FORM2
THE PATENTS ACT 1970
39 OF 1970
&
THE PATENT RULES 2003
COMPLETESPECIFICATION
(SEE SECTIONS 10 & RULE 13)
1. TITLEOF THE INVENTION “SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TACTILE ASSISTANCE TO A DRIVER OF
A VEHICLE”
2. APPLICANTS (S)
(a) Name:
(b) Nationality:
(c) Address: Varroc Engineering Limited
Indian
L-4, MIDC Waluj,
Aurangabad - 431136,
Maharashtra,
India
3. PREAMBLETOTHEDESCRIPTION
COMPLETESPECIFICATION
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY
The present application claims priority from Indian Provisional Patent Application No. 202121062117 dated December 31, 2021.
TECHNICAL FIELD
Present disclosure generally relates to a field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a system for providing tactile assistance to a driver of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
Nowadays haptic or tactile feedback has become a vital part of human-computer interactions. The mobile devices are equipped with a vibration actuator providing tactile/haptic feedback to notify users of incoming phone calls, message, application notifications, etc. The haptic or tactile feedback are now finding their applications in automotive industry as well.
A driver of a vehicle needs to continuously monitor the surroundings and maintain their visual attention on road in order to identify potential safety hazards and navigate a route successfully. However, devices such as mobile phones or GPS device could cause safety problems as they demand visual attention from the drivers.
Haptic or tactile feedback is considered to be an effective substitute to visual and audio feedback that can be quickly perceived by driver of the vehicle. Unlike the display present on the cluster, the haptic feedback can be perceived even in high traffic conditions. Further, the haptic feedback can be an effective means to warn or assist drivers while driving on the road by providing various notifications through haptic feedback.
Fig. 1 illustrates a prior art that describes a notification alert unit 100 which directly interacts with the driver of the vehicle and intimates the condition of the vehicle

through a sequence of vibrations on the handlebar. The notification alert unit 100 consist of motor assembly 101, shaft 103, a wire 105, and a damper unit 107. The motor assembly 101 is fastened on to the damper unit 107. The motor assembly 101 is configured to generate vibrations for providing haptic alert to the driver of the vehicle.
However, the integration of motor assembly 101 into the handlebar requires several modifications to the existing design of the handlebar. Further, the motor assembly 101 which is fastened on to the damper unit 107 may get easily damaged in case of any shock to the handlebar due to an accident or falling of the vehicle. Furthermore, the space constraint in the handlebar makes the repair, replacement, and reinstallation of the motor assembly 101 into the handlebar difficult.
Fig. 2 illustrates another prior art that describes a navigation assistance system 200. The navigation assistance system 200 comprise a left handlebar grip 210 and a right handlebar grip 230. The left handlebar grip 210 and the right handlebar grip 230 may comprise slots 220 and 240, respectively. The vibration devices are mounted in the slots 220 and 240. The vibration devices are calibrated with the mobile phone of the driver. Each of the vibration motors is used to notify the driver about a respective approaching turn.
However, the vibration devices mounted on the handlebar grip are not integrated with ECU of the vehicle and thus provide a limited functionality of navigation assistance. Further, the integration of the vibration devices require modification to existing handlebar grip, which may cause discomfort to the driver holding the handlebar grip for a longer duration. Also, the vibration devices may interfere with the functioning of the throttle.
Therefore, there exists a need in the art to provide a system which overcomes the above-mentioned problems and to provide a system that efficiently provides tactile assistance to a driver of a vehicle while driving.

SUMMARY
The present disclosure overcomes one or more shortcomings of the prior art and provides additional advantages discussed throughout the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other aspects and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, a system for providing tactile assistance to a driver of a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises an electronic control unit (ECU), and at least one vibration motor integrated into a switch assembly mounted on a left side and a right side of a handlebar. The at least one vibration motor is in communication with the ECU and is operable to generate one or more haptic alerts to the driver.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the one or more haptic alerts comprise at least one of: a navigation alert, an overspeed alert, engine/motor status alert, a blinker alert, and mode change alert.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, each of the one or more haptic alerts are generated for a respective time duration.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the vibration motor is in contact with the handlebar to transfer the vibrations.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the system further comprises a blinker unit in communication with blinkers present on a left and a right side at both front and rear end of the vehicle. The blinker unit is operable to turn ON/OFF blinkers, the ECU is operable to monitor ON time period of the blinker and trigger the at least one vibration motor present on the corresponding side of the blinker to

