Control method of vehicle-mounted shoe cover machine

Abstract

This application provides a control method for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser, applied to a vehicle equipped with multiple shoe cover dispensers. The method includes: if it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to a passenger, acquiring the user's morphological information and determining the vehicle door opened by the user; wherein the morphological information represents the user's body information; determining a target shoe cover dispenser to extend based on the user's morphological information and the vehicle door opened by the user; and controlling the target shoe cover dispenser to be in an extended state. Furthermore, by combining the currently opened vehicle door with the user's morphological information, a target shoe cover dispenser matching the current user's location and morphological information is selected from the multiple shoe cover dispensers installed in the vehicle, to facilitate the user wearing shoe covers and thus improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to vehicle technology, and more particularly to a control method for an in-vehicle shoe cover machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, vehicles have become an important means of transportation for users. When users ride in vehicles, they often bring dirt, sewage, and other pollutants from their shoes or trousers into the vehicle, which increases the difficulty of cleaning the vehicle and affects the user's riding experience.

[0003] How to control the shoe cover machine installed in the vehicle to make it convenient for users to wear shoe covers when riding in the vehicle is an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a control method for an in-vehicle shoe cover machine, so that users can wear shoe covers when traveling by car.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a control method for an in-vehicle shoe cover dispenser, applicable to vehicles equipped with multiple shoe cover dispensers, the method comprising:

[0006] If it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to passengers, then the user's morphological information is obtained, and the door opened by the user is determined; wherein, the morphological information represents the user's physical information;

[0007] Based on the user's physical characteristics and the car door opened by the user, determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended;

[0008] The target shoe cover machine is controlled to be in the extended state.

[0009] In one example, determining the target shoe cover dispenser to be extended based on the user's physical characteristics and the car door opened by the user includes:

[0010] Based on the shape information and the door opened by the user, the user's foot-accessible area is determined; the foot-accessible area is used to indicate the area that the user's feet can reach when sitting in the vehicle's seat.

[0011] Based on the foot-accessible area, the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended is determined from among the shoe cover machines installed in the vehicle.

[0012] In one example, a retractable and foldable first shoe cover machine is installed at the door of the vehicle, and a retractable and foldable second shoe cover machine is installed at the door sill of the vehicle; the first height of the first shoe cover machine is greater than the second height of the second shoe cover machine; the first height is the height of the first shoe cover machine when it is in the extended state; the second height is the height of the second shoe cover machine when it is in the extended state.

[0013] Based on the foot-accessible area, among the shoe cover dispensers installed in the vehicle, the target shoe cover dispenser that needs to be extended is determined, including:

[0014] The target shoe cover machine to be extended is determined based on the accessible height range in the foot-accessible area, the first height, and the second height; the accessible height range is the height range that the user's feet can reach when seated in the vehicle.

[0015] In one example, determining the target shoe cover machine to be extended based on the accessible height range within the foot's accessible area, the first height, and the second height includes:

[0016] If the accessible height range includes both the first height and the second height, a voice prompt command is issued; the voice prompt command is used to prompt the user to select the shoe cover machine that needs to be extended.

[0017] Receive a confirmation command from the user and determine that the shoe cover machine indicated by the confirmation command is the target shoe cover machine.

[0018] In one example, before controlling the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state, the method further includes:

[0019] Determine the door opening angle corresponding to the target shoe cover machine; the door opening angle is the minimum angle at which the door needs to be opened when the target shoe cover machine is in the extended state;

[0020] Obtain the current real-time angle of the car door opened by the user;

[0021] If it is determined that the real-time angle is less than the door opening angle, then the opening angle of the car door opened by the user is adjusted according to the door opening angle.

[0022] In one example, before controlling the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state, the method further includes:

[0023] Obtain the brightness information of the vehicle's current environment;

[0024] If the brightness information is determined to be less than a preset threshold, then the headlights near the door opened by the user are controlled to be in an illumination state.

[0025] In one example, the target shoe cover machine is equipped with a sterilization and disinfection module; the method further includes:

[0026] If it is detected that the user's feet are wearing shoe covers, the sterilization and disinfection module is controlled to spray air to achieve sterilization and disinfection.

[0027] In one example, the target shoe cover machine is equipped with a drying module; the method further includes:

[0028] If it is detected that the user's feet are wearing shoe covers and a drying command is received, the drying module is controlled to perform a drying operation; the drying command is used to instruct the drying function to be turned on; the drying command is generated when the humidity of the user's leg clothing is detected to be greater than a first preset value; or, the drying command is issued by the user's voice control; or, the drying command is issued when it is detected that the user's feet stay at the target shoe cover machine for a longer time than a second preset value.

[0029] In one example, determining that shoe covers need to be provided to passengers includes:

[0030] Obtain the environmental information of the vehicle's current location; the environmental information includes at least one of the following: road mud level, weather information, road water accumulation, and road snow accumulation;

[0031] If the environmental information is determined to meet preset conditions, then it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to users taking the ride; the preset conditions are the conditions under which shoe covers need to be provided to users.

[0032] In one example, before obtaining the user's morphological information, the method further includes:

[0033] Obtain the sensor results corresponding to each seat in the vehicle; the sensor results are used to indicate whether a user is currently seated in a seat.

[0034] If it is determined that a user is in the seat, then the step of obtaining the user's morphological information is performed.

