KR20160100085A - Bicycle with control module using wireless communication and controlling method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bicycle which has a wireless communication control module and a control method thereof. According to the present invention, the bicycle includes: a power generation unit (150); an electricity storage unit (220); a user authentication unit (210) which recognizes a user authentication eigenvalue to authenticate a user; and the wireless communication control module (200) controlling a locking unit (140) by user authentication. The wireless communication control module (200) includes a microcontroller unit (MCU) (201) and a wireless transceiver unit (202). The locking unit (140) includes a locking wire (141) which is extended to the outside to be wound on wheels. A wireless communication control module protection case (120), which is mounted to a handle of the bicycle, is configured to additionally include: a display unit (121) which protects the wireless communication control module (200) and displays a control state of the bicycle; and a control button (130).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a bicycle having a wireless communication control module and a control method thereof,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bicycle having a wireless communication control module capable of easily locking and unlocking a bicycle and various controls after using a portable personal communication device or after user authentication, and a control method thereof.

As health problems become an issue and many people enjoy leisure activities, the use of bicycles is getting easier and more convenient.

In addition to low-cost bikes that are popular among the general public, expensive bikes by enthusiasts can often be seen on streets and bike paths. People who exercise and work on bicycles during the day and at night, .

However, there is a risk of theft when storing the bicycle for a short period of time while storing the bicycle, and the users are inconvenienced. Even if the lock is used, theft incidents are not reduced.

On the other hand, the various devices attached to the bicycle are driven in a mechanical manner, so switching to a more convenient mode is also necessary.

The following is a brief description of the embodiments disclosed in the prior patents belonging to the technical field of the present invention.

The invention relating to a bicycle theft prevention device using a wireless recognition module of Korean Patent Registration No. 0933690 shown in FIG. 1 and a method thereof includes remote control by driving a locking device 12 by fixing an RFID reader to a bicycle The present invention provides a bicycle robbery prevention apparatus and a method thereof using a wireless recognition module that can prevent robbery and can be easily locked and unlocked by a fixed terminal having a unique identification number.

Korean Patent Registration No. 1461224, shown in FIG. 2, relates to an alarm padlock for a bicycle using a ZigBee network, and receives a password output from the portable terminal 80 on which an application is installed, so that the lock device is automatically unlocked have.

Korean Patent No. 0933690 (Notice: December 23, 2009) Korean Registered Patent No. 1461224 (Notice: Dec. 4, 2014)

The prior art of FIG. 1 is configured to set and release the locking of the bicycle by a remote control by a configuration in which the fixed terminal 10 is installed on the bicycle 30 and communicates with the remote control terminal 20, There is a limitation in applying all of the communication methods in which the RFID tag 31 and the remote control terminal 20 are disposed between the fixed terminal 10 and the remote control terminal 20 and uses the RFID tag and the reader to continuously evolve.

The portable terminal 80 shown in FIG. 2 is an example in which a variety of applications 84 can be mounted with a configuration including a general smart phone or a tablet PC and includes a Zigbee module 85, It is limited to the convenience for effectively preventing theft of the bicycle.

Accordingly, the present invention can easily control the locking and unlocking of a bicycle by using a wireless communication device that a cyclist normally uses, and can also perform parallel control of various additional components of a bicycle, thereby enhancing user convenience and control efficiency There is a purpose in.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a function of controlling the illumination of the bicycle through speed and illumination detection and easily taking pictures of the driving situation and the accident situation in case of emergency.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bicycle having a power generation unit and an electricity storage unit, a user authentication unit for recognizing a user authentication inherent value to authenticate a user, and a wireless communication control module for controlling a lock unit by user authentication A wireless communication control module including a MCU and a wireless transmitting / receiving unit, the locking unit including a locking wire extending outwardly and wound on a wheel, a display unit for protecting the wireless communication control module and displaying a control state of the bicycle, And a wireless communication control module protection casing mounted on the handle of the bicycle with a control button.

The user authentication eigenvalue of the present invention is set to at least one personal communication device.

The personal communication device of the present invention is characterized in that it can be accommodated in a wireless communication control module protective casing.

The user authentication eigenvalue is set to a value to be input to the display unit.

The present invention further includes a front lamp communicating with the wireless communication control module and having an angle adjusting motor and an adjusting lever.

Further, the present invention is characterized by further comprising a rear lamp communicating with the wireless communication control module and having a lamp and a pattern display unit.

