Light control method of vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The application is suitable for the technical field of intelligent automobile, and provides a light control method of vehicle and vehicle, the method comprises the following steps: controlling a vehicle exterior display screen to display a vehicle light setting icon; receiving a first operation on the vehicle light setting icon; in response to the first operation, controlling the vehicle exterior display screen to display options of a first light category; receiving a second operation on the options of the first light category; receiving a third operation on the options of the second light category of the vehicle interior display screen; if the first light category and the second light category are different, turning on the vehicle light corresponding to the options of the first light category. The application sets a vehicle exterior display screen on the outside of the vehicle body, and the vehicle light can be adjusted through the vehicle exterior display screen, so that the user can complete the adjustment of the vehicle light without entering the vehicle, and the effect of adjusting the light outside the vehicle is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of intelligent vehicle technology, and in particular relates to a vehicle lighting control method and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of automobiles and the improvement of people's living standards, cars have become an indispensable means of transportation. As automobiles become more intelligent, their function is no longer limited to transportation; their uses are also increasing, such as providing lighting during camping trips and creating light shows for birthdays.

[0003] Currently, if users want to turn the headlights on, adjust them, or turn them off, they need to do so from the driver's seat using buttons on the driver's side, which is inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a vehicle lighting control method and a vehicle, which can solve the problem of inconvenient vehicle lighting adjustment.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a method for controlling the lights of a vehicle, wherein an exterior display screen is affixed to the exterior of the vehicle body, and an interior display screen is provided inside the vehicle. The method includes:

[0006] The vehicle exterior display screen is controlled to display a first interface, which includes vehicle light setting icons.

[0007] Receive the first operation applied to the headlight setting icon;

[0008] In response to the first operation, the exterior display screen is controlled to display a second interface, the second interface including options for the first lighting category;

[0009] Receive a second operation applied to the option of the first light category;

[0010] Receive a third operation on the option of the second lighting category on the in-vehicle display screen;

[0011] If the first light category and the second light category are different, turn on the headlights corresponding to the option of the first light category.

[0012] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the outer side of the vehicle body includes the outer surface of a headlight and the outer surface of a taillight, the exterior display screen is attached to the outer surface of the headlight or the outer surface of the taillight, and the exterior display screen is a transparent flexible display screen.

[0013] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, if the first light category and the second light category are different, turning on the vehicle light corresponding to the option of the first light category includes:

[0014] If the first light category and the second light category are different, control the in-vehicle display screen and the out-of-vehicle display screen to display a third interface. The third interface includes a first option and a second option. The first option indicates that you agree to turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option at the same time. The second option indicates that you disagree to turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option at the same time.

[0015] Receive a fourth operation on the options of the in-vehicle display screen, and a fifth operation on the options of the external display screen;

[0016] If the fourth and fifth operations operate on different options, turn on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category.

[0017] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, if the fourth operation and the fifth operation operate on different options, turning on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category includes:

[0018] If the fourth operation and the fifth operation have different options, determine the order in which the fourth operation and the fifth operation are received;

[0019] If the fifth operation is received first, and the fifth operation is an operation applied to the second option, then turn on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category.

[0020] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, after determining the order in which the fourth operation and the fifth operation are received, the method further includes:

[0021] If the fifth operation is received first, and the fifth operation is an operation performed on the first option, turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option.

[0022] If the fourth operation is received first, and the fourth operation is an operation performed on the second option, turn on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the second light category;

[0023] If the fourth operation is received first, and the fourth operation is an operation applied to the first option, then turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option.

[0024] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, turning on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category includes:

[0025] Determine the first area where the headlight corresponding to the option for the first type of light that needs to be turned on is located;

[0026] Obtain the location where users' gaze is fixed outside the vehicle;

[0027] If the line of sight is not in the first area, turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and control the headlights to shine in a direct direction;

[0028] If the gaze rests within the first area, turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option, and control the headlights to be directed in a non-direct direction, where the direction of illumination deviates from the gaze resting position.

[0029] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, controlling the external display screen to display the first interface includes:

[0030] Upon detecting the first information, the system controls the external display screen to display the first interface, whereby the first information indicates that the user outside the vehicle intends to adjust the vehicle's lights.

[0031] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, after turning on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category, the method further includes:

[0032] Detect the battery charge level in the vehicle;

[0033] When the battery level is less than or equal to a preset value, the external display screen and / or the internal display screen are controlled to display a fourth interface. The fourth interface includes a battery alarm prompt and / or a light switching prompt. The light switching prompt includes multiple light brightness adjustment options for adjusting the light brightness and an estimated usage time for each light brightness level. The estimated usage time is determined based on the battery level and the light brightness.

[0034] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, before controlling the exterior display screen to display a second interface in response to the first operation, the method further includes:

[0035] Verify the legitimacy of the identity of users outside the vehicle;

[0036] Accordingly, the step of controlling the external display screen to display a second interface in response to the first operation includes:

[0037] Upon confirming the legitimacy of the user outside the vehicle, in response to the first operation, the system controls the external display screen to show a second interface.

