Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to a system and a method for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] In recent past, vehicles are typically equipped with accessories for enhancing ride quality and experience of a rider. One such feature is providing a heads-up display (HUD) unit. The HUD unit is generally provided above an instrument cluster of the vehicle. The HUD unit is adapted to display vehicle information to the rider during operation of the vehicle. The HUD unit reduces the number of times the rider looks or gazes onto the instrument cluster, thus ensuring that the rider is focused on a travel path of the vehicle, rather than the instrument cluster.
[003] The HUD unit in conventional vehicles can be installed in a wearable device or may be a protective device for use only when riding. As an example, the HUD unit may be provided in a helmet worn by the rider. However, use of the HUD unit in the helmet of the rider is not preferred even though, the HUD unit reduces the number of times the rider looks up at the instrument cluster. This is due to the fact that, two devices i.e. the instrument cluster and the HUD unit may be simultaneously in an ON condition, while relaying the vehicle information to the rider. Such a scenario affects a battery life of the vehicle, which is undesirable. In other words, in the conventional vehicles, the HUD unit and the instrument cluster may be operated simultaneously during operation of the vehicle, thereby affecting battery life of the vehicle. Moreover, simultaneous ON condition of the instrument cluster and the HUD unit may distract the rider of the vehicle, which may be catastrophic.
[004] Thus, there is a need for a system and a method for displaying vehicle information to a rider of the vehicle which addresses at least one or more aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[005] In one aspect, a system for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle is depicted. The system comprises one or more vision sensors disposed in a helmet worn by the rider. The one or more vision sensors are capable of generating a vision data of the rider. One or more vehicle data sensors are disposed in the vehicle. Each of the one or more vehicle data sensors are adapted to procure one or more operating parameters of the vehicle. A first display module is also provided in the vehicle. The first display module is operable between an ON condition and a sleep condition, wherein the first display module being capable of displaying the vehicle information to the rider during the ON condition. Further, a second display module is provided in the helmet. The second display module is operable between an activated condition and a deactivated condition, wherein the second display module being capable of displaying the vehicle information to the rider during the activated condition. Additionally, a control unit is disposed in the vehicle and communicably coupled to the one or more vision sensors, the one or more vehicle data sensors, the first display module, and the second display module. The control unit is configured to receive, the vision data from the one or more vision sensors and the one or more operating parameters from the one or more vehicle data sensors. The control unit is also configured to receive a preference of the rider between the first display module and the second display module for displaying the vehicle information, through an input device communicably coupled to the control unit. The control unit then determines a direction of vision of the rider based on the vision data received from the one or more vision sensors. Subsequently, the control unit selectively operates the first display module and the second display module, for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. The control unit is adapted to selectively operate the first display module and the second display module based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters.
[006] In an embodiment, the control unit is adapted to determine a State of Charge (SOC) of a power source powering the second display module. The control unit is adapted to operate the second display module to the activated condition for displaying the vehicle information, when the SOC of the power source powering the second display module is above a predetermined value.
[007] In an embodiment, the control unit is adapted to operate selectively the first display module and the second display module, for displaying the SOC of the power source powering the second display module to the rider.
[008] In an embodiment, the control unit is adapted to operate the first display module to the ON condition during at least one of the direction of vision of the rider being towards the first display module and the SOC of the power source powering the second display module being less than a predetermined value.
[009] In an embodiment, the control unit is adapted to operate the second display module to the deactivated condition and operate the first display module to the ON condition during an emergency driving mode of the vehicle.
[010] In an embodiment, the one or more vision sensors comprise at least one of an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and an image sensor.
[011] In an embodiment, the vision data generated by the one or more vision sensors comprises an eye movement data of the rider and a head movement data of the rider. The control unit is adapted to fuse and process the eye movement data and the head movement data of the rider through a sensor fusion technique for determining the direction of vision of the rider.
[012] In an embodiment, the one or more vehicle data sensors comprises a prime mover speed sensor adapted to monitor a speed of operation of a prime mover of the vehicle, the speed of operation of the prime mover being an operating parameter of the one or more operating parameters. A speed sensor is adapted to monitor a speed of the vehicle, the speed of the vehicle being an operating parameter of the one or more operating parameters.
[013] In an embodiment, the control unit is adapted to selectively operate the first display module and the second display module based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters through a gaze determination model.
[014] In another aspect, a method for displaying vehicle information to the rider of the vehicle is disclosed. The method comprises receiving by the control unit, the vision data from the one or more vision sensors and the one or more operating parameters from the one or more vehicle data sensors. The one or more vision sensors are disposed in the helmet worn by the rider and the one or more vehicle data sensors are disposed in the vehicle. The control unit then receives the preference of the rider between the first display module and the second display module for displaying the vehicle information, through the input device communicably coupled to the control unit. The control unit then determines the direction of vision of the rider based on the vision data received from the one or more vision sensors. Subsequently, the control unit selectively operates the first display module and the second display module, for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. The control unit is adapted to selectively operate the first display module and the second display module based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[015] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1 is a block diagram of a system for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a schematic view of an instrument cluster being communicably coupled to one or more vision sensors disposed in a helmet worn by the rider of the vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a block diagram of a control unit of the system, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a flow diagram of a method for displaying the vehicle information based on a preference of the rider, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a flow diagram of a method for displaying the vehicle information based on direction of gaze of the rider, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a flow diagram of a method for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[016] Present invention relates to a system and a method for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle. In an embodiment, the vehicle may be a two-wheeled vehicle or a multi-wheeled vehicle as per requirement.
