Abstract: The present disclosure envisages a vehicle location identification system and method thereof. A remote device generates a wireless control signal. At least one ambient light detection sensor periodically or continuously senses the intensity of light around the vehicle, and generates at least one sensed signal. Thereafter, a receiving unit generates a command signal. A controller receives the sensed signal and the command signal, wherein a convertor converts the sensed signal to at least one light intensity value. A first comparator compares the light intensity value with a first pre-determined light intensity threshold value, and generates a first compared signal. A second comparator compares the light intensity value, with a second pre-determined light intensity threshold value, and generates a second compared signal. A selector unit controls a light emitting diode (LED) and the lamps of the vehicle based on the status of the first and second compared signals.
DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to vehicle location systems.
DEFINITION
The expression ‘candela’ used in the context of this disclosure refers to, but is not limited to, the SI (International System) unit of luminous intensity. One candela is the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 Hz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watt per steradian.
BACKGROUND
It is typically a tedious task to locate a vehicle in a huge parking area, especially during night when the light is not sufficient, particularly when there are many vehicles parked in the parking area. When the parking area is large and relatively complex, it is very difficult for a driver/owner of a vehicle to remember the specific location of the parked vehicle. Various technologies have been devised that aim to help in identifying the location of a parked vehicle in such places. Conventional systems disclose remote control devices that control vehicle interior lighting. However, the control mechanism, which is used in conventional systems, is complicated, as it requires a plurality of electrical and electronic components, and complex wiring between the electrical and electronic components.
Therefore, there is a long-felt need of a vehicle location identification system and method thereof, which limits the aforementioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
It is an object of the present disclosure to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle location system that locates a vehicle in a crowded, low-lit, and/or in a dark parking area.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle location system that is simple in construction.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle location system that does not use up to much of the battery power.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure envisages a system for identifying a vehicle in a parking space. The system includes a remote device, at least one ambient light detection sensor, an electronic unit, at least one light emitting diode (LED) mounted on the vehicle, side direction lamps on front side of the vehicle, side direction lamps on rear side of the vehicle, and outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps of the vehicle.
The remote device generates a wireless control signal upon activation. The at least one ambient light detection sensor is disposed on the vehicle. The at least one ambient light detection sensor generates at least one sensed signal. The electronic unit is disposed within the vehicle, and communicatively coupled with the remote device and the at least one ambient light detection sensor. The electronic unit includes a receiving unit, a memory, a controller, and a selector unit. The receiving unit receives the wireless control signal and generates a command signal. The memory stores a first pre-determined light intensity threshold value, and a second pre-determined light intensity threshold value. The controller is communicatively coupled with the memory, the receiving unit, and the at least one ambient light detection sensor. The controller receives the at least one sensed signal from the at least one light detection sensor, the command signal from the receiving unit, and the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value and the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value from the memory. The controller further includes a converter, a first comparator, and a second comparator. The converter receives the at least one sensed signal and convert the sensed signal to at least one sensed light intensity value upon receiving the command signal. The first comparator compares the at least one sensed light intensity value with the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value and generates a first compared signal. The second comparator compares the at least one sensed light intensity value with the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value and generates a second compared signal. The selector unit cooperates with the controller, at least one first switching element (116a), at least one second switching element (118a), and at least one third switching element (120a). The selector unit (114) receives the first compared signal and the second compared signal. The selector unit (114), based on the first compared signal and the second compared signal, selectively activate:
the at least one first switching element (116a), when the at least one sensed light intensity value is less than the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
the at least one second switching element (118a), when the at least one sensed light intensity value is less than the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value and greater than the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value; and
the at least one third switching element (120a), when the at least one sensed light intensity value is greater than the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value.
