REAR-VIEW DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR A BICYCLE

• US 20100171832A1
• Filed: 03/23/2010
• Published: 07/08/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 10/08/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Michelin North America Incorporated (Compagnie Generale DES Etablissements Michelin SCA)
• Original Assignee: Cerevellum Design, LLC
• Inventors: Solida, Evan
• Granted Patent: US 8,643,722 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 348/148
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 43/28 hidden within the cycle frame
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 43/30 for providing power to equipment other than for propulsion
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 50/22 electronic, e.g. displays
• CPC Class Codes: B62K 19/30 Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories axle suspensions B62K25/00

Abstract

A display system for a bicycle is disclosed that comprises a camera selectively attachable to the bicycle and a display unit fixable to the handlebars of the bicycle. The camera includes a power source and a signaling means adapted for sending visual scene information from the camera, either wirelessly or through a plurality of conductive cables. The display unit includes a display means, a power source, and a signal receiving means. The signal receiving means is adapted for receiving the visual scene information of the signaling means so that the display unit may display the visual scene information on the display means.

Claims

1. A display system for a bicycle having a seat post

receptacle, a seat, and handlebars,

said display system comprising:

a seat post comprising a lower end adapted for engagement with said seat post receptacle of said bicycle and an upper end adapted for engagement with said seat;

a camera attached to said seat post and alignable with a longitudinal axis of said bicycle;

at least one battery contained within said seat post wherein said battery provides power to said camera;

a transmitter adapted for sending visual scene information from said camera; and

a display unit adapted for engagement with the handlebars of the bicycle wherein said display unit comprising;

a display; and

a signal receiver for receiving said visual scene information and displaying said visual scene information on said display.

2. The display system of claim 1 wherein said camera is integral to said seat post.

3. The display system of claim 1 wherein said display comprises a progressive scan mode.

4. The display system of claim 1 further comprising an accelerometer.

5. The display system of claim 1 further comprising a storage device for storing said visual scene information.

6. The display system of claim 5 further comprising an accelerometer wherein said storing ceases after said accelerometer detects a collision event.

7. The display system of claim 1 wherein said transmitter sends said visual scene information wirelessly.

8. The display system of claim 1 further comprising a vehicle proximity detector.

9. The display system of claim 1 further comprising a heart rate detector.

10. The display system of claim 1 further comprising an illuminator.

11. The display system of claim 10 wherein said illuminator is an LED.

12. The display system of claim 1 wherein said display comprises gear actuation device.

13. A display system for a bicycle having a seat post receptacle, a seat, and handlebars,

said display system comprising:

a seat post comprising a lower end adapted for engagement with said seat post receptacle of said bicycle and an upper end adapted for engagement with said seat;

a camera integral to said seat post and alignable with a longitudinal axis of said bicycle;

at least one battery contained within said seat post wherein said battery provides power to said camera;

a transmitter adapted for sending visual scene information from said camera; and

a display unit adapted for engagement with the handlebars of the bicycle wherein said display unit comprising;

a display; and

a signal receiver for receiving said visual scene information and displaying said visual scene information on said display.

14. The display system of claim 13 further comprising an accelerometer.

15. The display system of claim 13 further comprising a storage device for storing said visual scene information.

16. The display system of claim 14 further comprising an accelerometer wherein said storing ceases after said accelerometer detects a collision event.