generate a haptic alert if the ON time period of the blinker exceeds a predetermined duration.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the system further comprises a GPS navigation unit in communication with the ECU. The ECU is operable to monitor an approaching turn through the GPS navigation unit and trigger the at least one vibration motor present on the corresponding side of the approaching turn.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the system further comprises a speedometer unit in communication with the ECU. The ECU is operable to monitor a speed of the vehicle and trigger the vibration motors to generate a haptic alert if the speed of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold limit.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, a time duration of the haptic alert varies based on the speed of the vehicle.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the system further comprises an engine/motor status unit in communication with the ECU. The ECU is operable to monitor a status of the engine/motor of the vehicle and trigger the vibration motors to generate a haptic alert if the engine/motor is turned ON.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the system further comprises a mode switching unit in communication with the ECU. The ECU is operable to monitor a change in mode of operation of the vehicle and trigger the vibration motors to generate a haptic alert if the mode of operation is changed from one mode of operation to another mode of operation. A time duration of the haptic alert varies based on a selected mode of operation, and the mode of operation comprises at least one of: sports mode, economy mode, IC engine mode, and EV mode.

Thus, the system facilitates haptic or tactile assistance to the driver and enables the driver to identify various conditions of the vehicle without diverting visual attention from the road while driving. Further, the integration of the vibration motor into the switch assembly facilitates the implementation of the tactile assistance system into the switch assembly of the handlebar of the vehicle without disturbing the existing design of the handlebar.
The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, aspects, and features described above, further aspects, aspects, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The features, nature, and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the detailed description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings in which like reference characters identify correspondingly throughout. Some aspects of system and/or methods in accordance with aspects of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example only, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
Fig. 1 illustrates a prior art technique for providing haptic notification to the driver of the vehicle;
Fig. 2 illustrates another prior art technique for providing haptic navigation assistance to the driver of the vehicle;
Fig. 3 illustrates an environment comprising a handlebar, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;
Fig. 4 (a) illustrates an external view of a switch assembly, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;

Fig. 4 (b) illustrates an internal sectional view of a switch assembly, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;
Fig. 5 shows a block diagram a system for providing tactile assistance to a driver of a vehicle, in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure;
It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that any block diagram herein represents conceptual views of illustrative systems embodying the principles of the present subject matter. Similarly, it will be appreciated that any flow charts, flow diagrams and the like represent various processes which may be substantially represented in computer readable medium and executed by a computer or processor, whether or not such computer or processor is explicitly shown.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The terms “comprise”, “comprising”, “include(s)”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, system or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or system or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
In the following detailed description of the aspects of the disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific aspects in which the disclosure may be practiced. These aspects are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, and it is to be understood that other aspects may be utilized and that changes may be made without departing from the scope of the

present disclosure. The following description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.
Fig. 3 illustrates an environment 300 comprising a handlebar, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, the environment 300 may comprise a handlebar of a vehicle. One switch assembly 310 may be mounted on a left side and another switch assembly may be mounted on a right side of the handlebar. The handlebar may be installed in a two-wheeler, a three-wheeler vehicle, or any other vehicle that is driven through handlebar.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, a switch assembly 310 may comprise at least one vibration motor mounted in the back side or lower case of the switch assembly 310. The mounting of the vibration motor is done such that at least a portion of the vibration motor is in contact with the handlebar pipe, when the switch assembly 310 is assembled on the handlebar. However, the position of the vibration motor inside the switch assembly 310 is not limited to above example, and a person skilled in the art may mount the vibration motor anywhere inside the switch assembly 310.
Thus, the above-mentioned integration of the vibration motor into the switch assembly 310 facilitates an implementation of the tactile assistance system into the handlebar of the vehicle without disturbing the existing design of the handlebar. Further, the tactile assistance system may be implemented into any other type of handlebar of a vehicle known to a person skilled in the art.
Fig. 4 (a) illustrates an external view of a switch assembly 410, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
The switch assembly 410 may comprise a blinker module/unit 401. The blinker unit 401 may be configured to turn ON/OFF left side and right side blinker/flasher light situated on the front side and the rear side of the vehicle. The switch assembly 410