In an embodiment, the system includes:
• a power supply unit;
• a first circuit includes the at least one first switching element, the at least one first switching element couples at least one light emitting diode (LED), side direction lamps on front side of the vehicle, and the direction lamps on rear side of the vehicle with the power supply unit of the vehicle for providing a current from the power supply unit to the at least one light emitting diode (LED), side direction lamps on front side of vehicle, and side direction lamps on rear side of the vehicle upon activation of the at least one first switching element;
• a second circuit includes at least one second switching element couples the at least one light emitting diode (LED), the side direction lamps on front side of the vehicle, the side direction lamps on rear side of the vehicle, with the power supply unit of the vehicle for providing a current from the power supply unit to the at least one light emitting diode (LED), the side direction lamps on front side of the vehicle, and the side direction lamps on rear side of the vehicle upon activation of the at least one second switching element; and
• a third circuit includes at least one third switching element couples the side direction lamps on front side of the vehicle, the side direction lamps on rear side of the vehicle, and the outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps, with the power supply unit of the vehicle for providing a current from the power supply unit to side direction lamps on front side of the vehicle, the side direction lamps on rear side of the vehicle, and the outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps upon activation of the at least one third switching element.
In one embodiment, the at least one first switching element is activated when the first compared signal and the second compared signal are inactive; the at least one second switching element is activated when the first compared signal is active and the second compared signal is inactive; and the at least one third switching element is activated when the first compared signal is active and the second compared signal is active.
In another embodiment, the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value is 10 candelas; and the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value is 20 candelas.
In one embodiment, at least one light emitting diode is mounted on an antenna of the vehicle.
In yet another embodiment, the system includes a fuse and relay box coupled to the controller.
In still another embodiment, the fuse and relay box performs lock or unlock operation of the vehicle based on the command signal via a plurality of actuators of the vehicle.
In one embodiment, the system includes a hazard switch that cooperates with the electronic unit, selectively connects or disconnects the power supply unit to the controller based on the status of the hazard switch.
In another embodiment, the system further includes a wheel speed sensor, an ignition switch position detector, and a combination switch position detector.
The present disclosure also envisages a method for identifying a vehicle in a parking space. The method includes the steps of:
generating, by a remote device, a wireless control signal upon activation;
generating, by at least one ambient light detection sensor, at least one sensed signal;
receiving, by a receiving unit, the wireless control signal;
generating, by the receiving unit, a command signal;
storing, in a memory, a first pre-determined light intensity threshold value, and a second pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
receiving, by a controller, at least one sensed signal from at least one ambient light detection sensor, the command signal from the receiving unit, and the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value and the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value from the memory;
converting, by a convertor, at least one sensed signal to at least one sensed light intensity value upon receiving the command signal;
comparing, by a first comparator, the at least one sensed light intensity value with the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
generating, by said first comparator, a first compared signal;
comparing, by a second comparator, at least one light intensity value, with the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
generating, by the second comparator, a second compared signal;
selectively activating at least one first switching element, when the at least one sensed light intensity value is less than the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
selectively activating the at least one second switching element, when the at least one sensed light intensity value is less than the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value and greater than the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value; and
selectively activating the at least one third switching element, when the at least one sensed light intensity value is greater than the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
A vehicle location identification system and method thereof of the present disclosure will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a vehicle location identification system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
Figures 2A and 2B illustrate a flow diagram showing steps performed by the vehicle location identification system of Figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS:
Reference Numeral Reference
100 System
102 Remote Device
104 Light Detection Sensor
106 Electronic Unit
108 Receiving Unit
110 Memory
112 Controller
112a Converter
112b First Comparator
112c Second Comparator
114 Selector Unit
116 First Circuit
116a First Switching Element
118 Second Circuit
118a Second Switching Element
120 Third Circuit
120a Third Switching Element
122 Power Supply Unit
124 Light Emitting Diode (LED)
126 Side Direction Lamps on Front Side
128 Side Direction Lamps on Rear Side
130 Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) Lamps
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
A vehicle location identification system of the present disclosure is described with reference to Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing.
The vehicle location identification system (hereinafter referred as “system”) (100) for identifying a vehicle in a parking space, includes a remote device (102), at least one ambient light detection sensor (104), an electronic unit (106), at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124), a side direction lamps on front side (126) of the vehicle, a side direction lamps on rear side (128) of the vehicle, and outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps (130) of the vehicle.
