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Ignition Lock Illumination

Abstract: A vehicle mobilizing system (202) of a vehicle (100) comprising an ignition lock (206) which is configured to receive a key (208) and an immobilizer unit (306). The ignition lock (206) is provided with an illumination unit (204) which is disposed in the ignition lock (206). Further, the illumination unit (204) comprising one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s) which are configured to emit light of varying wavelengths and intensity. The immobilizer unit (306) is communicatively connected to the key (208) and the ignition lock (206). Furthermore, the immobilizer unit (306) is configured to receive an input signal from the key (208) and illuminate the illumination unit (204) of the ignition lock (206) based on the received input signal.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
31 March 2023
Publication Number
40/2024
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

TVS Motor Company Limited
Jayalakshmi Estate, No 29 (Old No 8), Haddows Road
TVS Motor Company Limited
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, India

Inventors

1. MUKESH VINAYAG KUMAR
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, India
2. ARULKARTHICK GANESAN
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, India
3. GAYATHRI GUNASEKARAN
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, India
4. DATTA RAJARAM SAGARE
TVS Motor Company Limited, “Chaitanya”, No.12 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 006, India

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present application relates to a vehicle, more specifically the present application is related to illumination of ignition lock of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] It is known that a key is a device that is used to operate a lock (such as to lock or unlock it). Generally available key is a small piece of metal consisting of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that the force can be applied by the user. The key serves as a security token for access to the locked area; only persons having the correct key can open the lock and gain access.

[0003] In vehicles, ignition lock keys are used to allow security access to the vehicle. However, operating the lock of the vehicle become difficult to use in locations with poor lighting, owing to weather conditions, time of day or physical orientation of the lock.

[0004] Conventional a remote keyless entry transmitter is used in the form of key fob. Typical key fob includes a plurality of buttons and/or switches which, when pressed, initiate the predefined vehicle control functions remotely. For example, key fob may include buttons and/or switches for locking/unlocking the vehicle, for ignition of the vehicle, for trunk release, for ignition cap release and a panic button for sounding the horn of the vehicle and/or flashing the vehicle's lights to draw attention to the vehicle.

[0005] Often, a user of vehicles such as a two-wheeler or three-wheeler are only dependent on lighting from streetlamp to visually locate lock position of the motor vehicle at night or under dimly lit conditions, and therefore, locating position of the lock may be challenging. Further, in night or in dimly light conditions it is very difficult for the user to recognize his/her vehicle among the plurality of vehicles parked together.

[0006] The above information as disclosed in this background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the disclosure and therefore it may contain information that does not form the prior art that is already known in this country to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

SUMMARY
[0007] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.

[0008] In one of the embodiments of the present application, a vehicle mobilizing comprising of an ignition lock which is configured to receive a key. Further, the ignition lock is provided with an illumination unit and an immobilizer unit, the immobilizer unit is communicatively connected to the key and the ignition lock. Furthermore, the immobilizer unit is configured to receive an input signal from the key and illuminate the illumination unit of the ignition lock based on the received input signal in a predetermined pattern of illumination.

[0009] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the illumination unit is disposed along an outer periphery of the ignition lock. Further, the illumination unit is disposed with one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s). Furthermore, the one or more LED’s are configured to emit light of varying wavelengths.

[00010] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the key is a key fob.

[00011] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the input signal from the key is one of a mobilizer and an immobilizer signal.

[00012] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the illumination unit is communicatively connected to one or more control unit of the vehicle. Further, the one or more control unit is configured to determine a riding mode of the vehicle based on a plurality of riding parameters.

[00013] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the vehicle comprising one or more sensors, the one or more sensors is configured to determine the plurality of riding parameters, wherein the plurality of riding parameters is speed and torque delivered by a power unit of the vehicle.

[00014] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the immobilizer unit is connected to the key and the ignition lock using a wireless communication. Further, the wireless communication is at least one of a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Near Field Communication (NFC), or combination thereof.

[00015] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit is different for different riding modes of the vehicle. Further, the different riding modes is at least one of a power mode, rain mode, sports mode and an economy mode.

[00016] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit will depend on the plurality of riding parameters of the vehicle

[00017] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit depends on distance between the ignition lock and the key. Further, the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit increases as the distance between the ignition lock and the key reduces.

