Vehicle-mounted refrigerator control method, vehicle, and computer-readable storage medium

Abstract

This application discloses a vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method, a vehicle, and a computer-readable storage medium, relating to the field of new energy vehicle technology. The target vehicle includes at least a vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method includes: acquiring the current battery level of the target vehicle and the control mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater; when the control mode is manual, pushing a first prompt message when the battery level is lower than a first preset threshold; and when receiving a working mode adjustment command, adjusting the working mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater to a heat preservation mode, wherein the operating power corresponding to the heat preservation mode is less than a preset power threshold. This application solves the technical problem that the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater reduces the vehicle's driving range when the vehicle is in a low-battery state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of new energy vehicle technology, and in particular to a method for controlling an on-board heating / cooling box, a vehicle, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] During operation, the battery level is the primary factor limiting the driving range of new energy vehicles. A depleted battery preventing the user from reaching their destination leads to a poor driving experience. Currently, to enhance the functionality of new energy vehicles, onboard electrical appliances such as refrigerators and heaters are installed inside the cabin, creating additional power demands. Especially when the battery is low, the high energy consumption of these onboard refrigerators and heaters further accelerates the reduction in driving range, potentially impacting the user's journey.

[0003] The information disclosed in this background section is only for understanding the background technology of the present application concept, and therefore may contain information that does not constitute prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this application is to provide a vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method, a vehicle, and a computer-readable storage medium, aiming to solve the technical problem that the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater reduces the vehicle's driving range when the vehicle is in a state of low battery.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method, applied to a target vehicle, wherein the target vehicle includes at least a vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater, and the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method includes:

[0006] Obtain the current battery level of the target vehicle and the control mode of the on-board cooling / heating box;

[0007] When the control mode is manual, a first prompt message is pushed when the battery level is lower than a first preset threshold.

[0008] When a working mode adjustment command is received, the working mode of the vehicle-mounted heating and cooling box is adjusted to the heat preservation mode, wherein the operating power corresponding to the heat preservation mode is less than a preset power threshold.

[0009] In one embodiment, the vehicle-mounted hot / cold box control method further includes:

[0010] When the control mode is manual, if the battery level is lower than the second preset threshold, a second prompt message is pushed, wherein the second preset threshold is lower than the first preset threshold;

[0011] When a power outage command is received, the operation of the vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box is stopped.

[0012] In one embodiment, after the steps of obtaining the current battery level of the target vehicle and the control mode of the onboard refrigerator / heater, the method further includes:

[0013] When the control mode is automatic, if the battery power is lower than the first preset threshold, the working mode of the vehicle-mounted hot and cold box will be adjusted to the heat preservation mode.

[0014] When the control mode is set to automatic, the operation of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater will stop when the battery charge is lower than the second preset threshold.

[0015] In one embodiment, after the step of adjusting the operating mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater to the heat preservation mode, the method further includes:

[0016] When the battery level of the target vehicle is detected to be greater than or equal to a first preset threshold, the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is adjusted to the state before the operating mode adjustment command was received.

[0017] In one embodiment, after the step of stopping the operation of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater, the method further includes:

[0018] When the battery level of the target vehicle is detected to be greater than or equal to the second preset threshold, the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is activated, and the working mode of the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is adjusted to the heat preservation mode.

[0019] In one embodiment, after adjusting the operating mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater to the heat preservation mode, the method further includes:

[0020] When the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater is in cooling mode, the set temperature of the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater is adjusted to the maximum value in the preset cooling temperature range;

[0021] When the vehicle-mounted heater / cooler is in heating mode, the set temperature of the vehicle-mounted heater / cooler is adjusted to the minimum value in the preset heating temperature range.

[0022] In one embodiment, the first prompt information includes at least one of text prompt information and voice prompt information, and the step of pushing the first prompt information includes:

[0023] Text prompts are displayed on the central control screen of the target vehicle;

[0024] And / or, play voice prompts through at least one speaker;

[0025] The text prompts and voice prompts are used to prompt the user to adjust the working mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater.

[0026] In one embodiment, after the step of displaying text prompts on the central control screen of the target vehicle, the method further includes:

[0027] The central control screen displays a preset mode switching window, which is used to receive working mode adjustment instructions.

