FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
AND
THE PATENT RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10 and rule 13)
“METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ON-BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR PASSENGERS”
We, INFINITY TRANSOFT SOLUTION PVT. LTD., an Indian national, of Infinity, Vishwakarma Society, Near Vavdi Water Tank, 150 Feet Ring Rd, Samrat Industrial Area, Rajkot, Gujarat 360004, India
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed:

FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to the field of announcement systems in vehicles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The following description of related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of prior art.
The on-board information system are generally provided on vehicles for displaying or announcing information for the passengers travelling in the vehicle. The on-board information system may be a stand-alone one system for the whole vehicle or this system may be installed at every seat in the vehicle.
Conventional on-board information systems, specifically installed on vehicles, such as buses, trains, and other such vehicles, display journey details of the vehicle. Generally, the journey details include information, such as the destination to which the vehicle is heading, time which will be taken by the vehicle to reach the destination, and the like. Further, on these vehicles, entertainment systems are separately installed apart from the on-board information systems, for providing entertainment services to passengers in the vehicle. On vehicles used as public transport, such as buses and trains, passengers are usually not aware about the pickup and drop points along their route. Conventional on-board information systems or in fact the conventional

entertainment systems, do not provide any information about pickup and drop points available on the route of the vehicle.
Further, passengers get involved with the entertainment system due to which the passengers tend to ignore announcements which are made by the on-board information system of the vehicle. In some instances, the on-board information system displays journey details on the entertainment system, however users who are visually impaired may not be able to see the journey details, which can cause inconvenience to such users.
Therefore, there is a need to alleviate problems existing in the prior arts and in view of the inherent limitation of the existing systems, there exists an imperative need to provide a system which can provide multiple announcements via a single on board information system.
SUMMARY
This section is provided to introduce certain objects and aspects of the present disclosure in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify the key features or the scope of the claimed subject matter.
In order to overcome at least a few problems associated with the known solutions as provided in the previous section, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a novel method and system for on-board announcement for passengers. Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method which can help passengers to know where they are at all times, so that they do not miss their stop and makes their journeys stress-free. Further, yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide safety instructions to the

passenger. One other object of the present disclosure is to provide entertainment services to passengers in the vehicle. Further, one more object of the present disclosure is to provide commercial advertisements or other sponsored commercials related to products of a company operating the vehicle or any other such company.
In order to achieve the afore-mentioned objectives, the present disclosure provides a method and system for on-board announcement for passengers.
One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of on-board announcement for passengers. The method comprises, enabling, via a Wi-Fi interface, a communication link between at least one on board information system and at least one remote server. Thereafter the method comprises fetching, via a processor, at least one first information stored on said remote server, wherein the said first information comprises at least one of a route information and user information. The method then leads to receiving, at processor, at least one second information from at least one entertainment module, at least one company module, at least one safety module and at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) module. Further the method comprises analysing, via processor, said received at least one first information and at least one second information. Thereafter the method determines, via processor, at least one response based on said analysis. Further the method converts, via processor, said at least one fetched first information, at least one received second information and at least one response into at least one of an audio information and a visual information. The method then provides the users/passengers, at least one of said audio information and visual information via an on board announcement module.

Another aspect of the present disclosure encompasses an on board information system for on-board announcement for passengers. The on board information system comprises a Wi-Fi interface, configured to enable a communication link between the on board information system and a remote server. The system further comprises a processor connected to the Wi-Fi interface, the processor configured to, fetch, at least one first information stored on said remote server, wherein the said first information comprises at least one of a route information and user information. The processor further configured to receive, at least one second information from at least one entertainment module, at least one company module, at least one safety module and at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) module. Thereafter the processor preform analysis of said received at least one first information and at least one second information. Further after said analysis the processor is also configured to determine, at least one response based on said analysis. The processor thereafter also configured to convert said at least one fetched first information, at least one received second information and at least one response into at least one of an audio information and a visual information. The system further comprises an on board announcement module connected to said Wi-Fi interface and processor, the on board announcement module is configured to provide the users/passengers, at least one of said audio information and visual information.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein, and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the disclosed methods and systems in which like reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Some drawings may indicate the

components using block diagrams and may not represent the internal circuitry of each component. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that disclosure of such drawings includes disclosure of electrical components, electronic components or circuitry commonly used to implement such components.
FIG.1 illustrates an exemplary diagram of the network architecture [100], in accordance with exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG.2 illustrates an exemplary diagram of on board information system [102], in accordance with exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary method flow diagram [300] depicting method for on-board announcement for passengers.
The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more detailed description of the disclosure.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein.

