Human-powered vehicle component and human-powered vehicle system

Abstract

A human-powered vehicle component includes wireless communicator circuitry and electronic controller circuitry. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to receive a first signal from the additional wireless communicator circuitry via the wireless communicator circuitry. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to change a communication protocol of the wireless communicator circuitry from the second communication protocol to the first communication protocol based on the first signal if the first signal includes first information indicative of the first communication protocol. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to control the wireless communicator circuitry to remain in use of the second communication protocol without the electronic controller circuitry receiving, by the wireless communicator circuitry, a first signal including first information indicative of the first communication protocol.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to human-powered vehicle components and human-powered vehicle systems. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, some human-powered vehicles have been equipped with electrical components or devices to make it easier for riders to operate the vehicle. These electrical components communicate wirelessly. However, if the communication protocol of the electrical component is updated, for example, due to a difference in the communication protocol, the electrical component may become unable to communicate with another electrical component. One of the purposes of this disclosure is to improve the usability of human-powered vehicle components. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to a first aspect of the invention, a manually operated vehicle component includes a wireless communication circuit system and an electronic controller circuit system. The wireless communication circuit system is configured to wirelessly communicate with an additional wireless communication circuit system attached to the manually operated vehicle component. The electronic controller circuit system is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit system and configured to receive a first signal from the additional wireless communication circuit system via the wireless communication circuit system. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to store a first communication protocol and a second communication protocol as communication protocols of the wireless communication circuit system. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to, if the first signal includes first information indicating the first communication protocol, change the communication protocol of the wireless communication circuit system from the second communication protocol to the first communication protocol based on the first signal. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to, if the electronic controller circuit system has not received the first signal including the first information indicating the first communication protocol from the wireless communication circuit system, control the wireless communication circuit system to maintain the use of the second communication protocol.

[0004] By utilizing the human-powered vehicle component according to the first aspect, the electronic controller circuit system enables the human-powered vehicle component to establish a wireless connection with the additional human-powered vehicle component, whether the additional human-powered vehicle component is compatible with the first communication protocol or not. Therefore, the availability of the human-powered vehicle component can be improved.

[0005] According to a second aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the first aspect is configured such that the electronic controller circuitry is configured to control the wireless communication circuitry to use a second communication protocol before receiving a first signal, in a paired state where the human-powered vehicle component is paired with an additional human-powered vehicle component. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to, in the paired state where the human-powered vehicle component is paired with the additional human-powered vehicle component, if the first signal includes first information indicating the first communication protocol, change the communication protocol of the wireless communication circuitry from the second communication protocol to the first communication protocol based on the first signal.

[0006] By utilizing the human-powered vehicle component according to the second aspect, the communication protocol can be changed in a paired state where the human-powered vehicle component is paired with an additional human-powered vehicle component, i.e., when a wireless connection is established between the human-powered vehicle component and the additional human-powered vehicle component. Therefore, the availability of the human-powered vehicle component can be further improved.

[0007] According to a third aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the first or second aspect is configured such that the electronic controller circuit system is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system to use a pairing protocol during the pairing process, regardless of whether the additional human-powered vehicle component is configured to use a first communication protocol or a second communication protocol.

[0008] Using the human-powered vehicle component according to the third aspect, the electronic controller circuit system enables the human-powered vehicle component to reliably establish a wireless connection with an additional human-powered vehicle component using the second communication protocol.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect of the invention, a human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to third aspects is configured such that an additional human-powered vehicle component includes a first additional human-powered vehicle component and a second additional human-powered vehicle component. A wireless communication circuit system is configured to wirelessly communicate with the first additional wireless communication circuit system of the first additional human-powered vehicle component and the second additional wireless communication circuit system of the second additional human-powered vehicle component. The first additional wireless communication circuit system is configured to use a first communication protocol. The second additional wireless communication circuit system is configured to use a second communication protocol. An electronic controller circuit system is configured to place the human-powered vehicle component in a paired state where both the human-powered vehicle component and the first and second additional human-powered vehicle components are paired.

[0010] Utilizing the human-powered vehicle component according to the fourth aspect, the electronic controller circuitry enables the human-powered vehicle component to establish a wireless connection with the first and second additional human-powered vehicle components. This allows the human-powered vehicle component to communicate with each of the first and second additional human-powered vehicle components, which have different communication protocols. Therefore, the availability of the human-powered vehicle component can be further improved.

[0011] According to a fifth aspect of the invention, a human-powered vehicle component includes a wireless communication circuit system and an electronic controller circuit system. The wireless communication circuit system is configured to wirelessly communicate with a first additional wireless communication circuit system of a first additional human-powered vehicle component and a second additional wireless communication circuit system of a second additional human-powered vehicle component. The first additional wireless communication circuit system is configured to use a first communication protocol. The second additional wireless communication circuit system is configured to use a second communication protocol. Each of the first and second additional human-powered vehicle components has only functions related to human-powered vehicles. The electronic controller circuit system is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit system and is configured to receive a first signal from at least one of the first and second additional wireless communication circuit systems via the wireless communication circuit system. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to place the human-powered vehicle component in a paired state where both the human-powered vehicle component and the first and second additional human-powered vehicle components are paired.

[0012] Utilizing the human-powered vehicle component according to the fifth aspect, the electronic controller circuitry enables the human-powered vehicle component to establish a wireless connection with the first and second additional human-powered vehicle components. This allows the human-powered vehicle component to communicate with each of the first and second additional human-powered vehicle components, which have different communication protocols. Therefore, the availability of the human-powered vehicle component can be improved.

[0013] According to a sixth aspect of the invention, a human-powered vehicle component according to the fourth or fifth aspect is configured such that the human-powered vehicle component is configured to be operated based on each of: a first user input received by a first additional human-powered vehicle component; and a second user input received by a second additional human-powered vehicle component. An electronic controller circuit system is configured to receive a first control signal indicating the first user input from a first additional wireless communication circuit system using a first communication protocol. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to receive a second control signal indicating the second user input from a second additional wireless communication circuit system using a second communication protocol.

[0014] By utilizing the human-powered vehicle components according to the sixth aspect, the availability of the human-powered vehicle components can be further improved by using first user input and second user input.

[0015] According to a seventh aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the fourth or fifth aspect further includes an operating device configured to: receive first user input to operate a first additional human-powered vehicle component; and receive second user input to operate a second additional human-powered vehicle component. An electronic controller circuit system is configured to transmit a first control signal indicating the first user input via a wireless communication circuit system using a first communication protocol. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to transmit a second control signal indicating the second user input via a wireless communication circuit system using a second communication protocol.

[0016] By utilizing the human-powered vehicle components according to the seventh aspect, the availability of the human-powered vehicle components can be further improved by using first user input and second user input.

[0017] According to an eighth aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to seventh aspects is configured such that the electronic controller circuit system is configured to wirelessly transmit a second signal including second information indicating a first communication protocol via a wireless communication circuit system.

[0018] By utilizing the human-powered vehicle component according to aspect eight, the electronic controller circuitry enables the additional human-powered vehicle component to recognize its compatibility with the first communication protocol. Therefore, the availability of the human-powered vehicle component can be further improved.

[0019] According to a ninth aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component of the eighth aspect is configured such that an electronic controller circuit system is configured to wirelessly receive a first signal transmitted using a second communication protocol via a wireless communication circuit system. The first signal includes first information indicating the first communication protocol. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to wirelessly transmit a second signal using the first communication protocol via the wireless communication circuit system. The second signal includes second information indicating the first communication protocol.

[0020] The availability of human-powered vehicle components can be further improved by utilizing the human-powered vehicle components according to the ninth aspect.

[0021] According to a tenth aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the ninth aspect is configured such that the additional human-powered vehicle component is configured to wirelessly transmit a first signal in response to additional user input received by an additional user interface of the additional human-powered vehicle component.

[0022] By utilizing the human-powered vehicle component according to aspect ten, the first signal can be manually transmitted using an additional user interface of the human-powered vehicle component. Therefore, the usability of the human-powered vehicle component can be reliably improved.

[0023] According to the eleventh aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the tenth aspect is configured such that the additional user interface is configured to receive additional user shift input.

[0024] By utilizing the manually operated vehicle component according to the eleventh aspect, a first signal can be transmitted using an additional user shift input. Therefore, the availability of the manually operated vehicle component can be reliably improved.

[0025] According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the eighth to eleventh aspects is configured such that the electronic controller circuit system is configured to wirelessly transmit a second signal using a second communication protocol via a wireless communication circuit system.

[0026] The availability of human-powered vehicle components can be further improved by utilizing the human-powered vehicle components according to aspect 12.

[0027] According to a thirteenth aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the eighth to twelfth aspects further includes a user interface configured to receive user input. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to wirelessly transmit a second signal via a wireless communication circuitry in response to user input received from the user interface.

[0028] By utilizing the human-powered vehicle components according to aspect thirteen, the usability of the human-powered vehicle components can be further improved using a user interface.

[0029] According to a fourteenth aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the thirteenth aspect is configured such that the user interface is configured to receive user gear shift input. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to wirelessly transmit a first signal via a wireless communication circuitry in response to the user gear shift input received by the user interface.

[0030] By utilizing the manually operated vehicle components according to aspect fourteen, a first signal can be transmitted using the user's gear shift input. Therefore, the availability of the manually operated vehicle components can be reliably improved.

[0031] According to a fifteenth aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects is configured such that the electronic controller circuit system is configured to transmit an acknowledgment signal via a wireless communication circuit system in response to a first signal, regardless of whether the first signal includes first information indicating a first communication protocol or a second communication protocol.

[0032] Using the human-powered vehicle component according to aspect 15, a wireless connection between the human-powered vehicle component and the additional human-powered vehicle component can be reliably maintained using an acknowledgment signal.

[0033] According to a sixteenth aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to fifteenth aspects is configured such that the electronic controller circuitry is configured to maintain the use of the second communication protocol based on the first signal, provided that the first signal includes first information indicating the second communication protocol.

[0034] The availability of human-powered vehicle components can be further improved by utilizing the human-powered vehicle components according to aspect sixteen.

[0035] According to a seventeenth aspect of the invention, a human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to sixteenth aspects is configured such that an electronic controller circuit system is configured to transmit or receive control signals using the first communication protocol via a wireless communication circuit system after the electronic controller circuit system changes the communication protocol from a second communication protocol to a first communication protocol. The electronic controller circuit system is also configured to transmit or receive control signals using the second communication protocol via a wireless communication circuit system while the electronic controller circuit system continues to use the second communication protocol.

[0036] Using the human-powered vehicle component according to aspect seventeen, one of the human-powered vehicle component and the additional human-powered vehicle component can be controlled by the other of the human-powered vehicle component and the additional human-powered vehicle component.

[0037] According to the eighteenth aspect of the invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to seventeenth aspects is configured such that the version of the first communication protocol is newer than the second communication protocol.

[0038] By utilizing the human-powered vehicle component according to aspect eighteen, in cases where the additional human-powered vehicle component is incompatible with the first communication protocol, a second communication protocol with an older version than the first communication protocol can be used. Therefore, the availability of the human-powered vehicle component can be reliably improved.

[0039] According to a nineteenth aspect of the invention, a human-powered vehicle system includes human-powered vehicle components and additional human-powered vehicle components according to any one of the first to eighteenth aspects.

[0040] By utilizing the human-powered vehicle system according to aspect nineteen, the availability of the human-powered vehicle system can be improved. Attached Figure Description

[0041] A more complete understanding of the invention and its many accompanying advantages will be readily obtained when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and by referring to the following detailed description.

[0042] Figure 1This is a side elevation view of a human-powered vehicle including a human-powered vehicle system according to one embodiment, the human-powered vehicle system including at least two human-powered vehicle components.

[0043] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The side elevation view of one of the components of at least two human-powered vehicle parts is shown.

[0044] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The side elevation view of another component in at least two human-powered vehicle components is shown.

[0045] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The side elevation view of another component in at least two human-powered vehicle components is shown.

[0046] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The side elevation view of another component in at least two human-powered vehicle components is shown.

[0047] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The side elevation view of another component in at least two human-powered vehicle components is shown.

[0048] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The side elevation view of another component in at least two human-powered vehicle components is shown.

[0049] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The side elevation view of another component in at least two human-powered vehicle components is shown.

[0050] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic block diagram of a human-powered vehicle system.

[0051] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the transmission of signals between at least two manually driven vehicle components.

[0052] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 Another schematic block diagram of a human-powered vehicle system is shown.

[0053] Figure 12 This is another schematic diagram illustrating the transmission of signals between at least two manually driven vehicle components.

[0054] Figure 13 yes Figure 1 Another schematic block diagram of a human-powered vehicle system is shown.

[0055] Figure 14 This is another schematic diagram illustrating the transmission of signals between at least two manually driven vehicle components.

[0056] Figures 15 to 17 Is Figure 1 The flowchart illustrates the control process performed in one of the at least two human-driven vehicle components of a human-driven vehicle system.

[0057] Figures 18 to 20 Is Figure 1 The flowchart illustrates the control process performed in one of the at least two human-driven vehicle components of a human-driven vehicle system.

[0058] Figure 21 It is a schematic block diagram of the first variant of the human-powered vehicle system.

[0059] Figure 22 It is shown in Figure 21 The diagram shows the transmission of signals between at least two human-driven vehicle components in a human-driven vehicle system.

[0060] Figure 23 This is a schematic block diagram of a second variant of a human-powered vehicle system.

[0061] Figure 24 It is a schematic block diagram of the third variant of the human-powered vehicle system.

[0062] Figure 25 It is a schematic block diagram of the human-powered vehicle system based on the fourth variant. Detailed Implementation

[0063] Embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein similar reference numerals in the various drawings denote corresponding or identical elements.

[0064] First refer to Figure 1 The human-powered vehicle B includes a human-powered vehicle system 10 according to one embodiment. The human-powered vehicle system 10 includes at least one human-powered vehicle component BC. In this embodiment, the human-powered vehicle B is shown as an electric bicycle that is propelled using both human power and the driving force of an electric motor. However, the human-powered vehicle system 10 can be applied to any other type of human-powered vehicle, such as, for example, mountain bikes, off-road bikes, gravel bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes, and recumbent bikes.

