A vehicle mode control system and method

Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle mode control system and method, wherein the system comprises a vehicle mode determination module, a mode processing mode determination module and a vehicle mode adjustment module; wherein the vehicle mode determination module is used for determining a target vehicle mode corresponding to a target vehicle according to at least one vehicle working condition information; the mode processing mode determination module is used for determining a mode processing category of the target vehicle mode and calling a mode control mode corresponding to the mode processing category; and the vehicle mode adjustment module is used for adjusting a component state of at least one to-be-controlled component of the target vehicle based on the mode control mode, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode. Different vehicle modes are set for different vehicle working condition information, so that the vehicle mode of the target vehicle is enriched, and the effect of improving the adaptation of the vehicle mode to the vehicle application scene where the target vehicle is located is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive technology, and in particular to a vehicle mode control system and method. Background Technology

[0002] In practical applications, the vehicle mode needs to be adjusted when the vehicle is in different application scenarios to facilitate further processing of the vehicle.

[0003] Currently, the vehicle modes in vehicles correspond to relatively limited vehicle application scenarios, resulting in poor adaptability for different vehicle application scenarios. At the same time, the lack of a unified management method for vehicle modes leads to poor coordination among the various controllers in the vehicle, which can easily cause controller misoperation.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the control method for vehicle modes needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a vehicle mode control system and method to solve the problems of relatively simple vehicle modes in different vehicle application scenarios and poor adaptability between vehicle modes and vehicle application scenarios.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle mode control system, comprising: a vehicle mode determination module, a mode processing method determination module, and a vehicle mode adjustment module; wherein...

[0007] The vehicle mode determination module is used to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle based on at least one vehicle operating condition information; wherein, the target vehicle mode includes vehicle default mode, vehicle production line mode, coolant filling mode, vehicle R&D mode, vehicle maintenance mode, vehicle testing mode, vehicle storage mode, vehicle transportation mode, or vehicle display mode.

[0008] The mode processing method determination module is used to determine the mode processing category of the target vehicle mode and retrieve the mode control method corresponding to the mode processing category; wherein, the mode processing category includes mode switching category or mode holding category;

[0009] The vehicle mode adjustment module is used to adjust the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode; wherein, the component state includes an active state or an off state.

[0010] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a vehicle mode control method, comprising:

[0011] Based on at least one vehicle operating condition information, determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle; wherein, the target vehicle mode includes vehicle default mode, vehicle production line mode, coolant filling mode, vehicle R&D mode, vehicle maintenance mode, vehicle testing mode, vehicle storage mode, vehicle transportation mode, or vehicle display mode.

[0012] The mode processing category of the target vehicle mode is determined, and the mode control method corresponding to the mode processing category is retrieved; wherein, the mode processing category includes mode switching category or mode hold category;

[0013] Based on the mode control method, the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle is adjusted to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

[0014] The technical solution of this invention includes a vehicle mode control system comprising a vehicle mode determination module, a mode processing method determination module, and a vehicle mode adjustment module. The vehicle mode determination module is used to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle based on at least one vehicle operating condition information. By acquiring at least one vehicle operating condition information corresponding to the target vehicle at the current moment, the vehicle scenario in which the target vehicle is currently located can be determined, and the target vehicle mode can be determined based on the vehicle scenario in which the target vehicle is located. The target vehicle mode is then sent to the mode processing method determination module. Further, the mode processing method determination module is used to determine the mode processing category corresponding to the target vehicle based on the target vehicle mode, and retrieve the mode control method corresponding to the mode processing category. By determining whether the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is consistent with the target vehicle mode, it is determined whether the vehicle mode of the target vehicle needs to be switched. If they match, the mode processing category is determined to be the mode holding category, and the component state of the controllable component associated with the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is maintained. If they do not match, the mode processing category is determined to be the mode switching category, and the component state of at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode is adjusted to the corresponding target component state, so that the vehicle mode of the target vehicle is the target vehicle mode, and the target vehicle mode is sent to the vehicle mode adjustment module. Further, the vehicle mode adjustment module is used to adjust the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode; wherein, the component state includes an on state or an off state. This solves the problem that the vehicle mode is relatively simple in different vehicle application scenarios, and the adaptability of the vehicle mode to the vehicle application scenario is poor. By setting different vehicle modes for different vehicle operating conditions, the vehicle modes of the target vehicle are enriched, and the adaptability of the vehicle mode to the vehicle application scenario of the target vehicle is improved.

