Vehicle and method of controlling the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle and a control method thereof, the vehicle comprising: a detector configured to acquire information related to whether a rear seat is present with a rear passenger and a state of the rear passenger; an audio, video, navigation, telematics terminal (AVNT) device configured to output the information related to the state of the rear passenger; and a controller configured to, in response to detecting that the rear seat is present with the rear passenger: control the detector to acquire the information related to the state of the rear passenger in real time; and control the AVNT device to allow output of a user interface, wherein the user interface is based on a position of the rear passenger and the information related to the state of the rear passenger.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a vehicle and a method for controlling the same. Background Technology

[0002] To prevent children from being left in the back seat when the driver leaves the vehicle, vehicles equipped with rear passenger alert (ROA) are now available.

[0003] ROA is a technology that detects whether a child is still in the vehicle when the driver gets out and sends an alarm or message to prevent accidents in advance.

[0004] Recent ROA settings may only issue an alarm when the driver leaves the vehicle, but do not set any information about rear passengers while the vehicle is in motion. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention relates to a vehicle and a method for controlling the same. A specific embodiment relates to Rear Occupant Alert (ROA).

[0006] Therefore, embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle and a control method thereof, which can perform ROA on an audio, video, navigation, and telematics terminal (AVNT) device while the vehicle is in motion.

[0007] Other embodiments of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle includes: a detector configured to acquire information related to the presence of a rear passenger in a rear seat and the state of the rear passenger; an AVNT device configured to output information related to the state of the rear passenger; and a controller configured to, in response to detecting the presence of a rear passenger: control the detector to acquire information related to the state of the rear passenger in real time; and control the AVNT device to allow the output of a user interface, wherein the user interface is based on information related to the position and state of the rear passenger.

[0009] The controller is configured to notify the AVNT device of the abnormal situation when an abnormal situation is detected in the rear passengers.

[0010] The controller is configured to: identify the level of abnormal conditions; and control the AVNT device to execute the corresponding function menu or automatic control of the vehicle based on the level.

[0011] The controller is configured to change the user interface so that the user can select the corresponding function menu when the level is the first level.

[0012] The controller is configured to perform automatic vehicle control when the level is the second level.

[0013] The vehicle also includes a communication circuit configured to communicate with a server, wherein the controller is configured to control the communication circuit to send information about the status of rear passengers to the server.

[0014] The detector includes a pressure sensor embedded in the rear seat; and the detector is configured to provide the controller with information about the presence of a rear passenger and the seating position of the rear passenger based on the pressure detected by the pressure sensor.

[0015] The detector may include a heart rate sensor configured to measure the heart rate of a rear passenger; and the detector is configured to provide the heart rate to a controller to determine any abnormalities in the rear passenger based on the heart rate.

[0016] The detector may include an infrared sensor configured to measure the body temperature of a rear passenger; and the detector is configured to provide the body temperature of the rear passenger to a controller to determine any abnormalities in the rear passenger based on the body temperature.

[0017] The detector may include an illuminance sensor configured to measure the illuminance of the rear seats; and the controller is configured to enable the user to adjust the electric curtains of the rear seats or to automatically close the electric curtains based on the measured illuminance when the rear passenger is drowsy or asleep.

[0018] The controller can control the AVNT device to allow the output of a user interface that includes a function menu corresponding to abnormal conditions.

[0019] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle control method includes the following steps: acquiring relevant information on whether a rear passenger exists in the rear seat and the state of the rear passenger; outputting relevant information on the state of the rear passenger; and when the presence of a rear passenger is detected, controlling a detector to acquire relevant information on the state of the rear passenger in real time, and controlling an AVNT device to allow the output of a user interface, wherein the user interface is based on relevant information on the position and state of the rear passenger.

[0020] The steps of controlling the AVNT device may include: when an abnormal situation is detected in the rear passenger, controlling the AVNT device to notify of the abnormal situation.

[0021] The steps of controlling the AVNT device may include: identifying the level of the abnormal situation; and controlling the AVNT device to execute the corresponding function menu or automatic control based on the level.

