System and Method for Displaying Vehicle Information to a Rider of a Vehicle

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a system (100) and a method (600) for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle. The system (100) comprises control unit (114) configured to receive, vision data from vision sensors (102) and the one or more operating parameters from the vehicle data sensors (106). A preference of rider between first display module (108) and second display module (112) is received through input device (116), for displaying the vehicle information. A direction of vision of rider is determined based on the vision data. The first display module (108) and second display module (112) is selectively operated, for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters. Reference Figure 1

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[001] The present invention relates to a system and a method for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[002] In recent past, vehicles are typically equipped with accessories for enhancing ride quality and experience of a rider. One such feature is providing a heads-up display (HUD) unit. The HUD unit is generally provided above an instrument cluster of the vehicle. The HUD unit is adapted to display vehicle information to the rider during operation of the vehicle. The HUD unit reduces the number of times the rider looks or gazes onto the instrument cluster, thus ensuring that the rider is focused on a travel path of the vehicle, rather than the instrument cluster.

[003] The HUD unit in conventional vehicles can be installed in a wearable device or may be a protective device for use only when riding. As an example, the HUD unit may be provided in a helmet worn by the rider. However, use of the HUD unit in the helmet of the rider is not preferred even though, the HUD unit reduces the number of times the rider looks up at the instrument cluster. This is due to the fact that, two devices i.e. the instrument cluster and the HUD unit may be simultaneously in an ON condition, while relaying the vehicle information to the rider. Such a scenario affects a battery life of the vehicle, which is undesirable. In other words, in the conventional vehicles, the HUD unit and the instrument cluster may be operated simultaneously during operation of the vehicle, thereby affecting battery life of the vehicle. Moreover, simultaneous ON condition of the instrument cluster and the HUD unit may distract the rider of the vehicle, which may be catastrophic.

[004] Thus, there is a need for a system and a method for displaying vehicle information to a rider of the vehicle which addresses at least one or more aforementioned problems.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[005] In one aspect, a system for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle is depicted. The system comprises one or more vision sensors disposed in a helmet worn by the rider. The one or more vision sensors are capable of generating a vision data of the rider. One or more vehicle data sensors are disposed in the vehicle. Each of the one or more vehicle data sensors are adapted to procure one or more operating parameters of the vehicle. A first display module is also provided in the vehicle. The first display module is operable between an ON condition and a sleep condition, wherein the first display module being capable of displaying the vehicle information to the rider during the ON condition. Further, a second display module is provided in the helmet. The second display module is operable between an activated condition and a deactivated condition, wherein the second display module being capable of displaying the vehicle information to the rider during the activated condition. Additionally, a control unit is disposed in the vehicle and communicably coupled to the one or more vision sensors, the one or more vehicle data sensors, the first display module, and the second display module. The control unit is configured to receive, the vision data from the one or more vision sensors and the one or more operating parameters from the one or more vehicle data sensors. The control unit is also configured to receive a preference of the rider between the first display module and the second display module for displaying the vehicle information, through an input device communicably coupled to the control unit. The control unit then determines a direction of vision of the rider based on the vision data received from the one or more vision sensors. Subsequently, the control unit selectively operates the first display module and the second display module, for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. The control unit is adapted to selectively operate the first display module and the second display module based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters.

[006] In an embodiment, the control unit is adapted to determine a State of Charge (SOC) of a power source powering the second display module. The control unit is adapted to operate the second display module to the activated condition for displaying the vehicle information, when the SOC of the power source powering the second display module is above a predetermined value.

[007] In an embodiment, the control unit is adapted to operate selectively the first display module and the second display module, for displaying the SOC of the power source powering the second display module to the rider.

[008] In an embodiment, the control unit is adapted to operate the first display module to the ON condition during at least one of the direction of vision of the rider being towards the first display module and the SOC of the power source powering the second display module being less than a predetermined value.

[009] In an embodiment, the control unit is adapted to operate the second display module to the deactivated condition and operate the first display module to the ON condition during an emergency driving mode of the vehicle.

