Vehicle control method, device and storage medium

By detecting the vehicle status and controlling the vehicle to enter a locked and armed state, the safety and energy consumption issues during RV rest are solved, the operating process is simplified, and the safety and comfort of passengers in the vehicle are ensured.

CN118953250BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30CHERY NEW ENERGY AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411249179.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2044-09-06

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Technical Problem

When driving an RV, how to easily and accurately activate the vehicle control function and set up the vehicle's security facilities to create a safe and warm rest environment while reducing energy consumption.

Method used

By detecting whether the vehicle is in parking gear, whether the power battery SOC is greater than the preset threshold, whether the vehicle high voltage is connected and whether the inverter device is working properly, the opening and closing status of the doors, windows, hood and trunk door are obtained, and the vehicle is controlled to enter a locked and armed state, and the light brightness and audio volume are reduced, the throttle and gear control are disabled, and the operation is simplified to ensure safety.

Benefits of technology

It ensures the safety of passengers in the car under the set mode, reduces energy consumption, simplifies the operating process, and creates a warm rest environment.

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Abstract

The present application discloses a vehicle control method, device, and storage medium, belonging to the field of vehicle control technology. The method includes: in response to a passenger turning on a setting mode, the vehicle is in parking gear, the SOC of the power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the high voltage is connected, and the inverter device is operating normally, obtaining the opening and closing status of the doors, windows, hood, and trunk door; in response to all doors being closed, windows being closed, hood being closed, and trunk being closed, controlling the vehicle to enter a locked and armed state, reducing the brightness of the lights inside the vehicle to a preset brightness, and reducing the volume of the audio inside the vehicle to a preset volume; disabling the vehicle's throttle control, gear control, and sensorless unlocking and locking functions. This simplifies the operation of occupants, ensures the personal safety of occupants, and reduces the energy consumption of the vehicle when it is parked for rest or camping.
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Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of vehicle control technology, and in particular to a vehicle control method, device, and storage medium. Background Art

[0002] When driving an RV and needing to stop for rest or camp, it's necessary to control all vehicle control functions and activate the vehicle's security features to create a safe and welcoming resting environment for occupants. Therefore, knowing how to easily and accurately activate the corresponding vehicle control functions and configure the vehicle's security features is crucial for simplifying operations, ensuring personal safety, and reducing energy consumption during parking or camping. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle control method, device, and storage medium that can be used to ensure the personal safety of occupants and reduce energy consumption when the vehicle is parked, resting, or camping. The technical solution is as follows:

[0004] In one aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle control method, the method comprising:

[0005] In response to a passenger turning on a setting mode, obtaining a first detection result, a second detection result, a third detection result, and a fourth detection result, wherein the first detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle is in a parking gear, the second detection result is used to indicate whether the state of charge (SOC) of the vehicle's power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the third detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's inverter device is operating normally;

[0006] In response to the first detection result indicating that the vehicle is in the parking gear, the second detection result indicating that the SOC of the power battery is greater than the preset threshold, the third detection result indicating that the high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result indicating that the inverter device is operating normally, obtaining the opening and closing status of the doors, the opening and closing status of the windows, the opening and closing status of the hood, and the opening and closing status of the trunk door;

[0007] In response to the vehicle door opening / closing conditions being that all doors are closed, the vehicle window opening / closing conditions being that the windows are closed, the hood opening / closing conditions being that the hood is closed, and the trunk door opening / closing conditions being that the trunk is closed, controlling the vehicle to enter a locked and armed state;

[0008] Controlling the brightness of the lights inside the vehicle to decrease to a preset brightness, and controlling the volume of the audio inside the vehicle to decrease to a preset volume;

[0009] The throttle control, gear control, and sensorless unlocking and locking functions of the vehicle are disabled.

[0010] In another aspect, a vehicle control device is provided, the device comprising:

[0011] a first acquisition module, configured to acquire, in response to a passenger activating a setting mode, a first detection result, a second detection result, a third detection result, and a fourth detection result, wherein the first detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle is in a parking gear, the second detection result is used to indicate whether the state of charge (SOC) of the vehicle's power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the third detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's inverter device is operating normally;

[0012] a second acquisition module, configured to acquire, in response to the first detection result indicating that the vehicle is in the parking gear, the second detection result indicating that the SOC of the power battery is greater than the preset threshold, the third detection result indicating that the high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result indicating that the inverter device is operating normally, the state of the vehicle door, the state of the vehicle window, the state of the vehicle hood, and the state of the vehicle trunk door;

[0013] a first control module configured to control the vehicle to enter a locked and armed state in response to the vehicle door opening / closing conditions being that all doors are closed, the window opening / closing conditions being that the windows are closed, the hood opening / closing conditions being that the hood is closed, and the trunk door opening / closing conditions being that the trunk is closed;

[0014] a second control module, configured to control the brightness of the light inside the vehicle to decrease to a preset brightness, and control the volume of the audio inside the vehicle to decrease to a preset volume;

[0015] A disabling module is used to disable the throttle control, gear control, and sensorless unlocking and locking functions of the vehicle.

