Recorder for vehicle, method for recording traffic event, and vehicle

Abstract

The recorder comprises a shooting module, a storage module, an input module and a control module, the shooting module converts shot videos into video data, the storage module is used for storing the shot video data, the input module is used for receiving operation input of a user, and the control module is used for controlling the operation input of the user. Wherein the control module is configured to continue to record a video of a subsequent duration when the input module receives an operation input of a user, obtain a video of a preorder duration which is newly recorded in the storage module when the operation input is received, and send the video of the preorder duration to the input module; and independently storing or marking the video of the previous time length and the video of the subsequent time length as a video of the total time length.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a recorder for a vehicle, a method for recording a traffic event, and a vehicle having the recorder. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous increase in the number of vehicles, especially cars, road accidents are frequent. As an important safety device, driving recorders have gradually become standard equipment for vehicles. By continuously recording video information during the driving process of the vehicle, driving recorders provide important evidence support for traffic accident responsibility determination, driving safety monitoring, and prevention of fraud. Current driving recorders usually have functions such as high-definition camera, night vision, loop recording, gravity sensing and parking monitoring, and are widely used in private cars, commercial vehicles and public transportation. However, despite the gradual improvement of the functions of driving recorders, users still face some inconveniences in actual use.

[0003] One of the main problems is that when users need to retrieve videos from a specific time period, they often need to manually browse through a large number of video files. This is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also inconvenient when relevant video evidence needs to be quickly obtained after an accident. Currently, most dash cams rely on file names or timestamps to find videos, but it is still difficult to find specific clips when faced with long recordings. In addition, marking specific events for current dash cams is also complicated and labor-intensive. These limitations have reduced the practicality of dash cams to a certain extent and affected the user experience.

[0004] Another problem is that when encountering traffic violations, some serious vehicle violations are not captured because some sections of the road are not equipped with monitoring equipment. At this time, although the dashcams of nearby vehicles sometimes capture the corresponding images, due to considerations such as driving safety, the corresponding violations cannot be sent to the traffic management department for follow-up in a timely manner, so it is still impossible to handle traffic accidents and punish traffic violations in a timely manner. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned problems, and a recorder for a vehicle, a method for recording traffic events, and a vehicle with such a recorder are provided. The recorder of the present invention includes a shooting module, a storage module, an input module, and a control module, wherein the shooting module converts the shot video into video data, the storage module is used to store the shot video data, and the input module is used to receive the user's operation input. According to the present invention, the control module is configured so that when the input module receives the user's operation input, it continues to record the video of the subsequent duration, and obtains the video of the previous duration that has been recorded most recently (i.e., the most recently recorded) in the storage module when the operation input is received, and then the video of the previous duration and the video of the subsequent duration are separately stored or marked as a total duration video.

[0006] It should be understood that the total duration video can be stored separately in an additional storage unit other than the storage module, or can still be stored in the storage module. In addition, the total duration video stored in the storage module can be copied as an additional separate backup relative to the original recorded continuous video stream; on the other hand, it can also not be copied as an additional separate backup, that is, it can still be retained in the original recorded continuous video stream, but marked in the form of a mark of a specific event, so that it can be quickly identified and read separately in the future, that is, the total duration video can be quickly obtained from the original continuous video stream.

[0007] Preferably, the total duration video is uploaded and stored in a server, which can facilitate users to quickly find the corresponding total duration video by accessing the server at any time, such as when not driving, especially when not in a vehicle, without the need to spend effort to find and locate the time period of the corresponding event.

[0008] Preferably, the server includes a personal server or a commercial server, and / or a server for a public reporting platform provided by a traffic law enforcement department. By uploading to a personal server or a commercial server, such as a server of a social platform (such as WeChat), a user can access the video file through an application corresponding to the server for real-time viewing, downloading or sharing. In this way, even if the user is not near the vehicle, the required video clip can be easily obtained. At the same time, the user can edit the corresponding video on, for example, a mobile terminal to meet the requirements of the video format of the docking interface of the public reporting platform provided by the corresponding traffic law enforcement department, so as to conveniently upload it to the public reporting platform of the corresponding traffic law enforcement department. Alternatively, the total duration video can be directly uploaded to the server of the public reporting platform provided by the traffic law enforcement department without going through the social platform, and it has been recorded in accordance with the format and size required by the public reporting platform before uploading, thereby greatly facilitating the reporting and punishment of some illegal acts. The user can also obtain a corresponding reporting reward through the reporting behavior.

