System, method and device for automatically adjusting central screen in intelligent cockpit of automobile, processor and computer readable storage medium thereof

Abstract

The application relates to a system for automatically adjusting a central control screen in an automobile intelligent cabin, wherein the system comprises a seat control module for collecting pressure data of a driver through a plurality of pressure sensors arranged at specific positions of the automobile intelligent cabin and adjusting the seat according to the obtained pressure data; and a screen control module connected with the seat control module and used for driving a motor to adjust the position of the screen according to received data control information. The application also relates to a corresponding method, device, processor and computer readable storage medium thereof. The system, method, device, processor and computer readable storage medium for automatically adjusting the central control screen in the automobile intelligent cabin have the advantages of adjusting the angle of the screen, enabling the screen to face the head position of the driver, effectively improving the user experience and driving safety, and having prominent practicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive electronic control technology, and more particularly to the field of central control screen technology. Specifically, it relates to a system, method, device, processor, and computer-readable storage medium for automatically adjusting the central control screen in an automotive smart cockpit. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the rapid development of mobile phones and other electronic devices, electronic information technology has begun to shift into the car, resulting in smart cockpits. The central control screen is the core of the smart cockpit, and the central control screen is developing towards being more intelligent, larger, and richer in content. Vehicle speed, RPM, battery charge, tire pressure, surround view image and other vehicle data can all be displayed on the central control screen.

[0003] Typically, the central control screen is installed between the driver's and passenger's dashboards. The actual screen orientation is at a certain angle to the driver, sometimes requiring the driver to shift their body to see it clearly. Furthermore, due to the angle, the screen can sometimes reflect light, which not only affects the user experience but also driving safety.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automatic adjustment solution for the central control screen that simultaneously features adaptive adjustment and safety assurance. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a system, method, device, processor and computer-readable storage medium for automatically adjusting the central control screen in an automotive smart cockpit.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a system, method, apparatus, processor, and computer-readable storage medium for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an automotive intelligent cockpit, as follows:

[0007] The main feature of this intelligent cockpit system for automatically adjusting the central control screen is that the system includes:

[0008] The seat control module is used to collect driver pressure data through several pressure sensors set in specific locations in the car's smart cockpit, and to adjust the seat based on the acquired pressure data;

[0009] The screen control module is connected to the seat control module for data control, and is used to drive the motor to adjust the screen position according to the received data control information.

[0010] Preferably, the seat control module includes:

[0011] The pressure acquisition unit includes multiple pressure sensors, each of which is distributed at a specific monitoring position of the seat to collect pressure data at each position.

[0012] The seat adjustment unit allows the driver to adjust various seat usage settings according to actual conditions; and

[0013] The first data transceiver unit is connected to the pressure acquisition unit and the seat adjustment unit, and is used to receive various pressure data collected by the pressure acquisition unit and seat usage status data obtained by the seat adjustment unit.

[0014] Preferably, the screen control module includes:

[0015] The second data transceiver unit is communicatively connected to the first data transceiver unit and is used to receive various pressure data and seat usage status data obtained by the first data transceiver unit.

[0016] The data processing unit is used to calculate the driver's sitting posture based on the pressure data obtained by the second data transceiver unit, and to calculate the driver's head position coordinates based on the obtained seat usage status data. Then, based on the relative position of the head position coordinates and the known screen coordinates, it calculates the current screen adjustment angle data.

[0017] Preferably, the screen control module further includes:

[0018] The motor control unit communicates with the data processing unit and drives the motor to adjust the screen position according to the adjustment angle data calculated by the data processing unit, so that the screen is always facing the driver's head.

[0019] Preferably, the system further includes a pressure acquisition unit that sends the pressure data it collects at any given time to the data processing unit when the driver leaves the driver's seat. The data processing unit determines the current position of the driver based on the pressure data and drives the motor through the motor control unit to adjust the angle of the screen and return the screen to the default position.

