Control device for human-powered vehicles

Abstract

To provide a control device that can identify a pass code without using an external device.SOLUTION: A control device for a human-powered vehicle includes a control unit configured to identify a pass code input in accordance with an operation of an operation unit disposed on the human-powered vehicle and control an electric component disposed on the human-powered vehicle in accordance with the identified pass code. The operation unit includes a first operation member. The control unit is configured to identify the pass code in accordance with an operation of the first operation member by a first operation method and an operation of the first operation member by a second operation method different from the first operation method.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the technology of a control device for a human-powered vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a control device configured to unlock a battery unit in response to an unlock signal transmitted from an external device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, when an external device for transmitting an unlock signal cannot be used, an unlock signal cannot be input to the control device.

[0005] One object of this disclosure is to provide a control device that can identify a passcode without using an external device.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A control device according to a first aspect of this disclosure is a control device for a human-powered vehicle, including a control unit configured to identify a passcode input in response to an operation of an operation unit provided on the human-powered vehicle and control electric components provided on the human-powered vehicle according to the identified passcode. The operation unit has a first operation member, and the control unit is configured to identify the passcode according to an operation of the first operation member by a first operation method and an operation of the first operation member by a second operation method different from the first operation method. According to the control device on the first side, the passcode is identified in response to the operation of the first operating member provided on the human-powered vehicle, so the passcode can be identified without using an external device.

[0007] In a control device on a second side corresponding to a first side, in the first operating method, the first operating member is operated for a period of time less than a predetermined time, and in the second operating method, the first operating member is operated for a period of time longer than or equal to the predetermined time. According to the control device on the second side, the passcode can be identified according to the operating time of the first operating member.

[0008] In a control device according to the first or third aspect of the second aspect, the passcode corresponds to a multi-digit number, and the control unit is configured to identify each digit according to the number of times the first operating member is operated by the first operating method, and to identify a change in digits according to the operation of the first operating member by the second operating method. According to the control device on the third side, a passcode corresponding to a multi-digit number can be identified in response to the operation of the first operating member.

[0009] In the control device of the fourth side corresponding to the third side, the control unit identifies the digits by counting up the number of times the first operating member is operated by the first operating method. According to the control device on the fourth side, the digits of the passcode can be identified according to the number of times the first operating member is operated.

[0010] In a control device of a fifth side corresponding to a first side, the operating unit has a second operating member different from the first operating member, and the control unit is configured to identify the passcode in accordance with the operation of the second operating member by a third operating method and the operation of the second operating member by a fourth operating method different from the third operating method. According to the control device on the fifth side, the passcode is identified in response to the operation of the first operating member and the second operating member, thereby improving convenience.

[0011] In a control device of the sixth side relating to the fifth side, in the first operating method, the first operating member is operated for less than one hour; in the second operating method, the first operating member is operated for one hour or more; in the third operating method, the second operating member is operated for less than two hours; and in the fourth operating method, the second operating member is operated for two hours or more. According to the control device on the sixth side, a passcode can be identified according to the operating time of the first operating member and the operating time of the second operating member.

[0012] In the control device of the seventh side according to the sixth side, the first time is equal to the second time. According to the control device on the seventh side, the passcode can be identified based on a first time and a second time that are equal to each other.

[0013] In a control device of the eighth side according to any one of the fifth to seventh sides, the passcode corresponds to a multi-digit number, and the control unit is configured to identify each digit in accordance with at least one of the number of times the first operating member is operated by the first operating method and the number of times the second operating member is operated by the third operating method, and to identify a change in digits in accordance with at least one of the operation of the first operating member by the second operating method and the operation of the second operating member by the fourth operating method. According to the control device on the eighth side, a passcode corresponding to a multi-digit number can be entered by operating the first operating member and the second operating member.

[0014] In the control device of the ninth side corresponding to the eighth side, the control unit identifies the digits by counting up the number of times the first operating member is operated by the first operating method and counting down the number of times the second operating member is operated by the third operating method. According to the control device on the ninth side, the number of digits in the passcode can be increased or decreased by operating the first operating member and the second operating member, thereby improving convenience.

[0015] In the control device of the tenth side corresponding to the ninth side, the control unit identifies an increase in the number of digits in response to the operation of the first operating member by the second operating method, and identifies a decrease in the number of digits in response to the operation of the second operating member by the fourth operating method. According to the control device on the 10th side, the number of digits in the passcode can be increased or decreased by operating the first operating member and the second operating member, thereby improving convenience.

[0016] In a control device according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the control unit is configured to release the restriction on the operation of the electric component if the passcode input in response to the operation of the operating unit matches a predetermined passcode. According to the control device on the 11th side, the restrictions on the operation of electric components in a human-powered vehicle can be removed.

[0017] In a control device of a twelfth aspect according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, the electric component includes at least one of an electric motor configured to provide propulsion to the human-powered vehicle, a transmission for the human-powered vehicle, and a locking device for preventing the rotation of the wheels of the human-powered vehicle. According to the control device on the 12th side, the restriction on the operation of at least one of the electric motor, transmission, and locking device can be released in a human-powered vehicle.

[0018] In a control device of a thirteenth side that conforms to any one of the first to twelfth sides, the control unit is configured to perform the passcode identification process when power is supplied from the power supply unit in a state in which the operation of the electric component is restricted. According to the control device on the 13th side, the passcode identification process can be performed by supplying power from the power supply unit. For example, the passcode identification process can be performed by operating the power button provided on a human-powered vehicle.

[0019] In the control device for the 14th side surface according to any one of the 1st to 13th side surfaces, when the power supply from the power supply unit is stopped, the control unit is configured to reset the identification process of the passcode. According to the control device for the 14th side surface, when the power supply from the power supply unit is stopped, the identification process of the passcode can be reset. For example, when the power button provided on the human-powered vehicle is operated, the identification process of the passcode can be reset, so the convenience can be improved.

[0020] In the control device for the 15th side surface according to any one of the 1st to 14th side surfaces, when the first operation member is operated by a fifth operation method different from the first operation method and the second operation method, the control unit is configured to reset the identification process of the passcode. According to the control device for the 15th side surface, the identification process of the passcode can be reset by operating the first operation member, so the convenience can be improved.

[0021] In the control device for the 16th side surface according to the 3rd or 4th side surface, when the first operation member is operated by the second operation method, the control unit causes the notification unit to notify the information regarding the digit. According to the control device for the 16th side surface, the user can grasp the information regarding the digit by the notification of the notification unit, so the convenience can be improved.