[0022] The steps for controlling the AVNT device may include: when the level is the first level, changing the user interface to enable the user to select the corresponding function menu.

[0023] The steps for controlling the AVNT device may include: when the level is the second level, performing automatic control of the vehicle.

[0024] The steps for obtaining information about the presence of rear passengers in the rear seats include: receiving information from pressure sensors embedded in the rear seats, including information about the state of the rear passengers based on the seating position of the rear passengers based on the pressure detected by the pressure sensors.

[0025] The steps for obtaining information about the status of rear-seat passengers include measuring the heart rate of the rear-seat passengers using a heart rate sensor, and the control method also includes determining abnormal conditions of the rear-seat passengers based on their heart rate.

[0026] The steps for obtaining information about the status of rear-seat passengers include measuring the body temperature of the rear-seat passengers using an infrared sensor, and the control method also includes determining abnormal conditions of the rear-seat passengers based on their body temperature.

[0027] The steps for controlling the AVNT device include controlling the AVNT device to allow the output of a user interface containing a function menu corresponding to abnormal situations.

[0028] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable medium includes a computer program stored therein, which, when executed by a computing device, performs the following steps: acquiring relevant information about the presence of a passenger in the rear seat and the state of the rear passenger; outputting relevant information about the state of the rear passenger; and when the presence of the rear passenger is detected in the rear seat, controlling a detector to acquire relevant information about the state of the rear passenger in real time; and controlling an AVNT device to allow the output of a user interface, wherein the user interface is based on relevant information about the position and state of the rear passenger. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The above and / or other embodiments of the present invention will become apparent and more readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a view illustrating the interior structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figures 3 to 5 This is a flowchart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 An embodiment of the screen of an AVNT device is shown;

[0034] Figure 7 An embodiment of the screen of an AVNT device is shown; and

[0035] Figures 8 to 11 This is an example illustrating the state involving rear-seat passengers. Detailed Implementation

[0036] In the following description, similar reference numerals refer to similar components throughout this specification. Well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail because they would obscure one or more exemplary embodiments with unnecessary detail. Terms such as “unit,” “module,” “component,” and “block” can be implemented as hardware or software. Depending on the embodiment, multiple “units,” “modules,” “components,” and “blocks” may be implemented as a single component, or a single “unit,” “module,” “component,” and “block” may include multiple components.

[0037] It should be understood that when one element is referred to as being “connected” to another element, the element can be directly or indirectly connected to the other element, where indirect connection includes “connection via a wireless communication network”.

[0038] Furthermore, when a part "comprises" or "contains" an element, that part may also include other elements, without excluding other elements, unless specifically described otherwise.

[0039] Throughout the specification, when one component is "on" another component, this includes not only the case where the component is in contact with the other component, but also the case where there is another component between the two components.

[0040] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used in this document to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another.

[0041] As stated in this article, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0042] The identification codes are used for convenience in this instruction manual, but are not intended to indicate the order of each step. Each step may be performed in a different order than that shown in the illustrations, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0043] Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the invention, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Figure 1This is a view showing the interior structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] refer to Figure 1 The vehicle 1 may include a seat 110 for the driver and others, and an instrument panel 150, which includes a gearbox 120, a central instrument panel 130 and a steering wheel 140.

[0046] A gear lever 121 configured to change the speed of vehicle 1 and a touchpad 122 configured to control the operation of vehicle 1 can be installed in gearbox 120. Additionally, a dial operator 123 can be selectively installed as needed.

[0047] An air conditioner 131, a clock 132, an audio device 133, and an AVNT device 200 can be installed in the central dashboard 130.

[0048] Air conditioner 131 maintains fresh air inside vehicle 1 by controlling temperature, humidity, air cleanliness, and airflow. Air conditioner 131 may include at least one outlet installed in a central dashboard 130 for exhausting air. Buttons or a dial may be installed in the central dashboard 130 to control air conditioner 131. Users (such as drivers) can control air conditioner 131 using buttons or a dial located on the central dashboard 130.