[0016] On the other hand, a non-temporary computer-readable storage medium is also provided, characterized in that a computer program is stored in the computer-readable storage medium, and the computer program is loaded and executed by a processor to implement any of the above-mentioned vehicle control methods.

[0017] On the other hand, a computer program product is also provided, which includes computer instructions, and when the computer instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of any of the above-mentioned vehicle control methods are implemented.

[0018] The technical solution provided by this application brings at least the following beneficial effects:

[0019] After the passenger turns on the setting mode, this application determines whether the vehicle is in the parking gear, whether the SOC of the vehicle's power battery is greater than a preset threshold, whether the vehicle's high voltage is connected, and whether the vehicle's inverter device is working properly, so as to determine whether the vehicle's settings meet the conditions for turning on the setting mode; if the vehicle is in the parking gear, the SOC of the power battery is greater than the preset threshold, the high voltage connection and the inverter device are working properly, the opening and closing conditions of the doors, windows, hood and trunk door are obtained to detect whether the vehicle's status meets the conditions for turning on the setting mode; when the opening and closing conditions of the doors are When all doors are closed, the windows are closed, the hood is closed, and the trunk is closed, the vehicle enters a locked and armed state, ensuring the safety of passengers in the set state. The brightness of the vehicle's interior lights and audio are reduced to a preset level, creating a warm and relaxing resting environment for passengers. The vehicle's throttle control, gear control, and touchless unlocking and locking functions are disabled to prevent accidental activation of the vehicle's driving functions, which could pose a safety risk to passengers. By using one-touch settings or voice control to enter the set mode, the vehicle simplifies operations for passengers, ensuring their personal safety, and reducing energy consumption when parked, resting, or camping. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an implementation environment provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of a vehicle control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a control logic diagram of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle control device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the implementation methods of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] This application embodiment provides a vehicle control method, please refer to Figure 1 , which shows a schematic diagram of the implementation environment of the method provided in the embodiment of the present application. The implementation environment may include: VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) 11, ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 12, BMS (Battery Management System) 13, relay 14, inverter 15, window control module 16, switch sensor 17, second position sensor 18, first position sensor 19, vehicle door 110, center console screen 111, audio 112, vehicle interior light source 113, video recognition device 114, voice recognition device 115, vehicle air conditioner 116, aroma diffuser 117, door lock control module 118, accelerator pedal sensor 119, TCM (Transmission Control Module) 120, vehicle central control system 121 and smart bracelet 122.

[0027] Optionally, when the vehicle voice recognition device 115 recognizes relevant voices such as "on" and "set mode" or the passenger clicks the set mode switch on the screen, it instructs the passenger to turn on the set mode. In response to the passenger turning on the set mode, the VCU 11 obtains the vehicle gear information from the ECU 12 and the power battery SOC from the BMS 13. It determines whether the high voltage is connected based on the control port status of the relay 14. It also determines whether the inverter device is operating normally by monitoring the operating temperature of the inverter 15 and the voltage and frequency of the inverter output.

[0028] Exemplarily, in response to the vehicle being in parking gear, the SOC of the power battery being greater than a preset threshold, the high voltage being connected, and the inverter device operating normally, the VCU 11 monitors the opening and closing status of the doors through the first position sensor 19 installed on each door, obtains the opening and closing status of the windows through the window control module 16, monitors the opening and closing status of the hood through the opening and closing sensor 17 installed on the hood, and monitors the opening and closing status of the trunk door through the second position sensor 18 installed on the trunk door.

[0029] In one possible implementation, in response to all doors being closed, all windows being closed, the hood being closed, and the trunk being closed, the VCU 11 controls the vehicle to enter a locked and armed state via the door lock control module 118. In response to at least one of the following conditions being met: at least one door is open, the hood is open, or the trunk is open, a passenger notification is provided via the center console screen 111 or audio system 112. If at least one window is open, the VCU 11 controls the window control module 16 to close the remaining window.

[0030] For example, after the vehicle enters the locked and armed state, the VCU 11 monitors a preset area around the vehicle using the video recognition devices 114 installed around the vehicle. If a moving person or object is detected within the preset area, a risk level is determined based on the type of the moving person or object, and a risk warning is provided to passengers based on the risk level via the center console screen 111.

[0031] In one possible implementation, after the vehicle enters the locked and armed state, the VCU 11 controls the brightness of the light source 113 inside the vehicle to be reduced to a preset brightness, controls the volume of the audio system 112 inside the vehicle to be reduced to a preset volume, controls the temperature of the vehicle air conditioner 116 to be adjusted to a preset temperature, controls the aroma diffuser 117 inside the vehicle to release sleep-inducing fragrance, disables the vehicle's throttle control by disconnecting the accelerator pedal sensor 119, disables the vehicle's gear control through the TCM 120, and disables the sensorless unlocking and sensorless locking functions through the vehicle's central control system 121.

[0032] Optionally, if there is a smart wristband 122 connected to the vehicle's Wi-Fi, the VCU monitors the wearer's health and sleep quality through the smart wristband 122. If any abnormality is detected, the vehicle's internal speakers 112 will be used to wake up the passenger; if a life-threatening emergency is detected, the smart wristband 122 will be controlled to call an emergency number.

