Method for disinfecting and purifying a vehicle interior

By combining client-controlled Doppler sensor detection, ultraviolet disinfection, air quality monitoring and purification systems to handle ozone, and a fragrance system, the safety and comfort issues during the disinfection process in the vehicle are resolved, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment after disinfection.

CN116672483BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18CHONGQING CHANGAN AUTOMOBILE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310753438.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-25
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2043-06-25

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle disinfection methods cannot guarantee safety during the disinfection process or the safety and comfort of the environment after disinfection. In particular, the impact of ozone generated after ultraviolet disinfection on the human body has not been considered.

Method used

The system is remotely controlled via a client application. Doppler sensors detect living creatures inside the vehicle, ultraviolet disinfection equipment performs sterilization, a monitoring system monitors air quality, a purification system treats ozone, and an aromatherapy system enhances comfort. During the sterilization process, the doors are locked to prevent accidental entry.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety of the disinfection process and the comfort of the environment after disinfection, avoids the risk of accidentally entering the ultraviolet disinfection vehicle, ensures that the air quality meets the standards before starting the purification, and enhances the user experience with the fragrance system.

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Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of in-vehicle disinfection and purification method, belong to the field of automobile technology, comprising the following steps: step S1, push confirmation information whether needing disinfection to client;Step S2, if confirming " yes ", start detection system, confirm whether there is living thing in vehicle and vehicle real-time state;If confirming " no ", do not start disinfection operation.Step S3, if confirming that there is living thing and vehicle real-time state does not satisfy disinfection condition, stop disinfection, and send information to client;If confirming that there is no living thing and vehicle real-time state satisfies disinfection condition, start vehicle door lock, ensure that the door is closed, open ultraviolet disinfection equipment and disinfect in-vehicle space;Step S4, push confirmation information whether to carry out purification to client;Step S5, push whether to open fragrance system to client.The in-vehicle disinfection and purification method of the present application not only can improve in-vehicle air quality index, but also can effectively improve use comfort, enhance use experience.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of automobile technology, in particular to a method for disinfecting and purifying in a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, more and more people have gradually enhanced the disinfection awareness of vehicles (including taxis and private cars). Referring to the technology of disinfection by ultraviolet rays, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp can be installed in the vehicle. The ultraviolet lamp uses ultraviolet rays emitted by a mercury lamp to achieve the function of sterilization and disinfection. However, if there is no protective measure during the disinfection process, it is easy to cause great harm to the human body. Therefore, the use of ultraviolet disinfection lamps for disinfection and sterilization must be carried out when there is no living being in the vehicle. In the prior art with the patent number 202110949418.7, it is mentioned that a Doppler microwave sensor can be used to detect living beings in the vehicle space, obtain living being detection data, and transmit the living being detection data to an alarm controller. A camera is used to capture vehicle interior images of the vehicle interior space and transmit the vehicle interior images to the alarm controller. The alarm controller is used to detect living beings based on the living being detection data and the vehicle interior images, and prove that the living beings have left the vehicle. Since the existing technology is relatively blank in terms of the treatment of the air in the vehicle after disinfection, but considering that the air in the vehicle is relatively closed, a certain concentration of ozone will be generated after ultraviolet disinfection, therefore, the existing disinfection and sterilization method in the vehicle does not consider the harm caused by the wrong operation during the disinfection and sterilization process, and whether the gas after disinfection and sterilization will affect the human body and whether it will bring a bad experience to the user. SUMMARY

[0003] The purpose of the present application is to provide a method for disinfecting and purifying in a vehicle, so as to solve the problem that the safety during disinfection and sterilization and the safety and comfort of the environment in the vehicle after disinfection and sterilization cannot be guaranteed in the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present application is as follows:

[0005] A method for disinfecting and purifying in a vehicle, comprising the following steps:

[0006] Step S1, push the confirmation information of whether disinfection is needed to the client;

[0007] Step S2, if the confirmation is "yes", start the detection system to confirm whether there is living being in the vehicle and the real-time state of the vehicle; if the confirmation is "no", do not start the disinfection operation;

