Technical Field
The present subject matter refers to a handlebar switch-assembly for vehicles and in particular relates to wireless-control of one or more devices within the vehicle.

Background of Invention
A handlebar-switch with wireless-communication facility in a vehicle (e.g. two/three wheeler) renders ease-of-communication with devices such as a mobile-device. With the recent trend of smartphones being maintained within a mobile-holder for rendering ease of navigation to the driver (e.g. delivery-personnel working with pizza-restaurants, home-delivery personnel), auxiliary handlebar-switches are known to be used as an auxiliary-control for such smartphone-devices. In an example, the auxiliary-control for such smartphone-devices are known to be used for controlling online-maps (e.g. Google maps) within the smartphone for navigation.

As indicated in Fig. 1, the patent publication JP2015184870A illustrates an auxiliary operation device D of information terminal equipment for operating a separate information terminal equipment C using wireless communication means. The device D comprises a gripping part 10 for receiving and holding a lever-like component in the middle of a device body 1 toward the device. The body 1 is formed like a flange in wall-thickness as a whole. An operation switch 20 operated by a fingertip ‘f’ is disposed on an operation surface 12 which is a peripheral curve-surface of the device body 1. While the device D has a compact-design and connectable to smartphone, yet it is not IP67 qualified and remains exposed to moisture & dust contamination over unit. Further, the auxiliary switch occupies unnecessary space owing to placement on handlebar-grip.

As further indicated in Fig. 2, DE202014105749U1 discloses a thumb switch (2) for operating a mobile communication device and/or electric components of a vehicle. The thumb switch comprises a housing (4), on which at least one operating element (9) is arranged. In order to allow an ease of operation, the thumb switch (2) has communication-electronics for generating control-signals for functions that can be carried out on the mobile communication device (3) and/or on at least one electrical-component of the vehicle. The invention further relates to control system comprising such a thumb switch. However, the thumb switch (2) is not IP67 qualified, exposed to moisture & dust contamination over unit, and is externally connected to a central processing unit (CPU) of the vehicle which actually controls transmission to smartphone and other-devices.
While usage of the auxiliary handlebar-switches renders an ease to the user in terms of wirelessly controlling the mobile device or other analogues, the user has to still locate such auxiliary switch within the handlebar. Given the fact that conventional handlebar switch assemblies (having controls for indicator, horn, dimmer, pass switch) have to be maintained in the same position from the perspective of driver’ ergonomics, the position of the auxiliary handlebar switch continues to confuse the driver while driving.
Accordingly, during driving, the driver is forced to many-a-times divert his attention and visually locate the auxiliary switch, thereby leading to distraction from driving and posing accident-risks.
Moreover, it takes a considerable time for a driver to learn the position of auxiliary-switch in order to intuitively-locate the auxiliary-switch within the handlebar during driving (without visual inspection), thereby always posing challenges to beginner driver.
Last but not the least, the auxiliary-switch assembly occupies additional-space within the handlebar, remain exposed to dirt and moisture, and is not IP67 compliant.

Summary
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified format that are further described in the detailed description of the present disclosure. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
The present subject matter refers a handlebar switch-assembly for a vehicle. The switch-assembly comprises a first set of switches for controlling one or more devices in a vehicle through an internal connection. A second-set of switches is provided for executing
a) a wireless-control of one or more mobile devices supported on the vehicle under a default state;
b) a wireless-control of one or more devices within the vehicle through said mobile-device under a default state; and
c) a control of one or more devices within the vehicle through an internal-connection under a switched state.
Further, an electronic-module is provided for communicating-signals generated upon actuation of the first and/or the second set of switches. The communication is at least one of a wireless and wired transmission.
More specifically, the handlebar switch-assembly in accordance with the present subject matter acts a single point of contact for controlling the devices of the vehicle (e.g. headlamp, blinkers, horn etc) and the external/non-vehicular devices (e.g. a mobile-phone), renders an ease of accessing devices even while driving, thereby preventing accidental-scenarios. More specifically, apart from the usual operational control switches such as head lamp, flasher indicator, horn etc, the present switch assembly renders additional navigation-control switches while retaining the existing operational control switches.
The present switch assembly has in-built features of transmitting operational signal wirelessly to external/non-vehicular devices such as smartphone, tablet, PDA etc, which may in turn lead to control of vehicular- operations such as head lamp, turn-indicator, horn etc by a customized mobile-phone application. In an example, the present subject matter further enables a mobile device to identify the parked vehicle, at least by causing horn-blow or turning ON Lamps, indicators etc.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawing. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

