Vehicle, Control Method, and Detection Method for Microbial Samples within a Region

Abstract

The present invention discloses a vehicle, a control method and a detection method for microbial samples in an area. The vehicle includes: an air supply device for receiving air in the external environment; a microbial analysis device connected to the air supply device for detecting microbial information in the air received by the air supply device. When at least one target microorganism is detected in the air, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air supply device to stop receiving air. By providing a microbial analysis device connected to the air supply device, the present invention can detect the microbial information in the received air to detect whether there are microorganisms harmful to the human body in the external air, so as to timely stop the operation of the air supply device and prevent passengers in the vehicle from being exposed to the external air containing the target microorganism, ensuring the safety of passengers in the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular, to a vehicle, a control method, and a method for detecting a microbial sample in a region. Background Art

[0002] For many purposes, vehicles use air from the external environment. For traditional vehicles, the in-vehicle air conditioning system uses air from the external environment, while for new energy vehicles such as hydrogen energy vehicles, air is used as a fuel source to provide the energy required by the vehicle. According to relevant reports, microorganisms can spread into the air through dust and water droplets, and some bacteria are mainly considered to be microorganisms in the air. Most bacteria among many pathogens of bacterial respiratory infections come from microorganisms in the air.

[0003] Therefore, if the air in the external environment of the vehicle contains a large amount of microorganisms, when the air enters the vehicle environment, it will seriously affect the physical health of passengers. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a vehicle.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is realized as follows:

[0006] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an air supply device for receiving air from the external environment; a microbial analysis device connected to the air supply device for detecting microbial information in the air received by the air supply device. When it is detected that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air supply device to stop receiving the air.

[0007] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention can detect the microbial information in the received air by setting a microbial analysis device connected to the air supply device, so as to detect whether there are microorganisms harmful to the human body in the air of the external environment, and thus timely stop the operation of the air supply device to avoid exposing the passengers in the vehicle to the external air containing the target microorganism and ensure the safety of the passengers in the vehicle.

[0008] In addition, the vehicle according to the above embodiment of the present invention may further have the following additional technical features:

[0009] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes: an air consumption device connected to the air supply device. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air consumption device to stop working.

[0010] In some embodiments, the air consumption device is configured as a fuel cell system.

[0011] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes: an energy supply device. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism and controls the fuel cell system to stop working, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the energy supply device to provide energy for the vehicle to travel.

[0012] In some embodiments, the air consumption device is configured as an air conditioning system.

[0013] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes: a sterilization device. The sterilization device is connected to the air supply device. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the sterilization device to kill all the target microorganisms in the air supply device.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to propose a control method for a vehicle.

[0015] A control method for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps: a microbial analysis device detects microbial information in the air received by the air supply device; when the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air supply device to stop receiving the air.

[0016] According to the control method of the vehicle in the embodiment of the present invention, the microbial analysis device can detect the microbial information in the received air to detect whether there are microorganisms harmful to the human body in the external environment air, so as to timely stop the air supply device from working, avoid passengers in the vehicle from being exposed to the external air containing target microorganisms, and ensure the safety of passengers in the vehicle.

[0017] In some embodiments, the control method further includes: the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the fuel cell system to stop working and control the energy supply device to provide energy for the vehicle to travel.

[0018] In some embodiments, the control method further includes: the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air conditioning system to stop working.

[0019] In some embodiments, the control method further includes: the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the sterilization device to kill all the target microorganisms in the air supply device.

[0020] In some embodiments, the microbial analysis device detects microbial information in the air received by the air supply device, including: during the driving of the vehicle, the microbial analysis device detects the microbial information in the air at preset time intervals or preset distances.

[0021] Another object of the present invention is to provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0022] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention stores a computer program thereon, and the program is executed by a processor to implement the vehicle control method as described above.

[0023] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for detecting microbial samples in a region.

