Horn function triggering method and steering wheel control panel assembly

Abstract

The application provides a horn function triggering method, which comprises the following steps: detecting, via a touch detection device, a touch of an object on a first area and obtaining a touch detection result; judging whether the object touches the first area based on the touch detection result; detecting, via a first pressing detection device and a second pressing detection device, a pressing of the object on a panel and obtaining a first pressing detection result and a second pressing detection result; judging whether the object presses a second area based on the first pressing detection result and the second pressing detection result; and triggering a horn function if it is determined that the object does not touch the first area and presses the second area. The application can accurately prevent the horn function on the steering wheel control panel from being triggered by mistake without increasing hardware cost, thereby improving the control performance of the steering wheel control panel, avoiding potential traffic violation behaviors and driving safety hazards, improving the driving experience of users, and leaving more design space for the appearance modeling of the panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and more specifically, to a method, apparatus, computing device, steering wheel control panel assembly, vehicle including the steering wheel control panel assembly, and computer-readable storage medium for triggering a horn function. Background Technology

[0002] The steering wheel assembly is a crucial component of a vehicle. It comprises the steering wheel frame assembly and the steering wheel control panel assembly. The control panel assembly is mechanically mounted to the frame assembly and includes a panel for driver operation via buttons. The steering wheel frame primarily controls the vehicle's direction of travel. While driving, the driver can use the panel to perform other functions, such as honking the horn, activating or deactivating driver assistance features, changing driving modes, adjusting the audio volume, and setting the air conditioning temperature.

[0003] Currently, a single control panel can integrate a horn area and multiple character buttons. The horn area is located in the center of the panel, while the character buttons (such as those for adjusting volume, temperature, activating or deactivating driver assistance functions, etc.) are located on either side of the horn area, between the steering wheel frame and the driver's hands. When the driver touches and presses a character button, the vehicle's control system executes the corresponding function. However, the pressure applied when operating the character buttons can cause a slight displacement of the horn area. If the pressure reaches a certain level, the horn function can be accidentally triggered. A common scenario is that the driver, while blindly operating the control panel, presses a space between the character buttons, and a certain amount of pressure can cause the horn function to be accidentally triggered. Accidental horn triggering can lead to potential traffic violations and driving safety hazards, while also reducing the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] As mentioned above, in the prior art, when the driver operates the character buttons on the steering wheel control panel, if the pressing pressure reaches a certain level, the horn function will be accidentally triggered, which may lead to potential traffic violations and driving safety hazards, and also reduce the user experience.

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems, a first aspect of the present invention provides a horn function triggering method for a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly. The steering wheel control panel assembly includes a panel having a first region and a second region, a touch detection device disposed on the back side of the panel and corresponding to the first region, and a first press detection device and a second press detection device disposed below the panel. The first press detection device is configured to be closer to the second region than the second press detection device. The first region serves as an operating surface for a touch button, and the second region serves as an operating surface for the horn function. The method includes:

[0006] The touch detection device detects the object's touch on the first area and obtains the touch detection result;

[0007] Based on the touch detection results, it is determined whether the object has touched the first area;

[0008] The pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result are obtained.

[0009] Based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, it is determined whether the object has pressed the second area; and

[0010] If it is determined that the object is not touching the first area but pressing the second area, the speaker function is triggered.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, both the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device include a displacement sensor, the first pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount, the second pressure detection result includes a second displacement amount, and determining whether the object has pressed the second region based on the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result further includes:

[0012] Determine whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement; and

[0013] If so, then it is determined that the object is pressing the second area.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, determining whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement further includes:

[0015] Determine whether the first displacement is greater than a first threshold and whether the second displacement is less than a second threshold, wherein the first threshold is greater than or equal to the second threshold.

[0016] In some embodiments of the invention, the first threshold is between 0.05 mm and 1 mm, and the second threshold is between 0 and 0.2 mm.

[0017] In some embodiments of the invention, the first threshold is between 0.1 mm and 0.6 mm, and the second threshold is between 0.03 mm and 0.2 mm.

[0018] In some embodiments according to the present invention, the first region includes at least one touch button, and the touch detection device includes a touch detection film having at least one corresponding button detection area and at least one non-button detection area that does not overlap with the button detection area.

[0019] Detecting touch on the first area by the touch detection device and obtaining the touch detection result further includes:

[0020] The system detects touches made by the object to the corresponding touch button in the first area via the button detection area, and detects touches made by the object to areas other than the touch button in the first area via the non-button detection area, and obtains the touch detection results.

[0021] Based on the touch detection result, determining whether the object has touched the first area further includes:

[0022] Based on the touch detection results, it is determined whether the object touches the touch button in the first area and the area other than the touch button, and then it is determined whether the object touches the first area.

[0023] A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for triggering a horn function for a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly. The steering wheel control panel assembly includes a panel having a first region and a second region, a first pressure detection device and a second pressure detection device disposed below the panel, wherein the first pressure detection device is positioned closer to the second region than the second pressure detection device, the first region serves as an operating surface for a touch button, and the second region serves as an operating surface for the horn function. The method includes:

[0024] The pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result are obtained.

[0025] Based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, it is determined whether the object has pressed the second area; and

[0026] If it is determined that the object is pressing the second area, the speaker function is triggered.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present invention, both the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device include a displacement sensor, the first pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount, the second pressure detection result includes a second displacement amount, and determining whether the object has pressed the second region based on the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result further includes:

[0028] Determine whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement; and

[0029] If so, then it is determined that the object is pressing the second area.

[0030] In some embodiments of the present invention, determining whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement further includes:

[0031] Determine whether the first displacement is greater than a first threshold and whether the second displacement is less than a second threshold, wherein the first threshold is greater than or equal to the second threshold.

[0032] In some embodiments of the invention, the first threshold is between 0.05 mm and 1 mm, and the second threshold is between 0 and 0.2 mm.