The remote device (102) is configured to generate a wireless control signal upon activation. The remote device (102) allows access to the vehicle to perform lock or unlock operation. In an embodiment, the remote device (102) is configured to send the lock/unlock notifications to an owner of the vehicle in the form of a beep, an alert, and the like, upon activation.
The ambient light detection sensor (104) is disposed on the vehicle. The ambient light detection sensor (104) is configured to periodically or continuously sense the intensity of light around the vehicle, and further configured to generate at least one sensed signal. In an embodiment, the ambient light detection sensor (104) may include photo sensors and/or photo detectors that sense the intensity of light around the vehicle. The ambient light detection sensor (104) is selected from the group consisting of, but is not limited to, photovoltaic light sensors, photodiodes, and proximity sensors.
The electronic unit (106) is disposed within the vehicle. The electronic unit (106) is communicatively coupled with the remote device (102) to receive and/or transmit the wireless control signal. Further, the electronic unit (106) is coupled to the ambient light detection sensor (104) to receive the sensed signal. The electronic unit (106) may be an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). The electronic unit (106) may be configured to cooperate with a vehicle electronic unit. In one embodiment, the electronic unit (106) may include a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus interface.
The electronic unit (106) includes a receiving unit (108), a memory (110), a controller (112), and a selector unit (114).
The receiving unit (108) is configured to receive the wireless control signal from the remote device (102), and generate a command signal.
The memory (110) is configured to store a first pre-determined light intensity threshold value, and a second pre-determined light intensity threshold value. The memory (110) may include any computer-readable medium known in the art, including, for example, a volatile memory, such as static random access memory (SRAM) and dynamic random access memory (DRAM), and/or a non-volatile memory, such as read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM, flash memories, hard disks, optical disks, and magnetic tapes, and/or a cloud based storage (cloud storage). In an embodiment, the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value is 10 candelas, and the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value is 20 candelas.
The controller (112) is communicatively coupled with the memory (110), the receiving unit (108), and at least one ambient light detection sensor (104) to receive the stored first pre-determined light intensity threshold value and the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value, the command signal, and the sensed signal. The controller may be selected from the group consisting of a microcontroller, microprocessor, an Advanced Reduced Instruction Set Computer Machines (ARM) processor, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), and any combinations thereof.
The controller (112) includes a converter (112a), a first comparator (112b), and a second comparator (112c). The converter (112a) is configured to receive at least one signal from the at least one ambient light detection sensor (104), and further configured to convert the sensed signal to at least one light intensity value upon receiving the command signal. The first comparator (112b) is configured to compare the at least one sensed light intensity value with the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value and further configured to generate a first compared signal. The second comparator (112c) is configured to compare the at least one sensed light intensity value with the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value and further configured to generate a second compared signal.
The selector unit (114) is configured to cooperate with the controller (112), at least one first switching element (116a), at least one second switching element (118a), and at least one third switching element (120a). The selector unit (114) is configured to receive the first compared signal and the second compared signal from the controller (112), and is further configured to selectively activate at least one first switching element (116a), at least one second switching element (118a), and at least one third switching element (120a). The at least one first switching element (116a) is activated when the at least one sensed light intensity value is less than the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value. The at least one second switching element (118a) is activated, when the at least one sensed light intensity value is less than the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value and greater than the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value. The at least one third switching element (120a) is activated, when the at least one sensed light intensity value is greater than the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value.
In an embodiment, the system (100) includes a power supply unit (122), a first circuit (116), a second circuit (118), and a third circuit (120).
The first circuit (116) includes the at least one first switching element (116a). The at least one first switching element (116a) is configured to couple at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124), side direction lamps on front side (126) of the vehicle, and side direction lamps on rear side (128) of the vehicle with said power supply unit (122) of the vehicle for providing a current from the power supply unit (122) to the at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124), side direction lamps on front side (126) of the vehicle, and side direction lamps on rear side (128) of the vehicle upon activation of the at least one first switching element (116a);
The second circuit (118) includes at least one second switching element (118a). The second circuit (118) is configured to couple the at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124), the side direction lamps on front side (126) of the vehicle, the side direction lamps on rear side (128) of the vehicle, with the power supply unit (122) of the vehicle for providing a current from the power supply unit (122) to the at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124), the side direction lamps on front side (126) of the vehicle, and the side direction lamps on rear side (128) of the vehicle upon activation of the at least one second switching element (118a).
