DESC:
5 TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present subject matter described herein generally relates to a vehicle, and particularly but not exclusively relates to an illumination control system for a vehicle.
BACKGROUND

[0002] These days, a private vehicle, for example, a car, a motorcycle or a scooter
10 type vehicle, is a preferred mode of transportation for any individual when compared with a public transport. This is because relying on others for travel or using public transports can sometimes cause inconvenience. And at the same time, travelling by means of a private vehicle, saves time while travelling, provides safety, provides flexibility with respect to following a schedule, and provides self-reliance and
15 independence while taking a pleasure trip.

[0003] Considering the rapid increase in the usage of the private vehicles, especially in the last decade, the automotive manufacturers and the third parties involved, are now focusing on designing vehicle according to the daily requirements of the users. Such daily requirements particularly include requirements related to the comfort and safety
20 of the users.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] The detailed description is described with reference to an embodiment of a vehicle with an illumination control system along with the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and
25 components.

[0005] Figure 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a two wheeled vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0006] Figure 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a two wheeled vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, when viewed from the left-
30 hand side.

5 [0007] Figure 3 discloses a schematic diagram of a vehicle illumination control system of a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0008] Figure 4 discloses a flow chart in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION

10 [0009] Typically, in vehicles, both two wheeled vehicles and four wheeled vehicles, an illumination system is provided that only works, when the ignition of the vehicle is “ON”. Such illumination system includes, front and rear indicators, a headlamp, a taillamp and sometimes other lamps like a hazard lamp and a puddle lamp. Once, the user switches “OFF” the ignition and parks the vehicle, the whole illumination system
15 of the vehicle stops working.

[00010] Since travelling at night is common these days, considering the busy life of the individuals and also many of the parking areas are made in the basement of a building. Therefore, most of the times the vehicle has to be parked in the dark, where the visibility of the surrounding is compromised. With a compromised visibility, it
20 becomes a daunting and struggling task for an individual to find his way out to a well- lit area, especially when he is accompanied by kids or holding things in his hands. Moreover, the safety of the individual is compromised because of the darkness and the compromised visibility.
[00011] Some known arts disclose about providing delayed switching ‘OFF’ of the
25 headlamps of a vehicle for a brief period of time, after the ignition of the vehicle is switched “OFF”. This option of briefly switching “ON” the headlight lamps can be enabled by means of an option provided on the cluster of the vehicle. Further, the switching “ON” the headlamp is coupled with the locking feature of the vehicle. Therefore, after enabling this feature, when the user switches off the ignition of the
30 vehicle and presses the switch provided on the key fob to lock the vehicle, the headlamps of the vehicle are also enabled for a brief period of time. The electricity

5 used to light the headlamp for such brief period of time is usually attained by the battery of the vehicle.
[00012] Some other known other arts disclose about a delay in switching “OFF” of the vehicle illumination system, which includes a control module having a storage capacitor and a storage capacitor switch. The storage capacitor switch is connected in
10 parallel with the headlamp of the vehicle. After the ignition is switched “OFF”, the electricity required to be supplied to the vehicular lights is done by means of the electricity stored in the storage capacitor. The energy provided by the capacitor to light the illumination system is also for a brief period of time, i.e., up to 1 to 2 minutes. However, usage of such another electronic component to achieve such delayed
15 illumination system, increases overall cost and manufacturing complexity of the vehicle.
[00013] Moreover, all the known arts disclosed above, aid in providing a delayed lighting or illumination system for a brief period of time, which cannot be altered by the user, depending upon his need. As sometimes in order to come out of a dark place,
20 the user can require delay in switching “OFF” of the vehicular lights for more than 2 minutes. Therefore, there is a requirement of an illumination system in which the time required for delay in switching “OFF” of the illumination can be altered.
[00014] Also, there is a requirement of an illumination system, in which the delay in the switching “OFF” of the illumination depends upon the state of charge of the power
25 unit of the vehicle, so that it can be ensured that the delay in delay in switching “OFF” of the illumination system is not excessively draining out the power or charge from the power unit of the vehicle.
[00015] Moreover, there is a requirement of implementing the delay in switching “OFF” of the illumination system in a vehicle having keyless ignition system.
30 [00016] Hence, there is a need to address above circumstances and problems of the known arts.

