A vehicle positioning connection method and device

Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle positioning and connecting method and device, which comprises the following steps: a first vehicle sends a vehicle connection request to a second vehicle; the second vehicle receives the vehicle connection request; the first vehicle and the second vehicle are longitudinally aligned with the tail of the first vehicle and the tail of the second vehicle; when the first vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material in a first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle, and the second vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material in a second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle, the first vehicle and the second vehicle open the tail doors respectively, so that the tail of the first vehicle is connected with the tail of the second vehicle through the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device. In the application, the first vehicle and the second vehicle after connection form a preset space, and the volume of the preset space is greater than the volume of the space of the first vehicle or the volume of the space of the second vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle connectivity technology, and in particular to a vehicle positioning and connection method and device. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, they are paying more and more attention to the quality of life, and the continuous development of automobiles has provided convenience for people's lives.

[0003] Existing technologies include combined vehicles that connect rear-end to rear-end, merging two vehicles into one, reducing the number of vehicles, facilitating passage, and effectively alleviating traffic congestion. However, these rear-end connected combined vehicles consist of two completely separate and independently driving individual vehicles, a "first vehicle" and a "second vehicle." The rear doors of both vehicles have folding devices that allow the rear doors to slide into the vehicle body. The rear ends of the two vehicles can connect to each other, and a connecting device secures the two rear ends together. This connection method is relatively complex, and the combined vehicles do not create a larger space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address at least one of the aforementioned technical problems, this application proposes a vehicle positioning and connection method and apparatus.

[0005] According to one aspect of this application, a vehicle positioning and connection method is disclosed, applied to connect a first vehicle and a second vehicle, wherein the rear of the first vehicle is provided with a first magnetic device, and the rear of the second vehicle is provided with a second magnetic device, the method comprising:

[0006] The first vehicle sends a vehicle connection request to the second vehicle, the vehicle connection request carrying the first location information and the first connection type information of the first vehicle;

[0007] The second vehicle receives the vehicle connection request and sends the second vehicle's second location information and the second vehicle's second connection type information to the first vehicle;

[0008] The first vehicle and the second vehicle achieve longitudinal alignment of their rear ends based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first location information, and the second location information.

[0009] If the first vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within the first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle, and the second vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within the second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle, the first vehicle and the second vehicle respectively open their tailgates so that the tail of the first vehicle is connected to the tail of the second vehicle through the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device; wherein, the connected first vehicle and the second vehicle form a preset space, the volume of the preset space being greater than the volume of the space of the first vehicle or the volume of the space of the second vehicle.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the first vehicle and the second vehicle, based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first location information, and the second location information, achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first vehicle and the second vehicle, including:

[0011] When the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle automatically connects to the second vehicle, and the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle automatically connects to the first vehicle, the first vehicle and the second vehicle determine a first preset destination based on the first location information and the second location information, and drive themselves to the first preset destination, thereby achieving longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle.

[0012] Wherein, the difference between the first mileage and the second mileage is less than or equal to the preset mileage, the first mileage is the mileage traveled by the first vehicle from its first location to the first preset destination, and the second mileage is the mileage traveled by the second vehicle from its second location to the first preset destination.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the first vehicle and the second vehicle, based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first location information, and the second location information, achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first vehicle and the second vehicle, including:

[0014] When the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle automatically connects to the second vehicle, and when the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle does not automatically connect to the first vehicle, the first vehicle automatically drives to the position corresponding to the second position information, thereby achieving longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle with the rear of the second vehicle.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the first vehicle and the second vehicle, based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first location information, and the second location information, achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first vehicle and the second vehicle, including:

[0016] When the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle is not automatically connected to the second vehicle, and the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle is not automatically connected to the first vehicle, the driver of the first vehicle and the driver of the second vehicle determine a second preset destination based on the first location information and the second location information, and drive the first vehicle and the second vehicle to the second preset destination respectively, so as to achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle.

[0017] Wherein, the difference between the first mileage and the second mileage is less than or equal to the preset mileage, the first mileage is the mileage traveled by the first vehicle from its first location to the second preset destination, and the second mileage is the mileage traveled by the second vehicle from its second location to the second preset destination.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the first vehicle is equipped with a first vehicle-mounted camera, a first magnetic sensor, and a first gateway, and the second vehicle is equipped with a second vehicle-mounted camera, a second magnetic sensor, and a second gateway. When the first vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within a first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle, and the second vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within a second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle, the first vehicle and the second vehicle respectively open their tailgates to allow the rear of the first vehicle to connect with the rear of the second vehicle via the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, including:

[0019] The first vehicle collects information about a first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle through the first vehicle-mounted camera. When the first vehicle detects that there is no magnetic material within the first preset area based on the first magnetic sensor, the first vehicle sends first target information to the first client of the first vehicle through the first gateway. In response to the opening command sent by the first client based on the first target information, the first vehicle opens the tailgate of the first vehicle and the first magnetic device. Wherein, the first target information is that there is no magnetic material within the first preset area.