[0033] In some embodiments of the invention, the first threshold is between 0.1 mm and 0.6 mm, and the second threshold is between 0.03 mm and 0.2 mm.

[0034] A third aspect of the present invention provides a horn function triggering device for a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly, the steering wheel control panel assembly including a panel having a first region and a second region, a touch detection device disposed on the back side of the panel and corresponding to the first region, a first press detection device and a second press detection device disposed below the panel, the first press detection device being configured to be closer to the second region than the second press detection device, the first region serving as an operating surface for a touch button, and the second region serving as an operating surface for the horn function, the device comprising:

[0035] A touch detection module is configured to detect touches made by an object to the first area via the touch detection device and to obtain touch detection results;

[0036] A touch detection module is configured to determine whether the object touches the first area based on the touch detection result;

[0037] The pressure detection module is configured to detect the pressure of the object on the panel via the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and to obtain a first pressure detection result and a second pressure detection result;

[0038] The press detection module is configured to determine whether the object has pressed the second area based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result; and

[0039] The horn function trigger module is configured to trigger the horn function if it is determined that the object has not touched the first area and is pressing the second area.

[0040] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a horn function triggering device for a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly, the steering wheel control panel assembly including a panel having a first region and a second region, a first press detection device and a second press detection device disposed below the panel, the first press detection device being configured to be closer to the second region than the second press detection device, the first region serving as an operating surface for a touch button, and the second region serving as an operating surface for the horn function, the device comprising:

[0041] The pressure detection module is configured to detect the pressure of the object on the panel via the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and to obtain a first pressure detection result and a second pressure detection result;

[0042] The press detection module is configured to determine whether the object has pressed the second area based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result; and

[0043] A horn function triggering module is configured to trigger the horn function if it is determined that the object is pressing the second area.

[0044] A fifth aspect of the present invention provides a computing device comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform a speaker function triggering method according to any one of the embodiments of the first or second aspect.

[0045] A sixth aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly, comprising:

[0046] The panel has a first area and a second area, the first area being used as an operating surface for touch buttons and the second area being used as an operating surface for speaker functions.

[0047] A touch detection device is disposed on the back side of the panel and corresponds to the first area;

[0048] A first pressure detection device and a second pressure detection device are disposed below the panel, and the first pressure detection device is configured to be closer to the second area than the second pressure detection device;

[0049] Computing devices, including:

[0050] Processor; and

[0051] A memory for storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform the following methods:

[0052] The touch detection device detects the object's touch on the first area and obtains the touch detection result;

[0053] Based on the touch detection results, it is determined whether the object has touched the first area;

[0054] The pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result are obtained.

[0055] Based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, it is determined whether the object has pressed the second area; and

[0056] If it is determined that the object is not touching the first area but pressing the second area, the speaker function is triggered.

[0057] A seventh aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly, comprising:

[0058] The panel has a first area and a second area, the first area being used as an operating surface for touch buttons and the second area being used as an operating surface for speaker functions.

[0059] A first pressure detection device and a second pressure detection device are disposed below the panel, and the first pressure detection device is configured to be closer to the second area than the second pressure detection device;

[0060] Computing devices, including:

[0061] Processor; and

[0062] A memory for storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform the following methods:

[0063] The pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result are obtained.

[0064] Based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, it is determined whether the object has pressed the second area; and

[0065] If the object presses on the second area, the speaker function is triggered.

[0066] An eighth aspect of the invention provides a vehicle including a steering wheel control panel assembly according to the sixth or seventh aspect.

[0067] A ninth aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon for performing a horn function triggering method of any one embodiment of the first or second aspect.

[0068] In the above embodiments, the horn function on the steering wheel control panel can be accurately prevented from being accidentally triggered without increasing hardware costs, thereby improving the control performance of the steering wheel control panel, avoiding potential traffic violations and driving safety hazards, improving the user's driving experience, and leaving more design space for the appearance of the panel. Attached Figure Description

[0069] The features, advantages, and other aspects of the various embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description, in which several embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example and not limitation, in the drawings:

[0070] Figure 1a A schematic diagram of a steering wheel assembly in the prior art is shown;

[0071] Figure 1b This diagram shows a perspective view of a steering wheel control panel assembly in the prior art;

[0072] Figure 2 A perspective view of a steering wheel control panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0073] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a steering wheel control panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0074] Figure 4 A schematic flowchart of a horn function triggering method according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0075] Figure 5 Another schematic flowchart of a horn function triggering method according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0076] Figure 6 A schematic block diagram of a horn function triggering device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0077] Figure 7 Another schematic block diagram of a horn function triggering device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; and

[0078] Figure 8 A schematic block diagram of a computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0079] List of reference numerals

[0080] 10: Steering wheel assembly

[0081] 11: Steering wheel frame assembly

[0082] 12: Steering wheel control panel components

[0083] 121: Panel

[0084] 122: Speaker Function Area

[0085] 123a-123b: Touch button detection area

[0086] 20: Steering wheel control panel components

[0087] 201: Panel

[0088] 202a-202b: Zone 1

[0089] 203: Second Area

[0090] 204a-204b: Smart Switch

[0091] 205: Fixed component

[0092] 206a-206b: First elastic element

[0093] 207a-207d: Second elastic element

[0094] 208a-208b: First pressure detection equipment

[0095] 209a-209d: Second pressure detection equipment

[0096] 210a-210b: Touch button detection area

[0097] 211a-211b: Non-touch button detection area

[0098] 400: How to trigger the speaker function

[0099] 401: The touch detection device detects the object's touch on the first area and obtains the touch detection result.

[0100] Test results

[0101] 402: Based on the touch detection results, determine whether the object has touched the first area.

[0102] 403: The pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first and second pressure detection devices.

[0103] Press down and obtain the first and second press detection results.

