Recreational vehicle interactive telemetry, mapping, and trip planning system.
Abstract
An interactive system for use in connection with the use of recreational vehicles includes a server system, which includes an off-road trail database containing trail data, trail condition information, and point of interest information, as well as also a trip mapping system accessible by any of a plurality of pilots, which allows a pilot to create a route based on the off-road trip database data. The server system further includes a trail maintenance interface accessible by users affiliated with an authorized group to edit trail data, trail condition information, and point of interest information associated with the authorized group. The server system includes a location data management system configured to receive location data, which allows a pilot to post location information to one or more other pilots, and a user feedback interface configured to receive trip data from pilots. for publication, including information describing an actual route and user data associated with that route.

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- 1REIVINDICACIONES Habiéndose descrito la invención como antecede, se reclama como propiedad lo contenido en las siguientes 5 reivindicaciones:1. Un método para facilitar el uso de un vehículo para la conducción fuera de unacarretera, caracterizado porque comprende: . 10 proporcionar un instrumento de medición de vehículo que tiene una pantalla, un procesador, por lo menos una entrada de usuario y un enlace de comunicación;recibir a través del enlace de comunicación información de senderos desde un dispositivo informático 15 distante relacionado con un sendero fuera de carretera seleccionado para un recorrido del vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera;exhibir una interfaz de usuario en la pantalla del instrumento de medición, la interfaz de usuario incluye 20 información asociada con la información del sendero que incluye un mapa de senderos para el sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado y condiciones del sendero en el sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado;comunicarse con un dispositivo móvil portátil;transmitir información desde el instrumento de - 105 - IMPI INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE LA PROPIEDAD INDUSTRIAL medición al dispositivo móvil portátil;recibir la información del instrumento de medición desde el dispositivo móvil portátil;y proporcionar una memoria accesible por el procesador, en donde el procesador está configurado para: proporcionar un menú seleccionable por el usuario;recibir, por parte del menú seleccionable por usuario, una entrada de usuario para exhibir selectivamente información de operación del vehículo en la pantalla del instrumento de medición que incluye por lo menos uno de velocidad del vehículo, RPM, nivel de combustible y temperatura del refrigerante;recibir, por el menú seleccionable de usuario, una entrada de usuario para exhibir selectivamente información desde el dispositivo móvil en la pantalla que incluye por lo menos uno de información de llamada de teléfono, información de envío de textos, e intensidad de la señal celular;y recibir, por el menú seleccionable por usuario, una entrada de usuario para exhibir selectivamente la información de sendero en la pantalla, la información de sendero incluye por lo menos uno del mapa de senderos para el sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado e información relacionada con las condiciones del sendero sobre el sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado.
- 2El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque las condiciones de - 106 IMPI INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE LA FROFIEDAD INDUSTRIAL sendero exhibidas incluyen información relacionada con condiciones del clima en ubicaciones sobre el sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado.
- 3El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque las condiciones de sendero exhibidas incluyen una profundidad de nieve en ubicaciones en el sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado.
- 4El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque la información de senderos exhibida incluye además datos de puntos de interés exhibidles en la pantalla que incluyen información relacionada con por lo menos uno de alojamiento, médico, refugio, áreas de descanso, estaciones de gasolina, restaurantes, concesionarias, talleres de reparación y puntos de referencia en ubicaciones cerca del sendero seleccionado.
- 5El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque la información de sendero exhibida incluye además datos de riesgos que incluyen por lo menos uno de choques reportados, árboles caídos, secciones cerradas, y equipo de limpieza de nieve en el sendero seleccionado.
- 6El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque comprende además transmitir datos respecto a una operación del vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera desde el instrumento de - 107 IMPI INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE LA PROPIEDA» INDUSTRIAL medición a un dispositivo informático distante por vía del enlace de comunicación.
- 7El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 6, caracterizado porque los datos respecto a la 5 operación del vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera incluye una pluralidad de elementos de datos seleccionados de un grupo de elementos de datos que consisten de:revoluciones por minuto del motor;velocidad del vehículo;temperatura del refrigerante;voltaje de la batería;nivel de combustible;„ 10 posición del acelerador;posición del pedal;velocidad de consumo de combustible;intervalo del vehículo;carga del motor;presión barométrica;temperatura de la toma de aire;temperatura del aire de escape;indicación de engranajes;temporización de la chispa;horas de operación;estado de conducción;y códigos 15 de averías.
- 8El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque la unidad de medición tiene un enlace de comunicación de radio, caracterizado porque comprende además recibir señales de radio a través del enlace 20 de comunicación de radio desde un vehículo equipado de manera similar, las señales de radio proporcionan información relacionada con una ubicación, una dirección de desplazamiento, y una velocidad del vehículo equipado de manera similar, y exhibir información relacionada con la ubicación del vehículo 25 equipado de maneras similar en el mapa de senderos en la - 108 IMPI INSTITUTO MEXICANO Di LA EKOPIEÜAU IN? USTMAL pantalla del instrumento de medición.
- 9El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque comprende además transmitir un mensaje a un concesionario relacionado con una 5 condición detectada de fallo del vehículo en el vehículo parala conducción fuera de la carretera.
- 10El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, caracterizado porque comprende además recibir instrucciones de reparación desde el concesionario en respuesta 10 al mensaje, y exhibir las instrucciones de reparación en la pantalla del instrumento de medición.
- 11El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque comprende además recibir una entrada de usuario para seleccionar un punto de referencia 15 a lo largo del sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado.
- 1212 El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque comprende además almacenar datos de la operación del vehículo vinculados con ubicaciones a lo largo del sendero fuera de la carretera 20 seleccionado.
- 13El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque comprende además proporcionar instrucciones paso a paso en el instrumento de medición para seguir el sendero fuera de la carretera 25 seleccionado conforme el vehículo para la conducción fuera de - 109 - IMPI INSTITUTO MEXICANO »f LA fROMEDA· INDUSTRIAL la carretera recorre el sendero fuera de la óálléLyia seleccionado.
- 14El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque comprende además recibir una entrada de usuario para exhibir selectivamente información de servicio relacionada con el vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera en la pantalla del instrumento de medición, la información de servicio incluye un intervalo de servicio y un número de horas que restan hasta que se requiera el servicio.
- 15El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque el vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera comprende uno de un vehículo utilitario, un vehículo todo terreno, y una moto de nieve.
- 16El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque comprende además seleccionar el sendero fuera de la carretera para el recorrido para la conducción fuera de la carretera utilizando uno o más parámetros de paseo seleccionados de un grupo de parámetros de paseo que comprenden:distancia preferida de la ruta;tiempo de viaje de la ruta;puntos de interés cercanos;nivel de experiencia del piloto;y tipo de vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera. -no- IMPI^ INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE LA MWIEOaO INDUSTRIAL
- 17El método de conformidad UL5TT 1 lá“ ~ reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque el sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado para el recorrido por el vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera se destaca en el mapa de senderos exhibido.
- 18El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque comprende además recibir entradas de usuario para hacer una vísta panorámica y acercamiento de la pantalla en el mapa de senderos, y en donde el sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado para el recorrido por el vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera permanece destacado en el mapa de senderos exhibido independientemente de la vista panorámica o el acercamiento.
- 19El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque comprende además calcular y exhibir en la pantalla un intervalo estimado para el vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera en base en el consumo de combustible.
- 2020 Un instrumento de medición para un vehículo para la conducción fuera de una carretera, caracterizado porque comprende:por lo menos un procesador;una memoria que puede ser accedida por al menos un procesador;una pantalla acoplada al procesador;y - 111 - IMPI INSTITUTO MEXíCANG OE LA PROPIEDAD INDUSTRIAL un enlace inalámbrico de datos acoplado al procesador para proporcionar comunicación entre el instrumento de medición y un dispositivo móvil portátil de modo que el instrumento de medición transmite información al dispositivo móvil portátil y recibe información desde el dispositivo móvil portátil;en donde la pantalla incluye un menú seleccionable por un usuario y la pantalla recibe: una entrada de usuario para exhibir selectivamente información de operación del vehículo en la pantalla del instrumento de medición que incluye por lo menos uno de velocidad del vehículo, RPM, nivel de combustible, temperatura del refrigerante;una entrada de usuario para exhibir selectivamente información desde un dispositivo móvil en la pantalla del instrumento de medición que incluye por lo menos uno de información de llamadas telefónicas, información de envío de textos, e intensidad de la señal celular;y una entrada de usuario para exhibir selectivamente información de senderos en la pantalla del instrumento de medición, la información de senderos incluye por lo menos uno de un mapa de senderos para un sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado e información relacionada con condiciones de senderos en el sendero fuera de la carretera seleccionado.
- 21El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque la pantalla recibe una 112 IMPI INSTITUTO MSXICANV pe la propiedad INDUSTRIAL entrada de usuario para exhibir selectivamente información de servicio relacionado con el vehículo para conducción fuera de la carretera en la pantalla del instrumento de medición, la información de servicio incluye un intervalo de servicio y un número de horas que restan hasta que se requiera el servicio.
- 22El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque comprende además un conector USB configurado para ser conectado a una unidad de enlace colectivo en serie universal (USB).
- 23El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque comprende además un conector de video configurado para ser acoplado a una cámara de video de manera que el por lo menos un procesador exhibe imágenes de video en la pantalla del instrumento de medición.
- 24El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque comprende además un conector de red de comunicación configurado para acoplarse a una red de comunicación del vehículo de manera que el por lo menos un procesador se comunique con una unidad electrónica de control (ECU) del vehículo.
- 25El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 24, caracterizado porque la red de comunicación es una red de red de área de controlador (CAN).
- 26El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque comprende además un - 113 ΙΜΡΐί INSTITUTO MSXICAN' · I» LA ΜΙΟΗΙΟΑΓ INDUSTRIAL conector de salida de audio, el conector de salida de audio está configurado para ser conectado a un dispositivo de salida de audio del vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera.
- 27El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 26, caracterizado porque el dispositivo de salida de audio es un radio de caja negra.
- 28El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque también incluye un conector de energía, un conector de tierra, una pluralidad de conectores I/O digitales, una pluralidad de conectores I/O analógicos, y un conector de red de comunicación.
