Vehicle control methods, devices, and equipment

Abstract

This application discloses a vehicle control method, apparatus, and device, relating to the field of smart device technology. The method is executed by a smart wearable device, which establishes a communication connection with a first vehicle. The smart wearable device includes a screen and physical controls. The method includes the following steps: displaying a vehicle control interface on the screen, the vehicle control interface being used to control the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle; responding to receiving a vehicle control operation on the vehicle control interface, performing a first control on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the vehicle control operation, the door lock opening and closing state including one of a locked state and an unlocked state; responding to receiving a trigger operation on the physical controls, performing a second control on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the physical controls. This method enables vehicle control using various methods provided by the smart wearable device, improving the efficiency and diversity of vehicle control.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A smartwatch is a wearable smart device that integrates various sensors, computing power, and communication technologies to provide a range of smart functions and applications, such as calling, entertainment, and timekeeping. With technological advancements, smartwatches can also be applied to vehicle access control.

[0003] The smartwatch provides a user interface that can receive user commands and remotely control the vehicle. Integrating vehicle remote control functionality into the smartwatch reduces the number of items users need to carry, offering convenience.

[0004] However, the above methods rely on the user interface and touch function provided by the smartwatch, and the way to control the car door is limited. When the smartwatch screen is damaged, it is difficult to deal with situations such as being unable to unlock the vehicle door. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a vehicle control method, apparatus, and device that can control vehicles based on various methods provided by smart wearable devices, improving the efficiency and diversity of vehicle control methods. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] On one hand, a vehicle control method is provided, executed by a smart wearable device, which establishes a communication connection with a first vehicle. The smart wearable device includes a screen and physical controls. The method includes:

[0007] The screen displays a vehicle control interface, which is used to control the door lock opening and closing status of the first vehicle.

[0008] In response to receiving a vehicle control operation on the vehicle control interface, the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle is controlled based on the vehicle control operation, wherein the door lock opening and closing state includes one of a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0009] In response to receiving a trigger operation on the physical control, a second control is performed on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the physical control.

[0010] On the other hand, a vehicle control device is provided, the device comprising:

[0011] The display module is used to display the vehicle control interface through the screen of the smart wearable device. The smart wearable device establishes a communication connection with the first vehicle. The smart wearable device also includes physical controls. The vehicle control interface is used to control the door lock opening and closing status of the first vehicle.

[0012] The control module is configured to respond to receiving a vehicle control operation on the vehicle control interface, and to perform a first control on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the vehicle control operation, wherein the door lock opening and closing state includes one of a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0013] The control module is further configured to respond to receiving a trigger operation on the physical control and perform a second control on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the physical control.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the physical control includes a first control and a second control, the first control and the second control being located on the outer surface of the smart wearable device;

[0015] The control module is further configured to, in response to receiving a trigger operation on the first control, control the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle to be in the unlocked state, wherein the second control is configured to switch the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle from the locked state to the unlocked state, or the second control is configured to keep the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle in the unlocked state; or, in response to receiving a trigger operation on the second control, control the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle to be in the locked state, wherein the second control is configured to switch the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle from the unlocked state to the locked state, or the second control is configured to keep the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle in the locked state.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the control module is further configured to receive a first long press operation on the first control, the first long press operation corresponding to a first duration; when the first duration reaches a preset first duration threshold, the control module controls the first vehicle to automatically enter the driving ready mode based on the first long press operation.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the control module is further configured to receive a second long press operation on the second control, the second long press operation corresponding to a second duration; when the second duration reaches a preset second duration threshold, control the first vehicle to sound its horn based on the second long press operation, and determine the location of the first vehicle based on the sound of the horn.

[0018] In one optional embodiment, the smart wearable device includes multiple physical controls;

[0019] The control module is further configured to receive a third long press operation on at least one of the plurality of physical controls, the third long press operation corresponding to a third duration; and, if the third duration reaches a preset third duration threshold, control the first vehicle to automatically drive to the location of the smart wearable device based on the third long press operation.

[0020] In one optional embodiment, the smart wearable device includes multiple physical controls;

[0021] The device further includes:

[0022] A receiving module is used to receive trigger operations on the plurality of physical controls, the trigger operations having a corresponding trigger order, and the trigger operations being used to establish a binding relationship between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device;

[0023] The control module is also used to establish the binding relationship between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device when the triggering sequence meets the preset sequence requirements, and to control the first vehicle to automatically switch the door lock opening and closing state based on the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device.