[0104] 404: Based on the first and second press detection results, determine whether the object has been pressed.

[0105] Press the second area

[0106] 405: If it is determined that the object has not touched the first area and is pressing the second area, the speaker function is triggered.

[0107] 500: How to trigger the speaker function

[0108] 501: The pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first and second pressure detection devices.

[0109] Press down and obtain the first and second press detection results.

[0110] 502: Based on the first and second press detection results, determine whether the object has pressed...

[0111] Press the second area

[0112] 503: If the second area is pressed by a confirmed object, the speaker function will be triggered. Detailed Implementation

[0113] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. While the exemplary methods and apparatuses described below include software and / or firmware executed on hardware among other components, it should be noted that these examples are merely illustrative and should not be considered limiting. For example, it is conceivable that any or all hardware, software, and firmware components may be implemented exclusively in hardware, exclusively in software, or in any combination of hardware and software. Therefore, although exemplary methods and apparatuses have been described below, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the examples provided are not intended to limit the ways in which these methods and apparatuses may be implemented.

[0114] Furthermore, the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of methods and systems according to various embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, or they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams, may be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0115] The terms "comprising," "including," and similar terms used in this invention are open-ended, meaning "including / including but not limited to," indicating that other content may also be included. The term "based on" means "at least partially based on." The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment," and so on.

[0116] The spatially related terms used in this invention, such as “inside,” “outside,” “top,” “bottom,” “below,” “under,” “above,” “over,” etc., are used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship between one element or feature and other elements(s) or features(s) as shown in the figures. In addition to the orientations shown in the figures, the spatially related terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device during use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is flipped, an element described as “below” other elements or features would be oriented as “above” other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term “below” can include both above and below orientations.

[0117] First refer to Figure 1a and Figure 1b Explain the control principle of the steering wheel control panel component in the prior art. Figure 1a A schematic diagram of a steering wheel assembly in the prior art is shown. Figure 1b A perspective view of a steering wheel control panel assembly in the prior art is shown.

[0118] Also refer to Figure 1a and Figure 1b In the prior art, the steering wheel assembly 10 includes a steering wheel frame assembly 11 and a steering wheel control panel assembly 12. The steering wheel control panel assembly 12 is mechanically ( Figure 1a (Not shown) is mounted onto the steering wheel frame assembly 11. The steering wheel control panel assembly 12 includes a panel 121, the central part of which is a horn function area 122. Several touch buttons (such as character buttons, used to adjust volume, temperature, activate or deactivate driver assistance functions, etc.) are provided on both sides of the horn function area 122. A touch detection film is installed (e.g., tightly adhered) on the back side of the panel 121. Figure 1b The shaded areas represent touch button detection areas 123a or 123b on the touch detection film, corresponding to each touch button. The steering wheel control panel assembly 12 also includes one or more pressure detection devices (such as displacement sensors) disposed below the panel 121 to detect pressure applied to the panel 121. The touch detection film and pressure detection devices generate detection signals and provide them to the control chip of the steering wheel control panel assembly 12.

[0119] When the control chip detects a driver touching or pressing a specific touch button via the touch detection membrane's various touch button detection areas and the pressure detection device, it sends a corresponding function trigger signal to the vehicle's control system to execute that function. Furthermore, when the control chip detects a driver pressing the button panel 121 via the pressure detection device, and the pressing force reaches a certain level, it sends a horn function trigger signal to the vehicle's control system to sound the horn. However, when a driver operates a touch button, the pressing force can cause a slight displacement of the horn function area. If the pressing force reaches a certain level, the horn function can be falsely triggered. A common scenario is that the driver, operating blindly, presses a blank area between the touch buttons, and a certain amount of pressure can cause the horn function to be falsely triggered. False triggering of the horn function can lead to potential traffic violations and driving safety hazards, while also reducing the user experience.

[0120] In view of this, the present invention proposes a steering wheel control component and a horn function triggering method that can accurately prevent the horn function from being accidentally triggered. The content of the present invention will be described below with reference to several embodiments.

[0121] Next reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 A perspective view of a steering wheel control panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a steering wheel control panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0122] exist Figure 2 and Figure 3In this embodiment, the steering wheel control panel assembly 20 includes a panel assembly, two smart switch assemblies 204a and 204b located on the left and right sides respectively, and a fixing assembly 205. The panel assembly includes a panel 201. The panel 201 has two first regions 202a and 202b located on the left and right sides respectively, and a second region 203 located in the middle between them. The first regions 202a and 202b serve as operating surfaces for touch buttons, and the second region 203 serves as an operating surface for the horn function. Touch detection films are provided (e.g., adhered) on the back side of the panel 201 at positions corresponding to the two first regions 202a and 202b. The touch detection films can be, for example, capacitive touch films, which are tightly adhered to the back side of the panel 201. The capacitive touch films can be of the self-capacitive or mutual-capacitive type. A plurality of touch buttons are arranged in the first regions 202a and 202b respectively. Correspondingly, the touch detection films have a plurality of corresponding button detection areas 210a and 210b for detecting the touch of an object (e.g., the driver) on the touch buttons. In addition, the touch detection film also has three non-button detection areas 211a and 211b that do not overlap with the button detection areas 210a and 210b, used to detect touches made by an object on the blank areas between the touch buttons in the first areas 202a and 202b. In other embodiments, the touch detection film may have other numbers of non-button detection areas, such as four or six. The panel 201 may be made of a low-strength material with a certain degree of elasticity, such as TPO plastic.