The present invention further includes a cadence sensor module that communicates with a wireless communication control module and is mounted on a frame of a bicycle and has a cadence sensor and a sensor control unit. The cadence sensor senses the proximity of the magnet mounted on the wheel, And is transmitted to the wireless communication control module.

Further, the power generation portion of the present invention includes a permanent magnet and a coil mounted on the wheel of the bicycle.

The present invention is characterized in that a prism or a mirror is installed in the wireless communication control module protective casing.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method of a bicycle having a power generation unit and an electric storage unit, a user authentication unit for recognizing a user authentication inherent value and a user, and a wireless communication control module for controlling the lock unit by user authentication, Pre-registering an authentication eigenvalue of a user in an authentication unit; And comparing the value registered in the user authentication unit with a value received through wireless communication to determine a registered user.

The pre-registration step is characterized in that the user authentication inherent value is registered using at least one personal communication device.

The pre-registration step is characterized by inputting a user authentication inherent value to a display unit for displaying the control status of the bicycle.

The present invention further includes the step of the wireless communication control module instructing to unlock the lock portion when the comparison value in the determination step coincides.

The present invention further includes a step of instructing the display unit to send an alert message together with a warning sound when the comparison values do not match in the determination step.

Further, the present invention is characterized by further comprising the step of instructing the personal communication device to send a warning message when the comparison values do not match in the determination step.

On the other hand, when the lock is forcibly released, it further comprises instructing to send an alarm phrase to the display unit together with a warning sound.

The method further includes the step of instructing the personal communication device to send a warning message when the lock is forcibly released.

The present invention further provides a control method of a bicycle equipped with a wireless communication control module, characterized by further comprising the step of adjusting the angle of the front ramp according to the illuminance and the speed received by the wireless communication control module after the locking part is unlocked do.

According to the present invention as described above, only the owner of the pre-registered user or the holder of the pre-registered wireless communication device can use the bicycle theft easily.

In addition to easily controlling the locking and unlocking of the bicycle by using the wireless communication device of the bicycle user, various additional components of the bicycle can be easily controlled by the wireless communication method, thereby improving the convenience of the user.

In addition to controlling the lighting of the bicycle through speed and illumination detection, it is also possible to photograph the driving situation and the accident situation easily in case of emergency.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a conventional bicycle theft prevention device,
2 is a conceptual view of a bicycle lock using a conventional network,
3 is a perspective view schematically showing a bicycle according to the present invention,
Fig. 4 is a block diagram of each part communicating with a wireless communication control module; Fig.
5 is a front view showing a wireless communication control module and a protective casing,
FIG. 6A is a perspective view illustrating the wireless communication control module protective casing,
6B and 6C are respectively a left and a right side view of Fig. 6A,
FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the installation state of the cadence sensor module,
8 is a schematic diagram of a cadence sensor module,
9 is a flowchart of a pre-registration step among the control methods of the present invention,
10 is a flow chart for judging a registered user among the control methods;
11 is a flowchart for judging the forced release of the lock portion
12 is a flowchart showing the process of adjusting the front ramp angle.

Hereinafter, a bicycle equipped with a wireless communication control module according to the present invention and a control method thereof will be described with reference to the drawings showing preferred embodiments of the present invention.

The embodiments and drawings described in this specification are only for the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and various alternative configurations are possible.

Further, in order to clarify the description of the present invention, the same reference numerals are used for the respective constituent parts, and a description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing a bicycle of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram of parts communicating with a wireless communication control module.

The bicycle 100 according to the present invention includes a wireless communication control module 200. The wireless communication control module 200 includes an MCU 201, a wireless transceiver 202, a user authentication unit 210, The alarm sound output unit 211, and the electricity storage unit 220, and on / off control of the front and rear lamps.

The MCU 201 of the wireless communication control module 200 is an abbreviation of Micro Controller Unit. In the present invention, the MCU 201 is a core unit for processing control functions required for a bicycle. The MCU 201 includes an electric storage unit 220 including a battery, It is connected to the user and a number of parts mounted on the bicycle.

The wireless transmitting and receiving unit 202 of the wireless communication control module 200 may include a locking unit 140, a front lamp 160, a rear lamp 170, a cadence sensor module 190, And causes the MCU 201 to calculate and process the signal.