- 29El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque la pantalla recibe un código de seguridad introducido por usuario para permitir la operación del vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera.
- 30El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque comprende además un interruptor de palanca que proporciona entradas de usuario para navegar a través del menú seleccionable por usuario.
- 31El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 30, caracterizado porque el interruptor de palanca está en un mando de dirección del vehículo para la conducción fuera de la carretera.
- 32El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 30, caracterizado porque el interruptor de - 114 INDUSTRIA! palanca está en un manillar de una moto de nieve?
- 33El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 30, caracterizado porque la selección de elementos del menú desde el menú seleccionable por usuario se basa en una cantidad de tiempo que el interruptor de palanca es presionado en primera dirección y segunda dirección.
- 34El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque la información desde el dispositivo móvil exhibida en la pantalla del instrumento de medición incluye información de llamadas telefónicas, información de envío de textos, e intensidad de la señal celular.
- 35El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque la información desde el dispositivo móvil exhibida en la pantalla del instrumento de medición incluye información relacionada con música almacenada en el dispositivo móvil.
- 36El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque la información desde el dispositivo móvil exhibida en la pantalla del instrumento de medición incluye información relacionada a una aplicación en el dispositivo móvil.
- 37El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque la pantalla recibe un menú seleccionable por usuario de perfil de diagnóstico para 115 IMPI INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE LA PROPIEDAD £*«3·* INBUSTUAL instruir a un operador para conducir el vehículo de una manera controlada de una velocidad, aceleración y/o momento de torsión predeterminados, almacenar métricas de vehículo desde sensores recibidas durante la operación del vehículo en la manera controlada, y determinar un perfil de diagnóstico para el vehículo a partir de las métricas almacenadas del vehículo.
- 38El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 37, caracterizado porque los sensores del vehículo miden las métricas del vehículo que incluyen fuerza, potencia, momento de torsión, corriente del motor, corriente de batería, voltaje de la batería, velocidad del motor, velocidad del vehículo, y aceleración.
- 39El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 37, caracterizado porque el perfil de diagnóstico también se determina en base en por lo menos uno de un peso estimado del vehículo, tipo de neumáticos, y presión de neumáticos.
- 40El instrumento de medición de conformidad con la reivindicación 37, caracterizado porque el perfil de diagnóstico incluye información relacionada con por lo menos uno de alineación del vehículo, desempeño de los frenos, desempeño de la suspensión, desempeño del intervalo, y desempeño de la batería. He- IMPI^ INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE LA PROPIEDAD lA— Π INDUSTRIAL Tfc —
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521 paragraphs in 77 sections, as filed
(54) Title: INTERACTIVE SYSTEM OF TELEMETRY, CARTOGRAPHY AND TRAVEL PLANNING FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
(54) Title: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTERACTIVE TELEMETRY, MAPPING, AND TRIP PLANNING SYSTEM.
(57) Summary
An interactive system for use in connection with the use of recreational vehicles includes a server system, which includes an off-road trail database containing trail data, trail condition information, and point of interest information, as well as also a trip mapping system accessible by any of a plurality of pilots, which allows a pilot to create a route based on the off-road trip database data. The server system further includes a trail maintenance interface accessible by users affiliated with an authorized group to edit trail data, trail condition information, and point of interest information associated with the authorized group. The server system includes a location data management system configured to receive location data, which allows a pilot to post location information to one or more other pilots, and a user feedback interface configured to receive trip data from pilots. for publication, including information describing an actual route and user data associated with that route.
(57) Abstract
An Interactive system for use ¡n connection with recreational vehicle usage ¡ncludes a server system, including an off-road trail database containing trail data, trail condition information, and points-of-interest information, as well as a trip mapping system accessible by any of a plurality of riders, allowing a rider to create a route based on the data in the offroad trip database. The server system further includes a trail maintenance interface accessible by users affiliated with an authorized group to edit the trail data, trail condition information, and points- of-interest information associated with the authorized group. The server system includes a location data management system configured to receive location data, allowing a rider to publish location Information to one or more other riders, and a user feedback interface configured to receive trip data from riders for publication, including Information describing an actual route and user data associated with that route.
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PATENT TITLE No. 350397
Owners): POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
Address: 2100 Highway 55, Medina, Minnesota, 55340, USA
D nomination: INTERACTIVE SYSTEM OF TELEMETRY, CARTOGRAPHY AND TRAVEL PLANNING FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
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KOENIG; ADAM C KOOSMANN; ; KWI A. WECKERT; JOHN W. STAD; GARY L. GUSTAFSON;
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INTERACTIVE SYSTEM OF TELEMETRY, CARTOGRAPHY AND PLANNING
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAVEL
Background of the Invention
Recreational vehicles, such as motorcycles, or off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles, are widely used for recreational purposes. These vehicles could be used both on roads and trails, or only on trails. Trails frequently pass through a mix of private and public property, which can stretch for hundreds of kilometers (miles) in many directions and through different areas. These trails generally run through rural areas, but can connect to gas stations, restaurants, bars, maintenance locations, scenic areas, and other potential hot spots for outdoor adventurers.
Currently, clubs in areas where these trails exist maintain the trails on which these vehicles are used for off-road driving. For example, a snowmobile club in a particular geographic area will maintain a relationship with the owners of the land through which the trails pass and monitor and maintain the conditions of the trails.
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INSTITUTE MtXiCANt M LA FROHEDAf · INDUSTRIAL trails (for example, monitoring snow and trail conditions, maintaining signs, clearing obstacles, etc.). That club will also generally create a map that can be purchased by visitors to the area. The map will generally include points of interest in the area and advertisements and coupons associated with the businesses on the map. Those maps can be sold to gas stations, bars, restaurants, and online for use by pilots who plan to visit the area. The cost of the map and the cost of the advertisements are used to fund the club's maintenance of the trail system in that area.
This plan is convenient for trail maintenance, but can be inconvenient for trail users. There are a variety of reasons for this. For example, trail maps are generally organized by region and riders may wish to travel between a variety of regions whose maps are maintained by different clubs. Additionally, trail riders may wish to have coordinated POI maps that are not limited to the regions covered by a particular club and are not limited to those businesses that choose to advertise with that club.
In connection with these difficulties, trail pilots frequently choose to purchase and download a
INSTITUTO MEXICANA DE LA ΕΧΟΠΕΟΑΓ INDUSTRIAL electronic copy of the trail map and plan their routes before starting that trip. However, once that trip is planned, the user will typically print the trail map for use on the RV for use.
Additionally, recreational vehicle use, because it typically occurs in rural off-highway areas, can cause a pilot to be stranded in a distant location from any other individual, and far from a maintenance facility for that vehicle. For example, in the case of a snowmobile, a user may have an equipment breakdown or other problem far from a repair shop, or even off a highway. In those cases, even if that pilot had a cell phone with him (and even if that pilot had service in the rural area where this maintenance problem occurs) it can be difficult to diagnose problems with the RV.
In addition to these existing problems in the use and navigation of recreational vehicles, there is also no convenient way to coordinate route plans between pilots, despite the fact that it is common to do these trips in groups. Consequently, improvements in driver experience, and in vehicle integration with driver experience, are desired.
In an illustrated embodiment of the present disclosure, an interactive system for use in connection with
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with the use of recreational vehicles includes_a server system. The server system includes an off-road trail database containing trail data, trail condition information, and POI information, as well as a trip mapping system accessible by any of a plurality of pilots, the Trip mapping system allows a pilot to create a planned route based on the data in the off-road trip database and navigate on the planned route. The server system also includes a trail maintenance interface accessible by users affiliated with a group authorized to edit at least a portion of trail data, trail condition information, and POI information associated with the group. authorized. The server system includes a location data management system configured to receive location data, the location data management system allows a pilot to publish their location information to one or more other pilots within the mapping system. The server system further includes a user feedback interface configured to receive the pilots' trip data for publication to one or more other pilots using the interactive system, the trip data includes information describing an actual route and travel data. im »)
INSTITUTO MEXICANO PE LA MONEPAP INDUSTRIAL user associated with the actual route.
In another illustrated embodiment of the present description, a method of facilitating the use of a recreational vehicle includes receiving, from users affiliated with a plurality of authorized groups, trail data, information on trail conditions, and information on points of interest from affiliated areas. with authorized groups, respectively. The method further includes receiving a request from a user device to define a planned off-road route in one or more of the areas and generating a map associated with the planned off-road route, the map includes the trail condition information and the information of points of interest received. The method also includes receiving location information from a communication device at a user-operated recreational vehicle location while traveling along the planned off-road route, and publishing the location information to one or more of the others. users based on permissions set by the user. The method includes receiving user feedback information associated with the user's planned off-road route.
In yet another illustrated embodiment of the present disclosure, an application embedded in a computer-readable medium is disclosed that is executable on a VIV HUAICA NO 'DE LA FROPltDAt. £
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In yet another illustrated embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer-readable medium is disclosed comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed, perform a method of integrating the experience of the pilot with the performance of the recreational vehicle. The method includes receiving from a user a selection of a planned route for a recreational vehicle in
DI LA FR PlfpAD INDUSTRIAL a computing device associated with the recreational vehicle and receiving in the computing device, via a communication interface connected to a control unit of a recreational vehicle, data regarding the operation of the recreational vehicle. The method further includes displaying a user interface to a user, the user interface includes information associated with the planned route and at least a portion of the data regarding the operation of the recreational vehicle and communicating data to a system remote from the device. computer science, and at least a portion of the data regarding the operation of the recreational vehicle. The method also includes receiving from the remote system one or more instructions for display to the user regarding maintenance or repair tasks to be performed on the recreational vehicle.
In a further illustrated embodiment of the present disclosure, a measuring instrument is mounted on a recreational vehicle. The measuring instrument includes a large color display. The measuring instrument is coupled to an installed vehicle computer such as an engine control unit, to a remote computer network through a mobile device, and to complementary items. The vehicle measurement instrument provides interactive vehicle information, telemetry, mapping and trip planning to a vehicle operator.
