A control method of a screen display electronic gear shifter, a screen display electronic gear shifter and a vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a control method of a screen display electronic gear shifter, the screen display electronic gear shifter and a vehicle. The control method of the screen display electronic gear shifter comprises the following steps: obtaining a first input of a user; judging whether the first input matches a preset input; when the first input matches the preset input, unlocking the screen display electronic gear shifter; and when the first input does not match the preset input, displaying prompt information, which is used for indicating that the first input is re-obtained. The method can realize the locking of the screen display electronic gear shifter without operation, and the unlocking before operation. If the unlocking is successful, the user can perform normal gear shifting actions. If the unlocking fails, the user cannot perform gear shifting actions, so that the screen display electronic gear shifter has the anti-theft function, and the occurrence of the behavior of stealing the vehicle can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic gear shifter technology, and in particular to a control method for a screen-display electronic gear shifter, the screen-display electronic gear shifter, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of intelligent mobility technologies, vehicles are gradually achieving automated control. Traditional gear shifters are primarily mechanical, making it easy to modify their appearance but difficult to add practical functions. To address this issue, electronic gear shifters have emerged. Electronic gear shifters offer a wider range of shifting modes, are easy and convenient to operate, and can incorporate many new features, providing users with a completely new driving experience.

[0003] Currently, numerous cases of vehicle theft due to inadequate anti-theft measures have occurred in the market. Vehicle theft has seriously endangered people's property security. Therefore, people are paying increasing attention to vehicle anti-theft features, and vehicle designers are constantly updating vehicle components to improve their anti-theft capabilities. Regarding gear shifters, existing gear shifters only perform basic shifting functions. As long as the vehicle user has the key, they can start the vehicle and operate the gear shifter, resulting in low anti-theft protection. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a control method for a display electronic gear shifter, a display electronic gear shifter, and a vehicle, so as to at least solve the problem of vehicle theft when other persons possess the vehicle key.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention is implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a control method for a screen-display electronic gear shifter, the method comprising:

[0007] Get the user's first input;

[0008] Determine whether the first input matches the preset input;

[0009] When the first input matches the preset input, the on-screen electronic gear shifter is unlocked;

[0010] When the first input does not match the preset input, a prompt message is displayed, which indicates that the first input should be retrieved again.

[0011] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a screen-display electronic gear shifter, the screen-display electronic gear shifter comprising:

[0012] The first acquisition module is used to acquire the user's first input;

[0013] The judgment module is used to determine whether the first input matches the preset input;

[0014] The unlocking module is used to unlock the on-screen electronic gear shifter when the first input matches the preset input;

[0015] A first display module is configured to display a prompt message when the first input does not match the preset input, the prompt message being used to instruct the user to reacquire the first input.

[0016] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a vehicle, the vehicle including the electronic gear shifter with screen display described in any of the preceding claims.

[0017] In this invention, by acquiring the user's first input and determining whether the first input matches a preset input, the on-screen electronic gear shifter is unlocked when the first input matches the preset input; and a prompt message is displayed when the first input does not match the preset input. This method enables the on-screen electronic gear shifter to be locked when not in use, and unlocked before operation is required. If unlocking is successful, the user can perform normal gear shifting; if unlocking fails, the user cannot perform gear shifting. This gives the on-screen electronic gear shifter an anti-theft function, preventing vehicle theft. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a control method for a screen-display electronic gear shifter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of another control method for a screen-display electronic gear shifter provided according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 A block diagram of a screen-display electronic gear shifter provided according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 A block diagram of another electronic gear shifter with screen display provided according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] It should be understood that the phrase "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" throughout the specification means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic related to the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. Therefore, "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" appearing throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, these specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0025] In various embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the sequence number of each process described below does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] See Figure 1 The flowchart illustrates a control method for a screen-display electronic gear shifter according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The steps of the method are as follows:

[0028] Step 101: Obtain the user's first input.

[0029] The first input includes at least one of graphic and textual information, user gesture operation, and user biometric features. The graphic and textual information is not limited to password combinations formed by numbers, letters, symbols, or combinations thereof, as well as pattern connection, pattern matching, etc. The user gesture operation is not limited to double-click, swipe, long press, etc. The user biometric features are not limited to the user's face, fingerprint, etc.

