Authorization pairing method suitable for bicycle electronic speed change system

Abstract

The invention discloses an authorized pairing method suitable for a bicycle electronic speed control system, which comprises the following steps of: (1) judging whether a rear derailleur and an operating device meet a pairing condition or not, and if the condition is met, executing a step (2); (2) the rear derailleur and the operation device are paired; (2.1) the rear derailleur automatically enters a pairing mode; when the operation device is awakened, monitoring is started; (2.2) after the operation device monitors the rear derailleur, the operation device sends a pairing request to the rear derailleur; (2.3) the rear derailleur responds to the pairing request of the operation device; (2.4) waiting for whether the user confirms the pairing request; if the pairing request is confirmed, executing step (2.5); if the pairing request is not confirmed, returning to the step (2.2); (2.5) after the pairing is successful, the rear derailleur sends a pairing success instruction to the operation device; and (2.6) after the operation device monitors the pairing success instruction, the pairing is confirmed to be completed. According to the method, the pairing process is simple, the pairing time is short, the connection requirement of the equipment can be quickly established, and the usability of the product and the user experience are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of communication technology, and more specifically to an authorized pairing method applicable to electronic shifting systems for bicycles. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional bicycle shifting systems primarily rely on wire drive to move the rear derailleur, enabling gear changes. Over time, the wire is prone to stretching, wear, and even breakage, leading to decreased shifting accuracy and a poorer feel. Furthermore, advancements in wireless communication technology have led to the evolution of electronic shifting systems. In electronic shifting, a control mechanism is used to manipulate the gears; the user operates this mechanism, which in turn causes the rear derailleur to perform the shifting action.

[0003] After replacing or installing components such as the rear derailleur and operating device, the rear derailleur and operating device need to be paired for the first time. After pairing, the shifting signal is sent to the rear derailleur by operating the operating device to achieve gear shifting. The existing pairing process is complicated and time-consuming, and cannot quickly establish the connection required by the device. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the aforementioned problems and provide an authorized pairing method suitable for bicycle electronic shifting systems. This method has a simple pairing process, short pairing time, and can quickly establish the connection requirements of the device, thereby improving the ease of use of the product and the user experience.

[0005] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution: A method for authorized pairing of electronic shifting systems for bicycles includes the following steps: (1) Determine whether the rear derailleur and the operating device meet the pairing conditions. If the pairing conditions are met, proceed to step (2). (2) Pair the rear derailleur with the operating device: (2.1) The rear derailleur automatically enters pairing mode; when the operating device is awakened, the monitoring is started; (2.2) After the operating device detects the rear derailleur, the operating device sends a pairing request to the rear derailleur; (2.3) The rear derailleur responds to the pairing request from the operating device; (2.4) Wait for the user to confirm the pairing request; if the pairing request is confirmed, proceed to step (2.5); if the pairing request is not confirmed, return to step (2.2). (2.5) After successful pairing, the rear derailleur sends a pairing success command to the operating device; (2.6) After the operating device detects the pairing success command, it confirms that the pairing is complete.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in step (1), the pairing conditions include condition one and condition two. If either condition one or condition two is met, the pairing function is triggered, and step (2) is executed; wherein, Condition one is that the last reset has been completed; Condition two is that there is no record of successfully paired components in the past.

[0007] Preferably, the last reset is performed in one of the following two ways: The first method is to press and hold the auxiliary function electrical switch in the derailleur. The second method is to operate the upshift switch or downshift switch in the operating device or the reset switch next to the battery holder.

[0008] Preferably, before step (2.1), if the operating device failed to pair with the rear derailleur in the previous attempt, the operating device enters sleep mode.

[0009] Preferably, in step (2.1), the operating device wakes up by sensing a change in physical state or by successfully powering on. After being woken up, the operating device exits sleep mode and starts pairing broadcast listening. The operating device listens to the pairing broadcast initiated by the dial.

[0010] Preferably, in step (2.1), the specific steps for the rear derailleur to automatically enter the pairing mode are as follows: After the rear derailleur is powered on, it automatically initiates a pairing broadcast, the LED light flashes in the first mode, and it continuously listens for pairing requests sent by the operating device.

[0011] Preferably, in step (2.2), if the operating device hears the pairing broadcast of the rear derailleur, the operating device immediately sends a pairing request to the rear derailleur; if the operating device has been listening for a specified time and has not received a pairing success instruction, the operating device enters sleep mode.

[0012] Preferably, in step (2.3), the specific steps for the rear derailleur to respond to the pairing request of the operating device are as follows: After receiving a pairing request from the operating device, the LED light on the rear derailleur flashes in the second mode.

