阅读说明：本技术 用于电动踏板车的智能电话和电池集成模块 (Smart phone and battery integrated module for electric scooter ) 是由 陈一凡 拉吉·索姆谢蒂 卢建波 斯科特·梅伯里 于 2021-06-28 设计创作，主要内容包括：本公开提供“用于电动踏板车的智能电话和电池集成模块”。一种电池扩展支架可附接到电动踏板车(电动踏板车)车把。电池扩展支架包括设置在电池扩展支架的面上的电池连接端子,其中电池连接端子与电动踏板车的电源总线电连接。电池模块可移除地附接到电池扩展支架的面和另一个电池的背部端子。电池模块包括将第一可再充电电池电耦合到电动踏板车电源总线的连接器,并且包括设置在第一电池模块的面上的移动装置保持器,移动装置保持器具有用于将移动装置固定到电池模块的所述面的保持装置,移动装置保持器可从外部电池的中心偏移,以允许使用智能电话的前置相机获得踏板车的清晰前方视野并且使用后置相机获得用户面部的清晰前方视野。(The present disclosure provides a "smart phone and battery integrated module for an electric scooter". A battery extension bracket is attachable to an electric scooter (electric scooter) handlebar. The battery extension bracket includes a battery connection terminal disposed on a face of the battery extension bracket, wherein the battery connection terminal is electrically connected with a power bus of the electric scooter. The battery module is removably attached to a face of the battery expansion bracket and a back terminal of another battery. The battery module includes a connector electrically coupling the first rechargeable battery to the electric scooter power bus and includes a mobile device holder disposed on a face of the first battery module, the mobile device holder having a retaining means for securing the mobile device to the face of the battery module, the mobile device holder being offset from a center of the external battery to allow a clear forward view of the scooter using a front camera of the smartphone and a clear forward view of the user's face using a rear camera.)

1. An apparatus for an electric scooter, the apparatus comprising:

a battery extension bracket attachable to an electric scooter handlebar, the battery extension bracket including battery connection terminals disposed on a face of the battery extension bracket, the battery connection terminals electrically connectable with a power bus of the electric scooter;

a first battery module removably attachable to the face of the battery extension bracket, the first battery module comprising

A first rechargeable battery, and

a first connector configured to electrically couple the first rechargeable battery to the battery connection terminal; and

a mobile device holder disposed on a face of the first battery module.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the battery expansion bracket comprises:

a releasable attachment clamp configured to removably connect the battery extension bracket with the first battery module.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the battery extension bracket includes an axial pivot mechanism configured to tilt the battery extension bracket, the first battery module, and the moving device from a position substantially parallel to a handlebar stem of the electric scooter to an angled position relative to the handlebar stem, and wherein the battery extension bracket includes an axial pivot mechanism configured to movably secure the battery extension bracket laterally along the electric scooter handlebar.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the angled position relative to the handlebar stem positions the moving device to point a rearward facing camera such that a rider's face is within a field of view of the rearward facing camera.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mobile device holder includes a repositioning mechanism configured to reposition the mobile device by sliding the mobile device along the face of the first battery module such that a forward camera of the mobile device has a forward field of view of a forward path of the electric scooter.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the repositioning mechanism comprises a processor configured to:

determining that a forward camera of the mobile device does not have a forward field of view of a forward path of the electric scooter;

actuating a mobile device slide arm to contact an edge of the mobile device; and

repositioning the mobile device by sliding the mobile device over the face of the first battery module such that the forward camera of the mobile device has a forward field of view of a forward path of the electric scooter.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first connector is configured to electrically couple the first rechargeable battery and/or the battery extension cradle to a second rechargeable battery in a second battery module.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the first battery module comprises a releasable attachment clamp configured to:

removably connecting the battery extension bracket with the first battery module, or

Removably connecting the first rechargeable battery to the second battery module.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first battery module includes a mobile device connection port configured to electrically connect with the power bus of the electric scooter and recharge the mobile device.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the battery expansion bracket further comprises:

a second mobile device holder disposed on a face of the battery extension bracket; and

a mobile device connection port for connecting the mobile device with the power bus of the electric scooter.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a backpack battery module connection cable, wherein the backpack battery module connection cable is removably attachable to the battery connection terminal at a first end of the cable and removably attachable to the first rechargeable battery at a second end of the cable, wherein the first battery module is configured to be electrically connected to the power bus via the backpack battery module connection cable.