Brief description of drawings
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

Fig. 1 illustrates a prior art auxiliary switch assembly;
Fig. 2 illustrates another prior art auxiliary switch assembly;
Fig. 3 illustrates a handlebar switch assembly for vehicles, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
Fig. 4 illustrates an exploded-view of the present switch assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
Fig. 5 illustrates a block-diagram with respect to the present switch assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
Fig. 6 illustrates a process-flowchart for the switch assembly with wireless communication, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
Fig. 7 illustrates an example mobile-application for vehicle control-functions, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
Fig. 8 illustrates an assembly of a toggling-button within the present switch assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter
Fig. 9 illustrates a biometric-sensor based implementation of the present switch assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
Fig. 10 illustrates an alternate form factor depicting the implementation of the present switch assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

Detailed description of drawings

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a nonexclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or subsystems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 3 illustrates a handlebar switch assembly for vehicles, wherein the switch assembly is capable of wireless-communication with external mobile devices 102 such as smartphone, tablet etc. The handlebar-switch assembly comprises the first set of switches 105 for controlling one or more devices (light, indicator, acoustic-devices) in a vehicle through an internal-connection. The internal connection may a standard wired connection between the first set of switches 105 and the device, optionally via the ECU.

A second-set of switches 104 is provided for executing a wireless-control of one or more mobile devices 102 supported on the vehicle under a default state. The present switch assembly comprises integration of navigation-switches 104 as the second set of switches that are interfaced with a module capable of wireless-transmission.

While the external device 102 (i.e. the mobile-device) may be placed in a mobile-device holder 101 at a handlebar 103, a mobile-application may be optionally customized to facilitate receipt of data at the mobile device 102 from the handlebar switch assembly and transmit data signals back to the wireless module of the switch assembly. The mobile-device holder 101 may be pivoted at the handlebar assembly through a ball-joint or any other rotary-connection based mechanism that allows a controlled-rotation of the mobile-phone holder 101 and thereby the mobile device 102 as well.

Alternatively, the present subject matter’s handlebar switch has an integrated wireless communication circuitry that establishes communication with the external-device 102 such as Smartphone, tablet, device etc. Such wireless-circuitry is internally-connected to the control system (e.g. ECU) which controls vehicle’s operation and accordingly may render the function of on-board diagnostics. Also, at-least a part of the switches in the switch-assembly are connected to another wireless-circuitry which is used to control the external-devices 102. The present switch assembly may be charged remotely or through a wired connection, depending upon user’s requirement.

In operation, the present switch assembly attempts connection with the mobile device 102. When said switch assembly is turned ON, the switch assembly as a wireless-circuitry starts advertising its address and name for external or internal device connectivity within the vehicle. The wireless circuitry may be an electronic transceiver module for communicating the signals wirelessly to the mobile device 102 upon actuation of the first and/or the second set of switches. The mobile device 102 mounted within the vehicle or nearby the vehicle captures the advertised signal and initiates the communication (e.g. Bluetooth based pairing) with the switch assembly. Once the assembly receives mobile device connectivity signal, said assembly initiates a challenge-response based authentication process (i.e. querying of password).
Upon authentication of the mobile device by the switch assembly, the navigation switches 104 within the switch assembly act as a control for mobile-device 102 and accordingly controllable as per user’s requirement. The user can remotely control the mobile-device 102. Multiple vehicular-navigation applications (e.g. Google map, android auto etc.) as rendered by the mobile-device 102 can be controlled by navigation switches 104 within the switch assembly.

Fig. 4 illustrates an exploded-view of the present switch assembly. The wireless-communication circuitry (e. g. wireless-transceiver) is connected to navigation-switches 104 in the switch-assembly and also to the electronic control unit. Overall, as shown in Fig. 4, the present assembly comprises:
1 A wireless communication circuitry.
2 Upper case.
3 Lower Case.
4 Circuitry Housing.
5 Dome pad.
6 Rubber pad housing.
7 Rubber pad.
8 Switch knob.