[0008] Step S3, if it is confirmed that there is living being and the real-time state of the vehicle does not meet the disinfection condition, stop disinfection and send information to the client; if it is confirmed that there is no living being and the real-time state of the vehicle meets the disinfection condition, start the vehicle door lock, the electronic key of which cannot open the vehicle door, or the physical key of which cannot open the vehicle door when the disinfection is stopped;

[0009] Step S4, after the sterilization is completed, the confirmation information of whether to carry out purification is pushed to the client, if yes, two kinds of purification modes are started through judging the external environment of the vehicle, the two kinds of purification modes are monitoring system and purification system or monitoring system and vehicle external circulation mode, the monitoring system is suitable for real-time monitoring of the air quality index in the vehicle;

[0010] Step S5, after the purification is completed, whether to start the fragrance system is pushed to the client.

[0011] According to the above technical means, whether to start the sterilization and purification process is carried out through the remote control of the client. And in the process of sterilization, purification and fragrance, the user needs to confirm through the client. Necessary conditions can also be set in advance, and after the appropriate conditions are met in the last step, confirmation is not required, and the next working procedure can be entered, improving the user experience.

[0012] Further, in step S1, the confirmation information of the sterilization is "please confirm that there is no living thing in the vehicle, and the ultraviolet disinfection mode will be started soon".

[0013] According to the above technical means, the confirmation information of the sterilization can be sent to the client (such as the terminal APP of the mobile phone, tablet computer or notebook computer) of the vehicle owner, and whether to start the sterilization operation is confirmed through remote control. If the vehicle owner cannot confirm, the sterilization operation can be automatically started after a certain time.

[0014] Further, in step S2, the detection system is a plurality of Doppler sensors, and each Doppler sensor is arranged on the inner side of the A-pillar, B-pillar and C-pillar of the vehicle.

[0015] According to the above technical means, the installation position of the detection system is limited. It is known that the plurality of Doppler sensors are preferably installed on the inner side of the A-pillar, B-pillar and C-pillar, and are symmetrically arranged, that is, the Doppler sensors are arranged on the inner side of the A-pillar on both sides of the vehicle, and the arrangement positions are symmetrical. Similarly, the Doppler sensors on the B-pillar and C-pillar on both sides can be arranged oppositely, which is convenient for more accurately detecting whether there is living thing in the vehicle.

[0016] Further, in step S3, the ultraviolet disinfection device is an ultraviolet disinfection lamp or an ultraviolet sterilizer, and the ultraviolet disinfection device is arranged at the front end of the roof on the inner side of the vehicle close to the front windshield, the rear end of the roof close to the rear windshield, the lower inner side of the A-pillar of the vehicle and the inner side of the front door close to the rear door.

[0017] According to the above technical means, the ultraviolet disinfection equipment is an ultraviolet disinfection lamp or an ultraviolet sterilizer, which is respectively installed on the upper inner side of the vehicle, preferably at the front end of the roof near the windshield, the rear end of the roof near the rear windshield, the inner side below the A-pillar of the vehicle, and the inner side of the front door near the rear door, so as to facilitate a wider range of ultraviolet light irradiation.

[0018] Furthermore, in step S3, after the door lock is activated, the door lock remains in a state where it cannot be unlocked directly using the electronic key.

[0019] Based on the above technical means, the vehicle's usage status is limited after the door lock is activated, preventing accidental entry into the vehicle during the disinfection process and avoiding irreversible damage to the skin and eyes, thus improving the safety of use.

[0020] Furthermore, in step S3, if the door is opened with a physical key after the door lock is activated, the ultraviolet disinfection equipment is automatically shut off and a message is pushed to the client to remind the user not to immediately enter the vehicle after it has been disinfected by ultraviolet light.

[0021] Based on the above-mentioned technical means, another operating method can be used to further avoid accidental entry into the vehicle during the disinfection process, thereby further improving the safety of use.

[0022] Furthermore, the working time of the ultraviolet disinfection equipment is 5-15 minutes.

[0023] Based on the aforementioned technical methods, and considering the small interior space of vehicles, it is not advisable to use ultraviolet light for disinfection for extended periods to avoid generating excessive amounts of irritating gases (such as ozone produced by the ionization of oxygen molecules in the air during the ultraviolet disinfection process), which could cause discomfort to vehicle owners.