[0065] In this application, the term "human-powered vehicle" includes vehicles powered by the human strength of at least one user riding the vehicle. Human-powered vehicles include various types of bicycles, such as mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, freight bikes, hand-cranked bikes, and recumbent bikes. Furthermore, human-powered vehicles also include electric bicycles known as e-bikes. Electric bicycles include electric-assisted bicycles configured to use an electric motor to assist in vehicle propulsion. However, the total number of wheels in a human-powered vehicle is not limited to two. For example, human-powered vehicles include vehicles with one wheel or three or more wheels. In particular, human-powered vehicles do not include vehicles that use only a drive source as their power source. Examples of drive sources include internal combustion engines and electric motors. Generally, light-duty road vehicles, including vehicles that do not require a public road driving license, are considered human-powered vehicles.

[0066] Essentially, the human-powered vehicle system 10 is designed to pair at least two devices such that the at least two devices can communicate wirelessly with each other. Therefore, as used herein, the term "human-powered vehicle component" generally refers to all human-powered vehicle components BC of the human-powered vehicle B configured to communicate wirelessly with another human-powered vehicle component BC in the human-powered vehicle B after being paired together. Components or parts of the human-powered vehicle B that cannot communicate wirelessly are not referred to herein as "human-powered vehicle components".

[0067] like Figure 1 As shown, the human-powered vehicle B includes a vehicle body VB, wheels FW, and wheels RW. Wheels FW are rotatably connected to the vehicle body VB. Wheels RW are rotatably connected to the vehicle body VB. The vehicle body VB is supported by wheels FW and wheels RW. Wheels FW can also be referred to as front wheels FW. Wheels RW can also be referred to as rear wheels RW.

[0068] The bicycle body VB includes a front frame body FB, a rear frame body RB, a handlebar H, and a front fork FF. The rear frame body RB includes a swingarm. The rear frame body RB is movably connected to the front frame body FB. The rear frame body RB is pivotally connected to the front frame body FB. The front fork FF is pivotally connected to the front frame body FB. The handlebar H is connected to the front fork FF so that it is pivotable relative to the front frame body FB together with the front fork FF.

[0069] The human-powered vehicle B also includes a drivetrain DT. Here, for example, the drivetrain DT is chain-driven and includes a crank CR, at least one front sprocket FS, at least two rear sprockets RS, a chain CH, and pedals PD. The crank CR is rotatably connected to the vehicle body VB. At least one front sprocket FS is connected to the crank CR to rotate relative to the vehicle body VB together with the crank CR. At least two rear sprockets RS are mounted on the hub assembly FH of the wheel RW. The chain CH is configured to engage with one of the at least one front sprocket FS and one of the at least two rear sprockets RS. The pedals PD are connected to the crank CR. The rider applies human driving force to the pedals PD, transmitting the driving force to the wheel RW via at least one front sprocket FS, the chain CH, and at least two rear sprockets RS. Although the drivetrain DT is shown as a chain-driven drivetrain, the drivetrain DT can be selected from any type of drivetrain and can be belt-driven or shaft-driven.

[0070] In this application, the following directional terms "forward," "rearward," "forward," "backward," "left," "right," "lateral," "upward," and "downward," as well as any other similar directional terms, refer to those directions determined based on a user's standard position in the human-powered vehicle B while facing the handlebars or steering gear. Examples of a standard user position include a saddle and a seat. Therefore, these terms used to describe the human-powered vehicle system 10, the human-powered vehicle component BC, or other components should be interpreted relative to a human-powered vehicle B used on a horizontal surface in an upright riding position, equipped with the human-powered vehicle system 10, the human-powered vehicle component BC, or other components.

[0071] like Figure 1 As shown, at least one manually driven vehicle component BC includes a gear shifter 12, a suspension 16, a suspension 18, an adjustable seatpost 20, and an auxiliary drive unit 22. That is, the manually driven vehicle system 10 includes a gear shifter 12, a suspension 16, a suspension 18, an adjustable seatpost 20, and an auxiliary drive unit 22. The gear shifter 12 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body VB. The suspension 16 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body VB. The suspension 18 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body VB. The adjustable seatpost 20 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body VB. The auxiliary drive unit 22 is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body VB.

[0072] like Figure 1As shown, shifter 12 is configured to change the gear ratio of a manually driven vehicle B. The gear ratio is the ratio of the rotational speeds of at least two rear sprockets RS to the rotational speed of at least one front sprocket FS. Shifter 12 has at least two gear stages, each having at least two gear ratios. Shifter 12 is configured to change the current gear ratio among at least two gear ratios. Shifter 12 is configured to change the current gear stage among at least two gear stages. For example, shifter 12 is configured to displace chain CH relative to at least two rear sprockets RS. In this embodiment, shifter 12 includes a rear derailleur. However, shifter 12 may include another type of shifter if desired or desired. Examples of another type of shifter include a front derailleur and an internal gear hub.

[0073] like Figure 2 As shown, the shifter 12 also includes a base member 12A and a movable structure 12B. The base member 12A is mountable to the vehicle body VB. The movable structure 12B is movable relative to the base member 12A. For example, the movable structure 12B includes a link 12C, a chain guide 12D, and a movable member 12X. The chain guide 12D is in contact with the chain CH. The link 12C is movably connected to the base member 12A and the movable member 12X. The chain guide 12D is pivotally connected to the movable member 12X.

[0074] The shifter 12 includes an electric actuator 12E. The electric actuator 12E is configured to generate actuating force. Examples of the electric actuator 12E include an electric motor. The electric actuator 12E is coupled to at least one of a base member 12A and a movable structure 12B to move the movable structure 12B relative to the base member 12A. The electric actuator 12E is at least partially disposed to at least one of the base member 12A, the movable structure 12B, the link 12C, the chain guide 12D, and the movable member 12X. The shifter 12 includes an actuator driver 12F electrically connected to the electric actuator 12E to control the electric actuator 12E (e.g., see...). Figure 9 The electric actuator 12E can be configured to be controlled based on control signals transmitted from another device, or to be automatically controlled based on information related to the human-driven vehicle B.

[0075] like Figure 1 As shown, suspension 16 is configured to absorb or dampen shocks or vibrations generated when traveling on rough terrain. Suspension 16 is mounted in the front fork FF. Suspension 16 and front fork FF constitute a suspension fork. Suspension 16 is configured to absorb or dampen shocks or vibrations transmitted from at least one of the wheel FW and wheel RW.

[0076] like Figure 3As shown, the suspension 16 includes a first longitudinal member 16A and a second longitudinal member 16B. The first longitudinal member 16A and the second longitudinal member 16B are movable relative to each other. The suspension 16 includes a crown 16K. The first longitudinal member 16A is coupled to the crown 16K. The wheel FW is rotatably coupled to the second longitudinal member 16B. For example, the first longitudinal member 16A and the second longitudinal member 16B define a fluid chamber filled with a fluid such as oil.

[0077] The suspension 16 includes a third longitudinal member 16C and a fourth longitudinal member 16D. The third longitudinal member 16C and the fourth longitudinal member 16D are movable relative to each other. The third longitudinal member 16C is coupled to the crown 16K. The wheel FW is rotatably coupled to the fourth longitudinal member 16D. For example, the third longitudinal member 16C and the fourth longitudinal member 16D define an air-filled chamber.

[0078] The suspension 16 includes an electric actuator 16E. The electric actuator 16E is configured to generate actuation force. An example of the electric actuator 16E includes an electric motor. The suspension 16 includes an actuator driver electrically connected to the electric actuator 16E to control the electric actuator 16E.

[0079] The suspension 16 includes a state-changing structure 16F configured to change the state of the suspension 16 between a first state and a second state. An electric actuator 16E is configured to actuate the state-changing structure 16F to change the state of the suspension 16 between the first state and the second state. For example, the state-changing structure 16F includes a valve unit. The electric actuator 16E is coupled to the state-changing structure 16F. The electric actuator 16E is configured to actuate the state-changing structure 16F to change the state of the suspension 16 between the first state and the second state.

[0080] For example, the state-changing structure 16F is configured to allow relative movement of the first longitudinal member 16A and the second longitudinal member 16B under a first damping characteristic in a first state. The state-changing structure 16F is configured to allow relative movement of the first longitudinal member 16A and the second longitudinal member 16B under a second damping characteristic in a second state. The second damping characteristic differs from the first damping characteristic.

[0081] The suspension 16 includes an electric actuator 16G. The electric actuator 16G is configured to generate actuation force. An example of the electric actuator 16G includes an electric motor. The suspension 16 includes an actuator driver electrically connected to the electric actuator 16G to control the electric actuator 16G.

[0082] The suspension 16 includes a state-changing structure 16H configured to change the state of the suspension 16 between a third state and a fourth state. An electric actuator 16G is configured to actuate the state-changing structure 16H to change the state of the suspension 16 between the third state and the fourth state. For example, the state-changing structure 16H includes a valve unit. The electric actuator 16G is coupled to the state-changing structure 16H. The electric actuator 16G is configured to actuate the state-changing structure 16H to change the state of the suspension 16 between the third state and the fourth state.

[0083] For example, the state-changing structure 16H is configured to allow relative movement between the third longitudinal member 16C and the fourth longitudinal member 16D within a first stroke in a third state. The state-changing structure 16H is also configured to allow relative movement between the third longitudinal member 16C and the fourth longitudinal member 16D within a second stroke in a fourth state. The second stroke differs from the first stroke. Either the first stroke or the second stroke can be zero.

[0084] In this embodiment, the suspension 16 includes an electric actuator 16E, a state-changing structure 16F, an electric actuator 16G, and a state-changing structure 16H. However, if desired or desired, the electric actuator 16E and the state-changing structure 16F can be omitted from the suspension 16. If desired or desired, the electric actuator 16G and the state-changing structure 16H can be omitted from the suspension 16. Furthermore, if desired or desired, the suspension 16 may include another type of state-changing structure besides the state-changing structures 16F and 16H.

[0085] like Figure 1 As shown, suspension 18 is configured to absorb or dampen shocks or vibrations generated when driving on rough terrain. Suspension 18 is connected to the front frame body FB and the rear frame body RB. Suspension 18 is configured to absorb or dampen shocks or vibrations transmitted from at least one of the wheels FW and RW.

[0086] like Figure 4 As shown, the suspension 18 includes a first longitudinal member 18A and a second longitudinal member 18B. The first longitudinal member 18A and the second longitudinal member 18B are movable relative to each other. The first longitudinal member 18A and the second longitudinal member 18B define an air chamber or a fluid chamber. The first longitudinal member 18A is pivotally connected to the rear frame body RB. The second longitudinal member 18B is pivotally connected to the front frame body FB.

[0087] The suspension 18 includes an electric actuator 18E. The electric actuator 18E is configured to generate actuation force. Examples of the electric actuator 18E include an electric motor. The suspension 18 includes an actuator driver electrically connected to the electric actuator 18E to control the electric actuator 18E.

[0088] Suspension 18 includes a state-changing structure 18F configured to change the state of suspension 18 between a first state and a second state. An electric actuator 18E is configured to actuate the state-changing structure 18F to change the state of suspension 18 between the first state and the second state. For example, the state-changing structure 18F includes a valve unit. The electric actuator 18E is coupled to the state-changing structure 18F. The electric actuator 18E is configured to actuate the state-changing structure 18F to change the state of suspension 18 between the first state and the second state.

[0089] The state-changing structure 18F is configured to allow relative movement of the first longitudinal member 18A and the second longitudinal member 18B within a first stroke or under a first damping characteristic in a first state. The state-changing structure 18F is configured to allow relative movement of the first longitudinal member 18A and the second longitudinal member 18B within a second stroke or under a second damping characteristic in a second state.

[0090] like Figure 1 As shown, the adjustable seat post 20 is configured to change the height of the saddle S relative to the vehicle body VB. The adjustable seat post 20 has an adjustable state and a locked state. In the adjustable state, the adjustable seat post 20 allows the user to change the height of the saddle S. In the locked state, the adjustable seat post 20 is locked to maintain the height of the saddle S. The adjustable seat post 20 is configured to switch between the adjustable state and the locked state.

[0091] like Figure 5 As shown, the adjustable seat post 20 includes a first longitudinal member 20A and a second longitudinal member 20B. The first longitudinal member 20A and the second longitudinal member 20B are movable relative to each other. The saddle S is connected to the first longitudinal member 20A. The second longitudinal member 20B is connected to the vehicle body VB.

[0092] The adjustable seat stick 20 includes an electric actuator 20E. The electric actuator 20E is configured to generate actuating force. Examples of the electric actuator 20E include an electric motor. The adjustable seat stick 20 includes an actuator driver electrically connected to the electric actuator 20E to control the electric actuator 20E.

[0093] The adjustable lever 20 includes a state-changing structure 20F configured to change the state of the adjustable lever 20 between an adjustable state and a locked state. An electric actuator 20E is configured to actuate the state-changing structure 20F to change the state of the adjustable lever 20 between the adjustable state and the locked state. For example, the state-changing structure 20F includes a valve unit. The electric actuator 20E is coupled to the state-changing structure 20F. The electric actuator 20E is configured to actuate the state-changing structure 20F to change the state of the adjustable lever 20 between the adjustable state and the locked state.

[0094] The state-changing structure 20F is configured to allow relative movement of the first longitudinal member 20A and the second longitudinal member 20B in an adjustable state. The state-changing structure 20F is also configured to restrict relative movement of the first longitudinal member 20A and the second longitudinal member 20B in a locked state.

[0095] like Figure 1 As shown, the auxiliary drive unit 22 is configured to assist in the propulsion of the manually driven vehicle B. The auxiliary drive unit 22 is configured to change the assist ratio based on the amount of human force applied to the manually driven vehicle B. For example, the auxiliary drive unit 22 is configured to change the assist ratio based on the pedal torque applied to the crank CR.

