EP0922269A2 - Systeme d'identification pour bicyclette - Google Patents

Systeme d'identification pour bicyclette

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EP0922269A2
EP0922269A2 EP97938735A EP97938735A EP0922269A2 EP 0922269 A2 EP0922269 A2 EP 0922269A2 EP 97938735 A EP97938735 A EP 97938735A EP 97938735 A EP97938735 A EP 97938735A EP 0922269 A2 EP0922269 A2 EP 0922269A2
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Prior art keywords
memory chip
vehicle
frame
chip
bicycle
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Daniel Cheseaux
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C5/00—Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
    • G07C5/08—Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle or waiting time
    • G07C5/0841—Registering performance data
    • G07C5/085—Registering performance data using electronic data carriers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

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  • the invention relates to a vehicle with a label for identifying the owner, a frame as part of a vehicle and a method for producing a frame.
  • the object of the present invention was therefore to provide a vehicle with an identification system which is forgery-proof to the greatest possible extent, with the characteristic part being difficult to remove, and wherein the determination of the relevant data is not tied to a central office or the structure of a complex administrative organization is.
  • Another object was a frame that can be used to manufacture such a vehicle, and a method for its manufacture, in which the installation of the identification system according to the invention is integrated in a simple manner.
  • the vehicle is characterized in accordance with the invention in that an electronic memory chip that can be non-detachably attached to the vehicle and is permanently attached is provided as identification.
  • identification enables electronic and unambiguous identification of any vehicle, the information defined in the memory chip, for example about the vehicle itself or its owner, being available at any time and anywhere directly, i. H. can be determined without involving an administrative organization to be set up.
  • a suitable design of the chip can also ensure that only a one-time programmability and thus the protection against forgery of the vehicle identification is guaranteed.
  • a coding process can also prevent unintentional changes to the stored data.
  • the memory chip is programmed for immediate identification of the owner and preferably also contains visually verifiable features of the vehicle. This makes the direct and immediate recognition of the data or finding out the owner as easy as possible, while checking the visual characteristics of the vehicle, including color, model, stamped frame number etc. are meant, the security of the identification is further increased
  • the memory chip is advantageously attached to a location that is easily accessible from the outside and is provided with a visual marking (marked location on the outside of the vehicle).
  • a visual marking marked location on the outside of the vehicle.
  • the visual marking can be an address or telephone number, for example, a center for the administration of the owner information, so that the vehicle can be identified even if no reading device is available.
  • the memory chip is advantageously attached under a non-metallic paint, which on the one hand protects the electronic component against dirt, moisture, etc., but does not hinder the reading of the information then stored
  • the memory chip - in the case of a bicycle or the like - can be integrated in a frame tube.
  • the chip is optimally secured against damage or removal
  • the type of attachment can also be used in the case of a metal tube, provided that it is possible to get into the interior of the tube with the sensor of the reading device
  • the memory chip can also serve other purposes in addition to pure identification.For example, it can interact with a bicycle locking system. The bicycle is placed in a bicycle stand and secured with a lock that engages the frame in the area of the memory chip. The user must open the lock Enter a code into the locking system which will be transferred to the storage ch ⁇ for verification transmitted code with the stored u, then the memory chip sends a corresponding signal to the locking system, whereupon this unlocks the lock
  • the memory chip is also well protected if, according to another variant, it is accommodated in a recess or bore in the frame tube, although it is not covered by any metallic parts, so that reading is not disturbed
  • the memory chip is preferably accommodated in an upper region of the seat tube, the component is very well protected on the one hand and is nevertheless accessible for optical inspection, for example its attachment
  • a frame as part of a vehicle, in particular a bicycle, which according to the invention is characterized in that an electronic memory chip which can be read and is permanently attached to the vehicle is provided as the identification
  • This frame advantageously has a recess for or with the memory chip. This makes it possible to read the data in the memory chip even in the case of frames made of metal, and nevertheless protects this component
  • the method for producing a frame according to the preceding paragraphs is characterized in that the memory chip is placed on the frame before the painting, an area adjacent to the memory chip is masked with regard to the painting, the painting is applied, the masked Mark the area with a visual marker and the memory chip is programmed with data
  • FIGS. 2 to 6 show different variants for attaching the memory chip to a tube of the frame of a bicycle
  • a memory chip 3 can be permanently attached to part of the frame 1, preferably the seat tube rod 2.
  • This memory chip 3 is designed such that the data stored in it are contactless Can be read out (see eg EP 0 473 569 B1).
  • Such components also referred to as transponder chip, consist of a memory area or component and an antenna connected to it.
  • This antenna can also be implemented by a printed circuit on the silicon chip , preferably a mobile or portable reading device of the system, energy of a specific frequency is emitted to which the antenna of the chip 3 is tuned.
