Smartphone-Controlled Bicycle Sharing System ID: 2015-069
A novel bicycle sharing system that leverages a smartphone application for secure bike locking, tracking, and user transactions.
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Technology Overview
This technology introduces an innovative bicycle sharing system designed to improve upon current city bike sharing and online bike rental services. It incorporates a secure bicycle lock that can be controlled wirelessly via a smartphone application, allowing bike owners to easily grant access to other users. The system supports renting transactions, tracks the bicycles' locations with GPS, and manages user ratings, aiming to optimize the use of bicycles by making them readily available for rent during periods they are not in use by the owner.
Key Advantages
- Enhanced security by attaching the bike to an immobile object and using advanced technologies like Bluetooth, GPS, RFID, and SMS
- Enables bike owners to monetize their assets by renting them out
- Provides a broader range of bike rental options to users
- Facilitates efficient management of rental transactions and user ratings
Problems Addressed
- Underutilization of privately owned bicycles
- Limited options in existing bike sharing and rental services
- Security concerns with current bike locking mechanisms
Additional Information
Technology ID: 2015-069
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025
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