Vehicle disinfection system

CN118059272BActive Publication Date: 2026-08-14HYUNDAI MOBIS CO LTD
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Filing Date
2022-11-23
Publication Date
2026-08-14

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Abstract

A vehicle-mounted disinfection system is disclosed. The system includes a disinfector comprising one or more ultraviolet light-emitting diodes. The system also includes a processor that determines the timing of operating the disinfector and controls its operation based on the determination result.
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Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an in-vehicle disinfection system configured to disinfect the interior of a vehicle under any conditions using an ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV LED). Background Technology

[0002] The vehicle is known to be equipped with lights at different locations that provide normal visible light to illuminate the interior at night. To disinfect the vehicle interior, the driver can irradiate the interior with UV radiation generated by an independent disinfection system.

[0003] Systems for disinfecting household items have been introduced in the form of standalone systems using ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (LEDs). These include related technology systems for disinfecting household items using UV LEDs, such as toothbrush sterilizers and baby bottle sterilizers, which disinfect microorganisms and viruses commonly introduced into the mouth.

[0004] There are three types of ultraviolet radiation: long-wave ultraviolet radiation (UV-A), medium-wave ultraviolet radiation (UV-B), and short-wave ultraviolet radiation (UV-C). Ultraviolet sterilizers typically use short-wave ultraviolet radiation, achieving a sterilization rate of 99.9% when the ultraviolet radiation is applied for only 20 seconds. However, when ultraviolet radiation is directly applied to the human body, it can be harmful. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This summary provides a simplified overview of several concepts that will be further described in the following detailed description. The summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to serve as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0006] In general, the vehicle-mounted disinfection system includes a disinfector comprising one or more ultraviolet light-emitting diodes. The system also includes a processor that determines the timing of disinfection operation and controls its operation based on the determination.

[0007] The processor can determine whether information about the sterilizer's operating time is stored, and when the time for sterilizer operation is reached, it controls the sterilizer to run for that time. The sterilizer operating time information includes the time for sterilizer operation to reach its designated time and the duration of continuous operation.

[0008] The vehicle-mounted disinfection system may also include a communication unit, which includes a first transceiver that communicates with a remote controller including a second transceiver. When a remote start signal and a remote disinfection request signal are received via the communication unit, the processor is configured to control the disinfector to operate for a predetermined operating time.

[0009] The processor can stop the sterilizer when it detects that a door is unlocked during the scheduled running time.

[0010] The sterilizer may include multiple sterilization components. When a sterilization request is received from a remote control terminal, the drive processor can operate the sterilizer in one of two modes, either a rapid sterilization mode in which some of the sterilization components operate or an overall sterilization mode in which all of the sterilization components operate, depending on the vehicle's own settings.

[0011] The in-vehicle disinfection system may also include sensors to detect the presence of children or pets inside the vehicle. When a disinfection request is received from a remote control terminal, the processor can detect the presence of children or pets inside the vehicle, and if there are neither children nor pets inside, the disinfection device will be activated.

[0012] The sterilizer also includes an LED light, and the sterilizer can be configured to operate the LED light so that the LED light changes color depending on whether the sterilizer is running.

[0013] The disinfection unit may include: a housing comprising a longitudinal channel and a UV mounting plate, the channel being disposed on a front portion of the housing and having an open front portion, the UV mounting plate being disposed below a rear portion of the channel and having a space for accommodating a UV light-emitting diode; light-emitting fibers disposed in the channel of the housing to project RGB light under control; a UV light-emitting diode mounted on a lower portion of the UV mounting plate to generate UV radiation under control; and an upper decoration configured to cover the open portion of the channel such that the light-emitting fibers disposed in the channel do not emit light outwards.

[0014] The ultraviolet light-emitting diodes can be multiple ultraviolet light-emitting diodes arranged along the UV mounting plate.

[0015] The vehicle-mounted disinfection system may also include a UV reflector, which is positioned below the UV mounting plate and at a predetermined distance from the housing, so that UV radiation generated by the ultraviolet light-emitting diode is projected outward.