[00018] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the illumination unit of the ignition lock is connected with an instrumentation cluster of the vehicle.

[00019] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the immobilizer unit is connected with the ignition switch and the one or more sensors of the vehicle.

[00020] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the ignition lock is connected with the immobilizer unit and a Regulator Rectifier (RR) unit of the vehicle. Further, the ignition lock is connected with one or more power source of the vehicle.

[00021] In one of the embodiments of the present application, a vehicle comprising a vehicle mobilizing system.

[00022] In one of the embodiments of the present application, a method for operating a vehicle mobilizing system in the vehicle comprising steps of operating, an immobilizer unit which is communicatively connected to a key and an ignition lock. Igniting, power unit of the vehicle using the immobilizer unit. The ignition lock is provided with an illumination unit which is comprising one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s). Furthermore, checking, strength of connection between the immobilizer unit, the key and the ignition lock using one or more control unit of the vehicle. On receiving an input signal from the key and if the strength of connection is above a predetermined limit, illuminating the illumination unit of the ignition lock in a predetermined pattern of illumination. The predetermined pattern of illumination is corresponding to the strength of connection between the immobilizer unit.

[00023] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the immobilizer unit will check the ignition lock signal if the connection strength is below a predetermined limit, illuminating the illumination unit of the ignition lock based on signal from the ignition lock.

[00024] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the immobilizer unit is connected to the key and the ignition lock using a wireless communication. Further, the wireless communication is at least one of a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Near Field Communication (NFC), or combination thereof, wherein the input signal from the key is one of a mobilizer and an immobilizer command.

[00025] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the illumination unit is communicatively connected to one or more control unit of the vehicle. Further, the illumination unit is disposed with one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s), the one or more LED’s are configured to emit light of varying wavelengths. Furthermore, the one or more control unit is configured to determine a riding mode of the vehicle based on a plurality of riding parameters.

[00026] In one of the embodiments of the present application, changing the wavelength of the light emitting from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit for different riding modes of the vehicle, wherein the riding modes is at least one of a power mode, rain mode, sports mode and an economy mode.

[00027] In one of the embodiments of the present application, changing the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit based on the plurality of riding parameters of the vehicle. Further, the plurality of riding parameters is speed and torque delivered by a power unit of the vehicle.

[00028] In one of the embodiments of the present application, changing the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit based on distance between the ignition lock and the key. Further, the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit increases as the distance between the ignition lock and the key reduces. The key is a key fob.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES:
[00029] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and constitute part of this specification, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention, and together with the general description given above and the detailed description given below, explain features of the invention.

[00030] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle as per one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[00031] Figure 2 illustrates an ignition lock of the vehicle as per one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[00032] Figure 3 illustrates a block diagram of vehicle mobilizing system of the vehicle as per one of the embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00033] Exemplary embodiments detailing features of a motor vehicle in accordance with the present subject matter will be described hereunder with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various aspects of different embodiments of the present invention will become discernible from the following description set out hereunder. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the present subject matter. Further, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. Additionally, all numerical terms, such as, but not limited to, “first”, “second”, “third”, “primary”, “secondary”, “main” or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's understanding of the various elements, embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any element, embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another element, embodiment, variation and/or modification.

[00034] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While embodiments may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the claimed subject matter. Instead, the proper scope of the claimed subject matter is defined by the appended claims. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.

[00035] Further, various embodiments disclosed herein are to be taken in the illustrative and explanatory sense and should in no way be construed as limiting of the present disclosure. All joinder references (e.g., attached, affixed, coupled, disposed, etc.) are only used to aid the reader's understanding of the present disclosure, and may not create limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of the systems and/or methods disclosed herein. Therefore, joinder references, if any, are to be construed broadly. Moreover, such joinder references do not necessarily infer those two elements are directly connected to each other.

[00036] It will also be appreciated that one or more of the elements depicted in the drawings/figures can also be implemented in a more separated or integrated manner, or even removed or rendered as inoperable in certain cases, as is useful in accordance with a particular application. Additionally, any signal hatches in the drawings/figures should be considered only as exemplary, and not limiting, unless otherwise specifically specified.

