Vehicle and method and arrangement for auxiliary lighting thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle and an auxiliary lighting method and device thereof. The vehicle comprises a movable lighting lamp arranged outside a vehicle body. The method comprises: acquiring position information of a target user when an auxiliary lighting function of the vehicle is activated; acquiring feature information of the target user when the target user is outside the vehicle body; adjusting a position of the movable lighting lamp according to the position information, so that light of the movable lighting lamp follows movement of the target user; and adjusting brightness and / or an angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the feature information, so that the brightness and / or the angle are adapted to the target user. Thus, by arranging the movable lighting lamp outside the vehicle body and adjusting the position, brightness or angle of the lighting lamp according to the position and feature information of the user, a better following lighting effect is achieved, and meanwhile, safety of the user can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a vehicle and its auxiliary lighting method and apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] When users are using their vehicles, they sometimes need the vehicles to be lit up. For example, when a user's vehicle is damaged and parked on the side of the road, they will turn on the vehicle's high beams or low beams for illumination. However, this lighting method is relatively simple and the lighting effect is poor.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in this background section is only for understanding the background technology of the present application concept, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle and its auxiliary lighting method and device, which achieves better following lighting effects and improves user safety by installing movable lights on the exterior of the vehicle body and adjusting the position, brightness, or angle of the lights according to the user's location and characteristic information.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle auxiliary lighting method. The vehicle includes a movable lighting lamp disposed on the exterior of the vehicle body. The method includes: when the vehicle's auxiliary lighting function is activated, acquiring the location information of a target user; when the target user is outside the vehicle body, acquiring the characteristic information of the target user; adjusting the position of the movable lighting lamp according to the location information so that the light of the movable lighting lamp follows the movement of the target user; and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the characteristic information so that the brightness and / or angle are adapted to the target user.

[0006] In some embodiments of the present invention, the feature information includes age information and / or physical condition information. Adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the feature information includes: acquiring first target adjustment information corresponding to the age information and / or physical condition information; and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the first target adjustment information.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the feature information includes identity information, and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the portable light lamp according to the feature information includes: obtaining second target adjustment information corresponding to the identity information, wherein the second target adjustment information is preset by the target user based on personal preferences; and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the portable light lamp according to the second target adjustment information.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: acquiring weather information of the current environment of the vehicle; adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the weather information and feature information when the target user is outside the vehicle body; and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the weather information when the target user is inside the vehicle body.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp based on weather information and feature information includes: if it is determined based on weather information that the severity of the weather in the current environment of the vehicle is greater than a preset severity level, then the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp is adjusted preferentially based on the weather information; if it is determined based on weather information that the severity of the weather in the current environment of the vehicle is less than or equal to the preset severity level, then the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp is adjusted preferentially based on feature information.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, when adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp based on weather information and feature information, or based on weather information, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: acquiring distance information between the vehicle and surrounding vehicles; and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp based on the distance information.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: when the target user is outside the vehicle body, determining that the target user needs to keep warm, adjusting the brightness of the movable lighting lamp to a warming brightness to warm the target user.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: acquiring the line-of-sight range of the target user; and adjusting the heating brightness and / or angle according to the line-of-sight range.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: determining that the target user needs to call for help; adjusting the brightness and color of the movable lighting lamp to send out a distress signal.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: when the target user is outside the vehicle body, determining that the target user is wearing sunglasses or is inside / outside a tent, and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the target user's field of vision.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the auxiliary lighting function of a vehicle is determined to be activated when the following conditions are met: the vehicle is not in motion; the light intensity around the vehicle is less than a preset light intensity; there are no vehicles in motion within a preset distance around the vehicle; and the target user is a legitimate user.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, slide rails are provided on both sides of the vehicle body, and movable lighting lamps are slidably mounted on the slide rails.

[0017] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle, including: a memory, a processor, and a program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the processor executes the program, it implements the vehicle auxiliary lighting method of any of the above embodiments.

[0018] To achieve the above objectives, a third aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle auxiliary lighting device. The vehicle includes a movable lighting lamp disposed on the exterior of the vehicle body. The device includes: a first acquisition module, configured to acquire the location information of a target user when the vehicle's auxiliary lighting function is activated; a second acquisition module, configured to acquire the characteristic information of the target user when the target user is outside the vehicle body; and a control module, configured to adjust the position of the movable lighting lamp according to the location information so that the light of the movable lighting lamp follows the movement of the target user, and to adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the characteristic information so that the brightness and / or angle are adapted to the target user.

