DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter described herein relates to a keyless authorization for two-wheeled vehicles. More specifically, an NFC-enabled communication method and system for a keyless entry for a two-wheeled vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] With the recent developments in digital technologies, many user devices capable of communicating and processing information has been developed, for example a Personal Computer, an electronic organizer, a smart device, and the like. Such user device does not remain in traditional areas but are converging with different sectors, such as automobiles. Many portable terminals have been developed that reads information from a tag and transmits information to or receives information from another portable terminal.
[0003] One of such portable terminals utilizes either an RFID, a Bluetooth, or a Near Field Communication (hereinafter referred as NFC) technology for transmitting data between terminal at a close distance within a few centimetres. An NFC make use of a short-range wireless communication to transfer information between an NFC device and an NFC tag. Typically, NFC is used for payment, for sending goods information and travel information for visitors, traffic, access control locks, and device-to-device communication in supermarkets and general stores, and the like.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0004] The detailed description of the present subject matter is described with reference to the accompanying figures. Same reference signs are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[0005] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a flow chart for accessing a two-wheeled vehicle through a Bluetooth in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0006] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a method of unlocking a vehicle with the help of NFC tag in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0007] Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates a system of keyless start of a two wheeled vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0008] In conventional vehicles, a customer needs to carry a key for unlocking a steering handle and starting a vehicle. However, in today’s modern world, this can be an inconvenience for a customer. The customer has to carry the key always in order to start a vehicle. Also, if he misplaces a key, he will not be able to travel anywhere and he will have to look for another conveyance. Further, if someone else has found the key, then he/she may take the vehicle without having permission from the owner of the vehicle. Furthermore, in case there is a problem associated with rusting of a key, it will affect the way a key fit into the vehicle lock. Also, there is some physical exertion involved for the user of the vehicle, when he/she is trying to unlock the vehicle.
[0009] To avoid problem mentioned above, a keyless authorization for a two wheeled vehicle is required where the requirement for the usage of a key based system is eliminated.
[00010] Therefore, an object of present invention is to provide a system and method for keyless authorization for a vehicle.
[00011] As per an aspect of present invention a method of keyless entry for a two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The method comprising steps of:
tapping of one of a user device and a (Near Field Communication) NFC key card for unlocking a vehicle,
identification and authentication of one of said user device and said NFC key card user device,
unlocking of a digital lock to release a handle of said vehicle,
pressing of a power button by a user to switch on a headlamp, instrument cluster and other auxiliary loads, and starting of said vehicle,
[00012] As per another aspect of present invention, said power button is being pressed again to switching off the vehicle and locking of the steering handle.
[00013] As per yet another aspect of present invention, the stop charging request being acknowledged by the owner of the private charging station to stop the power transmission from the private charging station to the vehicle.
[00014] As per yet another aspect of present invention, an application-based system and method is provided to perform one of the functions such as unlocking of the seat, unlocking of the charging lid and to locate a vehicle.
[00015] As per an aspect of the present subject matter, the NFC tag being communicatively coupled with the system NFC reader for requesting authorization of the controlled access system. The NFC tag being communicatively coupled with the user device for transferring information and receiving authentication.
[00016] As per another aspect of present invention, a method of accessing a two-wheeled vehicle through a short-range wireless communication signal is disclosed. The method comprising steps of:
pairing of a user device with said vehicle,
authentication of a user device by a control unit of said vehicle,
enabling of an application in said user device, and
providing a command to access one or more features of said vehicle through said application
[00017] As per yet another aspect of present invention, the said one or more features being one of an unlocking of seat, an unlocking of charging lid and locating the vehicle.
[00018] As per another aspect of present invention, the vehicle can be located through one of an audio and visual means.
[00019] As per yet another aspect of present invention, the short-range wireless communication signal being a Bluetooth signal.
[00020] As per another aspect of present invention, the audio means includes a beeper, or a horn that makes noise when the user is trying to locate said vehicle.
[00021] As per yet another aspect of present invention, the visual means includes a glowing and blinking of light when the user is trying to locate said vehicle.
[00022] The present invention advantageously discloses a system and method keyless entry of a vehicle without any external aid. The method disclosed in the present invention is less time consuming than the existing technology. This is a theft proof system since no other person can take the vehicle without owner’s permission. Further, present invention discloses a method and system of keyless entry which is much more flexible and convenient than the existing art.