[0038] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle with an exterior display screen affixed to the exterior of the vehicle body and an interior display screen installed inside the vehicle. The vehicle is used to implement the method described in the first aspect above.

[0039] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a terminal device, including: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the vehicle lighting control method described in any one of the first aspects above.

[0040] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the vehicle lighting control method described in any one of the first aspects above.

[0041] Fifthly, embodiments of this application provide a computer program product that, when run on a terminal device, causes the terminal device to execute the vehicle lighting control method described in any of the first aspects above.

[0042] The beneficial effects of the first aspect embodiment of this application compared with the prior art are as follows: controlling the external display screen to display a first interface, the first interface including a headlight setting icon; receiving a first operation applied to the headlight setting icon; responding to the first operation, controlling the external display screen to display a second interface, the second interface including an option for a first light category; receiving a second operation applied to the option for the first light category; receiving a third operation applied to the option for the second light category on the in-vehicle display screen; if the first light category and the second light category are different, turning on the headlight corresponding to the option for the first light category.

[0043] This application installs an external display screen on the exterior of the vehicle body. The external display screen can set the vehicle lights, and users outside the vehicle can control and adjust the vehicle lights through the external display screen. When both users outside and inside the vehicle control the vehicle lights at the same time, the vehicle lights will be turned on according to the operation of the user outside the vehicle, so that users can adjust the vehicle lights without entering the vehicle, which is convenient for users outside the vehicle to adjust the vehicle lights.

[0044] It is understood that the beneficial effects of the second to fifth aspects mentioned above can be found in the relevant descriptions in the first aspect mentioned above, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0045] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, 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 this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle headlight provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exterior setting options when an exterior display screen is installed on the headlight of a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of a vehicle lighting control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an exterior display screen showing various lighting categories, provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0050] Figure 5 This is a schematic flowchart of a method for displaying a first interface of a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 6 This is a schematic flowchart of a method for controlling the turning on of vehicle lights according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 7 This is a schematic flowchart of a method for controlling the turning on of vehicle lights according to another embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 8 This is a schematic flowchart of a method for controlling the turning on of vehicle lights according to another embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0055] In the following description, specific details such as particular system architectures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will understand that this application may also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods have been omitted so as not to obscure the description of this application with unnecessary detail.

[0056] It should be understood that, when used in this application specification and the appended claims, the term "comprising" indicates the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or a collection thereof.

[0057] It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0058] Furthermore, in the description of this application and the appended claims, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0059] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0060] Vehicle lights are classified by their position as headlights and taillights. Headlights can include the left headlight and the right headlight, such as... Figure 1 As shown in the diagram, the left and right headlights are circled; according to their function, they can be divided into: fog lights, high beams, low beams, and turn signals, etc.

[0061] The switches or adjustment buttons for car lights are usually located in the driver's seat area inside the vehicle, and are generally physical buttons or gear shift levers.

[0062] When a user is outside the vehicle, if they need to adjust the headlights, they have to go back inside the vehicle to adjust them, which is inconvenient for the user.

[0063] With the development of display technology, transparent flexible displays have been put into use. Transparent flexible displays are ultra-thin and can be adhered to surfaces such as clothing and automobiles. Moreover, transparent flexible displays can be adjusted to various display states depending on the brightness of the screen, such as transparent state and normal display state.

[0064] Therefore, in conjunction with a transparent flexible display screen, this application proposes a vehicle lighting control method. This application has an external display screen attached to the outside of the vehicle body, which allows users to adjust the vehicle lights. This enables users to adjust the vehicle lights from outside the vehicle, bringing convenience to users and improving the user experience.

[0065] Specifically, the exterior of the vehicle body includes the outer surfaces of the headlights and taillights. In practical applications, the exterior display screen can be attached to the outer surfaces of the headlights or taillights, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the exterior display screen is attached to the outer surface of the left headlight. Because the exterior display screen uses a transparent flexible display, it remains transparent when the headlights are on, without affecting the lighting effect. The exterior display screen can be used to adjust the headlights, the in-car music player, etc.

[0066] In this application, the vehicle is equipped with an in-vehicle display screen so that users inside the vehicle can adjust the headlights via the in-vehicle display screen.

[0067] Figure 3 A schematic flowchart of the vehicle lighting control method provided in this application is shown. The method of this application is applied to a vehicle, that is, the controller in the vehicle. For ease of explanation, the embodiments of this application are all illustrated with an external display screen attached to the outer surface of the headlight, but this embodiment does not constitute a limitation on this application.

[0068] Reference Figure 3 The method is described in detail below:

[0069] S101, control the external display screen to display a first interface, the first interface including headlight setting icons.

[0070] In this embodiment, the exterior display screen can start working after the vehicle is unlocked. After the vehicle is unlocked, the display screen is in a transparent state.

