COMPONENT FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLES, CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLES, AND NON-VOLATILE, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Abstract

A human-powered vehicle component BC1 comprises a first wireless communicator circuit WC1 and a first electronic control circuit EC1. The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to wirelessly receive a coupling trigger signal TS generated in response to a trigger user input UT of a trigger input device TG. The trigger input device TG includes a display TG1. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to place the human-powered vehicle component BC1 into a first coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal TS.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a component for human-powered vehicles, a control system for human-powered vehicles, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0002] In recent years, some human-powered vehicles have been equipped with electrical components or devices to facilitate the driver's operation of the human-powered vehicle. Typically, each electrical component is controlled by an operating device that connects the operating device to the electrical component. In recent years, control systems that wirelessly connect the electrical components to the operating devices have become available. One of the objectives of the present invention is to simplify the initiation of a coupling process between at least two electrical components.

[0003] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a human-powered vehicle component includes a first wireless communicator circuit and a first electronic control circuit. The first wireless communicator circuit is configured to wirelessly receive a pairing trigger signal generated in response to a trigger user input from a trigger input device. The trigger input device includes a display. The first electronic control circuit is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component to enter a first pairing mode in response to the pairing trigger signal.

[0004] In the human-powered vehicle component according to the first aspect, the first electronic control circuit is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component to enter the first pairing mode using the pairing trigger signal wirelessly received from the first wireless communicator circuit. Thus, it is possible to remotely set the human-powered vehicle component to the first pairing mode without providing an input device for the human-powered vehicle component, thereby easily starting the pairing process between the human-powered vehicle component and another human-powered vehicle component.

[0005] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the first aspect is configured such that the first wireless communicator circuit is configured to wirelessly receive, in the first pairing mode, a first pairing request signal generated in response to a first user input from a first input device. The first electronic control circuit is configured to establish wireless communication between the human-powered vehicle component and a first remote component that has sent the first pairing request signal in the first pairing mode. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the second aspect, the pairing process between the human-powered vehicle component and the first remote component can be easily initiated.Thus, it is possible to facilitate the start of the pairing process between the human-powered vehicle component and another human-powered vehicle component that includes the first remote component.

[0006] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the first or second aspect is configured such that the trigger input device has a function other than a function related to the human-powered vehicle. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the third aspect, it is possible to improve the usability of the human-powered vehicle in the coupling process using the trigger input device.

[0007] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to third aspects is configured such that the trigger input device is provided separately from at least one of the first remote component and the first input device. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to improve the flexibility of use of the trigger input device compared to a case where the trigger input device is provided integrally with at least one of the first remote component and the first input device.

[0008] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to fourth aspects is configured such that the trigger input device includes at least one of the first remote component and the first input device. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the fifth aspect, it is possible to simplify a human-powered vehicle system.

[0009] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to fifth aspects is configured so that the coupling trigger signal is distinguishable from the first coupling request signal. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to reliably perform the coupling operation.

[0010] According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to sixth aspects is configured such that the first wireless communication circuit is configured to wirelessly transmit a first pairing response signal in response to the first pairing request signal. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to perform the pairing operation more reliably.

[0011] According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the seventh aspect is configured such that the first wireless communication circuit is configured to automatically transmit the first pairing response signal in response to the first pairing request signal. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to smoothly perform the pairing operation.

[0012] According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the component for human-powered vehicles according to the seventh or eighth aspect is configured to further include a user interface configured to receive a user operation. The first wireless communicator circuit is configured to transmit the first pairing response signal in response to the user operation in a state where the first wireless communicator circuit receives the first pairing request signal. With the component for human-powered vehicles according to the ninth aspect, the user can control the timing at which the first pairing response signal is transmitted after receiving the first pairing request signal. Thus, it is possible to reliably continue the pairing operation.

[0013] According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the seventh to ninth aspects is configured such that the first wireless communicator circuit is configured to receive a first coupling signal from the first remote component. The first coupling signal is generated in response to the first coupling response signal. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the tenth aspect, it is possible to reliably continue the coupling process.

[0014] According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to tenth aspects is configured such that the human-powered vehicle component has a wireless signal interception mode in which the first electronic control circuit detects the coupling trigger signal via the first wireless communicator circuit. The wireless signal interception mode is different from the first coupling mode. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to reliably receive the coupling trigger signal in the wireless signal interception mode.

[0015] According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the eleventh aspect is configured such that the first electronic control circuit is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component to enter the first pairing mode in a case where the first electronic control circuit detects the pairing trigger signal via the first wireless communicator circuit in the wireless signal listening mode. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to more reliably receive the pairing trigger signal in the wireless signal listening mode.

[0016] According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the eleventh or twelfth aspect is configured such that the first wireless communicator circuit is configured to wirelessly receive, in the first pairing mode, a first pairing request signal generated in response to a first user input from a first input device. The first electronic control circuit is configured to ignore or not detect the first pairing request signal in the wireless signal listening mode. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the thirteenth aspect, it is possible to more reliably receive the pairing trigger signal in the wireless signal listening mode without responding to the first pairing request signal.

[0017] According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the eleventh to thirteenth aspects is configured such that the first electronic control circuit is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component to enter the wireless signal interception mode in response to a trigger. With the human-powered vehicle component according to the fourteenth aspect, it is possible to smoothly change the mode of the human-powered vehicle component to the wireless signal interception mode using the trigger.

[0018] According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the fourteenth aspect is configured such that the trigger includes at least one of: providing electrical power to the human-powered vehicle component; connecting an electrical power source to the human-powered vehicle component; connecting an electrical cable connected to an additional human-powered vehicle component; operating an additional control device configured to control the additional human-powered vehicle component; and providing an output of a sensor to the human-powered vehicle component.With the human-powered vehicle component according to the fifteenth aspect, it is possible to more smoothly change the mode of the human-powered vehicle component to the wireless signal listening mode using the trigger.

[0019] According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the component for human-powered vehicles according to any one of the first to fifteenth aspects is configured such that the trigger input device includes at least one of a smartphone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, a wearable device, and a bicycle computer. The first wireless communicator circuit is configured to wirelessly receive the pairing trigger signal generated in response to the user input received from at least one of the smartphone, the tablet computer, the personal computer, the wearable device, and the bicycle computer.With the component for human-powered vehicles according to the sixteenth aspect, it is possible to use at least one of the smartphone, the tablet computer, the personal computer, the wearable device, and the bicycle computer as a trigger input device, thereby improving the usability of the human-powered vehicle in the pairing process.

[0020] According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, a human-powered vehicle control system comprises the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the first to sixteenth aspects and the first remote component.

[0021] With the human-powered vehicle control system according to the seventeenth aspect, it is possible to easily start the coupling process between the human-powered vehicle component and the first remote component.

[0022] According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle control system according to the seventeenth aspect further comprises an additional human-powered vehicle component. The additional human-powered vehicle component comprises a second wireless communicator circuit and a second electronic control circuit. The second wireless communicator circuit is configured to wirelessly receive the coupling trigger signal generated in response to the trigger user input. The second electronic control circuit is configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component to enter a second coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal.With the human-powered vehicle control system according to the eighteenth aspect, it is possible to easily start the coupling operation performed between the additional human-powered vehicle component and another human-powered vehicle component in addition to the coupling operation performed between the human-powered vehicle component and the first remote component.

[0023] According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the eighteenth aspect is configured such that the trigger input device is configured to transmit the coupling trigger signal to the human-powered vehicle component and the additional human-powered vehicle component in response to the user input. With the human-powered vehicle control system according to the nineteenth aspect, it is possible to more easily start the coupling operation performed between the additional human-powered vehicle component and another human-powered vehicle component, in addition to the coupling operation performed between the human-powered vehicle component and the first remote component.

[0024] According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, a human-powered vehicle control system comprises a human-powered vehicle component and an additional human-powered vehicle component. The human-powered vehicle component comprises a first wireless communicator circuit and a first electronic control circuit. The first wireless communicator circuit is configured to wirelessly receive a pairing trigger signal generated in response to a trigger user input from a trigger input device. The first electronic control circuit is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component to enter a first pairing mode in response to the pairing trigger signal. The additional human-powered vehicle component comprises a second wireless communicator circuit and a second electronic control circuit.The second wireless communicator circuit is configured to wirelessly receive the coupling trigger signal. The second electronic control circuit is configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component to enter a second coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal.

[0025] With the human-powered vehicle control system according to the twentieth aspect, it is possible to easily start the coupling operation performed between the additional human-powered vehicle component and another human-powered vehicle component in addition to the coupling operation performed between the human-powered vehicle component and another human-powered vehicle component.

[0026] According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to the twentieth aspect is configured such that the first wireless communicator circuit is configured to wirelessly receive, in the first pairing mode, a first pairing request signal generated in response to a first user input from a first input device. The first electronic control circuit is configured to establish wireless communication between the human-powered vehicle component and a first remote component that has sent the first pairing request signal in the first pairing mode. With the human-powered vehicle control system according to the twenty-first aspect, the pairing process between the human-powered vehicle component and the first remote component can be easily started.Thus, it is possible to facilitate the start of the pairing process performed between the human-powered vehicle component and another human-powered vehicle component including the first remote component.

[0027] According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the human-powered vehicle component according to any one of the eighteenth to twenty-first aspects is configured such that the second wireless communicator circuit is configured to wirelessly receive, in the second pairing mode, a second pairing request signal generated in response to a second user input from a second input device. The second electronic control circuit is configured to establish wireless communication between the additional human-powered vehicle component and a second remote component that has sent the second pairing request signal in the second pairing mode. With the human-powered vehicle control system according to the twenty-second aspect, the pairing process between the additional human-powered vehicle component and the second remote component can be easily started.Thus, it is possible to facilitate the start of the pairing process between the additional human-powered vehicle component and another human-powered vehicle component including the second remote component, while the pairing process between the human-powered vehicle component and another human-powered vehicle component including the first remote component can be easily started.

[0028] According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores a program that causes a trigger input device including a display to perform a method comprising: receiving a user input; and wirelessly transmitting a pairing trigger signal in response to the user input to cause a human-powered vehicle component to enter a first pairing mode.

[0029] With the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to the twenty-third aspect, it is possible to cause the trigger input device to execute the method. Accordingly, it is possible to easily start the coupling process performed between the human-powered vehicle component and another human-powered vehicle component.

[0030] According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to the twenty-third aspect is configured such that the display includes a touch panel configured to receive the trigger user input. Receiving the trigger user input includes receiving the trigger user input via the touch panel. With the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to the twenty-fourth aspect, the touch panel can improve the usability of the trigger input device.

[0031] A more complete understanding of the invention and many of the attendant advantages thereof will be readily obtained as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. 1 is a side view of a human-powered vehicle including a human-powered vehicle control system including at least two human-powered vehicle components according to one of the embodiments; Fig. 2 is a side view of one of the at least two components for human-powered vehicles shown in Fig. 1 are shown; Fig. 3 is a side view of another of the at least two components for human-powered vehicles shown in Fig. 1 are shown; Fig. 4 is a side view of another of the at least two components for human-powered vehicles shown in Fig. 1 are shown; Fig. 5 is a side view of another of the at least two components for human-powered vehicles shown in Fig. 1 are shown; Fig. 6 is a side view of another of the at least two components for human-powered vehicles shown in Fig. 1 are shown; Fig. 7 is a schematic block diagram of the human-powered vehicle control system shown in Fig. 1 is shown (coupled); Fig. 8 is a schematic block diagram of the human-powered vehicle control system shown in Fig. 1 is shown (coupled); Fig. 9 a schematic block diagram of the Fig. 1 shown control system for human-powered vehicles (coupling); Fig. 10 a schematic block diagram of the Fig. 1 shown control system for human-powered vehicles (coupling); Fig. 11 is a schematic block diagram of a human-powered vehicle control system according to a first modification (coupling); Fig. 12 is a schematic block diagram of a human-powered vehicle control system according to a second modification (coupling); Fig. 13 is a schematic block diagram of a human-powered vehicle control system according to a second modification (coupling); Fig. 14 is a flowchart of a control incorporated in a trigger input device of the Fig. 1 shown control system for human-powered vehicles; Fig. 15 and Fig. 16 are flow diagrams of a coupling process that takes place between one of the at least two components for human-powered vehicles of the Fig. 1 shown control system for human-powered vehicles; Fig. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a control mode of one of the at least two components for human-powered vehicles of the Fig. 1 shows the control system for human-powered vehicles; Fig. 18 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the coupling process that occurs between two of the at least two human-powered vehicle components and between the other two of the at least two human-powered vehicle components of the Fig. 1 illustrated control system for human-powered vehicles; Fig. 19 is a schematic block diagram of a human-powered vehicle control system according to a third modification; Fig. 20 is a schematic block diagram of a human-powered vehicle control system according to a fourth modification; and Fig. 21 is a schematic block diagram of a human-powered vehicle control system according to a fifth modification.

[0032] The embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding or identical elements in the various drawings.

[0033] With reference to Fig. 1, a human-powered vehicle B includes a human-powered vehicle control system 10 according to one of the embodiments. The human-powered vehicle control system 10 includes at least two human-powered vehicle components BC. In the present embodiment, the human-powered vehicle B is illustrated as an e-bike that utilizes the drive power of an electric motor for propulsion in addition to human propulsion. However, the human-powered vehicle control system 10 can be applied to any other type of human-powered vehicle, such as a mountain bike, a cyclocross bike, a gravel bike, a city bike, a cargo bike, and a recumbent bike.

[0034] In the present application, the term "human-powered vehicle" includes a vehicle moved by a driving force that includes at least the human power of a user driving the vehicle. The human-powered vehicle includes various types of bicycles, such as mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes, handbikes, and recumbent bicycles. In addition, the human-powered vehicle includes an electric bicycle, referred to as an e-bike. The electric bicycle includes an electrically assisted bicycle configured to assist the propulsion of a vehicle with an electric motor. However, the total number of wheels of the human-powered vehicle is not limited to two. For example, the human-powered vehicle includes a vehicle with one wheel or three or more wheels.In particular, a human-powered vehicle does not include a vehicle that uses only one power source as its driving force. Examples of power sources include an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Generally, a light road vehicle, including a vehicle that does not require a driver's license for public roads, is considered a human-powered vehicle.

[0035] Basically, the human-powered vehicle control system 10 is configured to couple at least two devices such that the at least two devices can communicate wirelessly with each other. Therefore, the term "human-powered vehicle component" as used herein generally refers to any human-powered vehicle component BC of the human-powered vehicle B that is configured, after coupling, to wirelessly communicate with another of the human-powered vehicle components BC of the human-powered vehicle B. The components or parts of the human-powered vehicle B that cannot communicate wirelessly are not referred to herein as a "human-powered vehicle component."

[0036] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the human-powered vehicle B includes a vehicle body VB, a wheel FW, and a wheel RW. The wheel FW is rotatably coupled to the vehicle body VB. The wheel RW is rotatably coupled to the vehicle body VB. The vehicle body VB is supported by the wheels FW and RW. The wheel FW can also be referred to as the front wheel FW. The wheel RW can also be referred to as the rear wheel RW.

[0037] The vehicle 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 swing arm. The rear frame body RB is movably coupled to the front frame body FB. The rear frame body RB is pivotally coupled to the front frame body FB. The front fork FF is pivotally coupled to the front frame body FB. The handlebar H is coupled to the front fork FF so as to be pivotable together with the front fork FF relative to the front frame body FB.

[0038] The human-powered vehicle B further includes a drive train DT. Here, the drive train DT is, for example, a chain drive and includes a crank C, at least one front sprocket FS, at least two rear sprockets CS, a chain CN, and pedals PD. The crank C is rotatably coupled to the vehicle body VB. The at least one front sprocket FS is coupled to the crank C to rotate together with the crank C relative to the vehicle body VB. The rear sprockets CS are provided on a hub of the wheel RW. The chain CN is configured to engage with one of the at least one front sprocket FS and one of the at least two rear sprockets CS. The pedals PD are coupled to the crank C.A rider applies human drive force to the pedals PD, so that the drive force is transmitted to the wheel RW via at least one front sprocket FS, the chain CN, and at least two rear sprockets CS. While the drivetrain DT is depicted as a chain drive, the drivetrain DT can be selected from any type of drivetrain and can be a belt drive or a shaft drive.

[0039] In the present application, the following directional terms "front," "rear," "forward," "backward," "left," "right," "across," "upward," and "downward," and any other similar directional terms refer to the directions determined based on the user being in the standard user position in the human-powered vehicle B while facing a handlebar or steering. Examples of the standard user position include a saddle and a seat.Accordingly, these terms used to describe the human-powered vehicle control system 10, the human-powered vehicle component BC, or other components should be interpreted with respect to the human-powered vehicle B equipped with the human-powered vehicle control system 10, the human-powered vehicle component BC, or other components as used in an upright driving position on a horizontal surface.