[0035] In one example, the method further includes:

[0036] To detect the number of shoe covers in the shoe cover dispenser installed on the vehicle;

[0037] If it is determined that the number of shoe covers is less than a third preset value, a prompt message is issued; the prompt message is used to prompt the user to add new shoe covers to the shoe cover machine.

[0038] Secondly, this application provides a control device for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser, applicable to a vehicle equipped with multiple shoe cover dispensers, the device comprising:

[0039] The first acquisition unit is used to acquire the user's morphological information if it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to the user taking the ride.

[0040] The first determining unit is used to determine the car door opened by the user; wherein the morphological information represents the user's body information;

[0041] The second determining unit is used to determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended based on the user's shape information and the car door opened by the user;

[0042] The first control unit is used to control the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state.

[0043] In one example, the second determining unit includes:

[0044] The first determining module is used to determine the user's foot-accessible area based on the shape information and the vehicle door opened by the user; the foot-accessible area is used to indicate the area that the user's feet can reach when sitting in the vehicle seat;

[0045] The second determining module is used to determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended from the shoe cover machine installed in the vehicle, based on the foot-accessible area.

[0046] In one example, a retractable and foldable first shoe cover machine is installed at the door of the vehicle, and a retractable and foldable second shoe cover machine is installed at the door sill of the vehicle; the first height of the first shoe cover machine is greater than the second height of the second shoe cover machine; the first height is the height of the first shoe cover machine when it is in the extended state; the second height is the height of the second shoe cover machine when it is in the extended state.

[0047] The second determining module is specifically used to determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended based on the accessible height range in the foot-accessible area, the first height, and the second height; the accessible height range is the height range that the user's feet can reach when sitting on the seat of the vehicle.

[0048] In one example, the second determining module is specifically configured to issue a voice prompt command if the accessible height range includes the first height and the second height; the voice prompt command is used to prompt the user to select the shoe cover machine that needs to be extended; receive a confirmation command issued by the user, and determine that the shoe cover machine indicated by the confirmation command is the target shoe cover machine.

[0049] In one example, the device further includes:

[0050] The third determining unit is used to determine the door opening angle corresponding to the target shoe cover machine before the first control unit controls the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state; the door opening angle is the minimum angle that the door needs to be opened when the target shoe cover machine is in the extended state;

[0051] The second acquisition unit is used to acquire the current real-time angle of the car door opened by the user;

[0052] An adjustment unit is used to adjust the opening angle of the vehicle door opened by the user according to the opening angle if it is determined that the real-time angle is less than the door opening angle.

[0053] In one example, the device further includes:

[0054] The third acquisition unit is used to acquire the brightness information of the current environment of the vehicle before the first control unit controls the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state.

[0055] The second control unit is used to control the headlights near the user-opened door to be illuminated if it is determined that the brightness information is less than a preset threshold.

[0056] In one example, the target shoe cover machine is equipped with a sterilization and disinfection module; the device further includes:

[0057] The third control unit is used to control the sterilization and disinfection module to perform air spraying if it is detected that the user's feet are wearing shoe covers, so as to achieve sterilization and disinfection operation.

[0058] In one example, the target shoe cover machine is equipped with a drying module; the device further includes:

[0059] The fourth control unit is used to control the drying module to perform a drying operation if it detects that the user's feet are wearing shoe covers and receives a drying command; the drying command is used to instruct the drying function to be turned on; the drying command is generated when the user's leg clothing humidity is detected to be greater than a first preset value; or, the drying command is issued by the user's voice control; or, the drying command is issued when the user's feet stay at the target shoe cover machine for a longer time than a second preset value.

[0060] In one example, the first acquisition unit includes:

[0061] The first acquisition module is used to acquire the environmental information of the vehicle's current location; the environmental information includes at least one of the following: road mud level, weather information, road water accumulation, and road snow accumulation;

[0062] The third determining module is used to determine whether shoe covers need to be provided to users who are taking the ride if the environmental information is determined to meet preset conditions; the preset conditions are the conditions under which shoe covers need to be provided to users.

[0063] The second acquisition module is used to acquire the user's morphological information.

[0064] In one example, the device further includes:

[0065] The fourth acquisition unit is used to acquire the sensing results corresponding to each seat in the vehicle before the first acquisition unit acquires the user's form information; the sensing results are used to indicate whether a user is currently sitting on a seat.

[0066] The first acquisition unit is specifically used to perform the step of acquiring the user's morphological information if it is determined that there is a user on the seat and that shoe covers need to be provided to the user.

[0067] In one example, the device further includes:

[0068] The detection unit is used to detect the number of shoe covers in the shoe cover machine installed in the vehicle;

[0069] The prompting unit is used to issue a prompt message if it is determined that the number of shoe covers is less than a third preset value; the prompt message is used to prompt the user to add new shoe covers to the shoe cover machine.

[0070] Thirdly, this application provides an electronic device, including: a processor, and a memory communicatively connected to the processor;

[0071] The memory stores computer-executed instructions;

[0072] The processor executes computer execution instructions stored in the memory to implement the method as described in the first aspect.

[0073] Fourthly, this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement the method described in the first aspect.

[0074] Fifthly, this application provides a computer program product comprising a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method described in the first aspect.