[0049] Clock 132 can be set around buttons or dials used to control air conditioner 131.

[0050] The audio device 133 includes an operation panel with multiple buttons for performing the functions of the audio device 133. The audio device 133 can be set to a radio mode and a media mode to provide radio functionality and to play audio files from various storage media (including audio files).

[0051] The AVNT device 200 is a device configured to integrate audio, video, and navigation functions in a vehicle. The AVNT device 200 can be set to provide radio services (playing radios based on terrestrial radio signals), audio services (playing CDs), video services (playing DVDs), navigation services (performing destination navigation), and telephone services (controlling whether to receive incoming calls from mobile terminals connected to the vehicle).

[0052] The AVNT device 200 may also include telematics, i.e., communication services, allowing users to access various services within the vehicle. Compared to existing audio, video, and navigation (AVN) devices, the AVNT device 200 can communicate with external servers, enabling users to access various content such as navigation updates, weather, music, and news without requiring a separate communication device.

[0053] The AVNT device 200 can selectively display at least one of an audio screen, a video screen, and a navigation screen on the display 230. According to an embodiment, the AVNT device 200 can display an application screen downloaded via the AVNT device 200 on the display 230, which will be described later in the relevant sections.

[0054] The AVNT device 200 can be configured to be embedded around the center dashboard 130 of the vehicle (e.g., Figure 1 (as shown), and can be installed in a movable or detachable manner.

[0055] The steering wheel 140 may be a device configured to steer the vehicle 1, and may include a wheel 141 held by the driver and spokes 142 connected to the steering system of the vehicle 1, with the spokes 142 configured to connect the wheel 141 to the center of a pivot for steering. According to an embodiment, control devices 142a and 142b may be formed in the spokes 142 to control various devices within the vehicle 1, such as audio devices.

[0056] Additionally, according to an embodiment, the instrument panel 150 may also include various instrument panels configured to indicate the vehicle's speed and revolutions per minute (RPM) or remaining fuel, as well as a glove box for storing various items.

[0057] Vehicle 1 can set up a navigation map screen on the display 230 of AVNT device 200 by executing an application stored in AVNT device 200, which displays the driving route of vehicle 1.

[0058] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the AVNT device 200 can be controlled based on data from various sensors installed on the vehicle 1, and the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) can be implemented by the AVNT device 200 while the vehicle is in motion. A detailed description follows.

[0059] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] The controller 260 is configured to control the AVNT device 200 and the communication circuit 300 based on sensor data acquired by the detector 100.

[0061] In this configuration, detector 100 is a sensor data acquisition device configured to detect the state of rear passengers seated in the second or third row of seats, and detector 100 includes a pressure sensor 111, a heart rate sensor 112, an infrared sensor 113, a facial recognition sensor 114, an illuminance sensor 115, and a camera 116. As described above, the implementation location of detector 100 is not limited to the second or third row of seats; therefore, when the vehicle is a multi-seat vehicle (such as a van), the implementation location of detector 100 can be in any location other than the driver's seat.

[0062] Pressure sensors 111 can be embedded in the rear seats and configured to detect changes in pressure generated by passengers sitting in the rear seats to provide information about whether there are passengers in the rear seats. Furthermore, multiple pressure sensors 111 can be installed in each seat, providing information about the seating position of rear passengers.

[0063] A heart rate sensor 112 may be disposed in the rear seat to measure the heart rate of the rear passenger. The heart rate sensor 112 may also be disposed on the vehicle body of the vehicle 1. Optionally, the heart rate sensor 112 may be disposed in a watch worn by the rear passenger and configured to perform short-range communication (e.g., Bluetooth), so that the heart rate sensor 112 can provide information related to the heart rate of the rear passenger through short-range communication with the vehicle 1.

