A vehicle safety management method and a vehicle control unit

CN117183890BActive Publication Date: 2026-09-29CHERY NEW ENERGY AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311170946.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-11
Publication Date
2026-09-29
Estimated Expiration
2043-09-11

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Technical Problem

也存在一些车主,对车辆进行了设防,但是把婴儿或宠物落在车里,导致婴儿或宠物处于危险环境中,尤其是室外高温天气

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[0027]通过钥匙档位、驾驶员状态和车门状态多数据源,能够更准确地对驾驶员下车情况进行判断,并且除了基于钥匙发送的指令进行设防以外,对于一段时间内乘员未回车上的情况进行自动设防控制,从而能够应对车主忘记设防,或者临时下车但短时间内不能回来的情形。

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Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle safety management and control method and a whole vehicle controller, the whole vehicle controller is connected with a user terminal, and the method comprises the following steps: acquiring key gear information, passenger state information and door state information of a current vehicle in real time; if it is monitored that the key gear is changed to OFF or ACC, the passenger state information and the door state information of the driver seat are continuously monitored, if it is monitored that the passenger state of the driver seat is changed from having people to no people and the door of the driver seat is opened, safety management and control is executed: the passenger state information of the main driver seat is continuously monitored, and the security control instruction sent by the key is responded to perform security control; if the security control instruction sent by the key is not received within a period of time, and the passenger state of the driver seat is not changed from no people to people, automatic security control is performed. The application can timely remind and timely set up defense for the safety situation of the vehicle, and can also timely find and intervene when living things such as babies or animals are left in the vehicle.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of new energy vehicle technology, and in particular relates to a vehicle safety management method and a vehicle controller. Background Technology

[0002] The statements in this section are merely background information related to the present invention and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] Intelligent and connected technologies can assist car owners in driving better and provide early warnings in many situations. In daily car use, it's common for owners to leave their car doors unlocked or their vehicles unsecured after parking. If the vehicle is parked in a public place, it poses a risk of theft. Even when car owners have secured their vehicles, they may leave infants or pets inside, putting them in a dangerous environment, especially in hot weather.

[0004] Furthermore, car owners sometimes only need to get out of their vehicles briefly to pick up an item nearby or buy something at a shop along the street. In such cases, some car owners may not arm their vehicles. However, car owners' predictions of the duration of their absence are sometimes inaccurate and may become uncontrollable due to queuing to pay or other unforeseen circumstances. In these situations, the distance between the car and the vehicle may exceed the range for remote arming via the key, putting the car owner in an awkward position. Moreover, in such cases, if an infant or pet is left inside the car with the doors and windows closed, the interior environment can gradually become uncomfortable, and the car owner may find it difficult to notice and respond in time. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a vehicle safety management method and a vehicle controller, which can provide timely reminders and defenses for the safety status of the vehicle, and can also detect and intervene in a timely manner when a baby or animal is left in the vehicle, thus achieving multi-angle safety management.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, one or more embodiments of the present invention provide the following technical solutions:

[0007] A vehicle safety management method, applied to a vehicle controller, wherein the vehicle controller is connected to a user terminal, includes the following steps:

[0008] Real-time information on the current vehicle's key position, occupant status, and door status;

[0009] If the key position is detected to change to OFF or ACC, the status information of the occupant in the driver's seat and the door status information will be continuously monitored. If the occupant status in the driver's seat changes from occupied to unoccupied, and the driver's side door is opened, safety control will be executed:

[0010] It continuously monitors the occupant status information in the driver's seat and performs arming control in response to the arming control command sent by the key; if it does not receive the arming control command sent by the key within a certain period of time, and does not detect the occupant status in the driver's seat changing from unoccupied to occupied, it performs automatic arming control.

[0011] In some embodiments, arming control in response to arming control commands sent by the key includes:

[0012] Acquire images of the vehicle interior to determine if any living creatures have been left inside.

[0013] If not, send an arming control command to the body controller and receive an arming control feedback message from the body controller, wherein the feedback message indicates that the vehicle is armed or the door is not closed; if the feedback message indicates that the door is not closed, send a reminder message to the user terminal.