[0020] The second vehicle collects information about a second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle through the second vehicle-mounted camera. When the second vehicle detects that there is no magnetic material within the second preset area based on the second magnetic sensor, the second vehicle sends second target information to the second client of the second vehicle through the second gateway. In response to the opening command sent by the second client based on the second target information, the second vehicle opens the tailgate of the second vehicle. Wherein, the second target information is that there is no magnetic material within the second preset area.

[0021] The rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle by the first magnetic device attracting the second magnetic device.

[0022] In some possible implementations, the first vehicle is equipped with a first gateway, and the second vehicle is equipped with a second gateway. After the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle via the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, the method further includes:

[0023] The first vehicle sends an information control command to the second vehicle's second gateway through the first gateway, and the information control command carries vehicle control information for the second vehicle.

[0024] The second vehicle responds to the information control command and performs an operation corresponding to the vehicle control information.

[0025] In some possible implementations, after the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle via the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, the method further includes:

[0026] When the first vehicle is traveling in front of the second vehicle, the second vehicle transmits its second speed to the first vehicle at a preset frequency;

[0027] If the first vehicle determines that there is a preset difference between the second driving speed and the first driving speed of the first vehicle, the first vehicle reduces the first driving speed and brakes to make the difference between the first driving speed and the second driving speed meet the preset condition.

[0028] In some possible implementations, after the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle via the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, the method further includes:

[0029] The first vehicle sends its first remaining battery power to the cloud server, and the second vehicle sends its second remaining battery power to the cloud server, so that the cloud server can calculate the total mileage of the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the first remaining battery power and the second remaining battery power.

[0030] The first vehicle determines a third preset destination based on the first location information and the total mileage, and the second vehicle transmits the second remaining battery power to the first vehicle so that the first vehicle and the second vehicle can reach the third preset destination.

[0031] Wherein, the distance traveled by the first vehicle from its first location to the third preset destination is less than or equal to the total distance traveled.

[0032] In some possible implementations, the method further includes:

[0033] A soft silicone pad is installed at the junction of the rear of the first vehicle and the tailgate, and inside the vehicle. The same soft silicone pad is also installed at the junction of the rear of the second vehicle and the tailgate, and inside the vehicle. The soft silicone pad is used to maintain the airtightness of the preset space after the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle are connected.

[0034] According to another aspect of this application, a vehicle positioning and connection device is also disclosed for connecting a first vehicle and a second vehicle. The first vehicle has a first magnetic device at its rear, and the second vehicle has a second magnetic device at its rear. The device includes:

[0035] A vehicle connection request sending module is used for the first vehicle to send a vehicle connection request to the second vehicle, wherein the vehicle connection request carries the first location information and the first connection type information of the first vehicle;

[0036] The vehicle connection request receiving module is used for the second vehicle to receive the vehicle connection request and send the second location information and the second connection type information of the second vehicle to the first vehicle.

[0037] A vehicle positioning module is used for the first vehicle and the second vehicle to achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first location information and the second location information.

[0038] The vehicle docking module is used to allow the first vehicle and the second vehicle to open their respective tailgates when the first vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within a first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle, and the second vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within a second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle, so that the rear of the first vehicle can be connected to the rear of the second vehicle through the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device; wherein, the connected first vehicle and the second vehicle form a preset space, the volume of which is greater than the volume of the space of the first vehicle or the volume of the space of the second vehicle.

[0039] According to another aspect of this application, an electronic device is also disclosed, the device including a processor and a memory, the memory storing at least one instruction, at least one program, code set or instruction set, the at least one instruction, the at least one program, the code set or instruction set being loaded and executed by the processor to implement the above-described vehicle sensitive information processing method.

[0040] According to another aspect of this application, a computer-readable storage medium is also disclosed, wherein at least one instruction, at least one program, code set, or instruction set is stored therein, wherein the at least one instruction, the at least one program, the code set, or the instruction set is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the above-described vehicle sensitive information processing method.

