Wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system
First Claim
1. A wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system, the system comprising:
- a) a motorized vehicle, the motorized vehicle comprising;
i) a drive system, wherein the drive system is operable to drive the vehicle, andii) a controller in communication with at least a portion of the drive system, wherein the controller is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the controller is configured to receive a command from a user; and
b) a wireless communications system, wherein the wireless communications system is in wireless communication with the drive system and the controller, wherein the wireless communications system is operable to wirelessly transmit the command input by a user via the controller to the drive system, wherein the wireless communications system comprises;
i) at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least transmitter is in communication with the controller, andii) at least one receiver, wherein the at least one receiver is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one receiver is in communication with the portion of the drive system.
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Abstract
A wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system may be utilized to facilitate operation of a motorized vehicle. The wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system may comprise a motorized vehicle and a wireless communications system. The motorized vehicle may comprise a drive system operable to operate the motorized vehicle and a controller in communication with at least a portion of the drive system. The controller may be configured to receive a command from a user. The wireless communications system may be configured to allow wireless communication between the controller and the portion of the drive system. The wireless communications system may comprise one or more transmitters in communication with the controller and one or more receivers in communication with the portion of the drive system. Alternate embodiments may comprise a gauge and/or a central display unit in combination with one or more of the elements listed above.
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39 Claims
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1. A wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system, the system comprising:
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a) a motorized vehicle, the motorized vehicle comprising; i) a drive system, wherein the drive system is operable to drive the vehicle, and ii) a controller in communication with at least a portion of the drive system, wherein the controller is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the controller is configured to receive a command from a user; and b) a wireless communications system, wherein the wireless communications system is in wireless communication with the drive system and the controller, wherein the wireless communications system is operable to wirelessly transmit the command input by a user via the controller to the drive system, wherein the wireless communications system comprises; i) at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least transmitter is in communication with the controller, and ii) at least one receiver, wherein the at least one receiver is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one receiver is in communication with the portion of the drive system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system, the system comprising:
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a) a motorized vehicle, the motorized vehicle comprising i) a drive system, wherein the drive system is operable to drive the vehicle, and ii) a controller in communication with at least a portion of the drive system, wherein the controller is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the controller is configured to receive a command from a user; b) a wireless communications system, wherein the wireless communications system is in wireless communication with the drive system and the controller, wherein the wireless communications system is operable to wirelessly transmit the command input by a user via the controller to the drive system, wherein the wireless communications system comprises i) at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least transmitter is in communication with the controller, and ii) at least one receiver, wherein the at least one receiver is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one receiver is in communication with the portion of the drive system; and c) a wireless security system, the wireless security system comprising; i) a key fob, wherein the key fob comprises; 1. a first processing unit, the first processing unit being configured to generate a security code, 2. a wireless sending unit, the wireless sending unit being configured to emit a signal and the security code generated by the first processing unit, and 3. a power source, the power source being configured to provide power to the first processing unit and the wireless sending unit; ii) a relay input/output box, the relay input output box comprising; 1. a relay, the relay being configured to receive power from a main power source, wherein the main power source is configured to provide power to the motorized vehicle, 2. a wireless receiving unit, the wireless receiving unit being configured to receive the signal and the security code emitted by the wireless sending unit, 3. a second processing unit, the second processing unit being configured to verify the signal and the security code upon receipt by the wireless receiving unit; 4. a converter, the converter configured to convert power received from the main power source into a form that may be used to power the wireless receiving unit and the second processing unit; iii) an ignition system, the ignition system being configured to be connected to the relay input/output box via a main relay, wherein the main relay is configured to close upon verification by the second processing unit of the signal and security code.
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24. A wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system, the system comprising:
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a) a motorized vehicle, the motorized vehicle comprising a drive system, wherein the drive system is operable to drive the motorized vehicle; b) a gauge, wherein the gauge is configured to monitor the drive system and collect data regarding the performance of the drive system; c) a central display unit, wherein the central display unit is associated with the motorized vehicle, wherein the central display unit is configured to display data to a user; d) a wireless communications system, wherein the wireless communications system is in wireless communication with the gauge and the central display unit, wherein the wireless communications system is operable to wirelessly transmit the data collected by the gauge to the central display unit, wherein the wireless communications system comprises; i) at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one transmitter is in communication with the gauge, and ii) at least one receiver, wherein the at least one receiver is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one receiver is in communication with the central display unit. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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27. A wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system, the system comprising:
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a) a motorized vehicle, the motorized vehicle comprising; i) a drive system, wherein the drive system is operable to drive the vehicle, and ii) a controller in communication with at least a portion of the drive system, wherein the controller is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the controller is configured to receive a command from a user; and b) a gauge, wherein the gauge is configured to monitor the drive system and collect data regarding the performance of the drive system; c) a central display unit, wherein the central display unit is associated with the motorized vehicle, wherein the central display unit is configured to display data to a user; d) a wireless communications system, wherein the wireless communications system is in wireless communication with the drive system, the controller, the gauge, and the central display unit, wherein the wireless communications system is operable to wirelessly transmit the command input by a user via the controller to the drive system, wherein the wireless communications system is operable to wirelessly transmit the data collected by the gauge to the central display unit, wherein the wireless communications system comprises; i) at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one transmitter is in communications with the controller, wherein the at least one transmitter is in communication with the gauge, and ii) at least one receiver, wherein the at least one receiver is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one receiver is in communication with the portion of the drive system, wherein the at least one receiver is in communication with the central display unit. - View Dependent Claims (28)
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29. A method of wirelessly controlling a motorized vehicle comprising the steps of
a) providing a motorized vehicle, wherein the motorized vehicle comprises i) a drive system, and ii) a controller in communication with at least a portion of the drive system; -
b) providing a wireless communications system, wherein the wireless communications system is in wireless communication with the drive system and the controller, wherein the wireless communications system comprises; i) at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one transmitter is in communication with the controller, and ii) at least one receiver, wherein the at least one receiver is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one receiver is in communication with the portion of the drive system; c) inputting a command into the controller, wherein the controller is configured to receive the command from a user; d) communicating the command to the at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is associated with the controller; e) transmitting the command to the at least one receiver via the wireless communications system, wherein the at least one receiver is associated with the drive system, wherein the drive system is operable to drive the motorized vehicle; f) communicating the command to the drive system; and g) manipulating at least a portion of the drive system in response to the command.