[0071] After the vehicle is unlocked, its status is first determined to ascertain whether it is stationary or in motion. Specifically, the vehicle's current speed is obtained. If the current speed is 0, the vehicle is stationary; if the current speed is greater than 0, the vehicle is in motion.

[0072] When the vehicle is stationary, the user may be outside the vehicle, controlling the external display screen to show the first interface; when the vehicle is in motion, the user is always inside the vehicle. To avoid interfering with the user's control of the headlights from inside the vehicle, and to prevent accidental activation or switching of headlights due to the external display screen being accidentally triggered while driving, the function of adjusting headlights via the external display screen is enabled when the vehicle is stationary; when the vehicle is in motion, the external display screen is off, and the function of adjusting headlights via the external display screen is disabled, ensuring driving safety. When the external display screen is off (transparent), it displays no content.

[0073] In this embodiment, if the vehicle is stationary, the vehicle can directly control the external display screen to show the first interface, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the first interface displays the headlight settings icon (the headlight settings icon is lit) to facilitate headlight settings for the user. At this time, the area on the exterior display screen other than the headlight settings icon can be transparent.

[0074] The headlight setting icon is displayed on the edge of the external display screen, in the non-projection area of ​​the headlight. This setting does not affect the headlight illumination or projection, and avoids the situation where the headlight setting icon blocks the headlight projection when it is displayed.

[0075] S102, receive the first operation performed on the headlight setting icon.

[0076] In this embodiment, the first operation can be a single click on the headlight settings icon, a double click on the headlight settings icon, or a long press on the headlight settings icon, etc. The first operation indicates that the user needs to adjust the headlights.

[0077] S103, in response to the first operation, control the exterior display screen to display a second interface, the second interface including options for the first lighting category.

[0078] In this embodiment, after the first operation is detected, the vehicle controls the external display screen to display a second interface, that is, the external display screen needs to display options corresponding to each light category, for example, such as Figure 4 The options shown include those for high beams, low beams, and front fog lights. To avoid affecting the aesthetics and illumination of the headlights, the options for each headlight category can be displayed without a background color.

[0079] S104, receive a second operation on the option of the first light category.

[0080] In this embodiment, the option for the first light category can be any one or more of the options for various light categories displayed in the second interface.

[0081] The second action can be a single click, double click, or long press.

[0082] In this embodiment, if the exterior display screen is mounted on the outer surface of the headlight, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the second operation can also be the operation of clicking the headlight area corresponding to the option of the first light category, for example, the operation of the user clicking the high beam area.

[0083] S105, receiving a third operation on the option of the second lighting category of the in-vehicle display screen.

[0084] In this embodiment, the in-vehicle display screen displays a first interface and receives operations from the user on the headlight setting icon on the first interface; it controls the in-vehicle display screen to display a second interface, which includes options for a second lighting category; and it receives a third operation on the options for the second lighting category on the in-vehicle display screen. The options for the second lighting category are one or more of the options in each lighting category on the second interface.

[0085] S106, if the first light category and the second light category are different, turn on the headlights corresponding to the option of the first light category.

[0086] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, if the option for the first lighting category is the high beam option, then the option for the second lighting category is the front fog light option and / or the low beam option.

[0087] In this embodiment, if the user inside the vehicle and the user outside the vehicle select different types of lights, the selection of the user outside the vehicle will prevail, and the lights corresponding to the option of the first light category will be turned on first. For example, if the option of the first light category is fog lights, then fog lights will be turned on; if the option of the light category is high beams, then high beams will be turned on.

[0088] After activating the headlights corresponding to the first light category, the selected first light category option will display a selected indicator. This selected indicator can be customized as needed, for example... Figure 4 As shown, after selecting the high beam option, a circle indicating selection appears on the high beam option. After a preset time, the vehicle control external display screen returns to a fully transparent state, and no content is displayed on the external display screen.

[0089] In this embodiment, after the vehicle lights corresponding to the first light category option are turned on, the light on status is displayed on both the in-vehicle display screen and the out-of-vehicle display screen, so that both the in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle users can know which vehicle lights are in use.

[0090] In this embodiment, the system controls an external display screen to display a first interface, which includes a headlight setting icon; receives a first operation applied to the headlight setting icon; responds to the first operation, controls the external display screen to display a second interface, which includes options for a first light category; receives a second operation applied to the options for the first light category; receives a third operation applied to the options for the second light category on the in-vehicle display screen; and if the first light category and the second light category are different, the headlight corresponding to the option for the first light category is turned on. This application provides an external display screen on the exterior of the vehicle body, which can set the headlights. Users outside the vehicle can control and adjust the headlights through the external display screen. Furthermore, when both users outside and inside the vehicle control the headlights simultaneously, the headlights are turned on according to the operation of the user outside the vehicle, allowing users to adjust the headlights without entering the vehicle, thus facilitating headlight adjustment for users outside the vehicle.

[0091] like Figure 5 As shown, in one possible implementation, the process of step S101 may include:

[0092] S1011, determine whether first information is detected, the first information being used to characterize the intention of an external user to set the vehicle's lights.