[0041] Due to the above technical solution, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0042] Based on first connection type information, second connection type information, first position information, and second position information, the rear ends of the first vehicle and the second vehicle are longitudinally aligned. When the first and second vehicles determine that no magnetic material exists within the first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle and the second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle, they open their respective tailgates, allowing the rear end of the first vehicle to connect with the rear end of the second vehicle via a first magnetic device and a second magnetic device, thus completing the connection between the first and second vehicles. This connection method is relatively simple and has low cost. After connection, the first and second vehicles form a preset space, the volume of which is larger than the volume of both the first and second vehicles, providing greater convenience for user travel. Attached Figure Description

[0043] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of a vehicle positioning and connection method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 2 This is a side view schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle's tailgate opening according to an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating another vehicle positioning and connection method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle rear structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of a vehicle positioning and connection device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0049] In the figure, the corresponding labels are: 1-tailgate; 2-magnetic device; 3a, 3b-soft silicone. Detailed Implementation

[0050] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0051] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or server that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0052] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0053] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0054] In this document, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. Furthermore, the term "at least one" in this document means any combination of at least two of any one or more elements. For example, including at least one of A, B, and C can mean including any one or more elements selected from the set consisting of A, B, and C.

[0055] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed description. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0056] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle positioning and connection method provided in an embodiment of this application; as shown... Figure 1 The method includes:

[0057] S101: The first vehicle sends a vehicle connection request to the second vehicle. The vehicle connection request carries the first location information and the first connection type information of the first vehicle.

[0058] In this embodiment, the connection between vehicles requires permission from each vehicle before it can be established. The vehicle connection request sent by the first vehicle to the second vehicle carries the first vehicle's first location information and connection type information. This allows the second vehicle to determine the location and driving mode of the first vehicle, thereby deciding whether the second vehicle wants to connect with the first vehicle. The first connection type information indicates whether the first vehicle automatically connects to the second vehicle or not automatically connects to the vehicle, i.e., whether the first vehicle is driving autonomously or not.

[0059] S102: The second vehicle receives the vehicle connection request and sends the second vehicle's second location information and the second vehicle's second connection type information to the first vehicle.

[0060] In this embodiment, the second vehicle allows the first vehicle to connect to it and sends the second vehicle's second location information and second connection information to the first vehicle, enabling the first vehicle to determine the location of the second vehicle and its driving mode. The second connection type information indicates whether the second vehicle automatically connects to the first vehicle or not automatically connects to the first vehicle, i.e., whether the second vehicle is driving autonomously or not.

[0061] S103: The first vehicle and the second vehicle achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first position information and the second position information.

[0062] In this embodiment, the first vehicle and the second vehicle achieve longitudinal alignment of their rear ends based on first connection type information, second connection type information, first position information, and second position information. Specifically, the first vehicle determines the second vehicle's second position, travels to the second position based on the first connection type information, and achieves longitudinal alignment of their rear ends. The second vehicle determines the first vehicle's first position, travels to the first position based on the second connection type information, and achieves longitudinal alignment of their rear ends. The first and second vehicles, based on their determined first and second positions, select an intermediate position that is close to both the first and second positions, travel to this intermediate position based on their first and second vehicle connection type information, and achieve longitudinal alignment of their rear ends.

[0063] In an optional embodiment, the first vehicle and the second vehicle, based on first connection type information, second connection type information, first position information, and second position information, achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first vehicle and the second vehicle, including:

[0064] When the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle automatically connects to the second vehicle, and the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle automatically connects to the first vehicle, the first vehicle and the second vehicle determine a first preset destination based on the first location information and the second location information, and drive themselves to the first preset destination, thereby achieving longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle.

[0065] Wherein, the difference between the first mileage and the second mileage is less than or equal to the preset mileage, the first mileage is the mileage traveled by the first vehicle from its first position to the first preset destination, and the second mileage is the mileage traveled by the second vehicle from its second position to the first preset destination.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first connection type information indicates that if the first vehicle automatically connects to the second vehicle, the first vehicle will drive autonomously. The second connection type information indicates that if the second vehicle automatically connects to the first vehicle, the second vehicle will drive autonomously. The first and second vehicles determine a destination based on the first and second location information, a destination that is close to both the first and second locations. After the first and second vehicles drive autonomously to their destination, they use vehicle radar and a rear camera to perform position correction and direction guidance to achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first and second vehicles, facilitating connection between them.

[0067] In another optional embodiment, the first vehicle and the second vehicle, based on first connection type information, second connection type information, first position information, and second position information, achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first vehicle and the second vehicle, including:

[0068] When the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle automatically connects to the second vehicle, and when the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle does not automatically connect to the first vehicle, the first vehicle automatically drives to the position corresponding to the second position information, thereby achieving longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle with the rear of the second vehicle.

[0069] In this embodiment, the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle automatically connects to the second vehicle, in which case the first vehicle drives autonomously; the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle does not automatically connect to the first vehicle, in which case the second vehicle does not drive autonomously. The first vehicle drives autonomously to the location of the second vehicle according to the second location information. The first vehicle uses vehicle radar and rear camera to perform position correction and direction guidance to achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle with the rear of the second vehicle, which facilitates the connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle.

