Onboard equipment control methods, devices, vehicles and storage media

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a vehicle-mounted device control method, apparatus, vehicle, and storage medium in the field of vehicle control technology. In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, it determines the target acquisition state of the vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication state of the vehicle-mounted communication module within the driving area. Based on the current acquisition state of the vehicle-mounted sensor and the corresponding target acquisition state, it determines the target vehicle-mounted sensor whose acquisition state needs adjustment, and based on the current communication state of the vehicle-mounted communication module and the corresponding target communication state, it determines the target vehicle-mounted communication module whose communication state needs adjustment. When the vehicle enters the driving area, it adjusts the acquisition state of the target vehicle-mounted sensor to the corresponding target acquisition state, and adjusts the communication state of the target vehicle-mounted communication module to the corresponding target communication state. The network of the vehicle-mounted sensor and vehicle-mounted communication module can be turned on or off in different driving areas, protecting information security and ensuring vehicle driving safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle control technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, vehicle, and storage medium for controlling on-board equipment. Background Technology

[0002] When a vehicle is in motion or parked, it may be in a controlled area. Onboard sensors may collect confidential information within this area. When this confidential information is uploaded to a cloud server as vehicle data, it is not only at risk of being illegally intercepted during transmission, but the cloud server itself may also be vulnerable to attacks, leading to the leakage of confidential information. Therefore, onboard sensors should be turned off promptly in controlled areas to prevent the acquisition of confidential information, while they should be turned on promptly in uncontrolled areas to ensure timely collection of vehicle environmental information and prevent reduced vehicle safety. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides a vehicle-mounted equipment control method, device, vehicle, and storage medium.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for controlling an in-vehicle device is provided, comprising:

[0005] In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module are determined within the driving area.

[0006] Based on the current acquisition status of each of the vehicle-mounted sensors and the corresponding target acquisition status, the target vehicle-mounted sensor whose acquisition status needs to be adjusted is determined, and based on the current communication status of each of the vehicle-mounted communication modules and the corresponding target communication status, the target vehicle-mounted communication module whose communication status needs to be adjusted is determined.

[0007] When the vehicle travels to the area to be traveled, the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state, and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state.

[0008] Optionally, the step of determining the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the driving area in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area includes:

[0009] In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, a short-range communication connection is established with the access control system in the area to be driven through the vehicle's short-range communication method;

[0010] The area control information sent by the access control system is obtained through the short-range communication;

[0011] Based on the area control information, the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module in the area to be driven are determined.

[0012] Optionally, determining the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the area to be driven, based on the area control information, includes:

[0013] If data collection and data upload are not allowed in the driving area corresponding to the area control information representation, the target collection status of each vehicle sensor in the driving area is determined to be collection off, and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module is determined to be network off.

[0014] When data collection and data uploading are permitted within the driving area corresponding to the area control information representation, the target collection status of each vehicle sensor within the driving area is determined to be collection enabled, and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module is determined to be network enabled.

[0015] Optionally, when the vehicle travels to the area to be driven, adjusting the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor to the corresponding target acquisition state and adjusting the communication state of the target vehicle communication module to the corresponding target communication state includes:

[0016] When the vehicle drives into the driving area, a prompt message is displayed via a pop-up window. The prompt message includes the installation location of the target vehicle sensor on the vehicle, the target acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor, and the target communication status of the target vehicle communication module.

[0017] In response to receiving a confirmation switching command for the prompt information, the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the target acquisition state corresponding to the area to be driven, and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state.

[0018] Optionally, the method includes:

[0019] When the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state, the vehicle's interior indicator lights and exterior indicator lights are switched to the corresponding indication states. The indication states are used to indicate whether the vehicle sensor is in data acquisition state and whether the vehicle communication module is in network off state.

[0020] Optionally, the step of determining the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the driving area in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area includes:

[0021] In response to the vehicle traveling from an uncontrolled area to a controlled area, the controlled area is designated as the area to be traveled.

[0022] Determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the controlled area.

[0023] Optionally, the method includes:

[0024] In response to the vehicle traveling from the controlled area to the uncontrolled area, the uncontrolled area is designated as the area to be traveled;

[0025] Determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the uncontrolled area.

[0026] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an in-vehicle equipment control device is provided, comprising:

[0027] The first determining module is configured to determine the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area.