The third circuit (120) includes at least one third switching element (120a). The third circuit (120) is configured to couple the side direction lamps on front side (126) of the vehicle, the side direction lamps on rear side (128) of the vehicle, and the outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps (130), with the power supply unit (122) of the vehicle for providing a current from the power supply unit (122) to side direction lamps on front side (126) of the vehicle, the side direction lamps on rear side (128) of the vehicle, and the outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps (130) upon activation of the at least one third switching element (120a).
In one embodiment, the at least one first switching element (116a) is activated, when the first compared signal and the second compared signal are inactive. The at least one second switching element (118a) is activated, when the first compared signal is active and the second compared signal is inactive. The at least one third switching element (120a) is activated when the first compared signal is active and the second compared signal is active.
The control actions/activation performed by the selector unit (114) based on the first compared signal and the second compared signal is illustrated in Table 1.
Sr.No. Status of the First compared signal Status of the Second compared signal Control actions (activations) based on the status of the compared signals
1 Active Inactive Light emitting diode (LED), Side direction lamps on front side of the vehicle, and Side direction lamps on rear side of the vehicle
2 Inactive Inactive Side direction lamps on front side of the vehicle, Side direction lamps on rear side of the vehicle, outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps, and Light emitting diode (LED)
3 Active Active Side direction lamps on front side of the vehicle, Side direction lamps on rear side of the vehicle, and outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps
(Table 1)
In an embodiment, the first switching element (116a), the second switching element (118a), and the third switching element (118), is selected from a group consisting of a transistor, a switch, a relay, a digital switching unit, and an analog switching unit.
In an embodiment, the system (100) is configured to perform remote lock or unlock operations depending on the light conditions. The light conditions are specified in terms of light intensity values. Three different cases of light conditions are explained as follows:
Case 1: When light intensity is more than a second pre-determined threshold value (20 candelas)
During this case, when light intensity is more than the second pre-determined threshold value (20 candela), and an operator (user) of the remote device (102) performs lock or unlock operation, then the at least one ambient light detection sensor (104) of the system (100) senses the light intensity of the surrounding, and the electronic unit (106) of the system (100) disconnects the at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124) equipped in an antenna. Thus, side direction lamps of front and rear side of the vehicle (126, 128) glow along with the outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps (130).
Case 2: When light intensity is less than a second pre-determined threshold value (20 candelas) and more than a first pre-determined threshold value (10 candelas)
During this case, when light intensity light intensity is less than a second pre-determined threshold value (20 candela) and more than a first pre-determined threshold value (10 candela), and the operator of the remote device (102) performs lock or unlock operation, then the at least one ambient light detection sensor (104) sense and measures the light intensity surrounding the vehicle, and the electronic unit (106) connects the at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124) equipped in an antenna with the power supply unit (122) of the vehicle. Thus, the at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124) glows along with the side direction lamps of front and rear side of the vehicle (126, 128). In this case, the outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps (130) are inactive, thereby saving power consumption of the power supply unit (122).
Case 3: When light intensity is less than a first pre-determined threshold value (10 candelas)
During this case, when light intensity is less than a first pre-determined threshold value (10 candela), and the operator of the remote device (102) performs lock or unlock operation, then the at least one ambient light detection sensor (104) senses and measures the light intensity, then the electronic unit (106) connects the at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124) equipped in an antenna with the power supply unit (122). Thus, the at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124) glows along with the side direction lamps of front and rear side of the vehicle (126, 128) and the outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps (130).
The power supply unit (122) is configured to provide power to the receiving unit (108), the memory (110), the controller (112), and the selector unit (114). The power supply unit (122) may include a battery, cells, alternate and direct current (AC and DC) power units, and the like.