[0024] In an optional embodiment, the control module is further configured to collect the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device in real time; when the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device is greater than or equal to a preset distance threshold, switch the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle to the locked state; or, when the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device is less than the preset distance threshold, switch the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle to the unlocked state.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the apparatus further includes:

[0026] The acquisition module is used to acquire vehicle control information and the location information of the first vehicle. The vehicle control information includes the first moment when the smart wearable device last controlled the first vehicle within a historical time period.

[0027] The control module is further configured to control the smart wearable device to operate in a low-power mode when the location information of the first vehicle does not meet the preset permanent location conditions, in response to the duration between the first moment and the current moment reaching a preset duration threshold. The permanent location conditions refer to the distance between the first vehicle and the permanent parking location not exceeding a preset parking distance threshold, and the permanent parking location refers to the location where the parking frequency of the first vehicle reaches a preset frequency threshold.

[0028] On the other hand, a computer device is provided, the computer device including a processor and a memory, the memory storing at least one instruction, at least one program, code set or instruction set, the at least one instruction, the at least one program, the code set or instruction set being loaded and executed by the processor to implement the vehicle control method as described in any of the embodiments of this application above.

[0029] On the other hand, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein at least one instruction, at least one program, code set, or instruction set is stored therein, wherein the at least one instruction, the at least one program, the code set, or the instruction set is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the vehicle control method as described in any of the embodiments of this application above.

[0030] On the other hand, a computer program product or computer program is provided, which includes computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer instructions, causing the computer device to perform any of the vehicle control methods described in the above embodiments.

[0031] The beneficial effects of the technical solutions provided in this application include at least the following:

[0032] Integrating vehicle remote control functionality into a smart wearable device fulfills the need for remote vehicle control, eliminating the need for users to carry a separate key and providing convenience. The smart wearable device offers two vehicle control methods: it can control the vehicle's door locks by receiving user commands on the display interface, and it also provides physical controls, allowing users to control the vehicle directly through simple touch controls. Compared to related technologies that rely solely on touch controls for door opening and closing, this method provides an alternative solution for users. Even if one of the two control methods fails, the other method can still ensure the user can complete the control operation. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle control system provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a smart wearable device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 3 This application is based on Figure 2 The diagram shown illustrates the working principle of the smart wearable device.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of a vehicle control method provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of the control device for an intelligent model car provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of the control device for an intelligent model car provided in another exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a structural block diagram of a computer device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] 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.

[0043] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0044] It should be noted that all information and data involved in this application are authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of the relevant data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of the relevant countries and regions.

[0045] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, etc., may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, a first parameter may also be referred to as a second parameter, and similarly, a second parameter may also be referred to as a first parameter. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination."

[0046] The following is an explanation of the terms used in the embodiments of this application:

[0047] Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a non-contact automatic identification technology that uses radio frequency signals and their spatial coupling transmission characteristics to automatically identify stationary or moving objects. RFID technology combines new technologies from radio, chip manufacturing, and computer science, and is widely used in daily life, such as access cards, second-generation ID cards, public transport cards, and supermarket item tags.

[0048] An RFID system consists of a reader, a transponder, or an electronic tag. The working principle is that the reader emits radio wave energy of a specific frequency to the transponder, which drives the transponder circuit and reads the ID code (Identification Code) inside the transponder.

[0049] A smartwatch is a smart wearable device that integrates numerous high-tech elements, such as diverse sensors, powerful computing capabilities, and advanced communication technologies. This integration enables smartwatches to perform various intelligent functions and offer a wealth of applications. For example, in addition to the traditional time display function, users can use smartwatches to make phone calls, enjoy multimedia entertainment, and make shopping payments.

[0050] With the continuous advancement of technology, the applications of smartwatches are constantly expanding, including in the field of vehicle access control. Through the user interface provided by smartwatches, users can easily send commands to remotely control their vehicles. Integrating remote control functionality into smartwatches not only greatly enhances user convenience but also reduces the number of devices users need to carry.

[0051] However, the aforementioned vehicle control methods have certain limitations. Because they primarily rely on the smartwatch's touchscreen and user interface to perform operations, the method is relatively simple. If the smartwatch screen is damaged or malfunctions, the user may face the predicament of being unable to unlock the vehicle doors using the smartwatch. Furthermore, when control is achieved through the user interface, the user needs to frequently switch between the smartwatch's displayed interface, resulting in low human-computer interaction efficiency.

[0052] This application provides a vehicle control method that is executed through a smart wearable device, integrating vehicle remote control functionality into the smart wearable device, and providing two operation modes for controlling the vehicle.

[0053] Taking a smartwatch as an example of a smart wearable device, users can remotely control a vehicle after wearing the smart wearable device.