[0020] The method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of a car's intelligent cockpit using the aforementioned system is characterized by the following processing steps:

[0021] (1) The driver enters the driver's cab;

[0022] (2) The seat pressure acquisition unit collects various pressure data, and the seat adjustment unit obtains the current seat usage status data.

[0023] (3) The seat control module determines whether the currently acquired data has changed compared with the historical data. If so, it proceeds to step (4); otherwise, the screen remains in the current position and proceeds to step (7).

[0024] (4) Calculate the driver’s sitting posture based on the pressure data obtained from the current seat, and calculate the driver’s head position coordinates based on the obtained seat usage status data. Then, calculate the current screen adjustment angle data based on the relative position of the head position coordinates and the known screen coordinates.

[0025] (5) The screen control module calculates the horizontal tilt angle and left and right tilt angle between the screen and the driver's head based on the head coordinate position;

[0026] (6) The motor control unit drives the motor to adaptively adjust the screen according to the tilt angle value;

[0027] (7) Once the adjustment is complete, the screen will always be facing the driver's head and will return to step (2) for loop processing.

[0028] Preferably, step (2) specifically includes:

[0029] The pressure acquisition unit includes several pressure sensors, which are distributed and installed on the legs, buttocks, back, and headrest of the driver's seat, and collect data at the corresponding locations.

[0030] The seat adjustment unit is used by the driver to adjust the seat's forward / backward, up / down, and backrest angle.

[0031] The main feature of this device for automatically adjusting the central control screen of a car's intelligent cockpit is that the device includes:

[0032] A processor is configured to execute computer-executable instructions;

[0033] The memory stores one or more computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by the processor, implement the steps of the above-described method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an intelligent automotive cockpit.

[0034] The processor that enables automatic adjustment of the central control screen in a car's intelligent cockpit is characterized in that the processor is configured to execute computer-executable instructions, and when the computer-executable instructions are executed by the processor, the steps of the aforementioned method for automatic adjustment of the central control screen in a car's intelligent cockpit are implemented.

[0035] The computer-readable storage medium is characterized in that it stores a computer program that can be executed by a processor to implement the steps of the above-described method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an intelligent automotive cockpit.

[0036] The present invention relates to a system, method, device, processor, and computer-readable storage medium for automatically adjusting the central control screen in an automotive intelligent cockpit. This system collects multi-position pressure data and seat status data through a seat control module, calculates the driver's head position coordinates, and then calculates the required vertical and horizontal angles of the screen based on the relative positions of the head and screen coordinates. A drive motor is then used to adjust the screen's vertical and horizontal angles to control its rotation, ensuring the screen is always directly facing the driver's head, thereby effectively improving user experience and driving safety. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the system for automatically adjusting the central control screen in the intelligent cockpit of an automobile, as described in this invention.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an automotive intelligent cockpit according to the present invention.

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing how to set the vehicle's infotainment screen, seat, and driver in the same coordinate system. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To more clearly describe the technical content of the present invention, the following description is provided in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0041] Before describing the embodiments of the present invention in detail, it should be noted that, in the following, the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 As shown, this automotive smart cockpit system enables automatic adjustment of the central control screen, wherein the system includes:

[0043] The seat control module is used to collect driver pressure data through several pressure sensors set in specific locations in the car's smart cockpit, and to adjust the seat based on the acquired pressure data;

[0044] The screen control module is connected to the seat control module for data control, and is used to drive the motor to adjust the screen position according to the received data control information.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the seat control module is provided with:

[0046] The pressure acquisition unit includes multiple pressure sensors, each of which is distributed at a specific monitoring position of the seat to collect pressure data at each position.

[0047] The seat adjustment unit allows the driver to adjust various seat usage settings according to actual conditions; and

[0048] The first data transceiver unit is connected to the pressure acquisition unit and the seat adjustment unit, and is used to receive various pressure data collected by the pressure acquisition unit and seat usage status data obtained by the seat adjustment unit.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the screen control module is provided with:

[0050] The second data transceiver unit is communicatively connected to the first data transceiver unit and is used to receive various pressure data and seat usage status data obtained by the first data transceiver unit.

