WO2020089938A1 - Système de validation double de véhicule - Google Patents

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WO2020089938A1
WO2020089938A1 PCT/IN2019/050803 IN2019050803W WO2020089938A1 WO 2020089938 A1 WO2020089938 A1 WO 2020089938A1 IN 2019050803 W IN2019050803 W IN 2019050803W WO 2020089938 A1 WO2020089938 A1 WO 2020089938A1
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Ajay JANGRA
Pankaj Yadav
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B60R25/20—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
    • B60R25/24—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
    • B60R25/243—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user with more than one way to gain access
    • 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
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00309—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated with bidirectional data transmission between data carrier and locks
    • 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
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00658—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated by passive electrical keys
    • 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
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00944—Details of construction or manufacture
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R2325/00—Indexing scheme relating to vehicle anti-theft devices
    • B60R2325/30—Vehicles applying the vehicle anti-theft devices
    • B60R2325/306—Motorcycles

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  • the present invention relates to a vehicle, and more particularly to a dual validation system of the vehicle.
  • a vehicle particularly vehicle configured to be ridden such as motorized scooter, motorcycle, three-wheeled vehicle, and four wheeled vehicle such as all- terrain vehicle, comprise various component and systems like an internal combustion engine, an exhaust system, a validation system etc.
  • Each of these various components and system perform their respective function to enable the vehicle to operate in the desired manner.
  • the internal combustion engine provides necessary for movement of the vehicle
  • the exhaust system facilitates exit of the exhaust gases from the internal combustion engine.
  • the validation system also referred to as“authenticating system” performs wireless mutual authentication to enable the vehicle to be unlocked or a drive source to be started in an authorized manner.
  • a dual validation system of a vehicle includes a first switch capable of being operated through a primary range (Rl) and a secondary range (R2); and a vehicle control unit configured to receive inputs from the first switch.
  • the vehicle control unit is configured to activate an auto validation mode when the first switch is positioned in the secondary range (R2).
  • the vehicle control unit is configured to activate a manual validation mode when the first switch is positioned in the secondary range (R2).
  • the first switch is capable of being operated between a pressed position and a released position, and wherein in one of the pressed position and the released position, the first switch is capable of being rotated through the primary range (Rl) and the secondary range (R2).
  • the present invention enables easy and effortless transition between the manual validation mode and the auto validation mode, since the same can be achieved just by moving the first switch between the primary position (Rl), and the secondary range (R2).
  • the dual validation system includes a display member disposed along circumference of the first switch, and configured to illuminate in a first illumination pattern when the manual starting mode of the vehicle is activated.
  • a second switch is adapted to be operated between a pressed position and a released position thereof.
  • the dual validation system includes a lock assembly having a lock body, a barrel and the first switch; and a switch body on the lock body, the switch body having a switch member adapted to be actuated and un-actuated by the first switch through rotation thereof. The rotation of the first switch selectively actuates and un-actuates the switch member for selecting one of the auto validation mode (A) and the manual validation mode (M).
  • the present invention enables quick transition between the manual validation mode and the auto validation mode, since the same can be achieved just by rotating the first switch between the primary position (Rl), and the secondary range (R2), without the need for waiting for a complicated input process.
  • the present invention facilitates easy identification with regard to current validation mode of the vehicle, as just the current position of the first switch is sufficient indication of the current validation state of the vehicle.
  • a method of authenticating access to operational features of a vehicle having a first switch, and a vehicle control unit adapted to receive inputs from the first switch includes operating the first switch to get positioned in the secondary range (R2) thereof, and enabling, via the vehicle control unit, a manual starting mode of the vehicle, when the first switch is positioned in the secondary range (R2).
  • the method further includes illuminating a display member of the vehicle in a first illumination pattern to indicate that the manual starting mode of the vehicle has been activated.
  • the method includes receiving, via the second switch, one or more input strings, receiving, via the first switch, one or more transition inputs following the one or more input strings, comparing, via the vehicle control unit, the one or more input strings before the transition input, with the predefined acceptable starting input associated with the vehicle, providing a visual confirmation when the transition input follows the predefined acceptable starting input associated with the vehicle, and enabling, via the vehicle control unit, access to operational features of a vehicle.
  • the present invention enables quick transition between the manual validation mode and the auto validation mode, since the same can be achieved just by rotating the first switch between the primary position (Rl), and the secondary range (R2), without the need for waiting or performing a complicated input process.
