Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cruise control system (300) for a two wheeled vehicle (100). When the vehicle (100) is under cruising condition, a first parameter (111) of the vehicle (100) is held constant by the cruise control system (300), at a designated value. However, the vehicle (100) is still enabled to be manoeuvred manually in case of any urgency. Such manoeuvring will generate a deviation in the current value of the first parameter (111) from the designated value. A first controller (307) in the instrument cluster (108) of the vehicle (100) is configured to determine whether the deviation is due to actuation of at least one of one or more actuators (306), determine whether the current value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is returned to the designated value within a predetermined time, and display a status (118) signal on the first display device (109).
Description:Technical Field of Invention
[0001] The present subject matter relates to a vehicle, more specifically the present subject matter is related to one or more riding modes of the vehicle.
Background
[0002] A vehicle generally consists of a chassis fixed on two or more wheels. At least one of the two or more wheels is a driven wheel, and at least another of the two or more wheels is a steering wheel. The driven wheels are propelled by a power unit. Conventionally, the power unit is an internal combustion engine, which combusts a hydrocarbon-based fuel under high pressure to generate power, which is transmitted through a piston, a crankshaft, and a transmission unit to the driven wheel. The power unit can also be an electric motor, which powers the driven wheel through a transmission unit. In vehicles with more than two wheels, any of the front or rear wheels, or all of the wheels can be driven. In a two wheeled vehicle with an internal combustion engine however, the rear wheel is the driven wheel, and the front wheel is the steering wheel. The transmission of power from the power unit to the driven wheel is enabled by one of a chain drive, a shaft drive, or a belt drive system.
[0003] Generally, the vehicle is equipped with a plurality of actuators and sensors so that an user of the vehicle can accurately control the vehicle while the vehicle is being operated by an user. Generally, actuators in a vehicle include a throttle, which is used to increase or decrease the speed of the vehicle, a brake which is used to stop the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion, and a clutch which is used to disengage the driven wheel from the power unit of the vehicle. Further actuators include a steering (generally a steering wheel in a four wheeled vehicle and a steering handlebar in a two wheeled vehicle), which is used to turn the steering wheel in the direction of choice of the user. Additionally, there are sensors in the vehicle, that monitor the performance of these actuators, and other parameters of the vehicle. Furthermore, modern vehicles are usually equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS), which modulates the braking force so that the vehicle does not face any accidents while sudden braking, and locking the wheel.
[0004] In modern vehicles, much of the vehicle is monitored and controlled through electronic controllers. Systems such as electronic fuel injection, automatic start stop, telematics, on board displays, anti-lock braking systems etc are all communicably connected to one or more controllers and sensors that monitor the health and performance of each of the systems, and take appropriate action or report to a user of the vehicle. This has severely improved the driving experience for users, and made the vehicles more reliable and predictable. Further, the controllers are usually configured to provide timely feedback to the user of the vehicle so that the user can make informed decisions while the vehicle is in operation.
[0005] Furthermore, the vehicles are equipped with an instrument cluster, where the data collected by the sensors on the vehicle are displayed to the user of the vehicle. The instrument cluster usually hosts a speedometer which shows the current speed of the vehicle, an odometer which shows the distance travelled by the vehicle, and a rpm (revolutions per minute) counter which shows the engine speed. Modern instrument clusters however have digital display screens that can display a lot more information than analogue dial type displays. Displays on instrument clusters therefore convey to the user information regarding every aspect of the vehicle, as well as pair with the user’s wireless devices, and display information important to the user’s connectivity. However, driving the vehicle itself can be a tiring job for many users. Maintaining constant speed, lane discipline, and constant focus on the road can take a mental strain on the driver. This is even more true for the drivers of two wheeler vehicles, who do not even have the protection from the natural elements such as rain, dust, and wind. Vehicles therefore need to be provided with additional features which will make driving easier for the users. One such feature is cruise control. Although cruise control from different manufacturers has different characteristics, the common feature is that the speed of the vehicle is maintained constantly until and unless the user actively switches it off. It is however more complicated to implement cruise control in a two wheeled vehicle than in a four wheeled vehicle. a four wheeled vehicle has inherent stability, and there are a greater number of vehicle parameter monitoring means in a four wheeled vehicle than in a two wheeled vehicle.