[0064] An infrared sensor 113 may be installed on the rear seat to measure the body temperature of the rear passengers. The infrared sensor 113 may also be installed on the vehicle body of vehicle 1. Optionally, the infrared sensor 113 may be installed in a watch worn by the rear passengers and configured to perform short-range communication, thus providing information about the rear passengers' body temperature through short-range communication with vehicle 1. Additionally, the infrared sensor 113 may be configured to measure both the temperature of the rear seats and the body temperature of the rear passengers.

[0065] The facial recognition sensor 114 can be positioned to recognize the faces of rear passengers in order to detect various facial features, such as the eyes, nose and mouth of the rear passengers.

[0066] An illuminance sensor 115 can be installed on the rear seat to measure illuminance. For example, the illuminance sensor 115 can detect illuminance caused by sunlight outside the vehicle.

[0067] The camera 116 can be positioned to identify the entire rear passenger, so as to image the entire body of the rear passenger. The controller 260 can output the posture of the rear passenger in real time on the AVNT device 200 based on the image data acquired from the camera 116.

[0068] The controller 260 can control at least one of the AVNT device 200 and the communication circuit 300 based on the sensor data acquired by the detector 100.

[0069] In response to user input, controller 260 can control AVNT device 200 to execute a program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] The controller 260 can determine whether there is a passenger in the rear seat via the pressure sensor 111, and when a rear passenger is detected, the controller 260 can identify the passenger's seating position and location. In this case, the controller 260 can output a 2D or 3D image showing the rear passenger's seating position on the screen area of ​​the AVNT device 200. Furthermore, according to an embodiment, the controller 260 can acquire the rear passenger's weight information via the pressure sensor 111, and when the weight information indicates that the passenger's weight is equal to or less than a predetermined weight, the controller 260 can determine that the rear passenger is an infant. In this case, when the rear passenger is an infant, the controller 260 can allow the program according to the embodiment to execute automatically, or can automatically output function menu icons so that the user can selectively execute the program.

[0071] The controller 260 can determine the abnormal situation of the rear passenger based on the sensor data acquired by the detector 100, and inform the user of the abnormal situation of the rear passenger through the AVNT device 200.

[0072] For example, when the heart rate of the rear passenger obtained by the heart rate sensor 112 is outside the predetermined range, the controller 260 can determine that there is an abnormality in the rear passenger, and the controller 260 can notify the user of the occurrence of the abnormality by controlling the image or sound of the AVNT device 200.

[0073] Furthermore, when the body temperature of the rear passenger, as detected by the infrared sensor 113, exceeds a predetermined temperature, the controller 260 can determine that there is an abnormality in the rear passenger, and the controller 260 can notify the user of the occurrence of the abnormality by controlling the image or sound of the AVNT device 200.

[0074] Furthermore, the controller 260 can determine the drowsy or sleeping state of the rear passenger based on the facial state acquired by the facial recognition sensor 114, and can inform the user of the rear passenger's status by controlling the image or sound of the AVNT device 200. In this case, the controller 260 can determine the illuminance of the rear seat via the illuminance sensor 115, and when it is determined that the rear passenger is in a drowsy or sleeping state, the controller 260 can enable the user to control the electric curtains of the rear seat or enable the electric curtains to close automatically. For example, when the measured illuminance is equal to or greater than a predetermined illuminance, and when the rear passenger is in a drowsy or sleeping state, the controller 260 can output an icon for controlling the electric curtains on the image of the AVNT device, so that the user can adjust the electric curtains, or the controller 260 can control the electric curtains to close automatically.

[0075] When the rear passengers are drowsy or asleep, the controller 260 can control the AVNT device 200 to automatically reduce the volume of the AVNT device 200 or control the AVNT device 200 to enter a silent state.

[0076] Furthermore, the controller 260 can output a function menu icon (an icon for controlling the air conditioner) on the AVNT device 200 based on the body temperature of the rear passengers obtained through the infrared sensor 113 or the sunlight intensity of the rear seats obtained through the illuminance sensor 115. Optionally, the controller 260 can control the function menu icon not to be output and control the air conditioner to operate automatically without user input.

