Intelligent coat hooks and their control methods, vehicles, on-board equipment and storage media

By combining the motor drive of the smart coat hook with automatic control based on image recognition, temperature detection, and crosswind sensors, the problem of passenger scratches caused by exposed hooks has been solved, improving safety and the riding experience.

CN116767097BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03SHANGHAI PATEO ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2022-03-09
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

The existing hooks inside the vehicle are exposed to the outside, which can easily cause passengers to be scratched, affecting safety and the riding experience.

Method used

Design a smart clothes hook that uses a motor to switch between a hook in the receiving slot and a popped-out state. Combined with image recognition, temperature detection, and a crosswind sensor, it automatically controls the opening and closing of the hook.

Benefits of technology

It improves passenger safety and riding experience, prevents scratches, meets the needs of hanging clothes, and extends the service life and control accuracy of hooks.

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Abstract

This invention discloses an intelligent coat hook and its control method, a vehicle, an in-vehicle device, and a storage medium. The intelligent coat hook includes a motor, a receiving slot, a hook, and a bracket. The receiving slot is disposed on the bracket, and the hook is rotatably connected to the receiving slot. The motor is connected to the hook and drives the hook to rotate, switching between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the hook is located within the receiving slot; in the second state, the hook pops out of the receiving slot. In the first state, the hook being located within the receiving slot prevents passengers from being scratched by the hook; in the second state, the motor drives the hook to pop out of the receiving slot, allowing passengers to hang their coats on the popped-out hook to meet their coat-hanging needs. This structural design improves passenger safety and the riding experience.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle networking technology, and in particular to an intelligent coat hook and its control method, a vehicle, an on-board device, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid advancement of technology, people are increasingly pursuing a higher quality of life. Cars have become an indispensable means of transportation for daily travel, and people are becoming more discerning about their comfort and safety. Often, due to significant temperature differences between the inside and outside of the vehicle, or other environmental variations such as snow or rain outside, users may need to change clothes or remove their coats after getting into the car. While car hooks can meet this need, keeping the interior neat and tidy, current hooks are always exposed to the external environment. If passengers are not careful, they can easily be injured by the hooks, affecting their safety and overall riding experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects in the prior art where passengers are often injured by the hooks due to lack of attention, which affects the safety and riding experience of users. The invention provides an intelligent coat hook and its control method, vehicle, on-board equipment and storage medium.

[0004] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0005] This invention discloses an intelligent coat hook, which includes a motor, a receiving groove, a hook, and a bracket. The receiving groove is disposed on the bracket, and the hook is rotatably connected to the receiving groove. The motor is connected to the hook and is used to drive the hook to rotate and switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the hook is located in the receiving groove; in the second state, the hook pops out from the receiving groove.

[0006] In this design, in the first state, the hook is located within the receiving slot, preventing passengers from being scratched by the hook. In the second state, the motor drives the hook to pop out of the receiving slot, allowing passengers to hang their coats on the popped-out hook to meet their clothing hanging needs. This structural design improves passenger safety and the overall riding experience.

[0007] The present invention also discloses a vehicle that includes the smart coat hook described above.

[0008] In this solution, smart coat hooks are applied to vehicles, improving passenger safety and the overall riding experience.

[0009] The present invention also discloses a control method for a vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook. The control method is implemented based on the vehicle described above. The control method includes: taking a picture of the passenger in the vehicle; determining whether the passenger is wearing a coat based on the content of the picture; if so, controlling the motor to drive the hook to rotate to the second state.

[0010] The present invention also discloses an in-vehicle device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the control method of the in-vehicle intelligent coat hook as described above.

[0011] The present invention further discloses a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook as described above. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the smart coat hook according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle control system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a first flowchart of the control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a second flowchart of the control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 5 This is the third flowchart of the control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 6 This is the fourth flowchart of the control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle-mounted device for implementing the control method of the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further illustrated by way of embodiments below, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments.

[0020] Example 1

[0021] This embodiment provides a smart coat hook to solve the problem that passengers are often injured by hooks due to lack of attention, which affects user safety and the riding experience.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, the intelligent coat hook includes a motor, a receiving slot 112, a hook 113, and a bracket 111. The receiving slot 112 is mounted on the bracket 111, and the hook 113 is rotatably connected to the receiving slot 112. The motor is connected to the hook 113 and drives the hook 113 to rotate, switching between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the hook 113 is located within the receiving slot 112; in the second state, the hook 113 pops out from the receiving slot 112. Specifically, the first state mentioned above is the unattached state, that is, when there is no need to hang clothes, the hook 113 is located within the receiving slot 112 to prevent passengers from being scratched by the hook 113. In the second state mentioned above, the motor drives the hook 113 to pop out from the receiving slot 112, allowing passengers to hang their coats on the popped-out hook 113 to meet their needs. This structural design improves passenger safety and the travel experience.