[0014] If a living being is present, a notification message is sent to the user terminal to alert them that there is a living being in the vehicle. At the same time, the in-vehicle environment is monitored in real time by the in-vehicle environmental sensing device to determine whether the comfort conditions are met. When the in-vehicle environment does not meet the comfort conditions, an environmental control request is also sent to the user terminal. The environment is adjusted in response to the environmental control commands fed back by the user terminal.

[0015] In some embodiments, if no arming control command is received from the key within a certain period of time, and the occupant status in the driver's seat is not detected to change from unoccupied to occupied, the location information of the driver's user terminal is also obtained. Combined with the vehicle's parking location, it is predicted whether the driver can return to the vehicle in a short time, and automatic arming control is performed.

[0016] In some embodiments, the automatic arming control includes:

[0017] Acquire images of the vehicle interior to determine if any living creatures have been left inside.

[0018] If the door does not exist, send a door status detection command to the body controller and receive feedback information; if the door is not closed, send a reminder message to the user terminal that the vehicle door is not closed; if the door is closed, request the user terminal whether to arm the system, and arm the system in response to the control command fed back by the user terminal.

[0019] If present, a notification message is sent to the user terminal indicating the presence of a living being in the vehicle and whether the vehicle is armed. Simultaneously, the vehicle's interior environment is monitored in real time using in-vehicle environmental sensors to determine if it meets comfort requirements. If the interior environment does not meet comfort requirements, an environmental control request is sent to the user terminal. The system then adjusts the environment in response to the environmental control commands from the user terminal.

[0020] In some embodiments, acquiring in-vehicle image information to determine whether there are any living creatures left in the vehicle includes:

[0021] The vehicle interior temperature distribution is obtained using an infrared device. When there is an area where the temperature is within a preset temperature range, the location information of the area is obtained, and the camera is controlled to capture a visible light image of the area. The visible light image is used for target recognition and compared with a pre-stored target image. If the similarity reaches a preset threshold, it is considered that there is a living creature.

[0022] In some embodiments, in-vehicle sound signals are also acquired. If there is a region with a temperature within a preset temperature range, but no target is detected based on the visible light image, the sound signal is compared with a pre-stored target audio. If the similarity reaches a preset threshold, it is considered that there is a living creature.

[0023] One or more embodiments provide a vehicle safety management system, including a vehicle controller, a body controller and a seat pressure sensor connected to the vehicle controller, wherein the vehicle controller obtains door status information from the body controller and occupant status information from the seat pressure sensor, and is configured to execute the vehicle safety management method.

[0024] In some embodiments, the system further includes an interaction module connected to the vehicle controller for acquiring in-vehicle sound signals.

[0025] In some embodiments, the system further includes an image acquisition device connected to the vehicle controller, the image acquisition device including an infrared device and a camera.

[0026] The above one or more technical solutions have the following beneficial effects:

[0027] By using multiple data sources, including key position, driver status, and door status, the system can more accurately determine when the driver has exited the vehicle. In addition to arming based on commands sent by the key, it can also automatically arm the vehicle if the occupant has not returned within a certain period of time. This is to address situations where the owner forgets to arm the vehicle or temporarily exits the vehicle but cannot return within a short time.

[0028] In addition, the automatic arming control strategy has added in-vehicle live object recognition. When there is a live object in the vehicle, the system can promptly notify the driver if the driver forgets the object in the vehicle or if the driver temporarily gets out of the vehicle but cannot return in a short time. Furthermore, it can remotely intervene if the environment is uncomfortable. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the invention.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the architecture of a vehicle safety management system in one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a vehicle safety management method in one or more embodiments of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of arming control in response to arming control commands sent by a key in one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 This is an automatic arming control flowchart for one or more embodiments of the present invention when no arming control command is received from the key for a period of time and no occupant is detected to be seated. Detailed Implementation

[0034] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are exemplary and intended to provide further illustration of the invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains.

[0035] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of exemplary embodiments according to the invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0036] Where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0037] To achieve comprehensive vehicle safety management, this embodiment provides a vehicle safety management system capable of timely alerts and preventative measures based on vehicle safety conditions, as well as timely detection and intervention in cases where infants or animals are left inside the vehicle. Figure 1 As shown, the system includes a vehicle control unit (VCU), an interactive module, a body control unit (BCM), an in-vehicle environment sensing device, and an image acquisition device connected to the vehicle control unit. The body control unit is also connected to a seat pressure sensor, a door detection device, and an environmental control device.