[0075] The control method for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser provided in this application is applied to a vehicle equipped with multiple shoe cover dispensers. The method includes: if it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to a passenger, acquiring the user's morphological information and determining the vehicle door the user has opened; wherein the morphological information represents the user's body information; determining a target shoe cover dispenser to extend based on the user's morphological information and the vehicle door opened; and controlling the target shoe cover dispenser to be in an extended state. Furthermore, by combining the currently opened vehicle door with the user's morphological information, a target shoe cover dispenser matching the current user's location and morphological information is selected from among the multiple shoe cover dispensers installed in the vehicle, facilitating the user's wearing of shoe covers and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0076] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0077] Figure 1A flowchart illustrating a control method for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0078] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating another control method for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0079] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating another control method for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0080] Figure 4 This application provides a vehicle-mounted shoe cover machine control architecture.

[0081] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover machine provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0082] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of another vehicle-mounted shoe cover machine control device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0083] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0084] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0085] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0086] Currently, to prevent users from soiling vehicles with mud or other contaminants from their feet, one possible solution is to install a shoe cover dispenser under the seat. This dispenser is also connected to the door; when the door is opened, the dispenser retracts from under the seat for easy shoe covering. However, this method involves the dispenser being pulled out every time the door is opened, regardless of whether the user needs to use the shoe covers, which can negatively impact the convenience of using the vehicle.

[0087] Therefore, how to control the vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser to improve the convenience for users is an urgent problem to be solved.

[0088] The control method for the vehicle-mounted shoe cover machine provided in this application aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems of the prior art.

[0089] It should be noted that the user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, user profile information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, data stored, data displayed, etc.) involved in this application are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties. Furthermore, the collection, use and processing of the relevant data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of the relevant countries and regions, and corresponding operation entry points are provided for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0090] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0091] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a control method for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser provided in an embodiment of this application is shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the method includes the following steps:

[0092] S101. If it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to passengers, then obtain the user's morphological information and determine the door that the user opened; wherein, the morphological information represents the user's physical information.

[0093] For example, the control method for the vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser provided in this embodiment is applied to a vehicle equipped with multiple shoe cover dispensers. In this embodiment, when determining whether to provide shoe covers to passengers, one possible implementation is based on whether a shoe cover dispenser control command is received from the user, wherein the shoe cover dispenser control command is used to control the vehicle to automatically extend the shoe cover dispenser. Alternatively, it can also be determined by considering the current location of the vehicle and the user's historical shoe cover usage habits at that parking location. Alternatively, it can be determined by considering the degree of moisture on the user's leg clothing and the degree of moisture or soiling of their shoes. In this embodiment, the method for determining whether to provide shoe covers to the user is not specifically limited.

[0094] Furthermore, when it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to users, morphological information representing the user's body information can be obtained, and the car door currently opened by the user can be further determined.

[0095] It should be noted that the morphological information in this embodiment is used to characterize the user's body parameters, such as height, weight, and gender, and is not specifically limited in this embodiment. Furthermore, when acquiring morphological information, it can be obtained by analyzing the user's morphological information obtained from real-time image data captured as the user approaches the vehicle. Alternatively, it can be obtained by collecting the user's image information, determining the user's corresponding identity information, and then matching the morphological information corresponding to that identity information from a pre-stored pool of morphological information.

[0096] S102. Based on the user's shape information and the car door opened by the user, determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended.

[0097] For example, in this embodiment, the user's shape information and the car door opened by the user can be combined to determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended from among the multiple shoe cover machines installed in the vehicle, so that the user can put on shoe covers based on the target shoe cover machine.

[0098] In one possible implementation, multiple shoe cover dispensers are installed in different parts of the vehicle. Depending on which door the user has opened, a shoe cover dispenser that can move to the vicinity of that door can be selected from among the multiple dispensers, or a shoe cover dispenser located near that door can be selected as a candidate. Furthermore, the user's morphological information can be used to determine the comfortable area accessible to the user's legs when wearing the shoe covers, and the final target shoe cover dispenser can be determined by combining this with the positions that each candidate shoe cover dispenser can reach after extending.

[0099] In one possible implementation, the target shoe cover machine can be determined by combining the number of remaining shoe covers in each shoe cover machine, so that the final target shoe cover machine has enough shoe covers for the user's use.

[0100] S103, Control the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state.

[0101] For example, in this embodiment, after identifying the target shoe cover machine, it can be further controlled to be in an extended state so that the user can put on the shoe covers. It should be noted that in this embodiment, when the shoe cover machine is not needed, it can be folded and extended into the storage area.

[0102] In one possible implementation, when the position of the target shoe cover machine in the extended state is adjustable, the user's shape information can be combined to determine the shoe cover machine wearing position that the user is accustomed to when wearing shoe covers. In order to further control the shoe cover machine to be in the user's accustomed wearing position when the target shoe cover machine is in the extended state, the shoe cover machine can also be controlled to be in the user's accustomed wearing position.

[0103] It is understandable that in this embodiment, when it is determined that a shoe cover machine needs to be extended to the user, the target shoe cover machine that matches the current user's location and shape information can be selected from multiple shoe cover machines installed in the vehicle, based on the currently opened car door and the user's shape information, so as to facilitate the user to wear shoe covers and improve the user experience.

[0104] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating another control method for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser provided in this application embodiment is shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the method includes the following steps:

[0105] S201. Obtain environmental information about the current location of the vehicle; environmental information includes at least one of the following: road mud level, weather information, and road water accumulation.

[0106] For example, the method provided in this embodiment is applied to a vehicle equipped with multiple shoe cover dispensers. Specifically, in this embodiment, the determination of whether to provide shoe covers to passengers can be made based on the environmental information of the vehicle.

