Apparatus and method for controlling emergency start of vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for controlling an emergency start of a vehicle. An apparatus for controlling a vehicle includes at least one sensor that acquires information related to a door and information related to a seat, and a processor that determines, based on the information related to the door, that the door is unlocked by a mechanical key and that the door is opened, when it is determined that a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat based on the seat-related information, power is supplied to the burglar alarm coil to identify the fob.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0081289 filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on June 23, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to a device and method for controlling emergency starting of a vehicle, and more particularly, to a device and method capable of performing emergency starting by using a mechanical key provided in a remote control key. Background Art

[0004] The remote control key can send or receive authentication information through low frequency (LF) communication and radio frequency (RF) communication with the vehicle to identify the user who owns the remote control key, thereby opening or closing the vehicle's doors or trunk, starting the vehicle, and providing link services to the portable terminal.

[0005] When the communication between the remote control key and the vehicle fails, power is supplied to the immobilizer coil provided in the start button so that the user can press the start button with the remote control key, thereby supplying power to the immobilizer coil so that the immobilizer coil can operate the transponder of the remote control key. Accordingly, the remote control key sends authentication information to the vehicle. When the remote control key is authenticated based on the authentication information, the vehicle performs emergency start.

[0006] On the other hand, recently, a column-type electronic shift by wire (SBW) lever has been applied between the start button and the shift knob, so that the moving line between the steering wheel and the transmission is shortened and the space between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat is effectively used. The column-type electronic SBW lever (used as a gear) is provided on one side of the steering wheel together with the turn signal lamp provided in the steering wheel.

[0007] Since the start button is implemented in the column-type electronic SBW lever, it is difficult to incorporate the immobilizer coil into the start button. Accordingly, the immobilizer coil may be provided in a separate location, which makes it difficult to apply the technology for performing emergency start by pressing the start button using a remote control key. Accordingly, when the start button is applied to the column-type electronic SBW lever, it is necessary to improve the technology for implementing emergency start. Summary of the invention

[0008] The present invention provides an apparatus and method for controlling a vehicle, which can supply power to an immobilizer coil so that a remote control key is recognized, thereby performing emergency starting, when an occupant's occupant condition is met in a vehicle in which a start button is applied to a column-type electronic shift-by-wire (SBW) lever.

[0009] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for a vehicle, which can output a theft warning and send a theft-related message when a door is unlocked by a mechanical key in a vehicle in which a start button is applied to a column-type electronic shift-by-wire (SBW) lever, so that a vehicle owner can be informed of the vehicle status.

[0010] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for controlling a vehicle in which, in a vehicle in which a start button is applied to a column-type electronic shift-by-wire (SBW) lever, an emergency start can be performed only when verification of a vehicle owner is completed by outputting a theft warning and sending a theft-related message when a door is unlocked by a mechanical key and the door is opened.

[0011] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the aforementioned problems, and any other technical problems not mentioned herein will be clearly understood from the following description by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a device for controlling a vehicle may include: at least one sensor and a processor, wherein the at least one sensor acquires information related to a door and information related to a seat, wherein the processor determines based on the information related to the door that the door is unlocked by a mechanical key and the door is open, and when it is determined based on the information related to the seat that a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat, power is supplied to an anti-theft coil to identify the remote control key.

[0013] According to the embodiment, the mechanical key may be provided in the remote control key and configured to be inserted into a key insertion hole of the vehicle and then turned so that the vehicle door is unlocked.

[0014] According to an embodiment, when a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat, the processor may output a notification message for emergency activation.

[0015] According to the embodiment, in a case where power is supplied to the immobilizer coil, when it is determined that the remote control key is recognized, the processor may determine whether there is an input to the start button.

[0016] According to an embodiment, a start button is provided in a column type electronic shift-by-wire (SBW) lever provided at one side of a steering wheel.

[0017] According to an embodiment, when it is determined that the start button has an input, the processor may control the engine to start.

[0018] According to an embodiment, when it is determined that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key and then opened, the processor may output a theft warning of the vehicle and send a theft-related message to at least one of the terminal, the server, or a combination thereof.

[0019] According to an embodiment, after sending the theft-related message, the processor may determine whether verification of the vehicle owner is completed within a specified time.

[0020] According to an embodiment, the processor may determine whether to start the engine of the vehicle based on whether the authentication of the vehicle owner is completed.

[0021] According to the embodiment, when the verification of the vehicle owner is not completed, the processor may output a message for verification of the vehicle owner.