[0038] The interaction module includes an in-vehicle infotainment system (IHU) for receiving various user operation requests and providing data feedback. Users can input operation requests via touchscreen or voice input devices. For example, the vehicle controller integrates a liveness detection function, which users can enable or disable via the interaction module. Furthermore, users can customize the content to be alerted, such as: a. alerting the owner if they forget to arm the doors or close them; b. alerting when a live animal is detected locked inside the vehicle; c. alerting when there is a danger in the vehicle's interior environment (e.g., excessively high concentration of harmful gases or abnormal ambient temperature).

[0039] The in-vehicle environment sensing device includes a temperature sensor, an air quality sensor, and a gas sensor.

[0040] The environmental control device is mainly an air conditioning controller.

[0041] The image acquisition device includes an infrared device and a camera. The infrared device is used to acquire the temperature distribution inside the vehicle, and the camera is used to acquire visible light images. The camera can be a panoramic camera, positioned in the center of the vehicle roof, to achieve comprehensive coverage of the interior.

[0042] The vehicle controller is also connected to a user terminal, for example, via wireless connection. However, due to distance limitations when directly connecting the vehicle and user terminal wirelessly, an association can be established between them via a server based on an Internet of Things (IoT) system. The user terminal pre-registers vehicle identification information, user terminal identification information, driver information, etc., with the server, which then stores this information in association. The user terminal can send remote control commands to the vehicle controller via the server, and the vehicle controller can also send information to the user terminal via the server. The user terminal can be a mobile phone, tablet, etc., without limitation. Through the user terminal, the user can remotely operate the vehicle, including but not limited to: (1) remotely controlling the arming, specifically, issuing an arming command to the vehicle's body controller via the T-box; (2) remotely controlling the power-off and arming, specifically, issuing a power-off command to the keyless entry system (PEPS) via the T-box, after which the PEPS issues a power-off command to the vehicle controller, thereby controlling the high-voltage relay to disconnect, and the PEPS controls each controller to go into sleep mode, and then issues an arming command to the body controller; (3) remotely controlling the vehicle's air conditioning or ventilation equipment, for example, remotely turning on the air conditioning to adjust the air and temperature inside the vehicle, sending an air conditioning turn-on command to the body controller via the T-box, the body controller requesting the air conditioning controller to turn on the air conditioning, and the air conditioning controller controlling the air conditioning to turn on.

[0043] like Figure 2As shown, the vehicle controller is configured to: acquire the current key position information of the vehicle in real time, acquire occupant status information from the driver's seat pressure sensor, and acquire driver's side door status information from the body controller. In one specific implementation, the vehicle controller sends a command to the body controller to acquire the seat pressure sensor signal or door sensor signal. In response to the command, the body controller collects the signal and feeds it back to the vehicle controller via the Controller Area Network (CAN). If the key position is detected to change to OFF or ACC, the occupant status information and driver's side door status information are continuously monitored. If a door opening signal is detected and the driver's seat changes from occupied to unoccupied, it is assumed that the driver has exited the vehicle, and security controls are implemented regarding vehicle arming and whether any living beings remain inside. Understandably, the set time can be set to 30 seconds or other times, which are not limited here. Determining whether the driver has exited the vehicle by comprehensively considering multiple pieces of information, including key position, whether the driver's seat is occupied, and whether the door is opened, yields higher accuracy.

[0044] In some embodiments, the vehicle controller's security control for vehicle arming specifically includes: continuously monitoring the occupant status information in the driver's seat and performing arming control in response to arming control commands sent by the key; if no arming control command is received from the key within a certain period of time and no occupant is detected sitting down, automatic arming control is performed.

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, in cases where arming control is initiated in response to an arming control command sent by the key, to prevent safety hazards caused by an unclosed door or living creatures left inside the vehicle, the following steps are further performed:

[0046] Step 1-1: Based on the infrared device and camera inside the vehicle, determine whether there are any living creatures left in the vehicle. If not, proceed to step 1-2; if so, proceed to step 1-3.

