A multi-user management method for vehicles

Abstract

The present invention provides a multi-user management method for a vehicle, which belongs to the field of automobile technology. It solves the problem that existing vehicles cannot be driven according to the state that each driver likes and is accustomed to. The multi-user management method of this vehicle is applied to a vehicle computer, and the method includes: obtaining the identity information of the user currently using the vehicle; when a first user with the identity information exists in the user identity information database of the vehicle, obtaining the target operating data corresponding to the first user from the private directory corresponding to the first user; switching the operating data of the application installed in the vehicle computer to the target operating data corresponding to the first user, so that each of the applications runs according to the target operating data. The present invention enables each user to drive in the state they are accustomed to, thereby improving the driving experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of automobiles and relates to a multi-user management method for a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, smart terminal devices equipped with Android system are becoming more and more popular. The rapid popularization of smart terminal devices has also become a personal information center and entertainment center. People can install application software on Android devices and publish and obtain information through the Internet. For example, vehicle computers are becoming more and more intelligent with the popularization of Android system. They have been updated from the initial radio function to the current functions of making and receiving calls, navigation, audio and video entertainment, etc.

[0003] As vehicles become increasingly intelligent, more and more applications are integrated into the vehicle's computer, such as music, navigation, and video, many of which involve personal privacy data. However, unlike mobile phones, vehicles cannot be used by a single person at all times. When switching drivers, the vehicle's data status often remains the same as the previous user. To switch to a preferred status, the driver must first log out of the previous user and then re-enter their own user information to log in, or manually adjust the interface of each application. If the status changes involve multiple applications, this often requires a lot of manual operation. The tediousness of this manual operation often leads users to abandon this behavior, preventing them from driving according to their preferred and accustomed state, which has a significant impact on the driver's driving experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to address the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art and to propose a multi-user management method for a vehicle. The technical problem to be solved is: how to enable each user to drive in the state they are accustomed to and improve the driving experience.

[0005] The object of the present invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions: a multi-user management method for a vehicle, the method being applied to a vehicle computer, the method comprising:

[0006] Obtain the identity information of the user currently using the vehicle;

[0007] When the first user of the identity information exists in the user identity information database of the vehicle,

[0008] Acquire target operation data corresponding to the first user from a private directory corresponding to the first user;

[0009] The operating data of the application programs installed in the vehicle computer are switched to the target operating data corresponding to the first user, so that each of the application programs is operated according to the target operating data.

[0010] When the vehicle computer uses the multi-user management method of this vehicle to manage users, it first obtains the identity information of the user currently using the vehicle, such as image information, fingerprint information or other information that can represent the identity, and then compares the identity information with the information in the vehicle's user identity information database. When it is determined that the first user with the identity information exists in the vehicle's user identity information database, it means that the user currently using the vehicle has driven the vehicle before and is an old user. At this time, the target operating data corresponding to the first user will be obtained from the private directory corresponding to the first user, and the operating data of the applications installed in the vehicle computer, such as QQ music, navigation, video, etc., will be switched to the target operating data corresponding to the first user, so that each application runs according to the target operating data corresponding to the first user, that is, continues to run according to the data saved by the first user after the last driving, to ensure that the vehicle user drives the vehicle in the state he likes and is accustomed to, and has a good driving experience.

[0011] In the above-mentioned vehicle multi-user management method, when the user with the identity information does not exist in the user identity information database, the method includes:

[0012] creating a private directory of a second user corresponding to the identity information for a user currently using the vehicle based on the identity information;

[0013] Run the applications installed in the vehicle according to the original operating data configured at the factory;

[0014] The running data of each application is recorded, and the recorded running data is stored in the private directory as the running data corresponding to the second user.

[0015] When it is determined based on the identity information that the user corresponding to the identity information does not exist in the user identity information database, it means that the user currently using the vehicle has not driven the vehicle before and is a new user. At this time, a private directory of the second user corresponding to the identity information is established for the user currently using the vehicle based on the identity information. The setting of the private directory makes the information of each user independent and will not interfere with each other. The various applications in the car computer will run with the original operating data configured at the factory. The original operating data will be recorded in the private directory corresponding to the second user, meeting the needs of different users for vehicle use, and will not leak the privacy of other users, with high security.