[0019] The vehicle and its auxiliary lighting method and apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention, by setting a movable light on the exterior of the vehicle body, and when the auxiliary lighting function of the vehicle is activated and the target user is outside the vehicle body, adjusting the position of the movable light according to the target user's position information so that the light of the movable light follows the target user's movement, and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable light according to the target user's characteristic information so that the brightness and / or angle are adapted to the target user, thereby achieving a better following lighting effect and improving user safety.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle structure with a vehicle auxiliary lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the sliding rails provided on both sides of a vehicle body with a vehicle auxiliary lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of a vehicle auxiliary lighting method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle auxiliary lighting method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of a vehicle auxiliary lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle structure with a movable lighting lamp and a sliding rail according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle 01 includes: a movable light lamp 02 and slide rails 03 located on both sides of the vehicle body, wherein the movable light lamp 02 can slide on the slide rails 03.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a slide rail according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 As shown, the slide rail 03 includes: an upper rail 04, a lower rail 05, movable wheels 06, a power-connected communication link 07 connecting the movable lighting lamp 02 and the movable wheels 06, a communication brush 08, a power-connected brush 09, and an internal movable headlight 02. Two movable wheels 06 are respectively installed on the upper rail 04 and the lower rail 05. Each movable wheel 06 can be a wheel with a rubber tire shell. A rotating motor is installed inside each movable wheel 06, and the rotating motor is fixed to the end of the power-connected communication link 07. The power-connected communication link 07 has built-in communication lines and power lines. The low-voltage power supply of the vehicle 01 can supply power to the rotating motor inside the movable wheels 06 through the power lines, and also supply power to the movable lighting lamp 02 through the power lines and power-connected brush 09. The auxiliary lighting controller of the vehicle 01 can provide control signals to the rotating motor inside the movable wheels 06 through the communication lines, and also provide control signals to the movable lighting lamp 02 through the communication lines and communication brush 08.

[0031] It should be noted that the specific structures of the movable lighting lamp 02 and the slide rail 03 described above are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to limit this application.

[0032] Figure 3This is a schematic flowchart of a vehicle auxiliary lighting method according to an embodiment of the present invention. This vehicle auxiliary lighting method can be applied to an onboard controller or a controller integrated into a portable lighting lamp, etc.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, vehicle auxiliary lighting methods may include:

[0034] S11: Obtain the location information of the target user when the vehicle's auxiliary lighting function is activated.

[0035] It should be noted that the vehicle's auxiliary lighting function needs to be activated before use. Activation can be automatic or manual. For example, the user can send an activation command via a mobile terminal or in-vehicle terminal to turn on the auxiliary lighting function. The vehicle will then automatically identify whether certain activation conditions are met. If so, the auxiliary lighting function will be activated. This activation method is suitable for scenarios requiring activation under normal circumstances. Alternatively, the user can send an activation command via a mobile terminal or in-vehicle terminal to activate the auxiliary lighting function. This activation method is suitable for special situations requiring mandatory activation, such as at a car accident scene. In such cases, the vehicle may not meet certain activation conditions, but the auxiliary lighting function can still be used through manual activation.

[0036] In some embodiments, the auxiliary lighting function of a vehicle is determined to be activated if the following conditions are met: the vehicle is not in motion; the light intensity around the vehicle is less than a preset light intensity; there are no vehicles in motion within a preset distance around the vehicle; and the target user is a legitimate user.

[0037] It should be noted that a non-driving state refers to a vehicle that is stationary and not in operation. For example, when a vehicle is waiting at a traffic light, although it is stationary, it is actually in the process of running and therefore does not fall under the category of a non-driving state.

[0038] The light intensity around the vehicle can be obtained through a light sensor, and the preset light intensity can be set according to the actual situation.

[0039] The distance between the vehicle and other vehicles can be obtained through a camera. The preset distance can be set according to the actual situation. Setting the preset distance can avoid affecting other vehicles around the vehicle when the vehicle's movable lights are turned on.