[0033] For example, the vehicle's locked and armed state is released in response to at least one of the following conditions being met: a passenger clicking the setting mode switch on the center console screen 111 or the voice control setting mode being turned off; the power battery's SOC being less than or equal to a preset threshold; the high voltage being disconnected; and the inverter being deactivated. After the armed state is released, the VCU 11 controls the vehicle to exit the locked and armed state through the door lock control module 118, restores the brightness of the vehicle's interior light source 113 to its stored pre-lowered brightness, restores the volume of the audio system 112 to its stored pre-lowered volume, and lowers the windows to a preset height through the window control module 16. The VCU 11 restores throttle control of the vehicle through the accelerator pedal sensor 119, restores gear control of the vehicle through the TCM 120, and restores the touchless unlocking and touchless locking functions through the vehicle's central control system 121.

[0034] Among them, VCU11, ECU12, BMS13, relay 14, inverter 15, window control module 16, switch sensor 17, second position sensor 18, first position sensor 19, car door 110, center console screen 111, audio 112, light source inside the vehicle 113, video recognition device 114, voice recognition device 115, car air conditioner 116, aroma diffuser 117, door lock control module 118, accelerator pedal sensor 119, TCM120, the vehicle's central control system 121 and smart bracelet 122 establish communication connections through wired or wireless networks.

[0035] Based on the above Figure 1 In the implementation environment shown, the present application embodiment provides a vehicle control method such as Figure 2 As shown, taking the method applied to a VCU as an example, the method includes steps 201 to 205.

[0036] In step 201, in response to the passenger turning on the setting mode, the VCU obtains the first detection result, the second detection result, the third detection result and the fourth detection result. The first detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle is in the parking gear, the second detection result is used to indicate whether the state of charge SOC of the vehicle's power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the third detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's inverter device is working normally.

[0037] In one possible implementation, a passenger can activate the setting mode by clicking a switch on the screen or by voice control. Optionally, the setting mode switch is located on the vehicle's center console screen. When a voice recognition device installed in the vehicle recognizes relevant speech such as "on" and "setting mode," it instructs the passenger to activate the setting mode.

[0038] Optionally, after determining that the passenger has turned on the setting mode, the VCU obtains a first detection result, a second detection result, a third detection result and a fourth detection result, wherein the first detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle is in the parking gear, the second detection result is used to indicate whether the SOC (State of Charge) of the vehicle's power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the third detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's inverter device is working normally.

[0039] Exemplarily, obtaining a first detection result includes: the VCU may obtain the vehicle's gear information from the ECU via a bus, wherein the vehicle's gear information includes, but is not limited to, forward gear, reverse gear, neutral gear, and park gear. If the vehicle's gear information is park gear, the first detection result indicates that the vehicle is in park gear; if the vehicle's gear information is at least one of forward gear, reverse gear, or neutral gear, the first detection result indicates that the vehicle is not in park gear. Optionally, the bus may be a CAN (Controller Area Network) bus.

[0040] In one possible implementation, obtaining the second detection result includes: the VCU may obtain the power battery SOC from the BMS via the CAN bus, and then compare the power battery SOC with a preset threshold. If the power battery SOC is greater than the preset threshold, the second detection result indicates that the vehicle's power battery SOC is greater than the preset threshold; if the power battery SOC is less than or equal to the preset threshold, the second detection result indicates that the vehicle's power battery SOC is less than or equal to the preset threshold.

[0041] Optionally, obtaining the third detection result includes: the VCU may monitor the status of a control port of the relay and determine whether the high voltage is connected based on the status of the control port of the relay. If there is voltage or current at the control port, the control port is in an active state, and the third detection result indicates that the vehicle's high voltage is connected; if there is no voltage or current at the control port, the control port is in an inactive state, and the third detection result indicates that the vehicle's high voltage is not connected.

[0042] Exemplarily, obtaining the fourth detection result includes: the VCU may determine whether the inverter device is operating normally by monitoring the operating temperature of the inverter, and the voltage and frequency output by the inverter. If the operating temperature, voltage, and frequency of the inverter are all within a normal range, the fourth detection result indicates that the vehicle's inverter device is operating normally; if at least one of the operating temperature, voltage, and frequency output by the inverter is not within the normal range, the fourth detection result indicates that the vehicle's inverter device is operating abnormally or is not in an operating state.

[0043] In step 202, in response to the first detection result indicating that the vehicle is in parking gear, the second detection result indicating that the SOC of the power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the third detection result indicating that the high voltage has been connected, and the fourth detection result indicating that the inverter device is operating normally, the VCU obtains the opening and closing status of the doors, windows, hood, and trunk door.

[0044] Optionally, after obtaining the first, second, third, and fourth detection results, in response to the first detection result indicating that the vehicle is in parking, the second detection result indicating that the SOC of the power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the third detection result indicating that the high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result indicating that the inverter is functioning normally, the VCU obtains the opening and closing status of the doors, windows, hood, and trunk door, including: the VCU may monitor the opening and closing status of each door through a first position sensor installed in each door, obtain the opening and closing status of each window through a window control module, monitor the opening and closing status of the hood through a switch sensor installed in the hood, and monitor the opening and closing status of the trunk door through a second position sensor installed in the trunk door. The window control module is used to control the raising and lowering of the windows.

