A parking space prompting method and system, electronic device, automobile and storage medium

Abstract

A parking space prompting method, system, electronic device, vehicle and storage medium are disclosed. The method comprises: determining a newly identified parking space; and when it is determined that the newly identified parking space meets a sound prompting condition of a parking space according to all identified parking spaces included in a range of a displayable parking space in a current parking guidance interface, performing sound prompting on the newly identified parking space. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, conditional sound prompting is performed on the identified parking space, which avoids excessive prompting sounds caused by sound prompting on each parking space, improves the user's effective identification of the parking space, improves the rationality of human-computer interaction in the parking guidance process, and improves the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to, but is not limited to, the field of user interface control, and particularly to a parking space indication method, system, electronic device, automobile, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of intelligent vehicle technologies, more and more cars are equipped with intelligent driving systems. Automatic parking / parking assistance functions in these systems are becoming increasingly common, providing drivers with convenient parking services. These systems allow the vehicle controller to automatically control lateral and longitudinal movements to complete parking. During automatic parking / parking assistance, the search for / identification of available parking spaces and the provision of relevant parking information are essential functions.

[0003] Optimizing the human-vehicle (machine) interaction scheme in automatic parking / parking assistance functions to improve parking convenience and user experience is an important aspect of the development and improvement of intelligent driving systems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a parking space prompting method, system, electronic device, vehicle, and storage medium. It provides conditional audio prompts for identified available parking spaces, avoiding excessive prompts caused by indiscriminately providing audio prompts for each available parking space, which would affect the user's ability to effectively identify available parking spaces. This improves the rationality of human-computer interaction during parking guidance and enhances the user experience.

[0005] This disclosure provides a parking space notification method, including:

[0006] Identify newly identified available parking spaces;

[0007] Based on all the identified available parking spaces within the currently displayable parking space range in the parking guidance interface, if a newly identified available parking space meets the conditions for an audio prompt, an audio prompt will be given for the newly identified available parking space.

[0008] This disclosure also provides a parking space indication system, including:

[0009] The available parking space recognition module is configured to identify newly recognized available parking spaces.

[0010] The sound prompt module is configured to provide a sound prompt for the newly identified available parking space when it is determined that the newly identified available parking space meets the sound prompt conditions based on all the identified available parking spaces within the displayable parking space range in the current parking guidance interface.

[0011] This disclosure also provides an electronic device, including:

[0012] One or more processors;

[0013] Storage device for storing one or more programs.

[0014] When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the parking space notification method as described in any embodiment of this disclosure.

[0015] This disclosure also provides an automobile, including:

[0016] Parking space indication system as described in any embodiment of this disclosure.

[0017] This disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon that, when executed by a processor, implements the parking space notification method as described in any embodiment of this disclosure.

[0018] After reading and understanding the accompanying diagrams and detailed descriptions, the other aspects can be understood. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A flowchart of a parking space notification method provided for an embodiment of the invention;

[0021] Figure 2 Flowchart of another parking space notification method provided in this embodiment of the invention;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a parking guidance interface provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another parking guidance interface provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of another parking space notification method provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a parking space indication system provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that in this invention, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0030] In some feasible smart car solutions, when performing automatic parking or parking assistance functions, the smart terminal displays a parking guidance interface showing the availability of parking spaces near the vehicle. After identifying an available (vacant) parking space, a prompt sound is often played to attract the user's attention to avoid missing it. Understandably, in actual parking, multiple available parking spaces are often searched / identified. Providing an audio prompt for each identified space would inevitably result in a high frequency of prompts, especially when parking spaces are densely packed, which could negatively impact driver safety and the driving experience to some extent.

[0031] This disclosure provides a parking space notification scheme, which optimizes the sound notification scheme for available parking spaces, improves the rationality of the sound notification scheme, enhances user experience, and reduces driving safety hazards.

[0032] This disclosure provides a parking space notification scheme, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes:

[0033] Step 110: Identify the newly identified available parking spaces;

[0034] Step 120: Based on all the identified available parking spaces within the currently displayable parking space range in the parking guidance interface, if the newly identified available parking space meets the conditions for an audio prompt, then provide an audio prompt for the newly identified available parking space.

[0035] In some exemplary embodiments, the newly identified available parking space is determined to meet the available parking space audio prompt conditions according to the following method:

[0036] If the range of parking spaces that can be displayed in the current parking guidance interface includes the newly identified available parking space, and if the range of parking spaces that can be displayed in the current parking guidance interface does not include other identified available parking spaces besides the newly identified available parking space, then the newly identified available parking space is determined to meet the conditions for an available parking space audio prompt.