5 [00017] The present subject matter has been devised in view of the above circumstances as well as solving other problems of the known art.
[00018] The present subject matter discloses an illumination control system for a vehicle.
[00019] In an accordance with an embodiment, the present subject matter discloses an
10 illumination control system for a vehicle.

[00020] The illumination control system includes a key fob, an information display unit, and a vehicle control unit. The key fob includes an illumination control module, and an ignition control module. The vehicle control unit is capable of controlling one or more vehicle lighting loads and one or more electrical loads. The information
15 display unit is having an activation feature. The illumination control switch upon being activated for a calibrated time, is configured to enable communication between the illumination control module of the key fob and the vehicle control unit of the vehicle, for the calibrated time.
[00021] As per an aspect of the present embodiment, upon receiving the ignition
20 switch ‘OFF’ signal and determination of enablement of said activation feature, the vehicle control unit depending upon the state of charge of one or more power unit of the vehicle, controls delayed switching ‘OFF’ of one or more vehicle lighting loads.
[00022] As per another aspect of the present embodiment, the information display unit is communicatively configured with the illumination control module and ignition
25 control module of the key fob through one or more means. The vehicle control unit is electrically or wirelessly configured to one or more vehicle lighting loads and one or more electric loads.
[00023] The illumination control system in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter ensures judicial utilization of energy of the one or more power
30 unit of the vehicle.

5 [00024] In another embodiment, the user can pre-calibrate the time period for which the switching ‘ON’ of the vehicular lights is required after giving the ignition “OFF” input.
[00025] The present subject matter provides comfort and safety to the user by guiding the user by means of vehicle illumination system for the desired time period, and at the
10 same time ensures that the vehicle power unit is not excessively drained out.

[00026] Exemplary embodiments detailing features regarding the aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter will be described hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present invention will become discernible from the following description set out
15 hereunder. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements
20 herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. Further, it is to be noted that terms “upper”, “down”, “right”, “left”, “front”, “forward”, “rearward”, “downward”, “upward”, “top”, “bottom”, “exterior”, “interior” and like terms are used herein based on the illustrated state or in a standing state of the two
25 wheeled vehicles with a driver riding thereon. Furthermore, arrows wherever provided in the top right corner of figure(s) in the drawings depicts direction with respect to the vehicle, wherein an arrow F denotes front direction, an arrow R indicates rear direction, an arrow Up denotes upward direction, an arrow Dw denotes downward direction, an arrow RH denotes right side, and an arrow LH denotes left side. Also, it is to be
30 understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

5 [00027] Figure 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a two wheeled vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The saddle-ride type vehicle 100 according to the current invention is provided with a power unit (not shown), for example, a battery or an internal combustion engine or an electric motor, that generates the power required to propel the vehicle forward, and a frame (not shown), which
10 further includes a front frame, a central frame and a rear frame joined together to form the frame, and a power transmission unit 101, which transfers the power generated by the power unit to the rear wheel 102, and a front wheel 103 at front portion of the vehicle 100 below the front frame 103 which is steerable by the user, and a handle bar 104 comprising of a left handle bar grip and a right handle bar grip which the user can
15 use to steer the front wheel 103 in the desired direction, and a front suspension unit (not shown) for smooth force transmission to the front wheel 103, and a rear suspension unit (not shown) for smooth force transmission to the rear wheel 102. The front frame includes a head tube (not shown) and a down tube (not shown); the head tube supports the front suspension unit, which further support the handlebar 104, also called as a
20 steering, in a steerable manner and the down tube extends rearward and downward of the head tube. The central frame has two tubes (not shown) on the left and right of the vehicle extending away from each other in a rearward direction. The left and right tubes are connected by a cross frame (not shown) extending in vehicle width direction. These left and right tubes further extend rearward and upward to form the rear frame, which
25 supports other units of the vehicle 100 at the rear portion.

