Method and apparatus for double protecting driver in vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle, and a vehicle control method for double protection of a driver according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a step of determining whether the vehicle has entered a shoulder based on GPS (global positioning system) information; a step of controlling at least one LED (light emitting diode) projector based on external information of the vehicle and first internal information of the vehicle when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder; and a step of transmitting second internal information different from the first internal information to a server when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] These embodiments are applicable to vehicles in all fields, and more specifically, may be applied to various systems for internally or externally enhancing the safety of drivers of vehicles parked on the shoulder. Background Technology

[0002] The risk of major accidents caused by parking on highway shoulders is increasing. Although a warning triangle should be set up when parking on the shoulder, in reality, few people set it up themselves despite the dangerous situation.

[0003] Prior to June 2, 2017, there was also a requirement for drivers to place a triangle 100 meters away from the accident vehicle during the day and 200 meters away from the accident vehicle at night.

[0004] However, the Enforcement Rules of the Road Traffic Act were amended as a greater problem arose where secondary accidents occurred while attempting to set up a warning triangle after parking on the shoulder.

[0005] According to Article 40, Paragraph 3 of the Enforcement Rule of the Road Traffic Act, amended on June 2, 2017, it is stipulated that “safety triangles, etc. must be installed in a location where the driver of a vehicle approaching from the rear can see them.”

[0006] Meanwhile, when a vehicle is parked on the shoulder, it can be seen that various problems may arise regarding the condition of the driver or the vehicle. In this case, it is also dangerous for the driver to personally set up a safety triangle and request rescue, and there was a problem of time being wasted in an urgent situation where every second counts.

[0007] Finally, conventional rescue request systems were mostly limited to pre-established police stations, fire stations, and hospitals, which resulted in a problem where it took a long time to arrive at the accident scene. The problem to be solved

[0008] In order to solve the problems described above, one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a solution to prevent external secondary accidents of a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road and to quickly protect the driver after detecting their internal condition.

[0009] Another embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a system capable of more accurately detecting whether a vehicle is parked on the shoulder and automatically changing the position of a virtual safety triangle based on various external environmental information.

[0010] Another embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a system capable of classifying the condition of a vehicle parked on the shoulder and the condition of the driver into multiple categories and taking rescue measures according to priority.

[0011] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0012] A method for controlling a vehicle to provide double protection to a driver according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention for solving the problem described above comprises: a step of determining whether the vehicle has entered a shoulder based on GPS (global positioning system) information; a step of controlling at least one LED (light emitting diode) projector based on external information of the vehicle and first internal information of the vehicle when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder; and a step of transmitting second internal information different from the first internal information to a server when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder.

[0013] For example, the above-mentioned determining step further includes a step of first estimating that the vehicle has entered the shoulder if the GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle is within an error range of the preset GPS information of the shoulder.

[0014] For example, the above-determining step further includes a second step of estimating that the vehicle has entered the shoulder, only if the GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle is outside the error range of the preset GPS information of the shoulder, and the vehicle is located on a highway and the time of stopping is continuously at least 3 seconds or more.

[0015] For example, the above-mentioned controlling step further includes the step of activating a first LED projector installed on the exterior of the rear of the vehicle when a first condition stored in memory is satisfied.

[0016] For example, the controlling step further includes the step of calculating the weight of an item loaded in the trunk of the vehicle by a weight sensing sensor when a second condition stored in the memory is satisfied.

[0017] For example, the controlling step further includes the step of opening the trunk of the vehicle and activating a second LED projector installed inside the vehicle when the weight of the calculated object is zero.

[0018] For example, if the second internal information corresponds to category 1, the method further includes the step of receiving unique identification information for an emergency vehicle from the server, and the step of controlling at least one door of the vehicle to be openable only when the unique identification information for the emergency vehicle is recognized within a preset distance.

[0019] For example, if the second internal information corresponds to category 2, the method further includes the steps of receiving map information about a hospital within a preset distance from the vehicle from the server, and displaying the received map information.

[0020] For example, if the second internal information corresponds to category 3, the second internal information includes a DTC (diagnostic trouble code).