[0070] If the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle does not automatically connect to the second vehicle, then the first vehicle is not driving autonomously. If the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle automatically connects to the first vehicle, then the second vehicle drives autonomously. The second vehicle drives autonomously to the location of the first vehicle according to the first location information. The second vehicle uses vehicle radar and rear camera to perform position correction and direction guidance to achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle with the rear of the second vehicle, which facilitates the connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle.

[0071] In another optional embodiment, the first vehicle and the second vehicle, based on first connection type information, second connection type information, first position information, and second position information, achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first vehicle and the second vehicle, including:

[0072] When the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle is not automatically connected to the second vehicle, and the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle is not automatically connected to the first vehicle, the driver of the first vehicle and the driver of the second vehicle determine the second preset destination based on the first location information and the second location information, and drive the first vehicle and the second vehicle to the second preset destination respectively, so as to achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle.

[0073] Wherein, the difference between the first mileage and the second mileage is less than or equal to the preset mileage, the first mileage is the mileage of the first vehicle from the first position of the first vehicle to the second preset destination, and the second mileage is the mileage of the second vehicle from the second position of the second vehicle to the second preset destination.

[0074] In this embodiment, the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle is not automatically connected to the second vehicle, meaning the first vehicle is not driving autonomously. The second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle is not automatically connected to the first vehicle, meaning the second vehicle is not driving autonomously. The drivers of the first and second vehicles determine a destination based on the first and second location information, a destination that is close to both the first and second locations. After the drivers of the first and second vehicles drive to their respective destinations, they use vehicle radar and a rear camera to perform position correction and directional guidance to achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first and second vehicles, facilitating connection between them.

[0075] S104: When the first vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within the first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle, and the second vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within the second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle, the first vehicle and the second vehicle open their respective tailgates so that the tail of the first vehicle is connected to the tail of the second vehicle through the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device; wherein, the connected first vehicle and the second vehicle form a preset space, the volume of which is greater than the volume of the space of the first vehicle or the volume of the space of the second vehicle.

[0076] In this embodiment, both the first and second vehicles should detect magnetic materials on themselves and around their bodies. The presence of magnetic materials may affect the connection between the two vehicles. If the first vehicle determines that no magnetic materials are present within a first preset area (including the vehicle body and surrounding area), the first vehicle opens its tailgate, which folds down to the roof. If the second vehicle determines that no magnetic materials are present within a second preset area (including the vehicle body and surrounding area), the second vehicle opens its tailgate, which moves down to the roof. The first and second vehicles, with their tailgates open, are connected at their rear ends via a first magnetic device and a second magnetic device. Specifically, the first and second magnetic devices include electromagnets. The connected first and second vehicles form a larger preset space, the volume of which is greater than the volume of both the first and second vehicles. This connection provides users with more space during travel.

[0077] When the first and second vehicles are connected, they form a spacious interior environment suitable for multiple people to rest, meet guests, and live, providing convenience for travel. If the second vehicle malfunctions, the first vehicle can be towed via a magnetic connection. Once connected, the first vehicle can promptly monitor the second vehicle's status, and both vehicles can share a power supply, supporting the use of onboard health maintenance equipment, in-vehicle health monitoring services, and multimedia devices. The first vehicle can supplement functions that are unusable in the second vehicle, such as the air conditioning and multimedia functions. This solves the problems associated with uncoupled connections where the two vehicles are independent, preventing the first vehicle from monitoring the second vehicle's status and rendering the second vehicle's equipment unusable.

[0078] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of the vehicle's tailgate as provided in the embodiments of this application, as shown in the figure. Figure 2 As shown, the tailgate slides upwards and rotates to the roof, facilitating connection between vehicles.

[0079] In an optional embodiment, Figure 3This is a flowchart illustrating another vehicle positioning and connection method provided in this application embodiment. A first vehicle is equipped with a first vehicle-mounted camera, a first magnetic sensor, and a first gateway. A second vehicle is equipped with a second vehicle-mounted camera, a second magnetic sensor, and a second gateway. When the first vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within a first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle, and the second vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within a second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle, the first and second vehicles respectively open their tailgates, allowing the rear of the first vehicle to connect with the rear of the second vehicle via the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device. Figure 3 As shown, it includes:

[0080] S201: The first vehicle collects information about the first preset area range corresponding to the first vehicle through the first vehicle-mounted camera.

[0081] S202: When the first vehicle detects that there is no magnetic material within the first preset area based on the first magnetic sensor, the first vehicle sends the first target information to the first client of the first vehicle through the first gateway.

