A steering wheel self-defined key control method, system, storage medium and device

Abstract

The application provides a steering wheel self-defined key control method, system, storage medium and equipment, the method is applied to the intelligent vehicle machine of the vehicle provided with a steering wheel self-defined key, and the method comprises the following steps: receiving a key signal of the steering wheel self-defined key, wherein the key signal at least comprises a key duration and a trigger instruction; judging whether the key signal is a short press signal according to the key duration; if the key signal is a short press signal, acquiring function information corresponding to the current steering wheel self-defined key; and triggering a function corresponding to the function information corresponding to the current steering wheel self-defined key through the trigger instruction. The application solves the problem that the vehicle in the prior art cannot perform quick operation on different functions of the intelligent vehicle machine without increasing the number of keys on the steering wheel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of intelligent vehicle infotainment system function control, and in particular to a method, system, storage medium, and device for customizable steering wheel button control. Background Technology

[0002] The rapid development of automotive electronics technology and the gradual application of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology have made cars increasingly intelligent. Following this trend, in-vehicle infotainment systems have evolved from simple radio functions to increasingly sophisticated products with richer features such as navigation, entertainment, information, and safety, achieving connectivity and high integration. The development of in-vehicle infotainment systems has transformed the car from a simple means of transportation into an intelligent product capable of increasingly interacting with and closely connected to the driver.

[0003] With the increasing popularity of intelligent central control vehicle systems, the functions of these systems are becoming more powerful and diverse. However, the increase in functions also means a more complex operating interface. How to enable users to trigger the desired functions more quickly and conveniently has become a top priority. For drivers, the most convenient and safest way to operate these systems is through the buttons on the steering wheel.

[0004] However, as is well known, the functions of buttons on a car steering wheel are traditionally divided into three main categories: controlling the instrument display, setting ADAS functions such as cruise control, and controlling the vehicle's infotainment system. Therefore, the operable area of ​​the steering wheel is limited. Furthermore, the functions of infotainment systems vary across different car models, and the usable area of ​​the steering wheel buttons is limited. Consequently, existing vehicles cannot achieve quick operation of different infotainment system functions without increasing the number of buttons on the steering wheel. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a method, system, storage medium and device for customizable steering wheel buttons, which aims to solve the problem that vehicles in the prior art cannot achieve quick operation of different functions of the intelligent vehicle system without increasing the number of buttons on the steering wheel.

[0006] A method for controlling custom buttons on a steering wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0007] Receive button signals from the custom buttons on the steering wheel, wherein the button signals include at least the button duration and the trigger command;

[0008] Determine whether the button signal is a short press signal based on the button press duration;

[0009] If the button signal is a short press signal, then obtain the function information corresponding to the current custom button on the steering wheel;

[0010] The trigger command is used to trigger the function corresponding to the function information of the custom buttons on the steering wheel.

[0011] In addition, the steering wheel custom button control method according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0012] Further, the step of determining whether the key signal is a short press signal based on the key press duration includes:

[0013] If the button signal is a long press signal, then enter the setting list of the custom buttons on the steering wheel, and pre-select the first item in the setting list as the preset option;

[0014] Receive button signals from the custom buttons on the steering wheel and determine the duration of the button signals;

[0015] If the button signal is a short press signal, then set the next item of the current item in the settings list as the preset option;

[0016] If the button signal is a long press signal, then the function of the custom button on the steering wheel will be replaced with the corresponding function of the preset option;

[0017] Return to the step of receiving the button signal of the custom button on the steering wheel, wherein the button signal includes at least the button duration and the trigger command.

[0018] Further, the step of setting the next item in the settings list as the preset option if the key signal is a short press signal includes:

[0019] Determine whether the preset option is the last item in the settings list;

[0020] If so, then set the first item in the settings list as the preset option;

[0021] If not, then set the next item in the current settings list as the preset option.

[0022] Further, after the step of receiving the custom button signal on the steering wheel and determining the duration of the button signal, the following is included:

[0023] If the button signal is a series of short presses, then determine whether the preset option is the first item in the settings list;

[0024] If so, then set the last item in the settings list as the preset option;

[0025] If not, then set the previous item of the current item in the settings list as the preset.