[0123] Two smart switch assemblies 204a and 204b are fixed to the panel assembly with screws. Furthermore, smart switch assembly 204a is equipped with a first press detection device 208a and a second press detection device 209a, and smart switch assembly 204b is equipped with a first press detection device 208b and a second press detection device 209b. In this embodiment, the first press detection devices 208a, 208b and the second press detection devices 209a, 209b are displacement sensors (such as infrared sensors). Each smart switch assembly 204a and 204b includes a circuit board on which a control chip is mounted. Figure 3 In the middle, the control chip of the smart switch assembly 204a located on the left receives detection signals from the touch detection film on the left, the first press detection device 208a, and the second press detection device 209a via a connector or ribbon cable. The control chip of the smart switch assembly 204b located on the right receives detection signals from the touch detection film on the right, the first press detection device 208b, and the second press detection device 209b via a connector or ribbon cable. The fixing assembly 205 is fixed to the panel assembly by screws and its own clips.

[0124] In addition, such as Figure 3As shown, the fixing component 205 includes two protrusions, left and right, extending toward the panel 201. Two first elastic elements (such as springs) 206a and 206b are provided between the panel 201 and the protrusions. One end of the first elastic element 206a rests against the back side of the panel 201 on the left side, and the other end rests against the left protrusion of the fixing component 205. One end of the first elastic element 206b rests against the back side of the panel 201 on the right side, and the other end rests against the right protrusion of the fixing component 205. A pair of second elastic elements 207a and 207b are provided between the smart switch assembly 204a and the fixing component 205. The second elastic elements 207a and 207b are located on both sides of the second press detection device 209a, with one end resting against the bottom of the smart switch assembly 204a and the other end resting against the fixing component 205. A pair of second elastic elements 207c and 207d are provided between the intelligent switch assembly 204b and the fixed assembly 205. The second elastic elements 207c and 207d are located on both sides of the second press detection device 209b, with one end abutting against the bottom of the intelligent switch assembly 204b and the other end abutting against the fixed assembly 205. It can be seen that the first press detection device 208a is closer to the second region 203 and the first elastic element 206a than the second press detection device 209a, and the first press detection device 208b is closer to the second region 203 and the first elastic element 206b than the second press detection device 209b. The elastic coefficients of the first elastic elements 206a and 206b are greater than or equal to the elastic coefficients of the second elastic elements 207a-207d.

[0125] When an object presses down on the first region 202a or 202b, the point of force application is located to the left of the first elastic element 206a or to the right of the first elastic element 206b. At this time, while the first elastic element 206a or 206b is compressed, it also acts as a support point. The panel 201 does not move downwards as a whole, but rather bends and deforms with the first elastic element 206a or 206b as the support point, simultaneously causing the smart switch assembly 204b to move downwards. Taking the object pressing down on the first region 202b as an example, the point of force application, the first press detection device 208b, and the second press detection device 209b are all located to the right of the first elastic element 206b. The rebound force provided by the second elastic elements 207c and 207d has a basically the same effect on the two press detection devices 208b and 209b, resulting in a larger bending displacement further away from the first elastic element 206b and a smaller bending displacement closer to the first elastic element 206b. Therefore, the displacement detected by the first pressure detection device 208b is less than or equal to the displacement detected by the second pressure detection device 209b.

[0126] When an object presses on the second region 203, the point of force is located to the right of the first elastic element 206a or to the left of the first elastic element 206b. At this time, while the first elastic element 206a or 206b is compressed, it also acts as a support point. The panel 201 does not move downward as a whole, but bends and deforms with the first elastic element 206a or 206b as the support point, and at the same time drives the smart switch assembly 204b to move downward. Taking the first elastic element 206b as an example, the point of force applied by the object is located to the left of the first elastic element 206b, the first press detection device 208b and the second press detection device 209b are located to the right of the first elastic element 206b, and the rebound force given by the second elastic elements 207c and 207d is more obvious to the second displacement sensor 209b. This results in a larger bending displacement closer to the first elastic element 206b and a smaller bending displacement farther away from the first elastic element 206b. Therefore, the displacement detected by the first pressure detection device 208b is greater than the displacement detected by the second pressure detection device 209b.

[0127] The following are also for reference Figures 2-4 This describes a method for triggering the horn function according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 A schematic flowchart of a horn function triggering method according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The method 400 can, for example, be... Figure 3 The control chip of the intelligent switch component 204a or 204b can be used for execution, or it can be executed by other computing devices, such as the vehicle's control system.

[0128] Method 400 is for a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly. The steering wheel control panel assembly includes a panel having a first area and a second area (e.g., Figure 3 Panel 201), a touch detection device (such as a touch sensor) is disposed on the back side of the panel and corresponds to the first area. Figure 3 The touch detection film in the middle), the first press detection device and the second press detection device set below the panel (such as the touch detection film in the middle), and the first press detection device and the second press detection device set below the panel (such as the touch detection film in the middle), are located below the panel. Figure 3 The first pressing device 208a, 208b and the second pressing device 209a, 209b are included. The first pressing detection device is positioned closer to the second area than the second pressing detection device. The first area serves as the operating surface for the touch button, and the second area serves as the operating surface for the speaker function.

[0129] The following is based on Figure 3 Taking the 204b smart switch as an example, this will be explained. Figure 4 Method 400. Reference. Figure 4 In step 401, the touch of the object on the first area is detected by the touch detection device, and the touch detection result is obtained.

[0130] exist Figure 3In this embodiment, the control chip of the smart switch 204b detects touch on the first area 202b by a touch detection film attached to the back side of the panel 201 and located on the right side, and receives the touch detection result. Figure 2 As shown, the touch detection film has multiple button detection areas 210b corresponding to the touch buttons on panel 201, and three non-button detection areas 211b that do not overlap with the button detection areas 210b. Therefore, the control chip of smart switch 204b detects touches by the object on the corresponding touch buttons in the first area 202b via the button detection areas 210b, and detects touches by the object on areas other than the touch buttons in the first area 202b via the non-button detection areas 211b. The touch detection results include the touch detection results for each button detection area 210b and each non-button detection area 211b.

[0131] In step 402, based on the touch detection results, it is determined whether the object has touched the first area.