[0024] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows:

[0025] A method for detecting microbial samples in a region according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a cloud server and a plurality of vehicles, the plurality of vehicles are communicatively connected to the cloud server, and the vehicles are the vehicles as described above. The detection method includes the following steps: each vehicle detects the microbial information in the air in the external environment where it is located; the plurality of vehicles upload their position information and the detected microbial information to the cloud server.

[0026] According to the method for detecting microbial samples in a region according to an embodiment of the present invention, by each vehicle detecting the microbial information in the air in the external environment where it is located, and the plurality of vehicles uploading their position information and the detected microbial information to the cloud server, continuous detection can be carried out without being limited by the region and the type of microorganisms. Based on the existing vehicles, the microbial distribution in a certain area can be continuously monitored, which helps the authorities take preventive measures in advance to prevent the further spread of microorganisms.

[0027] In some embodiments, the detection method further includes the following steps: the cloud server draws a microbial intensity distribution map in the region based on the received microbial information and the position information of the plurality of vehicles. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present invention. In the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structural composition of a vehicle when the air consumption device is configured as a fuel cell system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2It is a schematic diagram of the structural composition of a vehicle when the air consumption device is configured as an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 It is a flowchart of a control method for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4 It is a flowchart of a method for detecting microbial samples in a region according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 5 It is a communication schematic diagram between a cloud server and multiple vehicles according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0034] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present invention and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0035] Next, reference will be made to Figure 1 - Figure 2 and the embodiments will be used to describe the present invention in detail.

[0036] As Figure 1 shown, a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an air supply device and a microbial analysis device.

[0037] The air supply device is used to receive air in the external environment; the microbial analysis device is connected to the air supply device and is used to detect microbial information in the air received by the air supply device. When at least one target microorganism is detected in the air, the microbial analysis device sends a signal to control the air supply device to stop receiving air.

[0038] It can be understood that one end of the air supply device communicates with the external environment and the other end communicates with the inside of the vehicle, which can improve the air inside the vehicle. Or, the other end of the air supply device is connected to other functional components to achieve specific functions. The microbial analysis device can detect the microbial information in the air received by the air supply device, such as the types and quantities (or densities) of microorganisms, mark the microorganisms harmful to the human body as target microorganisms, so as to detect whether the currently received air is harmful to the human body, and when harmful microorganisms are detected, the air supply device is timely closed to continue receiving air.

[0039] It should be noted that the structure and function of the microbial analysis device can specifically refer to microbial detection devices or microbial inspection instruments in the prior art, which will not be elaborated here.

[0040] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention can detect microbial information in the received air by providing a microbial analysis device connected to an air supply device, so as to detect whether there are microorganisms harmful to the human body in the external air, thereby timely stopping the operation of the air supply device and preventing passengers in the vehicle from being exposed to the external air containing the target microorganisms, ensuring the safety of passengers in the vehicle.

[0041] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes: an air consumption device, which is connected to the air supply device. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air consumption device to stop working. The air consumption device is used to obtain the air received by the air supply device to achieve a specific function and meet the functional requirements of the vehicle.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 shown, the air consumption device is configured as a fuel cell system. It can be understood that the vehicle can be a pure electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. The fuel cell system obtains the air received by the air supply device and can be used for power generation of the fuel cell system to provide the energy required for the vehicle to travel. It should be noted that the structure of the fuel cell system is a prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 shown, an air intake and exhaust system is provided between the fuel cell system and the air supply device. The air intake and exhaust system includes: an air filter, a compressor, an intercooler, and a humidifier connected in sequence. Among them, the air filter is connected to the air supply device, and the humidifier is connected to the stack of the fuel cell system. Through the air intake and exhaust system, clean air with appropriate flow rate, temperature, pressure, and humidity can be provided for the stack.

[0044] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes: an energy supply device. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism and controls the fuel cell system to stop working, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the energy supply device to provide the energy for the vehicle to travel. That is to say, when the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains the target microorganism and controls the fuel cell system to stop generating electricity, at this time, other energy can be provided through the energy supply device to ensure that the vehicle can continue to drive normally. For example, the energy supply device can be a battery. Under normal circumstances, the vehicle travels by the power provided by the fuel cell system, and when the fuel cell system stops supplying power, the battery provides the power required for the vehicle to travel.