[0028] The second determining module is configured to determine the target vehicle sensor whose acquisition state needs to be adjusted based on the current acquisition state of each vehicle sensor and the corresponding target acquisition state, and to determine the target vehicle communication module whose communication state needs to be adjusted based on the current communication state of each vehicle communication module and the corresponding target communication state.

[0029] The adjustment module is configured to, when the vehicle travels to the area to be traveled, adjust the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor to the corresponding target acquisition state, and adjust the communication state of the target vehicle communication module to the corresponding target communication state.

[0030] Optionally, the first determining module includes:

[0031] The communication establishment submodule is configured to establish a short-range communication connection with the access control system in the area to be driven through the vehicle in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area.

[0032] The acquisition submodule is configured to acquire area control information sent by the access control system via the short-range communication;

[0033] The determination submodule is configured to determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the area to be driven, based on the area control information.

[0034] Optionally, the determining submodule is configured as follows:

[0035] If data collection and data upload are not allowed in the driving area corresponding to the area control information representation, the target collection status of each vehicle sensor in the driving area is determined to be collection off, and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module is determined to be network off.

[0036] When data collection and data uploading are permitted within the driving area corresponding to the area control information representation, the target collection status of each vehicle sensor within the driving area is determined to be collection enabled, and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module is determined to be network enabled.

[0037] Optionally, the adjustment module is configured to:

[0038] When the vehicle drives into the driving area, a prompt message is displayed via a pop-up window. The prompt message includes the installation location of the target vehicle sensor on the vehicle, the target acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor, and the target communication status of the target vehicle communication module.

[0039] In response to receiving a confirmation switching command for the prompt information, the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the target acquisition state corresponding to the area to be driven, and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state.

[0040] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted equipment control device includes: a display module, configured to:

[0041] When the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state, the vehicle's interior indicator lights and exterior indicator lights are switched to the corresponding indication states. The indication states are used to indicate whether the vehicle sensor is in data acquisition state and whether the vehicle communication module is in network off state.

[0042] Optionally, the first determining module is configured to:

[0043] In response to the vehicle traveling from an uncontrolled area to a controlled area, the controlled area is designated as the area to be traveled.

[0044] Determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the controlled area.

[0045] Optionally, the first determining module is configured to:

[0046] In response to the vehicle traveling from the controlled area to the uncontrolled area, the uncontrolled area is designated as the area to be traveled;

[0047] Determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the uncontrolled area.

[0048] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided, comprising:

[0049] First processor;

[0050] A first memory for storing instructions executable by a first processor;

[0051] The first processor is configured as follows:

[0052] In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module are determined within the driving area.

[0053] Based on the current acquisition status of each of the vehicle-mounted sensors and the corresponding target acquisition status, the target vehicle-mounted sensor whose acquisition status needs to be adjusted is determined, and based on the current communication status of each of the vehicle-mounted communication modules and the corresponding target communication status, the target vehicle-mounted communication module whose communication status needs to be adjusted is determined.

[0054] When the vehicle travels to the area to be traveled, the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state, and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state.

[0055] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided that stores computer program instructions thereon, which, when executed by a second processor, implement the steps of the vehicle-mounted equipment control method described in any one of the first aspects.

[0056] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0057] In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, the system determines the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the desired driving area. Based on the current acquisition status of each on-board sensor and its corresponding target acquisition status, it identifies the on-board sensors whose acquisition status needs adjustment, and the on-board communication modules whose communication status needs adjustment, based on their current communication status and their corresponding target communication status. When the vehicle enters the desired driving area, the system adjusts the acquisition status of the target on-board sensors and the communication status of the target on-board communication modules to the corresponding target acquisition and communication status. The system allows for the activation or deactivation of the on-board sensor and communication module networks in different driving areas, protecting information security in sensitive areas and ensuring vehicle driving safety.

[0058] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0059] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0060] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle-mounted equipment control method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0061] Figure 2 This is an example shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 The flowchart for step S11.

[0062] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the control of an in-vehicle device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0063] Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating an in-vehicle equipment control device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0064] Figure 5 This is a functional block diagram of a vehicle illustrating an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0065] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0066] It should be noted that all actions involving the acquisition of signals, information, or data in this application are carried out in compliance with the relevant data protection laws and policies of the country where the application is located, and with the authorization granted by the owner of the relevant device.