[0040] The target user being a legitimate user means that the target user has passed identity verification. This is to prevent unverified users from triggering the vehicle's auxiliary lighting function and causing it to be mistakenly activated, even when other conditions are met. Identity verification can be performed manually or automatically. Manual verification involves the target user actively inputting their fingerprint, facial recognition, account information, or verification code via a mobile or in-vehicle terminal, which the vehicle then verifies. Automatic verification involves the vehicle's camera automatically capturing facial images, in-vehicle key signals, or account location information, which the vehicle then verifies. Thus, manual or automatic verification ensures that the auxiliary lighting function is activated only when the target user is legitimate.

[0041] When all the above conditions are met, the vehicle's auxiliary lighting function is activated. With the auxiliary lighting function activated, the target user's location information can be obtained through cameras or other means.

[0042] S13: Obtain the target user's characteristic information when the target user is outside the vehicle body.

[0043] It should be noted that feature information is information used to characterize human features, including but not limited to age information and physical condition information. Specifically, human body mapping information can be obtained by external human body mapping of the target user through cameras or activated radar, and then analyzed. Among them, human body mapping information includes but is not limited to facial feature information, height information, weight information, and body movement information.

[0044] S15: Adjust the position of the movable light source according to the location information so that the light source moves with the target user, and adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable light source according to the feature information so that the brightness and / or angle are adapted to the target user.

[0045] For example, after obtaining the target user's location information, the location information can be judged to determine whether the target user is outside or inside the vehicle. When the target user is outside the vehicle, the movable light is controlled to move along a slide rail according to the target user's location information, so that the movable light can follow the target user's movement. For example, when the target user moves towards the front of the vehicle, the movable light is controlled to move along the slide rail to the front of the vehicle to provide illumination for the target user, achieving a better lighting effect. At the same time, the brightness, angle, or brightness and angle of the movable light can be adjusted according to the target user's characteristic information to match the brightness, angle, or brightness and angle of the movable light with the target user. For example, some target users have a low tolerance for light, so the brightness of the movable light can be reduced; or, some target users are short, and excessive light may affect their vision, so the angle of the movable light can be lowered; or, some target users are short and have a low tolerance for light, so the brightness and angle of the movable light can be reduced. This allows the lighting of the portable lights to be matched with the target user, further improving the lighting effect.

[0046] It should be noted that the above adjustment process is automatic. In some embodiments, the position, brightness, and angle of the movable lighting can also be manually adjusted to improve the reliability of the auxiliary lighting in case of abnormal automatic adjustment.

[0047] In the above embodiments, by setting movable lights on the exterior of the vehicle body and adjusting the position, brightness, or angle of the lights according to the user's position and characteristic information, a good following lighting effect is achieved. At the same time, the auxiliary lighting function also has a safety warning function to a certain extent, thereby improving the user's safety.

[0048] In some embodiments, the feature information includes age information and / or physical condition information. Adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable light source based on the feature information includes: acquiring first target adjustment information corresponding to the age information and / or physical condition information; and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable light source based on the first target adjustment information.

[0049] It should be noted that pupils have varying light tolerance levels at different ages. Therefore, the age information of the target user can be obtained, and based on this information, the first target adjustment information for the portable lighting, such as the first target brightness and / or the first target angle, can be determined. The portable lighting can then be controlled according to this first target adjustment information. For example, if the target user is between 18 and 28 years old, a weaker first target brightness and a lower first target angle are suitable; if the target user is between 50 and 60 years old, a stronger first target brightness and a higher first target angle are suitable. Thus, the portable lighting can be controlled based on the target user's age information to match the user's age.

[0050] Different physical states require different lighting conditions. Therefore, by acquiring the target user's physical state information, the first target adjustment information for the portable lighting can be determined based on this information, such as the first target brightness and / or the first target angle. The portable lighting can then be controlled according to this first target adjustment information. For example, if the target user is 190cm tall, walks with a stoop, and moves slowly, they are considered to belong to a special group. Therefore, a stronger first target brightness and a lower first target angle are appropriate to avoid stimulating this special group. Thus, the portable lighting can be controlled based on the target user's physical state information to match their physical condition.