[0045] In another embodiment, the energy supply device can be set to multiple. The multiple energy supply devices can include: a battery and a fuel engine. When the fuel cell system stops working, it can be selected to continue to provide power to the motor by the battery to drive the vehicle to travel, or the fuel engine directly drives the vehicle to travel.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 shown, the air consumption device is configured as an air conditioning system. It can be understood that the air consumption device can not only be configured as a fuel cell system, but also be configured as an air conditioning system to achieve air conditioning in the vehicle. The air conditioning system is the vehicle's HVAC system, bringing a more comfortable experience to the passengers in the car. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the air conditioning system is turned off to prevent passengers from being exposed to the external air containing the target microorganism.

[0047] Specifically, as Figure 2 shown, the air supply device is provided with an air inlet communicating with the external environment. The air inlet is connected to the air conditioning system. An air outlet communicating with the air conditioning system is provided in the passenger compartment. The microbial analysis device is arranged at the air inlet. The air conditioning system receives the air from the air inlet, adjusts it, and discharges it from the air outlet to the car door. And the microbial analysis device arranged at the air inlet can detect the microbial information in the air in a timely manner.

[0048] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes: a sterilization device. The sterilization device is connected to the air supply device. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device sends a signal to control the sterilization device to kill all the target microorganisms in the air supply device. When the air supply device is closed, there is still some air containing the target microorganism remaining in it. At this time, the air supply device has been contaminated. By setting the sterilization device, the target microorganisms remaining in the air supply device can be killed, preventing the remaining air containing the target microorganism from being brought into the vehicle when the air supply device is restarted, and further ensuring the safety of the passengers in the vehicle.

[0049] In some embodiments, the sterilization device can be any one of an air purifier, an ultraviolet germicidal lamp, an ozone sterilizer, etc., to play the role of killing microorganisms.

[0050] Next, a specific embodiment of the vehicle of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0051] As Figure 1 shown, a vehicle includes: an air supply device, a microbial analysis device, a fuel cell system, an energy supply device, and a sterilization device.

[0052] The air supply device is used to receive the air in the external environment.

[0053] The microbial analysis device is connected to the air supply device and is used to detect the microbial information in the air received by the air supply device. When it detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device sends a signal to control the air supply device to stop receiving air.

[0054] The fuel cell system is connected to an air supply device to provide the electric power required for vehicle driving.

[0055] The sterilization device is connected to the air supply device. When the microorganism analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microorganism analysis device sends a signal to control the sterilization device to kill all the target microorganisms in the air supply device.

[0056] As Figure 3 shown, a control method for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0057] Step S110: The microorganism analysis device detects the microorganism information in the air received by the air supply device.

[0058] Specifically, the microorganism information may include the type or quantity (density) of microorganisms, so as to analyze the situation of microorganisms in the air.

[0059] Step S120: When the microorganism analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microorganism analysis device sends a signal to control the air supply device to stop receiving air.

[0060] That is to say, microorganisms harmful to the human body can be pre-marked as target microorganisms. When the microorganism analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, it indicates that the air in the external environment is harmful to the human body. At this time, the microorganism analysis device sends a signal, and the vehicle controller can receive this signal and control the air supply device to stop receiving air, so as to prevent passengers from being exposed to the external air containing harmful microorganisms.

[0061] According to the control method for a vehicle of the embodiment of the present invention, the microorganism analysis device can detect the microorganism information in the received air to detect whether there are microorganisms harmful to the human body in the external environment air, so as to timely stop the operation of the air supply device and prevent passengers in the vehicle from being exposed to the external air containing target microorganisms, ensuring the safety of passengers in the vehicle.