[017] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system 100 for displaying vehicle information to a rider (not shown) of a vehicle (not shown). The system 100 is adapted to determine a display module to be activated for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, based on a rider gaze direction or a head orientation of the rider. The system 100 is also adapted to ensure a significant power usage reduction in the vehicle by selecting a single display module for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, thereby enhancing life of a battery in the vehicle.
[018] In an embodiment, the vehicle information that is displayed to the rider of the vehicle may be a speed of a prime mover (not shown) of the vehicle, a speed of the vehicle, a fuel level in the vehicle, and a State of Charge (SOC) of a battery of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the vehicle information may also include warnings and alerts based on the different vehicle driving conditions.
[019] The system 100 comprises one or more vision sensors 102 (hereinafter interchangeably referred to as vision sensor ‘102’) disposed in a helmet 104 (shown in Figure 2) worn by the rider of the vehicle. The vision sensor 102 is adapted to generate vision data of the rider. The vision data may comprise eye movement data of the rider and head movement data of the rider. Accordingly, the vision sensor 102 may be adapted to generate the vision data of the rider, based on a head orientation of the rider and/or a direction of a gaze of the rider. In an embodiment, the vision sensor 102 can be an inertial measurement unit 102a (IMU) or a gyroscope or an accelerometer adapted to monitor head orientation of the rider. In another embodiment, the vision sensor 102 may be an image sensor 102b such as a camera module, adapted to monitor the eye movement data and/or direction of the gaze of the rider and/or the head orientation of the rider during operation of the vehicle for generating the vision data.
[020] In an embodiment, the head movement data determined by the vision sensor 102 is three-dimensional (not shown in Figures), wherein a rotational angular velocity and an acceleration in X, Y and Z co-ordinates during tilting or orientation of the head may be considered at various instances of time.
[021] Further, the system 100 comprises one or more vehicle data sensors 106 (hereinafter interchangeably referred to as vehicle data sensor ‘106’ disposed in the vehicle. The vehicle data sensor 106 is adapted to procure one or more operating parameters of the vehicle. As such, the system 100 is also configured to consider the operating parameters of the vehicle along with the vision data procured through the vision sensor 102 for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. In an embodiment, the vehicle data sensors 106 comprise a prime mover speed sensor 106a adapted to monitor speed of operation of the prime mover of the vehicle and a speed sensor adapted to monitor the speed of the vehicle. As such, the one or more operating parameters in the present embodiment is the speed of operation of the prime mover and the speed of the vehicle.
[022] In an embodiment, the prime mover is an internal combustion engine disposed on a frame member (not shown) of the vehicle. Accordingly, the prime mover speed sensor 106a is an engine speed sensor mounted to a crankshaft (not shown) of the internal combustion engine. In an embodiment, the speed sensor 106b may be mounted onto a wheel (not shown) of the vehicle. Accordingly, the speed sensor 106b is adapted to monitor speed of rotation of the wheel, for determining the speed of the vehicle.
[023] The system 100 further comprises a first display module 108 operable between an ON condition (not shown) and a sleep condition (not shown). The first display module 108, during the ON condition, is adapted to display the vehicle information to the rider. In an embodiment, the first display module 108 may be disposed above a headlamp assembly (not shown) for ease of visibility to the rider during operation of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the first display module 108 may be disposed within an instrument cluster 110 (as shown in Figure 2) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, ON condition pertains to a switched ON condition of the first display module 108, while sleep condition pertains to a switched OFF condition of the first display module 108.
[024] Additionally, the system 100 comprises a second display module 112 provided in the helmet 104 worn by the rider. The second display module 112 is adapted to be operated between an activated condition (not shown) and a deactivated condition (not shown). The second display module 112 is capable of displaying the vehicle information to the rider during the activated condition. In an embodiment, the second display module 112 may be a Heads-Up Display (HUD) unit provided on a visor portion (not shown) of the helmet 104. In an embodiment, activated condition pertains to a switched ON condition of the second display module 112, while deactivated condition pertains to a switched OFF condition of the second display module 112. In an embodiment, the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 may refer to conventional display modules known in the art.
[025] Referring to Figure 3 in conjunction with Figures 1 and 2, the system 100 comprises a control unit 114 disposed in the vehicle and communicably coupled to the vision sensors 102, the vehicle data sensors 106, the first display module 108, and the second display module 112. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 is communicably coupled to the vision sensors 102, the vehicle data sensors 106, the first display module 108, and the second display module 112 through a wired connection or a wireless connection as per design feasibility and requirement. The control unit 114 is configured to selectively operate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 for displaying the vehicle information to the rider.
[026] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 can be in communication with at least one vehicle control unit (not shown) of the vehicle. Accordingly, the control unit 114 may obtain data pertaining to the speed of the vehicle and/or the speed of operation of the prime mover. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may comprise one or more additional components such as, but not limited to, an input/output module 118, a processing module 120 with an analytic module 122.
[027] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may be embodied as a multi-core processor, a single core processor, or a combination of one or more multi-core processors and one or more single core processors. For example, the control unit 114 is embodied as one or more of various processing devices or modules, such as a coprocessor, a microprocessor, a controller, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processing circuitry with or without an accompanying DSP, or various other processing devices including integrated circuits such as but not limited to, for example, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a microcontroller unit (MCU), a hardware accelerator, a special-purpose computer chip, or the like. In yet another embodiment, the control unit 114 may be configured to execute hard-coded functionality. In still another embodiment, the control unit 114 may be embodied as an executor of instructions, where the instructions are specifically configured to the control unit 114 to perform steps or operations described herein for displaying vehicle information to the rider of the vehicle through one of the first display module 108 and the second display module 112.
[028] Further, the processing module 120 is communicably coupled to a memory unit 124. The memory unit 124 is capable of storing information processed by the processing module 120 for displaying the vehicle information to the rider of the vehicle and the data procured by the control unit 114 from the vision sensors 102 and the vehicle-data sensors 106. In an embodiment, the memory unit 124 may be external to the control unit 114.
[029] In an embodiment, the memory unit 124 is embodied as one or more volatile memory devices, one or more non-volatile memory devices and/or combination thereof, such as magnetic storage devices, optical-magnetic storage devices and the like as per design feasibility and requirement. The memory unit 124 communicates with the control unit 114 or the processing module 120 via suitable interfaces such as Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) adapter, a Serial ATA [SATA] adapter, a Small Computer System Interface [SCSI] adapter, a network adapter or any other component enabling communication between the memory unit 124 and the control unit 114 or the processing module 120. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may be connected to a power supply such as a battery module (not shown) of the vehicle, for receiving electrical power. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may have an inbuilt power supply 126 for drawing power from the battery module of the vehicle.