[0051] Alternatively, the age and physical condition information of the target user can be combined to determine the first target adjustment information of the portable lighting, such as the first target brightness and / or the first target angle, and the portable lighting can be controlled according to the first target adjustment information. Specific examples will not be given here.

[0052] In this way, while controlling the portable light to follow the target user, the brightness and / or angle of the portable light can be adjusted according to the target user's age and / or physical condition information. This can, to a certain extent, avoid light damage to the target user caused by excessive brightness while meeting a certain lighting effect.

[0053] In some embodiments, the feature information includes identity information, and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the portable light source based on the feature information includes: acquiring second target adjustment information corresponding to the identity information, wherein the second target adjustment information is preset by the target user based on personal preferences; and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the portable light source based on the second target adjustment information.

[0054] In other words, the brightness, angle, or brightness and angle of a portable light can be preset based on the user's personal preferences. After obtaining the target user's identity information, the corresponding brightness, angle, or brightness and angle can be obtained based on the identity information, and the portable light can be controlled based on the brightness, angle, or brightness and angle, thereby achieving personalized auxiliary lighting and further improving the lighting effect.

[0055] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 Vehicle auxiliary lighting methods also include:

[0056] S21: Obtain weather information about the current environment of the vehicle.

[0057] It should be noted that weather information includes, but is not limited to, various weather conditions such as rain, snow, dust storms, fog, or haze of varying degrees.

[0058] S23: When the target user is outside the vehicle body, adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamps based on weather and feature information.

[0059] S25: When the target user is inside the vehicle, adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting based on weather information.

[0060] Specifically, in some application scenarios, such as when the target user needs to make an emergency stop on the roadside due to poor visibility caused by weather conditions, or when the vehicle needs to make an emergency stop on the roadside due to damage for some reason, the movable lights can be controlled to provide auxiliary lighting in combination with the current weather information.

[0061] For example, suppose it is currently raining heavily. The heavy rain will reduce the target user's visibility, making it impossible for them to drive and requiring them to make an emergency stop on the side of the road. At this time, the target user may be inside the vehicle waiting for the rain to subside. Since the target user is not outside the vehicle, the brightness and / or angle of the movable lights can be adjusted according to the weather information. For example, the brightness can be increased and the angle decreased to provide auxiliary lighting and warning, ensuring that other vehicles will not collide with the vehicle when it stops in an emergency, thus ensuring the vehicle's safety.

[0062] For example, suppose it is currently raining heavily and the vehicle is damaged for some reason and cannot continue to drive, and it needs to be stopped on the side of the road. At this time, the target user may need to get out of the car to check what caused the damage. Since the target user is outside the vehicle, the brightness and / or angle of the movable lights can be adjusted according to the weather information and the target user's characteristic information. For example, based on the brightness and / or angle of the movable lights determined based on the target user's characteristic information, the brightness can be increased based on the current rainy weather.

[0063] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples, and their application scenarios are not limited to these. In the above embodiments, adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the portable lighting lamp based on weather information can further improve the lighting effect and enhance the safety of vehicles and target users.

[0064] Furthermore, in some embodiments, adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable light source based on weather information and feature information includes: if it is determined based on weather information that the severity of the weather in the current environment of the vehicle is greater than a preset severity level, then the brightness and / or angle of the movable light source is adjusted preferentially based on the weather information; if it is determined based on weather information that the severity of the weather in the current environment of the vehicle is less than or equal to a preset severity level, then the brightness and / or angle of the movable light source is adjusted preferentially based on feature information.

[0065] Specifically, since weather conditions directly affect the user's vision, in severe weather, the brightness and / or angle of the portable lighting should be adjusted based on the weather information first, while in good weather, the brightness and / or angle of the portable lighting should be adjusted based on the target user's characteristic information first.

[0066] For example, suppose a vehicle becomes damaged and cannot continue driving, requiring an emergency stop on the roadside. The target user might need to get out to check the cause of the damage. Since the target user is outside the vehicle, the brightness and / or angle of the portable lights can be adjusted based on weather information and the target user's characteristics. For instance, if it's currently raining heavily, the rain directly affects the user's visibility. Therefore, the brightness of the portable lights can be determined based on the rainy weather, such as a higher brightness, and then adjusted according to the target user's characteristics. Simultaneously, the angle of the portable lights can also be adjusted based on the target user's characteristics. Conversely, if it's sunny, the brightness and angle, or brightness and angle, of the portable lights can be determined based on the target user's characteristics, and the brightness can be adjusted accordingly.