[0022] In the control device for the 17th side surface according to the 16th side surface, the information regarding the digit differs according to the size of the digit. According to the control device for the 17th side surface, it is easy for the user to grasp the size of the digit.

[0023] A control device according to the 18th aspect of this disclosure is a control device for a human-powered vehicle, comprising a control unit configured to identify a passcode input in response to an operation of an operating unit provided in the human-powered vehicle, and to control an electric component provided in the human-powered vehicle in response to the identified passcode, wherein the operating unit has a first operating member and a second operating member, and the control unit is configured to identify the passcode in response to an operation of the first operating member by a primary operating method and an operation of the second operating member by a secondary operating method different from the primary operating method. According to the control device on side 18, the passcode is identified by operating the first operating member and the second operating member provided on the human-powered vehicle, so the lock can be released on the human-powered vehicle alone. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] According to the control device of this disclosure, a passcode can be entered without using an external device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0025] [Figure 1] A side view showing a human-powered vehicle equipped with a control device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a human-powered vehicle equipped with a control device. [Figure 3] A perspective view showing the assist control device. [Figure 4] A diagram illustrating an example of the setup process for setting a registered passcode. [Figure 5] A diagram illustrating an example of a lock release process for unlocking electric components. [Figure 6] A flowchart illustrating an example of the control flow for passcode identification processing. [Figure 7] A perspective view showing an assist operation device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] A flowchart showing an example of the control flow for the passcode identification process in the second embodiment. [Figure 9]A flowchart showing an example of the control flow for the passcode identification process in the third embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0026] (First Embodiment) A human-powered vehicle 1 including a control device 24 for a human-powered vehicle according to the first embodiment will be described. Figures 1 to 3 will be used to describe the human-powered vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0027] Human-powered vehicle 1 is a vehicle having at least one wheel 15 and capable of being driven by at least human power. Human-powered vehicle 1 includes various types of bicycles, such as mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, cargo bikes, handbikes, and recumbent bikes. The number of wheels 15 that human-powered vehicle 1 has is not limited. Human-powered vehicle 1 includes, for example, unicycles and vehicles having two or more wheels 15. Human-powered vehicle 1 is not limited to vehicles that can be driven solely by human power. Human-powered vehicle 1 includes e-bikes that utilize the driving force of an electric motor 20a for propulsion in addition to human power. E-bikes include electric assist bicycles in which propulsion is assisted by an electric motor 20a. Hereinafter, in embodiments, human-powered vehicle 1 will be described as a bicycle.

[0028] The human-powered vehicle 1 comprises a crank 10, a frame 11, a seat 12, handlebars 13, a front fork 14, wheels 15, a locking device 16, a drive mechanism 17, a transmission 18, a brake device 19, a drive unit 20, an assist control device 21, a battery 22, a power switch 23, and a control device 24. The crank 10 shown in Figure 1 includes a crank shaft 10a that is rotatable relative to the frame 11, and a pair of crank arms 10b provided at both axial ends of the crank shaft 10a. Pedals 10c are connected to each of the pair of crank arms 10b.

[0029] A seat 12 is mounted on the frame 11 via a seat post 12a. The frame 11 rotatably supports the handlebars 13 and the front fork 14. The handlebars 13 are configured to be gripped by the user. The rotation of the handlebars 13 relative to the frame 11 causes the front fork 14 to rotate, changing the direction of travel of the human-powered vehicle 1. A cycle computer 13a, a gear shift switch 13b, and a brake lever 13c are mounted on the handlebars 13.

[0030] The cycle computer 13a is configured to display various information and to output sound related to the various information, at least one of the above. In this embodiment, the cycle computer 13a is configured to display various information and to output sound related to the various information, respectively.

[0031] The gear shift switch 13b is configured to perform a gear shift operation that changes the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 1. The gear ratio represents the ratio of the rotational speed of the rear wheel 15b to the rotational speed of the crankshaft 10a.

[0032] The brake lever 13c is configured to perform a braking operation that applies braking force to the wheel 15. The brake lever 13c includes a first brake lever 13d configured to perform a first braking operation that applies braking force to the front wheel 15a, and a second brake lever 13e configured to perform a second braking operation that applies braking force to the rear wheel 15b.

[0033] The wheel 15 includes a front wheel 15a and a rear wheel 15b. The front wheel 15a is rotatably mounted on the front fork 14. The rear wheel 15b is rotatably mounted on the frame 11. The locking device 16 shown in Figure 2 is configured to prevent at least one of the front wheel 15a and the rear wheel 15b from rotating relative to the frame 11.

[0034] The drive mechanism 17 shown in Figure 1 connects the crank 10 and the rear wheel 15b. The drive mechanism 17 includes a first rotating body 17a, a second rotating body 17b, and a power transmission unit 17c. In this embodiment, the first rotating body 17a includes one front sprocket. The first rotating body 17a may include multiple front sprockets.

[0035] The first rotating body 17a is configured to rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the crankshaft 10a. When the crankshaft 10a rotates in a first rotational direction and human power is transmitted to the rear wheels 15b, the human-powered vehicle 1 moves forward. The first rotating body 17a may include a one-way clutch that allows the crankshaft 10a and the first rotating body 17a to rotate together when the crankshaft 10a rotates in a first rotational direction, and allows the crankshaft 10a and the first rotating body 17a to rotate relative to each other when the crankshaft 10a rotates in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction.

[0036] In this embodiment, the second rotating body 17b includes a plurality of rear sprockets. The second rotating body 17b may include one rear sprocket. The second rotating body 17b is connected to the rear wheel 15b. The drive force transmission unit 17c transmits the rotational force of the first rotating body 17a to the second rotating body 17b. The drive force transmission unit 17c includes, for example, a chain. The first rotating body 17a and the second rotating body 17b may include pulleys, and the drive force transmission unit 17c may include a belt. The first rotating body 17a and the second rotating body 17b may include bevel gears, and the drive force transmission unit 17c may include a shaft.

[0037] The transmission 18 includes at least one of an external gearbox and an internal gearbox. In this embodiment, the transmission 18 includes an external gearbox. When the transmission 18 includes an external gearbox, the gear ratio is calculated, for example, by dividing the number of teeth of the front sprocket that the drive force transmission unit 17c engages with by the number of teeth of the rear sprocket that the drive force transmission unit 17c engages with. The external gearbox includes at least one of a front derailleur and a rear derailleur. In this embodiment, the external gearbox includes a rear derailleur. The rear derailleur is configured so that the drive force transmission unit 17c can be repositioned between a plurality of rear sprockets when the gear shift switch 13b is operated.

