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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2013
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Hideki Ikemoto, Osaka, JP;
Tadashi Ichida, Osaka, JP;
Nobukatsu Hara, Osaka, JP;
Toyoto Shirai, Osaka, JP;
Shimano Inc., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A bicycle component controlling includes at least a first sensor and a controller. The first sensor detects a first operating condition, whether a rider is sitting on a bicycle seat. A second sensor is provided that detects a second operating condition. The sensors output signals indicative of the respective operating conditions. The controller is operatively connected to at least the first sensor and possibly the second sensor. The controller is configured to generate a component control command to control a bicycle component based on at least the first signal and the possibly the second signal. The bicycle component is a component other than an automatic transmission and a suspension when the second sensor is not provided. If the second sensor is provided, a suspension and automatic transmission is controlled, or components other than an automatic transmission and a suspension is controlled.