[0016] UV reflectors can have a predetermined curvature so that UV radiation generated by ultraviolet light-emitting diodes is projected uniformly.

[0017] The vehicle-mounted disinfection system may also include a UV-transparent film located between the UV reflector and the housing.

[0018] The processor can determine the operating mode based on the time and location of the received request and the driver's usage pattern.

[0019] The sterilizer may include multiple sterilization components, which are disposed on one or more of the ambient light, door light, and interior light.

[0020] The sterilizer can be installed on the air vents of the air conditioning system on the roof of the vehicle.

[0021] Information about the sterilizer's operating results can be transmitted to and displayed on an audio-visual and navigation (AVN) system or a remote control terminal.

[0022] Other features and aspects will be apparent from the following detailed description, drawings and claims. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an in-vehicle disinfection system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 2 It is shown that it is provided with Figure 1 The interior light of the disinfection unit and a reference diagram of the object being disinfected by the disinfection unit are shown.

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the disinfection section shown.

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The side view of the disinfection section is shown.

[0027] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 1 The diagram shows an example of a disinfection unit installed on the dashboard.

[0028] Figure 6 It is shown by Figure 1 The diagram shows an example of UV radiation applied to the disinfection section.

[0029] Figure 7 It is shown that it is provided with Figure 1 The diagram shows the door light of the disinfection unit and the reference image of the object being disinfected by the disinfection unit.

[0030] Figure 8 It is shown that it is provided with Figure 1 The ambient light in the disinfection unit and a reference diagram of the object being disinfected by the disinfection unit are shown.

[0031] Figure 9 It shows the roof vents located in the upper part of the vehicle interior, where Figure 1The diagram shows a disinfection unit located on the roof vent of the vehicle, and a reference image of items being disinfected by the disinfection unit.

[0032] Figure 10 It shows the result of Figure 9 The diagram shows the disinfection unit disinfecting the interior of the vehicle.

[0033] Figure 11 It is shown Figure 1 The diagram shows an example of the screen of a remote control terminal.

[0034] Figure 12 This is a reference diagram showing an example of the lighting color of the disinfection unit during operation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 13 This is a reference diagram showing an example of the lighting color after the disinfection unit has been operated according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Throughout the accompanying drawings and detailed description, unless otherwise stated or provided, the same reference numerals will be understood to refer to the same elements, features, and structures. The drawings are not drawn to scale, and for clarity, illustration, and convenience, the relative dimensions, scale, and descriptions of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The following detailed description is provided to aid the reader in fully understanding the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, various variations, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application. For example, the sequences of operations described herein are merely examples and are not limited to those set forth herein, but can be obviously modified upon understanding the disclosure of this application, except for operations that must occur in a specific order.

[0038] The features described herein may be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein are provided only to illustrate some of the many possible ways of implementing the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein, which will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0039] The advantages and features of this disclosure, as well as methods for achieving these advantages and features, will become clear from the following detailed description of the embodiments and accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, but will be implemented in various forms. Embodiments of this disclosure are provided to fully disclose the disclosure, and those skilled in the art will fully understand the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, the terminology used in this specification is for explaining the embodiments and not for limiting the disclosure.

[0040] Terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc., can be used to describe components. Each of these terms is not used to define the nature, order, or sequence of the corresponding component, but only to distinguish the corresponding component from other components. For example, the first component can be called the second component, and similarly, the second component can be called the first component.

[0041] Throughout the specification, when a component is described as "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it may be directly "connected" or "coupled" to other components, or one or more other components may be involved. Conversely, when an element is described as "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another element, there may be no other elements between them.

[0042] In this article, the term "up" or "upward" refers to the direction in which the vehicle includes the wheels on the lower part of the vehicle, compared to the roof in the upper part of the vehicle.