[0067] Thus, in harsh environments, prioritizing the determination of the brightness and / or angle of portable lights based on weather information can improve the lighting effect in harsh environments; in non-harsh environments, prioritizing the determination of the brightness and / or angle of portable lights based on the characteristic information of the target user can make the lighting effect more suitable for the target user.

[0068] In some embodiments, when adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp based on weather information and feature information, or based on weather information, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: acquiring distance information between the vehicle and surrounding vehicles; and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp based on the distance information.

[0069] In other words, when determining the brightness and / or angle of the movable lights based on weather information, the impact on surrounding vehicles is also considered. Therefore, distance information between the vehicle and surrounding vehicles is also obtained, and the brightness and / or angle of the movable lights are further adjusted based on the distance information.

[0070] For example, suppose it is currently raining heavily. The heavy rain will reduce the target user's visibility, making it impossible for them to drive and requiring them to stop urgently on the side of the road. At this time, the brightness and / or angle of the movable lights can be adjusted according to the weather information to provide auxiliary lighting and warning. At the same time, there may be other vehicles traveling on this section of the road. In order to avoid affecting other vehicles, the brightness and / or angle of the target vehicle's movable lights can be adjusted according to the distance information between the target vehicle and other vehicles. For example, the closer other vehicles are to the target vehicle, the weaker the brightness and the lower the angle of the target vehicle's movable lights.

[0071] In this way, not only can the target user be illuminated and other vehicles be warned, but the impact of the light generated by the illumination and warning on other vehicles can also be reduced, thus improving safety.

[0072] In some embodiments, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: when the target user is outside the vehicle body, determining that the target user needs to keep warm, adjusting the brightness of the movable lighting lamp to a warming brightness to warm the target user.

[0073] In other words, portable lighting can also be used to provide warmth to the target user.

[0074] It should be noted that there are multiple ways to determine if a target user needs heating. For example, the target user can send a heating command via a mobile device; or the target user can send a heating command via voice or gesture; or the vehicle can automatically identify whether the target user needs heating. When the vehicle automatically identifies whether the target user needs heating, it can do so based on weather information around the vehicle, the target user's physical condition, and whether the vehicle has any malfunctions. For example, assuming the ambient temperature around the vehicle is -5℃, the target user has not moved for a period of time (e.g., due to injury), and the vehicle currently has a safety malfunction, then it can be determined that the target user needs heating.

[0075] When it is determined that the target user needs heating, the brightness of the portable light can be adjusted to a heating level that can achieve a heating effect in a short time. The specific brightness can be set according to the actual situation. The heat emitted by the portable light will warm the target user, thereby minimizing the risk to life safety caused by the target user being in a low temperature for a long time.

[0076] It should be noted that while providing warmth to the target user, the device can also send out a distress signal. This distress signal can be a radio signal, a flashing signal from the vehicle's front and rear lights, or a signal to be sent by controlling the flashing of movable lights during the heating period, so that rescue can be obtained in a timely manner.

[0077] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: acquiring the line-of-sight range of the target user; and adjusting the heating brightness and / or angle according to the line-of-sight range.

[0078] In other words, during the process of providing warmth to the target user, the brightness and / or angle of the heating can be adjusted in a timely manner according to the user's line of sight to provide the target user with suitable brightness and / or angle. For example, when the portable light is facing the target user, the brightness of the heating can be appropriately reduced, or the angle can be lowered to avoid shining directly into the target user's eyes and reduce the impact on the target user's vision while providing warmth.

[0079] In some embodiments, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: determining that a target user needs to call for help; and adjusting the brightness and color of a movable light to send a distress signal.

[0080] In other words, when the target user needs help, a distress signal can also be sent out through the movable lighting.

[0081] It should be noted that there are multiple ways to determine if a target user needs help, and the methods for determining this are similar to those for determining if a target user needs warmth. For details, please refer to the previous section, which will not be repeated here.

[0082] For example, when a vehicle is in an area with unstable signals, such as the Gobi Desert, or in a harsh weather environment, and it is determined that the target user needs to call for help, the color of the portable light can be adjusted to red, green, or yellow, which have strong penetrating power, and its brightness can be adjusted to a high level to send a distress signal to a distant location.