[0030] For example, the first input is the user's facial features. A camera is installed at the driver's seat inside the car to capture the user's facial features. After the facial features are captured, the electronic gear shifter can obtain them, thus completing the acquisition of the first input. When the camera captures the user's facial features, it can capture them from multiple angles, such as the user's frontal face and side profile, to ensure the accuracy of the captured facial features.

[0031] Step 102: Determine whether the first input matches the preset input.

[0032] Preset inputs refer to inputs that are preset by the user and stored in the on-screen electronic gear shifter, including at least one of preset graphic and textual character information, preset user gesture operations, and preset user biometric features.

[0033] For example, the electronic gear shifter with display screen pre-stores the vehicle owner's facial features. After the electronic gear shifter obtains the user's facial features, it matches them with the pre-stored facial features of the vehicle owner. This matching process is equivalent to confirming the user's identity. Of course, to meet the user's needs, this embodiment can also pre-set and store the facial features of the vehicle owner's family members and friends. The specific objects and the number of objects set are not limited in this embodiment.

[0034] Step 103: When the first input matches the preset input, unlock the on-screen electronic gear shifter.

[0035] For example, when the collected user's facial features match the preset car owner's facial features, it is equivalent to confirming that the user is the car owner. At this time, the electronic gear shifter on the screen can be automatically unlocked, without the car owner having to perform any unlocking operations, effectively saving the car owner's time to start the vehicle.

[0036] Step 104: When the first input does not match the preset input, a prompt message is displayed, which is used to instruct the user to retrieve the first input again.

[0037] For example, if the collected user's facial features do not match the preset vehicle owner's facial features, the on-screen electronic gear shifter can display the message "Identity mismatch, please enter password" to instruct the user to re-enter the password. It should be noted that the prompt information in this embodiment can be displayed on the on-screen electronic gear shifter's display screen or on the vehicle's center console; the specific display location is not limited in this embodiment. Furthermore, the prompt information may not be displayed but instead provided through voice, vibration, or other means.

[0038] It should be noted that users can pre-store graphic characters or gesture operations in the electronic gear shifter. When the collected user facial features do not match the preset facial features, the electronic gear shifter can be unlocked through other forms of first input, so that users can still unlock the electronic gear shifter in other ways when the camera malfunctions.

[0039] In this embodiment of the invention, by acquiring the user's first input and determining whether the first input matches a preset input, the electronic gear shifter with display is unlocked when the first input matches the preset input; and a prompt message is displayed when the first input does not match the preset input. This method enables the electronic gear shifter with display to be locked when not in use, and unlocked before operation is required. If unlocking is successful, the user can perform normal gear shifting; if unlocking fails, the user cannot perform gear shifting. This gives the electronic gear shifter an anti-theft function, preventing vehicle theft.

[0040] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a camera positioned in the vehicle's driver's cab can capture the user's facial features and determine whether the captured facial features match preset facial features. If they match, the on-screen electronic gear shifter can be unlocked directly; if they do not match, the user can re-enter a password to unlock the on-screen electronic gear shifter. Users can set preset facial features to those of the vehicle owner and their family or friends. When the vehicle owner, or their family or friends, starts the vehicle, the on-screen electronic gear shifter can be unlocked directly, meeting the user's user-friendly needs.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] See Figure 2 A flowchart of another control method for a screen-display electronic gear shifter provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The steps of the method are as follows:

[0043] Step 201: Obtain the digital password based on the number of pauses and rotation direction of the knob rotation of the electronic gear shifter on the screen.

[0044] It should be noted that the knob of the electronic gear shifter in this step can be used to input a digital password or to perform a gear shifting operation after the electronic gear shifter is unlocked. This means that the electronic gear shifter can be unlocked without adding any other hardware, effectively saving production costs.

[0045] Step 201 may include sub-steps a1 to a4.

[0046] Sub-step a1: Monitor the unidirectional intermittent rotation of the knob.

[0047] One-way intermittent rotation refers to the intermittent, paused rotation of the knob in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction, with a pause time of 0 to 2 seconds, until the rotation is completed.

[0048] Sub-step a2: Determine the value of any one digit in the digital password based on the number of pauses in the unidirectional intermittent rotation.

[0049] In one method, the numerical values ​​of each digit of the password range from 1 to 9. The number of pauses during the intermittent unidirectional rotation of the knob represents the value of the currently entered numerical password. For example, if the knob is rotated clockwise 4 times, pausing 3 times during the rotation, and then stops rotating after the 4th rotation, the 3 pauses represent the value of the currently entered numerical password as 3.