[0026] Furthermore, the step of entering the steering wheel custom button settings list and pre-selecting the first item in the settings list as the preset option if the button signal is a long press signal includes:

[0027] Obtain the name information of the preset option;

[0028] The name information of the preset option is played in a loop through a speaker at preset time intervals.

[0029] Furthermore, the step of determining whether the key signal is a short press signal based on the key press duration includes:

[0030] If the button signal is a long press signal, the smart vehicle system enters the settings interface of the custom buttons on the steering wheel;

[0031] Obtain user input information and select the corresponding function option of the custom steering wheel button based on the input information;

[0032] A confirmation button for the aforementioned function options will pop up;

[0033] Obtain user confirmation information and replace the function of the custom steering wheel button with the function corresponding to the function option.

[0034] Another object of the present invention is to provide a steering wheel custom button control system, the system comprising:

[0035] A signal receiving module is used to receive button signals from the custom buttons on the steering wheel, wherein the button signals include at least the button duration and the trigger command;

[0036] The judgment module is used to determine whether the key signal is a short press signal based on the key press duration;

[0037] The function information acquisition module is used to acquire the function information corresponding to the current custom button on the steering wheel when the button signal is a short press signal;

[0038] The execution module is used to trigger the function corresponding to the function information of the current custom button on the steering wheel through the trigger command.

[0039] Another objective of this invention is to provide a storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the aforementioned custom steering wheel button control method.

[0040] Another objective of this invention is to provide a device including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the steps of the above-described custom steering wheel button control method.

[0041] This invention adds a custom button to the steering wheel and a smart vehicle system that supports setting and responding to this custom button. Depending on the vehicle model and user needs, the smart vehicle system can freely define the specific function corresponding to this button. When in use, a short press of the custom button quickly triggers its function. If the custom button's function has not been modified, it will trigger the factory default function. If modified by the smart vehicle system, the modified function will be triggered. This allows the vehicle to quickly operate different functions of the smart vehicle system without increasing the number of buttons on the steering wheel. Compared to existing technologies, this solution ensures user-friendly operation, reduces development costs, allows a single steering wheel to be used in different vehicle models, and maximizes the fulfillment of the smart vehicle system's interaction needs, achieving the goal of increasing functionality without increasing the number of buttons. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the steering wheel custom button control method in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the results of the healthy driving management and early warning system in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the device in the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings. However, the invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete.

[0047] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0048] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0049] Example 1

[0050] Please see Figure 1 The figure shows a steering wheel custom button control method in the first embodiment of the present invention, which is applied to the intelligent vehicle system of a vehicle equipped with steering wheel custom buttons. The method specifically includes steps S01-S04.

[0051] Step S01: Receive button signals from the custom buttons on the steering wheel, wherein the button signals include at least the button duration and the trigger command;

[0052] In practice, the intelligent vehicle system executes corresponding functions by receiving signals from the custom buttons on the steering wheel. Since the intelligent vehicle system also needs to have the function of changing the settings corresponding to the custom buttons, it is necessary to distinguish the button signals by judging the duration of the button signals of the custom buttons.

[0053] Step S02: Determine whether the button signal is a short press signal based on the button press duration;

[0054] Specifically, when the button signal duration is a short press, the intelligent vehicle system executes the function corresponding to the custom button. When the button signal is a long press, the intelligent vehicle system enters the button setting list to change and set the function of the custom button.

[0055] Step S03: If the button signal is a short press signal, then obtain the function information corresponding to the current custom button on the steering wheel;

[0056] In practice, when the intelligent vehicle system receives a short press signal, it needs to obtain information about the currently customized buttons on the steering wheel to determine which corresponding function should be executed.

[0057] In addition, when in use, there may be a need for the driver to change the function of the custom buttons while driving. Therefore, when the button signal is a long press signal, the setting list of the custom buttons on the steering wheel will be entered, and the first item in the setting list will be pre-selected as the pre-selected option.

[0058] Specifically, the settings list includes functions such as: media source switching, audio switch, entering the Home screen, entering the vehicle safety settings screen, entering navigation, dashcam emergency save button, and in-car camera shutter button.