[0067] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an in-vehicle device control method according to an exemplary embodiment. This method can be applied to a vehicle controller or a cloud server. For example, the cloud server can remotely turn on or off the vehicle's in-vehicle sensors, and can remotely turn off or on the vehicle's network. Figure 1 As shown, it includes the following steps.

[0068] In step S11, in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module in the driving area are determined.

[0069] It can be explained that the vehicle-mounted sensor can be a camera installed inside the vehicle to collect images of the vehicle's interior, such as a camera in a driver monitoring system (DMS); it can be a microphone installed inside the vehicle, such as a microphone in an entertainment system; it can be a camera installed outside the vehicle to collect images of the vehicle's driving environment; it can also be a microphone installed outside the vehicle; or it can be a lidar, millimeter-wave radar, etc. The target acquisition status can be either enabled (to enable the function of collecting corresponding data through the vehicle-mounted sensor) or disabled (to disable the function of collecting data through the vehicle-mounted sensor).

[0070] Among them, the vehicle communication module can be a vehicle-mounted fourth-generation mobile communication technology 4G module, or a vehicle-mounted fifth-generation mobile communication technology 5G module, or a vehicle-mounted Bluetooth module, a vehicle-mounted wireless network communication technology Wi-Fi module, a vehicle-mounted near field communication (NFC) module, or a vehicle-mounted interconnection module.

[0071] In this disclosure, the response to a change in the vehicle's driving area can be triggered by the driver manually operating a mechanical button, or by the driver touching a virtual button on, for example, a central control screen. Alternatively, the change in the vehicle's driving area can be automatically triggered based on the vehicle's location. For example, by using an electronic fence to delineate sensitive areas, when the vehicle's location indicates it is moving from a non-sensitive area to a sensitive area, the target acquisition status of each onboard sensor and the target communication status of each onboard communication module within the driving area are determined to be off. Conversely, when the vehicle's location indicates it is moving from a sensitive area to a non-sensitive area, the target acquisition status of each onboard sensor and the target communication status of each onboard communication module within the driving area are determined to be on.

[0072] In one implementation, the onboard sensor and the onboard communication module can be connected as a single button or have separate buttons. With a single button, the driver can switch between the sensor's data acquisition state and the communication module's communication state with a single touch. With separate buttons, the driver can switch between these states independently. For example, with separate buttons, a mechanical button can be used for the sensor, and a virtual button can be used for the communication module. The driver can activate or deactivate the sensor's data acquisition function by operating the mechanical button, and activate or deactivate the communication module's communication function by touching the virtual button.

[0073] It can be noted that the target acquisition status of each vehicle sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module may differ in different sensitive areas. For example, in some sensitive areas, all vehicle sensors and all vehicle communication modules need to be turned off, while in other sensitive areas, only the vehicle sensors installed outside the vehicle can be turned off, and the vehicle sensors installed inside the vehicle can remain on. At the same time, for example, the vehicle interconnection module, vehicle Bluetooth module, and vehicle near-field communication module can be turned on, while other vehicle communication modules can be turned off.

[0074] In step S12, based on the current acquisition status of each vehicle sensor and the corresponding target acquisition status, the target vehicle sensor whose acquisition status needs to be adjusted is determined, and based on the current communication status of each vehicle communication module and the corresponding target communication status, the target vehicle communication module whose communication status needs to be adjusted is determined.

[0075] In this embodiment, if the current acquisition state of the vehicle sensor is the same as the corresponding target acquisition state, there is no need to adjust the acquisition state of the vehicle sensor, and therefore the vehicle sensor is not the target vehicle sensor; if the current acquisition state of the vehicle sensor is different from the corresponding target acquisition state, the vehicle sensor is determined to be the target vehicle sensor whose acquisition state needs adjustment. Similarly, if the current communication state of the vehicle communication module is different from the corresponding target communication state, the vehicle communication module is determined to be the target vehicle communication module whose communication state needs adjustment; if the current communication state of the vehicle communication module is the same as the corresponding target communication state, the vehicle communication module is determined not to be the target vehicle communication module whose communication state needs adjustment. It can be understood that if the vehicle sensor is not the target vehicle sensor, its acquisition state is maintained; if the vehicle communication module is not the target vehicle communication module, its communication state is maintained.

[0076] In step S13, when the vehicle travels to the driving area, the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state, and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state.