[0037] It should be noted that the base image displayed in the parking guidance interface can be a real-world photograph or a virtual reality image. This base image shows the parking space status, including occupied spaces, available spaces, and the parking lot's road surface. Based on this base image, other information is then marked according to the parking-related functions, such as available parking space information and parking route instructions. Further details regarding the additional information that can be displayed in the parking guidance interface will not be discussed in further detail in this application.

[0038] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, it also includes:

[0039] Step 130: If the parking space range displayed in the current parking guidance interface includes the newly identified available parking space, mark the newly identified available parking space in the current parking guidance interface using image marking.

[0040] In some exemplary embodiments, marking the newly identified available parking space in the current parking guidance interface using image markers includes highlighting the newly identified available parking space in one or more of the following ways:

[0041] Features include: highlighting parking space borders, setting color parking space borders, animated parking space borders, highlighting parking space areas, animated parking space areas, setting color parking space areas, or setting icon parking space areas, etc.

[0042] It is understandable that, due to factors such as the driver's field of vision, screen size, and constraints of the parking control process, the parking guidance interface only displays parking spaces near the current vehicle. In other words, the parking guidance interface only displays available parking spaces within a set range / distance from the current vehicle's location. Based on the available parking spaces within this displayed range, and after receiving a selection instruction for the corresponding available parking space, the interface executes the relevant automatic or auxiliary control steps to complete the parking maneuver.

[0043] In some exemplary embodiments, the vehicle's direction of travel includes forward or backward movement.

[0044] It is understandable that as the vehicle moves (forward or backward), the available parking space recognition module on the vehicle continuously identifies new available parking spaces. According to step 130, these newly identified available parking spaces are marked in an image manner within the currently displayed parking guidance interface. Therefore, multiple identified available parking spaces can be marked simultaneously on the parking guidance interface based on the actual parking space availability within the displayed range.

[0045] Some exemplary embodiments also include:

[0046] Based on vehicle wheel speed pulse technology or vehicle positioning technology, determine whether each of the identified available parking spaces is included in the range of displayable parking spaces in the current parking guidance interface.

[0047] For example, the current parking guidance interface can display parking spaces within a 10-meter radius in front of and behind the vehicle.

[0048] The specific methods for determining the distance and / or relative position between parking spaces and vehicles are not discussed in detail in this application; they can be implemented according to relevant regulations.

[0049] In some exemplary embodiments, providing an audio prompt for the newly identified available parking space includes:

[0050] In the current parking guidance interface, a sound icon is displayed at the location of the newly identified available parking space, and the set first prompt sound is played.

[0051] In some exemplary embodiments, the sound playback icon is a "speaker" icon, or other icons, not limited to a particular aspect.

[0052] In some exemplary embodiments, the first prompt tone is a "beep beep beep" prompt tone, or the first prompt tone is "Please note that there are available parking spaces"; the specific voice content is not limited to specific situations.

[0053] The option to display the playback icon includes: static display of the playback icon.

[0054] Optionally, the play icon can be animated. For example, the play icon can be shown flashing, or it can be moved within the newly identified available parking space. The specific animation format is not limited to any particular aspect.

[0055] In some exemplary embodiments, providing an audio prompt for the newly identified available parking space includes:

[0056] Based on the relative position of the newly identified available parking space and the vehicle's current position, a second prompt tone containing the relative position is determined and played.

[0057] For example, if the relative position is such that the newly identified available parking space is to the left of the current vehicle, then the second prompt sound will be "Please note the available parking space on the left!". More examples are not listed here.

[0058] In some exemplary embodiments, the parking space includes one or more of the following types:

[0059] Parallel parking spaces, perpendicular parking spaces, and angled parking spaces.

[0060] For example, when a vehicle reaches its current location, its parking guidance interface will display something like this: Figure 3 As shown, the displayable parking space range includes 6 parking spaces, numbered 5-10. Parking space 8 is a newly identified available parking space, while parking space 5 has not yet been identified and its availability has not been confirmed. Parking space 8 is marked with an icon according to step 130. According to step 120, the current parking guidance interface does not include other identified available parking spaces, only the newly identified available parking space 8. Since parking space 8 meets the conditions for a parking space audio prompt, a horn icon is displayed at the location of parking space 8, and the set first prompt sound is played; that is, when a parking space first appears on the current parking guidance interface, an audio prompt is given to attract the driver's attention.

[0061] The vehicle continues forward, passing parking space 5, where the parking guidance interface shows... Figure 4 As shown, the displayable parking space range includes 6 parking spaces, numbered 3-8. Parking space 5 is a newly identified available parking space, while parking space 3 has not yet been identified and its availability has not been confirmed. Parking space 5 was marked with an icon according to step 130. According to step 120, the displayable parking space range in the current parking guidance interface includes not only parking space 5 but also other identified available parking spaces 8. Since parking space 5 does not meet the criteria for an audio prompt, no audio prompt will be given for the newly identified available parking space 5.

