Vehicle life cycle management method and system

Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle life cycle management method and system, and the method comprises the steps: generating vehicle information after the production of a vehicle is completed, uploading the vehicle information to establish a vehicle file, and checking the vehicle file; synchronizing the uploaded and checked vehicle files to a plurality of systems; reading the current vehicle file to carry out data returning and carrying out vehicle file updating based on the current vehicle file and the system; and presetting archiving data setting and transferring the vehicle archive data to long-term storage for archiving processing according to the set content. According to the technical scheme, the process of processing unnecessary variable information in the vehicle file establishing process can be omitted, the process of processing unnecessary fixed information in the vehicle file checking process is omitted, a large amount of time can be saved, excessive occupation of system resources is avoided, and the vehicle file establishing and checking efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of vehicle information management, and in particular to a vehicle lifecycle management method and system. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of automotive technology and the rise in intelligence, the overall vehicle electronic and electrical architecture is constantly evolving and improving. Automobiles have entered the era of software-defined vehicles. Automakers can quickly deliver new features and improvements through over-the-air (OTA) updates, enhancing user experience and vehicle lifecycle management. However, due to a lack of vehicle information management by automakers, OTA and after-sales service operations require offline collection of vehicle information, leading to issues such as missing vehicle information and omissions. Furthermore, automakers lack statistics on vehicle hardware and software available on the market and fail to categorize and manage vehicle information. This complexity makes archiving and management of vehicle information cumbersome. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the current field of vehicle information management, the present invention provides a vehicle lifecycle management method and system, which classifies and manages vehicle information, generates an initial version of the vehicle file based on the classified vehicle information and verifies the correctness of the vehicle file. At the same time, it can easily handle vehicle files that no longer need to be frequently used but need to be retained.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of the present invention adopt the following technical solutions: A vehicle life cycle management method comprises the following steps: After the vehicle is produced, vehicle information is generated, which includes fixed information and variable information, wherein the fixed information includes at least: vehicle identification code, vehicle material number and vehicle model; the variable information includes at least: controller name, controller part number, controller hardware version number, controller software version number and controller serial number; Upload vehicle information to create and verify vehicle files. Generate the initial version of the vehicle file based on fixed information, and use variable information as the basis for vehicle information verification. Synchronize uploaded and verified vehicle files to multiple systems; Read the current vehicle file to transmit data back and update the vehicle file based on the current vehicle file and system; Preset archive data settings and move vehicle file data to long-term storage for archiving according to the settings. There is a main storage system for frequently used information storage, and a long-term storage system for information storage that is not frequently used but needs to be retained; preset archive data moves data from the main storage system to the long-term storage system, and sets the archive data to be infrequently accessed for vehicle file archiving.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, the vehicle information generated after the vehicle is produced includes fixed information and variable information, wherein the fixed information includes at least: vehicle identification code, vehicle material number and vehicle model; the variable information includes at least: controller name, controller part number, controller hardware version number, controller software version number and controller serial number. Complete all structural assembly and software flashing of the vehicle on the final assembly line; Print vehicle certificate; Generate vehicle information based on structural assembly, software flashing, and vehicle certificate information; The generated vehicle information is synchronized through the interface and the correctness of the synchronized vehicle information is verified.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, if the fixed information already exists, the original data is overwritten; if the fixed information does not exist, the data is stored and a file is created for the vehicle to form the initial version of the vehicle file.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, if the variable information can be found after combination, the data is qualified; if the combination of the variable information cannot be found, the data is unqualified, the system marks the controller as abnormal, and puts the vehicle into an abnormal state.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, the method includes the steps of: synchronizing the received and verified vehicle files to the remote update system and the after-sales system through an interface.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, reading the current vehicle file to transmit data back and upgrading the vehicle version based on the current vehicle file and the system includes: The remote update system and / or after-sales system reads the actual vehicle information after completing the vehicle operation; Send the read real vehicle information back; The real vehicle information transmitted back includes at least positioning information and adjustment information; Locate the initial version of the vehicle based on the returned positioning information, update the vehicle file and store the adjustment information; Verify the accuracy of reported adjustment information.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, the vehicle information archiving includes: Classify vehicle archive data by type and determine the retention period and storage requirements for each type of data based on regulatory requirements, business needs, and customer needs; Data cleaning and preprocessing, data classification and labeling, and archiving operations.