[0096] like Figure 6 As shown, the auxiliary drive unit 22 includes a housing 22A, an electric actuator 22E, and an actuator driver 22F. The electric actuator 22E is at least partially disposed in the housing 22A. The electric actuator 22E is configured to generate actuating force. The actuator driver 22F is electrically connected to the electric actuator 22E to control the electric actuator 22E. An example of the electric actuator 22E includes an electric motor. The auxiliary drive unit 22 includes an actuator driver electrically connected to the electric actuator 22E to control the electric actuator 22E. The electric actuator 22E is configured to apply actuating force to a manually driven vehicle B to assist in the propulsion of the manually driven vehicle B.

[0097] like Figure 1 As shown, at least one manually operated vehicle component BC includes an operating device 24 and an operating device 26. The operating device 24 is configured to be mounted to the handlebars H. The operating device 24 is configured to receive user input. The operating device 24 is configured to operate at least one of the at least manually operated vehicle components BC in response to user input. The operating device 26 is configured to be mounted to the handlebars H. The operating device 26 is configured to receive additional user input. The operating device 26 is configured to operate at least one of the at least manually operated vehicle components BC in response to additional user input.

[0098] Operating device 24 is configured to operate at least one of the shifter 12, suspension 16, suspension 18, adjustable seatpost 20, and auxiliary drive unit 22 in response to user input. Operating device 26 is configured to operate at least one of the shifter 12, suspension 16, suspension 18, adjustable seatpost 20, and auxiliary drive unit 22 in response to additional user input. If desired or necessary, at least one manually operated vehicle component BC may include another operating device besides operating device 24 and operating device 26.

[0099] like Figure 7As shown, the operating device 24 includes a housing 24A, a user interface 24B, and a mounting portion 24C. The housing 24A is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body VB of a manually driven vehicle B. The user interface 24B is configured to be operated by a user while the manually driven vehicle B is in motion to control at least one of at least one of the manually driven vehicle components BC. The mounting portion 24C is configured to connect the housing 24A and the vehicle body VB. The mounting portion 24C is also configured to connect the housing 24A and the handlebar H of the vehicle body VB. For example, the mounting portion 24C includes a clamp 24D and a clamp fastener. The clamp 24D includes a clamp opening 24E through which the handlebar H extends. The clamp fastener is configured to secure the clamp 24D to the handlebar H.

[0100] User interface 24B is configured to receive user input U21. For example, user interface 24B includes a switch SW1, which is configured to be activated in response to user input U21.

[0101] User interface 24B includes user operating component 24F. User operating component 24F is movably coupled to housing 24A. User operating component 24F is movable relative to housing 24A in response to user input U21. User operating component 24F is configured to transmit movement of user operating component 24F to switch SW1. User input U21 may be referred to as additional user input U21.

[0102] User interface 24B is configured to receive user input U22. For example, user interface 24B includes a switch SW2, which is configured to be activated in response to user input U22.

[0103] User interface 24B includes user operating component 24G. User operating component 24G is movably coupled to housing 24A. User operating component 24G is movable relative to housing 24A in response to user input U22. User operating component 24G is configured to transmit movement of user operating component 24G to switch SW2. User input U22 may be referred to as additional user input U22.

[0104] like Figure 8 As shown, the operating device 26 includes a housing 26A, a user interface 26B, and a mounting portion 26C. The housing 26A is configured to be mounted to the vehicle body VB of a manually driven vehicle B. The user interface 26B is configured to be operated by a user while the manually driven vehicle B is in motion to control at least one of at least one of the manually driven vehicle components BC. The mounting portion 26C is configured to connect the housing 26A and the vehicle body VB. The mounting portion 26C is also configured to connect the housing 26A and the handlebar H of the vehicle body VB. For example, the mounting portion 26C includes a clamp 26D and a clamp fastener. The clamp 26D includes a clamp opening 26E through which the handlebar H extends. The clamp fastener is configured to secure the clamp 26D to the handlebar H.

[0105] User interface 26B is configured to receive user input U31. For example, user interface 26B includes a switch SW3, which is configured to be activated in response to user input U31.

[0106] User interface 26B includes user operating component 26F. User operating component 26F is movably coupled to housing 26A. User operating component 26F is movable relative to housing 26A in response to user input U31. User operating component 26F is configured to transmit movement of user operating component 26F to switch SW3. User input U31 may be referred to as additional user input U31.

[0107] User interface 26B is configured to receive user input U32. For example, user interface 26B includes a switch SW4, which is configured to be activated in response to user input U32.

[0108] User interface 26B includes user operating component 26G. User operating component 26G is movably coupled to housing 26A. User operating component 26G is movable relative to housing 26A in response to user input U32. User operating component 26G is configured to transmit movement of user operating component 26G to switch SW4. User input U32 may be referred to as additional user input U32.

[0109] like Figure 9 As shown, at least one human-powered vehicle component BC includes a human-powered vehicle component BC1 and an additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. That is, the human-powered vehicle system 10 includes a human-powered vehicle component BC1 and an additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. Where the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 can be referred to as human-powered vehicle component BC2, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 can be referred to as additional human-powered vehicle component BC1.

[0110] The manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes one of a gear shifter 12, a suspension 16, a suspension 18, an adjustable seatpost 20, an auxiliary drive unit 22, an operating device 24, and an operating device 26. The additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 includes the other of the following: a gear shifter 12, a suspension 16, a suspension 18, an adjustable seatpost 20, an auxiliary drive unit 22, an operating device 24, and an operating device 26.

[0111] In this embodiment, the manually operated vehicle component BC1 includes a gear shifter 12. The additional manually operated vehicle component BC2 includes an operating device 24. However, the manually operated vehicle component BC1 is not limited to the gear shifter 12. The additional manually operated vehicle component BC2 is not limited to the operating device 24. If desired or desired, the manually operated vehicle component BC1 may include devices other than the gear shifter 12. If desired or desired, the additional manually operated vehicle component BC2 may include devices other than the operating device 24. The additional manually operated vehicle component BC2 may include both the operating device 24 and the operating device 26.

[0112] For example, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 may include suspension 16 or suspension 18, while the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 may include operating device 24 or operating device 26. The manually driven vehicle component BC1 may include auxiliary drive unit 22, while the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 may include gear shifter 12.

[0113] In the case where the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes a gear shifter 12, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes an electric actuator 12E (for example, see...). Figure 2 In the case where the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes suspension 16, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes electric actuator 16E and / or electric actuator 16G (see, for example, see...). Figure 3 In the case where the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes suspension 18, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes an electric actuator 18E (see, for example, see...). Figure 4 In the case where the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes an adjustable seat post 20, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes an electric actuator 20E (see, for example, see...). Figure 5 In the case where the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes an auxiliary drive unit 22, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes an electric actuator 22E (see, for example, see...). Figure 6 ).

[0114] like Figure 9 As shown, the manually operated vehicle component BC1 also includes a user interface BC11 configured to receive user input U1. An electronic controller circuitry EC1 is electrically connected to the user interface BC11 to detect the user input U1 received by the user interface BC11. An example of the user interface BC11 includes a switch. The user input U1 indicates at least one of the following processes: an on / off operation, a signal transmission, a state change of the manually operated vehicle component BC1, and the setting of the communication protocol of the manually operated vehicle component BC1. The user interface BC11 can be omitted from the manually operated vehicle component BC1 if needed or desired. The user interface BC11 may be referred to as an additional user interface BC11. The user input U1 may be referred to as an additional user input U1.

[0115] The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 also includes a user interface BC21 configured to receive user input U2. When the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes an operating device 24, the user interface BC21 includes a user interface 24B, and the user input U2 includes either user input U21 or user input U22. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes a user interface 24B configured to be operated by a user to control the human-powered vehicle component BC1 while the human-powered vehicle B is in motion. If desired or desired, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 may include another device besides the operating device 24. The user interface BC21 may be referred to as the additional user interface BC21. The user input U2 may be referred to as the additional user input U2. The user input U21 may be referred to as the additional user input U21. The user input U22 may be referred to as the additional user input U22.

[0116] In this embodiment, at least one manually driven vehicle component BC has only functions related to the manually driven vehicle B. At least one of the manually driven vehicle component BC1 and the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 has only functions related to the manually driven vehicle B. Each of the manually driven vehicle component BC1 and the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 has only functions related to the manually driven vehicle B. However, if desired or desired, at least one of the manually driven vehicle component BC1 and the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 may have functions other than those related to the manually driven vehicle B.

[0117] Human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to establish a wireless connection between itself and another human-powered vehicle component (such as an additional human-powered vehicle component BC2). The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to establish a wireless connection between itself and another human-powered vehicle component (such as human-powered vehicle component BC1). Human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit signals to or receive signals from the other human-powered vehicle component (such as the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2) when a wireless connection is established. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit signals to or receive signals from the other human-powered vehicle component (such as human-powered vehicle component BC1) when a wireless connection is established.

[0118] like Figure 9As shown, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes a wireless communication circuit system WC1 and an electronic controller circuit system EC1. The additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 includes an additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 and an additional electronic controller circuit system EC2. The wireless communication circuit system WC1 is configured to wirelessly communicate with the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 of the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit system WC1. The additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 is configured to wirelessly communicate with the wireless communication circuit system WC1 of the manually driven vehicle component BC1. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is electrically connected to the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2. The wireless communication circuit system WC1 can be referred to as the additional wireless communication circuit system WC1. The additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 can be referred to as the wireless communication circuit system WC2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 can be referred to as the additional electronic controller circuit system EC1. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 can be referred to as the electronic controller circuit system EC2.

[0119] An electronic controller circuit system EC1 includes at least one processor EC11 and at least one memory EC12. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 includes at least one circuit board EC13 and at least one system bus EC14. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is electrically mounted on at least one circuit board EC13. At least one processor EC11 and at least one memory EC12 are electrically mounted on at least one circuit board EC13. At least one processor EC11 is coupled to at least one memory EC12. At least one memory EC12 is coupled to at least one processor EC11. At least one processor EC11 is electrically connected to at least one memory EC12 via at least one circuit board EC13 and at least one system bus EC14. At least one memory EC12 is electrically connected to at least one processor EC11 via at least one circuit board EC13 and at least one system bus EC14. For example, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 includes at least one semiconductor. At least one processor EC11 includes at least one semiconductor. At least one memory EC12 includes at least one semiconductor.

[0120] For example, at least one processor EC11 includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a memory controller. At least one memory EC12 is electrically connected to at least one processor EC11. For example, at least one memory EC12 includes at least one of volatile memory and non-volatile memory. Examples of volatile memory include random access memory (RAM) and dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Examples of non-volatile memory include read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), and a magnetic disk. At least one memory EC12 includes storage areas, each having an address. At least one processor EC11 is configured to control at least one memory EC12 to store data in and read data from the storage areas of at least one memory EC12. At least one processor EC11 may also be referred to as at least one hardware processor EC11, at least one processor circuit EC11, or a processor circuit system EC11. At least one memory EC12 may also be referred to as at least one hardware memory EC12, at least one memory circuit, or a memory circuit system EC12. At least one memory EC12 may also be referred to as a non-transient computer-readable storage medium EC12. That is, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 includes a non-transient computer-readable storage medium EC12.

[0121] An electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to execute at least one control algorithm of the electronic controller circuit system EC1. For example, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is programmed to execute at least one control algorithm of the electronic controller circuit system EC1. At least one memory EC12 stores at least one program including at least one computer program code. At least one program is read into at least one processor EC11, so that at least one control algorithm of the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is executed based on at least one program.

[0122] The structure of the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is not limited to the structure described above. The structure of the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is not limited to at least one processor EC11 and at least one memory EC12. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 can be implemented by separate hardware or a combination of hardware and software. In this embodiment, at least one processor EC11 and at least one memory EC12 can be separate chips. Alternatively, at least one processor EC11 and at least one memory EC12 can be integrated into a single chip, such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA).

[0123] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include at least two separately configured electronic controller circuits. If desired or anticipated, at least one control algorithm of the electronic controller circuit system EC1 may be executed by at least two electronic controller circuits. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include at least two separately configured processors. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include at least two separately configured memories. If desired or anticipated, at least one control algorithm of the electronic controller circuit system EC1 may be executed by at least two processors. If desired or anticipated, at least one control algorithm of the electronic controller circuit system EC1 may be stored in at least two memories. If desired or anticipated, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include at least two separately configured circuit boards. If desired or anticipated, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include at least two separately configured system buses.

[0124] Wireless communication circuit system WC1 is electrically mounted on at least one circuit board EC13. Wireless communication circuit system WC1 is configured to communicate wirelessly with another wireless communication device. For example, wireless communication circuit system WC1 includes signal transmitting circuit system WC11, signal receiving circuit system WC12, and antenna circuit system WC13. Signal transmitting circuit system WC11 is electrically connected to antenna circuit system WC13. Signal receiving circuit system WC12 is electrically connected to antenna circuit system WC13. Wireless communication circuit system WC1 may also be referred to as wireless communication device WC1 or wireless circuit system WC1.

[0125] Wireless communication circuit system WC1 is configured to transmit wireless signals via antenna circuit system WC13. Wireless communication circuit system WC1 is configured to superimpose digital signals onto a carrier wave using a predetermined communication protocol to wirelessly transmit signals. In this embodiment, wireless communication circuit system WC1 is configured to encrypt the signals using a cryptographic key to generate encrypted wireless signals.

[0126] Wireless communication circuit system WC1 is configured to receive wireless signals via antenna circuit system WC13. In this embodiment, wireless communication circuit system WC1 is configured to decode the wireless signals to identify signals transmitted from other wireless communication devices. Wireless communication circuit system WC1 is configured to decrypt the wireless signals using a cryptographic key.

[0127] The wireless communication circuit system WC1 includes a signal amplifier circuit system WC14. The signal amplifier circuit system WC14 is coupled to the signal transmitting circuit system WC11, the signal receiving circuit system WC12, and the antenna circuit system WC13. The signal amplifier circuit system WC14 is configured to selectively amplify the signal from the antenna circuit system WC13. The signal amplifier circuit system WC14 can be controlled by an electronic controller circuit system EC1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 can be configured to control the signal amplifier circuit system WC14, causing it to operate in a low-power state or a high-power state.