  • the method further includes providing, via the display member, a second illumination pattern, after the transition input to indicate that the input string is accepted, providing, via display member, a third illumination pattern, after the transition input to indicate that the input string is incorrect.
  • the present invention facilitates easy identification with regard to current validation mode of the vehicle, as just the current position of the first switch is sufficient indication of the current validation state of the vehicle.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary two-wheeled vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 illustrates a view depicting a portion of the vehicle of figure 1 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2A illustrates a dual validation system of the vehicle of figure 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 illustrates a frontal view of the vehicle including a lock assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3A illustrates another frontal view of the vehicle including a lock assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 4 illustrates a flow chart illustrating a method of selecting a mode of the dual validation system as per one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 5A illustrates an schematic side view of the lock assembly in an auto mode accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 5B illustrates another schematic side view of the lock assembly in a manual mode accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 6 illustrates a method of authenticating access to operational features of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 illustrates another method of authenticating access to operational features of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • vehicle While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a vehicle, however, dual validation system of a vehicle and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well.
  • vehicle comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and the like.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a view of an exemplary two- wheeled vehicle (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the vehicle (100) referred to herein embodies a scooter.
  • the vehicle (100) may embody any other ridden vehicles such as motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
  • ATV all-terrain vehicles
  • the vehicle (100) includes the front end assembly (102) and a rear end assembly (104).
  • the rear end assembly (104) comprises a seating assembly (108), a storage area (not shown), a rear ground engaging member (112), and a power unit (not shown).
  • the seating assembly (108) provides seating for a rider and / or a passenger of the vehicle (100).
  • the storage area is provided under the seating assembly (108). The storage area allows storage of small articles within the vehicle (100).
  • the rear ground engaging member (112) underlies the seating assembly (108) and is driven by the power unit.
  • the power unit comprises an internal combustion engine (not shown) and a transmission unit (not shown). In alternative embodiments, the power unit may be an electric motor.
  • the rear end assembly (104) may comprise additional components such as suspension systems, tail lights, rear grips etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
  • the front end assembly (102) comprises a front ground engaging member (114), a lock assembly (166), and a steering mechanism (116).
  • the front ground engaging member (114) is operatively connected to the steering mechanism (116).
  • the steering mechanism (116) comprises a handle bar (118).
  • the handle bar (118) is configured to be rotated by the rider to steer the vehicle (100).
  • the front end assembly (102) comprises a leg shield (120) arranged ahead of the seating assembly (108).
  • the leg shield (120) encloses the steering mechanism (116).
  • the leg shield (120) comprises an inner leg shield (122) and an outer leg shield (not shown).
  • the leg shield (120) provides protection for the feet of the rider of the vehicle (100).
  • the front end assembly (102) further comprises a dash assembly (124).
  • the dash assembly (124) comprises a display unit (126).
  • the display unit (126) displays information about the vehicle (100), for example to the rider of the vehicle (100).
  • the display unit (126) has an analog display.
  • the display unit (126) have a digital display without any limitations.
  • the display unit (126) may have a combination of digital and analog display.
  • the display unit (126) comprises a speedometer (not shown), and a fuel indicator (not shown). Further, the display unit (126) may comprise a plurality of visual indicators (not shown) to indicate various functional parameters relating to the vehicle (100).
  • the dash assembly (124) may further comprise additional components such as, LCD, GPS, Graphical User Interface (GUI) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
  • the front end assembly (102) may further comprise additional components such as mirrors, head lamps, front fenders etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an enlarged view depicting an area around the lock assembly (166) of the vehicle (100), as viewed from a rider’s viewpoint in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the lock assembly (166) is disposed on the inner leg shield (122).
  • a center line (A-A) in a vertical direction and passing through a vehicle width center.
  • the lock assembly (166) is disposed at offset from the center line (A-A).
  • the lock assembly (166) may be disposed along the center line (A-A).
  • various other switches are disposed at different positions around the periphery of the handle bar (118).
  • FIG. 2 A provides a block diagram illustrating a dual validation system (300) for the vehicle (100).
  • the dual validation system (300) may include an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) and an external database (302).
  • the dual validation system (300) may be, for example, a general purpose digital computer.
  • a plurality of systems, such as the dual validation system (300) may connect to other systems, to a centralized server, or to a plurality of distributed servers using, for example, wired or wireless communication.