[00023] The details provided above explains the basic features of the invention and does not limit the scope of the invention. The nature and further characteristic features of the present subject matter will be made clearer from the following descriptions made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[00024] Exemplary embodiments detailing features of an internal combustion engine, 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 subject matter 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. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[00025] The present subject matter along with all the accompanying embodiments and their other advantages would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures in the following paragraphs.
[00026] Fig.1 exemplarily illustrates a method (100) of accessing one or more features of the vehicle. The present invention discloses an application-based authentication for using various features of the vehicle. The user device is being paired with the vehicle. The Bluetooth antenna is placed within an instrument cluster. However, the Bluetooth antenna can be placed anywhere in the vehicle and is not limited to the instrument cluster. Once the Bluetooth is paired with the instrument cluster, authentication of a user device by a control unit of the vehicle is done (Step 101-102). Further, an application is enabled in the user device, through which a user can provide a command to access one or more features of the vehicle through the application (Step 103). The one or more features being one of an unlocking of seat (Step 105), an unlocking of charging lid (Step 106) and locating the vehicle (Step 104). The locating of a vehicle can be done via an audio signal where the vehicle will start beeping when the user is in the vicinity of the vehicle and if the user selects for a visual means, then the lights in the vehicle will either start blinking or glowing for a particular time duration. The application is named as “Find me” which is an inbuilt application system provided by the manufacturer. A Bluetooth signal is connected in at least a range of 10-15 meters.
[00027] Fig.2 exemplarily illustrates a method (200) of keyless start for a two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The method (200) comprising steps of tapping of one of a user device and a (Near Field Communication) NFC key card for unlocking a vehicle (Step 201). Further, identification and authentication of one of the user device and the NFC key card for unlocking the user device (Step 202). Furthermore, unlocking of a digital lock to release a handle of the vehicle, and pressing a POWER button to start a vehicle (Step 203-204). Pressing of POWER button helps in switching on the headlamp, instrument cluster and other auxiliary loads. After the vehicle has started and if the user wants to switch of the vehicle, he can press the same POWER button to switch OFF a headlamp, instrument cluster and other auxiliary loads, and starting of said vehicle and locking of the steering handle.
[00028] Fig. 3 exemplarily illustrates a keyless start system (300). The keyless entry system comprising: a user device (303). The user device (303) being configured to communicate with two-wheeled vehicle (308) through NFC signal. The user device (303) being configured to pair with the instrument cluster (302). A control unit (301) of the two-wheeled vehicle (308) being configured to unlock a steering handle (305) of the two-wheeled vehicle (308), when the user device (303) and the two-wheeled vehicle (308) being paired to activate the two-wheeled vehicle (308). The pairing between the user device (303) and the two-wheeled vehicle (308) being initiated by tapping of the user device (303) on the instrument cluster (302). The instrument cluster (302) has an antenna unit (not shown). The antenna unit has a NFC tag and a NFC reader to effectively pair with the user device (303). An electronic lock (304) is provided to lock and unlock the steering handle (305). The electronic lock (304) being connected to the control unit (301). The control unit (301) controls the electronic lock (304) through an encrypted communication. The encrypted communication being generated when the user device (303) and the two-wheeled vehicle (308) being paired to activate the two-wheeled vehicle (308).
[00029] The control unit (301) of the two-wheeled vehicle (308) being configured to release a seat lock (306) to unlock a seat (not shown) of the two-wheeled vehicle through a Bluetooth enabled application (not shown). The Bluetooth enabled application (not shown) being installed on the user device (303). The control unit (301) of the two-wheeled vehicle (308) being configured to release a charging unit lock (307) to unlock a charging unit (not shown) of the two-wheeled vehicle (308) through a Bluetooth enabled application (not shown). The Bluetooth enabled application (not shown) also enables to locate the two-wheeled vehicle (308) through an audio-visual signal.
[00030] Many modifications and variations of the present subject matter are possible in the light of above disclosure. Therefore, within the scope of claims of the present subject matter, the present disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described.

LIST OF NUMERALS:
100-106- steps for a method (100) of accessing one or more features of the vehicle
200-208- steps for a method (200) of keyless start for a two-wheeled vehicle
300- a system for keyless start
301- control unit
302- instrument cluster
303- user device
304- electronic lock
305- steering handle
306- seat lock
307- charging unit
308- two-wheeled vehicle ,CLAIMS:I/We Claim:

1. A keyless start system (300) for a two-wheeled vehicle (308), said keyless start system (300) comprising:
a user device (303), said user device (303) being configured to communicate with said two-wheeled vehicle (308) through a short-range wireless communication, said user device (303) being configured to pair with said two-wheeled vehicle (308),
wherein,
a control unit (301) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308) being configured to unlock a steering handle (305) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308), when said user device (303) and said two-wheeled vehicle (308) being paired for activating said two-wheeled vehicle (308).