[0077] The controller 260 may include at least one memory 262 storing a program for performing the operations described above and later; and at least one processor 261 configured to execute the stored program. When the controller 260 includes multiple memories 262 and multiple processors 261, the multiple memories 262 and multiple processors 261 may be directly mounted on a single chip or physically separated from each other.

[0078] The configuration of vehicle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and the operation for each configuration have been described above. Hereinafter, each step of the control method performed based on the above configuration will be described in detail.

[0079] Figures 3 to 5 This is a flowchart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] The controller 260 detects the presence of a rear passenger (301). As described above, the detection of the presence of a rear passenger can be performed by the pressure sensor 111. Alternatively, the presence of a rear passenger can be detected based on a seatbelt reminder (SBR) sensor (not shown) instead of the pressure sensor 111.

[0081] When controller 260 detects the presence of a rear passenger ("Yes" at 302), controller 260 outputs information about the rear passenger on the screen (303). The information about the rear passenger may include information that the rear passenger is an infant and information about the rear passenger's seating position.

[0082] The controller 260 continuously monitors the status of the rear passengers (304). As described above, the controller 260 receives sensor data acquired in real time through the detector 100, which includes various sensors.

[0083] When an abnormal situation of a rear passenger is detected based on sensor data acquired by detector 100 ("Yes" at 305), controller 260 can identify the status level of the rear passenger (306). The status level represents a criterion based on the severity of the abnormal situation of the rear passenger. For example, when a rear passenger has a slight fever, controller 260 can determine the status of the rear passenger as Level 1, which can be resolved by performing predetermined measures in vehicle 1. However, when a rear passenger has a high fever or difficulty breathing, controller 260 can determine the status of the rear passenger as Level 2 and request rapid external emergency medical assistance. According to embodiments of the present invention, for ease of description, the status of the rear passenger is divided into two levels (such as Level 1 and Level 2), but the status of the rear passenger is not limited to this. Optionally, the status of the rear passenger can be divided into multiple levels according to medical classification or user settings, and control can be performed for each level.

[0084] When vehicle 1, according to an embodiment, detects the presence of a rear passenger, vehicle 1 can control detector 100 to acquire the rear passenger's status information in real time, and control AVNT device 200 based on the rear passenger's position and status information to output a user interface. In this case, the rear passenger's status information is based on various sensor data acquired by detector 100. According to an embodiment of the invention, the user interface can be output if the rear passenger is identified as an infant based on the rear passenger's weight value.

[0085] Meanwhile, according to the embodiment, vehicle 1 can control AVNT device 200 to execute corresponding function menus or automatic controls based on the level of abnormal situation.

[0086] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of the control method implemented when the abnormal situation of rear passengers is relatively minor.

[0087] When the status of the rear passenger is identified as Level 1 (401), the controller 260 controls the AVNT device 200 to notify the rear passenger of the abnormal situation (402).

[0088] The controller 260 determines any abnormal situation of the rear passenger and controls the corresponding function menu to be output on the screen of the AVNT device 200 (403). For example, when the rear passenger closes their eyes for a predetermined period of time (based on a facial recognition sensor) and when the rear passenger's body does not move (based on a camera), the controller 260 determines that the rear passenger is asleep and outputs a function menu for controlling the lighting device on the screen area of ​​the AVNT device 200. Additionally, when the rear passenger's body temperature is higher or lower than normal, the controller 260 outputs a function menu for controlling the air conditioner on the screen area of ​​the AVNT device 200. Furthermore, when the illuminance of the rear seats is high (based on an illuminance sensor), when the rear passenger's eye condition is different from usual, or when the rear passenger's gaze is directed in the opposite direction from the side of the window (based on a facial recognition sensor), the controller 260 outputs a function menu for controlling the electric curtains on the screen area of ​​the AVNT device 200.

[0089] The controller 260 executes the function menu (404) based on the user's selection.

[0090] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the control method executed when the abnormal situation of the rear passengers is at the second level, which is higher than the first level.