[0062] As can be seen, Figure 3In the parking guidance interface shown, when parking space 8 is identified as a available parking space, it is the first available parking space on the current parking guidance screen. An audio prompt is given to remind the driver that this is the first time an available parking space has appeared on the screen. After selecting the available parking space, the driver can then use automatic parking or parking assistance functions to complete the parking maneuver. Continuing on, when parking space 5 is also identified as a available parking space, considering that an audio prompt was already given when parking space 8 was identified, and the driver already knows that a parking space has been found but has not yet been selected, no further audio prompts are given for the newly identified available parking space 5 to avoid excessive audio prompts affecting the driving experience. At this point, the newly identified available parking space 5 is simply marked with an image on the parking guidance interface, allowing the driver to clearly see its location and select it for parking.

[0063] It is understandable that if a newly identified available parking space does not meet the conditions for an audio prompt, it indicates that the newly identified available parking space is displayed on the same screen as a previously identified available parking space on the parking guidance interface. According to the embodiments of this disclosure, an audio prompt is given for the first identified available parking space displayed on the parking guidance interface, while no audio prompt is given for other available parking spaces displayed on the same screen. This avoids excessive audio prompts affecting the driving experience. Furthermore, the audio prompt for the first identified available parking space serves to draw the driver's attention to the available parking space and the parking guidance interface. For other available parking spaces displayed on the same screen, they can be clearly seen and selected through the image markers, without affecting parking-related operation control functions. Therefore, there is no need to give additional audio prompts for other available parking spaces displayed on the same screen, to avoid excessive prompts and a poor parking experience for the driver.

[0064] In some exemplary embodiments, step 110 includes:

[0065] After the parking start event is triggered, the newly identified available parking spaces are determined.

[0066] In some exemplary embodiments, the parking start event includes activating a parking assistance function or entering a parking lot. Optionally, other events, not limited to those specific to the examples of this disclosure, may also be included to indicate the start of the parking process and to initiate available parking space identification.

[0067] In some exemplary embodiments, the identification of available parking spaces is implemented according to relevant schemes, and is not limited to specific aspects. Specific identification schemes are not discussed in detail in this application and are not within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0068] This disclosure also provides a parking space marking method, such as... Figure 5 As shown, it includes:

[0069] Step 510: The parking function is activated, and the parking guidance interface is displayed;

[0070] Step 520: The vehicle moves forward or backward;

[0071] Step 530: Identify new available parking spaces;

[0072] Step 540: Determine whether the displayable parking space range in the current parking guidance interface includes other identified available parking spaces. If it does, proceed to step 550; otherwise, proceed to step 560.

[0073] Step 550: No audio prompt is given for new available parking spaces; only an image is marked on the parking guidance interface.

[0074] Step 560: Provide an audio prompt for the new available parking space and mark it with an image in the parking guidance interface.

[0075] In some exemplary embodiments, the method further includes:

[0076] Continue driving and wait for a new parking space to be identified.

[0077] In some exemplary embodiments, the method further includes:

[0078] Step 570: Select the chosen parking space and proceed with the parking maneuver.

[0079] As you can see, the parking guidance interface uses images, or images and sound, to mark and prompt the available parking spaces. Users can select a parking space based on the marked space and then complete the parking process.

[0080] This disclosure also provides a parking space indication system, such as... Figure 6 As shown, it includes:

[0081] The available parking space recognition module 610 is configured to identify newly recognized available parking spaces.

[0082] The sound prompt module 620 is configured to provide a sound prompt for the newly identified parking space when it is determined that the newly identified parking space meets the sound prompt conditions for parking space based on all the identified parking spaces within the displayable parking space range in the current parking guidance interface.

[0083] In some exemplary embodiments, the system further includes:

[0084] The image prompt module 630 is configured to mark the newly identified available parking space in the current parking guidance interface by means of an image mark when the range of parking spaces that can be displayed in the current parking guidance interface includes the newly identified available parking space.

[0085] In some exemplary embodiments, the sound prompt module 620 determines whether the newly identified available parking space meets the available parking space sound prompt conditions according to the following method:

[0086] If the range of parking spaces that can be displayed in the current parking guidance interface includes the newly identified available parking space, and if the range of parking spaces that can be displayed in the current parking guidance interface does not include other identified available parking spaces besides the newly identified available parking space, then the newly identified available parking space is determined to meet the conditions for an available parking space audio prompt.

[0087] In some exemplary embodiments, the sound prompt module 620 is further configured to determine, based on vehicle wheel speed pulse technology or vehicle positioning technology, whether each of the identified available parking spaces is included within the range of displayable parking spaces in the current parking guidance interface.

