A control method, control system, control device and computer readable storage medium of an intelligent cockpit

Abstract

The application relates to a control method, a control system, a control device and a computer readable storage medium of an intelligent cockpit. The control method of the intelligent cockpit comprises the following steps: S1, judging whether to perform space adjustment with the second-row seat as the center according to a passenger instruction, if yes, entering step S2; S2, judging whether to perform space adjustment with the second-row seat on the main driver side as the center; if no, entering step S3; if yes, entering step S4; S3, performing space adjustment with the second-row seat on the co-driver side as the center; and S4, performing space adjustment on the second-row seat and the third-row seat on the main driver side. The application provides a control method, a control system, a control device and a computer readable storage medium of an intelligent cockpit, which can effectively adjust the space position of the intelligent cockpit and improve the user experience of passengers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive intelligent cockpit design technology, and in particular to an intelligent cockpit control method, control system, control device, and computer-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of intelligent cockpits in automobiles, users have increasingly higher demands for the driving and riding experience, especially for second-row passengers in some high-end cars with three rows of seats. During the ride, second-row passengers often have different riding experiences depending on the situation, requiring them to adjust the front seats and the third-row seats to ensure that they have suitable riding space in different riding conditions.

[0003] However, most car manufacturers on the market do not currently grant second-row passengers the authority to adjust other seats in the cabin. When second-row passengers need to adjust other seats, other passengers can only adjust them individually, which causes a lot of inconvenience in operation.

[0004] A few models also use rear seat armrest buttons to adjust the front passenger seat. While this gives second-row passengers control over the front passenger seat, to prevent collisions and squeezing during seat movement, these armrest buttons offer very simple seat controls, only allowing individual control of different motors for each seat. This makes controlling other seats via these armrests rather cumbersome, reducing the passenger experience for second-row passengers. Furthermore, current automotive smart cockpits don't integrate cabin hardware controls with seat linkage controls to address the specific needs of second-row passengers. After adjusting the seats, users still need to adjust various functions of the cabin's physical hardware such as air conditioning, ambient lighting, and fragrance systems, significantly reducing user efficiency.

[0005] In addition, second-row passengers lack infotainment features such as audio-visual entertainment, maps, and telephones during their journey, which fails to meet their infotainment needs and further reduces the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this invention proposes a control method, control system, control device, and computer-readable storage medium for an intelligent cockpit, which can effectively adjust the spatial position of the intelligent cockpit and improve the passenger's user experience.

[0007] Specifically, this invention proposes a control method for an intelligent cockpit, applicable to vehicles with at least three rows of seats, comprising the following steps:

[0008] S1. Based on the passenger's instruction, determine whether to adjust the space with the second row of seats as the center. If so, proceed to step S2.

[0009] S2, determine whether to adjust the space with the second row of seats on the driver's side as the center; if not, proceed to step S3; if yes, proceed to step S4.

[0010] S3, with the second row of seats on the front passenger side as the center, adjust the space, and adjust the third row of seats on the front passenger side to the target posture corresponding to the instruction according to whether there are passengers in the first and third rows of seats on the front passenger side and the spacing between the three rows of seats on the front passenger side, and adjust the third row of seats on the front passenger side to the target position corresponding to the instruction along the slide rail;

[0011] S4, adjust the space of the second and third row seats on the driver's side. Based on whether there are passengers in the third row seats on the driver's side and the distance between the second and third row seats on the driver's side, adjust the second and third row seats on the driver's side to the target posture corresponding to the instruction, and adjust them along the slide rail to the target position corresponding to the instruction.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step S3 includes:

[0013] S31, determine whether there are passengers in the first and third rows of seats on the front passenger side; if not, proceed to step S32.

[0014] S32, determine whether the distance between the first row of seats and the second row of seats on the front passenger side is greater than the safety threshold. If not, proceed to step S33; if yes, proceed to step S34.

[0015] S33, the second-row seat on the front passenger side is adjusted backward along the slide rail to be outside the collision range, and the third-row seat on the front passenger side is simultaneously adjusted backward along the slide rail to be outside the collision range;

[0016] S34, adjust the first row seat on the passenger side to the target position;

[0017] S35, adjust the second row seat on the front passenger side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail. During this process, determine whether the distance between the first row seat and the second row seat on the front passenger side is greater than the safety threshold. If not, proceed to step S36; if yes, proceed to step S37.

