COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF BICYCLE-BASED NETWORK CONNECTIVITY AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A BICYCLE HAVING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
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1. A method for controlling a transmission of a bicycle by a controller communicatively coupled with a bicycle speed sensor and the transmission, comprising:
- obtaining rider information;
obtaining a first set of bicycle information including information from the bicycle speed sensor;
obtaining location information associated with the bicycle;
obtaining terrain information associated with the location information;
controlling the transmission according to a first control scheme for the rider; and
in response to an anticipated change in terrain, causing a change in a ratio of the transmission, wherein the ratio of the transmission comprises a torque ratio.
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Abstract
A bicycle configurable for operating using a speed based control system and scheme or a torque based control system and scheme. A speed sensor or a torque sensor may detect an operating characteristic of the bicycle and a controller may determine whether to operate using a speed based control system and scheme or a torque based control system and scheme based on the operating characteristic. A signal from a speed sensor or a torque sensor may be used for determining the mechanical limits of a CVT range and when to incorporate an electric motor.
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1. A method for controlling a transmission of a bicycle by a controller communicatively coupled with a bicycle speed sensor and the transmission, comprising:
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obtaining rider information; obtaining a first set of bicycle information including information from the bicycle speed sensor; obtaining location information associated with the bicycle; obtaining terrain information associated with the location information; controlling the transmission according to a first control scheme for the rider; and in response to an anticipated change in terrain, causing a change in a ratio of the transmission, wherein the ratio of the transmission comprises a torque ratio. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for controlling a transmission of a bicycle by a controller communicatively coupled with a bicycle torque sensor and the transmission, comprising:
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obtaining rider information; obtaining a first set of bicycle information including information from the bicycle torque sensor; obtaining location information associated with the bicycle; obtaining terrain information associated with the location information; controlling the transmission according to a first control scheme for the rider; and in response to an anticipated change in terrain, causing a change in a ratio of the transmission, wherein the ratio of the transmission comprises a torque ratio. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A controller for use with a bicycle having a frame, two wheels supported by the frame, and a drivetrain for propelling the bicycle, the controller communicatively coupled to a network and configured to:
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communicate with a GPS receiver to determine a location of the bicycle; communicate with a map source and determine a terrain for the location; receive information about a bicycle being used to ride the route; receive information about a rider and determine performance characteristics of a rider associated with the bicycle; and determine a set of routes available to the rider based on the location of the bicycle, the terrain associated with the location of the bicycle, and at least one performance characteristic of the rider. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A bicycle having a frame, two wheels supported by the frame, a drive train to enable a user to propel the bicycle, and a controller communicatively coupled to a network, the controller having a processor and a non-transitory memory storing a set of instructions executable by the processor to perform:
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obtaining rider information for a rider on the bicycle; obtaining bicycle information; receiving a set of signals from at least one sensor associated with the bicycle; and determining one of a speed based control system and a torque based control system. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for controlling a transmission of a bicycle by a controller communicatively coupled with a sensor and the transmission, comprising:
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obtaining rider information for a rider on the bicycle; obtaining bicycle information; receiving a set of signals from at least one sensor associated with the bicycle, the at least one sensor comprising one of a speed sensor and a torque sensor; and determining one of a speed based control system and a torque based control system. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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