[00037] The straddle-type vehicle 100 hereinafter referred to as “vehicle” may be a two-wheeler that may be a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), an electric vehicle (EV), Internal Combustion (IC) engine-driven vehicle, or the like. According to an aspect, the vehicle 100 may have a chassis 102 that may be the main support structure of the vehicle 100 and may bear all the stresses of the components assembled in the vehicle 100. The vehicle is represented as a two wheeled vehicle, however, the same can be a three wheeled vehicle, a four wheeled vehicle, or the like.

[00038] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a vehicle 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle 100 includes a frame assembly (not shown) to support different parts of the vehicle 100. In an upper portion of the frame assembly (not shown), a handlebar 115 is rotatably integrally connected to the steering shaft (not shown). The handlebar 115 is used to steer the vehicle 100 and is connected to a front wheel 185 through the steering shaft (not shown) and a front fork assembly (not shown). An upper portion of the front wheel 185 is covered by a front fender 190 which prevents mud and water from getting deflected towards the steering shaft (not shown). Further, the front fork assembly 195 is supported on the front fender 190 by means of a brace fender (not shown).

[00039] In a front portion of the frame assembly (not shown) a fuel tank assembly 120 is arranged immediately behind the handlebar assembly 115 and is disposed over a power source, for example an internal combustion engine 180 in case of internal combustion engine-based vehicle or a motor in case of electronic vehicle. A seat assembly 125 is placed behind the fuel tank assembly 120. The seat assembly 125 includes a front user seating portion and a pillion user seating portion. The pillion user seating portion is placed on the rear part of the frame assembly (not shown), where the rear part of the frame assembly (not shown) is covered by the tail cover assembly (not labelled).

[00040] For the safety of the user and in conformance with the traffic rules, a headlamp assembly 105 that includes a headlamp 110 and front indicator lights 140a are provided in the front portion of the vehicle 100. On the rear portion of the two wheeled vehicle 100 a tail lamp (not labelled) and rear indicator light 140b are provided on the rear portion of the tail cover assembly (not shown). Above a tail cover assembly 130 and behind the seat assembly 125 a pillion handle135 is provided for the pillion user to grab.

[00041] Suspension systems are provided for comfortable steering of the two wheeled vehicle 100 on the road. A front suspension assembly 195 serves as rigidity component for the front portion of the vehicle 100 just like the frame assembly (not shown). The front suspension assembly 195 clamped to the head tube (not shown) through an upper bracket (not labelled) and a lower bracket (not labelled) is capable of being moved to the left and right. Further, a rear suspension system 160, which is a hydraulic damped arrangement, is connected to the frame assembly (not shown). The rear suspension system 160 comprises of at least one rear suspension 160 preferably disposed centrally in the longitudinal mid plane of the vehicle 100. However, in a vehicle 100 with two rear suspensions, the same may be disposed on the left side and the right side respectively of the vehicle 100.

[00042] The power source, for example the internal combustion engine 180 is mounted to a front lower portion of the frame assembly (not shown) by means of an engine mounting bracket (not shown). The internal combustion engine 180 is partially covered on the lower side of the internal combustion engine 180 by an engine cover 175. The internal combustion engine 180 is equipped with an exhaust system that includes an exhaust pipe connected to the internal combustion engine 180 and a muffler assembly 155 connected to the exhaust pipe. The muffler assembly 155 extends rearwards along the right side of the rear wheel 150.

[00043] Further, a swing arm 200 extending rearwards is swingably connected to a lower rear portion of the vehicle 100. The rear wheel 150 is rotatably supported at a rear end of the swing arm 200. Power from the internal combustion engine 180 is transmitted to the rear wheel 150 through a power drive mechanism, such as a drive chain, so as to drive and rotate the rear wheel 150. A center stand 165 is provided in between the front wheel 185 and the rear wheel 150 for parking the vehicle 100.

[00044] A rear fender 145 for covering an upper side of the rear wheel 150 is mounted to a rear portion of the vehicle 100 to prevent mud and water splashed by the rotating rear wheel 150 from entering the muffler assembly 155, the internal combustion engine 180 and other parts disposed close by. To enhance the overall aesthetics of the vehicle 100 and to prevent undesired foreign particles from entering parts of the vehicle 100, a plurality of rear covers (not labelled) is attached to a rear portion of the frame assembly (not shown).

[00045] Area below the seat assembly 125 and the fuel tank assembly 120 of the vehicle 100 is covered on both sides by a cover frame assembly 170. The cover frame assembly 170 includes the one or more side covers.