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In another illustrated embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of facilitating the use of a vehicle for off-road driving comprises providing a vehicle measurement instrument having a display, a processor, at least one user input, and a link. Communication; receiving via the communication link trail information from a remote computing device related to a selected off-road merger for travel by a vehicle for off-road driving; and displaying a user interface on the screen of the measuring instrument. The user interface includes information associated with trail information including a trail map for the selected off-road trail and trail conditions on the selected off-road trail.
In still another illustrated embodiment of the present disclosure, a measuring instrument for an off-road vehicle comprises at least one processor; a memory accessible at least by the processor; a screen coupled to the processor; a wireless data link coupled to the processor to provide communication between the measuring instrument and a portable mobile device so that the measuring instrument transmits information to the portable mobile device and receives information from the portable mobile device; Y
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software (programming items) stored in memory and configured for execution by at least the processor. The software comprises instructions that provide a user selectable menu to receive user input to selectively display vehicle operation information on the display of the measuring instrument including vehicle speed, RPM, fuel level, coolant temperature; receiving user input to selectively display information from a mobile device on the screen of the measurement instrument including phone call information, text delivery information, and cellular signal strength; and receiving user input to selectively display trail information on the screen of the measuring instrument. The trail information includes a trail map for a selected off-road trail and information related to trail conditions on the selected off-road trail.
In another illustrated embodiment, the software further comprises instructions that provide a user-selectable menu for receiving user input to selectively display vehicle-related service information for off-road driving on the screen of the measurement instrument.
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Service includes a service interval and a number of hours remaining until service is required.
Additional qualities of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the field upon consideration of the following detailed descriptions of illustrative embodiments which exemplify the best mode to carry out the invention as currently perceived.
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Figure 1 illustrates an interactive system for use in connection with the use of an recreational vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2 illustrates an exemplary server and database that can be used in the interactive system of Figure 1;
Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary application that can be used on a mobile device and that can be integrated with the interactive system of Figure 1;
Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary arrangement for integrating an arcade vehicle into an interactive system as illustrated in Figure 1, Figure 5 illustrates an alternative arrangement for integrating an arcade vehicle into an interactive system as illustrated in Figure 1;
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Figure 7 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to manage trail data by a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
Figure 8 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to plan a route by a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
Figure 9 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to view route data by a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
Figure 10 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to view points of interest along a planned route by a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
Figure 11 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to track a route by a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
Figure 12 illustrates a second exemplary user interface used to trace a route by a user or pilot of the recreational vehicle;
Figure 13 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to create a new route by a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
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Figure 14 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to display hazards along a route to a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
Figure 15 illustrates a second exemplary user interface used to display hazards along a route to a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
Figure 16 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to display locations of other selected individuals along a route to a user or pilot of the recreational vehicle;
Figure 17 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to display details regarding a selected individual to a user or pilot of the recreational vehicle;
Figure 18 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to display weather data along a trail to a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
Figure 19 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to display trail details to a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
Figure 20 illustrates an exemplary user interface used to integrate social media capabilities into a trail pilot system for use by a recreational vehicle user or pilot;
Figure 21 illustrates a user interface
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Figure illustrates an exemplary user interface used for recreational vehicle to display the fuel usage of a user or pilot of the recreational vehicle;
Figure 23 illustrates a flow chart of a method for facilitating the use of an recreational vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment;
Figure 24 illustrates a flow chart of a method for integrating user experience with recreational vehicle performance, according to an exemplary embodiment.
Figure 2-5 is a block diagram illustrating components of a multi-functional measuring instrument having a color display screen that interacts with a mobile device and other vehicle components;
Figure 26 is a block diagram illustrating vehicle sensors coupled to an electronic control unit (ECU) and vehicle components controlled by the ECU through the measuring instrument or mobile device;
Figures 27 and 28 illustrate additional details
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of a multi-modality measuring instrument of the present disclosure;
Figures 29 and 30 illustrate display screens and control buttons of the measuring instrument of Figures 27 and 28;
Figures 31-34 illustrate the position of the multi-function measuring instrument and the display screen located within utility vehicles, ATVs, and snowmobiles;
Figure 35 illustrates a display screen on the measuring instrument along with indicators showing items displayed on the display of the measuring instrument;
Figures 36A and 36B illustrate menus displayed on the display screen of a measuring instrument;
Figures 37-42 illustrate a plurality of different formats for displaying vehicle operation data on the display screen of a measuring instrument;
Figures 43-45 illustrate display screens related to service reminders for the vehicle;
Figures 46-49 illustrate measuring instrument display screens with fault detection indicators;
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Figures 51-58 are exemplary display screens displayed on the gage related to wireless connectivity and telephone functions, Figure 59 is a menu for selecting off-road tracks or trails, managing waypoints, and verifying displayed satellite status on the display screen of a measuring instrument;
Figure 60 is a menu for selecting the type of fuel, for locking the measuring instrument and for changing a security code of the measuring instrument;
Figures 61-69 illustrate exemplary display screens displayed on the measuring instrument related to mapping capabilities and functions;
Figure 70 is a satellite status screen displayed on the display screen of a measurement instrument;
Figures 71A and 71B illustrate a control button for navigating through the function menus displayed on the measuring instrument and / or mobile device; and Figures 72 and 73 are logic diagrams
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Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the figures, where like reference numerals represent like parts and assemblies throughout the various views. Reference to various embodiments does not limit the scope of the invention, which is limited only by the scope of the claims appended hereto. Additionally, any example set forth in this specification is not intended to be limiting and only a few of the many possible embodiments for the claimed invention are set forth.
The multi-mode logical operations of the description presented in this document are implemented as: (1) a sequence of computer-implemented steps, operations, or procedures that are executed on a programmable circuit within a computer and / or (2) a sequence of computer-implemented steps, operations, or procedures that run on a programmable circuit within a guidance system, database, or compiler.
As briefly described above, the embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods that provide an interactive, guided experience
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Referring now to Figure 1, an interactive system 100 is shown for use in connection with the use of recreational vehicles, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Interactive system 100 includes a server system, shown as an RV portal server 102, that houses a database of
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trail and ride data 104. The recreational vehicle portal server 102, referred to herein as the server 102, generally corresponds to one or more computer systems configured to store and process data associated with one or more recreational vehicle drivers, as well as associated data. with trails of interest to those pilots. This data may be located in trail and pilot database 104 or may be received from any of a plurality of data providers, such as data providers 106a-106e, discussed below.
In the embodiment shown, the server 102 is accessible by any of a plurality of recreational vehicle users 108, which may include cross-country vehicles, such as ATVs or snowmobiles, and may also include other types of recreational vehicles. such as motorcycles. It should be noted that although only snowmobiles are shown in the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, it is also understood that other types of recreational vehicles could be used, in accordance with the various aspects of the present disclosure.
Server 102 is also accessible via a plurality of other computing devices, such as a mobile device 110 (eg, a mobile phone or a tablet-type device) and / or a computing device.
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112 that has a web browser installed cf · el nti'biuu. However, for some uses of the server 102, a computing device 112 and an associated web browser may be required to enable some functionality, while in other exemplary embodiments, an application installed on a mobile device 110 may be required. For example, as discussed in connection with some user interface modalities discussed below, location-based servic es in wh ich a user's location is posted and where loyalty-based location and social media services are provided may require the use of a mobile phone 110, while some qualities, such as maintenance data entry and / or trail conditions may require entry through a specific web interface by private individuals (eg, authorized members of a club responsible for trail maintenance). In the example shown, the first computing device and the second computing device 112a-112b are shown, representing a user acting as a pilot (computing device 112a) and a second computing device associated with a member of a club maintaining the club. trail (computing device 112b), respectively.
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The map data provider 106a transmits map services to the server 102, with which the various data overlay services including trail or route data, trail or route plans, GIS data, or other types of information can be provided. as stated in this document. In some cases, the weather data provider 106b may provide weather data such as forecast data or it could alternatively (or additionally) provide current weather or radar data for overlay on the map data received from the map data provider. 106a, for delivery to a user who is a pilot of a recreational vehicle 108, for example, to allow the pilot to view current or forecast inclement weather conditions. The provider of
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In some embodiments, the advertisement data provider 106d transmits advertisements to the users who are pilots. The advertisement systems of the present disclosure can take many forms. For example, in some cases, when a particular route is being displayed, advertisements corresponding to businesses located along that route may be displayed to the user. In those cases, the advertisements are served by the server 102, or the specific advertisement service businesses are selected by one or more trail clubs that manage a particular area of a trail system. Correspondingly, and as discussed in more detail below, the earnings from the advertisements may be allocated to the trail club in the area based on the frequency of display of the advertisements, or other metric. As such, trail clubs may continue to receive ad earnings that are currently received based on the placement of advertisements on printed trail maps associated with the ·· * area that is maintained by the seneteroG * club. .. ..
In the embodiment shown, the trail condition data provider 106e provides the server 102 with trail condition data. This trail condition data illustratively includes reported data from trail clubs or users, but typically corresponds to third party trail condition data, as may be monitored by a government organization (for example, the department of natural resources for the state in which the trail is located) or other regional groups.
In an illustrated embodiment, other data providers also integrate with this system. For example, in the case where social networking services are provided for pilots using the services provided by the system 100, these services are either integrated into the server 102 or provided by an additional data provider 106.
In addition to third party data providers and contributors, a dealer 114 is illustratively given access to server 102, for example, to manage, store, and access vehicle maintenance records associated with particular vehicles. In these modes, the dealer 114 locally stores these records and receives information on maintenance and / or
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repair of a vehicle 108 from the service! 1U2, -stores alternately all of this maintenance and repair information in database 104, associated with server 102.
As illustrated in Figure 1, the various data providers 106e communicatively interconnect with the server 102 via a network 116, such as the Internet. Additionally, this network is used by users of mobile device 110 or computing devices 112a-112b, as well as dealers 114 for communicative interconnection with server 102.
Referring now to Figure 2, additional details are shown regarding the server 102 and the trail and pilot database 104 of Figure 1. The server 102 generally provides a plurality of interfaces and services by which to aggregate and data is transmitted to users who are recreational vehicle drivers. As additionally stated in this document, the interfaces and services transmitted to these users include trip planning, navigation, social networks and trail feedback, and vehicle maintenance and repair services, among others.