[0018] S36, the first row seat on the passenger side is adjusted forward along the rail to be outside the collision range;

[0019] S37, the third-row seat on the passenger side, along with the second-row seat on the passenger side, is adjusted backward along the sliding rail to be outside the collision range;

[0020] In the S38, after adjusting the second-row seat on the front passenger side to the target posture and then adjusting it to the target position along the slide rail, the first-row seat on the front passenger side is adjusted to the target position along the slide rail, and the third-row seat on the front passenger side is adjusted to the target posture and then adjusted to the target position along the slide rail.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, step S4 includes:

[0022] S41, determine if there are passengers in the third row of seats on the driver's side; if not, proceed to step S42.

[0023] S42, determine whether the distance between the second and third row seats on the driver's side is greater than the safety threshold. If not, proceed to step S43; if yes, proceed to step S44.

[0024] S43, the third-row seat on the driver's side is adjusted backward along the sliding rail to be outside the collision range;

[0025] S44, adjust the second-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture, and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail;

[0026] S45, adjust the third-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail.

[0027] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in step S1, if it is determined that the space adjustment is not centered on the second row of seats, then the space adjustment is centered on the third row of seats, including the following steps:

[0028] S51, determine whether to adjust the space with the third row of seats on the driver's side as the center; if not, proceed to step S52; if yes, proceed to step S55.

[0029] S52, determine if there are passengers in the second row of seats on the front passenger side; if not, proceed to step S53.

[0030] S53, adjust the first row seat on the passenger side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail;

[0031] S54, adjust the second-row seat on the passenger side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail; adjust the third-row seat on the passenger side to the target posture; proceed to step S58;

[0032] S55, determine if there are passengers in the second row of seats on the driver's side; if not, proceed to step S56.

[0033] S56, adjust the driver's side first row seat to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail;

[0034] S57, adjust the second-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail, and adjust the third-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture;

[0035] S58, End.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after adjusting the space with the third row of seats as the center, the following steps are performed:

[0037] S61, determine if there are passengers in the third row of seats. If there are, proceed to step S62; otherwise, wait for the passenger to sit down or for the passenger to trigger a new command.

[0038] S62 will adjust the second-row seats corresponding to the third-row seats with passengers to the target posture and adjust them to the target position along the slide rail.

[0039] This invention also provides a method for setting scene modes in an intelligent cockpit, including the following steps:

[0040] T1 executes the aforementioned intelligent cockpit control method to adjust the posture and position of the three rows of seats;

[0041] T2 saves the adjusted posture and position of the three rows of seats as a seat linkage control mode;

[0042] T3, save the seat linkage control mode to the corresponding scene mode, and set the environmental function status of the scene mode; the environmental function includes at least one or more of ambient lighting, air conditioning, fragrance, sunroof and / or sunshade system, speaker and / or headrest speaker;

[0043] T4, save the scene mode.

[0044] The present invention also provides a control system for an intelligent cockpit, for executing the aforementioned control method, comprising:

[0045] Multiple control panels are installed on each seat, and the control panels are used to receive instructions from the passengers in the corresponding seats;

[0046] Multiple seat controllers are installed on each seat, and the seat controllers are used to control the posture and position of the corresponding seat;

[0047] The programmable control system includes a judgment unit, a passenger-side control unit, and a driver-side control unit. The judgment unit is used to determine whether the passenger's instruction is to adjust the space with the second-row seats as the center. Based on the judgment result, the passenger-side control unit adjusts the space with the second-row seats on the passenger side as the center through the passenger-side seat controller; the driver-side control unit adjusts the space with the second-row seats on the driver side as the center through the driver-side seat controller.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the programmable control system further includes an environmental function control unit and a scene mode setting unit. The scene mode setting unit is used to associate seat posture, seat position, and environmental function status within the vehicle. The environmental function control unit controls the usage status of ambient lighting, air conditioning, fragrance, sunroof and / or sunshade system, speakers and / or headrest speakers within the vehicle according to the scene mode setting unit.

[0049] The present invention also provides a control device for an intelligent cockpit, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the steps of the control method for the intelligent cockpit described in any of the preceding claims.

[0050] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the control method for the intelligent cockpit described in any of the preceding claims.

[0051] The present invention provides a control method, control system, control device and computer-readable storage medium for a smart cockpit, which effectively adjusts the spatial position of the smart cockpit through the linkage control of three rows of seats, thereby improving the passenger's user experience.

[0052] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description of the invention are exemplary and illustrative, and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as described in the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0053] The accompanying drawings are included to provide further explanation of the invention; they are incorporated into and constitute a part of this application. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with this specification, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:

[0054] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a control method for an intelligent cockpit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0055] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the control system of an intelligent cockpit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0056] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating a scene mode setting method for an intelligent cockpit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0057] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cockpit structure on the co-pilot side in rest mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0058] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cockpit structure on the co-pilot side in waking mode, according to an embodiment of the present invention, is shown.