2. The keyless start system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said short-range wireless communication being a Near Field Communication (NFC).
3. The keyless start system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pairing between said user device (303) and said two-wheeled vehicle (308) being initiated by tapping of said user device (303) on said two-wheeled vehicle (308).
4. The keyless start system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said two-wheeled vehicle (308) comprises of an instrument cluster (302), said instrument cluster (302) being configured with an antenna unit, said antenna unit being configured to enable pairing between said user device (303) and said two-wheeled vehicle (308).
5. The keyless start system (300) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said antenna unit includes a NFC tag and a NFC reader for authenticating said pairing between said user device (303) and said two-wheeled vehicle (308).
6. The keyless start system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an electronic lock (304) being provided to lock and unlock said steering handle (305), said electronic lock (304) being electronically connected to said control unit (301), said control unit (301) being capable of controlling said electronic lock (304) through an encrypted communication, said encrypted communication being generated when said user device (303) and said two-wheeled vehicle (308) being paired for activating said two-wheeled vehicle (308).
7. The keyless start system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein after said control unit (301) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308) unlocks said steering handle (305) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308), a user presses a power button (not shown) for activating said two-wheeled vehicle (308)
8. The keyless start system (308) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control unit (301) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308) being configured to release a seat lock (306) for unlocking a seat (not shown) of said two-wheeled vehicle through a Bluetooth enabled application, said Bluetooth enabled application being installed on said user device (303).
9. The keyless start system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said control unit (301) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308) being configured to release a charging unit lock (307) for unlocking a charging unit (not shown) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308) through a Bluetooth enabled application, said Bluetooth enabled application being installed on said user device (303).
10. The keyless start system (300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a Bluetooth enabled application being installed on said user device (303), said Bluetooth enabled application being capable of enabling locating said two-wheeled vehicle (308) through an audio-visual signal.
11. A method (200) for keyless start system (300) for a two-wheeled vehicle (308), said method (200) comprising the steps of:
tapping (201) of one of a user device (303) or a short-range wireless communication key card for unlocking said two-wheeled vehicle (308),
identifying and authenticating (202) of one of said user device (308) and said short-range wireless communication key card, by a control unit (301) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308),
unlocking of a steering handle (203) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308), by said control unit (301) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308).
12. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said short-range wireless communication being a Near Field Communication (NFC).
13. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said two-wheeled vehicle (308) includes an instrument cluster (302), said instrument cluster (302) being configured with an antenna unit, said antenna unit being configured to enable pairing between said user device (303) and said two-wheeled vehicle (308) for enabling secure communication between said user device (303) and said two-wheeled vehicle (308).
14. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said antenna unit includes a NFC tag and a NFC reader for authenticating said pairing between said user device (303) and said two-wheeled vehicle (308).
15. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein an electronic lock (304) being provided to lock and unlock said steering handle (305), said electronic lock (304) being connected to said control unit (301), said control unit (301) being capable of controlling said electronic lock (304) through an encrypted communication, said encrypted communication being generated when said user device (303) and said two-wheeled vehicle (308) being paired for activating said two-wheeled vehicle (308).
16. The method (200) as claimed in claim 15, wherein after said control unit (301) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308) unlocks said steering handle (305) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308), a user presses a power button to activate said two-wheeled vehicle (308)
17. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said control unit (301) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308) being configured to release a seat lock (306) for unlocking a seat of said two-wheeled vehicle (308) through a Bluetooth enabled application, said Bluetooth enabled application being installed on said user device (303).
18. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein said control unit (301) of said two-wheeled vehicle (308) being configured to release a charging unit lock (307) for unlocking a charging unit of said two-wheeled vehicle (308), said unlocking being through a Bluetooth enabled application, said Bluetooth enabled application being installed on said user device (303).
19. The method (200) as claimed in claim 11, wherein a Bluetooth enabled application being installed said user device (303), said Bluetooth enabled application being capable of enabling locating said two-wheeled vehicle (308) through an audio-visual signal.