The user authentication unit 210 of the wireless communication control module 200 receives the direct input value of the user authentication eigenvalue through the personal communication device 300 having the user authentication eigenvalue or the display unit 121, When authentication is completed, a signal to unlock the lock 140 is transmitted and the lock wire 141 is unlocked.

As described above, the bicycle 100 of the present invention includes a user authentication unit 210 having a power generation unit 150 and an electricity storage unit 220 and recognizing a user authentication inherent value and authenticating the user, And controls the locking part 140 based on the configuration.

The wireless communication control module protective casing 120 is a casing for protecting the wireless communication control module 200. For the sake of explanation, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 will be referred to together.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing the wireless communication control module and the protective casing, and FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing the wireless communication control module protective casing separated from the wireless communication control module. A plurality of situations controlled by the wireless communication control module 200 may be displayed in letters, numbers, symbols, and the like in the display unit 121. In this case, Accordingly, it is possible to display a real-time situation such as a form of a previously input image or a graphic, and can be implemented in the form of, for example, an LCD display.

6B and 6C are left and right side views of the wireless communication control module protective casing 120, respectively, and FIG. 6D is a perspective view of a part of the side and the inside of the wireless communication control module protective casing 120 Includes a lens protecting portion 122, a charging cable 123, a USB terminal opening 124, a cover 125, a power input portion 126, a prism 127, etc. in addition to the display portion 121 described above .

The lens protection unit 122 is used for photographing the running situation or the accident situation of the bicycle by using the personal communication device 300 that can be accommodated in the wireless communication control module protective casing 120. The lens protection unit 122 is provided with a prism 127, It can be used to change the direction of light entering the camera of the device 300 and switch the direction of the camera in software to take an image. The prism 127 disposed in the wireless communication control module protective casing 120 can be replaced by a mirror having a similar effect.

In the case where a collision occurs when the vehicle is running or while the vehicle is running, a gravity sensor (not shown) is installed in the protective casing 120 of the wireless communication control module 120, ), So that the event shooting can be realized according to the change of the magnitude of the Z-axis force of the gravity sensor.

On the other hand, if various apps of the personal communication device 300 are used, coordinates of the camera shooting site can be stored and stored together, for example, by utilizing the map function.

The control buttons 130 attached to the upper surface of the wireless communication control module protective casing 120 are used for selecting various functions of the display unit 121. The control buttons 130 may be used when user authentication is performed without the personal communication device 300, It is used for selection of lighting indication of lamp, selection of direction indicator, and the like.

As will be described later, the user authentication of the bicycle can be performed by using a pre-registered personal communication device 300 or by directly inputting a user authentication eigenvalue pre-registered in the display unit 121. [

After the authentication is completed, the personal communication device 300 is accommodated in the control module protective casing 120 according to the convenience of the user, so that the wireless communication control module 300 And can assist a plurality of controls while communicating with the MCU 201 of the mobile terminal 200.

The personal communication device 300 accommodated in the control module protective casing 120 is protected by the cover 125 that can be opened and closed and can be charged using the charging cable 123 and the USB terminal opening 124, The electric current generated in the power supply input unit 126 flows along the electric wire through the power input unit 126 and uses the electric storage unit 220 including the battery of the wireless communication control module 200 as a power source.

In the case where the bicycle is used without holding the personal communication device 300, a procedure of directly inputting the pre-registered user authentication eigenvalue to the display unit 121 is preceded, The bicycle can be controlled using the menu.

The front lamp 160 of the drawing may be configured to be capable of both wireless or wired communication with the MCU 201 of the wireless communication control module 200 and may include an angle adjusting motor and an adjusting lever (not shown) The angle of the front lamp 160 can be optimally maintained by controlling the motor for adjusting the angle in comparison with the preset value according to the illuminance and the speed or manually adjusting the adjustment lever.

The rear lamp 170 in the drawing may be configured to be capable of both wireless or wired communication with the MCU 201 of the wireless communication control module 200 and may include a light bulb and a pattern display unit (not shown) For example, the pattern display unit may display various patterns transmitted through the application of the personal communication device 300 or may be displayed on the control button 130 or on the display unit 121 The direction indication can be displayed. 6D, the lock wire 141 constituting the lock portion 140 is wound and unwound in the wireless communication control module protective casing 120. The end of the lock wire 141 is wound around the lock wire insertion hole 142 to complete the locking.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the installation state of the cadence sensor module, and FIG. 8 is a view of the cadence sensor module. Referring to these drawings, the cadence sensor module 190 mounted on the frame 110 of the bicycle, And includes a cadence sensor 191, a sensor control unit 192, a wireless transmission / reception unit 193, and a battery 194. The cadence sensor 191 senses the proximity of the magnet 181 mounted on the wheel 180 and transmits the calculated traveling speed to the wireless communication control module 200 through the wireless transceiver 193 And the required power can be supplied by the battery 194. [

The main power generating unit 150 of the bicycle may transmit the generated power to the electric storage unit 220 of the wireless communication control module 200 and the battery 194 of the cadence sensor module 190.