12. A battery module configured to be removably attachable to a face of a battery extension bracket of an electric scooter, the battery module comprising:

a rechargeable battery;

a first connector configured to electrically couple the rechargeable battery to a second rechargeable battery or the battery extension cradle; and

a mobile device holder disposed on a face of the battery module.

13. The battery module of claim 12, wherein the mobile device holder comprises:

a repositioning mechanism configured to reposition the mobile device by sliding the mobile device along the face of the battery module such that a forward facing camera of the mobile device has a forward view of a forward path of the electric scooter.

14. The battery module of claim 13, wherein the repositioning mechanism comprises a processor configured to:

determining that the forward-facing camera of the mobile device does not have a forward-facing field of view of a forward-facing path of the electric scooter;

actuating a mobile device slide arm to contact an edge of the mobile device; and

repositioning the mobile device by sliding the mobile device along the face of the battery module such that the forward camera of the mobile device has a forward view of a forward path of the electric scooter.

15. The battery module of claim 12, wherein the first connector is configured to electrically couple the rechargeable battery to the battery extension cradle or to a second rechargeable battery in a second battery module.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to electric scooters and more particularly to a smart phone and battery integrated module for an electric scooter.

Background

In densely populated urban environments, short-range transportation using personal transportation vehicles such as electric scooters (electric scooters) is sometimes more convenient than traditional (full-size) automobiles. While the small footprint of the device may increase its utility for personal transportation, managing a fleet of electric scooters may be challenging due to charging requirements and distribution to higher-demand locations. Maintaining rechargeable batteries throughout a fleet of electric scooters can also be challenging when the rechargeable batteries are integrated with the electric scooters.

An electric scooter is disclosed in U.S. patent publication No. 2019/0248439 (hereinafter referred to as "439 publication"). The' 439 publication describes a removable battery and a control unit that includes a navigation device. The control unit described in the 439 publication may be used to determine information such as the speed and direction of the electric scooter and may be used to autonomously navigate the electric scooter to a location. While the system of the 439 publication may include a replaceable battery and provide some navigational features and object detection capabilities, the 439 publication does not disclose integrating the replaceable battery with an adjustable smartphone cradle that allows the rider to monitor the field of view in front of and simultaneously capture the field of view of the rider's face using the smartphone's own camera. This may be important if the rider wishes to use an additional battery pack to extend the battery life of the electric scooter while charging their own device and utilizing the navigation, gyroscope and other features built into their mobile device.

With respect to these and other considerations, the disclosure herein is set forth.

Disclosure of Invention

Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to an electric scooter (electric scooter) mobile device interface module that allows a rider to attach an external battery (e.g., a replaceable battery connectable to a battery fixed on the electric scooter) and a mobile device, such as a smartphone, for computing resources, connectivity, and Human Machine Interface (HMI). Thermal management may be used to transfer heat between the fixed battery, the replaceable battery, and the smartphone. The external battery may also be capable of receiving a smartphone and may be used to charge a smartphone attached to the electric scooter. Charging may be accomplished through a USB port on the external battery or inductive charging. Additionally, the smartphone may be mounted offset from the center of the external battery to allow a clear view using the front and rear cameras of the smartphone. An external battery base may also be mounted on the swivel to allow the smartphone camera to change viewing angles.

Embodiments of the present disclosure describe an apparatus for supplementing or replacing the power source of an electric scooter. The apparatus includes a mobile device battery integration module having a battery extension bracket attachable to an electric scooter handlebar. The battery extension bracket may include battery connection terminals disposed on a face of the battery extension bracket that electrically connect a removable, rechargeable battery with a power bus of the electric scooter. The mobile device battery integration module may also include a battery module that may house the rechargeable battery, which may be removably attached to the face of the battery extension bracket using a clamp or other similar fastening device. The battery module may include: a first connector on a rear of the battery module that electrically couples the rechargeable battery to the electric scooter power bus (via a battery connection terminal) or a second rechargeable battery mounted in the battery extension cradle; and a second connector on a front face of the battery module, the second connector being connectable to a second battery module, the second connector being connectable to wire two or more batteries in parallel to prolong power supply to the electric scooter. The apparatus further includes a mobile device holder disposed at

The front side of the first battery module; and a retaining device for securing a mobile device to the battery module (when mounted on the battery extension bracket); and a positioning mechanism that can position the mobile device such that a front camera and a rear camera of the mobile device can capture a view of the road ahead and the user's face when in use.