[0021] A computer-readable recording medium according to any one embodiment of the present invention for solving the problem described above stores a first command for determining whether a vehicle has entered a shoulder based on GPS (global positioning system) information, a second command for controlling at least one LED (light emitting diode) projector based on external information of the vehicle and first internal information of the vehicle when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder, and a third command for transmitting second internal information different from the first internal information to a server when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder.

[0022] A vehicle for double protection of a driver according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention for solving the problem described above comprises: a controller that determines whether the vehicle has entered a shoulder based on GPS (global positioning system) information; at least one LED (light emitting diode) projector that responds based on external information of the vehicle and first internal information of the vehicle when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder; and a communication module that transmits second internal information different from the first internal information to a server when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder. Effects of the invention

[0023] According to any one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is a technical effect of preventing external secondary accidents of a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road and also quickly protecting the driver after detecting their internal condition.

[0024] According to any one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is a technical effect of providing a system capable of more accurately detecting whether a vehicle is parked on the shoulder and automatically changing the position of a virtual safety triangle based on various external environmental information.

[0025] According to any one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is a technical effect of providing a system that classifies the condition of a vehicle parked on the shoulder and the condition of the driver, etc., into multiple categories and enables rescue measures to be taken according to priority.

[0026] The effects obtainable from the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0027] FIG. 1 is a flow chart illustrating the flow of data transmitted and received between a server and a vehicle according to any one embodiment of the present invention to provide double protection to the driver. FIG. 2(a) is a flowchart illustrating step S110 of FIG. 1 in more detail, and FIG. 2(b) is a flowchart illustrating step S120 of FIG. 1 in more detail. FIG. 3 illustrates embodiments in which a plurality of LED projectors are varied according to the situation. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of classifying the condition of a driver / vehicle, etc. into three categories according to any one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for illustrating a system that selectively transmits information related to emergency situations according to priority, according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating in detail the process of a specific surrounding vehicle performing emergency rescue according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention. And, FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating vehicle components for double protection of a driver according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the invention. However, the present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification are denoted by similar reference numerals.

[0029] Throughout the specification, when a part is described as "including" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a flow chart illustrating the flow of data transmitted and received between a server and a vehicle according to any one embodiment of the present invention to provide double protection to the driver.

[0031] First, as a prerequisite for implementing the present invention, it is determined whether the vehicle has entered the shoulder based on GPS (global positioning system) information (S110). A more specific embodiment for implementing step S110 will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 2 (a).

[0032] When the above judgment result (S110) determines that the vehicle has entered the shoulder, the vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention controls at least one LED (light emitting diode) projector based on external information and the first internal information of the vehicle (S120). A more specific embodiment for implementing step S120 will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 2(b) and FIG. 3.

[0033] If, based on the above judgment result (S110), it is determined that the vehicle has entered the shoulder, the vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention transmits second internal information different from the first internal information to the server (S130). A specific protocol for transmitting and receiving data between the vehicle and the server according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

[0034] FIG. 2(a) is a flowchart illustrating step S110 of FIG. 1 in more detail, and FIG. 2(b) is a flowchart illustrating step S120 of FIG. 1 in more detail.

[0035] First, with reference to FIG. 2(a), I will explain a method for more accurately detecting whether a vehicle is parked on the shoulder of a highway according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] A vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention determines whether GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle is within an error range of GPS information of a pre-set shoulder (S111).

[0037] Based on the above judgment result (S111), if the GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle is within the error range of the preset GPS information of the shoulder, it is initially estimated that the vehicle has entered the shoulder (S114).

[0038] However, relying solely on GPS information from the shoulder had the problem of being unable to filter out errors caused by weather conditions, communication status, etc.

[0039] To resolve this, if the GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle is outside the error range of the preset shoulder GPS information based on the above determination result (S111), it is determined whether the vehicle is located on the highway (S112).

[0040] Furthermore, if the vehicle's stopping time based on the above judgment result (S112) is, for example, 3 seconds or longer, it is secondarily estimated that the vehicle has entered the shoulder (S114). Of course, depending on the traffic congestion situation, setting the reference time of 3 seconds as exemplified above differently is also within the scope of the present invention.