In present Fig. 4, the present switch assembly as integrated with the wireless-communication circuit is implemented for example, with respect to vehicular-handlebar is shown. An upper case and lower case is outer-casing of switch, which is placed on handlebar of vehicles. The switch-knobs within the upper case are used to connect with dome-pad which in turn is connected to the wireless circuitry (i.e. the electronic transceiver module). The rubber pad & rubber pad housing is used to seal contact area and to protect from water, dust etc. The circuit-housing is used to cover wireless-circuitry and epoxy is filled in it from top to protect wireless circuitry from water, dust etc.

Fig. 5 illustrates a block-diagram with respect to the present switch assembly. As may be observed, the present switch assembly is externally connected to a CPU (i.e. vehicle’s ECU) by encrypted communication protocol. The switch assembly renders a voltage-signal from the navigation switches 104 to the CPU in order to generate interrupt for executing required function. In the present subject matter, the CPU communicates through one or more of multiple wireless communication protocol such as Bluetooth, Wifi, Zigbee etc. A power regulator is used to step-down high voltage to low voltage which will be used to operate CPU accordingly. Optionally, LIN/CAN transceiver is used to transmit LIN/CAN signal to ECU which will be controlling vehicle signal (as explained with respect to Mode 2 operation in Fig. 87). The signal(s) is transmitted to ECU via LIN/CAN or control output as per required.

Fig 6 illustrates a process-flowchart for the switch assembly with wireless communication.

When ignition of vehicle is turned ON, power is transmitted to internal circuitry of switch assembly and accordingly internal-circuitry gets energized. Here, the Ignition ON of vehicle actuates the switch assembly if the power circuitry of the switch is connected to vehicle’s battery. In case power storage is installed internally within the handlebar switch assembly, then a designated power ON/OFF button may be manually actuated by a user to turn ON the switch assembly.

As a part of default or factory-settings, the mobile-device 102 and the switch assembly are not paired. So, the present switch assembly attempts to pair with remote devices, e.g. the mobile device 102 via Bluetooth connection. The remote mobile-device 102 is able to access the switch assembly’s name and MAC address in their application, once said scanning has been initiated.

The remote device 102 also initiates pairing with an encrypted pass–code that is designated with respect to the switch assembly. Thereafter, the switch-assembly validates encrypted the pass-code and establishes communication between remote device 102 and the assembly. Upon a successful pairing or communication establishment, an LED indicator is turned ON to indicate user a completion of communication between the switch assembly and the mobile device 102.

During operation, when present switch assembly is left in “idle state” for given time interval (e.g. during driving over long-distances), the switch assembly undergoes a “sleep mode” or “power-saving mode” in order to save power consumption and prevent battery from draining during idle periods. The assembly may be woken-up from sleep-mode by pressing-switches or by mobile- application.

The user can now operate upon the navigation switches 104 of the switch assembly (as a part of Mode 1) to remotely operate the mobile device 102, e.g. operate upon the online maps for navigating, and accordingly refrain from the contacting the mobile-device altogether. Also such navigation switches 104 in the assembly can be mapped by user as per requirement (for controlling other Mobile application through navigation switches.

Other example modes of operation, i.e. Mode 2 and Mode 3 have been explained with respect to Fig. 7 and Fig. 8, respectively.
Fig 7 illustrates an example mobile-application for vehicle control-functions and thereby depicts the Mode 2 operation, i.e. Vehicle control by Mobile Application. Further, as a part of Mode 2, the communication is established in same way as explained with respect to Mode 1 followed by user-authentication.

In this Mode 2, the switch assembly controls vehicle-functions such as Headlight, Indicators, Horn etc. The present switch assembly controls vehicle by a software-application or mobile-app which is designed for execution within the mobile devices 102 such as tablet, PDA etc. The mobile-app as installed within the mobile-device 102 connects wirelessly to an application layer of wireless circuitry within the switch assembly. The wireless circuitry in turn is connected to various control modules (Headlight, Indicators, Horn) in the switch-assembly for illuminating/acoustic devices to control required functions and in turn the illuminating/acoustic devices of the vehicle.

As has been illustrated with respect to present Fig. 7, in the custom mobile application, various control functions are mapped as per respective Icon. When an icon on mobile application is pressed or contacted through a touch-screen application, data is transferred from the mobile-device 102 to the wireless transceiver within the switch assembly and respective function is turned ON/OFF within the vehicle. An acknowledgement of the completed action is communicated back from the wireless transceiver to the mobile-application by transferring data from wireless-circuitry to the Mobile-device 102.

