Safety system for motor vehicle, motor vehicle, and method for carrying out safety check in motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a safety system for a motor vehicle, comprising a control device which is designed to carry out a checking process, said checking process being designed to operate a plurality of vehicle functions for checking, in particular to operate the plurality of vehicle functions sequentially and automatically, when the checking process is activated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a safety system for a motor vehicle, a motor vehicle and a method for carrying out a safety check in a motor vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The basic functions of a motor vehicle, such as a motorcycle in particular, should be checked regularly before the start of a journey. This relates, for example, to the functions of the blinkers, lighting, brake system, tire pressure, etc. This is usually a nuisance for the driver and is therefore often overlooked. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is therefore to specify a safety system for a motor vehicle, a motor vehicle and a method for carrying out a safety check which are practically easy to implement and are therefore suitable for increasing safety.

[0004] This object is achieved by a safety system according to claim 1, a motor vehicle according to claim 9 and a method according to claim 10. Further advantages and features are found in the dependent claims as well as in the description and the drawings.

[0005] According to the present invention, a safety system for a motor vehicle, in particular a motor cycle, comprises a control device, which is designed to implement a check process, wherein the check process is configured so that, when the check process is activated, a plurality of vehicle functions are operated for checking, in particular, the plurality of vehicle functions are operated sequentially and in particular automatically. The great advantage is that the driver does not need to manually check different functions. Instead, the check process enables the automatic execution of a safety check (Safety-Check). Typical functions checked here are, for example, the following functions: the switching on of the flashing lights, the operation of the horn, the switching on of the low beam and the high beam, the contact of the brake lining, the locking of the possible luggage compartment, and the control of the (tire) air pressure. It should be mentioned here that, according to a preferred embodiment, the motor vehicle is in particular a motor cycle, such as a motorcycle or a moped.

[0006] According to a preferred embodiment, the control device is designed so that the check process can be automatically activated. According to one embodiment, the activation or start of the check process is predetermined or can be predetermined, for example, via a time control. A driver who knows that he will use the motor vehicle at 8 a.m. every day can program the safety device in such a way that it performs the check process in good time before the start of the journey. The driver can either be present during the check process or be informed of the results of the check process afterwards, for example via a corresponding display unit.

[0007] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the control device is designed to process information from the surroundings in order to activate the checking process. Suitably, the control device can detect whether the driver is present, and the presence of the driver can be an aspect taken into account for determining whether to initiate the checking process.

[0008] According to one specific embodiment, the information includes: the position of the driver; the driver's movements and / or gestures. Taking the driver's movements and / or gestures into account has the advantage that the checking process cannot be started unintentionally, for example when the driver is only randomly located in the vicinity of the corresponding motor vehicle.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the control device is designed to activate the check process when the presence of the driver and his readiness to set off are detected. According to one embodiment, the safety device is designed to detect when the driver approaches the motor vehicle and puts on his helmet and / or gloves. According to one embodiment, the check process is automatically carried out when these information or states are detected. The driver can preferably follow the execution of the check process directly because he is nearby. In particular, the driver can directly check the function of the flashing of the blinkers, the horn, the lights, etc. In addition, the results of the check process are also preferably displayed on a suitable display unit of the motor vehicle.

[0010] According to one specific embodiment, the control device comprises a plurality of communication units, in particular receiving units and / or transmitting units, which are designed to cooperate with one another in order to activate the checking process. Advantageously, the environment of the motor vehicle can be monitored and analyzed via the communication units. Thus, in particular, it is possible to detect whether the driver is approaching the motor vehicle and whether the driver has performed a specific action that indicates that the driver is actually about to drive the motor vehicle.

[0011] According to one embodiment, for example, at least one communication unit is assigned or can be assigned to the driver, in particular to clothing and / or a mobile device of the driver. The clothing is, for example, the driver's trousers or jacket and / or a helmet and / or gloves. According to one embodiment, the aforementioned clothing contains a sensor that enables the detection of mutual distances, so that, for example, it can be detected whether the driver is wearing his helmet.

[0012] According to one embodiment, there is or can be operated corresponding software on the driver's mobile device, which can realize manual and remote start of the inspection process. Alternatively, the safety system itself can include an operating element, via which the inspection process can be indirectly started on the corresponding motor vehicle. This operating element can be a separate button. Alternatively, the operating element is configured as a menu item in the vehicle display / driver's seat, such as an on-board computer. It should be mentioned here that the safety system is, for example, a component of the controller of the motor vehicle. As already mentioned, the safety system suitably includes a display device, which is designed to display the results of the inspection process. Suitably, the safety system is designed to utilize a display device that already exists on the motor vehicle, such as a screen or a cockpit display in the motor vehicle, etc. and / or also utilize a display or display screen of a particularly mobile (terminal) device, such as a smartphone.

