A method and device for controlling car light shows

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of automobile control, in particular to a kind of automobile light show control method and device.The present application is pre-inspected, and by clicking light show button on IHU interface of central control screen, enter light show interface, select one from several light show themes, corresponding interface dynamic effect starts full screen play, with music at the same time, vehicle model light and light outside the vehicle in dynamic effect keep synchronization, follow music rhythm synchronization flicker and keep the same frequency.IHU directly and RCL carry out network interaction, without passing through domain control to forward signal, reduce network intermediate transmission signal, achieve to reduce excessive signal interaction, reduce network signal complex interaction;IHU pop-up prompt realizes 5s (15s, 30s) countdown optional, can let user select different delay time according to own preference, let user have enough time to prepare from inside the vehicle to outside the vehicle, watch light show.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of automobile control technology, in particular to an automobile light show control method and device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The light show function refers to that when the vehicle engine is off, in P gear, on gear electricity, and the battery power is greater than 60% (disabled in the vehicle start-stop state), the vehicle exterior light is turned on through the vehicle central control large screen, and the flashing rhythm of the exterior light (high beam, low beam, daytime running light, turn signal, position, brake light) is matched with the frequency of the music in the central control large screen, so that the light show can be felt outside the vehicle, and the dynamic effect of the car model in the central control large screen can be observed inside the vehicle. The light show is matched with the music rhythm. It meets the user's needs in outdoor parties, entertainment, and New Year's atmosphere.

[0003] The existing technology lacks a control scheme for automobile light show. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present application provides an automobile light show control method and device.

[0005] An automobile light show control method, the method comprising:

[0006] After the automobile light show pre-check, the light show button on the central control screen is clicked to enter the light show interface, one of the light show themes is selected from the light show themes, the dynamic effect corresponding to the theme with music starts full-screen playing, and the internal car model light and the external light are kept synchronous.

[0007] Further, the light show pre-check comprises that the vehicle engine is off, in P gear, on gear electricity, and the battery power is greater than 60% (disabled in the vehicle start-stop state), and the exterior light is in the OFF gear.

[0008] Further, the light show button on the central control screen is clicked to enter the light show interface, comprising: after the light show button on the central control screen is clicked, the central control screen IHU (Infotainment Head Unit, information entertainment main machine, IHU for short) receives the power management state signal forwarded by the CGW (Communication Gateway, CGW for short), monitors that the battery power is greater than 60%, sends the light show opening signal to each module, and the light show interface selectable theme is popped up on the central control screen IHU interface.

[0009] Further, one of the light show themes is selected from the light show themes, the dynamic effect corresponding to the theme with music starts full-screen playing, and the internal car model light and the external light are kept synchronous, comprising:

[0010] Once a light show theme is selected from several options, the RCL (Rear Combination Lamp) receives the light show activation signal sent by the IHU (Inner Control HU) central control screen. After a countdown, according to the preset theme program, the external lights flash in rhythm with the music on the IHU central control screen, and the internal dynamic effects on the large screen flash synchronously. The internal car model lights and the external lights flash synchronously with the music rhythm and maintain the same frequency.

[0011] Furthermore, the selection of one of several light show themes further includes:

[0012] When the CEM (Central Electronic Module / Domain Controller) receives the four-door window signal from the IHU, the four doors begin to lower.

[0013] Furthermore, the light show theme can be edited through a preset program to control the length of the light show loop, music selection, and the timing and sequence of the lights turning on and off.

[0014] Furthermore, the method also includes that, by clicking the light show end button on the IHU interface, the RCL receives the light show end button sent by the IHU, the exterior lights stop flashing, the internal animation of the IHU ends, the light show exits, the lights stop flashing, the large screen interface stops playing all animations, and the car windows close.

[0015] A car light show control device includes: a pre-detection start unit and a light-off show unit connected in sequence;

[0016] The pre-inspection start unit is used to enter the light show interface by clicking the light show button on the central control screen after the car light show pre-inspection.

[0017] The Light Show unit allows you to select one of several light show themes. The corresponding theme, accompanied by music and dynamic effects, will start playing in full screen, with the interior car model lights and exterior car lights synchronized.

[0018] An electronic device includes a processor, a communication interface, a memory, and a communication bus, wherein the processor, the communication interface, and the memory communicate with each other through the communication bus;

[0019] Memory, used to store computer programs;

[0020] The processor, when executing the program stored in the memory, implements the aforementioned method for controlling a car light show.

[0021] A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described method for controlling a car light show.

[0022] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0023] This invention allows the IHU to interact directly with the RCL, without passing signals through the domain controller, thus reducing intermediate signal transmission in the network and minimizing excessive and complex signal interactions.

[0024] This invention makes full use of the CAN network management between the vehicle IHU and RCL controllers for interaction; after the light show button is turned on, a pop-up message appears on the large screen, displaying a countdown.