[0059] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the passenger-side cockpit structure in normal mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0060] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0061] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this application or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0062] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0063] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0064] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0065] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, these terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application. In addition, although the terminology used in this application is selected from commonly known and used terms, some terms mentioned in this application's specification may have been chosen by the applicant according to his or her judgment, and their detailed meanings are explained in the relevant sections of this description. Moreover, this application should be understood not only through the actual terms used, but also through the meaning implied by each term.

[0066] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a control method for an intelligent cockpit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. As shown, the present invention provides a control method for an intelligent cockpit applicable to vehicles with at least three rows of seats. The control method includes the following steps:

[0067] S1. Based on the passenger's instruction, determine whether to adjust the space with the second row of seats as the center. If so, proceed to step S2.

[0068] S2, determine whether space adjustment is centered on the driver's side second-row seat; if not, proceed to step S3; if yes, proceed to step S4. It should be noted that this step distinguishes between centering on the driver's side or the passenger's side second-row seat. For scenarios centered on the second-row passengers, considering the special nature of the driver's side first-row seat (driver's seat) and safety during driving, the driver's seat is generally not adjusted. Simultaneously, to ensure that the passenger in the passenger's side second-row seat has more space in certain specific modes (such as rest mode), the linkage control of all three rows of seats is not entirely consistent on the driver's side and passenger's side. That is, on the passenger's side, the seat linkage control method includes the linkage control of the passenger's side first-row seat, second-row seat, and third-row seat; on the driver's side, the seat linkage control method includes the linkage control of the driver's side second-row seat and third-row seat.

[0069] S3 adjusts the space centered on the second-row seats on the front passenger side. Depending on whether there are passengers in the first and third rows on the front passenger side, and the spacing between the three rows, it adjusts the third-row seats on the front passenger side to the target posture corresponding to the command, and then adjusts them along the slide rails to the target position corresponding to the command. Specifically, depending on the structural performance of each seat, the target posture may include the angle and / or height of the seat backrest, leg rest, forward tilt angle, lumbar support, and shoulder support. The target position refers to the position where each seat can reach its designated location along its respective guide rail.

[0070] S4 adjusts the space of the second and third row seats on the driver's side. Based on whether there are passengers in the third row seats on the driver's side and the distance between the second and third row seats on the driver's side, the second and third row seats on the driver's side are adjusted to the target posture corresponding to the command, and both are adjusted to the target position corresponding to the command along the slide rail.

[0071] Preferably, step S3 involves coordinated control of the three rows of seats on the front passenger side, including:

[0072] S31, determine whether there are passengers in the first and third rows of seats on the front passenger side. If not, proceed to step S32. Determine whether there are passengers by installing pressure sensors on the seats. If there are passengers, no adjustment is made.

[0073] S32, determine whether the distance between the first and second row seats on the front passenger side is greater than a safety threshold. If not, proceed to step S33; if yes, proceed to step S34. The distance between the seats is obtained by installing displacement sensors on the seats, and the distance is compared with the set safety distance.

[0074] S33: The second-row seat on the front passenger side is adjusted backward along the slide rail to be outside the collision range to avoid collision with the first-row seat on the front passenger side during adjustment. The third-row seat on the front passenger side is simultaneously adjusted backward along the slide rail to be outside the collision range to avoid collision with the second-row seat on the front passenger side.

[0075] S34, the front passenger seat in the first row is adjusted to the target position to create more space for the second-row seats on the front passenger side. Typically, the backrest angle, leg rest, forward tilt angle, and rear height of the front passenger seat in the first row are adjusted to the target angle or height.

[0076] S35: Adjust the second-row seat on the front passenger side to the target posture and slide it along the rail to the target position. During this process, determine whether the distance between the first-row and second-row seats on the front passenger side is greater than the safety threshold. If not, proceed to step S36; if yes, proceed to step S37. In this step, directly adjust the backrest angle, forward tilt angle, rear height, leg rest, lumbar support, and shoulder support of the second-row seat on the front passenger side to the target angle or height.

[0077] S36: Adjust the first-row seat on the passenger side forward along the slide rail to be outside the collision range. If the second-row seat on the passenger side needs more space during the adjustment process, first adjust the first-row seat on the passenger side forward along the slide rail.

[0078] In the S37, the third-row seat on the front passenger side adjusts backward along the sliding rail in sync with the second-row seat on the front passenger side to move out of the collision range in order to avoid a collision.