The power generating unit 150 may be of a type that generates electricity by bringing a power generating motor into contact with a tire such as a normal self-power generating type. The permanent magnet 151 mounted on the wheel 180 of the bicycle and the coil 152 may be used. In the latter case, the principle that the permanent magnet 151 is provided around the axis of the wheel and the circular coil 152 is attached to generate the permanent magnet 151 while rotating.

For example, Bluetooth, ANT +, Beacon, 3G, 4G, or the like can be used as the wireless communication method of the wireless communication control module 200 of the present invention.

The Bluetooth, ANT +, and the beacon method are used for communication between the wireless communication control module 200 and the main component of the bicycle and the personal communication device 300 at a short distance. The 3G and 4G methods are used for the wireless communication control module 200, And is used when the distance of the personal communication device 300 is long. Also, a wireless communication system which is not currently available can be easily applied to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling a bicycle according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart of a pre-registration step of the control method of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flow chart for determining a registered user in the control method, and includes a step 510 of pre-registering a user's authentication eigenvalue to the user authentication unit 210 And comparing the value registered in the user authentication unit 210 with a value received through wireless communication to determine a registered user (520).

In more detail, the pre-registration step 510 may register the user authentication unique value by using at least one personal communication device 300 or by directly inputting it to the display unit 121. [ In the case of using the personal communication device 300, a plurality of devices can be registered by assigning a serial number to each device. Similarly, when directly inputting, a name or an identification number is assigned to each of a plurality of users to register and manage .

When the registered value is equal to the received value, the wireless communication control module 200 commands the unlocking of the locking part 140 (step 530) The disabled bicycle can be used.

However, if the registration value does not match the received value, a warning message is sent to the display unit 121 together with a warning sound (540). If the personal communication device 300 is used, the personal communication device 300 (550). ≪ / RTI >

11 is a flow chart for judging the forced release of the lock portion. The forced release of the lock portion 140 can be sensed by a signal of the cut detection sensor of the lock wire (not shown), and the lock portion 140 is forcibly released The user is instructed to send an alert message to the display unit 121 together with a warning sound in step 560 and instructs the personal communication device 300 to send a warning message if the personal communication device 300 is used 570).

12 is a flowchart showing the process of adjusting the front ramp angle. Referring to FIG. 12, the angle of the front ramp 160 is changed according to the illuminance and speed received by the wireless communication control module 200 after the lock portion 140 is unlocked Step 580 may be further included.

For example, when the set value is 300 lux, the illumination of the front lamp 160 is turned off if the illuminance is 300 lux or more. If the illuminance is less than 300 lux, it is determined that the front lamp 160 is dark. The power can be turned on.

For example, when the first lamp speed is less than the first predetermined speed (e.g., 15 km / h), the front lamp 160 is rotated at the first angle (e.g., (E.g., 60 degrees downward from the horizontal), and when the first set speed (e.g., 15 km / h) is exceeded and the second set speed (e.g., 25 km / (For example, a downwardly inclined angle of 45 degrees), and when exceeding a second set speed (e.g., 25 km / h), the elevation angle increases to a third angle Lt; / RTI >

The illuminance and the speed can be set by the display unit 121 before the bicycle travels or can be easily set through an app of the personal communication device 300, so that a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Although not shown in the drawings or in a flowchart, it is possible to detect a movement of a bicycle such as a stolen by incorporating a shock sensor in a bicycle and using the measured value of the impact sensor, and to output the warning sound to the warning sound output unit 211 and the personal communication device 300 By delivering a message, you will be able to cope with theft.