The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth.
Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits, systems, networks, processes, and other components may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to obscure the embodiments in unnecessary detail. In other instances, well-known circuits, processes, algorithms, structures, and techniques may be shown without unnecessary detail in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments.
Also, it is noted that individual embodiments may be described as a process which is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process is terminated when its operations are completed, but could have additional steps not included in a figure. A process may correspond to a method, a function, a procedure, a subroutine, a subprogram, etc. When a process corresponds to a function, its termination can correspond to a return of the function to the calling function or the main function.
As used herein, the “processing unit” or “processor” or “processing system” includes one or more processors, wherein processor refers to any logic circuitry

for processing instructions. A processor may be a general-purpose processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor, a digital signal processor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a DSP core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Field Programmable Gate Array circuits, any other type of integrated circuits, etc. The processor may perform signal coding data processing, input/output processing, and/or any other functionality that enables the working of the system according to the present disclosure. More specifically, the processor or processing unit is a hardware processor.
As used herein, “memory unit” refers to a machine or computer-readable medium including any mechanism for storing information in a form readable by a computer or similar machine. For example, a computer-readable medium may include but not limited to a read-only memory (“ROM”), random access memory (“RAM”), magnetic disk storage media, optical storage media, flash memory devices or other types of machine-accessible storage media etc.
The present invention facilitates an on board information system which provides on-board infotainment for passengers travelling in the vehicle. The on-board infotainment includes entertainment services, along with safety instructions and information about the passenger journey. The on board information system of the present invention provides pick-up and drop points information to passengers which helps passengers to know where they are, so that they can have stress free journey in the vehicle. Along with the aforementioned journey information, entertainment services, advertisements, company information and safety instructions are provided to users/passengers so that they can enjoy their journey as well. In an embodiment, the on board information system determines the pick-up and drop points based on information extracted from booked ticket of the passengers, wherein the on board information system correlates the

extracted information with current location (GPS coordinates) of the vehicle for providing the pick-up and drop points’ information in real time to the passengers.
In one instance, the on board information system of the present invention may be wirelessly connected to a central sever located at a remote location. The on board information system may receive entertainment services and journey details at real time from the remote location.
The on board information system further comprises a Global Positioning System (GPS) module which determines the location of the vehicle in real time. In an example, the determined location of the vehicle may be displayed on the on board information system. In another example, the on board information system provides by displaying and announcing “This Stop” and “Next Stop” information to the passengers. This information helps to ensure that the passengers know where they are at all times, so that they do not miss their stop. In one other example, apart from the “This Stop” and “Next Stop” information, the on board information system may provide drop-off point information as per the passenger’s ticket information. In yet another example, for each of the passenger, the on board information system may provide information customized to their destination information.
Referring to FIG. 1, that illustrates a general overview of the network environment [100] in which the present invention is implemented in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in Fig. 1, at least one on board information system [102] may be connected to at least one remote-server/server [106] via at least one network [104]. Further the remote server [106] comprises at least one memory unit [108]. The server [106] may be configured to provide the on board information system [102] at least one first

information. The said at least one first information is being extracted on the server [106] from at least one booked ticket and thereafter said first information is saved on the memory unit [108] of the server [106]. Further the at least one first information includes but not limited to at least one user information and at least one route information.
In an instance the on board information system [102] of the present invention may be installed at every seat of the vehicle. In another instance, said on board information system [102] of the present invention encompass a master and slave configuration, wherein a master on board information system [102] may be installed in a vehicle at one location and at least one slave on board information system [102] connected with the master on board information system [102], may be installed at every seat of the vehicle.
Further in an instance the said on board information system [102] may be configured to provide at least one audio information and at least one visual information, wherein the said audio information and visual information is related to at least one first information, at least one second information and at least one response.
The network [104] is configured to provide connectivity between said at least one on board information system [102] and said at least one server [106].
Referring to FIG. 2, the present invention illustrates an exemplary diagram of on board information system [102], in accordance with exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
As shown in Fig. 2, the on board information system [102] comprises at least one Wi-Fi interface [202], at least one processor [204], at least one entertainment