[0050] In another method, the numerical values ​​of each digit of the password range from 0 to 9. The number of pauses during the intermittent unidirectional rotation of the knob, incremented by 1, represents the value of the currently entered numerical password. For example, if the knob is turned clockwise once without pausing, and then stops immediately after completing one turn, the number of pauses plus 1 represents the value of the currently entered numerical password as 1.

[0051] In this step, users can design the numerical range of each digit of the numeric password according to their memory habits. The specific setting method is not limited in this embodiment.

[0052] Sub-step a3: Monitor the rotation direction of the knob.

[0053] The direction of rotation of the monitoring knob includes clockwise or counterclockwise rotation.

[0054] Sub-step a4: Determine the total number of digits of the digital password based on the number of times the rotation direction is switched.

[0055] In one method, rotating the knob clockwise indicates entering the password, while rotating it counter-clockwise indicates resetting the knob. The number of times the rotation direction changes represents the total number of digits in the numeric password. Resetting the knob generates a reset signal, indicating that the user has completed entering the previous digit and can choose whether to continue to enter the next digit. For example, rotating the knob clockwise once, then counter-clockwise once, and then clockwise once again, for a total of three rotations and two direction changes, indicates that the user is entering the first digit of the password, the second counter-clockwise rotation resets the knob, and the third clockwise rotation indicates entering the second digit. The two direction changes represent a total of two digits in the numeric password.

[0056] In another method, each rotation of the knob represents the input of a password. Changing the rotation direction indicates that the previous digit of the password has been entered and the next digit is being entered. The number of rotation direction changes is one less than the total number of digits in the numeric password. For example, rotating the knob once, then rotating it in the opposite direction once, and then rotating it in the opposite direction again once, results in a total of three rotations and two direction changes. Each rotation represents the user entering a password. The second rotation, in the opposite direction, indicates that the user has completed the first digit and is entering the second. The third rotation, in the opposite direction, indicates that the user has completed the second digit and is entering the third. The total number of digits in the password is three. In this method, rotating after a direction change can be equivalent to starting from the initial position or starting from the previous digit's stop position.

[0057] In this step, the direction of the knob rotation represents the number of digits in the numeric password. In one method, the previous digit can be confirmed by resetting the knob; clockwise rotation indicates entering the password, and counter-clockwise rotation indicates resetting the knob. This method is less confusing and more in line with user habits. In another method, the rotation direction indicates that the previous digit has been entered before proceeding to the next. This method is faster and saves users considerable time.

[0058] Step 202: Determine whether the numeric password entered by the user matches the preset numeric password.

[0059] The preset password is a numerical password pre-set by the user and stored in the on-screen electronic shifter. After the on-screen electronic shifter receives the user's input numerical password, it will match it with the pre-stored numerical password to determine if they are the same.

[0060] Step 203: When the numeric password entered by the user matches the preset password, unlock the on-screen electronic gear shifter.

[0061] Step 204: If the numeric password entered by the user does not match the preset password, display a prompt message to instruct the user to re-enter the password.

[0062] The prompts in this embodiment include both textual and graphic prompts. For example, when the numeric password entered by the user does not match the preset password, the system may display the text "Incorrect password, please re-enter" or a graphic such as "×" to indicate that the user has entered the wrong password and needs to re-enter it.

[0063] In addition, in this embodiment, if the user forgets the preset numerical password, the electronic gear shifter can also be unlocked through user gesture operation or other forms of first input based on user biometrics. For details on the unlocking method, please refer to Embodiment 1.

[0064] Optionally, after step 203, the method further includes:

[0065] Step 205: Display the identification information of different gear positions on the screen electronic gear shifter.

[0066] The electronic gear shifter with display screen includes at least four positions: P, R, N, and D, corresponding to parking, reverse, neutral, and drive, respectively. After the electronic gear shifter is unlocked, it can display any one of the four letters P, R, N, or D to indicate the current gear position. The display can be on the electronic gear shifter's screen or on the vehicle's central control screen; the specific display location is not limited in this embodiment.

[0067] Optionally, after step 205, the method further includes:

[0068] Step 206: When the electronic gear shifter on the screen is in the "P" position, obtain the user's second input.