[030] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 or the analytic module 122 of the processing module 120 of the control unit 114 is adapted to display the vehicle information to the rider of the vehicle based on data procured by the vision sensors 102 and the vehicle data sensors 106. That is, the control unit 114 or the analytic module 122 is adapted to display the vehicle information to the rider based on the vision data procured by the vision sensors 102 and the one or more operating parameters procured by the vehicle data sensors 106. The control unit 114 upon receiving the vision data from the vision sensors 102 is adapted to determine a direction of vision of the rider. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 is adapted to fuse and process the eye movement data and the head movement data (i.e. the vision data) of the rider through a sensor fusion technique for determining the direction of vision of the rider.
[031] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 is adapted to determine the state of operation or a driving mode of the vehicle based on the data pertaining to the one or more operating parameters of the vehicle. As an example, if a sudden deceleration or a braking is determined by the control unit 114 based on the one or more operating parameters, the control unit 114 may accordingly disable the second display module 112 for enabling clear vision to the rider. At this scenario, the control unit 114 operates the first display module 108 to the ON condition for displaying the vehicle information.
[032] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may be communicably coupled to an input device 116. The input device 116 may be configured to receive a preference of the rider between the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 for displaying the vehicle information. In an embodiment, the input device 116 may be a keypad device or a touch screen device or an audio input device capable of receiving input from the rider for preference between the first display module 108 and the second display module 112, as per design feasibility and requirement of the system 100. In an embodiment, the input device 116 may be a part of the instrument cluster 110 of the vehicle.
[033] The control unit 114 is adapted to operate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 selectively, for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. The control unit 114 is adapted to selectively operate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 is adapted to selectively operate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters through a gaze determination model. The gaze determination model is data driven model-based technique using the geometric model features of the eye to directly calculate the gaze direction of the rider and based on the determined gaze direction of the rider, the control unit 114 is adapted to selectively operate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112.
[034] The control unit 114 being coupled with the second display module 112 is also capable of determining the SOC of a power source (such as a battery unit) powering the second display module 112. The first display module 108 on the vehicle may be powered by a battery (not shown) on the vehicle or an on-built battery of the first display module 108. The second display module 112 being on the helmet 104 or a wearable device may be powered by an in-built battery of the helmet 104 and the battery on the helmet 104 may be rechargeable or non-rechargeable. The SOC of the battery on the helmet 104 is another basis for operating the second display module 112 in the activated condition or the deactivated condition. Accordingly, the control unit 114 may be communicably coupled to a battery unit (not shown) powering the second display module 112 for determining the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112. Based on the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112, the control unit 114 is adapted to operate the second display module 112 to the activated condition for displaying the vehicle information. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 is adapted to selectively operate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 for displaying the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112 to the rider. Based on the SOC, the control unit 114 activates the second display module 112 for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. When the SOC is less than a predetermined value, the control unit 114 deactivates the second display module 112 and switches ON the first display module 108 for displaying vehicle information to the rider. In an embodiment, the predetermined value of the SOC may be 10% capacity of a battery unit (not shown) of the second display module 112. As such, when the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112 is below 10%, the control unit 114 may automatically switch the display from the second display module 112 to the first display module 108. When the SOC is above 10% (i.e. above the predetermined value), the control unit 114 may operate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 based on the preference selected by the rider and/or the direction of vision of the rider and/or the one or more operating parameters of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 is communicably coupled to an SOC sensor 128 (shown in Figure 1) of the battery unit powering the second display module 112 for determining the SOC.
[035] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 is adapted to operate the first display module 108 to the ON condition during at least one of the direction of vision of the rider being towards the instrument cluster 110 and/or when the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112 is less than a predetermined value. However, during an emergency driving mode of the vehicle, the control unit 114 is adapted to operate the second display module 112 to the deactivated condition and the first display module 108 to the ON condition. Such a scenario provides clear or unhindered visibility to the rider during the emergency driving mode. In an embodiment, the emergency driving mode may occur to the rider during an accident scenario on the travel path of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may detect the emergency driving mode, based on the abrupt or the sudden deviation detected in the operating parameters of the vehicle such as, sudden depression of brake pedal, sudden deceleration of the vehicle and the like. In an embodiment, a sudden increase in throttle actuation for a greater speed of the vehicle, may also be considered as the emergency driving mode.
[036] Referring to Figure 4 in conjunction with Figures 1-3, a flow diagram for a method 400 for displaying the vehicle information to the rider based on the preference of the rider is depicted.
[037] At step 402, the control unit 114 monitors the battery unit of the second display module 112, for determining the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112. Upon determining the SOC, the control unit 114 is adapted to display the SOC to the rider. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may display the SOC of the second display module 112 either through the first display module 108 or the second display module 112. In an embodiment, upon determining the SOC, the control unit 114 is adapted to compare the SOC with the predetermined value to activate the second display module 112 for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. Upon displaying the SOC of the second display module 112, the method 400 moves to step 404.
[038] At step 404, the control unit 114 checks if the preference of the rider between the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 is received through the input device 116. Upon checking, the method moves to step 406, where the control unit 114 determines if the vehicle information is to be displayed in the second display module 112 based on the determined SOC and the preference of the rider.