[0028] In addition, this application also provides a vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control device, the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control device comprising:

[0029] The information acquisition module is used to acquire the current battery level of the target vehicle and the control mode of the on-board cooling / heating box;

[0030] The notification push module is used to push a first notification message when the battery level is lower than a first preset threshold when the control mode is manual.

[0031] The mode adjustment module is used to adjust the working mode of the vehicle-mounted heating and cooling box to the heat preservation mode when a working mode adjustment command is received, wherein the operating power corresponding to the heat preservation mode is less than a preset power threshold.

[0032] In addition, this application also provides a vehicle, which includes at least a vehicle body, an on-board refrigerator / heater, and a controller. The controller includes at least a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. The computer program is configured to implement the steps of the on-board refrigerator / heater control method described above.

[0033] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method described above.

[0034] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method described above.

[0035] This application provides a method for controlling an in-vehicle refrigerator / heater, applied to a target vehicle. The method includes: acquiring the current battery level of the target vehicle and the control mode of the in-vehicle refrigerator / heater; when the control mode is manual, if the battery level is lower than a first preset threshold, pushing a first prompt message to prompt the user to switch the operating mode of the in-vehicle refrigerator / heater; and upon receiving a working mode adjustment command, adjusting the operating mode of the in-vehicle refrigerator / heater to a heat preservation mode, wherein the operating power corresponding to the heat preservation mode is less than a preset power threshold. In this application's technical solution, a prompt message is pushed when the vehicle's battery level is low, and the operating mode of the in-vehicle refrigerator / heater is adjusted to a heat preservation mode upon receiving a user-input working mode adjustment command. This maintains a relatively low operating power for the in-vehicle refrigerator / heater, saving power and preventing the target vehicle's driving range from decreasing too quickly, thus maximizing the satisfaction of the user's driving needs. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method in this application.

[0039] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method in this application.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of adjusting the set temperature of the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater in cooling / heating modes in an embodiment of this application.

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structural composition of the vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control device in the embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware operating environment of the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box involved in the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box control method in the embodiments of this application;

[0043] The purpose, features, and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0045] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0046] To better understand the technical solution of this application, a detailed description will be provided below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0047] Currently, the biggest pain point for users of new energy vehicles is insufficient battery power during operation. Existing electric vehicle onboard refrigerators or in-vehicle warmers often do not consider how the refrigerator or warmer should operate when the battery is low, thus failing to balance the driving range and the user's cooling / heating needs. Therefore, this application's embodiment can utilize the small size and good insulation of the in-vehicle warmer for effective energy-saving control. For example, when the vehicle's battery level drops to a certain point, it can automatically enter refrigerator insulation mode to maintain a basic level of power to ensure driving range.

[0048] This application provides a method for controlling an onboard refrigerator / heater box in a target vehicle, wherein the target vehicle includes at least an onboard refrigerator / heater box. (Refer to...) Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method of this application. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method includes:

[0049] Step S10: Obtain the current battery level and control mode of the vehicle's onboard cooling / heating box;

[0050] The target vehicle in this embodiment is a new energy vehicle, i.e., a car powered by electricity. Its interior is equipped with an onboard refrigerator / heater, which is an onboard electrical appliance that combines cooling and heating functions. It can be understood as an onboard refrigerator with heating capabilities, capable of cooling or heating beverages, food, medicine, or other items placed inside, thus facilitating user travel and enriching the functionality of the target vehicle. Users can choose the control method for the onboard refrigerator / heater to achieve energy-saving effects, such as manual or automatic control.

[0051] Step S20: When the control mode is manual, a first prompt message is pushed when the battery level is lower than the first preset threshold.

[0052] The target vehicle's current battery charge refers to the remaining battery capacity at the current moment, which can be expressed as a percentage. When the battery charge falls below a first preset threshold, it indicates that the target vehicle has entered a low-power state, and the user needs to be prompted by the first prompt message to manually adjust the operating mode of the vehicle's air conditioning unit to conserve power and ensure driving range. The first preset threshold can be a default percentage or a user-defined threshold, such as 40%.

[0053] Step S30: When a working mode adjustment command is received, the working mode of the vehicle-mounted heating and cooling box is adjusted to the heat preservation mode, wherein the operating power corresponding to the heat preservation mode is less than the preset power threshold.