[0045] In one possible implementation, the opening and closing conditions of the vehicle doors include all doors being closed and at least one door being open; the opening and closing conditions of the vehicle windows include all windows being closed and at least one window being open; the opening and closing conditions of the hood include the hood being closed and the hood being open; and the opening and closing conditions of the trunk door include the trunk being closed and the trunk being open.

[0046] In step 203, in response to the door switch status being all doors closed, the window switch status being all windows closed, the hood switch status being the hood closed, and the trunk door switch status being the trunk closed, the VCU controls the vehicle to enter a locked and armed state.

[0047] For example, after determining the open / close status of the doors, windows, hood, and trunk, the VCU controls the vehicle to enter a locked and armed state in response to the door open / close status indicating all doors are closed, the window open / close status indicating all windows are closed, the hood open / close status indicating the hood is closed, and the trunk open / close status indicating the trunk is closed. For example, in the locked and armed state, the VCU controls the door lock control module to lock the vehicle from the outside, rendering all doors of the vehicle unopenable from the outside.

[0048] In one possible implementation, optionally, in response to at least one of the following conditions being met: at least one door is not closed, the hood is open, and the trunk is open, a passenger is prompted; and in response to at least one window being not closed, the remaining window is controlled to close. Methods for prompting passengers include, but are not limited to: displaying a text message on the center console screen indicating at least one of the following conditions being met: at least one door is not closed, the hood is open, and the trunk is open; and broadcasting a voice message on the vehicle's internal audio system indicating at least one of the following conditions being met: at least one door is not closed, the hood is open, and the trunk is open.

[0049] Optionally, if at least one window is open, the VCU controls the window control module to close the open window. In one possible implementation, after the open window is closed or the door, hood, or trunk is closed after the prompt, the passenger needs to re-enable the setting mode.

[0050] Exemplarily, after the vehicle enters the locked and armed state, a sixth detection result is obtained, and the sixth detection result is used to indicate whether there is a moving person or object within a preset range around the vehicle; in response to the sixth detection result indicating that there is a moving person or object within the preset range around the vehicle, the risk level is determined based on the category of the moving person or object; in response to the risk level being greater than the level threshold, a prompt is issued that there is a risk around the vehicle; in response to the risk level being less than or equal to the level threshold, a prompt that there is a risk around the vehicle is issued after the vehicle exits the set mode.

[0051] In one possible implementation, obtaining the sixth detection result includes: monitoring a preset range around the vehicle using video recognition devices installed around the vehicle. If a moving person or object is detected within the preset range around the vehicle, the sixth detection result indicates that a moving person or object is present within the preset range around the vehicle; if no moving person or object is detected within the preset range around the vehicle, the sixth detection result indicates that no moving person or object is present within the preset range around the vehicle.

[0052] Optionally, after determining the sixth detection result, if the sixth detection result indicates that there is a moving person or object within a preset range around the vehicle, the risk level is determined based on the category of the moving person or object, including: if the category of the moving person or object is a person walking by or other vehicles passing slowly, the risk level is determined to be level one; if the category of the moving person or object is a person running by or other vehicles passing quickly, the risk level is determined to be level two; if the category of the moving person or object is a person gradually approaching the vehicle or other vehicles, the risk level is determined to be level three.

[0053] Exemplarily, the risk level is compared with a level threshold. If the risk level is greater than the level threshold, a reminder that there is a risk around the vehicle is issued; if the risk level is less than or equal to the level threshold, a reminder that there is a risk around the vehicle is issued after the vehicle exits the set mode.

[0054] In one possible implementation, the level threshold may be level two. If the risk level is level three, the VCU issues a reminder that there are risks around the vehicle, including but not limited to: displaying text information about the risks around the vehicle, the risk level, and the category of moving people or objects that trigger level three risks in a pop-up window on the center console screen, and playing a video of the moving people or objects that trigger the risks before and after the risk occurs; and broadcasting voice information about the risks around the vehicle, the risk level, and the category of moving people or objects that trigger level three risks through the speakers inside the vehicle.

[0055] For example, if the risk level is level 1 or 2, after the vehicle exits the set mode, it will notify passengers of the risk around the vehicle in the same manner as level 3 risk, and play a video of the person or object that triggered the risk before and after the risk. Optionally, the video can be played one minute before and three minutes after the risk occurs.

[0056] In step 204 , the VCU controls the brightness of the lights inside the vehicle to be reduced to a preset brightness, and controls the volume of the audio system inside the vehicle to be reduced to a preset volume.