[0041] Now, according to the embodiment of FIG. 2(a), assuming that a vehicle is parked on the shoulder of a highway, I will explain an embodiment of variablely controlling a virtual LED projector according to various situations with reference to FIG. 2(b).

[0042] A vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with at least one LED projector for activating a virtual safety triangle, and further stores data in memory that serves as a clear standard for driving it.

[0043] When the first condition stored in memory is satisfied, the vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention activates the first LED projector installed on the exterior of the rear (S121). Through this, a virtual safety triangle can be displayed on the ground at a certain distance behind the vehicle. In this regard, it will be described in more detail below in FIG. 3 (a).

[0044] Meanwhile, the first condition mentioned here is determined based on various external information of the vehicle. For example, the external information of the vehicle includes both weather information and time information. If, based on the current date and time, the sun has not set and there is no rain or snow, the first condition is determined to be satisfied. In this case, since there is no significant change in the braking distance of other vehicles, there is no need to maximize the position where the virtual safety triangle is displayed.

[0045] On the other hand, if the second condition stored in the memory is satisfied, the weight of the item loaded in the trunk of the vehicle is calculated by the weight sensing sensor (S122).

[0046] Meanwhile, the second condition mentioned here is determined based on various external information of the vehicle. For example, the external information of the vehicle includes both weather information and time information. If the sun has set based on the current date and time, it is determined that the second condition is satisfied regardless of the weather. Furthermore, even if the sun has not set based on the current date and time, but the weather is rainy or snowy, it is determined that the second condition is satisfied. In this case, since there may be a significant change in the braking distance of other vehicles, it is necessary to maximize the position where the virtual safety triangle is displayed.

[0047] However, when the aforementioned second condition is satisfied, the second LED projector is not immediately activated, and the design further checks the first internal information of the vehicle (e.g., the weight of items loaded in the vehicle trunk) as described in step S122. This is an embodiment to prevent damage (e.g., due to rain or snow) to items loaded in the vehicle trunk when the trunk is changed to an open state to activate the second LED projector.

[0048] When the weight of the above-described item (mounted in the vehicle trunk) is zero (S123), the trunk of the vehicle is opened and the second LED projector installed inside the vehicle is activated (S124). Therefore, there is no need for a separate configuration to vary the angle of the first LED projector mentioned above, and the second LED projector is installed inside the vehicle trunk, so it is protected from rain or snow during operation, which has the advantage of solving problems such as short circuits.

[0049] Through this, a virtual safety triangle can be displayed on the ground at a certain distance behind the vehicle. In this regard, it will be described in more detail below in Fig. 3(b).

[0050] FIG. 3 illustrates embodiments in which a plurality of LED projectors are varied according to the situation.

[0051] Figure 3(a) assumes that the external information of the vehicle satisfies the first condition described above.

[0052] For example, if the sun has not set and the weather is not raining or snowing based on the current date and time, it is determined that the first condition stored in the memory of the vehicle (300) is satisfied, and the first projector installed on the rear exterior of the vehicle displays a virtual safety triangle (310) on the ground.

[0053] On the other hand, Fig. 3(b) is an embodiment in which the external information of the vehicle satisfies the second condition described above, and additionally takes into account the first internal information of the vehicle (e.g., the weight of items loaded in the vehicle trunk).

[0054] For example, if the sun has set based on the current date and time, it is determined that the second condition stored in the memory of the vehicle (301) is satisfied regardless of the weather. Alternatively, even if the sun has not set based on the current date and time, but the weather is rainy or snowy, it is determined that the second condition stored in the memory of the vehicle (301) is satisfied.

[0055] However, unlike the LED projector being immediately activated when the first condition is satisfied, when the second condition is satisfied, the trunk is opened only when there are no items loaded in the trunk or when the value is below a preset threshold value through the weight sensing sensor installed in the vehicle, and the second projector installed inside the trunk of the vehicle displays a virtual safety triangle (311) on the ground. The virtual safety triangle (311) shown in FIG. 3 (b) is displayed at a greater distance than the virtual safety triangle (310) shown in FIG. 3 (a), thereby expecting a technical effect that can reduce the possibility of collision with other vehicles with a longer braking distance.