[0038] The brake device 19 is configured to apply braking force to the wheels 15 of the human-powered vehicle 1. The brake device 19 includes a first brake device 19a configured to apply braking force to the front wheel 15a, and a second brake device 19b configured to apply braking force to the rear wheel 15b. The first brake device 19a is connected to a first brake lever 13d via a first brake cable C1. In this embodiment, the first brake device 19a is configured to press against the rim of the front wheel 15a in response to a first brake operation. The configuration of the first brake device 19a is not limited to this embodiment. The first brake device 19a may include, for example, a disc brake caliper that presses against the disc rotor of the front wheel 15a in response to a first brake operation.

[0039] The second brake device 19b is connected to the second brake lever 13e via the second brake cable C2. In this embodiment, the second brake device 19b is configured to press against the rim of the rear wheel 15b in response to the second brake operation. The configuration of the second brake device 19b is not limited to this embodiment. The second brake device 19b may include, for example, a disc brake caliper that presses against the disc rotor of the rear wheel 15b in response to the second brake operation.

[0040] The drive unit 20 is configured to impart propulsion to the human-powered vehicle 1 in response to the human-powered driving force input to a pair of crank arms 10b. The drive unit 20 includes an electric motor 20a.

[0041] The electric motor 20a is configured to be powered by electricity from the battery 22. The electric motor 20a is configured to transmit driving force to the human-powered drive transmission path from each pedal 10c to the rear wheel 15b, or to the front wheel 15a. In this embodiment, the electric motor 20a is configured to transmit driving force to the human-powered drive transmission path. The electric motor 20a may be configured to transmit driving force to the power transmission path via a reduction gear.

[0042] The drive unit 20 has multiple assist modes. The drive unit 20 is configured to control the electric motor 20a in each of the multiple assist modes. The magnitude of the thrust force applied to the human-powered vehicle 1 differs from that of the other assist modes, depending on the human-powered driving force. In this embodiment, the multiple assist modes include a first assist mode, a second assist mode with greater thrust than the first assist mode, and a third assist mode with greater thrust than the second assist mode. The number of multiple assist modes is not limited to this embodiment.

[0043] The assist operating device 21 is configured to perform operations on the drive unit 20. The assist operating device 21 is connected to the first brake cable C1. As shown in Figure 3, the assist operating device 21 includes a housing 21a, a recess 21b, and one assist switch 21c.

[0044] The housing 21a is formed in a box shape. The recess 21b is formed on the side surface of the housing 21a. A plug is provided in the recess 21b. The assist cable C3 shown in Figure 1 is attached to the plug. The assist cable C3 electrically connects the assist operating device 21 and the drive unit 20.

[0045] One assist switch 21c is provided in the housing 21a. When one assist switch 21c is operated, the assist operating device 21 outputs a signal to the drive unit 20 via the assist cable C3. The drive unit 20 changes the assist mode in response to the signal from the assist operating device 21.

[0046] In this embodiment, the drive unit 20 changes the assist mode so that the propulsive force applied to the human-powered vehicle 1 increases in stages according to the human-powered driving force each time one assist switch 21c is operated. For example, when one assist switch 21c is operated in the first assist mode, the drive unit 20 controls the electric motor 20a in the second assist mode. The control of the electric motor 20a in response to the operation of one assist switch 21c is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the drive unit 20 may change the assist mode so that the propulsive force applied to the human-powered vehicle 1 decreases in stages according to the human-powered driving force each time one assist switch 21c is operated.

[0047] The battery 22 shown in Figure 1 includes, for example, at least one non-rechargeable battery and a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is configured to be rechargeable by power from an external power source. The battery 22 is mounted on the frame 11.

[0048] The power switch 23 is provided, for example, on at least one of the battery 22 and the cycle computer 13a. In this embodiment, the power switch 23 is provided on the cycle computer 13a. The battery 22 is configured to switch between a supply state, which supplies power to the electric components 30, and a supply-off state, which stops supplying power to the electric components 30, and between a supply state and a supply-off state, in response to the operation of the power switch 23.

[0049] The electric component 30 includes components mounted on the human-powered vehicle 1. The electric component 30 is configured to be switchable between a locked state, in which the operation of the electric component 30 is restricted, and an unlocked state, in which the operation of the electric component 30 is permitted, and between a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0050] The electric component 30 includes at least one of an electric motor 20a configured to provide propulsion to the human-powered vehicle 1, a transmission 18 for the human-powered vehicle 1, and a locking device 16 that prevents the rotation of the wheels 15 of the human-powered vehicle 1. As shown in Figure 2, in this embodiment, the electric component 30 includes an electric motor 20a, a transmission 18, and a locking device 16.

[0051] The electric motor 20a is configured not to impart thrust to the human-powered vehicle 1 in the locked state in accordance with the human-powered driving force. The electric motor 20a is configured to impart thrust to the human-powered vehicle 1 in accordance with the human-powered driving force in the unlocked state.

[0052] The transmission 18 is configured not to change the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 1 in response to a gear shift operation when locked. The transmission 18 is configured to change the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle 1 in response to a gear shift operation when unlocked.

[0053] The locking device 16 is configured to prevent the rotation of the wheel 15 when locked. The locking device 16 is configured to allow the rotation of the wheel 15 when unlocked.

[0054] The control device 24 is a control device 24 for a human-powered vehicle, and includes a control unit 24c configured to identify a passcode input in response to the operation of an operating unit 40 provided on the human-powered vehicle 1, and to control an electric component 30 provided on the human-powered vehicle 1 according to the identified passcode.

[0055] In this embodiment, the passcode represents authentication information for switching the electric component 30 from a locked state to an unlocked state. The passcode corresponds to, for example, at least one digit or at least one letter. In this embodiment, the passcode corresponds to a multi-digit number.

[0056] The operating unit 40 is provided on the human-powered vehicle 1. The operating unit 40 is configured to be operated by the user with their hand or finger. The operating unit 40 includes a lever and at least one of a button. The lever includes at least one of a lever that swings relative to a predetermined member and a lever that rotates around a predetermined axis of rotation. The button includes at least one of a push button and a touch panel.

[0057] The operating unit 40 has a first operating member 41. The first operating member 41 includes, for example, at least one of a gear shift switch 13b, a brake lever 13c, and one assist switch 21c. In this embodiment, the first operating member 41 includes one assist switch 21c.