[0077] The above technical solution responds to changes in the vehicle's driving area by determining the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the driving area. Based on the current acquisition status of each on-board sensor and its corresponding target acquisition status, it identifies the target on-board sensors whose acquisition status needs adjustment, and based on the current communication status of each on-board communication module and its corresponding target communication status, it identifies the target on-board communication modules whose communication status needs adjustment. When the vehicle enters the driving area, it adjusts the acquisition status of the target on-board sensors and the communication status of the target on-board communication modules to the corresponding target acquisition and communication status. This allows for the activation or deactivation of the on-board sensor and communication module networks in different driving areas, protecting information security in sensitive areas and ensuring vehicle driving safety.

[0078] Optionally, see Figure 2 As shown, in step S11, in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the driving area are determined, including:

[0079] In step S111, in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, a short-range communication connection is established with the access control system in the area to be driven through the vehicle's short-range communication method.

[0080] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the short-range communication method may include Bluetooth communication. For example, the vehicle's onboard Bluetooth module can establish a Bluetooth communication connection with the Bluetooth module of the access control system on both sides of the road. Or, when a vehicle enters or leaves a sensitive area, it can establish a Bluetooth communication connection with the access control system when passing through the access control system.

[0081] In step S112, the area control information sent by the access control system is obtained through short-range communication.

[0082] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the access control system can pre-store the area control information of the area where it is located. The area control information is used to indicate whether vehicles are allowed to report the geographical location information of the area or whether vehicles are allowed to collect environmental information of the area.

[0083] Specifically, when a vehicle enters a controlled area via the access control system, the access control system can send area control information to the vehicle via short-range communication, indicating that some or all on-board sensors and some or all on-board communication modules need to be turned off. Similarly, when a vehicle leaves a controlled area via the access control system, the access control system can send area control information to the vehicle via short-range communication, indicating that some or all on-board sensors and some or all on-board communication modules can be turned off. The vehicle can then decide whether to turn on the on-board sensors and on-board communication modules based on the driver's decision or its own decision.

[0084] In step S113, based on the area control information, the target acquisition status of each vehicle sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module in the area to be driven are determined.

[0085] The aforementioned technical solution enables vehicles to establish short-range communication with access control systems, such as via Bluetooth, when passing through the system, thereby obtaining area control information. This allows the vehicle to acquire area control information when entering a controlled area, enabling it to promptly shut down onboard sensors and communication modules to avoid collecting and uploading sensitive information and thus preventing a high risk of information leakage. Similarly, the vehicle can acquire area control information when leaving a controlled area, allowing it to promptly activate onboard sensors and communication modules to ensure vehicle safety.

[0086] Optionally, in step S113, based on the area control information, the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the area to be driven are determined, including:

[0087] When data collection and data upload are not allowed in the driving area corresponding to the regional control information representation, the target collection status of each vehicle sensor in the driving area is determined to be the collection off state, and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module is determined to be the network off state.

[0088] Under the condition that data collection and data upload are permitted within the driving area corresponding to the regional control information representation, the target collection status of each vehicle sensor within the driving area is determined to be the collection enabled state, and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module is determined to be the network enabled state.

[0089] For example, when the access control system sends area control information to vehicles entering the area, indicating that data collection and data upload are not allowed in the corresponding driving area, the vehicle can determine that the target collection state of all or some of the vehicle sensors in the driving area is the collection off state, and the target communication state of some or all of the vehicle communication modules is the network off state.

[0090] Optionally, when the vehicle enters the area to be driven, the acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition status, and the communication status of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication status, including:

[0091] When the vehicle enters the designated driving area, a pop-up window will display a prompt message, which includes the installation location of the target vehicle sensor on the vehicle, the target acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor, and the target communication status of the target vehicle communication module.

[0092] In this embodiment of the disclosure, prompt information can be displayed on the vehicle's central control screen via a pop-up window. The prompt information may, for example, display a vehicle model, and then use color markings to indicate the installation location of the target vehicle sensor on the vehicle. It may also display text prompts to turn the target vehicle sensor on or off, as well as prompts to turn the target vehicle communication module on or off.

[0093] In response to receiving a confirmation switching command for the prompt information, the acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the target acquisition status corresponding to the area to be driven, and the communication status of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication status.