[0107] It should be noted that the road mud level in this embodiment is used to characterize the mud content of the road. In practical applications, the mud level can be determined from different aspects such as the resistance inside the mud material and the accumulation of mud in the road. For example, a vehicle can obtain an image corresponding to its tires and determine the current road mud level by analyzing the amount of adhesive material stuck to the tires in the image. The more adhesive material, the higher the road mud level.

[0108] In this example, environmental information can also include current weather information. For example, whether there is rain or snow, the amount of rainfall, the amount of snowfall, etc.

[0109] In addition, further environmental information may include parameters such as the current road water level or snow accumulation. Water level indicates the depth of water on the road where the vehicle is located, while snow accumulation indicates the depth of snow on the road where the vehicle is currently located.

[0110] S202. If the environmental information is determined to meet the preset conditions, then it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to users taking the ride; the preset conditions are the conditions under which shoe covers need to be provided to users.

[0111] For example, after obtaining the current environmental information, it can be determined whether to provide shoe covers to the user based on preset conditions and the current environmental information. It should be noted that the preset conditions in this application can be understood as the conditions for providing shoe covers to the user. For example, the preset conditions could be providing shoe covers to the user on rainy or snowy days; or, determining that shoe covers need to be provided to the user when the amount of water or blood on the road exceeds a preset threshold.

[0112] It is understood that in this embodiment, the environmental information of the vehicle can be combined to determine whether to provide shoe covers to passengers, so that when passengers board the vehicle from muddy roads or in rainy or snowy weather, the shoe cover machine can be automatically extended to the passengers to facilitate the wearing of shoe covers and improve the passengers' travel experience.

[0113] S203. Obtain the user's morphological information and determine the door the user opened; wherein, the morphological information represents the user's physical information.

[0114] For example, step S203 in this embodiment can be referred to step S101, and will not be repeated here.

[0115] S204. Based on the shape information and the door opened by the user, determine the area accessible to the user's feet; the area accessible to the feet is used to indicate the area accessible to the user's feet when sitting in the seat of the vehicle.

[0116] For example, after obtaining the user's form information, the system further combines the information with the door that the user has opened to determine the foot area that the user can touch when sitting in the seat at that door.

[0117] It should be noted that when determining the area accessible to the feet, the height, gender, weight, and age information in the morphological information can be combined to comprehensively determine the area accessible to the feet when the user is sitting in the chair.

[0118] S205. Based on the area accessible to the foot, identify the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended from among the shoe cover machines installed in the vehicle.

[0119] For example, after determining the current user's accessible foot area, the shoe cover machine that matches the current accessible foot area can be selected from among the multiple shoe cover machines installed in the vehicle as the target shoe cover machine.

[0120] It is understandable that, in order to determine the target shoe cover machine that is suitable for the user, this application can combine the user's shape information and the car door that the user has opened to determine the accessible area that the user's feet can reach when sitting on the seat at the door. Based on the accessible area, shoe cover machines that can extend into the accessible area are selected as target shoe cover machines, so that the user can sit on the seat to put on the shoe cover, thereby improving the convenience of the user wearing shoe cover.

[0121] In one example, a retractable and foldable first shoe cover machine is installed at the vehicle door, and a retractable and foldable second shoe cover machine is installed at the vehicle sill; the first height of the first shoe cover machine is greater than the second height of the second shoe cover machine; the first height is the height of the first shoe cover machine when it is extended; the second height is the height of the second shoe cover machine when it is extended; when executing step S205, it can be achieved by the following steps: determining the target shoe cover machine to be extended based on the accessible height range in the foot-accessible area, the first height, and the second height; the accessible height range is the height range that the user's feet can reach when sitting on the vehicle seat.

[0122] For example, in this embodiment, when installing a shoe cover machine in a vehicle, a foldable and retractable first shoe cover machine can be installed on the inside of the vehicle door. When the first shoe cover machine is not needed, it can be retracted and extended on the inside of the vehicle door. If the user needs to wear shoe covers, the first shoe cover machine can be controlled to extend from the inside of the vehicle door so that the user can put on the shoe covers. In addition, a retractable and foldable second shoe cover machine can also be installed at the door sill of the vehicle (e.g., at the pedal between the vehicle door sill and the chassis). When it is necessary to determine the target shoe cover machine, the first height of the first shoe cover machine when it is extended, the second height of the second shoe cover machine when it is extended, and the accessible height range corresponding to the leg-accessible area can be combined to determine which shoe cover machine to select as the target shoe cover machine.

[0123] For example, when determining the target shoe cover machine, one can first determine the height value corresponding to the center point within the reachable height range corresponding to the leg's accessible area. Then, between the first and second heights, the value with the smallest height difference from the center point is selected, and the shoe cover machine corresponding to this value is chosen as the target shoe cover machine.

[0124] Alternatively, it can be determined whether the first height and the second height are within the aforementioned accessible height range, and the shoe cover machine corresponding to the height within the accessible height range can be used as the target shoe cover machine.

[0125] It is understood that the shoe cover dispenser in this embodiment can be located at different heights when extended, such as the first height and the second height mentioned above. Then, the target shoe cover dispenser can be determined by combining the range of foot reachable by the user while seated. Furthermore, by comparing only the height information, the target shoe cover dispenser can be quickly determined, reducing the determination time and facilitating the user to quickly put on the shoe covers.