[0015] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of the present invention, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the invention. Other features of the invention will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle mode control system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle mode determination module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle mode determination module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mode processing method determination module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle mode adjustment module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle mode adjustment module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 A flowchart of a vehicle mode control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0026] Before elaborating on this technical solution, a brief introduction to its application scenarios is provided to facilitate a clearer understanding. Currently, to improve the user experience, vehicle manufacturers typically develop multiple vehicle modes. However, most existing vehicle modes lack a unified management system, requiring each controller to be configured with its own functional characteristics. This lack of coordination between controllers can easily lead to errors and, in severe cases, even safety accidents. For the few vehicles with a unified overall vehicle mode, the applicable scenarios are relatively limited, generally only including vehicle development and transportation scenarios. This means it cannot cover the necessary scenarios throughout the vehicle's lifecycle, such as vehicle maintenance, testing, storage, transportation, or display.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] Figure 1 The present invention provides a schematic diagram of a vehicle mode control system according to Embodiment 1. This embodiment can be applied to situations where, when a vehicle is in different vehicle application scenarios, a target vehicle mode corresponding to the vehicle is determined based on the acquired vehicle operating condition information, and the vehicle is controlled to reach the target vehicle mode.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the system includes: a vehicle mode determination module 100, a mode processing method determination module 200, and a vehicle mode adjustment module 300. Among them,

[0030] The vehicle mode determination module 100 is used to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle based on at least one vehicle operating condition information.

[0031] Vehicle operating condition information refers to scenario information determined based on the vehicle's environment. This includes default vehicle operating condition, production line operating condition, coolant filling operating condition, R&D operating condition, maintenance operating condition, testing operating condition, storage operating condition, transportation operating condition, and display operating condition. Correspondingly, different vehicle modes correspond to different vehicle operating condition information for the target vehicle. The target vehicle mode refers to the optimal vehicle mode determined based on the target vehicle's current operating condition information. In this technical solution, multiple different target vehicle modes are pre-set according to different target vehicle operating condition information to meet the vehicle mode usage requirements of the target vehicle in practical applications. Specifically, target vehicle modes include default vehicle mode, production line mode, coolant filling mode, R&D mode, maintenance mode, testing mode, storage mode, transportation mode, or display mode.

[0032] The mode processing method determination module 200 is used to determine the mode processing category corresponding to the target vehicle based on the target vehicle mode, and to retrieve the mode control method corresponding to the mode processing category.

[0033] The mode processing category includes either a mode switching category or a mode holding category, used to distinguish whether the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is consistent with the target vehicle mode. For example, if the current vehicle mode is consistent with the target vehicle mode, the mode processing category for the target vehicle is the mode holding category; conversely, if the current vehicle mode is different from the target vehicle mode, the mode processing category is the mode switching category. Accordingly, when the mode processing category is different, the target vehicle handles the current vehicle mode differently, that is, the mode control method is different. For example, if the mode processing category is the mode holding category, the target vehicle is controlled to maintain the current vehicle mode; conversely, if the mode processing category is the mode switching category, the target vehicle is controlled to switch the current vehicle mode to the target vehicle mode.

[0034] The vehicle mode adjustment module 300 is used to adjust the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

[0035] The term "component to be regulated" can be understood as a component whose state needs to be regulated when adjusting the vehicle mode of the target vehicle. It is understood that the term "component to be regulated" is used broadly, including hardware components in the target vehicle, such as the steering controller, brake controller, body controller, engine controller, and transmission controller; it can also include software components, such as the vehicle communication system controller. The component's state includes an active or inactive state. When the component to be regulated is active, it indicates that the component is currently running; when it is inactive, it indicates that the component is not running.

[0036] In practical applications, the vehicle operating condition information corresponding to the target vehicle is different when the vehicle scenario is different. Accordingly, the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle determined based on at least one vehicle operating condition information of the target vehicle is also different.

[0037] In this technical solution, a vehicle mode determination module 100 in the target vehicle collects at least one vehicle operating condition information and determines the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle based on the acquired vehicle operating condition information. Further, the vehicle mode determination module 100 sends the target vehicle mode to a mode processing method determination module 200, so that the mode processing method determination module 200 determines the mode processing category corresponding to the target vehicle based on the current vehicle mode and the target vehicle mode, thereby determining whether the vehicle mode of the target vehicle needs to be adjusted. For example, if the mode processing category is a mode switching category, it indicates that the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle needs to be switched to the target vehicle mode. During the switching process, the state of the corresponding controllable component is adjusted according to the component state of at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle mode. If the mode processing category is a mode holding category, it indicates that the vehicle mode of the target vehicle does not need to be switched, and the vehicle controller of the target vehicle controls at least one controllable component associated with the current vehicle mode to maintain its current component state. Next, after determining the mode processing category, the mode processing method determination module 200 sends the corresponding mode control method to the vehicle mode adjustment module 300, so that the vehicle mode adjustment module 300 adjusts at least one component to be controlled in the target vehicle mode until the vehicle mode of the target vehicle is the target vehicle mode.

[0038] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle mode determination module provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle mode determination module 100 includes: a first operating condition determination submodule 110 and a vehicle mode determination submodule 120; wherein,

[0039] The first operating condition determination submodule 110 is used to acquire at least one vehicle operating condition information of the target vehicle based on the information detection device, and determine the target vehicle's operating condition to be used based on the at least one vehicle operating condition information; wherein, the information detection device is an external connection device connected to the target vehicle.

[0040] The vehicle mode determination submodule 120 is used to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the working condition to be used based on the target mapping table.

