Intelligent roof halo warning system and method

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of intelligent vehicle driving technology and relates to an intelligent roof halo warning system and method. The system includes a lower body and a lifting base fixed to the roof, an upper shell fixed to the top of the lifting base, and a light display module arranged around the upper shell. The lifting base is arranged inside the lower body, and the lower body is equipped with an MCU processing module, a power module, and a communication module. The light display module includes a left LED synchronous light strip installed on the left side of the upper shell and a right LED synchronous light strip installed on the right side of the upper shell. The left and right LED synchronous light strips form a halo warning system that is synchronized with the status of the vehicle's brake and turn signals. The present invention can solve the problem of poor visibility of the following vehicle, which makes it impossible for the vehicle to provide accurate driving information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of intelligent driving and relates to an intelligent roof halo warning system and method. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the automotive industry and the reduction in vehicle purchase costs, cars have become the primary means of transportation for most people. While cars have greatly facilitated our daily lives, they have also brought numerous problems, such as various road traffic accidents, traffic congestion, and environmental pollution. Among these, car collisions are the most serious, causing significant losses to families.

[0003] At present, many research institutions and automobile companies have been developing and manufacturing automobile anti-collision warning systems. The roof halo warning system is a type of automobile anti-collision warning system. The roof halo warning system products on the market use infrared sensing technology and use infrared sensors to detect the vehicle's surrounding environment. The detection results are fed back in the form of data to some related electronic equipment on the vehicle for processing and analysis.

[0004] To address this issue, infrared sensors generate an alarm signal when they detect an object ahead, which is then wirelessly transmitted to the vehicle's electronic devices. However, infrared sensors only have a detection function and lack a light display module. This means that if the vehicle behind has poor visibility, the vehicle cannot provide accurate driving information. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the problem that the vehicle cannot provide accurate driving information when the vehicle behind has poor visibility, the present invention provides an intelligent roof halo warning system and method.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an intelligent roof halo warning system, which adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] An intelligent roof halo warning system includes a lower body fixedly mounted on the roof and a lifting base, an upper shell fixedly mounted on the top of the lifting base, and a light display module arranged around the circumference of the upper shell. The lifting base is arranged inside the lower body, and the lower body is equipped with an MCU processing module, a power module, and a communication module.

[0008] The light display module includes a left LED synchronous light strip installed on the left side of the upper shell and a right LED synchronous light strip installed on the right side of the upper shell; the left LED synchronous light strip and the right LED synchronous light strip constitute a halo warning system, which is synchronized with the status of the vehicle's brakes and turn signals.

[0009] Preferably, the halo warning system is synchronized with the status of the vehicle's brakes and turn signals, including:

[0010] 1. LIN bus interface module

[0011] The LIN bus interface module is installed on the roof of the vehicle and is used to receive vehicle data such as the vehicle's brake and turn signal, and transmit the relevant vehicle data to the LIN bus;

[0012] 2. Roof halo control module

[0013] The roof halo control module is installed on the roof of the vehicle and is connected to the LIN bus to receive vehicle data of the vehicle brake and turn signal transmitted by the LIN bus;

[0014] 3. Signal analysis and processing

[0015] The roof halo control module performs signal analysis and processing on the vehicle brake and turn signal data received from the LIN bus, and controls the status of the halo warning system in the roof halo warning system according to the vehicle data.

[0016] Preferably, the vehicle data controls the halo warning system in the roof halo warning system, including:

[0017] 1. Light flashing control

[0018] Control the halo warning system in the roof halo warning system to flash accordingly to simulate the status of the vehicle's brake and turn signals;

[0019] 2. Real-time synchronization

[0020] Ensure that the halo warning system is synchronized with the vehicle's brake and turn signal status.

[0021] Preferably, a full-range scanning laser system is provided on the circumferential side of the lower body, and the full-range scanning laser system includes a front camera module and a front laser radar installed on the circumferential side of the lower body facing the front of the vehicle, and a rear camera module and a rear laser radar installed on the circumferential side of the lower body facing the rear of the vehicle.

[0022] Preferably, the radar used by the front laser radar and the rear laser radar is a scanning laser radar, the scanning angle range of which is 180 degrees. The front laser radar and the rear laser radar form a 360-degree all-round scanning laser system with a maximum detection distance of up to 200m.

[0023] Preferably, the camera used by the front camera module and the rear camera module is a dedicated image sensor; the dedicated image sensor acquires image information around the vehicle and performs data analysis according to demand after deep learning.