[0069] When the electronic gear shifter is switched to P (Park) mode, the vehicle is in a parked state. At this time, the user can re-enter the numeric password, and the electronic gear shifter can retrieve the re-entered password.

[0070] Following step 206, the following is also included:

[0071] Step 207: Set the second input as the preset input.

[0072] After the electronic gear shifter on the screen receives the password re-entered by the user, it can replace the re-entered numeric password with the preset password. The next time the user restarts the vehicle and unlocks the electronic gear shifter on the screen, the numeric password entered will be compared with the replaced preset password.

[0073] If a user's preset password is leaked, the user can change it themselves, further enhancing the anti-theft function of the electronic gear shifter. Of course, users can also change the preset password at any time according to their personal needs for convenience. Furthermore, the number of times a user is allowed to re-enter the password can be set. After the set number of re-entries is reached, a certain interval must be observed before the user can re-enter the password again. The interval can also be set arbitrarily. For example, setting the number of re-entries allowed to be 3 and the interval to be 5 minutes, after the user has re-entered the password 3 times, the user cannot continue to enter the password and must wait 5 minutes before trying again.

[0074] In this embodiment, the digital password can be obtained based on the number of pauses and rotation direction of the knob on the display electronic gear shifter. Users can design the numerical range of each digit of the digital password and the method for determining the total number of digits according to their personal habits. The password input method is simple and diverse, meeting the needs of different users. When the user's input digital password matches the preset password, the display electronic gear shifter can show the identification information of different gear positions, making it easy for users to clearly understand the current gear position of the vehicle. When the current gear is "P" (Park), the user's re-entered digital password can be obtained and replaced with the preset password. In the event of a user's password being leaked, the password can be modified, further enhancing the anti-theft performance of the display electronic gear shifter.

[0075] Example 3

[0076] Reference Figure 3 A block diagram of a screen-display electronic gear shifter is shown, the screen-display electronic gear shifter comprising:

[0077] The first acquisition module 301 is used to acquire the user's first input;

[0078] The judgment module 302 is used to determine whether the first input matches the preset input;

[0079] The unlocking module 303 is used to unlock the on-screen electronic gear shifter when the first input matches the preset input;

[0080] The first display module 304 is used to display a prompt message when the first input does not match the preset input, the prompt message being used to instruct the user to reacquire the first input.

[0081] In this embodiment of the invention, by acquiring the user's first input and determining whether the first input matches a preset input, the electronic gear shifter with display is unlocked when the first input matches the preset input; and by displaying a prompt message when the first input does not match the preset input. This method enables the electronic gear shifter with display to be locked when not in use, and unlocked when operation is required. If unlocking is successful, the user can perform normal gear shifting; if unlocking fails, the user cannot perform gear shifting. This gives the electronic gear shifter an anti-theft function, preventing vehicle theft.

[0082] Example 4

[0083] Reference Figure 4 A block diagram of another on-screen electronic shifter is shown, the on-screen electronic shifter comprising:

[0084] The first acquisition module 401 is used to acquire the digital password based on the number of pauses and the direction of rotation of the electronic shift knob.

[0085] Optionally, the first acquisition module 401 may include:

[0086] The first monitoring submodule 4011 is used to monitor the unidirectional intermittent rotation of the knob;

[0087] The first determining submodule 4012 is used to determine the value of any one digit in the digital password based on the number of pauses in the unidirectional intermittent rotation.

[0088] The second monitoring submodule 4013 is used to monitor the rotation direction of the knob;

[0089] The second determining submodule 4014 is used to determine the total number of digits of the digital password based on the number of times the rotation direction is switched.

[0090] The judgment module 402 is used to determine whether the numeric password entered by the user matches the preset numeric password.

[0091] The unlocking module 403 is used to unlock the on-screen electronic gear shifter when the numeric password entered by the user matches the preset password.

[0092] The first display module 404 is used to display a prompt message when the numeric password entered by the user does not match the preset password, instructing the user to re-enter the password.

[0093] The second display module 405 is used to display the identification information of different gears of the screen electronic gear shifter.

[0094] The second acquisition module 406 is used to acquire the user's second input when the electronic gear shifter on the screen is in the "P" position.

[0095] Setting module 407 is used to set the second input as the preset input.