[0041] In this technical solution, the information detection equipment refers to the device that detects the current vehicle operating condition information of the target vehicle. The information detection equipment refers to an external detection device connected to the target vehicle, such as an input device, diagnostic instrument, or instrumentation device for inputting vehicle operating condition information. The operating condition to be used refers to the scenario operating condition corresponding to the target vehicle determined based on at least one vehicle operating condition piece of information. The target mapping table can be understood as an information table used to record the correspondence between the target vehicle's vehicle operating condition information and vehicle modes. The target mapping table includes at least one operating condition to be matched, and the vehicle mode corresponding to each operating condition to be matched.

[0042] It should be noted that this technical solution can be applied to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle based on the vehicle scenario corresponding to the target vehicle. Specifically, in order to determine the vehicle scenario matching the target vehicle, an information detection device can be connected to the target vehicle, so that the first operating condition determination submodule 110 can obtain at least one vehicle operating condition information associated with the target vehicle through the information detection device, and determine the operating condition to be used corresponding to the target vehicle based on at least one vehicle operating condition information. Further, the first operating condition determination submodule 110 sends the operating condition to be used corresponding to the target vehicle to the vehicle mode determination submodule 120, which then queries the target mapping table to find the vehicle mode corresponding to the operating condition to be used as the target vehicle mode of the target vehicle.

[0043] For example, based on the information detection equipment, the target vehicle's operating condition information is detected, obtaining at least one vehicle operating condition information, such as receiving a diagnostic command from the diagnostic tool to exit the coolant filling mode, and simultaneously the vehicle mode controller checking and finding that the target vehicle's coolant has been filled. Based on this, the target vehicle's corresponding operating condition can be determined to be the coolant filling condition based on at least one vehicle operating condition information. Through the target mapping table, the vehicle mode corresponding to the coolant filling condition can be determined as the coolant filling mode.

[0044] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle mode determination module provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle mode determination module 100 further includes: an image acquisition submodule 130 and a second operating condition determination submodule 140; wherein,

[0045] The image acquisition submodule 130 is used to acquire at least one image to be identified corresponding to the target vehicle by the camera device in the vehicle mode controller based on the target vehicle.

[0046] The second working condition determination submodule 140 is used to determine the working condition to be used for the target vehicle based on at least one image to be identified.

[0047] In practical applications, in addition to obtaining at least one vehicle condition information corresponding to the target vehicle through externally connected information detection equipment, vehicle condition information can also be obtained through camera equipment installed inside the target vehicle.

[0048] The image to be identified can be understood as an image of the vicinity of the target vehicle obtained from the camera equipment in the target vehicle.

[0049] Specifically, when acquiring vehicle operating condition information corresponding to the target vehicle, the image acquisition submodule 130 can take pictures of the surrounding environment using a device installed inside the target vehicle to obtain an image to be identified, and then send the image to be identified to the second operating condition determination submodule 140. Subsequently, the second operating condition determination submodule 140 performs image analysis on the image to be identified to obtain at least one piece of vehicle operating condition information associated with the target vehicle from the image to be identified, and determines the operating condition to be used for the target vehicle based on the at least one piece of vehicle operating condition information.

[0050] It should be noted that the equipment for acquiring vehicle operating condition information in this technical solution includes, but is not limited to, information detection equipment connected to the target vehicle and camera equipment inside the target vehicle. It may also include other equipment that can acquire information about the vehicle's environment, such as lidar equipment. This technical solution does not specifically limit the equipment for acquiring vehicle operating condition information.

[0051] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a mode processing method determination module provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The mode processing method determination module 200 includes: a vehicle mode comparison submodule 210, a first mode category determination submodule 220, and a second mode category determination submodule 230; wherein,

[0052] The vehicle mode comparison submodule 210 is used to obtain the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle, compare the target vehicle mode with the current vehicle mode, and obtain the comparison result; wherein, the comparison result includes whether the comparison is consistent or inconsistent.

[0053] The first pattern category determination submodule 220 is used to determine the pattern processing category as the pattern preservation category if the comparison result is a match.

[0054] The second mode category determination submodule 230 is used to determine the mode processing category as the mode switching category if the comparison result is inconsistent.

[0055] The current vehicle mode is the vehicle mode currently used by the target vehicle.

[0056] In practical applications, when determining the mode processing category of a target vehicle based on its mode, the primary consideration is whether the current vehicle mode used by the target vehicle at the current moment matches the target vehicle mode. Specifically, the controller status detection device in the vehicle mode comparison submodule 210 performs status detection on at least one controller in the target vehicle to determine the current vehicle mode based on the operating status of each controller. After determining the current vehicle mode, the vehicle mode comparison submodule 210 compares the current vehicle mode with the target vehicle mode to obtain a comparison result. Specifically, if the comparison result is consistent, the vehicle mode comparison submodule 210 sends the comparison result to the first mode category determination submodule 220, so that the first mode category determination submodule 220 determines the mode processing category of the target vehicle as the mode holding category based on the comparison result. If the comparison result is inconsistent, the vehicle mode comparison submodule 210 sends the comparison result to the second mode category determination submodule 230, so that the second mode category determination submodule 230 determines the mode processing category of the target vehicle as the mode switching category based on the comparison result.

[0057] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle mode adjustment module provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle mode adjustment module 300 includes: a vehicle mode discrimination submodule 310, a first processing submodule 320, and a second processing submodule 330; wherein,

[0058] The vehicle mode discrimination submodule 310 is used to determine whether the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is the vehicle default mode when the mode processing category is mode switching category.

