DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle, and more particularly to a method and system related to a connected alert system for vehicles.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Conventionally, a horn in any vehicle is an acoustic signal device. The horn is used to send an audible signal within the regulatory norms, on need basis, while the vehicle is being driven. Thereby, the horn is used as an alarming device, to indicate the presence of the vehicle, on which the horn is being mounted, herein referred as a ‘first vehicle’. Such that indication can attract the attention of the nearby vehicles, herein referred as ‘neighboring vehicles’ and the pedestrians on the road. The sound made by the conventional horn, usually resembles a "honk" (in older vehicles) or a "beep” (in modern vehicles).
[0003] Usually in any vehicle, the horn is mounted externally on a frontal portion of the vehicle, mostly near the steering area, making the horn within the reach of a driver. The driver utilizes such horn to alert another driver in one or more scenarios. Usually, the driver uses the horn to warn neighboring vehicles, of the first vehicle's approach or presence, or to call attention to some hazard. Some other scenarios include while overtaking another vehicle, giving indication of lane change, giving indication that the driver in front is being an obstruction, and the like.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] 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. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0005] Figure 1 illustrates a connected alert system in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0006] Figure 2 illustrate an exemplary environment in which various embodiments of the present subject matter may be employed.
[0007] Figure 3 illustrate a flowchart depicting the processes involved in the connected alert vehicle system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[0008] Figure 4 exemplify an alternate embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0009] Figure 5 illustrate a flowchart depicting the processes involved in the connected alert system in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00010] However, one of the major problems of such external horns, include failure of the horn to precisely communicate the intent of the driver of the first vehicle, to the driver of the intended vehicle, among one or more neighboring vehicles. Such instances usually become a major problem, when the first vehicle is surrounded by more than one neighboring vehicles, and the driver of the first vehicle intends to communicate by means of the horn, with the driver of a specific neighboring vehicle, herein, referred as a ‘’target vehicle’. This is because, once the driver of the first vehicle presses horn, there are chances that the driver of the target vehicle, may ignore the warning given through the horn, as he/she may assume that the horn was not intended for his vehicle.
[00011] Further, such external horns also lead to unnecessary noise pollution as the vehicles alone can produce noise between 80 to 100 decibels. Therefore, the noise produced by the repeated use of horn of the vehicles can become a nuisance and increase noise pollution to a considerable level. Further, usage of horn in designated silence zones, again increases noise pollution and causes discomfort to public at large.
[00012] Furthermore, in absence of targeted end-to-end communication between the vehicles, in many scenarios, confusion is created, which becomes uncomfortable for the nearby vehicles and the pedestrians.
[00013] In worst case scenario, such confusion can lead to accidents. Thereby compromising the safety of both the drivers and the pedestrians.
[00014] Some known arts disclose a radar system that includes an emitter system (e.g., an antenna), configured to emit electromagnetic pulses and detect electromagnetic pulses, and a reflection target, placed opposite the emitter system. The emitter system and the reflection target define an area of interest. Such known arts further use controller to identify a reflection from the reflection target and stop sending a radar check signal upon failure of identification of the reflection. The radar system may be part of a warning horn control system, where the radar check signal is used as a control input for activating a warning horn. Therefore, such known arts disclose about activating the horn of a vehicle by a remote transmitter.
[00015] The technique used by such known arts is usually complex and expensive. Moreover, such known arts do not solve the problem of identifying the target vehicle and communicating with or alarming only the intended vehicle on end-to-end basis.
[00016] Hence, there is a need of addressing the above circumstances and problems of the known arts.
[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 about a connected alert system configured to work in conjunction with a short-range communication technology.
[00019] In accordance with an embodiment, connected alert system includes receiving a voice input from a driver of a vehicle, herein called as a first vehicle, for the driver of another vehicle, herein called as a target vehicle, through his/her microphone. A first transmitting device of the first vehicle receives the input provided through the microphone of the first vehicle. Then the first transmitting device transmits the input by means of broadcasting to all the neighboring vehicles. The broadcasted voice input is then received by a second transmitting devices of the neighboring vehicles. A processor along with an integrated comparison unit of the neighboring vehicles, firstly extracts the identifiable data from the voice input received by the second transmitting device. Secondly, the processor along with the comparison unit compares the identifiable data with a set of pre-stored data, provided in the storage unit of the neighboring vehicles.