Accordingly, in addition to the navigation switches 104 acting as the second set of switches, the switch symbols as rendered by the mobile-application render touch-screen switches (under a default state) also ride on a wireless-communication and act as a second set of switches. However, the touch-screen based switches are employed to control one or more devices (illuminating/acoustic) within the vehicle.
In order to support long range communication, a substantially high-range antenna and a long range device is implemented within the wireless circuitry in order to receive control-instructions from long distances, e.g. in the order of 10 to 20 meters. This in turn helps the user to locate a vehicle in parking lot by blowing Horn, turning on Indicators etc. Likewise, various other control functions may be construed to be covered through the present switch assembly for theft-prevention.

Fig. 8 illustrates an assembly of a toggling button 106 within the present switch assembly as a part of Mode 3. More specifically, in this mode, a connectivity of navigation switches 104 in the switch assembly with mobile-device and instrumental-cluster has been illustrated. A “toggling-button” 106 is provided within the switch assembly (as shown in Fig. 8) to control the result of actuation of the navigation-switch 104. When the toggling button 106 is pressed ON, the navigation switches 104 of the present switch assembly deviate from a default state and operate in a switched state at-least by operating over an “Instrumental cluster of vehicle”, and thereby controlling the illuminating/acoustic devices within the vehicle. Accordingly, the navigation switches 104 are able to control one or more devices within the vehicle through an internal-connection under a switched-state. When the toggling button/switch 106 is pressed OFF, then the navigation switch 104 is restored to its default state and operates over the mobile device via wireless communication. Accordingly, the toggle-switch 106 is employed to switch between the default and switched state with respect to the second set 104 of switches.

More specifically, in Fig 8, the placement of toggling-button 106 is shown on the switch assembly. The present Mode 3 controls switching between wireless communication and instrumental cluster by a wireless-circuitry. The connections of navigation switch 104 are added on the wireless circuitry as well as internally with the instrument cluster. When the mobile device 102 is connected wirelessly, internal-connection from instrumental-cluster is disabled. When communication is disconnected from the mobile-device 102, the connection with the instrumental cluster is enabled. Accordingly, the present toggling-mechanism is used for rendering a multi-functional single-switch assembly.

Fig. 9 illustrates a biometric-sensor based implementation of the present switch assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

As shown in the present figure, the present switch assembly comprises a fingerprint-sensor which is capacitive touch based. The same reads data and transmits to the internal CPU. The touch-sensor within the switch assembly is connected with a distant display unit that displays the outcome of touch-sensing. The touch-sensitive pad or a fingerprint-sensor captures data according to position & direction of fingerprint on the sensor and transmits it to the distant display-unit for navigating. For example, as shown in present figure 9, as per placement direction of fingerprint impression, menus in display are navigating in left, right, upward or downward direction. The display-unit is a distant remotely- connected device with respect to the switch-assembly and wirelessly-connected to the switch assembly. On the other hand, the switch assembly houses the fingerprint-sensor.

Overall, the second set of switches 104 are defined by at-least one of: navigation controls 104, one or more touchscreen based switches as depicted in Fig. 8, and touchpad based switches as depicted in Fig. 9. As a part of electronics present within the vehicle with respect to handlebar switch assembly, the electronic-module comprises a wireless-transceiver to wirelessly-communicate the signals from the second set of switches 104 to the mobile device 102, wirelessly-receive the signals from the mobile-device 102 and communicate it to an ECU. Further, the ECU itself is configured to control one or more devices within the vehicle based on received signals from the first 105 and/or second set 104 of switches.

Fig. 10 illustrates an alternate form factor depicting the implementation of the present switch assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

As shown in present figure, the alternate independent implementation of wireless control device has been depicted. The alternate form factor appropriates the internal-electronics as associated with the preceding embodiments while exhibiting a different mechanical-housing. More specifically, the navigation switches 104 are disposed externally with respect to the device switches 105 within the present handlebar switch assembly.

The mechanical assembly of the navigation switches 104 is configured in such a way that it may be retro-fitted as a plug and play module to the vehicle handlebar along with conventional switch assembly. The present form factor at least exhibits a design from the perspective of wireless device control ergonomics. The present alternate form factor is defined by a housing 1000 having a plurality of faces and mounted atop the handlebar. The plurality of faces are defined by a first-face housing the first set of switches 105 or the device switches 105, and a second face laterally extending from the first face and housing the second-set of switches 104 (or the navigation switches) and the wireless-transceiver. The wireless module may be embedded within the laterally extended second face and accordingly independent of the first-face. Overall, the second face acts an independent wireless module.