[0057] Exemplarily, after the vehicle enters the locked and armed state, the VCU controls the brightness of the lights inside the vehicle to be reduced to a preset brightness, and controls the volume of the audio inside the vehicle to be reduced to a preset volume. Exemplarily, the light sources inside the vehicle include, but are not limited to: the backlight source of the center console screen, the instrument display, the backlight source of each switch of the vehicle, the backlight source of the HUD (Head-Up Display, head-up display system), the dome light and the ambient light inside the vehicle. The volume of the audio inside the vehicle is controlled to be reduced to a preset volume when playing music and responding to intelligent voice. Among them, the preset brightness and preset volume can be set according to needs, and the brightness of the lights and the volume of the audio before the reduction are memorized and stored.

[0058] Optionally, when any door is opened, the vehicle does not exit the setting mode, and the VCU controls the brightness of the lights inside the vehicle to return to the brightness before the reduction, and controls the volume of the audio inside the vehicle to return to the volume before the reduction. When the open door is closed, the VCU again controls the brightness of the lights inside the vehicle to be reduced to a preset brightness, and controls the volume of the audio inside the vehicle to be reduced to a preset volume. When any window is opened, the vehicle does not exit the setting mode either. In one possible implementation, the VCU can also control the vehicle air conditioning temperature to be adjusted to a preset temperature, and control the release of sleep-inducing fragrance inside the vehicle. For example, the vehicle air conditioning temperature can be set to 26 degrees Celsius, which is suitable for rest.

[0059] In step 205 , the VCU disables the vehicle's throttle control, gear control, and sensorless unlocking and locking functions.

[0060] In one possible implementation, after the vehicle enters the locked and armed state, the VCU disables the vehicle's throttle control, gear control, and sensorless unlocking and locking functions, including: the VCU disabling the vehicle's throttle control by disconnecting the accelerator pedal sensor so that the ECU cannot receive the signal that the accelerator pedal is pressed; the VCU can disable the vehicle's gear control through the TCM; the VCU can disable the sensorless unlocking and sensorless locking functions through the vehicle's central control system.

[0061] Optionally, if a passenger is detected operating the accelerator or gear lever, the center console screen will prompt the passenger that they are currently in a set mode and need to exit the set mode before driving the vehicle. Optionally, the vehicle's Ready function can be disabled, and if the vehicle is in the Ready state, the vehicle will be controlled to exit the Ready state.

[0062] In one possible implementation, after disabling the vehicle's throttle control, gear control, Ready function, and sensorless unlocking and locking functions, the vehicle's center console screen displays the disabled throttle control, gear control, Ready function, and sensorless unlocking and locking functions, prompting passengers that the above functions are unavailable. Optionally, the center console screen also displays the controllable door locks, windows, power seats, air conditioning, air purifier, aroma diffuser, audio and video entertainment functions, interior and exterior lights, and inverter, and prompts passengers that they can control the windows, air conditioning, air purifier, aroma diffuser, interior lights, and audio and video entertainment functions through voice control.

[0063] Optionally, if there is a smart bracelet connected to the vehicle's WIFI, the VCU monitors the health status and sleep quality of the bracelet wearer through the smart bracelet. If an abnormal condition of the human body is detected, the passenger will be awakened through the audio voice inside the vehicle; if an emergency situation that endangers the life safety of the human body is detected, the smart bracelet will be controlled to call a rescue number.

[0064] For example, after the vehicle enters a locked and armed state, in response to at least one of a passenger activating sleep mode or reaching a preset sleep time, the vehicle interior lights and audio are turned off. In one possible implementation, a passenger can control the vehicle to enter sleep mode via voice. For example, the vehicle confirms the passenger's activation of sleep mode upon recognizing a voice activation word followed by "I'm going to sleep" or "goodnight." Passengers can also preset a sleep mode entry time via the center console screen.

[0065] Optionally, in response to at least one of the passenger enabling sleep mode or reaching a preset sleep time, the VCU re-checks the door and window status. If all doors are still closed, and all windows are still closed, the vehicle interior lights and audio are turned off. If all doors are still closed, but at least one window is open, the VCU controls the open window to close via the window control module. If all windows are still closed, but at least one door is open, the VCU prompts the passenger via the center console screen or the vehicle interior audio system that at least one door is open. After the open windows are closed, or the doors are closed after the prompt, the passenger needs to enable sleep mode again.

[0066] In one possible implementation, after the vehicle enters the locked and armed state, the SOC of the power battery, the connection status of the vehicle's high voltage, and the operating status of the vehicle's inverter are continuously monitored. In response to a passenger turning off the set mode, the vehicle's locked and armed state is released if at least one of the following conditions is met: a second detection result indicating that the power battery's SOC is less than or equal to a preset threshold, a third detection result indicating that the high voltage is disconnected, or a fourth detection result indicating that the inverter has ceased operation. Alternatively, the passenger can turn off the set mode by clicking the set mode switch on the center console screen or by voice control. After the armed state is released, the vehicle doors can be opened from outside the vehicle, and the information indicating that the set mode is turned off and the reason for the deactivation are displayed on the center console screen.

[0067] For example, after the vehicle is unlocked, the brightness of the lights is restored to the brightness before the reduction, and the volume of the audio is restored to the volume before the reduction; the windows are lowered to a preset height; and the throttle control, gear control, and contactless unlocking and locking functions are restored.