[0009] Preferably, the length of the preceding time and / or the following time can be adjusted according to different operation inputs of the user. For example, for the violation of pressing the solid line, the time required to be recorded is shorter, so a shorter preceding time and / or following time can be recorded. For the violation of running a red light at a wider intersection or not turning according to the traffic light, it may last for a longer time, so a longer preceding time and / or following time is recorded.

[0010] Preferably, the received user operation includes voice operation, touch screen operation and / or key operation. In the case of voice operation, the user can choose to customize the video of specific preceding duration, subsequent duration and / or total duration by voice input. For example, the user can directly input "record short video", "record medium video", "record long video" by voice. The duration of short video, medium video and long video can be preset. In addition, considering that sometimes the illegal behavior has occurred for a long time when the user inputs the instruction, the user can directly input, for example, recording a video thirty seconds ago by voice.

[0011] In the case of key operation, the user can select the preceding duration, the following duration and / or the total duration by the number of key presses and / or the duration of key presses. Further preferably, in the case of key operation, the user can define the preceding duration by the number of consecutive key presses and / or define the following duration by the duration of the last key press.

[0012] Exemplarily, a short press of the input button once indicates recording a short video of 5s. For example, the short video may include a 2s pre-order duration and a 3s subsequent duration. Exemplarily, short presses of the input button twice indicate recording a medium video of 10s. For example, the short video may include a 3s pre-order duration and a 7s subsequent duration.

[0013] Alternatively or additionally, the duration of the last key press may determine or be equal to the subsequent duration. For example, if the input key is pressed shortly once and the input key is pressed long for 10 seconds a second time, a video with a preceding duration of 3 seconds and a subsequent duration of 10 seconds may be recorded, i.e., a video with a total duration of 13 seconds. In this case, the sum of the number of long presses and short presses corresponds to the preset preceding duration.

[0014] In the case of touch screen operation, the user can select the preceding duration, the following duration and / or the total duration by touching the screen.

[0015] Exemplarily, in the case of touch screen operation, the user clicks the touch screen to determine the base time of recording, and / or the user defines the preceding duration by dragging the touch screen forward, and / or the user defines the subsequent duration by dragging the touch screen backward.

[0016] Through these operating scenarios, a video of a desired length can be recorded quickly and in a manner that hardly affects the driver's driving attention.

[0017] It should be understood that the users defined in the present invention are not limited to the driver, and other passengers can also use the device and method of the present invention to record a complete video for a specific event in a quick manner.

[0018] Preferably, the preceding duration is between 1 second and 10 seconds, and the following duration is between 2 seconds and 20 seconds.

[0019] Preferably, after the recording is successful, the total length of the video is directly uploaded to the server by default. Alternatively, before uploading to the server, the user's confirmation can be requested. After receiving the user's confirmation, it is uploaded to the server. Alternatively, the user can be asked to confirm whether to send it to the traffic law enforcement department. After receiving the user's confirmation, the video that meets the format and / or size of the reporting platform provided by the traffic law enforcement department is uploaded to the server of the reporting platform.

[0020] Although relevant features and technical effects are discussed many times in this article with respect to traffic events, it should be understood by ordinary technicians in this field that these features and technical effects can also be applied to any scenarios that may be encountered during driving, such as other events occurring on both sides of the road.

[0021] The present invention also relates to a method for recording a traffic event. The features and advantages of the recorder discussed above are also applicable to the method for recording a traffic event. The method comprises the following steps:

[0022] In a first step, an input module receives input from a user;

[0023] In the second step, the control module determines the preceding time duration that has been recorded by the shooting module to be traced back and the subsequent time duration that is still to be recorded according to the user input;

[0024] In the third step, the control module stores and / or identifies the recorded video of the preceding duration and the video of the subsequent duration recorded after receiving the user input as a whole total duration video according to the determined preceding duration and subsequent duration.