[039] If, the second display module 112 is to be used for displaying the vehicle information (based on the preference of the rider and/or the determined SOC), the control unit 114 moves to step 408 where the first display module 108 is operated to the sleep condition. Thereafter, the control unit 114 moves to step 410 for activating the second display module 112 for displaying the vehicle information. Thus, the control unit 114 activates the second display module 112 based on the preference of the rider.
[040] If the first display module 108 is to be used for displaying the vehicle information (based on the preference of the rider and/or the determined SOC), the control unit 114 moves to step 412 where the second display module 112 is operated to the deactivated condition. Thereafter, the control unit 114 moves to step 414 for activating the first display module 108 for displaying the vehicle information. Thus, the control unit 114 activates the first display module 108 based on the preference of the rider.
[041] Thereafter, the method 400 moves to step 416, wherein the control unit 114 checks if an input has been received from the rider on a change in the preference. If a change in the preference is received by the control unit 114, through the input device 116, the control unit 114 moves to step 404 for determining the preference. If no change in the preference is received by the control unit 114, the control unit 114 moves to step 406.
[042] In an embodiment, irrespective of the preference of the rider, when the SOC of the second battery module 112 is less than the predetermined value, the control unit 114 operates the first display module 108 for displaying the vehicle information and deactivates the second display module 112.
[043] Referring to Figure 5 in conjunction with Figures 1-3, a flow diagram of a method 500 for displaying the vehicle information based on direction of gaze of the rider is depicted.
[044] At step 502, the control unit 114 operates the first display module 108 disposed in the instrument cluster 110 to the ON condition for displaying the vehicle information on the first display module 108. In other words, at step 502, the control unit 114 enables the instrument cluster 110 to display the vehicle information. Thereafter, the control unit 114 moves to step 504, wherein the control unit 114 determines whether the vehicle is in operation (or an ignition ON condition) and in movement. When the vehicle is in operation and in movement, the control unit 114 moves to step 506.
[045] At step 506, the control unit 114 monitors whether the rider has preferred or activated the second display module 112 for displaying the vehicle information. If the rider has selected the second display module 112, the control unit 114 moves to step 508. At step 508, the control unit 114 determines the SOC of the second display module 112. If the SOC of the second display module 112 is greater than the predetermined value, the control unit 114 activates the second display module 112 at step 510, for displaying the vehicle information. As such, the HUD unit or the second display module 112 on the helmet 104 worn by the rider is operated to the activated condition at step 510, for displaying the vehicle information.
[046] If the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112 is insufficient or is less than the predetermined value, the control unit 114 moves to step 512 and operates the first display module 108 to the ON condition for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. As such, when the SOC is insufficient, the control unit 114 enables display of the vehicle information through the first display module 108 rather than the second display module 112.
[047] Further, in method 500, when the second display module 112 is activated, the control unit 114 moves to step 514 and monitors vision of the rider. As already described, the control unit 114 determines direction of vision of the rider based on the vision data procured through the vision sensors 102, through a gaze determination model. When the vision of the rider is towards the first display module 108 (i.e. towards the instrument cluster 110), the control unit 114 moves to step 516 and activates the first display module 108 for displaying the vehicle information. However, when direction of vision of the rider is maintained towards the second display module 112 (i.e. towards the travel path), the control unit 114 retains activation of the second display module 112. Thus, the control unit 114 enables selective switching between the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 based on the vision of the rider, preference of the rider and the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112.
[048] In an embodiment, while the control unit 114 is operating the second display device 112 for displaying the vehicle information, during the emergency driving mode, the control unit 114 bypasses the method steps of the method 500 and activates the first display module 108 for displaying the vehicle information.
[049] Figure 6 is a flow diagram of a method 600 for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[050] At step 602, the control unit 114 receives the vision data from the vision sensors 102 and the one or more operating parameters from the vehicle data sensors 106. Upon receiving the data, the control unit 114 may pre-process the data as per feasibility and requirement. Thereafter, the control unit 114 moves to step 604.
[051] At step 604, the control unit 114 receives the preference of the rider between the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 for displaying the vehicle information, through the input device 116.
[052] At step 606, the control unit 114 determines the direction of vision of the rider, based on the vision data procured from the vision sensors 102. In an embodiment, as already described with reference to description in Figure 3, the control unit 114 determines the direction of vision of the rider based on the gaze determination model.
[053] At step 608, the control unit 114 is adapted to selectively operate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 based on the direction of vision of the rider, the preference of the rider and the one or more operating parameters of the vehicle, for displaying the vehicle information to the rider.
[054] The claimed invention as disclosed above is not routine, conventional or well understood in the art, as the claimed aspects enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Specifically, the claimed aspect of selective operation of the control unit on the first display module and the second display module enables transition between the first display module and the second display module, based on the direction of the vision of the rider, the preference of the rider, the one or more operating parameters of the vehicle and the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112. As such, the battery losses or energy consumption in the vehicle are minimized. Moreover, the system and method are capable of determining the direction of vision of the rider in real-time, thereby determining which display is to be activated for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. Additionally, the control unit is adapted to switch the display from the second display module to the first display module during the emergency driving mode, thereby providing a clear view of the travel path to the rider.
[055] In light of the abovementioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed system and method, the claimed 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. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the system itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.
[056] Furthermore, one or more computer-readable storage media may be utilized in implementing embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. A computer-readable storage medium refers to any type of physical memory on which information or data readable by a processor may be stored. Thus, a computer-readable storage medium may store instructions for execution by one or more processors, including instructions for causing the processor(s) to perform steps or stages consistent with the embodiments described herein. The term “computer-readable storage medium” should be understood to include tangible items and exclude carrier waves and transient signals, i.e., be non-transitory. Examples include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), volatile memory, nonvolatile memory, hard drives, CD ROMs, DVDs, flash drives, disks, and any other known physical storage media.”