[00020] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, once the identifiable data matches with the pre-stored data of any vehicle, the vehicle is considered as the target vehicle. If the identifiable data fails to match with the pre-stored data, the broadcasted input from the first vehicle is ignored by the neighboring vehicles.
[00021] As per another aspect of the present subject matter, post the identifiable data matches with the pre-stored data of the target vehicle, the processor of the target vehicle, communicates the voice input to the driver of the target vehicle. This is done by means of playing the voice input received from the first vehicle, including both identifiable data and the instructive data.
[00022] 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 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 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 wheeled vehicles with a user 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 understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[00023] Figure 1 illustrates a connected alert system 10 in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The connected alert system 10 is configured to work in conjunction with a short-range communication technology.
[00024] The connected alert system 10 includes a first acoustic device 15, for example a microphone 15, which is integrated in a vehicle being driven by a driver, i.e., a first vehicle 55 (shown in Figure 2). The microphone 15 is either integrated with the first vehicle 55, for example the microphone 15 is integrated with the Input/Output unit 50 of the first vehicle 55. The Input/Output unit 50 herein includes an instrument cluster (not shown) of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the microphone 15 is integrated with a smart wearable device of the driver of the first vehicle 55, for example a helmet (not shown). In another embodiment, the microphone 15 is a wearable microphone 15 device, which is integrated with the Input/Output unit 50 of the first vehicle 55.
[00025] The first vehicle 55 further includes an integrated first transmitting device 20a, for example a transceiver 20a. The first transceiver 20a is a device that can both transmit and receive communications. In particular, the first transceiver 20a is a combined radio transmitter and receiver.
[00026] The driver of the first vehicle 55 delivers his/her voice input through his/her microphone 15. Herein the voice input corresponds to a first acoustic signal from the driver of the first vehicle 55. The voice input includes a set of instructive data along with an identifiable data of an intended target vehicle 70 (shown in Figure 2). Herein the instructive data includes useful and informative information provided by the first vehicle 55 to the intended target vehicle 70. Herein the identifiable data refers to the information of a vehicle which can be directly or indirectly inferred, including any information that is linked or linkable to that individual vehicle. For example, the vehicle type, vehicle registration number, vehicle model, vehicle color, and the like.
[00027] The first transmitting device 20a receives the first acoustic signal or the voice input given through the microphone 15 of the first vehicle 55. And transmits the voice input, as a broadcast 85 (shown in Figure 2) to all the nearby vehicles, herein called as the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80) (as shown in Figure 2). The neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80) include all the vehicles present within a pre-defined range of the first vehicle 55. Herein, broadcasting can be done by means of ZIGBEE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, near-field communication (NFC), or ultra-wideband (UWB).
[00028] The broadcast 85 is further received by a second transmitting device 20b of the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80), as an input. A processor 25 is communicatively couple with a comparison unit 30. The processor 25 along with the integrated comparison unit 30 of the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80), firstly extract the identifiable data from the input received by the processor 25. In an embodiment, the processor 25 of the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80) alone, extract the identifiable data from the input received by the processor 25. Secondly, the comparison unit 30 compares the identifiable data with the set of pre-stored data 40, provided in a storage unit 35 of the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80). Herein the storage unit 35 of the vehicle refers to a control unit of the vehicle with pre-stored data 40.
[00029] Once the identifiable data matches with the pre-stored data 40 of any vehicle, the vehicle is considered as the target vehicle 70. Post the identifiable data matches with the pre-stored data 40 of the target vehicle 70, the processor 25 of the target vehicle 70, notifies the driver of the target vehicle 70 by means of playing the input received by the second transmitting device 20b, including both identifiable data and the instructive data. The driver of the target vehicle 70 is notified by through an integrated speaker 45.
[00030] In an embodiment, the speaker 45 is either integrated with the Input/Output unit 50 of the target vehicle 70. The Input/Output unit 50 herein include an instrument cluster (not shown) of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the speaker 45 is integrated within the smart wearable device of the driver of the target vehicle 70, for example a helmet (not shown). In another embodiment, the speaker 45 is integrated in a wearable headphone device, which is connected to the Input/Output unit 50 of the target vehicle 70.
[00031] In another embodiment, the driver of the target vehicle 70 is notified, through both indicative as well as audible means.