[0016] In the above-mentioned vehicle multi-user management method, the operation of obtaining the identity information of the user currently using the vehicle includes:

[0017] The image information or fingerprint information of the user currently using the vehicle is obtained through the sensing device. Image information, such as facial images captured by a camera, and fingerprint information, such as fingerprint information of the user, is obtained through a fingerprint sensor.

[0018] In the above-mentioned vehicle multi-user management method, the operation of obtaining the identity information of the user currently using the vehicle further includes:

[0019] Displaying a configuration page so that the user can configure identity information based on the configuration page;

[0020] The identity information is obtained based on the configuration operation of the user on the configuration page. The identity information of different users can be distinguished by entering a mobile phone number or username on the configuration page, which increases the way to obtain identity information and makes the application of this method more reliable.

[0021] In the above-mentioned multi-user management method for a vehicle, the method further includes:

[0022] obtaining a target application that cannot be run based on the target run data;

[0023] For the target application, the operating data is switched to the factory-configured original operating data, so that the target application runs according to the original operating data. A target application is an application whose operating data cannot be automatically switched to the target operating data using this method. In this case, the target application runs according to the factory-configured original operating data, ensuring the privacy and security of each vehicle user.

[0024] In the above-mentioned multi-user management method for a vehicle, the method further includes:

[0025] Monitor user operations on applications and update the corresponding operating data to the corresponding user's private directory. When the current vehicle user operates an application, the corresponding operating data will be updated to the corresponding user's private directory. This allows the current vehicle user to use the application with the updated operating data the next time they use it, ensuring that each user can drive in the state they prefer and are accustomed to, improving the driving experience.

[0026] In the above-mentioned multi-user management method for a vehicle, the method further includes:

[0027] When a first user with the identity information exists in the user identity information database of the vehicle, obtaining target interface data corresponding to the first user from the private directory corresponding to the first user, switching the interface data of the vehicle interface to the target interface data corresponding to the first user, so that the vehicle interface is displayed according to the target interface data;

[0028] If the user with the specified identity information does not exist in the vehicle's user identity database, the vehicle interface data is displayed according to the factory-configured original interface data, and the vehicle interface data is recorded and stored in the second user's private directory. The vehicle interface changes with each user, further improving the driving experience of the vehicle user.

[0029] In the above-mentioned multi-user management method for a vehicle, the method further includes:

[0030] When a user currently using the vehicle switches, if the designated application is in an operating state, the designated application is kept running with the operating data corresponding to the user before the vehicle switches;

[0031] When a designated application is not running, the operating data of the specific application will run according to the operating data corresponding to the vehicle user after the vehicle changes. Designated applications are applications whose operating data will not switch when the vehicle user changes during driving. Designated applications can be set at the factory or later. For example, setting the in-vehicle navigation as a designated application means that when the in-vehicle navigation is running, it will maintain navigation even if the vehicle user changes, regardless of the target user identity information. This avoids the trouble of re-navigation and effectively improves driving comfort.

[0032] In the above-mentioned multi-user management method of a vehicle, the method further includes:

[0033] When the user currently using the vehicle performs a user deletion operation, the identity information corresponding to the current user and the operating data of each application corresponding to the identity information are deleted, and the vehicle interface switches to the original interface data configured at the factory for display.

[0034] In the above-mentioned vehicle multi-user management method, the user deletion operation further includes:

[0035] Set the vehicle users with deletion permissions;

[0036] Upon receiving a user deletion instruction, the system identifies the current vehicle user. If the identified vehicle user matches the vehicle user with deletion permission, the system performs the deletion operation according to the received user deletion instruction. If they do not match, the system does not respond to the user deletion operation. Setting a vehicle user with deletion permission ensures that data is not arbitrarily deleted, ensures that vehicle owners can clearly understand who has used the vehicle, and ensures that data can be traced.