[0056] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of classifying the condition of a driver / vehicle, etc. into three categories according to any one embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] While the previous embodiments are technologies primarily designed to reduce the possibility of collision with other vehicles by detecting external information of the vehicle, the embodiments described below in FIG. 4 and below are systems capable of rapid rescue based on the condition of the vehicle and the driver by detecting internal information of the vehicle.

[0058] First, it is assumed that a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention is parked on the shoulder of a highway (S401). Specific embodiments for implementing this will be omitted as they are redundant with the descriptions provided in Figure 2 (a) above.

[0059] Furthermore, a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention determines whether the driver is conscious through a DSW system (S402). For example, through a camera attached to the vehicle, if the driver's eyes are closed for a certain period of time or longer and the driver does not respond to a loud sound generated arbitrarily, it is determined that the driver is conscious.

[0060] Here, the DSW (driver state warning) system operates based on, for example, a camera and warning device mounted at the top of the instrument panel in front of the driver. Through the camera, it recognizes information that can be identified from the driver's face, such as the frequency and duration of eye blinking, yawning, and closing of the eyes, and based on this, it can determine the driver's fatigue level and whether they are driving while drowsy.

[0061] If, based on the above judgment result (S402), it is determined that the driver is unconscious, the vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention starts an operation based on Category 1 (S403). And, as with other categories, a virtual tripod using at least one LED projector is activated (S411).

[0062] That is, an operation based on Category 1 refers to a case where, due to the operation of the DSW system, secondary internal information (e.g., the condition of the driver) corresponds to Category 1 (in the case of unconsciousness). Here, secondary internal information, etc., may be transmitted from the vehicle to the server.

[0063] Although not illustrated in FIG. 4, a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention receives unique identification information for an emergency vehicle from a server, and controls the vehicle to open at least one door only when the unique identification information for the emergency vehicle is recognized within a preset distance. Through this, there is a technical effect of preventing a secondary accident caused by an unauthorized person intruding in a Category 1 state.

[0064] If, based on the above judgment result (S402), it is determined that the driver is conscious, it is determined whether there is a problem with the driver's health condition (S404). For example, the driver's health condition is monitored by wearing a separate wearable device or through a sensor attached to the steering wheel or seat. In this case, the driver's body temperature, heart rate, pulse, blood pressure, electroencephalography (EEG), heart rate variability (HRV), etc., can be checked.

[0065] As a result of determining the driver's health level through the aforementioned wearable device or separate sensor, etc. (S405), if it corresponds to level 2 (e.g., outside the 50% range of normal body temperature), the vehicle operation based on the aforementioned category 1 is designed to be triggered (S403).

[0066] On the other hand, when the driver's health level is determined through the aforementioned wearable device or separate sensor (S405), if it corresponds to Level 1 (e.g., within 10% to 50% of normal body temperature), a health caution notification pop-up is displayed on the AVN (Audio, Video, Navigation) installed in the vehicle (S406). Meanwhile, at step S406, a first option to select whether there is an accident, a second option to make a phone call to a health center, and a third option to check the current situation and enter a comment may be displayed.

[0067] And, a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention triggers an operation based on Category 2 (S407), and, like other categories, activates a virtual tripod using at least one LED projector (S411).

[0068] Here, operation based on Category 2 refers to a case where, through the operation of the DSW system, the second internal information (e.g., the condition of the driver) corresponds to Category 2 (a case where the driver is conscious and in a state of abnormal health sufficient to drive). Here, the second internal information, etc., may be transmitted from the vehicle to the server.

[0069] At this time, a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention receives map information regarding a hospital within a preset distance from the vehicle from a server, and displays the received map information.

[0070] Based on the above judgment result (S404), if there is no problem with the driver's condition, the vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention detects a vehicle abnormality (S408) and displays a notification popup related to the vehicle abnormality on the AVN (Audio, Video, Navigation) installed in the vehicle (S409). Meanwhile, in step S409, a first option to select whether or not there is an accident and a second option to check the current situation and enter a comment may be displayed.

[0071] And, a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention triggers an operation based on Category 3 (S410), and, like other categories, activates a virtual tripod using at least one LED projector (S411).

