TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present disclosure relates generally to devices for providing assistance in
locating vehicles. More particularly, the present disclosure a device for locating vehicle and method of use thereof.
BACKGROUND
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the
present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] Each year high speed rear impact crashes can be fatal to life, often leave debilitating
injuries and expensive medical bills. Over years vehicle density especially two wheelers and four wheelers have been increased enabling high speed collision happening on highways especially in low light, where vehicle owners tend to increase speed thereby colliding with each other. Suddenly applied brakes by leading vehicle doesn't even give an instant for follower vehicle to apply brake, and same impact keeps on enable impact collisions of number of vehicles. Large number of rear end collisions causes crores of property damages, injuring many, and over thousands of deaths are caused each year. When traffic moves slowly on highways the vehicle coming in speed from behind have very less time for sufficient braking causes major collisions of number of vehicles at same time. Statistics shows large vehicle at night time are major cause of collisions, slow movement of larger vehicle such as truck obstruct clear view of road thus reducing reaction time of the vehicle to an unexpected reduction in traffic speed. Some of unhealthy habits such as driving while tired, poor driving, hectic schedule of individual, not focused, drinking while driving contribute to collision or accident of the vehicles resulting in number of deaths and injuries everyday.
[004] In prior technique discloses speed sensors operatively coupled to processor, said
speed sensors installed at every wheel regularly monitors and gives notification to driver if speed is exceeded than threshold or predefined speed. Merely giving notification to driver would require some time by driver to think and respond to situation that can lead to collision even after

installation of the speed sensors. Main disadvantage of disclosed invention is individual cost of
speed sensor positioned at every wheel, thereby not providing appropriate time for driver to
react.
[005] In another technique, a system is disclosed with longitudinal control and collision
avoidance. The system discloses magnets and position sensors are located on road of highways,
broadcasting vehicle's relative position at every instant of time, generating audio alert for safe
driving and keeping distance between leading car and follower car. This proposed technology is
very complicated to be implemented and is not much financially viable at present time.
[006] There is therefore, a need in the art to provide a vehicle locating device that
overcome the above-mentioned and other limitations of existing solutions and utilize techniques,
which are robust, accurate, fast, efficient, cost effective and simple.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein
satisfies are as listed herein below.
[008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle locating device.
[009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle locating device with
efficient and cost effective solution.
[0010] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle locating device which
is easy to operate with user-friendly interface computing device.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle locating device
enables user to easily locate vehicle from sea of vehicles.
SUMMARY
[0012] The present disclosure relates generally to devices for providing assistance in
locating vehicles. More particularly, the present disclosure a device for locating vehicle and method of use thereof.
[0013] In an aspect, present disclosure provides a device for locating vehicle. The device
includes: a relay configured with ignition system of the vehicle; a transceiver to receive a communication signal from a computing device associated with a user; a control unit operatively coupled with the transceiver and the relay to: extract a set of features from the received

communication signal, wherein a first set of features is selected from the extracted set of features pertaining to a unique identifier associated with the user; and authenticate the user by matching the unique identifier with a dataset comprising a set of prestored identifiers, wherein based on positive authentication of the user, the control unit is configured to generate an output signal, and wherein on receipt of the output signal the relay configured to turn ON the ignition system of the vehicle if the ignition system is turned OFF, and wherein transmit the output signal to the computing device indicating position of the turned ON vehicle.
[0014] In an aspect, the unique identifier is selected from a group comprising of
subscriber identification module (SEVI), and international mobile subscriber identity (EVISI) and one time password (OTP).
[0015] In an aspect, the device comprises a location identifier configured to determine
location of the turned ON vehicle, and transmit the determined location to the computing device.
[0016] In an aspect, the location is transmitted periodically to the computing device after
a predefined time period.
[0017] In an aspect, a second set of features are selected from the set of features to
initiate a communication channel between the transceiver and the computing device based on positive authentication of the user.
[0018] In an aspect, the device comprises a set of batteries to provide power to the
location identifier, the transceiver, the control unit and the relay for uninterrupted operation.
[0019] In an aspect, the device comprises an alert unit operatively coupled with the
control unit, the alert unit configured to generate any or a combination of an audio and a visual alert based on the generated output signal.
[0020] Another aspect of the present disclosure provide a method for locating vehicle, the
method includes: receiving, by a transceiver, a communication signal from a computing device associated with a user; extracting, by one or more processors of a control unit operatively coupled with the transceiver, and a relay configured with ignition system of the vehicle, a set of features from the received communication signal, wherein a first set of features is selected from the extracted set of features pertaining to a unique identifier associated with the user; and authenticating, by the one or more processors, the user by matching the unique identifier with a dataset comprising a set of prestored identifiers, wherein based on positive authentication of the user, the control unit is configured to generate an output signal, and wherein on receipt of the