[0022] A vehicle may include the above-described apparatus.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling a vehicle may include: acquiring door-related information and seat-related information, determining that the door is unlocked by a mechanical key and the door is open based on the door-related information, and supplying power to an anti-theft coil to identify a remote control key when a seated occupant is sensed at a driver's seat based on the seat-related information.

[0024] According to the embodiment, the mechanical key may be provided in the remote control key and configured to be inserted into a key insertion hole of the vehicle and then turned so that the vehicle door is unlocked.

[0025] According to the embodiment, the method may further include outputting a notification message for emergency activation when a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat.

[0026] According to the embodiment, the method may further include: when it is determined that the remote control key is recognized, determining whether there is an input to the start button while power is supplied to the immobilizer coil.

[0027] According to an embodiment, a start button is provided in a column type electronic shift-by-wire (SBW) lever provided at one side of a steering wheel.

[0028] According to an embodiment, the method may further include: when it is determined that the start button has an input, controlling to start the engine.

[0029] According to the embodiment, the method may further include: when it is determined that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key and then opened, outputting a theft warning of the vehicle, and sending a theft-related message to at least one of the terminal, the server, or a combination thereof.

[0030] According to an embodiment, the method may further include determining whether verification of the vehicle owner is completed within a specific time after the theft-related message is sent.

[0031] According to the embodiment, the method may further include determining whether to start the engine of the vehicle according to whether the authentication of the vehicle owner is completed.

[0032] According to the embodiment, the method may further include outputting a message for authentication of the vehicle owner when authentication of the vehicle owner is determined to be incomplete. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description presented in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus for controlling a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram schematically illustrating an input device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing a mechanical key according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing a screen for outputting a notification message of emergency activation according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram schematically illustrating a position for placing a remote control key according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a screen for outputting a theft-related message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing a screen for outputting a message for authenticating a vehicle owner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figures 8 to 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a method for controlling a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a computing system for executing a method according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] It should be understood that the term "vehicle" or "vehicle-based" or other similar terms used herein generally include motor vehicles, such as passenger vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, ships including various boats, ships, aircraft, etc., and include hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and other alternative fuel vehicles (e.g., fuels derived from non-petroleum energy sources). As referred to herein, a hybrid vehicle is a vehicle having two or more power sources, such as a vehicle having both gasoline power and electric power.

[0044] The terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular forms "one", "one" and "said" are intended to also include plural forms, unless the context clearly states otherwise. It will also be further understood that when the terms "including" and / or "comprising" are used in this specification, it is indicated that there are the features, numerical values, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but it is not excluded that there are or add one or more other features, numerical values, steps, operations, elements, components and / or their groups. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more related enumerated items. Throughout the specification, unless explicitly described to the contrary, the word "including" and variations such as "including" or "comprising" should be understood to imply that the elements are included but any other elements are not excluded. In addition, the terms "unit", "device", "component" and "module" described in the specification mean a unit for processing at least one function and operation, and can be implemented by hardware components or software components and their combinations.

[0045] In addition, the control logic of the present invention can be implemented as a non-volatile computer readable medium on a computer readable medium, which contains executable program instructions executed by a processor, a controller, etc. Examples of computer readable media include, but are not limited to, ROM, RAM, compact disk (CD)-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash drive, smart card, and optical data storage device. The computer readable medium can also be distributed on a network-connected computer system so that the computer readable medium is stored and executed in a distributed manner, for example, through a telematics server or a controller area network (CAN).

[0046] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. When adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that even when the same or equivalent components are shown in other drawings, they are represented by the same reference numerals. In addition, in the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, the specific description of known features or functions will be excluded so as not to unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

[0047] When describing components according to embodiments of the present invention, terms such as first, second, "A", "B", "(a)", "(b)", etc. may be used. These terms are intended only to distinguish one component from another, and these terms do not limit the nature, order or sequence of the components. In addition, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical or scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by technicians in the field to which the present invention belongs. Terms defined in general dictionaries are interpreted as having the same meaning as the contextual meaning in the relevant technical field, and are not interpreted as having an ideal or overly formal meaning unless explicitly defined as having such a meaning in the present invention.

[0048] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus for controlling a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a device for controlling a vehicle (vehicle control device) 100 may include: a communication device 110, a sensor 120, an input device 130, an output device 140, a memory 150 and a processor 160.

