Vehicle control methods, vehicle controller, steering wheel and vehicle

Abstract

This invention discloses a vehicle control method, a vehicle controller, a steering wheel, and a vehicle, relating to the field of in-vehicle equipment control technology. The vehicle control method includes: controlling the opening or closing of a convenient entry / exit function of the vehicle seat in response to a control signal from the vehicle's steering wheel; when the convenient entry / exit function is in the open state, controlling the vehicle seat to move backward in response to the driver opening the vehicle door; when the convenient entry / exit function is in the closed state, controlling the vehicle seat to remain stationary in response to the driver opening the vehicle door; detecting the current state of the convenient entry / exit function; when the convenient entry / exit function is in the closed state and the driver's seat is empty, activating the convenient entry / exit function in response to the driver opening the vehicle door, thereby controlling the vehicle seat to move backward. This invention not only reduces the risk of collision between the vehicle seat and rear passengers or items when the driver exits the vehicle, but also automatically expands the entry space when the driver prepares to re-enter the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle-mounted equipment control technology, and in particular to a vehicle control method, a vehicle controller, a steering wheel, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, convenient vehicle entry and exit functions are achieved by automatically adjusting the positions of the vehicle seats and steering wheel to provide more space for the driver to get in or out of the vehicle, thereby reducing the difficulty of entering and exiting the driver's cab. However, when there are items placed in the rear seats or passengers sitting in them, the vehicle seats are very likely to collide with these items or passengers during the process of automatically retracting to increase space. This can not only easily lead to damage to the mechanical structure of the vehicle seats, increasing maintenance costs, but may also cause injury to rear passengers. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a vehicle control method that not only reduces the risk of collision between the vehicle seat and rear passengers or objects when the driver gets out of the vehicle, but also automatically expands the entry space when the driver prepares to get back into the vehicle.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a vehicle controller, a steering wheel, an electronic device, a vehicle, a computer-readable storage medium, and a computer program product.

[0005] A vehicle control method according to a first aspect of the present invention includes:

[0006] In response to a control signal from the vehicle's steering wheel, the vehicle's seat can be opened or closed to facilitate entry and exit.

[0007] When the convenient entry and exit function is activated, the vehicle seat is moved backward in response to the driver opening the vehicle door;

[0008] When the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state, in response to the driver opening the vehicle door, the vehicle seat is controlled to remain stationary;

[0009] Detect the current status of the convenient access function;

[0010] When the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state and the driver's seat of the vehicle is in an unloaded state, in response to the driver opening the door, the convenient entry and exit function is activated to control the vehicle seat to move backward.

[0011] The vehicle control method according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0012] This invention provides a switch on the steering wheel for the driver to actively control the convenient entry and exit function. By responding to control signals from the steering wheel, the driver can control the vehicle seat to open or close the convenient entry and exit function, giving the driver direct control over this function and allowing them to adjust it according to the specific situation of the rear seats. Specifically, when the convenient entry and exit function is open, the vehicle seat moves backward in response to the driver opening the door, increasing the exit space for the driver. When the convenient entry and exit function is closed, the vehicle seat remains stationary in response to the driver opening the door, thereby reducing the distance between the vehicle seat and the rear seats. The risk of collisions with passengers or objects is reduced, not only decreasing the likelihood of damage to vehicle seats but also enhancing the safety of the rear area. Furthermore, when the convenient entry and exit function is off, the system detects that the driver's seat is vacant, indicating that the driver's door opening is for re-entry. It then automatically restarts the convenient entry and exit function by controlling the vehicle seat to move backward, expanding the exit space for the driver. During this process, the driver does not need to perform any additional operations to restart the convenient entry and exit function, achieving a seamless transition from the function being off when exiting the vehicle to its automatic restart when re-entering. This greatly enhances the intelligence and smoothness of the driver's experience.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle seat includes a seat cushion and a backrest, and the activation of the convenient entry and exit function in response to the driver opening the vehicle door, to control the rearward movement of the vehicle seat, includes:

[0014] Obtain preset first position information and second position information. The first position information includes the fore-and-aft position of the vehicle seat, the height of the seat cushion, the tilt angle of the seat cushion, and the tilt angle of the backrest. The second position information includes the fore-and-aft position and the pitch angle of the vehicle's steering wheel.