[0079] In step S38, after adjusting the second-row passenger seat to the target posture and then adjusting it to the target position along the slide rail, the first-row passenger seat and the third-row passenger seat are adjusted to the target posture and then adjusted to the target position along the slide rail. It should be noted that after adjusting the first-row passenger seat forward along the slide rail in step S36, its actual position may obstruct the driver's view. Therefore, after adjusting the second-row passenger seat, it is necessary to adjust the first-row passenger seat along the slide rail (usually backward) to the target position to avoid obstructing the view. Similarly, to avoid collisions, the third-row passenger seat is adjusted to its extreme position in step S37. Then, after adjusting the second-row passenger seat, it is necessary to adjust the third-row passenger seat along the slide rail (usually forward) to the target position.

[0080] Preferably, step S4 involves coordinated control of the second and third row seats on the driver's side, including:

[0081] S41, determine if there are passengers in the third-row seats on the driver's side. If not, proceed to step S42. Similarly, a pressure sensor can be installed on the seat to determine if there are passengers. If there are passengers, no adjustment is made.

[0082] S42, determine whether the distance between the second and third row seats on the driver's side is greater than the safety threshold. If not, proceed to step S43; if yes, proceed to step S44.

[0083] S43, the third-row seat on the driver's side is adjusted backward along the sliding rail to be outside the collision range;

[0084] S44, adjust the second-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture, and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail;

[0085] S45, adjust the third-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail.

[0086] Considering the limited space and inconvenience faced by third-row passengers when getting in and out of the vehicle, a convenient entry and exit mode centered on the third-row seats (passengers) is proposed, building upon the aforementioned linkage control centered on the second-row seats. Preferably, in step S1, if it is determined that the space adjustment is not centered on the second-row seats, then the space adjustment is centered on the third-row seats. This is because in the convenient entry and exit mode, the vehicle is generally stationary, and the first-row seats do not need to be adjusted to their limit, allowing for adjustments even when passengers are present. The space adjustment includes the following steps:

[0087] S51, determine whether the space adjustment is centered on the third-row seat on the driver's side; if not, proceed to step S52; if yes, proceed to step S55. This step is used to distinguish between space adjustment on the driver's side or the passenger side.

[0088] S52, determine if there are passengers in the second row of seats on the front passenger side. If not, proceed to step S53. If there are passengers, no space adjustment is performed.

[0089] S53, adjust the front passenger side first-row seat to the target posture and slide it along the rail to the target position. In this step, the target position of the front passenger side first-row seat is to move it along the rail by more than 225mm, and the target posture is that the backrest angle is folded back by less than 31 degrees. If the target position and target posture of the front passenger side first-row seat meet the aforementioned requirements, no adjustment is necessary, as it already meets the requirements for space adjustment.

[0090] S54, adjust the second-row seat on the front passenger side to the target posture and slide it along the rail to the target position; adjust the third-row seat on the front passenger side to the target posture; proceed to step S58. In this step, the target position of the second-row seat on the front passenger side is to move it 350mm along the rail; the target posture is to have the backrest angle folded forward 10 degrees, the seat cushion tilt angle adjusted to 0 degrees, the rear height adjusted to 88mm, the leg rest length adjusted to 0mm, and the leg rest rotation adjusted to fold backward 3 degrees. This target posture is the extreme position of the second-row seat on the front passenger side to provide more entry and exit space.

[0091] S55: Determine if there are passengers in the second row of seats on the driver's side. If not, proceed to step S56. If there are passengers, no space adjustment is required.

[0092] S56, Adjust the driver's side first-row seat to the target posture and slide it along the rail to the target position. In this step, the target position of the driver's side first-row seat is to move it along the rail by more than 114mm, and the target posture is that the backrest angle is folded back by less than 17 degrees. If the target position and target posture of the driver's side first-row seat meet the aforementioned requirements, no adjustment is necessary, as it already meets the requirements for space adjustment.

[0093] S57, adjust the second-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture and then adjust it to the target position along the slide rail. Adjust the third-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture. In this step, the target posture and target position of the second-row seat on the driver's side are the same as those of the second-row seat on the passenger side in step 54, and will not be repeated. Adjusting the third-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture means adjusting the backrest angle to 20 degrees rearward.

[0094] S58, all done. Space adjustments are complete, and third-row passengers can now easily get on and off the bus.

[0095] Ideally, after adjusting the space with the third-row seats as the center to meet the needs of third-row passengers for easy entry and exit, the following steps should be performed:

[0096] S61, determine if there are passengers in the third row of seats. If there are, proceed to step S62; otherwise, wait for the passenger to sit down or for the passenger to trigger a new command.

[0097] S62 will adjust the second-row seats corresponding to the third-row seats with passengers to the target posture and adjust them to the target position along the slide rail. The target position is basically the initial position.