[0054] When a user inputs a command to adjust the operating mode, the vehicle's in-vehicle refrigerator / heater is switched to a heat preservation mode. This effectively reduces the in-vehicle refrigerator / heater's energy consumption, keeping it at a relatively low energy level to conserve battery power.

[0055] The operating mode adjustment command can be obtained in various feasible ways, such as the central control screen receiving touch commands, the voice assistant receiving voice control commands, or the user inputting the corresponding operating mode adjustment command through a mobile application.

[0056] Understandably, the operating power of the insulation mode is at a relatively low level. The preset power threshold can be a default value or a user-defined value, and can be set according to the actual power consumption parameters of the vehicle's condenser box, so that it can operate in a relatively low and normal state in the insulation mode. For example, the operating power of the vehicle's condenser box in the insulation mode can be the lowest operating power that the vehicle's condenser box can operate normally.

[0057] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, a prompt message is pushed when the vehicle's battery power is low. Upon receiving a user-input command to adjust the operating mode, the vehicle's onboard refrigerator / heater is switched to a heat preservation mode. This keeps the onboard refrigerator / heater at a relatively low operating power, saving electricity and preventing the vehicle's range from decreasing too quickly, thus maximizing the satisfaction of the user's needs. Furthermore, reducing the onboard refrigerator / heater's operating power when the vehicle is in a low-power state can overcome the possibility of abnormal operation due to a depleted battery. When the onboard refrigerator / heater operates at a higher power, the demands on battery voltage, current, and stability are greater. A depleted battery cannot provide the necessary voltage and current. Reducing the operating power lowers the demands on battery output voltage and power, thus maintaining normal operation at a lower power level.

[0058] In one feasible embodiment, in order to further regulate the operating power of the vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box to achieve better energy-saving effects, refer to Figure 2 The vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method may further include:

[0059] Step S40: When the control mode is manual, when the battery level is lower than the second preset threshold, a second prompt message is pushed, wherein the second preset threshold is lower than the first preset threshold.

[0060] Step S50: When a power-off command is received, the operation of the vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box is stopped.

[0061] Once the battery level drops below a first preset threshold, the vehicle's in-vehicle cooler / warmer will enter a heat preservation mode, maintaining low operating power. If the target vehicle remains powered on without charging, the battery level will continue to decrease. Once the battery level drops below a second preset threshold (e.g., 20%), the target vehicle is in a severely depleted state, requiring further reduction in the in-vehicle cooler / warmer's energy consumption to conserve battery power for continued driving. Therefore, in step S40, a second prompt message is sent to the user to indicate whether to disconnect the power to the in-vehicle cooler / warmer.

[0062] After the user inputs a power-off command to the target vehicle, the onboard refrigerator / heater stops operating, and its operating power is zero. In this situation, due to the small size of the onboard refrigerator / heater and its good sealing, it can still keep the items inside warm for a period of time.

[0063] In this embodiment of the application, when the battery power of the target vehicle is lower than a certain threshold, the user can be prompted to turn off the vehicle's air conditioning unit, which can further save power and ensure that the battery power is used to supply driving needs to the greatest extent.

[0064] In another feasible embodiment, the vehicle-mounted hot / cold box control method further includes:

[0065] Step A10: When the control mode is automatic, if the battery power is lower than the first preset threshold, the working mode of the vehicle's in-vehicle heat and cold box is adjusted to the heat preservation mode.

[0066] Step A20: When the control mode is automatic, the operation of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater box is stopped when the battery level is lower than the second preset threshold.

[0067] This application provides a method for automatically adjusting the working mode, operating power, and on / off state of an on-board refrigerator / heater when the battery level is below a first preset threshold or a second preset threshold, based on an automatic control method.

[0068] Understandably, when the battery level drops to a preset first or second threshold, the system can directly adjust the operating mode of the vehicle's in-vehicle cooling / heating box or control it to shut down without waiting for user input of operating mode adjustment or power-off commands.

[0069] Compared to the control methods in steps S10 to S30 and S40 to S50, the control methods corresponding to steps A10 to A20 have a higher degree of automation and can achieve energy-saving effects more promptly. Users can set the vehicle to automatic mode (corresponding to the control methods in steps A10 to A20) or manual mode (corresponding to the control methods in steps S10 to S30 and S40 to S50) according to their actual needs to meet their personalized needs in various scenarios.