[0054] The screen portion of the smart wearable device displays the vehicle control interface and has touch functionality. Users can control the vehicle by interacting with the touch interface, such as controlling the door locks to open or close. The smart wearable device also includes physical controls; pressing these physical controls can also control the vehicle.

[0055] In other words, this smart wearable device can control the vehicle's door locks by receiving user commands on the vehicle control interface, and it also provides physical controls, allowing users to control the vehicle directly through simple touch controls. Compared to related technologies where smart wearable devices only control vehicle doors via touch, this method provides an alternative operating method for the user. Even if either of the two control methods fails, the user can still complete the control operation using the other method.

[0056] The vehicle control system involved in the embodiments of this application is described in an illustrative manner. Please refer to the following examples. Figure 1 The implementation environment involves a smart wearable device 100 and a first vehicle 120, which are connected via a communication network 140.

[0057] The smart wearable device 100 integrates a communication module for a car remote key, enabling wireless connection with the first vehicle 120. Besides remote control of the vehicle, the smart wearable device 100 also possesses other common functions such as communication, internet access, and navigation.

[0058] After wearing the smart wearable device 100, users can remotely control the first vehicle 120 by pressing physical controls or operating the touch screen.

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a smart wearable device, including a front view 210, a left view 220, and a right view 230 of the smart wearable device 200. The smart wearable device 200 is a smartwatch as an example for illustration.

[0060] The smart wearable device 200 consists of a main watch face and a watch strap, which is detachable. The shape and material of the watch strap can be selected according to user needs. The front view 210 shows the front of the watch face structure of the smart wearable device 200. The watch case 201 of the watch face serves as support and protection. The material can be titanium alloy, which is lightweight and corrosion-resistant, making the user comfortable and pressure-free when wearing the smart wearable device 200 and preventing sweat corrosion.

[0061] The screen portion 202 of the smart wearable device 200 is used to display the user interface. The screen portion 202 is an electromagnetic induction touch LCD display. Multiple trigger sensors are provided under the screen portion 202, and the user can quickly interact by touching the screen portion 202.

[0062] The physical controls of the smart wearable device 200 include controls A203, B204, and C205. Control A203 controls the user interface of the smart wearable device 200; pressing it while the screen is on directly jumps to the system's main menu, and pressing it twice directly jumps to the main screen. Control B204 can be used to unlock the vehicle; a single press of control B204 switches the vehicle's door lock from locked to unlocked. In some embodiments, a long press of control B204 can automatically put the vehicle into a driving-ready mode, at which point the user can directly control the vehicle to drive on the road. Control C205 can be used to lock the vehicle; a single press of control C205 switches the vehicle's door lock from unlocked to locked. In some embodiments, a long press of control C205 can sound the vehicle's horn, allowing the user to quickly locate the vehicle based on the horn sound when there is a certain distance between the user and the vehicle.

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 It is based on Figure 2 The diagram shown illustrates the working principle of a smart wearable device, using a smartwatch as an example.

[0064] The watch case houses a watch movement, which comprises a processor 301, a control module 302, a sports and health monitoring module 305, a wireless communication module 304, and a battery module 306. The processor 301 uses a high-efficiency, low-power microprocessor to process commands input from the user interface and control the wireless communication module 304. The input terminals of the processor 301 are electrically connected to the output terminals of the user interface 303 and the control module 302, while the output terminals are electrically connected to the input terminals of the wireless communication module 304 and the sports and health monitoring module 305. The sports and health monitoring module 305 includes various sensors to detect indicators such as the user's heart rate, sleep quality, and blood oxygen saturation. Commands issued by the user through the user interface are transmitted to the sensors in the sports and health monitoring module 305 via the processor 301. The sensors then activate, perform health monitoring, and provide the results back to the user through the user interface 303. The battery module 306 primarily supplies power to the entire watch movement and the user interface 303, and can use a high-energy, small-sized lithium battery.

[0065] Among them, control module 302 is Figure 2 The system includes controls A203, B204, and C205. Controls B204 and C205 transmit electrical signals to processor 301 upon pressing, and processor 301 then sends these signals to wireless communication module 304 to directly control the vehicle. Wireless communication module 304 primarily uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to achieve wireless connectivity with the vehicle. RFID technology enhances data transmission security while enabling efficient tag identification and data transfer. Wireless communication module 304 also includes a Bluetooth module, allowing interconnection and data sharing with applications 307 on mobile terminals (e.g., smartphones).

[0066] Based on the above-described terms and application scenarios, the vehicle control method provided in this application will be described. This method is executed by a smart wearable device, wherein a communication connection is established between the smart wearable device and the first vehicle. The smart wearable device includes a screen and physical controls, such as... Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 This is a flowchart of a vehicle control method provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. The method includes the following steps.

