TWI846478B - Light signal indicating auxiliary device and using method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a signal indicating auxiliary device, which is located on a mechanical bicycle. The mechanical bicycle has several action states. The signal indicating auxiliary device includes a display device, a signal indicating device and a state sensing module. The display device displays a first real-time vehicle condition. The signal indicating device is connected to the display device by telecommunication, and the signal indicating device displays a first warning signal. The state sensing module is connected to the display device by telecommunication, and the state sensing module monitors a plurality of the action states. At the same time, the present invention also provides a method of using the light signal indicating auxiliary device. With the aforementioned device and its method of use, when the mechanical bicycle is in one of a plurality of the action states, the state sensing module receives the action state, so that the display device displays the first real-time vehicle condition, and at the same time, the signal indicating device displays the first warning signal.

Description

Lighting auxiliary device and its use method

The present invention relates to a warning light device, in particular to a light auxiliary device for a motor cycle.

In recent years, the number of people riding bicycles has doubled in Taiwan. With the emergence of UBIKEs, electric bicycles, etc., and the popularity of weekend sports, cycling has become one of the most popular leisure sports. In addition, dedicated cycling trails have been completed in various places, providing the best place for people to ride bicycles on weekends.

Currently, there are many dedicated headlight accessories for motor bikes available on the market for consumers to choose from, so that consumers can turn on the headlights to achieve lighting or warning purposes when the vision is poor or when riding at night.

However, currently, the lighting or warning lighting devices generally used for motor bicycle riding have hardly changed much except for LED lights. If the lighting device can use other methods besides LED lights to achieve the purpose of light warning, it can not only increase the fun of bicycle riding, but also achieve a double warning effect, especially when the vision is blurred due to heavy rain or heavy fog, it can also avoid the risk of rear-end collision.

In addition, most users frequently look down to check the cell phone information on the cell phone holder while riding the machine bicycle, which increases the danger of riding.

In view of the above shortcomings, it is necessary to provide a novel and advanced light auxiliary device to solve the above problems.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a light assist device for a motor cycle, which can reduce the danger during driving, achieve the purpose of light warning and avoid the risk of rear-end collision.

To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a light auxiliary device, which is located on a motor bicycle, and the motor bicycle has a plurality of motion states. The light auxiliary device includes a display device, a light device, and a state sensing module. The display device displays a first real-time vehicle condition. The light device is connected to the display device by telecommunication, and the light device displays a first warning light. The state sensing module is connected to the display device by telecommunication, and the state sensing module monitors a plurality of the motion states. When the motor bicycle performs one of the plurality of action states, the state sensing module receives the action state, so that the display device displays the first real-time vehicle condition, and at the same time, the light device displays the first warning light.

Furthermore, the light auxiliary device also includes a distance sensing module, which is electronically connected to the light device. The distance sensing module detects an approaching vehicle approaching the machine bicycle, causing the light device to display a second warning light signal, and at the same time, the display device displays a second real-time vehicle condition.

In one embodiment, the display device further includes:

A first accommodating space having a first opening;

A first communication module is disposed in the first accommodation space;

a first computing module, disposed in the first accommodation space, the first computing module being respectively communicatively connected to the first communication module and the state sensing module;

a first display module, disposed at the first opening and closing the first accommodation space, the first display module being electronically connected to the first computing module; and

The lighting device also includes:

A second accommodating space having a second opening;

a second communication module, disposed in the second accommodation space, the second communication module being paired with the first communication module;

a second computing module, disposed in the second accommodation space, the second computing module being respectively communicatively connected to the second communication module and the distance sensing module;

A second display module is disposed at the second opening and closes the second accommodation space. The second display module is electronically connected to the second computing module.

Furthermore, when the motor bicycle performs one of the several action states, the state sensing module receives the action state, and through the first computing module, enables the first display module to display the first real-time vehicle status, and at the same time, through the pairing connection, enables the second display module to display the first warning light signal through the second computing module; when the distance sensing module detects an approaching vehicle approaching the motor bicycle, and through the second computing module, enables the second display module to display the second warning light signal, and at the same time, through the pairing connection, enables the first display module to display the second real-time vehicle status through the first computing module.

