 comprises plurality of sensors 10, a telematics unit 105 and a communication module 110 installed on a vehicle. As shown, the telematics unit 105 is connected with plurality of sensors 10 and a location module 120. The plurality of sensors 10 includes a vehicle speed sensor, a brake sensor, a clutch sensor, a gear shift sensor. The vehicle speed sensor is configured to determine speed of the vehicle. The brake sensor configured to determine brake count and the clutch sensor is configured to determine clutch count. The brake sensor counts the number of times the brakes are operated by the driver and thereby, provides a brake count. The clutch sensor counts the number of times the clutch is operated by the driver and thereby, provides a clutch count. Further, the gear shift sensor is configured to determine gear change frequency and gear position. Further, the system 100 is connected with a vehicle ECU (not shown) to receive data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip. Accordingly, operating parameters such as speed of the vehicle; brake press count; clutch press count; distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel economy of the vehicle during each trip are determined by the system. In an embodiment, the system 100 monitors ignition of the vehicle to determine ignition ON state and ignition OFF state, whereby period between ignition ON state and ignition OFF state is considered as one trip. Alternately, each trip can be location based, whereby a trip can be considered between a source location and a destination location chosen by a user/driver. In an alternate embodiment, the aforementioned parameters can be obtained from vehicle controller area network (CAN).
[023] The telematics unit 105 includes a control unit 130 in communication with the plurality of sensors 10 and the location module 120, and a communication module 110 enables the telematics unit 105 to communicate with a server 150, and at-least one electronic device 190 is configured to be in communication with the server 150. The communication module 110 of the telematics unit 105 establishes a communication link with the server 150, wherein operating parameters of the vehicle are received by the server 150. The server 150 comprises a processing unit 170, a storage unit 180 and at-least one server communication module 160. In an embodiment, the server 150 is configured to generate a first report that includes the operating parameters of the vehicle for each trip undertaken by the vehicle. In this regard, the processing unit 170 of the server 150 receives vehicle speed from the vehicle speed sensor, brake count from the brake sensor, clutch count from clutch sensor, gear change frequency and gear position from the gear shift sensor, data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip from the vehicle ECU and generate the first report comprising speed of the vehicle; brake press count during the trip; clutch press count during the trip; distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel economy of the vehicle during the trip.
[024] The storage unit 180 is configured to store all location co-ordinates including start and stop location of the trip determined by the location module 120 in the vehicle and is further configured to include such information in the first report and the second report.
[025] Further, the server 150 is configured to process the first report whereby each operating parameter in the first report is compared with a pre-determined range of operating parameters. Thereafter, deviation in the operating parameter from pre-determined range of operating parameters is determined, and violation in one or more operating parameter is identified. The second report is generated comprising violations with regard to engine idling condition, acceleration, gear shifting, brake count, clutch count and vehicle speed beyond pre-determined parameters. The driver can accordingly modify their style of driving.
[026] Furthermore, the server 150 is configured to compare trip data of one or more users or vehicles and rank driving performance of the user. The ranking can be weekly, monthly, or yearly.
[027] The electronic device 190 comprises of at-least one or more processors, a memory, a storage unit, one or more communication modules. The electronic device 190 can be selected from devices such as smart phones, laptops, tablet, PC and the like. The communication link in the system 100 can be established over a radio frequency network, a cellular network, an internet network or the like. In an embodiment, the electronic device 190 is installed with a dedicated application which when executed allows the portable device to establish a communication link with the server through the communication module 110. The electronic device 190 through the dedicated application is configured to receive the first report and the second report generated at the server for each trip. The first report and the second report can be displayed in a textual or a graphical format. Accordingly, the electronic device 190 will have a history / list of all trips undertaken by the vehicle. In an embodiment, the electronic device 190 through the application is configured to receive details of a live trip and the same is identified and displayed on the electronic device 190.
[028] In an embodiment of the invention, the user through the dedicated application of the electronic device 190 can select certain photographs and videos to be sent to the server 150 for creating a video or animation of a trip and the selected photographs and videos. The server 150 shall also include information such as geospatial data from the location module 120 to create the video or animation.
[029] In an embodiment, the electronic device 190 is connected to different social media websites and platforms; and can upload the first report and the second report on the said social media websites and platforms at the user’s behest.