[0098] In essence, the space adjustment mechanism centered on the third-row seats (passengers) can be divided into two main stages. The first stage is the triggering stage. Based on passenger instructions, the second-row seats are moved along the rails to the target position, and the backrest angle is adjusted forward to its maximum target posture, ensuring maximum entry and exit space for third-row passengers. The second stage is the recovery stage. Upon receiving another passenger instruction or sensing that a passenger has sat down, the seats are automatically returned to their designated positions. Typically, the second-row seats on the driver's side and the second-row seats on the front passenger side have their rails adjusted to 350mm, and their backrest angles to 35mm.

[0099] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the control system of an intelligent cockpit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. As shown in the figure, the present invention also provides a control system 200 for intelligent cockpits, used to execute the aforementioned control method for intelligent cockpits. This control system mainly includes multiple control panels 201, multiple seat controllers 202, and a programmable control system 203.

[0100] Multiple control panels 201 are respectively installed on each seat, and each control panel 201 is used to receive commands from the passenger in the corresponding seat. The control panel 201 can also be installed on the armrest of the seat.

[0101] Multiple seat controllers 202 are respectively installed on each seat. The seat controllers 202 are used to control the posture and position of the corresponding seat to achieve the target posture and target position corresponding to the command.

[0102] The programmable control system 203 includes a judgment unit 204, a passenger-side control unit 205, and a driver-side control unit 206. The judgment unit 204 determines whether a passenger command requires spatial adjustment centered on the second-row seats. Based on the judgment result, the passenger-side control unit 205 adjusts the space centered on the second-row seats on the passenger side via the passenger-side seat controller 202; the driver-side control unit 206 adjusts the space centered on the second-row seats on the driver side via the driver-side seat controller 202. Specifically, the control panel 201 can communicate with the programmable control system 203 via a gateway. The control panel 201 communicates with the gateway via WiFi, and the gateway and programmable control system 203 can be connected via Ethernet.

[0103] Preferably, the programmable control system 203 also includes an environmental function control unit 207 and a scene mode setting unit 208. The scene mode setting unit 208 is used to associate seat posture, seat position, and the environmental function status within the vehicle. The environmental function control unit 207 controls the usage status of ambient lighting, air conditioning, fragrance, sunroof and / or sunshade system, speakers and / or headrest speakers within the vehicle according to the scene mode setting unit 208. By way of example and not limitation, other hardware devices in the smart cockpit can also be included in the control scope of the environmental function control unit 207 to form a set cockpit environment configuration.

[0104] When second-row passengers need to control the smart cockpit, they can operate the human-machine interface for controlling the relevant cockpit hardware within the armrest control screen 201. They can send relevant control commands to the gateway via the vehicle's Wi-Fi. The gateway parses the control commands and further distributes them to the programmable control system via the vehicle's Ethernet. The programmable control system further parses and distributes the commands, controlling the seat controller 202 through the passenger-side control unit 205 and the driver-side control unit 206. The programmable control system 203 transmits signals via the vehicle's CAN / LIN / A2B audio bus to the controllers or devices related to environmental functions, ultimately reaching the relevant actuators to control the relevant hardware and its functions. After all hardware actions are completed, the relevant status is fed back to the armrest control screen 201 of the second-row seats through the above links for passengers to view.

[0105] Passengers can operate the human-machine interface for maps and music on the handrail control screen 201, and send relevant control commands to the gateway via the vehicle WiFi. The gateway parses the control commands and further sends them to the programmable control system 203 via the vehicle Ethernet. The programmable control system 203 obtains relevant resources from the Internet through the vehicle network and feeds them back through the above link and loads them onto the handrail control screen for passengers to view and use.

[0106] When passengers need to use the Bluetooth phone function, they can first connect their own smartphone to the variable programmable control system 203 via Bluetooth, and synchronize the contacts in the smartphone to the handrail control screen 201 through the programmable control system 203. When using the phone function, users can operate the human-machine interface of the phone function in the handrail control screen 201 to make and receive Bluetooth phone calls.

[0107] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating a scene mode setting method for an intelligent cockpit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Preferably, as shown in the figure, the present invention also provides a scene mode setting method for an intelligent cockpit, including the following steps:

[0108] T1 executes the aforementioned intelligent cockpit control method to adjust the posture and position of the three rows of seats;

[0109] T2 saves the adjusted posture and position of the three rows of seats as a seat linkage control mode;

[0110] T3 saves the seat linkage control mode to the corresponding scene mode and sets the environmental function status of that scene mode. The environmental functions include at least one or more of the following: ambient lighting, air conditioning, fragrance, sunroof and / or sunshade system, speakers and / or headrest speakers. In this step, the scene mode links the seat linkage control mode with the environmental functions within the smart cockpit. In other words, when a passenger selects a seat linkage control mode, the seat position will be quickly adjusted and the corresponding cabin environment configured, providing passengers with a scenario-based experience and improving the efficiency of function control and passenger comfort.