Overall, by virtue of the aforesaid features, the present switch assembly renders a switch assembly with wireless communication and at least renders the following advantages
• Sealed Waterproof (IP67) complaint.
• Automotive grade complaint.
• Integration within same package size of switch assembly.
• Vibration dampening resistant.
• Easy to install.
• Integration possible with existing/old motorbikes.
• Provision for voltage & current Conditioning.
• Less number of parts.
• Enhances visual appearance.
• Internal and external power source usage

Further, the following table renders a comparison of features of the present switch assembly with the existing state-of-art switch assemblies as manufactured under the brands COBO, PEUCON, DAYTONA.

SNO Company name/
Features COBO PEUCON DAYTONA INTEGRATED SWITCH WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION (Present switch assmebly)
1 Controlling the smartphone using handlebar switch assembly buttons remotely/wirelessly X x v v
2 Navigation control via button X x v v
3 Switch integrted with vehicle functionality X x X v
4 IP67 X X X v
5 Switch Assembly with Mobile Holder v x v v
6 Communication protocol CAN WIRED/WIRELESS WIRELESS WIRELESS
7 Power Source External such as vehicle battery / Internal such as battery cell within the switch assembly External such as vehicle battery Internal such as battery cell within the switch assembly External such as vehicle battery / Internal such as battery cell within the switch assembly
8 Vehicel function control (such as horn, blinker, etc.) X X X v
9 Neccesity of Mobile Application to perform remote operation v v X Optional, said invention can operate with/without mobile application (In case of operating vehicle function, then mobile application is required)

Overall, the present handlebar switch assembly may control smartphones or other devices remotely from vehicle handlebar in order to ease vehicle riders to navigate operation and reduces the overhead of removing gloves and then operating smartphones.

The drawings and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein.

Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.

Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any component(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature or component of any or all the claims.

WE CLAIM:
1. A handlebar switch-assembly for a vehicle, wherein said switch-assembly comprises:
a first set of switches (105) for controlling one or more devices in a vehicle through an internal connection;
a second set of switches (104) for executing at-least one of :
a) a wireless-control of one or more mobile devices (102) supported on the vehicle under a default state;
b) a wireless-control of the one or more devices within the vehicle through said mobile-device under a default state; and
c) a control of the one or more devices within the vehicle through an internal-connection under a switched state;
a second-set of switches (104) for executing at least one of:
a) a wireless-control of one or more mobile devices (102) supported on the vehicle under a default state;
b) a wireless-control of the one or more devices within the vehicle through said mobile-device under a default state; and
c) a control of the one or more devices within the vehicle through an internal-connection under a switched state;
and
an electronic-module for communicating the signals generated upon actuation of the first (105) and/or the second set (104) of switches, said communication comprising wireless and wired transmission.
2. The handlebar switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of switches (105) are defined by handlebar-switches for controlling acoustic and illuminating-devices within the vehicle.

3. The handlebar switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second set of switches (104) are defined by at-least one of:
navigation controls;
one or more touchscreen based switches; and
touchpad based switches

4. The handlebar switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic-module comprises a wireless-transceiver to wirelessly-communicate the signals from the second set of switches (104).

5. The handlebar switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic-module comprises a wireless-transceiver to wirelessly-receive the signals from the mobile-device (102) and communicate it to an ECU.

6. The handlebar switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic-module comprises an ECU to control one or more devices within the vehicle based on received signals from the first (105) and/or second set (104) of switches.

7. The handlebar switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising:
a toggle switch (106) to switch between the default and switched state with respect to the second set (104) of switches.

8. The handlebar switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handlebar switch assembly exhibits a standard form-factor comprising a combination of first (105) and second set (104) of switches.

9. The handlebar switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handlebar switch assembly exhibits a housing (1000) comprising a plurality of faces comprising:
a first-face housing the first set of switches (105); and
a second face laterally extending from the first face and housing the second set of switches (104) and a wireless transceiver

10. The handlebar switch assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wireless communication is defined by a protocol as at-least one of: Bluetooth, Wifi, Zigbee and is rendered between at least one of
the second set of switches (104) and the mobile device (102);
the mobile device (102) and the ECU of the vehicle;
the second set of switches (104) and the ECU.