[00046] The vehicle 100 comprising a vehicle mobilizing system 202 which is an electronic security device fitted into the vehicle 100 that prevents the one or more power source 180 of the vehicle 100 from being started unless the correct key 208 is present. The vehicle mobilizing system 202 comprising of an ignition lock 206 which is configured to receive a key 208. The ignition lock 206 is provided with an illumination unit 204 which is disposed in the ignition lock 206. The vehicle mobilizing system 202 also comprises an immobilizer unit 306 which is communicatively connected to the key 208 and the ignition lock 206. The immobilizer unit 306 is configured to receive an input signal from the key 208 and illuminate the illumination unit 204 of the ignition lock 206 based on the received input signal in a predetermined pattern of illumination. The predetermined pattern of illumination is corresponding to the strength of connection between the immobilizer unit.

[00047] In figure 2, the illumination unit 204 is disposed along an outer periphery of the ignition lock 206. Further, the illumination unit 204 is disposed with one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s), such that the one or more LED’s are configured to emit light of varying wavelengths. Further, the key 208 as shown in figure 2 is used to lock/unlock or ignite the vehicle 100.

[00048] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the key 208 is a key fob. The key fob 208 contains a short-range radio transmitter/radio frequency identification RFID chip and antenna. The key fob 208 uses radio frequencies to send a distinct coded signal to a receiver unit in the vehicle 100. This vehicle 100 also contains an RFID tag. The key fob 208 includes a plurality of buttons and/or switches which, when pressed, initiate the predefined vehicle control functions remotely such but not limited to locking or unlocking of vehicle 100, igniting one or more power source 304 of the vehicle 100, activating the headlamp assembly 105, activating the indicator lights 140a, 140b, for trunk release, for ignition cap release, activating panic button for sounding the horn of the vehicle 100 to draw attention to the vehicle 100, or the like. The vehicle 100 transmitter sends a signal to the key fob 208, which then adjusts to the transmitter's frequency. The communication between the key fob 208 and the vehicle 100 device happens instantaneously when the user presses a button on the key fob 208. The RFID chip on the key fob 208 is designed to transmit specific RFID tag information. This information always matches what the vehicle 100 has been programmed to accept, however, if there is a mismatch, the function will not be performed. The key fob 208 generally hangs from a key ring of the vehicle 100. Further, the frequency used by every key fob 208 is different, accordingly, each key fob is designed to operate a specific vehicle only and the key fob will not connect with any other vehicle.

[00049] The illumination unit 204 is communicatively connected to one or more control unit of a vehicle 100. The one or more control unit is configured to determine at least a riding mode of the vehicle 100 based on a plurality of riding parameters. The plurality of riding parameters is speed and torque delivered by the one or more power source 304 of the vehicle 100. Further, wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit 204 is different for different riding modes of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the different riding modes is at least one of a power mode, rain mode, sports mode and an economy mode. The wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit 204 is depend on the plurality of riding parameters of the vehicle 100. More specifically, a specific wavelength of light coming from the one or more LED’s can be assigned to the different riding modes of the vehicle, for example if the vehicle 100 is in rain mode the one or more LED’s will glow in blue colour, in urban mode the one or more LED’s will glow in yellow colour, in sport mode the one or more LED’s will glow in violet colour, or the like.

[00050] The one or more control unit of the vehicle 100 can be Engine Control Unit (ECU), Engine Control Module (ECM), Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), Automotive Microcontrollers (MCU), Transmission Control Module (TCM), Central Timing Module (CTM), General Electronic Module (GEM), or the like.

[00051] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the illumination unit 204 of the ignition lock 206 is connected with an instrumentation cluster of the vehicle 100. The instrumentation cluster can be used to illuminate the illumination unit 204 of the ignition lock 206 in a specific wavelength of light coming from the one or more LED’s in a predetermined pattern of illumination.

[00052] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit 204 will depends on distance between the ignition lock 206 and the key 208. Further, the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit 204 increases as the distance between the ignition lock 206 and the key 208 reduces. This will help user to determine his/her vehicle in a packed parking. The same will also guide the user toward his/her own vehicle during the night-time and will increase the identification of the vehicle.