may further comprise a horn module 403 for generating audio alert for pedestrian and other vehicle drivers while driving and a pass light module 405 configured for turning ON the pass light.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, the blinker unit 401, the horn module 403, and the pass light module 405 may be in communication with an electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle. In one non limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the switch assembly 410 may comprise any other module/unit for carrying out a functionality of the vehicle.
Fig. 4 (b) illustrates an internal sectional view of a switch assembly 420, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
The switch assembly 420 may comprise one or more user interface switches 421, a blinker unit 423, a horn module 425, a vibration motor 427, and a pass light module 429 connected to an electronic control unit (ECU) of vehicle. The one or more user interface switches may be used to perform the functionality known to a person skilled in the art. In one non-limiting aspect, the switch assembly 420 may comprise one or module/units different from the above discussed example.
The vibration motor 427 may be mounted into the switch assembly 420 such that at least a portion of the vibration motor 427 is in contact with the handlebar on which the switch assembly 420 is installed. The vibrations generated by the vibration motor 427 may be transferred to the handlebar through this contact point. Thus, the integration of the vibration motor into the switch assembly 420 facilitates the implementation of the tactile assistance system into the handlebar of the vehicle without disturbing the existing design of the handlebar.
The vibration motor 427 may be configured to provide a plurality of haptic/tactile alerts to a driver of the vehicle. In one non-limiting aspect, the plurality of haptic/tactile alerts may comprise at least one of: a navigation alert indicating an

approaching left or right turn on a respective side of the handlebar, an overspeed alert at different speed levels, engine/motor status alert indicating starting of engine/motor, a blinker alert on a respective side of the handlebar indicating that blinker of the respective side is in ON condition for more than a predetermined interval, and mode change alert for indicating a change of mode of operation of the vehicle.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, each of the plurality of haptic/tactile alerts may have a different amplitude of vibrations and different time duration of vibration and a person skilled in the art may adjust the amplitude and the time duration of the vibration as per the preference of the driver for distinguishing between different types of alerts.
Thus, the switch assembly 420 comprising the integrated vibration motor 427 facilitates haptic or tactile assistance to the driver and enables the driver to identify various conditions of the vehicle without diverting visual attention from the road while driving. Further, the tactile assistance is provided without disturbing the conventional handlebar design. Therefore, the tactile assistance may be implemented in all types of handlebars installed on the vehicles.
Fig. 5 shows a block diagram a system 500 for providing tactile assistance to a driver of a vehicle, in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, the system 500 may comprise a blinker/ blinker unit 501, GPS navigation unit 503, a speedometer 505, an ignition/motor status unit 507, an electronic control unit (ECU) 509, a mode switching unit 511, at least one vibration motor left hand (LH) side 513, and at least one vibration motor right hand (RH) side 515 communicatively coupled with each other. In one non-limiting aspects, the one or more components of the system 500 may be implemented on a switch assembly mounted on a handlebar of any vehicle.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the at least one vibration motor (LH side) 513may be mounted into the switch assembly of left side of the handlebar and the at least one vibration motor (RH side) 515 may be mounted into the switch assembly of right side of the handlebar. The mounting of both the vibration motors 513, 515 is such that the vibration motor 513, 515 are in contact with the handlebar on the LH and RH side respectively.
The vibration motors 513, 515 may be configured to provide haptic/tactile assistance to the driver through the left and the right handlebar grip of the handlebar. The vibrations generated by the vibration motors 513, 515 may be transferred to the handlebar through the contact point. Thus, the integration of the vibration motor into the switch assembly facilitates the implementation of the tactile assistance into the handlebar of the vehicle without disturbing the existing design of the handlebar.
The vibration motors 513, 515 may be configured to provide a plurality of haptic/tactile alerts to a driver of the vehicle. The plurality of alerts may be associated with blinkers, speedometer, ignition state, navigation assistance, mode change alert. However, the plurality of alerts is not limited to above examples and any other vehicle condition alert/notification is well within the scope of present disclosure.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, the blinker unit 501 may be in communication with the flashers/blinkers present on the left and right side and front end and rear end of the vehicle. The blinker unit 510 may be used by the driver to turn ON/OFF the flashers on the respective side of the vehicle. If the blinkers/flashers present on either side of the vehicle is in ON state for more than a predetermined time period, the ECU 509 may be configured to provide a haptic/tactile alert to the user on the corresponding side of the handlebar through the vibration motor 513, 515 of the respective side.