[0088] In some exemplary embodiments, the image prompting module 630 is further configured to determine, based on vehicle wheel speed pulse technology or vehicle positioning technology, whether each of the identified available parking spaces is included within the range of displayable parking spaces in the current parking guidance interface.

[0089] This disclosure also provides an electronic device, including:

[0090] One or more processors;

[0091] Storage device for storing one or more programs.

[0092] When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the parking space notification method as described in any embodiment of this disclosure.

[0093] In some exemplary embodiments, the electronic device is a smart vehicle terminal.

[0094] In some exemplary embodiments, the electronic device is a smart handheld terminal.

[0095] This disclosure also provides a vehicle, including a parking space indication system as described in any embodiment of this disclosure.

[0096] This disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon that, when executed by a processor, implements the parking space notification method as described in any embodiment of this disclosure.

[0097] The parking space prompting method provided in this disclosure optimizes the sound prompting scheme for identified available parking spaces by combining it with the actual parking scenario. Sound prompts are only given when the conditions for available parking spaces are met, avoiding the interference to the driver caused by the dense sound prompts in certain scenarios due to the lack of individual sound prompts during the parking process. This improves the rationality of human-computer interaction during parking guidance and enhances the user experience.

[0098] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that all or some of the steps, systems, or apparatuses disclosed above, and their functional modules / units, can be implemented as software, firmware, hardware, or suitable combinations thereof. In hardware implementations, the division between functional modules / units mentioned above does not necessarily correspond to the division of physical components; for example, a physical component may have multiple functions, or a function or step may be performed collaboratively by several physical components. Some or all components may be implemented as software executed by a processor, such as a digital signal processor or microprocessor, or as hardware, or as an integrated circuit, such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). Such software may be distributed on a computer-readable medium, which may include computer storage media (or non-transitory media) and communication media (or transient media). As is known to those skilled in the art, the term computer storage media includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information (such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data). Computer storage media include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile disc (DVD) or other optical disc storage, magnetic cartridges, magnetic tape, disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store desired information and can be accessed by a computer. Furthermore, it is well known to those skilled in the art that communication media typically contain computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in modulated data signals such as carrier waves or other transmission mechanisms, and may include any information delivery medium.

[0099] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present invention using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A parking space indication method, characterized in that, include: Identify newly identified available parking spaces; Based on all identified available parking spaces displayed on the current parking guidance interface, if a newly identified available parking space meets the conditions for an audio prompt, an audio prompt will be issued for that newly identified available parking space. The newly identified available parking spaces are determined to meet the conditions for an audio prompt based on the following method: If the range of parking spaces that can be displayed in the current parking guidance interface includes the newly identified available parking space, and if the range of parking spaces that can be displayed in the current parking guidance interface does not include other identified available parking spaces besides the newly identified available parking space, then the newly identified available parking space is determined to meet the conditions for an available parking space audio prompt.

2. The parking space indication method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: If the parking space range displayed in the current parking guidance interface includes the newly identified available parking space, the newly identified available parking space is marked in the current parking guidance interface using an image marker.

3. The parking space indication method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Based on vehicle wheel speed pulse technology or vehicle positioning technology, determine whether each of the identified available parking spaces is included in the range of displayable parking spaces in the current parking guidance interface.

4. The parking space indication method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The audio prompts for the newly identified available parking spaces include: In the current parking guidance interface, a sound icon is displayed at the location of the newly identified available parking space, and a set first prompt sound is played. or, Based on the relative position of the newly identified available parking space and the vehicle's current position, a second prompt tone containing the relative position is determined and played.

5. A parking space indication system, characterized in that, include: The available parking space recognition module is configured to identify newly recognized available parking spaces. The sound prompt module is configured to provide a sound prompt for the newly identified parking space when it is determined that the newly identified parking space meets the sound prompt conditions based on all the identified parking spaces within the displayable parking space range in the current parking guidance interface. The newly identified available parking spaces are determined to meet the conditions for an audio prompt based on the following method: If the range of parking spaces that can be displayed in the current parking guidance interface includes the newly identified available parking space, and if the range of parking spaces that can be displayed in the current parking guidance interface does not include other identified available parking spaces besides the newly identified available parking space, then the newly identified available parking space is determined to meet the conditions for an available parking space audio prompt.

6. The parking space indication system as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The image prompt module is configured to mark the newly identified available parking space in the current parking guidance interface by means of an image marker when the range of parking spaces that can be displayed in the current parking guidance interface includes the newly identified available parking space.

7. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; Storage device for storing one or more programs. When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the parking space notification method as described in any one of claims 1-4.

8. A car, characterized in that, include: The parking space indication system as described in claim 5 or 6.

9. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program is executed by the processor, it implements the parking space notification method as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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