[0024] Furthermore, in step S4, the monitoring system is an air quality sensor, which is suitable for monitoring the air quality index inside the vehicle and can compare the monitored data with pre-set data.

[0025] Based on the aforementioned technical methods, an average air quality value can be preset as a reference for the air quality inside the vehicle. After measuring the air quality inside the vehicle using a monitoring system, the value is compared with the preset value to determine when to activate the purification or external air circulation mode. Conversely, if the activation time for purification or external air circulation mode is not preset, it can be determined based on real-time monitoring of the air quality inside the vehicle. When the real-time monitored air quality inside the vehicle reaches the preset value, the purification or external air circulation mode can be stopped.

[0026] Furthermore, in step S5, the working time and fragrance type of the fragrance system are preset in advance.

[0027] Furthermore, in step S5, the fragrance system is a fragrance emitter, which is located in the inner center area of ​​the vehicle roof, or at the inner front end of the vehicle roof, or at the inner rear end of the vehicle roof.

[0028] Based on the aforementioned technical means, the fragrance system is a fragrance releaser. Car owners can preset the fragrance type according to their personal preferences, and can also set the release time, preferably 10 minutes, which further improves the user experience and creates a more comfortable in-car environment.

[0029] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0030] (1) In this invention, the monitoring system, ultraviolet disinfection equipment, monitoring system, purification system, vehicle external circulation mode start / stop and fragrance system control are connected to the client. The car owner can monitor and operate in real time through the client. The monitoring system can detect whether there are living things in the car. The ultraviolet disinfection equipment starts on the premise that there are no living things in the car. After the ultraviolet disinfection equipment finishes working, the car owner can confirm whether to start the purification system or vehicle external circulation mode to purify the air in the car. Finally, the fragrance system can further improve the comfort of the car environment.

[0031] (2) In this invention, during the disinfection process using ultraviolet disinfection equipment, there are two safe operating modes: First, when the car door lock is started, the car door lock remains locked and the electronic key cannot open the car door lock; Second, when the car door lock is started, if the door is opened with a physical key, the ultraviolet disinfection equipment is immediately shut off to avoid unnecessary harm to living things (including people and animals) entering the car. At the same time, a prompt message is sent to the client to remind the person opening the door not to enter the vehicle immediately, but to leave the door open for a period of time to release some of the irritating odor gas inside the car.

[0032] (3) The fragrance system of the present invention can select different types of fragrance according to the personal preferences of the vehicle user. It is conceivable that multiple different types of fragrance selection modes can be set, multiple fragrance types can be mixed and used, and different fragrance types can be selected according to the different preferences of different users, avoiding the tedious operation of constantly changing, and the user experience is stronger. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the specific locations of the detection system, ultraviolet disinfection equipment, monitoring system, and fragrance system in the vehicle interior disinfection and purification method provided in this embodiment of the invention.

[0034] Figure 2 A schematic flowchart illustrating the in-vehicle disinfection and purification method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating the steps of a vehicle interior disinfection and purification method provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Among them, 1-A column, 2-B column, and 3-C column. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and not for limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0039] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connect," and "install" should be interpreted broadly. For example, a connection can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components or an interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In the description of this invention, some directional terms used to clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this invention, such as "upper" and "lower," are analogous to the normal directional meanings used in automobile use. "Inner" refers to the interior of the automobile, and "outer" refers to the exterior of the automobile. The directional term "front" refers to the rear of the automobile pointing towards the front, and "rear" refers to the front of the automobile pointing towards the rear. The directional terms are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0041] SeeFigure 2 and Figure 3 This embodiment proposes a method for disinfection and purification inside a vehicle, including the following steps:

[0042] Step S1: Push confirmation information regarding whether disinfection is required to the client;

[0043] Step S2: If "yes" is confirmed, start the detection system to confirm whether there are any living creatures inside the vehicle and the vehicle's real-time status; if "no" is confirmed, do not start the disinfection operation.