[0050] The communication device 110 may include a transceiver to send or receive information through an antenna, a communication circuit or a communication processor. The communication device 110 can communicate wirelessly with at least one of a portable terminal, a server or a combination thereof through various wireless communication schemes, including WiFi, Wibro, Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) or Long Term Evolution (LET).

[0051] The sensor 120 may acquire information related to the door and information related to the seat. According to an embodiment, the sensor 120 may include: a door sensor for sensing an opening signal of the door or a closing signal of the door, and a door lock sensor for sensing movement of a locking member to lock or unlock the door. According to an embodiment, the processor 160 may determine an open state, a closed state, a locked state, or an unlocked state of the door based on information sensed by at least one of the door sensor, the door lock sensor, or a combination thereof.

[0052] In addition, the sensor 120 may include a seat belt sensor or a pressure sensor, wherein the seat belt sensor is used to sense whether the seat belt is fastened, and the pressure sensor is used to sense the weight of the occupant. The processor 160 may determine whether the occupant is seated based on information sensed by at least one of the seat belt sensor, the pressure sensor, or any combination thereof.

[0053] The input device 130 may receive an input corresponding to at least one of a driver's touch, a driver's motion, an operation, or a sound, or a combination thereof, and may send the input to the processor 160. The processor 160 may control the operation of the vehicle to correspond to the input information. According to an embodiment, the input device 130 may include a touch-type input device or a mechanical input device. More details will be referred to Figure 2 Give a description.

[0054] Figure 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating an input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, the input device 130 can be implemented by a column type lever arranged in an area of ​​the steering wheel. According to an embodiment, the driver can operate the input device 130 with a finger while holding the steering wheel. According to an embodiment, the column type lever can have a function 21 for electronic gear shifting and can include a start button 22.

[0056] The output device 140 may output an image or sound under the control of the processor 160. According to the embodiment, the output device 140 may be implemented using a display device or a sound output device. According to the embodiment, the display device may include a combined instrument panel, an instrument panel, a central instrument panel, and a center console of the vehicle. The display device may be implemented with a display using a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) panel, or a plasma display panel (PDP). The LCD may include a thin film transistor LCD (TFT-LCD). The display device may be implemented as a whole by a touch screen panel (TSP).

[0057] The memory 150 may store at least one algorithm to calculate or execute various instructions for the operation of the vehicle control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. According to the embodiment, the memory 150 may store at least one instruction executed by the processor 160, and the instruction may enable the vehicle control device to operate according to the embodiment. The memory 150 may be implemented with at least one of a storage medium of a flash memory, a hard disk, a memory card, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

[0058] The processor 160 may be implemented by various processing devices, such as a microprocessor embedded with a semiconductor chip, to run or execute various instructions, and may control the vehicle control device according to the embodiment. The processor 160 may be electrically connected to the communication device 110, the sensor 120, the input device 130, the output device 140, and the memory 150 through a wired cable or various circuits to send an electrical signal including a control instruction, thereby performing arithmetic operations or data processing related to control operations and / or communications. The processor 160 may include at least one of a central processing unit, an application processor, a communication processor (CP), or a combination thereof.

[0059] The processor 160 can determine whether the door is unlocked by the mechanical key based on the information about the door. In this case, the details of the mechanical key will refer to Figure 3 Give a description.

[0060] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing a mechanical key according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] like Figure 3 As shown, the mechanical key 31 can be configured to engage with a mechanical key hole 33 provided in the remote control key 32. When the mechanical key 31 is separated from the remote control key 32, inserted into a door key hole provided on one side of the vehicle door and turned, the vehicle door can be locked or unlocked. When unlocking the vehicle door, after the mechanical key 31 is separated from the remote control key 32, inserted into a door key hole provided on one side of the vehicle door and turned, the processor 160 can determine that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key 31. When it is determined that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key 31, the processor 160 can determine that it is difficult to receive authentication information of the remote control key from the remote control key. Accordingly, the processor 160 determines that the vehicle door cannot be remotely unlocked or the start cannot be remotely controlled.

[0062] After determining that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key 31 , the processor 160 may determine whether the vehicle door is opened.

[0063] After determining that the vehicle door is open, the processor 160 may determine whether a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat.

[0064] When it is determined that a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat, the processor 160 may determine that the occupant is at the driver's seat and is in a state of starting the engine. Accordingly, the processor 160 may output a notification message for emergency start. Details will be referred to Figure 4 Give a description.