[0015] The vehicle seat is moved backward according to the first position information, and the steering wheel is moved forward according to the second position information.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the steering wheel is provided with a fingerprint recognition unit, and the vehicle control method further includes:

[0017] The system receives identification data detected by the fingerprint recognition unit, the identification data including the driver's fingerprint information;

[0018] Obtain the corresponding target control command based on the identification data;

[0019] Control the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat according to the target control command.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat according to the target control command includes:

[0021] Control the steering wheel and the vehicle seat to execute the target function response event corresponding to the target control command;

[0022] The target function response event includes at least one of the following: the steering wheel heating function is turned on or off; the steering wheel ventilation function is turned on or off; the vehicle seat ventilation function is turned on or off; and the vehicle seat heating function is turned on or off.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, obtaining the corresponding target control command based on the identification data includes:

[0024] The driver's identity information is determined based on the fingerprint information;

[0025] The corresponding set of control instructions is invoked based on the identity information, and the set of control instructions includes multiple preset control instructions.

[0026] Based on the fingerprint information, the corresponding preset control command is selected from the control command set as the target control command.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle further includes a human-machine interaction system, the identification data further includes an identification duration, the identification duration being used to characterize the duration for which the fingerprint identification unit detects the fingerprint information, and the step of obtaining the corresponding target control command based on the identification data includes:

[0028] When the recognition duration exceeds a preset duration threshold, the target control command is acquired;

[0029] After the driver controls the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat, a reminder message is sent to the driver via the human-machine interaction system.

[0030] According to some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the opening or closing of the vehicle seat access control function in response to a control signal from the vehicle's steering wheel includes:

[0031] The number of times the control signal was acquired was counted;

[0032] When the number of acquisitions is an odd number, control the vehicle seat to disable the convenient entry and exit function;

[0033] When the number of acquisitions is even, the vehicle seat is controlled to activate the convenient entry and exit function.

[0034] A vehicle controller according to a second aspect of the present invention includes:

[0035] The switch module is configured to control the opening or closing of the vehicle seat's convenient entry and exit function in response to a control signal from the vehicle's steering wheel;

[0036] The first execution module is configured to, when the convenient access function is enabled, control the vehicle seat to move backward in response to the driver opening the vehicle door;

[0037] The second execution module is configured to, in response to the driver opening the door, keep the vehicle seat stationary when the convenient access function is in the off state.

[0038] The detection module is configured to detect the current state of the convenient access function;

[0039] The third execution module is configured to activate the convenient entry and exit function in response to the driver opening the door when the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state and the driver's seat of the vehicle is in an unloaded state, thereby controlling the vehicle seat to move backward.

[0040] According to a third aspect embodiment of the present invention, a steering wheel is controlled using the vehicle control method described in the first aspect embodiment. The steering wheel includes: a main body, a handlebar, and a fingerprint recognition unit. The handlebar is provided with a connecting arm and is arranged circumferentially around the main body and connected to the main body through the connecting arm. The fingerprint recognition unit is located on the main body and / or the handlebar.

[0041] The steering wheel according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0042] The steering wheel of this embodiment of the invention is controlled using the vehicle control method of the first aspect embodiment. By setting a switch for the driver to actively control the convenient entry and exit function, and responding to the control signal of the steering wheel, the convenient entry and exit function of the vehicle seat is controlled to open or close, providing the driver with the authority to directly control the convenient entry and exit function switch, allowing the driver to control the convenient entry and exit function switch according to the specific situation of the rear seats. Specifically, when the convenient entry and exit function is in the open state, in response to the driver opening the door, the vehicle seat is controlled to move backward, expanding the exit space for the driver; when the convenient entry and exit function is in the closed state, in response to the driver opening the door, the vehicle seat is controlled to remain stationary, thereby reducing the risk of collision between the vehicle seat and rear passengers or objects, not only reducing the possibility of damage to the vehicle seat, but also improving the safety of the rear area.

[0043] An electronic device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes:

[0044] processor;

[0045] A memory in which executable instructions of the processor are stored;

[0046] The processor is configured to perform the steps of the vehicle control method described in the first aspect embodiment by executing the executable instructions.

[0047] A vehicle according to a fifth aspect of the present invention includes a steering wheel, a vehicle seat, and an electronic device as described in the fourth aspect of the present invention.

[0048] The vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0049] The vehicle in this embodiment of the invention is controlled using the vehicle control method of the first aspect embodiment. By providing the driver with the authority to directly control the convenient access function switch, the driver can control the switch of the convenient access function according to the specific situation of the rear seats, thereby reducing the risk of collision between the vehicle seats and rear passengers or items. This not only reduces the possibility of damage to the vehicle seats but also improves the safety of the rear area. In addition, when the convenient access function is in the closed state, it can be determined that the driver's door opening behavior is for re-entering the vehicle, and the convenient access function is automatically restarted. This achieves a seamless transition from the convenient access function being closed when getting out of the vehicle to the function being automatically restarted when re-entering the vehicle, greatly improving the intelligence and smoothness of the driver's driving experience.