[00053] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the intensity of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit 204 will depends on distance between the ignition lock 206 and the key 208. Further, the intensity of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit 204 increases as the distance between the ignition lock 206 and the key 208 reduces. This will help user to determine his/her vehicle in a packed parking. The same will also guide the user toward his/her own vehicle during the night-time and will increase the identification of the vehicle.

[00054] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the vehicle 100 comprising one or more sensors 308, which are configured to determine the plurality of riding parameters of the vehicle 100. The one or more sensors 308 can be Air-flow sensor, IR sensor, camera, Engine knock sensor, Engine speed sensor, Camshaft position sensor, Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP sensor, Voltage sensor, Throttle position sensor, Oxygen sensor, NOx sensor, Temperature sensor, Speed sensor, Parking sensor, Rain sensor, Fuel temperature sensor or the like.

[00055] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the input signal from the key 208 is one of a mobilizer and an immobilizer signal. Further, the immobilizer unit 306 of the vehicle 100 is connected to the key 208 and the ignition lock 206 using a wireless communication. The wireless communication is at least one of a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Near Field Communication NFC, or combination thereof. The immobilizer unit 306 of the vehicle 100 is also connected with an ignition switch 302, and the one or more sensors 308 of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the immobilizer unit 306 of every vehicle 100 work with different frequency, accordingly, problems related to common immobilizer frequency would be eliminated. Therefore, every key-fob frequency will be comparatively unique.

[00056] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the ignition lock 206 is connected with the immobilizer unit 306 and a Regulator Rectifier (RR) unit 310 of the vehicle 100. Further, the ignition lock 206 is connected with one or more power source 304 of the vehicle 100. The RR unit 310 are configured to rectify the power output from the one or more power source 304 and maintained fixed voltage for the vehicle 100.

[00057] Figure 3 is showing connection of the immobilizer unit 306 in the vehicle 100. The immobilizer unit 306 is taking input from the key 208, the one or more power source 180, the one or more sensors 308 and the ignition switch 302 of the vehicle 100. Further, the ignition lock of the vehicle 100 is taking inputs from the ignition switch 302, the immobilizer unit 306 and the regulator rectifier unit 310. Accordingly, while riding the vehicle 100 if there is any disruption in the connectivity of the vehicle 100, the immobilizer unit 306 is configured to sense the ignition lock 206 signal to ignite the vehicle 100 so that the vehicle 100 will not stop while running.

[00058] A method for operating a vehicle mobilizing system 202 in a vehicle 100, comprising: igniting, one or more power source 304 of the vehicle 100 using the immobilizer unit 306. Further, connecting, an immobilizer unit 306 with a key 208 and an ignition lock 206. The ignition lock 206 is provided with an illumination unit 204 which is disposed in the ignition lock 206. Furthermore, checking, the strength of connection using one or more control unit of the vehicle 100 between the immobilizer unit 306, the key 208 and the ignition lock 206. On receiving, an input signal from the key 208 and if the strength of connection is above a predetermined limit illuminating, the illumination unit 204 of the ignition lock 206 based on the received input signal. The predetermined pattern of illumination is corresponding to the strength of connection between the immobilizer unit. The strength of connection refers to the transmitter power output as received by a reference antenna at a distance from the transmitting antenna.

[00059] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the immobilizer unit 306 is checking the ignition lock 206 signal if the connection strength is below a predetermined limit and illuminating the illumination unit 204 of the ignition lock 206 based on signal from the ignition lock 206.

[00060] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the immobilizer unit 306 is connected to the key 208 and the ignition lock 206 using a wireless communication. Further, the wireless communication is at least one of a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Near Field Communication NFC, or combination thereof. Furthermore, the input signal from the key 208 is one of a mobilizer and an immobilizer command.

[00061] In one of the embodiments of the present application, the illumination unit 204 is communicatively connected to one or more control unit of the vehicle 100. The illumination unit 204 is disposed with one or more Light Emitting Diodes LED’s. Further, the one or more LED’s are configured to emit light of varying wavelengths. Furthermore, the one or more control unit is configured to determine a riding mode of the vehicle 100 based on a plurality of riding parameters.

