Vehicle steering wheel control method, device, vehicle and storage medium

By obtaining the current driving scene on the vehicle steering wheel and matching the optimal function button module, the problem of the steering wheel being unable to match the scene requirements is solved, thereby improving user experience and driving safety.

CN115742988BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19CHERY AUTOMOBILE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211525271.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-11-30
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2042-11-30

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Technical Problem

Modern vehicle steering wheels are unable to match user needs according to different usage scenarios, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

By obtaining the current driving scene of the vehicle, matching the optimal function button module, and when the current function button module is inconsistent with the optimal function button module, controlling the rotatable multi-function button module to rotate, the current function button module is switched to the optimal function button module.

Benefits of technology

It improves the driver's operating convenience and enhances driving safety.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a method, device, vehicle, and storage medium for controlling a vehicle steering wheel. The method comprises: obtaining the vehicle's current driving scenario; matching the steering wheel's optimal function button module according to the current driving scenario, and determining whether the steering wheel's current function button module is consistent with the optimal function button module; and if the steering wheel's current function button module is inconsistent with the optimal function button module, controlling a rotatable multi-function button module to rotate and switch the current function button module to the optimal function button module. This solves the problem in related technologies where the steering wheel cannot match scenario requirements, resulting in a poor user experience. The steering wheel is linked to the vehicle's driving mode function, improving the driver's operational convenience and thus enhancing driving safety.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a method and device for controlling a vehicle steering wheel, a vehicle, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of vehicles, modern vehicles are becoming more and more functional and have a variety of usage scenarios. For example, off-road vehicles are not only used for daily commuting, but also have strong off-road needs, and supercars have the need to go racing.

[0003] In different usage scenarios, users need different functions. In order to allow users to operate the vehicle functions more conveniently, in related technologies, the steering wheels of modern vehicles are usually integrated with multi-function buttons.

[0004] However, the function buttons in the related technology are fixed, such as the common volume adjustment, previous and next music. However, when the user is in a racing scene or facing an off-road scene with complex road conditions, what the user needs are functions related to the current scene, and the steering wheel in the related technology cannot meet the usage needs.

[0005] Another type of touch screen steering wheel can modify and define functions, but due to the lack of tactile feedback, the user experience is very different from that of traditional button steering wheels. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present application provides a vehicle steering wheel control method, device, vehicle and storage medium to solve the problem in related technologies that the steering wheel cannot match scene requirements, resulting in poor user experience. The steering wheel is linked with the vehicle's driving mode function to improve the driver's operating convenience, thereby improving driving safety.

[0007] A first aspect embodiment of the present application provides a method for controlling a vehicle steering wheel, wherein the steering wheel is provided with a rotatable multi-function button module, wherein the method includes the following steps: obtaining a current driving scene of the vehicle; matching an optimal function button module of the steering wheel according to the current driving scene, and determining whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module; if the current function button module of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the optimal function button module, controlling the rotatable multi-function button module to rotate, and switching the current function button module to the optimal function button module.

[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments, after determining whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, it also includes: if the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, maintaining the rotatable multi-function button module as the current function button module.

[0009] Optionally, in some embodiments, the optimal function button module for matching the steering wheel according to the current driving scene includes: if the current driving scene is an entertainment scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting audio and / or video; if the current driving scene is a drag racing scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting track mode and / or gear shifting; if the current driving scene is an off-road scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting vehicle performance; if the current driving scene is a game scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting game actions.

[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments, obtaining the current driving scene of the vehicle includes: receiving a driving scene selection instruction from a user; and obtaining the current driving scene according to the driving scene selection instruction.

[0011] A second aspect embodiment of the present application provides a control device for a vehicle steering wheel, wherein the steering wheel is provided with a rotatable multi-function button module, wherein the device includes: an acquisition module for acquiring the current driving scene of the vehicle; a judgment module for matching the optimal function button module of the steering wheel according to the current driving scene, and judging whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module; and a control module for controlling the rotatable multi-function button module to rotate if the current function button module of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the optimal function button module, so as to switch the current function button module to the optimal function button module.

