Electronic security system for bicycle

• US 10,407,116 B2
• Filed: 08/14/2017
• Issued: 09/10/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Linka Group Limited
• Original Assignee: Linka Group Limited
• Inventors: Mohamed, Mohamed, Lake, Brendan
• Primary Examiner(s): Backer, Firmin
• Assistant Examiner(s): Akki, Munear
• Application Number:
  US15/675,790
• Publication Number:
  US 20190047646A1
• Time in Patent Office: 757 Days
• Field of Search: 340427, 340 52, 340432, 70 30, 70 49, 70225, 70226, 70233-235
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/102 a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/40 Features of the power supply for the anti-theft system, e.g. anti-theft batteries, back-up power supply or means to save battery power
• CPC Class Codes: B62H 5/003 using chains or cables chain or cable locks per se E05B67/003; with alarm E05B45/005
• CPC Class Codes: B62H 5/147 by means of circular bolts padlocks E05B67/28
• CPC Class Codes: B62H 5/20 indicating unauthorised use, e.g. acting on signalling devices alarm locks in general E05B45/00, e.g. alarm cable or chain lock E05B45/005
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00642 by battery
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00309 operated with bidirectional data transmission between data carrier and locks
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00563 using personal physical data of the operator, e.g. finger prints, retinal images, voicepatterns
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00896 specially adapted for particular uses
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/0861 using biometrical features, e.g. fingerprint, retina-scan cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication using biological data H04L9/3231
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/06 Authentication
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/08 Access security

Abstract

An electronic security system for a bicycle includes an electronic security device, first connector and second connector. Electronic security device is disposed on frame of bicycle for securing bicycle and includes first rechargeable battery and first security circuit. First connector is disposed on electronic security device and includes first engagement member. Second connector includes first end portion, second end portion, second engagement member, second security circuit and second rechargeable battery disposed between first end portion and second end portion. Second end portion is connected to an anchoring device of a plurality of types of anchoring devices. Second engagement member is configured on first end portion and engages with first engagement member for charging first rechargeable battery by second rechargeable battery. First security circuit and second security circuit detect type of anchoring device when second and first engagement member engage and provide information of type of anchoring device to external system.

Claims

1. An electronic security system for a bicycle, the electronic security system comprising:

an electronic security device disposed on a frame of the bicycle for securing the bicycle, the electronic security device comprising a first rechargeable battery, a wheel lock, and a first security circuit, wherein the first rechargeable battery operates the wheel lock to immobilize the bicycle, the wheel lock comprising a motor, a worm gear, and a locking shackle, the motor being powered by the first rechargeable battery to provide rotational motion to the worm gear to actuate motion of the locking shackle to move locking shackle in a position that locks the bicycle and to move locking shackle in another position that unlocks the bicycle;

a first connector disposed on the electronic security device, the first connector comprising a first engagement member; and

a second connector comprising;

a first end portion and a second end portion, the second end portion configured to be connected to an anchoring device of a plurality of types of anchoring devices;

a second rechargeable battery disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion;

a second engagement member configured on the first end portion, the second engagement member configured to engage with the first engagement member for charging the first rechargeable battery by the second rechargeable battery;

a plurality of light emitting diodes that are configured to be switched ON in response to pressing of a button to provide visibility in dark environment to enable engagement of the second connector with the electronic security device via the first connector and to display level of charge on the second rechargeable battery; and

a second security circuit, wherein the first security circuit and the second security circuit are configured to;

detect an anchoring device when the second engagement member engages with the first engagement member; and

provide information of the anchoring device to an external system.

2. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the external system is at least one of:

an external server of an insurance service provider; and

a user device associated with a user of the bicycle.

3. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 1,

wherein the first engagement member comprises one or more notches;

wherein the second engagement member comprises one or more ball bearings movably disposed in the second engagement member; and

wherein the second connector further comprises a motor configured to be actuated upon authentication of the second connector when the second connector comes in contact with the first connector, wherein upon actuation the motor enables a movement of the one or more ball bearings to engage with the one or more notches of the first engagement member thereby connecting the first connector and the second connector.

4. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first security circuit and the second security circuit are configured to authenticate the second connector when the second connector comes in contact with the first connector.

5. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second connector further comprises:

a lead screw comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the lead screw is coupled to the motor and rotates on actuation of the motor; and

a push rod coupled to the second end of the lead screw, the push rod configured to push the one or more ball bearings of the second engagement member into corresponding notches of the one or more notches of the first engagement member for engaging the second connector with the first connector.

6. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second connector further comprises:

a shaft comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the shaft is coupled to the motor and rotates on actuation of the motor; and

a cam coupled to the second end of the shaft, the cam configured to push the one or more ball bearings of the second engagement member into corresponding one or more notches of the first engagement member for engaging the second connector with the first connector.

7. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second connector further comprises a biometric sensor module electrically coupled to the second security circuit, the biometric sensor module configured to:

acquire fingerprint of a user for verifying identity of the user accessing the second connector; and

communicate with the second security circuit to actuate the motor, upon verification of the identity of the user by the biometric sensor module.

8. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second connector further comprises:

a pairing module securely paired with a user device for actuating the second connector to disengage from the first connector;

a communication module for providing information of the type of the anchoring device to an external system;

a location service module for determining location data, wherein the location data is provided to the external system;

and

an identifier tag communicably coupled to the user device for identifying the second connector, the identifier tag configured to provide access to the second connector for locking and unlocking the electronic security device.

9. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the first security device and the second security device is a printed circuit board assembly.

10. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of anchoring devices is at least one of:

a cable, a chain, and a foldable lock.

11. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second connector further comprises a charging port for charging the second rechargeable battery.

12. An electronic security system for a bicycle, the electronic security system comprising:

an electronic security device disposed on a frame of the bicycle for securing the bicycle, the electronic security device comprising a first rechargeable battery, a wheel lock, and a first security circuit, wherein the first rechargeable battery operates the wheel lock to immobilize the bicycle, the wheel lock comprising a motor, a worm gear, and a locking shackle, the motor being powered by the first rechargeable battery to provide rotational motion to the worm gear to actuate motion of the locking shackle to move locking shackle in a position that locks the bicycle and to move locking shackle in another position that unlocks the bicycle;

a first connector disposed on the frame of the bicycle and not on the electronic security device, wherein the first connector is connected to the first rechargeable battery of the electronic security device via a port connection, the first connector comprising a first engagement member electrically coupled with the electronic security device; and

a second connector comprising;

a first end portion and a second end portion, the second end portion configured to be connected to an anchoring device of a plurality of types of anchoring devices;

a second rechargeable battery disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion;

a second engagement member configured on the first end portion, the second engagement member configured to engage with the first engagement member for charging the first rechargeable battery by the second rechargeable battery;

a plurality of light emitting diodes that are configured to be switched ON in response to pressing of a button to provide visibility in dark environment to enable engagement of the second connector with the electronic security device via the first connector and to display level of charge on the second rechargeable battery; and

a second security circuit, wherein the first security circuit and the second security circuit are configured to;

detect an anchoring device when the second engagement member engages with the first engagement member; and

provide information of the anchoring device to an external system.

13. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 12, wherein the external system is at least one of:

an external server of an insurance service provider; and

a user device associated with user of the bicycle.

14. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 12,

wherein the first engagement member comprises one or more notches;

wherein the second engagement member comprises one or more ball bearings movably disposed in the second engagement member; and

wherein the second connector further comprises a motor configured to be actuated upon authentication of the second connector when the second connector comes in contact with the first connector, wherein upon actuation the motor enables a movement of the one or more ball bearings to engage with the one or more notches of the first engagement member thereby connecting the first connector and the second connector.

15. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the second connector further comprises:

a lead screw comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the lead screw is coupled to the motor and rotates on actuation of the motor; and

a push rod coupled to the second end of the lead screw, the push rod configured to push the one or more ball bearings of the second engagement member into corresponding notches of the one or more notches of the first engagement member for engaging the second connector with the first connector.

16. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the second connector further comprises:

a shaft comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the shaft is coupled to the motor and rotates on actuation of the motor; and

a cam coupled to the second end of the shaft, the cam configured to push the one or more ball bearings of the second engagement member into corresponding notches of the one or more notches of the first engagement member for engaging the second connector with the first connector.

17. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 12, wherein the second connector further comprises:

a pairing module securely paired with a user device for actuating the second connector to disengage from the first connector;

a communication module for providing information of the type of the anchoring device to an external system;

a location service module for determining location data, wherein the location data is provided to the external system;

and

an identifier tag communicably coupled to the user device for identifying the second connector, the identifier tag configured to provide access to the second connector for locking and unlocking the electronic security device.

18. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 12, wherein the plurality of anchoring devices is at least one of:

a cable, a chain or a foldable lock.

19. An electronic security system for a bicycle, the electronic security system comprising:

an electronic security device disposed on a frame of the bicycle for securing the bicycle, the electronic security device comprising a first rechargeable battery, a wheel lock, and a first security circuit, wherein the first rechargeable battery operates the wheel lock to immobilize the bicycle, the wheel lock comprising a motor, a worm gear, and a locking shackle, the motor being powered by the first rechargeable battery to provide rotational motion to the worm gear to actuate motion of the locking shackle to move locking shackle in a position that locks the bicycle and to move locking shackle in another position that unlocks the bicycle;

a first connector disposed on the electronic security device, the first connector comprising a first engagement member; and

a second connector comprising;

a first end portion and a second end portion;

a second rechargeable battery disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion;

a second engagement member configured on the first end portion, the second engagement member configured to engage with the first engagement member for charging the first rechargeable battery by the second rechargeable battery;

a plurality of light emitting diodes that are configured to be switched ON in response to pressing of a button to provide visibility in dark environment to enable engagement of the second connector with the electronic security device via the first connector and to display level of charge on the second rechargeable battery; and

a second security circuit, wherein the first security circuit and the second security circuit are configured to;

authenticate the second connector to enable engagement of the second engagement member with the first engagement member.

20. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 19, wherein the second connector is a battery pack.

21. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 19,

wherein the first engagement member comprises one or more notches;

wherein the second engagement member comprises one or more ball bearings movably disposed in the second engagement member; and

wherein the second connector further comprises a motor configured to be actuated upon authentication of the second connector when the second connector comes in contact with the first connector, wherein upon actuation the motor enables a movement of the one or more ball bearings to engage with the one or more notches of the first engagement member thereby connecting the first connector and the second connector.

22. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 21, wherein the second connector further comprises:

a lead screw comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the lead screw is coupled to the motor and rotates on actuation of the motor; and

a push rod coupled to the second end of the lead screw, the push rod configured to push the one or more ball bearings of the second engagement member into corresponding notches of the one or more notches of the first engagement member for engaging the second connector with the first connector.

23. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 21, wherein the second connector further comprises:

a shaft comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the shaft is coupled to the motor and rotates on actuation of the motor; and

a cam coupled to the second end of the shaft, the cam configured to push the one or more ball bearings of the second engagement member into corresponding notches of the one or more notches of the first engagement member for engaging the second connector with the first connector.

24. The electronic security system as claimed in claim 21, wherein the second connector further comprises:

a pairing module securely paired with a user device for actuating the second connector to disengage from the first connector;

a communication module for providing information of the type of the anchoring device to an external system;

a location service module for determining location data, wherein the location data is provided to the external system;

and

an identifier tag communicably coupled to the user device for identifying the second connector, the identifier tag configured to provide access to the second connector for locking and unlocking the electronic security device.