[0058] The control device 24 is included in the drive unit 20. The control device 24 operates when power is supplied to the drive unit 20 from the battery 22. The control device 24 may be included in any component as long as it is configured to control the electric components 30 according to an identified passcode. For example, the control device 24 may be included in a component for a human-powered vehicle that is different from the drive unit 20. For example, the control device 24 may be included in the transmission 18. The control device 24 may be provided in the human-powered vehicle 1 separately from the components for the human-powered vehicle as long as it is configured to control the electric components 30 according to an identified passcode.

[0059] The control device 24 includes a storage unit 24a, a communication unit 24b, and a control unit 24c. The storage unit 24a stores a control program and information used for control processing. The storage unit 24a includes, for example, at least one of a non-volatile memory, a volatile memory, and a hard disk.

[0060] The communication unit 24b is configured to communicate wirelessly with a device different from the control device 24. The communication unit 24b may be configured to communicate using existing communication standards such as Bluetooth® and ANT+®, or it may be configured to communicate using a proprietary communication standard. The communication unit 24b includes, for example, a wireless communication circuit and an antenna.

[0061] In this embodiment, the communication unit 24b is configured to communicate wirelessly with the unlocking device 50 and the electronic device 60. The control device 24 is configured to switch the electric component 30 from a locked state to an unlocked state by wireless communication between the communication unit 24b and the unlocking device 50. The unlocking device 50 is comprised of, for example, a mobile device. The mobile device includes, for example, at least one of a smartphone and a tablet computer.

[0062] The electric component 30 is automatically switched from a locked state to an unlocked state when a user carrying the unlocking device 50 approaches the human-powered vehicle 1. The automatic unlocking of the electric component 30 improves convenience.

[0063] If the unlocking device 50 is unable to communicate wirelessly, or if the user does not have the unlocking device 50 with them, the electric component 30 will not be automatically unlocked. In this embodiment, if the electric component 30 is not automatically unlocked, the user can input a passcode to the control unit 24c by operating the operating unit 40. If the input passcode matches a predetermined passcode, the control unit 24c unlocks the electric component 30. In this specification, the predetermined passcode may be described as a registered passcode.

[0064] The electronic device 60 is configured to set a registration passcode. The electronic device 60 includes, for example, a user interface (UI) on which the registration passcode can be entered. The electronic device 60 may be the same device as the unlocking device 50. The electronic device 60 may be a different device from the unlocking device 50.

[0065] The control unit 24c is configured to perform control over the electric component 30 in accordance with a passcode entered by the operation of the operation unit 40. The control unit 24c includes an arithmetic processing unit that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing unit includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The control unit 24c may include one or more microcomputers. The control unit 24c is configured to communicate with the operation unit 40 and the electric component 30 by wire or wireless means.

[0066] The control unit 24c receives signals related to operation from the operation unit 40. The control unit 24c is configured to detect the operating state of the operation unit 40 based on the signals from the operation unit 40. The operating state of the operation unit 40 includes, for example, the operating time of the operation unit 40. In this embodiment, the control unit 24c is configured to detect the operating time of one assist switch 21c based on the signals from the operation unit 40.

[0067] The control unit 24c includes a locking state management unit 24d and a locking control unit 24e that perform processing related to the locking of the electric component 30. The locking state management unit 24d is configured to manage the registered passcode, the locked state of the electric component 30, and the unlocked state of the electric component 30.

[0068] The locking status management unit 24d is configured to set a registered passcode by communicating with the electronic device 60 via the communication unit 24b. The locking status management unit 24d has a passcode input mode for entering a passcode. In the passcode input mode, the locking status management unit 24d is configured to identify a passcode in response to an operation of the operation unit 40. The locking status management unit 24d can authenticate a passcode based on the passcode identified in the passcode input mode and the registered passcode.

[0069] The locking control unit 24e is configured to control the locked and unlocked states of the electric component 30. The locking control unit 24e outputs a signal to the electric component 30, causing the electric component 30 to switch from one of the locked and unlocked states to the other. The locking control unit 24e is configured to automatically lock the electric component 30 when predetermined locking conditions are met. These locking conditions are met, for example, when the power supply to the control unit 24c is cut off, and when the communication unit 24b cannot communicate with the unlocking device 50.

[0070] The locking conditions may be met in different ways than in this embodiment. For example, they may be met if the riding operation is not performed for a predetermined period of time or longer. The riding operation refers to the operation performed by the user when riding. The riding operation includes, for example, at least one of the following: the user turning the handlebars 13, turning each pedal 10c, turning the wheels 15, sitting on the seat 12, braking, and operating a switch provided on the human-powered vehicle 1.

[0071] The control unit 24c is configured to communicate with the notification unit 70 by wire or wireless means. The notification unit 70 is configured to notify various types of information. The notification unit 70 is installed in the human-powered vehicle 1. The notification unit 70 is configured to perform at least one of the following: displaying various types of information, generating sounds corresponding to the various types of information, generating lights corresponding to the various types of information, and generating vibrations corresponding to the various types of information. In this embodiment, the notification unit 70 includes a cycle computer 13a. The notification unit 70 may include devices other than the cycle computer 13a, such as a display device.

[0072] The control unit 24c may control the notification unit 70 to notify predetermined information when the electric component 30 is switched from one state (locked or unlocked) to the other state (locked or unlocked). For example, the control unit 24c may cause the cycle computer 13a to display predetermined information.

[0073] Figure 4 illustrates an example of the process for setting a registration passcode. The registration passcode setting process is performed by the user performing a predetermined operation on the electronic device 60. Upon the user's operation, a signal related to the setting of the registration passcode is output to the locking status management unit 24d via the communication unit 24b.

[0074] The locking status management unit 24d controls the notification unit 70 to provide notification regarding the execution of the registration passcode setting process. Under the control of the notification unit 70, the cycle computer 13a performs at least one of the following: displaying information regarding the execution of the registration passcode setting process, and outputting an audible signal regarding the execution of the registration passcode setting process. The user operates the operation unit 40 to enter the registration passcode into the locking status management unit 24d.

[0075] When entering the registered passcode, the locking status management unit 24d detects the operating status of the operating unit 40 based on the signal from the operating unit 40. The locking status management unit 24d identifies the registered passcode according to the operating status of the operating unit 40. The locking status management unit 24d notifies the electronic device 60 of the identified registered passcode via the communication unit 24b. The electronic device 60 displays the registered passcode notified by the locking status management unit 24d. The locking status management unit 24d may also notify the cycle computer 13a of the registered passcode in addition to the electronic device 60.

