KR20140132021A - Bicycle and method for controlling thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An embodiment according to the present invention relates to a bicycle and a control method thereof which can more increase user convenience, and can provide the bicycle including a frame; a body part including wheels arranged in the frame; a power part arranged in the body par and providing power to the wheels; and a controller controlling the power part according to personalized information for a user.

Description

BICYCLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a bicycle and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a bicycle and a control method thereof that can further enhance convenience for a user.

Bicycles are not only widely used as exercise equipment for living sports, but also widely used for transportation in urban areas. Many developed countries are making roads for bicycles in order to further promote the use of bicycles. Bicycles have contributed a lot to reducing traffic congestion and preventing pollution. Bicycles are also helping to protect the environment and the public health.

Conventional bicycles have been powered by wheels using pedals and chains. In addition, bicycles having a device such as a shift gear for assisting driving in a slope have been widely used. In recent years, bicycles having more power devices such as motors are sold, and the power by the pedal and the power by the motor are used as a power source in a hybrid form.

Korean Published Patent No. 10-2012-0027916 (published on March 22, 2012)

Embodiments of the present invention can provide a bicycle and a control method thereof that can further enhance the user's convenience.

Embodiments of the present invention can provide a bicycle and its control method in which the operation can be controlled according to an authenticated user.

Embodiments of the present invention can provide a bicycle and a control method thereof in which the operation can be controlled according to the state of the user or the taste of the user.

The problems to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other matters not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. There will be.

A bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body portion including a frame and a wheel disposed on the frame, a power portion disposed in the body portion and providing power to the wheel, And a control unit for controlling the unit.

Also, the control unit receives user authentication information from the user terminal, the control unit authenticates the user using the user authentication information, and the control unit controls the power unit according to the personalization information for the authenticated user Can be controlled.

In addition, the bicycle may further include an interface unit disposed in the body unit and exchanging data with the terminal, and the controller may receive the user authentication information from the terminal through the interface unit.

Further, the body part may further include a handle disposed on the frame and a heat line disposed on the handle, wherein the control part receives information on the temperature of the current position from the user's terminal, Can be used to control the hot wire.

Also, the personalization information may include a reference temperature, and the controller may control the heat line using a result of comparing the reference temperature and the temperature of the current position.

Further, the bicycle may further include a charging unit disposed in the body and charging the user's terminal, wherein the controller receives information on the remaining power of the terminal from the terminal, The control unit can control the charging unit using information about the charging unit.

Also, the personalization information may include a reference power amount, and the controller may control the charging unit using a result of comparing the reference power amount and the remaining power amount.

In addition, the bicycle may further include a display unit disposed on the body, and the control unit may control the display of the display unit according to the driving history of the bicycle.

The driving history may include at least one of a driving course, a driving distance, a driving time, and a driving speed.

Further, the bicycle may further include a display unit disposed on the body, the control unit may receive driving information from the user's terminal, and the control unit may control the display of the display unit using the driving information .

The driving information may include at least one of a target driving course, a target driving distance, a target driving time, current position information, a current driving distance, or a current driving time.

The control unit receives at least one of acceleration information and three-dimensional attitude information from the user's terminal, and the controller calculates the inclination of the current position using the acceleration information or the three-dimensional attitude information, Can control the power unit using the calculated inclination.

Also, the personalization information may include a reference inclination, and the controller may control the power unit using a result of comparing the reference inclination and the calculated inclination.

Also, the controller may receive information on the inclination of the current position from the user's terminal, and the controller may control the power unit using information on the inclination.

Also, the personalization information may include a reference inclination, and the controller may control the power unit using a result of comparing the reference inclination and the inclination of the current position.

In addition, the bicycle may further include a terminal disposed on the body portion and including an illuminance sensor and an illuminating unit, wherein the illuminating unit may be operated depending on illuminance of a current position measured by the illuminance sensor.

Also, the personalization information may include a reference illuminance, and the lighting unit may be controlled to operate according to a result of comparing illuminance of the reference illuminance with the illuminance of the current position.

The power unit may include a motor disposed in the body and providing power to the wheel, and the controller may control the motor in accordance with the personalization information.

A method for controlling a bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: receiving personalization information for the user from a user's terminal; and controlling the controller included in the bicycle to include the personalization information in the bicycle And controlling the power unit.

