Claims:We claim:
1. A speed alarming system (100) for a two-wheeled vehicle, the system (100) comprising:
a proximity sensor (104) disposed above a portion of a speedometer (106); and
an audio output device (110) to output an alarming sound based on a trigger received from the proximity sensor (104), when the proximity sensor (104) senses that a needle (108) of the speedometer (106) is about to exceed a predefined region.
2. The speed alarming system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein proximity sensor (104) triggers the audio output device (110) when the proximity sensor (104) fails to receive the beam reflected from the needle (108).
3. The speed alarming system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the predefined region is adjustable based on the position of the needle (108) inside the speedometer (106) for the defined restricted speed limit.
4. The speed alarming system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the predefined region is adjustable in such a way that that the proximity sensor (104) fails to receive the beam reflected from the needle (108) when the needle (108) is about to reach the predefined region.
5. The speed alarming system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the proximity sensor (104) is powered by a vehicle battery (102).
6. The speed alarming system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one input power terminal (110N) of the audio output device (110) is powered by a vehicle battery (102) and another input power terminal (110P) of the audio output device (110) is powered by the proximity sensor (104) when the proximity sensor (104) fails to receive the beam reflected from the needle (108).
7. The speed alarming system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the proximity sensor (104) is one of a capacitive proximity sensor, a photoelectric proximity sensor, and an inductive proximity sensor.
8. The speed alarming system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the audio output device (110) is adapted to output a buzzer sound, a human voice alert, a recorded audio message, and a recorded alert music
, Description:[0001] The present disclosure, in general, relates to vehicle safety systems, and, more particularly, to a speed alarming system for two-wheeled vehicles.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed subject matter, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] While driving a two-wheeled vehicle in a restricted area, say, steel manufacturing plant, it is often desired to maintain the vehicle at a certain rate of speed and yet not to exceed above a defined speed limit to curb accidents. At present, the management and maintenance of the vehicle speed is manually performed by a vehicle driver who has to continuously monitor the speedometer of the vehicle during the movement of the vehicle. Such continuous monitoring of the speedometer to control the vehicle speed may cause an involuntary reaction that could be dangerous to the driver and to others.
[0004] Although there is no overspeed alarming system available for the two-wheeled vehicles, there are a number of alarming devices and/or systems available in the market for four-wheeled vehicles. The alarming devices and/or systems available for the four-wheeled vehicles are generally mounted beneath the instrument panel/dashboard of the four-wheeled vehicles as and operate in connection with a speed detection sensor. Accordingly, the circuitry and/or the mounting of such alarming devices and/or systems is not suitable for two-wheeled vehicles.
[0005] Therefore, there is a need in the state of the art for a speed alarming system for two-wheeled vehicles.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed hereinbelow.
[0007] It is a general object of the present disclosure to provide a speed alarming system for two-wheeled vehicles.
[0008] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a speed alarming system which is easier to mount and takes less space for installation.
[0009] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a speed alarming system which operates to detect the position of a speed-indicating needle in a speedometer.
[0010] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide a speed alarming system which is cost effective.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY
[0012] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a speed alarming system for a two-wheeled vehicle. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0013] The present disclosure relates to a speed alarming system for a two-wheeled vehicle. The system includes a proximity sensor disposed above a portion of a speedometer, and an audio output device to output an alarming sound based on a trigger received from the proximity sensor, when the proximity sensor senses that the needle inside the speedometer is about to exceed a predefined region.
[0014] In an aspect, the proximity sensor triggers the audio output device when the proximity sensor fails to receive the beam reflected from the needle.
[0015] In an aspect, the predefined region is adjustable based on the position of the needle inside the speedometer for the defined restricted speed limit. The predefined region is adjustable in such a way that that the proximity sensor fails to receive the beam reflected from the needle when the needle is about to reach the predefined region.
[0016] In an aspect, the proximity sensor is powered by a vehicle battery.
[0017] In an aspect, one input power terminal of the audio output device is powered by a vehicle battery and another input power terminal of the audio output device is powered by the proximity sensor when the proximity sensor fails to receive the beam reflected from the needle.
[0018] In an aspect, the proximity sensor is one of a capacitive proximity sensor, a photoelectric proximity sensor, and an inductive proximity sensor.
[0019] In an aspect, the audio output device is adapted to output a buzzer sound, a human voice alert, a recorded audio message, and a recorded alert music.
[0020] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0022] FIG. 1 illustrates a circuit diagram of a speed alarming system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary implementation of the speed alarming system on a speedometer of a two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0025] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0026] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0027] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0029] Embodiments explained herein pertain to a speed alarming system attached to a front panel of a speedometer of a two-wheeled vehicle, so as to output an alarming sound when a needle indicating the running speed of the vehicle in the speedometer is about to exceed a predefined region. In an aspect, the predefined region is defined by a user of the two-wheeled vehicle for generating an automatic alarming sound when the two-wheeled vehicle is about to exceed a restricted speed limit.