In one non-limiting aspect of present disclosure, if the blinkers of either side is in ON state for more than 30 seconds, the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a haptic alert of 5 seconds on the respective side of the handlebar. If the blinkers are still in the ON state after the first haptic alert, the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a number of repetitive haptic alerts after every 5 seconds to notify the driver till the blinkers are turned OFF. However, the haptic alert duration and frequency is not limited to above example and may vary based on the preference of the driver and type of vehicle.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, the ECU 509 may be configured to continuously monitor the speed of the vehicle and the ECU 509 may be configured to provide haptic alert to the driver if the speed of the vehicle becomes greater than a predetermined threshold limit. The haptic alert related to increased speed of the vehicle may be transmitted on both sides of the handlebar. In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the ECU 509 may be configured to continuously provide the haptic feedback on the handlebar till the speed is reduced below the predetermined threshold limit.
In one non-limiting aspect of present disclosure, if the speed of the vehicle increases above 50km/h, the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a short haptic alert of 3-4 seconds on both the handlebar grip. If the speed is further increased and speed reaches 80km/h, the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a haptic alert in 3 pulses for 2 seconds. If speed increases above 120 km/hr, continuous haptic alert will be generated. However, the haptic alert duration, frequency, and amplitude is not limited to above example and may vary based on the preference of the driver and type of vehicle.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, the ECU 509 may be in communication with the GPS navigation unit 503 of the vehicle. The ECU 509 may be configured to generate a haptic alert for a predetermined time interval on the left side of the

handlebar grip for an approaching left turn and the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a haptic alert for a predetermined interval on the right side of the handlebar grip for an approaching right turn.
In one non-limiting aspect, the GPS navigation unit 503 may be installed on the vehicle and is in communication with a mobile device of the driver. In another non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the GPS navigation unit 503 may be a part of the mobile device of the user and is in communication with the ECU 509 of the vehicle.
In one non-limiting aspect of present disclosure, in case of an approaching left turn, the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a haptic alert of 5 seconds on the left handlebar grip. In case of an approaching right turn, the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a haptic alert of 8-10 seconds on the right handlebar grip. However, the haptic alert duration, frequency, and amplitude is not limited to above example and may vary based on the preference of the driver and type of vehicle.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, the mode switching unit 511 may be in communication with the ECU 509 and the ECU 509 may be configured to monitor a change in mode of operation of the vehicle and generate a haptic alert for the driver for the respective mode of operation of the vehicle. In one non-limiting aspect, the mode of operation may be economy mode and sports mode.
In one non-limiting aspect of present disclosure, if the switching unit 511 is operated in economy mode, the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a short haptic alert of 2-3 seconds on both the handlebar grip. If the switching unit 511 is operated in sports mode, the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a long haptic alert of 6-8 seconds on both the handlebar grip. However, the haptic alert duration, frequency, and amplitude is not limited to above example and may vary based on the preference of the driver and type of vehicle.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the system 500 may be implemented on a hybrid vehicle comprising both engine and motor. In such a scenario, the mode of operation may comprise an IC Engine mode and an EV (Electric-Vehicle) mode. The mode switching unit 511 may be operable to detect the change bet IC engine and EV mode and communicate a change of mode signal ECU 509. The ECU 509 may be then operable to generate a haptic alert for the driver through the vibration motor 513, 515 for indicating the change of mode is successfully completed. The duration, frequency, and amplitude of haptic alert may be decided based on the driver preference or the type of vehicle in which the functionality is implemented.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, the engine/motor status unit 507 may be in communication with the ECU 509. The engine/motor status unit 507 may monitor a status of the engine/motor and the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a haptic alert on both sides of the handlebar grip if the engine/motor of the vehicle has started or the status of the engine/motor changes to ON state. The amplitude and duration of the haptic alert may vary based on a preference of the driver or type of vehicle.
In one non-limiting aspect of present disclosure, the ECU 509 may be configured to generate a short haptic alert of 5-8 seconds on both the handlebar grips if the vehicle is started after the engine/motor starts or switches ON. However, the haptic alert duration and amplitude is not limited to above example and may vary based on the preference of the driver and type of vehicle.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the haptic alerts may also be used to indicate fuel level, engine oil quality, air pressure of tyre, etc. The haptic alert indication is not limited to above aspect and any other vehicle notification or notification from mobile device of the driver is well within the scope of present disclosure.