[0067] Step 410: Display the vehicle control interface on the screen.

[0068] The vehicle control interface is used to control the door lock opening and closing status of the first vehicle.

[0069] For example, the smart wearable device in this embodiment is a smartwatch. The screen of the smart wearable device is located on the watch face. The screen has a touch function, that is, the user can input corresponding control commands by touching the screen to control the first vehicle.

[0070] Optionally, the physical controls include a target control for opening and displaying the vehicle control interface. The target control is located on the outer surface of the smart wearable device. When the user presses the target control, part of the screen lights up and displays the user operation interface. Pressing the target control again will display the vehicle control interface.

[0071] For example, the target control refers to Figure 2 Control A203.

[0072] In some embodiments, the user interface displays corresponding virtual controls as indexes, and each virtual control triggers different device functions.

[0073] For example, the functions that smart wearable devices can provide include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Time display: displaying the current time, which may include world clock, stopwatch and alarm clock functions; (2) Notification center: receiving notifications from the bound terminal, such as SMS, email, social media updates, etc., where the bound terminal refers to the terminal that establishes a binding relationship with the smart wearable device, such as mobile phone, tablet computer, etc.; (3) Telephone function: answering or making phone calls; (4) Fitness tracking: step count, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, exercise mode, etc.; (5) Heart rate monitoring: tracking the user's heart rate in real time and reminding the user when the heart rate is too high or too low; (6) Blood oxygen saturation detection: measuring the oxygen content in the blood, some models of smartwatches have this function; (7) Sleep tracking: analyzing the user's sleep quality, including sleep stage and sleep duration, etc.; (8) Vehicle control function: controlling the opening and closing status of vehicle door locks, automatically entering driving ready mode, locating vehicle position, etc.

[0074] By triggering the virtual controls on the user interface corresponding to the vehicle control function, the screen can display the vehicle control interface to control the first vehicle.

[0075] Step 420: In response to receiving a vehicle control operation on the vehicle control interface, perform first control on the door lock opening and closing status of the first vehicle based on the vehicle control operation.

[0076] The door lock's open / closed state includes either a locked state or an unlocked state.

[0077] The vehicle control interface displays a first virtual control and a second virtual control, which are used to control the door lock opening and closing status of the first vehicle.

[0078] Optionally, the system receives a single trigger operation on the first virtual control to control the door lock of the first vehicle to switch to the open / closed state, or receives a single trigger operation on the second virtual control to control the door lock of the first vehicle to switch to the locked state.

[0079] In some embodiments, the vehicle control interface also includes other virtual controls that can perform different types of control on the first vehicle, such as: (1) window control function: triggering the window virtual control can automatically close all windows or control the windows individually; (2) trunk opening: triggering the trunk virtual control can remotely open the trunk; (3) interior lighting control: triggering the lighting virtual control can remotely turn on the interior lights, making it easier to find the first vehicle at night or when there is insufficient light; (4) automatic parking assist: triggering the parking virtual control can remotely control the vehicle to perform automatic parking, etc.

[0080] Step 430: In response to receiving a trigger operation on the physical control, perform a second control on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the physical control.

[0081] Optionally, the physical control includes a first control and a second control, which are located on the outer surface of the smart wearable device.

[0082] For example, the first control refers to Figure 2 The middle control B204 and the second control refer to Figure 2 Control C205.

[0083] In response to receiving a trigger operation on the first control, the door lock of the first vehicle is controlled to be in the unlocked state, wherein the second control is used to switch the door lock of the first vehicle from the locked state to the unlocked state, or the second control is used to keep the door lock of the first vehicle in the unlocked state.

[0084] In some embodiments, the first control and the second control can each perform multiple functions. Depending on how the user triggers the first control and the second control, the type of control operation that the smart wearable device performs on the first vehicle will also vary.

[0085] Optionally, when the door lock of the first vehicle is in the unlocked state, a first long press operation on the first control is received, wherein the first long press operation corresponds to a first duration.

[0086] When the first duration reaches the preset first duration threshold, the first vehicle automatically enters the driving ready mode based on the first long press operation.

[0087] For example, if the first duration threshold is 2 seconds, and the start and end timestamps of the first long press operation are 12:00:01 and 12:00:03, then the first duration of the first long press operation equals the first duration threshold, and the smart wearable device controls the first vehicle to automatically enter the driving-ready mode. The driving-ready mode means that the first vehicle is about to enter driving mode, and the user can drive the first vehicle on the road at any time after entering the driver's seat.