[0050] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium is provided for storing a computer program / instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the vehicle control method described in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0051] A computer program product according to a seventh aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a computer program / instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the vehicle control method described in the first aspect embodiment.

[0052] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0053] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0054] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of step S105 in a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 3This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of a vehicle control method according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of step S202 in a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of step S202 in a vehicle control method according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of step S101 in a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle controller according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0061] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0062] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0063] In the description of this invention, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0064] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0065] Convenient entry and exit features, as an important aspect of enhancing the driving experience, have gradually become standard equipment in modern vehicles. This feature automatically adjusts the positions of the vehicle's seats and steering wheel to provide the driver with more space when getting in and out of the vehicle, thus reducing the difficulty of entering and exiting the cab and improving driving convenience and comfort. However, when items are placed in the rear seats or passengers are seated there, the seats are highly susceptible to collisions with these items or passengers during the automatic retraction process. This can not only easily damage the mechanical structure of the vehicle seats, increasing repair costs, but also potentially cause injury to rear passengers.

[0066] Although some models allow users to actively disable the convenient entry and exit function temporarily, this design has a significant flaw: when the user chooses to disable the function, if the driver subsequently gets back into the car, the vehicle seat will not automatically move back to provide additional entry space. This greatly reduces the convenience of getting into the car and causes unnecessary inconvenience to the driver.

[0067] Therefore, some embodiments of the present invention propose a vehicle control method applied to a vehicle. Specifically, in this embodiment, the vehicle includes a steering wheel and a vehicle seat, wherein the steering wheel is equipped with a control unit for the driver to activate a convenient entry and exit function. It should be noted that when the convenient entry and exit function is activated, when the driver enters or exits the driving position, the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat can expand the driver's entry space, as detailed in the following reference. Figures 1 to 6 The vehicle control method is illustrated below.

[0068] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the vehicle control method includes:

[0069] Step S101: In response to the control signal from the vehicle's steering wheel, control the opening or closing of the vehicle seat's convenient entry and exit function.

[0070] In this embodiment of the invention, the steering wheel is equipped with a switch for the driver to actively control the convenient entry and exit function. Based on this, when the driver operates the switch, a corresponding control signal is generated to control the convenient entry and exit function. For example, the steering wheel is equipped with an "on" button that generates an "on" control signal and a "off" button that generates a "off" control signal. This embodiment provides the driver with the authority to directly control the convenient entry and exit function switch, allowing the driver to control the switch according to the specific situation of the rear seats. This reduces the risk of collisions between the vehicle seats and rear passengers or items, not only reducing the possibility of damage to the vehicle seats but also improving the safety of the rear area.

[0071] Step S102: When the convenient entry and exit function is activated, the vehicle seat is moved backward in response to the driver opening the vehicle door.

[0072] Understandably, in this embodiment of the invention, when the convenient entry and exit function is activated, the system can immediately respond to the driver's action of opening the vehicle door, automatically moving the vehicle seat backward to create a more spacious exit space for the driver. Specifically, the vehicle seat includes a seat cushion and a backrest. Based on this, when the convenient entry and exit function is activated, in response to the driver opening the vehicle door, the system will automatically initiate a series of linked actions: the backrest will be slightly adjusted backward to create more legroom, and the seat cushion will tilt downward to facilitate easy entry and exit for passengers; simultaneously, the steering wheel will move forward and slightly upward, further widening the passage space in the door area, and will maintain this state until the driver re-enters the vehicle and starts the drive system. At this time, the seat and steering wheel will automatically return to the driver's preset driving posture to ensure driving comfort and safety.

[0073] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the driver can control the convenient entry and exit function before opening the door. Specifically, in one example, the driver deactivates the convenient entry and exit function while the vehicle is in motion, and the vehicle seat will not move backward when the driver parks and opens the door to get out; in another example, the driver deactivates the convenient entry and exit function while parking and before opening the door, and the vehicle seat will not move backward when the driver opens the door to get out; in yet another example, the driver opens the door immediately after parking and then deactivates the convenient entry and exit function, in which case the convenient entry and exit function will still trigger the vehicle seat to move backward.

[0074] In step S103, when the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state, in response to the driver opening the door, the vehicle seat is controlled to remain stationary.

[0075] In this embodiment of the invention, it is understood that when the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state, it means that the driver has actively turned off the convenient entry and exit function based on the real-time situation of the rear seats. Obviously, in this case, even if the driver opens the door, the vehicle seat will not move backward.