[010] In an embodiment, the one or more vision sensors comprise at least one of an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and an image sensor.

[011] In an embodiment, the vision data generated by the one or more vision sensors comprises an eye movement data of the rider and a head movement data of the rider. The control unit is adapted to fuse and process the eye movement data and the head movement data of the rider through a sensor fusion technique for determining the direction of vision of the rider.

[012] In an embodiment, the one or more vehicle data sensors comprises a prime mover speed sensor adapted to monitor a speed of operation of a prime mover of the vehicle, the speed of operation of the prime mover being an operating parameter of the one or more operating parameters. A speed sensor is adapted to monitor a speed of the vehicle, the speed of the vehicle being an operating parameter of the one or more operating parameters.

[013] In an embodiment, the control unit is adapted to selectively operate the first display module and the second display module based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters through a gaze determination model.

[014] In another aspect, a method for displaying vehicle information to the rider of the vehicle is disclosed. The method comprises receiving by the control unit, the vision data from the one or more vision sensors and the one or more operating parameters from the one or more vehicle data sensors. The one or more vision sensors are disposed in the helmet worn by the rider and the one or more vehicle data sensors are disposed in the vehicle. The control unit then receives the preference of the rider between the first display module and the second display module for displaying the vehicle information, through the input device communicably coupled to the control unit. The control unit then determines the direction of vision of the rider based on the vision data received from the one or more vision sensors. Subsequently, the control unit selectively operates the first display module and the second display module, for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. The control unit is adapted to selectively operate the first display module and the second display module based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[015] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.Figure 1 is a block diagram of a system for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.Figure 2 is a schematic view of an instrument cluster being communicably coupled to one or more vision sensors disposed in a helmet worn by the rider of the vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.Figure 3 is a block diagram of a control unit of the system, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.Figure 4 is a flow diagram of a method for displaying the vehicle information based on a preference of the rider, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.Figure 5 is a flow diagram of a method for displaying the vehicle information based on direction of gaze of the rider, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.Figure 6 is a flow diagram of a method for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[016] Present invention relates to a system and a method for displayingvehicle information to a rider of a vehicle. In an embodiment, the vehicle maybe a two-wheeled vehicle or a multi-wheeled vehicle as per requirement.

[017] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system 100 for displayingvehicle information to a rider (not shown) of a vehicle (not shown). The system100 is adapted to determine a display module to be activated for displaying thevehicle information to the rider, based on a rider gaze direction or a headorientation of the rider. The system 100 is also adapted to ensure a significantpower usage reduction in the vehicle by selecting a single display module fordisplaying the vehicle information to the rider, thereby enhancing life of abattery in the vehicle.

[018] In an embodiment, the vehicle information that is displayed to the riderof the vehicle may be a speed of a prime mover (not shown) of the vehicle, aspeed of the vehicle, a fuel level in the vehicle, and a State of Charge (SOC)of a battery of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the vehicle information may alsoinclude warnings and alerts based on the different vehicle driving conditions.

[019] The system 100 comprises one or more vision sensors 102 (hereinafterinterchangeably referred to as vision sensor '102') disposed in a helmet 104(shown in Figure 2) worn by the rider of the vehicle. The vision sensor 102 isadapted to generate vision data of the rider. The vision data may comprise eyemovement data of the rider and head movement data of the rider. Accordingly,the vision sensor 102 may be adapted to generate the vision data of the rider,based on a head orientation of the rider and / or a direction of a gaze of the rider.In an embodiment, the vision sensor 102 can be an inertial measurement unit102a (IMU) or a gyroscope or an accelerometer adapted to monitor headorientation of the rider. In another embodiment, the vision sensor 102 may bean image sensor 102b such as a camera module, adapted to monitor the eyemovement data and / or direction of the gaze of the rider and / or the headorientation of the rider during operation of the vehicle for generating the visiondata.