Example embodiments may provide an enhanced user experience by allowing electric scooter users to supplement or replace the electric scooter's power source and charge their devices when their mobile devices are integrated. Gyroscopic and camera devices common to modern mobile devices may be utilized to provide a navigation interface, security features, and general connectivity capabilities to the electric scooter controller. Embodiments described herein may also reduce operational costs associated with maintaining a fleet of electric scooters by providing electric scooter users with their own power source onboard and connecting the power source to the scooter for supplemental or alternative power.

These and other advantages of the present disclosure are provided in greater detail herein.

Drawings

The detailed description explains the embodiments with reference to the drawings. The use of the same reference numbers may indicate similar or identical items. Various embodiments may utilize elements and/or components other than those shown in the figures, and some elements and/or components may not be present in various embodiments. Elements and/or components in the drawings have not necessarily been drawn to scale. Throughout this disclosure, depending on the context, singular and plural terms may be used interchangeably.

Fig. 1 depicts an example electric scooter and mobile device battery integration module according to this disclosure.

Fig. 2A illustrates a mobile device and a battery integration module according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 2B depicts the mobile device and battery integration module of fig. 2A with an additional battery module according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 3A and 3B illustrate various modes of a battery integration module according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 4 depicts another battery integration module with a mobile device repositioning actuator according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 5 illustrates another mode of a mobile device and battery integration module according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary computing environment and computer system for practicing embodiments described herein.

Fig. 7 depicts a flow diagram in accordance with the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

The present disclosure now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments of the disclosure are shown, and which are not intended to be limiting.

Fig. 1 depicts an example electric scooter and mobile device battery integration module according to this disclosure. Although shown as a two-wheeled electric scooter, electric scooter 105 may be any one or more other types of electric transportation devices, such as, for example, a personal transportation vehicle, a personal mobility vehicle, etc., having any number of wheels. One example of such a vehicle is described in U.S. patent application publication No. 2018/0101179 (hereinafter the' 179 publication "), assigned to Ford Global technology LLC, and incorporated herein by reference. The' 179 publication describes an autonomous fleet of three-wheeled vehicles having a navigation system configured to provide autonomous point-to-point navigation within a specified geographic area. The autonomous scooters 105 and 115 may be substantially similar or identical to the vehicle described in the' 179 publication, particularly in terms of design and/or functionality, and more particularly in terms of control system configuration.

The electric scooter 105 may include an integrated electric scooter battery 130 connected to an electric scooter power bus 140. The electric scooter battery 130 may power one or more drive motors disposed at the wheels or in another area of the electric scooter 105. The electric scooter 105 may also include a battery expansion bracket system 135. In other embodiments, the electric scooter 105 may not include an integrated battery, but rather is powered exclusively by the battery module 125 and any supplemental battery modules (not shown in fig. 1) coupled to the battery module 125.

The battery extension mobility device support assembly may include a battery extension support 110 disposed on a handlebar stem 145 and may include a battery module 125 disposed on a face of the battery extension support 110 by a releasable attachment clamp 115 configured to removably connect the battery extension support 110 with the battery module 125.

The battery module 125 may include a first rechargeable battery and may be removably attached to a face of the battery extension bracket 110. As described with respect to fig. 2A, the battery module 125 may include connectors that electrically couple rechargeable batteries housed inside the battery module 125. The battery module 125 may also include a mobile device holder disposed on a face of the battery module 125. The mobile device holder may include a retaining device for securing the mobile device 120 to a face of the battery module 125. The retaining device may include, for example, one or more magnetic fasteners that securely hold the mobile device 120 in place to face the rider (not shown in FIG. 1).

Fig. 2A illustrates a mobile device and battery module 125 according to the present disclosure in more detail. The battery module 125 may include rechargeable batteries (not shown) enclosed by a battery module housing 225 that seals the batteries from weather and foreign matter during use. The battery module 125 may include one or more releasable attachment clamps 205 configured to removably connect the battery expansion bracket 110 (depicted in fig. 1) with the battery module 125. The battery module 125 may also include one or more front releasable attachment clips 207 configured to removably connect the battery module 125 to a second battery module (depicted with respect to fig. 2B).