[0047] Steps 1-2: Send an arming control command to the body controller and receive arming control feedback messages from the body controller. When the body controller performs arming control, it first checks whether the doors are closed. If they are not closed, it sends feedback to the vehicle controller, which then sends a reminder message to the user terminal that the doors are not closed, and / or controls the vehicle lights to flash. Understandably, if the key is in the ACC position at this time, the power is turned off before arming.

[0048] Steps 1-3: Send a reminder message to the user terminal that there is a living creature in the vehicle. At the same time, monitor the in-vehicle environment in real time based on the in-vehicle environment sensing device to determine whether the comfort conditions are met. When the in-vehicle environment does not meet the comfort conditions, such as when the air filter sensor detects an abnormal concentration of harmful gases or an abnormal in-vehicle temperature, send an air conditioning or air circulation control request to the user terminal. Receive control commands from the user terminal and control the air conditioning or air circulation device.

[0049] The above control methods can provide timely reminders to users. If users fail to see the message in time and have already left the vehicle, the system can also adjust the in-vehicle environment to prevent infants or animals from being in dangerous environments such as high temperature or lack of oxygen for extended periods.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown, in the case where no arming control command is received from the key within a certain period of time and no occupant is detected sitting down, as a specific implementation method, if no occupant is detected sitting down within a certain period of time, the location information of the driver's user terminal is also obtained. Combined with the vehicle's parking location, it is predicted whether the driver can return to the vehicle in a short time. If not, subsequent arming control is executed.

[0051] By combining the driver's departure time, distance, and surroundings, it's possible to predict the driver's intentions more accurately. For example, a driver might leave the vehicle only temporarily to grab something and return shortly. If they don't return within a certain timeframe, they may have traveled a considerable distance and won't be able to return immediately, or they might be shopping at a nearby store and have been delayed due to queuing or other reasons. In these situations, it's best to arm the vehicle to enhance security. If the driver is away for an extended period and travels a considerable distance, it can be inferred that they forgot to arm the vehicle with the key.

[0052] In some embodiments, the distance between the user terminal and the current vehicle is used to determine whether the driver can return to the vehicle in a short time. This distance can be the Euclidean distance between two points, or it can be the actual distance between the two points calculated using a navigation system. In other embodiments, in addition to the distance between the user terminal and the current vehicle, the scene information of the user terminal is also considered. This scene information can be determined by the navigation system. If the user terminal is located in a shop, the type of shop and the current time period are also used to predict whether the driver can return to the vehicle in a short time. Generally, during weekday evening rush hour, supermarkets, restaurants, and other similar shops have higher customer traffic and are more likely to have queues.

[0053] The automatic arming control includes the following steps:

[0054] Step 2-1: Determine whether there are any living creatures left in the vehicle based on the infrared device and camera inside the vehicle; if not, proceed to step 2-2; if so, proceed to step 2-3.

[0055] Step 2-2: Send a door status detection command to the body controller. If the door is not closed, send feedback to the vehicle controller. The vehicle controller then sends a reminder message to the user terminal indicating that the vehicle door is not closed. If the door is closed, request the user terminal to arm the system, receive the control command from the user terminal, and arm the system. In some embodiments, if the user does not provide a command within a set time, arming is performed automatically. Understandably, if the key is in the ACC position at this time, the power is turned off before arming is initiated.

[0056] Steps 2-3: Send a reminder message to the user terminal indicating that there is a living being in the vehicle and whether to arm the vehicle. Simultaneously, monitor the in-vehicle environment in real time based on the in-vehicle environmental sensing device to determine whether the comfort conditions are met. When the in-vehicle environment does not meet the comfort conditions, send an air conditioning or air circulation control request to the user terminal. Receive control commands from the user terminal, including arming control commands and / or environmental control commands, which are used to control the vehicle arming and control the air conditioning or air circulation device, respectively.

[0057] This situation corresponds to situations where the driver temporarily leaves the vehicle but cannot return in a short time, or where the driver forgets an infant or animal in the vehicle. Through monitoring and remote control of the in-vehicle environment, the driver can adjust the in-vehicle environment even if they cannot return quickly, thus preventing the infant or animal from being in a dangerous environment such as high temperature or lack of oxygen for a long time.