In an embodiment, the system (100) includes a fuse and relay box, which is coupled to the controller (112). The fuse and relay box is configured to perform lock or unlock operation of the vehicle based on the command signal via a plurality of actuators of the vehicle.
In one embodiment, at least one light emitting diode (116) is mounted on an antenna of the vehicle.
The system (100) further includes a hazard switch that cooperates with the electronic unit (106), and selectively connects or disconnects the power supply unit (124) to the controller (112) based on the status of the hazard switch.
In an embodiment, the system (100) includes a wheel speed sensor (not shown in figure), an ignition switch position detector (not shown in figure), and a combination switch position detector (not shown in figure). The wheel speed sensor is configured to sense the speed of a vehicle's wheel rotation. The ignition switch position detector is configured to sense the ignition position of the vehicle.
Figure 2A and 2B illustrate flow diagram, showing the steps performed by the system (100) of Figure 1.
At block 202, generating, by a remote device (102), a wireless control signal upon activation.
At block 204, generating, by at least one ambient light detection sensor (104), at least one sensed signal.
At block 206, receiving, by a receiving unit (108), the wireless control signal.
At block 208, generating, by the receiving unit (108), a command signal.
At block 210, storing, in a memory (110), a first pre-determined light intensity threshold value, and a second pre-determined light intensity threshold value.
At block 212, receiving, by a controller (112), at least one sensed signal from at least one ambient light detection sensor, the command signal from the receiving unit (108), and the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value and the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value from the memory (108).
At block 214, converting, by a convertor (112a), the sensed signal to at least one light intensity value upon receiving the command signal.
At block 216, comparing, by a first comparator (112b), at least one light intensity value with the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value
At block 218, generating, by the first comparator (112b), a first compared signal
At block 220, comparing, by a second comparator (112c), at least one light intensity value, with the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value.
At block 222, generating, by the second comparator (112c), a second compared signal.
At block 224, selectively activating at least one first switching element (116a), when the at least one sensed light intensity value is less than the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value.
At block 226, selectively activating the at least one second switching element (118a), when the at least one sensed light intensity value is less than the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value and greater than the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value.
At block 228, selectively activating the at least one third switching element (120a), when the at least one sensed light intensity value is greater than the second pre-determined light intensity threshold value.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a vehicle location identification system and method thereof, which:
• locates a vehicle in a crowded, a low-lit, and/or in a dark parking area;
• is simple in construction; and
• does not use up to much of the battery power.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
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 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 embodiments as described herein.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A system (100) for identifying a vehicle in a parking space, said system (100) comprising:
a remote device (102) configured to generate a wireless control signal upon activation;
at least one ambient light detection sensor (104) disposed on said vehicle, said at least one ambient light detection sensor (104) configured to generate at least one sensed signal;
an electronic unit (106) disposed within said vehicle, said electronic unit (106) communicatively coupled with said remote device (102) and said at least one ambient light detection sensor (104), said electronic unit (106) comprising:
a receiving unit (108) configured to receive said wireless control signal and generate a command signal;
a memory (110) configured to store a first pre-determined light intensity threshold value, and a second pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
a controller (112) communicatively coupled with said memory (110), said receiving unit (108), and said at least one ambient light detection sensor (104), said controller (112) configured to receive said at least one sensed signal from said at least one ambient light detection sensor (104), said command signal from said receiving unit (108), and said first pre-determined light intensity threshold value and said second pre-determined light intensity threshold value from said memory (110), said controller (112) comprises:
a converter (112a) configured to receive said at least one sensed signal and convert said sensed signal to at least one sensed light intensity value upon receiving said command signal;
a first comparator (112b) configured to compare said at least one sensed light intensity value with said first pre-determined light intensity threshold value and further configured to generate a first compared signal; and
a second comparator (112c) configured to compare said at least one sensed light intensity value, with said second pre-determined light intensity threshold value and further configured to generate a second compared signal; and
a selector unit (114) cooperating with said controller (112), at least one first switching element (116a), at least one second switching element (118a), and at least one third switching element (120a), said selector unit (114) configured to receive the first compared signal and the second compared signal, said selector unit (114), based on the first compared signal and the second compared signal, further configured to selectively activate:
said at least one first switching element (116a), when said at least one sensed light intensity value is less than said first pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
said at least one second switching element (118a), when said at least one sensed light intensity value is less than said second pre-determined light intensity threshold value and greater than said first pre-determined light intensity threshold value; and
said at least one third switching element (120a), when said at least one sensed light intensity value is greater than said second pre-determined light intensity threshold value.