[0082] S203: The first vehicle responds to the opening command sent by the first client based on the first target information and opens the tailgate and the first magnetic device of the first vehicle; wherein, the first target information is that there is no magnetic material within the first preset area.

[0083] In this embodiment, a first vehicle-mounted camera collects environmental information about the vehicle body and surrounding area. A first magnetic sensor detects magnetic substances based on the environmental information collected by the first vehicle-mounted camera. When the first magnetic sensor does not detect any magnetic substances, the first vehicle sends first target information to its client through a first gateway. This first target information indicates that no magnetic substances exist within the first preset area. The first client then sends an opening command to the first vehicle based on the first target information. In response to this opening command, the first vehicle opens its tailgate and a first magnetic device. This first magnetic device can attract magnetic substances when powered on.

[0084] S2011: The second vehicle collects information about the second preset area range corresponding to the second vehicle through the second vehicle-mounted camera.

[0085] S2022: When the second vehicle detects that there is no magnetic material within the second preset area based on the second magnetic sensor, the second vehicle sends the second target information to the second client of the second vehicle through the second gateway.

[0086] S2033: The second vehicle responds to the opening command sent by the second client based on the second target information and opens the tailgate of the second vehicle; wherein, the second target information is that there is no magnetic material within the second preset area.

[0087] In this embodiment, a second vehicle-mounted camera collects environmental information about the vehicle body and surrounding area. A second magnetic sensor detects magnetic substances based on the environmental information collected by the second vehicle-mounted camera. When the second magnetic sensor does not detect any magnetic substances, and the second vehicle detects the absence of magnetic substances within a second preset area, the second vehicle sends second target information to its client via a second gateway. This second target information indicates the absence of magnetic substances within the second preset area. Based on this second target information, the second client sends an opening command to the second vehicle. In response to this opening command, the second vehicle opens its tailgate. Since the second vehicle does not activate the second magnetic device, and the second magnetic device is not powered, it can be attracted by the powered first magnetic device.

[0088] S204: The rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle by attracting the second magnetic device through the first magnetic device.

[0089] In this embodiment of the application, the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle by attracting the second magnetic device through the first magnetic device.

[0090] In this embodiment, when the first magnetic sensor detects a magnetic substance, the first vehicle, based on the detection of a magnetic substance within a first preset area by the first magnetic sensor, sends first target information to its client via a first gateway. This first target information indicates the presence of a magnetic substance within the first preset area. The first client sends a warning command to the first vehicle based on the first target information. The second vehicle, according to the warning command, does not initiate an opening operation and searches for the magnetic substance. Once the magnetic substance moves away from the first vehicle, it is detected by the first magnetic sensor. Similarly, when the second magnetic sensor detects a magnetic substance, the second vehicle, based on the detection of a magnetic substance within a second preset area by the second magnetic sensor, sends second target information to its client via a second gateway. This second target information also indicates the presence of a magnetic substance within the second preset area. The second client sends a warning command to the second vehicle based on the second target information. The second vehicle, according to the warning command, does not initiate an opening operation and searches for the magnetic substance. Once the magnetic substance moves away from the second vehicle, it is detected by the second magnetic sensor. When magnetic substances are present around both the first and second vehicles, connection between the rear of the first and second vehicles is impossible.

[0091] In an optional embodiment, a first gateway is provided on the first vehicle, and a second gateway is provided on the second vehicle. After the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle via a first magnetic device and a second magnetic device, the system further includes:

[0092] The first vehicle sends an information control command to the second vehicle's second gateway through the first gateway. The information control command carries vehicle control information for the second vehicle.

[0093] The second vehicle responds to the information control command and executes the operation corresponding to the vehicle control information.

[0094] In this embodiment, after the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle, i.e., after the connection between the first and second vehicles is completed, the first vehicle can send an information control command to the second vehicle's second gateway through the first gateway, thereby controlling the second vehicle. This information control command carries vehicle control information for the second vehicle. The second vehicle responds to the information control command by performing the operation corresponding to the vehicle control information. For example, the first vehicle sends a media control command to the second vehicle's second gateway through the first gateway. This media control command carries specific control information for the second vehicle's media devices, such as increasing the volume or switching to the next song. The second vehicle responds to the media control command by performing the operation corresponding to the control information, such as increasing the volume or switching to the next song.

[0095] In an optional embodiment, after the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle via a first magnetic device and a second magnetic device, the method further includes:

[0096] When the first vehicle is traveling in front of the second vehicle, the second vehicle sends its second speed to the first vehicle at a preset frequency.