[020] In an embodiment, the head movement data determined by the visionsensor 102 is three-dimensional (not shown in Figures), wherein a rotationalangular velocity and an acceleration in X, Y and Z co-ordinates during tilting ororientation of the head may be considered at various instances of time.

[021] Further, the system 100 comprises one or more vehicle data sensors106 (hereinafter interchangeably referred to as vehicle data sensor '106'disposed in the vehicle. The vehicle data sensor 106 is adapted to procure oneor more operating parameters of the vehicle. As such, the system 100 is alsoconfigured to consider the operating parameters of the vehicle along with thevision data procured through the vision sensor 102 for displaying the vehicleinformation to the rider. In an embodiment, the vehicle data sensors 106comprise a prime mover speed sensor 106a adapted to monitor speed ofoperation of the prime mover of the vehicle and a speed sensor adapted tomonitor the speed of the vehicle. As such, the one or more operatingparameters in the present embodiment is the speed of operation of the primemover and the speed of the vehicle.

[022] In an embodiment, the prime mover is an internal combustion enginedisposed on a frame member (not shown) of the vehicle. Accordingly, the primemover speed sensor 106a is an engine speed sensor mounted to a crankshaft(not shown) of the internal combustion engine. In an embodiment, the speedsensor 106b may be mounted onto a wheel (not shown) of the vehicle.Accordingly, the speed sensor 106b is adapted to monitor speed of rotation ofthe wheel, for determining the speed of the vehicle.

[023] The system 100 further comprises a first display module 108 operablebetween an ON condition (not shown) and a sleep condition (not shown). Thefirst display module 108, during the ON condition, is adapted to display thevehicle information to the rider. In an embodiment, the first display module 108may be disposed above a headlamp assembly (not shown) for ease of visibilityto the rider during operation of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the firstdisplay module 108 may be disposed within an instrument cluster 110 (asshown in Figure 2) of the vehicle. In an embodiment, ON condition pertains toa switched ON condition of the first display module 108, while sleep conditionpertains to a switched OFF condition of the first display module 108.

[024] Additionally, the system 100 comprises a second display module 112provided in the helmet 104 worn by the rider. The second display module 112is adapted to be operated between an activated condition (not shown) and adeactivated condition (not shown). The second display module 112 is capableof displaying the vehicle information to the rider during the activated condition.In an embodiment, the second display module 112 may be a Heads-Up Display(HUD) unit provided on a visor portion (not shown) of the helmet 104. In anembodiment, activated condition pertains to a switched ON condition of thesecond display module 112, while deactivated condition pertains to a switchedOFF condition of the second display module 112. In an embodiment, the firstdisplay module 108 and the second display module 112 may refer toconventional display modules known in the art.

[025] Referring to Figure 3 in conjunction with Figures 1 and 2, the system100 comprises a control unit 114 disposed in the vehicle and communicablycoupled to the vision sensors 102, the vehicle data sensors 106, the firstdisplay module 108, and the second display module 112. In an embodiment,the control unit 114 is communicably coupled to the vision sensors 102, thevehicle data sensors 106, the first display module 108, and the second displaymodule 112 through a wired connection or a wireless connection as per designfeasibility and requirement. The control unit 114 is configured to selectivelyoperate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 fordisplaying the vehicle information to the rider.

[026] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 can be in communication with atleast one vehicle control unit (not shown) of the vehicle. Accordingly, the controlunit 114 may obtain data pertaining to the speed of the vehicle and / or the speedof operation of the prime mover. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 maycomprise one or more additional components such as, but not limited to, aninput / output module 118, a processing module 120 with an analytic module122.