[0043] Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” also include the plural forms. It should be further understood that the terms “comprises / comprising” and / or “includes / including” as used herein expressly indicate the presence of the stated feature, integer, step, operation, element, and / or component, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an in-vehicle disinfection system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] refer to Figure 1 The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one disinfection unit (e.g., a sterilizer) 100, a drive determination unit 300, a disinfection control unit 200, a communication unit 400, and a remote control terminal 500. The drive determination unit 300 and the disinfection control unit 200 may be part of an electronic control unit (ECU), wherein each ECU has one or more processors configured to perform processes including determining the timing of operating the disinfection unit 100. The communication unit 400 may include, for example, a transceiver configured to receive communications. The remote control terminal 500 may be a user equipment, such as a mobile device.

[0046] The disinfection unit 100 includes one or more ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs). The disinfection unit 100 can be connected to... Figure 2 The vehicle interior lights shown are 110. Figure 7 The door light shown is 120 or Figure 8 The ambient light (or mood light) 130 shown is set together. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the disinfection unit 100 can be installed on the roof vent 140 provided in the upper part of the vehicle interior. For example... Figure 10 As shown, the disinfection unit 100 is used to disinfect the entire interior of the vehicle, and the disinfection unit 100 is provided on the roof vent 140 provided in the upper part of the vehicle interior.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the disinfection unit 100 installed on the interior lights disinfects the steering wheel 10, the instrument panel 11, the audio, video and navigation system (AVN) 12 installed on the instrument panel 11, the air conditioning system buttons 13 and the gear shift lever.

[0048] At the same time, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the ambient light 130 in the disinfection unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing 131, a light-emitting fiber 132, an ultraviolet light-emitting diode 133, a UV reflector 134, an upper decoration 135, and a lower decoration 136.

[0049] A housing 131 is disposed on a predetermined portion of the length of a door or a predetermined portion of the length of a dashboard 11. A channel having an open front portion is disposed on the front portion of the housing 131 in the longitudinal direction, and the light-emitting fiber 132 is located in the channel. A UV mounting plate is disposed below the rear portion of the channel, wherein the UV mounting plate has space for accommodating an ultraviolet light-emitting diode 133. The ultraviolet light-emitting diode 133 mounted on the lower portion of the UV mounting plate may be a plurality of ultraviolet light-emitting diodes disposed along the UV mounting plate. Meanwhile, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing 131 may be configured to accommodate the light-emitting fiber 132 and the ultraviolet light-emitting diode 133 without having to provide a separate channel for housing the light-emitting fiber 132 therein.

[0050] The UV reflector 134 is disposed below the UV mounting plate and at a predetermined distance from the housing 131 so that the UV radiation generated by the ultraviolet light-emitting diode 133 can be projected outward. In this embodiment, the UV reflector 134 can be configured to be curved, allowing the UV radiation generated by the ultraviolet light-emitting diode 133 to be projected in various directions. Because the UV reflector 134 in this embodiment is configured to be curved as described above, the UV radiation generated by the ultraviolet light-emitting diode 133 can be uniformly projected into the vehicle interior. Furthermore, the projection range of the UV radiation can be adjusted according to the distance between the UV reflector 134 and the housing 131.

[0051] The upper trim 135 covers the open portion of the channel, preventing the light-emitting fibers 132 disposed in the channel of the housing from moving outward. According to this embodiment, the upper trim 135 can be formed of a material that allows light generated by the light-emitting fibers 132 to pass through and be projected into the vehicle interior.

[0052] In addition, a UV-transparent film can be provided between the UV reflector 134 and the housing 131 to prevent external dust and other contaminants from entering the interior.

[0053] like Figure 7 As shown, the disinfection unit 100 installed on the door light 120 disinfects the door handle 21 inside the vehicle. Figure 8 As shown, the disinfection unit 100 installed on the ambient light 130 disinfects the entire interior of the vehicle.

[0054] The disinfection control unit 200 controls the disinfection unit 100 so as to turn the disinfection unit 100 on or off according to the determined results.