[0126] In one example, if the accessible height range includes a first height and a second height, a voice prompt is issued; the voice prompt is used to prompt the user to select the shoe cover machine that needs to be extended; the system receives a confirmation command from the user and determines that the shoe cover machine indicated by the confirmation command is the target shoe cover machine.

[0127] For example, in one possible implementation, when the accessible height range corresponding to the user sitting in the seat includes both a first height and a second height, a voice prompt command can be issued to the user. This voice prompt command can be used to prompt the user to select the shoe cover machine currently in use. Subsequently, based on the user's confirmation command, the shoe cover machine selected by the confirmation command can be designated as the target shoe cover machine. The confirmation command carries the instruction information of the shoe cover machine selected by the user.

[0128] In one possible implementation, the vehicle can also be equipped with a target shoe cover machine determination mode. For example, the determination mode can be either automatic or manual. In manual mode, the target shoe cover machine can be determined based on a confirmation command issued by the user. In automatic mode, the confirmation can be performed using any of the methods described in the above embodiments.

[0129] It is understood that in this embodiment, during the process of determining the target shoe cover machine, if the extension height of multiple shoe cover machines is within the user's reachable height range, the user can be prompted to automatically select a shoe cover machine through voice broadcast, so as to determine the target shoe cover machine required by the user.

[0130] S206. Control the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state.

[0131] For example, the technical principle of step S206 can be found in step S103, and will not be repeated here.

[0132] In this embodiment, by combining the user's morphological information and the car door the user has opened, the accessible area that the user's feet can reach when sitting in the seat near the door can be determined. Based on this accessible area, shoe cover dispensers that can extend into the accessible area are selected as target shoe cover dispensers, making it easier for the user to put on shoe covers while sitting in the seat, thus improving the convenience of wearing shoe covers. Furthermore, the target shoe cover dispenser can also be determined by combining the height range that the user's feet can reach while sitting in the seat. Thus, by comparing only the height information, the target shoe cover dispenser can be quickly determined, reducing the determination time and facilitating quick shoe cover putting on for the user.

[0133] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating another control method for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser provided in this application embodiment is shown below. Figure 3As shown, the method includes the following steps:

[0134] S301. If it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to passengers, then obtain the user's morphological information and determine the door that the user opened; wherein, the morphological information represents the user's physical information.

[0135] For example, the method provided in this embodiment is applied to a vehicle equipped with multiple shoe cover machines.

[0136] In one example, before obtaining the user's form information, the method further includes: obtaining the sensing results corresponding to each seat in the vehicle; the sensing results are used to indicate whether a user is currently seated in a seat; if it is determined that a user is in a seat, then the step of obtaining the user's form information is performed.

[0137] For example, in this embodiment, after determining that shoe covers need to be provided to users, it is also necessary to detect whether a user is already seated in a seat in the vehicle. That is, the subsequent steps of determining the target shoe cover machine will only be performed when it is detected that shoe covers need to be provided to a user and the user is already seated in a seat in the vehicle. This avoids the phenomenon that the shoe cover machine extends even when the user only needs to open the car door to get or put something down.

[0138] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the vehicle can determine whether a user is seated by acquiring the sensing results corresponding to each seat. Specifically, a gravity sensor can be installed on the vehicle seat. When the gravity value sensed by the gravity sensor matches the weight of the user who is currently opening the door, it is determined that the user is currently sitting in the seat, and the subsequent steps of acquiring the user's morphological information are executed.

[0139] It is understandable that in this embodiment, when it is determined that a user has sat down in the vehicle seat, the subsequent steps of obtaining shape information and determining the target vehicle information can be performed to avoid the phenomenon that shoe covers or other items in the vehicle may accidentally extend when the user opens the car door to get something.

[0140] S302. Based on the user's form information and the car door opened by the user, determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended.

[0141] For example, the specific principle of step S302 can be found in step S202, and will not be repeated here.

[0142] S303. Determine the opening angle corresponding to the target shoe cover machine; the opening angle is the minimum angle at which the door needs to be opened when the target shoe cover machine is in the extended state.

[0143] For example, in this embodiment, before controlling the extension of the target shoe cover machine, it is necessary to further determine the required opening angle of the vehicle door to avoid collisions when the current shoe cover machine extends. The minimum opening angle of the door (i.e., the opening angle corresponding to the target shoe cover machine) may differ depending on which shoe cover machine extends at the vehicle door. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the shoe cover machine and its corresponding opening angle can be pre-stored in the vehicle.

[0144] S304. Obtain the current real-time angle of the car door opened by the user.

[0145] For example, it is also necessary to further obtain the real-time opening angle of the current door.

[0146] S305. If it is determined that the real-time angle is less than the door opening angle, then adjust the opening angle of the door opened by the user according to the door opening angle.

[0147] For example, if it is determined that the current real-time angle is less than the opening angle of the target shoe cover machine, then it is determined that the opening angle of the current vehicle does not meet the preset requirements, is prone to collisions, or cannot meet the convenience of the user wearing shoe covers. In this case, the opening angle of the car door opened by the user can be adjusted according to the opening angle of the target shoe cover machine until the real-time angle of the car door is greater than the opening angle of the target shoe cover machine.

[0148] It is understood that in this embodiment, the angle of the car door opened by the user will be detected before the target shoe cover machine is extended, so as to avoid the opening angle of the car door affecting the extension of the target shoe cover machine.