[0059] Then, the system receives the custom button signal from the steering wheel and determines the duration of the button signal. If the button signal is a short press, the next item in the current item of the settings list is set as the preset option. If the button signal is a long press, the function of the custom button on the steering wheel is replaced with the corresponding function of the preset option. The system then returns to the step of receiving the custom button signal from the steering wheel and determining the duration of the button signal.

[0060] In practical implementation, after entering the custom button setting mode, the function of the custom button needs to be selected through the custom button signal. Therefore, upon receiving a short press signal from the custom button after entering the custom button setting mode, the next item after the current item in the setting list is set as the preset option. Furthermore, upon receiving a short press signal, further judgment is needed to prevent the preset option from being the last item in the setting list. Therefore, after each short press signal, it is necessary to determine whether the current item in the setting list is the last item. If it is, the preset option is changed to the first item in the setting list to ensure that the various functions of the setting list can be cycled through using the custom button. Additionally, when there are multiple items in the setting list, or when the user does not notice that the preset option is the next item after the user's target item after a short press, or when the user's target item is the last item in the setting list, continuous short presses are used to move the preset option to the next item in the list. The current method of looping through the system until the user's target item is reached is too cumbersome. Therefore, when a series of short press signals with small intervals appear, the system can be configured so that the interval between two consecutive short press signals is less than one second. These two consecutive short press signals are then considered short press signals with small intervals. First, it is determined whether the preset option is the first item in the settings list. If the preset option is not the first item in the settings list, the item preceding the current item in the settings list is set as the preset option. If the preset option is the first item in the settings list, the last item in the settings list is set as the preset option. After adjusting the preset option to the user's target item, the function of selecting and replacing the preset option needs to be executed to change the function of the custom button. Therefore, when a long press signal is received, the system replaces the function of the custom button with the corresponding function of the preset option, then exits the custom button setting mode and returns to continue executing the steps of receiving the custom button signal from the steering wheel and determining the duration of the button signal.

[0061] In addition, to make it convenient for users to easily change the settings of custom buttons while driving without having to look at the custom button settings list, when the intelligent vehicle system receives a long press signal from a custom button, it enters the settings list of the custom buttons on the steering wheel, pre-selects the first item in the settings list as the preset option, and obtains the name information of the preset option. The name information of the preset option is then played in a loop through the speaker at preset time intervals, so that users can set the functions of the custom buttons simply by listening without having to look at the display screen of the intelligent vehicle system.

[0062] In addition, custom button settings can also be implemented in other ways, such as:

[0063] If the button signal is a long press signal, the intelligent vehicle system enters the settings interface of the custom steering wheel button; obtains user input information, and selects the corresponding function option of the custom steering wheel button according to the input information; pops up the function option confirmation button; obtains user confirmation information, and replaces the function of the custom steering wheel button with the function corresponding to the function option.

[0064] Specifically, smart car infotainment systems typically feature touchscreen displays. When the system enters the customizable steering wheel button mode, the screen transforms into a settings interface displaying a list of functions. Based on the user's clicks on the screen, the desired function is pre-selected, and a confirmation window pops up. After the user clicks the confirmation button, the system replaces the customizable button's function, completing the setting. Both of these customizable button setting methods can coexist, each suitable for different situations.

[0065] Step S04: Trigger the function corresponding to the function information of the current custom button on the steering wheel through the trigger command;

[0066] Specifically, when the intelligent vehicle system executes the custom button function, it needs to first determine whether the custom button information has changed. This is because the factory default function information of the automatic steering wheel buttons and the manually set custom button function information are stored in two different databases. The purpose of this setting is to allow the intelligent vehicle system to directly clear the manually set custom button function information database when restoring factory settings, making the restoration quick and convenient.

[0067] Specifically, based on the changes in the information of the custom buttons on the steering wheel recognized by the intelligent vehicle system, the intelligent vehicle system calls the default settings and manually set databases respectively, reads the information of the custom buttons in the corresponding databases, and then controls the corresponding functional modules or components in the vehicle to perform the corresponding functions.