The rechargeable battery may be configured to have a plurality of charging capacities, which gives a single size of the battery module case 225. For example, a rechargeable battery may include one or more stationary batteries having a desired charging capacity. A particular charge capacity can be expected to provide commensurate driving capabilities in terms of distance that can be traveled with a fully charged battery. A first example battery size may include one or more batteries contained in the battery module housing 225 having a charge capacity of approximately 200 watts per hour (Wh), which may provide an expected range of approximately 13.5 miles. In another aspect, another example rechargeable battery configuration may provide an expected range of about 4.5 miles with a 70Wh charging capacity. As another example, a rechargeable battery may include a 140Wh charging capacity that may provide an expected 9 mile trip, or a 210Wh battery capacity that may provide an expected trip of 13.5 miles. Other battery capacities are possible and contemplated, and are typically based on various rechargeable battery technologies available for commercial use. Further, the range associated with a particular battery capacity in a single battery module housing may be based more or less on the battery technology used, the topography of the road being traveled, the particular vehicle in which the battery is operating, and other factors such as battery wear, atmospheric temperature, and the like.

The battery module 125 may be attached to the battery expansion bracket 110 by one or more releasable attachment clamps 205 that mate with the releasable attachment clamps 115 (shown in fig. 1). The releasable attachment clamp 115 may attach the battery module housing 225 to the battery expansion bracket 110 using one or more actuators driven by a processor (not shown in fig. 1) connected to the control system of the electric scooter 105. For example, the control system may be configured to authenticate a user, a user account, a mobile device, or some other means for user authentication, and engage or release the releasable attachment clamp 115 in response to user authentication. In another example embodiment, the releasable attachment clamps 115, 205, and/or 207 may be manually operated attachment devices, such as, for example, clips, clasps, snaps, spring-loaded clamps, and the like.

The battery module may include a memory port 250 configured to receive a removable flash memory module 245, which may provide persistent memory for the battery module 125. In one example, the flash memory module 245 may include information associated with the electric scooter battery extension cradle system including, for example, one or more user preferences, account information for authenticating the user to a central server for rental of the coordinated electric scooter fleet, and other information.

In one example embodiment, battery module 125 may include one or more battery connection terminals 215 that may electrically couple a rechargeable battery housed in battery module housing 225 with a second battery module (e.g., second battery module 240 depicted in fig. 2) and/or electric scooter power bus 140 (shown in fig. 1). The battery module 125 may electrically connect the rechargeable battery to the electric scooter power bus 140 through a set of mating electrical connectors (not shown in fig. 1) disposed in the front face of the battery extension bracket 110. Additionally, the battery module 125 may include a second set of battery connection terminals (not shown in fig. 2) disposed on a back surface of the battery module 125 such that any two or more battery modules (e.g., the battery module 125, the second battery module 240 shown in fig. 2, etc.) may be connected together to extend the travel capacity of the electric scooter 105. When two or more battery modules are connected together and attached to the battery extension bracket 110, the batteries may form a parallel power circuit that may charge the electric scooter battery 130 (shown in fig. 1) when the electric scooter includes an integrated battery. The battery module 125 may include a circuit breaker disposed in connection with the power monitoring circuitry such that the circuit breaker may break the charging connection to prevent excessive current draw and prevent power spikes caused by failure of the electric scooter 105 and/or the electric scooter battery extension stand system 100.

In some aspects, the battery module 125 may also include one or more auxiliary power connection ports and charge the mobile device 120 when the mobile device 120 or another electronic device is connected with the electric scooter battery expansion cradle system 100 via the connection cable 255. Thus, the mobile device 120 may be electrically connected to the battery module 125 for recharging, and may also be provided to communicate with the electric scooter control system to perform various aspects of electric scooter operations, such as navigation, object avoidance, audio-video integration, and other functions.

The battery module 125 may also include a mobile device holder 210 for holding the mobile device 120. The mobile device holder 210 may include one or more magnetic strips configured to attract a metallic contact plate (not shown in fig. 2A) disposed on a rear portion of the mobile device 120. In some embodiments, the mobile device holder 210 may be or include attachment fingers, rails, or other attachment devices that may secure the mobile device to the battery module 125.