[0094] The confirmation switching command can be generated based on the user's confirmation selection, such as on the central control screen. This adjusts the acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor to the target acquisition status corresponding to the area to be driven, and also adjusts the communication status of the target vehicle communication module to the corresponding target communication status. For example, if the target vehicle sensor's acquisition status is off, the command changes the target vehicle sensor from its current on state to off; or, if the target vehicle sensor's acquisition status is on, the command changes the target vehicle sensor from its current off state to on. Similarly, if the target vehicle communication module's communication status is off, the command changes the target vehicle communication module from its current on state to off; or, if the target vehicle communication module's communication status is on, the command changes the target vehicle communication module from its current off state to on.

[0095] Understandably, if the user performs an operation that disables switching, the current acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor and the current communication state of the target vehicle communication module can be maintained.

[0096] The above technical solution allows users to manually confirm whether to adjust via a pop-up window, which can prevent users from unknowingly turning on or off the target vehicle sensors and target vehicle communication modules, thus reducing vehicle driving safety.

[0097] Optionally, the method includes:

[0098] When the target vehicle sensor’s acquisition state is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state and the target vehicle communication module’s communication state is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state, the vehicle’s interior indicator lights and exterior indicator lights are switched to the corresponding indication states. The indication states are used to indicate whether the vehicle sensor is in data acquisition state and whether the vehicle communication module is in network off state.

[0099] The in-vehicle indicator lights can display the current data acquisition status of the target vehicle-mounted sensor via indicator lights on the instrument panel or central control screen. For example, a red indicator on the corresponding installation location on the vehicle model indicates that data acquisition is off, and a green indicator indicates that it is on. Similarly, the in-vehicle indicator lights can display the current network status of the target vehicle-mounted communication module via indicator lights on the instrument panel or central control screen. For example, a red indicator for the vehicle-mounted communication module indicates that the network is off, and a green indicator for the vehicle-mounted communication module indicates that the network is off.

[0100] These external indicator lights can be flashing lights, such as those on the rearview mirrors or those on the left and right fenders. They are used to display the status of the vehicle's communication modules and sensors to users outside the vehicle.

[0101] In one implementation, the off status of the vehicle communication module and vehicle sensors can be indicated by in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle indicator lights only when the vehicle communication module and vehicle sensors are off, and the on status of the vehicle communication module and vehicle sensors can be indicated by in-vehicle indicator lights when the vehicle communication module and vehicle sensors are on.

[0102] The above-mentioned technical solution can not only display the status of the target vehicle sensors and target vehicle communication modules inside the vehicle, but also display the status of the target vehicle sensors and target vehicle communication modules outside the vehicle. This can remind not only the driver, but also security personnel in the controlled area, that the vehicle has turned off the vehicle sensors and vehicle communication modules, thus avoiding the need to repeatedly remind the driver to turn off the vehicle sensors and vehicle communication modules without their knowledge.

[0103] Optionally, in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the driving area are determined, including:

[0104] In response to a vehicle traveling from an uncontrolled area to a controlled area, the controlled area is designated as the waiting area for travel;

[0105] Determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the controlled area.

[0106] Optionally, the method includes:

[0107] In response to a vehicle traveling from a controlled area to an uncontrolled area, the uncontrolled area will be designated as the area to be traveled.

[0108] Determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module in the uncontrolled area.

[0109] The following schematic diagram illustrates an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3As shown, in the vehicle-mounted equipment control disclosed herein, the triggering methods can include both manual triggering and braking triggering. In the manual triggering method, a mechanical button can be used to turn the vehicle-mounted sensors on or off, or a virtual button can be used to turn the vehicle-mounted communication module on or off. In the automatic triggering method, triggering can include electronic fence and vehicle location triggering, or triggering by acquiring area control information through near-field communication. Specific implementation details can be found in the aforementioned embodiments. Regarding status reminders, both internal and external reminders can be included. In the internal reminder method, the driver can be alerted via sound and light, or by displaying an indicator on the instrument panel or central control screen. In the external reminder method, external personnel can be alerted via sound and indicator lights. For example, when the vehicle-mounted sensors and vehicle-mounted communication module are off, the left and right fender lights can flash as a warning, or the left and right rearview mirror indicator lights can flash as an indication.

[0110] This disclosure also provides an in-vehicle equipment control device, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 As shown, the vehicle-mounted equipment control device 400 includes: a first determining module 410, a second determining module 420, and an adjusting module 430.