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30. A method of wirelessly controlling a motorized vehicle comprising the steps of;
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a) providing a motorized vehicle wherein the motorized vehicle comprises i)a drive system,and ii) a controller in communication with at least a portion of the drive system; b) providing a wireless communications system, wherein the wireless communications system is in wireless communication with the drive system and the controller, wherein the wireless communications system comprises i) at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one transmitter is in communication with the controller, and ii) at least one receiver, wherein the at least one receiver is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one receiver is in communication with the portion of the drive system; c) inputting a command into the controller, wherein the controller is configured to receive the command from a user; d) communicating the command to the at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is associated with the controller; e) transmitting the command to the at least one receiver via the wireless communications system, wherein the at least one receiver is associated with the drive system, wherein the drive system is operable to drive the motorized vehicle; f) communicating the command to the drive system; and g) manipulating at least a portion of the drive system in response to the command;
wherein the step of transmitting the command to a receiver via a wireless communications system further comprises the steps of;i) generating a code to be transferred with the command; ii) verifying the command based on the code; and iii) identifying the source of the command based on the code.
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31. A wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system, the system comprising:
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a) a motorized vehicle, the motorized vehicle comprising i) a drive system, wherein the drive system is operable to drive the vehicle, and ii) a controller in communication with at least a portion of the drive system, wherein the controller is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the controller is configured to receive a command from a user; and b) a wireless communications system, wherein the wireless communications system is in wireless communication with the drive system and the controller, wherein the wireless communications system is operable to wirelessly transmit the command input by a user via the controller to the drive system, wherein the wireless communications system comprises i) at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least transmitter is in communication with the controller, and ii) at least one receiver, wherein the at least one receiver is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one receiver is in communication with the portion of the drive system; wherein the controller comprises; i) a force detection device, the force detection device being configured to register the amount of pressure applied by the user and create an output; and ii) a processing unit, the processing unit being configured to receive the output from the force detection device and communicate the output to the at least one transmitter. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33)
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34. A wirelessly controlled motorized vehicle system, the system comprising
a) a motorized vehicle, the motorized vehicle comprising i) a drive system, wherein the drive sy stem is operable to drive the vehicle, and ii) a controller in communication with at least a portion of the drive system, wherein the controller is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the controller is configured to receive a command from a user; - and
b) a wireless communications system, wherein the wireless communications system is in wireless communication with the drive system and the controller, wherein the wireless communications system is operable to wirelessly transmit the command input by a user via the controller to the drive system, wherein the wireless communications system comprises i) at least one transmitter, wherein the at least one transmitter is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least transmitter is in communication with the controller, and ii) at least one receiver, wherein the at least one receiver is integral with the motorized vehicle, wherein the at least one receiver is in communication with the portion of the drive system; wherein the controller comprises a handgrip assembly, wherein the handgrip assembly is integral with the motorized vehicle and comprises; i) a lower portion, wherein the lower portion is configured to be attached to a portion of the motorized vehicle and comprises; 1. a rounded outer surface, 2. a flattened inner surface, wherein the flattened inner surface is configured to abut a portion of the motorized vehicle, 3. a processing unit, wherein the processing unit is configured to facilitate communication of the command from the controller to the at least one transmitter, 4. a power source, wherein the power source is configured to provide sufficient power to operate the processing unit and the at least one transmitter; 5. a component support member, wherein the component support member is configured to support the processing unit and the at least one transmitter attached thereto, and 6. a trough, wherein the trough is configured to house the component support member; and ii) an upper portion, wherein the upper portion is configured to be attached to a portion of the motorized vehicle proximate to the lower portion and comprises; 1. a rounded outer surface, 2. a flattened inner surface, wherein the flattened inner surface is configured to abut a portion of the motorized vehicle, 3. a pressure panel, wherein the pressure panel is integral with the rounded outer surface and is configured to enable the user to input the command by applying pressure on the pressure panel, 4. a cavity, wherein the cavity is configured to surround the processing unit and the transmitter when the upper portion and lower portion are attached to the portion of the motorized vehicle, 5. an aperture, wherein the aperture is in the flattened inner surface and positioned proximate to the pressure panel, and 6. a force detection device, wherein the force detection device is configured to be inserted through the aperture and positioned proximate to the pressure panel, such that the force detection device may detect the command input by the user, wherein the force detection device is in communication with the processing unit, such that the command may be communicated to the processing unit and, subsequently, to the at least one transmitter. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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