[0091] The first level described above is a minor condition for rear passengers, which corresponds to a self-reliant condition that can be resolved by simple measures performed in vehicle 1. The second level, described later, is a relatively serious condition for rear passengers, which corresponds to a condition that requires external assistance.

[0092] When the status of the rear passenger is identified as Level 2 (501), the controller 260 may consider that the driver will pay more attention to the rear passenger than to driving, and change the driving mode of the vehicle 1 to the automatic driving mode (502). In this case, the controller 260 either enters the automatic driving mode without user input or outputs a message asking the user whether to switch to the automatic driving mode, and enters the automatic driving mode based on the user's confirmation input.

[0093] Furthermore, the controller 260 can control the communication circuit 300 to communicate with a server (not shown) (503). For example, when a rear passenger's condition becomes serious, the controller 260 can send the vital signs of the rear passenger obtained by the detector 100 to the server. In this case, the server may correspond to a communication system installed at a location where first aid can be administered to the rear passenger, such as an emergency center.

[0094] According to an embodiment, when the status of the rear passenger is identified as Level 2, the controller 260 can change the driving mode of the vehicle 1 to autonomous driving mode and control the vehicle 1 to go to the destination of the vehicle 1, namely the hospital closest to the current location.

[0095] Figure 6 An embodiment of the AVNT device 200 screen is shown. Specifically, Figure 6 This could be a screen output by the user selecting the entire function menu, or a screen automatically output by the controller 260 when it detects that the rear passenger is an infant. For example, when the controller 260 detects that the rear passenger is an infant, the controller 260 can control the AVNT device 200 to output a screen with an icon for performing the rear seat monitoring function on the currently output screen.

[0096] Figure 7 An embodiment of the screen of the AVNT device 200 is shown. Specifically, Figure 7 A screen is shown that performs a rear seat monitoring function according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 Unlike other systems, when controller 260 detects that the rear passenger is an infant, controller 260 can control AVNT device 200 to enable the rear seat monitoring function to be executed immediately, such as... Figure 7 As shown.

[0097] Specifically, the first area 2001 displayed on the screen of the AVNT device 200 corresponds to an indicator indicating that the rear seat monitoring function is being executed. The second area 2002 corresponds to a screen that monitors the rear passengers sitting in the rear seats in real time. The second area 2002 can be a screen that outputs images acquired by a camera in real time, or it can be a screen that simply displays 2D or 3D images with user status distinguished by color. The third area 2003 corresponds to an area that displays the status information of the rear passengers. For example, the AVNT device 200 can output the status of the rear passengers in the third area via text or images. The fourth area 2004 corresponds to an area that displays a function menu corresponding to abnormal situations of the rear passengers. The fourth area 2004 can display predetermined function menu icons during the initial execution phase of the rear seat monitoring function or when there are no abnormal situations. For example, the AVNT device 200 can output a basic function menu, allowing the driver to control the rear seat air conditioner, lighting, or electric curtains during the initial execution phase of the rear seat monitoring function or when there are no abnormal situations. When an abnormal situation is detected in the rear passenger area, the AVNT device 200 can change the fourth area 2004 to display a function menu appropriate for the abnormal situation. Specific embodiments will be referred to below. Figures 8 to 11 Describe it.

[0098] Figures 8 to 11 A view showing an embodiment involving the state of rear-seat passengers.

[0099] Figure 8 This indicates that the rear passenger is in a drowsy state. According to this embodiment, the AVNT device 200 can display the rear passenger's drowsy state on the third area 2003 and display a media menu icon on the fourth area 2004, indicating that the media volume should be reduced to allow the rear passenger to sleep comfortably. Furthermore, the AVNT device 200 can output a seat control menu icon on the fourth area 2004, allowing the driver to control the rear seats. Although not shown, when the rear passenger is drowsy, the AVNT device 200 can output a lighting control icon on the fourth area 2004 to control the lighting on the rear seats.