[0128] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 may include a wired communication circuit system. In this variant, for example, the wired communication circuit system is electrically connected to the electronic controller circuit system EC1. The wired communication circuit system is configured to communicate with another wired communication circuit system via a cable. For example, the wired communication circuit system is configured to communicate with the wired communication device of the shifter 12 via a cable.

[0129] The wired communicator circuit system is configured to communicate with another wired communicator using power line communication (PLC) technology. For example, the cable includes a ground wire and a voltage wire, which are detachably connected to a serial bus formed by the communication interface. The wired communicator circuit system is configured to communicate with another wired communicator circuit system via the voltage line using PLC technology. Since PLC technology is known, it will not be described in detail here for the sake of brevity.

[0130] The manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes a notification device BC12. The notification device BC12 is configured to be controlled by an electronic controller circuit system EC1. Here, the notification device BC12 includes a light emitter. For example, the notification device BC12 includes one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Here, the notification device BC12 includes red LEDs, blue LEDs, and green LEDs, which can be selectively turned on by the electronic controller circuit system EC1 to produce different colors of light. In other words, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the notification device BC12 to selectively illuminate the LEDs of the notification device BC12. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the notification device BC12 to generate a notification indicating that a specific situation is occurring or has been completed (e.g., continuous solid-color light or flashing light of a predetermined color).

[0131] The notification device BC12 includes a transparent window portion. The transparent window portion is configured to guide light emitted from the light emitter to the outside of the manually driven vehicle component BC1. For example... Figure 2As shown, when the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes a gear shifter 12, for example, light emitted from the light emitter of the notification device BC12 passes through a transparent window portion disposed on at least one of the base member 12A, the movable structure 12B, and other parts.

[0132] like Figure 9 As shown, the manually operated vehicle component BC1 includes a power retainer BC16. The power retainer BC16 is configured to removably and reattach a grounded power supply BC15. Examples of power supplies BC15 include primary and secondary batteries. The power retainer BC16 is configured to be electrically connected to the electronic controller circuitry EC1, the wireless communication circuitry WC1, and other electronic components of the manually operated vehicle component BC1. For example, in the case where the manually operated vehicle component BC1 includes a gear shifter 12, the power retainer BC16 is configured to be electrically connected to the electric actuator 12E, the actuator driver 12F, and other electronic components in the gear shifter 12. Figure 2 As shown, when the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes a gear shifter 12, the power supply BC15 and the power holder BC16 can be disposed at at least one of the base member 12A, the connecting rod 12C, the chain guide 12D, and the movable member 12X. Figure 1 As shown, when the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes an auxiliary drive unit 22, a power supply BC15 and a power retainer BC16 can be connected to the vehicle body VB. Power can be supplied from the power supply BC15 of the auxiliary drive unit 22 to another manually driven vehicle component, such as the gear shifter 12, suspension 16, suspension 18, and adjustable seatpost 20. Figure 3 As shown, when the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes a suspension 16, the power supply BC15 and the power retainer BC16 can be disposed at least one of the first longitudinal member 16A and the third longitudinal member 16C. Figure 4 As shown, when the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes a suspension 18, the power supply BC15 and the power retainer BC16 can be disposed to the first longitudinal member 18A. Figure 5 As shown, when the manually driven vehicle component BC1 includes an adjustable seat post 20, the power supply BC15 and the power holder BC16 can be disposed on the first longitudinal member 20A.

[0133] Power supply BC15 is configured to supply power via power retainer BC16 to the electronic controller circuitry EC1, the wireless communication circuitry WC1, and other electronic components of the manually operated vehicle component BC1. Power supply BC15 is also configured to supply power via power retainer BC16 to the electric actuator 12E, the actuator driver 12F, and other electronic components in the shifter 12, provided that the manually operated vehicle component BC1 includes the shifter 12. Power retainer BC16 may be electrically connected to a cable connector via a cable if desired or required. The manually operated vehicle component BC1 may also be configured to be powered by another power source electrically connected to it via a cable if desired or required.

[0134] like Figure 9 As shown, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 includes at least one processor EC21 and at least one memory EC22. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 includes at least one circuit board EC23 and at least one system bus EC24. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is electrically mounted on at least one circuit board EC23. At least one processor EC21 and at least one memory EC22 are electrically mounted on at least one circuit board EC23. At least one processor EC21 is coupled to at least one memory EC22. At least one memory EC22 is coupled to at least one processor EC21. At least one processor EC21 is electrically connected to at least one memory EC22 via at least one circuit board EC23 and at least one system bus EC24. At least one memory EC22 is electrically connected to at least one processor EC21 via at least one circuit board EC23 and at least one system bus EC24. For example, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 includes at least one semiconductor. At least one processor EC21 includes at least one semiconductor. At least one memory EC22 includes at least one semiconductor.

[0135] For example, at least one processor EC21 includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a memory controller. At least one memory EC22 is electrically connected to at least one processor EC21. For example, at least one memory EC22 includes at least one of volatile memory and non-volatile memory. Examples of volatile memory include random access memory (RAM) and dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Examples of non-volatile memory include read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), and a magnetic disk. At least one memory EC22 includes storage areas, each having an address. At least one processor EC21 is configured to control at least one memory EC22 to store data in and read data from the storage areas of at least one memory EC22. At least one processor EC21 may also be referred to as at least one hardware processor EC21, at least one processor circuit EC21, or a processor circuit system EC21. At least one memory EC22 may also be referred to as at least one hardware memory EC22, at least one memory circuit EC22, or a memory circuit system EC22. At least one memory EC22 may also be referred to as a non-transient computer-readable storage medium EC22. That is, the additional electronic controller circuitry system EC2 includes a non-transient computer-readable storage medium EC22.

[0136] The auxiliary electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to execute at least one control algorithm of the auxiliary electronic controller circuit system EC2. For example, the auxiliary electronic controller circuit system EC2 is programmed to execute at least one control algorithm of the auxiliary electronic controller circuit system EC2. At least one memory EC22 stores at least one program including at least one computer program code. At least one program is read into at least one processor EC21, so that at least one control algorithm of the auxiliary electronic controller circuit system EC2 is executed based on at least one program.

[0137] The structure of the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is not limited to the structure described above. The structure of the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is not limited to at least one processor EC21 and at least one memory EC22. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 can be implemented by separate hardware or a combination of hardware and software. In this embodiment, at least one processor EC21 and at least one memory EC22 can be separate chips. Alternatively, at least one processor EC21 and at least one memory EC22 can be integrated into a single chip, such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA).

[0138] The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include at least two separately configured electronic controller circuits. If desired or anticipated, at least one control algorithm of the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may be executed by the at least two electronic controller circuits. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include at least two separately configured processors. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include at least two separately configured memories. If desired or anticipated, at least one control algorithm of the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may be executed by at least two processors. If desired or anticipated, at least one control algorithm of the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may be stored in at least two memories. If desired or anticipated, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include at least two separately configured circuit boards. If desired or anticipated, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include at least two separately configured system buses.

[0139] An additional wireless communication device circuit system WC2 is electrically mounted on at least one circuit board EC23. The additional wireless communication device circuit system WC2 is configured to communicate wirelessly with another wireless communication device. For example, the additional wireless communication device circuit system WC2 includes a signal transmitting circuit system WC21, a signal receiving circuit system WC22, and an antenna circuit system WC23. The signal transmitting circuit system WC21 is electrically connected to the antenna circuit system WC23. The signal receiving circuit system WC22 is electrically connected to the antenna circuit system WC23. The additional wireless communication device circuit system WC2 may also be referred to as an additional wireless communication device WC2 or an additional wireless circuit system WC2.

[0140] The additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 is configured to transmit wireless signals via the antenna circuit system WC23. The additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 is configured to superimpose digital signals onto a carrier wave using a predetermined communication protocol to wirelessly transmit the signals. In this embodiment, the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 is configured to encrypt the signals using a cryptographic key to generate encrypted wireless signals.

[0141] The additional wireless communication device circuit system WC2 is configured to receive wireless signals via the antenna circuit system WC23. In this embodiment, the additional wireless communication device circuit system WC2 is configured to decode the wireless signals to identify signals transmitted from other wireless communication devices. The additional wireless communication device circuit system WC2 is configured to decrypt the wireless signals using a cryptographic key.

[0142] The additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 includes a signal amplifier circuit system WC24. The signal amplifier circuit system WC24 is coupled to the signal transmitting circuit system WC21, the signal receiving circuit system WC22, and the antenna circuit system WC23. The signal amplifier circuit system WC24 is configured to selectively amplify the signal from the antenna circuit system WC23. The signal amplifier circuit system WC24 can be controlled by the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 can be configured to control the signal amplifier circuit system WC24, causing it to operate in a low-power state or a high-power state.

[0143] The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 may include an additional wired communication circuit system. In this variant, for example, the additional wired communication circuit system is electrically connected to the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2. The additional wired communication circuit system is configured to communicate with another additional wired communication circuit system via a cable. For example, the additional wired communication circuit system is configured to communicate with the wired communication circuit system of the manually driven vehicle component BC1 via a cable.

[0144] An additional wired communicator circuit system is configured to communicate with another wired communicator using power line communication (PLC) technology. For example, the cable includes a ground wire and a voltage wire, which are detachably connected to a serial bus formed by the communication interface. The additional wired communicator circuit system is configured to communicate with another additional wired communicator circuit system via the voltage wire using PLC technology. Since PLC technology is known, it will not be described in detail here for the sake of brevity.

[0145] like Figure 9 As shown, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes a notification device BC22. The notification device BC22 is configured to be controlled by an additional electronic controller circuit system EC2. Here, the notification device BC22 includes a light emitter. For example, the notification device BC22 includes one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Here, the notification device BC22 includes red LEDs, blue LEDs, and green LEDs, which can be selectively turned on by the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 to produce different colors of light. In other words, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the notification device BC22 to selectively illuminate the LEDs of the notification device BC22. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the notification device BC22 to generate notifications indicating that a specific situation is occurring or has been completed (e.g., continuous solid-color light or flashing light of a predetermined color).

[0146] The notification device BC22 includes a transparent window portion. The transparent window portion is configured to guide light emitted from the light emitter to the exterior of the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2. For example... Figure 7As shown, when the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes an operating device 24, for example, light emitted from the light emitter of the notification device BC22 passes through a transparent window portion provided to the housing 24A.

[0147] like Figure 9 As shown, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes a power retainer BC26. The power retainer BC26 is configured to removably and reattach a grounded power supply BC25. Examples of power supplies BC25 include primary and secondary batteries. The power retainer BC26 is configured to be electrically connected to the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2, the additional wireless communication circuitry WC2, and other electronic components of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. For example, in the case where the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes an operating device 24, the power retainer BC26 is configured to be electrically connected to the user interface 24B and other electronic components of the operating device 24. Figure 7 As shown, when the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 includes an operating device 24, the power supply BC25 and the power holder BC26 can be disposed in the housing 24A. Figure 8 As shown, when the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes an operating device 26, the power supply BC25 and the power holder BC26 can be disposed in the housing 26A.

[0148] Power supply BC25 is configured to supply power via power retainer BC26 to the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2, the additional wireless communication circuitry WC2, and other electronic components of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. Power supply BC25 is also configured to supply power via power retainer BC26 to the user interface 24B and other electronic components of the operating device 24, provided that the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes the operating device 24. Power retainer BC26 may be electrically connected to a cable connector via a cable if desired or required. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 may also be configured to be powered by another power source electrically connected to it via a cable if desired or required.

[0149] like Figure 9 As shown, the manually operated vehicle component BC1 has firmware. At least one memory EC12 is configured to store the firmware. The manually operated vehicle component BC1 is configured to update the firmware automatically or in response to user operation. The firmware update can update the communication protocol used in the manually operated vehicle component BC1 from an older version to a newer version.

[0150] The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 has firmware. At least one memory EC22 is configured to store the firmware. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to update the firmware automatically or in response to user operation. Firmware updates can update the communication protocol used in the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 from an older version to a newer version.

[0151] When the version of the communication protocol used in the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is the same as the version of the communication protocol used in the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, a wireless connection is established between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0152] However, if the version of the communication protocol used in the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is different from the version of the communication protocol used in the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, it is unlikely that a wireless connection can be established between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0153] In this case, in order to establish a wireless connection between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 have the following configuration.

[0154] Figure 9 and Figure 10 A first scenario is shown, in which each of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is compatible with both the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol. Figure 11 and Figure 12 A second scenario is shown, in which the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is compatible with both the first and second communication protocols, and in which the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is compatible with only the second communication protocol. Figure 13 and 14 A third scenario is illustrated, in which the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is compatible with both the first and second communication protocols, and in which the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is compatible only with the second communication protocol. For example, the version of the first communication protocol is newer than the version of the second communication protocol. Examples of the communication protocols of the wireless communication circuit systems WC1 or WC2 include... ANT TM ANT+ TM Or any other technology, protocol and / or standard.

[0155] like Figure 9As shown, in the first scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to store a first communication protocol CP1 and a second communication protocol CP2 as communication protocols for the wireless communication circuit system WC1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to store the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2 as communication protocols that can be used by the wireless communication circuit system WC1. Each of the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2 includes a protocol using the same communication technology, for example... ANT TM or ANT+ TM For example, the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2 each include different versions of the same communication technology.

[0156] In the first scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to store one of the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2 in at least one memory EC12 as the application communication protocol currently used in the wireless communication circuit system WC1.

[0157] In the first scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to store a first communication protocol CP1 and a second communication protocol CP2 as communication protocols for the wireless communication circuit system WC2. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to store the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2 as communication protocols that can be used by the wireless communication circuit system WC2.

[0158] In the first scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to store one of the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2 in at least one memory EC22 as the application communication protocol currently used in the wireless communication circuit system WC2.

[0159] like Figure 11 As shown, in the second scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to store a first communication protocol CP1 and a second communication protocol CP2 as the communication protocols of the wireless communication circuit system WC1. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to store the second communication protocol CP2 as the communication protocol of the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2. However, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 does not store the first communication protocol CP1.

[0160] like Figure 13As shown, in the third scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to store the second communication protocol CP2 as the communication protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC1. However, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 does not store the first communication protocol CP1. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to store the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2 as the communication protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC2.