[0088] In response to receiving a trigger operation on the second control, the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle is switched from the open state to the closed and locked state. The second control is used to switch the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle from the unlocked state to the locked state, or the second control is used to keep the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle in the locked state.

[0089] Optionally, when the door lock of the first vehicle is in the locked state, a second long press operation is received on the second control, and the second long press operation has a second duration.

[0090] If the second duration reaches a preset second duration threshold, the first vehicle is controlled to sound its horn based on the second long press operation, and the location of the first vehicle is determined based on the sound of the first vehicle's horn.

[0091] For example, if the second duration threshold is 6 seconds, and the start and end timestamps of the second long-press operation are 12:00:03 and 12:00:09, then the second duration of the second long-press operation is equal to the second duration threshold, and the smart wearable device controls the first vehicle to automatically sound its horn. The horn sound of the first vehicle can be preset, for example, by selecting a specific horn sound through the smart wearable device, or by selecting a specific horn sound on the in-vehicle terminal inside the first vehicle. This specified horn sound can be the default horn sound of the first vehicle's system, a custom horn sound uploaded by the user through the in-vehicle terminal or smart wearable device, or even a piece of music, etc., so that the user can quickly locate the position of the first vehicle and avoid misjudgment caused by the first vehicle using the same horn sound as other vehicles.

[0092] In some embodiments, the smart wearable device includes a plurality of physical controls, and receives a third long press operation on at least one of the plurality of physical controls, the third long press operation corresponding to a third duration; if the third duration reaches a preset third duration threshold, the first vehicle is controlled to automatically drive to the location of the smart wearable device based on the third long press operation.

[0093] For example, among multiple physical controls are a first control and a second control, and a third long press operation on the second control is used to control the first vehicle to automatically drive to the location of the smart wearable device.

[0094] The third duration threshold is 5 seconds. The start and end timestamps of the third long press operation are 12:00:03 and 12:00:08. Therefore, the second duration of the third long press operation is 5 seconds. When the third duration threshold of 5 seconds is reached, the smart wearable device sends its own location information to the first vehicle through wireless communication connection and controls the first vehicle to drive to the smart wearable device based on the location information.

[0095] In some embodiments, in addition to controlling the opening and closing status of vehicle door locks by triggering the physical controls of the smart wearable device in real time, functions such as automatically opening vehicle door locks when a user approaches the first vehicle with the smart wearable device can also be preset.

[0096] For example, the smart wearable device includes multiple physical controls, receives trigger operations on the multiple physical controls, the trigger operations correspond to a trigger order, and the trigger operations are used to establish a binding relationship between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device.

[0097] If the triggering sequence meets the preset sequence requirements, a binding relationship is established between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device, and the first vehicle is automatically switched between door lock opening and closing states based on the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device.

[0098] For example, a smart wearable device includes three physical controls, namely control A, control B and control C. The preset order requirement is that the three physical controls are triggered in the order of "control B, control C, control A", and the interval between triggering each control does not exceed 1 second.

[0099] Optionally, the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device can be collected in real time. For example, a communication connection is established between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device. The smart wearable device broadcasts its location information to surrounding devices. When the first vehicle receives the location information sent by the smart wearable device, it also feeds back its own location information to the smart wearable device. The smart wearable device determines the distance between the two based on its own and the first vehicle's location information.

[0100] If the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device is greater than or equal to a preset distance threshold, the door lock of the first vehicle will be switched to the locked state; or, if the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device is less than the preset distance threshold, the door lock of the first vehicle will be switched to the unlocked state.

[0101] For example, if the preset distance threshold is 5 meters, and the user forgets to manually close the door lock of the first vehicle after leaving the vehicle while wearing the smart wearable device, the door lock of the first vehicle will switch to the locked state when the distance between the user and the first vehicle reaches 5 meters. At this time, the distance between the smart wearable device and the first vehicle can be regarded as the distance between the user and the first vehicle.

[0102] In some embodiments, in order to alleviate the battery anxiety of users when using smart wearable devices as vehicle keys, when it is detected that the user may need to use the smart wearable device to unlock or unlock the vehicle within a certain period of time, the device will automatically operate in a low-power mode, reserving some power for the user to use the vehicle remote control function.

[0103] Optionally, vehicle control information and the location information of the first vehicle are obtained. The vehicle control information includes the first moment when the smart wearable device last controlled the first vehicle within a historical time period.

[0104] If the location information of the first vehicle does not meet the preset permanent location conditions, in response to the time between the first moment and the current moment reaching a preset time threshold, the smart wearable device is controlled to operate in a low power consumption mode. The permanent location conditions refer to the distance between the first vehicle and the permanent parking location not exceeding a preset parking distance threshold. The permanent parking location refers to the location where the parking frequency of the first vehicle reaches a preset frequency threshold.