[0111] T4, save the scene mode.

[0112] This invention relates to vehicles with at least three rows of seats, each with rich functionality. It provides a coordinated control scheme for these three rows of seats and incorporates displacement and pressure sensors to monitor the presence of occupants in the seats and the distance between the seats and the front and rear seats and passengers during seat movement, thus preventing squeezing and collisions during seat coordination. The invention presupposes three usage scenarios centered on second-row passengers, with different seat coordination control methods for each scenario. These three scenarios are a rest mode, a wake-up mode, and a normal mode, along with a convenient entry and exit mode centered on third-row passengers.

[0113] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the passenger-side cabin structure in rest mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. As shown, when the second-row passenger on the passenger side selects rest mode, the intelligent cockpit control method is executed, and the second-row seat 402 on the passenger side enters a zero-gravity state, providing passengers with sufficient space to lie down and rest. In this mode, the first-row seat 401 on the passenger side is adjusted along the rail to 450mm, the backrest angle is folded back to 3 degrees, the leg rest is folded back to 5 degrees (fully folded), and the seat cushion is adjusted to 0mm (lowest position); the second-row seat 402 on the passenger side is adjusted along the rail to 49mm, the backrest angle is adjusted back to 44 degrees, the seat cushion forward tilt angle is adjusted to 17 degrees (maximum tilt angle), the rear height is adjusted to 56mm, the shoulder adjustment is 0 degrees, the leg rest length is adjusted to 100mm (longest position), and the leg rest angle is extended forward to 52 degrees; the third-row seat 403 on the passenger side is adjusted along the rail to 0mm (last position), and the backrest angle is folded back to 20 degrees. In addition to adjusting the third row of seats to the target posture and position via the seat controller, the changes in the status of other hardware and environmental functions in the smart cockpit include: the massage, heating and ventilation functions of the second row seat 402 on the front passenger side are turned off; the air conditioning temperature is adjusted to 26℃, the fan speed is adjusted to level 1, the air blowing mode is adjusted to avoid people, the internal circulation is turned on, the ambient light is turned off, the fragrance is turned on, the fragrance is adjusted to wood scent, the level is adjusted to level 1, the sunshade is closed, the sunroof is closed, and the headrest speaker of the second row seat 402 on the front passenger side is turned off.

[0114] Figure 5A schematic diagram of the passenger-side cabin structure in a wakefulness mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. As shown, when the second-row passenger on the passenger side selects the wakefulness mode, the backrest of the second-row seat 402 on the passenger side will be relatively straightened, leaving appropriate space in front and behind, and in conjunction with the air conditioning system, fragrance and seat massage functions, to achieve physical wakefulness. In this wakefulness mode, the sliding rail of the first-row seat 401 on the passenger side is adjusted to 207mm, the backrest angle is adjusted to 0 degrees (vertical state), the leg rest is folded back to 5 degrees (fully folded), the seat cushion forward tilt angle is adjusted to 0 degrees (minimum tilt angle), and the rear height adjustment is adjusted to 0mm (lowest position); the backrest angle of the second-row seat 402 on the passenger side is adjusted back to 31 degrees, the seat cushion forward tilt angle is adjusted to 0 degrees (minimum tilt angle), the rear height adjustment is adjusted to 36mm, the shoulder adjustment is folded back to 5 degrees, the leg rest length is adjusted to 0mm (shortest position), and the leg rest angle is folded back to 3 degrees (fully folded); the second-row seat 402 on the passenger side... The third-row seats 403 slide rails are adjusted to 205mm (forward position), and the backrest angle is folded back to 20 degrees. In addition to the third-row seats being adjusted via the seat controller, other hardware and their functional status changes in the smart cockpit include: the massage and ventilation functions of the second-row seats 402 on the front passenger side are turned on, the heating function is turned off, the air conditioning temperature is adjusted to 22℃, the fan speed is adjusted to level 3, the air blowing mode is adjusted to face blowing, the internal circulation is turned on, the ambient light is turned on, the fragrance is turned on, the fragrance is adjusted to mint, the level is adjusted to level 3, the sunshade is turned on, the opening degree is adjusted to 100%, the headrest speaker is turned on, and the audio source of the armrest control screen is played.