In the embodiment shown, the server 102 includes a mobile application interface 202 and a web interface 204 that provide users with access to various
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In addition to route selection qualities, each of the mobile application interface 202 and the web interface 204 allows the user to preview the trip being selected, for example by providing an aerial walk view from the perspective of the driver. user or a simulation of a selected route, based on photos or videos of the trail collected in database 104. Additionally, a user feedback interface available in the mobile application interface 2 02 and the web interface allows a user to indicate that they have taken a particular route and allows the user to enter a review of their experience when taking that route. This information is used by subsequent pilots during trip planning, since it can be made visible in association with the route planning qualities discussed above.
Mobile application interface 202 and web interface 204 also allow one or more locations of individuals to be tracked along a trail, for
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In addition to the web and mobile application interfaces 202-204, in the embodiment shown the server 102 includes a plurality of data interfaces. These data interfaces may include, for example, a third-party data provider interface 206, which receives and manages data associated with data providers 106a-106e, as well as a club portal interface 208. The 208 club portal interface is configured to manage communication with regional trail club members. These trail clubs generally maintain and monitor the condition of the trails in a particular geographic area. Trail club members can therefore use portal 208 interface to update trail routes, trail conditions, to provide tips to trail riders (e.g. instructions to avoid straying from trails that
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go through private properties, suggestions regarding scenic locations or routes, etc.) and notes regarding local regulations. An advertisement manager component 210 coordinates with the club portal to communicate with an advertisement provider 106e, to control the types of advertisements provided to users of the mobile or web interfaces 202, 204, limiting thereafter. mode the advertisements displayed to a user to those approved by the club or those in the same geographic area as the club. As further discussed later in relation to Figure 6, the ad manager also manages the profit sharing across trail clubs and other entities, to provide incentives to contribute to the entire system 100.
In addition, a dealer interface 212 may be included, which associates one or more of the pilots using the services of the server 102 with a particular dealer. The dealer interface 212 is used in a variety of ways. In some cases, the dealer interface is used to report error codes or diagnostic data received from one or more RVs 108, for example to receive repair instructions or repair suggestions in response.
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maintenance of the dealer (s) associated with those vehicles. Accordingly, RV drivers are assured of vehicle repair support during trail rides, while dealers are notified of potential repairs, allowing the dealership to provide additional value to customers who use these vehicles they support. communication of diagnostic data via server 102.
Database 104 stores various types of data used by server 102, including the various interfaces 202-210, to generate, along with data providers 106a-106e, services that are presented to users who are vehicle drivers. recreational. In the embodiment shown, the database 104 includes trail data 220 used for route planning purposes, which may include routes, appropriate details, and trail condition data that can be received from a club member or tour provider. data through third parties. The database 104 may also include trail photographs 222, either submitted by pilots who have previously traveled along the trails or from a usable trail photo capture system to generate feedback from sequential aerial walk photographs that simulates a trip along <sub>29</sub> IMPI ^
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In the embodiment shown, database 104 includes pilot location data 226, which can be received from a mobile device hosting a companion application via mobile interface 202 or directly from a GPS-equipped recreational vehicle. Pilot location data 226 is used to provide turn-by-turn navigation along on-road and off-road routes and is also selectively published to other pilots, for example other pilots in a group of pilots who wish to track each other. progress along a trail. Additionally, POI 228 data is received from users or club members and includes locations of beautiful scenery or specific businesses or along trails. Point of interest data is displayed to users. For example, data is overlaid on a mapping screen as illustrated below.
In some embodiments, the database 104 includes vehicle maintenance data 230 and vehicle maintenance data.
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In operation, the server 102 uses the data stored in the database 104 for a variety of applications that are provided to a user via the web or mobile application interfaces 204, 202, respectively. Accordingly, in Figure 3, an exemplary embodiment of a mobile application 300 is illustrated, which represents a functionality that is made available to a user of a mobile device (eg, the device
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In the embodiment shown, the mobile application 300 resides in a memory 302 of a mobile device 110, which typically includes a programmable circuit, a screen, a camera, and an antenna of a global positioning system (GPS). ). Generally, mobile application 300 is configured to interface with mobile application interface 202 of FIG. 2, at server 102. Through this communicative connection, the mobile application 300 provides a variety of services to a user who is a pilot of a recreational vehicle. In particular, the mobile application includes, in the embodiment shown, a route planner component 304, a buddy tracker component 306, a route flyover component 308, and a points of interest component 310. The mobile application 300 also includes, for use during the ride, a turn-by-turn navigation component 312 and a vehicle interface 314.
The route planner component 304 provides a mechanism by which a user selects and plans one or more routes on which he takes a ride with his recreational vehicle. The route planner component 304 includes a rules engine that operates to automatically plan a best route for a user given a set of parameters.
For example, the route planner component 304 determines
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a distance, duration, level of difficulty — and — fuel consumption, expected of a particular ride, based for example on map and GIS data received by data providers. The route planner 304 includes selectable options that allow a user to either select a particular destination (in which case the best route between a start point and that destination is provided) or to route a user in a loop of a duration default, based on user experience and startup location. In some embodiments, the route planner component 304 is configured to search for and / or present to a user a set of routes from which that user can select a desired route, where the routes vary in duration and / or difficulty. The route planner component 304, in these modes, is directed by a user to select only safe or challenging rides to display to the user and is configured according to the experience level of the pilot.
In some embodiments, the route planner component 3 04 also includes a ride search engine, which locates routes previously taken from that user / pilot or other pilots. In these modes, the route planner component 304 causes the display of trails and / or destinations that are recommended by other pilots and includes, for example, text describing the ride or trail, visuals, and video highlights provided by
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In some embodiments, the route planner component 304 also reports, when assisting in the planning of a route, whether that route will cross some private property. In some embodiments, the route planner component 3 04, when determining a route that is displayed to a user, is configured (for example, in a user option) to only display routes that avoid crossing a private property.
The buddy tracker component 306 allows a user to post their location to be observable by others during a journey and also allows the user to view the locations of others in a map interface, for example as illustrated in Figure 16, posed later. In some embodiments, the buddy tracker component 306 coordinates with the route planner to determine if the pilot, during the course of a ride, is on a collision course with another pilot and can therefore notify that pilot. For example, a
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Additionally, the route flyover component 308 allows a replay and pause of a traveled route, as well as the management of a virtual flyover or route simulation. This aerial walk corresponds to a 360 degree view, projected of a route, based on images captured along a route. In some cases, the trail photos 222 stored in the database 104 include a set of photos or videos used for this air ride quality.
Points of interest component 310 is configured to display one or more points of interest associated with a selected route. In some of these embodiments, the POI component 310 includes a feature in which the POI component associates specific POIs with a particular trail club along which those POIs are located. In these modalities, the information of points of interest that is displayed is limited to the specific points of interest provided by that trail club or in the managed area <sup>35</sup> IMPI $
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The turn-by-turn navigation component 312 provides once a user has selected a particular route, turn-by-turn instructions to follow that route, analogous to those turn-by-turn instructions available via current road-based navigation systems, but managed based on GIS and trail data received from a plurality of data sources and providers.
The vehicle interface 314 also provides additional functionality during a ride and receives data from a vehicle that indicates a stream of the vehicle's historical operating status. For example, in some embodiments, the vehicle interface 314 receives data from an electronic control unit of a vehicle and is configured to display this information on a screen of a mobile device (for example, in the case of fuel consumption, speed , throttle position or other similar operating parameters) or communicates this data, such as error codes or other faults, to a server for transmission to a dealer or mechanic. In those cases, the dealer or mechanic communicates with the user of the application 300, for example to provide information regarding how to troubleshoot the recreational vehicle.
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An audible interface 316 can be used in a variety of contexts and simplifies the operation of the mobile app by presenting the user with audible updates regarding the route, turn-by-turn instructions, locations of friends along the trail or points of interest that are approaching. This allows the user to keep their eyes on the silk while traveling.
In addition to the above, the mobile application also includes a user feedback component 318. The user feedback component 318 is used during or after a ride, for example to provide information from that user regarding perceived difficulty, length or feedback regarding points of interest found during the tour. In some embodiments, the user feedback component 318 includes a social network aspect in which the user enters or comments regarding businesses that are located along a trail and provides suggestions to other pilots regarding those points of interest. interest.
According to various components and interfaces of Figure 3, it should be noted that the mobile application is configured to generate a plurality of user interfaces, examples of which illustrating the functionality described above are shown in Figures 7-22, <sup>37 </sup>ίΝΓΓΓΠιΤΟ MÍXICAN. I i heard the nvncDAi> • MDusnuAt described later. Additionally, although the functionality of the mobile application 300 is viewed in terms of a mobile device system, it is recognized that most, if not all, of the same functionality is provided via a web interface. accessible via a browser on a desktop or laptop computer system. In some cases, where mobile device functionality such as GPS or camera capabilities is used, the corresponding capabilities of mobile application 300 may not be available via a browser-based version of the application.
Referring now to Figures 4-5, exemplary embodiments of systems that integrate the communication of a recreational vehicle with the server 102 are shown. In general, the modalities illustrated in this document communicate with the server 102, either directly as shown. illustrated in Figure 1 or are coordinated through the vehicle interface 314 of the mobile application 300, to provide that user with information on the trail.
In the embodiment shown in Figure 4, a first embodiment of the communication integration of a recreational vehicle 108 in the system 100 of Figure 1 is shown. In the embodiment shown, the recreational vehicle 108 has an electronic control unit (ECU ) 402, which is communicatively connected, as is known, to various subsystems
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such as an engine 404, user inputs 406 (e.g., throttle, brake, or other input information), as well as data from sensors 408 (e.g., ambient and exhaust temperatures, fuel levels, fuel sensors components, etc.). Typically, the ECU 4 02 communicatively connects to a controller area network (CAN) interface 410, which exposes various operating components of the vehicle 108. In the embodiment shown in Figure 4, an integrated controller 412 communicatively connects with a measuring instrument or display 414 and a communication interface 416, which is, for example, a cellular or satellite communication interface, which is can communicate communicatively to server 102. Controller 412 illustratively includes programmable circuitry and memory, and as such cooperates with display 414 to provide much of the functionality discussed above with respect to mobile application 300. In addition, various other components, such as a GPS interface or audible, are also included in the complete RV system, to provide additional functionality originally desired within the RV. Additional details of this embodiment are described below with reference to Figure 25.