[0105] For example, the preset permanent parking location condition means that the distance between the first vehicle and the permanent parking location does not exceed a preset distance threshold. The permanent parking location generally refers to the location where the user parks the first vehicle frequently / for a long period of time, such as the location of the user's personal garage. This permanent parking location can be manually entered through a smart wearable device.

[0106] If the location information of the first vehicle does not meet the preset permanent parking location conditions, it means that the user has driven the first vehicle away from the permanent parking location and may need to drive the first vehicle back to the permanent parking location.

[0107] For example, the first moment refers to 8:34:00, the current moment is 16:40:00, and the preset duration threshold is 8 hours. When the duration between the first moment and the current moment reaches the preset duration threshold, it means that the user has driven the first vehicle away from the permanent parking location for a long time and has a need to drive the first vehicle back to the permanent parking location. In order to avoid the smart wearable device running out of power and causing the vehicle's door lock opening and closing function to fail, thus preventing the user from driving the first vehicle again, the smart wearable device is controlled to operate in a low power consumption mode.

[0108] In low-power mode, the smart wearable device will shut down other background functions to reduce power consumption and will issue a prompt when the device's battery level drops to a preset threshold, reminding the user to conserve some power for driving. The preset battery threshold can be manually set by the user.

[0109] In summary, the vehicle control method provided in this application integrates vehicle remote control functionality into a smart wearable device, meeting the need for remote vehicle control and eliminating the need for users to carry an additional key, thus providing convenience. The smart wearable device offers two vehicle control methods: it can control the vehicle's door lock opening and closing status by receiving user commands on the display interface, and it also provides physical controls, allowing users to directly control the vehicle through simple touch controls. Compared to related technologies where smart wearable devices only control vehicle door opening and closing via a single touch, this method provides an alternative operating method for the user. Even if either of the two control methods fails, the user can still complete the control operation using the other control method.

[0110] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of a vehicle control device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the device includes the following parts.

[0111] The display module 510 is used to display a vehicle control interface through the screen portion of the smart wearable device. The smart wearable device establishes a communication connection with the first vehicle. The smart wearable device also includes physical controls. The vehicle control interface is used to control the door lock opening and closing status of the first vehicle.

[0112] The control module 520 is configured to respond to receiving a vehicle control operation on the vehicle control interface, and to perform a first control on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the vehicle control operation, wherein the door lock opening and closing state includes one of a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0113] The control module 520 is further configured to, in response to receiving a trigger operation on the physical control, perform a second control on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the physical control.

[0114] In an optional embodiment, the physical control includes a first control and a second control, the first control and the second control being located on the outer surface of the smart wearable device;

[0115] The control module 520 is further configured to, in response to receiving a trigger operation on the first control, control the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle to be in the unlocked state, wherein the second control is configured to switch the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle from the locked state to the unlocked state, or the second control is configured to keep the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle in the unlocked state; or, in response to receiving a trigger operation on the second control, control the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle to be in the locked state, wherein the second control is configured to switch the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle from the unlocked state to the locked state, or the second control is configured to keep the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle in the locked state.

[0116] In an optional embodiment, the control module 520 is further configured to receive a first long press operation on the first control, the first long press operation corresponding to a first duration; when the first duration reaches a preset first duration threshold, the control module 520 controls the first vehicle to automatically enter the driving ready mode based on the first long press operation.

[0117] In an optional embodiment, the control module 520 is further configured to receive a second long press operation on the second control, the second long press operation corresponding to a second duration; when the second duration reaches a preset second duration threshold, control the first vehicle to sound its horn based on the second long press operation, and determine the location of the first vehicle based on the sound of the horn.

[0118] In one optional embodiment, the smart wearable device includes multiple physical controls;

[0119] The control module 520 is further configured to receive a third long press operation on at least one of the plurality of physical controls, the third long press operation corresponding to a third duration; and, if the third duration reaches a preset third duration threshold, control the first vehicle to automatically drive to the location of the smart wearable device based on the third long press operation.

[0120] In one optional embodiment, the smart wearable device includes multiple physical controls;

[0121] like Figure 6 As shown, the device further includes:

[0122] The receiving module 530 is used to receive trigger operations on the plurality of physical controls, the trigger operations having a corresponding trigger order, and the trigger operations being used to establish a binding relationship between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device;

[0123] The control module 520 is further configured to establish the binding relationship between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device when the triggering sequence meets the preset sequence requirements, and to control the first vehicle to automatically switch the door lock opening and closing state based on the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device.