[0059] The first processing submodule 320 is used to adjust the component state of at least one component to be controlled in the target vehicle based on the mode control method if the condition is met, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

[0060] The second processing submodule 330 is used to adjust the current vehicle mode to the vehicle default mode if no, and adjust the component state of at least one component to be controlled in the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

[0061] In this technical solution, the vehicle default mode refers to the vehicle mode of the target vehicle in normal use. Generally speaking, when switching the vehicle mode of the target vehicle, it is necessary to first adjust the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the vehicle default mode, so as to adjust the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode based on the vehicle default mode.

[0062] Specifically, when the target vehicle's mode processing category is determined to be a mode switching category, it indicates that the target vehicle's current vehicle mode does not match the corresponding operating condition at the current moment, and a mode switch is required to change the target vehicle's mode to the target vehicle mode. It should be noted that, to ensure the safety of the target vehicle during the mode switching process, the vehicle mode is usually switched based on the vehicle's default mode. Specifically, when the target vehicle's mode processing category is a mode switching category, the vehicle mode discrimination submodule 310 judges the target vehicle's current vehicle mode to determine whether the current vehicle mode is the vehicle's default mode. If so, the judgment result is sent to the first processing submodule 320, so that the first processing submodule 320 can adjust the component state of at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle mode to switch the target vehicle from the vehicle's default mode to the target vehicle mode. If not, the judgment result is sent to the second processing submodule 330, so that the second processing submodule 330 adjusts according to the component state of at least one controllable component associated with the vehicle default mode, switching the target vehicle's vehicle mode from the current vehicle mode to the vehicle default mode. Further, based on the target vehicle default mode, the target vehicle's vehicle mode is switched to the target vehicle mode.

[0063] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle mode adjustment module provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle mode adjustment module 300 includes: a component to be adjusted determination submodule 340, a component state determination submodule 350, and a component adjustment submodule 360; wherein,

[0064] The component to be controlled submodule 340 is used to determine at least one component to be controlled in the target vehicle mode when the mode processing category is mode switching category.

[0065] The component status determination submodule 350 is used to send status detection information to at least one component to be controlled, and determine the corresponding component status based on the status feedback information of each component to be controlled.

[0066] The component control submodule 360 ​​is used to send component control commands to the corresponding components based on the component status of each component to be controlled, so as to control the component status of the corresponding components based on the component control commands.

[0067] Here, status detection information can be understood as information sent by the vehicle controller of the target vehicle to the component to be controlled to detect the operating status of the component. Status feedback information can be understood as the component status information fed back by each component to be controlled to the vehicle controller of the target vehicle. For example, status feedback information can be a level signal; a high level signal indicates that the component is in the active state, and a low level signal indicates that the target is in the off state. Component control commands can be understood as instructions sent to each component to be controlled to adjust the component status. For example, the information in the component control command is to adjust the component status of component 1 to be controlled from the active state to the off state.

[0068] In practical applications, when switching the vehicle mode of a target vehicle, the first step is to query at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle mode via the controllable component determination submodule 340. The component information of each controllable component is then sent to the component status determination submodule 350. Based on this, the component status determination submodule 350 sends status detection information to each controllable component, detects its status, and receives status feedback information from each controllable component. After receiving the status feedback information, the component status determination submodule 350 determines the corresponding component status of the controllable component. Furthermore, based on the preset component status of at least one component associated with the target vehicle mode, it sends a component control command to the corresponding controllable component, enabling each controllable component to adjust its component status according to the received command.

[0069] Based on the above embodiments, the component to be controlled determination submodule 340 includes: an information acquisition unit and a component to be controlled determination unit; wherein...

[0070] An information acquisition unit is used to acquire at least one vehicle configuration information of the target vehicle;

[0071] The component to be controlled unit is used to determine, based on vehicle configuration information, at least one component to be controlled that is associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode.

[0072] The vehicle configuration information includes basic configuration information of the target vehicle, such as engine configuration, transmission configuration, chassis configuration, braking configuration, and drive configuration. It may also include the target vehicle's safety configuration, such as anti-lock braking system configuration, stability system configuration, braking configuration, and vehicle warning configuration. In addition, it may include vehicle comfort configuration and fuel-saving configuration.

[0073] In other words, when determining at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle mode, the controllable component determination submodule 340 can first obtain at least one vehicle configuration information corresponding to the target vehicle through the information acquisition unit. Further, the information acquisition unit sends the vehicle configuration information to the controllable component determination unit, so that the unit can determine at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode based on the received vehicle configuration information.

[0074] Based on the above embodiments, the component control submodule 360 ​​includes: a target component state determination unit and a target control component determination unit; wherein...

[0075] The target component state determination unit is used to determine the target component state corresponding to at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode.

[0076] The target control component determination unit is used to determine the current component as the target control component if the current component state is inconsistent with the corresponding target component state.