[0072] Here, an operation based on Category 3 means that the vehicle transmits a DTC (diagnostic trouble code) code recognized as second internal information to the server.

[0073] To summarize, when a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention detects Category 1 (a state where the driver is unconscious or a state where the driver is conscious but their health is in critical condition, etc.), a request information transmission system for rescuing the driver is automatically triggered. For example, the driver's emergency situation is transmitted to a highway center, 112, 119, a tow truck, an insurance company, a nearby vehicle, etc.

[0074] Meanwhile, if the vehicle detects Category 2 (where the driver is conscious and only simple health abnormalities exist), an automatic call is connected to the health center and the guardian's phone.

[0075] Finally, when the vehicle detects Category 3 (vehicle abnormality), it transmits relevant information to nearby vehicles that need to receive parking-related notifications, and when there is only a simple abnormality in the vehicle, it transmits relevant information to tow trucks and insurance companies, whereas when an accident occurs in the vehicle, it transmits relevant information to the police and highway centers.

[0076] In common to categories 1, 2, and 3, information including vehicle location, video of the vehicle's surroundings, and 3D view is transmitted to a server, etc.

[0077] On the other hand, in the case of Category 2, medical history information to which the driver has previously consented is additionally transmitted to the server. To implement this, the driver inputs health information to be transmitted in the event of an emergency when receiving the vehicle and subscribing to vehicle-related services (e.g., BlueLink service), and the server manages this information. Therefore, when the vehicle transmits emergency detection information to the server, the server extracts the matching driver's health information managed in a database and can utilize it when requesting rescue from other vehicles. Consequently, there is a technical effect that enables a more optimized rescue to be carried out quickly.

[0078] And, when it corresponds to Category 3, for example, vehicle status information is additionally transmitted to the server.

[0079] FIG. 5 is a flowchart for illustrating a system that selectively transmits information related to emergency situations according to priority, according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0080] In the previous Fig. 4, a method of grouping the driver's condition, vehicle condition, etc., into multiple categories (categories 1 to 3) was explained. Below, with reference to Fig. 5, a system for selectively transmitting information related to emergency situations according to priority will be explained.

[0081] A vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention transmits information related to an accident, etc. to a server (S510). Here, the information related to the accident, etc. includes, for example, driver's medical history information, information on rewards to be paid upon rescue, video information around the vehicle involved in the accident, location information, vehicle status information (malfunction, presence of impact, etc.).

[0082] Furthermore, the server (which may be, for example, a BlueLink or UVO center) is designed not to transmit all of the aforementioned information equally to the highway center, nearby vehicle, police station system, hospital system, tow truck system, and insurance company system, but to selectively transmit information related to emergency situations to each entity in order to improve the efficiency of data transmission (S520). For example, information related to vehicle breakdowns or accidents is transmitted to nearby vehicle, police station system, tow truck system, etc., but not to hospital system. Furthermore, information such as driver medical history is designed to be transmitted only to nearby vehicle, hospital system, and insurance company system.

[0083] In particular, according to the present invention, by additionally transmitting information requiring assistance in the rescue of the target vehicle and driver, information related to rescue rewards, and driver medical history information to nearby vehicles, there is an advantage of providing a system that enables ordinary people or medical personnel in the vicinity to rescue more quickly.

[0084] Among a number of nearby vehicles, the server receives a response message accepting rescue from a specific nearby vehicle (S530), and when the rescue measure is completed, the server transmits information related to the reward to the nearby vehicle (S540). An embodiment related to this will be described in more detail below in FIG. 6.

[0085] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating in detail the process of a specific surrounding vehicle performing emergency rescue according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0086] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the server determines the priority of vehicles that are judged to have a high probability of being rescued (S601).

[0087] For example, vehicles that have requested volunteer support, vehicles of medical personnel, police cars, vehicles carrying emergency medical personnel, vehicles within 10 km of the vehicle involved in the accident, vehicles of engineers capable of repairing vehicle breakdowns, and vehicles equipped with emergency first aid kits are designated as priority support vehicles.

[0088] And, the server transmits information to the aforementioned priority support vehicle preferentially / optionally (S602).