[0132] exist Figure 3 In this embodiment, the control chip determines whether an object has touched the touch button or any area outside the touch button in the first area 202b based on the touch detection results of each button detection area 210b and non-button detection area 211b. If the touch detection results indicate that no touch from the object is detected in any button detection area 210b or non-button detection area 211b, the control chip determines that the object has not touched the first area 202b; otherwise, it determines that the object has touched the first area 202b and does not trigger the horn-activated function.

[0133] In step 403, the pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result are obtained.

[0134] exist Figure 3 In this embodiment, the control chip detects the pressure exerted on the panel 201 by an object via a first pressure detection device 208b and a second pressure detection device 209b, and receives the pressure detection result. In this embodiment, the first pressure detection device 208b and the second pressure detection device 209b are displacement sensors, and the pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount generated by the first pressure detection device 208b and a second displacement amount generated by the second pressure detection device 209b. In other embodiments, the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device may also be other types of sensors, such as force sensors.

[0135] It should be noted that step 403 does not necessarily have to be executed after steps 401 and 402, but can be executed independently of steps 401 and 402, for example, in parallel or in reverse order.

[0136] In step 404, based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, it is determined whether the object has pressed the second area.

[0137] exist Figure 3 In this embodiment, the control chip compares a first displacement amount with a second displacement amount. If the first displacement amount is greater than the second displacement amount, it determines that an object is pressing the second region 203. The control chip can directly compare the first and second displacement amounts, or it can preset a first threshold and a second threshold, making the first threshold greater than or equal to the second threshold. The determination of whether an object is pressing the second region 203 is made by judging whether the first displacement amount is greater than the first threshold and whether the second displacement amount is less than the second threshold. Preferably, the first threshold can be between 0.05 mm and 1 mm, and the second threshold can be between 0 and 0.2 mm. More preferably, the first threshold is between 0.1 mm and 0.6 mm, and the second threshold is between 0.03 mm and 0.2 mm.

[0138] In other embodiments, the control chip may also combine the touch detection result, the first press detection result, and / or the second press detection result to determine whether the object has pressed the second area 203. For example, if it has been determined that the object has not touched the first area 202b, and the first press detection result and / or the second press detection result indicate that the pressing force applied by the object has reached a certain threshold, then it can be determined that the object has pressed the second area 203.

[0139] In step 405, if it is determined that the object has not touched the first area and is pressing the second area, the horn function is triggered.

[0140] exist Figure 3 In this embodiment, the control chip can generate a horn function trigger signal and send it to the vehicle's control system. After receiving the horn function trigger signal, the control system controls the horn to sound and returns an end message to the control chip.

[0141] In the above embodiments, the horn function on the steering wheel control panel can be accurately prevented from being accidentally triggered without increasing hardware costs, thereby improving the control performance of the steering wheel control panel, avoiding potential traffic violations and driving safety hazards, improving the user's driving experience, and leaving more design space for the appearance of the panel.

[0142] Figure 5 Another schematic flowchart of a horn function triggering method according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The method 400 can, for example, be... Figure 3 The control chip of the intelligent switch component 204a or 204b can be used for execution, or it can be executed by other computing devices, such as the vehicle's control system.

[0143] Method 500 is used for a steering wheel control panel assembly for a vehicle. The steering wheel control panel assembly includes a panel having a first area and a second area (e.g., Figure 3 Panel 201), and a first press detection device and a second press detection device (such as) disposed below the panel. Figure 3 The first pressing device 208a, 208b and the second pressing device 209a, 209b are included. The first pressing detection device is positioned closer to the second area than the second pressing detection device. The first area serves as the operating surface for the touch button, and the second area serves as the operating surface for the speaker function.

[0144] The following is based on Figure 3 Taking the 204b smart switch as an example, this will be explained. Figure 5 Method 500. Compared to method 400, method 500 does not determine whether the object touches the first area. (See reference) Figure 5 In step 501, the pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result are obtained.

[0145] exist Figure 3 In this embodiment, the control chip of the smart switch 204b detects the pressure of an object on the panel 201 via a first pressure detection device 208b and a second pressure detection device 209b, and receives the pressure detection result. In this embodiment, the first pressure detection device 208b and the second pressure detection device 209b are displacement sensors, and the pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount generated by the first pressure detection device 208b and a second displacement amount generated by the second pressure detection device 209b. In other embodiments, the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device can also be other types of sensors, such as force sensors.

[0146] In step 502, based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, it is determined whether the object presses the second area.

[0147] exist Figure 3 In this embodiment, the control chip compares a first displacement amount with a second displacement amount. If the first displacement amount is greater than the second displacement amount, it determines that an object is pressing the second region 203. The control chip can directly compare the first and second displacement amounts, or it can preset a first threshold and a second threshold, making the first threshold greater than or equal to the second threshold. The determination of whether an object is pressing the second region 203 is made by judging whether the first displacement amount is greater than the first threshold and whether the second displacement amount is less than the second threshold. Preferably, the first threshold can be between 0.05 mm and 1 mm, and the second threshold can be between 0 and 0.2 mm. More preferably, the first threshold is between 0.1 mm and 0.6 mm, and the second threshold is between 0.03 mm and 0.2 mm.

[0148] In step 503, if it is determined that the object is pressing the second area, the horn function is triggered.

[0149] exist Figure 3 In this embodiment, the control chip can generate a horn function trigger signal and send it to the vehicle's control system. After receiving the horn function trigger signal, the control system controls the horn to sound and returns an end message to the control chip.

[0150] In the above embodiments, the horn function on the steering wheel control panel can be accurately prevented from being accidentally triggered without increasing hardware costs, thereby improving the control performance of the steering wheel control panel, avoiding potential traffic violations and driving safety hazards, improving the user's driving experience, and leaving more design space for the appearance of the panel.