[0068] In summary, the steering wheel custom button control method in the above embodiments of the present invention, by adding a custom button to the steering wheel and a smart vehicle system that supports setting and responding to the custom button function, allows the smart vehicle system to freely define the specific function corresponding to this button under different vehicle models and user needs. When the user uses the device, a short press of the custom button will quickly trigger its function. If the function of the custom button has not been modified, it will trigger the factory default function. If modified by the smart vehicle system, it will trigger the modified function. This allows the vehicle to quickly operate different functions of the smart vehicle system without increasing the number of buttons on the steering wheel. Compared to existing technologies, this solution ensures user-friendly operation, reduces development costs, allows a single steering wheel to be used in different vehicle models, and maximizes the satisfaction of the smart vehicle system's interaction needs, achieving the goal of increasing functional configuration without increasing the number of buttons.

[0069] Example 2

[0070] Please see Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural block diagram of the customizable steering wheel button control system 200 proposed in the second embodiment of the present invention. The customizable steering wheel button control system 200 includes: a signal receiving module 21, a judgment module 22, a function information acquisition module 23, and an execution module 24, wherein:

[0071] Signal receiving module 21 is used to receive button signals from the custom buttons on the steering wheel, wherein the button signals include at least the button duration and the trigger command;

[0072] The judgment module 22 is used to determine whether the key signal is a short press signal based on the key press duration;

[0073] Function information acquisition module 23 is used to acquire the function information corresponding to the current custom button on the steering wheel when the button signal is a short press signal;

[0074] Execution module 24 is used to trigger the function corresponding to the function information of the current custom button on the steering wheel through the trigger command;

[0075] Furthermore, in other embodiments of the present invention, the steering wheel custom button control system 200 includes:

[0076] The setting module is used to enter the setting list of the custom buttons on the steering wheel when the button signal is a long press signal, and preselect the first item in the setting list as the preset option;

[0077] A signal receiving module is set up to receive the custom button signals of the steering wheel and determine the duration of the button signals;

[0078] The next item selection module is used to set the next item of the current item in the settings list as the preset option when the key signal is a short press signal;

[0079] The function replacement module is used to replace the function of the custom steering wheel button with the corresponding function of the preset option when the button signal is a long press signal;

[0080] Return to the execution module, which is used to return to the step of receiving the custom button signal from the steering wheel and determining the duration of the button signal;

[0081] Furthermore, the next selection module includes:

[0082] The option position determination unit determines whether the preset option is the last item in the setting list;

[0083] Option initialization unit, used to set the first item in the setting list as the preselection when the preselection is the last item in the setting list;

[0084] The next item selection unit is used to set the next item of the current item in the settings list as the preset option when the preset option is not the last item in the settings list.

[0085] Furthermore, in other embodiments of the present invention, the steering wheel custom button control system 200 includes:

[0086] The next selection module is used to determine whether the preset option is the first item in the setting list when the key signal is a continuous short press signal. If the preset option is the first item in the setting list, the last item in the setting list is set as the preset option. If the preset option is not the first item in the setting list, the item preceding the current item in the setting list is set as the preset option.

[0087] The preset option name information module is used to obtain the name information of the preset option;

[0088] The preset option name playback module is used to play the name information of the preset option in a loop through a speaker at preset time intervals.

[0089] The settings interface module is used so that when the button signal is a long press signal, the smart vehicle system enters the settings interface of the custom buttons on the steering wheel;

[0090] The user input information acquisition module is used to acquire user input information and select the corresponding function option of the custom steering wheel button according to the input information.

[0091] The confirmation module is used to pop up a confirmation button for the function options;

[0092] The replacement module is used to obtain user confirmation information and replace the function of the custom buttons on the steering wheel with the function corresponding to the function option.

[0093] The functions or operation steps implemented by the above modules are largely the same as those in the above method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0094] Example 3

[0095] In another aspect, the present invention also proposes an electronic device, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 The diagram shows an electronic device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, including a memory 20, a processor 10, and a computer program 30 stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor 10 executes the computer program 30, it implements the steering wheel custom button control method as described above.