[0040] As in Fig. 1, the at least two components for human-powered vehicles BC include a gear changer 12, a suspension 16, a suspension 18, an adjustable seat post 20, and an assist drive unit 22. Namely, the human-powered vehicle B includes the gear changer 12, the suspension 16, the suspension 18, the adjustable seat post 20, and the assist drive unit 22. The gear changer 12 is configured for mounting on the vehicle body VB. The suspension 16 is configured for mounting on the vehicle body VB. The suspension 18 is configured for mounting on the vehicle body VB. The adjustable seat post 20 is configured for mounting on the vehicle body VB. The assist drive unit 22 is configured for mounting on the vehicle body VB.

[0041] As in Fig. 1, the gear changer 12 is configured to change a gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle B. The gear ratio is a ratio of a rotational speed of the at least two rear sprockets CS to a rotational speed of the at least one front sprocket FS. The gear changer 12 is configured to shift the chain CN relative to the at least two rear sprockets CS. In the present embodiment, the gear changer 12 includes a rear derailleur. In the present embodiment, the gear changer 12 includes a rear derailleur. However, the gear changer 12 may include another gear changer if necessary or desired. Examples of another gear changer are a front derailleur and a hub gear.

[0042] As in Fig. As can be seen in Fig. 2, the gear changer 12 further includes a base member 12A and a movable member 12B. The base member 12A is mountable to the vehicle body VB. The movable member 12B is movable relative to the base member 12A. For example, the movable member 12B includes a coupling 12C and a chain guide 12D. The chain guide 12D can come into contact with the chain CN. The coupling 12C movably couples the base member 12A and the chain guide 12D.

[0043] The gear changer 12 includes an electric actuator 12E. The electric actuator 12E is configured to generate an actuating force. Examples of the electric actuator 12E include an electric motor. The electric actuator 12E is coupled to at least one of the base member 12A and the movable member 12B to move the movable member 12B relative to the base member 12A. The electric actuator 12E is at least partially provided on at least one of the base member 12A and the movable member 12B. The electric actuator 12E may be configured to be controlled based on a control signal transmitted from another device or to be automatically controlled based on information related to the human-driven vehicle B.

[0044] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 1, the suspension 16 is configured to absorb or dampen shocks or vibrations caused by driving on uneven terrain. The suspension 16 is installed in the front fork FF. The suspension 16 and the front fork FF form a suspension fork. The suspension 16 is configured to absorb or dampen shocks or vibrations transmitted from at least one of the wheels FW and RW.

[0045] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 3, 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 relatively movable. The suspension 16 includes a crown 16L. The first longitudinal member 16A is coupled to the crown 16L. The wheel FW is rotatably coupled to the second longitudinal member 16B.

[0046] For example, the first longitudinal member 16A and the second longitudinal member 16B define a fluid chamber filled with a fluid such as oil.

[0047] 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 relatively movable. The third longitudinal member 16C is coupled to the crown 16L. 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 air chamber.

[0048] The suspension 16 includes an electric actuator 16E and an actuator driver 16J. The electric actuator 16E is configured to generate an actuation force. Examples of the electric actuator 16E include an electric motor. The actuator driver 16J is electrically connected to the electric actuator 16E to control the electric actuator 16E.

[0049] The suspension 16 includes a state change structure 16F configured to change the state of the suspension 16 between a first state and a second state. The electric actuator 16E is configured to actuate the state change structure 16F to change the state of the suspension 16 between the first state and the second state. For example, the state change structure 16F includes a valve unit. The electric actuator 16E is coupled to the state change structure 16F. The electric actuator 16E is configured to actuate the state change structure 16F to change the state of the suspension 16 between the first state and the second state.

[0050] For example, the state-change structure 16F is configured to enable a relative movement of the first longitudinal element 16A and the second longitudinal element 16B under a first damping characteristic in the first state. The state-change structure 16F is configured to enable a relative movement of the first longitudinal element 16A and the second longitudinal element 16B under a second damping characteristic in the second state. The second damping characteristic differs from the first damping characteristic.

[0051] The suspension 16 includes an electric actuator 16G and an actuator driver 16K. The electric actuator 16G is configured to generate an actuation force. Examples of the electric actuator 16G include an electric motor. The actuator driver 16K is electrically connected to the electric actuator 16G to control the electric actuator 16G.

[0052] The suspension 16 includes a state change structure 16H configured to change the state of the suspension 16 between a third state and a fourth state. The electric actuator 16E is configured to actuate the state change structure 16H to change the state of the suspension 16 between the third state and the fourth state. For example, the state change structure 16H includes a valve unit. The electric actuator 16G is coupled to the state change structure 16H. The electric actuator 16G is configured to actuate the state change structure 16H to change the state of the suspension 16 between the first state and the second state.

[0053] For example, the state-change structure 16H is configured to enable a relative movement of the third longitudinal element 16C and the fourth longitudinal element 16D within a first stroke in the third state. The state-change structure 16H is configured to enable a relative movement of the third longitudinal element 16C and the fourth longitudinal element 16D within a second stroke in the fourth state. The second stroke differs from the first stroke. One of the first stroke and the second stroke can be zero.

[0054] In the present embodiment, the suspension 16 includes the electric actuator 16E, the state change structure 16F, the electric actuator 16G, and the state change structure 16H. However, the electric actuator 16E and the state change structure 16F may be omitted from the suspension 16 if necessary or desired. The electric actuator 16G and the state change structure 16H may be omitted from the suspension 16 if necessary or desired. Furthermore, the suspension 16 may include a different type of state change structure than the state change structures 16F and 16H if necessary or desired.

[0055] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 1, the suspension 18 is configured to absorb or dampen shocks or vibrations resulting from driving on uneven terrain. The suspension 18 is coupled to the front frame body FB and the rear frame body RB. The suspension 18 is configured to absorb or dampen shocks or vibrations transmitted from at least one of the wheels FW and RW.

[0056] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 4, 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 relatively movable. 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 coupled to the rear frame body RB. The second longitudinal member 18B is pivotally coupled to the front frame body FB.

[0057] The suspension 18 includes an electric actuator 18E. The electric actuator 18E is configured to generate an actuating force. Examples of the electric actuator 18E include an electric motor.

[0058] The suspension 18 includes a state change structure 18F configured to change the state of the suspension 18 between a first state and a second state. The electric actuator 18E is configured to actuate the state change structure 18F to change the state of the suspension 18 between the first state and the second state. For example, the state change structure 18F includes a valve unit. The electric actuator 18E is coupled to the state change structure 18F. The electric actuator 18E is configured to actuate the state change structure 18F to change the state of the suspension 18 between the first state and the second state.

[0059] The state-change structure 18F is configured to allow, in the first state, a relative movement of the first longitudinal element 18A and the second longitudinal element 18B within a first stroke or under a first damping characteristic. The state-change structure 18F is configured to allow, in the second state, a relative movement of the first longitudinal element 18A and the second longitudinal element 18B within a second stroke or under a second damping characteristic.

[0060] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 1, 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. The adjustable seat post 20 allows the user to change the height of the saddle S in the adjustable state. The adjustable seat post 20 is locked to maintain the height of the saddle S in the locked state. The adjustable seat post 20 is configured to change the state of the adjustable seat post 20 between the adjustable state and the locked state.

[0061] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 5, 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 relatively movable. The seat S is coupled to the first longitudinal member 20A. The second longitudinal member 20B is coupled to the vehicle body VB.

[0062] The adjustable seat post 20 includes an electric actuator 20E. The electric actuator 20E is configured to generate an actuation force. Examples of the electric actuator 20E include an electric motor.

[0063] The adjustable seat post 20 includes a state-changing structure 20F configured to change the state of the adjustable seat post 20 between the adjustable state and the locked state. The electric actuator 20E is configured to actuate the state-changing structure 20F to change the state of the adjustable seat post 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 seat post 20 between the adjustable state and the locked state.

[0064] The state change structure 20F is configured to allow relative movement of the first longitudinal element 20A and the second longitudinal element 20B in the adjustable state. The state change structure 20F is configured to prevent relative movement of the first longitudinal element 20A and the second longitudinal element 20B in the locked state.

[0065] As in Fig. 1, the assist drive unit 22 is configured to assist the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle B. The assist drive unit 22 is configured to change an assist ratio depending on a human force applied to the human-powered vehicle B. For example, the assist drive unit 22 is configured to change the assist ratio depending on a pedaling torque applied to the crank C.

[0066] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 6, the drive unit 22 includes a housing 22A and an electric actuator 22E. The electric actuator 22E is at least partially provided within the housing 22A. The electric actuator 22E is configured to generate an actuating force. Examples of the electric actuator 22E include an electric motor. The electric actuator 22E is configured to apply the actuating force to the human-powered vehicle B to assist in propulsion of the human-powered vehicle B.

[0067] As in Fig. 1, the at least two components for human-powered vehicles BC include a first operating device 24 and a second operating device 26. The first operating device 24 is designed to be mounted on the handlebar H (see, for example, Fig. 1) in a conventional manner. The first operating device 24 is configured to receive a first user operation. The first operating device 24 is configured to actuate at least one of the at least two human-powered vehicle components BC in response to the first user operation. The second operating device 26 is configured to be mounted in a conventional manner on the handlebar H (see, for example, Fig. 1). The second operating device 26 is configured to receive a second user operation. The second operating device 26 is configured to actuate at least one of the at least two human-powered vehicle components BC in response to the second user operation.

[0068] The first operating device 24 is configured to operate at least one of the gearshift 12, the suspension 16, the suspension 18, the adjustable seatpost 20, and the assist drive unit 22 in response to the first user operation. The second operating device 26 is configured to operate at least one of the gearshift 12, the suspension 16, the suspension 18, the adjustable seatpost 20, and the assist drive unit 22 in response to the second user operation. The at least two components for human-powered vehicles BC may, if necessary or desired, include another operating device in addition to the first operating device 24 and the second operating device 26.

[0069] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 7, the human-powered vehicle control system 10 includes a first remote component RC1. The first remote component RC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit wireless signals including any coupling information that identifies the source of the wireless signal as originating from the first remote component RC1. The human-powered vehicle B includes a first input device SW1. The first input device SW1 is configured to receive a first user input U11. The first remote component RC1 is configured to control a mode of the first remote component RC1 in response to the first user input U11.

[0070] The first input device SW1 is configured to receive a first user control input U12. The first remote component RC1 is configured to generate a first signal CS1 in response to the first user control input U12. The first remote component RC1 is configured to transmit the first signal CS1 in response to the first user control input U12. The first signal CS1 can be used to control another component.

[0071] The first input device SW1 is configured to generate an electrical signal upon operation or to cause the first remote component RC1 to generate the first signal CS1. For example, the first input device SW1 includes at least one switch configured to close or open a circuit to generate an electrical signal. However, the first input device SW1 may also include a structure other than the switch if necessary or desired.

[0072] Examples of the first user input U11 include a normal press or a long press of a switch. Examples of the first user control input U12 include at least a normal press or a long press of the switch or another switch.

[0073] In the present embodiment, the first operation device 24 includes the first input device SW1 and the first remote component RC1. Namely, one of the at least two components for human-powered vehicles BC includes the first input device SW1 and the first remote component RC1. The first user operation includes at least one of the first user input U11 and the first user control input U12. Thus, the first operation device 24 is configured to transmit the first signal CS1 in response to the first user control input U12. However, at least one of the first input device SW1 and the first remote component RC1 may be provided in a device other than the first operation device 24 if necessary or desired.

[0074] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 8, the human-powered vehicle B includes a second remote component RC2. The second remote component RC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit wireless signals including any coupling information that identifies the source of the wireless signal as coming from the second remote component RC2. The human-powered vehicle B includes a second input device SW2. The second input device SW2 is configured to receive a second user input U21. The second remote component RC2 is configured to control a mode of the second remote component RC2 in response to the second user input U21.

[0075] The second input device SW2 is configured to receive a second user control input U22. The second remote component RC2 is configured to generate a second signal CS2 in response to the second user control input U22. The second remote component RC2 is configured to transmit the second signal CS2 in response to the second user control input U22.

[0076] The second input device SW2 is configured to generate an electrical signal upon operation or to cause the second remote component to generate the second signal CS2. For example, the second input device SW2 includes at least one switch configured to close or open a circuit to generate an electrical signal. However, the second input device SW2 may include a structure other than the switch if necessary or desired.

[0077] Examples of the second user input U21 include a normal press or a long press on a switch. Examples of the second user control input U22 include at least one normal press or a long press on the switch or another switch.

[0078] In the present embodiment, the second operation device 26 includes the second input device SW2 and the second remote component RC2. Namely, one of the at least two components for human-powered vehicles BC includes the second input device SW2 and the second remote component RC2. The second user operation includes at least one of the second user input U21 and the second user control input U22. Thus, the second operation device 26 is configured to transmit the second signal in response to the second user input U21. However, at least one of the second input device SW2 and the second remote component RC2 may be provided in a device other than the second operation device 26 if necessary or desired.

[0079] As in Fig. 1, the human-powered vehicle B further includes an electrical energy source PS. Here, the electrical energy source PS includes a battery pack that includes one or more batteries. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the electrical power source PS is provided in the down tube of the vehicle body VB. Alternatively, the electrical power source PS can be mounted on an outer surface of the vehicle body VB. For example, the electrical power source PS includes one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0080] The electrical power source PS is electrically connected to at least one of the gear shifter 12, the suspension 16, the suspension 18, the adjustable seat post 20, the assist drive unit 22, the first operating device 24, and the second operating device 26. The electrical power source PS is configured to supply electrical power to at least one of the gear shifter 12, the suspension 16, the suspension 18, the adjustable seat post 20, the assist drive unit 22, the first operating device 24, and the second operating device 26. In the present embodiment, the electrical power source PS is electrically connected to the gear changer 12 and the assist drive unit 22 to supply electrical power to the gear changer 12 and the assist drive unit 22.However, the electrical energy source PS may be configured to be electrically connected to a device other than the gear changer 12 and the auxiliary drive unit 22, if necessary or desired.

[0081] As in Fig. 7 and Fig. 8, the at least two human-powered vehicle components BC include a human-powered vehicle component BC1 and an additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. Namely, the human-powered vehicle control system 10 includes the human-powered vehicle component BC1. The human-powered vehicle control system 10 further includes the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 may, if necessary or desired, be omitted from the human-powered vehicle control system 10. The human-powered vehicle component BC1 may also be referred to as the first human-powered vehicle component BC1.The additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 can also be referred to as the second component for human-powered vehicles BC2.

[0082] The human-powered vehicle component BC1 includes one of the gear shifter 12, the suspension 16, the suspension 18, the adjustable seat post 20, the assist drive unit 22, the first operating device 24, and the second operating device 26. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes another one of the gear shifter 12, the suspension 16, the suspension 18, the adjustable seat post 20, the assist drive unit 22, the first operating device 24, and the second operating device 26.

[0083] In the present embodiment, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 includes the suspension 16. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes the gear changer 12. However, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is not limited to the suspension 16. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is not limited to the gear changer 12. The human-powered vehicle component BC1 may, if necessary or desired, include a device other than the suspension 16. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 may, if necessary or desired, include a device other than the gear changer 12.

[0084] The first remote component RC1 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another human-powered vehicle component, such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. The second remote component RC2 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another human-powered vehicle component, such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0085] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 7, in the present embodiment, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 includes an electric power source BC15 and a power source holder BC16. The electric power source BC15 is configured to supply electric power to the first electronic control circuit EC1, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, and other electronic parts of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. The electric power source BC15 is configured to supply electric power to the electric actuator 16E, the actuator driver 16J, the electric actuator 16G, the actuator driver 16K, and other electronic parts of the suspension 16. The power source holder BC16 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the electric power source BC15. The electric power source BC15 is configured to be detachably and reattachably mounted to the power source holder BC16.The power source holder BC16 is configured to be electrically connected to the first electronic control circuit EC1, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, and other electronic parts of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. The power source holder BC16 is configured to be electrically connected to the electric actuator 16E, the actuator driver 16J, the electric actuator 16G, the actuator driver 16K, and other electronic parts of the suspension 16. The electric power source BC15 is configured to supply electrical power to the first electronic control circuit EC1, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, and other electronic parts of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 via the power source holder BC16.The electric power source BC15 is configured to supply electric power to the electric actuator 16E, the actuator driver 16J, the electric actuator 16G, the actuator driver 16K, and other electronic parts of the suspension 16 via the power source holder BC16. Examples of the electric power source BC15 include a primary battery and a secondary battery.

[0086] As with the human-powered vehicle component BC1, each of the suspension 18, the adjustable seat post 20, the first operating device 24, and the second operating device 26 includes its own electrical power source. However, at least one of the suspension 16, the suspension 18, the adjustable seat post 20, the first operating device 24, and the second operating device 26 may be electrically connected to the electrical power source PS if necessary or desired.