[0068] Optionally, after the vehicle is unlocked, the VCU controls the lighting brightness to return to its pre-reduction brightness, controls the audio volume to return to its pre-reduction volume, and controls the windows to lower to a preset height, where the preset height can be set as needed. The VCU can also control the vehicle's internal aroma diffuser to stop releasing sleep-inducing fragrance and maintain the vehicle's air conditioning and air purification functions at their current settings.

[0069] In one possible implementation, the VCU can restore the normal operation of the accelerator pedal sensor so that the ECU can receive the signal that the accelerator pedal is pressed and restore throttle control accordingly; the VCU can restore the vehicle's gear control through the TCM; the VCU can also restore the sensorless unlocking and sensorless locking functions through the vehicle's central control system.

[0070] Combining the above methods, Figure 3 The control logic diagram of a vehicle provided in the embodiment of the present application is used as an example for illustration. The execution subject may be a VCU. Step 301, the passenger turns on the setting mode. Step 302, determines whether the vehicle settings meet the requirements. If the vehicle settings meet the requirements, proceed to step 303. Step 303, determines whether the vehicle status meets the requirements. If the vehicle status meets the requirements, proceed to step 304. Step 304, controls the vehicle to enter a locked and armed state. Step 305, monitors the risk level of a preset range around the vehicle. Step 306, when the risk level is greater than the level threshold, records a video and pops up a prompt.

[0071] Exemplarily, in step 307, the health status and sleep quality of the wearer of the smart bracelet are monitored through the smart bracelet. In step 308, when an abnormal condition of the human body is detected, the passenger is awakened by voice. In step 309, the brightness of the light is controlled to be reduced to a preset brightness, and the volume of the car audio is controlled to be reduced to a preset volume. In step 310, the throttle control, gear control, and the senseless unlocking and senseless locking functions of the vehicle are disabled. In step 311, it is determined whether at least one of the following conditions is met: the passenger turns off the setting mode, the SOC of the power battery is less than or equal to the preset threshold, the high voltage is disconnected, and the inverter device stops working. If the passenger turns off the setting mode, and at least one of the following conditions is met: the SOC of the power battery is less than or equal to the preset threshold, the high voltage is disconnected, and the inverter device stops working, the process proceeds to step 312. In step 312, the locked and armed state of the vehicle is released. In step 313, the information on the setting mode being turned off and the reason for the setting mode being turned off are displayed.

[0072] After the passenger turns on the setting mode, the embodiment of the present application determines whether the vehicle is in the parking gear, whether the SOC of the vehicle's power battery is greater than a preset threshold, whether the vehicle's high voltage is connected, and whether the vehicle's inverter device is working normally, so as to determine whether the vehicle's settings meet the conditions for turning on the setting mode; if the vehicle is in the parking gear, the SOC of the power battery is greater than the preset threshold, the high voltage connection and the inverter device are working normally, the opening and closing conditions of the doors, windows, hood and trunk door are obtained to detect whether the vehicle's status meets the conditions for turning on the setting mode; when the door opening and closing conditions are met, the vehicle is turned on and off. When all doors are closed, windows are closed, hood is closed, and trunk is closed, the vehicle is locked and armed. This ensures the safety of passengers in the set state. The brightness of the vehicle's interior lights and audio are reduced to a preset level, creating a warm and relaxing resting environment for passengers. The vehicle's throttle control, gear control, and touchless unlocking and locking functions are disabled to prevent accidental activation of the vehicle's driving functions, which could pose a safety risk to passengers. By using one-touch settings or voice control to enter the set mode, the vehicle occupants' operations are simplified, ensuring their safety and reducing energy consumption when parked, resting, or camping.

[0073] See also Figure 4 , an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle control device, the device comprising:

[0074] A first acquisition module 401 is configured to acquire, in response to a passenger activating a setting mode, a first detection result, a second detection result, a third detection result, and a fourth detection result, wherein the first detection result indicates whether the vehicle is in a parking gear, the second detection result indicates whether the state of charge (SOC) of the vehicle's power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the third detection result indicates whether the vehicle's high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result indicates whether the vehicle's inverter device is operating normally;

[0075] A second acquisition module 402 is configured to acquire the open / close status of the vehicle doors, the open / close status of the vehicle windows, the open / close status of the hood, and the open / close status of the trunk door in response to the first detection result indicating that the vehicle is in the parking gear, the second detection result indicating that the SOC of the power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the third detection result indicating that the high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result indicating that the inverter device is operating normally;

[0076] a first control module 403 configured to control the vehicle to enter a locked armed state in response to the vehicle door switch status indicating that all doors are closed, the vehicle window switch status indicating that windows are closed, the hood switch status indicating that hood is closed, and the trunk door switch status indicating that trunk is closed;

[0077] The second control module 404 is used to control the brightness of the lights inside the vehicle to be reduced to a preset brightness, and control the volume of the audio inside the vehicle to be reduced to a preset volume;

[0078] The disabling module 405 is used to disable the throttle control, gear control, and sensorless unlocking and locking functions of the vehicle.