module [206], at least one company module [208], at least one safety module [210], at least one memory unit [212], at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) module [214] and at least one on board announcement module [216]. In an instance all the components of said on board information system [102] may be interconnected with each other. Further, in yet another instance the said at least one Wi-Fi interface [202] may be connected to said at least one processor [204], at least one entertainment module [206], at least one company module [208], at least one safety module [210], at least one memory unit [212], at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) module [214] and at least one on board announcement module [216]. The said Wi-Fi interface [202] may configured to enable a communication link between the on board information system [102] and a remote server [106].
The said at least one processor [204] may be connected to said at least one Wi-Fi interface [202], at least one entertainment module [206], at least one company module [208], at least one safety module [210], at least one memory unit [212], at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) module [214] and at least one on board announcement module [216]. The processor [204] is configured to fetch, at least one first information stored on said remote server, wherein the first information is being extracted on said remote server from at least one booked ticket. Further, the first information comprises at least one of a route information and user information. In an instance the route information may include but not limited to pick up details, destination/ drop details, journey details, city guide maps, travel guide, nearest attraction information and the like. Further the user information may include but not limited to user identification/personal information, information based on user interests and the like.

The processor [204] is also configured to receive, at least one second information from at least one of, at least one entertainment module [206], at least one company module [208], at least one safety module [210] and at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) module [214]. The second information may be received from at least one user and may include but not limited to at least one entertainment related input, at least one company details related input, at least one location related input and at least one safety information related input.
Further, the processor [204] is configured to analyse, said received at least one first information and at least one second information and thereafter on the basis of said analysis, the processor may further configured to determine at least one response. In an instance the response may be an information determined by the processor [204], in correspondence/response to at least one of said fetched first information and received second information.
Further, the processor [204] is further configured to convert, said at least one fetched first information, at least one received second information and at least one response into at least one of an audio information and a visual information. Further, said at least one entertainment module [206] may be connected to at least one processor [204], at least one memory unit [212] and at least one Wi-Fi interface [202]. The entertainment module [206], may be configured to receive input from at least one user and thereafter providing said received inputs to said processor [204]. The received inputs may include at least one request for at least one entertainment service.
Further, the processor [204] may analyse said received inputs to determine at least one response. Further the processor in response to said received inputs from entertainment module [206], provides to the on board announcement

module [216], the information response related to entertainment services from the remote location in real time and/or from memory unit [212].
Further, a company module [208] may be connected to at least one Wi-Fi interface [202], at least one processor [204], and at least one memory unit [212]. The said company module [208], may be configured to provide commercial advertisements or other sponsored commercials related to products of a company operating the vehicle or any other company. The company module [208] may be configured to provide information related to company profile. In an instance, the company details and said commercial advertisements or other sponsored commercials may be pre-stored on at least one memory unit [212] and the company module [208] may be configured to receive inputs from at least one user.
Thereafter, upon receiving said inputs, the company module [208] may further be configured to provide said received inputs to said processor [204]. In one instance said received inputs may include at least one request from said user, the request being related to company information or advertisement. Further, the processor [204] may analyse said received inputs to determine at least one response and thereafter provides the on board announcement module [216] said response determined from a remote location in real time and/or from memory unit [212].
Furthermore, in an instance the at least one safety module [210] may be connected to said at least one Wi-Fi interface [202], at least one processor [204], and at least one memory unit [212]. The safety module [210], may provide safety instructions related to the vehicles and said safety instructions may be pre-stored on at least one memory unit [212] and/or may be fetched from a remote location in real time.

Further, the safety module [210] may be configured to receive inputs from at least one user. The said receive inputs may include but not limited to a request for safety related information. Thereafter, the safety module [210] may provide said received inputs to said processor [204]. The processor [204], in response thereto, may analyse said received inputs to determine at least one response and thereafter provides the on board announcement module [216] said response determined from a remote location in real time and/or from memory unit [212].
Thereafter, the at least one memory unit [212] may be connected to said at least one Wi-Fi interface [202], at least one processor [204], at least one entertainment module [206], at least one company module [208], at least one safety module [210], at least one global positioning system (GPS) module [214] and at least one on board announcement module [216]. In an instance memory unit [212], may be configured to store the information/data/inputs received from said connected modules/units. The processor [204] may fetch the required stored information from the memory unit [212].
Further, in one instance, at least one global positioning system (GPS) module [214], may be connected to said at least one Wi-Fi interface [202], at least one processor [204] and at least one memory unit [212]. In an instance the global positioning system (GPS) module [214], may be configured to determine the location of the vehicle in real time and further the global positioning system (GPS) module [214] may also configured to provide said determined real time location to the processor [204] and on board announcement module [216].
Further, in one other instance along with the current location, the global positioning system (GPS) module [214] may provide the current position of the vehicle along the route. In yet another instance the global positioning system