[0006] It is therefore more difficult for a user of a two wheeled vehicle to engage and disengage cruise control while driving, especially at high speeds. Causing the slightest distraction to the driver / user can cause accidents in such situations. Especially in two wheelers, it is highly probable that a user may have turned on the cruise control feature, and then maneuvered the vehicle which may have turned cruise control off, which the user may not realise and continue driving as if cruise control was still on. Adequate indication has to be given to the user as to whether the cruise control is functioning or not.
[0007] In view of the above, there is a need for providing a cruise control system for a vehicle which is convenient to use, especially for users of two wheeler vehicles.
Summary of the Invention
[0008] This summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described below, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
[0009] In order to address the issues with the existing systems, a cruise control system is provided which is more convenient to use on two wheeled vehicles. Real time situations on the road may cause the driver to take manual control and deviate from the designated cruising conditions. The cruise control system allows the user to return to the designated cruising speed within a predetermined time from the moment the vehicle had deviated from the cruising conditions. One or more display means on the instrument cluster is configured to display to the user the status of the cruise control system.
[00010] In an aspect, a system for designating a vehicle parameter to be fixed at a constant value while the vehicle is in operation is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a first display device, a first controller, and one or more sensors, the one or more sensors are configured to generate data on one or more vehicle parameters, and on the operation of one or more corresponding actuators in the vehicle. The first controller is configured to receive data from the one or more sensors, determine one or more vehicle parameters using the received data, determine a designated value of a first vehicle parameter is set by a user, determine a current value of the first vehicle parameter, determine the current value of the first vehicle parameter is deviating from the designated value of the first vehicle parameter, determine the deviation is due to actuation of at least of the one or more actuators of the vehicle, determine the current value of the first vehicle parameter is returned to the set value of the first vehicle parameter within a predetermined time, and display a status signal on the first display device.
[00011] In an embodiment, displaying the status signal on the first display device comprises indicating at least one of, the designated value of the first vehicle parameter is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has not crossed; the designated value of the first vehicle parameter is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has crossed; and the current value of the first vehicle parameter is equal to the designated value.
[00012] In an embodiment, the system further comprises a first switch, the first controller is configured to set the first vehicle parameter to a current value of the first vehicle parameter when the first switch is actuated by the user during operation of the vehicle.
[00013] In an embodiment, the first controller is configured to display the status signal on a second display device, indicating at least one of, the designated value of the first vehicle parameter is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has not crossed; the designated value of the first vehicle parameter is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has crossed; and the current value of the first vehicle parameter is equal to the designated value.
[00014] In an embodiment, the first display is disposed substantially centrally in an instrument cluster of the vehicle, and the second display device is disposed at a bottom position on the right-hand side portion of the instrument cluster when viewd from the user side, such that the second display device and the first display device are disposed next to each other.
[00015] In an embodiment, the first vehicle parameter is the speed of the vehicle.
[00016] In an embodiment, the first switch is one of an individual switch, and an existing switch.
[00017] In an embodiment, the first controller being disposed in the instrument cluster of the vehicle.
[00018] In an embodiment, one or more secondary controllers disposed on the vehicle being configured to control one or more corresponding actuators of the vehicle, and receive data from the one or more corresponding sensors of the vehicle.
[00019] In an embodiment, a first controller of the one or more secondary controller being an antilock braking system (ABS) controller, the ABS controller being configured to monitor and modulate the braking force being applied by the user of the vehicle on the brakes using an ABS sensor and an ABS actuator, and communicate the braking data to the first controller.
[00020] In an embodiment, a second controller of the one or more secondary controller is a clutch controller, wherein the clutch controller is configured to monitor the clutching action of the vehicle using a clutch sensor, and communicate the clutch data to the first controller.
[00021] In an embodiment, a third controller of the one or more secondary controllers is a throttle controller, wherein the throttle controller is configured to monitor and modulate the acceleration of the vehicle using a throttle position sensor and a throttle actuator, and communicate the acceleration data to the first controller.
[00022] In an embodiment, the one or more secondary controllers are configured to monitor one or more vehicle parameters using the one more corresponding sensors and send one or more corresponding sensor data to the first controller.
[00023] In an embodiment, the first controller is configured to send one or more instructions to the one or more secondary controllers, said one or more instructions are implemented by the one or more corresponding actuators to conform to the designated value of the first vehicle parameter.