[0076] Step S104: Detect the current status of the convenient access function.

[0077] In this embodiment of the invention, the system can automatically detect the current status of the convenient access function. Specifically, the system will continuously and periodically detect the current status of the convenient access function.

[0078] Specifically, when the convenient entry / exit function is currently enabled, the vehicle seat will move back to increase the driver's entry and exit space. When the driver re-enters the vehicle, the seat will remain in the rear-moved position, maintaining ample entry space. Conversely, when the convenient entry / exit function is currently disabled, the vehicle seat will remain stationary. Therefore, when the driver re-enters the vehicle, the seat will not remain in the rear-moved position, and the driver's seat will not offer additional entry space.

[0079] In step S105, when the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state and the driver's seat of the vehicle is in an unloaded state, the convenient entry and exit function is activated in response to the driver opening the door, so as to control the vehicle seat to move backward.

[0080] To create more space for the driver to re-enter the vehicle, in this embodiment of the invention, the vehicle seat can be moved backward when the driver re-enters. It is understood that, to determine whether the driver opens the door to get in or out, in this embodiment, when the convenient entry / exit function is disabled, the current state of the driver's seat can be detected. It should be noted that the driver's seat refers to the driver's compartment within the vehicle. The state of the driver's seat includes an empty state (no driver is seated in the driver's seat) and an occupied state (a driver is seated in the driver's seat).

[0081] It should be noted that, in order to detect the current state of the driver's position, in one example, a camera configured to monitor the driver's position is installed in the passenger compartment; in another example, the vehicle seat in the driver's position is equipped with a pressure sensor to monitor whether the vehicle seat is carrying a driver.

[0082] Understandably, if the driver's seat is occupied when the car door opens, it usually indicates that the driver is getting out of the vehicle; conversely, if the driver's seat is empty, it usually indicates that the driver is getting in. Based on this, in order to create more space for the driver to get back into the vehicle, the system will automatically restart the convenient entry and exit function, thereby controlling the vehicle seat to move back, making it easier for the driver to get in.

[0083] It is understood that in this embodiment of the invention, when the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state, the system detects that the driver's position is empty, thereby determining that the driver's door opening behavior is for re-entering the vehicle, and automatically restarts the convenient entry and exit function. By controlling the vehicle seat to move backward, the space for the driver to get out of the vehicle is expanded. During this process, the driver does not need to perform any additional operations to restart the convenient entry and exit function, realizing a seamless transition from the convenient entry and exit function being turned off when getting out of the vehicle to the function being automatically restarted when getting back in the vehicle, which greatly improves the intelligence and smoothness of the driver's driving experience.

[0084] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the vehicle seat includes a seat cushion and a backrest, and step S105 includes:

[0085] Step S1051: Obtain preset first position information and second position information. The first position information includes the fore-and-aft position of the vehicle seat, the height of the seat cushion, the tilt angle of the seat cushion, and the tilt angle of the backrest. The second position information includes the fore-and-aft position and the pitch angle of the vehicle's steering wheel.

[0086] Step S1052: Control the vehicle seat to move backward according to the first position information, and control the steering wheel to move forward according to the second position information.

[0087] It is understood that, in this embodiment of the invention, in order to expand the space for the driver to get in and out of the vehicle, the steering wheel can be moved forward while the vehicle seat is moved backward, thereby further creating more movement space for the driver. Specifically, before controlling the movement of the vehicle seat and steering wheel, the current posture information of the vehicle seat is detected in advance, such as: the current fore-and-aft position of the vehicle seat, the current height of the seat cushion, the current tilt angle of the seat cushion, and the current tilt angle of the backrest; and the current posture information of the steering wheel is detected, such as: the current fore-and-aft position of the steering wheel and the current pitch angle.

[0088] Based on this, the target posture information of the vehicle seat and steering wheel after movement can be preset by the driver or vehicle designers. Specifically, the target posture information of the vehicle seat includes: the target fore-aft position of the vehicle seat, the target height of the seat cushion, the target tilt angle of the seat cushion, and the target tilt angle of the backrest. The target posture information of the steering wheel includes: the target fore-aft position of the steering wheel and the target pitch angle.

[0089] In one example, when the vehicle seat moves backward, the seat cushion lowers and tilts downward simultaneously, the backrest tilts backward, and the steering wheel moves forward and tilts upward.