[0051] The data processing unit is used to calculate the driver's sitting posture based on the pressure data obtained by the second data transceiver unit, and to calculate the driver's head position coordinates based on the obtained seat usage status data. Then, based on the relative position of the head position coordinates and the known screen coordinates, it calculates the current screen adjustment angle data.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the screen control module further includes:

[0053] The motor control unit communicates with the data processing unit and drives the motor to adjust the screen position according to the adjustment angle data calculated by the data processing unit, so that the screen is always facing the driver's head.

[0054] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the system further includes a pressure acquisition unit sending the pressure data it collects at any given time to the data processing unit when the driver leaves the driver's seat. The data processing unit determines the current position of the driver based on the pressure data and drives the motor through the motor control unit to adjust the angle of the screen and return the screen to the default position.

[0055] Please see Figure 2As shown, the method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of a car's intelligent cockpit using the aforementioned system includes the following processing steps:

[0056] (1) The driver enters the driver's cab;

[0057] (2) The seat pressure acquisition unit collects various pressure data, and the seat adjustment unit obtains the current seat usage status data.

[0058] (3) The seat control module determines whether the currently acquired data has changed compared with the historical data. If so, it proceeds to step (4); otherwise, the screen remains in the current position and proceeds to step (7).

[0059] (4) Calculate the driver’s sitting posture based on the pressure data obtained from the current seat, and calculate the driver’s head position coordinates based on the obtained seat usage status data. Then, calculate the current screen adjustment angle data based on the relative position of the head position coordinates and the known screen coordinates.

[0060] (5) The screen control module calculates the horizontal tilt angle and left and right tilt angle between the screen and the driver's head based on the head coordinate position;

[0061] (6) The motor control unit drives the motor to adaptively adjust the screen according to the tilt angle value;

[0062] (7) Once the adjustment is complete, the screen will always be facing the driver's head and will return to step (2) for loop processing.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, step (2) specifically comprises:

[0064] The pressure acquisition unit includes several pressure sensors, which are distributed and installed on the legs, buttocks, back, and headrest of the driver's seat, and collect data at the corresponding locations.

[0065] The seat adjustment unit is used by the driver to adjust the seat's forward / backward, up / down, and backrest angle.

[0066] like Figure 1 As shown, the overall design of this technical solution is divided into two parts: a seat control module and a screen control module. The seat control module consists of a pressure acquisition unit, a seat adjustment unit, and a first data transceiver unit; the screen control module consists of a data processing unit, a motor control unit, and a second data transceiver unit.

[0067] The seat control module consists of a pressure acquisition unit, a seat adjustment unit, and a first data transceiver unit. The pressure acquisition unit contains multiple pressure sensors distributed at various locations on the driver's seat, including the legs, buttocks, back, and headrest, to collect pressure data at each location. The seat adjustment unit is used to adjust the seat's fore-aft position, height, and backrest angle, among other seat status data. The first data transceiver unit is used to communicate with other modules, sending out the collected pressure data and seat status data.

[0068] The screen control module consists of a data processing unit, a motor control unit, and a second data transceiver unit. The second data transceiver unit receives pressure data and seat status data sent by the seat control module. The data processing unit calculates the driver's posture based on the pressure data obtained from the second data transceiver unit, calculates the driver's head position coordinates based on the seat status data, and then calculates the required vertical and horizontal angles of the screen based on the relative positions of the head coordinates and the screen coordinates. The motor control unit drives the motor to adjust the vertical and horizontal angles of the screen based on the vertical and horizontal angle values ​​calculated by the data processing unit.