Also, the step of controlling the power unit by the control unit may include the step of the control unit controlling the motor included in the power unit using the personalization information.

A method for controlling a bicycle according to another embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: storing personalization information for each of at least one or more users; receiving the user authentication information from the terminal of the user; A method of controlling a bicycle, comprising the steps of: authenticating the user using the user authentication information; and controlling a control unit included in the bicycle to control the power unit included in the bicycle using the personalization information for the authenticated user from among the stored personalization information .

A method for controlling a bicycle according to another embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: receiving first user authentication information from a terminal of a user, the bicycle authenticating the user using the first user authentication information Receiving and storing personalization information for the user from the terminal, receiving the second user authentication information from the terminal, receiving the second user authentication information from the terminal, And controlling the power unit included in the bicycle using the stored personalization information by a control unit included in the bicycle.

The bicycle and the control method thereof according to the embodiment of the present invention can further enhance the user's convenience.

The operation of the bicycle according to the embodiment of the present invention can be controlled according to the authorized user.

The operation of the bicycle according to the embodiment of the present invention can be controlled according to the state of the user or the taste of the user.

1 is a perspective view of a bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a body portion of a bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal arranged on a bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a sensor unit of a terminal arranged on a bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of controlling a bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the appended drawings illustrate the present invention in order to more easily explain the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. You will know.

In addition, throughout the specification, when a part is referred to as being "connected" to another part, it is not only referred to as being "directly connected" but also "indirectly connected" And the like. In addition, when a part is referred to as including an element, it is not meant to exclude other elements unless specifically stated otherwise, but may include other elements.

Hereinafter, a bicycle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention and a control method thereof will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a bicycle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the bicycle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 2, the bicycle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a body 110, a power unit 120 disposed on the body 110, a controller 130 disposed on the body, A terminal 200 disposed on the body 110, an interface 140 disposed on the body 110, a charger 150 disposed on the body 110, And a display unit 160 disposed on the display unit 160.

The body 110 may form the overall appearance of the bicycle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the body 110 of the bicycle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, the body 110 may include a frame 111, a handle 112 disposed on the frame 111, and a wheel 113 disposed on the frame 111.

The frame 111 can form the overall appearance of the bicycle 100. The frame 111 may be a base for allowing other components included in the bicycle 100 to be placed.

The handle 112 may be disposed in the frame 111. The user can adjust the traveling direction of the bicycle 100 by grasping and manipulating the handle 112. The handle 112 may include a hot wire. When the hot wire operates, the temperature of the handle 112 may rise.

The wheel 113 may be disposed in the frame 111. [ The wheel 113 may have a circular shape so that the bicycle 100 can be smoothly driven.

The power unit 120 may be disposed on the body 110. The power unit 120 may be connected to the wheel 113 or may be disposed adjacent to the wheel 113. The power unit 120 may provide power to the wheel 113. [ The power section 120 may include a motor. The motor may be any one of an electric motor, an electromagnetic motor, and a mechanical motor. The power section 120 may further include at least one of a pedal, a chain, and a gear.

The terminal 200 may be disposed on the body 110. The terminal 200 may be disposed so that the body 110 can be detached from the body 110. The bicycle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention may or may not include the terminal 200 as a component. The terminal 200 can be carried by a user without being disposed in the body 110. [ The terminal 200 may be, for example, a smart phone, tablet, PDA, palmtop, mobile terminal, or other portable electronic device. Different terminals 200 may be used for each user of the bicycle 100.

The terminal 200 may store information about the user. The terminal 200 may transmit the user authentication information to the control unit 130. [ The terminal 200 may store personalization information for the user. The terminal 200 may transmit the personalization information to the control unit 130. [ The personalization information may include at least one of, for example, a reference inclination, a reference illuminance, a reference temperature, a reference power amount, a target driving course, a target driving distance, or a target driving time. Specific embodiments in which the personalization information is used will be described later.

4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal 200 disposed in the bicycle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4, the terminal 200 includes a sensor unit 210 for measuring an external environment, a GPS receiver 220 for receiving information on a current position, A battery 250 that supplies power to the other components included in the terminal 200 and an interface unit 140 of the bicycle 100. The operation unit 230 controls the components, And a communication unit 260 for exchanging data with the communication unit 260.