[00028] A front cowl unit 105 is provided ahead of the head tube for covering the head tube when viewed from front of the vehicle 100. A leg shield 106 extending downwards from the head tube, covers the head tube and down tube from the rear side. A front fender 107 is provided above the front wheel 103, in the vicinity of the front suspension
30 unit, to prevent mud splashing onto the internal components of the vehicle 100 at the front portion. A handlebar rear cowl unit 108, at least partly covers the handlebar 104, from the rear side. A handlebar front cowl unit 109 at least partly covers the handlebar

5 unit 104 from front side. A headlamp unit 118 (shown in Figure 2) is disposed on the handlebar front cowl unit 109 and usually mirror units (not shown) are disposed on the handlebar 104 through the handlebar front cowl unit 109. An interfacing portion of the handlebar front cowl unit 109 and the handlebar rear cowl unit 108 has a cut-out zone (not shown) on left side and right side for projecting the left handlebar grip and right
10 handlebar grip (not shown) respectively. A vehicle information display unit 110 is mounted on the handlebar rear cowl unit 108 substantially behind the handlebar front cowl unit 109. A leg resting panel 111 is provided above the central frame to cover a top portion of the central frame and a bottom cowl (not shown) is provided below the central frame to cover a bottom portion of the central frame.
15 [00029] On the rear side, a trunk unit (not shown) is disposed, at the space between the left and right tubes at the rear portion of the vehicle 100, to store articles such as laptop, documents, and files and so on. The trunk unit is mounted onto the cross tube at the front zone and rear zone, thus getting supported by the rear frame. A seat unit 112 is provided, above the trunk unit and extending throughout the rear frame, for the
20 user to sit over and maneuver the vehicle 100. The seat unit 112 is mounted onto the vehicle 100 through a hinge unit, provided on the trunk unit, such that the seat 112 can be opened by rotating it about the hinge unit to provide access to the storing space on the trunk unit.
[00030] A side cowl unit 113 is provided on the left and right sides of the rear frame
25 so as to cover the internal components when viewed from left side of the vehicle 100 and right side of the vehicle 100 respectively. A front cover 113 is disposed ahead of the trunk unit and below the seat unit 112 to cover the internal components, such as the power unit, frame in a vehicle perspective view. A rear cover 115 is provided rearward to the rear frame and an opening formed by assembling the rear cover 115 and the side
30 cowl unit 113 is used to place a tail lamp unit 116 on the rear side. A rear fender 117 is disposed above the rear wheel 102 to prevent mud splashing onto internal components while riding.

5 [00031] The figure illustrates a vehicle information unit 110 being disposed within a first plane (MN), substantially in between the handlebar 104 of the vehicle 100. The first plane (MN) is the horizontal plane defined in between the dotted lines M and N present above the handlebar rear cowl unit 108 and substantially adjacent to the handlebar front cowl unit 109. The vehicle information unit 110 acts as an indicating
10 means to the user for displaying vehicle operational information.