[0070] Furthermore, in one feasible embodiment, after the step of adjusting the operating mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater to the heat preservation mode, the method further includes:

[0071] Step A11: When the battery power of the target vehicle is detected to be greater than or equal to the first preset threshold, the working mode of the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is adjusted to the state before the working mode adjustment command was received.

[0072] Understandably, after the target vehicle is in a state of low battery, the user may drive it to a charging station to charge it, so that the battery level of the target vehicle will start to recover until it rises above the first preset threshold.

[0073] Once the target vehicle's battery charge is greater than or equal to a first preset threshold, the vehicle is no longer in a depleted state, and the onboard refrigerator / heater no longer needs to maintain low operating power or insulation mode. In this situation, the onboard refrigerator / heater can be automatically controlled to return to its operating mode before entering insulation mode, i.e., before receiving the operating mode adjustment command, allowing the onboard refrigerator / heater to perform normal cooling or heating, thus improving cooling / heating efficiency.

[0074] In another feasible embodiment, in addition to automatically controlling the adjustment of the working mode of the vehicle's in-vehicle refrigerator / heater, a corresponding prompt message can also be pushed to the user after the battery power of the target vehicle is greater than or equal to a first preset threshold, so that the user can manually adjust the working mode of the vehicle's in-vehicle refrigerator / heater.

[0075] In one feasible embodiment, after the step of stopping the operation of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater, the method further includes:

[0076] Step A21: When the battery power of the target vehicle is detected to be greater than or equal to the second preset threshold, the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is started and the working mode of the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is adjusted to the heat preservation mode.

[0077] When the battery level of the target vehicle falls below the second preset threshold, the user may drive it to a charging station to charge it, causing the battery level of the target vehicle to begin to rise until it rises above the second preset threshold.

[0078] Once the target vehicle's battery charge is greater than or equal to a second preset threshold, the vehicle is no longer in a state of extreme battery depletion, and the onboard refrigerator / heater can maintain a relatively low operating power to improve insulation performance. In this situation, the onboard refrigerator / heater can be automatically controlled to return to a power-off state. Here, based on the aforementioned embodiment, the state before receiving the power-off command refers to the insulation mode. After starting the onboard refrigerator / heater, it operates in insulation mode to ensure basic insulation performance inside the box.

[0079] It should be noted that if the battery level continues to rise during the charging process until it rises above the first preset threshold, then step A11 will be executed. This can be referred to in the aforementioned embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0080] In another feasible embodiment, in addition to automatically starting the vehicle's in-vehicle cooler / warmer, a corresponding prompt message can also be pushed to the user after the target vehicle's battery charge is greater than or equal to a second preset threshold, so that the user can manually start the in-vehicle cooler / warmer and set it to the heat preservation mode.

[0081] In one feasible embodiment, after the operating mode of the vehicle-mounted hot / cold box is adjusted to the heat preservation mode, refer to... Figure 3 After step S30, the method further includes:

[0082] Step B10: When the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater is in cooling mode, adjust the set temperature of the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater to the maximum value in the preset cooling temperature range.

[0083] Step B20: When the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater is in heating mode, adjust the set temperature of the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater to the minimum value in the preset heating temperature range.

[0084] This application provides a method to adjust the operating power by adjusting the set temperature of the vehicle-mounted air conditioning unit after it enters the heat preservation mode.

[0085] Specifically, when the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater is in cooling mode, the lower the set temperature, the higher the corresponding operating power. For example, the preset cooling temperature range for the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater in cooling mode can be 0℃ to 10℃. When the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater is in insulation or cooling mode, the set temperature can be adjusted to 10℃ to maintain a relatively low operating power while ensuring a certain cooling effect.

[0086] When the vehicle's in-vehicle heater / cooler is in heating mode, the higher the set temperature, the higher the corresponding operating power. For example, the preset heating temperature range for the vehicle's in-vehicle heater / cooler in heating mode can be 35℃ to 50℃. When the vehicle's in-vehicle heater / cooler is in either insulation or heating mode, the set temperature can be adjusted to 35℃ to maintain a relatively low operating power while ensuring a certain heating effect.