[0024] Preferably, a visual sensor module and an environmental sensor module are provided on the peripheral side of the upper shell; the environmental sensor module converts the measured object into an electrical signal through electromagnetic induction, and the environmental sensor module can transmit the position and status information of the measured object to the host computer through wireless transmission, so as to monitor the environment in real time and provide early warning for various dangerous conditions.

[0025] Preferably, the measured objects include temperature, humidity and gas concentration.

[0026] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an intelligent roof halo warning method, which adopts the following technical solutions:

[0027] During vehicle driving, if the rear vehicle has poor visibility or is blocked, the driving status of the front vehicle can be judged by observing the status of the halo warning system of the front vehicle's intelligent roof halo warning system.

[0028] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0029] 1. The halo warning system is synchronized with the vehicle's braking and steering, providing high-level driving signals to vehicles behind it when their vision is poor or obstructed, thus resolving the issue of limited vision and enhancing driving safety.

[0030] 2. This intelligent roof halo warning system uses three colors: green, yellow, and red to visualize the degree of danger and provide timely feedback to users outside the vehicle to provide risk warnings, which has broad application prospects.

[0031] 3. Real-time monitoring and identification: Utilize sensors such as lidar and cameras to monitor and identify the surrounding environment in real time, providing timely warnings of dangerous situations and improving the driver's ability to perceive potential dangers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 It is an illustration of the intelligent roof halo warning system from the front to the rear of the vehicle.

[0033] Figure 2 This is an illustration of the intelligent roof halo warning system moving from the rear of the vehicle toward the front.

[0034] Figure 3 It is a flow chart of the connection between the intelligent roof halo warning system and the vehicle LIN bus.

[0035] Figure numerals: 1. Upper shell; 2. Visual sensor module; 3. Left LED synchronous light strip; 4. Front laser radar; 5. Front camera module; 6. Environmental sensor module; 7. Right LED synchronous light strip; 8. Lifting base; 9. Lower body; 10. Warning light module; 11. Light sensor; 12. Rear laser radar; 13. Rear camera module; 14. MCU processing module; 15. Power module; 16. Communication module; 17. Light display module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] The core technology of the intelligent roof halo warning system disclosed in this invention is to use sensors such as laser radar and cameras to monitor and identify the vehicle's surrounding environment in real time, and use communication technology to connect with other electronic equipment in the vehicle to realize information transmission and interaction.

[0038] The following is combined with Figure 1-3 The present invention is described.

[0039] See attached Figure 1 and 2 An intelligent roof halo warning system includes a lower body 9 fixed to the roof and a lifting base 8. The lower body 9 is in the shape of a ring. The front camera module 5, the front laser radar 4 and the light sensor 11 are installed on the side of the lower body 9 facing the front of the vehicle; the rear camera module 13 and the rear laser radar 12 are installed on the side of the lower body 9 facing the rear of the vehicle. The lifting base 8 is arranged on the inner periphery of the lower body 9, and the lower body 9 is equipped with an MCU processing module 14, a power module 15 and a communication module 16. The top of the lifting base 8 is fixedly installed with an upper shell 1, and the upper shell 1 is coaxially arranged with the lower body 9.

[0040] The front laser radar 4 and rear laser radar 12 use a scanning laser radar with a scanning angle range of 180 degrees. The front laser radar 4 and rear laser radar 12 form a 360-degree omnidirectional scanning laser system with a maximum detection range of 200 meters.

[0041] The camera used by the front camera module 5 and the rear camera module 13 is a dedicated image sensor that can obtain image information around the vehicle and perform data analysis according to needs after deep learning.

[0042] See attached Figure 1 and 2 The outer circumference of the upper shell 1 is mounted with a warning light module 10. Several warning light modules 10 are arranged circumferentially around the axis of the upper shell 1. A visual sensor module 2 is installed on the outer circumference of the upper shell 1, facing the front of the vehicle. A light display module 17 is installed near the top of the upper shell 1. An environmental sensor module 6 is installed on the top of the upper shell 1. The light display module 17 includes a left LED synchronous light strip 3 and a right LED synchronous light strip 7. The left LED synchronous light strip 3 is located on the left side of the upper shell 1, and the right LED synchronous light strip 3 is located on the right side of the upper shell 1.

[0043] Among them, the left LED synchronous light strip 3 and the right LED synchronous light strip 7 constitute the halo warning system of this technical solution, and the halo warning system is synchronized with the status of the vehicle's brake and turn lights.