[0149] S306. Obtain the brightness information of the current environment in which the vehicle is located.

[0150] For example, in this embodiment, before the target shoe cover dispenser pops out, the brightness information of the current environment in which the vehicle is located is also detected. Based on the brightness information, it is determined whether the vehicle lights need to be turned on.

[0151] S307. If it is determined that the brightness information is less than a preset threshold, then control the lights near the door opened by the user to be in illumination mode.

[0152] For example, when the brightness information of the vehicle is determined to be less than a preset threshold, it indicates that the current environment of the vehicle is relatively dark. In order to make it easier for the user to wear shoe covers, the lights near the car door opened by the user can be controlled to be in the lighting state.

[0153] For example, if a user uses the shoe cover dispenser in the rear right seat, the overhead lights on the rear right seat and the lights at the door will be turned on. It should be noted that the execution order of the headlight control steps in S306-S307 and the door control steps in S303-S305 is only illustrative; in actual applications, the execution order of the two steps is not specifically limited.

[0154] It is understandable that in this embodiment, before the shoe cover machine extends, the vehicle lights can be controlled to ensure that the user can easily put on the shoe covers even in dimly lit environments.

[0155] S308, Control the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state.

[0156] For example, the specific principle of step S308 can be found in step S103, and will not be repeated in this embodiment.

[0157] Based on any of the above embodiments, the target shoe cover machine is equipped with a sterilization and disinfection module; the method further includes: if it is detected that the user's feet are wearing shoe covers, the sterilization and disinfection module is controlled to perform air spray treatment to achieve sterilization and disinfection operation.

[0158] For example, in this embodiment, the target shoe cover machine may also be equipped with a sterilization and disinfection module. When it is detected that the user has put on shoe covers, the sterilization and disinfection module in the target shoe cover machine can be controlled to spray air onto the user's feet to achieve sterilization and disinfection of the user's feet. It should be noted that in practical applications, the above-mentioned sterilization and disinfection module can be activated by user commands or can be executed automatically each time. In this embodiment, there are no specific restrictions on the control method of the sterilization and disinfection module.

[0159] It is understood that in this embodiment, by setting a sterilization and disinfection module in the target shoe cover machine, sterilization and disinfection operations can be further performed when the user puts on the shoe covers, so as to ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle interior and improve the user's riding experience.

[0160] Based on any of the above embodiments, the target shoe cover machine is equipped with a drying module; the method further includes: if it is detected that the user's feet are wearing shoe covers and a drying command is received, then the drying module is controlled to perform a drying operation; the drying command is used to indicate that the drying function is turned on; the drying command is generated when the humidity of the user's leg clothing is detected to be greater than a first preset value; or, the drying command is issued by the user's voice control; or, the drying command is issued when it is detected that the user's feet stay at the target shoe cover machine for a longer time than a second preset value.

[0161] For example, in this embodiment, the target shoe cover machine is further provided with a drying module, which can be used to blow hot air near the user's legs to dry and heat the leg clothing. In this embodiment, the drying module can be triggered by a drying command input by the user; or, the drying module can also start working after detecting the humidity of the user's leg clothing and determining that the humidity of the leg clothing is greater than a first preset value. Alternatively, the drying module can also be triggered after detecting that the user's feet have been in the target shoe cover machine for a period of time greater than a second preset value. In one possible implementation, the drying module in the target shoe cover machine can also blow air to remove dust and other contaminants from the clothing.

[0162] It is understood that a drying module can also be set in the target shoe cover machine in this embodiment, so that users can dry clothes (e.g., shoes, trouser legs, etc.) based on the drying module in the target shoe cover machine, and can also remove contaminants on clothes by blowing air, thereby improving user satisfaction.

[0163] Based on any of the above embodiments, the method further includes the following steps: detecting the number of shoe covers in the shoe cover machine installed in the vehicle; if it is determined that the number of shoe covers is less than a third preset value, issuing a prompt message; the prompt message is used to prompt the user to add new shoe covers to the shoe cover machine.

[0164] For example, in this embodiment, the number of shoe covers in the shoe cover machine can also be detected in real time. When the number of shoe covers in the shoe cover machine is less than a third preset value, it indicates that the number of shoe covers in the current shoe cover machine is low, and a prompt message can be sent to the user in time so that the user can add new shoe covers to the shoe cover machine in time.

[0165] It is understood that in this embodiment, by detecting the number of shoe covers in the shoe cover machine and issuing a prompt message when the number of shoe covers in the shoe cover machine is less than a third preset value, users can add or replace shoe covers in the shoe cover machine in a timely manner, thereby reducing the probability that there are no shoe covers in the subsequent target shoe cover machine.

[0166] Figure 4 This application provides a control architecture for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser. Figure 4As shown in the diagram, a shoe cover machine controller is included. This controller can receive voice control commands from the user via a voice module and execute corresponding control operations. It can also control the vehicle's interior lighting by controlling the interior lighting drive module. Furthermore, a camera drive module, under the control of the shoe cover machine controller, drives the camera installed in the vehicle to acquire images, obtaining environmental information or performing user image acquisition and processing. In practical applications, the shoe cover machine controller can perform user image acquisition and processing immediately after detecting a user approaching the vehicle, or it can perform image acquisition and processing when a user is determined to be near the vehicle. The seat pressure sensor corresponding to the shoe cover machine controller can monitor the pressure on the seat in real time and determine whether a user is sitting on the seat based on the monitored pressure. In addition, Figure 4 The machine also includes an air-jet blowing device, an air-jet disinfection device, and an air-jet drying device, along with corresponding drive modules for each of these three devices. This allows for blowing, disinfection, or heating processes under the control of the air-jet drive by the shoe cover machine controller. Furthermore, a shoe cover counter can be installed to report the number of remaining shoe covers in the machine to the controller. Additionally, the shoe cover machine controller can be connected to a sound drive module, which can then control the vehicle's speakers to emit corresponding voice prompts, such as indicating the need for new shoe covers or prompting the user to select a target shoe cover machine.