[00032] Figure 2 illustrate an exemplary environment in which various embodiments of the present subject matter may be employed. The environment 95 illustrates a plurality of vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) being driven on a road 96. The examples of the vehicle may include, but are not limited to a car, a van, a sports utility vehicle, a multi utility vehicle, a bus, a minibus, a truck or like. The vehicles may be an autonomous vehicle, a semi-autonomous vehicle, or a non-autonomous vehicle. The plurality of vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) include the first vehicle 55 and the target vehicle 70 along with neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 75, 80). The first vehicle 55 and the target vehicle 70 including the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 75, 80) may be moving in same direction or in opposite direction.
[00033] As depicted in Figure 2, the first vehicle 55 may be in motion behind the target vehicle 70, such that, the first vehicle 55 is on the same path as that of the target vehicle 70. The driver of the first vehicle 55, may communicate with the driver of the target vehicle 70, by using the connected alert system 10, as described above. Such communication may take place in more than one scenario.
[00034] One of such scenarios include the target vehicle 70 being an obstruction for the first vehicle 55, thereby the driver of the first vehicle 55, notifies or requests the target vehicle 70, to change lane or move aside and allow the first vehicle 55 to overtake. Such communication between both the vehicles, takes place by means of the connected alert system 10. Similarly, other such scenario includes notification or passage of voice input with respect to taking turns or any hazard associated with the vehicle.
[00035] Figure 3 illustrate a flowchart depicting the processes involved in the connected alert system 10 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The process of the connected alert system 10 starts 100, when the rider of the first vehicle 55 gives voice input through transmitting means of the first vehicle 105. Herein the transmitting means include a transmitter or the transceiver.
[00036] As described under Figure 1, the input communicated by the driver of the first vehicle 55, includes both identifiable data and instructive data. In an example as depicted in Figure 2, the identifiable data with respect to the target vehicle 70 may include the vehicle type, the vehicle registration number, the vehicle’s model, the vehicle color, and the like. For example, the vehicle registration number of the target vehicle starts with ‘XX70’; the target vehicle is a four-wheeler; the target vehicle’s model is ‘XY’; and the color of the target vehicle is ‘white’.
[00037] Therefore, to request for overtaking the target vehicle 70, the driver of the first vehicle 55, may give inputs such as “White color XY model four-wheeler, I want to overtake”; “Vehicle registration number XX70, I want to overtake”; or the like.
[00038] In all the above-mentioned example inputs, the “White color XY model four-wheeler” or the “Vehicle registration number XX70”, are identifiable part of the input; and the “I want to overtake” are instructive part of the input.
[00039] As described under Figure 1, the driver of the first vehicle 55 provides intended voice input for the driver of the target vehicle 70, through his/her microphone 15. The first transmitting device 20a of the first vehicle 55 receives the input provided through the microphone 15 of the first vehicle 55. Then the first transmitting device 20a transmits the voice input, as by means of broadcasting 85 to all the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80) 110. The broadcasted 85 voice input is then received by the second transmitting device 20b of the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80), as an input 115. The processor 25 along with an integrated comparison unit 30 of the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80), firstly extract the identifiable data from the voice input 120 received by the second transmitting device 20b. Secondly, processor 25 along with the comparison unit 30 compares the identifiable data with the set of pre-stored data 40, provided in a storage unit 35 of the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
[00040] Once the identifiable data matches with the pre-stored data 40 of any vehicle, i.e. yes 130, the vehicle is considered as the target vehicle 70. If the identifiable data fails to match with the pre-stored data 40, i.e. No, the broadcast 85 of the first vehicle 55 is ignored by the vehicles and the process stops 145.
[00041] Post the identifiable data matches with the pre-stored data 40 of the target vehicle 70, the processor 25 of the target vehicle 70, communicates the voice input 125 to the driver of the target vehicle 70. This is done by means of playing the voice input received from the first vehicle 55, including both identifiable data and the instructive data. The driver of the target vehicle 70 is notified by means of a speaker 45 or by means of an integrated speaker 45 in the input/output unit 50 of the target vehicle 70.
[00042] As per another embodiment, the external horn of the targeted vehicle 70, may be selectively played inside the targeted vehicle 70 to alert the driver of the targeted vehicle 70.
[00043] As illustrated in both Figure 2 and Figure 4, the broken lines depict, that the broadcast 85 was broadcasted to the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80), but was ignored by the processors 25 of the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80). This is because the input given from the driver of the first vehicle 155, was not intended for the neighboring vehicles (60, 65, 70, 75, 80). However, the unbroken line, clearly depicts that the voice input from the driver of the first vehicle 155 was received by the driver of the target vehicle 70.