[0089] As illustrated in FIG. 6, it is assumed that a rescue request notification popup is displayed to the Nth surrounding vehicle (S603). More specifically, the notification popup may be displayed through, for example, a HUD (head-up display), AVN, a mobile phone application, a cluster, etc. The notification popup includes, for example, the location of a rescue vehicle parked on the shoulder of a highway, the current status of the rescue vehicle, SVM (surround view monitor) images, current driver status information, details of a reward for successful rescue support, and details of the rescue request.

[0090] At this time, the vehicle near N selectively accepts the response only in areas where rescue support is possible through AVN, mobile phone applications, etc. (e.g., emergency treatment of a specific part or artificial respiration, etc.) (S604).

[0091] Meanwhile, the server determines whether it has received a response from the Nth surrounding vehicle, which is a supported vehicle, within, for example, 3 minutes (S605).

[0092] If no reception is received within 3 minutes of the above judgment result (S605), the server retransmits a rescue request to a specific group of vehicles within 5 km of the aforementioned priority support vehicle (S606). Here, the specific group of vehicles refers to vehicles for which each driver has agreed in advance to rescue support (e.g., when purchasing a car or subsequently subscribing to BlueLink, etc.).

[0093] If reception occurs within 3 minutes of the above determination result (S605), the server determines whether the GPS of the target vehicle parked on the shoulder matches that of the Nth surrounding vehicle that supported the rescue (S607). However, even if the GPS information does not completely match, for example, if the GPS information of two vehicles is within 10m and both vehicles are parked, it is also within the scope of other rights of the present invention to extend the definition to include GPS matching.

[0094] If, as a result of the above judgment (S607), the GPS of the target vehicle parked on the shoulder matches that of the Nth surrounding vehicle that supported the rescue, the server sends a lock off command to the target vehicle to change at least one door of the target vehicle to an open state (S608).

[0095] Meanwhile, the server additionally transmits detailed rescue information to the Nth vehicle that has arrived at the scene (S609), and upon receiving this, information regarding support guidance is displayed as a pop-up on the AVN of the Nth vehicle (S610). Here, the message displayed in step S610 may be a manual prepared in advance by the driver of the target vehicle regarding how to handle an emergency situation, or it may be a general guide suitable for the rescue situation.

[0096] Then, it is determined whether the rescue supporter who arrived at the scene has completed all rescue support actions (S611). For example, this can be done using RFID tags on the rescue requester's mobile phone or between the rescue request vehicle and the rescue supporter's mobile phone.

[0097] The tagging information is transmitted back to the server, and the server transmits the previously registered point directly to the Nth surrounding vehicle or to the mobile phone of the vehicle owner (S612). Accordingly, there is an advantage in that voluntary rescue assistance is activated, and the likelihood of a specific group of drivers in the vicinity (e.g., medical personnel or vehicle repair engineers, etc.) arriving at the scene quickly increases.

[0098] To give a more specific example, the rescue vehicle approaches the vehicle requesting rescue and provides rescue support. It is a new system in which the rescue supporter can receive a first reward (point accumulation) by tagging their mobile phone to the vehicle or mobile phone of the person requesting rescue. Additionally, the first reward (e.g., 50% of the reward amount pre-set by the driver) is provided simply by tagging, and when the rescue is fully completed (e.g., when the state of the unconscious driver regaining consciousness is detected through a camera attached to the vehicle), a second reward (e.g., 100% of the reward amount pre-set by the driver) may be completed through authentication by the person requesting rescue.

[0099] Meanwhile, the present invention may also be implemented in the form of a recording medium storing the embodiments mentioned in the specification. For example, a computer-readable recording medium is designed to store a first command for determining whether a vehicle has entered a shoulder based on GPS (global positioning system) information, a second command for controlling at least one LED (light emitting diode) projector based on external information of the vehicle and first internal information of the vehicle when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder, and a third command for transmitting second internal information different from the first internal information to a server when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder.

[0100] Also, FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating in-vehicle components for double protection of a driver according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can interpret FIG. 7 supplementarily by referring to FIG. 1 through 6.