[0151] This invention also proposes a horn function triggering device. The modules of the horn function triggering device can be implemented using software, hardware (e.g., integrated circuits, FPGAs, etc.), or a combination of both. This horn function triggering device is used in a vehicle's steering wheel control panel assembly. The steering wheel control panel assembly includes a panel having a first area and a second area, a touch detection device disposed on the back side of the panel and corresponding to the first area, and a first press detection device and a second press detection device disposed below the panel. The first press detection device is positioned closer to the second area than the second press detection device. The first area serves as the operating surface for touch buttons, and the second area serves as the operating surface for the horn function.

[0152] In some embodiments, the horn function triggering device 600 includes a touch detection module 601, a touch judgment module 602, a press detection module 603, a press judgment module 604, and a horn function triggering module 605. The touch detection module 601 is configured to detect touches to a first area by an object via a touch detection device and obtain touch detection results. The touch judgment module 602 is configured to determine whether the object has touched the first area based on the touch detection results. The press detection module 603 is configured to detect presses to the panel by an object via a first press detection device and a second press detection device and obtain first press detection results and second press detection results. The press judgment module 604 is configured to determine whether the object has pressed a second area based on the first press detection results and the second press detection results. The horn function triggering module 605 is configured to trigger the horn function if it is determined that the object has not touched the first area but has pressed the second area.

[0153] In some embodiments, both the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device include a displacement sensor. The first pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount, and the second pressure detection result includes a second displacement amount. The pressure determination module 604 is further configured to: determine whether the first displacement amount is greater than the second displacement amount; and if so, determine that the object is pressing the second area.

[0154] In some embodiments, the press judgment module 604 is further configured to: determine whether the first displacement amount is greater than the first threshold and whether the second displacement amount is less than the second threshold, wherein the first threshold is greater than or equal to the second threshold.

[0155] In some embodiments, the first threshold is between 0.05 mm and 1 mm, and the second threshold is between 0 and 0.2 mm.

[0156] In some embodiments, the first threshold is between 0.1 mm and 0.6 mm, and the second threshold is between 0.03 mm and 0.2 mm.

[0157] In some embodiments, the first region includes at least one touch button, and the touch detection device includes a touch detection film having at least one corresponding button detection area and at least one non-button detection area that does not overlap with the button detection area. The touch detection module 601 is further configured to detect touches by an object on the corresponding touch button in the first region via the button detection area, and to detect touches by the object on areas other than the touch button in the first region via the non-button detection area, and to obtain touch detection results. The touch judgment module 602 is further configured to, based on the touch detection results, determine whether the object has touched the touch button in the first region and areas other than the touch button, and thus determine whether the object has touched the first region.

[0158] In some embodiments, the horn function triggering device 700 includes a press detection module 701, a press determination module 702, and a horn function triggering module 703. The press detection module 701 is configured to detect a press of the panel by an object via a first press detection device and a second press detection device, and acquire a first press detection result and a second press detection result. The press determination module 702 is configured to determine, based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, whether the object has pressed a second area. The horn function triggering module 703 is configured to trigger the horn function if it is determined that the object has pressed the second area.

[0159] In some embodiments, both the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device include a displacement sensor. The first pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount, and the second pressure detection result includes a second displacement amount. The pressure determination module 702 is further configured to: determine whether the first displacement amount is greater than the second displacement amount; and if so, determine that the object is pressing the second area.

[0160] In some embodiments, the press judgment module 702 is further configured to: determine whether the first displacement amount is greater than the first threshold and whether the second displacement amount is less than the second threshold, wherein the first threshold is greater than or equal to the second threshold.

[0161] In some embodiments, the first threshold is between 0.05 mm and 1 mm, and the second threshold is between 0 and 0.2 mm.

[0162] In some embodiments, the first threshold is between 0.1 mm and 0.6 mm, and the second threshold is between 0.03 mm and 0.2 mm.

[0163] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The computing device 800 may, for example, be... Figure 3 The control chip for the intelligent switch assembly 204a and / or 204b. From Figure 8 As can be seen, the computing device 800 includes a processor (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU)) 801 and a memory 802 coupled to the processor 801. The memory 802 stores computer-executable instructions, which, when executed, cause the processor 801 to perform the methods described in the above embodiments. The processor 801 and the memory 802 are connected to each other via a bus, and an input / output (I / O) interface is also connected to the bus. The computing device 800 may further include multiple components connected to the I / O interface. Figure 8 (Not shown in the image), including but not limited to: input units, such as keyboards, mice, etc.; output units, such as various types of displays, speakers, etc.; storage units, such as disks, optical discs, etc.; and communication units, such as network interface cards, modems, wireless transceivers, etc. The communication units allow the computing device 800 to exchange information / data with other devices through computer networks such as the Internet and / or various telecommunications networks.

[0164] The present invention also proposes a steering wheel control panel assembly, including the computing device (such as...) proposed in the above embodiments. Figure 8 (Computing devices).

[0165] The present invention also proposes a vehicle including the steering wheel control panel assembly described in the above embodiments.

[0166] Alternatively, the above methods can be implemented using a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium carries computer-readable program instructions for executing various embodiments of the present invention. The computer-readable storage medium can be a tangible device capable of holding and storing instructions used by an instruction execution device. The computer-readable storage medium can be, for example, but not limited to, an electrical storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination thereof. More specific examples (not exhaustive) of computer-readable storage media include: portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), static random access memory (SRAM), portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital multifunction disc (DVD), memory sticks, floppy disks, mechanical encoding devices, such as punch cards or recessed protrusions storing instructions thereon, and any suitable combinations thereof. The computer-readable storage medium used herein is not to be interpreted as a transient signal itself, such as radio waves or other freely propagating electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves propagating through waveguides or other transmission media (e.g., light pulses through fiber optic cables), or electrical signals transmitted through wires.