[0090] To allow drivers to adjust convenient entry and exit functions, current technologies typically rely on multiple buttons on the steering wheel or a touchscreen interface on the central control display. However, whether operating via steering wheel buttons or the central control display, drivers must divert their attention to find and press the corresponding controls or perform touch operations on the central control screen while the vehicle is in motion. This can lead to a lack of driver focus, increasing the risk of traffic accidents.

[0091] Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, the steering wheel is provided with a fingerprint recognition unit. Specifically, the fingerprint recognition unit can recognize the driver's fingerprint by means of image contour recognition or by means of ultrasonic recognition. This embodiment does not limit the method.

[0092] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the vehicle control method further includes:

[0093] Step S201: Receive the identification data detected by the fingerprint recognition unit, the identification data including the driver's fingerprint information.

[0094] Step S202: Obtain the corresponding target control command based on the identification data.

[0095] Step S203: Control the steering wheel and / or vehicle seat according to the target control command.

[0096] In this embodiment of the invention, when a user lightly touches the recognition area of ​​the fingerprint recognition unit with any preset finger, the fingerprint recognition unit can obtain the driver's fingerprint information. The driver can pre-register a fingerprint in the vehicle's infotainment system, and this fingerprint can be used to control the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat.

[0097] It should be noted that drivers can register fingerprints of more than two fingers, such as two, three, eight, or even ten; this embodiment does not limit this. Each finger's fingerprint can correspond to different control functions. For example, the right thumb can control the convenient entry and exit function, the left index finger can control the steering wheel to rise, and the right middle finger can control the vehicle seat to move backward, etc.

[0098] Clearly, existing in-vehicle function operation modes typically require users to make multiple selections and clicks between the central control screen or physical buttons to control different functions. This process is not only cumbersome and reduces the intuitiveness of operation, but also weakens the overall quality of user experience. Faced with complex operating procedures, some drivers may choose to endure the inconvenience because they do not want to interrupt the driving process, or they may risk making adjustments while driving, which undoubtedly increases the potential risks during the driving process.

[0099] Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, the fingerprint recognition unit detects the driver's fingerprint information and obtains the target control command matching the fingerprint information, thereby controlling the steering wheel and / or vehicle seat accordingly. This greatly reduces the complexity of the driver's control over the different functions of the steering wheel and vehicle seat, allowing the driver to execute various controls in a more natural and smooth way without being distracted by complex button operations or screen clicks. This makes the control operation of the steering wheel and vehicle seat more intuitive, while reducing the interference caused by adjustment operations to driving behavior and improving driving safety.

[0100] It should be noted that the steering wheel and vehicle seat can perform corresponding functions according to the target control command. Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, step S203 includes:

[0101] Step S2031: Control the steering wheel and vehicle seat to execute the target function response event corresponding to the target control command; wherein, the target function response event includes at least one of the following: steering wheel heating function is turned on or off; steering wheel ventilation function is turned on or off; vehicle seat ventilation function is turned on or off; vehicle seat heating function is turned on or off.

[0102] It is understood that in this embodiment of the invention, there are multiple target control commands, and correspondingly, there are also multiple target function response events. These multiple target control commands and multiple target function response events are associated and bound one-to-one. Furthermore, a one-to-one mapping relationship is established between multiple fingerprint information pre-registered by the driver and the multiple target control commands. Based on this, when the system recognizes a certain fingerprint information, it can obtain the corresponding target control command based on that fingerprint information, thereby triggering the steering wheel and vehicle seat to execute the corresponding target function response event.

[0103] In one example, when the driver registers their first fingerprint, the system automatically activates the steering wheel heating function. If the same fingerprint is registered again, the system will deactivate the steering wheel heating function, allowing the steering wheel heating to be switched on and off with a single fingerprint registration. In another example, when the driver registers their second fingerprint, the system automatically activates the vehicle seat ventilation function. If a third fingerprint is registered, the system will deactivate the steering wheel heating function, allowing the vehicle seat ventilation function and steering wheel heating function to be controlled independently with different fingerprint registrations, enhancing the accuracy and convenience of operation.

[0104] Given the unique preferences and operating habits of each driver, this embodiment of the invention provides a customized setting function. Specifically, this embodiment allows each driver to freely set the correspondence between their fingerprint and vehicle functions (including but not limited to seat ventilation, steering wheel heating, etc.) according to their personal preferences. Therefore, each driver's fingerprint registration can accurately trigger the activation or deactivation of their preferred vehicle functions, constructing a completely personalized operating logic and greatly enhancing the personalization and convenience of the driving experience.

[0105] Reference Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, step S202 includes:

[0106] Step S2021: Determine the driver's identity information based on the fingerprint information.

[0107] Step S2022: Invoke the corresponding set of control instructions based on the identity information. The set of control instructions includes multiple preset control instructions.