[00024] In an embodiment the status signal enabling the first display device to emit at least one of a light of a first wavelength and at least one of a light of a second wavelength. The first wavelength representing that the designated value of the first vehicle parameter is to be reset. And, the second wavelength representing that the first vehicle parameter is designated and the first controller is determining the designated value being conformed to.
[00025] In an embodiment, the status signal enables the second display device to display at least one of a first blink pattern and a second blink pattern, the first blink pattern representing that the first vehicle parameter is ready for reset, and the second blink pattern representing that the first vehicle parameter is set and the first controller is determining the set value is being maintained or not.
[00026] In another aspect, a method for designating a vehicle parameter to be fixed at a constant value while the vehicle is in operation is disclosed. The method comprising steps of, receiving, by a first controller, data from one or more sensors on the vehicle regarding one or more vehicle parameters; determining, by the first controller, a designated value of a first vehicle parameter has been set by a user through a first switch; determining, by the first controller, a current value of the first vehicle parameter; determining, by the first controller, the current value of the first vehicle parameter is deviating from the designated value of the first vehicle parameter; determining, by the first controller, the deviation is due to actuating at least one of one or more actuators on the vehicle; determining, by the first controller, the current value of the first vehicle parameter is returned to the designated value within a predetermined time period; and, actuating, by the first controller, a first display device to display a status signal.
[00027] In an embodiment, the method further comprises actuating, by the first controller, a second display device to display the status signal.
[00028] In an embodiment, displaying a status signal comprises indicating, by the first controller, at least one of, the designated value of the first vehicle parameter is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has not crossed; the designated value of the first vehicle parameter is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has crossed; and the current value of the first vehicle parameter is equal to the designated value.
[00029] In an embodiment, determining the deviation is due to actuating at least one of one or more actuators on the vehicle include determining the value of the first vehicle parameter has increased due to actuation of a throttle, decreased due to the actuation of a brake, and decreased due to the disengagement of a clutch.
[00030] In an embodiment, the method further comprises, resetting, by the first controller, the designated value of the first parameter of the vehicle to null when the lean angle of the vehicle is beyond a predetermined threshold.
Brief Description of Drawings
[00031] 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.
[00032] Figure 1 is an exemplary illustration of a two wheeled saddle type vehicle from a left side view of the vehicle.
[00033] Figure 2 is an exemplary illustration of the instrument cluster of the vehicle, including the first display device and the second display device.
[00034] Figure 3 is an exemplary illustration of the data displayed on the first display device in a first riding mode.
[00035] Figure 4 is an exemplary flow chart illustrating the method of implementation of the cruise control system on the vehicle.
[00036] Figure 5 is an exemplary block diagram illustrating the cruise control system on the vehicle.
[00037] Figure 6 is an exemplary block diagram illustrating the various modes of the second display device.
Detailed Description
[00038] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following description thereof, set out hereunder.
[00039] Figure 1 is an exemplary illustration of a two wheeled saddle type vehicle 100 from a left side view of the vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 comprises a frame structure including a headtube 107, a power unit 103, a handlebar 106, a front wheel 104, a rear wheel 105, a first energy storage unit 101, and a seat assembly 102. The front wheel 104 can be used to steer the vehicle 100, while the power unit 103 drives the rear wheel 105, which propels the vehicle 100 forward. In this exemplary illustration, the power unit 103 is shown to be connected to the rear wheel 105 using a chain drive system. Other possibilities include a belt drive system or a shaft drive system. The rear wheel 105 is generally mounted to the vehicle 100 using a swingarm which is connected to the vehicle 100 frame through a rear suspension assembly. The frame includes a headtube 107. The handlebar 106 is connected to the front wheel 104 through the headtube 107 and a front suspension assembly. The handlebar 106 is further configured to support the front lamp assembly, including the primary lamp and the turn signal lamps, and the instrument cluster 108. The frame further includes a down frame member, a main frame member, and a rear frame member. The rear structure of the vehicle, including the seat assembly 102, rear tail lights and turn signal lamps, and the rear fender assembly of the vehicle 100 are supported by the rear part of the frame assembly. The vehicle 100 is configured such that the power unit 103 is supported by the frame, mounted at a plurality of mounting points to secure the power unit 103 to the frame of the vehicle 100. The first energy storage unit 101 is disposed above the power unit 103, and the seat assembly 102 is disposed rearwards of the first energy storage unit 101. The seat assembly 102 consists of a first seat and a second seat, where the first seat is disposed forwardly of the second seat in a vehicle front rear direction. A rear fender assembly of the vehicle 100 extends rearwardly from under the seat assembly 102, supported by the rear part of the frame structure of the vehicle 100.