The sensor unit 210 can measure an external environment. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sensor unit 210 of the terminal 200 disposed in the bicycle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the sensor unit 210 may include at least one of an acceleration sensor 211, a gyro sensor 212, an illuminance sensor 213, and a temperature sensor 214.

The acceleration sensor 211 can detect the acceleration of the terminal 200. The acceleration sensor 211 can detect the direction and magnitude of the gravitational acceleration. The gyro sensor 212 can detect the three-dimensional attitude information of the terminal 200. [ The illuminance sensor 213 can detect the illuminance at the current position of the terminal 200. [ The temperature sensor 214 can detect the temperature at the current position of the terminal 200. [

The GPS receiver 220 may receive information about the current position of the terminal 200. [

The operation unit 230 can perform various operations. The calculating unit 230 can calculate the inclination at the current position of the terminal 200 using the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor 211 or the three-dimensional attitude information measured by the gyro sensor 212. [ In addition, the operation unit 230 can control other components included in the terminal 200. The computing unit 230 may be, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a microcontroller unit (MCU), a microcomputer, or the like.

The illumination unit 240 may include a lighting device. The illumination unit 240 may be, for example, a flash for a camera, a light emitting diode (LED), a light emitting device, or the like.

The illuminating unit 240 can be operated depending on the illuminance of the current position measured by the illuminance sensor 213 of the sensor unit 210. The illuminating unit 240 may be operated depending on a result of comparing illuminance of the current position with reference illuminance included in the personalization information. For example, the illuminating unit 240 may not operate if the illuminance of the current position is equal to or greater than the reference illuminance. In addition, the illuminating unit 240 can operate when the illuminance of the current position is smaller than the reference illuminance.

The battery 250 may supply power to other components included in the terminal 200.

The communication unit 260 can exchange data with the interface unit 140 of the bicycle 100. The communication unit 260 may include at least one of, for example, a Bluetooth module, a USB module, a UART module, an NFC module, a Zigbee module, an RFID module, or other communication module. The communication unit 260 may transmit the user authentication information for the user to the interface unit 140. In addition, the communication unit 260 may transmit personalization information for the user to the interface unit 140. The communication unit 260 also receives acceleration information measured by the acceleration sensor 211, three-dimensional attitude information measured by the gyro sensor 212, information on the temperature of the current position measured by the temperature sensor 214, At least one of information on the inclination of the current position calculated by the calculation unit 230 or information on the amount of remaining power of the battery 250 to the interface unit 140. [

Further, the communication unit 260 may transmit to the interface unit 140 traveling information including at least one of the target driving course, the target driving distance, the target driving time, the current position information, the current driving distance, or the current driving time. Also, the communication unit 260 may transmit the driving history including at least one of the driving course, the driving distance, the driving time, and the driving speed to the interface unit 140. [

The interface unit 140 may be disposed on the body 110. The interface unit 140 can exchange data with the communication unit 260 of the terminal 200. The interface unit 140 may include at least one of, for example, a Bluetooth module, a USB module, a UART module, an NFC module, a Zigbee module, an RFID module, or other communication module. The interface unit 140 receives user authentication information, personalization information, acceleration information, three-dimensional attitude information, information on the temperature of the current position, information on the inclination of the current position, the remaining power amount of the terminal 200, The driving information, or the driving history.

The charging unit 150 may be disposed on the body 110. The charging unit 150 may charge the terminal 200.

The display unit 160 may be disposed on the body 110. The display unit 160 may be an LCD, an OLED, a light emitting diode (LED), a light emitting device, or other display device.

The controller 130 may be disposed on the body 110. The control unit 130 receives user authentication information, personalization information, acceleration information, three-dimensional attitude information, information on the temperature of the current position, information on the inclination of the current position, At least one of the remaining power amount of the vehicle 200, the running information, and the running history. The control unit 130 may store at least one of the received information.

The control unit 130 can authenticate the user. The control unit 130 can authenticate the user using the user authentication information received from the terminal 200. [

The control unit 130 may control other components included in the bicycle 100. If the user is not an authenticated user, the control unit 130 may prevent at least one of the other components included in the bicycle 100 from operating normally.