  • the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250), also referred to as Vehicle Control Unit (250), is configured to communicate and control different functions within the vehicle (100).
  • the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) communicates with a number of sensors of the vehicle (100) including, but not limited to position sensor, pressure sensor etc. to monitor different functioning parameters of the components such as engine, transmission etc.
  • the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) may include any type of processor-based system on which processes and methods consistent with the disclosed embodiments may be implemented.
  • the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) may include one or more hardware and/or software components configured to execute software programs.
  • the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) may include one or more hardware components such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) (304), a Random Access Memory (RAM) module (306), a Read-Only Memory (ROM) module (308), a storage (310), a database (312), one or more Input/Output (I/O) devices (314), and an interface (316).
  • CPU Central Processing Unit
  • RAM Random Access Memory
  • ROM Read-Only Memory
  • storage 310
  • database 312
  • I/O Input/Output
  • I/O Input/Output
  • the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) may include one or more software components such as a computer-readable medium including computer- executable instructions for performing methods consistent with certain disclosed embodiments.
  • One or more of the hardware components listed above may be implemented using software.
  • the storage (310) may include a software partition associated with one or more other hardware components of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250).
  • the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) may include additional, fewer, and/or different components than those listed above, as the components listed above are exemplary only and not intended to be limiting.
  • the Central Processing Unit (CPU) (304) may include one or more processors, each configured to execute instructions and process data to perform one or more functions associated with the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250). As illustrated in Figure 2A, the Central Processing Unit (CPU) (304) may be communicatively coupled to the Random Access Memory (RAM) module (306), the Read-Only Memory (ROM) module (308), the storage (310), the database (312), one or more Input/Output (I/O) devices (314), and the interface (316). The Central Processing Unit (CPU) (304) may execute sequences of computer program instructions to perform various processes, which will be described in detail below. The computer program instructions may be loaded into the Random Access Memory (RAM) module (306) for execution by the Central Processing Unit (CPU) (304)
  • the Random Access Memory (RAM) module (306), and the Read-Only Memory (ROM) module (308) may each include one or more devices for storing information associated with an operation of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) and the Central Processing Unit (CPU) (304).
  • the Random Access Memory (RAM) module (306) may include a memory device for storing data associated with one or more operations of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) (304).
  • the Read- Only Memory (ROM) module (308) may load instructions into the Random Access
  • the storage (310) may include any type of mass storage device configured to store information that the Central Processing Unit (CPU) (304) may need to perform processes consistent with the disclosed embodiments.
  • the storage (310) may include one or more magnetic and/or optical disk devices, such as hard drives, CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, or any other type of mass media device.
  • the storage (310) is adapted to store one or more predefined acceptable inputs, also referred to as predefined inputs.
  • the predefined acceptable inputs may be accessed by the database (312), and Random Access Memory (RAM) module (306), as and when required.
  • Such predefined inputs corresponding to the vehicle (100) that may be used to bring the vehicle (100) to manual starting mode, may also be available with owner of the vehicle (100).
  • the storage (310) is adapted to also store one or more predefined acceptable starting inputs, also referred to as predefined starting inputs.
  • the predefined acceptable starting inputs may be accessed by the database (312), and the Random Access Memory (RAM) module (306), as and when required.
  • Such predefined starting inputs corresponding to the vehicle (100) may be used to access primary and secondary functions of the vehicle (100). Further, such predefined starting inputs corresponding to the vehicle (100) that may be used to access primary and secondary functions of the vehicle (100), may be available with owner of the vehicle (100).
  • the database (312) may include one or more software and/or hardware components that cooperate to store, organize, sort, filter, and/or arrange data used by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) and the Central Processing Unit (CPU) (304).
  • the database (312) may also store data collected by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250).
  • the one or more Input/Output (I/O) devices (314) may include one or more components configured to communicate information to the rider of the vehicle (100) or a user associated with the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250).
  • one or more Input/Output (EO) devices (314) may include the display unit (126), having a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for outputting information.
  • GUI Graphical User Interface
  • the results of received data may be provided as an output from the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) to the one or more Input/Output (I/O) devices (314) for display, viewing, and/or further communication to other system devices.
  • the output from the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) may also be provided to database (312).
  • the interface (316) may include one or more components configured to transmit and receive data via a communication network, such as the Internet, wi-fi network, a local area network, a workstation peer-to-peer network, a direct link network, a wireless network, or any other suitable communication platform.