[0023] There are multiple receiving slots 112 and multiple hooks 113, with each receiving slot 112 corresponding to a specific hook 113. The receiving slots 112 are spaced apart along the extension direction of the bracket 111. This structure ensures that each hook 113 in its first state can be accommodated in a receiving slot 112, preventing passengers from being scratched by the hooks 113. Furthermore, the spaced distribution of the receiving slots 112 along the extension direction of the bracket 111 can also be understood as the spaced distribution of the hooks 113 along the extension direction of the bracket 111, preventing interference between two hooks 113, allowing the hooks 113 to pop out normally and improving their service life. Preferably, the receiving slots 112 are evenly spaced along the extension direction of the bracket 111. Of course, in other embodiments, the spacing between two adjacent receiving slots 112 is not limited.

[0024] Example 2

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment discloses a vehicle, and the vehicle includes the smart coat hook mentioned above. In this solution, the application of the smart coat hook to the vehicle improves the safety and riding experience of passengers in the vehicle.

[0026] The vehicle includes an in-vehicle camera module 1 and a control module 2. The control module 2 is electrically connected to both the in-vehicle camera module 1 and the motor 5. The in-vehicle camera module 1 is used to photograph passengers inside the vehicle and transmit the photographed content to the control module 2. When the control module 2 identifies that a passenger is wearing a coat based on the photographed content, it controls the motor 5 to rotate the hook to a second state. That is, the control module 2 can determine whether a passenger is wearing a coat based on the photographed content. The determination method can be that the control module 2 can store images of various types of coats. The control module 2 can determine whether a passenger is wearing a coat by comparing the passenger's coat in the photographed content with the stored coat images. After identifying that a passenger is wearing a coat, the control module 2 controls the motor 5, causing the motor 5 to rotate the hook to the second state, making it convenient for the passenger to hang the coat on the hook. The comparison method mentioned above can also be based on comparing the size of the clothing, whether the clothing contains a zipper, and whether it contains buttons. In other embodiments, other comparison methods can also be used, which are not limited here.

[0027] In addition, the following method can be used to determine whether a passenger is wearing a coat: Control module 2 also includes an image recognition unit 21, which is used to identify image data at the same position between two adjacent pixelated images and transmit it to control module 2. The pixelated images correspond to the passenger's clothing. Control module 2 is also used to control motor 5 to rotate the hook to a second state when a change in image data is detected. This can also be understood as follows: First, the images in the captured content are pixelated. Control module 2 can include control unit 23 and comparison unit 22, where comparison unit 22 and control unit 23 are electrically connected. Comparison unit 22 compares image data at the same position between two adjacent pixelated images and sends the comparison result to control unit 23. When control unit 23 detects a change in the image data at the same position based on the comparison result, control unit 23 can control the hook to rotate to a second state to meet the passenger's coat-hanging needs. Using this method, the hook can be controlled according to demand, improving the accuracy of hook control.

[0028] In practical use, image data can be the RGB values ​​(brightness) of the same position between two adjacent pixelated images.

[0029] The vehicle also includes a temperature detection module 3, which detects the temperature inside the vehicle and transmits the detected temperature data to the control module 2. The control module 2 is also used to control the motor 5 to rotate the hook to a second state when it detects that a passenger is wearing a coat and the detected temperature data is higher than a first threshold, or when it detects that a passenger is wearing a coat and the detected temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle is higher than a second threshold. This can also be understood as follows: if the temperature inside the vehicle is high, or the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle is large, the probability of a passenger removing their coat when entering the vehicle increases. Therefore, the image recognition unit 21, combined with the temperature detection module 3, further improves the accuracy of the motor 5 controlling the hook.

[0030] The vehicle also includes a crosswind sensor 4, which detects airflow inside the vehicle and transmits the detected airflow data to the control module 2. The control module 2 further controls the motor 5 to rotate the hook to a second state when it detects that a passenger is wearing a coat and the detected airflow data is above a third threshold. When a passenger removes their coat, the airflow around them changes. The crosswind sensor 4 detects the airflow inside the vehicle, preferably detecting changes in the airflow around the passenger. After the airflow changes, the control module 2 controls the motor 5 to rotate the hook to the second state. By combining the image recognition unit 21 with the crosswind sensor 4, the accuracy of the motor 5 controlling the hook is further improved.

[0031] Example 3

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a control method for a vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook. The control method is implemented based on the aforementioned vehicle and includes:

[0033] Step S11: Take photos of the passengers inside the vehicle;

[0034] Step S12: Determine whether the passenger is wearing a coat based on the captured image. If so, control the motor to rotate the hook to the second state. This method prevents passengers from being scratched, improving passenger safety and travel experience.