[0083] It should be noted that the vehicle's battery or backup battery powers the portable lights. The backup battery is typically charged using a combination of regular charging and charging via the vehicle's solar panels. During normal use, the portable lights are powered by the vehicle's battery. However, when the vehicle is in areas with unstable signal, such as the Gobi Desert, or in harsh weather conditions, the backup battery powers the lights to conserve battery power.

[0084] In some embodiments, the vehicle auxiliary lighting method further includes: when the target user is outside the vehicle body, determining that the target user is wearing sunglasses or is inside / outside a tent, and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the target user's field of vision.

[0085] For example, when a portable light is illuminating a target user, the camera can determine whether the user is wearing sunglasses based on the light reflected back from the object. If so, the distance between the sunglasses and the vehicle is determined using the camera's Time-of-Flight (TOF) technology, and the brightness and / or angle of the portable light is adjusted according to the user's field of vision. For example, when the user is wearing sunglasses and the portable light is facing the user, the brightness of the portable light can be appropriately reduced, or the angle adjusted downwards, to avoid directly shining the light into the user's eyes and reduce any significant impact on the user's vision.

[0086] For example, when a portable light is used to illuminate a target user, the camera can determine whether there is a tent at the target user's location based on the light reflected back from the object illuminated by the light. If so, the distance between the sunglasses and the vehicle can be determined using the camera's Time-of-Flight (TOF) technology to determine whether the target user is inside or outside the tent. For instance, when the user is outside the tent, the brightness of the portable light can be appropriately increased or the angle adjusted to lower the target user's line of sight, avoiding direct light into the target user's eyes and minimizing any impact on their vision.

[0087] It should be noted that when the target user looks up into the distance, the light will change angle according to the movement of the target user's head. The vehicle controller calculates the target user's visual center by the angle change of the light. In this way, the vehicle controller will adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lights according to the target user's line of sight to avoid light damage to the target user or the creation of blind spots.

[0088] It should be noted that the specific values ​​mentioned above are only for illustrating the implementation of the present invention in detail, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In other examples, implementation methods, or embodiments, other values ​​may be selected according to the present invention, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0089] Corresponding to the above embodiments, the present invention also proposes a vehicle. Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, the vehicle 100 includes a memory 102, a processor 104, and a program 106 stored in the memory 102 and executable on the processor 104. When the processor 104 executes the program 106, it implements the vehicle auxiliary lighting method of any of the above embodiments.

[0090] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle with movable lights installed on the exterior of the vehicle body, and when the vehicle's auxiliary lighting function is activated and the target user is outside the vehicle body, adjusts the position of the movable lights according to the target user's position information so that the light from the movable lights follows the target user's movement, and adjusts the brightness and / or angle of the movable lights according to the target user's characteristic information so that the brightness and / or angle are adapted to the target user, thereby achieving a better following lighting effect and improving the user's safety.

[0091] For example, when 106 of vehicle 100 is executed by processor 104, the following control method for vehicle 100 is implemented:

[0092] S11: Obtain the location information of the target user when the vehicle's auxiliary lighting function is activated.

[0093] S13: Obtain the target user's characteristic information when the target user is outside the vehicle body.

[0094] S15: Adjust the position of the movable light source according to the location information so that the light source moves with the target user, and adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable light source according to the feature information so that the brightness and / or angle are adapted to the target user.

[0095] It should be noted that the above explanation of the embodiments and beneficial effects of the vehicle auxiliary lighting method also applies to the vehicle 100 in the embodiments of the present invention. To avoid redundancy, it will not be elaborated in detail here.

[0096] Corresponding to the above embodiments, embodiments of the present invention also propose a vehicle auxiliary lighting device. Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of a vehicle auxiliary lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 As shown, the vehicle auxiliary lighting device 300 includes: a first acquisition module 301, a second acquisition module 302, and a control module 303. The first acquisition module 301 is used to acquire the location information of the target user when the auxiliary lighting function of the vehicle 01 is activated; the second acquisition module 302 is used to acquire the characteristic information of the target user when the target user is outside the vehicle body; the control module 303 is used to adjust the position of the movable lamp 02 according to the location information so that the light of the movable lamp 02 follows the movement of the target user, and to adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lamp 02 according to the characteristic information so that the brightness and / or angle are adapted to the target user.