The control unit 130 may control the power unit 120. The control unit 130 may control the power unit 120 according to the personalization information for the user. The control unit 130 may control the power unit 120 according to the personalization information of the authenticated user using the user authentication information.

The control unit 130 may calculate the inclination of the current position using the acceleration information or the three-dimensional attitude information received from the terminal 200, and may control the power unit 120 using the calculated inclination. The control unit 130 may control the power unit 120 based on the comparison between the reference inclination included in the personalization information for the user and the calculated inclination. For example, the controller 130 may cause the motor included in the power unit 120 to operate when the calculated tilt angle is greater than or equal to the reference tilt angle. In addition, the controller 130 may prevent the motor included in the power unit 120 from operating when the calculated gradient is smaller than the reference gradient.

According to another embodiment, the control unit 130 may control the power unit 120 using the information on the inclination of the current position received from the terminal 200. The control unit 130 may control the power unit 120 based on a result of comparing the reference inclination included in the personalization information for the user with the inclination of the current position. For example, the control unit 130 may cause the motor included in the power unit 120 to operate when the inclination of the current position is greater than or equal to the reference inclination. In addition, the controller 130 can prevent the motor included in the power unit 120 from operating when the inclination of the current position is smaller than the reference inclination.

The control unit 130 can control the hot wire disposed on the handle 112. [ The control unit 130 may control the hot wire using the information about the temperature of the current position received from the terminal 200. [ The control unit 130 may control the heat line using the result of comparing the reference temperature included in the personalization information for the user with the temperature of the current position. For example, if the temperature of the current position is lower than or equal to the reference temperature, the controller 130 may cause the hot wire to operate. In addition, the controller 130 can prevent the hot wire from operating if the temperature of the current position is higher than the reference temperature.

The control unit 130 may control the charging unit 150. The control unit 130 may control the charging unit 150 using information on the remaining power amount of the terminal 200 received from the terminal 200. [ The control unit 130 may control the charging unit 150 using the comparison result of the reference power amount included in the personalization information for the user and the remaining power amount. For example, the control unit 130 may cause the charging unit 150 to charge the terminal 200 when the residual power amount of the terminal 200 is less than or equal to the reference power amount. Also, the control unit 130 may prevent the charging unit 150 from charging the terminal 200 when the residual power amount of the terminal 200 is greater than the reference power amount.

The control unit 130 may control the display unit 160. The control unit 130 may control the display of the display unit 160 according to the driving history of the bicycle 100. The control unit 130 may cause the display unit 160 to display at least a part of the travel history received from the terminal 200. [ The control unit 130 may change the emission color or emission pattern of the light emitting diode included in the display unit 160 according to the driving history.

In addition, the control unit 130 can control the display of the display unit 160 using the driving information of the bicycle 100. The control unit 130 may cause the display unit 160 to display at least a part of the travel information received from the terminal 200. [ The control unit 130 may change the emission color or emission pattern of the light emitting diode included in the display unit 160 according to the travel information.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of controlling a bicycle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in the control method of the bicycle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the step (S100) of receiving the first user authentication information from the user terminal 200 is performed first . Next, step S110 may be performed in which the bicycle 100 authenticates the user using the first user authentication information. Next, step S120 of receiving and storing personalization information for the user from the terminal 200 by the bicycle 100 may be performed. The step of receiving the first user authentication information (S100) and the step of receiving and storing the personalization information (S120) may be repeatedly performed for each of at least one or more users. Whereby the bicycle 100 may store personalization information for each of at least one or more users.

Next, the step (S130) of receiving the second user authentication information from the terminal 200 by the bicycle 100 may be performed. Next, step S 140 may be performed in which the bicycle 100 authenticates the user using the second user authentication information. Thus, a specific user who is currently going to run among the at least one user in which the personalization information is stored can be authenticated.

Next, step 150 may be performed in which the bicycle 100 loads the personalization information of the authenticated user in the stored personalization information in step S140. Next, the control unit 130 included in the bicycle 100 may control the operation of the bicycle 100 using the loaded personalization information (S160). For example, the operation of the motor of the power section 120 included in the bicycle 100 can be controlled.