[0096] In this embodiment, the digital password can be obtained based on the number of pauses and rotation direction of the knob on the display electronic gear shifter. Users can design the numerical range of each digit of the digital password and the method for determining the total number of digits according to their personal habits. The password input method is simple and diverse, meeting the needs of different users. When the user's input digital password matches the preset password, the display electronic gear shifter can show the identification information of different gear positions, making it easy for users to clearly understand the current gear position of the vehicle. When the current gear is "P" (Park), the user's re-entered digital password can be obtained and replaced with the preset password. In the event of a user's password being leaked, the password can be modified, further enhancing the anti-theft performance of the display electronic gear shifter.

[0097] As the embodiment of the electronic gear shifter is basically similar to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple. For relevant details and beneficial effects, please refer to the description of the method embodiment.

[0098] The present invention also provides a vehicle including the electronic gear shifter with display as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0099] Vehicles equipped with the electronic gear shifter with display screen in the embodiments of the invention can lock the electronic gear shifter when the vehicle is turned off. When the vehicle is started, the electronic gear shifter with display screen can be unlocked first. If the unlocking is successful, the user can perform normal gear shifting and drive the vehicle. If the unlocking fails, the user cannot perform gear shifting and cannot drive the vehicle, thereby enabling the vehicle to have an anti-theft function and preventing theft.

[0100] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0101] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product.

[0102] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a screen-display electronic gear shifter, characterized in that, The method includes: Get the user's first input; Determine whether the first input matches the preset input; When the first input matches the preset input, the on-screen electronic gear shifter is unlocked; When the first input does not match the preset input, a prompt message is displayed, which indicates that the first input should be retrieved again. The first input includes a numeric password; obtaining the user's first input includes: The digital password is obtained based on the number of pauses and the direction of rotation of the knob on the display electronic gear shifter. The knob of the electronic gear shifter is used both to input a digital password and to perform a gear shifting operation after the electronic gear shifter is unlocked. The method of obtaining the digital password based on the number of pauses and rotation direction of the knob rotation of the electronic gear shifter with the screen display includes: Monitor the unidirectional intermittent rotation of the knob; The value of any digit in the digital password is determined based on the number of pauses in the unidirectional intermittent rotation. Monitor the rotation direction of the knob; The total number of digits in the digital password is determined based on the number of times the rotation direction is switched.

2. The control method for the electronic gear shifter with display screen according to claim 1, characterized in that, After unlocking the on-screen electronic gear shifter when the first input matches the preset input, the process includes: The screen displays the identification information for different gear positions on the electronic gear shifter.

3. The control method for the electronic gear shifter with screen display according to claim 2, characterized in that, After unlocking the on-screen electronic gear shifter when the first input matches the preset input, the process includes: When the electronic gear shifter on the screen is in the "P" position, the user's second input is obtained; Set the second input as the preset input.

4. The control method for the electronic gear shifter with screen display according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first input includes at least one of graphic and textual information, user biometrics, and user gesture operations.

5. A screen-display electronic gear shifter, characterized in that, The on-screen electronic gear shifter includes: The first acquisition module is used to acquire the user's first input; The judgment module is used to determine whether the first input matches the preset input; The unlocking module is used to unlock the on-screen electronic gear shifter when the first input matches the preset input; The first display module is used to display a prompt message when the first input does not match the preset input, the prompt message being used to instruct the user to reacquire the first input; The first input includes a numeric password; The first acquisition module is used to acquire the digital password based on the number of pauses and the direction of rotation of the electronic shift knob; The knob of the electronic gear shifter is used both to input a digital password and to perform a gear shifting operation after the electronic gear shifter is unlocked. The first acquisition module includes: The first monitoring submodule is used to monitor the unidirectional intermittent rotation of the knob; The first determining submodule is used to determine the value of any one digit in the digital password based on the number of pauses in the unidirectional intermittent rotation; The second monitoring submodule is used to monitor the rotation direction of the knob; The second determining submodule is used to determine the total number of digits of the digital password based on the number of times the rotation direction is switched.

6. The electronic gear shifter with display according to claim 5, characterized in that, The on-screen electronic gear shifter also includes: The second display module is used to display the identification information of different gears of the screen-display electronic gear shifter.

7. The electronic gear shifter with display according to claim 6, characterized in that, The on-screen electronic gear shifter also includes: The second acquisition module is used to acquire the user's second input when the electronic gear shifter on the screen is in the "P" position; The setting module is used to set the second input as the preset input.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the electronic gear shifter with display as described in any one of claims 5-7.

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