[027] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may be embodied as a multicore processor, a single core processor, or a combination of one or more multicore processors and one or more single core processors. For example, thecontrol unit 114 is embodied as one or more of various processing devices ormodules, such as a coprocessor, a microprocessor, a controller, a digital signalprocessor (DSP), a processing circuitry with or without an accompanying DSP,or various other processing devices including integrated circuits such as butnot limited to, for example, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), afield programmable gate array (FPGA), a microcontroller unit (MCU), ahardware accelerator, a special-purpose computer chip, or the like. In yetanother embodiment, the control unit 114 may be configured to execute hardcoded functionality. In still another embodiment, the control unit 114 may beembodied as an executor of instructions, where the instructions are specificallyconfigured to the control unit 114 to perform steps or operations describedherein for displaying vehicle information to the rider of the vehicle through oneof the first display module 108 and the second display module 112.

[028] Further, the processing module 120 is communicably coupled to amemory unit 124. The memory unit 124 is capable of storing informationprocessed by the processing module 120 for displaying the vehicle informationto the rider of the vehicle and the data procured by the control unit 114 fromthe vision sensors 102 and the vehicle-data sensors 106. In an embodiment,the memory unit 124 may be external to the control unit 114.

[029] In an embodiment, the memory unit 124 is embodied as one or morevolatile memory devices, one or more non-volatile memory devices and / orcombination thereof, such as magnetic storage devices, optical-magneticstorage devices and the like as per design feasibility and requirement. Thememory unit 124 communicates with the control unit 114 or the processingmodule 120 via suitable interfaces such as Advanced Technology Attachment(ATA) adapter, a Serial ATA [SATA] adapter, a Small Computer SystemInterface [SCSI] adapter, a network adapter or any other component enablingcommunication between the memory unit 124 and the control unit 114 or theprocessing module 120. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may beconnected to a power supply such as a battery module (not shown) of thevehicle, for receiving electrical power. In an embodiment, the control unit 114may have an inbuilt power supply 126 for drawing power from the batterymodule of the vehicle.

[030] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 or the analytic module 122 of theprocessing module 120 of the control unit 114 is adapted to display the vehicleinformation to the rider of the vehicle based on data procured by the visionsensors 102 and the vehicle data sensors 106. That is, the control unit 114 orthe analytic module 122 is adapted to display the vehicle information to therider based on the vision data procured by the vision sensors 102 and the oneor more operating parameters procured by the vehicle data sensors 106. Thecontrol unit 114 upon receiving the vision data from the vision sensors 102 isadapted to determine a direction of vision of the rider. In an embodiment, thecontrol unit 114 is adapted to fuse and process the eye movement data andthe head movement data (i.e. the vision data) of the rider through a sensorfusion technique for determining the direction of vision of the rider.

[031] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 is adapted to determine the stateof operation or a driving mode of the vehicle based on the data pertaining tothe one or more operating parameters of the vehicle. As an example, if asudden deceleration or a braking is determined by the control unit 114 basedon the one or more operating parameters, the control unit 114 may accordinglydisable the second display module 112 for enabling clear vision to the rider. Atthis scenario, the control unit 114 operates the first display module 108 to theON condition for displaying the vehicle information.

[032] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may be communicably coupledto an input device 116. The input device 116 may be configured to receive apreference of the rider between the first display module 108 and the seconddisplay module 112 for displaying the vehicle information. In an embodiment,the input device 116 may be a keypad device or a touch screen device or anaudio input device capable of receiving input from the rider for preferencebetween the first display module 108 and the second display module 112, asper design feasibility and requirement of the system 100. In an embodiment,the input device 116 may be a part of the instrument cluster 110 of the vehicle.

[033] The control unit 114 is adapted to operate the first display module 108and the second display module 112 selectively, for displaying the vehicleinformation to the rider. The control unit 114 is adapted to selectively operatethe first display module 108 and the second display module 112 based on atleast one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider,and the one or more operating parameters. In an embodiment, the control unit114 is adapted to selectively operate the first display module 108 and thesecond display module 112 based on at least one of the preference of the rider,the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operatingparameters through a gaze determination model. The gaze determinationmodel is data driven model-based technique using the geometric modelfeatures of the eye to directly calculate the gaze direction of the rider and basedon the determined gaze direction of the rider, the control unit 114 is adapted toselectively operate the first display module 108 and the second display module112.