[0011] A vehicle life cycle management system, comprising: A vehicle information generation module is used to generate vehicle information after vehicle production is completed. The vehicle information includes fixed information and variable information, wherein the fixed information includes at least: vehicle identification code, vehicle material number and vehicle model; the variable information includes at least: controller name, controller part number, controller hardware version number, controller software version number and controller serial number; The vehicle information upload and verification module is used to upload vehicle information to establish a vehicle file and conduct verification. The initial version of the vehicle file is generated based on fixed information, and variable information is used as the basis for vehicle information verification. Vehicle file distribution module, used to synchronize uploaded and verified vehicle files to multiple systems; The vehicle file update module is used to read the current vehicle file to transmit data and update the vehicle file based on the current vehicle file and system; The vehicle file archiving module is used to preset the archiving data settings and move the vehicle file data to the long-term storage for archiving according to the settings. It has a main storage system for commonly used information storage and a long-term storage system for information storage that is not commonly used but needs to be retained; the preset archiving data moves the data from the main storage system to the long-term storage system, and sets the archived data to be infrequently accessed for vehicle file archiving.

[0012] The advantages of the implementation of the present invention are as follows: after the vehicle is produced, vehicle information is generated and uploaded to establish a vehicle file and verify it; the uploaded and verified vehicle file is synchronized to multiple systems; the current vehicle file is read to transmit data back and the vehicle file is updated based on the current vehicle file and the system; archiving data settings are preset and the vehicle file data is moved to long-term storage for archiving processing according to the settings, etc., so as to manage vehicle information, reasonably classify vehicle information, generate the initial version of the vehicle file through fixed information and use variable information as the basis for vehicle file verification, facilitate the generation of the initial version of the vehicle file and verify the correctness of the vehicle file, and achieve the effect of facilitating the processing of vehicle file archiving, save the process of processing unnecessary variable information in the process of vehicle file establishment, and save the process of processing unnecessary fixed information in the process of vehicle file verification, save a lot of time, avoid excessive occupation of system resources, and improve the efficiency of vehicle file establishment and verification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of a vehicle lifecycle management method and system according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Example 1:

[0017] A vehicle life cycle management method, such as Figure 1 As shown, the following steps are included: S1: Generate vehicle information after vehicle production is completed. The vehicle information includes fixed information and variable information. The fixed information includes at least: vehicle identification code, vehicle material number and vehicle model; the variable information includes at least: controller name, controller part number, controller hardware version number, controller software version number and controller serial number.

[0018] Produce and assemble vehicle components, ensure vehicles meet quality standards, and record initial vehicle information.

[0019] Step S1 includes: S11: Complete all structural assembly and software flashing of the vehicle on the final assembly line; S12: Print vehicle certificate; S13: Generate vehicle information based on the structural assembly, software flashing, and vehicle certificate information.

[0020] S14: Synchronize the generated vehicle information through the interface and verify the correctness of the synchronized vehicle information.

[0021] This embodiment sets up a vehicle lifecycle system to receive uploaded vehicle information. Vehicle information in the vehicle lifecycle system is divided into two categories: fixed information and variable information. Fixed information includes: VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), vehicle material number, vehicle model, etc.; variable information includes: controller name, controller part number, controller hardware version number, controller software version number, controller serial number, etc.

[0022] S2: Upload the vehicle information to create a vehicle file and verify it. Generate the initial version of the vehicle file based on the fixed information, and use the variable information as the basis for vehicle information verification.

[0023] When vehicle information is synchronized to the vehicle lifecycle system via an interface, the system first determines whether the fixed information already exists. If so, the original data is overwritten. If not, the data is stored and a file is created for each vehicle, forming the initial version of the vehicle file. After the data is stored, the vehicle lifecycle system verifies the accuracy of the reported variable information. Verification criteria: If the variable information combination (controller name, controller part number, controller hardware version, controller software version) can be found in the vehicle lifecycle system, the data is qualified; otherwise, the data is unqualified. If unqualified data exists, the system marks the controller as abnormal and places the vehicle in an abnormal state.

[0024] S3: Synchronize the uploaded and verified vehicle files to multiple systems.

[0025] When consumers undergo vehicle maintenance, repairs, and OTA remote updates and upgrades, they must provide the latest vehicle information to ensure the consistency and accuracy of the information required for repairs and OTA upgrades. To support OTA remote updates and management of software and firmware over wireless networks, and to support after-sales repairs that diagnose and repair vehicle electronic control units, the vehicle lifecycle management system must synchronize received and verified vehicle files to the OTA and after-sales systems via interfaces.

[0026] S3: Read the current vehicle file to transmit data back and update the vehicle file based on the current vehicle file and system.

[0027] Step S3 includes: S31: After the remote update system and / or after-sales system completes the operation on the vehicle, it reads the information of the actual vehicle; S32: Transmit the read real vehicle information back; S33: The returned vehicle information includes at least positioning information and adjustment information; S34: Locate the initial version of the vehicle according to the returned positioning information, update the vehicle file and store the adjustment information; S35: Check the accuracy of the reported adjustment information.