[0076] After the registered passcode is notified to the electronic device 60, a signal regarding the confirmation of the registered passcode is output to the locking status management unit 24d via the communication unit 24b. For example, when a user performs an operation to confirm the registered passcode on the electronic device 60, a signal regarding the confirmation of the registered passcode is output from the electronic device 60 to the locking status management unit 24d. Based on the signal regarding the confirmation of the registered passcode, the locking status management unit 24d stores the registered passcode in the storage unit 24a. The registration passcode setting process is completed when the registered passcode is stored in the storage unit 24a.

[0077] The registered passcode may be entered into the locking status management unit 24d in response to the operation of the electronic device 60. When a passcode is entered in response to the operation of the electronic device 60, the electronic device 60 displays a numeric keypad and at least one of a GUI. The user can enter the registered passcode into the locking status management unit 24d via the electronic device 60 by operating the numeric keypad and the GUI.

[0078] Figure 5 is used to illustrate an example of an unlocking process in which the lock on the electric component 30 is released by passcode authentication. In the unlocking process, the control unit 24c is configured to release the restriction on the operation of the electric component 30 if the passcode entered in response to the operation of the operation unit 40 matches a predetermined passcode. The unlocking process is performed when the unlocking device 50 is unable to communicate wirelessly, or when the user does not have the unlocking device 50 with them, by the user performing a predetermined operation on the operation unit 40.

[0079] The unlocking process may be performed in cases other than when the operating unit 40 is operated. For example, the unlocking process may be performed when power is supplied from the battery 22 to the control unit 24c, and when the boarding operation is performed.

[0080] When the unlocking process is executed, the locking state management unit 24d receives a signal related to the unlocking process via the communication unit 24b. The locking state management unit 24d controls the notification unit 70 to provide notification regarding the execution of the unlocking process. Under the control of the notification unit 70, the cycle computer 13a performs at least one of the following: displaying information regarding the execution of the unlocking process, and outputting an audible signal regarding the execution of the unlocking process.

[0081] When a signal related to unlocking is output, the locking state management unit 24d executes the passcode input mode. When the passcode input mode is executed, the entered passcode is initialized and returned to a predetermined initial value. For example, zero is set as the initial value. When the passcode input mode is executed, the user can enter a passcode by operating the operation unit 40.

[0082] In passcode input mode, the locking state management unit 24d performs a passcode identification process to identify a passcode in response to the operation of the operation unit 40. Through the passcode identification process, the locking state management unit 42d detects the operating state of the operation unit 40 based on the signal from the operation unit 40 and identifies a passcode according to the operating state of the operation unit 40.

[0083] When the locking state management unit 24d identifies a passcode, it authenticates the passcode. If the identified passcode matches a registered passcode during passcode authentication, the locking state management unit 24d unlocks the electric component 30 via the locking control unit 24e. If the identified passcode does not match a registered passcode during passcode authentication, the locking state management unit 24d keeps the electric component 30 locked.

[0084] When the locking status management unit 24d authenticates the passcode, it terminates the passcode input mode and controls the notification unit 70 to provide notification regarding the passcode authentication result. Under the control of the notification unit 70, the cycle computer 13a performs at least one of the following: displaying information regarding the authentication result and outputting an audible signal regarding the authentication result.

[0085] The locking state management unit 24d may restrict the execution of the unlocking process if the passcode authentication fails for a predetermined number of consecutive times or more. For example, the locking state management unit 24d may prohibit the execution of the unlocking process for a predetermined period of time. The locking state management unit 24d may prohibit the execution of the unlocking process until the registered passcode is reset. The locking state management unit 24d may prohibit the execution of the unlocking process until the lock on the electric component 30 is automatically released by the unlocking device 50.

[0086] The locking state management unit 24d may forcibly terminate the unlocking process if predetermined conditions are met. For example, the locking state management unit 24d may forcibly terminate the unlocking process if the power supply from the battery 22 to the control unit 24c is stopped, if the riding operation is not performed for a predetermined period of time, or if one assist switch 21c is operated for a predetermined period of time or longer.

[0087] Figures 5 and 6 illustrate an example of the passcode identification process. In the explanation of the passcode identification process, the locking state management unit 24d may be described as the control unit 24c. The control unit 24c is configured to execute the passcode identification process when power is supplied from the power supply unit while the operation of the electric component 30 is restricted.

[0088] In the passcode identification process shown in Figure 5, the control unit 24c is configured to identify a passcode in accordance with the operation of the first operating member 41 by a first operation method and the operation of the first operating member 41 by a second operation method different from the first operation method. In the first operation method, the first operating member 41 is operated for a period of time less than a predetermined time, and in the second operation method, the first operating member 41 is operated for a period of time longer than a predetermined time.

[0089] In this embodiment, the operation of the first operating member 41 by the first operating method corresponds to a short press of one assist switch 21c. The operation of the first operating member 41 by the second operating method corresponds to a long press of one assist switch 21c.

[0090] The control unit 24c is configured to identify the digits of each number according to the number of times the first operating member 41 is operated by the first operating method, and to identify changes in the digits according to the operation of the first operating member 41 by the second operating method. In this embodiment, the control unit 24c manages the number of times the first operating member 41 is operated for each digit of the passcode.

[0091] For example, if the passcode being entered is zero, the control unit 24c changes the passcode being entered from zero to one if one assist switch 21c is pressed briefly once. For example, if one assist switch 21c is pressed briefly once more, the control unit 24c changes the passcode being entered from one to two.

[0092] For example, if the passcode being entered is 2, the control unit 24c increases the number of digits in the passcode being entered when one assist switch 21c is pressed and held once. By increasing the number of digits, the value of the passcode being entered becomes 10 times greater. For example, if the passcode being entered is 2, the passcode being entered changes to 20 due to the increase in the number of digits. If the passcode being entered has multiple digits, the control unit 24c identifies the units digit of each digit of the passcode being entered according to the number of times one assist switch 21c is pressed and held. For example, if the passcode being entered is 20, the control unit 24c changes the passcode being entered from 20 to 25 when one assist switch 21c is pressed and held five times.

[0093] The control unit 24c changes the currently entered passcode from 25 to 254 when one assist switch 21c is pressed and held, followed by four short presses, if the currently entered passcode is 25. The control unit 24c changes the currently entered passcode from 254 to 2549 when one assist switch 21c is pressed and held, followed by nine short presses, if the currently entered passcode is 254.

[0094] The user can input a passcode to the control unit 24c by repeatedly short-pressing and long-pressing an assist switch 21c, so as to match the registered passcode. For example, the user can input 25495222 as the passcode.

