Disclosed is a lighting and communication system for providing communication between a vehicle and a helmet worn by a rider over a communication network. The lighting and communication system includes a vehicle system and a helmet system. The vehicle system attached to a handle of the vehicle, the vehicle system includes a joystick attached to the frame of the vehicle for allowing the rider to provide directional signals, a first communication unit configured in the joystick for communicating directional signals with the helmet over the communication network, and a first battery configured to power the joystick and the first communication unit. The helmet system attached to the helmet for communicating with the vehicle system. The helmet system includes a second communication unit attached to the helmet to receive the directional commands from the joystick via the first communication unit, a microprocessor attached to the helmet to process the directional commands received by the second communication unit from the first communication unit, wherein the second communication unit communicates the processed signals over the communication network, plurality of LED lights configured on the helmet to indicate movement of the vehicle based upon the movement of the joystick initiated by the rider, and a second battery configured in the helmet to power the plurality of LED lights, the second communication unit and the microprocessor. The microprocessor controls the operation of the LED lights, wherein the LED lights illuminate based on the directional signals from the joystick to reflect movement of the vehicle.

Disclosed is a lighting and communication system for providing communication between a vehicle and a helmet worn by a rider over a communication network. The lighting and communication system includes a vehicle system and a helmet system. The vehicle system attached to a handle of the vehicle, the vehicle system includes a joystick attached to the frame of the vehicle for allowing the rider to provide directional signals, a first communication unit configured in the joystick for communicating directional signals with the helmet over the communication network, and a first battery configured to power the joystick and the first communication unit. The helmet system attached to the helmet for communicating with the vehicle system. The helmet system includes a second communication unit attached to the helmet to receive the directional commands from the joystick via the first communication unit, a microprocessor attached to the helmet to process the directional commands received by the second communication unit from the first communication unit, wherein the second communication unit communicates the processed signals over the communication network, plurality of LED lights configured on the helmet to indicate movement of the vehicle based upon the movement of the joystick initiated by the rider, and a second battery configured in the helmet to power the plurality of LED lights, the second communication unit and the microprocessor. The microprocessor controls the operation of the LED lights, wherein the LED lights illuminate based on the directional signals from the joystick to reflect movement of the vehicle.

A wireless communication device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a wireless communicator and a controller. The wireless communicator is configured to wirelessly communicate with an additional wireless communicator. The wireless communicator has a first mode in which the wireless communicator operates under a first power consumption and a second mode in which the wireless communicator operates under a second power consumption which is lower than the first power consumption. The controller is configured to detect a change in a state of at least one switch. The controller is configured to set the wireless communicator with the first mode if the controller detects the change in the state of the at least one switch as the wireless communicator is in the second mode.

A multimedia system may include a main control unit of a bicycle lock, a display unit, and a cloud server. The display unit may include a plurality of display screens. The main control unit may report an electric quantity of the shared bicycle to the cloud server when the bicycle lock is unlocked. The cloud server may send multimedia information to the main control unit when the shared bicycle is at a high level of electric quantity. The main control unit may refrain from turning on the display unit when the shared bicycle is at a low level of electric quantity. The multimedia system may turn on or off a display screen according to the electric quantity of the shared bicycle, and the display screen may display the multimedia information for advertising. The multimedia system may further include a navigation module to provide navigation for users and facilitate user travel.

A multimedia system may include a main control unit of a bicycle lock, a display unit, and a cloud server. The display unit may include a plurality of display screens. The main control unit may report an electric quantity of the shared bicycle to the cloud server when the bicycle lock is unlocked. The cloud server may send multimedia information to the main control unit when the shared bicycle is at a high level of electric quantity. The main control unit may refrain from turning on the display unit when the shared bicycle is at a low level of electric quantity. The multimedia system may turn on or off a display screen according to the electric quantity of the shared bicycle, and the display screen may display the multimedia information for advertising. The multimedia system may further include a navigation module to provide navigation for users and facilitate user travel.

The present disclosure relates to a multimedia system of a shared bicycle. The multimedia system includes a lock main control unit, a cloud server, and a display unit. The display unit includes a navigation module, a multimedia module, and a mode switching module. The multimedia module includes a data switching sub-module. The mode switching module is configured to switch to a navigation mode or a multimedia mode. The data switching sub-module is configured to switch multimedia information. The display unit broadcasts the multimedia information to achieve advertising purposes. The navigation module provides navigation for a user, which is convenient for the user to travel and can avoid a dangerous behavior of the user. In addition, the data switching sub-module controls the multimedia system to broadcast different multimedia information in different time periods, different environments and different regions, thereby further improving the user experience.

The present disclosure relates to a multimedia system of a shared bicycle. The multimedia system includes a lock main control unit, a cloud server, and a display unit. The display unit includes a navigation module, a multimedia module, and a mode switching module. The multimedia module includes a data switching sub-module. The mode switching module is configured to switch to a navigation mode or a multimedia mode. The data switching sub-module is configured to switch multimedia information. The display unit broadcasts the multimedia information to achieve advertising purposes. The navigation module provides navigation for a user, which is convenient for the user to travel and can avoid a dangerous behavior of the user. In addition, the data switching sub-module controls the multimedia system to broadcast different multimedia information in different time periods, different environments and different regions, thereby further improving the user experience.

Position indicating devices, systems and methods useable for signaling the positions of pedestrians or vehicles.

An electronic device comprises a wireless transmitter and an operation device. The operation device comprises a base, a brake lever, operation portions and an electronic controller. The base is to be removably attached to a handlebar. The operation portions includes first, second and third operation portions. The first operation portion is arranged on the base. The second and third operation portions are arranged adjacent to the brake lever and are disposed between the brake lever and the handlebar. At least one of the operation portions includes a lever. At least one of the operation portions includes a button. The electronic controller is configured to transmit an operation signal to the wireless transmitter upon operation of any of the operation portions to control at least one bicycle component that is any one of a shifting device, a brake device, an adjustable seatpost, a suspension and a drive unit.

Systems, methods and techniques for vehicle accessories leveraging sensor(s) of a portable electronic device. The method of leveraging sensor(s) of a portable electronic device to enhance capabilities of an accessory comprising sensing parameters of a vehicle or its surrounding environment by one or more sensor(s) of the portable electronic device, determining a change in condition of the vehicle or its surrounding environment, generating a command or signal depending on the detected condition change, transmitting the generated command or signal to the accessory, and controlling the accessory to change its behavior or perform a predetermined process in accordance with the received signal or command.