[0093] In this embodiment, the first information can be set as needed. Specifically, the first information can be voice interaction information, such as a user's command like "Please turn on the exterior headlight screen adjustment function."

[0094] The first information can also be the user's action information. Action information can be collected by cameras on the vehicle. Specifically, the cameras collect the user's facial information and / or finger movement information outside the vehicle. For facial information, the vehicle determines whether the user's face is approaching the external display screen; for finger movement information, the vehicle determines whether the user's finger is approaching the external display screen; if the vehicle determines that the face and / or finger is approaching the external display screen, it determines that the first information has been detected.

[0095] When the vehicle is stationary and no first information is detected, the exterior display screen can be transparent and display no content.

[0096] S1012, when it is determined that the first information has been detected, control the external display screen to display the first interface.

[0097] In this embodiment, when the first information is detected, it is determined that the first user intends to set the lights. At this time, the exterior display screen lights up (displays) the light setting icon so that the first user can set the lights through the exterior display screen.

[0098] In this embodiment, when the intention of a user outside the vehicle to set the lights is detected, the display screen outside the vehicle shows the first interface, that is, the light setting icon. When no intention to set the lights is detected, the first interface is not displayed. This improves the intelligence of the vehicle and saves more electricity.

[0099] In one possible implementation, after displaying the first interface, the above method may further include:

[0100] After the display duration of the headlight setting icon exceeds the preset duration and / or after receiving a vehicle lock signal, the external display screen is controlled to display a seventh interface, which does not include the headlight setting icon.

[0101] In this embodiment, the preset duration can be a parameter set at the vehicle's factory and cannot be changed by the user.

[0102] The preset duration can also be a user-adjustable parameter. Users can set the display duration of the headlight setting icon through the vehicle's in-vehicle or out-of-vehicle display screen. The set display duration is the preset duration; for example, when the preset duration setting interface is displayed on the screen, the duration can be manually entered or voice-inputted. Alternatively, users can also set the preset duration through the vehicle's mobile app.

[0103] For example, the preset duration can be set to 1 minute or 2 minutes, etc.

[0104] In this embodiment, the car lock signal can be a signal emitted by the car key or a signal emitted by a mobile app.

[0105] The headlight setting icon will automatically turn off after the display duration exceeds the preset duration and / or after receiving a lock signal, meaning the external display screen will show the seventh screen. In actual use, after receiving a lock signal, the external display screen can show the seventh screen after the preset duration. For example, after the vehicle receives a lock signal, the external display screen continues to display the first screen, and after 1 minute, it displays the seventh screen. After locking the vehicle, the external display screen stops working and switches to a black screen state.

[0106] In this embodiment, after the seventh interface is displayed on the vehicle exterior display screen, if the user needs to adjust the vehicle lights, steps S1011 to S1012 can be executed.

[0107] In this embodiment, although the headlight setting icon is small, if it remains lit for a long time, it will consume the vehicle's battery power and also affect the overall aesthetics of the headlights. Therefore, when the headlight setting icon is lit, turning it off after a preset time and / or after detecting a vehicle lock signal can not only save the vehicle's battery power but also maintain the overall aesthetics of the headlights.

[0108] In one possible implementation, the user's identity can be verified before displaying the second interface to ensure that the user setting the vehicle lights is legitimate and to prevent pedestrians or other people from setting the vehicle lights arbitrarily, thus avoiding energy waste.

[0109] Specifically, after step S102, the above method may further include:

[0110] Verify the legitimacy of the identity of users outside the vehicle.

[0111] Accordingly, upon verifying the legitimacy of the user outside the vehicle, in response to the first operation, the external display screen is controlled to display the second interface, at which point the user outside the vehicle is allowed to configure the vehicle lights.

[0112] In this embodiment, the user outside the vehicle is the user who intends to adjust the vehicle lights.

[0113] In this embodiment, a camera (in-vehicle camera or out-of-vehicle camera) installed on the vehicle can be used to collect the facial image information of the user outside the vehicle. The collected facial image information is compared with a pre-stored facial image to determine whether the facial image in the collected facial image information matches the pre-stored facial image. If the facial image in the collected facial image information matches the pre-stored facial image, the identity of the user outside the vehicle is determined to be legitimate. If the facial image in the collected facial image information does not match the pre-stored facial image, the identity of the user outside the vehicle is determined to be illegitimate.

[0114] If the identity of the user outside the vehicle is determined to be illegitimate, the external display screen will remain on the first screen and will not allow the user outside the vehicle to adjust the vehicle lights.

[0115] In one possible implementation, after turning on the headlights corresponding to the first headlight category, if the user needs to adjust the headlights again, it is necessary to re-verify the legitimacy of the user outside the vehicle. Only after confirming the legitimacy of the user outside the vehicle can the user continue to adjust the headlights.