Furthermore, the display device further includes a direction key module, which is arranged on the display device and is electronically connected to the first computing module. When the direction key module instructs the machine bicycle to turn in a certain direction, the first display module displays a third real-time vehicle condition, and at the same time, the second display module displays a third warning light signal.

Furthermore, the first communication module includes a first proximal communication module and a first remote communication module. The first proximal communication module can be connected to a smart portable device or another display device in the same area, and the first remote communication module can be connected to a remote host. When the machine bicycle enters a falling action state, the state sensing module receives the falling action state and uses the first computing module to notify the smart portable device, the other display device or the remote host.

Furthermore, the signal device also includes a camera module, which is arranged on the motor bike and is respectively connected to the state sensing module and the distance sensing module. When the state sensing module receives the falling action state or the distance sensing module detects an approaching vehicle approaching the motor bike, the camera module starts to shoot a video and store the video.

In one embodiment, the second communication module includes a second proximal communication module, and the second computing module includes a predetermined display light pattern. The second proximal communication module can be connected to a smart portable device so that the predetermined display light pattern can be modified by the smart portable device.

Furthermore, the second communication module further includes a second remote communication module, and the second remote communication module is remotely connected to a smart home, and the setting modification is performed through an application device of the smart home.

In addition, the present invention also provides a method for using the light auxiliary device, a method for using the light auxiliary device, comprising the following steps:

S1: Provide a light auxiliary device, including a display device, a light device, a state sensing module and a distance sensing module, wherein the display device is located at a handle of a motor bicycle, the light device is located at a rear end adjacent to the motor bicycle, the light device is connected to the display device by telecommunication, the state sensing module is connected to the display device by telecommunication, and the distance sensing module is connected to the light device by telecommunication;

S2: Determine whether the machine bicycle is turning;

S3: When the motor bicycle turns, the display device displays a first real-time vehicle condition, and at the same time, the light device displays a first warning light;

S4: Determine whether the distance sensing module detects an approaching vehicle approaching the machine bicycle;

S5: When the distance sensing module detects the approaching vehicle approaching the motor bicycle, the light device displays a second warning light, and at the same time, the display device displays a second real-time vehicle condition.

Furthermore, after step S2, the method further includes the following steps:

S21: When the motor bicycle is not turning, determine whether the motor bicycle is abnormal; if so, proceed to step S22; if not, do not process;

S22: providing a smart portable device and a first communication module, wherein the first communication module is electronically connected to the display device;

S23: Determine whether the first communication module is connected to the smart portable device;

S24: When the first communication module is connected to the smart portable device, the first communication module notifies the smart portable device.

Furthermore, after step S23, the following steps are further included:

S231: When the first communication module and the smart portable device cannot be connected, providing another display device, wherein the other display device is located at a handlebar of another motor bicycle;

S232: Determine whether the first communication module is connected to another display device;

S233: When the first communication module is connected to another display device, the first communication module notifies the other display device.

Furthermore, after step S232, the following steps are further included:

S2321: When the first communication module cannot be connected to another display device, providing a remote host device;

S2322: Determine whether the first communication module is connected to the remote host device;

S2323: When the first communication module is connected to the remote host device, the first communication module notifies the remote host device.

Furthermore, after step S2322, the following steps are further included:

S2324: When the first communication module cannot be connected to the remote host device, a camera module is provided, the camera module is disposed on the machine bicycle, and the camera module is connected to the light device by telecommunication;

S2325: The camera module starts shooting a video and storing the video.