[0055] The drive determination unit 300 determines the time point at which the disinfection unit 100 should run. In this regard, the drive determination unit 300 determines whether information about the running time of the disinfection unit 100 set by the user is stored, and when the time point for running the disinfection unit is reached, it controls the disinfection control unit 200 to make the disinfection unit 100 run during the running time.

[0056] The communication unit 400 receives remote start signals and remote disinfection request signals through communication with the remote control terminal 500. When the communication unit 400 receives the remote start signal and remote disinfection request signal from the remote control terminal 500, the drive determination unit 300 can instruct the disinfection control unit 200 to control the disinfection unit 100, causing the disinfection unit 100 to operate within a predetermined time. Here, the communication unit 400 can use a communication protocol to send or receive signals with the remote control terminal 500 (which is provided as a vehicle smart key) via radio frequency (RF) communication, or the communication unit 400 can send or receive signals via the Bluetooth communication protocol.

[0057] Meanwhile, the remote control terminal 500 according to embodiments of this disclosure may have a separate function for disinfecting the vehicle interior when an application is installed. When disinfection is desired (e.g., disinfection is required, disinfection is initiated, etc.), the driver can... Figure 11 The application shown sends remote start signals or remote disinfection request signals to the vehicle. Furthermore, the remote control terminal 500 can control the UV lamps (on / off), ambient lighting (on / off), ambient lighting color, and lighting brightness via the application.

[0058] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the drive determination unit 300 may be an electronic control unit (ECU) of a vehicle, or it may be implemented as a separate AVN ECU that allows the use of a smartphone to provide services such as remote control, security, vehicle management, and navigation.

[0059] Furthermore, the communication unit 400 can be implemented as a communication module of a terminal installed in the vehicle, which can be remotely activated via an application installed on the driver's smartphone. The communication unit 400 allows the vehicle to be identified via a separate universal subscriber identity module (USIM) card, and sends data to or receives data from the driver's smartphone via a mobile communication network.

[0060] At the same time, when the locked door is detected to be unlocked during the predetermined driving time, the driving determination unit 300 can control the disinfection control unit 200 to terminate the operation of the disinfection unit 100.

[0061] This configuration prevents the driver from being directly exposed to harmful UV radiation when he / she enters the vehicle and the disinfection unit 100 is activated.

[0062] Furthermore, when a disinfection request is input via the remote control terminal, the drive determination unit 300 can control the disinfection control unit 200 according to the vehicle's own settings, operating in either a rapid disinfection mode where only some of the multiple disinfection units operate, or an overall disinfection mode where all disinfection units operate. Simultaneously, the drive determination unit 300 may also include a sensing unit that detects the presence of children or pets inside the vehicle when a disinfection request is input via the remote control terminal. The sensing unit may include one or more sensors selected from a camera sensor, a temperature sensor, and a CO2 sensor.

[0063] Therefore, when a disinfection request is received from the remote control terminal, the drive determination unit 300 can operate the sensing unit to detect whether there are children or pets in the vehicle, and when children or pets are detected in the vehicle, the disinfection unit 100 is controlled not to operate.

[0064] According to this embodiment, the disinfection diagnostic function can be performed when the vehicle is parked or when the vehicle stops moving at dawn after charging an electric vehicle. Furthermore, during weekday commutes, if an overall disinfection mode is set according to the vehicle's own settings, the overall disinfection mode can be executed; or if disinfection is requested at an unspecified time and location, a quick disinfection mode can be executed.

[0065] Simultaneously, the disinfection unit 100 operates in conjunction with an LED lamp having a visible light wavelength range. The LED lamp is activated such that it changes color according to the operation of the disinfection unit 100. For example, when the disinfection unit 100 is operating, as... Figure 12 As shown, the ambient light (or ambiance light) projects ultraviolet or red light to indicate that the disinfection unit 100 is in operation. When the operation of the disinfection unit 100 ends due to the completion of disinfection of the vehicle interior, as shown... Figure 13 As shown, the ambient light projects a green light to alert occupants that disinfection is complete. This prevents occupants from being directly exposed to UV radiation projected from the disinfection unit.