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It should be noted that, via the CAN 410 interface, a variety of types of information are provided for display in the vehicle, or for communication to the server 102. In various embodiments, the vehicle data received from the ECU 402 They include, for example: engine revolutions per minute; vehicle speed; coolant temperature; battery voltage; fuel level; throttle position; pedal position; speed of
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fuel consumption; vehícaie interval; engine load; barometric pressure; air intake temperature; exhaust air temperature; indication of gears; spark timing; hours of operation; driving status; and fault codes. Other types of information are received via the CAN 410 interface, depending on the particular type of vehicle and the qualities included in it. Examples of display information that integrates route and vehicle information are illustrated in the user interfaces of Figures 21-22.
Referring now to Figure 6, an exemplary data management array 600 is shown which may be used in connection with the system 100 of Figure 1 and which illustrates how various types of data are received from users of various types. (eg riders, trail club members, advertisements, etc.) are received and managed and as related earnings are also managed and distributed through those entities. In the modality shown, clubs 602, which generally include trail maintenance organizations who typically receive earnings from advertisements on trail maps, are validated as recognized organizations (step 604). Validated clubs and associate members can then provide trail data, including new trail data and / or<sup>41</sup> IMPI ^
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In addition to receiving trail data from the club and through third parties, users provide information regarding trails (step 612), either as an aggregate to the club trail data (for example, providing trail reviews provided by the club or directly providing additional feedback regarding public trails. Information regarding club-sponsored trails includes, for example, trail condition information, review information regarding quality, difficulty, or other information regarding trails (step 614).
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Furthermore, it should be noted that a mobile application 300 can be downloaded by various individuals, such as a vehicle owner 660, a driver 662, and a third party vehicle owner 654, which represents a recreational vehicle owner who it is not supported by the full system 100, for example because it is manufactured by a non-participating OEM. It should be noted that some of the qualities and functionalities discussed above, which are typically provided to users of a mobile application, may not be available to users of a mobile application in
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relating to a recreational vehicle manufactured by a non-participating OEM. For example, the integration of vehicle data and application data, as used to display vehicle data within application 300 or to send error codes to server 102 to receive repair and maintenance support on the trail, does not is provided in these cases. However, in each case, the app is used by these individuals 660-664 to provide trail reviews, as well as recent trail condition information (step 666), which is integrated with club information or through third parties. parts, as discussed above in connection with steps 612-614.
Referring now to Figures 7-22, several exemplary user interfaces of a mobile application 300 are illustrated, which show some of the exemplary operations that are provided by the system 100 of Figure 1, as reflected on a screen of a mobile device 110, before, during, and after a ride on the track of a recreational vehicle. As discussed above, the various qualities and functionality illustrated in Figures 7-22 can be made available at least in part via a web interface to a user of a computing device and associated web browser, or via a screen integrated in an «IMPI»?
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Referring first to Figure 7, there is shown an exemplary user interface 700 used to manage trail data by a recreational vehicle user or pilot. User interface 700 represents a general menu interface that allows a user to use a track-tracking component of the web or mobile application to view or plan multiple routes. In the mode shown, the user interface 700 includes a trace route option 702, a route planning option 704, and a route amount option 706.
The route tracing option 7 02 allows a user to select from a plurality of previously saved routes or create a new route using a mapping and address creation feature. Route planning option 704 allows the same user to view a set of shared, pre-defined routes and view points of interest, levels of difficulty, and other types of information associated with that route. A route import option 706 allows the user to import data, such as may be contained in a route description file (for example,
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In the embodiment shown in Figure 7, a variety of additional mapping options are also displayed on the user interface 700. A route option 708 allows the display of alternate routes between a start point and an end point and a waypoint option 710 allows a user to define one or more waypoints along a selected trail that are used as rest locations or to define the desired trail for the system's automatic mapping qualities. An event option 712 allows a user to define specific rest times, locations and times or specific occurrences along a trail that may be of interest. An information option 714 allows the user to provide descriptive information about the trail being traveled, for example to provide that trail to others who will be on the journey.
Additionally, general options that allow user navigation within application 300 are also included in the illustrated user interface. These include general pieces of information that may be of interest to the user, such as a weather option 720, a dealer option 722, a service option 724 «IMPIAS
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Figure 8 illustrates an exemplary user interface 800 that is used for planning a route by a user or pilot of the recreational vehicle. The user interface 800 includes saved routes 802 from the pilot, as well as marked routes 804 from other pilots and nearby routes 806 that have been published by other pilots. A list of 808 routes displays available routes and a new route 810 option allows the user to initiate a process of
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Figure 9 illustrates an exemplary user interface 900 that is used to view route data by a recreational vehicle user or pilot, for example once a particular route has been selected. In the embodiment shown, a route usage option 902 illustrates a frequency of use of that route and an edit route option allows the user to change the route based on their preferences. Interface 900 also includes a route map 906 (shown schematically) and route outlines 908 that illustrate the elevation and distance of a particular route.
Figure 10 illustrates an exemplary user interface 1000 that is used to view points of interest along a planned route by a user or pilot of the recreational vehicle. Interface 1000 includes a start point and end point 1002a-1002b of a route 1003, as well as signposted points of interest 1004 along route 1003, in a map display interface 1006. Points of interest 1004 illustratively include views of beautiful landscapes, businesses, or other information. The information panel 1008 generally provides information with
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Figures 11-12 illustrate an exemplary user interface 1100 used to trace a route by a recreational vehicle user or pilot. The route tracing user interface provides a replay of a route traveled by a user, for example to allow that user to visit his route again with the consummation of the route. Additional details of storing and replaying routes are discussed later. The route tracking interface 1100 exhibits a map display interface 1006, but includes location information, as well as a play / pause option 1102. The route tracing interface 1100 includes an information bar 1104 that illustrates the distance traveled, time required and optionally includes a variety of other types of information, such as fuel consumed, speed at each location (if vehicle data is available) or other information associated with the ride. As seen in Figure 12, a route management option 1106 allows a user to save or delete the route that was traveled.
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Figures 14-15 illustrate a further exemplary user interface 1400 that is used to display hazards along a route to a recreational vehicle user or pilot. The user interface 1400 generally illustrates a mapping area 1402, as discussed above in connection with the route planner and POI data, but in this view, one or more risks 1404 are displayed along a selected route. . Exemplary hazards are flagged, such as reported crashes, downed trees, closed roads or other hazardous conditions such as trail snow clearing equipment. With the selection of risk 1404, additional details regarding the type and duration of the risk are displayed, as seen in Figure
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Figure 16 illustrates an exemplary user interface 1600 used to display locations of other selected individuals along a route to a recreational vehicle user or pilot. User interface 1600 consequently implements a buddy tracker component of the system in which a user selects one or more other pilots to track along a previously selected route. The buddy tracker illustrates relative positions of those riders along the trail. As seen in Figure 16, with the selection of one of the icons 16 02 on the map screen 1604 illustrating other pilots, information about that pilot, such as their name and relative location, is displayed. In some modalities, the buddy tracker quality implemented using the user interface 1600 is integrated with the hazard screen, for example in the event that a user takes a ride very close to another rider, thereby transforming the tracker from teammates on a hazard screen, which displays a warning to those pilots (and nearby pilots).
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1704 with respect to that pilot, such as kilometers (miles) traveled, frequency or last ride times, or shared routes 1706 with that pilot. Optionally, an option to follow 1706 is also included, allowing the user to track that pilot, for example to help that pilot track his partner or to view additional details regarding that user, or to integrate various social media qualities. usable in relation to that user (analogous to a friend or follower on various currently available social media systems).
In another illustrated embodiment, the buddy tracking feature provides notification to vehicles in a portion when one of the vehicles leaves a desired trail. In other words, if one of the monitored vehicles in the buddy tracking system makes a wrong turn and leaves the trail, messages are sent to the other vehicles participating in the buddy tracking system so that
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Figure 18 illustrates an exemplary user interface 1800 used to display weather data along a trail to a recreational vehicle user or pilot. User interface 1800 includes a map screen 1802 that includes a user-selected route 1804 and optionally includes an icon 1806 that illustrates that user's current location on the route. Map screen 1802 includes a weather information overlay 1808, either in icon form (as shown) or as radar data, illustrating locations and details regarding portions of the trail that experience inclement weather. Other information such as, for example, warnings (appear large and then shrink on screen), snow depth, dealer locations, trail overlays, location of cleaning equipment, cleanliness status of trails and roads in rural areas Approved can be provided on the map screen. Additional points of interest that can be displayed on the screen include accommodation, medical, shelter, rest areas, gasoline, and landmarks.
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Figure 19 illustrates an exemplary user interface 1900 used to display and report trail details to a recreational vehicle user or pilot. The user interface 1900 is therefore integrated with a route planning quality as discussed above, in relation to a display of difficulty an d dist ance inform ation for a particular route and is also used to provide feedback to a trail club. or other pilots with respect to a route, as discussed above in relation to Figure 6.
In the mode shown, the 1900 user interface includes a 1902 trail classification section in which the user includes trail classifications regarding trail conditions, difficulty, and trail scenery and views an aggregated classification of other riders on that path. path. The user interface 1900<sup>54</sup>
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Figure 20 illustrates an exemplary user interface 2000 used to integrate social media capabilities into a trail rider system for use by a recreational vehicle rider or user. The user interface 2000 include s a logi n option 200 2, which allows the user to enter a particular quiz or point of interest, analogous to many other location-based social media systems currently available (for example, Foursquare<sup>MR</sup>, Facebook<sup>MR</sup>, Google+<sup>MR</sup>, etc). In accordance with the present description, it is understood that various other qualities of this system, such as city halls or various locations, as well as including a recommendation system as part of the trail feedback, could also be included.