As described above, the light assist device of the present invention is different from the general sensor-type motor bicycle lights. The light assist device of the present invention also has a sensor on the front handle of the motor bicycle, and can define the warning light by software and combine it with the mobile phone notification. The light assist device of the present invention can reduce the danger when riding the motor bicycle, achieve the purpose of the light warning and avoid the risk of rear-end collision.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose and effect, the technical means and structures adopted by the present invention are described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and their features and functions are as follows, so as to facilitate a complete understanding. However, it should be noted that the contents described do not constitute a limitation of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1, which is a schematic diagram of a first preferred embodiment of the light auxiliary device of the present invention. The present invention provides a light auxiliary device 1, which is located on a motor bicycle 2. The motor bicycle 2 has a plurality of motion states, for example, the motor bicycle 2 turns left, turns right, accelerates, stops suddenly, or is abnormal (deflected/falling), etc. The light auxiliary device 1 includes: a display device 11, a light device 12, and a state sensing module 13.

The display device 11 is located at a handle portion 21 of the motor bicycle 2. The display device 11 can display a first real-time vehicle status 81. In this embodiment, preferably, the first real-time vehicle status 81 can be a text description, a flat image, a 2.5D image, an image exchange format (gif file format) or an animation format, but is not limited thereto.

The light device 12 is located at a rear end 22 adjacent to the machine bicycle 2. The light device 12 is electronically connected to the display device 11, and the light device 12 can display a first warning light 91. In this embodiment, preferably, the first warning light 91 can be an LED light signal with text description, flat image presentation, 2.5D image presentation, image exchange format (gif file format) or animation format presentation, but not limited to this.

The state sensing module 13 is electronically connected to the display device 11. The state sensing module 13 monitors a number of the motion states. In this embodiment, preferably, the state sensing module 13 can use a multi-axis sensor for detection, for example, to detect acceleration and displacement in the X, Y and Z directions to determine whether the vehicle body is turning left or right, or to assist in determining whether it is an abnormal (deflection/falling) motion state with the assistance of the offset angle and duration in the Z direction, etc., but not limited to this.

When the motor bicycle 2 performs one of the several action states, the state sensing module 13 receives the action state, so that the display device 11 displays the first real-time vehicle condition 81, and at the same time, the light device 12 displays the first warning light 91.

Please refer to FIG. 2, which is a schematic diagram of a second preferred embodiment of the light auxiliary device of the present invention. The light auxiliary device 1' further includes a distance sensing module 14, which is connected to the light device 12 in communication. The distance sensing module 14 detects an approaching vehicle 7 approaching the motor bicycle 2, so that the light device 12 displays a second warning light signal 92, and at the same time, the display device displays a second real-time vehicle status 82.

Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the display device of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the light signal device of the present invention. In this preferred embodiment, the display device 11 further includes: a first accommodation space 111, a first communication module 112, a first computing module 113 and a first display module 114.

The first accommodating space 111 has a first opening 111 a.

The first communication module 112 is disposed in the first accommodation space 111 .

The first computing module 113 is disposed in the first accommodation space 111 , and the first computing module 113 is respectively communicatively connected to the first communication module 112 and the state sensing module 13 .

The first display module 114 is disposed in the first opening 111 a and closes the first accommodation space 111 . The first display module 114 is electrically connected to the first computing module 113 .

It should be noted that by centrally arranging the first communication module 112 and the first computing module 113 in the first accommodation space, and then arranging the first display module 114 in the first opening 111a, the display device 11 can be reduced in size and convenient for maintenance. The first display module 114 only needs to be removed for maintenance. In addition, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first display module 114 and the first computing module 113 can be manufactured on the same chip, and of course they can also be distributed on different chips.

The signal device 12 further includes a second accommodation space 121 , a second communication module 122 , a second calculation module 123 and a second display module 124 .

The second accommodating space 121 has a second opening 121 a.

The second communication module 122 is disposed in the second accommodation space 121 , and the second communication module 122 performs a pairing connection 6 with the first communication module 112 . Preferably, the pairing connection 6 is performed using Bluetooth 5.1 or higher.

The second computing module 123 is disposed in the second accommodation space 121 , and the second computing module 123 is respectively communicatively connected to the second communication module 122 and the distance sensing module 14 .