[0087] As in Fig. 8, in the present embodiment, the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 is configured to be electrically connected to the electric power source PS. In the present embodiment, the assist drive unit 22 is electrically connected to the electric power source PS through a first electric wire CB1. The gear changer 12 is electrically connected to an electrical terminal of the assist drive unit 22 through a second electric wire CB2. In a case where the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 includes the gear changer 12, the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 is electrically connected to the electrical terminal of the assist drive unit 22 through the second electric wire CB2.In other words, here, the auxiliary component for human-powered vehicles BC2 and the gear changer 12 receive electrical power from the electrical power source PS via the assist drive unit 22. Alternatively, the auxiliary component for human-powered vehicles BC2 and the gear changer 12 may be directly connected to the electrical power source PS to receive the electrical power directly from the electrical power source PS. When the assist drive unit 22 is turned off, the electrical power from the electrical power source PS is separated from the auxiliary component for human-powered vehicles BC2 and the gear changer 12. When the assist drive unit 22 is turned on, the electrical power from the electrical power source PS is supplied to the auxiliary component for human-powered vehicles BC2 and the gear changer 12.Preferably, the first electrical cable CB1 and the second electrical cable CB2 are provided with pluggable electrical connectors at one or both ends to enable easy connection and disconnection. Alternatively, if necessary or desired, at least one of the first electrical cable CB1 and the second electrical cable CB2 can be a power line communication cable.

[0088] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 7, the human-powered vehicle B includes a trigger input device TG. The trigger input device TG is configured to receive a trigger user input UT. The trigger input device TG is configured to generate a coupling trigger signal TS in response to the trigger user input UT. The trigger input device TG is configured to transmit the coupling trigger signal TS in response to the trigger user input UT to another component, such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0089] In the present embodiment, the trigger input device TG includes a display TG1. The display TG1 is configured to display information related to at least one of the trigger input device TG and the human-powered vehicle B. The trigger input device TG includes at least one of a smartphone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, and a wearable device. The trigger input device TG includes at least one of the smartphone, the tablet computer, the personal computer, the wearable device, and a bicycle computer.

[0090] The trigger input device TG has a function other than a function related to the human-powered vehicle B. For example, the trigger input device TG has a function such as a telephone function, a message transmission function, a message reception function, and a web browser function. The trigger input device TG may have a function related to the human-powered vehicle, such as a gear shifter setting function and a Global Positioning System function. The trigger input device TG has a bicycle computer function and a vehicle operation function in addition to or instead of the above functions. The bicycle computer function includes a speed display function and a cadence display function.The vehicle operation function includes a state change function of at least one device of the human-powered vehicle. However, if required or desired, the trigger input device TG may be free of any function other than the function related to the human-powered vehicle.

[0091] In the present embodiment, the display TG1 includes a touch panel TG2 configured to receive the trigger user input UT. However, the touch panel TG2 may be omitted from the trigger input device TG if required or desired.

[0092] The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to wirelessly receive the pairing trigger signal TS generated in response to the user input UT received from the smartphone, tablet computer, personal computer, wearable device, and bicycle computer. Examples of wearable devices include a watch, a bracelet, a ring, a necklace, a belt, a helmet, and a device attachable to these objects.

[0093] In the present embodiment, the trigger input device TG is provided separately from at least one of the first remote component RC1 and the first input device SW1. The trigger input device TG is provided separately from at least one of the first remote component RC1, the first input device SW1, the second remote component RC2, and the second input device SW2. The trigger input device TG is provided separately from at least one of the first remote component RC1, the first input device SW1, the second remote component RC2, the second input device SW2, the human-powered vehicle component BC1, and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. However, the trigger input device TG may include at least one of the first remote component RC1 and the first input device SW1 if necessary or desired.The trigger input device TG may, if necessary or desired, include the first remote component RC1, the first input device SW1, or both the first remote component RC1 and the first input device SW1. Furthermore, if necessary or desired, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 may include the trigger input device TG.

[0094] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 7, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another component, such as the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, and the second remote component RC2. The human-powered vehicle component BC1 includes a first wireless communicator circuit WC1 and a first electronic control circuit EC1. The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another wireless communicator circuit. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to control the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 to wirelessly communicate with another wireless communicator circuit.

[0095] The human-powered vehicle component BC1 includes a printed circuit board EC13 and a system bus EC14. The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 and the first electronic control circuit EC1 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC13. The first electronic control circuit EC1 includes a processor EC11 and a memory EC12. The processor EC11 is coupled to the memory EC12. The memory EC12 is coupled to the processor EC11. The processor EC11 and the memory EC12 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC13. The processor EC11 is electrically connected to the memory EC12 via the printed circuit board EC13 and the system bus EC14. The memory EC12 is electrically connected to the processor EC11 via the printed circuit board EC13 and the system bus EC14. For example, the first electronic control circuit EC1 includes a semiconductor. The processor EC11 includes a semiconductor. The memory EC12 includes a semiconductor.However, the first electronic control circuit EC1 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired. The processor EC11 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired. The memory EC12 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired.

[0096] For example, the processor EC11 includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), and a memory controller. The memory EC12 is electrically connected to the processor EC11. For example, the memory EC12 includes at least one of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. Examples of the volatile memory are a random access memory (RAM) and a dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Examples of non-volatile memories are a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), and a magnetic disk. The memory EC12 includes storage areas, each having an address. The processor EC11 is configured to control the memory EC12 to store data in the storage areas of the memory EC12 and to read data from the storage areas of the memory EC12.The processor EC11 may also be referred to as the hardware processor EC11 or the processor circuit or processor circuit EC11. The memory EC12 may also be referred to as the hardware memory EC12 or the memory circuit or memory circuit EC12. The memory EC12 may also be referred to as the non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC12. The first electronic control circuit EC1 contains the non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC12.

[0097] The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to execute at least one control algorithm of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. For example, the first electronic control circuit EC1 is programmed to execute at least one control algorithm of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. The memory EC12 stores at least one program including at least one program instruction. The at least one program is read into the processor EC11, and thereby the at least one control algorithm of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is executed based on the at least one program.

[0098] The structure of the first electronic control circuit EC1 is not limited to the above structure. The structure of the first electronic control circuit EC1 is not limited to the processor EC11 and the memory EC12. The first electronic control circuit EC1 can be implemented solely by hardware or by a combination of hardware and software. In the present embodiment, the processor EC11 and the memory EC12 are integrated as a single chip, for example, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). However, the processor EC11 and the memory EC12 can be separate chips if necessary or desired. The first electronic control circuit EC1 can include the processor EC11, the memory EC12, the printed circuit board EC13, and the system bus EC14 if necessary or desired.

[0099] The first electronic control circuit EC1 may include at least two separately provided electronic control circuits. The at least one control algorithm of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 may be executed by the at least two electronic control circuits, if required or desired. The first electronic control circuit EC1 may include at least two separately provided processors. The first electronic control circuit EC1 may include at least two separately provided memories. The at least one control algorithm of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 may be executed by the at least two processors, if required or desired. The at least one control algorithm of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 may be stored in the at least two memories, if required or desired.The first electronic control circuit EC1 may include at least two printed circuit boards, which may be provided separately if necessary or desired. The first electronic control circuit EC1 may include at least two system buses, which may be provided separately if necessary or desired.

[0100] The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is electrically mounted on the circuit board EC13. The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is electrically connected to the processor EC11 and the memory EC12 via the circuit board EC13 and the system bus EC14. For example, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 includes the first signal transmission circuit WC11, the first signal reception circuit WC12, and the first antenna circuit WC13. The first signal transmission circuit WC11 is electrically connected to the first antenna circuit WC13. The first signal reception circuit WC12 is electrically connected to the first antenna circuit WC13.

[0101] The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to transmit wireless signals via the first antenna circuit WC13. The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to superimpose digital signals onto a carrier wave using a predetermined wireless communication protocol to wirelessly transmit signals. In the present embodiment, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to encrypt signals using a cryptographic key to generate encrypted wireless signals.

[0102] The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to receive wireless signals via the first antenna circuit WC13. In the present embodiment, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to decode the wireless signals to detect signals transmitted by other wireless communicators. The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to decrypt the wireless signals using the cryptographic key.

[0103] The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 includes a first signal amplifier WC14. The first signal amplifier WC14 is coupled to the first signal transmitting circuit WC11, the first signal receiving circuit WC12, and the first antenna circuit WC13. The first signal amplifier WC14 is configured to selectively amplify the signals of the first antenna circuit WC13. The first signal amplifier WC14 can be controlled by the first electronic control circuit EC1. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to control the first signal amplifier WC14 such that the first signal amplifier WC14 operates in a first low-power state in which the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is in the wireless signal listening mode.The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to control the first signal amplifier WC14 such that the first signal amplifier WC14 operates in a first high-power state in which the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is in the first pairing mode. The first low-power state has a lower power consumption than the first high-power state. For example, the first signal amplifier WC14 operates intermittently, sleeps, or turns off in the first low-power state in which the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is in the wireless signal listening mode. In this way, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is less likely to be incorrectly paired by reducing the signal strength when the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is in the first pairing mode.In all other modes, however, the first signal amplifier WC14 is operated at full strength to ensure reception of a control signal.

[0104] The human-powered vehicle component BC1 further includes a user interface BC11 configured to receive a user operation. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is electrically connected to the user interface BC11 to detect the user operation received by the user interface BC11. Examples of the user interface BC11 include a switch. The user operation indicates at least one of an on operation, an off operation, a transmission of a signal, and a change in the state of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. The user interface BC11 may be omitted from the human-powered vehicle component BC1 if necessary or desired.

[0105] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 8, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another component, such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the first remote component RC1, and the second remote component RC2. The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 includes a second wireless communicator circuit WC2 and a second electronic control circuit EC2. The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another wireless communicator circuit. The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to control the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 to wirelessly communicate with another wireless communicator circuit.

[0106] The additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 includes a printed circuit board EC23 and a system bus EC24. The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 and the second electronic control circuit EC2 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC23. The second electronic control circuit EC2 includes a processor EC21 and a memory EC22. The processor EC21 is coupled to the memory EC22. The memory EC22 is coupled to the processor EC21. The processor EC21 and the memory EC22 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC23. The processor EC21 is electrically connected to the memory EC22 via the printed circuit board EC23 and the system bus EC24. The memory EC22 is electrically connected to the processor EC21 via the printed circuit board EC23 and the system bus EC24. For example, the second electronic control circuit EC2 includes a semiconductor. The processor EC21 includes a semiconductor.The memory EC22 contains a semiconductor. However, the second electronic control circuit EC2 can be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired. The processor EC21 can be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired. The memory EC22 can be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired.

[0107] For example, the EC21 processor includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessing unit (MPU), and a memory controller.

[0108] The memory EC22 is electrically connected to the processor EC21. For example, the memory EC22 includes at least one of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. Examples of volatile memory are random access memory (RAM) and dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Examples of non-volatile memory are read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), and a magnetic disk. The memory EC22 includes memory areas, each having an address. The processor EC21 is configured to control the memory EC22 to store data in the memory areas of the memory EC22 and to read data from the memory areas of the memory EC22. The processor EC21 may also be referred to as a hardware processor EC21 or a processor circuit or processor circuit EC21.The memory EC22 may also be referred to as hardware memory EC22 or memory circuit or memory circuit EC22. The memory EC22 may also be referred to as non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC22. The second electronic control circuit EC2 contains the non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC22.

[0109] The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to execute at least one control algorithm of the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2. For example, the second electronic control circuit EC2 is programmed to execute at least one control algorithm of the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2. The memory EC22 stores at least one program including at least one program instruction. The at least one program is read into the processor EC21, and thereby the at least one control algorithm of the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 is executed based on the at least one program.

[0110] The structure of the second electronic control circuit EC2 is not limited to the above structure. The structure of the second electronic control circuit EC2 is not limited to the processor EC21 and the memory EC22. The second electronic control circuit EC2 can be implemented by hardware alone or by a combination of hardware and software. In the present embodiment, the processor EC21 and the memory EC22 are integrated as a single chip, for example, as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). However, the processor EC21 and the memory EC22 can be separate chips if necessary or desired. The second electronic control circuit EC2 can include the processor EC21, the memory EC22, the printed circuit board EC23, and the system bus EC24 if necessary or desired.

[0111] The second electronic control circuit EC2 may include at least two separately provided electronic control circuits. The at least one control algorithm of the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 may be executed by the at least two electronic control circuits, if necessary or desired. The second electronic control circuit EC2 may include at least two separately provided processors. The second electronic control circuit EC2 may include at least two separately provided memories. The at least one control algorithm of the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 may be executed by the at least two processors, if necessary or desired.The at least one control algorithm of the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 can be stored in the at least two memories, if necessary or desired. The second electronic control circuit EC2 can include at least two printed circuit boards, which can be provided separately, if necessary or desired. The second electronic control circuit EC2 can include at least two system buses, which can be provided separately, if necessary or desired.

[0112] The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is electrically mounted on the circuit board EC23. The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is electrically connected to the processor EC21 and the memory EC22 via the circuit board EC23 and the system bus EC24. For example, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 includes a second signal transmission circuit WC21, a second signal reception circuit WC22, and a second antenna circuit WC23. The second signal transmission circuit WC21 is electrically connected to the second antenna circuit WC23. The second signal reception circuit WC22 is electrically connected to the second antenna circuit WC23.

[0113] The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to transmit wireless signals via the second antenna circuit WC23. The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to superimpose digital signals onto a carrier wave using a predetermined wireless communication protocol to wirelessly transmit signals. In the present embodiment, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to encrypt signals using a cryptographic key to generate encrypted wireless signals.

[0114] The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to receive wireless signals via the second antenna circuit WC23. In the present embodiment, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to decode the wireless signals to detect signals transmitted by other wireless communicators. The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to decrypt the wireless signals using the cryptographic key.

[0115] The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 includes a second signal amplifier WC24. The second signal amplifier WC24 is coupled to the second signal transmitting circuit WC21, the second signal receiving circuit WC22, and the second antenna circuit WC23. The second signal amplifier WC24 is configured to selectively amplify the signals of the second antenna circuit WC23. The second signal amplifier WC24 can be controlled by the second electronic control circuit EC2. The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to control the second signal amplifier WC24 such that the second signal amplifier WC24 operates in a second low-power state in which the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is in wireless signal listening mode.The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to control the second signal amplifier WC24 such that the second signal amplifier WC24 operates in a second high-power state in which the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is in the second coupling mode. The second low-power state has a lower power consumption than the second high-power state. For example, the second signal amplifier WC24 operates intermittently, sleeps, or turns off in the second low-power state in which the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is in wireless signal listening mode.This reduces the likelihood of the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 being incorrectly paired by reducing signal strength when the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is in the second pairing mode. In all other modes, however, the second signal amplifier WC24 operates at full strength to ensure reception of a control signal.

[0116] The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 further includes a user interface BC21 configured to receive a user operation. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is electrically connected to the user interface BC11 to detect the user operation received from the user interface BC21. Examples of the user interface BC21 include a switch. The user operation indicates at least one of an on operation, an off operation, a transmission of a signal, and a change in the state of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. The user interface BC21 may be omitted from the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 if necessary or desired.

[0117] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 7, the first remote component RC1 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another component, such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, and the second remote component RC2. The first remote component RC1 includes a third wireless communicator circuit WC3 and a third electronic control circuit EC3. The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another wireless communicator circuit. The third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to control the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 to wirelessly communicate with another wireless communicator circuit.

[0118] The first remote component RC1 includes a printed circuit board EC33 and a system bus EC34. The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 and the third electronic control circuit EC3 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC33. The third electronic control circuit EC3 includes a processor EC31 and a memory EC32. The processor EC31 is coupled to the memory EC32. The memory EC32 is coupled to the processor EC31. The processor EC31 and the memory EC32 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC33. The processor EC31 is electrically connected to the memory EC32 via the printed circuit board EC33 and the system bus EC34. The memory EC32 is electrically connected to the processor EC31 via the printed circuit board EC33 and the system bus EC34. For example, the third electronic control circuit EC3 includes a semiconductor. The processor EC31 includes a semiconductor. The memory EC32 includes a semiconductor.However, the third electronic control circuit EC3 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired. The processor EC31 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired. The memory EC32 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired.

[0119] For example, the processor EC31 includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessing unit (MPU), and a memory controller. The memory EC32 is electrically connected to the processor EC31. For example, the memory EC32 includes at least one of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. Examples of the volatile memory are a random access memory (RAM) and a dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Examples of non-volatile memories are a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), and a magnetic disk. The memory EC32 includes storage areas, each having an address. The processor EC31 is configured to control the memory EC32 to store data in the storage areas of the memory EC32 and to read data from the storage areas of the memory EC32.The processor EC31 may also be referred to as the hardware processor EC31 or the processor circuit or processor circuit EC31. The memory EC32 may also be referred to as the hardware memory EC32 or the memory circuit or memory circuit EC32. The memory EC32 may also be referred to as the non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC32. The third electronic control circuit EC3 contains the non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC32.

[0120] The third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to execute at least one control algorithm of the first remote component RC1. For example, the third electronic control circuit EC3 is programmed to execute at least one control algorithm of the first remote component RC1. The memory EC32 stores at least one program containing at least one program instruction. The at least one program is read into the processor EC31, and thereby the at least one control algorithm of the first remote component RC1 is executed based on the at least one program.