A 2004 community option allows the user to view a group of users in the area, or on the trail, at a particular time, as well as the recent activity of users with whom that user is connected (for example, through use of the option continue 1708 raised above). Additionally, an option of
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Figures 21-22 illustrate user interfaces 2100, 2200, respectively, displaying information including embedded vehicle information, such as some of the types of information available from a vehicle ECU, as discussed above in connection with Figures 4 -5. In the embodiment shown in Figure 21, a user interface 2100 includes a tachometer 2102, as well as measuring instruments 2104a-2104c that display acceleration, power, and torque, respectively. It is understood that other types of measuring instruments, and other data, could also be included on the screen. Additional data from the measuring instrument are listed below. In Figure 22, a fuel user interface 2200 is displayed that includes a fuel profile 2202. The fuel profile includes
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In both Figure 21 and Figure 22, options are included that allow navigation among the available vehicle data. For example, in the modes shown, user interfaces 2100, 2200 include a speed option 2120 that causes the display of the user interface 2100, as well as a fuel option 2122 that causes the display of the user interface 2200 . Additional options cause the display of other screens; In the example shown, a route option 2124 returns the user to the route planning and tracing user interfaces of Figures 7-18, while an engine option 2126 displays additional engine parameters to the user, such as the listing of parameters<sup>57</sup> IMPI »,
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Referring now to Figures 23-24, methods for facilitating the use of a recreational vehicle are discussed, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, including methods for planning and traversing various recreational vehicle routes (including off-road routes). road), as well as to integrate vehicle and route planning data into a comprehensive screen to enhance the pilot experience.
In the embodiment shown in Figure 23, a method 2300 is generally exemplified by receiving trail data, for example from a trail data aggregator or from a plurality of trail clubs (step 2302). Based on that trail data, one or more users of an application or web interface then requests route data, to automatically search or generate a route that the user wishes to travel (step 2304). These include, for example, parameters entered by the user, such as trail difficulty, travel time, specific points of interest or landmarks to be visited, or other options. The mobile application 300 and / or the server 102 generates and causes the display of one or more route options based on
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Once the user has selected a desired route, a map illustrating the route is generated, as illustrated in the user interfaces of Figures 7-18, generally (step 2310). The map is selected to display additional options regarding that route, such as points of interest (as in Figure 10), risks (as in Figures 14-15), companions located along the route (as in Figure 14-15). Figure 16), weather information (as in Figure 18) or other types of information (step 2312). In the mode shown, the map displays the user's current location on that user's screen (step 2314) and optionally publishes that information to other users for tracking in their applications, for example in the corresponding app peer tracker qualities. associated with other pilots (step 2316). Once the user has completed their walk, that user then provides feedback regarding the walk, such as by providing a comment regarding the route, including text or ratings regarding the difficulty or scenery of the trail taken (step 2318).
Referring now to Figure 24, a method 2400 is provided for integrating this information based on the
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user as stated above with the vehicle information. In method 2400, a route selection from a user is received (step 2402), and data from a recreational vehicle is also received, for example from vehicle 108 on a server 102 as seen in Figure 4, or on a mobile device 110, as seen in Figure 5 (step 2404). A screen is provided to the user, as seen in Figures 21-22, that displays vehicle information to a user in an application combining vehicle and user information (step 2406). Optionally, vehicle information and operating parameters can also be transmitted to server 102 for other purposes, such as transmission of an error code or maintenance information (steps 2408 and 2410). In response, maintenance or repair information is received at either vehicle 108 or mobile device 110, for presentation to a user (eg, a person who needs to repair their vehicle while on the trail) (step 2412) .
Another embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated in Figure 25. In the embodiment of Figure 25, a human-machine interface (HMI) includes a multi-function measuring instrument 414 having a display of color display. The 414 measuring instrument includes an accessory connector
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The 2010 accessory connector further includes a 2016 video connector configured to be mated to a 2018 video camera. Additionally, the 2010 accessory connector includes a 2020 CAN network connection and a 2022 auxiliary audio output connector. Auxiliary output connector 2022 illustratively connects to an audio output device, such as a black box radio 2024 to provide audible alerts or other information to an operator through one or more speakers 2026.
The 414 gage also includes standard 2028 1/0 connectors that include power, ground, eight digital 1/0 connections, three analog I / O connections, and a CAN network connection as illustrated in block 2030. As As discussed above, the measuring instrument 414 is connected to a vehicle's ECU 4 02 via a CAN 410 interface. The CAN 410 interface can also be coupled to the black box radio or other <sub>β1</sub> ΙΜΡΙβ or -L tNJTTTVTO MEXICAN Λ *
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Uninterrupted transmission of audio is provided to mobile device 110 as illustrated in block 2036. When a black box radio 2024 does not have
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A mobile application 38 discussed above with reference to Figures 1-24 provides information such as map data, route information, location information, or buddy tracking, and other information to the mobile device 110. In the embodiment of Figure 25 , the data from the mobile application 2038 is transferred to the measuring instrument 414 for display. The inputs from the measuring instrument 414 are transferred to the mobile device 110 to control the qualities of the mobile application 2038.
A 2040 real-time route planning mobile application is used on mobile device 110 to plan and display route information using inputs on measuring instrument 414. For example, Primordial's route planning software can be used in the 2040 app. In addition, a vehicle data recording and diagnostics application 2042 such as a mobile digital key is controlled and viewed on the measuring instrument 414 through the mobile device 110.
A GPS disk from module 2 044 is also attached to measuring instrument 414. The GPS module 2044
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Referring now to Figure 26, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle 3010 has a suspension located between a plurality of ground engaging members 3012 and a vehicle chassis 3014. The ground engaging members 3012 include wheels, skis, sliders, ropes or the like. The suspension typically includes springs 3016 and shock absorbers 3018 coupled between ground coupling members 3012 and chassis 3014. Springs 3016 can include, for example, coil springs, leaf springs, air springs, or other gas springs. The 3016 gas or air springs can be adjustable. See, for example, United States Patent No. 7,950,486 incorporated herein by reference. The springs 3016 are frequently coupled between the vehicle chassis 3014 and the ground engaging members 3 012 through a trapeze connection or other type of connection. Adjustable shock absorbers 3018 also engage between ground engaging members 3012 and vehicle chassis 3014. In one illustrated embodiment, a spring 3016 and shock absorber 3018 are located adjacent to each of the ground engaging members. floor 3012. In a
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In one illustrated embodiment, adjustable shock absorbers 3018 are electrically controlled shock absorbers to adjust the damping characteristics of shock absorbers 3018. An ECU or other controller 402 provides signals to adjust the damping of shock absorbers 3018 in a continuous or dynamic way. Adjustable shock absorbers 3018 are illustratively adjustable to provide the difference in compression damping, rebound damping, or both. Additional details of the control of the adjustable damping control system are described in U.S. Application No. 61 / 723,623, filed on November 7, 2012, owned by the assignee of this application, which is expressly incorporated in this document by way of reference.
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In an illustrated embodiment of the present disclosure, a measurement instrument 414 provides a human-machine user interface provided in a location easily accessible to the driver operating the vehicle. Preferably, the measuring instrument 414 is mounted adjacent to the driver's seat on the instrument panel or is integrated into a display within the vehicle. The measurement instrument 414 includes post-raised user inputs to allow the driver or pilot to manually adjust the damping of the shock absorber 3018 during vehicle operation based on the road conditions encountered. The display of the measuring instrument 414 displays information related to the shock absorber damping settings.
In the illustrated embodiment of Figure 26, the ECU 402 also controls a continuously variable electronic transmission (ECVT) 3024 and an electronic power steering (EPS) 3025 of the vehicle 3010. In one illustrated embodiment, the mobile device 110 or the measuring instrument 414 is used to monitor the performance qualities of the vehicle 3010 which include the 3018 adjustable shock absorbers, the ECVT 3024, the EPS 3025 or other electronically controllable performance functions of the vehicle. vehicle.
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A plurality of sensors are also coupled to the ECU 402. For example, a global shift accelerometer 3025 is coupled adjacent to each ground coupling member 3012. The accelerometer 3025 provides an output signal coupled to the ECU 402. The accelerometers 3025 provide an output signal that indicates the movement of the ground engaging members and suspension components 3016 and 3018 as the vehicle travels through different terrains.
Additional sensors may include a vehicle speed sensor 3026, a steering sensor 3028, and a chassis accelerometer 3030 that all have output signals coupled to the ECU 402. The accelerometer 3030 is illustratively a three-axis accelerometer located at the chassis to provide an indication of the forces on the vehicle during operation. Additional sensors include a 3032 brake sensor, 3034 throttle position sensor, 36 wheel speed sensor, and 3038 gear select sensor. Each of those
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In one illustrated embodiment, the measuring instrument 414 is used in a demonstration mode on a showroom floor. The measuring instrument 414 illustratively receives video or other information via the USB port 12, the video connection 16, or via the portable mobile device 110 to provide videos or other information on the display of the measuring instrument 414 for promotional purposes. .
In another embodiment of the present invention, measurement instrument 414 facilitates tracking of a vehicle. The measurement instrument 414 receives information from the various sensors shown in Figure 26 and location data from the GPS input 2 044 to track how the vehicle has been driven and where it was driven. This ride data is stored locally and retrieved, for example, via USB port 12 or the data is sent via mobile device 110 to a remote location for storage and processing. Additional details of ride data monitoring, storage and playback are disclosed in United States Patent Application No. 2010/0090797, owned by the assignee of the present application, which is incorporated
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In an illustrated embodiment, an owner can monitor a fleet of vehicles to determine a location for each vehicle and how the vehicles have been driven. In another embodiment, measuring instrument 414 is used to adjust vehicle settings, such as springs 3016 or adjustable shock absorbers 3018 of a suspension system or to adjust a 3024 continuously variable electronic transmission (ECVT) via the measuring instrument 414. Vehicle settings are illustratively based on an experience level of a vehicle driver, a route the vehicle is traveling, or other factors. For example, different settings of the ECVT 3024, suspension system 3016, 3018 or other systems are provided depending on whether the vehicle is being operated on the road, on the road or off the road. In an illustrated embodiment, vehicle components 3010 automatically adjust based on a vehicle location detected using GPS data.