[0035] Please see Figure 4 To understand this, step S12 specifically includes:

[0036] Step S121: After determining that the passenger is wearing a coat, acquire the passenger's clothing portion from multiple images; by comparing the passenger's clothing portion, the accuracy of the image recognition unit is improved, and the interference of the surrounding environment on the image recognition unit is reduced.

[0037] Step S122: Pixelate the clothing part to facilitate comparison between adjacent images later, thereby improving the accuracy of judgment.

[0038] Step S123: If the image data of the clothing part in the same position in two adjacent images changes, control the motor to drive the hook to rotate to the second state.

[0039] In practical application, the above method determines whether a passenger has removed their coat by comparing whether the RGB values ​​of the passenger's clothing change. Different colors correspond to different RGB values; the RGB values ​​of the clothing change before and after the passenger removes their coat, thus allowing the determination of whether the passenger has taken off their coat.

[0040] like Figure 5 As shown, step S12 specifically includes:

[0041] Step S124: After determining that the passenger is wearing a coat, check the temperature inside the vehicle;

[0042] Step S125: If the temperature inside the vehicle is higher than the first threshold, or the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle is higher than the second threshold, then control the motor to drive the hook to rotate to the second state.

[0043] In practical use, the control module may also include a judgment unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit. The temperature detection module detects the temperature inside the vehicle and sends the detected temperature to the judgment unit. The judgment unit compares the temperature inside the vehicle with a preset temperature. If the temperature inside the vehicle is higher than a first threshold, or the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle is higher than a second threshold, it indicates that the temperature inside the vehicle is high, or the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle is large. This increases the probability that passengers wearing coats will remove them before entering the vehicle. At this time, the judgment unit sends a signal to the control unit, which then controls the motor to rotate the hook to the second state.

[0044] Please see Figure 6 To understand this, step S12 specifically includes:

[0045] Step S126: After determining that the passenger is wearing a coat, the airflow inside the vehicle is detected by the crosswind sensor;

[0046] Step S127: If the airflow is higher than the third threshold, control the motor to drive the hook to rotate to the second state.

[0047] When a passenger removes their coat, the airflow around them changes. A crosswind sensor detects the airflow inside the vehicle, prioritizing changes in the airflow around the passenger, and sends the detected airflow to a judgment unit. The judgment unit compares the detected airflow with a preset airflow. If the airflow exceeds a third threshold, the judgment unit sends a signal to the control unit, which then controls the motor to rotate the hook to a second state. This method, combining an image recognition unit with a crosswind sensor, further improves the accuracy of the motor-controlled hook.

[0048] In other embodiments, when a passenger is detected to have a handbag in the captured image, the motor can be controlled to make the hook pop out of the receiving slot, making it convenient for the passenger to hang the handbag on the hook.

[0049] Example 4

[0050] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle-mounted device provided in Embodiment 4 of the present invention. The vehicle-mounted device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the control method of the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook in Embodiment 3. Figure 6 The vehicle-mounted device 30 shown is merely an example and should not impose any limitations on the functionality and scope of use of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0051] like Figure 7 As shown, the vehicle-mounted device 30 can be represented in the form of a general computing device, such as a server device. The components of the vehicle-mounted device 30 may include, but are not limited to: at least one processor 31, at least one memory 32, and a bus 33 connecting different system components (including memory 32 and processor 31).

[0052] Bus 33 includes a data bus, an address bus, and a control bus.

[0053] The memory 32 may include volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM) 321 and / or cache memory 322, and may further include read-only memory (ROM) 323.

[0054] The memory 32 may also include a program / utility 325 having a set (at least one) of program modules 324, including but not limited to: an operating system, one or more application programs, other program modules, and program data, each or some combination of these examples may include an implementation of a network environment.

[0055] The processor 31 executes various functional applications and data processing by running computer programs stored in the memory 32, such as the control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook in Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0056] The in-vehicle device 30 can also communicate with one or more external devices 34 (e.g., keyboard, pointing device, etc.). This communication can be performed via input / output (I / O) interface 35. Furthermore, the model generation device 30 can also communicate with one or more networks (e.g., local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and / or public networks, such as the Internet) via network adapter 36. Figure 6As shown, network adapter 36 communicates with other modules of the model-generated device 30 via bus 33. It should be understood that, although not shown in the figure, other hardware and / or software modules can be used in conjunction with the model-generated device 30, including but not limited to: microcode, device drivers, redundant processors, external disk drive arrays, RAID (disk array) systems, tape drives, and data backup storage systems.