[0101] A vehicle (700) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a communication module (710), a trunk weight sensing sensor (720), a first LED projector (730), a second LED projector (740), a controller (750), a memory (760), and a display module (770), etc. Of course, it is possible to delete, add, or change some components as needed by those skilled in the art, and the scope of rights of the present invention should be determined according to the matters described in the patent claims.

[0102] The controller (750) determines whether the vehicle (700) has entered the shoulder based on GPS (global positioning system) information. The GPS information is received, for example, through a communication module (710).

[0103] When the controller (750) determines that the vehicle (700) has entered the shoulder, the first LED projector (730) or the second LED projector (740) is designed to display a virtual safety triangle on the ground based on external information of the vehicle (700) (e.g., information regarding the braking distance of other vehicles, time information, weather information, sunset / rising / falling, etc.) and first internal information of the vehicle (700) (e.g., determining whether an item is loaded in the trunk by the trunk weight detection sensor (720)).

[0104] When the above controller (750) determines that the vehicle (700) has entered the shoulder, the communication module (710) is designed to transmit second internal information, which is different from the first internal information, to the server. Here, the second internal information may be, for example, driver status information, vehicle status information, etc.

[0105] The above controller (750) first estimates that the vehicle has entered the shoulder when the GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle (700) is within the error range of the preset GPS information of the shoulder.

[0106] The controller (750) secondarily estimates that the vehicle (700) has entered the shoulder only when the GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle (700) is outside the error range of the preset GPS information of the shoulder, and the vehicle (700) is located on the highway and the time of stopping and parking is continuously at least 3 seconds or more.

[0107] The above controller (750) is designed to activate the first LED projector (730) installed on the exterior of the rear of the vehicle (700) when the first condition stored in the memory (760) is satisfied. In this regard, it was previously described in FIG. 3 (a).

[0108] The controller (750) calculates the weight of an item loaded in the trunk of the vehicle (700) by the weight detection sensor (720) when the second condition stored in the memory (760) is satisfied. When the calculated weight of the item is zero, the controller (750) opens the trunk of the vehicle (700) and activates the second LED projector (740) installed inside the vehicle. This has been described in detail in FIG. 3 (b).

[0109] When the second internal information corresponds to Category 1, the communication module (710) receives unique identification information for the emergency vehicle from the server, and the controller (750) controls the vehicle to open at least one door only when the unique identification information for the emergency vehicle is recognized within a preset distance.

[0110] When the above second internal information corresponds to category 2, the communication module (710) receives map information about a hospital within a preset distance from the vehicle (700) from the server, and the controller (750) controls the display module (770) to display the received map information.

[0111] According to such embodiments of the present invention, there is a technical effect of enhancing the safety of all drivers on the highway by automatically or manually transmitting dangerous situations involving drivers and vehicles that may occur when parked on the shoulder of a highway to a server through the functions of a DSW (driver state warning) system, infotainment functions such as AVN, and V2X functions.

[0112] As another aspect of the present invention, the operation of the aforementioned proposal or invention may also be provided as code that can be implemented, practiced, or executed by a “computer” (a comprehensive concept including a system on chip (SoC) or a microprocessor, etc.), or as an application storing or including said code, a computer-readable storage medium, or a computer program product, and said code also falls within the scope of the present invention.

[0113] The detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above is provided to enable those skilled in the art to implement and practice the present invention. Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, those skilled in the art may utilize each configuration described in the above embodiments in a manner that combines with one another.

[0114] Accordingly, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but to be given the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. Explanation of the symbols

[0115] 700: Vehicle 710: Communication module 720: Trunk weight sensing sensor 730: 1st LED Projector 740: 2nd LED Projector 750: Controller 760: Memory 770: Display Module