[0013] Preferably, in step (2.4), the user manually confirms, indicating confirmation of the pairing request. The method of manual confirmation by the user is to execute the actuation of the back-to-side electrical switch; if the user does not manually confirm within the specified time, it indicates that the pairing request is not confirmed.

[0014] Preferably, in step (2.5), after the user manually confirms, the pairing is successful; after successful pairing, the operating device information is stored in the flash memory, and a pairing success command is sent to the operating device; in step (2.6), after the operating device hears the pairing success command, it stores the rear derailleur information in the flash memory.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: The authorized pairing method for bicycle electronic shifting systems in this invention solves the user's need to quickly establish device connectivity after replacing or installing components such as the rear derailleur and operating device, improving product usability and user experience. Furthermore, the pairing process between the rear derailleur and the operating device is simple and quick, enabling wireless pairing between the rear derailleur and the operating device. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of an authorized pairing method for a bicycle electronic shifting system according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the communication between the operating device and the rear derailleur in this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, but the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto.

[0019] See Figures 1-2 This embodiment discloses an authorized pairing method for bicycle electronic shifting systems. The authorized pairing method is applied to the initial pairing of the rear derailleur and the operating device. The authorized pairing method includes the following steps: (1) Determine whether the rear derailleur and the operating device meet the pairing conditions. If the pairing conditions are met, trigger the pairing function and execute step (2). (2) Pair the rear derailleur with the operating device: (2.1) The rear derailleur automatically enters pairing mode; when the operating device is awakened, the monitoring is started; (2.2) After the operating device detects the rear derailleur, the operating device sends a pairing request to the rear derailleur; (2.3) The rear derailleur responds to the pairing request from the operating device; (2.4) Wait for the user to confirm the pairing request; if the pairing request is confirmed, proceed to step (2.5); if the pairing request is not confirmed, return to step (2.2). (2.5) After successful pairing, the rear derailleur sends a pairing success command to the operating device; (2.6) After the operating device detects the pairing success command, it confirms that the pairing is complete.

[0020] In step (2.5), the rear derailleur mainly transmits power through the wireless transceiver module on the rear derailleur.

[0021] See Figures 1-2 In step (1), the pairing conditions include condition one and condition two. If either condition one or condition two is met, the pairing function is triggered and step (2) is executed.

[0022] Condition 1 is that the last reset has been completed; the last reset can be done in one of the following two ways: the first way is to press and hold the auxiliary function electrical switch in the derailleur; the second way is to operate the upshift switch or downshift switch in the operating device or the reset switch next to the battery holder.

[0023] Condition two is that there is no record of successfully paired components in the past.

[0024] See Figures 1-2 Before step (2.1), if the operating device failed to pair with the rear derailleur in the previous attempt, the operating device enters sleep mode.

[0025] See Figures 1-2 In step (2.1), the operating device wakes up by sensing a change in physical state or by successfully powering on. After being woken up, the operating device exits sleep mode and starts pairing broadcast listening. The operating device listens to the pairing broadcast initiated by the dial.

[0026] The sensor is a vibration sensor; changes in physical state can be represented by vibration. The operating device is awakened by vibration or by successful power-on.

[0027] See Figures 1-2 In step (2.1), the specific steps for the rear derailleur to automatically enter pairing mode are as follows: After the rear derailleur is powered on, it automatically initiates a pairing broadcast, and the LED light flashes in the first mode while continuously listening for pairing requests sent by the operating device. The LED light is located on the rear derailleur.

[0028] See Figures 1-2 The first mode can be, but is not limited to, a continuously flashing green light. Specifically, when the LED light is in the first mode, the LED light continuously flashes a green light.

[0029] See Figures 1-2 In step (2.2), if the operating device hears the pairing broadcast of the rear derailleur, the operating device immediately sends a pairing request to the rear derailleur; if the operating device has been listening for a specified time and has not received a pairing success instruction, the operating device enters sleep mode.

[0030] See Figures 1-2 In step (2.3), the specific steps for the rear derailleur to respond to the pairing request from the operating device are as follows: See Figures 1-2 After receiving a pairing request from the operating device, the LED light on the rear derailleur flashes in a second mode, different from the first mode.

[0031] The second mode can be, but is not limited to, alternating red and green light flashing. Specifically, when the LED light adopts the second mode, the LED light switches to alternating red and green light flashing.