[0095] Figure 6 shows an example of the control flow for passcode identification processing. In this specification, the control flow shown in Figure 6 is described as the first control flow. The control unit 24c executes the first control flow each time an assist switch 21c is operated.

[0096] By executing the first control flow, the control unit 24c can identify each digit of the passcode and the increment of the digits once in response to the operation of one assist switch 21c. The control unit 24c is configured to retain the identified passcode even after the first control flow is completed.

[0097] In step S1, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S2 if a predetermined reset condition is met. If the reset condition is not met, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S3. The reset condition is met, for example, when a predetermined operation is performed on one assist switch 21c. The reset condition is met, for example, when one assist switch 21c is operated for a longer period of time than the second operating method.

[0098] In step S2, the control unit 24c resets the passcode identification process. By resetting the passcode identification process, the passcode is initialized. Through the processes in steps S1 and S2, the control unit 24c can reset the passcode identification process when the first operating member 41 is operated by a fifth operating method different from the first operating method and the second operating method. After performing the process in step S2, the control unit 24c terminates the first control flow.

[0099] In step S3, if the first operating member 41 is operated for less than a predetermined time, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S4. If the first operating member 41 is operated for a predetermined time or longer, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S5.

[0100] In step S4, the control unit 24c identifies each digit by counting up the number of operations performed on the first operating member 41 using the first operating method. In this embodiment, the control unit 24c counts up the number of operations performed on the first operating member 41 in the units digit of the passcode. The units digit of the passcode is incremented by counting up the number of operations. After performing the processing in step S4, the control unit 24c terminates the first control flow.

[0101] In step S5, the control unit 24c increments the number of digits in the passcode. After performing the processing in step S5, the control unit 24c terminates the first control flow.

[0102] In the passcode input mode shown in Figure 5, the control unit 24c confirms the passcode when a predetermined confirmation condition is met. The confirmation condition is met, for example, when one assist switch 21c is operated for a longer period of time than the fifth operation method that satisfies the reset condition. The confirmation condition may be met in different cases than in this embodiment. Once the passcode is confirmed, the passcode is authenticated based on the passcode identified in the first control flow shown in Figure 6.

[0103] The control unit 24c executes the first control flow, allowing the user to unlock the electric component 30 in the human-powered vehicle alone, even when the unlocking device 50 is unable to communicate wirelessly or when the user does not have the unlocking device 50 with them.

[0104] In the first control flow, when the first operating member 41 is operated by the first operating method, the control unit 24c may cause the notification unit 70 to notify it of information regarding the count-up. For example, after the processing in step S4, the control unit 24c may cause the cycle computer 13a to display information regarding the count-up and output an audible signal regarding the count-up. The notification from the cycle computer 13a allows the user to understand the count-up of each digit of the passcode, making it easier to enter the passcode.

[0105] In the first control flow, when the first operating member 41 is operated by the second operating method, the control unit 24c may cause the notification unit 70 to notify it of information regarding the digit. For example, after the processing in step S5, the control unit 24c may cause the cycle computer 13a to display information regarding the increase in the digit and to output an audible signal regarding the increase in the digit. The notification from the cycle computer 13a allows the user to understand the increase in the digit, making it easier to enter the passcode.

[0106] Information regarding the number of digits may vary depending on the size of the digits. The cycle computer 13a may, for example, display a number of characters corresponding to the number of digits in the passcode. The cycle computer 13a may, for example, output a sound the same number of times as the number of digits in the passcode. The user can easily grasp the increase in digits through the notification from the cycle computer 13a.

[0107] In the first control flow, when the passcode identification process is reset, the control unit 24c may cause the notification unit 70 to notify it of information regarding the reset. For example, after the processing in step S2, the control unit 24c may cause the cycle computer 13a to display information regarding the reset and to output an audible signal regarding the reset. The notification from the cycle computer 13a allows the user to understand that the identification process has been reset.

[0108] In the first control flow, the control unit 24c may cause the notification unit 70 to notify it of information regarding the passcode being entered. For example, the control unit 24c may cause the cycle computer 13a to notify it of at least one of the following: the passcode being entered itself, information in which the passcode being entered has been replaced with a predetermined symbol, and information indicating the number of digits in the current passcode. The notification from the notification unit 70 allows the user to easily understand the passcode being entered, thereby reducing errors in entering the passcode.

[0109] In the registration passcode setting process shown in Figure 4, the control unit 24c may execute the passcode identification process shown in Figure 6 when a registration passcode is entered by an operation of the operation unit 40. By executing the passcode identification process, the control unit 24c can identify each digit of the passcode and the increment of digits in response to the operation of the operation unit 40.

[0110] The method for resetting the passcode identification process is not limited to the operation of a single assist switch 21c, as in this embodiment. For example, the control unit 24c may be configured to reset the passcode identification process when the power supply from the power unit is cut off. The user can easily reset the passcode identification process by operating the power switch 23.

[0111] (Second Embodiment) The control device 24 of the second embodiment will be described. Figures 7 and 8 will be used to describe the control device 24 of the second embodiment. Components common to the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0112] The configuration of the assist operating device 80 in this embodiment differs from the configuration of the assist operating device 21 in the first embodiment. Figure 7 shows an example of the assist operating device 80 in this embodiment. The assist operating device 80 shown in Figure 7 includes a base member 81 and two assist switches 82 and 83.

[0113] The base member 81 is provided on the human-powered vehicle 1. The base member 81 is attached, for example, to the handlebar 13. The base member 81 may be attached to a member other than the handlebar 13. Two assist switches 82 and 83 include a first assist switch 82 and a second assist switch 83. The first assist switch 82 and the second assist switch 83 are provided on the base member 81. The assist operating device 80 is electrically connected to the drive unit 20 via an assist cable C3.

[0114] In this embodiment, the drive unit 20 changes the assist mode each time the first assist switch 82 is operated so that the propulsive force applied to the human-powered vehicle 1 increases in stages according to the human-powered driving force. The drive unit 20 also changes the assist mode each time the second assist switch 83 is operated so that the propulsive force applied to the human-powered vehicle 1 decreases in stages according to the human-powered driving force.

[0115] The operating section 40 has a first operating member 41. The first operating member 41 includes at least one of a gear shift switch 13b, a brake lever 13c, a first assist switch 82, and a second assist switch 83. In this embodiment, the first operating member 41 includes the first assist switch 82.

[0116] The operating unit 40 has a second operating member 42 that is different from the first operating member 41. The second operating member 42 includes at least one of a gear shift switch 13b, a brake lever 13c, a first assist switch 82, and a second assist switch 83. In this embodiment, the second operating member 42 includes the second assist switch 83.