[034] The control unit 114 being coupled with the second display module 112is also capable of determining the SOC of a power source (such as a batteryunit) powering the second display module 112. The first display module 108 onthe vehicle may be powered by a battery (not shown) on the vehicle or an onbuilt battery of the first display module 108. The second display module 112being on the helmet 104 or a wearable device may be powered by an in-builtbattery of the helmet 104 and the battery on the helmet 104 may berechargeable or non-rechargeable. The SOC of the battery on the helmet 104is another basis for operating the second display module 112 in the activatedcondition or the deactivated condition. Accordingly, the control unit 114 may becommunicably coupled to a battery unit (not shown) powering the seconddisplay module 112 for determining the SOC of the battery unit powering thesecond display module 112. Based on the SOC of the battery unit powering thesecond display module 112, the control unit 114 is adapted to operate thesecond display module 112 to the activated condition for displaying the vehicleinformation. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 is adapted to selectivelyoperate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 fordisplaying the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112to the rider. Based on the SOC, the control unit 114 activates the seconddisplay module 112 for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. When theSOC is less than a predetermined value, the control unit 114 deactivates thesecond display module 112 and switches ON the first display module 108 fordisplaying vehicle information to the rider. In an embodiment, thepredetermined value of the SOC may be 10% capacity of a battery unit (notshown) of the second display module 112. As such, when the SOC of thebattery unit powering the second display module 112 is below 10%, the controlunit 114 may automatically switch the display from the second display module112 to the first display module 108. When the SOC is above 10% (i.e. abovethe predetermined value), the control unit 114 may operate the first displaymodule 108 and the second display module 112 based on the preferenceselected by the rider and / or the direction of vision of the rider and / or the one ormore operating parameters of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the control unit114 is communicably coupled to an SOC sensor 128 (shown in Figure 1) of thebattery unit powering the second display module 112 for determining the SOC.

[035] In an embodiment, the control unit 114 is adapted to operate the firstdisplay module 108 to the ON condition during at least one of the direction ofvision of the rider being towards the instrument cluster 110 and / or when theSOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112 is less than apredetermined value. However, during an emergency driving mode of thevehicle, the control unit 114 is adapted to operate the second display module112 to the deactivated condition and the first display module 108 to the ONcondition. Such a scenario provides clear or unhindered visibility to the riderduring the emergency driving mode. In an embodiment, the emergency drivingmode may occur to the rider during an accident scenario on the travel path ofthe vehicle. In an embodiment, the control unit 114 may detect the emergencydriving mode, based on the abrupt or the sudden deviation detected in theoperating parameters of the vehicle such as, sudden depression of brakepedal, sudden deceleration of the vehicle and the like. In an embodiment, asudden increase in throttle actuation for a greater speed of the vehicle, mayalso be considered as the emergency driving mode.

[036] Referring to Figure 4 in conjunction with Figures 1-3, a flow diagram fora method 400 for displaying the vehicle information to the rider based on thepreference of the rider is depicted.

[037] At step 402, the control unit 114 monitors the battery unit of the seconddisplay module 112, for determining the SOC of the battery unit powering thesecond display module 112. Upon determining the SOC, the control unit 114 isadapted to display the SOC to the rider. In an embodiment, the control unit 114may display the SOC of the second display module 112 either through the firstdisplay module 108 or the second display module 112. In an embodiment, upondetermining the SOC, the control unit 114 is adapted to compare the SOC withthe predetermined value to activate the second display module 112 fordisplaying the vehicle information to the rider. Upon displaying the SOC of thesecond display module 112, the method 400 moves to step 404.

[038] At step 404, the control unit 114 checks if the preference of the riderbetween the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 isreceived through the input device 116. Upon checking, the method moves tostep 406, where the control unit 114 determines if the vehicle information is tobe displayed in the second display module 112 based on the determined SOCand the preference of the rider.