[0161] like Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, in both the first and second scenarios, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to use a second communication protocol CP2 with an older version than the first communication protocol CP1 during the pairing process, even though the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is compatible with both the first and second communication protocols CP1. In both scenarios, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to use a pairing protocol during the pairing process, regardless of whether the attached human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to use either the first or second communication protocol CP2.

[0162] like Figure 14 As shown, in the third scenario, because the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is incompatible with the first communication protocol CP1, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process. In the third scenario, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to use a pairing protocol during the pairing process, regardless of whether the attached human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to use either the first communication protocol CP1 or the second communication protocol CP2.

[0163] like Figure 10 and Figure 14 As shown, in both the first and third scenarios, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process, even though BC2 is compatible with both the first and second communication protocols CP1 and CP2. In both scenarios, BC2 is configured to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process, regardless of whether BC1 is configured to use the first communication protocol CP1.

[0164] like Figure 12 As shown, in the second scenario, because the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is incompatible with the first communication protocol CP1, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process. In the second scenario, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process, regardless of whether the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to use the first communication protocol CP1.

[0165] like Figures 9 to 12 As shown, in both the first and second scenarios, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process, even though the manually driven vehicle component BC1 is compatible with both the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is also configured to control the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to use a pairing protocol during the pairing process, regardless of whether the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 is configured to use either the first communication protocol CP1 or the second communication protocol CP2.

[0166] Each of the pairing protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC1, the first communication protocol CP1, and the second communication protocol CP2 includes a protocol using the same communication technology, such as... ANT TMTM or ANT+ TM The pairing protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC1 differs from each of the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2. The pairing protocol can be defined regardless of the version of the communication technology. Alternatively, the pairing protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC1 can be the same as one of the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2.

[0167] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, in the third scenario, because the manually driven vehicle component BC1 is incompatible with the first communication protocol CP1, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process. In the third scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process, regardless of whether the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 is configured to use the first communication protocol CP1.

[0168] like Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, in the first and third scenarios, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process, even though the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is compatible with both the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system WC2 to use a pairing protocol during the pairing process, regardless of whether the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to use either the first communication protocol CP1 or the second communication protocol CP2.

[0169] Each of the pairing protocol, the first communication protocol CP1, and the second communication protocol CP2 in the wireless communication circuit system WC2 includes a protocol using the same communication technology, such as... ANT TM or ANT+ TM The pairing protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC2 differs from each of the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2. Alternatively, the pairing protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC2 may be the same as one of the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2.

[0170] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in the second scenario, because the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is incompatible with the first communication protocol CP1, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process. In the second scenario, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to use the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process, regardless of whether the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to use the first communication protocol CP1.

[0171] like Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, during the pairing process from the first to the third scenario, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to transmit its identification information ID1 and receive identification information from another human-powered vehicle component, such as the identification information ID2 of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. During the pairing process from the first to the third scenario, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to transmit its identification information ID2 and receive identification information from another human-powered vehicle component, such as the identification information ID1 of the human-powered vehicle component BC1.

[0172] During the pairing process from the first to the third scenario, for example, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit an advertising signal SG1 using the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process. The advertising signal SG1 is used to establish a wireless connection between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit the advertising signal SG1 at an advertising interval T1 using the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process.

[0173] The additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuitry WC2 to wirelessly transmit an advertising signal SG1 using a second communication protocol CP2. For example, the advertising signal SG1 has no designated recipient. The advertising signal SG1 includes identification information ID2 of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0174] The identification information ID2 includes a unique number indicating the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. An example of this unique number is the address of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. The additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 is configured to store the identification information ID2 in at least one memory EC22.

[0175] The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit advertising signal SG1 in response to a second trigger. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is also configured to wirelessly transmit advertising signal SG1 in response to a second trigger when a wireless connection is not established. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to wirelessly transmit advertising signal SG1 in response to a second trigger when a wireless connection is not established.

[0176] For example, the second trigger includes at least one of the following: user pairing input received by user interface BC21; supplying power to additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; connecting power to additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; connecting a cable connected to another human-powered vehicle component to additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; operating an operating device configured to control the other human-powered vehicle component; and providing sensor output to additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0177] In one scenario, for example, the second trigger may occur when a power source, such as a battery, is directly or indirectly attached to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, thereby supplying power to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. In another scenario, for example, the second trigger may occur when a cable is connected to another human-powered vehicle component and then to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. In yet another scenario, for example, the second trigger may occur when the user interface of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is operated to turn on the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. In yet another scenario, for example, the second trigger may occur when the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 receives an output from sensors such as an acceleration sensor, a motion sensor, and a force sensor indicating that the human-powered vehicle B is being used or moved.

[0178] like Figures 9 to 14As shown, during the pairing process from the first to the third scenario, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to wirelessly receive the advertising signal SG1 using the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process. The human-powered vehicle component BC1 is also configured to scan the advertising signal SG1 using the second communication protocol CP2 during the pairing process.

[0179] Electronic controller circuitry EC1 is configured to control wireless communication circuitry WC1 to scan advertising signal SG1 using a second communication protocol CP2 during pairing. Electronic controller circuitry EC1 is configured to identify identification information ID2 included in the advertising signal SG1 wirelessly received by wireless communication circuitry WC1. Electronic controller circuitry EC1 is configured to at least partially store the identification information ID2 included in the advertising signal SG1. For example, electronic controller circuitry EC1 is configured to store the identification information ID2 included in the advertising signal SG1 in at least one memory EC12.

[0180] The manually driven vehicle component BC1 is configured to begin scanning the advertising signal SG1 in response to a first trigger. The manually driven vehicle component BC1 is also configured to begin scanning the advertising signal SG1 in response to a first trigger even when a wireless connection is not established. The electronic controller circuitry EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication circuitry WC1 to begin scanning advertising signals (such as advertising signal SG1) for the advertising scanning time in response to a first trigger even when a wireless connection is not established.

[0181] For example, the first trigger includes at least one of the following: user pairing input received by the user interface BC11; supplying power to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; connecting the power source to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; connecting a cable to another human-powered vehicle component to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; operating the operating device configured to control the other human-powered vehicle component; and providing the output of a sensor to the human-powered vehicle component BC1.

[0182] In one scenario, for example, the first trigger may occur when a power source, such as a battery, is directly or indirectly attached to the human-powered vehicle component BC1, thereby supplying power to the human-powered vehicle component BC1. In another scenario, for example, the first trigger may occur when a cable is connected to another human-powered vehicle component and then to the human-powered vehicle component BC1. In yet another scenario, for example, the first trigger may occur when the user interface of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is operated to turn on the human-powered vehicle component BC1. In yet another scenario, for example, the first trigger may occur when the human-powered vehicle component BC1 receives an output from a sensor, such as an accelerometer, motion sensor, and force sensor, indicating that the human-powered vehicle B is being used or moved. In yet another scenario, the first trigger may be the reception of a signal emitted from an additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. For example, the first trigger may be the reception of an advertising signal emitted from the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 in response to operation of the user interface of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. In this variation, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 may be configured to... Figure 15 In step S2 shown, it is determined whether the human-powered vehicle component BC1 receives an additional advertising signal emitted from the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 in response to an additional operation of the user interface of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0183] like Figures 9 to 14 As shown, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit a connection request signal SG2 using the second communication protocol CP2 in response to the advertising signal SG1 during the pairing process.

[0184] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to wirelessly transmit a connection request signal SG2 using the second communication protocol CP2 in response to the advertising signal SG1 during the pairing process.

[0185] For example, the connection request signal SG2 has a designated recipient, such as an attached human-powered vehicle component BC2. The connection request signal SG2 includes identification information ID1 of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. The electronic controller circuitry EC1 is configured to store the identification information ID1 in at least one memory EC12.

[0186] The identification information ID1 includes a unique number indicating the manually driven vehicle component BC1. An example of this unique number is the address of the manually driven vehicle component BC1. The electronic controller circuitry EC1 is configured to store the identification information ID1 in at least one memory EC12.

[0187] The connection request signal SG2 includes identification information ID2 obtained from the advertising signal SG1, serving as information indicating a designated recipient. At least one of the electronic controller circuit system EC1 and the wireless communication circuit system WC1 is configured to generate the connection request signal SG2, which includes identification information ID1 and identification information ID2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to wirelessly transmit the connection request signal SG2, which includes identification information ID1 and identification information ID2. Therefore, the connection request signal SG2 has a designated recipient, which is the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0188] like Figures 9 to 14 As shown, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to wirelessly receive the connection request signal SG2 when a wireless connection has not been established. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to detect the connection request signal SG2 when a wireless connection has not been established.

[0189] The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to begin scanning for a connection request signal SG2 after transmitting the advertising signal SG1. The connection request signal SG2 includes the identification information ID1 of the manually driven vehicle component BC1. If the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 does not detect the connection request signal SG2 including the identification information ID1 within the advertising interval T1, it is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to wirelessly transmit the advertising signal SG1 again.

[0190] The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to identify identification information ID1 and identification information ID2 included in the connection request signal SG2 when the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 detects the connection request signal SG2. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to store the identification information ID1 included in the connection request signal SG2 in at least one memory EC22.

[0191] In this embodiment, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 pair up during the pairing process based on the reception of the connection request signal SG2. For example, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 pair up when they exchange identification information ID1 and identification information ID2 using the advertising signal SG1 and the connection request signal SG2, respectively. However, if needed or desired, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 pair up based on the human-powered vehicle component BC1's reception of the advertising signal SG1.

[0192] After the pairing process in which identification information ID1 and identification information ID2 are exchanged between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 determines the communication protocol of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0193] like Figures 9 to 14 As shown, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit a first signal SG3 in response to an additional user input U21 or U22 received by the additional user interface BC21 of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to wirelessly transmit the first signal SG3 in response to an additional user input U2 (e.g., additional user input U21 or U22).

[0194] When the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes the operating device 24, the additional user input U21 includes an additional user shift input U21A. The additional user shift input U21A indicates either an upshift or a downshift performed by the shifter 12. The additional user interface BC21 is configured to receive the additional user shift input U21A. That is, the user interface BC21 is configured to receive the user shift input U21A. The additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuitry WC2 to wirelessly transmit a first signal SG3 in response to the additional user shift input U21A.

[0195] When the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 includes the operating device 24, the additional user input U22 includes an additional user shift input U22A. The additional user shift input U22A indicates either an upshift or a downshift performed by the shifter 12. The additional user interface BC21 is configured to receive the additional user shift input U22A. That is, the user interface BC21 is configured to receive the user shift input U22A. The additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuitry WC2 to wirelessly transmit a first signal SG3 in response to the additional user shift input U22A.

[0196] The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit a first signal SG3 in response to an additional user shift input U21A or U22A received by the additional user interface BC21 of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. The additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 is configured to control the additional wireless communication circuitry WC2 to wirelessly transmit the first signal SG3 in response to the additional user shift input U21A or U22A. The additional user input U21 may include another user input besides the additional user shift input U21A. The additional user input U22 may include another user input besides the additional user shift input U22A.

[0197] In the first to third scenarios, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to use the second communication protocol CP2 as the communication protocol for the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 when paired with the human-powered vehicle component BC1. Therefore, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit the first signal SG3 using the second communication protocol CP2.

[0198] The first signal SG3 can also be referred to as the second signal SG3. Therefore, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal SG3 using the second communication protocol CP2. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal SG3 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the second communication protocol CP2. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal SG3 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 in response to user input U2 received from the user interface BC21. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal SG3 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 in response to user input U21 or U22 received from the user interface BC21. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal SG3 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 in response to user shift input U21A or U22A received from the user interface BC21.

[0199] like Figure 10 and Figure 14 As shown, in both the first and third scenarios, the first signal SG3 includes first information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1. The first information N1 can also be referred to as second information N1. Therefore, in both the first and third scenarios, the second signal SG3 includes second information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal SG3, including the second information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1, via the wireless communication circuit system WC2.

[0200] like Figure 12 As shown, in the second scenario, the first signal SG3 does not contain the first information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1 because the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is incompatible with the first communication protocol CP1 in the second scenario. Alternatively, the first signal SG3 may include the first information N1 indicating a communication protocol other than the first communication protocol CP1 (e.g., the second communication protocol CP2).

[0201] In the first to third scenarios, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 is configured to use the second communication protocol CP2 as the communication protocol for the wireless communication circuit system WC1 in a paired state where the manually driven vehicle component BC1 is paired with the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to use the second communication protocol CP2 before receiving the first signal SG3 in the paired state where the manually driven vehicle component BC1 is paired with the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2.

[0202] like Figures 9 to 14 As shown, in the first to third scenarios, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to receive the first signal SG3 from the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to wirelessly receive the first signal SG3 transmitted using the second communication protocol CP2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC1. In the first and third scenarios, as... Figure 10 and Figure 14 As shown, the first signal SG3 includes first information N1 indicating a first communication protocol CP1. The first information N1 includes information indicating that the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is compatible with the first communication protocol CP1, which is a newer version than the second communication protocol CP2. In the second scenario, as... Figure 12 As shown, the first signal SG3 does not contain information indicating that the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is compatible with the first communication protocol CP1.

[0203] like Figures 9 to 14 As shown, in the first to third scenarios, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to transmit an acknowledgment signal SG3A via the wireless communication circuit system WC1 in response to a first signal SG3, regardless of whether the first signal SG3 includes first information N1 indicating a first communication protocol CP1 or a second communication protocol CP2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to transmit the acknowledgment signal SG3A via the wireless communication circuit system WC1 using the second communication protocol CP2.

[0204] In the first to third scenarios, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to receive an acknowledgment signal SG3A via the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 after transmitting the first signal SG3. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 can also be configured to retransmit the first signal SG3 via the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 if it does not receive an acknowledgment signal SG3A after transmitting the first signal SG3. Furthermore, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 can be configured to repeatedly transmit the first signal SG3 via the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 during a predetermined time period T3 if it receives an acknowledgment signal SG3A after transmitting the first signal SG3. In this variation, control signals CS1 or CS2 can be transmitted after a single operation of the user interface BC21 based on the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, thereby improving the usability of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0205] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in the first scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to change the communication protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC1 from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1 based on the first signal SG3, when the first signal SG3 includes first information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is also configured to change the communication protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC1 from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1 based on the first signal SG3, when the first signal SG3 includes first information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1, in a paired state where the manually driven vehicle component BC1 and the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 are paired.