[0032] See Figures 1-2 In step (2.4), the user manually confirms, indicating that the pairing request is confirmed. The method of manual confirmation by the user is to execute the actuation and then turn on the electrical switch; if the user does not manually confirm within the specified time, it means that the pairing request is not confirmed.

[0033] See Figures 1-2 In step (2.5), after the user confirms manually, the pairing is successful; after successful pairing, the operating device information is stored in the flash memory, and a pairing success command is sent to the operating device; in step (2.6), after the operating device hears the pairing success command, it stores the rear derailleur information in the flash memory.

[0034] See Figures 1-2 The operating device has a built-in signal controller, and the rear derailleur has a built-in control device. The signal controller and the control device communicate wirelessly, enabling communication between the operating device and the rear derailleur. The rear derailleur has buttons such as an auxiliary function electrical switch; pressing and holding the auxiliary function electrical switch for a sufficient amount of time will reset it. The operating device has buttons such as an upshift switch, a downshift switch, and a reset switch next to the battery holder.

[0035] After pairing is complete, when the user needs to shift gears, the user operates the control device, thereby causing the rear derailleur to perform the shifting action.

[0036] See Figures 1-2 The rear derailleur is simply referred to as the rear derailleur, and the rear derailleur information is simply referred to as the rear derailleur information. As the paired response end, the rear derailleur performs the following actions:

[0037] The operating device, acting as the initiator of the pairing process, performs the following actions:

[0038] The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention, but the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above content. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for authorized pairing of electronic shifting systems for bicycles, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: (1) Determine whether the rear derailleur and the operating device meet the pairing conditions. If the pairing conditions are met, proceed to step (2). (2) Pair the rear derailleur with the operating device: (2.1) The rear derailleur automatically enters pairing mode; when the operating device is awakened, the monitoring is started; (2.2) After the operating device detects the rear derailleur, the operating device sends a pairing request to the rear derailleur; (2.3) The rear derailleur responds to the pairing request from the operating device; (2.4) Wait for the user to confirm the pairing request; If the pairing request is confirmed, proceed to step (2.5); if the pairing request is not confirmed, return to step (2.2). (2.5) After successful pairing, the rear derailleur sends a pairing success command to the operating device; (2.6) After the operating device detects the pairing success command, it confirms that the pairing is complete.

2. The authorization pairing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step (1), the pairing conditions include condition one and condition two. If either condition one or condition two is met, the pairing function is triggered, and step (2) is executed; wherein, Condition one is that the last reset has been completed; Condition two is that there is no record of successfully paired components in the past.

3. The authorization pairing method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The last reset was performed using one of the following two methods: The first method is to press and hold the auxiliary function electrical switch in the derailleur. The second method is to operate the upshift switch or downshift switch in the operating device or the reset switch next to the battery holder.

4. The authorization pairing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before step (2.1), if the operating device failed to pair with the rear derailleur in the previous attempt, the operating device enters sleep mode.

5. The authorization pairing method according to claim 4, characterized in that, In step (2.1), the operating device is woken up by sensing a change in physical state or by successfully powering on. After being woken up, the operating device exits sleep mode and starts pairing broadcast listening. The operating device listens to the pairing broadcast initiated by the dial.

6. The authorization pairing method according to claim 5, characterized in that, In step (2.1), the specific steps for the rear derailleur to automatically enter pairing mode are as follows: After the rear derailleur is powered on, it automatically initiates a pairing broadcast, the LED light flashes in the first mode, and it continuously listens for pairing requests sent by the operating device.

7. The authorization pairing method according to claim 6, characterized in that, In step (2.2), if the operating device hears the pairing broadcast of the rear derailleur, the operating device immediately sends a pairing request to the rear derailleur; if the operating device listens for a specified time and does not receive a pairing success instruction, the operating device enters sleep mode.

8. The authorization pairing method according to claim 7, characterized in that, In step (2.3), the specific steps for the rear derailleur to respond to the pairing request from the operating device are as follows: After receiving a pairing request from the operating device, the LED light on the rear derailleur flashes in the second mode.

9. The authorization pairing method according to claim 8, characterized in that, In step (2.4), the user manually confirms the pairing request. The method of manual confirmation is to execute the actuation and then turn on the electrical switch. If the user does not manually confirm within the specified time, it means that the pairing request is not confirmed.

10. The authorization pairing method according to claim 9, characterized in that, In step (2.5), after the user confirms manually, the pairing is successful; after successful pairing, the operating device information is stored in the flash memory, and a pairing success command is sent to the operating device; in step (2.6), after the operating device hears the pairing success command, it stores the rear derailleur information in the flash memory.

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