[0077] In this context, the target component state refers to the component state corresponding to at least one component to be regulated under the target vehicle mode. For example, if the target vehicle mode is associated with three components to be regulated, where the target component state of component 1 is active, the target component state of component 2 is active, and the component state of component 3 is off. The target regulated component refers to the component to be regulated whose current component state is inconsistent with the corresponding target component state.

[0078] In practical use, the target component state determination unit determines the target component state of each component to be controlled associated with the target vehicle mode based on a pre-set component state information table, and sends the target component state of each component to be controlled to the target control component determination unit. This unit then compares the current component state of each component to be controlled with the corresponding target component state. If they do not match, it indicates that the component state of the component to be controlled needs adjustment, and in this case, the component to be controlled is determined as the target control component.

[0079] Based on the above embodiments, the vehicle mode adjustment module includes: an instruction generation unit and a vehicle mode adjustment unit; wherein,

[0080] The instruction generation unit is used to generate corresponding component control instructions based on the component control information of each target control component;

[0081] The vehicle mode adjustment unit is used to adjust the component status of the corresponding target control component according to the component control instructions of each target control component, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

[0082] The technical solution of this invention includes a vehicle mode control system comprising a vehicle mode determination module, a mode processing method determination module, and a vehicle mode adjustment module. The vehicle mode determination module is used to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle based on at least one vehicle operating condition information. By acquiring at least one vehicle operating condition information corresponding to the target vehicle at the current moment, the vehicle scenario in which the target vehicle is currently located can be determined, and the target vehicle mode can be determined based on the vehicle scenario in which the target vehicle is located. The target vehicle mode is then sent to the mode processing method determination module. Further, the mode processing method determination module is used to determine the mode processing category corresponding to the target vehicle based on the target vehicle mode, and retrieve the mode control method corresponding to the mode processing category. By determining whether the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is consistent with the target vehicle mode, it is determined whether the vehicle mode of the target vehicle needs to be switched. If they match, the mode processing category is determined to be the mode holding category, and the component state of the controllable component associated with the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is maintained. If they do not match, the mode processing category is determined to be the mode switching category, and the component state of at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode is adjusted to the corresponding target component state, so that the vehicle mode of the target vehicle is the target vehicle mode, and the target vehicle mode is sent to the vehicle mode adjustment module. Further, the vehicle mode adjustment module is used to adjust the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode; wherein, the component state includes an on state or an off state. This solves the problem that the vehicle mode is relatively simple in different vehicle application scenarios, and the adaptability of the vehicle mode to the vehicle application scenario is poor. By setting different vehicle modes for different vehicle operating conditions, the vehicle modes of the target vehicle are enriched, and the adaptability of the vehicle mode to the vehicle application scenario of the target vehicle is improved.

[0083] Example 2

[0084] In a specific example, the target vehicle modes in this technical solution include normal vehicle mode (i.e., default vehicle mode), vehicle production line mode, coolant filling mode, vehicle R&D mode, vehicle maintenance mode, vehicle testing mode, vehicle storage mode, vehicle transportation mode, or vehicle display mode.

[0085] In practical applications, all faults in the target vehicle can be diagnosed when the target vehicle is in the default vehicle mode. And usually, the target vehicle is in the default vehicle mode. Therefore, when the target vehicle is switching vehicle modes, if the current vehicle mode is different from the target vehicle mode, the target vehicle should be switched from the current vehicle mode to the default vehicle mode first.

[0086] When the target vehicle is determined to be in vehicle production line mode based on at least one vehicle condition information, this scenario covers situations where the vehicle mode controller is not installed on the vehicle or the installation is not fully completed. In this case, the vehicle mode controller only supports functions such as flashing and communication, and other functions are disabled. The instrument panel should indicate that the vehicle is in this mode. For example, during controller program installation, the default target vehicle mode is vehicle production line mode.

[0087] For example, upon receiving a diagnostic command from the diagnostic instrument to enter vehicle production line mode, or upon receiving a diagnostic command from the diagnostic instrument to exit vehicle production line mode, or upon the vehicle mode controller determining through detection that the target vehicle equipment has integrity.

[0088] If the target vehicle is in coolant filling mode, this scenario applies to vehicles in coolant filling condition. At this time, the vehicle should start the low-voltage charging device (charger or DC-DC converter) and open all cooling circulation valves to drive the cooling pumps in the cooling circulation.

[0089] Specifically, the vehicle mode controller receives a diagnostic command from the diagnostic tool to enter the refueling mode, or meets any of the following conditions:

[0090] (1) Received a diagnostic command from the diagnostic instrument to exit the filling mode;

[0091] (2) The vehicle mode controller check found that the vehicle refueling was completed.

[0092] If the target vehicle is in vehicle development mode, this scenario is used for static inspections, vehicle relocation, and testing in the factory after the vehicle has rolled off the production line. A speed limit is set, and for hybrid vehicles, the engine is prioritized for operation. For example, the vehicle mode controller receives a diagnostic command from the diagnostic tool to enter factory mode, or it detects the vehicle leaving the factory via a camera.