[0097] When the first vehicle determines that there is a preset difference between the second driving speed and the first driving speed, the first vehicle reduces the first driving speed and brakes to make the difference between the first driving speed and the second driving speed meet the preset condition.

[0098] In this embodiment, after the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle, i.e., after the connection is complete, when the first vehicle is driving in front of the second vehicle, the second vehicle sends its second speed to the first vehicle at a preset frequency so that the first vehicle can monitor the second speed in real time. If the first vehicle determines that there is a preset difference between the second speed and its first speed, the first vehicle reduces its first speed and brakes to ensure that the difference between the first and second speeds meets a preset condition, preventing the second vehicle from losing power and becoming uncontrollable, and thus from accidentally detaching from the first vehicle.

[0099] In an optional embodiment, after the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle via a first magnetic device and a second magnetic device, the method further includes:

[0100] The first vehicle sends its first remaining battery power to the cloud server, and the second vehicle sends its second remaining battery power to the cloud server, so that the cloud server can calculate the total mileage of the first and second vehicles based on the first and second remaining battery power.

[0101] Based on the first location information and the total mileage, the first vehicle determines the third preset destination, and the second vehicle transmits the second remaining battery power to the first vehicle so that the first vehicle and the second vehicle can reach the third preset destination.

[0102] Wherein, the distance traveled by the first vehicle from its first location to the third preset destination is less than or equal to the total distance traveled.

[0103] In this embodiment, after the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle, i.e., after the connection is established, the first vehicle sends its first remaining battery power to the cloud server, and the second vehicle sends its second remaining battery power to the cloud server. The cloud server calculates the total mileage of the first and second vehicles based on the first and second remaining battery power. The first vehicle then determines a destination based on the total mileage. If the mileage of the first vehicle from its first location to the destination is less than or equal to the total mileage, the second vehicle can transmit its second remaining battery power to the first vehicle, enabling both vehicles to reach their destination. Specifically, if the second vehicle malfunctions and cannot move, after the first and second vehicles are connected, the second vehicle can transmit its second remaining battery power to the first vehicle, ensuring that the first vehicle has sufficient power to drive the second vehicle to a repair location for repairs. Furthermore, the first vehicle provides supplementary functionality to the second vehicle, such as air conditioning, multimedia equipment, and in-vehicle health maintenance equipment.

[0104] In an optional embodiment, soft silicone is provided at the junction of the rear of the first vehicle and the tailgate, and at the interior of the vehicle, and at the junction of the rear of the second vehicle and the tailgate, and at the interior of the vehicle. The soft silicone is used to maintain the airtightness of the preset space after the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle are connected.

[0105] In this embodiment, soft silicone is provided at the junction of the rear of the first vehicle and the tailgate, and inside the vehicle. Soft silicone is also provided at the junction of the rear of the second vehicle and the tailgate, and inside the vehicle. The soft silicone maintains the airtightness of a predetermined space after the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle are connected. In hot or cold weather, the soft silicone maintains the airtightness of the predetermined space, preventing the inflow of outside air and thus preventing inefficient operation of the air conditioning. In rainy weather, it prevents water leakage from the connected vehicles.

[0106] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle rear structure provided in an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the tailgate (1) is located on the top of the vehicle. At the junction of the rear of the vehicle and the tailgate, soft silicone (3a) is installed around the edge of the tailgate inside the vehicle to maintain the airtightness of the vehicle's interior environment after the vehicles are connected. Soft silicone (3b) is installed on the outer edge of the vehicle body to prevent damage to the vehicle body caused by the hardware when the vehicles are connected by the magnetic device (2).

[0107] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of a vehicle positioning and connection device provided in an embodiment of this application, used to connect a first vehicle and a second vehicle. The first vehicle has a first magnetic device at its rear, and the second vehicle has a second magnetic device at its rear. Figure 5 As shown, the device includes:

[0108] The vehicle connection request sending module is used for the first vehicle to send a vehicle connection request to the second vehicle. The vehicle connection request carries the first location information and the first connection type information of the first vehicle.

[0109] The vehicle connection request receiving module is used for the second vehicle to receive a vehicle connection request and to send the second vehicle's second location information and second vehicle's second connection type information to the first vehicle.

[0110] A vehicle positioning module is used for a first vehicle and a second vehicle to achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle with the rear of the second vehicle based on first connection type information, second connection type information, first position information and second position information.

[0111] The vehicle docking module is used to allow the first vehicle and the second vehicle to open their respective tailgates when the first vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within a first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle, and the second vehicle determines that there is no magnetic material within a second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle. This allows the tailgate of the first vehicle to connect with the tailgate of the second vehicle via a first magnetic device and a second magnetic device. The connected first vehicle and the second vehicle form a preset space, the volume of which is greater than the volume of the space of the first vehicle or the space of the second vehicle.