[039] If, the second display module 112 is to be used for displaying the vehicleinformation (based on the preference of the rider and / or the determined SOC),the control unit 114 moves to step 408 where the first display module 108 isoperated to the sleep condition. Thereafter, the control unit 114 moves to step410 for activating the second display module 112 for displaying the vehicleinformation. Thus, the control unit 114 activates the second display module 112based on the preference of the rider.

[040] If the first display module 108 is to be used for displaying the vehicle information (based on the preference of the rider and / or the determined SOC), the control unit 114 moves to step 412 where the second display module 112 is operated to the deactivated condition. Thereafter, the control unit 114 moves to step 414 for activating the first display module 108 for displaying the vehicle information. Thus, the control unit 114 activates the first display module 108 based on the preference of the rider.

[041] Thereafter, the method 400 moves to step 416, wherein the control unit 114 checks if an input has been received from the rider on a change in the preference. If a change in the preference is received by the control unit 114, through the input device 116, the control unit 114 moves to step 404 for determining the preference. If no change in the preference is received by the control unit 114, the control unit 114 moves to step 406.

[042] In an embodiment, irrespective of the preference of the rider, when the SOC of the second battery module 112 is less than the predetermined value, the control unit 114 operates the first display module 108 for displaying the vehicle information and deactivates the second display module 112.

[043] Referring to Figure 5 in conjunction with Figures 1-3, a flow diagram of a method 500 for displaying the vehicle information based on direction of gaze of the rider is depicted.

[044] At step 502, the control unit 114 operates the first display module 108 disposed in the instrument cluster 110 to the ON condition for displaying the vehicle information on the first display module 108. In other words, at step 502, the control unit 114 enables the instrument cluster 110 to display the vehicle information. Thereafter, the control unit 114 moves to step 504, wherein the control unit 114 determines whether the vehicle is in operation (or an ignition ON condition) and in movement. When the vehicle is in operation and in movement, the control unit 114 moves to step 506.

[045] At step 506, the control unit 114 monitors whether the rider has preferred or activated the second display module 112 for displaying the vehicle information. If the rider has selected the second display module 112, the control unit 114 moves to step 508. At step 508, the control unit 114 determines the SOC of the second display module 112. If the SOC of the second display module 112 is greater than the predetermined value, the control unit 114 activates the second display module 112 at step 510, for displaying the vehicle information. As such, the HUD unit or the second display module 112 on the helmet 104 worn by the rider is operated to the activated condition at step 510, for displaying the vehicle information.

[046] If the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112 is insufficient or is less than the predetermined value, the control unit 114 moves to step 512 and operates the first display module 108 to the ON condition for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. As such, when the SOC is insufficient, the control unit 114 enables display of the vehicle information through the first display module 108 rather than the second display module 112.

[047] Further, in method 500, when the second display module 112 is activated, the control unit 114 moves to step 514 and monitors vision of the rider. As already described, the control unit 114 determines direction of vision of the rider based on the vision data procured through the vision sensors 102, through a gaze determination model. When the vision of the rider is towards the first display module 108 (i.e. towards the instrument cluster 110), the control unit 114 moves to step 516 and activates the first display module 108 for displaying the vehicle information. However, when direction of vision of the rider is maintained towards the second display module 112 (i.e. towards the travel path), the control unit 114 retains activation of the second display module 112. Thus, the control unit 114 enables selective switching between the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 based on the vision of the rider, preference of the rider and the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112.

[048] In an embodiment, while the control unit 114 is operating the second display device 112 for displaying the vehicle information, during the emergency driving mode, the control unit 114 bypasses the method steps of the method 500 and activates the first display module 108 for displaying the vehicle information.

[049] Figure 6 is a flow diagram of a method 600 for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[050] At step 602, the control unit 114 receives the vision data from the vision sensors 102 and the one or more operating parameters from the vehicle data sensors 106. Upon receiving the data, the control unit 114 may pre-process the data as per feasibility and requirement. Thereafter, the control unit 114 moves to step 604.