[0066] Meanwhile, the drive determination unit 300 determines the operating mode based on the time and location of the request to disinfect the vehicle interior and the driver's usage pattern.

[0067] For example, when the vehicle doors are locked after the driver has finished driving, and the communication unit 400 receives a signal about the vehicle interior disinfection function from the remote control terminal 500, the drive determination unit 300 determines to activate the rapid disinfection mode.

[0068] Conversely, when the vehicle is determined to be parked after the driver has finished driving, the drive determination unit 300 determines to activate the overall disinfection mode. For example, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the vehicle finished driving, the drive determination unit 300 can determine that the vehicle is parked and thus activate the overall disinfection mode. When the vehicle is parked in a designated location (i.e., the driver's residence), the drive determination unit 300 can determine to activate the overall disinfection mode.

[0069] The operating modes according to this embodiment include a rapid disinfection mode in which only a portion of the disinfection components operate, and an overall disinfection mode in which all disinfection units 100 installed in the vehicle operate.

[0070] Simultaneously, the disinfection unit 100 can be installed on at least one of the ambient lights, door lights, and interior lights. The disinfection unit 100, installed in this manner, operates when the rapid disinfection mode is activated. Typically, the disinfection unit 100 concentrically disinfects areas on the steering wheel or door switches that frequently come into contact with contaminants (such as those from the driver).

[0071] In addition, the disinfection unit 100 can be installed on the air vent of the air conditioning system provided in the vehicle's roof. When the disinfection unit 100 is installed on the air vent of the air conditioning system provided in the vehicle's roof, the disinfection unit 100 can operate in overall disinfection mode.

[0072] The term "part" as used in this specification can include a unit implemented as hardware, software, or firmware, and can be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, unit, or circuit. A "part" can be an integrated section performing one or more functions, or the smallest unit of that part or a portion thereof. For example, according to one embodiment, a "part" can be implemented as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). Furthermore, the implementations described in this specification can be implemented as methods or processes, apparatus, software programs, data streams, or signals, for example. Although this disclosure discusses only a single form of implementation in the context (e.g., discussed only as a method), implementations having the discussed characteristics can also be implemented in another form (e.g., apparatus or program). The apparatus can be implemented as suitable hardware, software, or firmware. The method can be implemented in an apparatus, such as a processor of a processing device, including computers, microprocessors, integrated circuits, or programmable logic devices. Processors include communication devices such as computers, mobile phones, mobile phones / personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other devices facilitating information communication between end users.

[0073] The examples disclosed herein can provide an effect of removing harmful microorganisms and viruses present inside a vehicle by disinfecting the vehicle interior under any conditions.

[0074] Various embodiments provide the capability for automated vehicle interior disinfection using an application (such as Bluelink) installed on the driver's smartphone before the driver enters (or operates) the vehicle. When these embodiments are used on public transportation used by the general public (such as car-sharing, taxis, buses, and subways), they can effectively limit the spread of viruses.

[0075] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of this disclosure, a hybrid function can be achieved using various available lights (e.g., interior lights and door lights) in the vehicle and roof air conditioning system.

[0076] The descriptions of the various embodiments in this disclosure do not list all available combinations, and the descriptions of the various embodiments can be applied independently or in combination of two or more. Features of the embodiments can be adapted to any other embodiment or combination of embodiments.

[0077] Furthermore, the various embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented using hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof. When implementing the various embodiments of this disclosure using hardware, these embodiments can be implemented using one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), general-purpose processors, controllers, microcontrollers, or microprocessors.

[0078] The scope of this disclosure may include software or machine-executable instructions (e.g., operating system, application, firmware, program, etc.) that enable operation of methods according to various embodiments to be performed in a device or computer, and enable operation of a non-transitory computer-readable medium to be performed in each device or computer storing the software or instructions.

[0079] Many embodiments have been described above. However, it should be understood that various modifications can be made. For example, suitable results may be obtained if the described techniques and / or components in the described system, architecture, device, or circuit are combined in different ways and / or replaced or supplemented by other components or their equivalents. Therefore, other implementations are possible within the scope of this disclosure.