[0111] The first determining module 410 is configured to determine the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area.

[0112] The second determining module 420 is configured to determine the target vehicle sensor whose acquisition status needs to be adjusted based on the current acquisition status of each vehicle sensor and the corresponding target acquisition status, and to determine the target vehicle communication module whose communication status needs to be adjusted based on the current communication status of each vehicle communication module and the corresponding target communication status.

[0113] The adjustment module 430 is configured to adjust the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor to the corresponding target acquisition state and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module to the corresponding target communication state when the vehicle travels to the driving area.

[0114] Optionally, the first determining module 410 includes:

[0115] The communication establishment submodule is configured to establish a short-range communication connection with the access control system in the area to be driven in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area via the vehicle's short-range communication method.

[0116] The acquisition submodule is configured to acquire area control information sent by the access control system via short-range communication.

[0117] The determination submodule is configured to determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the area to be driven, based on the area control information.

[0118] Optionally, the submodule is determined and configured as follows:

[0119] When data collection and data upload are not allowed in the driving area corresponding to the regional control information representation, the target collection status of each vehicle sensor in the driving area is determined to be the collection off state, and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module is determined to be the network off state.

[0120] Under the condition that data collection and data upload are permitted within the driving area corresponding to the regional control information representation, the target collection status of each vehicle sensor within the driving area is determined to be the collection enabled state, and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module is determined to be the network enabled state.

[0121] Optionally, adjustment module 430 is configured as follows:

[0122] When the vehicle enters the driving area, a pop-up window will display a prompt message, which includes the installation location of the target vehicle sensor on the vehicle, the target acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor, and the target communication status of the target vehicle communication module.

[0123] In response to receiving a confirmation switching command for the prompt information, the acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the target acquisition status corresponding to the area to be driven, and the communication status of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication status.

[0124] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted equipment control unit 400 includes: a display module configured to:

[0125] When the target vehicle sensor’s acquisition state is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state and the target vehicle communication module’s communication state is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state, the vehicle’s interior indicator lights and exterior indicator lights are switched to the corresponding indication states. The indication states are used to indicate whether the vehicle sensor is in data acquisition state and whether the vehicle communication module is in network off state.

[0126] Optionally, the first determining module 410 is configured as follows:

[0127] In response to a vehicle traveling from an uncontrolled area to a controlled area, the controlled area is designated as the waiting area for travel;

[0128] Determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the controlled area.

[0129] Optionally, the first determining module 410 is configured as follows:

[0130] In response to a vehicle traveling from a controlled area to an uncontrolled area, the uncontrolled area will be designated as the area to be traveled.

[0131] Determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module in the uncontrolled area.

[0132] Regarding the vehicle-mounted equipment control device 400 in the above embodiments, the specific methods by which each module performs operations have been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated here.

[0133] Those skilled in the art should understand that the vehicle-mounted equipment control device 400 embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the module division is only a logical functional division, and other division methods may be used in actual implementation. For example, multiple modules may be combined or integrated into one module. Furthermore, the modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separated. Each module can be implemented wholly or partially through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented wholly or partially in the form of a computer program product. When implemented in hardware, it can be implemented wholly or partially in the form of an integrated circuit or chip.

[0134] This disclosure also provides a vehicle, including:

[0135] First processor;

[0136] A first memory for storing instructions executable by a first processor;

[0137] The first processor is configured as follows:

[0138] In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module are determined within the driving area.

[0139] Based on the current acquisition status of each vehicle sensor and the corresponding target acquisition status, the target vehicle sensor whose acquisition status needs to be adjusted is determined, and based on the current communication status of each vehicle communication module and the corresponding target communication status, the target vehicle communication module whose communication status needs to be adjusted is determined.

[0140] When the vehicle enters the driving area, the acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition status, and the communication status of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication status.

[0141] It can be explained that the first processor can be configured to execute executable instructions stored in the first memory to implement the vehicle equipment control method described in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0142] This disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer program instructions thereon, which, when executed by a second processor, implement the steps of the vehicle-mounted equipment control method described in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0143] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating a vehicle 600 according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, vehicle 600 can be a hybrid vehicle, a non-hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, a fuel cell vehicle, or other types of vehicle. Vehicle 600 can be an autonomous vehicle, a semi-autonomous vehicle, or a non-autonomous vehicle.