[00032] Figure 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a two wheeled vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, when viewed from the left- hand side. For the safety of the rider and in conformance with the traffic rules, an illumination system is provided on the vehicle 100. The illumination system includes
15 a headlamp assembly, a tail lamp 116, at least a pair of front indicator lights 119 and at least a pair of rear indicator lights. The headlamp assembly further includes a headlamp
118. The at least pair of front indicator lights 119 are provided in the front portion of the vehicle 100. On the rear portion of the vehicle 100 the tail lamp 116 (shown in Figure 1) and at least a pair of rear indicator lights (not shown) are provided.
20 [00033] The headlamp 118 illuminates the road in front of the vehicle and is usually advantageous during night in locating the advancing obstacle while driving. The front indicator lights 119 and the rear indicator lights help in indicating the passersby about the switching direction of the vehicle 100. The region covered by the dotted lines XX’ indicate an approximate area illuminated by the head lamp 118. And the region covered
25 by the dotted line YY’ indicate an approximate area on left hand side of the vehicle, illuminated by the front indicator light 119 placed on the LH side of the vehicle 100. Similar region (not shown) is covered on the right-hand side of the vehicle by the front indicator light 119 placed on the RH side of the vehicle 100.
[00034] The present subject matter relates to an illumination control system 200
30 (shown in Figure 3) of the vehicle 100. The illumination control system 200 aids in providing a delay in switching “OFF” of the illumination system of the vehicle 100,

5 for a calibrated time period, after the signal for switching “OFF” the ignition of the vehicle 100 is given by the user.
[00035] The signal to switch “OFF” the ignition of the vehicle 100 is provided by the user by means of a key fob 210 (shown in Figure 3), while the key fob 210 is in proximity of the vehicle information display unit 110 (shown in Figure 1) of the vehicle
10 100.

[00036] As per another embodiment, the key fob 210 may be a press type switch or a toggle type switch.
[00037] To enable the delay in switching “OFF” of the illumination system for the calibrated time period, along with the switching “OFF” of the ignition, the user is also
15 required to enable an illumination control switch201 before switching ‘OFF’ the ignition. The illumination control switch 201 is provided on the information display unit 110 of the vehicle 100. In an embodiment, the illumination control switch201 is a human machine interface input on a vehicle information display unit 110 of the vehicle 100.
20 [00038] As per another embodiment, the signal to switch “OFF” the ignition of the vehicle 100 can also be provided by selecting ignition “OFF” option provided on the vehicle information display unit 110 (shown in Figure 1) of the vehicle 100.
[00039] Post selecting the “activation feature”, when the user gives the command to switch “OFF” the ignition. There is a delay in the switching “OFF” of the vehicular
25 lights for calibrated time. The time for which the vehicular lighting is required to be ‘ON’, on need basis, can be manually entered by the user into the information display unit 110 of the vehicle 100. After the expiry of the calibrated time, both the ignition and the vehicular lights of the vehicle 100, is switched “OFF” by a vehicle control unit 207 (shown in Figure 3) of the vehicle 100.
30 [00040] As per an aspect of the present embodiment, the headlamp 118 and/or rear lamp (not shown) of the vehicular lights will remain switched “ON” for the calibrated

5 time period, after giving the signal of switching “OFF” the ignition, if the state of charge of the power unit of the vehicle 100 is above a pre-defined percentage of state of charge of the power unit, herein called as a first threshold SoC.
[00041] As per another aspect of the present embodiment, at least a pair of indicator lights, for example front indicator lights 119 of the illumination system remain
10 switched “ON” for the calibrated period of time, after giving the signal of switching “OFF” the ignition, if the state of charge of the power unit of the vehicle 100 is below the first threshold and above a pre-defined percentage of state of charge of the power unit, herein called as a second threshold SoC.
[00042] As per another aspect of the present embodiment, only the ignition of the
15 vehicle 100 is switched “OFF” if the state of charge of the power unit of the vehicle 100 is below the second threshold SoC.
[00043] Herein, the first threshold ranges in between 25% and 50% of the state of charge of the one or more power unit, wherein power unit, being the battery or the internal combustion engine. Herein, the second threshold ranges in between 20% and
20 25% of the state of charge of the one or more power unit.