[0116] In one possible implementation, prolonged use of vehicle lights (with the lights on) while the vehicle is stationary may deplete the battery due to excessive power consumption. Therefore, to prevent battery depletion caused by prolonged headlight use when the vehicle is stationary, the battery level needs to be monitored in real time after the lights are turned on. An alarm should be triggered when the battery level is low to prompt the user to reduce the headlight brightness or turn them off, ensuring the battery's normal operation.

[0117] Specifically, after step S106, the above method may further include:

[0118] S201, Detect the battery charge level in the vehicle.

[0119] In this embodiment, a battery management module is installed in the vehicle, through which the battery's charge level can be obtained.

[0120] S202, when the battery level is less than or equal to a preset value, control the external display screen and / or the internal display screen to display a fourth interface. The fourth interface includes a battery alarm prompt and / or a light switching prompt. The light switching prompt includes multiple light brightness adjustment options for adjusting the light brightness and an estimated usage time for each light brightness level. The estimated usage time is determined based on the battery level and the light brightness.

[0121] In this embodiment, the preset value can be set as needed. When the battery level is less than or equal to the preset value, it indicates that the battery is low, and the vehicle will emit an alarm sound.

[0122] Additionally, a battery warning and / or headlight switching indicator will be displayed in a preset area of ​​the exterior display screen. Alternatively, when a non-headlight projection area of ​​the exterior display screen changes from transparent to opaque (darkens), a battery warning and / or headlight switching indicator will be displayed in that non-headlight projection area. The battery warning indicator can be text or an animated prompt.

[0123] The headlight switching prompts provide users with multiple headlight switching options (power-saving options), such as reducing headlight brightness by 50%, 40%, or 30%. Each option corresponds to a headlight brightness adjustment option, and each option includes a description to indicate the estimated usage time of the corresponding headlight brightness level. For example, based on the battery level, it is estimated that reducing the headlight brightness by 50% will allow the battery to maintain headlight operation for 5 minutes; reducing the headlight brightness by 40% will allow the battery to maintain headlight operation for 3 minutes, and so on.

[0124] In this embodiment, multiple headlight adjustment schemes are provided to the user when the battery power is low, making it easier for the user to accurately adjust the headlights when the battery power is low.

[0125] like Figure 6 As shown, in one possible implementation, step S106 may include:

[0126] S1061, determine the first area where the headlight corresponding to the option of the first light category to be turned on is located.

[0127] In this embodiment, the area where the headlights corresponding to the first light category option are located is the area that will be illuminated.

[0128] S1062, obtain the location where the user's gaze rests outside the vehicle.

[0129] In this embodiment, the location where the user's gaze rests outside the vehicle can be determined based on the user's eye position and gaze direction. Both the user's eye position and gaze direction can be captured by cameras on the vehicle.

[0130] Based on the location where the user's gaze is fixed outside the vehicle, it can be determined whether the user's eyes are looking directly at the area where the headlights are about to illuminate.

[0131] S1063, if the gaze position is not within the first area, turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and control the headlights to shine in a direct direction.

[0132] In this embodiment, if the user's gaze is not fixed within the first area, it is determined that the user's eyes are not directly looking at the area where the headlights are about to illuminate, and the corresponding headlights can be turned on directly, with the headlights shining directly.

[0133] S1064, if the gaze rests within the first area, turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option, and control the headlights to be directed in a non-direct direction, where the non-direct direction is the direction in which the light is directed away from the gaze resting position.

[0134] In this embodiment, if the user's line of sight is fixed in the first area, it means that the user's eyes are looking directly at the area where the headlights are about to be turned on. In order to avoid the headlights shining directly into the user's eyes, when the headlights corresponding to the first light category option are turned on, the headlights can avoid shining into the user's eyes.

[0135] After directing the headlights toward the eyes of users outside the vehicle in a direction that is not directly shining on them, the system continues to detect the location where the user's gaze rests. If it is determined that the location where the gaze rests is not within the first area, the headlights are changed to shine directly on the user.

[0136] In this embodiment of the application, in order to prevent the headlights from shining directly into the eyes of users outside the vehicle and causing harm to them, before turning on the corresponding headlights, it is determined whether the eyes of users outside the vehicle are looking directly at the area where the headlights are about to be lit. If it is determined that the eyes of users outside the vehicle are looking directly at the area where the headlights are about to be lit, when controlling the headlights to be lit, it is necessary to avoid the headlights shining directly into the eyes of users outside the vehicle, thus protecting users outside the vehicle from light damage.

[0137] In one possible implementation, since the vehicle is equipped with an in-vehicle display screen and an external display screen, when the vehicle is stationary, there may be a situation where users inside and outside the vehicle adjust the headlights simultaneously. When this situation occurs, the present application can use the following method to handle it.

[0138] like Figure 7 As shown, specifically, step S106 may include:

[0139] S301, if the first light category and the second light category are different, control the in-vehicle display screen and the out-of-vehicle display screen to display a third interface. The third interface includes a first option and a second option. The first option indicates that you agree to turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option at the same time. The second option indicates that you disagree to turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option at the same time.