[0108] It is understood that, in this embodiment of the invention, the system can accurately match and confirm the recorded driver's identity in the database based on the acquired fingerprint information, achieving fast and accurate identity recognition. In this embodiment, each driver can pre-register multiple fingerprints and bind them to different control commands to generate a set of control commands. Based on this, when the system identifies the driver's identity, it can directly call the control command set pre-established by the driver.

[0109] Step S2023: Based on the fingerprint information, select the corresponding preset control command from the control command set as the target control command.

[0110] In this embodiment of the invention, each fingerprint information pre-registered by the driver will be matched with a preset control command in its established set of control commands. Therefore, when the driver enters a fingerprint information, the system can quickly activate the corresponding preset control command, thereby triggering the steering wheel and / or vehicle seat to perform the corresponding functions through the preset control command.

[0111] Understandably, fingerprint recognition is highly sensitive and can easily identify fingerprints. Therefore, to reduce the risk of drivers accidentally triggering functions, [further measures are taken]. Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the vehicle further includes a human-machine interaction system, and the identification data also includes an identification duration, which is used to characterize the duration for which the fingerprint recognition unit detects fingerprint information. Step S202 further includes:

[0112] Step S2024: When the recognition duration exceeds the preset duration threshold, obtain the target control command.

[0113] It is understood that, in this embodiment of the invention, the system will only acquire the corresponding target control command when the duration of the driver's fingerprint registration exceeds a duration threshold, thereby reducing the possibility of driver error and improving the accuracy of function control. In one example, the duration threshold is 1 second.

[0114] Step S2025: After controlling the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat, send a reminder message to the driver through the human-machine interaction system.

[0115] To provide the driver with intuitive confirmation that their control operation has been successfully executed, in this embodiment of the invention, after controlling the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat, the human-machine interface system sends a reminder message to the driver, thus providing operational feedback. In this embodiment, the interaction between the human-machine interface system and the driver can be via instrument panel display, in-vehicle audio broadcast, central control screen notification, or head-up display technology, etc., and this embodiment is not limited to any particular method. In one example, after the driver successfully controls the vehicle, the in-vehicle audio system emits a 0.2-second beep to remind the driver; in another example, after the driver successfully controls the vehicle, a pop-up reminder window appears on the instrument panel to remind the driver.

[0116] Reference Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, step S101 includes:

[0117] Step S1011: Count the number of times the control signal is acquired.

[0118] Step S1012: When the number of acquisitions is odd, control the vehicle seat to disable the convenient entry and exit function.

[0119] Step S1013: When the number of acquisitions is even, control the vehicle seat to activate the convenient entry and exit function.

[0120] Understandably, in this embodiment of the invention, the system can continuously count the number of times the control signal is acquired. Specifically, a control signal is generated each time the driver successfully registers their fingerprint. Therefore, when the number of acquisitions is odd, it means the driver has registered once, three times, or five times, etc., and in this case, the vehicle seat's convenient entry and exit function is disabled. Conversely, when the number of acquisitions is even, it means the driver has registered twice, four times, or six times, etc., and in this case, the vehicle seat's convenient entry and exit function is enabled. This embodiment uses statistical logic to manage the frequency of control signal acquisition, thereby achieving intelligent switching of the vehicle seat's convenient entry and exit function, greatly simplifying the user's operation process.

[0121] Reference Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment of the invention also provides a vehicle controller 500, comprising:

[0122] The switch module 501 is configured to control the opening or closing of the vehicle seat for convenient entry and exit in response to a control signal from the vehicle's steering wheel.

[0123] The first execution module 502 is configured to control the vehicle seat to move backward in response to the driver opening the vehicle door when the convenient access function is enabled.

[0124] The second execution module 503 is configured to keep the vehicle seat stationary in response to the driver opening the door when the convenient access function is in the off state.

[0125] The detection module 504 is configured to detect the current status of the convenient access function.

[0126] The third execution module 505 is configured to activate the convenient entry and exit function in response to the driver opening the door when the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state and the driver's position of the vehicle is in an unloaded state, so as to control the vehicle seat to move backward.

[0127] In this embodiment of the invention, the vehicle controller 500 further includes:

[0128] The receiving module 506 is configured to receive the identification data detected by the fingerprint recognition unit, including the driver's fingerprint information.

[0129] The acquisition module is configured to acquire the corresponding target control commands based on the recognition data.

[0130] The control module 508 is configured to control the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat according to target control commands.