[0096] In some embodiments, the processor 10 may be a central processing unit (CPU), controller, microcontroller, microprocessor or other data processing chip, used to run program code stored in memory 20 or process data, such as executing access restriction programs.

[0097] The memory 20 includes at least one type of readable storage medium, such as flash memory, hard disk, multimedia card, card-type memory (e.g., SD or DX memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc. In some embodiments, the memory 20 can be an internal storage unit of an electronic device, such as the hard disk of the electronic device. In other embodiments, the memory 20 can also be an external storage device of the electronic device, such as a plug-in hard disk, smart media card (SMC), secure digital (SD) card, flash card, etc. Furthermore, the memory 20 can include both internal and external storage units of the electronic device. The memory 20 can be used not only to store application software and various types of data of the electronic device, but also to temporarily store data that has been output or will be output.

[0098] It should be pointed out that, Figure 3 The structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device. In other embodiments, the electronic device may include fewer or more components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0099] This invention also proposes a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method for custom steering wheel button control as described above.

[0100] Those skilled in the art will understand that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequential 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 mean 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.

[0101] More specific examples of computer-readable media (a non-exhaustive list) include: electrical connections (electronic devices) having one or more wires, portable computer disk drives (magnetic devices), 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). Furthermore, computer-readable media can even 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 computer memory.

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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.

[0104] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for customizing steering wheel buttons, characterized in that, The method, applied to a smart vehicle infotainment system in a vehicle equipped with customizable steering wheel buttons, includes: Receive button signals from the custom buttons on the steering wheel, wherein the button signals include at least the button duration and the trigger command; Determine whether the button signal is a short press signal based on the button press duration; If the button signal is a short press signal, then obtain the function information corresponding to the current custom button on the steering wheel; The trigger command is used to trigger the function corresponding to the function information of the current custom button on the steering wheel; If the button signal is a long press signal, then enter the setting list of the custom buttons on the steering wheel, and pre-select the first item in the setting list as the preset option; Receive button signals from the custom buttons on the steering wheel and determine the duration of the button signals; If the button signal is a short press signal, then set the next item of the current item in the settings list as the preset option; Determine whether the preset option is the last item in the settings list; If so, then set the first item in the settings list as the preset option; If not, then set the next item in the current item of the settings list as the preset option; If the button signal is a long press signal, then the function of the custom button on the steering wheel will be replaced with the corresponding function of the preset option; Return to the step of receiving the button signal of the custom button on the steering wheel, wherein the button signal includes at least the button duration and the trigger command.

2. The steering wheel custom button control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of receiving the button signal from the custom button on the steering wheel and determining the duration of the button signal is followed by: If the button signal is a series of short presses, then determine whether the preset option is the first item in the settings list; If so, then set the last item in the settings list as the preset option; If not, then set the previous item of the current item in the settings list as the preset.

3. The steering wheel custom button control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of entering the settings list of the custom buttons on the steering wheel and pre-selecting the first item in the settings list as the preset option if the button signal is a long press signal includes: Obtain the name information of the preset option; The name information of the preset option is played in a loop through a speaker at preset time intervals.

4. The steering wheel custom button control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining whether the key signal is a short press signal based on the key press duration includes: If the button signal is a long press signal, the smart vehicle system enters the settings interface of the custom buttons on the steering wheel; Obtain user input information and select the corresponding function option of the custom steering wheel button based on the input information; A confirmation button for the aforementioned function options will pop up; Obtain user confirmation information and replace the function of the custom steering wheel button with the function corresponding to the function option.

5. A steering wheel custom button control system, used to implement the steering wheel custom button control method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The system includes: A signal receiving module is used to receive button signals from the custom buttons on the steering wheel, wherein the button signals include at least the button duration and the trigger command; The judgment module is used to determine whether the key signal is a short press signal based on the key press duration; The function information acquisition module is used to acquire the function information corresponding to the current custom button on the steering wheel when the button signal is a short press signal; The execution module is used to trigger the function corresponding to the function information of the current custom button on the steering wheel through the trigger command.

6. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the steering wheel custom button control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. A device, characterized in that, It includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor, when executing the program, implements the steering wheel custom button control method as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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