[0013] The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising a safety system according to the invention. According to a preferred embodiment, the motor vehicle is in particular a motor cycle, such as a motorcycle or a moped. However, the motor vehicle can also be a car or a truck. In particular, the motor vehicle is a land vehicle.

[0014] According to the invention, a method for carrying out a safety check in a motor vehicle comprises the following steps:

[0015] -Automatically operate multiple vehicle functions for inspection by activating the inspection process;

[0016] - Providing a control device in the motor vehicle which is designed to carry out the checking process.

[0017] Therefore, the driver does not have to activate these multiple vehicle functions independently. Instead, it is only necessary to activate a check process once. The check process then operates these different functions that should be checked, for example, in sequence. According to a preferred embodiment, the control device can be programmed as follows: it is possible to predetermine which functions should be operated and which functions should not be operated during the check process. That is, different functions of the safety check can be advantageously specified. For example, when the driver has decided that tire pressure control is not required, tire pressure control is not implemented. In addition, it is possible, for example, to specify a check process that should be implemented once a day before driving begins. Additionally or alternatively, a check process can be programmed that should only be implemented before longer trips, outings, etc. Programmability can also be given as follows, that is, taking the time component into account at the same time. Therefore, for example, it means that the system can be programmed so that no more than one check process is implemented a day.

[0018] According to a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the following steps:

[0019] - Determine the presence of the driver;

[0020] - determine the driver's driving intention, especially departure preparation;

[0021] - The checking process is activated when the driver is present and the driver's readiness to depart is detected.

[0022] That is to say, advantageously, not only the different functions of the motor vehicle are checked automatically. Suitably, the activation of the safety check or the checking process is also carried out automatically. According to a preferred embodiment, the result of the safety check is displayed, for example, on a display of the motor vehicle, such as in particular a motor cycle. Possible faults are described and can therefore be eliminated in time. Alternatively or additionally, the result can also be displayed on a (terminal) device, such as a smart phone, in particular.

[0023] The advantages mentioned in connection with the method apply analogously and correspondingly to the safety system and vice versa. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Further advantages and features result from the following description of specific embodiments of the safety system or the motor vehicle and the method with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram is shown to illustrate an embodiment of a method and a motor vehicle including a safety system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a motor vehicle 1 is shown, which includes a safety system 10. A driver 2 is shown next to it. It is schematically shown that communication units 12 and 14 are arranged on the driver 2 and on the motor vehicle 1, so that, for example, a sending unit 12 is arranged on the helmet of the driver 2 and on the driver's top. The corresponding receiving unit 14 is arranged on the motor vehicle 1. This configuration can, for example, make it possible for the safety system 10 to recognize when the driver 2 approaches the motor vehicle 1 and puts on his helmet or gloves (not shown here). Therefore, the safety system 10 can advantageously automatically perform a safety check. This automatic check, for example, includes the switching on of all flashing lights, the operation of the horn, the switching on of the low beam and the high beam, the contact of the brake pads, the locking of the luggage compartment, and the control of the air pressure. The results of the safety check are displayed on the display of the motor cycle and / or the mobile terminal device of the driver 2, such as a smartphone. Possible faults are described and can therefore be eliminated in a timely manner. Reference numerals list

[0028] 1Motor Vehicle

[0029] 2. Driver

[0030] 10. Security System

[0031] 12 communication units, sending units

[0032] 14 communication unit, receiving unit

Claims

1. A safety system for a motor vehicle, comprising a control device (10), which is designed to carry out a checking process, wherein: The checking process is designed such that, when the checking process is activated, a plurality of vehicle functions are actuated for the purpose of checking, in particular the plurality of vehicle functions are actuated sequentially and automatically.

2. The security system according to claim 1, wherein: The control device (10) is designed to enable the checking process to be automatically activated.

3. The safety system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The control device (10) is designed to process information from the surroundings in order to activate the checking process.

4. The security system according to claim 3, wherein: The information includes: the position of the driver (2); the actions and / or posture of the driver (2).

5. A safety system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The control device (10) is designed to activate the checking process when the presence of the driver (2) and his / her readiness to depart are detected.

6. A safety system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The control device (10) comprises a plurality of communication units, in particular receiving units (12) and / or transmitting units (14), which are designed to cooperate with one another in order to activate the checking process.

7. A safety system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: At least one communication unit (12, 14) can be assigned to a driver (2), in particular clothing and / or a mobile device of the driver (2).

8. The safety system according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a display device designed to display the result of the checking process.

9. Motor vehicle comprising a safety system according to any one of the preceding claims.

10. A method for performing a safety check in a motor vehicle, comprising the following steps: By activating the inspection process, multiple vehicle functions are automatically operated for inspection; A control device (10) is provided in the motor vehicle, which is designed to carry out the checking process.

11. The method according to claim 10, comprising the steps of: determining the presence of the driver (2); determining the driver's intention, in particular the departure preparation, of the driver (2); The checking process is activated.

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