[0167] In one possible implementation, a camera in the vehicle monitors the surrounding environment in real time. Once the vehicle is unlocked and the door is detected as open, and the user is seated, a target shoe cover dispenser can be selected based on the user's posture information identified by the camera. Alternatively, the user can choose the target shoe cover dispenser and control it to extend. After confirming that the user has finished wearing the shoe cover dispenser, a voice announcement can be made that the shoe cover wearing is complete, and the user will be prompted to retract the dispenser.

[0168] Figure 5 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser. The device is applied to vehicles equipped with multiple shoe cover dispensers and includes:

[0169] The first acquisition unit 501 is used to acquire the user's morphological information if it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to the user taking the ride.

[0170] The first determining unit 502 is used to determine the car door opened by the user; wherein, the morphological information represents the user's body information;

[0171] The second determining unit 503 is used to determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended based on the user's shape information and the car door opened by the user.

[0172] The first control unit 504 is used to control the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state.

[0173] The apparatus provided in this embodiment is used to implement the technical solution provided by the above method. Its implementation principle and technical effect are similar, and will not be described again.

[0174] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another vehicle-mounted shoe cover machine control device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 Based on the device shown, in this embodiment, the second determining unit 503 includes:

[0175] The first determining module 5031 is used to determine the user's foot-accessible area based on the shape information and the door opened by the user; the foot-accessible area is used to indicate the area that the user's feet can reach when sitting in the seat of the vehicle.

[0176] The second determining module 5032 is used to determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended from the shoe cover machine installed in the vehicle, based on the area accessible to the foot.

[0177] In one example, a first retractable and foldable shoe cover machine is installed at the door of the vehicle, and a second retractable and foldable shoe cover machine is installed at the door sill of the vehicle; the first height of the first shoe cover machine is greater than the second height of the second shoe cover machine; the first height is the height of the first shoe cover machine when it is in the extended state; the second height is the height of the second shoe cover machine when it is in the extended state.

[0178] The second determining module 5032 is specifically used to determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended based on the accessible height range, the first height, and the second height in the accessible area of ​​the foot; the accessible height range is the height range that the user's feet can reach when sitting on the seat of the vehicle.

[0179] In one example, the second determining module 5032 is specifically used to issue a voice prompt command if the accessible height range includes a first height and a second height; the voice prompt command is used to prompt the user to select the shoe cover machine that needs to be extended; receive a confirmation command issued by the user, and determine that the shoe cover machine indicated by the confirmation command is the target shoe cover machine.

[0180] In one example, the device also includes:

[0181] The third determining unit 505 is used to determine the door opening angle corresponding to the target shoe cover machine before the first control unit 504 controls the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state; the door opening angle is the minimum angle that the door needs to be opened when the target shoe cover machine is in the extended state.

[0182] The second acquisition unit 506 is used to acquire the current real-time angle of the car door opened by the user;

[0183] An adjustment unit is used to adjust the opening angle of the car door opened by the user, based on the opening angle, if it is determined that the real-time angle is less than the door opening angle.

[0184] In one example, the device also includes:

[0185] The third acquisition unit 507 is used to acquire the brightness information of the current environment of the vehicle before the first control unit 504 controls the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state.

[0186] The second control unit 508 is used to control the lights near the user-opened door to be in an illumination state if it is determined that the brightness information is less than a preset threshold.

[0187] In one example, the target shoe cover machine is equipped with a sterilization and disinfection module; the device also includes:

[0188] The third control unit is used to control the sterilization and disinfection module to spray air if it detects that the user's feet are wearing shoe covers, so as to achieve sterilization and disinfection.

[0189] In one example, the target shoe cover machine is equipped with a drying module; the device also includes:

[0190] The fourth control unit is used to control the drying module to perform a drying operation if it detects that the user's feet are wearing shoe covers and receives a drying command; the drying command is used to indicate that the drying function is turned on; the drying command is generated when the user's leg clothing humidity is greater than a first preset value; or, the drying command is issued by the user's voice control; or, the drying command is issued when the user's feet stay at the target shoe cover machine for a longer time than a second preset value.

[0191] In one example, the first acquisition unit 501 includes:

[0192] The first acquisition module 5011 is used to acquire environmental information of the current location of the vehicle; the environmental information includes at least one of the following: road mud level, weather information, road water accumulation, and road snow accumulation;

[0193] The third determining module 5012 is used to determine whether shoe covers need to be provided to users who are taking the bus if the environmental information meets the preset conditions; the preset conditions are the conditions under which shoe covers need to be provided to users.

[0194] The second acquisition module 5013 is used to acquire the user's morphological information.

[0195] In one example, the device also includes:

[0196] The fourth acquisition unit is used to acquire the sensing results corresponding to each seat in the vehicle before the first acquisition unit acquires the user's form information; the sensing results are used to indicate whether a user is currently sitting on a seat.