[0044] Step S3: If it is confirmed that there are living creatures and the real-time status of the vehicle does not meet the disinfection conditions, then the disinfection is stopped and a message is sent to the client; if it is confirmed that there are no living creatures and the real-time status of the vehicle meets the disinfection conditions, then the door lock is activated. If the electronic key of the door lock cannot open the door, or if the physical key of the door lock opens the door, then the disinfection is stopped.

[0045] Step S4: After the disinfection is completed, a confirmation message is pushed to the client to confirm whether purification has been carried out. If "yes", two purification modes are activated by judging the external environment of the vehicle. The two purification modes are either the monitoring system and the purification system or the monitoring system and the vehicle external circulation mode. The monitoring system is suitable for real-time monitoring of the air quality index inside the vehicle.

[0046] Step S5: After purification is complete, a notification will be sent to the client asking whether to activate the fragrance system.

[0047] In an embodiment of the in-vehicle disinfection and purification method of the present invention, real-time data feedback is provided on whether the detection system, monitoring system, purification system, vehicle external circulation mode, and fragrance system are activated by utilizing the interconnection with the client.

[0048] In step S1, the vehicle interior disinfection and purification process is pre-set, for example, to start after the vehicle is fully parked, after a certain period of time after fully parking, or at a specific time. After the vehicle starts disinfection and purification, a confirmation message regarding whether disinfection is required is pushed to the client. Fully parking can be understood as the gear being in P (Park), the doors locked, and the windows completely closed. Specifically, the confirmation message regarding whether disinfection is required can be set to "Vehicle can start disinfection and purification operation." Furthermore, the client is preferably an app installed on a mobile phone, computer, or tablet; other electronic devices can also be used as the client, all of which fall within the scope of this invention.

[0049] In step S2, if the user confirms "Yes" on the client side, it is considered that the user has confirmed the initiation of the disinfection and purification operation. After confirmation, the detection system is activated to check whether there are any living organisms in the vehicle interior and to further confirm the vehicle's real-time status. Specifically, multiple Doppler sensors are used to detect the presence of living organisms in the vehicle interior. The detection system remains operational throughout the entire disinfection and purification process. If the detection system detects a living organism at any time, it immediately cuts off the power, stops the disinfection and purification operation, and sends a notification message to the client indicating that the operation has been stopped. See also... Figure 1 As a specific embodiment of the present invention, it is preferred that multiple Doppler sensors are respectively installed on the inner sides of pillar A1, pillar B2, and pillar C3, and arranged symmetrically, respectively corresponding to Figure 1 The positions indicated in the text are 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3.

[0050] More specifically, in step S2, if the disinfection and purification conditions are not met, a prompt message is sent to the client. The prompt message is preferably "There are living things in the vehicle, so ultraviolet disinfection cannot be performed", "The car window is not closed, please close the car window first", "The vehicle is not locked, please lock the car first", etc.

[0051] In step S3, if the disinfection and purification conditions are met, the car door locks are engaged to ensure the doors are closed and that the electronic key cannot open them. Under normal operating conditions, the UV disinfection device can effectively kill most germs after 5 minutes. Therefore, for enclosed spaces like a car interior, the UV disinfection device should be used for 5-15 minutes; longer is generally not recommended. The normal operating time of the UV disinfection device can be preset in the client application, or the user can remotely control the UV disinfection time. If UV disinfection stops within 5 minutes, a message will be sent to the client application stating "Disinfection time too short; it is recommended to stop after 5 minutes." Users can preset the disinfection time in the client application. If the set disinfection time is less than 5 minutes or longer than 15 minutes, the user will be prompted that the set time is too short or too long, which is not conducive to effective disinfection. If the user has not set a disinfection time, the preset disinfection time will be used, and the UV disinfection device will automatically stop after 15 minutes.

[0052] See Figure 1 As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the ultraviolet disinfection device is installed on the inner side of the vehicle body at the front end of the roof near the windshield, the rear end of the roof near the rear windshield, the inner side below the A-pillar, and the inner side of the front door near the rear door, respectively corresponding to... Figure 1 The positions indicated in the text are 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, and 4-4.