Reference numerals
100 - System
102 - One or more vision sensors
102a - Inertial measurement unit
102b - Image sensor
104 - Helmet
106 - One or more vision sensors
106a - Prime mover speed sensor
106b - Speed sensor
108 - First display module
110 - Instrument cluster unit
112 - Second display module
114 - Control unit
116 - Input device
118 - Input/Output module
120 - Processing module
122 - Analytic module
124 - Memory unit
126 - Power supply
128 - State of Charge sensor
, Claims:1. A system (100) for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle, the system (100) comprising:
one or more vision sensors (102) disposed in a helmet (104) worn by the rider, the one or more vision sensors (102) being capable of generating vision data of the rider;
one or more vehicle data sensors (106) disposed in the vehicle, each of the one or more vehicle data sensors (106) being adapted to procure one or more operating parameters of the vehicle;
a first display module (108) of the vehicle, the first display module (108) being operable between an ON condition and a sleep condition, wherein the first display module (108) being capable of displaying the vehicle information to the rider during the ON condition;
a second display module (112) provided in the helmet (104), the second display module (112) being operable between an activated condition and a deactivated condition, wherein the second display module (112) being capable of displaying the vehicle information to the rider during the activated condition;
a control unit (114) disposed in the vehicle and communicably coupled to the one or more vision sensors (102), the one or more vehicle data sensors (106), the first display module (108), and the second display module (112), the control unit (114) being configured to:
receive, the vision data from the one or more vision sensors (102) and the one or more operating parameters from the one or more vehicle data sensors (106);
receive, from an input device (116) communicably coupled to the control unit, a preference of the rider between the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) for displaying the vehicle information;
determine, a direction of vision of the rider based on the vision data received from the one or more vision sensors (102); and
operate, selectively the first display module (108) and the second display module (112), for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, the control unit (114) being adapted to selectively operate the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters.