[0080] While this disclosure includes specific examples, it will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application that various changes in form and detail may be made to these examples without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure and its equivalents. The examples described herein are for descriptive purposes only and not for limitation. The description of features or aspects in each example will be considered applicable to similar features or aspects in other examples. Suitable results may be obtained if the described techniques are performed in a different order, and / or if the components in the described system, architecture, device, or circuit are combined in a different manner, and / or if other components or their equivalents are used to replace or supplement them. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure is not limited by the detailed description but by this disclosure and its equivalents, and all changes within the scope of this disclosure and its equivalents should be construed as being included in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted disinfection system, comprising: Sterilizer; and One or more processors, which are configured as follows: Determine the time point for running the sterilizer, and The operation of the sterilizer is controlled based on the determined results. The sterilizer includes: A housing includes a longitudinal channel and a UV mounting plate, the channel being disposed on the front portion of the housing and having an open front portion, and the UV mounting plate being disposed below the rear portion of the channel and having a space for accommodating an ultraviolet light-emitting diode. Light-emitting fibers are disposed in the channels of the housing to project RGB light under control; One or more ultraviolet light-emitting diodes, mounted on the lower portion of the UV mounting plate, to generate ultraviolet radiation under control; and The upper decoration is configured to cover the open portion of the channel, so that the light-emitting fibers disposed in the channel do not emit outwards.

2. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are configured to: Determine whether information about the sterilizer's operating time is stored; and When the time for operating the sterilizer is reached, the sterilizer is controlled to operate within the specified operating time.

3. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to claim 1 further includes a communication unit, the communication unit including a first transceiver, the first transceiver communicating with a remote control including a second transceiver. in, When a remote start signal and a remote disinfection request signal are received through the communication unit, the one or more processors are configured to control the disinfector to run for a predetermined operating time.

4. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to claim 3, wherein, When a door unlock is detected during the predetermined running time, the one or more processors are configured to stop the sterilizer.

5. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to claim 3, wherein the disinfector comprises a plurality of disinfection components, and when a disinfection request is received from a remote control terminal, the one or more processors are configured to operate the disinfector in one of the following disinfection modes according to the vehicle's own settings: Rapid disinfection mode, wherein at least some of the plurality of disinfection components are operational, and Overall disinfection mode, in which all of the multiple disinfection components are in operation.

6. The vehicle disinfection system of claim 5 further includes at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of one or more children or pets inside the vehicle. in, When the disinfection request is received from the remote control terminal, the one or more processors are configured to detect whether there are children or pets in the vehicle, and to run the disinfection device when there are neither children nor pets in the vehicle.

7. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system of claim 1, wherein the disinfector further includes an LED light, and the disinfector is configured to operate the LED light such that the LED light changes color depending on whether the disinfector is operating.

8. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet light-emitting diodes are a plurality of ultraviolet light-emitting diodes arranged along the UV mounting plate.

9. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to claim 1 further includes a UV reflector, the UV reflector being disposed below the UV mounting plate and at a predetermined distance from the housing, such that the UV radiation generated by the ultraviolet light-emitting diode is projected outward.

10. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to claim 9, wherein the UV reflector has a predetermined curvature such that the UV radiation generated by the ultraviolet light-emitting diode is uniformly projected.

11. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to claim 10 further includes a UV-transparent film between the UV reflector and the housing.

12. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors are configured to determine an operating mode based on the time and location of receiving the request and the driver's usage pattern.

13. The vehicle disinfection system according to claim 1, wherein the disinfector comprises a plurality of disinfection components disposed on one or more of the ambient light, door light and interior light.

14. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to claim 1, wherein the disinfector is disposed on the ventilation opening of the air conditioning system provided on the roof of the vehicle.

15. The vehicle-mounted disinfection system according to claim 1, wherein, Information regarding the operating results of the sterilizer is transmitted to and displayed on an audio / video and navigation system or a remote control terminal.

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