[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments, after determining whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, the control module is also used to: if the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, maintain the rotatable multi-function button module as the current function button module.

[0013] Optionally, in some embodiments, the judgment module is further used for: if the current driving scene is an entertainment scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting audio and / or video; if the current driving scene is a drag racing scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting track mode and / or gear shifting; if the current driving scene is an off-road scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting vehicle performance; if the current driving scene is a game scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting game actions.

[0014] Optionally, in some embodiments, the acquisition module is further used to: receive a driving scene selection instruction from a user; and obtain the current driving scene according to the driving scene selection instruction.

[0015] A third aspect of the present application provides a vehicle, comprising: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the vehicle steering wheel control method as described in the above embodiment.

[0016] A fourth aspect of the present application provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which is executed by a processor to implement the vehicle steering wheel control method as described in the above embodiment.

[0017] Therefore, by obtaining the current scene of the vehicle and matching the optimal function button module under the current scene, when the current scene is inconsistent with the optimal button function, the button function module is adjusted to the optimal function button module under the current scene. This solves the problem in related technologies that the steering wheel cannot match the scene requirements, resulting in poor user experience. The steering wheel is linked with the vehicle's driving mode function to improve the driver's operating convenience, thereby improving driving safety.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of a method for controlling a vehicle steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of button arrangement positions according to a specific embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the side structure of a key module is provided according to a specific embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 A control flow chart of a key module is provided according to a specific embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 A block diagram of a vehicle steering wheel control device provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 6A schematic structural diagram of a vehicle provided according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0027] The following describes a method, device, vehicle, and storage medium for controlling a vehicle steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. In response to the problem in the related art mentioned in the background art that the steering wheel cannot match the scene requirements, resulting in a poor user experience, the present application provides a method for controlling a vehicle steering wheel. In this method, by obtaining the current scene of the vehicle, matching the optimal function button module under the current scene, and determining whether the scene is consistent with the optimal button function, the button function module is adjusted to the optimal function button module under the current scene. This solves the problem in the related art that the steering wheel cannot match the scene requirements, resulting in a poor user experience. The steering wheel is linked to the vehicle's driving mode function to improve the driver's operating convenience, thereby improving driving safety.

[0028] Specifically, Figure 1 A flowchart of a vehicle steering wheel control method provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle steering wheel control method includes the following steps:

[0030] In step S101 , the current driving scene of the vehicle is acquired.

[0031] Optionally, in some embodiments, obtaining the current driving scene of the vehicle includes: receiving a driving scene selection instruction from a user; and obtaining the current driving scene according to the driving scene selection instruction.

[0032] Specifically, the current driving scene may be an entertainment scene, a racing scene, an off-road scene, a game scene, etc., which is not specifically limited here.

[0033] In step S102, the optimal function button module of the steering wheel is matched according to the current driving scene, and it is determined whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module.

[0034] Optionally, in some embodiments, the optimal function button module of the steering wheel is matched according to the current driving scene, including: if the current driving scene is an entertainment scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting audio and / or video; if the current driving scene is a drag racing scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting track mode and / or gear shifting; if the current driving scene is an off-road scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting vehicle performance; if the current driving scene is a game scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting game actions.

[0035] It is understandable that, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the key module of the embodiment of the present application. To facilitate the user to press the key, the key can be set at Figure 2 1, 2 and / or 3, it should be noted that the embodiment of the present application is only provided for schematic illustration, and the specific setting position of the key module is not specifically limited here. The key module can be as follows Figure 3 As shown, the module consists of three surfaces, 4, 5, and 6, each with a different function button panel to meet the user's driving needs in different scenarios. 7 is the rotation axis. Different vehicles can modularly replace the function button panels according to the driving mode they have.

[0036] Specifically, if the current driving scene is an entertainment scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting audio and / or video; if the current driving scene is a drag racing scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting track mode and / or gear shifting; if the current driving scene is an off-road scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting vehicle performance; for example, vehicle suspension, adjusting vehicle tire pressure, adjusting vehicle torque, adjusting camera position, etc. If the current driving scene is a game scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting game actions.