[00040] Figure 2 is an exemplary illustration of the instrument cluster 108 of the vehicle 100. The instrument cluster 108 can be divided into three portions, a left hand portion 108a, a right hand portion 108b, and the first display device 109 of the instrument cluster 108 when viewed from the rider side. As per the present embodiment, the first display device 109 is a digital display device, with a screen that may have a touch sensitive interface. The screen itself may be thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD), Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED), or the like screen. The screen of the first display device 109 may further be backlit by light emitting diodes (LEDs). The screen is divided into a plurality of pixels. As per the present embodiment, the resolution of the screen may be 720 pixels or 1080 pixels along the width of the first display device 109. According to another embodiment, the first display device 109 is configured to display colours of 8-bit, 16-bit, 24 bit, or 32 bit. As per the present embodiment, the first display device 109 is configured for dynamic display of data to the user of the vehicle 100. The left hand portion 108a of the instrument has a plurality of stationary indicators. These indicators are configured with a lighting means beneath the cover surface of the instrument cluster 108. According to the present embodiment, the data conveyed through the indicators on the left hand portion 108a and the right hand portion 108b are also conveyed on the first display device 109. The right hand side portion 108b, like the left hand side portion 108a, also has a plurality of indicators. Since these indicators are not equipped to convey exact values of one or more vehicle parameters, they are configured to glow or blink as per predefined set of instructions. As per an embodiment of the present invention, each of the indicators can emit one or more wavelengths of light, thus displaying one or more colours. The second display device 110 is disposed on the right hand portion 108b of the instrument cluster 108. Further, it is disposed at a bottom part of the right hand portion 108b of the instrument cluster 108. As per an embodiment of the present invention, the indicators include turn signal lamps, fuel level indication lamp, gear (neutral) indication lamp, engine default indication lamp, a high beam indication lamp, an ignition on indication lamp, and the second display device 110.
[00041] Figure 3 is an exemplary illustrations of the data displayed on the first display device in a first riding mode and a second riding mode of the vehicle 100. As per an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle 100 may be configured with one or more riding modes, such as rain mode, urban mode, and economy mode. In each of these modes, one or more controllers in the vehicle regulate the performance and output of the vehicle 100 in such a manner that the safety of the user of the vehicle 100 is ensured depending on the surrounding environment. As stated earlier, as per the present embodiment, various vehicle parameters are displayed on the first display device 109 dynamically in real time. The vehicle parameters being displayed include the speed of the vehicle 111, the gear position 112, connectivity with the user’s wireless device 113, rpm counter 114, vehicle running details 115 (including odometer, mileage, tyre pressure), status of one or more switches 116 (low fuel, side stand, battery status, ignition kill switch), riding mode 117, and cruise control status 118. There are further representations of the amount of fuel in the vehicle, and the engine temperature on the first display device 109, as per the present embodiment of the invention. The cruise control status 118 is displayed within a first region of the first display device 109. When a signal is sent by a first controller 307, the first region is configured to emit at least one of a light of a first wavelength and at least one of a light of a second wavelength, the first wavelength representing that the designated value of a first vehicle parameter 111 is to be reset, and the second wavelength representing that the first vehicle parameter 111 is equal to the designated value and the first controller 307 is determining whether the designated value being conformed to. According to an embodiment, the designated value of the first vehicle parameter 111 is also displayed within the first region, by emitting a light of a third wavelength, such that the numbers being displayed in the third wavelength have a visible contrast to the light of the first wavelength and the second wavelength, which are used to illuminate the first region. According to the present embodiment, the first vehicle parameter is the speed of the vehicle. Also according to the present embodiment of the invention, the first wavelength corresponds to the colour amber, the second wavelength corresponds to the colour green, and the third wavelength corresponds to the colour black. Similarly, according to the present invention, the second display device 110 is also enabled by the status signal from the first controller 307 device to display at least one of a first blink pattern and a second blink pattern, the first blink pattern representing that the first vehicle parameter 111 is ready for reset, and the second blink pattern representing that the first vehicle parameter is equal to the designated value and the first controller is determining whether the designated value is being conformed to.