[0117] The control unit 24c is configured to identify a passcode in accordance with the operation of the second operating member 42 by the third operating method and the operation of the second operating member 42 by a fourth operating method different from the third operating method. The control unit 24c is configured to identify each digit in accordance with at least one of the number of times the first operating member 41 is operated by the first operating method and the number of times the second operating member 42 is operated by the third operating method, and to identify a change in digits in accordance with at least one of the operation of the first operating member 41 by the second operating method and the operation of the second operating member 42 by the fourth operating method.

[0118] In the first operating method, the first operating member 41 is operated for less than one hour; in the second operating method, the first operating member 41 is operated for one hour or more; in the third operating method, the second operating member 42 is operated for less than two hours; and in the fourth operating method, the second operating member 42 is operated for two hours or more.

[0119] In this embodiment, the operation of the first operating member 41 by the first operating method corresponds to a short press of the first assist switch 82. The operation of the first operating member 41 by the second operating method corresponds to a long press of the first assist switch 82. The operation of the second operating member 42 by the third operating method corresponds to a short press of the second assist switch 83. The operation of the second operating member 42 by the fourth operating method corresponds to a long press of the second assist switch 83.

[0120] Figure 8 shows an example of the control flow for the passcode identification process in this embodiment. In this specification, the control flow shown in Figure 8 is described as the second control flow. The control unit 24c executes the second control flow each time at least one of the first operating member 41 and the second operating member 42 is operated when the electric component 30 is in a locked state.

[0121] In step S11, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S12 and resets the passcode identification process if a predetermined reset condition is met. The reset condition is met, for example, when a predetermined operation is performed on at least one of the first operating member 41 and the second operating member 42. The reset condition is met, for example, when the first operating member 41 is operated for a longer period of time than the second operating method.

[0122] If the reset condition is not met in step S11, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S13. In step S13, if the first operating member 41 is operated for less than a predetermined first hour, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S14. If the first operating member 41 is not operated for less than a predetermined first hour, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S15.

[0123] In step S14, the control unit 24c counts up the number of operations performed on the first operating member 41 by the first operating method. The control unit 24c identifies each digit by counting up the number of operations. In this embodiment, the control unit 24c counts up the number of operations performed on the units digit of the passcode. After performing the processing in step S14, the control unit 24c terminates the second control flow.

[0124] In step S15, if the first operating member 41 is operated for a period of time of 1 hour or more, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S16. If the first operating member 41 is not operated for a period of time of 1 hour or more, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S17.

[0125] In step S16, the control unit 24c increases the number of digits in the passcode. Through the processing in steps S15 and S16, the control unit 24c can identify the increase in digits in response to the operation of the first operating member 41 by the second operating method. After performing the processing in step S16, the control unit 24c terminates the second control flow.

[0126] In step S17, if the second operating member 42 is operated for less than a predetermined second time, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S18. If the second operating member 42 is not operated for less than a predetermined second time, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S19. In this embodiment, the first time is equal to the second time. The relative lengths of the first time and the second time are not limited to this embodiment. For example, the first time may be longer than the second time. For example, the first time may be shorter than the second time.

[0127] In step S18, the control unit 24c identifies each digit by counting down the number of operations performed on the second operating member 42 using the third operating method. In this embodiment, the control unit 24c counts down the number of operations performed on the first operating member 41 for the units digit of the passcode. The units digit of the passcode is decremented by the countdown of the number of operations. After performing the processing in step S18, the control unit 24c terminates the second control flow.

[0128] In step S19, the control unit 24c reduces the number of digits in the passcode. Through the processes in steps S17 and S19, the control unit 24c can identify the reduction in digits in response to the operation of the second operating member 42 by the fourth operating method. After performing the process in step S19, the control unit 24c terminates the second control flow.

[0129] The control unit 24c executes a second control flow, which allows the user to adjust the number of digits in the passcode and increase or decrease the number of digits in response to the operation of the first operating member 41 and the second operating member 42. By being able to adjust the number of digits and increase or decrease the number of digits, the user can enter the passcode smoothly.

[0130] (Third embodiment) The control device 24 of the third embodiment will be described. Figures 7 and 9 will be used to describe the control device 24 of the third embodiment. Components common to the first and second embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first and second embodiments, and redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0131] In this embodiment, the operating unit 40 includes a first operating member 41 and a second operating member 42. The first operating member 41 includes, for example, a first assist switch 82 shown in Figure 7. The second operating member 42 includes, for example, a second assist switch 83 shown in Figure 7.

[0132] The control unit 24c is configured to identify a passcode in accordance with the operation of the first operating member 41 by a primary operation method and the operation of the second operating member 42 by a secondary operation method different from the primary operation method. In the primary operation method, for example, the first operating member 41 is operated for a period of time less than a predetermined time. In this embodiment, the operation of the first operating member 41 by the primary operation method corresponds to a short press of the first assist switch 82. The primary operation method is not limited to this embodiment as long as it is different from the secondary operation method. In the primary operation method, for example, the first operating member 41 may be operated for a period of time longer than a predetermined time.

[0133] In the secondary operation method, for example, the second operating member 42 is operated for a predetermined time or longer. In this embodiment, the operation of the second operating member 42 by the secondary operation method corresponds to the operation of pressing and holding the second assist switch 83. The secondary operation method is not limited to this embodiment as long as it differs from the primary operation method. In the secondary operation method, for example, the second operating member 42 may be operated for less than a predetermined time.

[0134] Figure 9 shows an example of the control flow for passcode identification processing in this embodiment. In this specification, the control flow shown in Figure 9 is described as the third control flow. The control unit 24c executes the third control flow each time at least one of the first assist switch 82 and the second assist switch 83 is operated when the electric component 30 is in a locked state.

[0135] In step S21, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S22 and resets the passcode identification process if a predetermined reset condition is met. The reset condition is met when the first operating member 41 is operated by an operating method different from the primary operating method, and when the second operating member 42 is operated by an operating method different from the secondary operating method. The reset condition is met, for example, when the first operating member 41 is pressed and held.

[0136] If the reset condition is not met in step S21, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S23. In step S23, if the first operating member 41 is operated by the primary operating method, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S24. If the first operating member 41 is not operated by the primary operating method, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S25.