[0140] In this embodiment, if the user inside the vehicle and the user outside the vehicle select different light categories, a third interface can be displayed so that the user can determine whether to overlay the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option.

[0141] S302, receiving a fourth operation on the option of the in-vehicle display screen and a fifth operation on the option of the external display screen.

[0142] In this embodiment, the fourth operation is an operation applied to the first option, or an operation applied to the second option. The fifth operation is an operation applied to the first option, or an operation applied to the second option.

[0143] S303, if the options operated by the fourth operation and the fifth operation are different, turn on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category.

[0144] In this embodiment, if one user outside the vehicle and one user inside the vehicle selects that the vehicle lights can be displayed overlay, while the other user selects that the vehicle lights cannot be displayed overlay, then the difference between the selections of the user inside the vehicle and the user outside the vehicle is determined.

[0145] For example, if the fourth operation is an operation applied to the first option and the fifth operation is an operation applied to the second option, then it is determined that the fourth operation and the fifth operation apply to different options.

[0146] When the choices of users outside the vehicle and users inside the vehicle differ, the intention of users outside the vehicle is taken first, and the headlights corresponding to the first light category selected by the users outside the vehicle are turned on.

[0147] In another embodiment, if both the fourth and fifth operations are operations performed on the second option, then the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category are turned on.

[0148] In one possible implementation, step S303 may specifically include:

[0149] S401, if the options operated by the fourth operation and the fifth operation are different, determine the order in which the fourth operation and the fifth operation are received.

[0150] In this embodiment, if the options operated by the fourth operation and the fifth operation are different, the vehicle lights that need to be turned on can be determined based on the operation received first.

[0151] In another embodiment, if both the fourth and fifth operations are operations performed on the second option, the order in which the fourth and fifth operations are received is determined.

[0152] S402, if the fifth operation is received first, and the fifth operation is an operation applied to the second option, turn on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category.

[0153] In this embodiment, if the fifth operation is received first, the selection of the user outside the vehicle is responded to. If the user outside the vehicle selects not to simultaneously turn on the headlights corresponding to the first headlight category and the headlights corresponding to the second headlight category, then only the headlights corresponding to the first headlight category selected by the user outside the vehicle will be turned on.

[0154] S403, if the fifth operation is received first, and the fifth operation is an operation performed on the first option, turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option.

[0155] In this embodiment, if the fifth operation is received first, the selection by the user outside the vehicle is responded to. If the user outside the vehicle selects to agree to simultaneously turn on the headlights corresponding to the first headlight category and the headlights corresponding to the second headlight category, then the headlights corresponding to the first headlight category selected by the user outside the vehicle and the headlights corresponding to the second headlight category selected by the user inside the vehicle will be turned on simultaneously.

[0156] S404, if the fourth operation is received first, and the fourth operation is an operation applied to the second option, turn on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the second light category.

[0157] In this embodiment, if the fourth operation is received first, the selection of the user inside the vehicle is responded to. If the user inside the vehicle selects not to simultaneously turn on the headlights corresponding to the first headlight category and the headlights corresponding to the second headlight category, then only the headlights corresponding to the second headlight category selected by the user inside the vehicle will be turned on.

[0158] S405, if the fourth operation is received first, and the fourth operation is an operation performed on the first option, turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option.

[0159] In this embodiment, if the fourth operation is received first, the selection of the user inside the vehicle is responded to. If the user inside the vehicle selects to agree to simultaneously turn on the headlights corresponding to the first headlight category and the headlights corresponding to the second headlight category, then the headlights corresponding to the first headlight category selected by the user outside the vehicle and the headlights corresponding to the second headlight category selected by the user inside the vehicle will be turned on simultaneously.

[0160] In this embodiment, after the vehicle turns on the corresponding headlights, the information of the turned-on headlights is synchronized to the external display screen and the internal display screen, so that both the users inside and outside the vehicle can know the status of the headlights.

[0161] In this embodiment, after step S405, both the in-vehicle display screen and the external display screen can continue to control the vehicle lights.

[0162] In this embodiment, when there is simultaneous vehicle light control both inside and outside the vehicle, the vehicle adjusts the lights according to a pre-set priority, which improves the vehicle's automation level, enriches the vehicle's performance, and enables the vehicle to complete the light adjustment in an orderly manner even when there is simultaneous vehicle light control both inside and outside the vehicle.

[0163] In one possible implementation, a camera is placed in an area of ​​the vehicle's exterior display screen that does not interfere with the projection of the headlights. The camera is used to obtain the distance between the vehicle and a target object. The target object can be a pedestrian, an animal, or another vehicle.

[0164] When the distance between the target object and the vehicle is less than a preset distance, the vehicle adjusts the transmittance of the external display screen to reduce the brightness of the headlights; when the distance between the target object and the vehicle is greater than or equal to the preset distance, the vehicle adjusts the transmittance of the external display screen to the standard transmittance.