[0044] The environmental sensor module 6 is a device that converts physical quantities such as temperature, humidity, gas concentration, and light intensity of the measured object into electrical signals through electromagnetic induction. It can transmit the position and status information of the measured object to the host computer through wireless transmission, and realize real-time monitoring of the environment and early warning of various dangerous conditions through the light display module 1.

[0045] The present invention discloses an intelligent roof halo warning method, which specifically includes:

[0046] 1. When a vehicle is in motion, if the rear vehicle has poor or obstructed vision, it cannot sense changes in the vehicle's driving status through the vehicle's braking or steering, and cannot make timely and effective judgments on traffic conditions. The halo warning system synchronizes with the vehicle's brake and turn signal status to provide high-level driving signals to the rear vehicle, thus avoiding traffic accidents.

[0047] 2. If it is inconvenient for the occupants to get out of the vehicle, the system will automatically identify the surrounding environment and issue a warning signal. For example, in an outdoor camping scenario, the system can identify wild animals and other people or objects that may pose a danger, and then the system can issue a danger warning signal to the occupants;

[0048] 3. When people move around the vehicle, the system will issue an early warning within a certain range around the vehicle. The system uses sensing devices such as cameras and radars to identify potential danger signals and transmit them to the vehicle, causing the vehicle to sound the horn and the roof halo to flash synchronously to remind people to return to the vehicle.

[0049] The present invention discloses an intelligent roof halo warning system, which specifically includes two modes:

[0050] S1: When the vehicle is driving, the system is in driving mode;

[0051] In driving mode, the upper shell 1 is located inside the lower body 9, and sensor modules such as the front camera module 5 and the front laser radar 4, the rear camera module 13 and the rear laser radar 12 scan the surrounding environment.

[0052] In driving mode, the present invention synchronizes the flashing of the halo warning system's lights with the status of the vehicle's brake and turn lights. The vehicle's brake and turn light signals are transmitted to the LIN bus, and then the roof halo control module is used to receive and parse these signals to control the halo warning system of this technical solution to flash accordingly, ensuring real-time synchronization of the light flashing with the vehicle's light status and providing accurate driving information.

[0053] See attached Figure 3 , complete the following steps to connect to the vehicle LIN bus:

[0054] S101, LIN bus interface module

[0055] The LIN bus interface module is installed on the roof of the vehicle and is used to receive vehicle data such as the vehicle's braking and steering status, and transmit this vehicle data to the LIN bus;

[0056] S102, roof halo control module

[0057] The roof halo control module is installed on the roof and is used to receive vehicle signals such as brake and steering status transmitted by the LIN bus. The roof halo control module is connected to the LIN bus;

[0058] S103, Signal Analysis and Processing

[0059] After receiving vehicle signals such as the braking and steering status transmitted by the LIN bus, the roof halo control module analyzes and processes the signals and controls the lighting status of the roof halo warning system based on the vehicle signals such as the braking and steering status.

[0060] S104, light flashing control

[0061] According to the vehicle's brake and turn signals, the LED lights in the roof halo warning system are controlled to flash accordingly to simulate the status of the vehicle's brake and turn signals;

[0062] S105, Real-time Synchronization

[0063] Ensure that the halo warning system is synchronized with the status of the vehicle's brakes and turn signals to provide accurate driving information to the following vehicles.

[0064] S2: When the vehicle is turned off, the system is in sentry mode;

[0065] In sentry mode, the lifting base 8 drives the upper shell 1 to rise, and the upper shell 1 exceeds the top of the lower body 9, and sensors such as the visual sensor module 2, the environmental sensor module 6 and the light sensor 11 scan the surrounding environment.

[0066] In sentry mode, the technology uses sensors such as lidar and cameras to scan and identify the environment around the vehicle, analyze and identify potential danger signals in the vehicle's surroundings, and assess the degree of danger of the vehicle's surroundings; the identified data is then transmitted to other relevant electronic equipment in the vehicle for processing and analysis, and the different degrees of danger of the vehicle's surroundings are displayed through the different colors of the smart roof halo.

[0067] The intelligent roof halo warning system disclosed in this invention includes the following key technologies:

[0068] 1. Sensor technology

[0069] The system needs to be equipped with sensors such as lidar, cameras, and environmental sensors to monitor the vehicle's surroundings in real time, including obstacles, road conditions, and pedestrians. These sensors provide high-precision data, providing a reliable foundation for the system's early warning function.

[0070] 2. Data processing and analysis

[0071] The system processes and analyzes data in real time, identifying potential danger signals and assessing their severity. This requires the use of technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform pattern recognition and feature extraction on large amounts of data, enabling intelligent perception and analysis of the environment.