The above-described bicycle and its control method according to the embodiment of the present invention can further enhance convenience for the user. Further, the operation of the bicycle according to the embodiment of the present invention can be controlled according to the authorized user. Further, the operation of the bicycle according to the embodiment of the present invention can be controlled according to the state of the user or the taste of the user.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be appreciated that many variations and applications not illustrated above are possible. For example, each component specifically shown in the embodiments of the present invention can be modified and implemented. It is to be understood that all changes and modifications that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.

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Claims (22)

A body including a frame and a wheel disposed in the frame;
A power unit disposed in the body and providing power to the wheel; And
A control unit for controlling the power unit according to personalization information about the user,
. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit receives user authentication information from the user's terminal, the control unit authenticates the user using the user authentication information, and the control unit controls the power unit according to the personalization information for the authenticated user bicycle. The method according to claim 1,
And an interface unit disposed in the body unit for exchanging data with the terminal,
Wherein the control unit receives the user authentication information from the terminal through the interface unit. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the body further comprises a handle disposed in the frame and a hot wire disposed in the handle,
Wherein the controller receives information on the temperature of the current position from the user's terminal, and the controller controls the heat line using information about the temperature. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the personalization information includes a reference temperature and the controller controls the heating line using a result of comparing the reference temperature and the temperature of the current position. The method according to claim 1,
And a charging unit disposed in the body and charging the user's terminal,
Wherein the control unit receives information on a remaining power amount of the terminal from the terminal, and the control unit controls the charging unit using information on the remaining power amount. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the personalization information includes a reference power amount and the control unit controls the charging unit based on a result of comparing the reference power amount and the remaining power amount. The method according to claim 1,
And a display unit disposed on the body portion,
Wherein the control unit controls the display of the display unit in accordance with the driving history of the bicycle. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the driving history includes at least one of a driving course, a driving distance, a driving time or a driving speed. The method according to claim 1,
And a display unit disposed on the body portion,
The control unit receives driving information from the user's terminal, and the control unit controls the display of the display unit using the driving information. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the driving information includes at least one of a target driving course, a target driving distance, a target driving time, current position information, a current driving distance, or a current driving time. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the controller receives at least one of acceleration information and three-dimensional attitude information from the user's terminal, and the controller calculates the inclination of the current position using the acceleration information or the three-dimensional attitude information, And controlling the power unit using the calculated gradient. 13. The method of claim 12,
Wherein the personalization information includes a reference inclination and the control unit controls the power unit using a result of comparing the reference inclination and the calculated inclination. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the control unit receives information on the inclination of the current position from the user's terminal, and the control unit controls the power unit using information on the inclination. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the personalization information includes a reference inclination and the control unit controls the power unit based on a result of comparing the reference inclination and the inclination of the current position. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a terminal disposed in the body portion, the terminal including a light intensity sensor and an illumination portion,
Wherein the illuminating unit is operated according to the illuminance of the current position measured by the illuminance sensor. 17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the personalization information includes a reference illuminance, and the illuminating unit is operated according to a result of comparing illuminance of the reference illuminance with illuminance of the current position. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the power section includes a motor disposed in the body section and providing power to the wheel,
And the control unit controls the motor according to the personalization information. In a bicycle control method,
The bicycle comprising: receiving personalization information for the user from a user terminal; And
Wherein the control unit included in the bicycle controls the power unit included in the bicycle using the personalization information
The control method comprising the steps of: 20. The method of claim 19,
Wherein the step of controlling the power unit by the control unit includes the step of the control unit controlling the motor included in the power unit using the personalization information. In a bicycle control method,
The bicycle storing personalization information for each of at least one or more users;
Receiving, by the bicycle, user authentication information from the user terminal;
Authenticating the user using the user authentication information; And
Wherein the control unit included in the bicycle controls the power unit included in the bicycle using the personalization information for the authenticated user from among the stored personalization information
The control method comprising the steps of: In a bicycle control method,
The bicycle comprising: receiving first user authentication information from a user terminal;
Authenticating the user using the first user authentication information;
The bicycle receiving and storing personalization information for the user from the terminal;
Receiving, by the bicycle, second user authentication information from the terminal;
Authenticating the user using the second user authentication information; And
Wherein the control unit included in the bicycle controls the power unit included in the bicycle using the stored personalization information
The control method comprising the steps of:

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