[0112] This application also provides an electronic device, which includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores at least one instruction, at least one program, code set, or instruction set. The processor loads and executes the at least one instruction, at least one program, code set, or instruction set to implement the above-described vehicle sensitive information processing method.

[0113] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one instruction, at least one program, code set, or instruction set, wherein the at least one instruction, at least one program, code set, or instruction set is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the above-described vehicle sensitive information processing method.

[0114] As can be seen from the embodiments provided in this application, in this application, the first vehicle determines the location of the second vehicle based on the second location information, and the second vehicle determines the location of the first vehicle based on the first location information, thereby determining the destination. The first and second vehicles arrive at the destination based on the first and second connection type information, and achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first and second vehicles. When the first and second vehicles determine that there are no magnetic materials within the first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle and the second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle, the first and second vehicles open their respective tailgates, allowing the rear end of the first vehicle to connect with the rear end of the second vehicle via the first and second magnetic devices, thus completing the connection between the first and second vehicles and providing a relatively simple connection method. After connection, the first and second vehicles form a preset space, the volume of which is larger than the volume of the space of the first vehicle and larger than the volume of the space of the second vehicle. This larger space provides convenience for user travel, provides a comfortable in-vehicle environment, and enables energy and function sharing within the vehicle. Furthermore, after the first and second vehicles are connected, this application enables control between the vehicles; power sharing between the vehicles; and the use of soft silicone in the vehicles to maintain the airtightness of the in-vehicle space after connection.

[0115] It should be noted that the order of the embodiments described above is merely for descriptive purposes and does not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. Furthermore, specific embodiments have been described above. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps described in the claims can be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and still achieve the desired result. Additionally, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require a specific or sequential order to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0116] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the device and server embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the descriptions are relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions of the method embodiments.

[0117] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above embodiments can be implemented by hardware or by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk.

[0118] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle positioning and connection method, characterized in that, An application for connecting a first vehicle and a second vehicle, wherein the first vehicle has a first magnetic device at its rear, and the second vehicle has a second magnetic device at its rear; the first vehicle has a first onboard camera, a first magnetic sensor, and a first gateway; and the second vehicle has a second onboard camera, a second magnetic sensor, and a second gateway; the method includes: The first vehicle sends a vehicle connection request to the second vehicle. The vehicle connection request carries the first location information and the first connection type information of the first vehicle. The first connection type information indicates whether the first vehicle is in autonomous driving mode. The second vehicle receives the vehicle connection request and sends the second vehicle's second location information and second vehicle connection type information to the first vehicle. The second connection type information indicates whether the second vehicle is in autonomous driving mode. The first vehicle and the second vehicle achieve longitudinal alignment of their rear ends based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first location information, and the second location information. The first vehicle collects information about a first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle through the first vehicle-mounted camera, and when the first magnetic sensor detects that there is no magnetic material within the first preset area, it sends first target information to the first client of the first vehicle through the first gateway, and responds to the opening command sent by the first client based on the first target information to open the tailgate of the first vehicle and the first magnetic device; the first target information is that there is no magnetic material within the first preset area. The second vehicle collects information about a second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle through the second vehicle-mounted camera, and when the second magnetic sensor detects that there is no magnetic material within the second preset area, it sends second target information to the second client of the second vehicle through the second gateway, and opens the tailgate of the second vehicle in response to the opening command sent by the second client based on the second target information; the second target information is that there is no magnetic material within the second preset area. The rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle by the first magnetic device attracting the second magnetic device; wherein, the connected first vehicle and the second vehicle form a preset space, the volume of which is greater than the volume of the space of the first vehicle or the space of the second vehicle.

2. The vehicle positioning and connection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first vehicle and the second vehicle, based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first location information, and the second location information, achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first vehicle and the second vehicle, including: When the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle automatically connects to the second vehicle, and the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle automatically connects to the first vehicle, the first vehicle and the second vehicle determine a first preset destination based on the first location information and the second location information, and drive themselves to the first preset destination, thereby achieving longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle. Wherein, the difference between the first mileage and the second mileage is less than or equal to the preset mileage, the first mileage is the mileage traveled by the first vehicle from its first location to the first preset destination, and the second mileage is the mileage traveled by the second vehicle from its second location to the first preset destination.

3. The vehicle positioning and connection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first vehicle and the second vehicle, based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first location information, and the second location information, achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first vehicle and the second vehicle, including: When the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle automatically connects to the second vehicle, and when the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle does not automatically connect to the first vehicle, the first vehicle automatically drives to the position corresponding to the second position information, thereby achieving longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle with the rear of the second vehicle.