The second display module 124 is disposed in the second opening 121a and closes the second accommodating space 121. The second display module 124 is communicatively connected to the second computing module 123. In addition, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second display module 124 and the second computing module 123 can be manufactured on the same chip, or they can be distributed on different chips.

When the motor bicycle performs one of the several action states, the state sensing module 13 receives the action state, and through the first computing module 113, the first display module 114 displays the first real-time vehicle status 81, and at the same time, through the pairing connection 6, the second computing module 123 enables the second display module 124 to display the first warning light signal 91; when the distance sensing module 14 detects an approaching vehicle 7 approaching the motor bicycle 2, and through the second computing module 123, the second display module 124 displays the second warning light signal 92, and at the same time, through the pairing connection 6, the first computing module 113 enables the first display module 114 to display the second real-time vehicle status 82.

Please refer to FIG. 5 , which is a schematic diagram of a third preferred embodiment of the light signal auxiliary device of the present invention. In this preferred embodiment, the display device 11 further includes a direction key module 115, which is arranged on the display device 11 and is in communication connection with the first computing module 113. When the direction key module 115 instructs the motor bicycle 2 to turn in a direction 5, the first display module 114 displays a third real-time vehicle condition 83, and at the same time, the second display module 124 displays a third warning light signal 93.

Please refer to FIG. 6, which is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the first communication module of the lamp of the present invention. In this preferred embodiment, the first communication module 112 includes a first near-end communication module 112a and a first remote communication module 112b. Preferably, the first remote communication module 112b is a narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), a global positioning system (GPS), a low-power and long-distance wireless communication (Wi-Fi HaLow) But not limited to this, the first proximal communication module 112a can be connected to a smart portable device 71 or another display device 11 in the same area, and the first remote communication module 112b can be connected to a remote host 72. When the machine bicycle 2 enters a falling action state, the state sensing module 13 receives the falling action state, and the first computing module 113 notifies the smart portable device 71, the other display device 11 or the remote host 72 through the first communication module 112.

Please refer to FIG. 7, which is a schematic diagram of a fourth preferred embodiment of the light signal auxiliary device of the present invention. In addition, the signal device 12 further includes a camera module 125, which is disposed on the motor bicycle 2 and is respectively communicatively connected to the state sensing module 13 and the distance sensing module 14. In the present embodiment, preferably, the camera module 125 is respectively wirelessly paired with the state sensing module 13 and the distance sensing module 14. When the state sensing module 13 receives the falling action state or the distance sensing module 14 detects an approaching vehicle 7 approaching the motor bicycle 2, the camera module 125 starts to shoot a video and store the video.

It should be further explained that the second communication module 122 includes a second proximal communication module 122a, and the second computing module 123 includes a predetermined display light signal pattern 123a. The second proximal communication module 122a can be connected to a smart portable device 71, so that the predetermined display light signal pattern 123a can be modified by the smart portable device 71. The modified setting can be the appearance, color, size, position, language, etc. of the predetermined display light signal pattern 123a, but is not limited to this.

In addition, the second communication module 122 further includes a second remote communication module 122b. Preferably, the second remote communication module 122b is, for example, narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), global positioning system (GPS), low power consumption and long distance wireless communication (Wi-Fi HaLow), etc., but not limited thereto. The second remote communication module 122b is remotely connected to a smart home, and the setting is modified by an application device of the smart home. It should be noted that a smart home is also called a smart home, which means that home appliances are connected to the Internet, so that users can control smart home appliances in the home by remote and voice control, and the light device can be connected and set to the predetermined display light pattern 123a with a smart speaker alone.

That is, the light device 12 can be directly paired with a mobile phone using the second communication module 122 alone, and the mobile phone sets the display mode of the predetermined display light pattern 123a. At the same time, the second communication module 122 can be used to pair with a gateway of the Internet of Things (such as Alexa Speaker) or a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

In other words, the light auxiliary device 1 of the present invention can sense the approaching distance of the vehicle behind the motor bicycle 2 and give appropriate warning lights (91, 92, 93), and can also give the warning lights (91, 92, 93) for turning left or right according to the direction of the motor bicycle 2. In addition, the warning lights (91, 92, 93) can be updated with images or icons by software/hardware connection, and even new images or icons created by the user can be used.