  • a communication network such as the Internet, wi-fi network, a local area network, a workstation peer-to-peer network, a direct link network, a wireless network, or any other suitable communication platform.
  • the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) may communicate with other network devices, such as an external database (302), through the use of a network architecture (not shown).
  • the network architecture may include, alone or in any suitable combination, a telephone-based network (such as a PBX or POTS), a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), a dedicated intranet, and/or the Internet.
  • interface (316) may include one or more modulators, demodulators, multiplexers, demultiplexers, network communication devices, wireless devices, antennas, modems, and any other type of device configured to enable data communication via a communication network.
  • the external database (302) may be connected, jointly or separately, to the remainder of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) through appropriate securities (not illustrated). Examples of appropriate securities include role-based access restrictions and a firewall. Further, the external database (302) may include one or more software and/or hardware components that cooperate to store, organize, sort, filter, and/or arrange data used by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) and the Central Processing Unit (CPU) (304).
  • ECU Electronic Control Unit
  • CPU Central Processing Unit
  • the external database (302) may be in a cloud based server (318).
  • the external database (302) may include customer information, such as a customer's name, location, mobile number, contact information, and vehicles currently under the customer's keeping; vehicle information.
  • the external database (302) may also include various predefined inputs associated with different vehicles.
  • the external database (302) may also include various predefined starting inputs associated with different vehicles, currently under different customer's keeping.
  • one or more Input/Output (I/O) devices may include a portable key (150).
  • the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (250) may be the vehicle control unit (250) having a transmitter and a receiver for wireless interaction with the portable key (150).
  • the portable key (150) has a wireless communication function.
  • the vehicle control unit (250) is disposed on the inner leg shield (122) as a part of the lock assembly (166).
  • the lock assembly (166) comprises of a display member (168), which is also a part of the one or more Input/Output (I/O) devices (314).
  • the plurality of switches (170,172) are also a part of the one or more Input/Output (I/O) devices (314).
  • the display member (168) is adapted to display a status of validation.
  • the plurality of switches (170,172) are adapted to instruct initiation of validation.
  • the plurality of switches (170,172) comprises of a first switch (170) and a second switch (172).
  • the first switch (170) may have a first actuation movement, such as rotational movement, and a second actuation movement, such as pressing movement.
  • first actuation movement of the first switch (170) may be a clockwise rotation
  • second actuation movement may be a counter clockwise rotation
  • first actuation movement of the first switch (170) may be a first pressing movement
  • the second actuation movement may be a second pressing movement.
  • the first switch (170) may be adapted to be rotated and pressed, as the first switch (170) may be a rotating cum press switch. When the first switch (170) is actuated, a corresponding first input is provided to the vehicle control unit (250).
  • the first switch (170) may be adapted to be moved between a pressed position, a released position, a home position, and a rotated position, with each such position providing a corresponding first input to the vehicle control unit (250).
  • the first switch (170) is adapted to control primary functions of the vehicle (100).
  • the primary functions of the vehicle (100) may include turning the vehicle power ON or OFF.
  • the primary functions of the vehicle (100) further include locking or unlocking of the handlebar (118). Therefore, when the first switch (170) is operated, in one of the first actuation movement and the second actuation movement, the main power of the vehicle (100) is turned ON or turned OFF. Similarly, when the first switch (170) is operated, in one of the first actuation movement and the second actuation movement, the handlebar (118) is locked or unlocked.
  • the first switch (170) may be a main switch.
  • the lock assembly (166) comprises a plurality of positions (A, B, C, D) of the first switch (170) for indicating the vehicle feature positions.
  • the first position (A) indicates that the vehicle (100) is in lock condition
  • the second position (B) indicates that the vehicle (100) ignition is off but the handlebar (118) is unlocked
  • the third position (C) lies in between the first position (A) and the second position (B) for facilitating the user to open a fuel tank cap (not shown)
  • the fourth position (D) indicates that the user has the grant to access all the features of the vehicle (100) such as the engine is ready to start or in running condition etc.
  • the plurality of positions (A, B, C, D) fall within a primary range (Rl) of the first switch (170) and the plurality of positions (A, B, C, D) are accessed by the user through rotary motion of the first switch (170).
  • the second switch (172) may be similar to the first switch (170) having the first actuation movement, such as rotational movement thereof, and the second actuation movement, such as pressing movement.