[051] At step 604, the control unit 114 receives the preference of the rider between the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 for displaying the vehicle information, through the input device 116.

[052] At step 606, the control unit 114 determines the direction of vision of the rider, based on the vision data procured from the vision sensors 102. In an embodiment, as already described with reference to description in Figure 3, the control unit 114 determines the direction of vision of the rider based on the gaze determination model.

[053] At step 608, the control unit 114 is adapted to selectively operate the first display module 108 and the second display module 112 based on the direction of vision of the rider, the preference of the rider and the one or more operating parameters of the vehicle, for displaying the vehicle information to the rider.

[054] The claimed invention as disclosed above is not routine, conventional or well understood in the art, as the claimed aspects enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Specifically, the claimed aspect of selective operation of the control unit on the first display module and the second display module enables transition between the first display module and the second display module, based on the direction of the vision of the rider, the preference of the rider, the one or more operating parameters of the vehicle and the SOC of the battery unit powering the second display module 112. As such, the battery losses or energy consumption in the vehicle are minimized. Moreover, the system and method are capable of determining the direction of vision of the rider in real-time, thereby determining which display is to be activated for displaying the vehicle information to the rider. Additionally, the control unit is adapted to switch the display from the second display module to the first display module during the emergency driving mode, thereby providing a clear view of the travel path to the rider.

[055] In light of the abovementioned advantages and the technical advancements provided by the disclosed system and method, the claimed steps as discussed above are not routine, conventional, or well understood in the art, as the claimed steps enable the following solutions to the existing problems in conventional technologies. Further, the claimed steps clearly bring an improvement in the functioning of the system itself as the claimed steps provide a technical solution to a technical problem.

[056] Furthermore, one or more computer-readable storage media may be utilized in implementing embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. A computer-readable storage medium refers to any type of physical memory on which information or data readable by a processor may be stored. Thus, a computer-readable storage medium may store instructions for execution by one or more processors, including instructions for causing the processor(s) to perform steps or stages consistent with the embodiments described herein. The term "computer-readable storage medium" should be understood to include tangible items and exclude carrier waves and transient signals, i.e., be non-transitory. Examples include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), volatile memory, nonvolatile memory, hard drives, CD ROMs, DVDs, flash drives, disks, and any other known physical storage media."Reference numerals100 - System102 - One or more vision sensors102a - Inertial measurement unit102b - Image sensor104 - Helmet106 - One or more vision sensors106a - Prime mover speed sensor106b - Speed sensor108 - First display module110 - Instrument cluster unit112 - Second display module114 - Control unit116 - Input device118 - Input / Output module120 - Processing module122 - Analytic module124 - Memory unit126 - Power supply128 - State of Charge sensor

Claims

1. A system (100) for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle, the system (100) comprising: one or more vision sensors (102) disposed in a helmet (104) worn by the rider, the one or more vision sensors (102) being capable of generating vision data of the rider; one or more vehicle data sensors (106) disposed in the vehicle, each of the one or more vehicle data sensors (106) being adapted to procure one or more operating parameters of the vehicle; a first display module (108) of the vehicle, the first display module (108) being operable between an ON condition and a sleep condition, wherein the first display module (108) being capable of displaying the vehicle information to the rider during the ON condition; a second display module (112) provided in the helmet (104), the second display module (112) being operable between an activated condition and a deactivated condition, wherein the second display module (112) being capable of displaying the vehicle information to the rider during the activated condition; a control unit (114) disposed in the vehicle and communicably coupled to the one or more vision sensors (102), the one or more vehicle data sensors (106), the first display module (108), and the second display module (112), the control unit (114) being configured to: receive, the vision data from the one or more vision sensors (102) and the one or more operating parameters from the one or more vehicle data sensors (106); receive, from an input device (116) communicably coupled to the control unit, a preference of the rider between the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) for displaying the vehicle information; determine, a direction of vision of the rider based on the vision data received from the one or more vision sensors (102); and operate, selectively the first display module (108) and the second display module (112), for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, the control unit (114) being adapted to selectively operate the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters.