[0037] In step S103 , if the current function button module of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the optimal function button module, the rotatable multi-function button module is controlled to rotate to switch the current function button module to the optimal function button module.

[0038] Specifically, if Figure 4As shown, the driving mode information switching signal is sent by the central control system and then transmitted to the multi-function button module on the steering wheel through the signal transmission harness, thereby mobilizing the multi-function button module to rotate and switch to the function button panel corresponding to the current driving mode. That is, when the user adjusts the vehicle's driving mode, the button module automatically rotates and switches to the function button related to the current driving mode. For example, if the vehicle starts in an off-road scene and the user now wants to adjust to an entertainment scene, the central control can be controlled to adjust to the entertainment scene. The optimal matching function of the button module can be changed from the original function of adjusting the vehicle tire pressure and adjusting the vehicle torque to the function of adjusting audio and / or video. Furthermore, in some embodiments, after determining whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, it also includes: if the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, then maintaining the rotatable multi-function button module as the current function button module.

[0039] Specifically, for example, if the vehicle was in off-road mode when it was last turned off, and the user still selects off-road mode when the vehicle is started this time, the vehicle system will determine whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, and then maintain the rotatable multi-function button module as the current function button module.

[0040] According to the vehicle steering wheel control method proposed in the embodiment of the present application, by obtaining the current scene of the vehicle and matching the optimal function button module in the current scene, when the current scene does not match the optimal button function, the button function module is adjusted to the optimal function button module in the current scene. This solves the problem in the related art that the steering wheel cannot match the scene requirements, resulting in poor user experience. The steering wheel is linked with the vehicle's driving mode function to improve the driver's operating convenience, thereby improving driving safety.

[0041] Next, the control device for the vehicle steering wheel proposed in accordance with an embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Figure 5 A block diagram of a control device for a vehicle steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0043] like Figure 5 As shown, the steering wheel is provided with a rotatable multi-function button module, and the control device 10 of the vehicle steering wheel includes: an acquisition module 100, a judgment module 200 and a control module 300.

[0044] Among them, the acquisition module 100 is used to obtain the current driving scene of the vehicle; the judgment module 200 is used to match the optimal function button module of the steering wheel according to the current driving scene, and to judge whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module; and the control module 300, if the current function button module of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the optimal function button module, controls the rotatable multi-function button module to rotate, and switches the current function button module to the optimal function button module.

[0045] Optionally, in some embodiments, after determining whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, the control module 300 is also used to: if the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, maintain the rotatable multi-function button module as the current function button module.

[0046] Optionally, in some embodiments, the judgment module 200 is further used for: if the current driving scene is an entertainment scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting audio and / or video; if the current driving scene is a drag racing scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting track mode and / or gear shifting; if the current driving scene is an off-road scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting vehicle performance; if the current driving scene is a game scene, the optimal function button module is the function button module corresponding to adjusting game actions.

[0047] Optionally, in some embodiments, the acquisition module 100 is further configured to: receive a driving scene selection instruction from a user; and obtain a current driving scene according to the driving scene selection instruction.

[0048] It should be noted that the above explanation of the embodiment of the vehicle steering wheel control method is also applicable to the vehicle steering wheel control device of this embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0049] According to the control device of the vehicle steering wheel proposed in the embodiment of the present application, the current scene of the vehicle is obtained and the optimal function button module under the current scene is matched. When the current scene does not match the optimal button function, the button function module is adjusted to the optimal function button module under the current scene. This solves the problem in the related art that the steering wheel cannot match the scene requirements, resulting in a poor user experience. The steering wheel is linked with the vehicle's driving mode function to improve the driver's operating convenience, thereby improving driving safety.

[0050] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of the present application. The vehicle may include:

[0051] A memory 601 , a processor 602 , and a computer program stored in the memory 601 and executable on the processor 602 .

[0052] When the processor 602 executes the program, the vehicle steering wheel control method provided in the above embodiment is implemented.

[0053] Furthermore, the vehicle further comprises:

[0054] The communication interface 603 is used for communication between the memory 601 and the processor 602 .

[0055] The memory 601 is used to store computer programs that can be run on the processor 602 .