  • the first actuation movement of the second switch (172) may be clockwise rotation, and the second actuation movement may be counter clockwise rotation.
  • the first actuation movement of the second switch (172) may be a first pressing movement, and the second actuation movement may be a second pressing movement.
  • the second switch (172) may be adapted to be pressed, as the second switch (172) may be a press switch.
  • the second switch (172) is adapted to control secondary functions of the vehicle (100).
  • the secondary functions of the vehicle (100) may include locking or unlocking the seating assembly (108) to restrict or allow access to the storage area is provided under the seating assembly (108).
  • the secondary functions of the vehicle (100) may further include locking or unlocking of a fuel filling cap (not illustrated). Therefore, when the second switch (172) is operated, the seating assembly (108) of the vehicle (100) is locked or unlocked. Similarly, when the second switch (172) is operated, the fuel filling cap is locked or unlocked.
  • the dual validation system (300) of the vehicle (100) is adapted to change validation mode of the vehicle (100) between an auto starting mode and a manual starting mode.
  • the auto starting mode may also be referred to as auto or wireless validation mode and the manual starting mode may also be referred to as manual or without wireless validation mode.
  • the dual validation system (300) of the vehicle (100) is adapted to authenticate access to operational features of a vehicle (100) or validate usage of the vehicle (100).
  • the vehicle control unit (250) of the dual validation system (300) is adapted to enable unlocking of the vehicle (100) or the engine (not shown) starting or opening of cover to get access of a storage space (not shown).
  • the vehicle control unit (250) of the dual validation system (300) also ensures that the engine cannot be started by the starter switch (not shown) until the validation process is completed.
  • the display member (168) is disposed on the display unit (126). In one an embodiment, the display member (168) may be disposed on any location on the vehicle (100) in such a way that it always remains visible to the user. In an embodiment, the display member (168) is disposed along the circumference of the first switch (170).
  • the display member (168) is adapted to illuminate in a plurality of illumination pattern, to provide a visual confirmation to the user.
  • the plurality of illumination pattern may include illumination in different intensity, illumination in different colors, and illumination in different flickering frequency. Each of the plurality of illumination pattern may correspond to different validation stages or vehicle (100) locking or unlocking stages. In an embodiment, the display member (168) uses variety of colors for displaying the user about the different stages of validation.
  • the display member (168) is adapted to illuminate in the first illumination pattern when the manual validation mode of the vehicle (100) is activated. For instance, red color over the display member (168) indicates that the dual validation system (shown in Figure 4) has entered into a manual validation mode (shown in Figure 4) and blue color in the display member (168) indicates that the dual validation system has entered into a manual validation mode (shown in Figure 4).
  • the color light is of any other color coming out from the group of colors termed as VIBGYOR having color such as violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red, singularly or in combination which are visible to the user.
  • the display member (168) is having at-least a LED for indicating the confirmation of mode entry through variety of colors shown on the LED.
  • the portable key (150) comprises of an answerback switch (151) and a remote control power switch (152).
  • the press of the answerback switch (151) causes the buzzer to sound and the flasher lamps to flash off and on. This function is convenient for finding the host vehicle (100), for example, a parking lot at night.
  • the press of the remote control power switch (152) turns ON or OFF the portable key (150), so that the portable key (150) battery can be saved.
  • the portable key (150) in a different embodiment may include an unlocking switch (151) and a locking switch (152). In this embodiment, operating the unlocking switch (151) of the portable key (150) may be configured to initiate wireless validation.
  • the vehicle control unit (250) compares the input, i.e., the user input, with the predefined input associated with the vehicle (100) stored therein. If the“user input” provided on the vehicle (100) correspond to the predefined input associated with the vehicle (100), the vehicle control unit (250) activates the manual validation mode of the vehicle (100).
  • the vehicle control unit (250) compares the input, i.e., the user input, with the predefined input associated with the vehicle (100) stored therein. If the“user input” provided on the vehicle (100) correspond to the predefined input associated with the vehicle (100), the vehicle control unit (250) activates the manual validation mode of the vehicle (100)
  • the vehicle control unit (250) commands the display member (168) to illuminate in a first illumination pattern, for suggesting the user that the manual validation mode of the vehicle (100) has been activated.
  • FIG 4 illustrates a flow chart illustrating a method of selecting a mode of the dual validation system (300) as per one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the dual validation system (300) of the vehicle (100) comprising the portable key (150), the lock assembly (166), and the vehicle control unit (250).