[0137] In step S24, the control unit 24c counts up the number of operations performed on the first operating member 41 by the primary operation method. The control unit 24c identifies each digit by counting up the number of operations. In this embodiment, the control unit 24c counts up the number of operations performed on the units digit of the passcode. In step S24, the control unit 24c may identify the increase in the number of digits rather than identifying each digit of the passcode. After performing the processing in step S24, the control unit 24c terminates the third control flow.

[0138] In step S25, if the second operating member 42 is operated by the secondary operation method, the control unit 24c proceeds to step S26. If the second operating member 42 is not operated by the secondary operation method, the control unit 24c terminates the third control flow.

[0139] In step S26, the control unit 24c increments the number of digits in the passcode. Alternatively, in step S26, the control unit 24c may identify each digit instead of identifying the increment in the number of digits in the passcode. After performing the processing in step S26, the control unit 24c terminates the third control flow.

[0140] The control unit 24c performs passcode identification processing, so that when different operations are performed on different operating members 41 and 42, each digit of the passcode and its corresponding digit are identified, thereby reducing errors in passcode input.

[0141] (modified version) The descriptions of each embodiment are illustrative of possible forms of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. The present invention may take the form of, for example, variations of each embodiment shown below, and combinations of at least two non-inconsistent variations.

[0142] For example, the configuration of the human-powered vehicle 1 in each embodiment is just an example, and the human-powered vehicle 1 may include various devices not shown in each embodiment, or it may have a configuration that does not include some of the various devices shown in each embodiment. For example, the human-powered vehicle 1 may have a configuration that includes a plurality of front sprockets and a front derailleur. For example, the human-powered vehicle 1 may have a configuration that does not include the cycle computer 13a.

[0143] The configurations exemplified in each embodiment may be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other. The processing content and processing order of the flowcharts exemplified in each embodiment are examples, and the processing content and processing order can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the present invention. For example, the present invention may change the order of the branching process in step S1 and the branching process in step S2 shown in Figure 6. For example, the present invention may combine the processing content of the flowcharts of the first embodiment shown in Figure 6 and the third embodiment shown in Figure 9, and increase the number of digits in the passcode when at least one of the following conditions is met: the first operating member 41 is operated for a predetermined time or longer, and the second operating member 42 is operated by a secondary operating method.

[0144] The various thresholds used in the control exemplified in each embodiment are not limited and may be set arbitrarily. The various thresholds may also be arbitrarily changed by operating a predetermined control device or the like.

[0145] As used herein, the expression "at least one" means "one or more" of the desired options. For example, as used herein, "at least one" means "only one option" or "both of the two options" if there are two options. As another example, as used herein, "at least one" means "only one option" or "a combination of two or more any options" if there are three or more options. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0146] 1...Human-powered vehicle, 16...Locking device, 18...Transmission, 20a...Electric motor, 22...Battery, 24c...Control unit, 30...Electric components, 40...Operating unit, 41...First operating member, 42...Second operating member, 70...Notification unit

Claims

1. A control device for a human-powered vehicle, The control unit is configured to identify a passcode entered in response to the operation of an operating unit provided in a human-powered vehicle, and to control electric components provided in the human-powered vehicle according to the identified passcode. The operating section has a first operating member, The control unit, A control device configured to identify the passcode in response to the operation of the first operating member by a first operating method and the operation of the first operating member by a second operating method different from the first operating method.

2. In the first operating method, the first operating member is operated for a period of time less than a predetermined time. The control device according to claim 1, wherein in the second operating method, the first operating member is operated for a period of time longer than the predetermined time.

3. The aforementioned passcode corresponds to a multi-digit number, The control unit, The number of times the first operating member is operated by the first operating method is used to identify the digits of each part. The control device according to claim 1, configured to identify a change in digits in response to the operation of the first operating member by the second operating method.

4. The control unit, The control device according to claim 3, which identifies the digits by counting up the number of times the first operating member is operated by the first operating method.

5. The operating section has a second operating member that is different from the first operating member. The control unit, The control device according to claim 1, configured to identify the passcode in response to the operation of the second operating member by a third operating method and the operation of the second operating member by a fourth operating method different from the third operating method.

6. In the first operating method, the first operating member is operated for a period of less than one hour. In the second operating method, the first operating member is operated for a period of time of the first hour or longer. In the third operating method, the second operating member is operated for less than two hours. The control device according to claim 5, wherein in the fourth operating method, the second operating member is operated for a period of time of two hours or more.

7. The control device according to claim 6, wherein the first time is equal to the second time.

8. The aforementioned passcode corresponds to a multi-digit number, The control unit, The digits are identified according to at least one of the number of times the first operating member is operated by the first operating method and the number of times the second operating member is operated by the third operating method. The control device according to claim 5, configured to identify a change in digits in response to at least one of the operation of the first operating member by the second operating method and the operation of the second operating member by the fourth operating method.

9. The control unit, The control device according to claim 8, which identifies the digits by counting up the number of times the first operating member is operated by the first operating method and counting down the number of times the second operating member is operated by the third operating method.

10. The control unit, The control device according to claim 9, which identifies an increase in the number of digits in response to the operation of the first operating member by the second operating method, and identifies a decrease in the number of digits in response to the operation of the second operating member by the fourth operating method.

11. The control unit, The control device according to claim 1, wherein the control device is configured to release the restriction on the operation of the electric component if the passcode entered in response to the operation of the control unit matches a predetermined passcode.

12. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the electric component includes at least one of an electric motor configured to provide propulsion to the human-powered vehicle, a transmission for the human-powered vehicle, and a locking device for preventing the rotation of the wheels of the human-powered vehicle.

13. The control unit, The control device according to claim 1, configured to perform the passcode identification process when power is supplied from the power supply unit while the operation of the electric component is restricted.

14. The control unit, The system is configured to reset the passcode identification process when the power supply from the power unit is cut off. The control device according to claim 13.

15. The control unit, The first operating member is configured to reset the passcode identification process when operated by a fifth operating method different from the first operating method and the second operating method. The control device according to claim 13.

16. The control unit, When the first operating member is operated by the second operating method, the information relating to the digit is transmitted to the notification unit. The control device according to claim 3.

17. The information relating to the aforementioned digit varies depending on the size of the digit. The control device according to claim 16.

18. A control device for a human-powered vehicle, The control unit is configured to identify a passcode entered in response to the operation of an operating unit provided in a human-powered vehicle, and to control electric components provided in the human-powered vehicle according to the identified passcode. The aforementioned operating section includes a first operating member and a second operating member. The control unit, A control device configured to identify the passcode in response to the operation of the first operating member by a primary operating method and the operation of the second operating member by a secondary operating method different from the primary operating method.

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