output signal the relay configured to turn ON the ignition system of the vehicle if the ignition system is turned OFF, and wherein transmit the output signal to the computing device indicating position of the turned ON vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0021] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label. [0022] FIG. 1 illustrates vehicle locating device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates a method of working of proposed device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] Embodiments of the present disclosure include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware or by human operators. [0025] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0026] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents

thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
[0027] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this disclosure. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any electronic code generator shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this disclosure. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named. [0028] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing. [0029] Reference to "an embodiment" in this description indicates that a particular configuration, structure or characteristic described regarding the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Hence, expressions such as "in an embodiment" and the like, present in various parts of this description, do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, particular configurations, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. References herein are used for facilitating the reader and thus they do not define the scope of protection or the range of the embodiments.
[0030] The present disclosure relates generally to devices for providing assistance in
locating vehicles. More particularly, the present disclosure a device for locating vehicle and method of use thereof.
[0031] In an aspect, present disclosure provides a device for locating vehicle. The device
includes: a relay configured with ignition system of the vehicle; a transceiver to receive a communication signal from a computing device associated with a user; a control unit operatively coupled with the transceiver and the relay to: extract a set of features from the received

communication signal, wherein a first set of features is selected from the extracted set of features pertaining to a unique identifier associated with the user; and authenticate the user by matching the unique identifier with a dataset comprising a set of prestored identifiers, wherein based on positive authentication of the user, the control unit is configured to generate an output signal, and wherein on receipt of the output signal the relay configured to turn ON the ignition system of the vehicle if the ignition system is turned OFF, and wherein transmit the output signal to the computing device indicating position of the turned ON vehicle.
[0032] In an aspect, the unique identifier is selected from a group comprising of
subscriber identification module (SEVI), and international mobile subscriber identity (EVISI) and one time password (OTP).
[0033] In an aspect, the device comprises a location identifier configured to determine
location of the turned ON vehicle, and transmit the determined location to the computing device.
[0034] In an aspect, the location is transmitted periodically to the computing device after
a predefined time period.
[0035] In an aspect, a second set of features are selected from the set of features to
initiate a communication channel between the transceiver and the computing device based on positive authentication of the user.
[0036] In an aspect, the device comprises a set of batteries to provide power to the
location identifier, the transceiver, the control unit and the relay for uninterrupted operation.
[0037] In an aspect, the device comprises an alert unit operatively coupled with the
control unit, the alert unit configured to generate any or a combination of an audio and a visual alert based on the generated output signal.
[0038] Another aspect of the present disclosure provide a method for locating vehicle, the
method includes: receiving, by a transceiver, a communication signal from a computing device associated with a user; extracting, by one or more processors of a control unit operatively coupled with the transceiver, and a relay configured with ignition system of the vehicle, a set of features from the received communication signal, wherein a first set of features is selected from the extracted set of features pertaining to a unique identifier associated with the user; and authenticating, by the one or more processors, the user by matching the unique identifier with a dataset comprising a set of prestored identifiers, wherein based on positive authentication of the user, the control unit is configured to generate an output signal, and wherein on receipt of the