[0206] like Figures 11 to 14 As shown, in the second and third scenarios, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to continue using the second communication protocol CP2 if the electronic controller circuit system EC1 does not receive a first signal SG3 including a first information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1 from the wireless communication circuit system WC1.

[0207] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in the second scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to continue using the second communication protocol CP2 based on the first signal SG3, provided that the first signal SG3 includes first information N1 indicating the second communication protocol CP2.

[0208] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in a first scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit a second signal SG4 via the wireless communication circuit system WC1 using a first communication protocol CP1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal SG4, which includes second information N2 indicating the first communication protocol CP1, via the wireless communication circuit system WC1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal SG4 via the wireless communication circuit system WC1 using the first communication protocol CP1 in response to a first signal SG3. The second signal SG4 can also be referred to as the first signal SG4. The second information N2 can also be referred to as the first information N2. Therefore, in the first scenario, the first signal SG4 includes the first information N2 indicating the first communication protocol CP1.

[0209] The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to, when the electronic controller circuit system EC1 stores the second communication protocol CP2 as the applied communication protocol in at least one memory EC12, control the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to wirelessly transmit signals using the second communication protocol CP2 in a paired state. On the other hand, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is also configured to, when the electronic controller circuit system EC1 stores the second communication protocol CP2 as the applied communication protocol in at least one memory EC12, control the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to wirelessly receive signals using both the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2 in a paired state.

[0210] The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to, in a paired state where the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 is paired with the manually driven vehicle component BC1, control the wireless communication circuit system WC2 to use the second communication protocol CP2 before receiving the first signal SG4. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is also configured to, in a paired state, control the wireless communication circuit system WC2 to wirelessly transmit signals using the second communication protocol CP2 when the electronic controller circuit system EC2 stores the second communication protocol CP2 as an applied communication protocol in at least one memory EC22. Conversely, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is also configured to, in a paired state, control the wireless communication circuit system WC2 to wirelessly receive signals using both the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2 when the electronic controller circuit system EC2 stores the second communication protocol CP2 as an applied communication protocol in at least one memory EC22.

[0211] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in the first scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to receive a first signal SG4 from the auxiliary wireless communication circuit system WC1 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is also configured to wirelessly receive the first signal SG4 transmitted using the second communication protocol CP2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2.

[0212] The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to change the communication protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC2 from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1 based on the first signal SG4, when the first signal SG4 includes first information N2 indicating the first communication protocol CP1. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is also configured to, in a paired state where the attached human-powered vehicle component BC2 is paired with the human-powered vehicle component BC1, change the communication protocol of the wireless communication circuit system WC2 from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1 based on the first signal SG4, when the first signal SG4 includes first information N2 indicating the first communication protocol CP1. The first information N2 includes information indicating that the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is compatible with the first communication protocol CP1, which is a newer version than the second communication protocol CP2.

[0213] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in the first scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit an acknowledgment signal SG4A via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 in response to a first signal SG4, regardless of whether the first signal SG4 includes first information N2 indicating a first communication protocol CP1 or a second communication protocol CP2. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit the acknowledgment signal SG4A via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the second communication protocol CP2.

[0214] In the first scenario, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to receive an acknowledgment signal SG4A via the additional wireless communication circuit system WC1 after transmitting the first signal SG4. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC1 can also be configured to retransmit the first signal SG4 via the additional wireless communication circuit system WC1 if, after transmitting the first signal SG4, no acknowledgment signal SG4A is received by the additional wireless communication circuit system WC1.

[0215] like Figures 11 to 14As shown, in the second and third scenarios, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system WC2 to continue using the second communication protocol CP2 when the electronic controller circuit system EC2 has not received a first signal SG4 including the first information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1 from the wireless communication circuit system WC2.

[0216] As described above, in the first to third scenarios, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 automatically completes the communication protocol setting of the wireless communication circuit system WC1 by operating the user interface BC21 of the attached manually driven vehicle component BC2 once. The attached manually driven vehicle component BC2 automatically completes the communication protocol setting of the attached wireless communication circuit system WC2 by operating the user interface BC21 of the attached manually driven vehicle component BC2 once.

[0217] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in the first scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit or receive control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the first communication protocol CP1 after the electronic controller circuit system EC2 changes the communication protocol from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is also configured to transmit control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the first communication protocol CP1 after the electronic controller circuit system EC2 changes the communication protocol from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1.

[0218] For example, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the first communication protocol CP1, based on user input U21 or U22 that triggers the transmission of the first signal SG3, for upshifting or downshifting the shifter 12 of the manually driven vehicle component BC1. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the first communication protocol CP1 in response to the completion of the communication protocol setup from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit control signal CS1, indicating upshifting of the shifter 12, via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the first communication protocol CP1, when the user interface BC21 receives an additional user shift input U21A. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit control signal CS2, indicating downshifting of the shifter 12, via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the first communication protocol CP1, when the user interface BC21 receives an additional user shift input U22A. Alternatively, the electronic controller circuitry EC2 can be configured to transmit control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuitry WC2 using the first communication protocol CP1 in response to an additional user shift input U21A or U22A received by the user interface BC21 after transmitting the first signal SG3.

[0219] like Figures 11 to 14 As shown, in the second and third scenarios, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit or receive control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the second communication protocol CP2, while maintaining the use of the second communication protocol CP2. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is also configured to transmit control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the second communication protocol CP2, while maintaining the use of the second communication protocol CP2.

[0220] For example, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit, via the wireless communication circuit system WC2, a control signal CS1 or CS2 for upshifting or downshifting the gear shifter 12 of the manually driven vehicle component BC1 using the second communication protocol CP2, based on user input U21 or U22 that triggers the transmission of the first signal SG3. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 can also be configured to transmit the control signal CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 using the second communication protocol CP2 if a second signal SG4 is not received after a predetermined time following the transmission of the first signal SG3. The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is further configured to transmit, via the wireless communication circuit system WC2, a control signal CS1 indicating upshifting of the gear shifter 12 using the second communication protocol CP2 when the user interface BC21 receives an additional user shift input U21A. Finally, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit, via the wireless communication circuit system WC2, a control signal CS2 indicating downshifting of the gear shifter 12 when the user interface BC21 receives an additional user shift input U22A. Alternatively, the electronic controller circuitry EC2 can be configured to transmit control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuitry WC2 using the second communication protocol CP2 after a predetermined time, in response to additional user shift inputs U21A or U22A received from the user interface BC21.

[0221] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in the first scenario, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to transmit or receive control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC1 using the first communication protocol CP1 after changing the communication protocol from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is also configured to receive control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC1 using the first communication protocol CP1 after changing the communication protocol from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1.

[0222] like Figures 11 to 14 As shown, in the second and third scenarios, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to transmit or receive control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC1 using the second communication protocol CP2, while maintaining the use of the second communication protocol CP2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is also configured to receive control signals CS1 or CS2 via the wireless communication circuit system WC1 using the second communication protocol CP2, while maintaining the use of the second communication protocol CP2.

[0223] The following will refer to Figures 15 to 20 The wireless communication process performed between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is discussed. Figures 15 to 17 A flowchart is shown of the wireless communication process performed in the human-powered vehicle component BC1. Figures 18 to 20 A flowchart is shown of the wireless communication process performed in the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0224] like Figure 15 As shown, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 initiates a pairing process in response to a first trigger. In step S1, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 first determines whether the manually driven vehicle component BC1 has already been paired with another device (such as an additional manually driven vehicle component BC2). For example, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 reads at least one memory EC12 to determine whether the identification information of the other manually driven vehicle component (e.g., the identification information ID2 of the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2) is stored in at least one memory EC12.

[0225] If the manually driven vehicle component BC1 has not yet been paired with another device (such as an additional manually driven vehicle component BC2), the electronic controller circuit system EC1 proceeds to step S2. For example, if the identification information of the other device (e.g., the identification information ID2 of the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2) has not yet been stored in at least one memory EC12, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to cause the manually driven vehicle component BC1 to begin the pairing process.

[0226] On the other hand, if the manually driven vehicle component BC1 has been paired with another device (such as an additional manually driven vehicle component BC2), then the electronic controller circuit system EC1 proceeds to... Figure 16 Step S6. For example, if identification information (such as identification information ID2 of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2) has been stored in at least one memory EC12, then the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1, causing the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to initiate a communication process instead of a pairing process. Accordingly, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 skips the pairing process if pairing is established between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0227] like Figure 18As shown, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 initiates a pairing process in response to a second trigger. In step S21, the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 first determines whether the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 has already been paired with another device (such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1). For example, the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 reads at least one memory EC22 to determine whether the identification information ID1 of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is stored in at least one memory EC22.

[0228] If the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 has not yet been paired with the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 proceeds to step S22. For example, if the identification information ID1 of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 has not yet been stored in at least one memory EC22, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 controls the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to begin the pairing process.

[0229] On the other hand, if the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 has already been paired with another device (such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1), then the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 proceeds to... Figure 19 Step S26. For example, if the identification information ID1 of the manually driven vehicle component BC1 has been stored in at least one memory EC22, then the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 controls the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2, causing the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 to enter the communication process instead of the pairing process. Accordingly, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 skips the pairing process when pairing is established between the manually driven vehicle component BC1 and the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2.

[0230] like Figure 18 As shown, in step S22, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC2 to wirelessly transmit the advertising signal SG1. The advertising signal SG1 includes identification information ID2 of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0231] like Figure 15As shown, in step S2, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to scan the advertising signal SG1. In step S3, if the manually driven vehicle component BC1 does not receive the advertising signal SG1, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 determines whether an advertising scanning time has elapsed since the transmission of the advertising signal SG1. If the advertising scanning time has elapsed since the start of scanning the advertising signal SG1, the process returns to step S1. If the advertising scanning time has not elapsed since the transmission of the advertising signal SG1, the process returns to step S2, and then the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to continue scanning the advertising signal SG1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to continue scanning the advertising signal SG1 until the manually driven vehicle component BC1 wirelessly receives the advertising signal SG1. If the wireless communication circuit system WC1 wirelessly receives the advertising signal SG1, the process proceeds to step S4.

[0232] In step S4, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 stores the identification information ID2 included in the advertising signal SG1 in at least one memory EC12. For example, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 stores the identification information ID2 included in the advertising signal SG1 in at least one memory EC12. The process proceeds to step S5.

[0233] In step S5, the electronic controller circuit system EC1, in response to the advertising signal SG1, controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to wirelessly transmit a connection request signal SG2.

[0234] like Figure 18 As shown, in step S23, after the advertising signal SG1 is transmitted, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 controls the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to scan the connection request signal SG2, which includes the identification information ID1 of the human-powered vehicle component BC1.

[0235] In step S24, if the attached electronic controller circuitry EC2 does not receive the connection request signal SG2 from the attached human-powered vehicle component BC2, it determines whether an advertising interval T1 has elapsed since the transmission of the advertising signal SG1. If an advertising interval T1 has elapsed since the transmission of the advertising signal SG1, the process returns to step S22, and the advertising signal SG1 is transmitted again. If an advertising interval T1 has not elapsed since the transmission of the advertising signal SG1, the process returns to step S23, and the attached electronic controller circuitry EC2 controls the attached wireless communication circuitry WC2 to continue scanning for the connection request signal SG2. The transmission of the advertising signal SG1 and the scanning for the connection request signal SG2 are repeated until the attached human-powered vehicle component BC2 wirelessly receives the connection request signal SG2. If the attached wireless communication circuitry WC2 wirelessly receives the connection request signal SG2, the process proceeds to step S25.

[0236] In step S25, the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 stores the identification information ID1 included in the connection request signal SG2 in at least one memory EC22. For example, the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 stores the identification information ID1 included in the connection request signal SG2 in at least one memory EC22. The process continues until... Figure 19 Step S26 in the process.

[0237] like Figure 19 As shown, in step S26, the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 determines whether the user interface BC21 has received user input U21 or U22. In step S27, in response to user input U21 or U22 received by the user interface BC21, the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 controls the wireless communication circuitry WC2 to transmit a first signal SG3. The first signal SG3 includes first information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1. In step S28, the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 controls the additional wireless communication circuitry WC2 to scan for an acknowledgment signal SG3A after transmitting the first signal SG3. In steps S27 and S29, if the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 determines in step S28 that it has not received the acknowledgment signal SG3A, the additional electronic controller circuitry EC2 controls the additional wireless communication circuitry WC2 to repeatedly transmit the first signal SG3 until a predetermined time T3 has elapsed (see example...). Figure 10 , Figure 12 or Figure 14If the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 determines that it has received the acknowledgment signal SG3A before a predetermined time T3 has elapsed, or if the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 determines that a predetermined time T3 has elapsed before it has received the acknowledgment signal SG3A, the process continues until... Figure 20 Step S30.

[0238] like Figure 16 As shown, in step S6, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to scan the first signal SG3 after the connection request signal SG2 is transmitted.

[0239] In step S7, if the manually driven vehicle component BC1 has not received the first signal SG3, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the transmission of the connection request signal SG2. If a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of scanning the first signal SG3, the process proceeds to step S11. If no predetermined time has elapsed since the transmission of the connection request signal SG2, the process returns to step S6, and then the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to continue scanning the first signal SG3. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to continue scanning the first signal SG3 for a predetermined time until the manually driven vehicle component BC1 wirelessly receives the first signal SG3. If the wireless communication circuit system WC1 wirelessly receives the first signal SG3, the process proceeds to step S8.

[0240] In step S8, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 responds to the first signal SG3 by controlling the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to transmit an acknowledgment signal SG3A.

[0241] In step S9, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 determines whether the first signal SG3 includes first information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1. If the first signal SG3 includes first information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1, in step S10, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 changes the communication protocol from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 proceeds to... Figure 17 Step S12.

[0242] If the first signal SG3 does not include the first information N1 indicating the first communication protocol CP1, or if the first information N1 does not indicate the first communication protocol CP1, in step S11, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 continues to use the second communication protocol CP2 as the communication protocol. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 proceeds to... Figure 17Step S15.