[0124] In an optional embodiment, the control module 520 is further configured to collect the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device in real time; when the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device is greater than or equal to a preset distance threshold, switch the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle to the locked state; or, when the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device is less than the preset distance threshold, switch the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle to the unlocked state.

[0125] In an optional embodiment, the apparatus further includes:

[0126] The acquisition module 540 is used to acquire vehicle control information and the location information of the first vehicle. The vehicle control information includes the first moment when the smart wearable device last controlled the first vehicle within a historical time period.

[0127] The control module 520 is further configured to control the smart wearable device to operate in a low-power mode when the location information of the first vehicle does not meet the preset permanent location conditions, in response to the duration between the first moment and the current moment reaching a preset duration threshold. The permanent location conditions refer to the distance between the first vehicle and the permanent parking location not exceeding a preset parking distance threshold, and the permanent parking location refers to the location where the parking frequency of the first vehicle reaches a preset frequency threshold.

[0128] In summary, the vehicle control device provided in this application integrates vehicle remote control functionality into a smart wearable device, meeting the need for remote vehicle control and eliminating the need for users to carry an additional key, thus providing convenience. The smart wearable device offers two vehicle control methods: it can control the vehicle's door lock opening and closing status by receiving user commands on the display interface, and it also provides physical controls, allowing users to directly control the vehicle through simple touch controls. Compared to related technologies where smart wearable devices only control vehicle door opening and closing via a single touch, this method provides an alternative operating method for the user. Even if either of the two control methods fails, the user can still complete the control operation using the other control method.

[0129] It should be noted that the vehicle control device provided in the above embodiments is only an example of the division of the above functional modules. In actual applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. In addition, the vehicle control device and the vehicle control method embodiments provided in the above embodiments belong to the same concept, and the specific implementation process can be found in the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0130] Figure 7 This illustration shows a structural block diagram of a computer device 700 provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. The computer device 700 may be a smartphone, tablet computer, MP3 player (Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer III), MP4 player (Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer IV), laptop computer, or desktop computer. The computer device 700 may also be referred to as a user device, portable terminal, laptop terminal, desktop terminal, or other names.

[0131] Typically, computer device 700 includes a processor 701 and a memory 702.

[0132] Processor 701 may include one or more processing cores, such as a quad-core processor, an octa-core processor, etc. Processor 701 may be implemented using at least one hardware form selected from DSP (Digital Signal Processing), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), and PLA (Programmable Logic Array). Processor 701 may also include a main processor and a coprocessor. The main processor, also known as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), is used to process data in the wake-up state; the coprocessor is a low-power processor used to process data in the standby state. In some embodiments, processor 701 may integrate a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), which is responsible for rendering and drawing the content to be displayed on the screen. In some embodiments, processor 701 may also include an AI (Artificial Intelligence) processor, which is used to handle computational operations related to machine learning.

[0133] The memory 702 may include one or more computer-readable storage media, which may be non-transitory. The memory 702 may also include high-speed random access memory and non-volatile memory, such as one or more disk storage devices or flash memory devices. In some embodiments, the non-transitory computer-readable storage media in the memory 702 are used to store at least one instruction, which is executed by the processor 701 to implement the vehicle control method provided in the method embodiments of this application.

[0134] In some embodiments, the computer device 700 also includes other components 703, the type and number of which can be selected based on the functional needs of the computer device 700. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 7 The structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the computer device 700, and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or use different component arrangements.

[0135] Optionally, the computer-readable storage medium may include: read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), solid-state drives (SSDs), or optical discs, etc. The random access memory may include resistive random access memory (ReRAM) and dynamic random access memory (DRAM). The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are merely descriptive and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0136] This application also provides a computer device, which includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores at least one instruction, at least one program, a code set, or an instruction set. The at least one instruction, the at least one program, the code set, or the instruction set is loaded and executed by the processor to implement the vehicle control method as described in any of the above embodiments of this application.

[0137] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one instruction, at least one program, code set, or instruction set, wherein the at least one instruction, the at least one program, the code set, or the instruction set is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the vehicle control method as described in any of the above embodiments of this application.

[0138] This application also provides a computer program product or computer program that includes computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer instructions, causing the computer device to perform any of the vehicle control methods described in the above embodiments.

[0139] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above embodiments can be implemented by hardware or by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk.