[00044] In another embodiment, the key fob 210 is operable by means of a short press or by means of a long press. The key fob 210 upon being short pressed, enables ignition “OFF” and delay in switching “OFF” at least one of the one or more vehicle lighting loads 208. The key fob 210 upon being long pressed, enables ignition “OFF”, delay in
25 switching “OFF” at least one of said one or more vehicle lighting loads 208, and steering 104 locks.
[00045] In another embodiment, the vehicle 100 having a connected information display unit 110 or telematics unit can be paired with other smart devices (preconfigured secured device). And when a user switches “ON” the ignition, the
30 information display unit 110 will search for the preconfigured secured device and if it recognizes the device then the vehicle 100 will be auto mobilized and when the ignition

5 is switched “OFF” for a predetermined duration then the vehicle 100 will be auto immobilized.
[00046] Figure 3 discloses a schematic diagram of a vehicle illumination control system 200 of a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The illumination control system 200 comprises of the illumination control
10 switch201, either given as an option on the vehicle information display unit 110 (shown in Figure 1) of the vehicle or provided as a separate switch in the proximity of the information display unit 110. The information display unit 110 is communicatively configured with the control module 203. Firstly, the user is required to manually enable the illumination control switch201, in order to activate a delay in the switching “OFF”
15 of the illumination system by giving an ignition “OFF” signal. The information display unit 110 may also provide an option to manually calibrate the defined time, up to which the delay in the switching “OFF” of the illumination system can be extended. The information display unit 110 is further connected with the power unit 206 of the vehicle 100.
20 [00047] A separate Key fob 210 may be electrically or wirelessly connected with the vehicle 100. The Key fob 210 includes an ignition control module 204, and an illumination control module 202. Once the user gives signal through the key fob 210, to switch ‘OFF’ the ignition system of the vehicle 100. The illumination control module 202, checks for the enablement status of the illumination control switch201. Upon
25 sensing the enabled illumination control switch201, the illumination control module 202 shares an acknowledgement signal with the Vehicle Control unit (VCU) 207 of the vehicle 100. The VCU 207 is connected to the power unit 206, the vehicle lighting loads 208 and the vehicle electric loads 209.
[00048] Upon receiving the acknowledgement signal from the illumination control
30 module 202, the vehicle control unit 207, after checking and confirming a plurality of pre-defined conditions, delays the switching “OFF” of the illumination system for the calibrated time period. The pre-defined conditions include checking whether the state

5 of charge of the power unit 206 is within the stipulated state of charge of the power unit 206, defined within the VCU 207.
[00049] In an embodiment, the communication between the key fob 210 and the vehicle control unit 207, is done by means of an electric means or a wireless means. The electric means being a CAN 205 communication and wireless means being
10 Bluetooth communication.

[00050] Figure 4 discloses a flow chart 300 in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The process starts 303, upon receiving an ignition “OFF” signal by a vehicle control unit (207), from an ignition control module (204) of a key fob (210). Thereby the vehicle control unit 207 checks that whether the ignition “OFF”
15 input is received or not 304 from the key fob 210 (shown in Figure 3). If the result is “No” 301, the process of checking whether the ignition “OFF” input is received or not 304 is reinitiated. If the result is “Yes” 302, then the control module 203 (shown in Figure 3) along with the illumination control module 202 (shown in Figure 3) gives an acknowledgement signal 305 to the vehicle control unit 207 of the vehicle 100.
20 [00051] Further, the determination of the enablement of illumination control switch201 provided on an information display unit (110) is done by the vehicle control unit 207 in conjunction with the ignition control module 204. Thereby, the vehicle control unit 207 in conjunction with the ignition control module 204checks whether the “activation feature” is enabled 306 or not. If the result is “No” 301, then the
25 “ignition is switched OFF” 313 and the process is stopped 314. If the result is “Yes” 302, then next condition is checked. The next condition includes determining calibrated time provided with enablement of said illumination control switch201. Once the calibrated time provided with enablement of said illumination control switch201 is determined the timer starts 310. Further, the vehicle control unit 207 determines
30 whether the state of charge (SoC) of the power unit 206 (shown in Figure 3) is greater than the first threshold SoC 308 or not. Here the first threshold SoC ranges in between 25% and 50% of the state of charge of the power unit 206. If the condition is satisfied,

5 i.e., Yes 302, then one or more vehicular lights being powered from the power unit (206 within a first range 203a, is switched “ON” 307, for the calibrated time.
[00052] Herein the one or more vehicular lights being powered from the power unit (206 within a first range 203a include the headlamp 118 (shown in Figure 2) and a rear lamp (not shown). Herein the first range include being between 3 Ampere and 5
10 Ampere.