[0058] For the determination of whether there are any living creatures left in the vehicle based on the infrared device and camera inside the vehicle in steps 1-1 and 2-1 above, as a specific implementation method, target images, such as photos of babies or pets, are stored in advance. The temperature distribution inside the vehicle is continuously monitored based on the infrared device. When there is an area where the temperature is within a preset temperature range, the location information of the area is obtained, and the camera is controlled to take an image of the area. After the image is obtained, it is compared with the pre-stored target image based on the target recognition algorithm. If the similarity reaches a set threshold, it is considered that there are living creatures.

[0059] Of course, due to the seating arrangement inside the car, even a panoramic camera will still have blind spots when shooting, such as the floor area between the front and rear rows of seats, which is large enough to accommodate a small pet. Furthermore, the camera's image quality is affected by lighting conditions. Therefore, to avoid inaccurate identification, another practical approach is to pre-store target audio, such as the sound of a baby or pet. The system acquires in-car sounds based on the interaction module. When an infrared device detects an area with a temperature within a preset range, and a sound similar to the target audio is detected inside the car, it is considered that a living being is present. These two methods can complement each other.

[0060] Those skilled in the art will understand that the methods for acquiring images and acquiring occupant status described above are not limited to the above implementation methods. As long as the corresponding functions can be achieved, they are acceptable and are not limited here.

[0061] Based on the aforementioned security control system, one or more embodiments of the present invention also provide a vehicle security control method applied to a vehicle controller, specifically including the following steps: real-time acquisition of the current vehicle's key position information, occupant status information, and door status information; if the key position is detected to change to OFF or ACC, continuously monitor the occupant status information and door status information in the driver's seat; if the occupant status in the driver's seat changes from occupied to unoccupied, and the driver's seat door is opened, execute security control: continuously monitor the occupant status information in the driver's seat, and perform arming control in response to the arming control command sent by the key; if no arming control command is received from the key within a certain period of time, and no change in the occupant status in the driver's seat from unoccupied to occupied is detected, perform automatic arming control.

[0062] In some embodiments, for users arming based on a key, arming control in response to arming control commands sent by the key includes:

[0063] Acquire images of the vehicle interior to determine if any living creatures have been left inside.

[0064] If not, send an arming control command to the body controller and receive an arming control feedback message from the body controller, wherein the feedback message indicates that the vehicle is armed or the door is not closed; if the feedback message indicates that the door is not closed, send a reminder message to the user terminal.

[0065] If a living being is present, a notification message is sent to the user terminal to alert them that there is a living being in the vehicle. At the same time, the in-vehicle environment is monitored in real time by the in-vehicle environmental sensing device to determine whether the comfort conditions are met. When the in-vehicle environment does not meet the comfort conditions, an environmental control request is also sent to the user terminal. The environment is adjusted in response to the environmental control commands fed back by the user terminal.

[0066] For situations where the user only temporarily leaves the vehicle and intends to return immediately, if no arming control command is received from the key within a certain period, and the occupant status in the driver's seat does not change from unoccupied to occupied, the system also obtains the driver's user terminal location information and, combined with the vehicle's parking location, predicts whether the driver can return to the vehicle in a short time, and performs automatic arming control. In such cases, the automatic arming control includes:

[0067] Acquire images of the vehicle interior to determine if any living creatures have been left inside.

[0068] If the door does not exist, send a door status detection command to the body controller and receive feedback information; if the door is not closed, send a reminder message to the user terminal that the vehicle door is not closed; if the door is closed, request the user terminal whether to arm the system, and arm the system in response to the control command fed back by the user terminal.

[0069] If present, a notification message is sent to the user terminal indicating the presence of a living being in the vehicle and whether the vehicle is armed. Simultaneously, the vehicle's interior environment is monitored in real time using in-vehicle environmental sensors to determine if it meets comfort requirements. If the interior environment does not meet comfort requirements, an environmental control request is sent to the user terminal. The system then adjusts the environment in response to the environmental control commands from the user terminal.

[0070] As a specific implementation method, acquiring in-vehicle image information to determine whether there are any living creatures left in the vehicle includes:

[0071] The vehicle interior temperature distribution is obtained using an infrared device. When there is an area where the temperature is within a preset temperature range, the location information of the area is obtained, and the camera is controlled to capture a visible light image of the area. The visible light image is used for target recognition and compared with a pre-stored target image. If the similarity reaches a preset threshold, it is considered that there is a living creature.