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (114) being adapted to determine a State of Charge (SOC) of a power source powering the second display module (112), the control unit (114) being adapted to operate the second display module (112) to the activated condition for displaying the vehicle information, when the SOC of the power source powering the second display module (112) is above a predetermined value.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the control unit (114) is adapted to operate, selectively the first display module (108) and the second display module (112), for displaying the SOC of the power source powering the second display module (112) to the rider.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (114) is adapted to operate the first display module (108) to the ON condition during at least one of the direction of vision of the rider being towards the first display module (108) and a SOC of a power source powering the second display module (112) being less than a predetermined value.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (114) is adapted to operate the second display module (112) to the deactivated condition and operate the first display module (108) to the ON condition during an emergency driving mode of the vehicle.

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more vision sensors (102) comprise at least one of an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) (102a) and an image sensor (102b).

7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vision data generated by the one or more vision sensors (102) comprises an eye movement data of the rider and a head movement data of the rider, the control unit (114) being adapted to fuse and process the eye movement data and the head movement data of the rider through a sensor fusion technique for determining the direction of vision of the rider.

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more vehicle data sensors (106) comprise:
a prime mover speed sensor (106a) adapted to monitor a speed of operation of a prime mover of the vehicle, the speed of operation of the prime mover being an operating parameter of the one or more operating parameters; and
a speed sensor (106b) adapted to monitor a speed of the vehicle, the speed of the vehicle being an operating parameter of the one or more operating parameters.