[0025] The present invention also relates to a vehicle including the above-mentioned recorder. The vehicle in the present invention can be a motor vehicle traveling on the road, or a non-motor vehicle such as a bicycle, etc., and can also be a rail vehicle, a water vehicle, or an air vehicle. The structure and advantages of the recorder discussed above are also applicable to the vehicle having the recorder. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are explained in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the main modules of a recorder according to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 The main working flow chart of the recorder according to the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the various embodiments of various aspects of the present invention and the various features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the main modules of a recorder according to the present invention.

[0031] In some embodiments, the recorder includes a shooting module 101, a storage module 102, an input module 103 and a control module 104, wherein the shooting module 101 converts the captured video into video data, which may, for example, include an image sensor, a lens and related components; the storage module 102 is used to store the captured video data, which may, for example, be a memory integrated in the recorder and / or a removable memory card and / or cloud storage; the input module 103 is used to receive operation input from the user.

[0032] In some embodiments, the control module 104 is configured to, when the input module 103 receives an operation input from the user, continue to record a video of a subsequent duration, and obtain the video of a previous duration that was most recently recorded in the storage module when the operation input was received, and then store or mark the video of the previous duration and the video of the subsequent duration together as a video of total duration separately.

[0033] In some embodiments, the recorder has only one storage module 102, and its total duration video is stored in the storage module 102 as a copy together with the original video stream. In some variant embodiments, the total duration video is not in the form of a copy but still exists in the original video stream in the form of a specific event mark, but the separate mark allows the user to quickly access and intercept the total duration video with the preceding and subsequent durations. In some other embodiments, the total duration video is stored in an additional storage unit (not shown) other than the storage module 102.

[0034] In some embodiments, the recorder includes an upload module 105, which uploads the video to a server by means of communication for separate storage. The server may be located in the cloud, that is, the uploaded video is stored in the cloud. The server may be a personal server or a commercial server 20, and / or a public reporting platform 30 provided by a traffic law enforcement department. In some embodiments, the commercial server is a server of a social platform such as WeChat, and the video is uploaded to the public reporting platform 30 of the traffic law enforcement department through the server of the social platform in an interface such as a public account provided by the traffic law enforcement department. Of course, in some variant embodiments, the upload module 105 may directly transmit the video to the public reporting platform 30.

[0035] In some variant implementations, the upload module 105 of the recorder may not upload the total length of the video to the server, but may directly connect to the user's terminal through a certain communication protocol and upload the required video to the user's terminal for separate storage.

[0036] Figure 2 The main working flow chart of the recorder according to the present invention is shown.

[0037] In the first step 1001, the input module 103 receives input from the user. The input module 103 may be a voice receiving module, a touch screen and / or a key.

[0038] In the second step 1002, the control module 104 determines the preceding duration that has been recorded by the shooting module 101 and the subsequent duration that needs to be recorded based on the user's input. In some embodiments, the preceding duration and the subsequent duration are predefined, that is, they have been stored in the controller of the recorder or the corresponding memory. In some preferred embodiments, the control module 104 determines different preceding durations and subsequent durations based on different user inputs. The association between different user inputs and different preceding durations and subsequent durations is predefined in the controller or memory of the recorder.

[0039] In the third step 1003, the control module 104 stores and / or identifies the recorded video of the preceding duration and the video of the following duration recorded after the user input as a whole total duration video according to the determined preceding duration and following duration. It should be understood that the "previous duration" and "following duration" referred to in the present invention do not necessarily involve independent video segments, but are defined for the convenience of distinguishing the preceding duration of the video before the user input and the following duration of the video.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the input module 103 is a touch screen. When the user clicks the corresponding part of the touch screen, the instruction to record the video is input. At this time, the user drags to the left on the touch screen to define the preamble duration. The longer the drag length to the left, the longer the preamble duration. The maximum drag distance can correspond to the longest preamble duration, for example, 10s. After dragging to the left, the user drags to the right on the touch screen to define the subsequent duration. The longer the drag length, the longer the subsequent duration. The maximum drag distance can correspond to the longest subsequent duration, for example, 20s.