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system (100) includes:
• a power supply unit (122);
• a first circuit (116) includes said at least one first switching element (116a), said at least one first switching element (116a) is configured to couple at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124), side direction lamps on front side (126) of said vehicle, and side direction lamps on rear side (128) of said vehicle with said power supply unit (122) of said vehicle for providing a current from said power supply unit (122) to said at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124), side direction lamps on front side (126) of said vehicle, and side direction lamps on rear side (128) of said vehicle upon activation of said at least one first switching element (116a);
• a second circuit (118) includes at least one second switching element (118a) configured to couple said at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124), said side direction lamps on front side (126) of said vehicle, said side direction lamps on rear side (128) of said vehicle, with said power supply unit (122) of said vehicle for providing a current from said power supply unit (122) to said at least one light emitting diode (LED) (124), said side direction lamps on front side (126) of said vehicle, and said side direction lamps on rear side (128) of said vehicle upon activation of said at least one second switching element (118a); and
• a third circuit (120) includes at least one third switching element (120a) configured to couple said side direction lamps on front side (126) of said vehicle, said side direction lamps on rear side (128) of said vehicle, and said outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps (130), with said power supply unit (122) of said vehicle for providing a current from said power supply unit (122) to side direction lamps on front side (126) of said vehicle, said side direction lamps on rear side (128) of said vehicle, and said outside rear view mirror (ORVM) lamps (130) upon activation of said at least one third switching element (120a).
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein:
• said at least one first switching element (116a) is activated when the first compared signal and the second compared signal are inactive;
• said at least one second switching element (118a) is activated when the first compared signal is active and the second compared signal is inactive; and
• said at least one third switching element (120a) is activated when the first compared signal is active and the second compared signal is active.
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein:
• said first pre-determined light intensity threshold value is 10 candelas; and
• said second pre-determined light intensity threshold value is 20 candelas.
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one light emitting diode (124) is mounted on an antenna of said vehicle.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system includes a fuse and relay box coupled to said controller (112).
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein said fuse and relay box is configured to perform lock or unlock operation of said vehicle based on said command signal via a plurality of actuators of said vehicle.
8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system (100) includes a hazard switch cooperating with said electronic unit (106) and configured to selectively connect or disconnect said power supply unit (122) to said controller (112) based on the status of said hazard switch.
9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system (100) further includes a wheel speed sensor, an ignition switch position detector, and a combination switch position detector.
10. A method (200) for identifying a vehicle in a parking space, said method (200) comprising the steps of:
generating, by a remote device (102), a wireless control signal upon activation;
generating, by at least one ambient light detection sensor (104), at least one sensed signal;
receiving, by a receiving unit (108), said wireless control signal;
generating, by said receiving unit (108), a command signal;
storing, in a memory (110), a first pre-determined light intensity threshold value, and a second pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
receiving, by a controller (112), said at least one sensed signal from said at least one ambient light detection sensor, said command signal from said receiving unit (108), and said first pre-determined light intensity threshold value and said second pre-determined light intensity threshold value from said memory (108);
converting, by a convertor (112a), said sensed signal to at least one sensed light intensity value upon receiving said command signal;
comparing, by a first comparator (112b), said at least one sensed light intensity value with said first pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
generating, by said first comparator (112b), a first compared signal;
comparing, by a second comparator (112c), at least one sensed light intensity value, with said second pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
generating, by said second comparator (112c), a second compared signal;
selectively activating at least one first switching element (116a), when said at least one sensed light intensity value is less than the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value;
selectively activating said at least one second switching element (118a), when said at least one sensed light intensity value is less than said second pre-determined light intensity threshold value and greater than the first pre-determined light intensity threshold value; and
selectively activating said at least one third switching element (120a), when said at least one sensed light intensity value is greater than said second pre-determined light intensity threshold value.