[0093] If the target vehicle is in vehicle maintenance mode (this scenario applies to vehicle maintenance, including the factory's rework area), high-voltage power is prohibited, and engine starting is prohibited. The instrument panel should indicate that the vehicle is in this mode. Specifically, the target vehicle must meet any of the following conditions:

[0094] (1) Received a diagnostic command from the diagnostic instrument to enter maintenance mode;

[0095] (2) Users can enter maintenance mode through instrument settings;

[0096] (3) Users can enter the repair mode through the phone settings.

[0097] If the target vehicle is in vehicle testing mode, this scenario is for a rotary test bench. Disable vehicle acceleration recognition.

[0098] For example, a diagnostic command is received to enter bench mode by the diagnostic instrument, or any of the following conditions are met:

[0099] (1) The user enters bench mode through the instrument settings;

[0100] (2) Users can enter the rack mode via their mobile phones;

[0101] (3) The vehicle mode controller uses a camera to identify that the vehicle is on the wheel hub stand.

[0102] If the target vehicle is in vehicle storage mode, this scenario applies to vehicles stored in logistics centers, 4S stores, and also to vehicles that are not used by the user for a long period of time. The vehicle is in deep sleep mode, with all functions except wake-up, location services, and automatic charging disabled. Specifically, the target vehicle must meet one of the following conditions:

[0103] (1) Received a diagnostic command from the diagnostic instrument to enter storage mode;

[0104] (2) Users can enter the storage mode through the instrument settings;

[0105] (3) Users can enter storage mode through mobile phone settings.

[0106] If the vehicle is in vehicle transport mode, this scenario applies to vehicle transportation between the factory and the dealership, as well as user-initiated trailer transport after delivery. In this mode, the suspension is at the mid-range, speed is limited, comfort functions are disabled, and vehicle location and trajectory are reported periodically. For hybrid vehicles, engine operation is prioritized. Specifically, the target vehicle must meet any of the following conditions:

[0107] (1) Received a diagnostic command from the diagnostic instrument to enter transport mode;

[0108] (2) Users can enter the transportation mode through the instrument settings;

[0109] (3) Users can enter the transportation mode through mobile phone settings.

[0110] If the target vehicle is in vehicle display mode, this scenario is used for display on a vehicle stand. In this mode, the vehicle automatically enters park (P) and cannot be shifted to other gears; driving is prohibited; and manually releasing the electronic parking brake is prohibited. Specifically, the target vehicle must meet any of the following conditions:

[0111] (1) Received a diagnostic command from the diagnostic instrument to enter the display stand mode;

[0112] (2) Users can enter the booth mode through the instrument settings;

[0113] (3) Users can enter the booth mode through their mobile phone settings.

[0114] The technical solution of this invention includes a vehicle mode control system comprising a vehicle mode determination module, a mode processing method determination module, and a vehicle mode adjustment module. The vehicle mode determination module is used to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle based on at least one vehicle operating condition information. By acquiring at least one vehicle operating condition information corresponding to the target vehicle at the current moment, the vehicle scenario in which the target vehicle is currently located can be determined, and the target vehicle mode can be determined based on the vehicle scenario in which the target vehicle is located. The target vehicle mode is then sent to the mode processing method determination module. Further, the mode processing method determination module is used to determine the mode processing category corresponding to the target vehicle based on the target vehicle mode, and retrieve the mode control method corresponding to the mode processing category. By determining whether the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is consistent with the target vehicle mode, it is determined whether the vehicle mode of the target vehicle needs to be switched. If they match, the mode processing category is determined to be the mode holding category, and the component state of the controllable component associated with the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is maintained. If they do not match, the mode processing category is determined to be the mode switching category, and the component state of at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode is adjusted to the corresponding target component state, so that the vehicle mode of the target vehicle is the target vehicle mode, and the target vehicle mode is sent to the vehicle mode adjustment module. Further, the vehicle mode adjustment module is used to adjust the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode; wherein, the component state includes an on state or an off state. This solves the problem that the vehicle mode is relatively simple in different vehicle application scenarios, and the adaptability of the vehicle mode to the vehicle application scenario is poor. By setting different vehicle modes for different vehicle operating conditions, the vehicle modes of the target vehicle are enriched, and the adaptability of the vehicle mode to the vehicle application scenario of the target vehicle is improved.

[0115] Example 3

[0116] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of a vehicle mode control method provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention. This method can be applied to the vehicle mode control system provided in the above embodiments. The vehicle mode control system includes a vehicle mode determination module, a mode processing method determination module, and a vehicle mode adjustment module. (Refer to...) Figure 7 The method may include the following steps:

[0117] like Figure 7 As shown, the method includes:

[0118] S110. Based on at least one vehicle operating condition information, determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle; wherein, the target vehicle mode includes vehicle default mode, vehicle production line mode, coolant filling mode, vehicle R&D mode, vehicle maintenance mode, vehicle testing mode, vehicle storage mode, vehicle transportation mode, or vehicle display mode.

[0119] S120. Determine the mode processing category of the target vehicle mode and retrieve the mode control method corresponding to the mode processing category; wherein, the mode processing category includes mode switching category or mode holding category;

[0120] S130. Adjust the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle based on the mode control method to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

[0121] Based on the above technical solution, optionally, the vehicle mode determination module includes: a first operating condition determination submodule and a vehicle mode determination submodule; wherein,

[0122] The first operating condition determination submodule is used to acquire at least one vehicle operating condition information of the target vehicle based on the information detection device, and determine the target vehicle's operating condition to be used based on the at least one vehicle operating condition information; wherein, the information detection device is an external connection device connected to the target vehicle.