[0041] Therefore, the expected preceding or following duration can be obtained by the following formula:

[0042] Expected preceding duration = longest preceding duration * actual left drag distance / longest left drag distance.

[0043] Expected follow-up time = longest follow-up time * actual rightward drag distance / longest rightward drag distance.

[0044] Among them, the longest preceding duration or the longest subsequent duration has been predefined or can be predefined in the system; the longest left dragging distance or the longest right dragging distance can be limited by touching the screen.

[0045] In some embodiments, in the third step 1003, the total duration video may be stored separately in an additional storage unit (not shown) other than the storage module 102, or may still be stored in the storage module 102. In a further preferred embodiment, the total duration video is uploaded and stored in a personal or commercial server 20 or a public reporting platform 30 of a traffic law enforcement department through an upload module 105, or uploaded to the public reporting platform 30 via a personal or commercial server 20.

[0046] The design of the recorder of the present invention significantly improves the integrity, ease of operation and usability of the video recorded for traffic incidents. On the one hand, it reduces the user's attention when recording the video, and on the other hand, it significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of traffic violation supervision. Compared with the traditional manual submission method, the process of the present invention reduces time delays, allowing law enforcement agencies to quickly obtain evidence and take action. In addition, the present invention also improves the integrity and readability of the video when it is used for social media sharing.

[0047] In addition, the uploaded video files are combined with key information such as timestamps, GPS locations and vehicle speeds, ensuring the integrity and immutability of evidence, enhancing the fairness of law enforcement, and users can also receive rewards for reporting in some situations. Ultimately, it can effectively improve the speed and safety of road vehicles, regulate drivers, and cultivate civilized driving habits.

[0048] As can be seen from the above, the present invention improves the prior art, provides a recorder for a vehicle, a method for recording a traffic event, and a vehicle, and achieves many corresponding advantageous technical effects with the above concept. Although advantageous embodiments have been selected to illustrate the present invention, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A recorder for a vehicle, comprising a shooting module, a storage module, an input module and a control module, in, The shooting module is used to convert the shot video into video data, the storage module is used to store the shot video data, and the input module is used to receive the user's operation input. It is characterized in that the control module is configured to, when the input module receives an operation input from the user, continue to record the video of the subsequent duration, and obtain the video of the previous duration that has been most recently recorded in the storage module when the operation input is received, and then store or mark the video of the previous duration and the video of the subsequent duration together as a total duration video separately.

2. The recorder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The total duration of the video is uploaded and stored in the server.

3. The recorder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The server includes a personal server or a commercial server, and / or a server of a public reporting platform provided by a traffic law enforcement department.

4. The recorder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The preceding duration and / or the subsequent duration may be adjusted according to different operation inputs of the user.

5. The recorder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The received user operation includes at least one of a voice operation, a touch screen operation and a key operation.

6. The recorder according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the case of voice operation, the user can choose to customize the video with a specific preceding duration, subsequent duration and / or total duration through voice input; or in the case of touch screen operation, the user can select the preceding duration, subsequent duration and / or total duration by touching the screen; or in the case of key operation, the user can select the preceding duration, subsequent duration and / or total duration by the number of keys pressed and / or the duration of the key press.

7. The recorder according to claim 6, characterized in that: In the case of touch screen operation, after clicking the touch screen, the user defines the preceding duration by the amplitude of dragging the touch screen forward, and / or defines the subsequent duration by the amplitude of dragging the touch screen backward; or in the case of key operation, the user defines the preceding duration by the number of key presses, and / or defines the subsequent duration by the holding time of the last key press.

8. The recorder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The preceding duration is between 1 second and 10 seconds, and the following duration is between 2 seconds and 20 seconds.

9. A method for recording a traffic incident, comprising the following steps: In a first step, an input module receives input from a user; In the second step, the control module determines the preceding time duration that has been recorded by the shooting module to be traced back and the subsequent time duration that is still to be recorded according to the user input; In the third step, the control module stores and / or identifies the recorded video of the preceding duration and the video of the subsequent duration recorded after receiving the user input as a whole total duration video according to the determined preceding duration and subsequent duration.

10. A vehicle having the recorder according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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