[00044] Figure 4 exemplify an alternate embodiment of the present subject matter. Figure 5 illustrate a flowchart depicting the processes involved in the connected alert system 10 in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the invention. In the alternate embodiment, the driver of the target vehicle 70 responds 90 to the request of the driver of the first vehicle 55 and acknowledges 150 the receipt of the voice input of the driver of the first vehicle 55. The driver of the target vehicle 70 responds 90, by using a separate microphone 15 or the microphone 15 integrated in the target vehicle 70 or integrated in the wearables of the driver of the target vehicle 55.
[00045] As per an embodiment, both the microphone 15 and the speaker 45 are simultaneously connected with the input and output unit 50 of the target vehicle 70, by means of a single Universal Serial Bus (USB). The USB includes multiple ports on the same face of the USB. Multiple devices can be connected to the input and output unit 50 using multiple ports of the USB. Thereby the USB occupies less space and delivers more power at the same time.
[00046] As depicted in Figure 4, to respond the driver of the first vehicle 55, the driver of the target vehicle 70, may give response such as “Ok you can overtake from left” or the like. Such as response may again be broadcasted to all the neighboring vehicles, however using the connected alert system 10, the voice input will be delivered to driver of the first vehicle 55 only. Resultant to which the driver of the first vehicle 55 can overtake safely overtake the target vehicle 70, without having the need to use external horns.
[00047] The connected alert system 10 ensures that the generated noise pollution due to the constant usage of external horn is drastically reduced. As the connected alert system 10 ensures targeted communication between two vehicles.
[00048] Further, the connected alert system 10 also ensures increased safety and comfort for the drivers as well as the pedestrians walking on road. This is because, as the connected alert system 10 ensures targeted communication between two vehicles, the chances of communication gap between the drivers of the vehicles is drastically reduced. Thereby, the connected alert system 10 acts as a targeted alerting system that ensures reduction of the noise pollution and increase in the safety and comfort of the drivers and the pedestrians.
[00049] Thereby, the present subject matter discloses about a method for targeted alerting, ensuring targeted communication between two vehicles. The targeted communication includes receiving the first acoustic signal from a driver associated with a first vehicle 55. Broadcasting the first acoustic signal using one or more short range communication protocol, by means of the first transmitting device 20a. Further the method involves receiving broadcasted 85 first acoustic signal by means of the second transmitting device 20b associated with each of the neighboring vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80), ensuring that the first acoustic signal reaches to all the neighboring vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80). Next step involves extracting identifiable data from the first acoustic signal and compare the identifiable data with pre stored data 40 of the storage unit 35 associated with each of the one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80), by means of the processor 25. Upon matching of the identifiable data with pre stored data 40, the targeted vehicle 60, with which the driver of the first vehicle 55 intended to communicate is identified. Lastly, the first acoustic signal is transmitted to the second acoustic device 45 of the identified target vehicle 60.
[00050] As per another embodiment of the connected alert system 10 can use short range communication protocol such as Zigbee protocol.
[00051] In another embodiment, an external horn may be used to alert pedestrians walking on the road 96.
[00052] As per another embodiment of the connected alert system 10, can be implemented on any vehicle, including a two-wheeler, three-wheeler, or four-wheeler vehicle.
[00053] The claimed steps as discussed herein are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies.
[00054] 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.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERAL


10: Connected alert system
15: Microphone
20a: First Transmitting device
20b: Second Transmitting device
25: Processor
30: Comparison unit
35: Storage unit
40: Pre-stored data
45: Speaker
50: Input/Output unit
55: First vehicle
70: Target vehicle
60 to 80: Neighboring vehicle
85: Broadcast
90: Response
95: Environment
96: Road
100: Start
105: Rider gives voice input through Transmitting means of first vehicle
110: voice input broadcasted
115: voice input received by Transmitter/ Transceiver of other vehicles as Input
120: Identifiable data identified from the voice input
125: voice input communicated to the targeted vehicle
130: Yes
135: Identifiable date matched with Pre-stored data of other vehicles?
