Weather comfort forecasting for riders of motorcycles and other exposed-rider vehicles
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method performed by a computer system for predicting and reporting rider comfort for exposed-rider vehicles, comprisingreceiving into the computer system input data including weather prediction data;
- calculating with a computer processing unit in the computer system an effective temperature based on ambient temperature, wind velocity, and vehicle velocity; and
presenting to an output device or component the effective temperature as a function of time of day and riding speed such that a rider is presented with an enhanced ability to predict comfort and safety of rides at particular times and speeds.
0 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A method for predicting and reporting rider comfort on exposed-rider vehicles uses weather report data and riding speeds to calculate an effective temperature. Personal preferences may also be set and considered to provide predictive information and recommendations particular to sensibilities of individual riders. This method may be used as an aid to planning ride times, durations, and wardrobe choices as a function of time of day and planned riding speeds.
-
Citations
12 Claims
-
1. A method performed by a computer system for predicting and reporting rider comfort for exposed-rider vehicles, comprising
receiving into the computer system input data including weather prediction data; -
calculating with a computer processing unit in the computer system an effective temperature based on ambient temperature, wind velocity, and vehicle velocity; and presenting to an output device or component the effective temperature as a function of time of day and riding speed such that a rider is presented with an enhanced ability to predict comfort and safety of rides at particular times and speeds. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
-
-
7. A method performed by a computer system for predicting and reporting rider comfort for exposed-rider vehicles, comprising
receiving into the computer system input data including weather prediction data; -
optionally receiving input of user preference data with respect to particular weather conditions; calculating with a computer processing unit in the computer system an effective temperature based on ambient temperature, wind velocity, and vehicle velocity; and calculating using the computer processing unit in the computer system a GO/NO-GO recommendation for particular travel times based on the calculated effective temperature and user preference data. presenting to an output device or component the GO/NO-GO recommendation as a function of time of day such that a rider is presented with an enhanced ability to predict comfort and safety of rides at particular times and speeds. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
-
Specification