[0165] By sensing the distance between the target object and the vehicle, the brightness of the headlights can be automatically adjusted, which can reduce the damage caused to the target object by excessive headlights. In addition, the brightness of the headlights does not need to be adjusted manually by the user; the vehicle can adjust it automatically, thus improving the level of vehicle automation.

[0166] In one possible implementation, after receiving the third and second operations, the in-vehicle display screen and the external display screen simultaneously display alarm information, and the vehicle simultaneously sounds an alarm sound to prompt the user to perform vehicle light settings operations both inside and outside the vehicle at the same time.

[0167] like Figure 8 As shown, in one possible implementation, when a first user inside the vehicle and a second user outside the vehicle simultaneously adjust the vehicle lights, the above method may further include:

[0168] The in-vehicle display screen shows the first interface, and the external display screen also shows the first interface, such as... Figure 8 As shown in (a), the first interface displays the headlight settings icon.

[0169] The system receives a seventh operation from the user on the headlight settings icon on the first interface of the in-vehicle display screen. In response to the seventh operation, the in-vehicle display screen shows the second interface, such as... Figure 8 As shown in (b), the second interface includes options for various light categories, such as options for low beam headlights, high beam headlights, front fog lights, and rear fog lights.

[0170] The system receives a first operation from a user outside the vehicle, which is applied to the headlight settings icon on the first interface of the external display screen. In response to the first operation, the external display screen shows a second interface, such as... Figure 8 As shown in (b) of the diagram.

[0171] The system receives a third operation from the user on the headlight settings icon on the second interface of the in-vehicle display screen. This third operation pertains to the low beam headlight options. In response to this third operation, the in-vehicle display screen shows the third interface, such as... Figure 8 As shown in (c), the third interface can also display the lighting category selected by the user inside the vehicle and the lighting category selected by the user outside the vehicle.

[0172] The system receives a second operation from an external user on the headlight settings icon on the second interface of the external display screen. This second operation pertains to the front fog light options. In response to the second operation, the external display screen shows a third interface, such as... Figure 8 As shown in (c) in the figure.

[0173] The system receives a fourth operation from the user inside the vehicle, which is applied to the first option on the third interface of the in-vehicle display screen. In response to the fourth operation, the first option ("Yes") on the third interface is selected, such as... Figure 8 As shown in (c) in the figure.

[0174] The system receives a fifth operation from an external user on the second option of the third interface of the external display screen. In response to the fifth operation, the second option ("No") on the third interface is selected, such as... Figure 8 As shown in (c) in the figure.

[0175] In response to the fourth and fifth operations, since the options for the fourth and fifth operations differ, both the in-vehicle and external displays show an eighth interface. This eighth interface includes the first and second options to prompt the user to confirm again whether they need to simultaneously turn on the low beam headlights and front fog lights. Figure 8 As shown in (d) in the figure.

[0176] The system receives the eighth operation from the user on the eighth interface of the in-vehicle display screen, where the first option on the eighth interface is selected. Figure 8 As shown in (d) in the figure.

[0177] The system receives the ninth operation from the user outside the vehicle, which is performed on the second option of the eighth interface on the external display screen. The second option on the eighth interface is selected, such as... Figure 8 As shown in (d) in the figure.

[0178] If the eighth operation is received first, then turn on the low beam headlights and front fog lights.

[0179] If the ninth operation is received first, then turn on the front fog lights.

[0180] In another embodiment, if both the eighth and ninth operations are operations performed on the first option, then the low beam headlights and front fog lights are turned on.

[0181] It should be understood that the sequence number of each step in the above embodiments does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

[0182] This application also provides a vehicle, with an exterior display screen affixed to the exterior of the vehicle body and an interior display screen installed inside the vehicle, the vehicle being used to implement the aforementioned vehicle lighting control method.

[0183] This application also provides a terminal device, see [link to relevant documentation] Figure 9 The terminal device 500 may include: at least one processor 510, a memory 520, and a computer program stored in the memory 520 and executable on the at least one processor 510. When the processor 510 executes the computer program, it implements the steps in any of the above method embodiments, for example... Figure 3 Steps S101 to S106 in the illustrated embodiment.

[0184] For example, a computer program may be divided into one or more modules / units, one or more of which are stored in memory 520 and executed by processor 510 to complete this application. The one or more modules / units may be a series of computer program segments capable of performing specific functions, which describe the execution process of the computer program in terminal device 500.

[0185] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 9 This is merely an example of a terminal device and does not constitute a limitation on the terminal device. It may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or different components, such as input / output devices, network access devices, buses, etc.

[0186] The processor 510 can be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0187] The memory 520 can be an internal storage unit of the terminal device or an external storage device, such as a plug-in hard drive, a smart media card (SMC), a secure digital card (SD), or a flash card. The memory 520 is used to store the computer program and other programs and data required by the terminal device. The memory 520 can also be used to temporarily store data that has been output or will be output.

[0188] The bus can be an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, or an Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus, etc. Buses can be categorized as address buses, data buses, control buses, etc. For ease of illustration, the buses shown in the accompanying drawings are not limited to a single bus or a single type of bus.

