Classifications

• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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  • B60R16/037—Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric constitutive elements for occupant comfort, e.g. for automatic adjustment of appliances according to personal settings, e.g. seats, mirrors, steering wheel
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • B60N2/0244—Non-manual adjustments, e.g. with electrical operation with logic circuits
  • B60N2/0248—Non-manual adjustments, e.g. with electrical operation with logic circuits with memory of positions
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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  • B60W50/00—Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. process diagnostic or vehicle driver interfaces
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• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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  • B60W50/00—Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. process diagnostic or vehicle driver interfaces

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a personalization process / configuration on the fly of a vehicle offered for rental. It also relates to a system and an installation configuration on the fly of such a vehicle.
• the field of the invention is the field of renting a vehicle offered for rental and more particularly an electric vehicle. More particularly, the invention relates to the field of the configuration of a vehicle proposed for rental.
• These sites generally include a charging station for charging the batteries of the rented vehicle during the parking of the vehicle.
• a fleet of vehicles offered for rental generally includes identical vehicles.
• Car rental agencies offer vehicles of different categories offering different levels of services.
• the configuration of the vehicle remains the same for each of these users.
• the user When the vehicle is rented, the user must therefore devote a considerable amount of time to adjusting the various elements of the vehicle such as the position of the seat, the orientation of the mirrors, etc.
• Such settings necessarily involve a loss of time that is not negligible when it is a short term rental or when the user does not know the process of adjusting the various elements of the vehicle.
• An object of the invention is to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks.
• Another object of the invention is to provide a method and an on-the-fly configuration system of a vehicle.
• Another object of the invention is to provide a method and a system for configuring on the fly a vehicle avoiding a loss of time and accident risks while allowing the user to have all the services proposed at the level of the vehicle.
• the invention proposes to achieve at least one of the aforementioned objects by an on-the-fly configuration method of a vehicle comprising the following steps:
• the method according to the invention therefore makes it possible, according to an identifier of a user, to load, particularly from a remote site, a preferred value for a setting parameter of a vehicle element and to adjust this vehicle element without that a potentially long and arduous intervention of the user is necessary.
• the method according to the invention allows for personalization on the fly of a vehicle.
• the configuration / personalization of a vehicle is performed automatically as soon as the user identifies.
• the method according to the invention avoids the user a loss of time or risk of accident when taking a vehicle offered for rental.
• the invention also avoids the user to give up the use of a service offered in the vehicle. Indeed, the user does not have to look how to adjust a particular element of the vehicle since these adjustments are made directly by the method according to the invention.
• the method according to the invention can be implemented when the user arrives at the vehicle pick-up site between the moment he identifies himself, for example on a rental terminal or a charging station, or directly with the customer. of the vehicle.
• the identification may be an identification by reading an RFID chip or a biometric identification.
• the identification can however be done by other means such as a key or a keyboard for entering an identifier.
• the method according to the invention may further comprise at least one step of recording a preferred value of at least one parameter in at least one storage means located at the central site and / or the identification means.
• At least one registration step can be performed during a prior use of the vehicle or another vehicle, said recording step comprising a transmission of data relating to the preferred value to the site. through the communication network and / or the means of identification.
• the user having the vehicle or another vehicle makes an adjustment of the element concerned, for example his favorite radio stations or the inclination of the seats or the orientation of the mirrors.
• Sensors measure the control values and communicate them to the central site for example through a communication module.
• the central site then stores these values as preferred values in a database in association with the user's identifier and optionally with the identifier of the vehicle or a vehicle type.
• At least one registration step can be performed by a remote connection to said central site from a communication device outside the use of a vehicle.
• the remote site is accessible through a user or subscriber interface, allowing the user to enter one or more preferred values for one or more parameters.
• Such a recording step can be performed at any time and more particularly when the user subscribes to a rental service.
• At least one preferred datum may relate to at least one parameter chosen from the following list:
• a preferred data source such as a radio station frequency
• the step of adjusting at least one element may comprise a step of modifying the position of the element. It may also include a step of storing the preferred value in the memory of the element, in particular in a predetermined location of the memory of the element.
• the method may comprise a step of erasing the stored preferred values. This step is triggered in particular when the vehicle is notified of the end of rental by the central site. This ensures the confidentiality of the user's personal data.
• an on-the-fly configuration system of a vehicle comprising:
• the communication means may also be arranged to record a preferred value of at least one parameter in at least one storage means located at the central site, during a prior use of the vehicle or of another vehicle.