[0079] In one possible implementation, the second acquisition module 402 is also used to prompt passengers in response to at least one of the door switch conditions being that at least one door is not closed, the hood switch condition being that the hood is open, and the trunk door switch condition being that the trunk is open; and to control the closing of the windows in response to at least one window switch condition being that the windows are not closed.

[0080] In one possible implementation, the first control module 403 is further used to obtain a sixth detection result, which is used to indicate whether there is a moving person or object within a preset range around the vehicle; in response to the sixth detection result indicating that there is a moving person or object within the preset range around the vehicle, determining a risk level based on the category of the moving person or object; in response to the risk level being greater than a level threshold, issuing a prompt that there is a risk around the vehicle; in response to the risk level being less than or equal to the level threshold, issuing a prompt that there is a risk around the vehicle after the vehicle exits the set mode.

[0081] In a possible implementation, the first control module 403 is further configured to control the lights inside the vehicle to turn off and the audio to turn off in response to at least one of the passenger turning on the sleep mode or reaching a preset sleep time.

[0082] In one possible implementation, the first control module 403 is also used to release the vehicle's locked armed state in response to at least one of the following conditions being met: the passenger shuts down the setting mode, the second detection result indicates that the SOC of the power battery is less than or equal to a preset threshold, the third detection result indicates that the high voltage is disconnected, and the fourth detection result indicates that the inverter device stops working.

[0083] In one possible implementation, the first control module 403 is also used to control the brightness of the lights to return to the brightness before the reduction, and to control the volume of the audio to return to the volume before the reduction; to control the windows to be lowered to a preset height; and to restore the throttle control, gear control, and the sensorless unlocking and locking functions.

[0084] After the passenger turns on the setting mode, this device determines whether the vehicle is in parking gear, whether the SOC of the vehicle's power battery is greater than a preset threshold, whether the vehicle's high voltage is connected, and whether the vehicle's inverter device is working properly, so as to determine whether the vehicle's settings meet the conditions for turning on the setting mode; if the vehicle is in parking gear, the SOC of the power battery is greater than the preset threshold, the high voltage connection and the inverter device are working properly, the opening and closing conditions of the doors, windows, hood and trunk door are obtained to detect whether the vehicle's status meets the conditions for turning on the setting mode; when the door opening and closing conditions are When all doors are closed, the windows are closed, the hood is closed, and the trunk is closed, the vehicle enters a locked and armed state, ensuring the safety of passengers in the set state. The brightness of the vehicle's interior lights and audio are reduced to a preset level, creating a warm and relaxing resting environment for passengers. The vehicle's throttle control, gear control, and touchless unlocking and locking functions are disabled to prevent accidental activation of the vehicle's driving functions, which could pose a safety risk to passengers. By using one-touch settings or voice control to enter the set mode, the vehicle simplifies operations for passengers, ensuring their personal safety, and reducing energy consumption when parked, resting, or camping.

[0085] It should be noted that the apparatus provided in the above embodiments is merely illustrated by the division of the above functional modules when implementing its functions. 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 apparatus and method embodiments provided in the above embodiments are based on the same concept. The specific implementation process is detailed in the method embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0086] In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, in which at least one computer program is stored. The at least one computer program is loaded and executed by a processor of a computer device to enable the computer to implement any of the above-mentioned vehicle control methods.

[0087] In one possible implementation, the computer-readable storage medium may be a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a compact disc (CD-ROM), a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like.

[0088] In an exemplary embodiment, a computer program product or computer program is also provided. The computer program product or computer program 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 above-described vehicle control methods.

[0089] It should be noted that the information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.), data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) and signals involved in this application are all authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of relevant data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of the relevant countries and regions. For example, the vehicle gear information, power battery SOC, vehicle high-voltage connection status, inverter working status, door opening and closing status, window opening and closing status, hood opening and closing status, trunk door opening and closing status and vehicle locking and arming status involved in this application are all obtained with full authorization.

[0090] It should be understood that the term "plurality" used herein refers to two or more. "And / or" describes a relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates an "or" relationship between the associated objects.