  • the reading device can also be designed to transmit a large number of different frequencies, which can be selected manually or automatically, depending on the memory chip
  • a program stored in the memory area of the chip 3 is started, which in turn causes the transmission of an electromagnetic signal characteristic of data also stored in the memory area of the chip 3.
  • This data can be used, for example, by the manufacturer of the vehicle, The manufacturing date characterizes the frame or serial number, the color, type, brand, model name, the date of sale or the like or any combination of these details. Additionally or alternatively, data about the respective owner of the vehicle can be stored in the memory chip 3 and kept ready for querying at any time Through a possible coding process during the Programming the memory chip 3 with the data mentioned can prevent their unintentional change
  • the memory chip 3 is preferably installed prior to the painting or other coloring of the frame part 2 carrying it or already during the manufacture of the frame 1, preferably on or in a tube of this frame.
  • a special visually recognizable marking 4 can be placed directly in the vicinity of the frame Attachment point may be provided, if need be, can also be retrofitted, using special coloring 6a, a badge or the like, which makes it easier to locate the chip.
  • This marking 4 can also be an identification number "burned" into the lacquer by a special method according to the already known prior art
  • an area adjacent to the memory chip 3 is masked during the painting or the coloring. After the painting, this area can then be provided with the aforementioned visual marking 4, which can also be a telephone number or address of a central administration office that manages vehicle data or owner information, of course is, in order to ensure the unimpeded data exchange or energy input into the memory chip 3, this is advantageously attached under a non-metallic paint
  • the chip 3 is glued onto the outside of a frame tube 5, preferably for the sake of simplicity in production.
  • the chip 3 could be riveted on by screwing or in any way
  • the color-giving layer above the frame part 5 is identified by 6, which is still protected by the top coat 7
  • the chip 3 can also be glued into a superficial recess 8 of the frame tube 5 or another frame part or then attached in some other way.
  • a top coat 7 of this could be used Frame part may be provided, which this also protects the memory chip 3.
  • This variant is particularly advantageous in the case of metal frame parts, since programming, introduction of the energy into the chip and reading out are not impeded
  • the memory chip 3 is mounted inside a hollow frame part, preferably a tube 5.
  • a mark which is also possible in all other embodiment variants, advantageously provided in the immediate vicinity of the chip 3 by means of a color 6a which is different from the surrounding color 6 and which makes it easier to find the attachment point of the chip 3.
  • the mark 6a also made it possible to provide an optically readable identification option for the vehicle or the owner or the data of an owner information center
  • a very well protected attachment of the chip 3 is possible, as in FIG. 5, if it is inserted, preferably glued, back into a bore 8 in the frame tube 5 or the other frame part.
  • the top coat protecting the frame part 5 and also the chip 3 is again included 7 marked This variant also allows undisturbed electromagnetic radiation to and from the chip for metal frames
  • the memory chip 3 could simply be applied to the frame part 5, as shown in FIG. 6, if necessary also over the top coating 7
  • the memory chip 3 is preferably attached to or in one of the frame parts prior to the inking or painting or during the frame production.A region near the attachment point of the chip can also be prepared for a distinctive visual marking. Then the top coat and the finishing of the Vehicle of the bicycle, for example. Thereafter, the visual identification of the Marking enabled vehicle applied to the prepared location, for example by sublimation
  • the chip 3 can be programmed with data identifying the vehicle before or after installation, or at any stage up to the sale, preferably after applying a visual marking to an area of the frame masked in the previous painting, preferably by sublimation Sales can, if necessary, also be saved, and the owner's data can be saved.
  • Conventional electronic components in the form of a PROM ensure that the information on the chip can be programmed once and thus are secure against falsification, and that any coding can also be used to prevent unintentional changes to this data
  • any vehicles can be identified in the manner according to the invention, from bicycles to motorcycles, cars, or the like to boats, planes, etc.
  • the memory chip can principally be as described above have any structure and appearance, at most enclosed in a directly attached protective cover or installed without it in the vehicle

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • Vehicle Waterproofing, Decoration, And Sanitation Devices (AREA)
  • Devices For Checking Fares Or Tickets At Control Points (AREA)
  • Traffic Control Systems (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un véhicule, notamment une bicyclette, doté d'un identificateur permettant d'identifier le propriétaire. Pour doter le véhicule d'un système d'identification qui soit bien protégé contre la fraude, c'est-à-dire que la partie identificatrice soit difficile à enlever et que, pour obtenir les informations requises, on ne soit pas tenu de contacter une centrale ni de créer l'organisation administrative coûteuse que cela suppose, l'invention propose de concevoir l'identificateur sous forme de puce (3) de mémoire électronique qui soit fixée au véhicule de manière à ne pas pouvoir être retirée et qui permette une lecture sans contact.
EP97938735A 1996-09-19 1997-09-18 Systeme d'identification pour bicyclette Withdrawn EP0922269A2 (fr)

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CH229696 1996-09-19
CH229696 1996-09-19
PCT/CH1997/000347 WO1998012665A2 (fr) 1996-09-19 1997-09-18 Systeme d'identification pour bicyclette

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