[0121] The structure of the third electronic control circuit EC3 is not limited to the above structure. The structure of the third electronic control circuit EC3 is not limited to the processor EC31 and the memory EC32. The third electronic control circuit EC3 can be implemented solely by hardware or by a combination of hardware and software. In the present embodiment, the processor EC31 and the memory EC32 are integrated as a single chip, for example, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). However, the processor EC31 and the memory EC32 can be separate chips if necessary or desired. The third electronic control circuit EC3 can include the processor EC31, the memory EC32, the printed circuit board EC33, and the system bus EC34 if necessary or desired.

[0122] The third electronic control circuit EC3 can include at least two electronic control circuits that are provided separately. The at least one control algorithm of the first remote component RC1 can, if necessary or desired, be executed by the at least two electronic control circuits. The third electronic control circuit EC3 can include at least two processors that are provided separately. The third electronic control circuit EC3 can include at least two memories that are provided separately. The at least one control algorithm of the first remote component RC1 can, if necessary or desired, be executed by the at least two processors. The at least one control algorithm of the first remote component RC1 can, if necessary or desired, be stored in the at least two memories.The third electronic control circuit EC3 may include at least two printed circuit boards, which may be provided separately if necessary or desired. The third electronic control circuit EC3 may include at least two system buses, which may be provided separately if necessary or desired.

[0123] The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC33. The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is electrically connected to the processor EC31 and the memory EC32 via the printed circuit board EC33 and the system bus EC34. For example, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 includes a third signal transmission circuit WC31, a third signal reception circuit WC32, and a third antenna circuit WC33. The third signal transmission circuit WC31 is electrically connected to the third antenna circuit WC33. The third signal reception circuit WC32 is electrically connected to the third antenna circuit WC33.

[0124] The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is configured to transmit wireless signals via the third antenna circuit WC33. The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is configured to superimpose digital signals onto a carrier wave using a predetermined wireless communication protocol to wirelessly transmit signals. In the present embodiment, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is configured to encrypt signals using a cryptographic key to generate encrypted wireless signals.

[0125] The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is configured to receive wireless signals via the third antenna circuit WC33. In the present embodiment, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is configured to decode the wireless signals to detect signals transmitted by other wireless communicators. The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is configured to decrypt the wireless signals using the cryptographic key.

[0126] The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 includes a third signal amplifier WC34. The third signal amplifier WC34 is coupled to the third signal transmission circuit WC31, the third signal reception circuit WC32, and the third antenna circuit WC33. The third signal amplifier WC34 is configured to selectively amplify the signals of the third antenna circuit WC33. The third signal amplifier WC34 can be controlled by the third electronic control circuit EC3. The third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to control the third signal amplifier WC34 such that the third signal amplifier WC34 operates in a third low-power state in which the first remote component RC1 is in wireless signal listening mode.The third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to control the third signal amplifier WC34 such that the third signal amplifier WC34 operates in a third high-power state in which the first remote component RC1 is in the third coupling mode. The third low-power state has lower power consumption than the third high-power state. For example, the third signal amplifier WC34 operates intermittently, sleeps, or turns off in the third low-power state in which the first remote component RC1 is in wireless signal listening mode. In this way, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is less likely to be incorrectly coupled by reducing the signal strength when the first remote component RC1 is in the third coupling mode.On the other hand, the third signal amplifier WC34 is operated at full strength in all other modes to ensure the reception of a control signal.

[0127] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 7, the first remote component RC1 includes an electrical power source RC15 and a power source holder RC16. The electrical power source RC15 is configured to supply electrical power to the third electronic control circuit EC3, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, and other electronic parts of the first remote component RC1. The power source holder RC16 is configured to removably and reattachably hold the electrical power source RC15. The electrical power source RC15 is configured to be removably and reattachably attached to the power source holder RC16. The power source holder RC16 is configured to be electrically connected to the third electronic control circuit EC3, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, and other electronic parts of the first remote component RC1.The electrical power source RC15 is configured to supply electrical power to the third electronic control circuit EC3, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, and other electronic parts of the first remote component RC1 via the power source holder RC16. Examples of the electrical power source RC15 include a primary battery and a secondary battery. The electrical power source RC15 and the power source holder RC16 may be omitted from the first remote component RC1 if necessary or desired. In such modifications, the first remote component RC1 may be supplied with electrical power from another electrical power source, such as the electrical power source PS, if necessary or desired.

[0128] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 8, the second remote component RC2 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another component, such as the second remote component RC2 and the second remote component RC2. The second remote component RC2 includes a fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 and a fourth electronic control circuit EC4. The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another wireless communicator circuit. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to control the wireless communicator circuit to wirelessly communicate with another wireless communicator circuit.

[0129] The second remote component RC2 includes a printed circuit board EC43 and a system bus EC44. The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 and the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC43. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 includes a processor EC41 and a memory EC42. The processor EC41 is coupled to the memory EC42. The memory EC42 is coupled to the processor EC41. The processor EC41 and the memory EC42 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC43. The processor EC41 is electrically connected to the memory EC42 via the printed circuit board EC43 and the system bus EC44. The memory EC42 is electrically connected to the processor EC41 via the printed circuit board EC43 and the system bus EC44. For example, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 includes a semiconductor. The processor EC41 includes a semiconductor. The memory EC42 includes a semiconductor.However, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired. The processor EC41 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired. The memory EC42 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired.

[0130] For example, the processor EC41 includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessing unit (MPU), and a memory controller. The memory EC42 is electrically connected to the processor EC41. For example, the memory EC42 includes at least one of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. Examples of the volatile memory are a random access memory (RAM) and a dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Examples of non-volatile memories are a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), and a magnetic disk. The memory EC42 includes storage areas, each having an address. The processor EC41 is configured to control the memory EC42 to store data in the storage areas of the memory EC42 and to read data from the storage areas of the memory EC42.The processor EC41 may also be referred to as the hardware processor EC41 or as the processor circuit or processor circuit EC41. The memory EC42 may also be referred to as the hardware memory EC42 or as the memory circuit or memory circuit EC42. The memory EC42 may also be referred to as the non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC42. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 contains the non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC42.

[0131] The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to execute at least one control algorithm of the second remote component RC2. For example, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is programmed to execute at least one control algorithm of the second remote component RC2. The memory EC42 stores at least one program containing at least one program instruction. The at least one program is read into the processor EC41, and thereby the at least one control algorithm of the second remote component RC2 is executed based on the at least one program.

[0132] The structure of the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is not limited to the above structure. The structure of the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is not limited to the processor EC41 and the memory EC42. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 can be implemented solely by hardware or a combination of hardware and software. In the present embodiment, the processor EC41 and the memory EC42 are integrated as a single chip, for example, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). However, the processor EC41 and the memory EC42 can be separate chips if necessary or desired. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 can include the processor EC41, the memory EC42, the printed circuit board EC43, and the system bus EC44 if necessary or desired.The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may consist of at least two electronic control circuits provided separately.

[0133] The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may include at least two separately provided electronic control circuits. The at least one control algorithm of the second remote component RC2 may, if necessary or desired, be executed by the at least two electronic control circuits. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may include at least two separately provided processors. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may include at least two separately provided memories. The at least one control algorithm of the second remote component RC2 may, if necessary or desired, be executed by the at least two processors. The at least one control algorithm of the second remote component RC2 may, if necessary or desired, be stored in the at least two memories.The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may include at least two printed circuit boards, which may be provided separately if necessary or desired. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may include at least two system buses, which may be provided separately if necessary or desired.

[0134] The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is electrically mounted on the circuit board EC43. The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is electrically connected to the processor EC41 and the memory EC42 via the circuit board EC43 and the system bus EC44. For example, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 includes a fourth signal transmission circuit WC41, a fourth signal reception circuit WC42, and a fourth antenna circuit WC43. The fourth signal transmission circuit WC41 is electrically connected to the fourth antenna circuit WC43. The fourth signal reception circuit WC42 is electrically connected to the fourth antenna circuit WC43.

[0135] The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is configured to transmit wireless signals via the fourth antenna circuit WC43. The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is configured to superimpose digital signals onto a carrier wave using a predetermined wireless communication protocol to wirelessly transmit signals. In the present embodiment, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is configured to encrypt signals using a cryptographic key to generate encrypted wireless signals.

[0136] The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is configured to receive wireless signals via the fourth antenna circuit WC43. In the present embodiment, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is configured to decode the wireless signals to detect signals transmitted by other wireless communicators. The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is configured to decrypt the wireless signals using the cryptographic key.

[0137] The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 includes a fourth signal amplifier WC44. The fourth signal amplifier WC44 is coupled to the fourth signal transmission circuit WC41, the fourth signal reception circuit WC42, and the fourth antenna circuit WC43. The fourth signal amplifier WC44 is configured to selectively amplify the signals of the fourth antenna circuit WC43. The fourth signal amplifier WC44 can be controlled by the fourth electronic control circuit EC4. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to control the fourth signal amplifier WC44 such that the fourth signal amplifier WC44 operates in a fourth low-power state in which the second remote component RC2 is in wireless signal listening mode.The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to control the fourth signal amplifier WC44 such that the fourth signal amplifier WC44 operates in a fourth high-power state in which the second remote component RC2 is in the fourth coupling mode. The fourth low-power state has a lower power consumption than the fourth high-power state. For example, the fourth signal amplifier WC44 operates intermittently, sleeps, or turns off in the fourth low-power state in which the second remote component RC2 is in the wireless signal listening mode. In this way, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is less likely to be incorrectly coupled by reducing the signal strength when the second remote component RC2 is in the fourth coupling mode.In all other modes, however, the fourth signal amplifier WC44 is operated at full strength to ensure the reception of a control signal.

[0138] The second remote component RC2 includes an electrical power source RC25 and a power source holder RC26. The electrical power source RC25 is configured to supply electrical power to the fourth electronic control circuit EC4, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4, and other electronic parts of the second remote component RC2. The power source holder RC26 is configured to removably and reattachably hold the electrical power source RC25. The electrical power source RC25 is configured to be removably and reattachably attached to the power source holder RC26. The power source holder RC26 is configured to be electrically connected to the fourth electronic control circuit EC4, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4, and other electronic parts of the second remote component RC2.The electrical power source RC25 is configured to supply electrical power to the fourth electronic control circuit EC4, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4, and other electronic parts of the second remote component RC2 via the power source holder RC26. Examples of the electrical power source RC25 include a primary battery and a secondary battery. The electrical power source RC25 and the power source holder RC26 may be omitted from the second remote component RC2 if necessary or desired. In such modifications, the second remote component RC2 may be supplied with electrical power by another electrical power source, such as the electrical power source PS, if necessary or desired.

[0139] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 7, the trigger input device TG is configured to wirelessly communicate with another component, such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, and the second remote component RC2. The trigger input device TG includes a fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 and a fifth electronic control circuit EC5. The fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is configured to wirelessly communicate with another wireless communicator circuit. The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 is configured to control the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 to wirelessly communicate with another wireless communicator circuit.

[0140] The trigger input device TG includes a printed circuit board EC53 and a system bus EC54. The fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 and the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC53. The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 includes a processor EC51 and a memory EC52. The processor EC51 is coupled to the memory EC52. The memory EC52 is coupled to the processor EC51. The processor EC51 and the memory EC52 are electrically mounted on the printed circuit board EC53. The processor EC51 is electrically connected to the memory EC52 via the printed circuit board EC53 and the system bus EC54. The memory EC52 is electrically connected to the processor EC51 via the printed circuit board EC53 and the system bus EC54. For example, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 includes a semiconductor. The processor EC51 includes a semiconductor. The memory EC52 includes a semiconductor.However, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired. The processor EC51 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired. The memory EC52 may be semiconductor-free if necessary or desired.

[0141] For example, the processor EC51 includes at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), and a memory controller. The memory EC52 is electrically connected to the processor EC51. For example, the memory EC52 includes at least one of a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. Examples of the volatile memory are a random access memory (RAM) and a dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Examples of the non-volatile memory are a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), and a magnetic disk. The memory EC52 includes storage areas, each having an address. The processor EC51 is configured to control the memory EC52 to store data in the storage areas of the memory EC52 and to read data from the storage areas of the memory EC52.The processor EC51 may also be referred to as the hardware processor EC51 or the processor circuit or processor circuit EC51. The memory EC52 may also be referred to as the hardware memory EC52 or the memory circuit or memory circuit EC52. The memory EC52 may also be referred to as the non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC52. The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 contains the non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC52.

[0142] The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 is configured to execute at least one control algorithm of the trigger input device TG. For example, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 is programmed to execute at least one control algorithm of the trigger input device TG. The memory EC52 stores at least one program containing at least one program instruction. The at least one program is read into the processor EC51, and thereby the at least one control algorithm of the trigger input device TG is executed based on the at least one program.

[0143] The structure of the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 is not limited to the above structure. The structure of the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 is not limited to the processor EC51 and the memory EC52. The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 can be implemented using hardware alone or a combination of hardware and software. In the present embodiment, the processor EC51 and the memory EC52 are integrated as a single chip, for example, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). However, the processor EC51 and the memory EC52 can be separate chips if necessary or desired. The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 can include the processor EC51, the memory EC52, the printed circuit board EC53, and the system bus EC54 if necessary or desired.

[0144] The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 may include at least two separately provided electronic control circuits. The at least one control algorithm of the trigger input device TG may, if necessary or desired, be executed by the at least two electronic control circuits. The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 may include at least two separately provided processors. The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 may include at least two separately provided memories. The at least one control algorithm of the trigger input device TG may, if necessary or desired, be executed by the at least two processors. The at least one control algorithm of the trigger input device TG may, if necessary or desired, be stored in the at least two memories.The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 may include at least two printed circuit boards, which may be provided separately if necessary or desired. The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 may include at least two system buses, which may be provided separately if necessary or desired.

[0145] The fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is electrically mounted on the circuit board EC53. The fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is electrically connected to the processor EC51 and the memory EC52 via the circuit board EC53 and the system bus EC54. For example, the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 includes the fifth signal transmission circuit WC51, the fifth signal reception circuit WC52, and the fifth antenna circuit WC53. The fifth signal transmission circuit WC51 is electrically connected to the fifth antenna circuit WC53. The fifth signal reception circuit WC52 is electrically connected to the fifth antenna circuit WC53.

[0146] The fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is configured to transmit wireless signals via the fifth antenna circuit WC53. The fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is configured to overlay digital signals onto a carrier wave using a predetermined wireless communication protocol to wirelessly transmit signals. In the present embodiment, the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is configured to encrypt signals using a cryptographic key to generate encrypted wireless signals.

[0147] The fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is configured to receive wireless signals via the fifth antenna circuit WC53. In the present embodiment, the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is configured to decode the wireless signals to detect signals transmitted by other wireless communicators. The fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is configured to decrypt the wireless signals using the cryptographic key.

[0148] The fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 includes a fifth signal amplifier WC54. The fifth signal amplifier WC54 is coupled to the fifth signal transmission circuit WC51, the fifth signal reception circuit WC52, and the fifth antenna circuit WC53. The fifth signal amplifier WC54 is configured to selectively amplify the signals of the fifth antenna circuit WC53. The fifth signal amplifier WC54 can be controlled by the fifth electronic control circuit EC5.

[0149] The trigger input device TG comprises an electrical power source TG5 and a power source holder TG6. The electrical power source TG5 is configured to supply electrical power to the display TG1, the touch panel TG2, and other electronic parts of the trigger input device TG. The power source holder TG6 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the electrical power source TG5. The electrical power source TG5 is configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power source holder TG6. The power source holder TG6 is configured to be electrically connected to the display TG1, the touch panel TG2, and other electronic parts of the trigger input device TG. The electrical power source TG5 is configured to supply electrical power to the display TG1, the touch panel TG2, and other electronic parts of the trigger input device TG via the power source holder TG6.Examples of the electrical power source TG5 include a primary battery and a secondary battery. The electrical power source TG5 and the power source holder TG6 can be omitted from the trigger input device TG if necessary or desired. In such modifications, the trigger input device TG can be powered by another electrical power source, such as the electrical power source PS, if necessary or desired.

[0150] In the present application, the term "wireless communicator" or "wireless communicator circuit," as used herein, includes a receiver, a transmitter, a transceiver, a transceiver, and refers to any device or devices, separately or in combination, capable of transmitting and / or receiving wireless communication signals, including switching signals or control, command, or other signals related to a function of the controlled component. Here, at least one of the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4, and the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is configured to receive at least one wireless signal.For example, each of the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4, and the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 includes a two-way wireless transceiver that performs two-way wireless communications using the wireless receiver for wirelessly receiving signals and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting signals.

[0151] Each of the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4, and the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 may use radio frequency (RF) signals, ultra-wideband communication signals, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Zigbee (registered trademark), ANT+ (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark), or any other type of communication protocols suitable for short-range wireless communication in the field of human-powered vehicles.

[0152] It should also be understood that each of the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4, and the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 may transmit the signals at a specific or randomly selected frequency and / or with an identifier such as a specific code to distinguish the wireless signal from other wireless signals. In this way, each of the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, the second remote component RC2, and the trigger input device TG can recognize which signals to respond to and which not to respond to.Thus, each of the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, the second remote component RC2, and the trigger input device TG can ignore the signals from other wireless communicators of other electrical devices.