[0115] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the passenger-side cabin structure in normal mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. As shown, when the second-row passenger on the passenger side selects the normal mode, the three rows of seats on the passenger side are in the normal seating position. In this mode, the sliding rail of the first-row passenger seat 401 is adjusted to 248mm, the backrest angle is folded forward to 19 degrees, the leg rest is folded back to 5 degrees (fully folded), the seat cushion forward tilt angle is adjusted to 0 degrees (minimum tilt angle), and the rear height adjustment is adjusted to 33mm; the backrest angle of the second-row passenger seat 402 is adjusted back to 42 degrees, the seat cushion forward tilt angle is adjusted to 0 degrees (minimum tilt angle), the rear height adjustment is adjusted to 62mm, the shoulder adjustment is adjusted back to 0 degrees, the leg rest length is adjusted to 0mm (shortest position), and the leg rest angle is folded back to 3 degrees (fully folded). The third-row seat 403 on the front passenger side has its sliding rail adjusted to 205mm (forwardest position), and the backrest angle is folded back to 20 degrees. In addition to the motor adjustment of the third-row seats, the changes in the status of other hardware and functions in the smart cockpit include: the massage, heating and ventilation functions of the second-row seat 402 on the front passenger side are turned off; the air conditioning temperature is adjusted to 24℃, the fan speed is adjusted to level 1, the air blowing mode is adjusted to avoid blowing on people, the internal circulation is turned on, the ambient light is turned off, the fragrance is turned on, the fragrance is adjusted to bamboo scent, the level is adjusted to level 1, the sunshade is closed, the sunroof is closed, and the headrest speaker is turned off.

[0116] The present invention also provides a control device for an intelligent cockpit, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the steps of any of the aforementioned intelligent cockpit control methods.

[0117] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of any of the aforementioned intelligent cockpit control methods.

[0118] The specific implementation methods and technical effects of the intelligent cockpit control system, intelligent cockpit control equipment, and computer-readable storage medium can be found in the embodiments of the intelligent cockpit control method provided by the present invention, and will not be repeated here.

[0119] Those skilled in the art will further appreciate that the various illustrative logic blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability between hardware and software, the various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps are described above in a generalized manner in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the overall system. Those skilled in the art may implement the described functionality in different ways for each specific application, but such implementation decisions should not be construed as departing from the scope of the invention.

[0120] The various illustrative logic modules and circuits described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented or performed using a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but in alternatives, it may be any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. The processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, such as a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors cooperating with a DSP core, or any other such configuration.

[0121] The steps of the methods or algorithms described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein may be embodied directly in hardware, in a software module executed by a processor, or in a combination of both. The software module may reside in RAM memory, flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupled to a processor such that the processor can read and write information to / from the storage medium. In an alternative, the storage medium may be integrated into the processor. The processor and storage medium may reside in an ASIC. The ASIC may reside in a user terminal. In an alternative, the processor and storage medium may reside as discrete components in the user terminal.

[0122] In one or more exemplary embodiments, the described functionality may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software as a computer program product, the functionality may be stored or transmitted as one or more instructions or code on or through a computer-readable medium. A computer-readable medium includes both computer storage media and communication media, encompassing any medium that facilitates the transfer of a computer program from one location to another. A storage medium may be any available medium accessible to a computer. By way of example and not limitation, such a computer-readable medium may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disc storage, disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and is accessible to a computer. Any connection is also legitimately referred to as a computer-readable medium. For example, if the software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of a medium. As used in this article, disk and disc include compact discs (CDs), laser discs, optical discs, digital multi-purpose discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray discs. Disks typically reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically using lasers. Combinations of these should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0123] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the exemplary embodiments described above without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, it is intended that this invention cover modifications and variations falling within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A control method for an intelligent cockpit, applicable to vehicles with at least three rows of seats, comprising the steps of: S1. Based on the passenger's instruction, determine whether to adjust the space with the second row of seats as the center. If so, proceed to step S2. S2, determine whether to adjust the space with the second row of seats on the driver's side as the center; if not, proceed to step S3; if yes, proceed to step S4. S3, with the second row of seats on the front passenger side as the center, adjust the space, and adjust the third row of seats on the front passenger side to the target posture corresponding to the instruction according to whether there are passengers in the first and third rows of seats on the front passenger side and the spacing between the three rows of seats on the front passenger side, and adjust the third row of seats on the front passenger side to the target position corresponding to the instruction along the slide rail; S4, adjust the space of the second and third row seats on the driver's side. Based on whether there are passengers in the third row seats on the driver's side and the distance between the second and third row seats on the driver's side, adjust the second and third row seats on the driver's side to the target posture corresponding to the instruction, and adjust them to the target position corresponding to the instruction along the slide rail. in, Step S3 includes: S31, determine whether there are passengers in the first and third rows of seats on the front passenger side; if not, proceed to step S32. S32, determine whether the distance between the first row of seats and the second row of seats on the front passenger side is greater than the safety threshold. If not, proceed to step S33; if yes, proceed to step S34. S33, the second-row seat on the front passenger side is adjusted backward along the slide rail to be outside the collision range, and the third-row seat on the front passenger side is simultaneously adjusted backward along the slide rail to be outside the collision range; S34, adjust the first row seat on the passenger side to the target position; S35, adjust the second row seat on the front passenger side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail. During this process, determine whether the distance between the first row seat and the second row seat on the front passenger side is greater than the safety threshold. If not, proceed to step S36; if yes, proceed to step S37. S36, the first row seat on the passenger side is adjusted forward along the rail to be outside the collision range; S37, the third-row seat on the passenger side, along with the second-row seat on the passenger side, is adjusted backward along the sliding rail to be outside the collision range; In the S38, after adjusting the second-row seat on the front passenger side to the target posture and then adjusting it to the target position along the slide rail, the first-row seat on the front passenger side is adjusted to the target position along the slide rail, and the third-row seat on the front passenger side is adjusted to the target posture and then adjusted to the target position along the slide rail.

