Patent classifications
B62J3/10
Controlling operations of an electric bicycle
Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.
Controlling operations of an electric bicycle
Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.
COLLISION DETECTION
Bicycle collision systems, apparatus, and methods may include, or use, one or more various sensing apparatus to detect vehicles or other objects that may collide, or potentially collide, with a bicycle. The sensing apparatus may include at least one of side sensing apparatus, rear sensing apparatus, and front sensing apparatus. Further, alert apparatus may be used to alert not only the cyclist but also the driver of a vehicle of an imminent collision.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DETECTION AND ACCIDENT SEVERITY DETECTION
Systems and methods for responding to a vehicular accident. One system includes a wireless communication interface of a vehicle and a controller including an electronic processor. The wireless communication interface is configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote device associated with a rider of the vehicle. In response to detection of an accident involving the vehicle, the electronic processor is configured to wirelessly transmit a signal from the wireless communication interface to the remote device, determine a distance between the wireless communication interface and the remote device based on the signal, determine an accident severity based on the determined distance between the wireless communication interface and the remote device, and, in response to determining the accident severity, initiate one or more actions to respond to the accident.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DETECTION AND ACCIDENT SEVERITY DETECTION
Systems and methods for responding to a vehicular accident. One system includes a wireless communication interface of a vehicle and a controller including an electronic processor. The wireless communication interface is configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote device associated with a rider of the vehicle. In response to detection of an accident involving the vehicle, the electronic processor is configured to wirelessly transmit a signal from the wireless communication interface to the remote device, determine a distance between the wireless communication interface and the remote device based on the signal, determine an accident severity based on the determined distance between the wireless communication interface and the remote device, and, in response to determining the accident severity, initiate one or more actions to respond to the accident.
Intelligrip, bicycle handlebar apparatus and related computer-implemented methods
The present disclosure provides an apparatus configured to couple to a bicycle and act as a handlebar grip. The apparatus is equipped with a GPS unit, a controller, and a wireless communications module for communicating with a user device such as a smartphone. The positioning data of the apparatus, and thus of a bicycle to which it is affixed, is tracked and recorded, and can be used to calculate various useful metrics. The GPS functionality also allows for increased security and theft prevention features.
Intelligrip, bicycle handlebar apparatus and related computer-implemented methods
The present disclosure provides an apparatus configured to couple to a bicycle and act as a handlebar grip. The apparatus is equipped with a GPS unit, a controller, and a wireless communications module for communicating with a user device such as a smartphone. The positioning data of the apparatus, and thus of a bicycle to which it is affixed, is tracked and recorded, and can be used to calculate various useful metrics. The GPS functionality also allows for increased security and theft prevention features.
Alerting riders of electric bicycles to potential hazards
Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.
Alerting riders of electric bicycles to potential hazards
Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.
Location-based lighting for an electric bicycle
Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.