[0153] The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to be coupled to at least one of the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4, and the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5. The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to be coupled to at least one of the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4, and the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5. The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is configured to be coupled to at least one of the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4, and the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5.The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is configured to be coupled to at least one of the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, and the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5. The fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 is configured to be coupled to at least one of the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, the third wireless communicator circuit WC3, and the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4.

[0154] The human-powered vehicle component BC1 has a first coupling mode. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to enter the first coupling mode. In the first coupling mode, the first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to perform the coupling between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and another component, such as the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, the second remote component RC2, and the trigger input device TG. As described later, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to enter the first coupling mode based on the coupling trigger signal TS of the trigger input device TG.

[0155] The additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 has a second coupling mode. The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to enter the second coupling mode. In the second coupling mode, the second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to perform coupling between the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 and another human-powered vehicle component, such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the first remote component RC1, the second remote component RC2, and the trigger input device TG. As described later, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to enter the second coupling mode based on the coupling trigger signal TS of the trigger input device TG.

[0156] The first remote component RC1 has a third coupling mode. The third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to cause the first remote component RC1 to enter the third coupling mode. In the third coupling mode, the third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to perform coupling between the first remote component RC1 and another component, such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the second remote component RC2, and the trigger input device TG. For example, the first remote component RC1 is configured to enter the third coupling mode based on a first trigger operation applied to the first remote component RC1.

[0157] The first trigger operation includes at least one of: the first user input U11 received by the first input device SW1; providing electrical power to the first remote component RC1; connecting an electrical power source to the first remote component RC1; connecting an electrical cable connected to another device; operating a device connected to or included in the first remote component RC1; and providing an output of a sensor to the first remote component RC1. Examples of the output of the sensor include acceleration detected by an acceleration sensor, cadence detected by a cadence sensor, and vehicle speed detected by a speed sensor.For example, the first remote component RC1 is configured to enter the third coupling mode in response to the first user input U11 of the first input device SW1.

[0158] The second remote component RC2 has a fourth coupling mode. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to cause the second remote component RC2 to enter the fourth coupling mode. In the fourth coupling mode, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to perform a coupling between the second remote component RC2 and another component, such as the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, and the trigger input device TG. For example, the second remote component RC2 is configured to enter the fourth coupling mode based on a second trigger operation applied to the second remote component RC2.

[0159] The second trigger operation includes at least one of: the second user input U21 received by the second input device SW2; providing electrical power to the second remote component RC2; connecting an electrical power source to the second remote component RC2; connecting an electrical cable connected to another device; operating a device connected to or included in the second remote component RC2; and providing an output of a sensor to the second remote component RC2. Examples of the output of the sensor include acceleration detected by an acceleration sensor, cadence detected by a cadence sensor, and vehicle speed detected by a speed sensor.For example, the second remote component RC2 is configured to enter the fourth coupling mode in response to the second user input U21 of the second input device SW2.

[0160] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 7, the trigger input device TG is configured to transmit the coupling trigger signal TS in response to the user input UT to at least one of the at least two human-powered vehicle components BC. The trigger input device TG is configured to transmit the coupling trigger signal TS in response to the trigger user input UT to at least one of the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, and the second remote component RC2. The coupling trigger signal TS has no specific receiver.

[0161] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 9, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to wirelessly receive the coupling trigger signal TS generated in response to the trigger user input UT of the trigger input device TG. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to enter the first coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal TS.

[0162] The human-powered vehicle component BC1 has a wireless signal interception mode in which the first electronic control circuit EC1 detects the coupling trigger signal TS via the first wireless communicator circuit WC1. The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to detect the coupling trigger signal TS in the wireless signal interception mode. The wireless signal interception mode is different from the first pairing mode. The wireless signal interception mode may be referred to as the first wireless signal interception mode.

[0163] The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to enter the wireless signal listening mode in response to a trigger. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to enter the first pairing mode when the first electronic control circuit EC1 detects the pairing trigger signal TS via the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 in the wireless signal listening mode.

[0164] For example, the trigger includes at least one of: providing electrical power to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; connecting an electrical power source to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; connecting an electrical cable connected to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; operating an additional control device configured to control the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; and providing an output of a sensor to the human-powered vehicle component BC1. Examples of the output of the sensor include acceleration detected by an acceleration sensor, cadence detected by a cadence sensor, and vehicle speed detected by a speed sensor.The sensor may be provided on the human-powered vehicle B. The sensor may be provided on the human-powered vehicle component BC1 or another device of the human-powered vehicle B.

[0165] In the present embodiment, the trigger includes: providing electrical power to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; connecting a power source to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; connecting the electrical cable connected to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; operating the additional control device configured to control the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; and providing the output of a sensor to the human-powered vehicle component BC1.However, the trigger may include at least one of: providing electrical power to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; connecting a power source to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; connecting the electrical cable connected to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; operating the additional control device configured to control the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; and providing the output of a sensor to the human-powered vehicle component BC1, if required or desired.

[0166] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 9, the first remote component RC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit a first pairing request signal SG11 in the third pairing mode in response to the first user input U11 received from the first input device SW1. For example, the third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to cause the first remote component RC1 to enter the third pairing mode in response to the first user input U11. After entering the third pairing mode, the third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to control the third wireless communicator circuit to wirelessly transmit the first pairing request signal SG11 at predetermined intervals. The first pairing request signal SG11 may be referred to as pairing request signal SG11.

[0167] The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to establish wireless communication between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first remote component RC1 that has transmitted the first pairing request signal SG11 in the first pairing mode. For example, the wireless communication between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first remote component RC1 includes at least one of a wireless connection and a coupling between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first remote component RC1. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to perform a coupling between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and another device in the first pairing mode.

[0168] The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to wirelessly receive the first pairing request signal SG11, which is generated in response to the first user input U11 of the first input device SW1, in the first pairing mode. The pairing trigger signal TS is distinguishable from the first pairing request signal SG11. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to detect the pairing trigger signal TS in the wireless signal listening mode. However, the first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to ignore or not detect the first pairing request signal SG11 in the wireless signal listening mode.

[0169] For example, the first coupling request signal SG11 includes an announcement signal without a specific receiver. The first coupling request signal SG11 may also be referred to as a first announcement signal. The first coupling request signal SG11 includes the coupling information ID3 of the first remote component RC1. The third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to store the coupling information ID3 in the memory EC32. The coupling information ID3 includes information regarding the first remote component RC1. The coupling information ID3 includes at least one of identification information and cryptographic key information. The identification information includes a unique number indicating the first remote component RC1. Examples of the unique number include an address of the first remote component RC1. The cryptographic key information includes a cryptographic key.Another wireless communicator encrypts information using the cryptographic key information, and the first remote component RC1 decrypts the encrypted information using the cryptographic key information. The cryptographic key information of the coupling information ID3 corresponds to a communication protocol used in the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first remote component RC1.

[0170] The third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to wirelessly transmit the first pairing request signal SG11 at predetermined intervals in the third pairing mode. The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to detect wireless signals such as the first pairing request signal SG11 in the first pairing mode. Thus, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 detects the first pairing request signal SG11 in the first pairing mode in a case where the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first remote component RC1 are in the first pairing mode and the third pairing mode, respectively. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to store the pairing information ID3 included in the first pairing request signal SG11 in the memory EC12 in a case where the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 detects the first pairing request signal SG11 in the first pairing mode.For example, the first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to store in the memory EC12 the identification information included in the pairing information ID3 included in the first pairing request signal SG11 in the case where the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 detects the first pairing request signal SG11 in the first pairing mode.

[0171] The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit a first coupling response signal SG12 in response to the first coupling request signal SG11. The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 of the first remote component RC1 is configured to detect the first coupling response signal SG12 transmitted by the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 in the third coupling mode. The first coupling response signal SG12 may be referred to as coupling response signal SG12.

[0172] The first coupling response signal SG12 includes the first coupling information ID1 of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to store the first coupling information ID1 in the memory EC12. The first coupling information ID1 includes at least one of first identification information and first cryptographic key information. In the present embodiment, for example, the first coupling response signal SG12 includes the first identification information of the first coupling information ID1. The first identification information includes a unique number identifying the human-powered vehicle component BC1. Examples of the unique number include an address of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. The first cryptographic key information includes a first cryptographic key.Another wireless communicator encrypts information using the first cryptographic key information, and the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 decrypts the encrypted information using the first cryptographic key information. The third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to store the first coupling information ID1 in the memory EC32. The first coupling information ID1 may also be referred to as coupling information ID1. The first cryptographic key information corresponds to the communication protocol used in the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first remote component RC1.

[0173] In the present embodiment, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 is configured to automatically transmit the first pairing response signal SG12 in response to the first pairing request signal SG11 in the first pairing mode. However, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 may be configured to wirelessly transmit the first pairing response signal SG12, if necessary or desired, based on a trigger other than the first pairing request signal SG11. For example, the user interface BC11 may be configured to receive a user operation indicating the transmission of the first pairing response signal SG12. The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 may be configured to transmit the first pairing response signal SG12 in response to the user operation in a state where the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 receives the first pairing request signal SG11.

[0174] The third wireless communicator circuit WC3 is configured to detect the first coupling response signal SG12 transmitted from the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 in the third coupling mode. The third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to store the first coupling information ID1 contained in the first coupling response signal SG12 in the memory EC32 if the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 detects the first coupling response signal SG12 in the third coupling mode.For example, the third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to store in the memory EC32 the first identification information and the first cryptographic key information included in the first coupling information ID1 included in the first coupling response signal SG12 in a case where the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 detects the first coupling response signal SG12 in the third coupling mode.

[0175] Accordingly, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first remote component RC1 are coupled during the coupling process. The first electronic control circuit EC1 may be configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to exit the first coupling mode and enter a first control mode after the coupling process is completed. For example, the first electronic control circuit EC1 may be configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to exit the first coupling mode and enter the first control mode after the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 wirelessly transmits the first coupling response signal SG12 in the first coupling mode.In the first control mode, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is controlled based on the first signal CS1 transmitted from the first remote component RC1 of the first operating device 24. The first signal CS1 is encrypted by the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 using the cryptographic key information of the first coupling information ID1. Thus, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 can decrypt the encrypted information contained in the first signal CS1, while another component not coupled to the human-powered vehicle component BC1 cannot decrypt the encrypted information contained in the first signal CS1.

[0176] The first electronic control circuit EC1 may be configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to exit the first pairing mode based on a condition other than the termination of the pairing process. For example, the user interface BC11 may be configured to receive user operation including a mode reset user input UM1. Namely, the user interface BC11 is configured to receive the mode reset user input UM1. The first electronic control circuit EC1 may be configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to exit the first pairing mode in response to the mode reset user input UM1 received from the user interface BC11.Alternatively, the first electronic control circuit EC1 may be configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to exit the first pairing mode after a predetermined time elapses from entering the first pairing mode. In this modification, the first electronic control circuit EC1 may be configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to enter the wireless signal interception mode after exiting the first pairing mode.

[0177] The third electronic control circuit EC3 may be configured to cause the first remote component RC1 to exit the first pairing mode and enter a third control mode after the pairing process is completed. For example, the third electronic control circuit EC3 may be configured to cause the first remote component RC1 to exit the third pairing mode and enter the third control mode after the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 wirelessly transmits the first pairing request signal SG11 in the third pairing mode or after the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 wirelessly receives the first pairing response signal SG12 in the third pairing mode. In the third control mode, the first remote component RC1 is configured to wirelessly transmit the first signal CS1 to the human-powered vehicle component BC1.

[0178] Furthermore, the third electronic control circuit EC3 may be configured to transmit a first coupling signal SG13 via the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 in response to the first coupling response signal SG12 in the third coupling mode. The first coupling signal SG13 is generated in response to the first coupling response signal SG12. In this modification, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 may be configured to receive the first coupling signal SG13 from the first remote component RC1. For example, the first coupling signal SG13 includes the coupling information ID3 of the first remote component RC1. The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to store the coupling information ID3 contained in the first coupling signal SG13 in the memory EC12 in a case where the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 detects the first coupling signal SG13 in the first coupling mode.For example, the first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to store in the memory EC12 the cryptographic key information or both the identification information and the cryptographic key information of the coupling information ID3 included in the first coupling signal SG13.

[0179] The third electronic control circuit EC3 may be configured to cause the first remote component RC1 to exit the third coupling mode and enter the third control mode after the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 wirelessly transmits the first coupling signal SG13 in the third coupling mode. The first electronic control circuit EC1 may be configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to exit the third coupling mode and enter the first control mode after the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 wirelessly receives the first coupling signal SG13 in the third coupling mode. The first coupling signal SG13 may also be referred to as coupling signal SG13.

[0180] The third electronic control circuit EC3 may be configured to cause the first remote component RC1 to exit the third pairing mode based on a condition other than the completion of the pairing process. For example, the first input device SW1 may be configured to receive user operation, including a mode reset user input UM3. Namely, the first input device SW1 is configured to receive the mode reset user input UM3. The third electronic control circuit EC3 may be configured to cause the first remote component RC1 to exit the third pairing mode in response to the mode reset user input UM3 received from the first input device SW1.Alternatively, the third electronic control circuit EC3 may be configured to cause the first remote component RC1 to exit the third coupling mode after a predetermined time from entering the third coupling mode. In this modification, the third electronic control circuit EC3 may be configured to cause the first remote component RC1 to enter the wireless signal listening mode after exiting the third coupling mode.

[0181] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to wirelessly receive the coupling trigger signal TS generated in response to the trigger user input UT. The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to enter the second coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal TS.

[0182] The additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 has a second wireless signal interception mode in which the second electronic control circuit EC2 detects the coupling trigger signal TS via the second wireless communicator circuit WC2. The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to detect the coupling trigger signal TS in the second wireless signal interception mode. The second wireless signal interception mode differs from the second coupling mode.

[0183] The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to enter the second wireless signal interception mode in response to a trigger. The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to enter the second pairing mode when the second electronic control circuit EC2 detects the pairing trigger signal TS via the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 in the second wireless signal interception mode.

[0184] For example, the trigger includes at least one of: providing electrical power to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; connecting an electrical power source to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; connecting an electrical cable connected to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; operating an additional control device configured to control the human-powered vehicle component BC1; and providing an output of a sensor to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. Examples of the output of the sensor include an acceleration detected by an acceleration sensor, a cadence detected by a cadence sensor, and a vehicle speed detected by a speed sensor.

[0185] In the present embodiment, the trigger includes: providing electrical power to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; connecting a power source to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; connecting the electrical cable connected to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; actuating the additional control device configured to control the human-powered vehicle component BC1; and providing the output of a sensor to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.However, the trigger may include at least one of: providing electrical power to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; connecting a power source to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; connecting the electrical cable connected to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; actuating the additional control device configured to control the human-powered vehicle component BC1; and providing the output of the sensor to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, if required or desired.

[0186] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 10, the second remote component RC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit a second pairing request signal SG21 in the fourth pairing mode in response to the second user input U21 received from the second input device SW2. For example, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to cause the second remote component RC2 to enter the fourth pairing mode in response to the second user input U21. After entering the fourth pairing mode, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to control the fourth wireless communicator circuit to wirelessly transmit the second pairing request signal SG21 at predetermined intervals. The second pairing request signal SG21 may be referred to as pairing request signal SG21.

[0187] The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to establish wireless communication between the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the second remote component RC2, which has transmitted a second pairing request signal SG21, in the second pairing mode. For example, the wireless communication between the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the second remote component RC2 includes at least one of a wireless connection and a pairing between the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the second remote component RC2. The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to perform a pairing between the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 and another device in the second pairing mode. The second pairing request signal SG21 may be referred to as a pairing request signal SG21.

[0188] The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to wirelessly receive the second pairing request signal SG21, which is generated in response to the second user input U21 of the second input device SW2, in the second pairing mode. The pairing trigger signal TS is distinguishable from the second pairing request signal SG21. The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to detect the pairing trigger signal TS in the wireless signal listening mode. However, the second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to ignore or not recognize the second pairing request signal SG21 in the wireless signal listening mode.

[0189] For example, the second coupling request signal SG21 includes an announcement signal that does not have a specific receiver. The second coupling request signal SG21 may also be referred to as a second announcement signal. The second coupling request signal SG21 includes the coupling information ID4 of the second remote component RC2. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to store the coupling information ID4 in the memory EC42. The coupling information ID4 includes information related to the second remote component RC2. The coupling information ID4 includes at least one of the identification information and the cryptographic key information. The identification information includes a unique number indicating the second remote component RC2. Examples of the unique number include an address of the second remote component RC2. The cryptographic key information includes a cryptographic key.Another wireless communication device encrypts information using the cryptographic key information, and the second remote component RC2 decrypts the encrypted information using the cryptographic key information. The cryptographic key information of the coupling information ID4 corresponds to a communication protocol used in the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the second remote component RC2.