[0167] Therefore, in another embodiment, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon for performing the methods of various embodiments of the present invention.

[0168] The present invention also proposes a computer program product tangibly stored on a computer-readable storage medium and comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause at least one processor to perform the methods of various embodiments of the present invention.

[0169] Generally, the various exemplary embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, firmware, logic, or any combination thereof. Some aspects can be implemented in hardware, while others can be implemented in firmware or software that can be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. When aspects of embodiments of the present invention are illustrated or described as block diagrams, flowcharts, or using some other graphical representation, it will be understood that the blocks, apparatuses, systems, techniques, or methods described herein can be implemented as non-limiting examples in hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or controllers or other computing devices, or some combination thereof.

[0170] Computer-readable program instructions or computer program products for executing various embodiments of the present invention can also be stored in the cloud. When needed, users can access the computer-readable program instructions stored in the cloud for executing an embodiment of the present invention via mobile internet, fixed network or other networks, thereby implementing the technical solutions disclosed in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0171] While embodiments of the invention have been described with reference to several specific examples, it should be understood that the embodiments of the invention are not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed. The embodiments of the invention are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. The scope of the claims is to be interpreted in the broadest sense, thereby encompassing all such modifications and equivalent structures and functions.

Claims

1. A method for triggering a horn function in a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly, the steering wheel control panel assembly comprising a fixed component, a panel having a first region and a second region, a touch detection device disposed on the back side of the panel and corresponding to the first region, a first elastic element and a second elastic element fixed between the panel and the fixed component, a first pressure detection device and a second pressure detection device disposed below the panel and corresponding to the first region, wherein the positions of the first elastic element and the second elastic element correspond to the first region, the first elastic element is configured to be closer to the second region than the second elastic element and its elastic coefficient is greater than or equal to that of the second elastic element, the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device are disposed on the side of the first elastic element away from the second region, and the first pressure detection device is configured to be closer to the second region and the first elastic element than the second pressure detection device, the first region serves as an operating surface for a touch button, and the second region serves as an operating surface for the horn function, the method comprising: The touch detection device detects the object's touch on the first area and obtains the touch detection result; Based on the touch detection results, it is determined whether the object has touched the first area; The pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result are obtained. Based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, it is determined whether the object presses the second area; as well as If it is determined that the object has not touched the first area but has pressed the second area, then the speaker function is triggered, wherein... Both the first and second pressure detection devices include displacement sensors. The first pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount, and the second pressure detection result includes a second displacement amount. Furthermore, determining whether the object has pressed the second area based on the first and second pressure detection results further includes: Determine whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement. If the first displacement is greater than the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the second area; otherwise, if the first displacement is less than or equal to the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the first area.

2. The horn function triggering method according to claim 1, wherein, Determining whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement further includes: Determine whether the first displacement is greater than a first threshold and whether the second displacement is less than a second threshold, wherein the first threshold is greater than or equal to the second threshold.

3. The horn function triggering method according to claim 2, wherein, The first threshold is between 0.05 mm and 1 mm, and the second threshold is between 0 and 0.2 mm.

4. The horn function triggering method according to claim 3, wherein, The first threshold is between 0.1 mm and 0.6 mm, and the second threshold is between 0.03 mm and 0.2 mm.

5. The horn function triggering method according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The first area includes at least one touch button, and the touch detection device includes a touch detection film having at least one corresponding button detection area and at least one non-button detection area that does not overlap with the button detection area. Detecting touch on the first area by the touch detection device and obtaining the touch detection result further includes: The system detects touches made by the object to the corresponding touch button in the first area via the button detection area, and detects touches made by the object to areas other than the touch button in the first area via the non-button detection area, and obtains the touch detection results. Based on the touch detection results, determining whether the object has touched the first area further includes: Based on the touch detection results, it is determined whether the object touches the touch button in the first area and the area other than the touch button, and then it is determined whether the object touches the first area.

6. A method for triggering a horn function in a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly, the steering wheel control panel assembly including a fixed component, a panel having a first region and a second region, a first elastic element and a second elastic element fixed between the panel and the fixed component, a first pressure detection device and a second pressure detection device disposed below the panel and corresponding to the first region, the positions of the first elastic element and the second elastic element corresponding to the first region, the first elastic element being configured to be closer to the second region than the second elastic element and having an elastic coefficient greater than or equal to the second elastic element, the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device being disposed on the side of the first elastic element away from the second region, and the first pressure detection device being configured to be closer to the second region and the first elastic element than the second pressure detection device, the first region serving as an operating surface for a touch button, the second region serving as an operating surface for the horn function, the method comprising: The pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result are obtained. Based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, it is determined whether the object presses the second area; as well as If it is determined that the object is pressing the second area, then the speaker function is triggered, wherein... Both the first and second pressure detection devices include displacement sensors. The first pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount, and the second pressure detection result includes a second displacement amount. Furthermore, determining whether the object has pressed the second area based on the first and second pressure detection results further includes: Determine whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement. If the first displacement is greater than the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the second area; otherwise, if the first displacement is less than or equal to the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the first area.

7. The horn function triggering method according to claim 6, wherein, Determining whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement further includes: Determine whether the first displacement is greater than a first threshold and whether the second displacement is less than a second threshold, wherein the first threshold is greater than or equal to the second threshold.

8. The horn function triggering method according to claim 7, wherein, The first threshold is between 0.05 mm and 1 mm, and the second threshold is between 0 and 0.2 mm.

9. The horn function triggering method according to claim 8, wherein, The first threshold is between 0.1 mm and 0.6 mm, and the second threshold is between 0.03 mm and 0.2 mm.