[0069] Once the driver enters the driver's seat, the seat control module sends the data collected by the pressure acquisition unit and the current seat status data (fore-aft, up-down, and backrest angles) obtained by the seat adjustment unit to the screen control module via the first data transceiver unit. The screen control module calculates the driver's posture based on the received parameters, calculates the driver's head position coordinates based on the seat status data, and then calculates the up-down and left-right angle values ​​that the screen needs to be adjusted based on the relative position of the head coordinates and the screen coordinates. Finally, the motor control unit drives the motor to adjust the up-down and left-right angles of the screen so that the screen is always facing the direction of the driver's head.

[0070] When the driver's posture changes (such as leaning forward or reclining), the pressure sensor data distributed in the seat may change accordingly. When the driver adjusts the seat position (forward / backward, up / down, backrest angle), the seat control module sends the changed data to the screen control module. The data processing unit calculates the up / down and left / right angle values ​​that the screen needs to be adjusted, and then drives the motor through the motor control unit to adjust the up / down and left / right angles of the screen so that the screen is always facing the driver's head.

[0071] When the driver leaves the driver's seat, the seat control module sends the collected pressure data to the screen control module and then to the data processing unit. The data processing unit determines the current position of the driver based on the pressure value, and then drives the motor control unit to adjust the screen's up-down and left-right angles, so that the screen returns to the default position.

[0072] like Figure 3As shown, the vehicle screen, seat, and driver are in the same coordinate system. Based on the seat's forward / backward and up / down positions, the coordinates of point B (x2, y2, z2) can be obtained. Based on the known length BC of the seat back and the backrest tilt angle θ, the coordinates of the headrest C (x3, y3, z3) can be obtained. When the driver is reclining on the seat, the relationship between the current user posture, pressure, and driver's head position can be analyzed based on the pressure sensor array distributed on the seat back or headrest. By collecting a large amount of pressure data and mathematically modeling, the corresponding position of the head D (x4, y4, z4) can be estimated.

[0073] The head D(x4, y4, z4) can be obtained through the above process, and the position A(x1, y1, z1) of the central control screen is known. The plane where the central control screen is located is perpendicular to the line AD, so the required vertical and horizontal tilt angles of the screen can be obtained.

[0074] The device for automatically adjusting the central control screen of a car's smart cockpit includes:

[0075] A processor is configured to execute computer-executable instructions;

[0076] The memory stores one or more computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by the processor, implement the steps of the above-described method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an intelligent automotive cockpit.

[0077] The processor that enables automatic adjustment of the central control screen in a car's intelligent cockpit is configured to execute computer-executable instructions. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by the processor, the steps of the method for automatic adjustment of the central control screen in a car's intelligent cockpit described above are implemented.

[0078] The computer-readable storage medium contains a computer program that can be executed by a processor to implement the steps of the above-described method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an automotive intelligent cockpit.

[0079] Any process or method description in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the invention includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, as will be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of the invention pertain.

[0080] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution device.

[0081] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the methods in the above embodiments can be implemented by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, the program includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiments.

[0082] The storage media mentioned above can be read-only memory, disk, or optical disk, etc.

[0083] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "embodiment," 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, 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.

[0084] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

[0085] The present invention discloses a system, method, device, processor, and computer-readable storage medium for automatically adjusting the central control screen in an automotive intelligent cockpit. This system collects multi-position pressure data and seat status data through a seat control module, calculates the driver's head position coordinates, and then calculates the required vertical and horizontal angles of the screen based on the relative position of the head and screen coordinates. A drive motor then adjusts the screen's vertical and horizontal angles to control screen rotation, ensuring the screen always faces the driver's head, thereby effectively improving user experience and driving safety. Compared to traditional techniques that capture images of the driver's posture using cameras or infrared thermal imaging, which are costly and pose a risk of privacy breaches, this technical solution analyzes the driver's posture using pressure sensors, resulting in lower costs and enhanced driver privacy, representing a significant innovation.

[0086] In this specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof. However, it will be apparent that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the specification and drawings should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive.