[0190] The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second pairing request signal SG21 at predetermined intervals in the fourth pairing mode. The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to detect wireless signals such as the second pairing request signal SG21 in the second pairing mode. Thus, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 detects the second pairing request signal SG21 in the second pairing mode in a case where the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the second remote component RC2 are in the second pairing mode and the fourth pairing mode.The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to store in the memory EC22 the pairing information ID4 included in the second pairing request signal SG21 in a case where the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 detects the second pairing request signal SG21 in the second pairing mode.

[0191] The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit a second coupling response signal SG22 in response to the second coupling request signal SG21. The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 of the second remote component RC2 is configured to detect the second coupling response signal SG22 transmitted by the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 in the fourth coupling mode. The second coupling response signal SG22 may be referred to as coupling response signal SG22.

[0192] The second coupling response signal SG22 includes the second coupling information ID2 of the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2. The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to store the second coupling information ID2 in the memory EC22. The second coupling information ID2 includes at least one of second identification information and second cryptographic key information. In the present embodiment, for example, the second coupling response signal SG22 includes the second identification information of the second coupling information ID2. The second identification information includes a unique number that identifies the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2. Examples of the unique number include an address of the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2.The second cryptographic key information includes a second cryptographic key. Another wireless communicator encrypts information using the second cryptographic key information, and the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 decrypts the encrypted information using the second cryptographic key information. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to store the second coupling information ID2 in the memory EC32. The second coupling information ID2 may also be referred to as coupling information ID2. The second cryptographic key information corresponds to the communication protocol used in the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the second remote component RC2.

[0193] In the present embodiment, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 is configured to automatically transmit the second pairing response signal SG22 in response to the second pairing request signal SG21 in the second pairing mode. However, if necessary or desired, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 may be configured to wirelessly transmit a second pairing response signal SG22 based on a trigger other than the second pairing request signal SG21. For example, the user interface BC21 may be configured to receive a user operation indicating the transmission of the second pairing response signal SG22. The second wireless communicator circuit WC2 may be configured to transmit the second pairing response signal SG22 in response to the user operation in a state where the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 receives the second pairing request signal SG21.

[0194] The fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 is configured to detect the second coupling response signal SG22 transmitted from the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 in the fourth coupling mode. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to store the second coupling information ID2 included in the second coupling response signal SG22 in the memory EC42 in a case where the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 detects the second coupling response signal SG22 in the fourth coupling mode.

[0195] Accordingly, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 and the second remote component RC2 are coupled during the coupling process. The second electronic control circuit EC2 may be configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to exit the second coupling mode and enter a second control mode after completion of the coupling process. For example, the second electronic control circuit EC2 may be configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to exit the second coupling mode and enter the second control mode after the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 wirelessly transmits the second coupling response signal SG22 in the second coupling mode.In the second control mode, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 is controlled based on the second signal CS2 transmitted from the second operating device 26. The second signal CS2 is encrypted by the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 using the cryptographic key information of the second coupling information ID2. Thus, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 can decrypt the encrypted information contained in the second signal CS2, while another component not coupled to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 cannot decrypt the encrypted information contained in the second signal CS2.

[0196] The second electronic control circuit EC2 may be configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to exit the second pairing mode based on a condition other than the completion of the pairing process. For example, the user interface BC21 may be configured to receive user operation including a mode reset user input UM2. Namely, the user interface BC21 is configured to receive the mode reset user input UM2. The second electronic control circuit EC2 may be configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to exit the second pairing mode in response to the mode reset user input UM2 received by the user interface BC21.Alternatively, the second electronic control circuit EC2 may be configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to exit the second pairing mode after a predetermined time elapses from entering the second pairing mode. In this modification, the second electronic control circuit EC2 may be configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to enter the wireless signal interception mode after exiting the second pairing mode.

[0197] The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may be configured to cause the second remote component RC2 to exit the second pairing mode and enter a fourth control mode after the pairing process is completed. For example, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may be configured to cause the second remote component RC2 to exit the fourth pairing mode and enter the fourth control mode after the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 wirelessly transmits the second pairing request signal SG21 in the fourth pairing mode or after the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 wirelessly receives the second pairing response signal SG22 in the fourth pairing mode. In the fourth control mode, the second remote component RC2 is configured to wirelessly transmit the second signal CS2 to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.

[0198] Furthermore, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may be configured to transmit a second coupling signal SG23 via the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 in response to the second coupling response signal SG22 in the fourth coupling mode. The second coupling signal SG23 is generated in response to the second coupling response signal SG22. In this modification, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 may be configured to receive the second coupling signal SG23 from the second remote component RC2. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may be configured to cause the second remote component RC2 to exit the second coupling mode and enter the fourth control mode after the fourth wireless communicator circuit WC4 wirelessly transmits the second coupling signal SG23 in the fourth coupling mode.The second electronic control circuit EC2 may be configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to exit the second coupling mode and enter the second control mode after the second wireless communicator circuit WC2 wirelessly receives the second coupling signal SG23 in the second coupling mode. The second coupling signal SG23 may also be referred to as the coupling signal SG23.

[0199] The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may be configured to cause the second remote component RC2 to exit the fourth pairing mode based on a condition other than the completion of the pairing process. For example, the second input device SW2 may be configured to receive the user operation, including a mode reset user input UM4. Namely, the second input device SW2 is configured to receive the mode reset user input UM4. The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may be configured to cause the second remote component RC2 to exit the fourth pairing mode in response to the mode reset user input UM4 received from the second input device SW2.Alternatively, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may be configured to cause the second remote component RC2 to exit the fourth coupling mode after a predetermined time has elapsed since entering the fourth coupling mode. In this modification, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 may be configured to cause the second remote component RC2 to enter the wireless signal listening mode after exiting the fourth coupling mode.

[0200] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 9, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 further comprises a notification device BC12. The notification device BC12 is configured to be controlled by the first electronic control circuit EC1. Here, the notification device BC12 includes a light-emitting device. For example, the notification device BC12 includes one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Here, the notification device BC12 includes a red LED, a blue LED, and a green LED, which can be selectively illuminated by the first electronic control circuit EC1 to produce different light colors. In other words, the first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to control the notification device BC12 such that the LEDs of the notification device BC12 selectively light up.The first electronic control circuit EC1 is designed to control the signaling device BC12 to generate a signal (for example, a continuous light or a flashing light of a predetermined color) indicating that a certain situation has occurred or is completed.

[0201] The signaling device BC12 is visible through a transparent portion of the housing. In a case where the human-powered vehicle component BC1 includes the suspension 16, the signaling device BC12 is visible through a transparent portion of at least one of the first longitudinal member 16A, the second longitudinal member 16B, the power source holder BC16, and another housing.

[0202] In one example, the signaling device BC12 includes a light emitter BC12A. The light emitter BC12A is configured to emit light. The light emitted by the light emitter BC12A is visible through the transparent portion of the window. The transparent portion of the window may include one or more parts for transmitting the light emitted by the light emitter BC12A to the exterior of the suspension 16.

[0203] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 9, the first remote component RC1 further comprises a signaling device RC12. The signaling device RC12 is configured to be controlled by the third electronic control circuit EC3. Here, the signaling device RC12 includes a light-emitting device. For example, the signaling device RC12 includes one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Here, the signaling device RC12 includes a red LED, a blue LED, and a green LED, which can be selectively illuminated by the third electronic control circuit EC3 to produce different light colors. In other words, the third electronic control circuit EC3 is configured to control the signaling device RC12 such that the LEDs of the signaling device RC12 selectively light up.The third electronic control circuit EC3 is designed to control the signaling device RC12 to generate a signal (for example, a continuous light or a flashing light of a predetermined color) indicating that a certain situation has occurred or has been completed.

[0204] The signaling device RC12 is visible through a transparent window portion of a housing. In one example, the signaling device RC12 includes a light emitter RC12A. The light emitter RC12A is configured to emit light. The light emitted by the light emitter RC12A is visible through the transparent portion of the window. The transparent portion of the window may include one or more parts for transmitting the light emitted by the light emitter RC12A to the exterior of the first operating device 24.

[0205] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 10, the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 further comprises a signaling device BC22. The signaling device BC22 is configured to be controlled by the second electronic control circuit EC2. Here, the signaling device BC22 includes a light-emitting device. For example, the signaling device BC22 includes one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Here, the signaling device BC22 includes a red LED, a blue LED, and a green LED, which can be selectively illuminated by the second electronic control circuit EC2 to produce different light colors. In other words, the second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to control the signaling device BC22 such that the LEDs of the signaling device BC22 selectively illuminate.The second electronic control circuit EC2 is designed to control the signaling device BC22 to generate a message (for example, a continuous light or a flashing light of a predetermined color) indicating that a certain situation has occurred or has been completed.

[0206] The signaling device BC22 is visible through a transparent portion of the housing. For example, in a case where the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 includes the gear shifter 12, the signaling device BC22 is visible through a transparent portion of at least one of the base member 12A, the movable member 12B, and another housing.

[0207] In one example, the signaling device BC22 includes a light emitter BC22A. The light emitter BC22A is configured to emit light. The light emitted by the light emitter BC22A is visible through the transparent portion of the window. The transparent portion of the window may include one or more parts for transmitting the light emitted by the light emitter RC12A to the exterior of the gear shifter 12.

[0208] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 10, the second remote component RC2 further comprises a signaling device RC22. The signaling device RC22 is configured to be controlled by the fourth electronic control circuit EC4. Here, the signaling device RC22 includes a light-emitting device. For example, the signaling device RC22 includes one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Here, the signaling device RC22 includes a red LED, a blue LED, and a green LED, which can be selectively illuminated by the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 to produce different light colors. In other words, the fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is configured to control the signaling device RC22 such that the LEDs of the signaling device RC22 selectively light up.The fourth electronic control circuit EC4 is designed to control the signaling device RC22 to generate a signal (for example, a continuous light or a flashing light of a predetermined color) indicating that a specific situation has occurred or is complete.

[0209] The signaling device RC22 is visible through a transparent portion of the housing. In one example, the signaling device RC22 includes a light emitter RC22A. The light emitter RC22A is configured to emit light. The light emitted by the light emitter RC22A is visible through the transparent portion of the housing. The transparent window portion may include one or more parts for transmitting the light emitted by the light emitter RC22A to the exterior of the second operating device 26.

[0210] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 9, the first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to reset the human-powered vehicle component BC1 in response to a data reset trigger so that pairing information of another component stored in the memory EC12 is erased. The data reset trigger includes at least one of: an operation of the user interface BC11; and a data reset signal transmitted from another device, such as the trigger input device TG, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, and the second remote component RC2. For example, the user interface BC11 is configured to receive the user input indicating the resetting of the pairing information. Namely, the user interface BC11 is configured to receive a data reset user input UD1.The first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to reset the human-powered vehicle component BC1 in response to the data reset user input UD1 so that the pairing information (for example, the pairing information ID3) of another component stored in the memory EC12 is deleted.

[0211] Furthermore, the trigger input device TG may be configured to receive the data reset user input UD1. The trigger input device TG may be configured to wirelessly transmit a data reset signal DS1. The first electronic control circuit EC1 may be configured to reset the human-powered vehicle component BC1 in response to the data reset signal DS1, so that the pairing information (e.g., the pairing information ID3) of another component stored in the memory EC12 is deleted.

[0212] The trigger input device TG can be used to set an access code using software (application) in the trigger input device TG. If an access code is set, a user cannot activate the reset operation without using the access code. If the trigger input device TG is a smartphone or a tablet computer, the reset interface of the trigger input device TG can be the touchscreen. Furthermore, the first electronic control circuit EC1 can be configured to deactivate the reset operation based on a command from at least one of the trigger input device TG, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, and the second remote component RC2.

[0213] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 10, the second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to reset the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 in response to a data reset trigger so that the pairing information of another component that has been stored in the memory EC22 is erased. The data reset trigger includes at least one of: an operation of the user interface BC21; and a data reset signal transmitted from another device, such as the trigger input device TG, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the second remote component RC2, and the second remote component RC2. For example, the user interface BC21 is configured to receive the user operation indicating the resetting of the pairing information. Namely, the user interface BC21 is configured to receive a data reset user input UD2.The second electronic control circuit EC2 is configured to reset the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 in response to the data reset user input UD2 so that the coupling information (for example, the coupling information ID4) of another component stored in the memory EC22 is deleted.

[0214] Furthermore, the trigger input device TG may be configured to receive the data reset user input UD2. The trigger input device TG may be configured to wirelessly transmit a data reset signal DS2. The second electronic control circuit EC2 may be configured to reset the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 in response to the data reset signal DS2, so that the coupling information (e.g., the coupling information ID4) of another component stored in the memory EC22 is deleted.

[0215] The second electronic control circuit EC2 may be configured to deactivate the reset operation based on a command from at least one of the trigger input device TG, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, and the second remote component RC2.

[0216] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 11, the electrical energy source PS can, if necessary or desired, be connected directly to the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 via the second electrical cable CB2.

[0217] Alternatively, as in Fig. 12, the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 includes an electric power source BC25 and a power source holder BC26. The electric power source BC25 is configured to supply electric power to the second electronic control circuit EC2, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, and other electronic parts of the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2. The electric power source BC25 is configured to supply electric power to the electric actuator 12E, the actuator driver 12F, and other electronic parts 12J of the gear shifter 12. The power source holder BC26 is configured to detachably and reattachably hold the electric power source BC25. The electric power source BC25 is configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the power source holder BC26.The power source holder BC26 is configured to be electrically connected to the second electronic control circuit EC2, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, and other electronic parts of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2. The power source holder BC26 is configured to be electrically connected to the electric actuator 12E, the actuator driver 12F, and other electronic parts 12J of the gear shifter 12. The electric power source BC25 is configured to supply electric power to the second electronic control circuit EC2, the second wireless communicator circuit WC2, and other electronic parts of the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 via the power source holder BC26.The electric power source BC25 is configured to supply electric power to the electric actuator 12E, the actuator driver 12F, and other electronic parts 12J of the gear shifter 12 via the power source holder BC26. Examples of the electric power source BC25 include a primary battery and a secondary battery.

[0218] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 13, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 can, if necessary or desired, be configured to be electrically connected to the electrical power source PS. In such modifications, the electrical power source BC15 can, if necessary or desired, be replaced by a dummy element held by the power source holder BC16. The electrical power source BC15 and the power source holder BC16 can, if necessary or desired, be omitted from the human-powered vehicle component BC1.

[0219] With reference to the Fig. 14 to 16, the coupling process between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first remote component RC1 is explained below. The coupling process of the Fig. 14 to 16 can be used in any of the control systems for human-powered vehicles 10 and their modifications. The coupling process of the Fig. 14 to 16 can be used to perform the coupling process between at least two of the at least two components for human-powered vehicles BC.

[0220] In step S31, as in Fig. As shown in Figure 14, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 of the trigger input device TG determines whether the trigger input device TG receives the user input UT. The fifth electronic control circuit EC5 determines whether the touch panel TG2 of the display TG1 receives the user input UT. For example, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 controls the display TG1 to display information about whether a component of a human-powered vehicle should be placed in a pairing mode or whether the pairing trigger signal TS should be sent.

[0221] In step S32, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 controls the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 to wirelessly transmit the coupling trigger signal TS in response to the trigger user input UT. For example, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 controls the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 to wirelessly transmit the coupling trigger signal TS when the user selects the coupling mode of the human-powered vehicle component or the transmission of the coupling trigger signal TS.

[0222] In step S33, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 determines whether a determination time has elapsed since the detection of the trigger user input UT. In step S35, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 controls the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 to stop the transmission of the coupling trigger signal TS in a case where the determination time has elapsed.

[0223] In step S34, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 determines whether the trigger input device TG receives a stop user input US if the determination time has not elapsed. In step S35, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 controls the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 to stop the transmission of the coupling trigger signal TS if the trigger input device TG receives the stop user input US via the touch panel TG2 of the display TG1. In steps S34 and S32, the fifth electronic control circuit EC5 controls the fifth wireless communicator circuit WC5 to wirelessly transmit the coupling trigger signal TS if the trigger input device TG has not received the stop user input US via the touch panel TG2 of the display TG1.

[0224] As above with reference to Fig. 14, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium EC52 stores a program that causes the trigger input device TG including the display TG1 to execute a method comprising: receiving the user input UT; and wirelessly transmitting the pairing trigger signal TS in response to the user input UT to place the human-powered vehicle component BC1 into the first pairing mode. In the present embodiment, receiving the user input UT includes receiving the user input UT via the touch panel TG2. However, receiving the user input UT may include receiving the user input UT via a device other than the touch panel TG2 if necessary or desired.

[0225] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 15, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 starts when a triggering event occurs. In other words, the first electronic control circuit EC1 causes the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to enter wireless signal listening mode in response to the trigger. Here, the trigger is when the human-powered vehicle component BC1 receives electrical energy.The trigger includes at least one of: providing electrical power to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; connecting an electrical power source to the human-powered vehicle component BC1; connecting an electrical cable connected to the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; operating an additional control device configured to control the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2; and providing the output of the sensor to the human-powered vehicle component BC1. For example, in one case, the trigger may occur when a battery is directly or indirectly connected to the human-powered vehicle component BC1 such that electrical power is provided to the human-powered vehicle component BC1.