[00042] Figure 4 is an exemplary flow chart illustrating the method 200 of implementing cruise control on the vehicle, and figure 5 is an exemplary block diagram illustrating the cruise control system on the vehicle. The present method is devised so that when the vehicle 100 is operational under the cruise control system, the system will disengage if the user makes any manoeuvres that make the vehicle deviate from its cruising condition as set by the user, such as accelerating, braking, or actuating the clutch. However, since it is likely that such deviations will occur repeatedly due to the dangerous nature of the roads, the method is provided so that the system allows the rider to restore the vehicle to its pre-set cruising condition within a predetermined time period from the moment of the deviation. However, if the user is unable to do so, the cruise control system will go into a standby mode. The system consists of a first controller 307 disposed in the instrument cluster 108, and communicatively connected to the first display device 109 and the second display device 110. The first controller 307 is, through the instrument cluster 108, communicatively connected to one or more sensors disposed on the vehicle 100. The one or more sensors, according to the present embodiment, include a throttle sensor 301, an antilock brake system (ABS) sensor 302, and a clutch sensor 303. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the one or more sensors 301, 302, 303 may be communicatively connected to the first controller 307 through one or more secondary controllers. The one or more secondary controllers, as per the present invention, include the ABS control unit 304 and the vehicle control unit (VCU) 305. The one or more secondary controllers are independent control units that execute dedicated functions, and require the data generated by the one or more sensors to execute these functions. Also, according to the present embodiment, the one or more secondary controllers are communicatively connected to one or more actuators 306 on the vehicle 100. These actuators are operated by the controllers to execute their functions. Therefore, as stated before, the one or more secondary controllers are configured to further communicate the data generated by the one or more sensors 301, 302, 303 to the first controller 307. The method in which this system executes the present embodiment of the cruise control system is further elaborated by the flowchart in figure 4. According to the present embodiment, at the first step 201, the first controller 307 receives data from one or more sensors 301, 302, 303 on the vehicle 100 regarding one or more vehicle parameters. At the second step 202, the first controller determines whether a designated value of a first vehicle parameter has been set by a user. As per this embodiment, the controller 307 is determining whether the cruise control conditions have already been set, in order to further determine whether there are any deviations, which is explained in the following steps. At the third step 203, the first controller 307 determines a current value of the first vehicle parameter 111. The current value of the first vehicle parameter 111 is determined by the first controller 307 using data received from the one or more sensors 301, 302, 303 in the first step 201. At the fourth step 204, the first controller 307 determines whether a deviation in the cruising conditions has occurred due to actuating at least one of one or more actuators on the vehicle 100 by the user. As stated earlier, the system 300 does not prevent the user from taking over control of the vehicle 100 manually at any point of time. The system then allows the user a predetermined amount of time to return the vehicle to the pre-set cruising condition, otherwise the user would have to reset the cruising conditions. At the fifth step 205, the first controller 307 determines whether the current value of the first vehicle parameter 111 is returned to the designated value within a predetermined time period. At the sixth step 206, the first controller 307 actuates the first display device 109 to display the status signal. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises a further step of the first controller 307 actuating the second display device 110 to display device. As per another embodiment, displaying the status signal comprises indicating, by the first controller, at least one of, whether the designated value of the first vehicle parameter 111 is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has not crossed; whether the designated value of the first vehicle parameter 111 is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has crossed; and whether the current value of the first vehicle parameter 111 is equal to the designated value.
[00043] As per an embodiment of the present invention, the system 300 further comprises a first switch. The first controller 307 is configured to set designated value of the first vehicle parameter 111 to a current value of the first vehicle parameter 111 when the first switch is actuated by the user during operation of the vehicle. As per an embodiment, the first switch may be disposed on the instrument cluster, or on the handlebar. As per another embodiment, the switch may be an individual cruise control activation switch, or an integrated switch configured to carry out more than one function.