[0123] The vehicle mode determination submodule is used to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the working condition to be used based on the target mapping table; wherein, the target mapping table includes at least one working condition to be matched, and the vehicle mode corresponding to each working condition to be matched.

[0124] Based on the above technical solution, the vehicle mode determination module may optionally include:

[0125] The image acquisition submodule is used to acquire at least one image to be identified corresponding to the target vehicle based on the camera device in the vehicle mode controller of the target vehicle.

[0126] The second working condition determination submodule is used to determine the working condition to be used for the target vehicle based on at least one image to be identified.

[0127] Based on the above technical solution, optionally, the mode processing method determination module includes: a vehicle mode comparison submodule, a first mode category determination submodule, and a second mode category determination submodule; wherein,

[0128] The vehicle mode comparison submodule is used to obtain the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle, compare the target vehicle mode with the current vehicle mode, and obtain the comparison result; wherein, the comparison result includes whether the comparison is consistent or inconsistent.

[0129] The first pattern category determination submodule is used to determine the pattern processing category as the pattern preservation category if the comparison result is a match.

[0130] The second mode category determination submodule is used to determine the mode processing category as mode switching category if the comparison result is inconsistent.

[0131] Based on the above technical solution, optionally, the vehicle mode adjustment module includes: a vehicle mode determination submodule, a first processing submodule, and a second processing submodule; wherein,

[0132] The vehicle mode discrimination submodule is used to determine whether the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is the vehicle default mode when the mode processing category is mode switching.

[0133] The first processing submodule is used to adjust the component state of at least one component to be controlled in the target vehicle based on the mode control method if the condition is met, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

[0134] The second processing submodule is used to adjust the current vehicle mode to the vehicle default mode if no, and to adjust the component state of at least one component to be controlled in the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

[0135] Based on the above technical solution, optionally, the vehicle mode adjustment module includes: a component to be adjusted submodule, a component state determination submodule, and a component adjustment submodule; wherein,

[0136] The component to be controlled submodule is used to determine at least one component to be controlled in the target vehicle mode when the mode processing category is mode switching category.

[0137] The component status determination submodule is used to send status detection information to at least one component to be controlled, and determine the corresponding component status based on the status feedback information of each component to be controlled.

[0138] The component control submodule is used to send component control commands to the corresponding components based on their component states, so as to control the component states of the corresponding components based on the component control commands.

[0139] Based on the above technical solution, optionally, the component to be controlled determination submodule includes: an information acquisition unit and a component to be controlled determination unit; wherein,

[0140] An information acquisition unit is used to acquire at least one vehicle configuration information of the target vehicle;

[0141] The component to be controlled unit is used to determine, based on vehicle configuration information, at least one component to be controlled that is associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode.

[0142] Based on the above technical solution, optionally, the component control submodule includes: a target component state determination unit and a target control component determination unit; wherein,

[0143] The target component state determination unit is used to determine the target component state corresponding to at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode.

[0144] The target control component determination unit is used to determine the current component as the target control component if the current component state is inconsistent with the corresponding target component state.

[0145] Based on the above technical solution, optionally, the vehicle mode adjustment module includes: an instruction generation unit and a vehicle mode adjustment unit; wherein,

[0146] The instruction generation unit is used to generate corresponding component control instructions based on the component control information of each target control component;

[0147] The vehicle mode adjustment unit is used to adjust the component status of the corresponding target control component according to the component control instructions of each target control component, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

[0148] The technical solution of this invention includes a vehicle mode control system comprising a vehicle mode determination module, a mode processing method determination module, and a vehicle mode adjustment module. The vehicle mode determination module is used to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle based on at least one vehicle operating condition information. By acquiring at least one vehicle operating condition information corresponding to the target vehicle at the current moment, the vehicle scenario in which the target vehicle is currently located can be determined, and the target vehicle mode can be determined based on the vehicle scenario in which the target vehicle is located. The target vehicle mode is then sent to the mode processing method determination module. Further, the mode processing method determination module is used to determine the mode processing category corresponding to the target vehicle based on the target vehicle mode, and retrieve the mode control method corresponding to the mode processing category. By determining whether the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is consistent with the target vehicle mode, it is determined whether the vehicle mode of the target vehicle needs to be switched. If they match, the mode processing category is determined to be the mode holding category, and the component state of the controllable component associated with the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is maintained. If they do not match, the mode processing category is determined to be the mode switching category, and the component state of at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode is adjusted to the corresponding target component state, so that the vehicle mode of the target vehicle is the target vehicle mode, and the target vehicle mode is sent to the vehicle mode adjustment module. Further, the vehicle mode adjustment module is used to adjust the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode; wherein, the component state includes an on state or an off state. This solves the problem that the vehicle mode is relatively simple in different vehicle application scenarios, and the adaptability of the vehicle mode to the vehicle application scenario is poor. By setting different vehicle modes for different vehicle operating conditions, the vehicle modes of the target vehicle are enriched, and the adaptability of the vehicle mode to the vehicle application scenario of the target vehicle is improved.