[0025] Other features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the following description, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures pointed out in the description and the drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the car light show control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the car light show control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Existing technologies lack control schemes for car light shows. Therefore, this invention proposes a car light show control method and apparatus, including a car light show control method, a car light show control device, an electronic device, and a computer-readable storage medium.

[0031] This invention allows the IHU to interact directly with the RCL, without passing signals through the domain controller, thus reducing intermediate signal transmission in the network and minimizing excessive and complex signal interactions.

[0032] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for controlling an automotive light show, the method comprising:

[0033] After the car light show pre-inspection, click the light show button on the central control screen IHU interface to enter the light show interface. Select one of several light show themes, and the corresponding theme's interface animation will start playing in full screen, accompanied by music. In the animation, the car model lights and the exterior lights keep synchronized, flashing in sync with the music rhythm and maintaining the same frequency.

[0034] In practice, the IHU interacts directly with the RCL via the network, reducing the number of intermediate signals transmitted through the network, minimizing excessive signal interaction, and enabling the IHU to directly control the exterior lights.

[0035] In this embodiment, the light show pre-check includes: the vehicle engine is off, the vehicle is in P gear, the battery is in ON gear, the battery charge is greater than 60% (disabled when the vehicle is in start-stop mode), and the external lights are in OFF gear.

[0036] In this embodiment, by clicking the light show button on the central control screen, the light show interface is entered. Then, the central control screen IHU receives the power management status signal forwarded by the CGW. When it detects that the power level is greater than 60%, it sends a light show start signal to each module, and the central control screen IHU interface pops up the light show interface with selectable themes.

[0037] In this embodiment, one of several light show themes is selected. Then, RCL receives the light show start signal sent by the central control screen IHU. After a countdown, according to the preset theme program, the external lights flash in rhythm with the music on the central control screen IHU, and the internal dynamic effects of the large screen are turned on and flash synchronously. The internal car model lights and the external lights keep flashing synchronously.

[0038] In practice, the IHU pop-up prompts users to select a 5-second (15-second, 30-second) countdown, allowing them to choose different delay times according to their preferences, giving them enough time to prepare to move from inside the car to outside and watch the light show.

[0039] In this embodiment, one of several light show themes is selected, and then the CEM receives the four-door window opening signal sent by the IHU, and the four doors begin to lower.

[0040] In this embodiment, the light show theme is controlled by editing a preset program to control the length of the light show loop, music selection, and the time and sequence of light on and off.

[0041] In this embodiment, the method further includes that by clicking the light show end button on the IHU interface, the RCL receives the light show end button sent by the IHU, the exterior lights stop flashing, the animation in the IHU ends, the light show exits, the lights stop flashing, the large screen interface stops playing all animations, and the car windows close.

[0042] Secondly, the present invention provides an automotive light show control device, comprising: a pre-detection start unit and a light-off show unit;

[0043] The pre-inspection start unit is used to enter the light show interface by clicking the light show button on the central control screen IHU interface after the car light show pre-inspection.

[0044] The Light Show unit allows you to select one of several light show themes. The corresponding interface animation for a theme will start playing in full screen, accompanied by music. In the animation, the car model lights and the exterior lights of the car will keep synchronized, flashing in sync with the music rhythm and maintaining the same frequency.

[0045] Thirdly, the present invention provides an electronic device, including a processor, a communication interface, a memory, and a communication bus, wherein the processor, the communication interface, and the memory communicate with each other through the communication bus;

[0046] Memory, used to store computer programs;

[0047] The processor, when executing the program stored in the memory, implements the aforementioned method for controlling a car light show.

[0048] Fourthly, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described method for controlling a car light show.

[0049] The computer-readable storage medium may be included in the device / apparatus described in the above embodiments; or it may exist independently and not assembled into the device / apparatus. The computer-readable storage medium carries one or more programs that, when executed, implement the method according to the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0050] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the computer-readable storage medium can be a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, such as including, but not limited to: portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. In this disclosure, the computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium that contains or stores a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0051] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the principles of the present invention are explained below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0052] The light show begins:

[0053] 1. The vehicle engine is off, in P gear, in ON gear, the battery charge is greater than 60% (disabled when the vehicle is in start-stop mode), and the exterior lights are OFF.

[0054] 2. Enter the vehicle control interface on the central control screen, click the light show button on the central control to enter the light show interface. At this time, three fixed music and light show buttons will pop up on the interface, with three themes (outdoor party, entertainment Chinese style, and joyful festival). Click any theme, and after the music countdown is 5 seconds (15 seconds, 30 seconds), the light show will start. The interface animation effect corresponding to the theme will start playing in full screen, accompanied by music. In the animation effect, the car model lights and the exterior lights keep synchronized, flashing in sync with the music rhythm and maintaining the same frequency.