[030] The present invention is also directed towards a method 200 for monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle. The method 200 is executed on the system 100 discussed hereinbefore. The method 200 at step 2A, obtains information pertaining to a plurality of operating parameters. The information is obtained by plurality of sensors 10. The plurality of sensors 10 includes a vehicle speed sensor, a brake sensor, a clutch sensor, and a gear shift sensor. The vehicle speed sensor is configured to determine speed of the vehicle. The brake sensor configured to determine brake count and the clutch sensor is configured to determine clutch count. Further, the gear shift sensor is configured to determine gear change frequency and gear position. Further, the method 200 includes the step of receiving, by a vehicle ECU, data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip. Accordingly, operating parameters such as speed of the vehicle; brake press count during the trip; clutch press count during the trip; distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel economy of the vehicle during the trip are determined by the method 200.
[031] At step 2B, the method 200 includes the step of a control unit 130 receiving the information from the plurality of sensors 10. The information from the vehicle ECU is also received. Thereafter, at step 2C, the method 200 includes the step of a server 150 receiving the information from the control unit 130. In this regard, the processing unit 170 of the server 150 receives vehicle speed from the vehicle speed sensor, brake count from the brake sensor, clutch count from clutch sensor, gear change frequency and gear position from the gear shift sensor, data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip from the vehicle ECU. Further, the method 200, at step 2D, includes the step of generating a first report comprising speed of the vehicle; brake press count during the trip; clutch press count during the trip; distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel economy of the vehicle during the trip. The first report is generated by a processing unit 170. The first report for each trip is assigned with a unique trip ID. The method 200, at step 2E, includes the step of processing the first report whereby each operating parameter in the first report is compared with a pre-determined range of operating parameters. Thereafter, at step 2F, includes determining deviation in the operating parameter from pre-determined range of operating parameters to identify violation in one or more operating parameter. Finally, the method 200, at step 2G, includes generating a second report comprises violations with regard to engine idling condition, acceleration, gear shifting, brake count, clutch count and vehicle speed beyond pre-determined parameters. The driver can accordingly modify their style of driving.
[032] In an embodiment, the method 200 includes the steps of: determining, by a vehicle speed sensor, speed of the vehicle; determining, by a brake sensor, brake count; determining, by a clutch sensor, clutch count; determining, by a gear shift sensor, frequency and gear position.
[033] In an embodiment, the method 200 includes the steps of: receiving, by a vehicle ECU, data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip.
[034] In an embodiment, the method 200 includes the steps of: receiving, by the processing unit of the server, vehicle speed from the vehicle speed sensor; receiving brake count from the brake sensor; receiving clutch count from clutch sensor; receiving gear change frequency and gear position from the gear shift sensor; receiving data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip from the vehicle ECU; and generating the first report comprising speed of the vehicle, brake press count during the trip; clutch press count during the trip; distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel economy of the vehicle during the trip.
[035] In an embodiment, the method 200 includes the step of generating location co-ordinates, by a location module 120, the location co-ordinates including start and stop location of each trip incorporated in the first report.
[036] In an embodiment, the method 200 includes the steps of: receiving, by an electronic device 190 having a dedicated application, the first report and the second report generated at the server for each trip.
[037] Advantageously, the present invention provides a system for monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle wherein, pertinent operating parameters such as speed of the vehicle; fuel consumption of the vehicle; idle time of the vehicle; brake press count during the trip; clutch press count during the trip; distance travelled by the vehicle during the trip, route undertaken by the vehicle including start and end location of the trip are monitored are generated. Further, a second report is generated comprising the violations of the operating parameters thereby, enabling evaluation of driver performance. The information assists the driver of the vehicle in improving his driving skills and further improve performance of the vehicle.
[038] While the present invention has been described with respect to certain embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modification may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A system (100) for monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle, the system (100) comprising:
plurality of sensors (10) mounted in the vehicle configured to obtain information pertaining to plurality of operating parameters of the vehicle during one or more trips undertaken by the vehicle;
a control unit (130) in communication with the plurality of sensors (10), the control unit (130) being configured to receive the information from the plurality of sensors (10); and
a server (150) comprising a processing unit (170), the server (150) being configured to receive the information from the control unit (130) and the processing unit (170) configured to:
generate a first report for each trip, the first report comprising the plurality of operating parameters of the vehicle during the trip undertaken by the vehicle;
process the first report whereby each operating parameter in the first report is compared with a pre-determined range of operating parameters;
determine deviation in the operating parameter from pre-determined range of operating parameters to identify a violation in one or more operating parameters; and
generate a second report comprising the violations of the operating parameters thereby, enabling evaluation of driver performance.