Please refer to FIG8 , which is a flowchart of the steps of the method for using the light device of the present invention. In addition to the above-mentioned device, the present invention also provides a method for using a light auxiliary device, including the following steps:

S1: Provide a light auxiliary device, including a display device, a light device, a state sensing module and a distance sensing module, wherein the display device is located at a handle of a motor bicycle, the light device is located at a rear end adjacent to the motor bicycle, the light device is connected to the display device by telecommunication, the state sensing module is connected to the display device by telecommunication, and the distance sensing module is connected to the light device by telecommunication;

S2: Determine whether the machine bicycle is turning;

S3: When the motor bicycle turns, the display device displays a first real-time vehicle condition, and at the same time, the light device displays a first warning light;

S4: Determine whether the distance sensing module detects an approaching vehicle approaching the machine bicycle;

S5: When the distance sensing module detects the approaching vehicle approaching the motor bicycle, the light device displays a second warning light, and at the same time, the display device displays a second real-time vehicle condition.

Please refer to FIG. 9, which is a schematic diagram of the process when the judgment of step S2 in FIG. 8 is negative. After step S2, the following steps are further included:

S21: When the motor bicycle is not turning, determine whether the motor bicycle is abnormal. If so, proceed to step S22; otherwise, do not process;

S22: providing a smart portable device and a first communication module, wherein the first communication module is communicatively connected to the display device;

S23: Determine whether the first communication module is connected to the smart portable device;

S24: When the first communication module is connected to the smart portable device, the first communication module notifies the smart portable device.

Please refer to FIG. 10, which is a schematic diagram of the process when the judgment of step S23 in FIG. 9 is negative. After step S23, the following steps are further included:

S231: When the first communication module and the smart portable device cannot be connected, providing another display device, wherein the other display device is located at a handlebar of another motor bicycle;

S232: Determine whether the first communication module is connected to another display device;

S233: When the first communication module is connected to another display device, the first communication module notifies the other display device.

Please refer to FIG. 11, which is a schematic diagram of the process when the judgment of step S232 in FIG. 10 is negative. After step S232, the following steps are further included:

S2321: When the first communication module cannot be connected to another display device, providing a remote host device;

S2322: Determine whether the first communication module is connected to the remote host device;

S2323: When the first communication module is connected to the remote host device, the first communication module notifies the remote host device.

Please refer to FIG. 12, which is a schematic diagram of the process when the judgment of step S2322 in FIG. 11 is negative. After step S2322, the following steps are further included:

S2324: When the first communication module cannot be connected to the remote host device, a camera module is provided, the camera module is disposed on the machine bicycle, and the camera module is connected to the light device by telecommunication;

S2325: The camera module starts shooting a video and storing the video.

Through the description of the above device and its use method, the light auxiliary device of the present invention has the following advantages:

1. It can sense the approaching distance of the vehicle behind the motor bike and give the appropriate warning light, and can also give the warning light of turning left and right at the same time according to the direction of the motor bike turning left and right. In addition, the warning light can rely on software to update the image or icon, and even use a new image or icon created by itself.

2. The method of use provided by the present invention can be used to transmit the status of the vehicle to the mobile phone application through the first communication module for advanced processing. For example, when the battery power or the direction sensor detects that the machine bicycle is abnormal (such as falling), it can be transmitted to the person who has set up to receive notifications (such as parents or 24-hour customer service personnel) through telecommunications transmission. The camera module can also be used to record sudden accidents and send/restore the current environmental conditions.