4. The vehicle positioning and connection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first vehicle and the second vehicle, based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first location information, and the second location information, achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear ends of the first vehicle and the second vehicle, including: When the first connection type information indicates that the first vehicle is not automatically connected to the second vehicle, and the second connection type information indicates that the second vehicle is not automatically connected to the first vehicle, the driver of the first vehicle and the driver of the second vehicle determine a second preset destination based on the first location information and the second location information, and drive the first vehicle and the second vehicle to the second preset destination respectively, so as to achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle. Wherein, the difference between the first mileage and the second mileage is less than or equal to the preset mileage, the first mileage is the mileage traveled by the first vehicle from its first location to the second preset destination, and the second mileage is the mileage traveled by the second vehicle from its second location to the second preset destination.

5. The vehicle positioning and connection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first vehicle is equipped with a first gateway, and the second vehicle is equipped with a second gateway. After the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle via the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, the method further includes: The first vehicle sends an information control command to the second vehicle's second gateway through the first gateway, and the information control command carries vehicle control information for the second vehicle. The second vehicle responds to the information control command and performs an operation corresponding to the vehicle control information.

6. The vehicle positioning and connection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle via the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, the method further includes: When the first vehicle is traveling in front of the second vehicle, the second vehicle transmits its second speed to the first vehicle at a preset frequency; If the first vehicle determines that there is a preset difference between the second driving speed and the first driving speed of the first vehicle, the first vehicle reduces the first driving speed and brakes to make the difference between the first driving speed and the second driving speed meet the preset condition.

7. The vehicle positioning and connection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the rear of the first vehicle is connected to the rear of the second vehicle via the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, the method further includes: The first vehicle sends its first remaining battery power to the cloud server, and the second vehicle sends its second remaining battery power to the cloud server, so that the cloud server can calculate the total mileage of the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the first remaining battery power and the second remaining battery power. The first vehicle determines a third preset destination based on the first location information and the total mileage, and the second vehicle transmits the second remaining battery power to the first vehicle so that the first vehicle and the second vehicle can reach the third preset destination. Wherein, the distance traveled by the first vehicle from its first location to the third preset destination is less than or equal to the total distance traveled.

8. The vehicle positioning and connection method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: A soft silicone pad is installed at the junction of the rear of the first vehicle and the tailgate, and inside the vehicle. The same soft silicone pad is also installed at the junction of the rear of the second vehicle and the tailgate, and inside the vehicle. The soft silicone pad is used to maintain the airtightness of the preset space after the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle are connected.

9. A vehicle positioning and connection device, characterized in that, This device is used to connect a first vehicle and a second vehicle. The first vehicle has a first magnetic device at its rear, and the second vehicle has a second magnetic device at its rear. The first vehicle has a first onboard camera, a first magnetic sensor, and a first gateway. The second vehicle has a second onboard camera, a second magnetic sensor, and a second gateway. The device includes: A vehicle connection request sending module is used for the first vehicle to send a vehicle connection request to the second vehicle. The vehicle connection request carries the first location information of the first vehicle and the first connection type information of the first vehicle. The first connection type information indicates whether the first vehicle is in autonomous driving mode. The vehicle connection request receiving module is used for the second vehicle to receive the vehicle connection request and send the second location information and the second connection type information of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, wherein the second connection type information indicates whether the second vehicle is in autonomous driving mode. A vehicle positioning module is used for the first vehicle and the second vehicle to achieve longitudinal alignment of the rear of the first vehicle and the rear of the second vehicle based on the first connection type information, the second connection type information, the first location information and the second location information. The vehicle docking module is used for the following: First vehicle collects information about a first preset area corresponding to the first vehicle via the first onboard camera; when the first magnetic sensor detects the absence of magnetic material within the first preset area, it sends first target information to a first client of the first vehicle via the first gateway; and responds to an opening command sent by the first client based on the first target information, opens the tailgate and the first magnetic device of the first vehicle; the first target information is the absence of magnetic material within the first preset area. Second vehicle collects information about a second preset area corresponding to the second vehicle via the second onboard camera; when the second magnetic sensor detects the absence of magnetic material within the second preset area, it sends second target information to a second client of the second vehicle via the second gateway; and responds to an opening command sent by the second client based on the second target information, opens the tailgate of the second vehicle; the second target information is the absence of magnetic material within the second preset area. The tailgate of the first vehicle is connected to the tailgate of the second vehicle by adsorbing the second magnetic device through the first magnetic device. The connected first vehicle and second vehicle form a preset space, the volume of which is greater than the volume of either the space of the first vehicle or the space of the second vehicle.

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