[0226] In another case, the trigger may occur, for example, when the second electric cable CB2 is connected to one of the assist drive unit 22 and the electric power source PS and then connected to the human-powered vehicle component BC1 (see, for example, Fig. 13). In another case, the trigger may occur, for example, when the user interface BC11 of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is operated to turn on the human-powered vehicle component BC1 (i.e., to supply electrical energy from the electrical energy source PS).

[0227] In any case, in the present embodiments, the notification device BC12 is not activated (e.g., no LED is illuminated) when the human-powered vehicle component BC1 receives electrical power. Once the human-powered vehicle component BC1 receives electrical power, the first electronic control circuit EC1 proceeds to step S1.

[0228] In step S1, the first electronic control circuit EC1 first determines whether the human-powered vehicle component BC1 has already been paired with another component, for example, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, and the second remote component RC2. Specifically, after powering the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the first electronic control circuit EC1 reads the memory EC12 to determine whether pairing information (e.g., identification information) of another component is stored in the memory EC12.If the human-powered vehicle component BC1 has not been paired with another component, the first electronic control circuit EC1 proceeds to step S2, where the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to enter the wireless signal listening mode. In other words, if the pairing information (e.g., identification information) of a remote component has not been stored in the memory EC12, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to enter the wireless signal listening mode.On the other hand, if the human-powered vehicle component BC1 has been paired with another component, the first electronic control circuit EC1 proceeds to step S3, where the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 to enter the first control mode, and the pairing process ends. In other words, if the pairing information of another component is already stored in the memory EC12, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 so that the human-powered vehicle component BC1 enters the first control mode instead of the wireless signal interception mode.Accordingly, the first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to prevent the human-powered vehicle component BC1 from entering the wireless signal interception mode in a state where wireless communication exists between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and another component.

[0229] In step S2, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 to enter the wireless signal listening mode. In the wireless signal listening mode, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 monitors or listens for all wireless signals from all types of components that can transmit a wireless signal according to the radio protocol of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. Therefore, the term "wireless signal listening mode" refers to a mode in which the human-powered vehicle component BC1 or another human-powered vehicle component has not yet completed a pairing operation. The first wireless communicator circuit WC1 wirelessly receives the pairing trigger signal TS transmitted from the trigger input device TG in the wireless signal listening mode.

[0230] For example, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 to temporarily operate in a state where the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is in the wireless signal interception mode. As mentioned above, the first signal amplifier WC14 also operates in the first low-power consumption state (i.e., a state with lower power consumption than the first high-power consumption state of the first coupling mode) in a state where the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is in the wireless signal interception mode. After entering the wireless signal interception mode, the first electronic control circuit EC1 proceeds to step S4.

[0231] If, in step S2, pairing information (e.g., identification information) of another component is not yet stored in the memory EC12, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 so that the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 communicates when the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 receives a wireless signal, regardless of the pairing information included in the signal. That is, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 enters the wireless signal listening mode.

[0232] In step S3, in a case where the coupling information of a remote component has been stored in the memory EC12, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 so that the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 communicates with the first electronic control circuit EC1 only when the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 receives the signal from the coupled remote component. That is, in the case where the coupling information of the first remote component RC1 is stored in the memory EC12, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 enters the first control mode, so that the first remote component RC1 becomes the coupled remote component.If the coupling information of the second remote component RC2 is stored in the memory EC12, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 switches to the first control mode, so that the second remote component RC2 becomes the coupled remote component. In the first control mode, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 stores the coupling information of the coupled remote component in the memory EC12. Thus, in the first control mode, the first electronic control circuit EC1 determines whether or not to process a wireless signal by comparing the coupling information included in the wireless signal with the coupling information of the coupled remote component stored in the memory EC12.

[0233] In step S4, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 to listen for the coupling trigger signal TS. More specifically, in the case where the trigger input device TG wirelessly transmits the coupling trigger signal TS at predetermined intervals in response to the trigger user input UT of the trigger input device TG, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 wirelessly receives the coupling trigger signal TS in the wireless signal listening mode. The trigger input device TG can be any device capable of generating a wireless signal compatible with the communication protocol of the first wireless communicator circuit WC1.In other words, the trigger input device TG may include at least one of the user interface BC21, the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2, the first input device SW1, the first remote component RC1, the second input device SW2, and the second remote component RC2. In the present embodiment, at least one of the user interface BC21, the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2, the first input device SW1, the first remote component RC1, the second input device SW2, and the second remote component RC2 may be used as the trigger input device TG to generate the coupling trigger signal TS.

[0234] Preferably, in step S4, the first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to switch to a first coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal TS, in which no coupling information of another component is stored in the memory EC12. The human-powered vehicle component BC1 can be controlled to perform the coupling process when no coupling information is stored in the memory EC12.

[0235] In step S4, the first electronic control circuit EC1 determines whether the wireless signal is the pairing trigger signal TS or not (for example, whether the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 wirelessly receives the pairing trigger signal TS). If the pairing trigger signal TS is not received, the pairing process proceeds to step S5. However, if the pairing trigger signal TS is received, the pairing process proceeds to step S6.

[0236] In step S5, the first electronic control circuit EC1 determines whether a first predetermined time (for example, one to three seconds) has elapsed since entering the wireless signal listening mode. If the first predetermined time has not elapsed, the pairing process returns to step S4 to continue listening to the pairing trigger signal TS. If the first predetermined time has elapsed since entering the wireless signal listening mode, the pairing process ends. In other words, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to exit the wireless signal listening mode. In this way, the first electronic control circuit EC1 causes the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to exit the wireless signal listening mode after the first predetermined time has elapsed since entering the wireless signal listening mode.Step S5 may be omitted if necessary or desired. In particular, step S5 may be omitted when the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 operates intermittently in the wireless signal interception mode and / or when the first signal amplifier WC14 operates in the first low-power state in the wireless signal interception mode.

[0237] In step S6, the first electronic control circuit EC1 causes the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to enter the first pairing mode in response to the pairing trigger signal TS received from the first wireless communicator circuit WC1. In other words, in step S6, the first electronic control circuit EC1 causes the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to exit the wireless signal listening mode and enter the first pairing mode in response to the pairing trigger signal TS received from the first wireless communicator circuit WC1. Thus, the pairing process begins. Next, the pairing process proceeds to step S7.

[0238] In step S7, the first electronic control circuit EC1 activates the notification device BC12 to generate a first notification in response to the human-powered vehicle component BC1 entering the first pairing mode. For example, the blue LED of the notification device BC12 may begin flashing at a 0.5-second interval during the first pairing mode. Next, the pairing process proceeds to step S8.

[0239] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 16, in step S8, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 to listen for a pairing request signal. More specifically, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 wirelessly receives the first pairing request signal SG11 generated in response to the first user input U11 of the first input device SW1. Here, in the illustrated example, the first remote component RC1 is configured to generate the first pairing request signal SG11 in the third pairing mode of the first remote component RC1. Alternatively, however, the second remote component RC2 may also be used to generate the first pairing request signal SG11 in the fourth pairing mode of the second remote component RC2. In other words, the first pairing request signal SG11 is generated by an input device of a remote component to be coupled to the human-powered vehicle component BC1.

[0240] In step S8, if no pairing request signal is received, the pairing process proceeds to step S9. On the other hand, in a case where the first pairing request signal SG11 is received, the first electronic control circuit EC1 establishes wireless communication between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first remote component RC1 that transmitted the first pairing request signal SG11 in a state where the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is in the first pairing mode, and the pairing process proceeds to step S10.

[0241] In step S9, the first electronic control circuit EC1 determines whether a second predetermined time (for example, two to three seconds) has elapsed. If the second predetermined time has not elapsed, the pairing process is returned to step S8 to continue waiting for a pairing request signal. If the second predetermined time has elapsed, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to terminate the first pairing mode. Thereafter, the pairing process is terminated. Step S9 may be omitted if necessary or desired. In particular, step S9 may be omitted when the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 operates intermittently in the first pairing mode and / or the first signal amplifier WC14 operates in the first low-power state in the first pairing mode.

[0242] In step S10, the first electronic control circuit EC1 stores the pairing information ID3 included in the first pairing request signal SG11 in the memory EC12. Here, the pairing information ID3, as mentioned above, identifies the first remote component RC1. Thus, the wireless signal generated by the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 includes the pairing information ID3 received by the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, so that the first electronic control circuit EC1 can determine the source of the wireless signal as coming from the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 of the first remote component RC1. For example, in step S10, the first electronic control circuit EC1 stores the identification information of the pairing information ID3 included in the first pairing request signal SG11 in the memory EC12. At this time, the annunciator device BC12 is not illuminated.However, after receiving and storing the pairing information ID3, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 may send a confirmation signal to the third wireless communicator circuit WC3. The first remote component RC1 may send a notification to the user. For example, the first remote component RC1 may illuminate an LED of the notification device RC12 to inform a user that the pairing information (e.g., identification information) has been received and stored in the memory EC12. Next, the pairing process proceeds to step S11.

[0243] In step S11, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 to wirelessly transmit the first coupling response signal SG12 in response to the first coupling request signal SG11. The first coupling response signal SG12 includes the coupling information ID1 of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. The first coupling response signal SG12 can be encrypted using the coupling information ID3 included in the first coupling request signal SG11. The first remote component RC1 wirelessly receives the first coupling response signal SG12. In the first remote component RC1, the third electronic control circuit EC3 stores the coupling information ID1 included in the first coupling response signal SG12 in the memory EC32. Next, the coupling process proceeds to step S12.

[0244] In step S12, the first electronic control circuit EC1 activates the notification device BC12 to generate a second notification in a state where the human-powered vehicle component BC1 has been successfully paired. The term "successfully paired" as used herein refers to a situation where the pairing information (e.g., identification information) has been stored in the memory EC12. Preferably, the second notification is different from the first notification. For example, if the first notification is a blue flashing light, the second notification may be a single-color light of any color or a flashing light other than a blue light. Next, the pairing process proceeds to step S13.

[0245] In step S13, the first electronic control circuit EC1 determines whether the coupling signal SG13 has been received to confirm that the human-powered vehicle component BC1 has been coupled to the first remote component RC1. In the present embodiment, the third electronic control circuit EC3 controls the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 to wirelessly transmit the coupling signal SG13 in response to the first coupling response signal SG12. Alternatively, the coupling signal SG13 may be generated in response to a user input at the first input device SW1 provided at the first remote component RC1 being coupled. To generate the coupling signal SG13, for example, the first input device SW1 may be pressed for a predetermined period of time, such as 0.5 seconds or longer.In a case where the coupling signal SG13 was not received in step S13, the coupling process proceeds to step S14.

[0246] In step S14, the first electronic control circuit EC1 determines whether a third predetermined time (for example, two to three seconds) has elapsed since the start of step S13. If the third predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of step S13, the pairing process returns to step S13 to continue waiting for the pairing signal SG13. If the third predetermined time has elapsed since the start of step S13 without a pairing signal being detected, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to end the first pairing mode. Subsequently, the pairing process is ended. If a pairing signal was received in step S13 before the third predetermined time has elapsed, the pairing process proceeds to step S15.

[0247] In step S15, the first electronic control circuit EC1 stores the coupling information ID3 contained in the first coupling signal SG13 in the memory EC12. Here, the coupling information ID3, as mentioned above, identifies the first remote component RC1. Thus, the wireless signal generated by the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 includes the coupling information ID3 received by the first wireless communicator circuit WC1, so that the first electronic control circuit EC1 can determine the source of the wireless signal as coming from the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 of the first remote component RC1. Furthermore, the coupling information ID3 includes the cryptographic key information used to encrypt a signal.For example, in step S15, the first electronic control circuit EC1 stores the cryptographic key information, or both the identification information and the cryptographic key information of the coupling information ID3 contained in the first coupling signal SG13, in the memory EC12. However, step S15, or both steps S14 and S15, may be omitted from the flowchart of the coupling process. In such modifications, the first coupling request signal SG11 includes the coupling information ID3, which includes both the identification information and the cryptographic key information of the first remote component RC1. In step S10, the first electronic control circuit EC1 stores in the memory EC12 both the identification information and the cryptographic key information contained in the coupling information ID3 contained in the first coupling request signal SG11.After receiving and storing the pairing information ID3, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 may send a confirmation signal to the third wireless communicator circuit WC3. Next, the pairing process proceeds to step S16.

[0248] In step S16, the first electronic control circuit EC1 activates the notification device BC12 to generate a third notification in response to the completion of the first pairing mode for establishing wireless communication between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and at least one remote component. The term "establishing wireless communication" as used herein refers to a situation in which the memory EC12 stores at least one piece of pairing information (e.g., identification information). That is, the term "establishing wireless communication" as used herein refers to a situation in which the human-powered vehicle component BC1 has exited the first pairing mode and entered the first control mode, so that the human-powered vehicle component BC1 can be operated by the paired remote component using the pairing information stored in the memory EC12.

[0249] With reference to Fig. 17, a control process will now be discussed in which the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is operated with the first remote component RC that has been coupled to the human-powered vehicle component BC1. This control process will be explained using the case in which the human-powered vehicle component BC1 includes the suspension 16 and in which the human-powered vehicle component BC1 has been coupled to the first remote component RC1. However, the control process can also be used with other components.

[0250] In this tax process of Fig. 17, the control process may be a separate control process or a subroutine of step S3 of Fig. 15. Basically, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 wirelessly receives the first signal CS1 encrypted based on the coupling information ID1 stored in the memory EC32 of the third electronic control circuit EC3. In other words, in the illustrated examples, the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 of the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is configured to wirelessly receive the first signal CS1 containing the coupling information from the third wireless communicator circuit WC3 of the first remote component RC1.

[0251] In step S21 of the control process of Fig. 17, the first electronic control circuit EC1 first determines whether the human-powered vehicle component BC1 is in the first control mode. In a case where the human-powered vehicle component BC1 has not entered the first control mode, the control process of Fig. 17. When the first electronic control circuit EC1 determines that the human-powered vehicle component BC1 has entered the first control mode, the control process proceeds to step S22.

[0252] In step S22, the first electronic control circuit EC1 determines whether the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 receives a wireless signal. In step S23, when the first wireless communicator circuit WC1 detects the wireless signal, the first electronic control circuit EC1 determines whether the wireless signal is the first signal CS1 encrypted using the coupling information ID1 of the human-powered vehicle component BC1. For example, in step S23, the first electronic control circuit EC1 determines whether the coupling information included in the wireless signal matches the coupling information ID stored in the memory EC12 of the first electronic control circuit EC1. In a case where the coupling information of the wireless signal differs from the coupling information ID, the control process returns to step S21.In steps S23 and S24, for example, in a case where the pairing information of the wireless signal matches the pairing information ID, the first electronic control circuit EC1 decrypts the encrypted information included in the wireless signal (for example, the first signal CS1) using the cryptographic key information of the pairing information ID1, then the control process proceeds to step S25.

[0253] In step S25, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the electric actuator 16E or 16G of the suspension 16 via the actuator driver 16J or 16K based on the first signal CS1. If the first signal CS1 indicates a change in the damping characteristic of the suspension 16, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the electric actuator 16E to actuate the state change structure 16F via the actuator driver 16J based on the first signal CS1. In a case where the first signal CS1 indicates a change in the stroke of the suspension 16, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the electric actuator 16E to actuate the state change structure 16F via the actuator driver 16J based on the first signal CS1. The control process returns to step S21.Accordingly, the first electronic control circuit EC1 is configured to control the human-powered vehicle component BC1 according to a control signal including the first coupling information ID1 stored in the memory EC12.

[0254] The one in the Fig. The pairing process illustrated in Figures 14 to 16 can be modified so that the pairing process can be stopped by the user at any time. For example, the user interface BC11 can be operated by a user at any time to terminate the pairing process. In other words, the user can terminate the first pairing mode via the user interface BC11. If the user terminates the first pairing mode via the user interface BC11 before receiving a pairing signal, all identification information stored in the memory EC12 will be erased from the memory EC12.

[0255] The one in the Fig. The coupling process illustrated in Figures 14 to 16 can be applied to the coupling process performed between another human-powered vehicle component (e.g., the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2) and another remote component (e.g., the second remote component RC2). Fig. The coupling process shown in Figures 14 to 16 can be applied to the coupling process performed between the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and another remote component (e.g., the second remote component RC2). Fig. The coupling process illustrated in Figures 14 to 16 can be applied to the coupling process performed between another human-powered vehicle component (e.g., the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2) and the first remote component RC1.