[00044] As per a further embodiment of the present invention, the first controller 307 resets the designated value of the first vehicle parameter 111 to null when the lean angle of the vehicle is beyond a predetermined threshold. This is because unlike four wheeled vehicles, a two wheeled vehicle does not have inherent stability, and the user is at risk of falling over if the vehicle leans beyond a certain angle. A two wheeled vehicle 100 is usually in a leaning position when going around a corner. The lean is usually effectuated by the rider himself. However, if the vehicle takes the corner at a higher speed than optimum, the vehicle is at a risk of accident, and endangering the life of the rider. Cruise control systems generally do not differentiate between straight line travel and cornering. If the cruising speed is set at a relatively high value, and the vehicle has to undergo a corner, the vehicle will not automatically slow down. Hence, for the safety of the rider, the cruise control gets reset to null. As per the embodiment, the lean angle of the vehicle 100 is measured using one of an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and a gyroscopic measurement system.
[00045] Figure 6 is an exemplary block diagram illustrating the various modes of the second display device 110 in response to the status signal sent by the first controller 307. In a first scenario when the cruise control has not been activated by the user of the vehicle 100, the second display device 110 is configured to be in an OFF state. In a second scenario when the second display device is on standby, i.e., the user has caused the vehicle to deviate from the cruising condition and the designated value of the first vehicle parameter 111, the second display device 110 is configured to emit a visible light of a first wavelength, i.e., amber colour, and modulate the light emission such that the light is blinking. In a third scenario when the cruise control system 300 is active, the second display device 110 is configured to emit a visible light of a second wavelength, i.e., green colour, constantly.
[00046] In light of the above-mentioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed method and system, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the above mentioned solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the system itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
List of reference signs:
100 – vehicle
101 – fuel tank / first energy storage unit
102 – seat assembly
103 – power unit
104 – front wheel
105 – rear wheel
106 – handlebar
107 – headtube
108 – instrument cluster
108a – left hand side portion of the instrument cluster
108b – right hand side portion of the instrument cluster
109 – first display device
110 – second display device
111 – vehicle speed / first vehicle parameter
112 – gear position
113 – connectivity status
114 – rpm counter
115 – vehicle running details
116 – status of one or more switches
117 – riding mode
118 – cruise control status
200 – method for implementation of the cruise control system through steps 201 –
207
300 – cruise control system
301 – throttle sensor
302 – antilock brake system sensor
303 – clutch sensor
304 – ABS control unit
305 – Vehicle Control unit
306 – one or more actuators
307 – first controller
400 – various modes of the second display device
, C , Claims:We claim:
1. A system (300) for designating a vehicle parameter to be fixed at a constant value when the vehicle (100) is in operation, the vehicle (100) comprising
a first display device (109),
a first controller (307),
one or more sensors (301, 302, 303), the one or more sensors (301, 302, 303) being configured to generate data on one or more vehicle parameters (111, 112, 114, 115, 116), and on operation of one or more actuators (306) in the vehicle (100),
wherein, the first controller (307) is configured to
receive data from the one or more sensors (301, 302, 303),
determine one or more vehicle parameters (111, 112, 114, 115, 116) using the received data,
determine a designated value of a first vehicle parameter (111) is set by a user,
determine a current value of the first vehicle parameter (111),
determine the current value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is deviating from the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111),
determine the deviation is due to actuation of at least one of the one or more actuators (306) of the vehicle (100),
determine the current value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is returned to the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) within a predetermined time,
display a status (118) signal on the first display device (109).
2. The system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein displaying the status (118) signal on the first display device (109) comprises indicating at least one of, the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has not crossed; the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has crossed; and the current value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is equal to the designated value.
3. The system (300) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a first switch, the first controller (307) is configured to set the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) to the current value of the first vehicle parameter (111) when the first switch is actuated by the user during operation of the vehicle (100).
4. The system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first controller (307) is configured to display the status (118) signal on a second display device (110), indicating at least one of, the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has not crossed; the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has crossed; and the current value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is equal to the designated value.
5. The system (300) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first display device (109) is disposed substantially centrally in an instrument cluster (108) of the vehicle (100), and the second display device (110) is disposed at a bottom position on the right-hand side portion (108b) of the instrument cluster (108) when viewed from the user side, such that the second display device (110) and the first display device (109) are disposed next to each other.
6. The system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first vehicle parameter (111) is the speed of the vehicle (100).
7. The system (300) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first switch is one of an individual switch, and an existing switch.
8. The system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first controller (307) being disposed in the instrument cluster (108) of the vehicle (100).