[0028] The verification standard is the same as that of vehicle information generation, and the vehicle in the vehicle life cycle system is always consistent with the current information of the actual vehicle.

[0029] S4: Preset archive data settings and move vehicle archive data to long-term storage for archiving according to the settings. There is a main storage system for commonly used information storage, and a long-term storage system for information storage that is not commonly used but needs to be retained; preset archive data moves data from the main storage system to the long-term storage system, and sets the archive data to be infrequently accessed for vehicle archive archiving.

[0030] A primary storage system is used to store frequently used information, while a long-term storage system is used to store infrequently used but retained information. After a vehicle reaches a certain age, vehicle information no longer requires frequent use. However, to meet legal, compliance, or business requirements, data needs to be moved from primary storage systems, such as databases and file systems, to long-term storage. Pre-archiving data moves data from the primary storage system to the long-term storage system and sets the archived data to be infrequently accessed, allowing for archiving of vehicle records.

[0031] Vehicle archive archiving solutions include a first and second solution. In this embodiment, the first solution involves data classification and demand analysis for data classification, while the second solution involves archiving strategies and process design for archiving strategies. The first solution categorizes vehicle data by type, such as production data, sales data, maintenance data, and safety data. The demand analysis determines the retention period and storage requirements for each type of data based on regulatory requirements, business needs, and customer needs. The second solution involves data cleansing and preprocessing, data classification and tagging, and archiving operations. Vehicles are generally scrapped after 5-7 years. New vehicles undergo frequent over-the-air (OTA) upgrades and after-sales maintenance and repairs within two years of sale, so vehicle archives are archived every two years. Data cleansing and preprocessing: Cleans and processes raw data to ensure data quality and consistency. Data classification and tagging: Classifies data and adds metadata to facilitate subsequent retrieval and management. Archiving: Moves data to long-term storage media, such as cloud storage or tape storage, while recording the time and status of archiving operations.

[0032] By changing some structures and steps in this embodiment, the new embodiment can achieve the same functions and effects.

[0033] The advantages of the implementation of the present invention are as follows: after the vehicle is produced, vehicle information is generated and uploaded to establish a vehicle file and verify it; the uploaded and verified vehicle file is synchronized to multiple systems; the current vehicle file is read to transmit data back and the vehicle file is updated based on the current vehicle file and the system; archiving data settings are preset and the vehicle file data is moved to long-term storage for archiving processing according to the settings, etc., so as to manage vehicle information, reasonably classify vehicle information, generate the initial version of the vehicle file through fixed information and use variable information as the basis for vehicle file verification, facilitate the generation of the initial version of the vehicle file and verify the correctness of the vehicle file, and achieve the effect of facilitating the processing of vehicle file archiving, save the process of processing unnecessary variable information in the process of vehicle file establishment, and save the process of processing unnecessary fixed information in the process of vehicle file verification, save a lot of time, avoid excessive occupation of system resources, and improve the efficiency of vehicle file establishment and verification. Example 2:

[0035] A vehicle lifecycle management system, based on the vehicle lifecycle management method described in Example 1, includes: A vehicle information generation module is used to generate vehicle information after vehicle production is completed. The vehicle information includes fixed information and variable information, wherein the fixed information includes at least: vehicle identification code, vehicle material number and vehicle model; the variable information includes at least: controller name, controller part number, controller hardware version number, controller software version number and controller serial number; The vehicle information upload and verification module is used to upload vehicle information to establish a vehicle file and conduct verification. The initial version of the vehicle file is generated based on fixed information, and variable information is used as the basis for vehicle information verification. Vehicle file distribution module, used to synchronize uploaded and verified vehicle files to multiple systems; The vehicle file update module is used to read the current vehicle file to transmit data and update the vehicle file based on the current vehicle file and system; The vehicle file archiving module is used to preset the archiving data settings and move the vehicle file data to long-term storage for archiving according to the settings.

[0036] Preferably, the vehicle information generation module further includes: The synchronization module is used to synchronize vehicle information to the vehicle life cycle management system through the interface.

[0037] Verification module: used by the vehicle lifecycle management system to verify the correctness of reported vehicle information.

[0038] By replacing some structural modules in the embodiment with other related modules, the new embodiment can achieve the same functions and effects.