[0065] Figure 4 2 is a schematic diagram showing a screen for outputting a notification message of emergency activation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, the processor 160 may output a notification message for emergency start through the output device 140. According to an embodiment, the processor 160 may output a notification message of "Put the remote control key in the emergency start position for emergency start". In this case, the emergency start position may refer to the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start. According to an embodiment, the emergency start position may include the position of the immobilizer coil. Details will be referred to Figure 5 Give a description.

[0067] Figure 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating an installation position of a remote control key according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] like Figure 5As shown, the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start can be set to the upper part of the vehicle center control box 51, and the immobilizer coil can be set to the lower part of the vehicle center control box 51 to operate the remote control key of the vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, various positions can be set as the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start, as long as these positions are positions for arranging the immobilizer coil to operate the remote control key of the vehicle.

[0069] When the notification message for the emergency start is output, the processor 160 may supply power to the immobilizer coil. When the immobilizer coil is supplied with power, the immobilizer coil may operate the transponder to transmit authentication information for the remote control key.

[0070] The processor 160 may determine whether the remote control key is recognized in the emergency start position. In the case where the transponder of the remote control key is operated by the immobilizer coil supplied with power, when the remote control key is sensed in the emergency start position, the processor 160 may determine that the transponder of the remote control key is in a state for transmitting authentication information of the remote control key. When the authentication information of the remote control key is received from the transponder of the remote control key, the processor 160 may authenticate the remote control key based on the received authentication information, and may determine that the remote control key is recognized when the authentication is completed.

[0071] The processor 160 may determine whether the start button is operated (pressed) by the occupant. In the case where the start button is operated by the occupant, when it is determined that the start button is operated (pressed), the processor 160 may control the engine of the vehicle to start (perform emergency start).

[0072] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the vehicle door is unlocked and then opened by the mechanical key, the processor 160 may output a theft warning in any form of image, sound or a combination thereof through the output device 140, and may send a theft-related message to at least one of the terminal, the server or a combination thereof. The theft-related message will refer to Figure 6 Give a description.

[0073] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a screen for outputting a theft-related message according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] like Figure 6 As shown, when the processor 160 sends a message related to theft to at least one of the terminal, the server, or a combination thereof, the terminal may receive the message related to theft from the processor 160 and may output the message. According to an embodiment, the terminal may output a message "Theft is sensed in your vehicle. If you have confirmed, please click the URL below."

[0075] According to the embodiment, when the vehicle owner is authenticated within a certain time through the URL output via the terminal, the processor 160 may determine whether a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat.

[0076] On the other hand, when the verification of the vehicle owner through the URL output via the terminal is not completed, the processor 160 may terminate the operation. According to another embodiment, when the verification of the vehicle owner through the URL output via the terminal is not completed, the processor 160 may output a message for authenticating the vehicle owner through the output device 140. Details will be referred to Figure 7 Give a description.

[0077] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing a screen for outputting a message for authenticating a vehicle owner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] like Figure 7 As shown, the processor 160 may output an authentication message for authenticating the vehicle owner through the output device 140. According to an embodiment, the processor 160 may output a message "authentication is performed through a text message or an application for emergency start". When the authentication is completed through a text message or an application from the vehicle owner, the processor 160 may receive a message indicating the completion of the authentication from the terminal. When a message indicating the completion of the authentication is received from the terminal within a specific time after the authentication message is output, the processor 160 may determine that the vehicle owner is verified within the specific time.

[0079] When the vehicle owner is authenticated within a certain time and it is determined that the start button is turned on, the processor 160 may control to start the engine of the vehicle (perform emergency start).

[0080] Figures 8 to 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a method for controlling a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] like Figure 8 As shown, the mechanical key may be configured to engage with a mechanical key hole provided in the remote control key. When the mechanical key is separated from the remote control key, inserted into a door key hole provided on one side of a vehicle door and turned, the vehicle door may be locked or unlocked. When unlocking the vehicle door, after the mechanical key is separated from the remote control key 32, inserted into a door key hole provided on one side of a vehicle door and turned, the processor 160 may determine that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key (step S110).

[0082] When it is determined in step S110 that the door is unlocked by the mechanical key, the processor 160 may determine that it is difficult to receive the authentication information of the remote control key from the remote control key. Accordingly, the processor 160 determines that the door cannot be remotely unlocked or the start cannot be remotely controlled.

[0083] After determining that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key, the processor 160 may determine whether the vehicle door is opened (step S120 ).