In one non-limiting aspect, the driver may have an option of turning ON/OFF the vibration motors 513, 515 based on a preference of the driver while driving.
In one non-limiting aspect of the present disclosure, the ECU 509 may comprise one or more processors and memory for carrying out the above-mentioned functionalities. The memory of the ECU 509 may store one or more instruction associated with different types of alerts.
Thus, the system 500 comprising the vibration motors 513, 515 facilitates haptic or tactile assistance to the driver and enables the driver to identify various conditions of the vehicle without diverting visual attention from the road while driving. Further, the tactile assistance is provided through the switch assembly without disturbing the conventional handlebar design. Therefore, the tactile assistance can be implemented in all types of handlebars.
The illustrated steps are set out to explain the exemplary aspects shown, and it should be anticipated that ongoing technological development will change the manner in which particular functions are performed. These examples are presented herein for purposes of illustration, and not limitation. Further, the boundaries of the functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternative boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed. Alternatives (including equivalents, extensions, variations, deviations, etc., of those described herein) will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings contained herein. Such alternatives fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosed aspects.
Furthermore, one or more computer-readable storage media may be utilized in implementing aspects 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 aspects described herein. The term “computer- readable medium” should be understood to include tangible items and exclude carrier waves and transient signals, i.e., are 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.
Suitable processors include, by way of example, a processor, a special purpose processor, a conventional processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in association with a DSP core, a controller, a microcontroller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) circuits, any other type of integrated circuit (IC), and/or a state machine.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
Exemplary aspects discussed above may provide certain advantages. Though not required to practice aspects of the disclosure, these advantages may include those provided by the following features.
In an aspect, the present disclosure provides haptic or tactile assistance to the driver.
In an aspect, the present disclosure enables the driver to identify various conditions of the vehicle without diverting visual attention from the road while driving.
In an aspect, the tactile assistance is provided without disturbing the conventional handlebar design.

We Claim:
1. A system (500) for providing tactile assistance to a driver of a vehicle, the
system (500) comprising:
an electronic control unit (ECU) (509), and
at least one vibration motor (513, 515) integrated into a switch assembly mounted on a left side and a right side of a handlebar, wherein the at least one vibration motor (513, 515) is in communication with the ECU and is operable to generate one or more haptic alerts to the driver.
2. The system (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more haptic alerts comprise at least one of: a navigation alert, an overspeed alert, engine/motor status alert, a blinker alert, and mode change alert.
3. The system (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the one or more haptic alerts are generated for a respective time duration.
4. The system (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the vibration motor (513, 515) is in contact with the handlebar to transfer the vibrations.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (500) further comprises:
a blinker unit (501) in communication with blinkers present on a left and a right
side at both front and rear end of the vehicle, wherein:
the blinker unit (501) is operable to turn ON/OFF blinkers, the ECU (509) is operable to:
monitor ON time period of the blinker, and
trigger the at least one vibration motor (513, 515) present on the corresponding side of the blinker to generate a haptic alert if the ON time period of the blinker exceeds a predetermined duration.

6. The system (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (500) further
comprises:
a GPS navigation unit (503) in communication with the ECU (509),
wherein the ECU (509) is operable to:
monitor an approaching turn through the GPS navigation unit (503), and trigger the at least one vibration motor (513, 515) present on the
corresponding side of the approaching turn.
7. The system (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (500) further
comprises:
a speedometer unit (505) in communication with the ECU (509), wherein the ECU (509) is operable to:
monitor a speed of the vehicle, and
trigger the vibration motors (513, 515) to generate a haptic alert if the speed of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold limit.
8. The system (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a time duration of the haptic alert varies based on the speed of the vehicle.
9. The system (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (500) further comprises:
an engine/motor status (507) unit in communication with the ECU (509),
wherein the ECU (509) is operable to:
monitor a status of the engine/motor of the vehicle, and
trigger the vibration motors (513, 515) to generate a haptic alert if the
engine/motor is turned ON.

10. The system (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (500) further
comprises:
a mode switching unit (511) in communication with the ECU (509), wherein the ECU (509) is operable to:
monitor a change in mode of operation of the vehicle, and
trigger the vibration motors (513, 515) to generate a haptic alert if the mode of operation is changed from one mode of operation to another mode of operation, wherein a time duration of the haptic alert varies based on a selected mode of operation, and wherein the mode of operation comprises at least one of: sports mode, economy mode, IC engine mode, and EV mode.