[0197] The first acquisition unit 501 is specifically used to perform the step of acquiring the user's morphological information if it is determined that there is a user on the seat and that shoe covers need to be provided to the user riding in the vehicle.

[0198] In one example, the device also includes:

[0199] The detection unit is used to detect the number of shoe covers in the shoe cover machine installed in the vehicle;

[0200] The prompting unit is used to issue a prompt message if it is determined that the number of shoe covers is less than a third preset value; the prompt message is used to prompt the user to add new shoe covers to the shoe cover machine.

[0201] The apparatus provided in this embodiment is used to implement the technical solution provided by the above method. Its implementation principle and technical effect are similar, and will not be described again.

[0202] This application provides an electronic device and a memory that is communicatively connected to a processor;

[0203] The memory stores instructions that the computer executes;

[0204] The processor executes computer execution instructions stored in memory to implement the method as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0205] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the electronic device includes:

[0206] The electronic device includes a processor 291 and a memory 292; it may also include a communication interface 293 and a bus 294. The processor 291, memory 292, and communication interface 293 can communicate with each other via the bus 294. The communication interface 293 can be used for information transmission. The processor 291 can invoke logical instructions stored in the memory 292 to execute the methods of the above embodiments.

[0207] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 292 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0208] The memory 292, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this application. The processor 291 executes functional applications and data processing by running the software programs, instructions, and modules stored in the memory 292, thereby implementing the methods in the above-described method embodiments.

[0209] The memory 292 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and application programs required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 292 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0210] This application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement any of the methods described above.

[0211] This application provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements any of the methods described above.

[0212] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the following claims.

[0213] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control method for a vehicle-mounted shoe cover dispenser, characterized in that, Applied to vehicles equipped with multiple shoe cover dispensers, the method includes: If it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to passengers, then the user's morphological information is obtained, and the door opened by the user is determined; wherein, the morphological information represents the user's physical information; Based on the user's physical characteristics and the car door opened by the user, determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended; The target shoe cover machine is controlled to be in the extended state.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Based on the user's physical characteristics and the car door opened by the user, determine the target shoe cover dispenser that needs to be extended, including: Based on the shape information and the door opened by the user, the user's foot-accessible area is determined; the foot-accessible area is used to indicate the area that the user's feet can reach when sitting in the vehicle's seat. Based on the foot-accessible area, the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended is determined from among the shoe cover machines installed in the vehicle.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, A retractable and foldable first shoe cover machine is installed at the door of the vehicle, and a retractable and foldable second shoe cover machine is installed at the door sill of the vehicle; the first height of the first shoe cover machine is greater than the second height of the second shoe cover machine; the first height is the height of the first shoe cover machine when it is in the extended state; the second height is the height of the second shoe cover machine when it is in the extended state. Based on the foot-accessible area, among the shoe cover dispensers installed in the vehicle, the target shoe cover dispenser that needs to be extended is determined, including: Based on the accessible height range in the foot-accessible area, the first height, and the second height, determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended; The reachable height range refers to the height range that a user's feet can reach when seated in the vehicle.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, Based on the accessible height range within the foot-accessible area, the first height, and the second height, determine the target shoe cover machine that needs to be extended, including: If the accessible height range includes both the first height and the second height, a voice prompt command is issued; the voice prompt command is used to prompt the user to select the shoe cover machine that needs to be extended. Receive a confirmation command from the user and determine that the shoe cover machine indicated by the confirmation command is the target shoe cover machine.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before controlling the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state, the method further includes: Determine the door opening angle corresponding to the target shoe cover machine; the door opening angle is the minimum angle at which the door needs to be opened when the target shoe cover machine is in the extended state; Obtain the current real-time angle of the car door opened by the user; If it is determined that the real-time angle is less than the door opening angle, then the opening angle of the car door opened by the user is adjusted according to the door opening angle.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before controlling the target shoe cover machine to be in the extended state, the method further includes: Obtain the brightness information of the vehicle's current environment; If the brightness information is determined to be less than a preset threshold, then the headlights near the door opened by the user are controlled to be in an illumination state.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target shoe cover machine is equipped with a sterilization and disinfection module; the method further includes: If it is detected that the user's feet are wearing shoe covers, the sterilization and disinfection module is controlled to spray air to achieve sterilization and disinfection.

8. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target shoe cover machine is equipped with a drying module; the method further includes: If it is detected that the user's feet are wearing shoe covers and a drying command is received, the drying module is controlled to perform a drying operation; the drying command is used to instruct the drying function to be turned on; the drying command is generated when the humidity of the user's leg clothing is detected to be greater than a first preset value; or, the drying command is issued by the user's voice control; or, the drying command is issued when it is detected that the user's feet stay at the target shoe cover machine for a longer time than a second preset value.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to passengers, including: Obtain the environmental information of the vehicle's current location; the environmental information includes at least one of the following: road mud level, weather information, road water accumulation, and road snow accumulation; If the environmental information is determined to meet preset conditions, then it is determined that shoe covers need to be provided to users taking the ride; the preset conditions are the conditions under which shoe covers need to be provided to users.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, Before obtaining the user's morphological information, the method further includes: Obtain the sensor results corresponding to each seat in the vehicle; the sensor results are used to indicate whether a user is currently seated in a seat. If it is determined that a user is in the seat, then the step of obtaining the user's morphological information is performed.

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