Detection system, detection method, and computer-readable storage medium
A detection system comprises a load sensor and electronic controller circuitry. The load sensor is configured to obtain load information relating to a load applied, while a rider rides a human-powered vehicle, to a wheel of the human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller circuitry is configured to obtain, based on the load information, motion information relating to a motion of the human-powered vehicle.
1 . A detection system comprising:
a load sensor configured to obtain load information relating to a load applied, while a rider rides a human-powered vehicle, to a wheel of the human-powered vehicle; and
electronic controller circuitry configured to obtain, based on the load information, motion information relating to a motion of the human-powered vehicle, wherein
the motion information includes a technical level of the rider, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to determine the technical level based on the load information.
2 . The detection system according to claim 1 , wherein
the load information includes air pressure information relating to an air pressure of the wheel,
the load sensor is configured to obtain the air pressure information, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to obtain the motion information based on the air pressure information.
3 . The detection system according to claim 1 , wherein
the technical level includes a level of a standstill technique that the rider maintains balance while the human-powered vehicle remains stationary or moves only minimal distances, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to determine the level of the standstill technique based on the load information.
4 . The detection system according to claim 1 , wherein
the technical level includes a level of a neutral technique that the rider absorbs a bump of a road to reduce shocks applied to the wheel while the rider rides the human-powered vehicle, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to determine the level of the neutral technique based on the load information.
5 . The detection system according to claim 1 , wherein
the load sensor includes a front load sensor and a rear load sensor,
the front load sensor is configured to obtain front load information relating to a front load applied, while the rider rides the human-powered vehicle, to a front wheel of the human-powered vehicle,
the rear load sensor is configured to obtain rear load information relating to a rear load applied, while the rider rides the human-powered vehicle, to a rear wheel of the human-powered vehicle, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to determine the technical level based on at least one of the front load information and the rear load information.
6 . The detection system according to claim 5 , wherein
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to determine the technical level based on a load difference between the front load information and the rear load information.
7 . The detection system according to claim 6 , wherein
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to determine the technical level based on a change in the load difference.
8 . The detection system according to claim 7 , wherein
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to calculate standard deviation of the load difference, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to determine the technical level based on the standard deviation.
9 . The detection system according to claim 8 , wherein
the technical level includes a first technical level and a second technical level,
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to select the first technical level in a case where the standard deviation is less than a first level threshold, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to select the second technical level in a case where the standard deviation is greater than the first level threshold.
10 . The detection system according to claim 1 , wherein
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to determine the technical level based on a change in the load information.
11 . The detection system according to claim 10 , wherein
the load sensor includes at least one of a front load sensor and a rear load sensor,
the front load sensor is configured to obtain front load information relating to a front load applied, while the rider rides the human-powered vehicle, to a front wheel of the human-powered vehicle,
the rear load sensor is configured to obtain rear load information relating to a rear load applied, while the rider rides the human-powered vehicle, to a rear wheel of the human-powered vehicle, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to determine the technical level based on at least one of
a change in the front load information, and
a change in the rear load information.
12 . The detection system according to claim 10 , wherein
the technical level includes a first technical level and a second technical level,
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to select the first technical level in a case where the change in the load information is less than a second level threshold, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to select the second technical level in a case where the change in the load information is greater than the second level threshold.
13 . The detection system according to claim 1 , wherein
the motion information includes at least one of a cadence and a vehicle speed of the human-powered vehicle, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to calculate at least one of the cadence and the vehicle speed based on the load information.
14 . The detection system according to claim 13 , wherein
the load sensor includes a rear load sensor configured to obtain rear load information relating to a rear load applied, while the rider rides the human-powered vehicle, to a rear wheel of the human-powered vehicle, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to calculate at least one of the cadence and the vehicle speed based on the rear load information.
15 . The detection system according to claim 14 , wherein
the rear load information includes rear air pressure information relating to a rear air pressure of the rear wheel,
the rear load sensor is configured to obtain the rear air pressure information, and
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to calculate at least one of the cadence and the vehicle speed based on the rear air pressure information.
16 . The detection system according to claim 13 , wherein
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to calculate at least one of the cadence and the vehicle speed based on a change in the load information.
17 . The detection system according to claim 13 , wherein
the electronic controller circuitry is configured to calculate at least one of the cadence and the vehicle speed based on a total number of peaks of the load information per unit time.
18 . A detection method comprising:
obtaining load information relating to a load applied, while a rider rides a human-powered vehicle, to a wheel of the human-powered vehicle; and
obtaining, based on the load information, motion information relating to a motion of the human-powered vehicle, wherein
the motion information includes a technical level of the rider, and
the technical level is determined based on the load information.
19 . A computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions for causing electronic controller circuitry to execute a detection method comprising:
obtaining load information relating to a load applied, while a rider rides a human-powered vehicle, to a wheel of the human-powered vehicle; and
obtaining, based on the load information, motion information relating to a motion of the human-powered vehicle, wherein
the motion information includes a technical level of the rider, and
the technical level is determined based on the load information.