[0100] Furthermore, when rear passengers are not drowsy, the AVNT device 200 according to this embodiment can display a media menu icon on the fourth area 2004, thereby increasing the media volume. Additionally, to provide various media services to rear passengers who are not drowsy, the AVNT device 200 can display icons on the fourth area 2004 to allow selection of previously preferred content (e.g., children's songs, classic songs, etc.).

[0101] Figure 9 This indicates that the rear passengers are in a hot state. According to this embodiment, the AVNT device 200 can display the rear passengers being in a hot state on the third zone 2003 and display an air conditioner control icon so that the driver can control the air conditioner on the fourth zone 2004 to set a suitable temperature for the rear passengers.

[0102] Figure 10 The system displays a message indicating that a rear passenger has a high fever. According to this embodiment, the AVNT device 200 can display the message "rear passenger has a high fever" on the third zone 2003 and display an air conditioner control icon, allowing the driver to control the air conditioner on the fourth zone 2004 to set a suitable temperature for the rear passenger. Furthermore, to guide the driver to a nearby hospital, the controller 260 can control the vehicle 1 to drive to the nearby hospital by changing the navigation destination to a nearby hospital or changing the driving mode to automatic driving mode.

[0103] Figure 11 The system displays a case of abnormal heart rate in a rear passenger. According to an embodiment, the AVNT device 200 can display this abnormal heart rate on a third area 2003. To guide the driver to a nearby hospital, the controller 260 can control the vehicle 1 to reach the hospital by changing the navigation destination to a nearby hospital or by changing the driving mode to autonomous driving mode. Furthermore, the controller 260 can control the communication circuit 300 to send the current status of the rear passenger to a server, thereby facilitating faster emergency care for the rear passenger at a nearby hospital.

[0104] As can be clearly seen from the above description, it can prevent driver distraction and enable a rapid response to emergencies involving rear passengers.

[0105] Furthermore, the disclosed embodiments can be implemented in the form of a recording medium containing computer-executable stored instructions. These instructions can be stored as program code, and when executed by a processor, can generate program modules to perform the operations of the disclosed embodiments. The recording medium can be implemented as a computer-readable recording medium.

[0106] Computer-readable recording media include a variety of recording media that store instructions that can be decoded by a computer. Examples include read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic tape, magnetic disk, flash memory, and optical data storage devices.

[0107] Although some embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle comprising: The detector is configured to acquire information about the presence of rear passengers in the rear seats and the status of said rear passengers; An audio, video, navigation, and telematics terminal (AVNT) device configured to output information related to the status of the rear-seat passengers; as well as The controller is configured to respond to detecting the presence of the rear passenger in the rear seats: The detector is controlled to acquire relevant information about the status of the rear passengers in real time; and The AVNT device is controlled to allow the output of a user interface, wherein the user interface is based on information related to the position and status of the rear passengers. The detector includes a pressure sensor embedded in the rear seat. The detector is configured to provide the controller with information regarding the presence and seating position of rear passengers, based on pressure detected by the pressure sensor. The controller is further configured as follows: The weight information of the rear passengers is obtained through the pressure sensor; When the information indicates that the weight is equal to or less than the predetermined weight, the rear passenger is identified as an infant. When the rear passenger is an infant, the function menu icon will be automatically displayed.

2. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to: Detect whether the rear passengers are experiencing any abnormal conditions; and In response to the detection of an abnormal situation involving the rear passenger, the AVNT device is controlled to provide notification of the abnormal situation.

3. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to: Identify the level of the anomaly; and Control the AVNT device to execute the corresponding function menu or the automatic control of the vehicle based on the level.

4. The vehicle of claim 3, wherein the controller is configured to change the user interface in response to the level being a first level so that the user can select the corresponding function menu.

5. The vehicle of claim 3, wherein the controller is configured to perform automatic control of the vehicle in response to the level being a second level.

6. The vehicle of claim 5, further comprising a communication circuit configured to communicate with a server, wherein the controller is configured to control the communication circuit to send information related to the status of the rear passenger to the server.

7. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The detector includes a heart rate sensor configured to measure the heart rate of the rear passenger. and The detector is configured to provide heart rate data to the controller to determine any abnormalities in the rear-seat passengers based on their heart rate.

8. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The detector includes an infrared sensor configured to measure the body temperature of the rear-seat passenger. and The detector is configured to provide the controller with the body temperature of the rear passenger in order to determine any abnormalities in the rear passenger based on the body temperature.

9. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The detector includes an illuminance sensor configured to measure the illuminance of the rear seats; and The controller is configured to, in response to the rear passenger being drowsy or asleep, enable the user to adjust the electric curtains of the rear seats or to automatically close the electric curtains based on the measured illuminance.

10. A method for controlling a vehicle, the method comprising the following steps: Obtain information regarding the presence of rear passengers in the rear seats and the status of those passengers; Output relevant information regarding the status of the rear passengers; as well as In response to detecting the rear passenger, the system controls the detector to acquire relevant information about the rear passenger's status in real time, and controls the audio, video, navigation, and telematics terminal (AVNT) device to allow the output of a user interface, wherein the user interface is based on relevant information about the rear passenger's location and status. The process of obtaining information about the presence of rear passengers in the rear seats includes: receiving this information from a pressure sensor embedded in the rear seats; and the information about the state of the rear passengers includes their seating positions based on the pressure detected by the pressure sensor. The control method further includes: The weight information of the rear passengers is obtained through the pressure sensor; When the information indicates that the weight is equal to or less than the predetermined weight, the rear passenger is identified as an infant. When the rear passenger is an infant, the function menu icon will be automatically displayed.

11. The control method according to claim 10, further comprising the following steps: Detecting abnormal situations of the rear-seat passengers; and Control the AVNT device to provide notification of the abnormal situation.

12. The control method according to claim 11 further includes the following steps: Identify the level of the anomaly; and Control the AVNT device to execute the corresponding function menu or the automatic control of the vehicle based on the level.

13. The control method according to claim 12 further includes the following steps: In response to the level being the first level, the user interface is modified to allow the user to select the corresponding function menu.

14. The control method according to claim 12, further comprising the following steps: In response to the level being the second level, automatic control of the vehicle is performed.

15. The control method of claim 11, wherein the step of controlling the AVNT device includes controlling the AVNT device to allow the output of a user interface containing a function menu corresponding to the abnormal situation.

16. The control method according to claim 10, wherein the step of obtaining relevant information on whether there are rear passengers in the rear seats includes: The system receives relevant information from pressure sensors embedded in the rear seats, including information about the rear passenger's position based on pressure detected by the pressure sensors.

17. The control method of claim 10, wherein the step of obtaining relevant information about the state of the rear passenger includes measuring the heart rate of the rear passenger using a heart rate sensor, and the control method further includes determining an abnormal condition of the rear passenger based on the heart rate of the rear passenger.

18. The control method of claim 10, wherein the step of obtaining relevant information about the state of the rear passenger includes measuring the body temperature of the rear passenger using an infrared sensor, and the control method further includes determining an abnormal condition of the rear passenger based on the body temperature of the rear passenger.

19. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions stored therein, which, when executed by a computing device, perform the following steps: Obtain information regarding the presence of rear passengers in the rear seats and the status of those passengers; Output relevant information regarding the status of the rear passengers; as well as In response to detecting the presence of the rear passenger in the rear seat, the detector is controlled to acquire relevant information about the status of the rear passenger in real time; Furthermore, it controls the audio, video, navigation, and telematics terminal (AVNT) device to allow the output of a user interface, wherein the user interface is based on information related to the location and status of the rear passengers. The process of obtaining information about the presence of rear passengers in the rear seats includes: receiving this information from a pressure sensor embedded in the rear seats; and the information about the state of the rear passengers includes their seating positions based on the pressure detected by the pressure sensor. The steps further include: The weight information of the rear passengers is obtained through the pressure sensor; When the information indicates that the weight is equal to or less than the predetermined weight, the rear passenger is identified as an infant. When the rear passenger is an infant, the function menu icon will be automatically displayed.

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