[0243] like Figure 17 As shown, in step S12, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to transmit a second signal SG4. The second signal SG4 includes second information N2 indicating the first communication protocol CP1. In step S13, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to scan for an acknowledgment signal SG4A after transmitting the second signal SG4. In steps S12 and S14, if the electronic controller circuit system EC1 determines in step S13 that it has not received the acknowledgment signal SG4A, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to repeatedly transmit the second signal SG4 until a predetermined time T4 has elapsed (e.g., see...). Figure 10 , Figure 12 or Figure 14 If the electronic controller circuit system EC1 determines that it has received the acknowledgment signal SG4A before a certain time T4 has elapsed, or if the electronic controller circuit system EC1 determines that it has received the acknowledgment signal SG4A before a certain time T4 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S15.

[0244] like Figure 20 As shown, in step S30, after receiving the acknowledgment signal SG3A, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 controls the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to scan the second signal SG4.

[0245] In step S31, if the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 wirelessly receives the second signal SG4 in step S30, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 controls the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to transmit an acknowledgment signal SG4A. If the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 does not wirelessly receive the second signal SG4 in step S30, the process proceeds to step S36.

[0246] In step S32, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 determines whether the second signal SG4 includes second information N2 indicating the first communication protocol CP1. If the second signal SG4 includes second information N2 indicating the first communication protocol CP1, in step S33, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 changes the communication protocol from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 then proceeds to step S34.

[0247] If the second signal SG4 does not include the second information N2 indicating the first communication protocol CP1, or if the second information N2 does not indicate the first communication protocol CP1, in step S36, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 continues to use the second communication protocol CP2 as the communication protocol. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 proceeds to... Figure 19 Step S26.

[0248] In step S34, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC2 to transmit control signals CS1 or CS2. For example, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 in the additional user interface BC21... Figure 19 In step S26, upon receiving user input U21 (e.g., additional user shift input U21A), the control wireless communication circuit system WC2 transmits control signal CS1. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2, in conjunction with the additional user interface BC21, transmits control signal CS1. Figure 19 In step S26, if user input U22 (e.g., additional user shift input U22A) is received, the wireless communication circuit system WC2 is controlled to transmit control signal CS2.

[0249] like Figure 17 As shown, in step S15, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the wireless communication circuit system WC1 to scan control signals, such as control signals CS1 or CS2. In step S16, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the electric actuator 12E. For example, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the electric actuator 12E to shift up in response to control signal CS1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 controls the electric actuator 12E to shift down in response to control signal CS2. The process returns to... Figure 16 Step S6.

[0250] like Figure 20 As shown, in step S35, the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 determines whether the additional user interface BC21 has received user input U21 or U22 after the transmission of control signal CS1 or CS2. In step S34, if the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 receives user input U21 or U22 in step S35, it controls the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2 to transmit control signal CS1 or CS2.

[0251] In this embodiment and its variations, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to transmit a first signal or a second signal SG3 in response to user input U21 or U22 received by the user interface BC21. The human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to transmit a first signal or a second signal SG4 in response to the first signal or the second signal SG3. However, as Figure 21and Figure 22 As shown, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 can be configured to transmit a first signal or a second signal SG3 in response to user input U1 received by the user interface BC11. An additional manually driven vehicle component BC2 can be configured to transmit a first signal or a second signal SG4 in response to the first signal or the second signal SG3. In this variant, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal SG3 via the wireless communication circuit system WC1 in response to user input U1 received by the user interface BC11. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to wirelessly receive the second signal SG3 via the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit an advertising signal SG1 via the wireless communication circuit system WC1 in response to a trigger such as a first trigger or a second trigger. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to wirelessly receive the advertising signal SG1 via the additional wireless communication circuit system WC2. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit a connection request signal SG2 in response to the advertising signal SG1.

[0252] In this embodiment and its variations, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 is configured to pair with an additional manually driven vehicle component BC2. However, as Figure 23 and Figure 24 As shown, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 or BC2 can be configured to pair with at least two additional human-powered vehicle components.

[0253] exist Figure 23 In the illustrated variant, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes a first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A and a second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B. The human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to pair with each of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B. The human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to selectively transmit signals wirelessly to one of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B. The human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to selectively receive signals wirelessly from one of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B.

[0254] and Figure 9 Similar to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 shown, the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A includes an additional electronic controller circuit system EC2A, at least one circuit board EC23A, at least one system bus EC24A, a first additional wireless communication circuit system WC2A, a user interface BC21A, a notification device BC22A, a power supply BC25A, and a power retainer BC26A. Figure 9Similar to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 shown, the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B includes an additional electronic controller circuit system EC2B, at least one circuit board EC23B, at least one system bus EC24B, a second additional wireless communication circuit system WC2B, a user interface BC21B, a notification device BC22B, a power supply BC25B, and a power retainer BC26B. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2A, at least one circuit board EC23A, at least one system bus EC24A, the first additional wireless communication circuit system WC2A, the user interface BC21A, the notification device BC22A, the power supply BC25A, and the power retainer BC26A have the same... Figure 9 The structure of the additional electronic controller circuit system EC2, at least one circuit board EC23, at least one system bus EC24, additional wireless communication circuit system WC2, user interface BC21, notification device BC22, power supply BC25, and power retainer BC26 of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 described herein is substantially the same. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2B, at least one circuit board EC23B, at least one system bus EC24B, second additional wireless communication circuit system WC2B, user interface BC21B, notification device BC22B, power supply BC25B, and power retainer BC26B have the same structure as... Figure 9 The additional electronic controller circuit system EC2, at least one circuit board EC23, at least one system bus EC24, additional wireless communication circuit system WC2, user interface BC21, notification device BC22, power supply BC25 and power retainer BC26 of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 described in the figure have a substantially the same structure.

[0255] The wireless communication circuit system WC1 is configured to wirelessly communicate with the first additional wireless communication circuit system WC2A of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A and the second additional wireless communication circuit system WC2B of the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B. The first additional wireless communication circuit system WC2A is configured to use a first communication protocol CP1. The second additional wireless communication circuit system WC2B is configured to use a second communication protocol CP2. In this variant, each of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B has only functions related to the human-powered vehicle B. Alternatively, at least one of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B may have functions other than those related to the human-powered vehicle B. For example, at least one of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B may include electronic devices such as bicycle computers, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and wearable devices.

[0256] like Figure 23 As shown, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to put the human-powered vehicle component BC1 into a paired state where both the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B are paired.

[0257] For example, in Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figures 14 to 20 The pairing process described herein is performed between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A via wireless communication circuit system WC1 and the first additional wireless communication circuit system WC2A. Furthermore, in Figure 10 , Figure 12 as well as Figures 14 to 20 The described pairing process is performed between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B via wireless communication circuit system WC1 and the second additional wireless communication circuit system WC2B.

[0258] like Figure 23 As shown, for example, the wireless communication circuit system WC1 includes a first wireless communication circuit system WC1A and a second wireless communication circuit system WC1B. The first wireless communication circuit system WC1A is configured to wirelessly communicate with a first additional wireless communication circuit system WC2A. The second wireless communication circuit system WC1B is configured to wirelessly communicate with the second additional wireless communication circuit system WC2B. The first wireless communication circuit system WC1A has... Figure 9 The wireless communication circuit system WC1 described herein has a structure that is basically the same as that of the second wireless communication circuit system WC1B. Figure 9 The structure of the wireless communication circuit system WC1 described herein is substantially the same. Alternatively, the wireless communication circuit system WC1 may be a single communication circuit system. In cases where each of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B has only functions related to the human-powered vehicle B, the wireless communication circuit system WC1 may include other wireless communication circuit systems besides the first and second wireless communication circuit systems WC1A and WC1B, configured to wirelessly communicate with another device (e.g., a bicycle computer, smartphone, tablet, personal computer, and wearable device) having functions other than those related to the human-powered vehicle B.

[0259] In the case where the wireless communication circuit system WC1 includes a first wireless communication circuit system WC1A and a second wireless communication circuit system WC1B, Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figures 14 to 20 The pairing process described herein is performed between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A via the first wireless communication circuit system WC1A and the first additional wireless communication circuit system WC2A, and between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B via the second wireless communication circuit system WC1B and the second additional wireless communication circuit system WC2B.

[0260] Electronic controller circuitry EC1 is configured to receive a first signal SG3A and / or a first signal SG3B from at least one of a first additional wireless communication circuitry WC2A and a second additional wireless communication circuitry WC2B via wireless communication circuitry WC1. When wireless communication circuitry WC1 includes both a first wireless communication circuitry WC1A and a second wireless communication circuitry WC1B, electronic controller circuitry EC1 is configured to receive the first signal SG3A from the first additional wireless communication circuitry WC2A via the first wireless communication circuitry WC1A, and is configured to receive the first signal SG3B from the second additional wireless communication circuitry WC2B via the second wireless communication circuitry WC1B. When the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A is compatible with the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2, the first signal SG3A includes information indicating the first communication protocol CP1. When the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B is incompatible with the first communication protocol CP1, the first signal SG3B does not include information indicating the first communication protocol CP1.

[0261] Electronic controller circuitry EC1 is configured to transmit a second signal SG4 via wireless communication circuitry WC1 to at least one of a first auxiliary wireless communication circuitry WC2A and a second auxiliary wireless communication circuitry WC2B. When the manually driven vehicle component BC1 is compatible with a first communication protocol CP1 and a second communication protocol CP2, the second signal SG4 includes information indicating the first communication protocol CP1. Communication between the manually driven vehicle component BC1 and the first auxiliary manually driven vehicle component BC2A corresponds to... Figure 9 and Figure 10The first scenario depicted. In the case where the wireless communication circuit system WC1 includes a first wireless communication circuit system WC1A and a second wireless communication circuit system WC1B, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to transmit the second signal SG4 to the first auxiliary wireless communication circuit system WC2A via the first wireless communication circuit system WC1A. However, in the case where the second auxiliary human-powered vehicle component BC2B is incompatible with the first communication protocol CP1, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 does not transmit the second signal SG4. Communication between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the second auxiliary human-powered vehicle component BC2B corresponds to... Figure 11 and Figure 12 The second scene depicted in the book.

[0262] like Figure 23 As shown, for example, the first additional manual-driven vehicle component BC2A includes an operating device 24. The second additional manual-driven vehicle component BC2B includes an operating device 26. The manual-driven vehicle component BC1 includes at least one of the manual-driven vehicle components BC, such as a gear shifter 12. The manual-driven vehicle component BC1 is configured to be operated based on each of the following: a first user input U2 received by the first additional manual-driven vehicle component BC2A; and a second user input U3 received by the second additional manual-driven vehicle component BC2B. The second user input U3 includes user input U31 and / or user input U32. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to receive a first control signal CS1A indicating the first user input U2 from the first additional wireless communication circuit system WC2A using a first communication protocol CP1. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the gear shifter 12 based on the first control signal CS1A. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to receive a second control signal CS2A indicating the second user input U3 from the second additional wireless communication circuit system WC2B using a second communication protocol CP2. The electronic controller circuit system EC1 is configured to control the shifter 12 based on the second control signal CS2A.

[0263] exist Figure 24 In the illustrated variant, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC1 includes a first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A and a second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B. The human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to pair with each of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B. The human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to selectively transmit signals wirelessly to one of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B. The human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to selectively receive signals wirelessly from one of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B.

[0264] and Figure 9 Similar to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC1 depicted, the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A includes an additional electronic controller circuit system EC1A, at least one circuit board EC13A, at least one system bus EC14A, a first additional wireless communication device circuit system WC1A, a user interface BC11A, a notification device BC12A, a power supply BC15A, and a power retainer BC16A. Figure 9 Similar to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC1 depicted, the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B includes an additional electronic controller circuit system EC1B, at least one circuit board EC13B, at least one system bus EC14B, a second additional wireless communication circuit system WC1B, a user interface BC11B, a notification device BC12B, a power supply BC15B, and a power retainer BC16B. The additional electronic controller circuit system EC1A, at least one circuit board EC13A, at least one system bus EC14A, the first additional wireless communication circuit system WC1A, the user interface BC11A, the notification device BC12A, the power supply BC15A, and the power retainer BC16A have the same... Figure 9 The electronic controller circuit system EC1, at least one circuit board EC13, at least one system bus EC14, wireless communication circuit system WC1, user interface BC11, notification device BC12, power supply BC15, and power retainer BC16 of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC1 depicted in the text have a structure substantially the same as those of the electronic controller circuit system EC1B, at least one circuit board EC13B, at least one system bus EC14B, second additional wireless communication circuit system WC1B, user interface BC11B, notification device BC12B, power supply BC15B, and power retainer BC16B. Figure 9 The electronic controller circuit system EC1, at least one circuit board EC13, at least one system bus EC14, wireless communication circuit system WC1, user interface BC11, notification device BC12, power supply BC15 and power retainer BC16 of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC1 described herein have a substantially the same structure.

[0265] The wireless communication circuit system WC2 is configured to wirelessly communicate with the first additional wireless communication circuit system WC1A of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A and the second additional wireless communication circuit system WC1B of the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B. The first additional wireless communication circuit system WC1A is configured to use a first communication protocol CP1. The second additional wireless communication circuit system WC1B is configured to use a second communication protocol CP2. In this variant, each of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B has only functions related to the human-powered vehicle B. Alternatively, at least one of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B may have functions other than those related to the human-powered vehicle B. For example, at least one of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B may include electronic devices such as bicycle computers, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and wearable devices.

[0266] like Figure 24 As shown, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to put the human-powered vehicle component BC2 into a paired state where both the human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B are paired.

[0267] For example, in Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figures 14 to 20 The pairing process described herein is performed between the human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A via wireless communication circuit system WC2 and the first additional wireless communication circuit system WC1A. Furthermore, in Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figures 14 to 20 The pairing process described herein is performed between the human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 and the second additional wireless communication circuit system WC1B.