[0087] In one feasible embodiment, the first prompt information includes at least one of text prompt information and voice prompt information, and the step of pushing the first prompt information may include:

[0088] Step S21: Display text prompts on the central control screen of the target vehicle;

[0089] And / or, in step S22, a voice prompt message is played through at least one speaker;

[0090] The text prompts and voice prompts are used to guide users to adjust the working mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater.

[0091] Inside the target vehicle's passenger compartment, the vehicle's own hardware can be used to push notifications to the user. Specifically, text prompts can be displayed on the vehicle's central control screen, prompting the user to adjust the operating mode of the in-vehicle refrigerator; alternatively, voice prompts can be played through one or more speakers installed in the vehicle. If the target vehicle is equipped with a smart voice assistant, the voice prompts can be output through the smart voice assistant.

[0092] In another feasible embodiment, if the target vehicle can be connected via an application on the user's mobile phone, relevant prompts can also be pushed through the application on the user's mobile phone to remind the user to adjust the working mode of the vehicle's in-vehicle refrigerator / warmer.

[0093] In addition, when the target vehicle needs to receive a second notification message, the same notification method as the first notification message can be used, which will not be elaborated here.

[0094] Furthermore, in one feasible embodiment, after the step of displaying text prompts on the central control screen of the target vehicle, the method further includes:

[0095] Step S211: Display a preset mode switching window on the central control screen, wherein the mode switching window is used to receive working mode adjustment instructions.

[0096] When pushing text prompts through the central control screen, a corresponding mode switching window can also be displayed on the central control screen, allowing users to directly input working mode adjustment commands by clicking the virtual buttons in the mode switching window.

[0097] Furthermore, when voice prompts are played through a speaker, the microphone can capture user-inputted commands for adjusting the work mode. When prompts are pushed via a mobile application, the application's interface can receive user-inputted commands for adjusting the work mode.

[0098] On the other hand, when the target vehicle needs to receive the user's power-off command, it can also receive it through the aforementioned methods such as the central control screen, microphone, and application, which will not be elaborated here.

[0099] In this embodiment, various hardware devices of the target vehicle can be used in the process of pushing prompts, receiving working mode adjustment instructions and power-off instructions, which enriches the forms of information push and instruction reception. Users can choose the appropriate control method according to their habits, thereby improving the user experience.

[0100] It should be noted that the embodiments in this application are only used to assist in understanding this application and do not constitute a limitation on the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box control method of this application. Any simple modifications based on this technical concept are within the protection scope of this application.

[0101] This application also provides a vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control device, applied to a vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater, see reference. Figure 4 The vehicle-mounted hot and cold box control device includes:

[0102] Information acquisition module 10 is used to acquire the current battery power of the target vehicle and the control mode of the on-board cooling box;

[0103] The notification push module 20 is used to push a first notification message when the battery level is lower than a first preset threshold when the control mode is manual.

[0104] The mode adjustment module 30 is used to adjust the working mode of the vehicle-mounted heating and cooling box to the heat preservation mode when a working mode adjustment command is received, wherein the operating power corresponding to the heat preservation mode is less than a preset power threshold.

[0105] In one embodiment, the notification push module 20 is further configured to:

[0106] When the control mode is manual, if the battery level is lower than the second preset threshold, a second prompt message is pushed, wherein the second preset threshold is lower than the first preset threshold;

[0107] The mode adjustment module 30 is also used for:

[0108] When a power outage command is received, the operation of the vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box is stopped.

[0109] In one embodiment, the mode adjustment module 20 is further configured to:

[0110] When the control mode is automatic, if the battery power is lower than the first preset threshold, the working mode of the vehicle-mounted hot and cold box will be adjusted to the heat preservation mode.

[0111] When the control mode is set to automatic, the operation of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater will stop when the battery charge is lower than the second preset threshold.

[0112] In one embodiment, the mode adjustment module 30 is further configured to:

[0113] When the battery level of the target vehicle is detected to be greater than or equal to a first preset threshold, the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is adjusted to the state before the operating mode adjustment command was received.

[0114] In one embodiment, the mode adjustment module 30 is further configured to:

[0115] When the battery level of the target vehicle is detected to be greater than or equal to the second preset threshold, the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is activated, and the working mode of the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is adjusted to the heat preservation mode.