• the system according to the invention may further comprise, for at least one element to be configured, at least one sensor for measuring a preferred value.
• a vehicle comprising an on-the-fly configuration system according to the invention.
• an on-the-fly configuration installation of a vehicle comprising:
• At least one remote site comprising:
• At least one database arranged for storing at least one datum, said to be preferred, relating to an adjustment parameter of at least one vehicle, in association with at least one user identifier, and or a communication module with at least one configuration system according to any one of claims 6 to 8 through a wireless communication network.
• the invention is particularly applicable to the management of a fleet of interchangeable electric vehicles for rental and for which a plurality of rental stations is provided.
• FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a management system of a fleet of vehicles offered for rental
• FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a system according to the invention.
• FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of a configuration / customization phase of a vehicle according to the invention.
• FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of a recording phase of a configuration of a vehicle according to the invention.
• Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a global management system of a fleet of electric vehicles offered for rental.
• the system 100 shown in FIG. 1 comprises a central site 102 (also called a central unit in the remainder of the description) connected to several sites - or stations - 104i-104 n , said to be leased through a communication network 106 wireless, for example GPRS, or a wired network, for example of the DSL type.
• a communication network 106 wireless, for example GPRS, or a wired network, for example of the DSL type.
• each station is connected to the central site via the two separate networks, which allows a continuous connection even if one of the networks is faulty.
• Each rental station includes a subscription terminal 108 for the registration of a new subscriber, a rental terminal 110 for the rental of a vehicle and a plurality of charging terminals 112-116, each charging terminal being designed to charge a vehicle with an electric battery at a parking space.
• the central site 102 can be connected directly to each of the terminals of a rental station 104 through the network 106 or only to the subscription terminal and / or to the rental terminal and / or charging terminals 112-116. .
• At least two terminals of a rental station are connected to each other through a wired connection (not shown).
• the central site 102 is also arranged to connect to an electric vehicle comprising a connection box with one or more elements of the vehicle and / or a communication interface with the user, via a GPRS network.
• Each vehicle is therefore equipped with a GSM chip.
• the central site 102 is also arranged to exchange information with a portable communication device such as a PDA, a mobile phone, etc., carried by a rental service operator and also connected to the central site via a GPRS network.
• a portable communication device such as a PDA, a mobile phone, etc.
• the system makes it possible to manage a plurality of vehicles, each comprising a control unit capable of communicating with the central body and with various organs of the vehicle, and a user interface.
• the users are able to interact with the different terminals as well as with the various elements of the vehicles.
• the vehicle rental service with the system according to the invention can also be performed using the operators and their mobile terminal such as a PDA, which can intervene in the service.
• the central site 102 furthermore comprises a database 118 in which preferred values of one or more parameter parameters of one or more elements of a vehicle are stored in association with an identifier of a user and possibly an identifier. vehicle or type of vehicle.
• the database 118 is updated with each addition, deletion or modification of a new preferred value communicated either from a vehicle or through a connection through a user interface 120 accessible to the user through a user interface.
• communication network such as the Internet.
• the central site 102 further comprises a communication module 122 with one or more vehicles through the network 106 directly or indirectly via a terminal.
• the system 200 shown in FIG. 2 comprises a communication module 202 enabling the configuration system 200 to communicate with the central site directly, in particular using a GPRS network, or via a terminal of charge, rental or subscription.
• the system 200 further comprises a control module 204 for controlling at least one adjusting means 206i-206 n associated with an element / member 208i-208 n of a vehicle (not shown) and making it possible to adjust or configure this element according to instructions received from the control module 204.
• Each adjustment means may be an automated mechanical means such as a motor for adjusting the position of a mirror 208i of a seat 208 2 or a steering wheel 208 3 or an electrical / electronic means for adjusting an analog / digital audio and / or video content player of the type of a radio 208 4 or a navigation system (GPS) 208 n .
• GPS navigation system
• the system 200 further comprises at least one sensor means 210 - 210 n for each member / member 208 for measuring at least one value of an adjustment parameter of an element / member 208 of the vehicle and to communicate this value to control module as the preferred value.
• the system 200 further comprises means 212 for storing data at the vehicle level and means 214 for identifying a user by reading an RFID or biometric type identifier.
• the identification module 214 When the identification module 214 is disposed at the level of the vehicle, it communicates with the communication module 202.
• the user When the user takes possession of a vehicle, for example at the beginning of the rental, he identifies himself. For this purpose, it presents an identification badge RFID by means of identification 214 during a step 302. An identifier is read during a step 304. The identifier read is communicated to the communication module 202 which communicates it to the site. central in a step 306. If the identifier read is not recognized by the central site steps 302 to 306 are repeated.