[0030] Regardless of their specific construction, a circuit diagram of the engine speed alarming system 100 proposed in accordance with the present disclosure is shown in FIG. 1. The system 100, as shown in FIG. 1, comprised of a vehicle battery 102 having a positive terminal 102P and a negative terminal 102N. The vehicle battery 102, through its positive and negative terminals 102P, 102N, is connected to positive 104P and negative 104N terminals of a proximity sensor 104 so as to power the proximity sensor 104. Although a direct connection of the battery 102 and the proximity sensor 104 is shown in FIG. 1, those skilled in the art can appreciate that a number of electronic/electrical components are mounted to establish the connection between the battery 102 and the proximity sensor 104.
[0031] In an aspect, as shown in FIG. 2 along with FIG. 1, the proximity sensor 104 is disposed or mounted above a portion of a speedometer 106 of a two-wheeled vehicle (not shown in figures). The proximity sensor 104 can be a capacitive proximity sensor, a photoelectric proximity sensor, or an inductive proximity sensor. The capacitive proximity sensor and the photoelectric proximity sensor are suitable for a plastic target, while the inductive proximity sensor is suitable for a metal target.
[0032] In the embodiments described herein, the target of the proximity sensor 104 is a speed indicating needle 108 present inside the speedometer 106. In an aspect, the portion of the speedometer 106 on to which the proximity sensor 104 is to be mounted is generally selected as a region lying below a predefined region so that the user of the two-wheeled vehicle can get the alert or alarming sound when speed indicating needle 108 of the speedometer 106 is about to exceed the predefined region, not when the speed indicating needle 108 has already passed the predefined region.
[0033] In an example, the proximity sensor 104 is mounted in a removable manner on the front panel of the speedometer 106 of the two-wheeled vehicle so that the proximity sensor 104 can be mounted on other regions of the speedometer 106 depending of a restricted speed limit.
[0034] The proximity sensor 104 includes a transceiver (not shown in figures) which is programmed to transmit a beam of electromagnetic radiation towards the needle 108 present inside the speedometer 106 and receive a beam reflected from the needle 108 when the needle 108 is present within a predefined wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation transmitted by the transceiver. In an aspect, the predefined region is adjustable based on the position of the needle 108 inside the speedometer 106 for the predefined region. That is, the predefined region is adjustable in such a way that the proximity sensor 104 fails to receive the beam reflected from the needle 108 when the needle 108 is about to reach the predefined region. In an aspect, the predefined region and/or the predefined restricted speed limit is defined by a user of the two-wheeled vehicle for generating an automatic alarming sound from an audio output device 110 when the two-wheeled vehicle is about to exceed the predefined region.
[0035] In an aspect, the audio output device 110 is electrically connected with its negative input terminal 110N to the negative terminal 102N of the battery 102, and is electrically connected with its positive input terminal 110P to the proximity sensor 104 so as to receive an input current when the proximity sensor 104 fails to receive the beam reflected from the needle 108. In other words, the proximity sensor 104 supplies the electric current to the audio output device 110 to output an alarming sound when the proximity sensor 104 fails to receive the beam reflected from the needle 108, so as to alert the drive of the two-wheeled vehicle when the vehicle is about to exceed the predefined predefined.
[0036] In operation, in case a speed limit of, say, 35 km/hour has to be defined by a user in the proximity sensor 104, the user may mount the proximity sensor 104 on front panel of the speedometer 106 in the region below the speed mark of 35 km/hour. Alternatively, in case the proximity sensor 104 is not mounted in removable manner, the user may provide an input defining the restricted speed limit of 35 km/hour. Based on the user input and/or the position of the proximity sensor 104 on the speedometer 106, the wavelength of the beam to be emitted by the proximity sensor 104 gets automatically adjusted. Thereafter, when the user drives the two-wheeled vehicle, the proximity sensor 104 initiates the process of detecting the speed indicating needle 108 inside the speedometer 106. In an aspect, the proximity sensor 104 is adapted to detect the needle 108 inside the speedometer 106 until the needle 108 is within the wavelength of the detection beam emitted and received by the proximity sensor 104. In said aspect, the proximity sensor 104 is able to detect the needle until the needle 108 is hovering at the 30 km/hour speed mark. Accordingly, the moment the needle moves upwards the 30 km/hour speed mark, the proximity sensor 104 triggers the audio output device 110 to output the alarming sound even before the needle 108 touches the defined restricted speed limit mark of 35 km/hour in the speedometer 106. In an example, the alarming sound may include a buzzer sound, a human voice alert, a recorded audio message, and a recorded alert music.
[0037] Thus, with the implantation of the present disclosure, the user of the two-wheeled vehicle will get an alarming alert when the two-wheeled vehicle is about to exceed a predefined restricted speed limit. Such alarming alert ensures that the driver will not overspeed beyond the predefined restricted speed limit. Also, since the restricted speed limit in the present speed alarming system can be defined by the user, different restricted speed limits can be defined based on different road conditions and restrictions. Also, since the present speed alarming system utilizes the proximity sensor, the reliability and the lifespan of the proposed speed alarming system would be comparatively better as the proximity sensors have a high reliability and long functional life because of the absence of mechanical parts and lack of physical contact between the proximity sensor and the sensed target.
[0038] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.