[0053] More specifically, during the use of the ultraviolet disinfection equipment, the car door locks should always be in a state where they cannot be directly unlocked with the electronic key. If electronic key unlocking is detected, a message is pushed to the client to confirm whether to stop ultraviolet disinfection. Only after confirmation of stopping can the door be opened with the electronic key. Otherwise, if it is confirmed that ultraviolet disinfection will not be stopped or the "whether to stop ultraviolet disinfection" operation is not confirmed, the door cannot be opened with the electronic key. This is to ensure that no living creatures enter the vehicle during the ultraviolet disinfection process and avoid unnecessary damage.

[0054] Furthermore, if the car door lock senses a physical key opening during the UV disinfection process, it will immediately cut off the power to the UV disinfection equipment and send a notification to the client, prompting the person entering to open the car door, thus avoiding an uncomfortable user experience.

[0055] Step S4 employs two purification modes: first, a monitoring system and a purification system; second, a monitoring system and a vehicle external air circulation mode. The monitoring system begins monitoring the air quality inside the vehicle after ultraviolet disinfection. Therefore, the preferred ultraviolet disinfection device is an ultraviolet disinfection lamp, which uses a 254-nanometer spectral line to emit light within a 200-nanometer radius, disinfecting the surrounding air. During disinfection, the spectral light ionizes oxygen molecules in the air, producing ozone. Ozone is a gas with a pungent odor; if its concentration reaches a certain level in the enclosed space of the vehicle, it can cause discomfort and reduce user comfort. Therefore, the monitoring system monitors the air quality index (AQI) in real time. When the AQI falls below a predetermined value, the purification system or the vehicle external air circulation mode is activated to reduce the ozone concentration inside the vehicle through the purification system or release it into the outside air through the vehicle external air circulation mode, thereby reducing the ozone content and improving user comfort. The monitoring system remains operational during the operation of the purification system or the vehicle external air circulation mode.

[0056] Specifically, the operating time of the purification system or the vehicle's external air circulation mode can be preset, or it can be adjusted in real time based on the in-vehicle air quality index monitored by the monitoring system. If the in-vehicle air quality index reaches the preset value, the purification system or the vehicle's external air circulation mode will stop operating. After the purification system or the vehicle's external air circulation mode has finished operating, a notification message will be sent to the client indicating completion, and the client will be asked to confirm whether to activate the fragrance system.

[0057] See Figure 1 As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the monitoring system is installed inside the vehicle near the A-pillar 1, corresponding to... Figure 1 The position 6-1 is indicated in the text.

[0058] In step S5, the fragrance system of the present invention can be preset with one or more fragrance types. During use, users can also turn on one of the fragrances or several of the fragrances at the same time according to their habits and preferences, so as to ensure that the comfort level of the car interior is extremely high after the user gets in the car.

[0059] Specifically, the fragrance system operates for 10-30 minutes. Different fragrance output rates can also be set, further enhancing user comfort.

[0060] See Figure 1 As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the fragrance system is disposed in the inner central area of ​​the vehicle roof, or at the inner front end of the vehicle roof, or at the inner rear end of the vehicle roof, specifically corresponding to... Figure 1 The positions of 7-1 and 7-2 are shown in the figure.

[0061] In this embodiment of the invention, in step S1, the confirmation information for disinfection is "Please confirm that there are no living organisms in the vehicle, and the ultraviolet disinfection mode will be turned on soon".

[0062] Specifically, the confirmation information for the disinfection can also be set to "It has been confirmed that there are no living creatures inside the vehicle, and the ultraviolet disinfection mode will be activated soon" or other confirmation information.

[0063] More specifically, the monitoring system can automatically initiate disinfection and purification operations when it detects that the air quality index inside the vehicle has dropped to a certain threshold. Alternatively, it can send a notification to the client after detecting that the air quality index has fallen to a certain threshold, reminding the user that the air quality index inside the vehicle has reached the disinfection standard and recommending that disinfection and purification operations begin.

[0064] In this embodiment, in step S2, the detection system consists of multiple Doppler sensors, each of which is respectively located on the inner side of the A-pillar 1, B-pillar 2, and C-pillar 3 of the vehicle.