[0116] In one embodiment, the vehicle-mounted hot / cold box control device further includes a temperature regulation module, which is used for:

[0117] When the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater is in cooling mode, the set temperature of the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater is adjusted to the maximum value in the preset cooling temperature range;

[0118] When the vehicle-mounted heater / cooler is in heating mode, the set temperature of the vehicle-mounted heater / cooler is adjusted to the minimum value in the preset heating temperature range.

[0119] In one embodiment, the notification push module 20 is further configured to:

[0120] Text prompts are displayed on the central control screen of the target vehicle;

[0121] And / or, play voice prompts through at least one speaker;

[0122] The text prompts and voice prompts are used to prompt the user to adjust the working mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater.

[0123] In one embodiment, the notification push module 20 is further configured to:

[0124] The central control screen displays a preset mode switching window, which is used to receive working mode adjustment instructions.

[0125] The vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control device provided in this application, employing the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method described in the above embodiments, can solve the technical problem that the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater reduces the vehicle's driving range when the vehicle is in a low-power state. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control device provided in this application are the same as those of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method provided in the above embodiments, and other technical features in this vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control device are the same as those disclosed in the previous embodiment method, and will not be repeated here.

[0126] This application also provides a vehicle, which includes at least a vehicle body, an on-board refrigerator / heater, and a controller. The controller includes at least one processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor. The memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor, which are executed by the at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to perform the on-board refrigerator / heater control method described in the above embodiments.

[0127] The following is for reference. Figure 5 It shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a controller suitable for implementing the embodiments of this application. Figure 5 The controller shown is merely an example and should not impose any limitation on the functionality and scope of use of the embodiments of this application.

[0128] like Figure 5 As shown, the controller may include a processing device 101 (e.g., a central processing unit, a graphics processing unit, etc.) that can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to a program stored in read-only memory (ROM) 102 or a program loaded from storage device 103 into random access memory (RAM) 104. RAM 104 also stores various programs and data required for controller operation. The processing device 101, ROM 102, and RAM 104 are interconnected via bus 105. Input / output (I / O) interface 106 is also connected to the bus. Typically, the following systems can be connected to I / O interface 106: input devices 107 including, for example, touchscreens, touchpads, keyboards, mice, image sensors, microphones, accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc.; output devices 108 including, for example, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), speakers, vibrators, etc.; storage devices 103 including, for example, magnetic tape, hard disks, etc.; and communication devices 109. Communication device 109 allows the controller to communicate wirelessly or wiredly with other devices to exchange data. Although the diagram shows controllers with various systems, it should be understood that it is not required to implement or have all of the systems shown. Alternatively, more or fewer systems may be implemented.

[0129] In particular, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts can be implemented as computer software programs. For example, embodiments of this disclosure include a computer program product comprising a computer program carried on a computer-readable medium, the computer program containing program code for performing the methods shown in the flowcharts. In such embodiments, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network via a communication device, or installed from storage device 103, or installed from ROM 102. When the computer program is executed by processing device 101, it performs the functions defined in the methods of the embodiments of this application.

[0130] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment, employing the on-board refrigerator / heater control method described in the above embodiments, can solve the technical problem that the on-board refrigerator / heater reduces the vehicle's driving range when the vehicle is in a low-power state. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the vehicle provided in this application embodiment are the same as those of the on-board refrigerator / heater control method provided in the above embodiments, and other technical features of this vehicle are the same as those disclosed in the methods of the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0131] It should be understood that various parts of the embodiments of this application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0132] The above description is merely a specific implementation of the embodiments of this application, but the protection scope of the embodiments of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of the embodiments of this application should be determined by the protection scope of the above claims.

[0133] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that can run on a processor. The computer program is used to execute the vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method in the above embodiments.

[0134] The computer-readable storage medium provided in this application embodiment may be, for example, a USB flash drive, but is not limited to, electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems or devices, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to: electrical connections having one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fibers, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. In this embodiment, the computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, system, or device. The program code contained on the computer-readable storage medium may be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to: wires, optical cables, RF (Radio Frequency), etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0135] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be included in the vehicle's controller; or it may exist independently and not be assembled into the controller.