The battery module 125 may also include one or more heat transfer mechanisms 220 configured to transfer battery heat to the mobile device 120 during cold weather conditions. The heat transfer mechanism 220 may be and/or include a thermally conductive material, such as brass or another thermally conductive material that can draw heat energy emitted from the rechargeable battery during use and transfer the heat energy to a surface in contact with the mobile device 120. Accordingly, heat generated during operation of the electric scooter may be transferred from the battery module 125 to the mobile device 120 such that the mobile device 120 may be normally operated in cold weather conditions. Although heat transfer mechanism 220 is depicted as part of (or integral with) mobile device holder 210, it should be understood that heat transfer mechanism 220 may be disposed on any surface of battery module 125 that contacts mobile device 120 when heat transfer mechanism 220 is included in electric scooter battery extension cradle system 100.

Fig. 2B depicts the mobile device and battery integration module of fig. 2A with an additional battery module 240 according to the present disclosure. The battery module 125 may include a releasable attachment clamp 205 to attach the battery module 125 to the battery expansion bracket 110 (as depicted in fig. 1). Additionally, the front releasable attachment clamp 207 may be configured to attach to a mating releasable attachment clamp 230 on a second battery module 240 such that the battery modules 125 and 240 may operate as a single battery unit when connected together. The mobile device 120 may be connected with the battery module 1234 via the auxiliary connection port 260 or the auxiliary connection port 265 of the second battery module 240. The mobile device 120 may be configured to attach with a top battery module (in fig. 2, a second battery module 240) through the mobile device holder 210.

Fig. 3A and 3B illustrate various modes of a battery extension bracket system 135 according to the present disclosure. Fig. 3A depicts the mobile device 120 attached to a face 300 of the battery expansion bracket 110 that is attached to the handlebar stem 145. In the embodiment depicted in fig. 1-5, the mobile device 120 is a smartphone. Most smart phones today may include multiple camera systems designed to capture images in front of the device and also capture the device user (e.g., a self-portrait camera pointed at the user). As shown in fig. 3A, the mobile device 120 may be positioned on the battery module 125 such that a forward facing camera (not shown in fig. 3A) cannot capture images in front of the electric scooter 105, but a self-portrait camera (not shown in fig. 3A) will be able to capture images of a user (not shown in fig. 3A) riding the electric scooter 105. However, it may be advantageous to utilize two cameras of the mobile device 120 such that the mobile device 120 has a forward view of the forward path of the electric scooter 105.

Fig. 3B depicts the mobile device 120 repositioned by sliding the mobile device 120 along the face 300 of the battery module 125 such that the forward camera 305 of the mobile device 120 has a forward field of view 310 of the forward path of the electric scooter 105. In one embodiment, the mobile device 120 may be manually repositioned by the user.

In another embodiment, as depicted in fig. 4, battery module 125 may include an actuation member 410 configured to reposition mobile device 120 by sliding the mobile device along a face of battery module 125 such that forward camera 305 of mobile device 120 has a forward view of the forward path of electric scooter 105. The rear-facing camera 400 may be configured such that the face of the rider (not shown in FIG. 4) is within the field of view 405 of the rear-facing camera 400.

In one aspect, the actuation member 410 is actuatable to slide the mobile device 120 along the face of the first battery module such that the forward camera 305 of the mobile device has a forward field of view 310 of the forward path of the scooter. Thus, the actuating member 410 may be or include one or more servomechanisms that cause the actuating member 410 to apply a force to an edge of the mobile device 120 such that the mobile device slides along the face 300 of the battery module 125.