[0268] like Figure 24 As shown, for example, the wireless communication circuit system WC2 includes a first wireless communication circuit system WC2A and a second wireless communication circuit system WC2B. The first wireless communication circuit system WC2A is configured to wirelessly communicate with a first supplementary wireless communication circuit system WC1A. The second wireless communication circuit system WC2B is configured to wirelessly communicate with the second supplementary wireless communication circuit system WC1B. The first wireless communication circuit system WC2A has... Figure 9The wireless communication circuit system WC2 described herein has a structure that is basically the same as that of the second wireless communication circuit system WC2B. Figure 9 The structure of the wireless communication circuit system WC2 described herein is substantially the same. Alternatively, the wireless communication circuit system WC2 may be a single communication circuit system. In cases where each of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B has only functions related to the human-powered vehicle B, the wireless communication circuit system WC2 may include other wireless communication circuit systems besides the first and second wireless communication circuit systems WC2A and WC2B, configured to wirelessly communicate with another device (e.g., a bicycle computer, smartphone, tablet, personal computer, and wearable device) having functions other than those related to the human-powered vehicle B.

[0269] In the case where the wireless communication circuit system WC2 includes a first wireless communication circuit system WC2A and a second wireless communication circuit system WC2B, Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figures 14 to 20 The pairing process described herein is performed between the human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A via the first wireless communication circuit system WC2A and the first additional wireless communication circuit system WC1A, and between the human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B via the second wireless communication circuit system WC2B and the second additional wireless communication circuit system WC1B.

[0270] The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to receive a first signal SG3A and / or a first signal SG3B from at least one of a first additional wireless communication circuit system WC1A and a second additional wireless communication circuit system WC1B via a wireless communication circuit system WC2. When the wireless communication circuit system WC2 includes a first wireless communication circuit system WC2A and a second wireless communication circuit system WC2B, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to receive the first signal SG3A from the first additional wireless communication circuit system WC1A via the first wireless communication circuit system WC2A, and is configured to receive the first signal SG3B from the second additional wireless communication circuit system WC1B via the second wireless communication circuit system WC2B. When the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC1A is compatible with the first communication protocol CP1, the first signal SG3A includes information indicating the first communication protocol CP1. When the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC1B is incompatible with the first communication protocol CP1, the first signal SG3B does not include information indicating the first communication protocol CP1.

[0271] The electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit a second signal SG4 via the wireless communication circuit system WC2 to at least one of the first auxiliary wireless communication circuit system WC1A and the second auxiliary wireless communication circuit system WC1B. When the manually driven vehicle component BC2 is compatible with the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2, the second signal SG4 includes information indicating the first communication protocol CP1. Communication between the first auxiliary manually driven vehicle component BC1A and the manually driven vehicle component BC2 corresponds to... Figure 9 and Figure 10 The first scenario depicted. In the case where the wireless communication circuit system WC2 includes a first wireless communication circuit system WC2A and a second wireless communication circuit system WC2B, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit the second signal SG4A to the first auxiliary wireless communication circuit system WC1A via the first wireless communication circuit system WC2A. However, in the case where the second auxiliary human-powered vehicle component BC1B is incompatible with the first communication protocol CP1, the electronic controller circuit system EC2 does not transmit the second signal SG4. Communication between the second auxiliary human-powered vehicle component BC1B and the human-powered vehicle component BC2 corresponds to... Figure 11 and Figure 12 The second scene depicted in the book.

[0272] like Figure 24 As shown, the manually operated vehicle component BC2 may include an operating device 24. The operating device 24 is configured to receive: a first user input U21 to operate a first additional manually operated vehicle component BC1A; and a second user input U22 to operate a second additional manually operated vehicle component BC1B. The first additional manually operated vehicle component BC1A includes one of the manually operated vehicle components BC, such as a gear shifter 12. The second additional manually operated vehicle component BC1B includes another of the manually operated vehicle components BC, such as an additional gear shifter 112. For example, the additional gear shifter 112 includes a front derailleur. The additional gear shifter 112 includes a chain guide 112D, an electric actuator 112E, and an actuator driver 112F.

[0273] Electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit a first control signal CS1C, indicating a first user input U21, via wireless communication circuit system WC2 using a first communication protocol CP1. Electronic controller circuit system EC1A is configured to control shifter 12 based on the first control signal CS1C. Electronic controller circuit system EC2 is configured to transmit a second control signal CS2C, indicating a second user input U22, via wireless communication circuit system WC2 using a second communication protocol CP2. Electronic controller circuit system EC1B is configured to control auxiliary shifter 112 based on the second control signal CS2C.

[0274] exist Figure 23 and Figure 24 In the illustrated variant, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 (BC2) can be configured to communicate simultaneously with a first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A (BC1A) and a second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B (BC1B). Alternatively, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 (BC2) can be configured to communicate only with one of the first additional human-powered vehicle component BC2A (BC1A) and the second additional human-powered vehicle component BC2B (BC1B).

[0275] In this embodiment and its variations, a pairing process is performed to exchange identification information between the manually driven vehicle component BC1 and the additional manually driven vehicle component BC2. However, the exchange of identification information can be performed in different ways. Figure 25 As shown, for example, the exchange of identification information can be performed between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 using an external device ED (such as a bicycle computer, smartphone, tablet, personal computer, and wearable device). Each of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 can be configured to enter a pairing process in response to a signal emitted from the external device ED. Alternatively, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 can be configured to transmit identification information ID1 to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 via the external device ED. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 can be configured to transmit identification information ID2 to the human-powered vehicle component BC1 via the external device ED.

[0276] In this embodiment and its variations, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 is compatible with the first communication protocol CP1 and the second communication protocol CP2. However, the manually driven vehicle component BC1 may be compatible with the first communication protocol CP1, the second communication protocol CP2, and at least one additional communication protocol.

[0277] In this embodiment and its variations, such as Figure 10 As shown, upon receiving the first signal SG3 or transmitting the acknowledgment signal SG3A, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 immediately changes the communication protocol from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1. Alternatively, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 can be configured to immediately change the communication protocol from the second communication protocol CP2 to the first communication protocol CP1 upon transmitting the second signal SG4 or receiving the acknowledgment signal SG4A. In this variant, the electronic controller circuit system EC1 wirelessly transmits the second signal SG4 using the second communication protocol CP2 instead of the first communication protocol CP1 via the wireless communication device circuit system WC1.

[0278] In this application, the term "comprising" and its derivatives, as used herein, are intended to be open-ended terms that specify the presence of mentioned features, elements, components, groups, wholes, and / or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unmentioned features, elements, components, groups, wholes, and / or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "having," "comprising," and their derivatives.

[0279] The terms “component,” “segment,” “part,” “section,” “element,” “body,” and “structure” can have a dual meaning of a single component or multiple components when used in the singular.

[0280] The ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” used in this application are for identification purposes only and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term “first element” does not itself imply the existence of a “second element,” nor does the term “second element” itself imply the existence of a “first element.”

[0281] As used in this article, the term "paired" can encompass both constructions in which paired elements have the same shape or structure as each other, and constructions in which paired elements have different shapes or structures as each other.

[0282] The terms “one” (or “a”), “one or more” and “at least one” are used interchangeably in this document.

[0283] As used in this disclosure, the phrase “at least one of…” means “one or more of the desired choices.” For one example, if the number of choices is two, the phrase “at least one of…” as used in this disclosure means “only one single choice” or “both of the two choices.” For other examples, if the number of choices is equal to or greater than three, the phrase “at least one of…” as used in this disclosure means “only one single choice” or “any combination of equal to or greater than two choices.” For example, the phrase “at least one of A and B” covers (1) A alone, (2) B alone, and (3) both A and B. The phrase “at least one of A, B, and C” includes (1) A alone, (2) B alone, (3) C alone, (4) both A and B, (5) both B and C, (6) both A and C, and (7) all of A, B, and C. In other words, in this disclosure, the phrase “at least one of A and B” does not mean “at least one A and at least one B.”

[0284] Finally, the degree terms such as “substantially,” “approximately,” and “approximately” used herein refer to a reasonable amount of deviation of the modified term such that the final result does not change significantly. All numerical values ​​described in this application can be interpreted as including terms such as “substantially,” “approximately,” and “approximately.”

[0285] Obviously, many modifications and variations of the invention are possible based on the above teachings. Therefore, it should be understood that the invention can be practiced in ways other than those specifically described herein, within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A human-powered vehicle component, comprising: A wireless communication circuit system configured to wirelessly communicate with an additional wireless communication circuit system of an additional human-powered vehicle component; An electronic controller circuit system electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit system and configured to receive a first signal from the additional wireless communication circuit system via the wireless communication circuit system, wherein the electronic controller circuit system is configured to store a first communication protocol and a second communication protocol as the communication protocol of the wireless communication circuit system; The electronic controller circuit system is configured to, when the first signal includes first information indicating the first communication protocol, change the communication protocol of the wireless communication circuit system from the second communication protocol to the first communication protocol based on the first signal; and The electronic controller circuit system is configured to control the wireless communication circuit system to continue using the second communication protocol when the electronic controller circuit system has not received the first signal, which includes the first information indicating the first communication protocol, from the wireless communication circuit system.

2. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 1, wherein... The electronic controller circuit system is configured to, in the paired state where the manually driven vehicle component is paired with the additional manually driven vehicle component, control the wireless communication circuit system to use the second communication protocol before receiving the first signal, and The electronic controller circuit system is configured such that, in a paired state where the human-powered vehicle component is paired with the additional human-powered vehicle component, and when the first signal includes the first information indicating the first communication protocol, the communication protocol of the wireless communication device circuit system is changed from the second communication protocol to the first communication protocol based on the first signal.

3. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 1, wherein... The electronic controller circuitry is configured to control the wireless communication circuitry to use a pairing protocol during the pairing process, regardless of whether the additional human-powered vehicle component is configured to use the first or the second communication protocol.

4. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 1, wherein... The additional human-powered vehicle components include a first additional human-powered vehicle component and a second additional human-powered vehicle component. The wireless communication circuit system is configured to wirelessly communicate with a first additional wireless communication circuit system of the first additional human-powered vehicle component and a second additional wireless communication circuit system of the second additional human-powered vehicle component. The first additional wireless communication circuit system is configured to use the first communication protocol, and the second additional wireless communication circuit system is configured to use the second communication protocol. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to put the human-powered vehicle component into a paired state where the human-powered vehicle component is paired with both the first additional human-powered vehicle component and the second additional human-powered vehicle component.

5. A human-powered vehicle component, comprising: A wireless communication circuit system configured to wirelessly communicate with a first additional wireless communication circuit system of a first additional human-powered vehicle component and a second additional wireless communication circuit system of a second additional human-powered vehicle component, the first additional wireless communication circuit system being configured to use a first communication protocol and the second additional wireless communication circuit system being configured to use a second communication protocol, each of the first additional human-powered vehicle component and the second additional human-powered vehicle component having only functions related to human-powered vehicles. An electronic controller circuit system electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit system and configured to receive a first signal from at least one of the first additional wireless communication circuit system and the second additional wireless communication circuit system via the wireless communication circuit system; and The electronic controller circuit system is configured to put the human-powered vehicle component into a paired state where the human-powered vehicle component is paired with both the first additional human-powered vehicle component and the second additional human-powered vehicle component.

6. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 5, wherein... The human-powered vehicle component is configured to be operated based on each of the following: The first user input received by the first additional human-powered vehicle component, and The second user input received by the second additional human-powered vehicle component, wherein the electronic controller circuitry is configured to receive a first control signal indicative of the first user input from the first additional wireless communication circuitry using the first communication protocol, and The electronic controller circuit system is configured to receive a second control signal indicating input from the second additional wireless communication circuit system using the second communication protocol.

7. The manually driven vehicle component according to claim 5, further comprising: Operating device, the operating device being configured as Receive first user input to operate the first additional human-powered vehicle component, and The system receives second user input to operate the second additional human-powered vehicle component, wherein the electronic controller circuitry is configured to transmit a first control signal indicative of the first user input via the first communication protocol through the wireless communication circuitry. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to transmit a second control signal indicating input from the second user via the second communication protocol through the wireless communication circuit system.

8. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 1, wherein... The electronic controller circuitry is configured to wirelessly transmit a second signal, including second information indicating the first communication protocol, via the wireless communication circuitry.

9. The manually driven vehicle component according to claim 8, wherein... The electronic controller circuit system is configured to wirelessly receive the first signal transmitted using the second communication protocol via the wireless communication circuit system. The first signal includes the first information indicating the first communication protocol. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal using the first communication protocol via the wireless communication circuit system, and The second signal includes second information indicating the first communication protocol.

10. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 9, wherein... The additional human-powered vehicle component is configured to wirelessly transmit the first signal in response to additional user input received by an additional user interface of the additional human-powered vehicle component.

11. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 10, wherein... The additional user interface is configured to receive additional user shift input.

12. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 8, wherein... The electronic controller circuit system is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal using the second communication protocol via the wireless communication circuit system.

13. The manually driven vehicle component according to claim 8, further comprising: User interface, the user interface being configured to receive user input, wherein The electronic controller circuitry is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal via the wireless communication circuitry in response to user input received from the user interface.

14. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 13, wherein... The user interface is configured to receive user gear shift input, and The electronic controller circuitry is configured to wirelessly transmit the first signal via the wireless communication circuitry in response to the user shift input received from the user interface.

15. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 1 or 5, wherein... The electronic controller circuitry is configured to transmit an acknowledgment signal via the wireless communication circuitry in response to the first signal, regardless of whether the first signal includes first information indicating the first communication protocol or the second communication protocol.

16. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 1, wherein... The electronic controller circuit system is configured to maintain the use of the second communication protocol based on the first signal, provided that the first signal includes first information indicating the second communication protocol.

17. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 1, wherein... The electronic controller circuit system is configured such that, after the electronic controller circuit system changes the communication protocol from the second communication protocol to the first communication protocol, it transmits or receives control signals via the wireless communication circuit system using the first communication protocol. The electronic controller circuit system is configured to transmit or receive control signals via the wireless communication circuit system using the second communication protocol, while the electronic controller circuit system continues to use the second communication protocol.

18. The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 1 or 5, wherein The version of the first communication protocol is newer than the version of the second communication protocol.

19. A human-powered vehicle system, comprising: The human-powered vehicle component according to claim 1; and The additional human-powered vehicle component.

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