[00053] If the condition is not satisfied, i.e. No 301, then next condition is checked. The other condition involves determining the state of charge of the one or more power unit 206 being lesser than the first threshold SoC and greater than a second threshold SoC 309. Herein, the second threshold SoC ranges in between 20% and 25% of the
15 state of charge of the power unit 206.

[00054] If the State of Charge (SoC) is greater than the second threshold SoC, i.e. Yes 302 but less than the first threshold SoC, then one or more vehicular lights being powered from the one or more power unit 206 within a second range is switched “ON” 311 by the vehicle control unit 207. Herein the one or more vehicular lights being
20 powered from the one or more power unit 206 within a second range include the pair of indicators lights 119 (shown in Figure 2). This is because, the State of Charge (SoC) of the power unit 206 is less, but the power of the power unit 206 will not drain enough to result detrimental for the power source. Herein the second range include being between 1.5 Ampere and 3 Ampere.
25 The next step includes determining the state of charge of the one or more power unit
(206) being lesser than the second threshold SoC. If the State of Charge (SoC) of the power unit 206 is less than the second threshold SoC, i.e. No 301, then it is implied that the vehicle’s power unit 206 needs to recharge or replenished and the vehicle 100 cannot risk draining of the state of charge of the power unit 206. Therefore, if the State
30 of Charge (SoC) is less than the second threshold SoC, then the ignition of the vehicle 100 is switched “OFF” 314. Once the headlamp 118 or the pair of indicator lights 119

5 are “ON”, the timer defined by the predefined calibration starts 310, until the time out response is given to the vehicle control unit (VCU) 312. Once the time out response 312 is given, the headlamp 118 or the pair of indicator lamp 119 are switched “OFF” by the vehicle control unit 207 by controlling the vehicle lighting loads 208 (shown in Figure 3) and the vehicle electric loads 209 (shown in Figure 3). Post which the ignition
10 is switched “OFF” 314, and the process Stops 315.

[00055] Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.
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5 LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERAL

100: Vehicle 200: Illumination control system
101: Transmission unit 201: Activation feature
102: Rear wheel 202: Illumination control unit
103: Front wheel 30 203: Control module
10 104: Handlebar 204: Ignition control switch
105: Front cowl unit 205: CAN communication
106: Leg shield 206: Power unit
107: Front fender 207: Vehicle control unit
108: Handlebar rear cowl unit 35 208: Vehicle lighting loads
15 109: Handlebar front cowl unit 209: Vehicle electric loads
110: Vehicle information system 210: Key fob
111: Leg resting panel 300: Flow chart
112: Seat unit 301: No
113: Side cowl unit 40 302: Yes
20 114: Front cover 303: Start
115: Rear cover 304: Is ignition OFF input received
116: Tail lamp unit 305: Control module sends

117: Rear fender

118: Head lamp

25 119: Front indicator lamp MN: First plane

acknowledgement to VCU

45 306: Is illumination control switchenabled
307: The Headlamp is ON 308: Is SoC>1st Threshold SoC

5 309: Is SoC>2nd Threshold SoC

310: Timer starts

311: Front indicators are ON

312: Is Time out response given to VCU
10 313: Headlamp/Front Indicators are OFF
314: Ignition OFF

315: Stop
,CLAIMS:
I/We Claim:

1. An illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) comprising: a key fob (210),
5 said key fob (210) including an illumination control module (203), and an ignition control module (204);
a vehicle control unit (207) being capable of controlling one or more vehicle lighting loads (208);
a power unit for powering said one or more vehicle lighting loads (208); and
10 an information display unit (110) having an illumination control switch (201), wherein said illumination control switch (201) upon being activated for a
calibrated time, being configured to enable communication between said illumination control module (203) of said key fob (210) and said vehicle control unit (207) of said vehicle (100), for said calibrated time,
15 wherein upon receiving an ignition switch ‘OFF’ signal from said ignition control module (204), and activation of said illumination control switch (201), said vehicle control unit (207) depending upon the state of charge of one or more power units (206) of said vehicle (100), delays the switching ‘OFF’ of one or more vehicle lighting loads (208).
20 2. The illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said illumination control switch (201) being a human machine interface input on said vehicle information display unit (110).
3. The illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said key fob (210) being operable by means of one of short pressing and long pressing.
25 4. The illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said key fob (210) upon being short pressed, enables ignition “OFF” and delay in switching “OFF” at least one of said one or more vehicle lighting loads (208).
5. The illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said key fob (210) upon being long pressed, enables ignition “OFF”, delay in switching
30 “OFF” at least one of said one or more vehicle lighting loads (208), and steering (104) lock of said vehicle (100).

6. The illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said one or more vehicle lighting loads (208) include a headlamp (118), a rear lamp, and at least a pair of an indicator lights (119).
7. The illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
5 said one or more power unit (206) being a battery or an electric motor.
8. The illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said calibrated time ranges between 1 second and 30 minutes.
9. A method of operating an illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100), said method comprising:
10 receiving an ignition “OFF” signal by a vehicle control unit (207), from an ignition control module (204) of a key fob (210);
determining enablement of an illumination control switch (201) provided on an information display unit (110), by said vehicle control unit (207) in conjunction with said ignition control module (204),
15 wherein the ignition of said vehicle (100) being switched “OFF” (314), upon non determination of enablement of said illumination control switch (201);
determining calibrated time provided with enablement of said illumination control switch (201);
determining the state of charge of one or more power unit (206) being greater than a
20 first threshold SoC (308),
wherein one or more vehicular lights being powered by said power unit (206) within a first range (203a), being switched “ON” (307), for said calibrated time, upon state of charge of said power unit (206) being greater than said first threshold SoC (308); determining the state of charge of said one or more power unit (206) being lesser than
25 said first threshold SoC and greater than a second threshold SoC (309),
wherein one or more vehicular lights being powered by said one or more power unit (206) within a second range (203b), being switched “ON” (311), for said calibrated time, upon state of charge of said one or more power unit (206) being below said first threshold SoC and greater than said second threshold SoC (309);

determining the state of charge of said one or more power unit (206) being lesser than said second threshold SoC,
wherein the ignition of said vehicle (100) being switched “OFF” (314), upon state of charge of said one or more power unit (206) being lesser than said second threshold
5 SoC; and
switching ‘OFF’ of one or more vehicular lights (313) and switching ‘OFF’ of the ignition (314) of said vehicle, upon expiry of said calibrated time (312).
10. The method of operating an illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said first threshold SoC ranges in between 25% and 50% of
10 said state of charge of said one or more power unit (206).
11. The method of operating an illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said second threshold SoC ranges in between 20% and 25% of said state of charge of said one or more power unit (206).
12. The method of operating an illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as
15 claimed in claim 9, wherein said one or more vehicular lights being powered by said one or more power unit (206) within a first range (203a), include one of a headlamp (118) and a rear lamp.
13. The method of operating an illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein one or more vehicular lights being powered by said one or
20 more power unit (206) within a second range, include at least a pair of indicator lamps.
14. The method of operating an illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said first range being between 3 Ampere and 5 Ampere.
15. The method of operating an illumination control system (200) for a vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said second range being between 1.5 Ampere and 3 Ampere.