[0055] II. Working Process of Each Module

[0056] 1. When IHU receives the power management status signal forwarded by CGW and detects that the power level is greater than 60%, it sends a light show start signal to each module (the IHU interface pops up a light show interface with three fixed music tracks to choose from).

[0057] 2. RCL receives the light show activation signal sent by IHU. After a 5-second (15-second, 30-second) countdown, the external lights flash in sync with the IHU music rhythm, and the internal animation effects on the large screen flash synchronously. The internal car model lights and the external car lights flash in sync.

[0058] 3. CEM receives the four-door window opening signal from IHU, and the four doors begin to lower;

[0059] 4. The flashing cycles of the exterior lights and each theme animation of IHU are 65 seconds for outdoor parties, 60 seconds for entertainment and traditional Chinese style, and 60 seconds for joyful festivals. The lights and large screen animations will cycle continuously according to the corresponding cycles until the IHU interface end button is clicked to exit.

[0060] III. Light Show Function End

[0061] 1. Click the "End Light Show" button on the IHU interface. RCL receives the "End Light Show" message from IHU, the exterior lights stop flashing, the animation in IHU ends, and the light show exits.

[0062] 2. After the vehicle is powered off, the external lights stop flashing, and the large screen stops playing all animations.

[0063] The invention enables the large screen to communicate with the lighting controller and car windows via a gateway; the central control screen enables the light show to be turned on and off; and the car windows automatically lower when the light show is on.

[0064] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method of controlling a car light show, the method comprising: The method comprises: After the pre-check of the car light show, the light show interface is entered by clicking the light show button on the center control screen, one of the light show themes is selected, the corresponding theme with music starts full screen playing, and the internal car model light and the external light keep synchronization; The light show pre-check comprises: the vehicle engine is off, in P gear, on the electric, the battery capacity is greater than 60%, and the external light is in OFF gear; The light show interface is entered by clicking the light show button on the center control screen, comprising: When the light show button on the center control screen is clicked, the center control screen IHU receives the power management state signal forwarded by the CGW, monitors that the battery capacity is greater than 60%, and sends the light show opening signal to each module, the light show interface selectable theme pops up on the center control screen IHU interface; After one of the light show themes is selected, the RCL receives the light show opening signal sent by the center control screen IHU, after a certain time countdown, the external light flashes according to the preset theme program, the internal dynamic effect of the large screen starts to flash, and the internal car model light and the external light flash synchronously and keep the same frequency.

2. The car light show control method according to claim 1, wherein After one of the light show themes is selected, the CEM further receives the four-door window signal sent by the IHU, and the four-door window starts to lower.

3. The car light show control method according to claim 1, wherein The light show theme is realized by editing a preset program to control the light show cycle time length, music selection, light opening and closing time, and sequence.

4. The car light show control method according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein The method further comprises that the light show end button on the IHU interface is clicked, the RCL receives the light show end button sent by the IHU, the external light stops flashing, the IHU internal dynamic effect ends, the light show is exited, the light stops flashing, the large screen interface stops playing all dynamic effects, and the window is closed. Comprise: The pre-check starting unit and the light show unit are connected in sequence; 5. An automotive light show control device, characterized by, The pre-check starting unit is used for entering the light show interface by clicking the light show button on the center control screen after the pre-check of the car light show; The light show unit is used for selecting one of the light show themes, starting full screen playing of the corresponding theme with music, and keeping synchronization of the internal car model light and the external light; The light show pre-check comprises: the vehicle engine is off, in P gear, on the electric, the battery capacity is greater than 60%, and the external light is in OFF gear; The light show interface is entered by clicking the light show button on the center control screen, comprising: ​ ​ When the light show button on the center screen is clicked, the center screen IHU receives the power management state signal forwarded by the CGW, monitors that the battery power is greater than 60%, and sends a light show opening signal to each module, and the light show interface pops up on the center screen IHU interface, and the selected theme can be selected; The selected theme is accompanied by music, and the dynamic effect starts full-screen playing, and the internal car model light and the external light keep synchronization, including: After selecting one of the light show themes, the RCL receives the light show opening signal sent by the center screen IHU, counts down for a period of time, and according to the preset theme program, the external light flashes with the music rhythm of the center screen IHU, and the internal dynamic effect of the large screen starts to flash synchronously, and the internal car model light and the external light flash synchronously with the music rhythm and keep the same frequency.

6. An electronic device, comprising: The communication interface, the memory and the communication bus complete the communication among each other through the communication bus; The memory is used for storing computer programs; The processor is used for executing the programs stored on the memory, and realizes the automobile light show control method in any one of claims 1-4.

7. A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon a computer program, characterized in that The computer program is executed by the processor to realize the automobile light show control method in any one of claims 1-4.

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