(GPS) module [214] may determine “this stop” and “next stop” information. This information helps to ensure that passengers know where they are at all times, so that they do not miss their stop, thereby making their journeys stress-free. In one other instance the global positioning system (GPS) module [214] may provide the passengers/users drop-off point information as per the passenger’s ticket information.
The global positioning system (GPS) module [214] may receive inputs from at least one user. The said receive inputs may include but not limited to a request for location related information. Thereafter, the global positioning system (GPS) module [214] may provide said received inputs to said processor [204]. The processor [204], in response thereto, may analyse said received inputs to determine at least one response and thereafter provides the on board announcement module [216] said response determined from a remote location in real time and/or from memory unit [212].
Further, at least on board announcement module [216], may be connected to at least one Wi-Fi interface [202], at least one processor [204], and at least one memory unit [212]. The on board announcement module [216], may be configured to provide, at least one of an audio information and visual information. In one instance the on board announcement module [216] may comprises an audio unit configured to provide said at least one audio information and a video unit configured to provide said at least one visual information.
Further the on board announcement module [216] may be configured to provide at least one of said audio information and visual information via at least one audio/video device connected via said Wi-Fi interface [202], wherein the said

audio information and visual information may be received on said on board announcement module [216] from said processor [204].
As illustrated in FIG. 3, the present invention illustrates an exemplary method flow diagram depicting a method [300] for on-board announcement for passengers in accordance with exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
As shown in Fig. 3, a method to provide on-board announcement to passengers begins at step [302]. The method further at step [304] comprises, enabling, via a Wi-Fi interface [202], a communication link between at least one on board information system [102] and at least one remote server [106]. The said communication link is established between said at least on board information system [102] and at least one remote server [106] via at least one network [104]. In an instance, the said communication link is established to enable data transferring between said on board information system [102] and said remote server [106].
Thereafter the method at step [304] comprises fetching on said on board information system [102], via a processor [204], at least one first information stored on said remote server [106], wherein the said first information comprises at least one of a route information and user information. In an instance the first information is being extracted on said remote server from at least one ticket booked by the user/passenger. Further said extracted first information may be stored on the memory unit [108] of the remote server [106].
In an instance the first information may comprise at least one of a route information and user information. The route information may include but not limited to pick up details, destination/ drop details, journey details, city guide maps, travel guide, nearest attraction information and the like. Further the user

information may include but not limited to user identification/personal information, information related to user interest and the like.
The method further at step [308] comprises receiving, at processor [204], at least one second information from at least one entertainment module [206], at least one company module [208], at least one safety module [210] and at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) module [214]. Further in an instance, the second information may be received from at least one user and may include but not limited to at least one entertainment related input, at least one company details related input, at least one location related input and at least one safety information related input.
In yet another instance where the second information is received on the processor [204] from the entertainment module [206], the entertainment module [206] may receive input from at least one user and thereafter provides said received inputs to said processor [204]. In yet another instance said received inputs may include at least one request for at least one entertainment service.
Thereafter, in one more instance where the second information is received on the processor [204] from said at least one company module [208], the company module [208] may receive inputs (i.e. second information) from at least one user and thereafter provides said received inputs to said processor [204]. In response thereto, in an instance the processor [204] may determine commercial advertisements or other sponsored commercials related to products of a company operating the vehicle or any other such company.
In yet another instance the received input on company module [208] may be a request related to company profile. Further in yet another instance the company