output signal the relay configured to turn ON the ignition system of the vehicle if the ignition system is turned OFF, and wherein transmit the output signal to the computing device indicating position of the turned ON vehicle.
[0039] FIG. 1 illustrates vehicle locating device 100 in accordance with an embodiment
of the present disclosure.
[0040] In an embodiment, vehicle locating device 100 can include location identifier 108, transceiver 104, computing device, and control unit 106. The location identifier 108 is configured with vehicle to transmit real time location to the control unit 106, a user associated with computing device is configured with transceiver 104 to receive communication signal. The transceiver 104 and the location identifier 108 operatively coupled with the control unit 106 to receive real time identified location and communication signal, said control unit 106 extracts unique identifier associated with user from the communication signal, authenticate received unique identifier with predefined identifiers, and based on positive authentication the control unit 106 generate location signals of the vehicle to send instant location signal to the computing device.
[0041] In an embodiment, the location identifier 108 can be mounted at bottom end of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the location identifier 108 can form part of vehicle such as two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and four-wheeler to determine position of the vehicle up to 50m accurate. The vehicles, can include but not limited to buses, cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, screw-propelled vehicle, hovercraft, ships, boats, spacecraft, helicopters, and airplanes. In yet another embodiment, location identifier 108 can be coupled with relay 102 to give real time audio and visual alert signals such as honking of vehicle, and flashing of side indicators of the vehicle. In an exemplary embodiment, if we need to locate our vehicle in parking we can use our computing device for sending audio alert signal to vehicle such that the vehicle start honking enable user to identify the vehicle.
[0042] In an embodiment, the vehicle locating device 100 can include location identifier 108. The location identifier 108can be configured to sense or identify real time location of the vehicle, said location identifier 108 operatively coupled with the control unit 106 to send monitored real time location of the vehicle. The location identifier 108 can be any or combination of subscriber identification module (SEVI), and international mobile subscriber identity (EVISI), one time password (OTP). The location identifier 108 can be an integrated circuit

that is intended to securely store the international mobile subscriber identity (EVISI) number and its related key, which can be used to identify and can authenticate users on mobile telephony devices such as mobile phones and computer. The location identifier 108 can bea part of function of a universal integrated circuit card (UICC) physical smart card, which can be usually made of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic with embedded contacts and semiconductors. [0043] In an embodiment, the vehicle locating devicelOO can include transceiver 104. The transceiver 104 operatively coupled with computing device, said transceiver 104can receive communication signal from the computing device, transmits received communication signal to control unit 106 for extracting unique identifier and compare it for authentication to set of predefined identifiers. Based on positive authentication, the control unit 106 transmit location signals enable instant location to the computing device. In another embodiment, the transceiver 104 is a combination of transmitter and receiver in a single package, applied to wireless communication device such as cellular telephones, cordless telephones, handheld two-way radio, mobile two-way radio. In yet another embodiment, the transceiver 104 can be installed with location identifier 108, mounted on the vehicle for performing various operations. [0044] In an embodiment, communication between the location identifier 108 and the control unitl06 may be established via a wired or wireless connection as is known in the art. The control unit 106 may include a single processor unit or multiple processor units in communication with each other. Each processor unit may include, or be communicatively coupled to, memory having computer executable storage instructions. The processor may execute computer executable storage instructions, causing the processor unit(s) to perform their function. In another embodiment, the control unit calculates communication changes based on a pre-established or predefined communication model. When unique identifier matches with a predefined set of identifiers, the control unit authenticates the identity of user and based on positive identification of user, the control unit generates an instant location signal of the vehicle to the computing device.
[0045] In an exemplary embodiment, the vehicle can be configured with vehicle locating device 100. The location identifier 108 and transceiver 104 are mounted on pre-defined position of the vehicle, the location identifier 108 transmits real time location signals to the control unit 106. The computing device such as smart mobile phone user gives missed call to the subscriber identity module (SIM) such that transceiver 104 sends signal to control unit 106. The control unit

106 extracts unique identifier as 18674939857 from received signal, the control unit 106 at every unique identifier number will do comparison of extracted unique identifier number 18674939857 and predefined identifiers. When unique identifier 18674939857 will be matched with predefined identifiers, will authenticate the user, enables control unit 106 to send location information of the vehicle to smart mobile phone of the user.
[0046] In an embodiment, vehicle locating devicelOO comprises actuator. The actuator can be electrically operated switch with set of input terminals for a single or multiple control signals, and a set of operating contact terminals. The actuator such as relay 102 may have any or combination of contacts in multiple contact forms, such as make contacts, break contacts, or moving contacts. In another embodiment, the relay 102 can be operatively coupled with control unit 106 to receive signals enable generate audio and visual alert signal for identifying the vehicle in overcrowded or parking of vehicles. In an exemplary embodiment, user with computing enable the audio and the visual alert signal of the vehicle, the alert signal can be any or combination of honking of vehicles and flash side indicator of the vehicle. [0047] In an embodiment, the vehicle locating devicelOO comprises battery 110. The battery 110 includes one or more electrochemical cells with external connection, provides an uninterrupted power supply to location identifier 108.In another embodiment, battery 110 can include any or combination of lead acid battery, alkaline battery, and lithium ion battery. [0048] FIG. 2 illustrates a method of working of proposed device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0049] In an aspect, the proposed method may be described in general context of computer executable instructions. Generally, computer executable instructions can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, functions, etc., that perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types. The method can also be practiced in a distributed computing environment where functions are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, computer executable instructions may be located in both local and remote computer storage media, including memory storage devices.
[0050] The order in which the method as described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method blocks may be combined in any order to implement the method or alternate methods. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from