[0140] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle control method, characterized in that, Performed by a smart wearable device, the smart wearable device including multiple physical controls, the smart wearable device establishing a communication connection with a first vehicle, the smart wearable device including a screen portion and physical controls, the method comprising: The screen displays a vehicle control interface, which is used to control the door lock opening and closing status of the first vehicle. In response to receiving a vehicle control operation on the vehicle control interface, the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle is controlled based on the vehicle control operation, wherein the door lock opening and closing state includes one of a locked state and an unlocked state. In response to receiving a trigger operation on the physical control, a second control is performed on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the physical control; The system receives trigger operations on the plurality of physical controls, the trigger operations having a corresponding trigger order, and the trigger operations are used to establish a binding relationship between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device. If the triggering order meets the preset order requirements, the binding relationship between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device is established; Based on the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device, the first vehicle is controlled to automatically switch the door lock opening and closing state; Acquire vehicle control information and the location information of the first vehicle, wherein the vehicle control information includes the first moment when the smart wearable device last controlled the first vehicle within a historical time period; If the location information of the first vehicle does not meet the preset permanent location conditions, in response to the duration between the first moment and the current moment reaching a preset duration threshold, the smart wearable device is controlled to operate in a low power consumption mode. The permanent location conditions refer to the distance between the first vehicle and the permanent parking location not exceeding a preset parking distance threshold. The permanent parking location refers to the location where the parking frequency of the first vehicle reaches a preset frequency threshold.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The physical control includes a first control and a second control, which are located on the outer surface of the smart wearable device. The second control of the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle based on the physical control, in response to receiving a trigger operation on the physical control, includes: In response to receiving a trigger operation on the first control, the second control controls the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle to be in the unlocked state, wherein the second control is used to switch the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle from the locked state to the unlocked state, or the second control is used to keep the door lock opening / closing state of the first vehicle in the unlocked state. or, In response to receiving a trigger operation on the second control, the door lock of the first vehicle is controlled to be in the locked state, wherein the second control is used to switch the door lock of the first vehicle from the unlocked state to the locked state, or the second control is used to keep the door lock of the first vehicle in the locked state.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive a first long press operation on the first control, and the first long press operation has a first duration; When the first duration reaches a preset first duration threshold, the first vehicle automatically enters the driving ready mode based on the first long press operation.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive a second long press operation on the second control, the second long press operation having a second duration; If the second duration reaches a preset second duration threshold, the first vehicle is controlled to sound its horn based on the second long press operation, and the location of the first vehicle is determined based on the sound of the horn.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The smart wearable device includes multiple physical controls; The method further includes: Receive a third long press operation on at least one of the plurality of physical controls, wherein the third long press operation corresponds to a third duration; When the third duration reaches a preset third duration threshold, the first vehicle is automatically driven to the location of the smart wearable device based on the third long press operation.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The method of controlling the first vehicle to automatically switch the door lock opening and closing state based on the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device includes: Real-time data collection of the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device; If the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device is greater than or equal to a preset distance threshold, the door lock of the first vehicle is switched to the locked state; or, if the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device is less than the preset distance threshold, the door lock of the first vehicle is switched to the unlocked state.

7. A vehicle control device, characterized in that, The device includes: The display module is used to display a vehicle control interface through the screen portion of a smart wearable device. The smart wearable device includes multiple physical controls and establishes a communication connection with the first vehicle. The smart wearable device also includes physical controls. The vehicle control interface is used to control the door lock opening and closing status of the first vehicle. The control module is configured to respond to receiving a vehicle control operation on the vehicle control interface, and to perform a first control on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the vehicle control operation, wherein the door lock opening and closing state includes one of a locked state and an unlocked state. The control module is also configured to respond to receiving a trigger operation on the physical control and perform a second control on the door lock opening and closing state of the first vehicle based on the physical control; The control module is further configured to receive trigger operations on the plurality of physical controls, the trigger operations corresponding to a trigger order, the trigger operations being used to establish a binding relationship between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device; when the trigger order meets the preset order requirements, the binding relationship between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device is established; and the first vehicle is controlled to automatically switch the door lock opening and closing state based on the distance between the first vehicle and the smart wearable device. The control module is further configured to acquire vehicle control information and the location information of the first vehicle. The vehicle control information includes the first moment when the smart wearable device last controlled the first vehicle within a historical time period. If the location information of the first vehicle does not meet the preset permanent location conditions, the control module controls the smart wearable device to operate in a low-power mode in response to the duration between the first moment and the current moment reaching a preset duration threshold. The permanent location conditions refer to the distance between the first vehicle and the permanent parking location not exceeding a preset parking distance threshold. The permanent parking location refers to the location where the parking frequency of the first vehicle reaches a preset frequency threshold.

8. A smart wearable device, characterized in that, The smart wearable device includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing at least one program, which is loaded and executed by the processor to implement the vehicle control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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