Fig. 5 illustrates another mode of a mobile device and battery integration module according to the present disclosure. When the mobile device 120 is held to the face 300 of the battery module 125, the viewing angles of the forward camera 305 and the rearward camera 400 may not be optimal for viewing the forward path of the electric scooter 105 and viewing the face of the electric scooter user (not shown in fig. 5). In one embodiment, it may be advantageous to rotate the battery module 125 and the mobile device 120 in a downward, forward position, as shown in fig. 5. Accordingly, the battery expansion bracket 110 may include an axial pivot mechanism 505 configured to tilt the battery expansion bracket 110 about a pivot axis 510. Accordingly, axial pivot mechanism 505 may be actuated to reposition battery expansion bracket 110 by pushing the bracket forward and rotating battery module 125 and mobile device 120 from a position substantially parallel to handlebar stem 145 to an angled position relative to handlebar stem 145. Thus, the mobile device 120 may capture an image of the path directly in front of the electric scooter 105 and also capture a view of the face of the rider of the electric scooter. In other cases, the battery expansion bracket includes an axial pivot mechanism configured to movably secure the battery expansion bracket laterally along the electric scooter handlebar. That is, the battery cradle (and smartphone) may be repositioned laterally along the handlebar to obtain a good view of the road/traffic behind the rider. For example, the position may be offset toward the traffic side. Such lateral adjustment may be as a function of vertical positioning and rotationSupplement。

Making both views available to the mobile device 120 may be important for enabling navigation features and security features of a camera system using the mobile device 120. For example, an application may be installed on the mobile device that uses the rear facing camera 500 to determine whether a scooter user (not shown) is wearing a helmet. In response to determining that the user is not wearing the helmet, the application may output a reminder to the user. In other aspects, the mobile device 120 may transmit information to a remote server operating as part of a fleet of electric scooters, where the information indicates that the user is not wearing a safety device, which may be important information in determining conditions associated with vehicular accidents and for other contemplated purposes. In another example embodiment, the forward facing camera 305 may record a forward path of the electric scooter 105, may provide input to navigation features, and/or may provide object detection and/or avoidance to the electric scooter 105.

Fig. 6 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary computing environment 600 that may include an electric scooter control system 600 for practicing embodiments described herein. The environments and systems described herein may be implemented in hardware, software (e.g., firmware), or a combination thereof.

The electric scooter control system 601 may be implemented in a device separate from, but communicatively coupled to, one or more vehicle telematics devices, such as a telematics system (not shown) associated with the electric scooter 105. Some examples of telematics systems may include an infotainment system mounted on handlebar stem 145 or on some other area of electric scooter 105, a radio communication device integrated with electric scooter 105, or a personal device (such as mobile device 120) that may be carried by the user.

Computing system 601 may include one or more processors 605, memory 610 communicatively coupled to the one or more processors 605, and one or more input/output adapters 615 that may be communicatively connected with external devices (e.g., such as input device 645 and/or output device 650). The computing system 601 may be operatively connected to and communicate information with one or more internal and/or external memory devices (e.g., such as one or more databases 625) via the storage interface 620. The computing system 601 may also include one or more network adapters 625 that are enabled to communicatively connect the computing system 601 with one or more networks 635. In one embodiment, computing system 601 may include one or more telecommunications networks for communication between computing system 500 and any external devices. In such embodiments, the computing system 601 may also include one or more telecommunications adapters 640.

The one or more processors 605 are collectively a hardware device for executing program instructions (also known as software) stored in a computer-readable memory, such as the memory 610. The one or more processors 605 may be a custom made or commercially available processor, a Central Processing Unit (CPU), multiple CPUs, an auxiliary processor among several other processors associated with the computing system 601, a semiconductor based microprocessor (in the form of a microchip or chip set), or generally any device for executing instructions.

The one or more processors 605 may be arranged to communicate with one or more memory devices (e.g., memory 610 and/or one or more external databases 630, etc.) via the storage interface 620. The storage interface 620 may also connect to one or more storage devices, including but not limited to one or more databases 630 and/or one or more other storage drives (not shown), including for example removable disk drives, vehicle computing system memory, cloud storage, etc., using a connection protocol such as Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA), Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE), Universal Serial Bus (USB), fibre channel, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), etc.

The memory 610 may include any one or combination of volatile memory elements (e.g., Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), etc.) and may include any one or more non-volatile memory elements (e.g., Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM), flash memory, Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), programmable-read only memory (PROM), etc.).

The instructions in memory 610 may comprise one or more separate programs, each of which may comprise an ordered listing of computer-executable instructions for implementing logical functions. In the example of fig. 6, the instructions in memory 610 may include an operating system 655. The operating system 655 may control the execution of other computer programs (e.g., such as a battery extension stand system controller), and provide scheduling, input-output control, file and data management, memory management, and communication control and related services. For example, memory 610 may include instructions that cause processor 605 to determine a current position of mobile device 120 relative to a forward and rearward field of view and reposition mobile device 120 by sliding mobile device 120 along face 300 of battery module 125 such that forward camera 305 of mobile device 120 has a forward field of view 310 of the forward path of electric scooter 105. The instructions may be configured to cause the processor to determine that forward camera 305 of mobile device 120 does not have a forward field of view 310 of the forward path of electric scooter 105 and actuate actuation member 410 (which may be, for example, a mobile device sliding arm) to contact an edge of mobile device 120 and reposition mobile device 120.