details and said commercial advertisements or other sponsored commercials may be pre-stored on at least one memory unit [212] and accessed by the processor [204] on receipt of said received inputs.
Furthermore, in an instance where the second information is received on the processor [204] from the at least one safety module [210], the safety module [210] may receive inputs from at least one user and thereafter provides said received inputs to said processor [204]. In response thereto, in an instance the processor [204] may determine safety instructions and said safety instructions may be pre-stored on at least one memory unit [212] and/or real time safety instructions from a remote location are determined.
Also, in one more instance where the second information is received on the processor [204] from the at least one global positioning system (GPS) module [214], the global positioning system (GPS) module [214] may receive inputs from at least one user and thereafter provides said received inputs (i.e. second information) to said processor [204]. In an instance the received inputs may include but not limited to location services related requests.
The global positioning system (GPS) module [214], may also configured to determine the location of the vehicle in real time. Further in one other instance along with the current location, the global positioning system (GPS) module [214] may determine the passengers/users their current position along the route. In yet another instance the global positioning system (GPS) module [214] may determine “this stop” and “next stop” information. This information helps to ensure that passengers know where they are at all times, so that they do not miss their stop, thereby making their journeys stress-free. In one other instance the global positioning system (GPS) module [214] may determine the passengers/users drop-off point information as per the passenger’s ticket

information. In yet another instance the information determined by the global positioning system (GPS) module [214] may be accessed by the processor [204] in real time and/or may be stored on the memory unit [212].
Thereafter, the method at step [310] comprises, analysing, via processor [204], said received at least one first information and at least one second information. In an instance said analysis further enables the processor [204], to determine at least one response. Further at step [312], the method comprises, determining, via processor [204], at least one response based on said analysis. The response may be an information determined in correspondence/response to at least of a said fetched first information and received second information.
The method thereafter at step [314] comprises, converting, via processor [204], said at least one fetched first information, at least one received second information and at least one response into at least one of an audio information and a visual information. In an instance the information and the response may be converted into a text to speech (tts) format.
Further the method leads to step [316]. The method at step [316] comprises providing, via an on board announcement module [216], at least one of said audio information and visual information. The on board announcement module [216] may comprises an audio unit configured to provide said at least one audio information and also the on board announcement module [216] may further comprises a video unit configured to provide said at least one visual information.
Furthermore in an instance the on board announcement module [216] may be connected to a Wi-Fi interface [202] and a processor [204]. In one more instance the on board announcement module [216] may also provide at least one of the audio information and visual information via at least one audio/video device

connected to the on board announcement module [216] via said Wi-Fi interface [202]. The said audio information and visual information may be received on said on board announcement module [216] from said processor [204].
Thereafter, the method after successful announcement/transmission of said audio information and visual information, terminates at step [318].

We Claim
1. A method for on-board announcement for passengers, the method
comprising:
- enabling, via a Wi-Fi interface, a communication link between at least one on board information system and at least one remote server;
- fetching, via a processor, at least one first information stored on said remote server, wherein the said first information comprises at least one of a route information and user information;
- receiving, at processor, at least one second information from at least one entertainment module, at least one company module, at least one safety module and at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) module;
- analysing, via processor, said received at least one first information and at least one second information;
- determining, via processor, at least one response based on said analysis;
- converting, via processor, said at least one fetched first information, at least one received second information and at least one response into at least one of an audio information and a visual information; and
- providing, via a on board announcement module, at least one of said audio information and visual information.

2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one first information is being extracted on said remote server from at least one booked ticket.
3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said at least one second information is received from at least one user.

4. An on board information system for on-board announcement for
passengers, the on board information system comprising:
- a Wi-Fi interface, configured to enable a communication link between at least one on board information system and at least one remote server;
- a processor connected to said Wi-Fi interface, the processor configured to:
fetch, at least one first information stored on said remote server, wherein the said first information comprises at least one of a route information and user information; receive, at least one second information from at least one entertainment module, at least one company module, at least one safety module and at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) module;
analyse, said received at least one first information and at least one second information;
determine, at least one response based on said analysis; convert, said at least one fetched first information, at least one received second information and at least one response into at least one of an audio information and a visual information;
- an on board announcement module connected to said Wi-Fi
interface and processor, the on board announcement module is
configured to provide, at least one of said audio information and
visual information.
5. The on board information system as claimed in claim 7, wherein said on
board announcement module further comprises an audio unit configured
to provide said at least one audio information.

6. The on board information system as claimed in claim 7, wherein said on board announcement module further comprises a video unit configured to provide said at least one visual information.