[0072] 3. Communication technology

[0073] The system has good communication capabilities and can transmit and interact with other related electronic devices in the vehicle through wireless communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G / 5G, etc., to ensure the real-time and stability of the system;

[0074] 4. Early warning and display technology

[0075] The system has early warning and display functions, providing timely feedback to users outside the vehicle of identified danger signals. This can be achieved through LED lights installed on the roof, using different colored light rings to indicate different levels of danger, thereby increasing the user's perception and alertness of dangerous situations.

[0076] 5. Intelligent control technology

[0077] The system has intelligent control functions and automatically triggers corresponding early warning measures based on the identified danger signals, such as vehicle horns and flashing lights. This technical solution requires the design of corresponding control algorithms and logic to realize the intelligence and automation of the system.

[0078] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention, and should all be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent roof halo warning system, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises a lower body (9) fixed to a vehicle roof and a lifting base (8), an upper shell (1) fixed to the top of the lifting base (8), and a light display module (17) arranged on the circumference of the upper shell (1); the lifting base (8) is arranged on the inner periphery of the lower body (9); and an MCU processing module (14), a power supply module (15), and a communication module (16) are arranged in the lower body (9); The light display module (17) comprises a left LED synchronous light strip (3) installed on the left side of the upper housing (1) and a right LED synchronous light strip (7) installed on the right side of the upper housing (1); the left LED synchronous light strip (3) and the right LED synchronous light strip (7) form a halo warning system, and the halo warning system is synchronized with the status of the vehicle's brake and turn signals; A visual sensor module (2) and an environmental sensor module (6) are provided on the circumferential side of the upper housing (1); The environmental sensor module (6) converts the measured object into an electrical signal through electromagnetic induction, and the environmental sensor module (6) can transmit the position and status information of the measured object to the host computer through wireless transmission, so as to monitor the environment in real time and provide early warning for various dangerous conditions; When the vehicle is turned off, the system is in sentry mode; In sentry mode, the lifting base (8) drives the upper shell (1) to rise, and the upper shell (1) exceeds the top of the lower body (9), and sensors such as the visual sensor module (2), the environmental sensor module (6) and the light sensor (11) scan the surrounding environment.

2. The intelligent roof halo warning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The halo warning system is synchronized with the status of the vehicle's brakes and turn signals, including: LIN bus interface module The LIN bus interface module is installed on the roof of the vehicle and is used to receive vehicle data such as the vehicle's brake and turn signal, and transmit the relevant vehicle data to the LIN bus; Roof halo control module The roof halo control module is installed on the roof of the vehicle and is connected to the LIN bus to receive vehicle data of the vehicle brake and turn signal transmitted by the LIN bus; Signal analysis and processing The roof halo control module performs signal analysis and processing on the vehicle brake and turn signal data received from the LIN bus, and controls the status of the halo warning system in the roof halo warning system according to the vehicle data.

3. The intelligent roof halo warning system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vehicle data controls the halo warning system in the roof halo warning system, including: Light flashing control Control the halo warning system in the roof halo warning system to flash accordingly to simulate the status of the vehicle's brake and turn signals; Real-time synchronization Ensure that the halo warning system is synchronized with the vehicle's brake and turn signal status.

4. The intelligent roof halo warning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower body (9) is provided with an all-around scanning laser system, and the all-around scanning laser system comprises a front camera module (5) and a front laser radar (4) installed on the side of the lower body (9) facing the front of the vehicle, and a rear camera module (13) and a rear laser radar (12) installed on the side of the lower body (9) facing the rear of the vehicle.

5. The intelligent roof halo warning system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The radar used by the front laser radar (4) and the rear laser radar (12) is a scanning laser radar, and the scanning angle range of the scanning laser radar is 180 degrees. The front laser radar (4) and the rear laser radar (12) form a 360-degree all-round scanning laser system, and the maximum detection distance can reach 200m.

6. The intelligent roof halo warning system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cameras used in the front camera module (5) and the rear camera module (13) are dedicated image sensors; the dedicated image sensors acquire image information around the vehicle and perform data analysis according to requirements after deep learning.

7. The intelligent roof halo warning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The measured objects include temperature, humidity and gas concentration.

8. An intelligent roof halo warning method, based on the intelligent roof halo warning system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: include: During vehicle driving, if the rear vehicle has poor visibility or is blocked, the driving status of the front vehicle can be judged by observing the status of the halo warning system of the front vehicle's intelligent roof halo warning system.

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