[0072] To compensate for the poor visible light image recognition effect caused by obstruction or insufficient light, as a supplementary technical solution, in-vehicle sound signals are also acquired. If there is a region with a temperature within a preset temperature range, but no target is detected based on the visible light image, the sound signal is compared with the pre-stored target audio. If the similarity reaches a preset threshold, it is considered that there is a living creature.

[0073] While the specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications or variations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort based on the technical solutions of the present invention are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle safety management method, applied to a vehicle controller, wherein the vehicle controller is connected to a user terminal, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Real-time information on the current vehicle's key position, occupant status, and door status; If the key position is detected to change to OFF or ACC, the status information of the occupant in the driver's seat and the door status information will be continuously monitored. If the occupant status in the driver's seat changes from occupied to unoccupied, and the driver's side door is opened, safety control will be executed: The system continuously monitors the occupant status information in the driver's seat and performs arming control in response to the arming control command sent by the key. If no arming control command is received from the key within a certain period of time, and the occupant status in the driver's seat is not detected to change from unoccupied to occupied, the system also obtains the location information of the driver's user terminal and, in conjunction with the vehicle's parking location, predicts whether the driver can return to the vehicle in a short time and performs automatic arming control. The automatic arming control includes: Acquire images of the vehicle interior to determine if any living creatures have been left inside. If the door does not exist, send a door status detection command to the body controller and receive feedback information; if the door is not closed, send a reminder message to the user terminal that the vehicle door is not closed; if the door is closed, request the user terminal whether to arm the system, and arm the system in response to the control command fed back by the user terminal. If present, a notification message is sent to the user terminal indicating the presence of a living being in the vehicle and whether the vehicle is armed. Simultaneously, the vehicle's interior environment is monitored in real time using in-vehicle environmental sensors to determine if it meets comfort requirements. If the interior environment does not meet comfort requirements, an environmental control request is sent to the user terminal. The system then adjusts the environment in response to the environmental control commands from the user terminal.

2. The vehicle safety management method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Arming control in response to arming control commands sent by the key includes: Acquire images of the vehicle interior to determine if any living creatures have been left inside. If not, send an arming control command to the body controller and receive an arming control feedback message from the body controller, wherein the feedback message indicates that the vehicle is armed or the door is not closed; if the feedback message indicates that the door is not closed, send a reminder message to the user terminal. If a living being is present, a notification message is sent to the user terminal to alert them that there is a living being in the vehicle. At the same time, the in-vehicle environment is monitored in real time by the in-vehicle environmental sensing device to determine whether the comfort conditions are met. When the in-vehicle environment does not meet the comfort conditions, an environmental control request is also sent to the user terminal. The environment is adjusted in response to the environmental control commands fed back by the user terminal.

3. The vehicle safety management method as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Acquiring in-vehicle image information to determine if any living creatures are left inside the vehicle includes: The vehicle interior temperature distribution is obtained using an infrared device. When there is an area where the temperature is within a preset temperature range, the location information of the area is obtained, and the camera is controlled to capture a visible light image of the area. The visible light image is used for target recognition and compared with a pre-stored target image. If the similarity reaches a preset threshold, it is considered that there is a living creature.

4. The vehicle safety management method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also acquires in-vehicle sound signals. If there is a region with a temperature within a preset temperature range, but no target is detected based on the visible light image, the sound signal is compared with the pre-stored target audio. If the similarity reaches a preset threshold, it is considered that there is a living creature.

5. A vehicle safety management and control system, characterized in that, The system includes a vehicle controller, a body controller and a seat pressure sensor connected to the vehicle controller. The vehicle controller obtains door status information from the body controller and occupant status information from the seat pressure sensor. It is configured to execute the vehicle safety management method as described in any one of claims 1-4.

6. The vehicle safety management system as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The system also includes an interaction module connected to the vehicle controller for acquiring in-vehicle sound signals.

7. The vehicle safety management system as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The system also includes an image acquisition device connected to the vehicle controller, the image acquisition device including an infrared device and a camera.

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