In other aspects, the memory 610 may interface the processor 605 with an application on the mobile device 120 that uses the mobile device gyroscope and other available equipment to determine whether the user has struck the electric scooter, whether the user is injured, and whether emergency assistance may be needed. In one aspect, the application may be configured to call emergency services in response to determining that the electric scooter rider is injured.

The program instructions stored in the memory 610 may also include application data 660 as well as instructions for controlling and/or interacting with the computer through the user interface 665. The user interface may be, for example, the mobile device 120 and/or another input or output mechanism integrated with the electric scooter 105.

I/O adapter 615 may connect a number of input devices 645 to computing system 601. Input devices may include, for example, a keyboard, mouse, joystick, microphone, sensor, etc. The input devices 645 may also include one or more virtual keyboards or another conventional input device on a touch screen interface.

The I/O adapter 615 may also connect a number of output devices 650, which may include, for example, a display, speakers, a touch screen, and the like. Other output devices may also be included, but are not shown.

Finally, I/O devices 645 and 650, which may be connectable to the I/O adapter 615, may also include devices that communicate both input and output, such as, but not limited to, a Network Interface Card (NIC) or modulator/demodulator (for accessing other files, devices, systems, or networks), a Radio Frequency (RF) or other transceiver, a Near Field Communication (NFC) device, a wireless communication device, and/wireless communication system,Low power receivers, ad hoc networking devices, bridges, routers, etc.

According to some example embodiments, the computing system 601 may include one or more telecommunications adapters 640 that may be arranged to communicate with a mobile telecommunications infrastructure (e.g., such as mobile phone towers, satellites, vehicle-to-vehicle network infrastructure, etc.). The telecommunications adapter 640 may also include and/or be configured to communicate with one or more other adapters configured to transmit and/or receive cellular, mobile, and/or other communication protocols for wireless communications. The telecommunications adapter 640 may also include and/or be configured to communicate with a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver 675.

In some embodiments, a communications adapter 616 may couple the computing system 601 to one or more networks 635. Network 635 may be and/or include the internet, a private network, a public network, or other configuration that operates using any one or more known communication protocols, such as, for example, the transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP),Wi-Fi and cellular technologies such as Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), high speed packet Access (HSPDA), LongTerm Evolution (LTE), global system for mobile communications (GSM), and fifth generation (5G), to name a few examples. The network 635 may also be and/or include a packet-switched network, such as a local area network, a wide area network, a metropolitan area network, the internet, or other similar type of network environment.

The network 635 may operatively connect the computing system 601 to one or more devices, including, for example, one or more servers 670. The network 635 may also be configured to communicate with one or more mobile devices 680, which may be substantially similar and/or identical to the mobile device 120 depicted with respect to fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a flow chart of an example method 700 for connecting an auxiliary battery power source to an electric scooter, such as the electric scooter 105 shown in fig. 1, according to the present disclosure. Fig. 7 may be described with continued reference to the previous figures, including fig. 1-6. The following process is exemplary and not limited to the steps described below. Moreover, alternative embodiments may include more or fewer steps than those shown or described herein, and may include the steps in a different order than that described in the example embodiments below.

Referring first to fig. 7, at step 705, method 700 may begin by attaching a battery extension bracket to an electric scooter handlebar, the battery extension bracket including battery connection terminals disposed on a face of the battery extension bracket, the battery connection terminals being electrically connected with a power bus of the electric scooter.

At step 710, method 700 may also include attaching a battery module including a rechargeable battery to a face of the battery extension bracket, wherein attaching includes mating a first connector that electrically couples the rechargeable battery with the battery connection terminal. Attaching the battery module to the face of the battery extension bracket may include removably connecting the battery extension bracket with the battery module via a releasable attachment clamp.