In another embodiment, mobile device 110 provides a security device or security key for the vehicle through its communication with measuring instrument 414. In an illustrated embodiment, mobile device 110 includes a driver profile that includes age and level of experience. The instrument of
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In another illustrated embodiment, the measurement instrument 414 receives vehicle information from the sensors shown in Figure 26 and provides a timestamp on the kinematic data received from the vehicle. This ride data is linked to a location of the vehicle on the route via GPS data and a timestamp of when the vehicle was at the different locations. Therefore, the vehicle can store all the information associated with a ride and the user can replay the ride after it ends as above.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, mobile device 110 and measurement instrument 414 track and manage a vehicle. The 2038 mobile app tracks and locates a vehicle. A scheduling system prioritizes and assigns vehicle use.
Additional details of an illustrated embodiment of the measuring instrument 414 are shown in Figures 27 and 28. The measuring instrument 414 includes a body portion 3040 that houses a display 3042. A plurality of
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An illustrated embodiment of the display screen on gauge 414 is shown in Figures 29 and 30. For example, gauge 414 is used to display speed, fuel level, coolant temperature, RPM, fuel position. gear, trip odometer, compass and direction indicators. A display screen includes an upper portion 3060 which provides header information. The main section 3062 of the screen displays information related to the various parameters discussed above. Section 3064 displays witness information. As shown in Figure 30, when the menu key button 3046 is pressed, the main menu appears on the display screen 3042 of the measuring instrument 414. The user then selects different screens for display and control. The witnesses in section 3064 of the screen illustratively include warning alerts. <sup>71</sup> IMPI £
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Figures 31-34 illustrate various mounting positions for the measuring instrument 414 of the present disclosure. In Figure 31, the measurement instrument 414 is mounted below an existing display 3070. Figure 32 illustrates the measurement instrument 414 mounted on a front instrument panel of a utility vehicle. Figure 33 illustrates the measurement instrument 414 mounted inside a snowmobile. Figure 34 illustrates the measurement instrument 414 mounted on an ATV.
The measuring instrument 414 includes a body portion that houses a display. A plurality of physical selection buttons allow the user to control various features and functions of the present system as described in this document. In an illustrated embodiment, the center button is a button on the menu key. Other buttons provide scroll up and scroll down functionality. The buttons also provide selections for various items as discussed later. In another embodiment, virtual control buttons are provided on a touch screen.
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A first main menu screen is shown in Figure 36A. The controls or buttons or 4010 are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Button actuation
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Illustrative modes of the main display screens for the 4014 gauge to display vehicle operating data are shown in Figures 37-42. In Figure 37, the far left button 4022 toggles the main display screen. In a first configuration, shown in Figure 37, the kilometers (miles) per hour are displayed larger and located at the top of the RPM screen. Fuel is displayed on the left and system voltage on the right. Toggling the main screen
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The next 4024 button on the main menu in Figure 37 toggles between an odometer reading, trip 1, trip 2, fuel economy and interval. The trip odometer is shown in Figure 40. Fuel economy is shown in Figure 41 with a graphical indicator. The fuel range is shown in Figure 42.
Center button 4026 on the main menu shown in Figure 37 causes additional menu items to be displayed as shown in Figure 36A. The next 4028 button to the right of the center toggles between the display of the engine coolant temperature and the system voltage. The 4030 button on the far right enters the Bluetooth menu<sup>MR</sup> as discussed later with reference to Figures 51-58.
A system setup menu is illustrated in Figure 36B. The button to the far left 4012 of the footer controls the brightness setting and the button to the far right 4020 returns to the previous menu. Middle button 4018
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The display settings are used to set the brightness levels for day and night or change the language used on the display. The service screen is used to view engine service hours and reset service intervals as shown in Figure 44. The units setting changes the speedometer and temperature units and changes the clock type between a time of 12 hours and 24 hours. The time settings select either a real time clock or a GPS clock, adjust the time, time zone or seasonal time change. The System Information screen displays engineering information and basic vehicle information.
The vehicle settings menu is shown in more detail in Figure 60. Again, the far left icon or button 4012 controls the brightness setting while the far right button 4 020 returns to the main menu. The center select button 4018 and the up arrow and down arrow buttons 4014, 4016 navigate through the menu. The vehicle settings menu includes a fuel type, vehicle lock, and shift code.
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Figure 43 shows an exemplary service reminder indicator displayed on the display of the gage 414. The operator can press OK to remove the reminder. Figure 44 indicates the number of hours of use for the engine operated, the interval for service, and the hours remaining for service. Figure 45 allows the operator to reset the engine hours after service has been performed.
Figure 4-6 is an illustrated embodiment of an advanced user notification and description such as an indication that a detonation has been detected. Other notifications are provided such as when engine power is reduced in an emergency malfunction mode after certain serious faults are detected. Figure 47 illustrates an icon in the lower right corner indicating the detection of an engine failure. When selected, the display screen provides an error or fault code and description
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In another mode, an image is shown on the display screen showing where the fault or problem has occurred in the vehicle. For example, the location of the fault sensor can be displayed. In another embodiment, an electronic copy of the owner's manual or service manual for the vehicle is stored in memory so that when a particular fault code is generated, specific instructions for correcting the fault are displayed on the screen. Figures or illustrations are also displayed in other modes. In other modes, video tutorials can also be provided on the display screen showing the actual repair of the problem. Figures 49 and 50 illustrate additional dynamic indicator bars for low fuel, engine problems, parking brake, high beams, and the like.
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Figure 51 illustrates a phone menu for test tool 414. Middle button 4040 turns Bluetooth on or off<sup>MR</sup> or other wireless connection to
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Button 4046 displays a list of available devices. User can navigate to an available device and connect / disconnect a device or sync / unsync a device. The user can also display a device priority list to navigate to a paired device or change the connection priority by using the middle button to move a selected device to priority number 1. Additional details of Bluetooth wireless connectivity<sup>MR</sup> are shown in Figures 52-58. Figure 52 shows a list of devices. Figures 53 and 54 illustrate a sync request and screen
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In one mode, the user can read text messages on the display screen of the measuring instrument, but only when the vehicle is not in motion. The system links to the GPS 2044 or an engine speed or RPM detector to determine if the vehicle is moving and to block the observation and sending of text messages and / or phone calls. Vehicle speed, RPM, or GPS signals can be used to reconnect the wireless signal if the signal has been lost. Again, the system will wait until the vehicle is not moving to make the connection. Any desired quality of the measuring instrument can be blocked when the vehicle is in motion. The display of text messages, or the use of maps raised later, or any quality that is not desirable to operate while the vehicle is in motion can be blocked. A security code can lock information on the phone while driving, turn off maps, or other qualities depending on the particular operator. A leasing fleet, for example, can block certain qualities. Young drivers may also be prohibited from using certain <sub>31</sub> IMPI »
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A menu of maps is illustrated in Figure 61. The central button 4 050 opens the main menu while the buttons on the left side 4052, 4054 allow zooming in and out on the map as illustrated in Figures 61 and 62. Direction of the vehicle, the destination and the trip map are displayed on the map regardless of the zoom level. Therefore, the desired path remains visible on the screen as the zoom occurs. An arrow indicator on the compass shown in the screen of Figures 61 and 62 shows the direction of travel of the vehicle. Button 4056 opens a panoramic view menu which allows the user to pan to west, north, south and east. Figures 63 and 64 illustrate the panoramic view on the maps. The button on the far right 4058 opens additional options from the map menu, including centering the display screen on the current vehicle location, setting a waypoint at a current location, or a panoramic vehicle location (the point waypoint is also added to waypoint manager), saving the current track to a USB memory device (adding the current track to the track manager) and deleting the track that is currently being registered.
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The waypoint manager allows the user to select a desired waypoint or open a waypoint editor. The waypoints editor allows the user to change a waypoint name, change a waypoint color on the map, turn the go to function on and off, view a waypoint on the map, delete a waypoint. reference, import a reference point from USB memory or export a reference point to USB memory.
The satellite status menu selection presents a display screen of Figure 70 that shows satellite signals. The satellite status illustratively includes the number of satellites, latitude and longitude, and satellite error feedback.
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Figure 69 shows a way to save or import tracks. In Figure 69, the current track is shown with the ability to show or hide the track on the display screen. The track can also be deleted or exported. A new track can also be imported. The map can be displayed on the display screen in different colors. Again, the trail or trail map is visible regardless of the zoom in and out on the map and remains highlighted on the screen as you zoom in and out. For points
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Figures 71A and 71B illustrate a toggle switch control 4090 preferably located on a handlebar or other steering control of the vehicle. Toggle switch 4090 is a rocker switch having a mode selection portion 4092 and a setting selection portion 4094 depending on which way the button is pressed. If set button 4094 is pressed for a long time, more than 2 seconds for example, a main screen is cycled. If the setting portion 4094 is pressed quickly, a specific option on screen 1 opens. If the mode portion 4092 is pressed for a long time, more than 2 seconds, a specific option on screen 3 opens. 4092 mode portion is pressed quickly, a specific option is selected from screen 2.
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Fleet managers can track position and locate every vehicle in the fleet. A scheduling system is used to prioritize and assign vehicle use. A display of the state of charge for electric vehicles or fuel level of vehicles in the fleet
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Shared Transportation on Campus, Urban Areas, Trails, Recreational Locations
In another illustrated embodiment of the present disclosure, a system and method is provided for shared transportation particularly on a college campus, in a city, nearby trails, or other recreational locations. Illustratively, recreational vehicles such as motorcycles, or off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), UTVs, and snowmobiles can be shared. Also, electric vehicles can be shared according to the disclosed system and method.
An illustrated embodiment of the method includes the following qualities:
one. Reservation System, Entry, Exit
a) Vehicles are entered and removed and left in parking and / or loading stations.
Vehicle usage is scheduled as a resource in a wireless-enabled application. The
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b) Post-departure applications can also be used for additional trip planning, and interval monitoring.
c) Security enabled with mobile application or badge.
d) The vehicle requires that it be properly parked and if applicable, properly connected to a charging system to be entered as a returned vehicle.
e) Reserve parking and charging station at the destination.
f) Ensures an adequate interval for the trip.
g) The security system verifies credentials and tracks the vehicle.