[0091] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc. (if any) in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequential order. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way are interchangeable where appropriate so that the embodiments of the application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0092] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle control method, characterized in that: The method comprises: In response to a passenger turning on a setting mode, obtaining a first detection result, a second detection result, a third detection result, and a fourth detection result, wherein the first detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle is in a parking gear, the second detection result is used to indicate whether the state of charge (SOC) of the vehicle's power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the third detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's inverter device is operating normally; In response to the first detection result indicating that the vehicle is in the parking gear, the second detection result indicating that the SOC of the power battery is greater than the preset threshold, the third detection result indicating that the high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result indicating that the inverter device is operating normally, obtaining the opening and closing status of the doors, the opening and closing status of the windows, the opening and closing status of the hood, and the opening and closing status of the trunk door; In response to the vehicle door opening / closing conditions being that all doors are closed, the vehicle window opening / closing conditions being that the windows are closed, the hood opening / closing conditions being that the hood is closed, and the trunk door opening / closing conditions being that the trunk is closed, controlling the vehicle to enter a locked and armed state; Controlling the brightness of the lights inside the vehicle to decrease to a preset brightness, and controlling the volume of the audio inside the vehicle to decrease to a preset volume; Disabling the throttle control, gear control, and sensorless unlocking and locking functions of the vehicle. After controlling the vehicle to enter the locked and armed state, the method further includes: Obtaining a sixth detection result, where the sixth detection result is used to indicate whether there is a moving person or object within a preset range around the vehicle; In response to the sixth detection result indicating that there is a moving person or object within a preset range around the vehicle, if the category of the moving person or object is a person walking or other vehicles passing slowly, the risk level is determined to be level one; if the category of the moving person or object is a person running or other vehicles passing quickly, the risk level is determined to be level two; if the category of the moving person or object is a person gradually approaching the vehicle or other vehicles, the risk level is determined to be level three; In response to the risk level being greater than a level threshold, issuing a prompt indicating that there is a risk around the vehicle; In response to the risk level being less than or equal to the level threshold, issuing a prompt indicating that there is a risk around the vehicle after the vehicle exits the set mode; In response to at least one of the passenger turning on a sleep mode or reaching a preset sleep time, the vehicle interior light is controlled to be turned off and the audio system is controlled to be turned off.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that After obtaining the opening and closing status of the vehicle doors, the opening and closing status of the vehicle windows, the opening and closing status of the engine hood, and the opening and closing status of the trunk door, the method further includes: In response to at least one of the door opening and closing conditions being that at least one door is not closed, the hood opening and closing condition being that the hood is open, and the trunk door opening and closing condition being that the trunk is open, prompting the passenger; In response to the opening and closing condition of the vehicle windows being that at least one vehicle window is not closed, the vehicle window that is not closed is controlled to be closed.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that After controlling the vehicle to enter the locked and armed state, the method further includes: In response to the passenger turning off the set mode, at least one of the following conditions is met: the second detection result indicates that the SOC of the power battery is less than or equal to the preset threshold, the third detection result indicates that the high voltage is disconnected, and the fourth detection result indicates that the inverter device stops working, the locked armed state of the vehicle is released.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that After releasing the locked armed state of the vehicle, the method further includes: Controlling the brightness of the light to return to the brightness before the reduction, and controlling the volume of the audio to return to the volume before the reduction; Controlling the vehicle window to be lowered to a preset height; The throttle control, the gear control, and the sensorless unlocking and locking functions are restored.

5. A vehicle control device, characterized in that: The device comprises: a first acquisition module, configured to acquire, in response to a passenger activating a setting mode, a first detection result, a second detection result, a third detection result, and a fourth detection result, wherein the first detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle is in a parking gear, the second detection result is used to indicate whether the state of charge (SOC) of the vehicle's power battery is greater than a preset threshold, the third detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result is used to indicate whether the vehicle's inverter device is operating normally; a second acquisition module, configured to acquire, in response to the first detection result indicating that the vehicle is in the parking gear, the second detection result indicating that the SOC of the power battery is greater than the preset threshold, the third detection result indicating that the high voltage is connected, and the fourth detection result indicating that the inverter device is operating normally, the state of the vehicle door, the state of the vehicle window, the state of the vehicle hood, and the state of the vehicle trunk door; a first control module configured to control the vehicle to enter a locked and armed state in response to the vehicle door opening / closing conditions being that all doors are closed, the window opening / closing conditions being that the windows are closed, the hood opening / closing conditions being that the hood is closed, and the trunk door opening / closing conditions being that the trunk is closed; a second control module, configured to control the brightness of the light inside the vehicle to decrease to a preset brightness, and control the volume of the audio inside the vehicle to decrease to a preset volume; A disabling module is used to disable the throttle control, gear control, and senseless unlocking and senseless locking functions of the vehicle, After the vehicle is controlled to enter the locked and armed state, Obtaining a sixth detection result, where the sixth detection result is used to indicate whether there is a moving person or object within a preset range around the vehicle; In response to the sixth detection result indicating that there is a moving person or object within a preset range around the vehicle, if the category of the moving person or object is a person walking or other vehicles passing slowly, the risk level is determined to be level one; if the category of the moving person or object is a person running or other vehicles passing quickly, the risk level is determined to be level two; if the category of the moving person or object is a person gradually approaching the vehicle or other vehicles, the risk level is determined to be level three; In response to the risk level being greater than a level threshold, issuing a prompt indicating that there is a risk around the vehicle; In response to the risk level being less than or equal to the level threshold, issuing a prompt indicating that there is a risk around the vehicle after the vehicle exits the set mode; In response to at least one of the passenger turning on a sleep mode or reaching a preset sleep time, the vehicle interior light is controlled to be turned off and the audio system is controlled to be turned off.

6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that The second acquisition module is also used to prompt the passenger in response to at least one of the switch conditions of the vehicle doors being that at least one door is not closed, the switch condition of the hood being that the hood is open, and the switch condition of the trunk door being that the trunk is open; and to control the closing of the open windows in response to at least one window being not closed.

7. A computer program product, comprising computer instructions, wherein when the computer instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the vehicle control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4 are implemented.

8. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, which is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the vehicle control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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