[0256] As in Fig. 18, the trigger input device TG is configured to transmit the coupling trigger signal TS in response to the user input UT to at least two of the at least two human-powered vehicle components BC. The trigger input device TG is configured to transmit the coupling trigger signal TS in response to the user input UT to at least two of the human-powered vehicle component BC1, the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2, the first remote component RC1, and the second remote component RC2. For example, the trigger input device TG is configured to transmit the coupling trigger signal TS in response to the user input UT to the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2.When both the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 are in the wireless signal listening mode, the first electronic control circuit EC1 controls the human-powered vehicle component BC1 to enter the first pairing mode in response to the pairing trigger signal TS, while the second electronic control circuit EC2 controls the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 to enter the second pairing mode in response to the pairing trigger signal TS. The human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the additional human-powered vehicle component BC2 can enter the pairing mode in response to the pairing trigger signal TS.The total number of human-powered vehicle components BC that enter the coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal TS is not limited to two. At least three of the human-powered vehicle components BC can enter the coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal TS. Furthermore, in the order shown in . Fig. 18, the additional component for human-powered vehicles BC2 and the second operating device 26 in a different configuration than that shown in Fig. 1, while the human-powered vehicle component BC1 and the first operating device 24 are installed in the human-powered vehicle B. Accordingly, the coupling operation can be easily performed between at least two sets of human-powered vehicle components, and the coupling operation is efficiently performed even when there are a few or many human-powered vehicle components.

[0257] In the above-mentioned embodiments and their modifications, the trigger input device TG is provided separately from both the first remote component RC1 and the first input device SW1. As shown in Fig. However, as can be seen in Figure 19, the trigger input device TG may, if necessary or desired, include at least one of the first remote component RC1 and the first input device SW1. Fig. 19, the trigger input device TG includes both the first remote component RC1 and the first input device SW1. The first operating device 24 includes the trigger input device TG. In the modification of Fig. 19, the first operation device 24 includes the display TG1 in a case where the trigger input device TG includes the display TG1. However, the display TG1 may be omitted from the trigger input device TG and the first operation device 24. Examples of the user input UT include a long press of the touch panel TG2 and a long press of at least one switch provided as the first input device SW1. In a case where the first input device SW1 includes at least two switches, examples of the user input UT include a simultaneous long press of the at least two switches of the first input device SW1.

[0258] As in Fig. 20, the trigger input device TG may include only the first input device SW1 among the first input device SW1 and the first remote component RC1. In the Fig. In the modification shown in Figure 20, the first input device SW1 of the trigger input device TG can be configured to receive the user input UT if necessary or desired. The trigger input device TG and the first input device SW1 are electrically connected to the first remote component RC1 via an electrical cable. In the modification of Fig. 20, the display TG1 can be omitted from the trigger input device TG if necessary or desired. Examples of the user input UT include a long press of the touch panel TG2 and a long press of at least one switch provided as the first input device SW1. In a case where the first input device SW1 includes at least two switches, examples of the user input UT include a simultaneous long press of the at least two switches of the first input device SW1.

[0259] As in Fig. 21, the trigger input device TG may only include the first remote component RC1 among the first input device SW1 and the first remote component RC1. Fig. 21, the trigger input device TG and the first remote component RC1 are electrically connected to the first input device SW1 via an electrical cable. In the modification of Fig. 21, the display TG1 can be omitted from the trigger input device TG if necessary or desired. Examples of the user input UT include a long press of the touch panel TG2 and a long press of at least one switch provided as the first input device SW1. In a case where the first input device SW1 includes at least two switches, examples of the user input UT include a simultaneous long press of the at least two switches of the first input device SW1.

[0260] In the coupling process, which takes place in the Fig. As shown in Figures 14 to 16, the notification device BC12 outputs the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification in steps S7, S12, and S16. However, at least one of the first to third notifications may be omitted during the coupling process if necessary or desired.

[0261] In the Fig. In the pairing process illustrated in Figures 14 to 16, the human-powered vehicle component BC1 wirelessly receives the first pairing signal SG13 in step S13 after transmitting the first pairing response signal SG12. However, steps S13 and S14 may be omitted from the pairing process if necessary or desired.

[0262] While the present invention focuses on the coupling between the human-powered vehicle component BC1, which includes the suspension 16, and the first operating device 24, which includes the first remote component RC1 and the first input device SW1, the coupling process can be applied to any other human-powered vehicle component and remote component equipped with wireless communication. For example, the suspension 18 can be provided with a wireless communicator circuit coupled to a wireless communicator circuit of a remote component (e.g., the first remote component RC1 or the second remote component RC2) so that the remote component can wirelessly communicate with the suspension 18 to adjust settings of the suspension 18.Likewise, for example, the adjustable seat post 20 can be provided with a wireless communicator circuit coupled to a wireless communicator circuit of a remote component (for example, the first remote component RC1 or the second remote component RC2) such that the remote component can wirelessly communicate with the adjustable seat post 20 to adjust settings of the adjustable seat post 20. Furthermore, for example, the assist drive unit 22 can be provided with a wireless communicator circuit coupled to a wireless communicator circuit of a remote component (for example, the first remote component RC1 or the second remote component RC2) such that the remote component can wirelessly communicate with the assist drive unit 22 to adjust settings of the assist drive unit 22.

[0263] In the present application, the term "comprise" and its derivatives, as used herein, are to be understood as open-ended terms that specify the presence of the recited features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unstated features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or steps. This concept also applies to words of similar meaning, e.g., the terms "have," "include," and their derivatives.

[0264] The terms “unit”, “section”, “portion”, “part”, “body” and “structure”, when used in the singular, can have the dual meaning of a single part or a plurality of parts.

[0265] The ordinal numbers used in this application, such as "first" and "second," are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as a specific order, etc. Furthermore, for example, the term "first element" itself does not imply the existence of a "second element," and the term "second element" itself does not imply the existence of a "first element."

[0266] The term “pair of” as used herein may include the configuration in which the pair of elements have different shapes or structures from each other, in addition to the configuration in which the pair of elements have the same shapes or structures as each other.

[0267] The terms “a”, “one or more” and “at least one” can be used synonymously here.

[0268] The term "at least one of" as used in this disclosure means "one or more" of a desired selection. For example, the term "at least one of" in this disclosure means "only a single choice" or "both of two choices" when the number of choices is two. For example, the term "at least one of" in this disclosure means "only a single choice" or "any combination of at least two choices" when the number of choices is at least three. For example, the term "at least one of A and B" includes (1) A alone, (2) B alone, and (3) both A and B. The term "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) both A and B and C.In other words, the term “at least one of A and B” in this disclosure does not mean “at least one of A and at least one of B”.

[0269] Finally, terms such as "substantially," "about," and "approximately," as used herein, mean a reasonable variation of the modified term so that the final result is not materially altered. All numerical values described in this application can be construed to include terms such as "substantially," "about," and "approximately."

[0270] Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the foregoing. It is therefore to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein. REFERENCE MARKS 10 Control system for human-powered vehicles 12-speed gearshift 12A base element 12B Movable element 12C coupling 12D chain guide 12E Electric Actuator 12F actuator driver 12J Other electronic parts 16 Suspension 16A First longitudinal element 16B Second longitudinal element 16C Third longitudinal member 16D Fourth longitudinal member 16E Electric Actuator 16F State change structure 16G Electric Actuator 16H State change structure 16J actuator driver 16K actuator driver 16L crown 18 Suspension 18A First longitudinal element 18B Second longitudinal element 18E Electric Actuator 18F State change structure 20 Adjustable seat post 20A First longitudinal element 20B Second longitudinal element 20E Electric Actuator 20F State change structure 22 Support drive unit 22A housing 22E Electric Actuator 24 First operating device 26 Second control device B Human-powered vehicle BC Component for human-powered vehicles BC1 (First) Component for Human-Powered Vehicles BC2 Additional component for human-powered vehicles BC11 user interface BC12 alarm device BC12A light transmitter BC15 Electrical energy source BC16 energy source holder BC21 user interface BC22A light transmitter BC25 Electrical energy source BC26 energy source holder C crank CB1 First electrical cable CB2 Second electrical cable CN chain CS rear sprocket CS1 First Signal CS2 Second Signal DT drivetrain EC1 First electronic control circuit EC11 processor EC12 Memory / non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC13 circuit board EC14 system bus EC2 Second electronic control circuit EC21 processor EC22 Memory / non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC23 circuit board EC24 system bus EC3 Third electronic control circuit EC31 processor EC32 memory / non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC33 circuit board EC34 system bus EC4 Fourth electronic control circuit EC41 processor EC42 Memory / non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC43 circuit board EC44 system bus EC5 Fifth electronic control circuit EC51 processor EC52 Memory / non-volatile computer-readable storage medium EC53 circuit board EC54 system bus FB front frame FF front fork FS front sprocket FW (front) wheel H Handlebar ID1 First pairing information ID2 Second pairing information ID3 pairing information ID4 pairing information PD pedals PS Electrical energy source RB rear frame RC1 First remote component RC12 alarm device RC12A light transmitter RC15 Electrical energy source RC16 energy source holder RC2 Second remote component RC22 alarm device RC22A light transmitter RC25 Electrical energy source RC26 energy source holder RW (rear) wheel S saddle SG11 First coupling request signal SG12 First coupling response signal SG13 First coupling signal SG21 Second coupling request signal SG22 Second coupling response signal SG23 Second coupling signal SW1 First input device SW2 Second input device TG trigger input device TG1 display TG2 touch panel TG5 Electrical energy source TG6 energy source holder TS coupling trigger signal U11 First user input U12 First user control input U21 Second user input U22 Second user control input UD1 Data Reset User Input UD2 Data Reset User Input UM1 Mode Reset User Input UM2 Mode Reset User Input US Stop user input UT trigger user input VB vehicle body WC1 First wireless communicator circuit WC11 First signal transmission circuit WC12 First signal receiving circuit WC13 First antenna circuit WC14 First Signal Amplifier WC2 Second wireless communicator circuit WC21 Second signal transmission circuit WC22 Second signal receiving circuit WC23 Second antenna circuit WC24 Second Signal Amplifier WC3 Third wireless communicator circuit WC31 Third signal transmission circuit WC32 Third signal receiving circuit WC33 Third antenna circuit WC34 Third Signal Amplifier WC4 Fourth wireless communicator circuit WC41 Fourth signal transmission circuit WC42 Fourth signal receiving circuit WC43 Fourth antenna circuit WC44 Fourth Signal Amplifier WC5 Fifth wireless communicator circuit WC51 Fifth signal transmission circuit WC52 Fifth signal receiving circuit WC53 Fifth antenna circuit WC54 Fifth Signal Amplifier S1 - S35 process steps

Claims

[1] Component for human-powered vehicles (BC1), comprising: a first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) configured to wirelessly receive a coupling trigger signal (TS) generated in response to a trigger user input (UT) of a trigger input device (TG), wherein the trigger input device (TG) includes a display (TG1); and a first electronic control circuit (EC1) configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component (BC1) to enter a first coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal (TS). [2] The human-powered vehicle component (BC1) according to claim 1, wherein the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) is configured to wirelessly receive, in the first pairing mode, a first pairing request signal (SG11) generated in response to a first user input (U11) of a first input device (SW1), and the first electronic control circuit (EC1) is configured to establish wireless communication between the human-powered vehicle component (BC1) and a first remote component (RC1) that has sent the first pairing request signal (SG11) in the first pairing mode. [3] A component for human-powered vehicles (BC1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the trigger input device (TG) has a function other than a function related to the human-powered vehicle (B). [4] A human-powered vehicle component (BC1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the trigger input device (TG) is provided separately from at least one of the first remote component (RC1) and the first input device (SW1). [5] A human-powered vehicle component (BC1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the trigger input device (TG) includes at least one of the first remote component (RC1) and the first input device (SW1). [6] A human-powered vehicle component (BC1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the coupling trigger signal (TS) is distinguishable from the first coupling request signal (SG11). [7] A human-powered vehicle component (BC1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) is configured to wirelessly transmit a first coupling response signal (SG12) in response to the first coupling request signal (SG11). [8] A human-powered vehicle component (BC1) according to claim 7, wherein the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) is configured to automatically transmit the first coupling response signal (SG12) in response to the first coupling request signal (SG11). [9] A component for human-powered vehicles (BC1) according to claim 7 or 8, further comprising: a user interface (BC11) configured to receive a user operation, wherein the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) is configured to transmit the first pairing response signal (SG12) in response to the user operation in a state in which the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) receives the first pairing request signal (SG11). [10] Component for human-powered vehicles (BC1) according to one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) is configured to receive a first coupling signal (SG13) from the first remote component (RC1), and the first coupling signal (SG13) is generated in response to the first coupling response signal (SG12). [11] Component for human-powered vehicles (BC1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the human-powered vehicle component (BC1) has a wireless signal listening mode in which the first electronic control circuit (WC1) detects the coupling trigger signal (TS) via the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) and the wireless signal listening mode is different from the first pairing mode. [12] The human-powered vehicle component (BC1) according to claim 11, wherein the first electronic control circuit (EC1) is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component (BC1) to enter the first pairing mode in a case where the first electronic control circuit (EC1) detects the pairing trigger signal (TS) via the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) in the wireless signal listening mode. [13] Component for human-powered vehicles (BC1) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) is configured to wirelessly receive, in the first pairing mode, a first pairing request signal (SG11) generated in response to a first user input (U11) of a first input device (SW1), and the first electronic control circuit (EC1) is designed to ignore or not detect the first coupling request signal (SG11) in the wireless signal listening mode. [14] A human-powered vehicle component (BC1) according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the first electronic control circuit (EC1) is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component (BC1) to enter the wireless signal listening mode in response to a trigger. [15] A human-powered vehicle component (BC1) according to claim 14, wherein the trigger includes at least one of: Providing electrical energy for the human-powered vehicle component (BC1); Connecting an electrical energy source to the human-powered vehicle component (BC1); Connecting an electrical cable connected to an additional component for human-powered vehicles (BC2); Operating an additional control device configured to control the additional component for human-powered vehicles (BC2); and Providing a sensor output to the human-powered vehicle component (BC1). [16] Component for human-powered vehicles (BC1) according to one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the trigger input device (TG) includes at least one of a smartphone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, a wearable device and a bicycle computer, and the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) is configured to wirelessly receive the pairing trigger signal (TS) generated in response to the trigger user input (UT) received from at least one of the smartphone, the tablet computer, the personal computer, the wearable device, and the bicycle computer. [17] Control system for human-powered vehicles (10), comprising: the component for human-powered vehicles (BC1) according to any one of claims 1 to 16; and the first remote component (RC1). [18] A control system for human-powered vehicles (10) according to claim 17, further comprising: an additional component for human-powered vehicles (BC2), comprising: a second wireless communicator circuit (WC2) configured to wirelessly receive the coupling trigger signal (TS) generated in response to the trigger user input (UT); and a second electronic control circuit (EC2) configured to cause the additional human-powered vehicle component (BC2) to enter a second coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal (TS). [19] The human-powered vehicle control system (10) of claim 18, wherein the trigger input device (TG) is configured to transmit the coupling trigger signal (TS) to the human-powered vehicle component (BC1) and the additional human-powered vehicle component (BC2) in response to the user input (UT). [20] Control system for human-powered vehicles (10), comprising: a human-powered vehicle component (BC1) comprising a first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) and a first electronic control circuit (EC1), wherein the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) is configured to wirelessly receive a coupling trigger signal (TS) generated in response to a user input (UT) of a trigger input device (TG), wherein the first electronic control circuit (EC1) is configured to cause the human-powered vehicle component (BC1) to enter a first coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal (TS); and an additional component for human-powered vehicles (BC2) comprising a second wireless communicator circuit (WC2) and a second electronic control circuit (EC2), wherein the second wireless communicator circuit (WC2) is configured to wirelessly receive the coupling trigger signal (TS), wherein the second electronic control circuit (EC2) is configured to cause the additional component for human-powered vehicles (BC2) to enter a second coupling mode in response to the coupling trigger signal (TS). [21] The human-powered vehicle control system (10) of claim 20, wherein the first wireless communicator circuit (WC1) is configured to wirelessly receive, in the first pairing mode, a first pairing request signal (SG11) generated in response to a first user input (U11) of a first input device (SW1), and the first electronic control circuit (EC1) is configured to establish wireless communication between the human-powered vehicle component (BC1) and a first remote component (RC1) that has sent the first pairing request signal (SG11) in the first pairing mode. [22] A control system for human-powered vehicles (10) according to any one of claims 18 to 21, wherein the second wireless communicator circuit (WC2) is configured to wirelessly receive, in the second pairing mode, a second pairing request signal (SG21) generated in response to a second user input (U21) of a second input device (SW2), and the second electronic control circuit (EC2) is configured to establish, in the second coupling mode, wireless communication between the additional component for human-powered vehicles (BC2) and a second remote component (RC2) that has sent the second coupling request signal (SG21). [23] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (EC52) storing a program that causes a trigger input device (TG) including a display (TG1) to perform a method comprising: Receiving a trigger user input (UT); and wirelessly transmitting a pairing trigger signal (TS), in response to the trigger user input (UT), to cause a human-powered vehicle component (BC1) to enter a first pairing mode. [24] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (EC52) of claim 23, wherein the display (TG1) includes a touch panel (TG2) configured to receive the trigger user input (UT), and receiving the trigger user input (TG) includes receiving the trigger user input (UT) via the touch panel (TG2).

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