9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (114) being adapted to selectively operate the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters through a gaze determination model.

10. A method (600) for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle, the method comprising:
receiving (602), by a control unit (114) in the vehicle, vision data from one or more vision sensors (102) and one or more operating parameters from one or more vehicle data sensors (106), the one or more vision sensors (102) being disposed in a helmet (104) worn by the rider and the one or more vehicle data sensors (106) being disposed in the vehicle;
receiving (604), from an input device (116) of the vehicle communicably coupled to the control unit (114), a preference of the rider between the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) for displaying the vehicle information;
determining (606), by the control unit (114), a direction of vision of the rider based on the vision data received from the one or more vision sensors (102); and
operating (608), by the control unit (114), selectively the first display module (108) and the second display module (112), for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, the control unit (114) being adapted to selectively operate the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider and the one or more operating parameters.

11. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10 comprising determining, by the control unit (114), a State of Charge (SOC) of a power source powering the second display module (112), wherein the control unit (114) being adapted to operate the second display module (112) to the activated condition for displaying the vehicle information, when the SOC of the power source powering the second display module (112) is above a predetermined value.

12. The method (600) as claimed in claim 11 comprising displaying wherein the control unit (114) is adapted to display the SOC of the power source powering the second display module (112) in at least one of the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters.

13. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10 comprising operating, by the control unit (114), the first display module (108) to the ON condition during at least one of the direction of vision of the rider being towards the first display module (108) and an SOC of a power source powering the second display module (112) being less than a predetermined value.

14. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10 comprising operating, by the control unit (114), the second display module (112) to the deactivated condition and operate the first display module (106) to the ON condition during an emergency driving mode of the vehicle.

15. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the vision data generated by the one or more vision sensors (102) comprises an eye movement data of the rider and a head movement data of the rider, the control unit (114) being adapted to fuse and process the eye movement data and the head movement data of the rider through a sensor fusion technique for determining the direction of vision of the rider.

16. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the one or more operating parameters comprise:
a speed of operation of a prime mover of the vehicle; and
a speed of the vehicle.

17. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10 comprising, operating, by the control unit (114), selectively the first display module (106) and the second display module (112) based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters through a gaze determination model.