[0039] The advantages of the implementation of the present invention are as follows: after the vehicle is produced, vehicle information is generated and uploaded to establish a vehicle file and verify it; the uploaded and verified vehicle file is synchronized to multiple systems; the current vehicle file is read to transmit data back and the vehicle file is updated based on the current vehicle file and the system; archiving data settings are preset and the vehicle file data is moved to long-term storage for archiving processing according to the settings, etc., so as to manage vehicle information, reasonably classify vehicle information, generate the initial version of the vehicle file through fixed information and use variable information as the basis for vehicle file verification, facilitate the generation of the initial version of the vehicle file and verify the correctness of the vehicle file, and achieve the effect of facilitating the processing of vehicle file archiving, save the process of processing unnecessary variable information in the process of vehicle file establishment, and save the process of processing unnecessary fixed information in the process of vehicle file verification, save a lot of time, avoid excessive occupation of system resources, and improve the efficiency of vehicle file establishment and verification.

[0040] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle life cycle management method, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: After the vehicle is produced, the vehicle information is generated, and the vehicle information includes fixed information and variable information, wherein the fixed information includes at least: vehicle identification code, vehicle material number and vehicle model; the variable information includes at least: controller name, controller part number, controller hardware version number, controller software version number and controller serial number; Upload vehicle information to create and verify vehicle files, generate the initial version of the vehicle file based on fixed information, and use variable information as the basis for vehicle file verification; Synchronize uploaded and verified vehicle files to multiple systems; Read the current vehicle file to transmit data back and update the vehicle file based on the current vehicle file and system; Preset archive data settings and move vehicle file data to long-term storage for archiving according to the settings. There is a main storage system for frequently used information storage and a long-term storage system for information storage that is not frequently used but needs to be retained; preset archive data moves data from the main storage system to the long-term storage system, and sets the archive data to be infrequently accessed for vehicle file archiving.

2. A vehicle life cycle management method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle information is generated after the vehicle is produced, and the vehicle information includes fixed information and variable information, wherein the fixed information at least includes: vehicle identification code, vehicle material number and vehicle model; the variable information at least includes: controller name, controller part number, controller hardware version number, controller software version number and controller serial number including: Complete all structural assembly and software flashing of the vehicle on the final assembly line; Print vehicle certificate; Generate vehicle information based on structural assembly, software flashing and vehicle certificate information; The generated vehicle information is synchronized through the interface and the correctness of the synchronized vehicle information is verified.

3. A vehicle life cycle management method according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the fixed information already exists, the original data is overwritten; if the fixed information does not exist, the data is stored and a file is created for the vehicle to form the initial version of the vehicle file.

4. A vehicle life cycle management method according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the variable information can be found after combination, the data is qualified; if the combination of the variable information cannot be found, the data is unqualified, the system marks the controller as abnormal, and sets the vehicle to an abnormal state.

5. A vehicle life cycle management method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method comprises the following steps: synchronizing the received and verified correct vehicle files to the remote update system and the after-sales system through an interface.

6. A vehicle life cycle management method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reading of the current vehicle file to transmit data back and upgrading the vehicle version based on the current vehicle file and the system includes: The remote update system and / or after-sales system reads the information of the actual vehicle after completing the operation on the vehicle; Send the read real vehicle information back as data; The real vehicle information transmitted back includes at least positioning information and adjustment information; Locate the initial version of the vehicle based on the returned positioning information, update the vehicle file and store the adjustment information; Check the accuracy of reported adjustment information.

7. A vehicle life cycle management method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle file filing includes: Classify vehicle file data by type and determine the retention period and storage requirements for each type of data based on regulatory requirements, business needs, and customer needs; Data cleaning and preprocessing, data classification and labeling, and archiving operations.

8. A vehicle life cycle management system, characterized in that: include: A vehicle information generation module is used to generate vehicle information after the vehicle is produced. The vehicle information includes fixed information and variable information, wherein the fixed information includes at least: vehicle identification code, vehicle material number and vehicle model; the variable information includes at least: controller name, controller part number, controller hardware version number, controller software version number and controller serial number; The vehicle information upload and verification module is used to upload vehicle information to establish and verify the vehicle file, generate the initial version of the vehicle file based on fixed information, and use variable information as the basis for vehicle file verification; The vehicle file distribution module is used to synchronize the uploaded and verified vehicle files to multiple systems; The vehicle file update module is used to read the current vehicle file for data transmission and update the vehicle file based on the current vehicle file and system; The vehicle file archiving module is used to preset the archive data settings and move the vehicle file data to the long-term storage for archiving according to the settings. It is equipped with a main storage system for storing commonly used information and a long-term storage system for storing infrequently used but required information. The archive data is preset to move the data from the main storage system to the long-term storage system, and the archive data is set to be infrequently accessed for vehicle file archiving.

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