[0065] In this embodiment, in step S3, the ultraviolet disinfection device is an ultraviolet disinfection lamp or an ultraviolet sterilizer. The ultraviolet disinfection device is respectively installed on the inner side of the vehicle roof near the front windshield, near the rear windshield, below the A-pillar 1 of the vehicle, and on the inner side of the front door near the rear door.

[0066] like Figure 1As shown, according to the above-mentioned technical means, the ultraviolet disinfection devices of the present invention are respectively installed on the inner side of the vehicle roof near the front windshield, near the rear windshield, below the A-pillar 1 on the inner side, and near the rear door on the inner side of the front door. However, according to actual usage requirements, the ultraviolet disinfection devices of the present invention can also be installed in other places inside the vehicle, but from the perspective of ease of use and efficiency, the ultraviolet disinfection devices are preferably installed in the upper area of ​​the vehicle interior.

[0067] In this embodiment, in step S3, after the door lock is activated, the door lock remains in a state where it cannot be unlocked directly using the electronic key.

[0068] In this embodiment, in step S3, if the car door lock is started and the door is opened with a physical key, the ultraviolet disinfection equipment is automatically shut off and a message is pushed to the client to remind the user not to immediately enter the vehicle after ultraviolet disinfection.

[0069] Based on the aforementioned technical methods, during the operation of the ultraviolet disinfection equipment, it is essential to ensure that the car doors are locked. Regarding the common ultraviolet disinfection process, the handling of electronic and physical key unlocking methods differs as follows: First, if the car lock senses an electronic key, the door will be locked. If the user confirms on the client side that the door can be opened, it can be opened with the electronic key; however, the ultraviolet equipment will be powered off before opening. Second, if the car lock senses a physical key, the door can be opened. However, before opening, the ultraviolet disinfection equipment operating inside the vehicle will be powered off to ensure that no one or animal entering the vehicle is harmed by ultraviolet radiation.

[0070] In this embodiment, the working time of the ultraviolet disinfection device is 5-15 minutes.

[0071] Based on the above technical means, the ultraviolet disinfection device of the present invention is preferably an ultraviolet disinfection lamp, and the number of lamp tubes is ≥1.5W / m on average. 3 When used for disinfecting enclosed spaces inside a vehicle, a lower power ultraviolet (UV) disinfection lamp can be selected. Preferably, a 5W UV disinfection lamp is used.

[0072] In this embodiment, in step S4, the monitoring system is an air quality sensor. The monitoring system is suitable for monitoring the air quality index inside the vehicle and can compare the monitored data with pre-set data.

[0073] Based on the aforementioned technical means, the system can also intelligently recommend suitable purification modes according to the specific environment in which the vehicle is located. For example, if the vehicle is parked in an underground parking lot where the air quality is low, the system will intelligently recommend using the aforementioned monitoring and purification system modes for purification operations in the information sent to the client. Conversely, if the vehicle is parked in an outdoor open-air parking lot or outdoor open space where the system detects high air quality in the surrounding space, the system will intelligently recommend using the aforementioned monitoring system and the vehicle's external air circulation mode for purification operations in the information sent to the client.

[0074] In this embodiment, in step S5, the working time and fragrance type of the fragrance system are preset in advance.

[0075] In this embodiment, in step S5, the fragrance system is a fragrance emitter, and the fragrance system is located in the inner center area of ​​the vehicle roof, or at the inner front end of the vehicle roof, or at the inner rear end of the vehicle roof.

[0076] Based on the aforementioned technologies, the fragrance system can operate at different times according to the user's personal habits and preferences. Furthermore, multiple fragrance types can be set to suit different user preferences, allowing for single or combined use. The fragrance intensity can also be adjusted to personal liking, further enhancing the user's comfort.