In the present invention, the scope of the personal communication device 300 is not limited, but the most common smartphone or tablet PC, as well as all the devices capable of being developed or to be released in the future, The present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present invention, the release of the warning sound, the warning message, the warning message, and the time interval are not described, but can be executed in the same manner as the normal setting method. In addition, an example of linking with the application software through the personal communication device 300 is omitted, but all examples will be applicable.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, the invention is not limited thereto. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

100: Bicycle 110: Frame
120: Wireless communication control module protective casing 121:
122: lens protecting part 123: charging cable
124: USB terminal compartment 125: Cover
126: power input unit 127: prism
130: control button 140:
141: lock wire 142: lock wire insertion hole
150: power generation section 151: permanent magnet
152: Coil 160: Front lamp
170: rear lamp 180: wheel
181: Magnet 190: Cadence sensor module
191: Cadence sensor 192: Sensor control unit
193: wireless transmitting / receiving unit 194: battery
200: Wireless communication control module 201: MCU
202: wireless transmitting / receiving unit 210: user authentication unit
211: alarm sound output unit 220: electric storage unit
300: Personal communication device

Claims (18)

A user authentication unit 210 having a power generation unit 150 and an electricity storage unit 220 for authenticating a user by recognizing a user authentication inherent value and a wireless communication control module 200, comprising:
The wireless communication control module 200 includes an MCU 201 and a wireless transceiver 202. The locking unit 140 includes a lock wire 141 extending outward and wound on a wheel ,
And a wireless communication control module protective casing 120 mounted on the handle of the bicycle with a display unit 121 and a control button 130 for protecting the wireless communication control module 200 and displaying the control status of the bicycle, Bicycle with wireless communication control module. The bicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that the user authentication eigenvalue is set in at least one personal communication device (300). The bicycle according to claim 2, wherein the personal communication device (300) is accommodated in the wireless communication control module protective casing (120). The bicycle having the wireless communication control module according to claim 1, wherein the user authentication eigenvalue is set to a value input to the display unit (121). The bicycle with a wireless communication control module according to claim 1, further comprising a front lamp (160) communicating with the wireless communication control module (200) and having an angle adjusting motor and an adjusting lever. The bicycle with a wireless communication control module according to claim 1, further comprising a rear lamp (170) communicating with the wireless communication control module (200) and having a bulb and a pattern display part. The wireless sensor module of claim 1, further comprising a cadence sensor module (190) communicating with the wireless communication control module (200) and mounted on the frame (110) of the bicycle and having a cadence sensor (191) and a sensor control part (192) Wherein the hall sensor senses the proximity of the magnet (181) mounted on the wheel (180) and transmits the calculated traveling speed to the wireless communication control module (200). The bicycle having the wireless communication control module according to claim 1, wherein the power generation unit (150) comprises a permanent magnet and a coil mounted on the wheel (180) of the bicycle. The bicycle equipped with the wireless communication control module according to claim 3, wherein a prism or a mirror is installed in the wireless communication control module protective casing (120). A user authentication unit 210 having a power generation unit 150 and an electricity storage unit 220 for authenticating a user by recognizing a user authentication inherent value and a wireless communication control module 200), comprising:
A step 510 of pre-registering the authentication eigenvalue of the user in the user authentication unit 210;
And a step (520) of comparing a value registered in the user authentication unit (210) with a value received through wireless communication to determine a registered user. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the pre-registration step (510) registers the user authentication eigenvalue using at least one personal communication device (300). 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the pre-registering step (510) inputs a user authentication eigenvalue to the display unit (121) indicating the control status of the bicycle. The wireless communication method according to claim 10, further comprising a step (530) of instructing the wireless communication control module (200) to unlock the locking unit (140) when the comparison values are identical in the determination step (520) Control method of a bicycle equipped with a module. The method as claimed in claim 10, further comprising the step (540) of instructing the display unit (121) to send an alert message to the display unit (121) Control method of bicycle. The method of claim 11, further comprising: (550) instructing the personal communication device (300) to send a warning message if the comparison value does not match in the determining step (520) Control method of a bicycle equipped with a module. The method according to claim 10, further comprising a step (560) of instructing the display unit (121) to send an alarm message to the display unit (121) together with a warning sound when the lock unit (140) is forcibly released A control method of a bicycle equipped with a bicycle. The method as claimed in claim 11, further comprising a step (570) of instructing the personal communication device (300) to send a warning message when the locking part (140) is forcibly released Control method of bicycle. The method according to claim 13, further comprising the step (580) of adjusting the angle of the front ramp (160) according to the illuminance and speed received by the wireless communication control module (200) after the locking part (140) The control method comprising the steps of:

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