[0097] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle auxiliary lighting device is provided on the exterior of the vehicle body. When the vehicle's auxiliary lighting function is activated and the target user is outside the vehicle body, the position of the movable lighting is adjusted according to the target user's position information so that the light from the movable lighting follows the target user's movement. The brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting are also adjusted according to the target user's characteristic information so that the brightness and / or angle are adapted to the target user, thereby achieving a better following lighting effect and improving user safety.

[0098] In some embodiments of the present invention, the feature information includes age information and / or physical condition information, and the control module 303 is specifically used to: acquire first target adjustment information corresponding to the age information and / or physical condition information; and adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the first target adjustment information.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present invention, the feature information includes identity information, and the control module 303 is specifically used to: acquire second target adjustment information corresponding to the identity information, wherein the second target adjustment information is preset by the target user based on personal preferences; and adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the second target adjustment information.

[0100] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle auxiliary lighting device further includes a third acquisition module (not shown in the figure). The third acquisition module is used to acquire weather information of the current environment of the vehicle; the control module 303 is specifically used to: when the target user is outside the vehicle body, adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the weather information and feature information; when the target user is inside the vehicle body, adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the weather information.

[0101] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 303 is specifically used to: if it is determined based on weather information that the severity of the weather in the current environment of the vehicle is greater than a preset severity level, then adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the weather information; if it is determined based on weather information that the severity of the weather in the current environment of the vehicle is less than or equal to the preset severity level, then adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the feature information.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle auxiliary lighting device further includes a fourth acquisition module (not shown in the figure). The fourth acquisition module is used to acquire distance information between the vehicle and surrounding vehicles; the control module 303 is also used to adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the distance information.

[0103] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 303 is further configured to: determine that the target user needs to be warmed when the target user is outside the vehicle body, and adjust the brightness of the movable lighting lamp to the brightness required for warming the target user.

[0104] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle auxiliary lighting device further includes a fifth acquisition module (not shown in the figure). The fifth acquisition module is used to acquire the line of sight of the target user; the control module 303 is also used to adjust the heating brightness and / or angle according to the line of sight.

[0105] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 303 is further configured to: determine that the target user needs to call for help; and adjust the brightness and color of the movable lighting to send out a distress signal.

[0106] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle auxiliary lighting device further includes: the control module 303 is also configured to: determine whether the target user is wearing sunglasses or is inside / outside a tent when the target user is outside the vehicle body, and adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the target user's field of vision.

[0107] In some embodiments of the present invention, the auxiliary lighting function of a vehicle is determined to be activated when the following conditions are met: the vehicle is not in motion; the light intensity around the vehicle is less than a preset light intensity; there are no vehicles in motion within a preset distance around the vehicle; and the target user is a legitimate user.

[0108] In some embodiments of the present invention, slide rails are provided on both sides of the vehicle body, and movable lighting lamps are slidably mounted on the slide rails.

[0109] It should be noted that the above explanation of the embodiments and beneficial effects of the vehicle auxiliary lighting method also applies to the vehicle auxiliary lighting device 300 of the present invention. To avoid redundancy, it will not be elaborated in detail here.

[0110] It should be noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0111] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented in software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0112] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0113] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0114] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this invention are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated in this embodiment. Therefore, features defined with terms such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this invention can explicitly or implicitly indicate that the embodiment includes at least one of those features. In the description of this invention, the word "multiple" means at least two or more, such as two, three, four, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified in the embodiments. Relational terms such as "first" and "second" are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0115] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited in the embodiments, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" appearing in the embodiments should be interpreted broadly. For example, a connection can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can also be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, etc. Of course, it can also be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components, or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific implementation.

[0116] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a related 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 embodiments of apparatus, electronic devices, and computer-readable storage media are basically similar to the method embodiments, and therefore the descriptions are relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions of the method embodiments.