[00062] In an exemplary embodiment if the vehicle 100 is parked in a crowded area such as parking area or the like, with multiple other vehicles of similar type. It would be difficult for the user to find vehicle related to the user along with other vehicles which are parked around the vehicle of the user. Further, during the night-time or during rain it is very difficult for the user to identify his/her own vehicle. In order to overcome the problem, the ignition lock 206 of the vehicle 100 is provided with an illumination unit 204. The immobilizer unit 306 of the vehicle 100 is communicatively connected to the key 208 and the ignition lock 206. The immobilizer unit 306 of every vehicle 100 operate at a distinct frequency to eliminate issues linked to the common or same immobiliser frequency. The ignition lock 206 will illuminate the illumination unit 204 automatically with respect to key-fob presence to locate the keyhole to unlock the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the illumination unit 204 can be controlled only by the key-fob before ignition is ON. After ignition the vehicle 100, the illumination unit 204 can be turned OFF or ON using the key-fob. In one of the embodiments of the present application, the ignition lock 206 will illuminate the illumination unit 204 in a predetermined pattern of illumination.

[00063] In one of the embodiments of the present application while riding the vehicle 100 the frequency of the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit 204 may vary according to speed of the vehicle 100, riding mode or the like.

[00064] In one of the embodiments of the present application while riding the vehicle 100 the intensity of the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit 204 may vary according to the speed of the vehicle 100, riding mode or the like.

[00065] Using the present invention, if the vehicle 100 is parked in the busy parking area or at night we can easily identify our vehicle 100 by simply operating the key-fob for a second. Further, the vehicle 100 will respond, by emitting the light from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit 204 which was mounted around the ignition lock 206 of the vehicle 100. After identifying the vehicle 100, the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit 204 will help the user to insert the key 208 in the proper position into the ignition lock 206. The ignition lock 206 is configured in such a way that the same will illuminate automatically with respect to key fob presence.

[00066] In view of the above, the steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies.

[00067] The above-described embodiments, and particularly any “preferred” embodiments, are possible examples of implementations and merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[00068] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views unless otherwise specified. It should be appreciated that the following figures may not be drawn to scale.

[00069] Descriptions of certain details and implementations follow, including a description of the figures, which may depict some or all of the embodiments described below, as well as a discussion of other potential embodiments or implementations of the inventive concepts presented herein. An overview of embodiments of the invention is provided below, followed by a more detailed description with reference to the drawings.

[00070] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms or particular fields of use disclosed. As such, it is contemplated that various alternate embodiments and/or modifications to the present disclosure, whether explicitly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the disclosure. Having thus described embodiments of the present disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the claims.

[00071] In the foregoing specification, the disclosure has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, as one skilled in the art will appreciate, various embodiments disclosed herein can be modified or otherwise implemented in various other ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, this description is to be considered as illustrative and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the manner of making and using various embodiments of the disclosure. It is to be understood that the forms of disclosure herein shown and described are to be taken as representative embodiments. Equivalent elements, materials, processes or steps may be substituted for those representatively illustrated and described herein. Moreover, certain features of the disclosure may be utilized independently of the use of other features, all as would be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefit of this description of the disclosure. Expressions such as “including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, “consisting of”, “have”, “is” used to describe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components or elements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to the singular is also to be construed to relate to the plural.

, Claims:We Claim:

1. A vehicle mobilizing system (202), the vehicle mobilizing system (202) comprising of:
an ignition lock (206), the ignition lock (206) is configured to receive a key (208) and wherein the ignition lock (206) is provided with an illumination unit (204); and
an immobilizer unit (306), the immobilizer unit (306) is communicatively connected to the key (208) and the ignition lock (206);
wherein the immobilizer unit (306) is configured to:
receive an input signal from the key (208), and
illuminate the illumination unit (204) of the ignition lock (206) based on the received input signal in a predetermined pattern of illumination.

2. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the illumination unit (204) is disposed along an outer periphery of the ignition lock (206), wherein the illumination unit (204) is disposed with one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s), wherein the one or more LED’s are configured to emit light of varying wavelengths.

3. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the key (208) is a key fob.

4. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input signal from the key (208) is one of a mobilizer and an immobilizer signal.

5. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the illumination unit (204) is communicatively connected to one or more control unit of a vehicle (100), wherein the one or more control unit is configured to determine a riding mode of the vehicle (100) based on a plurality of riding parameters.

6. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the vehicle (100) comprising one or more sensors (308), the one or more sensors (308) is configured to determine the plurality of riding parameters, wherein the plurality of riding parameters is speed and torque delivered by a one or more power source (304) of the vehicle (100).

7. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the immobilizer unit (306) is connected to the key (208) and the ignition lock (206) using a wireless communication, wherein the wireless communication is at least one of a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Near Field Communication (NFC), or combination thereof.

8. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 5, wherein wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit (204) is different for different riding modes of the vehicle (100), wherein the different riding modes is at least one of a power mode, rain mode, sports mode and an economy mode.

9. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit (204) depends on the plurality of riding parameters of the vehicle (100).

10. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the wavelength or intensity of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit (204) depends on distance between the ignition lock (206) and the key (208), wherein the wavelength or the or intensity of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit (204) increases as the distance between the ignition lock (206) and the key (208) reduces.

11. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the illumination unit (204) of the ignition lock (206) is connected with an instrumentation cluster of the vehicle (100).

12. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the immobilizer unit (306) is connected with an ignition switch (302), and the one or more sensors (308) of the vehicle (100).

13. The vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ignition lock (206) is connected with the immobilizer unit (306) and a Regulator Rectifier (RR) unit (310) of the vehicle (100), and wherein the ignition lock (206) is connected with one or more power source (304) of the vehicle (100).

14. A vehicle (100) comprising a vehicle mobilizing system (202) as claimed in claims 1-13.

15. A method for operating a vehicle mobilizing system (202) in a vehicle (100), the method comprising:
operating, an immobilizer unit (306), the immobilizer unit (306) is communicatively connected to a key (208) and an ignition lock (206), wherein the ignition lock (206) is provided with an illumination unit (204);
igniting, one or more power source (304) of the vehicle (100) using the immobilizer unit (306);
checking, strength of connection using one or more control unit of the vehicle 100, between the immobilizer unit (306), the key (208) and the ignition lock (206);
receiving, an input signal from the key (208), if the strength of connection is above a predetermined limit; and
illuminating, the illumination unit (204) of the ignition lock (206) based on the received input signal in a predetermined pattern of illumination, wherein the predetermined pattern of illumination is corresponding to the strength of connection between the immobilizer unit.

16. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein the immobilizer unit (306) is checking the ignition lock (206) signal if the connection strength is below a predetermined limit and illuminating the illumination unit (204) of the ignition lock (206) based on signal from the ignition lock (206).

17. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein the immobilizer unit (306) is connected to the key (208) and the ignition lock (206) using a wireless communication, wherein the wireless communication is at least one of a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Near Field Communication (NFC), or combination thereof, wherein the input signal from the key (208) is one of a mobilizer and an immobilizer command.

18. The method as claimed in claim 15, wherein the illumination unit (204) is communicatively connected to one or more control unit of the vehicle (100), wherein the illumination unit (204) is disposed with one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s), wherein the one or more LED’s are configured to emit light of varying wavelengths, wherein the one or more control unit is configured to determine a riding mode of the vehicle (100) based on a plurality of riding parameters.

19. The method as claimed in claim 18, wherein changing wavelength of the light emitting from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit (204) for different riding modes of the vehicle (100), wherein the riding modes is at least one of a power mode, rain mode, sports mode and an economy mode.

20. The method as claimed in claim 18, wherein changing the wavelength of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit (204) based on the plurality of riding parameters of the vehicle (100), wherein the plurality of riding parameters is speed and torque delivered by the one or more power source (304) of the vehicle (100).

21. The method as claimed in claim 18, wherein changing the wavelength or intensity of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit (204) based on distance between the ignition lock (206) and the key (208) , wherein the wavelength or the intensity of the light emitted from the one or more LED’s of the illumination unit (204) increases as the distance between the ignition lock (206) and the key (208) reduces, wherein the key (208) is a key fob.

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202341024953-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [31-03-2023(online)].pdf 2023-03-31
2 202341024953-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [31-03-2023(online)].pdf 2023-03-31
3 202341024953-FORM 18 [31-03-2023(online)].pdf 2023-03-31
4 202341024953-FORM 1 [31-03-2023(online)].pdf 2023-03-31
5 202341024953-DRAWINGS [31-03-2023(online)].pdf 2023-03-31
6 202341024953-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [31-03-2023(online)].pdf 2023-03-31