the method without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Furthermore, the method may be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof. However, for ease of explanation, in the embodiments described below, the method may be considered to be implemented in the above described device. [0051] In an aspect, present disclosure elaborates upon a method for vehicle locating device that comprises, at block 202, receiving, by a transceiver, a communication signal from a computing device associated with a user. In an aspect, the method further comprises at block 204, extracting, by one or more processors of a control unit operatively coupled with the transceiver, and a relay configured with ignition system of the vehicle, a set of features from the received communication signal, wherein a first set of features is selected from the extracted set of features pertaining to a unique identifier associated with the user.
[0052] In an aspect, the method further comprises at block 206, authenticating, by the one or more processors, the user by matching the unique identifier with a dataset comprising a set of prestored identifiers, wherein based on positive authentication of the user, the control unit is configured to generate an output signal, and wherein on receipt of the output signal the relay configured to turn ON the ignition system of the vehicle if the ignition system is turned OFF, and wherein transmit the output signal to the computing device indicating position of the turned ON vehicle.
ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION
[0053] The present disclosure provides a vehicle locating device.
[0054] The present disclosure provides a vehicle locating device with efficient and cost
effective solution.
[0055] The present disclosure provides a vehicle locating device is easy to operate with
user-friendly interface.
[0056] The present disclosure provides a vehicle locating device enables user to easily locate
vehicle from sea of vehicles.

We Claim

1.A device for locating vehicle, said device comprising:
a relay configured with ignition system of the vehicle;
a transceiver to receive a communication signal from a computing device associated with a user;
a control unit operatively coupled with the transceiver and the relay to:
extract a set of features from the received communication signal, wherein a first set of features is selected from the extracted set of features pertaining to a unique identifier associated with the user; and
authenticate the user by matching the unique identifier with a dataset comprising a set of prestored identifiers, wherein based on positive authentication of the user, the control unit is configured to generate an output signal, and
wherein on receipt of the output signal the relay configured to turn ON the ignition system of the vehicle if the ignition system is turned OFF, and
wherein transmit the output signal to the computing device indicating position of the turned ON vehicle.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the unique identifier is selected from a group comprising of subscriber identification module (SEVI), and international mobile subscriber identity (FMSI) and one time password (OTP).
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises a location identifier configured to determine location of the turned ON vehicle, and transmit the determined location to the computing device.
4. The device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the location is transmitted periodically to the computing device after a predefined time period.
5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second set of features are selected from the set of features to initiate a communication channel between the transceiver and the computing device based on positive authentication of the user.

6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises a set of batteries to provide power to the location identifier, the transceiver, the control unit and the relay for uninterrupted operation.
7. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises an alert unit operatively coupled with the control unit, the alert unit configured to generate any or a combination of an audio and a visual alert based on the generated output signal.
8. A method for locating vehicle, said method comprising:
receiving, by a transceiver, a communication signal from a computing device associated with a user;
extracting, by one or more processors of a control unit operatively coupled with the transceiver, and a relay configured with ignition system of the vehicle, a set of features from the received communication signal, wherein a first set of features is selected from the extracted set of features pertaining to a unique identifier associated with the user; and
authenticating, by the one or more processors, the user by matching the unique identifier with a dataset comprising a set of prestored identifiers, wherein based on positive authentication of the user, the control unit is configured to generate an output signal, and wherein on receipt of the output signal the relay configured to turn ON the ignition system of the vehicle if the ignition system is turned OFF, and wherein transmit the output signal to the computing device indicating position of the turned ON vehicle.