  • the portable key (150) is to instruct initiation of validation
  • the lock assembly (166) comprises a lock body (shown in Figure 5a and 5b), and a first switch (170) capable of performing pressing and rotary operations.
  • the vehicle control unit (250) is configured for performing mutual validation with one of the portable key (150) and the first switch (170).
  • the vehicle control unit (250) For entering into the manual mode of the vehicle validation system the user has to operate the first switch (170) and when the first switch (170) actuates a switch member (shown in Figure 5A-186) of the lock body then the vehicle control unit (250) enables the manual mode of validation. Further, in an embodiment, the vehicle control unit (250) enables the manual mode of validation when the first switch actuates the switch member within the primary range. Furthermore, when the user operates the first switch (170) and the switch member of the lock body (shown in Figure 5a) remains un-actuated, then the vehicle control unit (250) enters into the auto mode of validation.
  • the term operates include physical and non-physical means of operation.
  • the physical means of operation includes pressing of the lock body by the first switch (170) either during rotation or pressing of the first switch (170).
  • the non-physical means of operation includes giving wireless instruction to the lock body by the first switch (170).
  • the method of selecting one of the validation mode in the dual validation system (300) comprises the following steps: in step S202, the user starts the system flow of the dual validation system (300) and the system flow reaches to step S204.
  • the vehicle control unit (250) has to check that whether the mutual validation process is started or not. If the vehicle control unit (250) founds that the mutual validation process is not yet started, then the system flow reaches to step S208. But, if the mutual validation process is already started, then the system flow reaches to step S206 and during step S206 the system begins the efforts of validation process either through manual way or through establishment of wireless communication between the portable key (150) and the vehicle control unit (250).
  • step S208 the vehicle control unit (250) checks that the switch member of the lock body (180) actuated by the first switch (170). In another embodiment, the vehicle control unit (250) checks that the switch member of the lock body (180) actuated by the first switch (170) within the primary range (Rl) of the first switch (170) and then proceed for further steps. Once the vehicle control unit (250) founds that the switch member of the lock body (180) is actuated by the first switch (170), then the system flow reaches to step S212. However, if the vehicle control unit (250) founds that the switch member of the lock body (180) remains un-actuated during the operation of the first switch (170), then the system flow reaches again to step S210.
  • the dual validation system (300) enters into the auto validation mode (A) which means the user gets the permission to access the features of the vehicle (100) such as unlocking of the vehicle (100), starting of the drive source, opening of the seat or the utility box etc. only after successful establishment of wireless communication between the portable key (150) or any other similar device with the vehicle control unit (250).
  • the auto validation mode (A) means the user gets the permission to access the features of the vehicle (100) such as unlocking of the vehicle (100), starting of the drive source, opening of the seat or the utility box etc. only after successful establishment of wireless communication between the portable key (150) or any other similar device with the vehicle control unit (250).
  • the dual validation system (300) enters into the manual validation mode (M) which means the user gets the permission to access the features of the vehicle (100) such as unlocking of the vehicle (100), starting of the drive source, opening of the seat or the utility box etc. only after successful establishment of communication between the plurality of switches (170, 172) with the vehicle control unit (250).
  • the second switch (172) is operated for the predetermined period of time (Tl) and the first switch (170) operated for a predetermined count of operations (N) within the predetermined period of time (Tl) for establishing the manual validation.
  • step S214 the user gets the permission to access the features of the vehicle (100) and the system flow moves to step S216 and S218, where the user able to unlock the vehicle, starts the drive source, and opens the seat or the utility box respectively. Also at step S214, blue light glows in the display member (168) for indicating the user about grant to access features of the vehicle (100). In another embodiment, the
  • FIG. 5A and Figure 5B illustrates an exploded view of the lock assembly (166) in the auto mode (A) and the manual mode (M) respectively in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the lock assembly (166) comprises the lock body (180), a barrel (190) and the first switch (170) capable of performing pressing and rotary operations.
  • a switch body (185) is mounted through a fastener (187) on the lock body (180).
  • the switch body (185) comprising of a switch member (186), the switch member (186) is actuated or un-actuated by the first switch (170) for selecting one of the auto validation mode (A) and the manual validation mode (M).
  • the lock body (185) communicates to the vehicle control unit (250) that the switch member (186) remains un-pressed by the first switch (170) within the primary range (Rl) and thereby the vehicle control unit (250) enters into the auto validation mode (A).