[0057] It should be noted that although several units / modules or sub-units / modules of the vehicle-mounted equipment are mentioned in the detailed description above, this division is merely exemplary and not mandatory. In fact, according to embodiments of the present invention, the features and functions of two or more units / modules described above can be embodied in one unit / module. Conversely, the features and functions of one unit / module described above can be further divided and embodied by multiple units / modules.

[0058] Example 5

[0059] This embodiment provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program thereon. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook in Embodiment 3.

[0060] The readable storage medium may be more specifically adopted, including but not limited to: portable disk, hard disk, random access memory, read-only memory, erasable programmable read-only memory, optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0061] In a possible implementation, the present invention can also be implemented as a program product, which includes program code. When the program product is run on a terminal device, the program code is used to cause the terminal device to execute the control method for implementing the vehicle-mounted smart coat hook in Embodiment 3.

[0062] The program code for executing the present invention can be written using any combination of one or more programming languages. The program code can be executed entirely on the user device, partially on the user device, as a standalone software package, partially on the user device and partially on a remote device, or entirely on a remote device.

[0063] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a smart coat hook; the smart coat hook includes a motor, a receiving slot, a hook, and a bracket, the receiving slot is disposed on the bracket, the hook is rotatably connected to the receiving slot, the motor is connected to the hook, and the motor is used to drive the hook to rotate and switch between a first state and a second state; in the first state, the hook is located in the receiving slot; in the second state, the hook pops out from the receiving slot; The vehicle includes an in-vehicle camera module and a control module. The control module is electrically connected to both the in-vehicle camera module and the motor. The in-vehicle camera module is used to photograph the passengers inside the vehicle and transmit the photographed content to the control module. When the control module identifies that a passenger is wearing a coat based on the photographed content, it controls the motor to rotate the hook to the second state. The vehicle also includes a crosswind sensor, which is used to detect airflow inside the vehicle and transmit the detected airflow data to the control module. The control module is also used to control the motor to rotate the hook to the second state when it detects that the passenger is wearing a coat and the airflow data is higher than a third threshold.

2. The vehicle as described in claim 1, wherein the intelligent coat hook has multiple receiving slots and multiple hooks, the multiple receiving slots and multiple hooks correspond one-to-one, and the multiple receiving slots are spaced apart along the extension direction of the bracket.

3. The vehicle as described in claim 1, wherein the control module further comprises an image recognition unit, the image recognition unit being used to identify image data at the same position between two adjacent pixelated images and transmit it to the control module, wherein, The pixelated image corresponds to the passenger's clothing; the control module is also used to control the motor to drive the hook to rotate to the second state when the image data is detected to change.

4. The vehicle as described in claim 1, further comprising a temperature detection module, the temperature detection module being used to detect the temperature inside the vehicle and transmit the detected temperature data to the control module; the control module being further used to control the motor to drive the hook to rotate to the second state when it is detected that the passenger is wearing a coat and the temperature data is higher than a first threshold, or when it is detected that the passenger is wearing a coat and the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle is higher than a second threshold.

5. A control method for a vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook, characterized in that, The control method is implemented based on the vehicle as described in any one of claims 1-4, and the control method includes: taking a picture of the passenger inside the vehicle; determining whether the passenger is wearing a coat based on the content of the picture, and if so, controlling the motor to drive the hook to rotate to the second state.

6. The control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook as described in claim 5, wherein the method determines whether the passenger is wearing a coat based on the captured content; if so, it controls the motor to rotate the hook to the second state, comprising: After determining that the passenger is wearing a coat, the clothing portion of the passenger is obtained from multiple images; The clothing portion is pixelated; If the image data of the clothing portion in the same position in two adjacent images changes, the motor is controlled to drive the hook to rotate to the second state.

7. The control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook as described in claim 5, wherein the method determines whether the passenger is wearing a coat based on the captured content; if so, it controls the motor to rotate the hook to the second state, comprising: After determining that the passenger is wearing a coat, check the temperature inside the vehicle; If the temperature inside the vehicle is higher than the first threshold, or the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle is higher than the second threshold, the motor is controlled to drive the hook to rotate to the second state.

8. The control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook as described in claim 5, wherein the method determines whether the passenger is wearing a coat based on the captured content; if so, it controls the motor to rotate the hook to the second state, comprising: After determining that the passenger is wearing a coat, the airflow inside the vehicle is detected by a crosswind sensor; if the airflow is higher than a third threshold, the motor is controlled to drive the hook to rotate to the second state.

9. An in-vehicle device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook as described in any one of claims 5 to 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the control method for the vehicle-mounted intelligent coat hook as described in any one of claims 5 to 8.

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