[0084] After determining that the door is open at step S120 , the processor 160 may determine whether a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat (step S130 ).

[0085] When it is determined at step S130 that a seated passenger is sensed at the driver's seat, the processor 160 may determine that the passenger is at the driver's seat and is in a state of starting the engine. Accordingly, the processor 160 may output a notification message for emergency starting (step S140).

[0086] According to an embodiment, the processor 160 may output a notification message of "Put the remote control key in the emergency start position for emergency start" through the output device 140 at S140. In this case, the emergency start position may refer to the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start. According to an embodiment, the emergency start position may include the position of the immobilizer coil.

[0087] According to the embodiment, the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start can be set to the upper part of the vehicle center console, and the immobilizer coil can be set to the lower part of the vehicle center console to operate the remote control key of the vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, various positions can be set as the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start, as long as these positions are positions for arranging the immobilizer coil to operate the remote control key of the vehicle.

[0088] When the notification message for the emergency start is output, the processor 160 may supply power to the immobilizer coil (step S150). When the immobilizer coil is supplied with power, the immobilizer coil may operate the transponder to transmit authentication information for the remote control key.

[0089] The processor 160 may determine whether the remote control key is recognized in the emergency start position (step S160). In the case where the transponder of the remote control key is operated by the immobilizer coil supplied with power, when the remote control key is sensed in the emergency start position, the processor 160 may determine that the transponder of the remote control key is in a state for transmitting authentication information of the remote control key. When the authentication information of the remote control key is received from the transponder of the remote control key, the processor 160 may authenticate the remote control key based on the received authentication information, and may determine that the remote control key is recognized when the authentication is completed.

[0090] When it is determined that the remote control key is recognized, the processor 160 can determine whether the start button is operated by the occupant (step S170). In the case where the start button is operated by the occupant, when it is determined that the start button is operated (pressed), the processor 160 can control to start the engine of the vehicle (perform emergency start) (step S180).

[0091] like Fig. 9 As shown, the mechanical key may be configured to engage with a mechanical key hole provided in the remote control key. When the mechanical key is separated from the remote control key, inserted into a door key hole provided at one side of a door of the vehicle and turned, the door may be locked or unlocked. When unlocking the door, after the mechanical key is separated from the remote control key, inserted into a door key hole provided at one side of a door of the vehicle and turned, the processor 160 may determine that the door is unlocked by the mechanical key (step S210).

[0092] When it is determined in step S210 that the door is unlocked by the mechanical key, the processor 160 may determine that it is difficult to receive authentication information of the remote control key from the remote control key. Accordingly, the processor 160 determines that the door cannot be remotely unlocked or the start cannot be remotely controlled.

[0093] After determining that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key, the processor 160 may determine whether the vehicle door is opened (step S220 ).

[0094] When it is determined that the vehicle door is unlocked and then opened by the mechanical key, the processor 160 may output a theft warning in any form of an image, a sound, or a combination thereof through the output device 140 (step S230 ).

[0095] The processor 160 may send a theft-related message to at least one of the terminal, the server, or a combination thereof (step S240 ).

[0096] When the processor 160 sends a theft-related message to at least one of the terminal, the server, or a combination thereof, the terminal may receive the theft-related message from the processor 160 and may output the message. According to an embodiment, the terminal may output a message "Theft is sensed in your vehicle. If you have confirmed, please click the URL below."

[0097] The processor 160 may determine whether verification of the vehicle owner is completed within a specific time through the URL output via the terminal (step S250 ).

[0098] After the authentication of the vehicle owner is completed, the processor 160 may determine whether a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat (step S260 ).

[0099] When it is determined at step S260 that a seated passenger is sensed at the driver's seat, the processor 160 may determine that the passenger is at the driver's seat and is in a state of starting the engine. Accordingly, the processor 160 may output a notification message for emergency starting (step S270).

[0100] According to the embodiment, the processor 160 may output a notification message of "Put the remote control key in the emergency start position for emergency start" through the output device 140 at step S270. In this case, the emergency start position may refer to the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start. According to the embodiment, the emergency start position may include the position of the immobilizer coil. According to the embodiment, the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start may be set to the upper part of the vehicle's central control box, and the immobilizer coil may be set at the lower part of the vehicle's central control box to operate the vehicle's remote control key. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, various positions may be set as the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start, as long as these positions are positions for arranging the immobilizer coil to operate the vehicle's remote control key.