[0131] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the invention, the control module 508 may also execute step S2031 of the above embodiment; the acquisition module may also execute steps S2021 to S2023 and steps S2024 to S2025 of the above embodiment; and the switch module 501 may also execute steps S1011 to S1013 of the above embodiment.

[0132] This invention also provides a steering wheel that utilizes the vehicle control method described above. Specifically, the steering wheel includes a main body, a handlebar, and a fingerprint recognition unit. The main body is used to connect to a steering system. The handlebar has a connecting arm and is circumferentially arranged around the main body, connecting to the main body via the connecting arm. The handlebar is used for the driver to grip.

[0133] In embodiments of the present invention, the fingerprint recognition unit is disposed on the main body and / or the handle. In one example, the fingerprint recognition unit is disposed on the front of the main body; in another example, the fingerprint recognition unit is disposed on the peripheral wall of the handle; in one example, the fingerprint recognition unit is disposed on both the main body and the handle.

[0134] It is understood that the steering wheel in this embodiment of the invention is controlled using the vehicle control method described in the above embodiment. By providing a switch for the driver to actively control the convenient entry and exit function, and responding to the control signal of the steering wheel, the driver can control the vehicle seat to open or close the convenient entry and exit function. This provides the driver with the authority to directly control the convenient entry and exit function switch, allowing the driver to control the switch according to the specific situation of the rear seats. When the convenient entry and exit function is in the open state, in response to the driver opening the door, the vehicle seat is controlled to move backward, expanding the exit space for the driver. When the convenient entry and exit function is in the closed state, in response to the driver opening the door, the vehicle seat is controlled to remain stationary, thereby reducing the risk of collision between the vehicle seat and rear passengers or objects. This not only reduces the possibility of damage to the vehicle seat but also improves the safety of the rear area.

[0135] This invention also provides an electronic device, including: a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores executable instructions of the processor; wherein the processor is configured to perform the steps of the vehicle control method of the above embodiments by executing the executable instructions.

[0136] This invention also provides a vehicle, including a steering wheel, a vehicle seat, and the electronic devices described in the above embodiments.

[0137] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, the vehicle can be a private car, such as a sedan, SUV, MPV, or pickup truck. The vehicle can also be a commercial vehicle, such as a van, bus, small truck, or large semi-trailer. The vehicle can be a gasoline-powered vehicle or a new energy vehicle. When the vehicle is a new energy vehicle, it can be a hybrid vehicle or a pure electric vehicle.

[0138] It is understood that the vehicle in this embodiment of the invention is controlled using the vehicle control method described above. By providing the driver with the authority to directly control the convenient entry and exit function switch, the driver can control the switch of the convenient entry and exit function according to the specific situation of the rear seats, thereby reducing the risk of collision between the vehicle seats and rear passengers or items. This not only reduces the possibility of damaging the vehicle seats but also improves the safety of the rear area. In addition, when the convenient entry and exit function is in the closed state, it can be determined that the driver's door opening behavior is for re-entering the vehicle, and the convenient entry and exit function is automatically restarted. This achieves a seamless transition from the closure of the convenient entry and exit function when getting out of the vehicle to the automatic restart of the function when re-entering the vehicle, greatly improving the intelligence and smoothness of the driver's driving experience.

[0139] This invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing a computer program / instruction, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the vehicle control method described above.

[0140] This invention also provides a computer program product, including a computer program / instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the vehicle control method described above.

[0141] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” etc. (if present) in the specification and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having,” and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0142] It should be understood that in this invention, "at least one (item)" refers to one or more, and "more than one" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent three cases: only A exists, only B exists, and both A and B exist simultaneously, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one (item) of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or plural items. For example, at least one (item) of a, b, or c can represent: a, b, c, "a and b", "a and c", "b and c", or "a and b and c", where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0143] In the embodiments provided by this invention, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the couplings or direct couplings or communication connections shown or discussed may be indirect couplings or communication connections through some interfaces, apparatuses, or units, and may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0144] In this embodiment of the invention, the terms "module" or "unit" refer to a computer program or part of a computer program that has a predetermined function and works with other related parts to achieve a predetermined goal, and can be implemented wholly or partially using software, hardware (such as processing circuitry or memory), or a combination thereof. Similarly, a processor (or multiple processors or memory) can be used to implement one or more modules or units. Furthermore, each module or unit can be part of an overall module or unit that includes the functionality of that module or unit.