[0062] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the control method further includes:

[0063] Step S130: The microorganism analysis device sends a signal to control the fuel cell system to stop working and control the energy supply device to provide energy for the vehicle to travel. The vehicle can be a pure electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. The air supply device can be connected to the fuel cell system to provide the air required for the reaction of the fuel cell system. When it is detected that the air in the external environment contains target microorganisms, the vehicle controller can receive the signal sent by the microorganism analysis device, control the fuel cell system to stop working, and thus avoid continuing to receive air. At the same time, the vehicle controller controls the energy supply device to start to provide energy for the vehicle to travel.

[0064] Specifically, the energy supply device may include at least one of a battery and a fuel engine. Thus, when the fuel cell system stops working, it is possible to choose to continue supplying power to the motor by the battery to drive the vehicle forward, or to directly drive the vehicle forward by the fuel engine.

[0065] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the control method further includes:

[0066] Step S140: The microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air conditioning system to stop working. The air conditioning system can obtain the air received by the air supply device and adjust the temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and air flow rate of the air to provide a more suitable riding environment for the passengers in the vehicle. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the vehicle controller can receive the signal emitted by the microbial analysis device and control the air conditioning system to stop working to prevent the air containing harmful microorganisms from entering the vehicle door environment and ensure the safety of the passengers.

[0067] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the control method further includes:

[0068] Step S150: The microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the sterilization device to kill all target microorganisms in the air supply device. That is to say, when the air supply device is closed, there is still some air containing target microorganisms remaining in it. At this time, the air supply device has been contaminated. By setting up the sterilization device, the target microorganisms remaining in the air supply device can be killed to avoid the residual air containing target microorganisms from being brought into the vehicle when the air supply device is restarted, further ensuring the safety of the passengers in the vehicle.

[0069] In some embodiments, in step S110, the microbial information detected by the microbial analysis device in the air received by the air supply device includes: during the driving of the vehicle, the microbial analysis device detects the microbial information in the air at preset time intervals or preset distances. Specifically, during the driving of the vehicle, the microbial analysis device can detect the microbial information in the air at regular intervals to accurately detect the microbial situation of the air in the environment where the vehicle is located, discover harmful microorganisms for the passengers in the vehicle in a timely manner, and ensure the safety of the passengers. For example, when the vehicle travels for a preset time, the microbial analysis device detects the air received by the air supply device once and analyzes the microbial information in the air. For example, the preset time can be 1 hour. Also, for example, when the vehicle travels a preset distance, the microbial analysis device detects the air received by the air supply device once and analyzes the microbial information in the air. For example, the preset distance can be 2 kilometers. This can ensure more timely and accurate detection of the air in the external environment.

[0070] The following describes a specific embodiment of the control method of the vehicle according to the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0071] As Figure 3 shown, the vehicle includes: an air supply device, a microbial analysis device, a fuel cell system, an air conditioning system, an energy supply device, and a sterilization device. The control method of the vehicle includes:

[0072] Step S110: The microbial analysis device detects the microbial information in the air received by the air supply device. The microbial information may include the type or quantity (density) of microorganisms, thereby analyzing the situation of microorganisms in the air. Among them, during the driving of the vehicle, the microbial analysis device detects the microbial information in the air at preset time intervals or preset distances.

[0073] Step S120: When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air supply device to stop receiving air.

[0074] Step S130: The microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the fuel cell system to stop working and control the energy supply device to provide energy for the vehicle to travel. The energy supply device is a battery or a fuel engine.

[0075] Step S140: The microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air conditioning system to stop working.

[0076] Step S150: The microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the sterilization device to kill all target microorganisms in the air supply device.

[0077] Another object of the present invention is to provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0078] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention stores a computer program thereon, and the program is executed by a processor as the vehicle control method described above.

[0079] In addition, when the logical instructions in the above-mentioned memory are implemented in the form of software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a part of this technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions for causing a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media such as USB flash drives, mobile hard disks, read-only memories (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memories (RAM, Random Access Memory), magnetic disks, or optical discs that can store program codes.

[0080] A method for detecting microbial samples in a region according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a cloud server and multiple vehicles, as Figure 5 shown, multiple vehicles are communicatively connected to the cloud server, and the vehicles are the vehicles mentioned above. Among them, the vehicles and the cloud server can achieve signal transmission through any one of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.