[0144] Reference Figure 5 The vehicle 600 may include various subsystems, such as an infotainment system 610, a perception system 620, a decision control system 630, a drive system 640, and a computing platform 650. The vehicle 600 may also include more or fewer subsystems, and each subsystem may include multiple components. Furthermore, each subsystem and each component of the vehicle 600 can be interconnected via wired or wireless means.

[0145] In some embodiments, the infotainment system 610 may include a communication system, an entertainment system, and a navigation system, etc.

[0146] The perception system 620 is the vehicle-mounted sensor in this embodiment of the disclosure, which may include several types of sensors for sensing information about the environment surrounding the vehicle 600. For example, the perception system 620 may include a global positioning system (which may be a GPS system, a BeiDou system, or other positioning systems), an inertial measurement unit (IMU), a lidar, a millimeter-wave radar, an ultrasonic radar, and a camera device.

[0147] The decision control system 630 may include a computing system, a vehicle controller, a steering system, a throttle, and a braking system.

[0148] The drive system 640 may include components that provide powered motion to the vehicle 600. In one embodiment, the drive system 640 may include an engine, an energy source, a transmission system, and wheels. The engine may be one or a combination of internal combustion engines, electric motors, and compressed air engines. The engine is capable of converting energy provided by the energy source into mechanical energy.

[0149] Some or all of the functions of vehicle 600 are controlled by computing platform 650. Computing platform 650 may include at least one third processor 651 and a second memory 652, the third processor 651 being able to execute instructions 653 stored in the second memory 652.

[0150] The third processor 651 can be any conventional processor, such as a commercially available CPU. The processor may also include, for example, a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), a System on Chip (SOC), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), or a combination thereof.

[0151] The second memory 652 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk or optical disk.

[0152] In addition to instruction 653, the second memory 652 can also store data, such as road maps, route information, vehicle position, direction, speed, and other data. The data stored in the second memory 652 can be used by the computing platform 650.

[0153] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the third processor 651 may execute instructions 653 to complete all or part of the steps of the above-described vehicle-mounted equipment control method.

[0154] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of this disclosure. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0155] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling vehicle-mounted equipment, characterized in that, include: In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the driving area are determined. The change in the vehicle's driving area includes: triggering the change of driving area by manually operating a button. The operating button is either a mechanical button or a virtual button set on the central control screen. The operating button includes buttons for switching the acquisition status of the on-board sensors and for switching the communication status of the on-board communication modules. Based on the current acquisition status of each of the vehicle-mounted sensors and the corresponding target acquisition status, the target vehicle-mounted sensor whose acquisition status needs to be adjusted is determined, and based on the current communication status of each of the vehicle-mounted communication modules and the corresponding target communication status, the target vehicle-mounted communication module whose communication status needs to be adjusted is determined. When the vehicle travels to the area to be driven, the acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition status, and the communication status of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication status. This includes: when the vehicle travels to the area to be driven, displaying a prompt message via a pop-up window. The prompt message includes the installation location of the target vehicle sensor on the vehicle, the target acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor, and the target communication status of the target vehicle communication module. In response to receiving a confirmation switching command for the prompt message, the acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the target acquisition status corresponding to the area to be driven, and the communication status of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication status. The step of responding to a change in the vehicle's driving area by determining the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the driving area includes: In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, a short-range communication connection is established with the access control system in the area to be driven through the vehicle's short-range communication method; The area control information sent by the access control system is obtained through the short-range communication; Based on the area control information, determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module in the area to be driven. When the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state, the vehicle's exterior indicator lights are switched to the corresponding indication state. The indication state is used to indicate whether the vehicle sensor is in data acquisition state and whether the vehicle communication module is in network off state.

2. The vehicle-mounted equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the area to be driven, based on the area control information, includes: If data collection and data upload are not allowed in the driving area corresponding to the area control information representation, the target collection status of each vehicle sensor in the driving area is determined to be collection off, and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module is determined to be network off. When data collection and data uploading are permitted within the driving area corresponding to the area control information representation, the target collection status of each vehicle sensor within the driving area is determined to be collection enabled, and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module is determined to be network enabled.

3. The vehicle-mounted equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method includes: When the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state, the vehicle's interior indicator lights are switched to the corresponding indicator state.