[0189] The vehicle lighting control method provided in this application embodiment can be applied to terminal devices such as computers, tablets, laptops, netbooks, and personal digital assistants (PDAs). This application embodiment does not impose any restrictions on the specific type of terminal device.

[0190] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0191] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0192] In the embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed terminal devices, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the terminal device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of modules or units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, apparatuses, or units, and may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0193] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0194] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0195] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can also be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed by one or more processors, it can implement the steps of the various method embodiments described above.

[0196] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can also be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed by one or more processors, it can implement the steps of the various method embodiments described above.

[0197] Similarly, as a computer program product, when the computer program product is run on a terminal device, it enables the terminal device to implement the steps in the above-described method embodiments.

[0198] The computer program includes computer program code, which can be in the form of source code, object code, executable file, or some intermediate form. The computer-readable medium can include: any entity or device capable of carrying the computer program code, recording media, USB flash drive, portable hard drive, magnetic disk, optical disk, computer memory, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), electrical carrier signals, telecommunication signals, and software distribution media, etc. It should be noted that the content included in the computer-readable medium can be appropriately added or removed according to the requirements of legislation and patent practice in the jurisdiction. For example, in some jurisdictions, according to legislation and patent practice, computer-readable media may not include electrical carrier signals and telecommunication signals.

[0199] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling vehicle lighting, characterized in that, The vehicle has an exterior display screen affixed to its exterior and an interior display screen installed inside the vehicle. The method includes: The vehicle exterior display screen is controlled to display a first interface, which includes vehicle light setting icons. Receive the first operation applied to the headlight setting icon; In response to the first operation, the exterior display screen is controlled to display a second interface, the second interface including options for the first lighting category; Receive a second operation applied to the option of the first light category; Receive a third operation on the option of the second lighting category on the in-vehicle display screen; If the first light category and the second light category are different, turn on the headlights corresponding to the option of the first light category; If the first light category and the second light category are different, turn on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category, including: If the first light category and the second light category are different, control the in-vehicle display screen and the out-of-vehicle display screen to display a third interface. The third interface includes a first option and a second option. The first option indicates that you agree to turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option at the same time. The second option indicates that you disagree to turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option at the same time. Receive a fourth operation on the options of the in-vehicle display screen, and a fifth operation on the options of the external display screen; If the fourth and fifth operations operate on different options, turn on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the vehicle body includes the outer surface of the headlights and the outer surface of the taillights. The exterior display screen is attached to the outer surface of the headlights or the outer surface of the taillights. The exterior display screen is a transparent flexible display screen.

3. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, If the fourth and fifth operations operate on different options, turning on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category includes: If the fourth operation and the fifth operation have different options, determine the order in which the fourth operation and the fifth operation are received; If the fifth operation is received first, and the fifth operation is an operation applied to the second option, then turn on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the first light category.

4. The method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, After determining the order in which the fourth and fifth operations are received, the method further includes: If the fifth operation is received first, and the fifth operation is an operation performed on the first option, turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option. If the fourth operation is received first, and the fourth operation is an operation performed on the second option, turn on the vehicle lights corresponding to the option of the second light category; If the fourth operation is received first, and the fourth operation is an operation applied to the first option, then turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and the headlights corresponding to the second light category option.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The vehicle lights corresponding to the option to turn on the first light category include: Determine the first area where the headlight corresponding to the option for the first type of light that needs to be turned on is located; Obtain the location where users' gaze is fixed outside the vehicle; If the line of sight is not in the first area, turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option and control the headlights to shine in a direct direction; If the gaze rests within the first area, turn on the headlights corresponding to the first light category option, and control the headlights to be directed in a non-direct direction, where the direction of illumination deviates from the gaze resting position.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The control of the external display screen to display the first interface includes: Upon detecting the first information, the system controls the external display screen to display the first interface, whereby the first information indicates that the user outside the vehicle intends to adjust the vehicle's lights.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, After turning on the headlights corresponding to the option of the first light category, the method further includes: Detect the battery charge level in the vehicle; When the battery level is less than or equal to a preset value, the external display screen and / or the internal display screen are controlled to display a fourth interface. The fourth interface includes a battery alarm prompt and / or a light switching prompt. The light switching prompt includes multiple light brightness adjustment options for adjusting the light brightness and an estimated usage time for each light brightness level. The estimated usage time is determined based on the battery level and the light brightness.

8. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Before controlling the external display screen to display the second interface in response to the first operation, the method further includes: Verify the legitimacy of the identity of users outside the vehicle; Accordingly, the step of controlling the external display screen to display a second interface in response to the first operation includes: Upon confirming the legitimacy of the user outside the vehicle, in response to the first operation, the system controls the external display screen to show a second interface.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle has an exterior display screen affixed to its exterior and an interior display screen installed inside the vehicle; the vehicle is used to implement the vehicle lighting control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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