[0145] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0146] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present invention can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0147] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of the various embodiments of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0148] The step numbers in the above method embodiments are set only for ease of explanation and do not impose any restrictions on the order of the steps. The execution order of each step in the embodiments can be adaptively adjusted according to the understanding of those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A vehicle control method, characterized in that, include: In response to a control signal from the vehicle's steering wheel, the vehicle's seat can be opened or closed to facilitate entry and exit. When the convenient entry and exit function is activated, the vehicle seat is moved backward in response to the driver opening the vehicle door; When the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state, in response to the driver opening the vehicle door, the vehicle seat is controlled to remain stationary; Detect the current status of the convenient access function; When the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state and the driver's seat of the vehicle is in an unloaded state, in response to the driver opening the door, the convenient entry and exit function is activated to control the vehicle seat to move backward. The steering wheel is equipped with a fingerprint recognition unit, and the vehicle control method further includes: The system receives identification data detected by the fingerprint recognition unit, the identification data including the driver's fingerprint information; Based on the identification data, the corresponding target control command is obtained, and a one-to-one mapping relationship is established between the multiple fingerprint information pre-registered by the driver and the multiple target control commands; Controlling the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat according to the target control command, wherein a control signal is generated each time the driver successfully registers a fingerprint, the step of controlling the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat according to the target control command includes: Control the steering wheel and the vehicle seat to execute the target function response event corresponding to the target control command; The target function response event includes at least one of the following: the steering wheel heating function is turned on or off; the steering wheel ventilation function is turned on or off; the vehicle seat ventilation function is turned on or off; the vehicle seat heating function is turned on or off. The control signal received in response to the vehicle's steering wheel, controlling the opening or closing of the vehicle seat's convenient entry and exit function, includes: The number of times the control signal was acquired was counted; When the number of acquisitions is an odd number, control the vehicle seat to disable the convenient entry and exit function; When the number of acquisitions is even, the vehicle seat is controlled to activate the convenient entry and exit function.

2. The vehicle control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle seat includes a seat cushion and a backrest. The method of activating the convenient entry and exit function in response to the driver opening the vehicle door, and controlling the vehicle seat to move backward, includes: Obtain preset first position information and second position information. The first position information includes the fore-and-aft position of the vehicle seat, the height of the seat cushion, the tilt angle of the seat cushion, and the tilt angle of the backrest. The second position information includes the fore-and-aft position and the pitch angle of the vehicle's steering wheel. The vehicle seat is moved backward according to the first position information, and the steering wheel is moved forward according to the second position information.

3. The vehicle control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of obtaining the corresponding target control command based on the identification data includes: The driver's identity information is determined based on the fingerprint information; The corresponding set of control instructions is invoked based on the identity information, and the set of control instructions includes multiple preset control instructions. Based on the fingerprint information, the corresponding preset control command is selected from the control command set as the target control command.

4. The vehicle control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle also includes a human-machine interaction system, and the identification data includes an identification duration, which characterizes the duration for which the fingerprint recognition unit detects the fingerprint information. The step of obtaining the corresponding target control command based on the identification data includes: When the recognition duration exceeds a preset duration threshold, the target control command is acquired; After the driver controls the steering wheel and / or the vehicle seat, a reminder message is sent to the driver via the human-machine interaction system.

5. A vehicle controller, characterized in that, For performing the vehicle control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising: The switch module is configured to control the opening or closing of the vehicle seat's convenient entry and exit function in response to a control signal from the vehicle's steering wheel; The first execution module is configured to, when the convenient access function is enabled, control the vehicle seat to move backward in response to the driver opening the vehicle door; The second execution module is configured to, in response to the driver opening the door, keep the vehicle seat stationary when the convenient access function is in the off state. The detection module is configured to detect the current state of the convenient access function; The third execution module is configured to activate the convenient entry and exit function in response to the driver opening the door when the convenient entry and exit function is in the off state and the driver's seat of the vehicle is in an unloaded state, thereby controlling the vehicle seat to move backward.

6. A steering wheel, characterized in that, The vehicle control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4 is applied for control, wherein the steering wheel includes: main body; The handle ring is provided with a connecting arm. The handle ring is arranged around the circumference of the main body and is connected to the main body through the connecting arm. A fingerprint recognition unit is disposed on the main body and / or the handle.

7. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: processor; A memory in which executable instructions of the processor are stored; The processor is configured to perform the steps of the vehicle control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4 by executing the executable instructions.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes a steering wheel, vehicle seats, and the electronic device as described in claim 7.

9. A computer-readable storage medium for storing computer programs / instructions, characterized in that, When the computer program / instructions are executed by the processor, they implement the steps of the vehicle control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

10. A computer program product comprising a computer program / instructions, characterized in that, When the computer program / instructions are executed by the processor, they implement the steps of the vehicle control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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