9. The system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more secondary controllers (304, 305) disposed on the vehicle (100) being configured to control the one or more actuators (306) of the vehicle (100), and receive data from the one or more sensors (301, 302, 303) of the vehicle (100).
10. The system (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein a first controller of the one or more secondary controllers (304, 305) being an antilock braking system (ABS) controller (304), the ABS controller (304) being configured to monitor and modulate the braking force being applied by the user of the vehicle (100) on the brakes using an ABS sensor (302) and an ABS actuator, and communicate the braking data to the first controller (307).
11. The system (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein a second controller of the one or more secondary controllers (304, 305) is a clutch controller, wherein the clutch controller is configured to monitor the clutching action of the vehicle using a clutch sensor (303), and communicate the clutch data to the first controller (307).
12. The system (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein a third controller of the one or more secondary controllers (304, 305) is a throttle controller, wherein the throttle controller is configured to monitor and modulate the acceleration of the vehicle (100) using a throttle position sensor (301) and a throttle actuator, and communicate the acceleration data to the first controller (307).
13. The system (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more secondary controllers (304, 305) are configured to monitor one or more vehicle parameters (111, 112, 114, 115, 116) using the one more corresponding sensors (301, 302, 303) and send one or more corresponding sensor data to the first controller (307).
14. The system (300) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the first controller (307) is configured to send one or more instructions to the one or more secondary controllers (304, 305), said one or more instructions are implemented by the one or more corresponding actuators (306) to conform to the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111).
15. The system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the status (118) signal enabling the first display device (109) to emit at least one light of a first wavelength and at least one light of a second wavelength,
the first wavelength representing that the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is to be reset, and
the second wavelength representing that the value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is designated and the first controller is determining the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is being conformed to.
16. The system (300) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the status (118) signal enables the second display device (110) to display at least one of a first blink pattern and a second blink pattern, the first blink pattern representing that the first vehicle parameter (111) is to be reset, and the second blink pattern representing that the value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is equal to designated, and the first controller (307) is determining the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is being conformed to.
17. A method (200) for designating a vehicle parameter to be fixed at a constant value while the vehicle (100) is in operation, the method (200) comprising steps of,
receiving (201), by a first controller (307), data from one or more sensors (301, 302, 303) on the vehicle (100) regarding one or more vehicle parameters (111, 112, 114, 115, 116),
determining (202), by the first controller (307), a designated value of a first vehicle parameter (111) has been set by a user,
determining (203), by the first controller (307), a current value of the first vehicle parameter (111) from the received data,
determining (204), by the first controller (307), the current value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is deviating from the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111),
determining (205), by the first controller (307), the deviation is due to actuating at least one of one or more actuators (306) on the vehicle (100),
determining (206), by the first controller (307), the current value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is returned to the designated value within a predetermined time period,
actuating (207), by the first controller (307), a first display device (109) to display a status (118) signal.
18. The method (200) as claimed in claim 17, further comprising actuating, by the first controller (307), a second display device (110) to display the status (118) signal.
19. The method (200) as claimed in claim 17, wherein displaying a status (118) signal comprises indicating, by the first controller (307), at least one of, the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has not crossed; the designated value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is to be reset while the predetermined time limit has crossed; and the current value of the first vehicle parameter (111) is equal to the designated value.
20. The method (200) as claimed in claim 17, wherein determining the deviation is due to actuating at least one of one or more actuators (306) on the vehicle (100) include determining the value of the first vehicle parameter (100) has
increased due to actuation of a throttle,
decreased due to the actuation of a brake, and
decreased due to the disengagement of a clutch.
21. The method (200) as claimed in claim 17, further comprising, resetting, by the first controller (307), the designated value of the first parameter (111) of the vehicle to null when the lean angle of the vehicle (100) is beyond a predetermined threshold.
| # | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202341014745-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [05-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-05 |
| 2 | 202341014745-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [05-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-05 |
| 3 | 202341014745-FORM 18 [05-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-05 |
| 4 | 202341014745-FORM 1 [05-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-05 |
| 5 | 202341014745-DRAWINGS [05-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-05 |
| 6 | 202341014745-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [05-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-05 |
| 7 | 202341014745-FER.pdf | 2025-11-13 |
| 1 | 202341014745_SearchStrategyNew_E_CruiseContolE_12-11-2025.pdf |