[0136] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium carries one or more programs. When the controller executes the aforementioned one or more programs, the controller causes the controller to: obtain the current battery level of the target vehicle and the control mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater; when the control mode is manual, push a first prompt message when the battery level is lower than a first preset threshold; and when a working mode adjustment instruction is received, adjust the working mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater to a heat preservation mode, wherein the operating power corresponding to the heat preservation mode is less than a preset power threshold.

[0137] Computer program code for performing the operations of this disclosure can be written in one or more programming languages ​​or a combination thereof, including object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Java, Smalltalk, and C++, and conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as the "C" language or similar programming languages. The program code can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving remote computers, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer via any type of network—including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN)—or can be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0138] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this application. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0139] The modules described in the embodiments of this application can be implemented in software or hardware. The names of the modules do not necessarily limit the functionality of the unit itself.

[0140] The computer-readable storage medium provided in this application embodiment stores computer-readable program instructions for executing the above-described vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method, which can solve the technical problem that the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater reduces the vehicle's driving range when the vehicle is in a low-power state. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the computer-readable storage medium provided in this application embodiment are the same as the beneficial effects of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method provided in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0141] This application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method described above.

[0142] The computer program product provided in this application can solve the technical problem that the vehicle's driving range is reduced when the vehicle's battery is low. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the computer program product provided in this application are the same as those of the vehicle's onboard refrigerator / heater control method provided in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0143] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent scope of this application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an on-board heated / cooled box, characterized in that, Applied to a target vehicle, wherein the target vehicle includes at least an onboard refrigerator / heater box, and the onboard refrigerator / heater box control method includes: Obtain the current battery level of the target vehicle and the control mode of the on-board cooling / heating box; When the control mode is manual, a first prompt message is pushed when the battery level is lower than a first preset threshold. When a working mode adjustment command is received, the working mode of the vehicle-mounted heating and cooling box is adjusted to the heat preservation mode, wherein the operating power corresponding to the heat preservation mode is less than a preset power threshold.

2. The vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted hot / cold box control method also includes: When the control mode is manual, if the battery level is lower than a second preset threshold, a second prompt message is pushed, wherein the second preset threshold is lower than the first preset threshold; When a power outage command is received, the operation of the vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box is stopped.

3. The vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, After the steps of obtaining the current battery level of the target vehicle and the control mode of the on-board refrigerator / heater, the method further includes: When the control mode is automatic, if the battery power is lower than the first preset threshold, the working mode of the vehicle-mounted hot and cold box will be adjusted to the heat preservation mode. When the control mode is set to automatic, the operation of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater will stop when the battery charge is lower than the second preset threshold.

4. The vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, After the step of adjusting the operating mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater to the insulation mode, the method further includes: When the battery level of the target vehicle is detected to be greater than or equal to a first preset threshold, the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is adjusted to the state before the operating mode adjustment command was received.

5. The vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, After the step of stopping the operation of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater, the method further includes: When the battery level of the target vehicle is detected to be greater than or equal to the second preset threshold, the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is activated, and the working mode of the vehicle-mounted cooling and heating box is adjusted to the heat preservation mode.

6. The vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method as described in any one of claims 1 or 3, characterized in that, After adjusting the operating mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater to the insulation mode, the method further includes: When the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater is in cooling mode, the set temperature of the vehicle-mounted air cooler / heater is adjusted to the maximum value in the preset cooling temperature range; When the vehicle-mounted heater / cooler is in heating mode, the set temperature of the vehicle-mounted heater / cooler is adjusted to the minimum value in the preset heating temperature range.

7. The vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first prompt message includes at least one of text prompt message and voice prompt message, and the step of pushing the first prompt message includes: Text prompts are displayed on the central control screen of the target vehicle; And / or, play voice prompts through at least one speaker; The text prompts and voice prompts are used to prompt the user to adjust the working mode of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater.

8. The vehicle-mounted cooling / heating box control method as described in claim 7, characterized in that, After the step of displaying text prompts via the central control screen of the target vehicle, the method further includes: The central control screen displays a preset mode switching window, which is used to receive working mode adjustment instructions.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes at least a vehicle body, an onboard refrigerator / heater, and a controller. The controller includes at least a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. The computer program is configured to implement the steps of the onboard refrigerator / heater control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores a program for implementing a vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method, the program for implementing the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method being executed by a processor to implement the steps of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator / heater control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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