[0117] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle auxiliary lighting method, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a movable lighting fixture located on the exterior of the vehicle body. Slide rails are provided on both sides of the vehicle body. Each slide rail includes an upper rail, a lower rail, and a movable wheel movably mounted on the upper and lower rails. The movable lighting fixture is connected to the movable wheel via an electrically powered communication link. The electrically powered communication link has a built-in communication line and an electrical line. A rotating motor is installed inside the movable wheel. The vehicle's auxiliary lighting controller provides control signals to the rotating motor via the communication line to drive the movable wheel to rotate, and also provides control signals to the movable lighting fixture via the communication line and communication brushes mounted on the slide rails. The vehicle's low-voltage power supply supplies power to the rotating motor via the electrical line and to the movable lighting fixture via the electrical line and electrical brushes mounted on the slide rails. The movable lighting fixture is slidably mounted on the slide rails. The method includes: When the vehicle is not in motion, the light intensity around the vehicle is less than the preset light intensity, there are no vehicles in motion within a preset distance around the vehicle, and the target user is a legitimate user verified by automatically capturing facial images, in-vehicle key signals, or account location information via a camera, the auxiliary lighting function of the vehicle is determined to be activated. Here, "not in motion" means that the vehicle is stationary and not in operation. When the auxiliary lighting function of the vehicle is activated, the location information of the target user is obtained; When the target user is outside the vehicle body, the target user is subjected to external human body mapping by a camera or radar to obtain human body mapping information, and the human body mapping information is analyzed to obtain the target user's feature information, including age information and / or body state information, and the body state information includes body swaying information. The position of the movable light lamp on the slide rail is adjusted according to the location information so that the light of the movable light lamp continuously follows the movement of the target user, and the brightness and / or angle of the movable light lamp is adjusted according to the feature information so that the brightness and / or the angle are adapted to the target user.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feature information includes age information and / or physical condition information, and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the portable lighting lamp according to the feature information includes: Obtain first target adjustment information corresponding to the age information and / or the physical state information; Adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the first target adjustment information.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feature information includes identity information, and adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the feature information includes: Obtain second target adjustment information corresponding to the identity information, wherein the second target adjustment information is preset by the target user based on personal preferences; Adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp according to the second target adjustment information.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The method further includes: Obtain the weather information of the current environment of the vehicle; When the target user is outside the vehicle body, the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting are adjusted according to the weather information and the feature information. When the target user is inside the vehicle body, the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting are adjusted according to the weather information.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, Adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the portable lighting lamp based on the weather information and the feature information includes: If, based on the weather information, it is determined that the severity of the weather in the current environment of the vehicle is greater than a preset severity level, then the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp will be adjusted first, according to the weather information. If, based on the weather information, it is determined that the severity of the weather in the current environment of the vehicle is less than or equal to the preset severity level, then the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp is adjusted preferentially according to the feature information.

6. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, When adjusting the brightness and / or angle of the portable lighting lamp based on the weather information and the feature information, or based on the weather information, the method further includes: Obtain the distance information between the vehicle and surrounding vehicles; The brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting lamp are adjusted based on the distance information.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The method further includes: When the target user is outside the vehicle body, if it is determined that the target user needs to keep warm, the brightness of the movable light is adjusted to a warming level to warm the target user.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The method further includes: Obtain the target user's field of vision; The heating brightness and / or angle are adjusted according to the line of sight.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The method further includes: It was determined that the target user needed to call for help; Adjust the brightness and color of the movable light to send out a distress signal.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The method further includes: When the target user is outside the vehicle body, and it is determined that the target user is wearing sunglasses or is inside / outside a tent, the brightness and / or angle of the movable lighting is adjusted according to the target user's field of vision.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: A memory, a processor, and a program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor, when executing the program, implements the vehicle auxiliary lighting method according to any one of claims 1-10.

12. A vehicle auxiliary lighting device for implementing the vehicle auxiliary lighting method according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a movable lighting fixture located on the exterior of the vehicle body, and the device includes: The first acquisition module is used to acquire the location information of the target user when the auxiliary lighting function of the vehicle is activated; The second acquisition module is used to acquire the characteristic information of the target user when the target user is outside the vehicle body; The control module is configured to adjust the position of the movable light source according to the position information so that the light from the movable light source follows the target user's movement, and to adjust the brightness and / or angle of the movable light source according to the feature information so that the brightness and / or angle are adapted to the target user.

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