10. A horn function triggering device for a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly, the steering wheel control panel assembly including a fixing component, a panel having a first region and a second region, a touch detection device disposed on the back side of the panel and corresponding to the first region, a first elastic element and a second elastic element fixed between the panel and the fixing component, a first press detection device and a second press detection device disposed below the panel and corresponding to the first region, the positions of the first elastic element and the second elastic element corresponding to the first region, the first elastic element being configured to be closer to the second region than the second elastic element and having an elastic coefficient greater than or equal to the second elastic element, the first press detection device and the second press detection device being disposed on the side of the first elastic element away from the second region, and the first press detection device being configured to be closer to the second region and the first elastic element than the second press detection device, the first region serving as an operating surface for a touch button, the second region serving as an operating surface for the horn function, the device comprising: A touch detection module is configured to detect touches made by an object to the first area via the touch detection device and to obtain touch detection results; A touch detection module is configured to determine whether the object touches the first area based on the touch detection result; The pressure detection module is configured to detect the pressure of the object on the panel via the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and to obtain a first pressure detection result and a second pressure detection result; The pressure detection module is configured to determine whether the object has pressed the second area based on the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result. as well as A horn function trigger module is configured to trigger the horn function if it is determined that the object has not touched the first area and is pressing the second area. Both the first and second pressure detection devices include displacement sensors. The first pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount, and the second pressure detection result includes a second displacement amount. Furthermore, the pressure judgment module is further configured to: Determine whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement. If the first displacement is greater than the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the second area; otherwise, if the first displacement is less than or equal to the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the first area.

11. A horn function triggering device for a vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly, the steering wheel control panel assembly including a panel having a fixing component, a first region, and a second region, a first elastic element and a second elastic element fixed between the panel and the fixing component, a first pressure detection device and a second pressure detection device disposed below the panel and corresponding to the first region, the positions of the first elastic element and the second elastic element corresponding to the first region, the first elastic element being configured to be closer to the second region than the second elastic element and having an elastic coefficient greater than or equal to the second elastic element, the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device being disposed on the side of the first elastic element away from the second region, and the first pressure detection device being configured to be closer to the second region and the first elastic element than the second pressure detection device, the first region serving as an operating surface for a touch button, the second region serving as an operating surface for the horn function, the device comprising: The pressure detection module is configured to detect the pressure of an object on the panel via the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and to obtain a first pressure detection result and a second pressure detection result; The pressure detection module is configured to determine whether the object has pressed the second area based on the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result. as well as A horn function trigger module is configured to trigger the horn function if it is determined that the object is pressing the second area, wherein... Both the first and second pressure detection devices include displacement sensors. The first pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount, and the second pressure detection result includes a second displacement amount. Furthermore, the pressure judgment module is further configured to: Determine whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement. If the first displacement is greater than the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the second area; otherwise, if the first displacement is less than or equal to the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the first area.

12. A computing device, comprising: processor; as well as A memory for storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform the horn function triggering method according to any one of claims 1-9.

13. A vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly, comprising: Fixed components; The panel has a first area and a second area, the first area being used as an operating surface for touch buttons and the second area being used as an operating surface for speaker functions. A touch detection device is disposed on the back side of the panel and corresponds to the first area; A first elastic element and a second elastic element are fixed between the panel and the fixing assembly. The positions of the first elastic element and the second elastic element correspond to the first region. The first elastic element is set to be closer to the second region than the second elastic element and its elastic coefficient is greater than or equal to that of the second elastic element. A first pressure detection device and a second pressure detection device are disposed below the panel and correspond to the first area. The first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device are disposed on the side of the first elastic element away from the second area. Furthermore, the first pressure detection device is configured to be closer to the second area and the first elastic element than the second pressure detection device. Computing devices, including: Processor; and A memory for storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform the following methods: The touch detection device detects the object's touch on the first area and obtains the touch detection result; Based on the touch detection results, it is determined whether the object has touched the first area; The pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result are obtained. Based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, it is determined whether the object has pressed the second area; and If it is determined that the object has not touched the first area but has pressed the second area, then the speaker function is triggered, wherein... Both the first and second pressure detection devices include displacement sensors. The first pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount, and the second pressure detection result includes a second displacement amount. Furthermore, when the computer-executable instructions are executed, the processor further performs the following method: Determine whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement. If the first displacement is greater than the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the second area; otherwise, if the first displacement is less than or equal to the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the first area.

14. A vehicle steering wheel control panel assembly, comprising: Fixed components; The panel has a first area and a second area, the first area being used as an operating surface for touch buttons and the second area being used as an operating surface for speaker functions. A first elastic element and a second elastic element are fixed between the panel and the fixing assembly. The positions of the first elastic element and the second elastic element correspond to the first region. The first elastic element is set to be closer to the second region than the second elastic element and its elastic coefficient is greater than or equal to that of the second elastic element. A first pressure detection device and a second pressure detection device are disposed below the panel and correspond to the first area. The first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device are disposed on the side of the first elastic element away from the second area. Furthermore, the first pressure detection device is configured to be closer to the second area and the first elastic element than the second pressure detection device. Computing devices, including: Processor; and A memory for storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform the following methods: The pressure of the object on the panel is detected by the first pressure detection device and the second pressure detection device, and the first pressure detection result and the second pressure detection result are obtained. Based on the first press detection result and the second press detection result, it is determined whether the object has pressed the second area; and If the object presses the second area, the speaker function is triggered, wherein... Both the first and second pressure detection devices include displacement sensors. The first pressure detection result includes a first displacement amount, and the second pressure detection result includes a second displacement amount. Furthermore, when the computer-executable instructions are executed, the processor further performs the following method: Determine whether the first displacement is greater than the second displacement. If the first displacement is greater than the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the second area; otherwise, if the first displacement is less than or equal to the second displacement, it is determined that the object is pressing the first area.

15. A vehicle comprising a steering wheel control panel assembly as claimed in claim 13 or 14.

16. A computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon for performing the horn function triggering method according to any one of claims 1-9.

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