[0077] The working process of the vehicle interior disinfection and purification method of the present invention is as follows:

[0078] After the vehicle is fully parked or after a period of use, the client receives a prompt asking whether to start disinfection and purification. If "yes" is confirmed, the detection system is activated to check for any living organisms inside the vehicle. If no living organisms are found, a confirmation message is sent to the client asking whether to start disinfection. If confirmed, the door locks are unlocked, the detection system continues to run, and the ultraviolet disinfection equipment is activated. After the ultraviolet disinfection equipment has run for a preset time or after the client sends a stop command, the disinfection operation is complete. The client then receives a prompt asking whether to start purification. If yes, the monitoring system is activated to determine the air quality index inside the vehicle. Based on the vehicle's environment, it determines whether to use the purification system or activate the vehicle's external air circulation mode for purification. After purification is complete, the client receives a prompt asking whether to activate the fragrance system. If yes, the fragrance system operates according to the preset mode. Once all operations are complete, the client also receives a notification that disinfection, purification, and fragrance application are all finished.

[0079] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, the present invention is not limited thereto. Within the scope of the inventive concept, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention, including combinations of various specific technical features in any suitable manner. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the present invention will not describe the various possible combinations separately. However, these simple modifications and combinations should also be considered as the content disclosed in the present invention and are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0080] Furthermore, various different embodiments of the present invention can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of the present invention, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for disinfection and purification inside a vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step S1: Push confirmation information regarding whether disinfection is required to the client; Step S2: If "yes" is confirmed, start the detection system to confirm whether there are any living creatures in the vehicle and the real-time status of the vehicle; if "no" is confirmed, the disinfection operation will not be started. The detection system consists of multiple Doppler sensors, and each Doppler sensor is symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the A-pillar (1), B-pillar (2) and C-pillar (3) of the vehicle. Step S3: If it is confirmed that there are living creatures and the real-time status of the vehicle does not meet the disinfection conditions, the disinfection is stopped and a message is sent to the client; if it is confirmed that there are no living creatures and the real-time status of the vehicle meets the disinfection conditions, the door lock is activated and the ultraviolet disinfection equipment is turned on for ultraviolet disinfection. The electronic key of the door lock cannot open the door. If the electronic key of the door lock is sensed to open the door and the disinfection is stopped, the door can be opened with the electronic key. Alternatively, if the physical key of the door lock is used to open the door, the disinfection is stopped and a message is pushed to the client in real time. Step S4: After the disinfection is completed, a confirmation message is pushed to the client to confirm whether purification has been performed. If "yes", two purification modes are activated by judging the external environment of the vehicle. The two purification modes are either the monitoring system and the purification system or the monitoring system and the vehicle external circulation mode. The monitoring system is suitable for real-time monitoring of the air quality index inside the vehicle. Step S5: After purification is complete, a notification will be sent to the client asking whether to activate the fragrance system.

2. The method for disinfection and purification inside a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step S1, the confirmation message for disinfection is "Please confirm that there are no living organisms in the vehicle. Ultraviolet disinfection mode will be activated soon." 3. The method for disinfection and purification inside a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step S3, the ultraviolet disinfection device is an ultraviolet disinfection lamp or an ultraviolet sterilizer. The ultraviolet disinfection device is respectively located at the front end of the roof near the windshield, the rear end of the roof near the rear windshield, the inner side below the A-pillar (1) of the vehicle, and the inner side of the front door near the rear door.

4. The method for disinfection and purification inside a vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, In step S3, after the door lock is activated, the door lock remains in a state where it cannot be unlocked directly using the electronic key.

5. The method for disinfection and purification inside a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, In step S3, if the car door lock is started and the door is opened with a physical key, the ultraviolet disinfection equipment is automatically shut off and a message is pushed to the client to remind the user not to immediately enter the vehicle after it has been disinfected by ultraviolet light.

6. The method for disinfection and purification of the vehicle interior according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that, The working time of the ultraviolet disinfection equipment is 5-15 minutes.

7. The method for disinfection and purification inside a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step S4, the monitoring system is an air quality sensor. The monitoring system is suitable for monitoring the air quality index inside the vehicle and can compare the monitored data with pre-set data.

8. The method for disinfection and purification inside a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step S5, the working time and fragrance type of the fragrance system are preset in advance.

9. The method for disinfection and purification inside a vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that, In step S5, the fragrance system is a fragrance emitter, which is located in the inner center area of ​​the vehicle roof, or at the inner front end of the vehicle roof, or at the inner rear end of the vehicle roof.

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