140: No
145: Stop
150: Acknowledgement given to first vehicle
,CLAIMS:I/We Claim:
1. A connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80), said connected alert system (10) comprising:
a first acoustic device (15) associated with a first vehicle (55), said first acoustic device (15) being configured to receive a first acoustic signal from a driver;
a first transmitting device (20a) associated with said first vehicle (55), said first transmitting device (20a) being configured to broadcast (85) said first acoustic signal using one or more short range communication protocols;
a second transmitting device (20b) associated with each of one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80), said second transmitting device (20b) being configured to receive broadcasted (85) said first acoustic signal from said first transmitting device (20a) of said first vehicle (55);
a second acoustic device (45) disposed within each of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80); and
a processor (25) associated with each of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80);
wherein said processor (25) being configured to:
extract identifiable data from said first acoustic signal;
compare said identifiable data with pre stored data (40) of a storage unit (35) associated with each of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80); and
transmit said first acoustic signal to said second acoustic device (45) of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) based on the comparison between said identifiable data and said pre stored data (40) of said storage unit (35).
2. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said first acoustic device (15) being a microphone (15).
3. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein transmission of said first acoustic signal to said second acoustic device (45) of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) occurs upon matching of said identifiable data with said pre stored data (40).
4. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said processor (25) include a comparison unit (30).
5. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein first acoustic device (15) being integrated within an input output unit (50) of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
6. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein first acoustic device (15) being integrated within a smart wearable device of a driver of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
7. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said second acoustic device (45) being a speaker (45).
8. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said second acoustic device (45) being integrated within an input output unit (50) of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
9. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said second acoustic device (45) being integrated within a smart wearable device of a driver of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
10. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said first acoustic signal being a voice input of said driver of said first vehicle (55),
wherein said first acoustic signal comprises instructive data and said identifiable data.
11. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 5 or claim 8,
wherein said input output unit (50) being an instrument cluster of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
12. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said first transmitting device (20a) and said second transmitting device (20b) being a transceiver.
13. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said identifiable data comprises data related to at least one of a vehicle type, a vehicle registration number, a vehicle model, and a vehicle color.
14. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said one or more short range communication protocol comprises at least one of Zigbee protocol, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ultra-wideband (UWB).
15. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein an external horn being used to alert pedestrians walking on road (96).
16. The connected alert system (10) for vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) as claimed in claim 1,
wherein both said first acoustic device (15) and said second acoustic device (45) being capable of simultaneously connected with an input and output unit (50) of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) by means of a single Universal Serial Bus (USB),
wherein, said Universal Serial Bus (USB) includes multiple ports on the same face of said Universal Serial Bus (USB).
17. A method for targeted alerting, said method comprising:
receiving a first acoustic signal from a driver associated with a first vehicle (55);
broadcasting said first acoustic signal using one or more short range communication protocol, by means of a first transmitting device (20a);
receiving broadcasted (85) said first acoustic signal by means of a second transmitting device (20b) associated with each of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80);
extracting identifiable data from said first acoustic signal;
comparing said identifiable data with pre stored data (40) of a storage unit (35) associated with each of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80), by means of a processor (25);
transmitting said first acoustic signal to a second acoustic device (45) of one of one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80), based on the comparison between said identifiable data and said pre stored data (40) of said storage unit (35).
18. The method for targeted alerting, as claimed in claim 17,
wherein said first acoustic device (15) being a microphone (15).
19. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein transmission of said first acoustic signal to said second acoustic device (45) of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80) occurs upon matching of said identifiable data with said pre stored data (40).
20. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein said processor (25) include a comparison unit (30).
21. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein first acoustic device (15) being integrated within an input output unit (50) of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
22. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein first acoustic device (15) being integrated within a smart wearable device of a driver of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
23. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein said second acoustic device (45) being a speaker (45).
24. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein said second acoustic device (45) being integrated within an input output unit (50) of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
25. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein said second acoustic device (45) being integrated within a smart wearable device of a driver of one of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
26. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein said first acoustic signal being a voice input of said driver of said first vehicle (55),
wherein said first acoustic signal comprises instructive data and said identifiable data.
27. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein said input output unit (50) being an instrument cluster of said one or more vehicles (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80).
28. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein said first transmitting device (20a) and said second transmitting device (20b) being a transceiver.
29. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein said identifiable data comprises data related to at least one of a vehicle type, a vehicle registration number, a vehicle model, and a vehicle color.
30. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein said one or more short range communication protocol comprises at least one of Zigbee protocol, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ultra-wideband (UWB).
31. The method for targeted alerting as claimed in claim 17,
wherein an external horn being used to alert pedestrians walking on road (96).