  • the lock body (185) communicates to the vehicle control unit (250) once the switch member (186) is pressed by the first switch (170) within the primary range (Rl) and thereby the vehicle control unit (250) enters into the manual validation mode (M).
  • the barrel (190) through rotor and solenoid unlocks the handlebar ( 118) and sets the engine ready to start.
  • the auto validation mode (A) and the manual validation mode (M) are separated at 180 degrees on the first switch (172) for mutual validation.
  • a method (700) of authenticating access to operational features of the vehicle (100) is illustrated.
  • the method at step (702) operating the first switch (170) to get positioned in the secondary range (R2) thereof.
  • the first switch (170) when the first switch (170) is rotated to any position beyond more than 60 degree from position (A) or position (D), the first switch (170) gets positioned in the secondary range (R2).
  • the method includes enabling, via the vehicle control unit (250), a manual starting mode of the vehicle (100), when the first switch (170) is positioned in the secondary range (R2).
  • the method (700) at step (706) includes illuminating a display member (168) of the vehicle (100) in a first illumination pattern to indicate that the manual starting mode of the vehicle (100) has been activated.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a method (800) of authenticating access to operational features of the vehicle (100), when the manual validation mode has already been activated.
  • the method (800), at step (802) includes receiving, via the second switch (172), one or more input signals.
  • the method (800), at step (804) receives, via the first switch (170), a transition input following the one or more input signals.
  • the one or more input signals may be received on multiple instances by the second switch (172). In other words, the input from the second switch (172) will be considered an input signal, when, after actuating the second switch (172), the first switch (170) is actuated.
  • the method (800), at step (806), includes compiling each of the one or more input signals of second switch (172) received before the transition input of the first switch (170) to form an input code.
  • the vehicle control unit (250) compares the input code with the predefined starting input associated with the vehicle (100).
  • the method (800) at step (810) provides a visual confirmation when the input code corresponds to the predefined starting input associated with the vehicle (100). Simultaneously, the vehicle control unit (250) enables access to operational features of the vehicle (100), at step (812).
  • the method (800) includes providing, via the display member (168), the second illumination pattern, after the transition input to indicate that the input string is accepted. Otherwise, providing, via display member (168), the third illumination pattern, after the transition input to indicate that the input string is incorrect.
  • the method includes activating ignition solenoid, unlocking the vehicle (100), and allowing opening of one or more of seat latch, and utility box.
  • the first switch (170) of the present invention performs dual functions.
  • the present invention provides the dual validation system (300) of the vehicle (100), and the method (700) (800) for authenticating access to operational features of the vehicle (100), that allows user of the vehicle (100) to use the vehicle (100) even in case the portable key (150) is not available or the portable key (150) is unable to perform its desired function of unlocking the vehicle (100).
  • the dual validation system (300) of the vehicle (100) allows the users to position the first switch (170) in the secondary position (R2) thereby providing the predefined input associated with the vehicle (100) to activate the manual validation mode.
  • the dual validation system (300) of the present invention allows the user to get access to operational features of the vehicle (100).
  • the present invention enables easy and effortless transition between the manual validation mode and the auto validation mode, since the same can be achieved just by moving the first switch (170) between the primary position (Rl), and the secondary range (R2). Moreover, the present invention enables quick transition between the manual validation mode and the auto validation mode, since the same can be achieved just by rotating the first switch (170) between the primary position (Rl), and the secondary range (R2), without the need for waiting or performing a complicated input process. In addition, the present invention facilitates easy identification with regard to current validation mode of the vehicle (100), as just the current position of the first switch (170) is sufficient indication of the current validation state of the vehicle (100).

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Dans un aspect de la présente invention, un système de validation double (300) d'un véhicule (100) est divulgué. Le système de validation double (300) comprend un premier commutateur (170) pouvant être actionné sur une plage primaire (Rl) et une plage secondaire (R2) ; et une unité de commande de véhicule (250) configurée pour recevoir des entrées provenant du premier commutateur (170) ; l'unité de commande de véhicule (250) étant configurée pour activer un mode de validation automatique lorsque le premier commutateur (170) est positionné dans la plage secondaire (R2), et l'unité de commande de véhicule (250) étant configurée pour activer un mode de validation manuelle lorsque le premier commutateur (170) est positionné dans la plage secondaire (R2).
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