Claims

1. A system for automatically adjusting the central control screen in an automotive intelligent cockpit, characterized in that, The system includes: The seat control module is used to collect driver pressure data through several pressure sensors located at specific positions in the car's smart cockpit. The screen control module is connected to the seat control module for data control, and is used to drive the motor to adjust the screen position according to the received data control information. The seat control module is equipped with: The pressure acquisition unit includes multiple pressure sensors, each of which is distributed at a specific monitoring position of the seat to collect pressure data at each position. The seat adjustment unit allows the driver to adjust various seat usage settings according to actual conditions; and The first data transceiver unit is connected to the pressure acquisition unit and the seat adjustment unit, and is used to receive various pressure data collected by the pressure acquisition unit and seat usage status data obtained by the seat adjustment unit. The screen control module also includes: The second data transceiver unit is communicatively connected to the first data transceiver unit and is used to receive various pressure data and seat usage status data obtained by the first data transceiver unit. The data processing unit is used to calculate the driver's sitting posture based on the pressure data obtained from the second data transceiver unit, and to calculate the driver's head position coordinates based on the obtained seat usage status data. Then, based on the relative position of the head position coordinates and the known screen coordinates, it calculates the angle data that the current screen needs to be adjusted. Specifically: The vehicle screen, seat, and driver are set up in the same coordinate system. The coordinates of the seat back are obtained based on the seat's forward / backward and up / down positions. The coordinates of the headrest are obtained based on the known length and tilt angle of the seat back. When the driver is lying on the seat, the relationship between the current user posture, pressure, and driver's head position is analyzed based on the pressure sensor array distributed on the seat back or headrest. A large amount of pressure data is collected and mathematical modeling is performed to estimate the corresponding position of the driver's head. The motor control unit is connected in communication with the data processing unit and is used to adjust the screen angle according to the angle value calculated by the data processing unit. The system also includes a pressure acquisition unit that sends the pressure data collected at the current moment to the data processing unit when the driver leaves the driver's seat. The data processing unit determines the current position of the driver based on the pressure data, and drives the motor through the motor control unit to adjust the angle of the screen and return the screen to the default position.

2. A method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an automotive intelligent cockpit using the system described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method includes the following processing steps: (1) The driver enters the driver's cab; (2) The seat pressure acquisition unit collects various pressure data, and the seat adjustment unit obtains the current seat usage status data; (3) The seat control module determines whether the currently acquired data has changed compared with the historical data. If so, it proceeds to step (4); otherwise, the screen remains in the current position and proceeds to step (7). (4) Calculate the driver’s sitting posture based on the pressure data obtained from the current seat, and calculate the driver’s head position coordinates based on the obtained seat usage status data. Then, calculate the current screen adjustment angle data based on the relative position of the head position coordinates and the known screen coordinates. (5) The screen control module calculates the horizontal tilt angle and left and right tilt angle between the screen and the driver's head based on the head coordinate position; (6) The motor control unit drives the motor to adaptively adjust the screen according to the tilt angle value; (7) Once the adjustment is complete, the screen will always face the driver’s head and return to step (2) for loop processing.

3. The method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an automotive intelligent cockpit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The specific steps (2) are as follows: The pressure acquisition unit includes several pressure sensors, which are distributed and installed on the legs, buttocks, back, and headrest of the driver's seat, and collect data at the corresponding locations. The seat adjustment unit is used by the driver to adjust the seat's forward / backward, up / down, and backrest angle.

4. A device for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an automotive intelligent cockpit, characterized in that, The device includes: A processor is configured to execute computer-executable instructions; A memory that stores one or more computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by the processor, implement the steps of the method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an automotive intelligent cockpit as described in any one of claims 2 to 3.

5. A processor for automatically adjusting the central control screen of an automotive intelligent cockpit, characterized in that, The processor is configured to execute computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by the processor, implement the steps of the method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of the automotive intelligent cockpit as described in any one of claims 2 to 3.

6. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It stores a computer program that can be executed by a processor to implement the steps of the method for automatically adjusting the central control screen of the automotive intelligent cockpit as described in any one of claims 2 to 3.

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