[0056] The memory 601 may include a high-speed RAM (Random Access Memory) memory, and may also include a non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk memory.

[0057] If the memory 601, the processor 602, and the communication interface 603 are implemented independently, the communication interface 603, the memory 601, and the processor 602 can be connected to each other via a bus and communicate with each other. The bus can be an ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus, a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus, or an EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) bus. The bus can be divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, etc. For ease of representation, Figure 6 Only one thick line is used in the diagram, but this does not mean that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0058] Optionally, in a specific implementation, if the memory 601, the processor 602 and the communication interface 603 are integrated on a chip, the memory 601, the processor 602 and the communication interface 603 can communicate with each other through an internal interface.

[0059] The processor 602 may be a CPU (Central Processing Unit), or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or one or more integrated circuits configured to implement the embodiments of the present application.

[0060] An embodiment of the present application also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the above-mentioned vehicle steering wheel control method.

[0061] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or N embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0062] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this application, "N" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0063] Any process or method description in a flowchart or otherwise described herein may be understood to represent a module, fragment or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing the steps of a custom logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present application includes alternative implementations in which functions may be performed out of the order shown or discussed, including performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, which should be understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of the present application belong.

[0064] It should be understood that various parts of the present application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiment, the N steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented using hardware, as in another embodiment, any one of the following technologies known in the art or a combination thereof can be used: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function on a data signal, an application-specific integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array, a field programmable gate array, etc.

[0065] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps in the method of the above embodiment can be completed by instructing related hardware through a program, and the program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the program is executed, it includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiment.

[0066] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a vehicle steering wheel, characterized in that: The steering wheel is provided with a rotatable multi-function button module, wherein the method comprises the following steps: Get the current driving scene of the vehicle; Matching the optimal function button module of the steering wheel according to the current driving scenario, and determining whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, wherein the button module includes three surfaces, each surface having a different function button panel, and different vehicles can modularly replace the function button panels according to the driving mode they have; and If the current function button module of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the optimal function button module, controlling the rotatable multi-function button module to rotate to switch the current function button module to the optimal function button module; The module for matching the optimal function button of the steering wheel according to the current driving scene includes: If the current driving scene is an entertainment scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting audio and / or video; If the current driving scene is a drag racing scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting the track mode and / or shifting gears; If the current driving scene is an off-road scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting vehicle performance, where the vehicle performance includes: vehicle suspension, vehicle tire pressure, vehicle torque, and camera position; The current driving scene is a game scene, and the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting game actions; The obtaining of the current driving scene of the vehicle includes: Receive a user's driving scene selection instruction; The current driving scene is obtained according to the driving scene selection instruction.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that After determining whether the current function key module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function key module, the method further includes: If the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, the rotatable multi-function button module is maintained as the current function button module.

3. A vehicle steering wheel control device, characterized in that: The steering wheel is provided with a rotatable multifunctional key module, wherein the device comprises: An acquisition module is used to obtain the current driving scene of the vehicle; a judgment module, configured to match the optimal function button module of the steering wheel according to the current driving scene, and to judge whether the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module; and a control module, configured to control the rotatable multi-function button module to rotate and switch the current function button module to the optimal function button module if the current function button module of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the optimal function button module; The judgment module is further configured to: If the current driving scene is an entertainment scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting audio and / or video; If the current driving scene is a drag racing scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting the track mode and / or shifting gears; If the current driving scene is an off-road scene, the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting vehicle performance; The current driving scene is a game scene, and the optimal function button module is a function button module corresponding to adjusting game actions; The acquisition module is further used to: Receive a user's driving scene selection instruction; The current driving scene is obtained according to the driving scene selection instruction.

4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that After determining whether the current function key module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function key module, the control module is further configured to: If the current function button module of the steering wheel is consistent with the optimal function button module, the rotatable multi-function button module is maintained as the current function button module.

5. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: A memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the vehicle steering wheel control method according to any one of claims 1 to 2.

6. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: The program is executed by a processor to implement the vehicle steering wheel control method according to any one of claims 1 to 2.

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