4. The vehicle-mounted equipment control method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, the system determines the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the driving area, including: In response to the vehicle traveling from an uncontrolled area to a controlled area, the controlled area is designated as the area to be traveled. Determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the controlled area.

5. The vehicle-mounted equipment control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method includes: In response to the vehicle traveling from the controlled area to the uncontrolled area, the uncontrolled area is designated as the area to be traveled; Determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle-mounted sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle-mounted communication module within the uncontrolled area.

6. A vehicle-mounted equipment control device, characterized in that, include: The first determining module is configured to determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area. The change in the vehicle's driving area includes: triggering the change of driving area by manually operating a button. The operating button is a mechanical button or a virtual button set on the central control screen. The operating button includes buttons for switching the acquisition status of the vehicle sensors and for switching the communication status of the vehicle communication modules. The second determining module is configured to determine the target vehicle sensor whose acquisition state needs to be adjusted based on the current acquisition state of each vehicle sensor and the corresponding target acquisition state, and to determine the target vehicle communication module whose communication state needs to be adjusted based on the current communication state of each vehicle communication module and the corresponding target communication state. The adjustment module is configured to, when the vehicle travels to the area to be driven, adjust the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor to a corresponding target acquisition state and adjust the communication state of the target vehicle communication module to a corresponding target communication state. This includes: when the vehicle travels to the area to be driven, displaying a pop-up window with a prompt message including the installation location of the target vehicle sensor on the vehicle, the target acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor, and the target communication state of the target vehicle communication module; and responding to a confirmation switching command for the prompt message, adjusting the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor to the target acquisition state corresponding to the area to be driven and adjusting the communication state of the target vehicle communication module to the corresponding target communication state. The first determining module includes: The communication establishment submodule is configured to establish a short-range communication connection with the access control system in the area to be driven through the vehicle in response to a change in the vehicle's driving area. The acquisition submodule is configured to acquire area control information sent by the access control system via the short-range communication; The determination submodule is configured to determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module within the area to be driven, based on the area control information. The display module is configured to switch the vehicle's exterior indicator lights to a corresponding indication state when the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state. The indication state is used to indicate whether the vehicle sensor is in a data acquisition state and whether the vehicle communication module is in a network off state.

7. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: First processor; A first memory for storing instructions executable by a first processor; The first processor is configured as follows: In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the driving area are determined. The change in the vehicle's driving area includes: triggering the change of driving area by manually operating a button. The operating button is either a mechanical button or a virtual button set on the central control screen. The operating button includes buttons for switching the acquisition status of the on-board sensors and for switching the communication status of the on-board communication modules. Based on the current acquisition status of each of the vehicle-mounted sensors and the corresponding target acquisition status, the target vehicle-mounted sensor whose acquisition status needs to be adjusted is determined, and based on the current communication status of each of the vehicle-mounted communication modules and the corresponding target communication status, the target vehicle-mounted communication module whose communication status needs to be adjusted is determined. When the vehicle travels to the area to be driven, the acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition status, and the communication status of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication status. This includes: when the vehicle travels to the area to be driven, displaying a prompt message via a pop-up window. The prompt message includes the installation location of the target vehicle sensor on the vehicle, the target acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor, and the target communication status of the target vehicle communication module. In response to receiving a confirmation switching command for the prompt message, the acquisition status of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the target acquisition status corresponding to the area to be driven, and the communication status of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication status. The step of responding to a change in the vehicle's driving area by determining the target acquisition status of each on-board sensor and the target communication status of each on-board communication module within the driving area includes: In response to a change in the vehicle's driving area, a short-range communication connection is established with the access control system in the area to be driven through the vehicle's short-range communication method; The area control information sent by the access control system is obtained through the short-range communication; Based on the area control information, determine the target acquisition status of each vehicle sensor and the target communication status of each vehicle communication module in the area to be driven. When the acquisition state of the target vehicle sensor is adjusted to the corresponding target acquisition state and the communication state of the target vehicle communication module is adjusted to the corresponding target communication state, the vehicle's exterior indicator lights are switched to the corresponding indication state. The indication state is used to indicate whether the vehicle sensor is in data acquisition state and whether the vehicle communication module is in network off state.

8. A computer-readable storage medium having computer program instructions stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program instructions are executed by the second processor, they implement the steps of the vehicle-mounted equipment control method as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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