Claims

Claim 1 A method for controlling a vehicle to provide double protection for a driver, comprising: a step of determining whether the vehicle has entered a shoulder based on GPS (global positioning system) information; a step of controlling at least one LED (light emitting diode) projector based on external information of the vehicle and first internal information of the vehicle when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder; and a step of transmitting second internal information different from the first internal information to a server when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder, wherein the controlling step further comprises: a step of activating a first LED projector installed on the exterior of the rear of the vehicle when a first condition stored in memory is satisfied; and a step of calculating the weight of an object loaded in the trunk of the vehicle by a weight sensing sensor when a second condition stored in memory is satisfied. Claim 2 A vehicle control method for double protection of a driver according to claim 1, characterized in that the determining step further includes a step of primarily estimating that the vehicle has entered the shoulder when the GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle is within an error range of the preset GPS information of the shoulder. Claim 3 A vehicle control method for double protection of a driver, characterized in that, in the second paragraph, the determining step further includes a step of secondarily estimating that the vehicle has entered the shoulder only when the GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle is outside the error range of the preset shoulder GPS information, and the vehicle is located on a highway and the time of stopping and parking is continuously at least 3 seconds or more. Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 A method for controlling a vehicle to provide double protection to a driver, wherein, in claim 1, the controlling step further comprises: a step of opening the trunk of the vehicle when the weight of the calculated object is zero; and a step of activating a second LED projector installed inside the vehicle. Claim 7 A method for controlling a vehicle to provide double protection to a driver, characterized in that, in the first aspect, when the second internal information corresponds to Category 1, the method further comprises the step of receiving unique identification information for an emergency vehicle from the server; and the step of controlling at least one door of the vehicle to be openable only when the unique identification information for the emergency vehicle is recognized within a preset distance. Claim 8 A method for controlling a vehicle to provide double protection to a driver, characterized in that, in the case where the second internal information corresponds to Category 2, the method further comprises the steps of: receiving map information about a hospital within a preset distance from the vehicle from the server; and displaying the received map information. Claim 9 A vehicle control method for double protection of a driver, characterized in that, in the case where the second internal information corresponds to Category 3, the second internal information includes a DTC (diagnostic trouble code). Claim 10 A computer-readable recording medium characterized by storing: a first command for determining whether a vehicle has entered a shoulder based on GPS (global positioning system) information; a second command for controlling at least one LED (light emitting diode) projector based on external information of the vehicle and first internal information of the vehicle when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder; and a third command for transmitting second internal information different from the first internal information to a server when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder, wherein the second command activates a first LED projector installed on the exterior of the rear of the vehicle when a first condition stored in memory is satisfied, and calculates the weight of an object loaded in the trunk of the vehicle by a weight sensing sensor when a second condition stored in memory is satisfied. Claim 11 A vehicle for double protection of a driver, comprising: a controller that determines whether the vehicle has entered a shoulder based on GPS (global positioning system) information; at least one LED (light emitting diode) projector that reacts based on external information of the vehicle and first internal information of the vehicle when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder; and a communication module that transmits second internal information different from the first internal information to a server when it is determined that the vehicle has entered a shoulder, wherein the controller activates a first LED projector installed on the exterior of the rear of the vehicle when a first condition stored in memory is satisfied, and calculates the weight of an object loaded in the trunk of the vehicle by a weight sensing sensor when a second condition stored in memory is satisfied. Claim 12 A vehicle for double protection of a driver according to claim 11, characterized in that the controller primarily estimates that the vehicle has entered the shoulder when the GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle is within an error range of the preset GPS information of the shoulder. Claim 13 A vehicle for double protection of a driver according to claim 12, characterized in that the controller secondarily estimates that the vehicle has entered the shoulder only when the GPS information corresponding to the location of the vehicle is outside the error range of the preset GPS information of the shoulder, and the vehicle is located on a highway and the time of stopping and parking is continuously at least 3 seconds. Claim 14 delete Claim 15 delete Claim 16 A vehicle for double protection of a driver, characterized in that, in claim 11, the controller opens the trunk of the vehicle and activates a second LED projector installed inside the vehicle when the weight of the calculated object is zero. Claim 17 A vehicle for double protection of a driver according to claim 11, characterized in that, when the second internal information corresponds to Category 1, the communication module receives unique identification information for an emergency vehicle from the server, and the controller controls at least one door of the vehicle to be open only when the unique identification information for the emergency vehicle is recognized within a preset distance. Claim 18 A vehicle for double protection of a driver, characterized in that, in the case where the second internal information corresponds to Category 2, the communication module receives map information about a hospital within a preset distance from the vehicle from the server, and the controller controls the display module to display the received map information.

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