[0081] As Figure 4 shown, the detection method includes the following steps:

[0082] Step S210: Each vehicle detects microbial information in the air in the external environment where it is located.

[0083] That is to say, multiple vehicles can drive at different positions within the region. For example, within a range of ten kilometers in radius, there can be fifty vehicles. Each vehicle can detect the microbial information of the air in the environment where it is located through the microbial analysis device on it, so as to obtain the situation of the microorganisms in the air at the current position. Of course, this is just an example here. The region referred to in the present invention can be a larger range, not limited to this, and will not be elaborated here.

[0084] Step S220: Multiple vehicles upload their position information and the detected microbial information to the cloud server.

[0085] It can be understood that after multiple vehicles upload their position information and the detected microbial information to the cloud server, the cloud server can, through the analysis and processing of the uploaded data, obtain the situation of microorganisms at each position in the region, so as to obtain the overall microbial distribution in the region.

[0086] Among them, specifically, the microbial analysis device of the vehicle is communicatively connected to the cloud server to achieve data transmission of microbial information.

[0087] The detection method of microbial samples in a region according to an embodiment of the present invention detects microbial information in the air in the external environment where each vehicle is located. Multiple vehicles upload their location information and the detected microbial information to the cloud server, enabling continuous detection regardless of the region and microbial type. Based on existing vehicles, it is possible to continuously monitor the microbial distribution in a certain area, which helps the authorities take preventive measures in advance to prevent the further spread of microorganisms.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 shown, the detection method further includes the following steps:

[0089] Step S230: The cloud server draws a microbial intensity distribution map in the region based on the received microbial information and the location information of multiple vehicles. That is to say, the cloud server draws a microbial intensity distribution map in the region through analysis and processing, which can visualize the observation of the microbial distribution data in the region and enable a more intuitive and clear understanding of the microbial distribution in the region.

[0090] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that, Comprising: An air supply device for receiving air in the external environment; A microbial analysis device connected to the air supply device for detecting microbial information in the air received by the air supply device. When at least one target microorganism is detected in the air, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air supply device to stop receiving the air; An air consumption device connected to the air supply device. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air consumption device to stop working. The air consumption device is configured as a fuel cell system.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Further comprising: An energy supply device. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism and controls the fuel cell system to stop working, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the energy supply device to provide energy for the vehicle to travel.

3. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The air consumption device is configured as an air conditioning system.

4. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Further comprising: A sterilization device connected to the air supply device. When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the sterilization device to kill all the target microorganisms in the air supply device.

5. A control method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Including the following steps: The microbial analysis device detects the microbial information in the air received by the air supply device; When the microbial analysis device detects that the air contains at least one target microorganism, the microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air supply device to stop receiving the air.

6. The control method of a vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, Further comprising: The microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the fuel cell system to stop working and control the energy supply device to provide energy for the vehicle to travel.

7. The control method of the vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, Further comprising: The microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the air conditioning system to stop working.

8. The control method of a vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, Further comprising: The microbial analysis device emits a signal to control the sterilization device to kill all the target microorganisms in the air supply device.

9. The control method of a vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The microbial analysis device detecting the microbial information in the air received by the air supply device includes: During the driving of the vehicle, the microbial analysis device detects the microbial information in the air at preset time intervals or preset distances.

10. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, This program is executed by a processor for the vehicle control method according to any one of claims 5 to 9.

11. A detection method for microbial samples within a region, characterized in that, Including: A cloud server and multiple vehicles. The multiple vehicles are communicatively connected to the cloud server. The vehicle is the vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The detection method includes the following steps: Each vehicle detects the microbial information in the air in the external environment where it is located; The multiple vehicles upload their position information and the detected microbial information to the cloud server.

12. The detection method of the microbial sample in the area according to claim 11, characterized in that, Further including the following steps: The cloud server draws a microbial intensity distribution map of the area based on the received microbial information and the position information of the multiple vehicles.

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