Through the above detailed description, it can be fully demonstrated that the purpose and effect of the present invention are both progressive and have industrial utilization value, which fully meets the requirements of invention patents, and therefore the application is filed in accordance with the law. However, the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, it should be aware that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made by using the description and illustrations of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

1,1’: Lighting auxiliary device

11: Display device

111: First accommodating space

111a: First opening

112: First communication module

112a: first proximal communication module

112a: First remote communication module

113: First computing module

114: First display module

115: Direction key module

12: Lighting device

121: Second storage space

121a: Second opening

122: Second communication module

122a: Second proximal communication module

123: Second computing module

123a:Preset display light pattern

124: Second display module

125:Photography module

13: Status sensing module

14: Distance sensing module

2:Robocycle

21: Grip

22: Tail end

5: Turn direction

6: Pairing connection

7: Approaching Vehicle

71: Smart Portable Devices

72: Remote Host

81: First real-time traffic conditions

82: Second real-time traffic status

83: Third real-time traffic conditions

91: First warning light

92: Second warning light

93: Third warning light

S1~S5: Steps

S21~S24: Steps

S231~S233: Steps

S2321~S2325: Steps

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the light auxiliary device of the present invention. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the second preferred embodiment of the light auxiliary device of the present invention. Figure 3 is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the preferred embodiment of the display device of the present invention. Figure 4 is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the preferred embodiment of the light device of the present invention. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the third preferred embodiment of the light auxiliary device of the present invention. Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the preferred embodiment of the first communication module of the light of the present invention. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the fourth preferred embodiment of the light auxiliary device of the present invention. Figure 8 is a flow diagram of the steps of the method for using the light device of the present invention. FIG9 is a flowchart of the process when step S2 in FIG8 is judged as no. FIG10 is a flowchart of the process when step S23 in FIG9 is judged as no. FIG11 is a flowchart of the process when step S232 in FIG10 is judged as no. FIG12 is a flowchart of the process when step S2322 in FIG11 is judged as no.

1: Lighting auxiliary device

11: Display device

12: Lighting device

13: Status sensing module

2:Robocycle

21: Grip

22: Tail end

6: Pairing connection

81: First real-time vehicle status

91: First warning light

Claims (3)

A method for using a light auxiliary device includes the following steps: S1: providing a light auxiliary device, including a display device, a light device, a state sensing module and a distance sensing module, wherein the display device is located at a handle of a motor bicycle, the light device is located at a rear end adjacent to the motor bicycle, the light device is connected to the display device by telecommunication, the state sensing module is connected to the display device by telecommunication, and the distance sensing module is connected to the light device by telecommunication. S2: Determine whether the machine bicycle is turning; S21: When the machine bicycle is not turning, determine whether the machine bicycle is abnormal, if so, proceed to step S22, if not, do not process; S22: Provide a smart portable device and a first communication module, the first communication module is connected to the display device by telecommunication; S23: Determine whether the first communication module is connected to the smart portable device; S231: When the first communication module is connected to the display device, The first communication module cannot be connected to the smart portable device, and another display device is provided, and the other display device is located at a handle of another machine bicycle; S232: Determine whether the first communication module is connected to the other display device; S233: When the first communication module is connected to the other display device, the first communication module notifies the other display device; S24: When the first communication module is connected to the smart portable device, the first communication module Notify the smart portable device; S3: When the motor bike turns, the display device displays a first real-time vehicle status, and at the same time, the light device displays a first warning light; S4: Determine whether the distance sensing module detects an approaching vehicle approaching the motor bike; S5: When the distance sensing module detects the approaching vehicle approaching the motor bike, the light device displays a second warning light, and at the same time, the display device displays a second real-time vehicle status. The method for using the light signal auxiliary device as described in claim 1, wherein after step S232, the following steps are further included: S2321: when the first communication module cannot connect to the other display device, provide a remote host device; S2322: determine whether the first communication module is connected to the remote host device; S2323: when the first communication module is connected to the remote host device, notify the remote host device with the first communication module. The method for using the light auxiliary device as described in claim 2, wherein after step S2322, further includes the following steps: S2324: when the first communication module and the remote host device cannot be connected, a camera module is provided, the camera module is set on the machine bicycle, and the camera module is connected to the light device by telecommunication; S2325: the camera module starts to shoot a video and store the video.

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