At step 715, the mobile device is secured to the face of the battery module via a mobile device holder disposed on the face of the battery module. This step may also include tilting the battery expansion bracket, the battery module, and the mobile device from a position substantially parallel to a handlebar stem of the electric scooter to an angled position relative to the handlebar stem via an axial pivot mechanism disposed on a connecting member of the battery expansion bracket.

In the foregoing disclosure, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific implementations in which the disclosure may be practiced. It is to be understood that other implementations may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. References in the specification to "one embodiment," "an example embodiment," etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it will be recognized by those skilled in the art that such feature, structure, or characteristic may be used in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described.

It should also be understood that the word "example" as used herein is intended to be non-exclusive and non-limiting in nature. More particularly, the word "exemplary," as used herein, indicates one of several examples, and it is to be understood that no undue emphasis or preference is placed on the particular examples described.

A computer-readable medium (also referred to as a processor-readable medium) includes any non-transitory (e.g., tangible) medium that participates in providing data (e.g., instructions) that may be read by a computer (e.g., by a processor of a computer). Such a medium may take many forms, including but not limited to, non-volatile media and volatile media. The computing device may include computer-executable instructions, where the instructions are executable by one or more computing devices (such as those listed above) and stored on a computer-readable medium.

With respect to the processes, systems, methods, heuristics, etc. described herein, it should be understood that, although the steps of such processes, etc. have been described as occurring according to a certain ordered sequence, such processes could be practiced with the described steps performed in an order different than the order described herein. It is also understood that certain steps may be performed simultaneously, that other steps may be added, or that certain steps described herein may be omitted. In other words, the description of processes herein is provided for the purpose of illustrating various embodiments and should in no way be construed as limiting the claims.

Accordingly, it is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. Many embodiments and applications other than the examples provided will be apparent upon reading the above description. The scope should be determined, not with reference to the above description, but should instead be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. It is anticipated and intended that the technology discussed herein will not advance in the future and that the disclosed systems and methods will be incorporated into such future embodiments. In summary, it should be understood that the present application is capable of modification and variation.

Unless explicitly indicated to the contrary herein, all terms used in the claims are intended to be given their ordinary meaning as understood by those skilled in the art described herein. In particular, the use of singular articles such as "a," "the," "said," etc. should be read to recite one or more of the indicated elements unless a claim recites an explicit limitation to the contrary. Conditional language, such as particularly "can," "might," or "might," is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments may include certain features, elements, and/or steps, while other embodiments may not include certain features, elements, and/or steps, unless specifically stated otherwise or otherwise understood within the context when used. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments.

In one aspect of the invention, a battery module includes a releasable attachment clamp configured to: removably connecting a battery extension bracket with the battery module; or removably connecting the rechargeable battery to the second battery module.

According to the present invention there is provided a method for connecting an auxiliary battery power supply to an electric scooter, the method having: attaching a battery extension bracket to an electric scooter handlebar, the battery extension bracket including battery connection terminals disposed on a face of the battery extension bracket, the battery connection terminals configured to electrically connect with a power bus of the electric scooter; attaching a battery module comprising a rechargeable battery to the face of the battery extension bracket, wherein the attaching comprises mating a first connector that electrically couples the rechargeable battery with the battery connection terminal; and securing a mobile device to a face of the battery module via a mobile device holder disposed on the face of the battery module.

According to an embodiment, attaching the battery module to the face of the battery extension bracket comprises: removably connecting the battery extension bracket with the battery module via a releasable attachment clamp.

According to an embodiment, the invention is further characterized in that the battery expansion bracket, the battery module and the moving means are tilted from a position substantially parallel to a handlebar stem of the electric scooter to an angled position relative to the handlebar stem via an axial pivoting mechanism provided on a connecting member of the battery expansion bracket.

According to an embodiment, the mobile device holder comprises a repositioning mechanism configured for: repositioning the mobile device by sliding the mobile device along the face of the battery module such that a forward-facing camera of the mobile device has a forward-facing view of a forward path of the electric scooter; and wherein the battery module comprises a processor configured to: determining that the forward-facing camera of the mobile device does not have a forward-facing field of view of a forward path of the electric scooter; actuating a mobile device slide arm to contact an edge of the mobile device; and repositioning the mobile device by sliding the mobile device along the face of the battery module such that the forward camera of the mobile device has a forward view of a forward path of the electric scooter.