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| 1 | Form 3 [31-08-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-08-31 |
| 2 | 201621029742-PatentCertificate02-07-2023.pdf | 2023-07-02 |
| 2 | Drawing [31-08-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-08-31 |
| 3 | Description(Provisional) [31-08-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-08-31 |
| 3 | 201621029742-Written submissions and relevant documents [14-06-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-06-14 |
| 4 | 201621029742-FORM 3 [03-06-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-06-03 |
| 4 | 201621029742-ENDORSEMENT BY INVENTORS [29-08-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-08-29 |
| 5 | 201621029742-DRAWING [29-08-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-08-29 |
| 5 | 201621029742-Correspondence to notify the Controller [30-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-30 |
| 6 | 201621029742-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-01-06-2023).pdf | 2023-04-21 |
| 6 | 201621029742-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [29-08-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-08-29 |
| 7 | 201621029742-FORM-26 [11-03-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-03-11 |
| 7 | 201621029742-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [29-08-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-08-29 |
| 8 | ABSTRACT1.jpg | 2018-08-11 |
| 8 | 201621029742-ABSTRACT [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 9 | 201621029742-CLAIMS [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 9 | 201621029742-Form 1-251116.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 10 | 201621029742-Correspondence-251116.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 10 | 201621029742-FER_SER_REPLY [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 11 | 201621029742-FORM 18 [25-08-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-08-25 |
| 11 | 201621029742-FORM-26 [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 12 | 201621029742-FER.pdf | 2021-10-18 |
| 12 | 201621029742-OTHERS [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 13 | 201621029742-FORM 3 [18-01-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-01-18 |
| 13 | 201621029742-PETITION UNDER RULE 137 [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 14 | 201621029742-FORM 3 [18-01-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-01-18 |
| 14 | 201621029742-PETITION UNDER RULE 137 [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 15 | 201621029742-FER.pdf | 2021-10-18 |
| 15 | 201621029742-OTHERS [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 16 | 201621029742-FORM 18 [25-08-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-08-25 |
| 16 | 201621029742-FORM-26 [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 17 | 201621029742-FER_SER_REPLY [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 17 | 201621029742-Correspondence-251116.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 18 | 201621029742-CLAIMS [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 18 | 201621029742-Form 1-251116.pdf | 2018-08-11 |
| 19 | 201621029742-ABSTRACT [01-02-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-02-01 |
| 19 | ABSTRACT1.jpg | 2018-08-11 |
| 20 | 201621029742-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [29-08-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-08-29 |
| 20 | 201621029742-FORM-26 [11-03-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-03-11 |
| 21 | 201621029742-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [29-08-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-08-29 |
| 21 | 201621029742-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-01-06-2023).pdf | 2023-04-21 |
| 22 | 201621029742-Correspondence to notify the Controller [30-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-30 |
| 22 | 201621029742-DRAWING [29-08-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-08-29 |
| 23 | 201621029742-ENDORSEMENT BY INVENTORS [29-08-2017(online)].pdf | 2017-08-29 |
| 23 | 201621029742-FORM 3 [03-06-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-06-03 |
| 24 | 201621029742-Written submissions and relevant documents [14-06-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-06-14 |
| 24 | Description(Provisional) [31-08-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-08-31 |
| 25 | Drawing [31-08-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-08-31 |
| 25 | 201621029742-PatentCertificate02-07-2023.pdf | 2023-07-02 |
| 26 | Form 3 [31-08-2016(online)].pdf | 2016-08-31 |
| 26 | 201621029742-IntimationOfGrant02-07-2023.pdf | 2023-07-02 |
| 1 | 2021-03-1914-56-52E_19-03-2021.pdf |