[0149] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used, with steps reordered, added, or deleted. For example, the steps described in this invention can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution of this invention can be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0150] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle mode control system, characterized in that, include: The system includes a vehicle mode determination module, a mode processing method determination module, and a vehicle mode adjustment module; among which, The vehicle mode determination module is used to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle based on at least one vehicle operating condition information; wherein, the target vehicle mode includes vehicle default mode, vehicle production line mode, coolant filling mode, vehicle R&D mode, vehicle maintenance mode, vehicle testing mode, vehicle storage mode, vehicle transportation mode, or vehicle display mode. The mode processing method determination module is used to determine the mode processing category corresponding to the target vehicle based on the target vehicle mode, and to retrieve the mode control method corresponding to the mode processing category; wherein, the mode processing category includes mode switching category or mode holding category; The vehicle mode adjustment module is used to adjust the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode; wherein, the component state includes an active state or an off state; The vehicle mode determination module includes: a first operating condition determination submodule and a vehicle mode determination submodule; wherein, The first operating condition determination submodule is used to acquire at least one vehicle operating condition information of the target vehicle based on the information detection device, and determine the target vehicle's intended operating condition based on the at least one vehicle operating condition information; wherein, the information detection device is an external connection device connected to the target vehicle. The vehicle mode determination submodule is used to determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the working condition to be used based on the target mapping table; wherein the target mapping table includes at least one working condition to be matched, and the vehicle mode corresponding to each working condition to be matched.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The image acquisition submodule is used to acquire at least one image to be identified corresponding to the target vehicle based on the camera device in the vehicle mode controller of the target vehicle; The second operating condition determination submodule is used to determine the operating condition to be used for the target vehicle based on the at least one image to be identified.

3. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mode processing method determination module includes: a vehicle mode comparison submodule, a first mode category determination submodule, and a second mode category determination submodule; wherein... The vehicle mode comparison submodule is used to obtain the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle, and compare the target vehicle mode with the current vehicle mode to obtain a comparison result; wherein, the comparison result includes whether the comparison is consistent or inconsistent. The first pattern category determination submodule is used to determine the pattern processing category as the pattern preservation category if the comparison result is that the comparison is consistent; The second mode category determination submodule is used to determine the mode processing category as a mode switching category if the comparison result is inconsistent.

4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle mode adjustment module includes: a vehicle mode discrimination submodule, a first processing submodule, and a second processing submodule; wherein, The vehicle mode discrimination submodule is used to determine whether the current vehicle mode of the target vehicle is the vehicle default mode when the mode processing category is the mode switching category. The first processing submodule is configured to, if so, adjust the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode. The second processing submodule is configured to, if not, adjust the current vehicle mode to the vehicle default mode, and adjust the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle based on the mode control method, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle mode adjustment module includes: a component to be adjusted submodule, a component status determination submodule, and a component adjustment submodule; wherein, The component to be controlled submodule is used to determine at least one component to be controlled in the target vehicle mode when the mode processing category is the mode switching category. The component status determination submodule is used to send status detection information to the at least one component to be controlled, and determine the corresponding component status based on the status feedback information of each component to be controlled. The component control submodule is used to send component control commands to the corresponding components based on the component state of each component to be controlled, so as to control the component state of the corresponding components based on the component control commands.

6. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The component to be controlled determination submodule includes: an information acquisition unit and a component to be controlled determination unit; wherein, The information acquisition unit is used to acquire at least one vehicle configuration information of the target vehicle; The component to be controlled determination unit is used to determine, based on the vehicle configuration information, at least one component to be controlled associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode.

7. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The component control submodule includes: a target component state determination unit and a target control component determination unit; wherein, The target component state determination unit is used to determine the target component state corresponding to at least one controllable component associated with the target vehicle in the target vehicle mode. The target control component determination unit is used to determine the current component as the target control component if the current component state of the current component is inconsistent with the corresponding target component state.

8. The system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The vehicle mode adjustment module includes: an instruction generation unit and a vehicle mode adjustment unit; wherein, The instruction generation unit is used to generate corresponding component control instructions based on the component control information of each target control component. The vehicle mode adjustment unit is used to adjust the component state of the corresponding target control component according to the component control command of each target control component, so as to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

9. A vehicle mode control method, applied to the vehicle mode control system according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, include: Based on at least one vehicle operating condition information, determine the target vehicle mode corresponding to the target vehicle; wherein, the target vehicle mode includes vehicle default mode, vehicle production line mode, coolant filling mode, vehicle R&D mode, vehicle maintenance mode, vehicle testing mode, vehicle storage mode, vehicle transportation mode, or vehicle display mode. The mode processing category corresponding to the target vehicle is determined based on the target vehicle mode, and the mode control method corresponding to the mode processing category is retrieved; wherein, the mode processing category includes mode switching category or mode holding category; Based on the mode control method, the component state of at least one controllable component of the target vehicle is adjusted to adjust the vehicle mode of the target vehicle to the target vehicle mode.

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