• the central site transmits to the communication module 202 the preferred values for this user during a step 308.
• the preferred values received by the communication module 202 are stored at the vehicle in a predetermined location of the vehicle memory during a step 310, which may be optional, especially for elements whose position is to be adjusted.
• the control module then controls each of the adjustment means concerned, if necessary, to adjust the element / member concerned during a step 312 as a function of the preferred value received.
• Step 312 is particularly necessary for the elements whose position one wishes to change.
• the vehicle is thus configured and personalized.
• the adjustment value is then stored measured by a sensor means and stored at the vehicle during a step 404.
• the preferred value and the identifier of the user are transmitted to the central site during a step 408 and the value is stored in a step 410, in a user profile associated with the identifier, and in a field associated with the parameter it allows to adjust.
• the user can be questioned to determine whether he wishes to permanently record a new preferred value for the same element / organ or for an element / organ different.
• steps 402 to 406 are repeated for each new preferred value or each element / organ of the vehicle that the user wishes to customize / configure.
• the overall method according to the invention firstly comprises a first initialization sequence in which, the user having rented a first vehicle:
• the first vehicle sends data relating to this configuration of the parameter to an external element (central organ or RFID card), and
• the outer element stores the data relating to the preferred configuration of the parameter so that it is associated with the user.
• the overall method then comprises a personalization sequence of a second vehicle, distinct or not from the first vehicle, in which, once a second vehicle is assigned to a user:
• the external element that is to say the central site or the RFID card, transmits, possibly following a request, to the second vehicle at least one piece of data relating to a configuration relating to the user concerning a parameter d 'an organ of the vehicle, and
• the second vehicle modifies, if necessary, the configuration of the parameter of the vehicle component so that it corresponds to the user's preferred configuration.
• the bodies of the vehicle on which one can act are for example:
• an on-board computer for a type of presentation, a greeting, for example, use of the user's first name or display of preferred data during the driving, backup of personal data,
• an FM tuner for example, favorite radio stations
• GPS for example favorite navigation options, frequently used addresses,
• some information is intrinsically stored by the central body and or an identification card type RFID assigned to the user when the user has registered with the rental or use service of the vehicle, such as his first name or the type of user he is - subscriber of the month, year, occasional user or service staff.
• the step of modifying the configuration consists of recording data in the memory of these organs.
• assigning the user a memory space on the servers of the central organ allowing the user to memorize a few pieces of music that will be loaded back into the vehicles. that he will use later.
• the user can indeed plug into the computer a USB device that could allow him to load the music he has elsewhere.
• the onboard computer further fills the GPS and FM tuner functions.
• the vehicle comprises a sensor of the position of the member and a motorized movable member causing the movement of the member.
• the vehicle comprises a sensor of the position of the member and a motorized movable member causing the movement of the member.
• the vehicle concerned may comprise a communication unit, connected to a GPRS network and making it possible to communicate with the central unit.
• the vehicle may further comprise one or more means of identification, namely RFID readers for identifying the user by means of a personalized card.
• Each reader can have a particular function, for example to ensure the opening of the load hatch, the opening of the doors, the start, or a single reader can perform several or all the aforementioned functions.
• the means of identification could also be different from what has been described (barcode, keyboard, etc.).
• the vehicle further comprises a control unit (or box), connected to the CAN bus of the vehicle to obtain information concerning various members thereof, and to different organs of the vehicle that it can control.
• the housing can also be connected to the identifier reader and to a communication unit comprising at least one GPRS antenna for interfacing these organs with the remote central body.
• the preferred values for the elements whose position is to be modified are generally sent to this housing, which is able to control at least some mechanical and / or electrical devices of the vehicle.
• the vehicle may also include an on-board computer, also connected to the communication unit and able to communicate with the central body by this means.
• This computer is an interface with the user, unlike the case whose action is transparent to him.
• the on-board computer is only connected to the vehicle body via the GPRS network and the central unit. He fulfills the functions GPS, FM tuner. It includes for this purpose in particular a USB key to allow a user to connect a USB key. It also allows you to call a call center if there is a problem.
• Preferred values relating to the user interface elements are generally sent to this computer, which stores these values in predetermined locations in its memory.
• control unit and the onboard computer could also be confused or communicate by other means than those described, for example internally to the vehicle.
• the GPS and FM tuner may not be integrated into the on-board computer. They could also not be integrated into the vehicle.

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