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d) Profiling profile vehicle drag during known driving cycles to determine when maintenance is needed such as tire pressure, alignment, suspended brakes.
e) Vehicle efficiency diagnostic profile and vehicle trend to be transferred to a supervision system.
f) Wireless or cellular transfer of usage profiles, maintenance notices and efficiency profiles. The monitoring system warns of state of charge, battery aging, efficiency drops, and specific diagnostic codes such as low tire pressure, motor and / or controller overheating or overload.
3. Travel Planning
a) State of charge, the energy information comes from VCM. Match the route plan to ensure the proper interval to complete the journey.
b) Planning trips on a campus, central urban area, trail, or recreational setting. More detailed maps, charging station locations, vehicle interval monitoring and notification of
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c) Interval monitoring allows the user to enable economy mode to help ensure the user reaches a destination point or charging station.
In alternative modes, the qualities or applications available on a smartphone can be integrated into the vehicle or measuring instrument via the wireless connection and the display. For example, RiderX applications available from Polaris Industries can be implemented on the measuring instrument using RiderX applications.
As discussed in US Application Serial No. 61 / 769,378, incorporated herein by reference, users can enter trail information or other data as they travel a particular trail. Hazards, trail conditions, or other information are transmitted via cell phone to a distant location from a computer. Updated information is sent to the vehicle from a central server. Information regarding which trails have been cleaned as well as the current location of the cleaning equipment is provided on the display screen of the measuring instrument in an illustrated embodiment of the present description. Therefore, the operator can
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The display of the measuring instrument is able to switch between vehicle information and maps on the same screen with the push of a button. This improves the rider experience, especially for off-road vehicles. The user can quickly switch between important vehicle information and map screens on the same screen with an easy-to-use quick interface.
In another embodiment, a 2018 camera is attached to the measurement instrument through the 2016 video connector shown in Figure 1. The display of the camera image is provided on the vehicle's measurement instrument screen to allow the operator to Adjust the position of the camera to make sure it is set in the best position to capture images while riding.
A server or website can be accessed to provide access to different trails available for drivers of varying levels of experience. The website allows users to share their experiences on the trail and rate the trail.
In another mode, the system stores snow trails accessible by snowmobiles and trails without snow. The
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In another embodiment of the present description, the wireless connection is used to perform complementary functions such as opening garage doors, opening gates, turning on lights, remote starting of vehicles or the like.
The system and method of the present disclosure expand the motorsports experience by allowing vehicle users to plan a ride, experience a ride, and then relive the ride. Before the ride, users plan the route and view simulations based on photos, videos, or other information of the route discussed above. Illustrative simulation modes include:
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The system and method of the present disclosure develop the user's excitement and anticipation before a ride. The user plans the trip with mapping software that includes trail information for snowmobiles and ATVs. The trail database includes images of points of interest, linked to the map. The user also plans entertainment, music and information, weather radio, etc., and trail links to companions. The user simulates all or part of the ride on a PC, or the measurement instrument screen, which provides a graphical simulation of the ride, scenery, trail conditions, and obstacles.
The user uses a stored trail plan that includes route information, entertainment and information flow by uploading the stored plan to vehicle systems such as via the 2012 USB connector. A 2018 digital camera or video camera allows the user record the highlights of the ride related to the GPS position. During the ride, the system generates a trip log that records the actual route, digital photos or videos. Entertainment and communications are sorted in order in time and recorded. Sensor readings are also ranked in order of time to show the vehicle's performance on the ride.
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Cell phone coverage is often not available in locations where RVs travel. A traffic alert and navigation system is provided for recreational vehicle applications such as off-road vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles. The system identifies the location, direction, and speed of other similar vehicles on roads, trails, or in open terrain. This enables buddy tracking, fleet management and traffic alerts for similarly equipped vehicles that are distant or in organized ride park environments. The illustrated system manages the available communication networks based on their availability to provide the best available information:
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b. The system continually evaluates available networks and uses the best available network to transfer vehicle data and use of distant services. Examples of links could include cellular service, satellite communications, Wi-Fi<sup>MR</sup>, GMRS radio and any other available data service.
c. When no other vehicle-to-vehicle communication source is available, the system of the present disclosure establishes a local network based on radio frequency transceivers using frequencies such as a GMRS band to share vehicle location, direction, and speed with similarly equipped vehicles. This enables tracking of group rides, management of amusement parks and alerts each vehicle to the approach of other vehicles and safety hazards. Alternatively, a fixed base radio frequency transceiver could be used in a ride park as a data sharing environment with vehicle transceivers to facilitate 2-way communications. Additional information such as radar weather or general weather conditions
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d. When external network data is not available, potentially including GPS or other locator data, the system predicts or estimates the locations of the vehicle, obstacles, and other traffic.
and. An illustrated embodiment of the system incorporates a feature similar to 406 MHz emergency transmitters to provide a distress call when other communications are not available.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, the system establishes a maximum speed for the vehicle based on the experience of the driver or the location of the vehicle on a planned route. Furthermore, the maximum speed can be set depending on the operation that is performed by the vehicle such as mowing or fertilizing. A fleet owner can set a maximum speed for the users of a fleet of vehicles.
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In an illustrated embodiment, detected engine faults are displayed on the display screen of the measuring instrument 414 or the mobile device 110. A probable cause of the fault and possible corrective actions taken along the way are also displayed on the instrument. measurement 414 or mobile device 110. The integrated mapping system displays dealer locations and additional information such as phone numbers to provide service, assistance or parts along the route. The mapping system provides a distance to the closest dealership from the vehicle location. In one embodiment, a dealer inventory is checked to determine if a particular part is available at a particular dealer.
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The measuring instrument 414 is integrated into the vehicle in certain ways. In other embodiments, the measuring instrument 414 is modular and can be removed from a vehicle, such as a utility vehicle, an all-terrain vehicle, or a snowmobile and can be placed in another vehicle. Security is provided such as using vehicle identification numbers to reduce theft of modular measuring instruments 414.
In another embodiment, the mobile device 110 includes a control option to remotely start the vehicle or open a garage door through communication with the measurement instrument 414. A GPS watch or a Smart Phone watch is used. illustratively for controlling contrast on a screen of measuring instrument 414.
The data displayed on the measuring instrument and recorded on the vehicle is stored internally so that connection to a telephone is not required for operation. Updates occur after the moment<sub>98</sub> IMPI '.
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In another illustrated embodiment of the present description, a user or a technician adjusts a vehicle to enter a diagnostic mode. When an accelerator is pressed, the vehicle follows a diagnostic profile. The diagnostic profile comprises driving the vehicle through at least one of the controlled speeds, accelerations and / or torques, configured previously or a profile consisting of a combination of controlled speeds, accelerations or torques. The profile can run in one or more iterations and in more than one direction. Directions can include forward and reverse or multiple forward orientations traversing terrain. Running the profile in multiple iterations can be used to compensate for terrain grade or can be used to deduce additional vehicle diagnostics.
A controller with a memory records performance data from vehicle sensors as discussed in this document. Vehicle sensors can quantify vehicle metrics such as force, power, torque, motor current, battery current, battery voltage, engine speed, vehicle speed, accelerometer readings, and more. In addition, the
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The data recorded from the sensors is used to calculate various vehicle diagnostics or can be compared against a profile of known metrics. For example, the data can be compared against a maximum of acceptable vehicle metrics related to constant speed. Data values that exceed the maximum value for a specific metric can detail various aspects of vehicle performance.
In a mode related to a vehicle diagnostic profile, a vehicle is driven at a constant speed, the vehicle data is recorded, then the vehicle speed is increased by a fixed amount at a stable acceleration and another set of vehicle data is logged. The vehicle diagnostic profile can then be repeated in reverse or another forward operating direction. Sensors on the vehicle can then indicate, for example, a problem with a tire, suspension or alignment. In another embodiment, vehicle diagnostics can include various aspects of vehicle performance including: alignment,
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Based on the mobile app, web app, vehicle interface, and complete system discussed in this document, a variety of additional qualities can also be integrated for both in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle services. This may include, for example, the identification of preferred service patterns for specific EOMs or trail clubs, as well as advertisements embedded in or both of the web interface and the mobile interface. It is understood that in some cases, advertisements will be limited to the web interface or certain user interface screens due to limitations of the screen area relative to a mobile device screen or measurement instrument and to avoid displaying advertisements to a user of a mobile device screen or measuring instrument while the user is operating a recreational vehicle. In an illustrated embodiment, the profits generated from these advertisements are provided to the trail clubs and the maintenance of the entire system 100.
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The embodiments of the present description are implemented as a computer process (method), a computer system, or as an article of manufacture, such as a computer program product or computer-readable media. The computer program product may be a computer storage medium that is readable by a computer system and encodes a computer program of instructions to execute a computer process. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present disclosure can be incorporated into hardware and / or software (including firmware (firmware), resident software, micro-code, and so on). In other words, the embodiments of the present disclosure may take the form of a computer program product on a media medium.
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The embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, are described above with reference to block diagrams and / or operational illustrations of methods, systems, and computer program products in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. The functions / actions noted in the blocks can occur out of that order as shown in any flow chart. For example, two blocks displayed in succession may in fact run concurrently simultaneously or the blocks may sometimes run in reverse order, depending on the functionality / actions involved.
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United States Application Serial No. 61 / 769,378, filed on February 26, 2013 and United States Application Serial No. 61 / 926,013, filed on January 10, 2014, are expressly incorporated by way of reference in this document.
The above specification, examples and data provide a complete description of the manufacture and use of the composition of the invention. Since many embodiments of the invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, the invention resides in the claims appended below.
It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant for putting the aforementioned invention into practice is the one that is clear from the present description of the invention.
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- SISTEMA INTERACTIVO DE TELEMETRIA, CARTOGRAFIA Y PLANEACION DE VIAJES PARA VEHICULO RECREATIVO.
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- INTERACTIVE SYSTEM OF TELEMETRY, CARTOGRAPHY AND TRAVEL PLANNING FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
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