[0037] Compared with the existing technology, the multi-user management method of this vehicle has the following advantages:

[0038] 1. The present invention can automatically and quickly switch to the state when the vehicle was last driven. The vehicle user can switch to the most familiar and favorite vehicle state without any operation, which provides a good vehicle driving experience.

[0039] 2. The user data of each vehicle user of the present invention is stored in isolation from each other, which greatly improves security. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which further describe the technical solutions of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0041] Example 1:

[0042] When applying the multi-user management method of the present vehicle to perform user management, the identity information of the user currently using the vehicle is first obtained. The specific operation may be: the vehicle computer controls the camera device installed on the driver's side of the vehicle to start according to the door lock signal on the driver's side of the vehicle, and then captures the image of the vehicle user to obtain the identity information of the user's face image. Alternatively, the fingerprint sensor installed on the door handle or steering wheel can be used to obtain the identity information of the vehicle user's fingerprint. The identity information can also be obtained in the following ways:

[0043] Display a configuration page so that users can configure their identity information based on the configuration page; obtain identity information based on the user's configuration operations on the configuration page, such as mobile phone numbers or user names, which are used to distinguish different users' identity information.

[0044] After obtaining the identity information, it is determined whether the user corresponding to the identity information already exists in the vehicle's user identity information database. If it is determined that the user corresponding to the identity information does not exist in the vehicle's user identity information database, it means that this is the first time driving the vehicle, and no user matching the identity information will be found in the vehicle computer. At this time, based on the identity information, a private directory corresponding to the second user of the identity information is established for the current user of the vehicle, and the applications installed in the vehicle computer are run according to the original operating data configured at the factory; the operating data of each application is recorded, and the recorded operating data is stored in the private directory as the operating data corresponding to the second user. The interface data of the vehicle computer interface is displayed according to the original interface data configured at the factory, and the interface data of the vehicle computer interface is recorded and stored in the private directory of the second user.

[0045] If it is determined that the first user with the identity information exists in the vehicle's user identity information database, it means that the user has driven the vehicle before and is an old user. At this time, the target operating data corresponding to the first user is obtained from the private directory corresponding to the first user; the operating data of the application installed in the vehicle computer is switched to the target operating data corresponding to the first user, so that each application runs according to the target operating data. At the same time, the target interface data corresponding to the first user is obtained from the private directory corresponding to the first user, and the interface data of the vehicle computer interface is switched to the target interface data corresponding to the first user, so that the vehicle computer interface is displayed according to the target interface data; at the same time, this method also obtains the target application that cannot be run based on the target operating data; for the target application, the operating data is switched to the original operating data configured at the factory, so that the target application runs according to the original operating data. The privacy security of each vehicle user is guaranteed.

[0046] During subsequent use, whether new or existing, the system monitors the user's actions on the application and updates the corresponding operating data to the user's private directory. That is, when the current vehicle user operates an application, the changed operating data is updated to the user's private directory, ensuring that the current vehicle user will use the updated operating data the next time they use the application.

[0047] During use, a designated application whose operating data will not be changed with the target user identity information of the current user during driving will be pre-set; when it is recognized that the user currently using the vehicle has switched, when the designated application is in the running state, the designated application will be kept running with the operating data corresponding to the user before the vehicle switched; when the designated application is not in the running state, the operating data of the specific application will be run with the operating data corresponding to the user after the vehicle switched.

[0048] To ensure the security and privacy of user data during use, the vehicle also includes a user deletion process. If the current vehicle user wishes to delete the corresponding data after using the vehicle, the current user's identity information and the operating data of each application corresponding to the identity information will be deleted when the current user performs the user deletion operation. The vehicle interface will then switch to the original interface data configured at the factory. The application of this method ensures that each vehicle user can drive the vehicle in the state they prefer and are most accustomed to the next time they use the vehicle, providing a good driving experience.