2. The control method for the intelligent cockpit as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Step S4 includes: S41, determine if there are passengers in the third row of seats on the driver's side; if not, proceed to step S42. S42, determine whether the distance between the second and third row seats on the driver's side is greater than the safety threshold. If not, proceed to step S43; if yes, proceed to step S44. S43, the third-row seat on the driver's side is adjusted backward along the sliding rail to be outside the collision range; S44, adjust the second-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture, and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail; S45, adjust the third-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail.

3. The control method for the intelligent cockpit as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step S1, if it is determined that the space adjustment is not centered on the second-row seats, then the space adjustment is centered on the third-row seats, including the following steps: S51, determine whether to adjust the space with the third row of seats on the driver's side as the center; if not, proceed to step S52; if yes, proceed to step S55. S52, determine if there are passengers in the second row of seats on the front passenger side; if not, proceed to step S53. S53, adjust the first row seat on the passenger side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail; S54, adjust the second-row seat on the passenger side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail, and adjust the third-row seat on the passenger side to the target posture; Proceed to step S58; S55, determine if there are passengers in the second row of seats on the driver's side; if not, proceed to step S56. S56, adjust the driver's side first row seat to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail; S57, adjust the second-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture and adjust it to the target position along the slide rail, and adjust the third-row seat on the driver's side to the target posture; S58, End.

4. The control method for the intelligent cockpit as described in claim 3, characterized in that, After adjusting the space with the third-row seats as the center, perform the following steps: S61, determine if there are passengers in the third row of seats. If there are, proceed to step S62; otherwise, wait for the passenger to sit down or for the passenger to trigger a new command. S62 will adjust the second-row seats corresponding to the third-row seats with passengers to the target posture and adjust them to the target position along the slide rail.

5. A method for setting scene modes in an intelligent cockpit, characterized in that, Including the following steps: T1, execute the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, and adjust the posture and position of the three rows of seats; T2 saves the adjusted posture and position of the three rows of seats as a seat linkage control mode; T3, save the seat linkage control mode to the corresponding scene mode, and set the environmental function status of the scene mode; the environmental function includes at least one or more of ambient lighting, air conditioning, fragrance, sunroof and / or sunshade system, speaker and / or headrest speaker; T4, save the scene mode.

6. A control system for an intelligent cockpit, used to execute the control method of claim 1, characterized in that, include: Multiple control panels are installed on each seat, and the control panels are used to receive instructions from the passengers in the corresponding seats; Multiple seat controllers are installed on each seat, and the seat controllers are used to control the posture and position of the corresponding seat; The programmable control system includes a judgment unit, a passenger-side control unit, and a driver-side control unit. The judgment unit is used to determine whether the passenger's command is to adjust the space with the second-row seats as the center. Based on the judgment result, the passenger-side control unit adjusts the space with the second-row seats on the passenger side as the center through the passenger-side seat controller. The driver's side control unit adjusts the space with the second-row seats on the driver's side as the center, through the driver's side seat controller.

7. The control system for an intelligent cockpit as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The programmable control system also includes an environmental function control unit and a scene mode setting unit. The scene mode setting unit is used to associate seat posture, seat position, and the environmental function status inside the vehicle. The environmental function control unit controls the usage status of ambient lighting, air conditioning, fragrance, sunroof and / or sunshade system, speakers and / or headrest speakers inside the vehicle according to the scene mode setting unit.

8. A control device for an intelligent cockpit, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the steps of the control method for the intelligent cockpit as described in any one of claims 1-4.

9. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the control method for the intelligent cockpit as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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