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (114) being adapted to determine a State of Charge (SOC) of a power source powering the second display module (112), the control unit (114) being adapted to operate the second display module (112) to the activated condition for displaying the vehicle information, when the SOC of the power source powering the second display module (112) is above a predetermined value.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the control unit (114) is adapted to operate, selectively the first display module (108) and the second display module (112), for displaying the SOC of the power source powering the second display module (112) to the rider.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (114) is adapted to operate the first display module (108) to the ON condition during at least one of the direction of vision of the rider being towards the first display module (108) and a SOC of a power source powering the second display module (112) being less than a predetermined value.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (114) is adapted to operate the second display module (112) to the deactivated condition and operate the first display module (108) to the ON condition during an emergency driving mode of the vehicle.

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more vision sensors (102) comprise at least one of an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) (102a) and an image sensor (102b).

7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vision data generated by the one or more vision sensors (102) comprises an eye movement data of the rider and a head movement data of the rider, the control unit (114) being adapted to fuse and process the eye movement data and the head movement data of the rider through a sensor fusion technique for determining the direction of vision of the rider.

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more vehicle data sensors (106) comprise: a prime mover speed sensor (106a) adapted to monitor a speed of operation of a prime mover of the vehicle, the speed of operation of the prime mover being an operating parameter of the one or more operating parameters; and a speed sensor (106b) adapted to monitor a speed of the vehicle, the speed of the vehicle being an operating parameter of the one or more operating parameters.

9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (114) being adapted to selectively operate the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters through a gaze determination model.

10. A method (600) for displaying vehicle information to a rider of a vehicle, the method comprising: receiving (602), by a control unit (114) in the vehicle, vision data from one or more vision sensors (102) and one or more operating parameters from one or more vehicle data sensors (106), the one or more vision sensors (102) being disposed in a helmet (104) worn by the rider and the one or more vehicle data sensors (106) being disposed in the vehicle; receiving (604), from an input device (116) of the vehicle communicably coupled to the control unit (114), a preference of the rider between the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) for displaying the vehicle information; determining (606), by the control unit (114), a direction of vision of the rider based on the vision data received from the one or more vision sensors (102); and operating (608), by the control unit (114), selectively the first display module (108) and the second display module (112), for displaying the vehicle information to the rider, the control unit (114) being adapted to selectively operate the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider and the one or more operating parameters.

11. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10 comprising determining, by the control unit (114), a State of Charge (SOC) of a power source powering the second display module (112), wherein the control unit (114) being adapted to operate the second display module (112) to the activated condition for displaying the vehicle information, when the SOC of the power source powering the second display module (112) is above a predetermined value.

12. The method (600) as claimed in claim 11 comprising displaying wherein the control unit (114) is adapted to display the SOC of the power source powering the second display module (112) in at least one of the first display module (108) and the second display module (112) based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters.

13. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10 comprising operating, by the control unit (114), the first display module (108) to the ON condition during at least one of the direction of vision of the rider being towards the first display module (108) and an SOC of a power source powering the second display module (112) being less than a predetermined value.

14. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10 comprising operating, by the control unit (114), the second display module (112) to the deactivated condition and operate the first display module (106) to the ON condition during an emergency driving mode of the vehicle.

15. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the vision data generated by the one or more vision sensors (102) comprises an eye movement data of the rider and a head movement data of the rider, the control unit (114) being adapted to fuse and process the eye movement data and the head movement data of the rider through a sensor fusion technique for determining the direction of vision of the rider.

16. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the one or more operating parameters comprise: a speed of operation of a prime mover of the vehicle; and a speed of the vehicle.

17. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10 comprising, operating, by the control unit (114), selectively the first display module (106) and the second display module (112) based on at least one of the preference of the rider, the direction of the vision of the rider, and the one or more operating parameters through a gaze determination model.