[0049] The application of this method is realized through the software development kit set in the vehicle computer. The software development kit (abbreviation: SDK, foreign full name: Software Development Kit) is a collection of development tools for building application software for specific software packages, software frameworks, hardware platforms, operating systems, etc., and is an existing tool.

[0050] Example 2:

[0051] The technical solution in this embodiment is basically the same as the technical solution in Example 1. The difference is that in order to ensure the controllability of vehicle use, a vehicle user with deletion authority is set; when a user deletion operation is received, the vehicle user currently operating is identified. When the identified vehicle user is consistent with the set vehicle user with deletion authority, the corresponding deletion operation is performed according to the received user deletion instruction. For example, when the vehicle user wants to delete the target user identity information of the temporary user, the software development kit deletes the identity information of the corresponding user and the operating data of the user corresponding to each application according to the deletion operation, and at the same time switches the vehicle interface to the factory-configured interface data, and displays the vehicle interface with the factory-configured interface data; when there is inconsistency, the user deletion instruction is not responded to ensure the reliability of the use of the target user identity information.

[0052] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the present invention. Persons skilled in the art may make various modifications, additions, or substitutions to the described specific embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention or exceeding the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-user management method for a vehicle, characterized in that: The method is applied to a vehicle computer, and includes: Obtain the identity information of the user currently using the vehicle; When the first user of the identity information exists in the user identity information database of the vehicle, Acquire target operation data corresponding to the first user from a private directory corresponding to the first user; Switching the running data of the application programs installed in the vehicle computer to the target running data corresponding to the first user, so that each of the application programs runs according to the target running data; Pre-set a designated application that does not change the operating data with the target user identity information of the current user during driving; When a user currently using the vehicle switches, if the designated application is in an operating state, the designated application is kept running with the operating data corresponding to the user before the vehicle switches; When the designated application is not in the running state, the running data of the specific application is run using the running data corresponding to the user after the vehicle is switched.

2. The multi-user management method for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the user with the identity information does not exist in the user identity information database, the method includes: creating a private directory of a second user corresponding to the identity information for a user currently using the vehicle based on the identity information; Run the applications installed in the vehicle according to the original operating data configured at the factory; The running data of each application is recorded, and the recorded running data is stored in the private directory as the running data corresponding to the second user.

3. The multi-user management method for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The operations for obtaining the identity information of the user currently using the vehicle include: The image information or fingerprint information of the user currently using the vehicle is obtained through the sensing device.

4. The multi-user management method for a vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The operation of obtaining the identity information of the user currently using the vehicle also includes: Displaying a configuration page so that the user can configure identity information based on the configuration page; The identity information is obtained based on the configuration operation of the user on the configuration page.

5. The multi-user management method for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further comprises: obtaining a target application that cannot be run based on the target run data; For the target application, the operating data is switched to the original operating data configured at the factory, so that the target application runs according to the original operating data.

6. The multi-user management method for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Monitor the user's operations on the application program, and update the running data corresponding to the operations into the private directory corresponding to the corresponding user.

7. The multi-user management method for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The method further comprises: When a first user with the identity information exists in the user identity information database of the vehicle, obtaining target interface data corresponding to the first user from the private directory corresponding to the first user, switching the interface data of the vehicle interface to the target interface data corresponding to the first user, so that the vehicle interface is displayed according to the target interface data; When the user with the identity information does not exist in the user identity information database of the vehicle, the interface data of the vehicle interface is displayed according to the original interface data configured at the factory, and the interface data of the vehicle interface is recorded and stored in the private directory of the second user.

8. The multi-user management method for a vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: When the user currently using the vehicle performs a user deletion operation, the identity information corresponding to the current user and the operating data of each application corresponding to the identity information are deleted, and the vehicle interface switches to the original interface data configured at the factory for display.

9. The multi-user management method for a vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The user deletion operation further includes: Set the vehicle users with deletion permissions; When receiving a user deletion instruction, the current vehicle user is identified. When the identified vehicle user is consistent with the set vehicle user with deletion permission, the corresponding deletion operation is performed according to the received user deletion instruction. When they are inconsistent, the user deletion operation is not responded to.