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of sensors (10) comprises:
a vehicle speed sensor configured to determine speed of the vehicle;
a brake sensor configured to determine brake count;
a clutch sensor configured to determine clutch count; and
a gear shift sensor configured to determine gear change frequency and gear position.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (100) is connected with a vehicle ECU to receive data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claims 2 and 3, wherein the processing unit (170) of the server (150) receives vehicle speed from the vehicle speed sensor, brake count from the brake sensor, clutch count from clutch sensor, gear change frequency and gear position from the gear shift sensor, data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip from the vehicle ECU and generates the first report comprising speed of the vehicle; brake press count during the trip; clutch press count during the trip; distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel economy of the vehicle during the trip.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 and 4, wherein the second report comprises violations with regard to engine idling condition, acceleration, gear shifting, brake count, clutch count and vehicle speed beyond pre-determined parameters.

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprises a location module (120) configured to generate location co-ordinates, the location co-ordinates including start and stop location of each trip incorporated in the first report and the second report.

7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 further comprising an electronic device (190) having a dedicated application configured to receive the first report and the second report generated at the server for each trip.

8. A method (200) for monitoring operating parameters of a vehicle, the method (200) comprising the steps of:
obtaining (2A), by plurality of sensors (10), information pertaining to a plurality of operating parameters of the vehicle during one or more trips undertaken by the vehicle;
receiving (2B), by a control unit (130), the information from the plurality of sensors (10);
receiving (2C), by a server (150), the information from the control unit (130);
generating (2D), by a processing unit (170), a first report for each trip, the first report comprising the plurality of operating parameters of the vehicle during the trip undertaken by the vehicle;
processing (2E), the first report whereby each operating parameter in the first report is compared with a pre-determined range of operating parameters;
determining (2F), deviation in the operating parameter from pre-determined range of operating parameters to identify violation in one or more operating parameter; and
generating (2G), a second report comprising the violations of the operating parameters thereby, enabling evaluation of driver performance.

9. The method (200) as claimed in claim 8 comprises the steps of: determining, by a vehicle speed sensor, speed of the vehicle; determining, by a brake sensor, brake count; determining, by a clutch sensor, clutch count; determining, by a gear shift sensor, frequency and gear position.

10. The method (200) as claimed in claim 8 comprises the step of: receiving, by a vehicle ECU, data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip.

11. The method (200) as claimed in claims 9 and 10 comprises the steps of: receiving, by the processing unit (170) of the server (150), vehicle speed from the vehicle speed sensor; receiving brake count from the brake sensor; receiving clutch count from clutch sensor; receiving gear change frequency and gear position from the gear shift sensor; receiving data of distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel efficiency of the vehicle during the trip from the vehicle ECU; and generating the first report comprising speed of the vehicle, brake press count during the trip; clutch press count during the trip; distance travelled, fuel consumed and fuel economy of the vehicle during the trip.

12. The method (200) as claimed in claim 8 comprises the step of: generating location co-ordinates, by a location module (120), the location co-ordinates including start and stop location of each trip incorporated in the first report and the second report.

13. The method (200) as claimed in claim 8 comprises the step of: receiving, by an electronic device (190) having a dedicated application, the first report and the second report generated at the server for each trip.