[0101] When the notification message for the emergency start is output, the processor 160 may supply power to the immobilizer coil (step S280). When the immobilizer coil is supplied with power, the immobilizer coil may operate the transponder to transmit authentication information for the remote control key.

[0102] The processor 160 may determine whether the remote control key is recognized in the emergency start position (step S290). In the case where the transponder of the remote control key is operated by the immobilizer coil supplied with power, when the remote control key is sensed in the emergency start position, the processor 160 may determine that the transponder of the remote control key is in a state for transmitting authentication information of the remote control key. When the authentication information of the remote control key is received from the transponder of the remote control key, the processor 160 may authenticate the remote control key based on the received authentication information, and may determine that the remote control key is recognized when the authentication is completed.

[0103] When it is determined that the remote control key is recognized, the processor 160 can determine whether the start button is operated by the occupant (step S300). In the case where the start button is operated by the occupant, when it is determined that the start button is operated (pressed), the processor 160 can control to start the engine of the vehicle (perform emergency start) (step S310).

[0104] like Fig.10As shown, the mechanical key may be configured to engage with a mechanical key hole provided in a remote control key. When the mechanical key is separated from the remote control key, inserted into a door key hole provided at one side of a door of the vehicle and turned, the door may be locked or unlocked. When unlocking the door, after the mechanical key is separated from the remote control key, inserted into a door key hole provided at one side of a door of the vehicle and turned, the processor 160 may determine that the door is unlocked by the mechanical key (step S410).

[0105] When it is determined in step S410 that the door is unlocked by the mechanical key, the processor 160 may determine that it is difficult to receive authentication information of the remote control key from the remote control key. Accordingly, the processor 160 determines that the door cannot be remotely unlocked or the start cannot be remotely controlled.

[0106] After determining that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key, the processor 160 may determine whether the vehicle door is opened (step S420).

[0107] When it is determined that the vehicle door is unlocked and then opened by the mechanical key, the processor 160 may output a theft warning in any form of an image, a sound, or a combination thereof through the output device 140 (step S430 ).

[0108] The processor 160 may send a message related to theft to at least one of the terminal, the server, or a combination thereof (step S440). When the processor 160 sends a message related to theft to at least one of the terminal, the server, or a combination thereof, the terminal may receive the message related to theft from the processor 160 and may output the message. According to an embodiment, the terminal may output a message that “Theft is sensed in your vehicle. If you have confirmed, please click the URL below”.

[0109] After determining that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key, when it is determined that the vehicle door is opened, the processor 160 may determine whether a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat when outputting a theft warning (step S450 ).

[0110] When it is determined at step S450 that a seated passenger is sensed at the driver's seat, the processor 160 may determine that the passenger is at the driver's seat and is in a state of starting the engine. Accordingly, the processor 160 may output a notification message for emergency start (step S460).

[0111] According to the embodiment, the processor 160 may output a notification message of "Put the remote control key in the emergency start position for emergency start" through the output device 140 at step S460. In this case, the emergency start position may refer to the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start. According to the embodiment, the emergency start position may include the position of the immobilizer coil. According to the embodiment, the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start may be set to the upper part of the vehicle's central control box, and the immobilizer coil may be set at the lower part of the vehicle's central control box to operate the vehicle's remote control key. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, various positions may be set as the placement position of the remote control key for emergency start, as long as these positions are positions for arranging the immobilizer coil to operate the vehicle's remote control key.

[0112] When the notification message for the emergency start is output, the processor 160 may supply power to the immobilizer coil (step S470). When the immobilizer coil is supplied with power, the immobilizer coil may operate the transponder to transmit authentication information for the remote control key.

[0113] The processor 160 may determine whether the remote control key is recognized in the emergency start position (step S480). In the case where the transponder of the remote control key is operated by the immobilizer coil supplied with power, when the remote control key is sensed in the emergency start position, the processor 160 may determine that the transponder of the remote control key is in a state for transmitting authentication information of the remote control key. When the authentication information of the remote control key is received from the transponder of the remote control key, the processor 160 may authenticate the remote control key based on the received authentication information, and may determine that the remote control key is recognized when the authentication is completed.

[0114] When it is determined that the remote control key is recognized, the processor 160 may determine whether the start button is operated by the occupant (step S490).

[0115] When it is determined that the start button is operated by the occupant and it is determined that the start button is operated, the processor 160 may determine whether the authentication of the vehicle owner is completed within a certain time through the URL output via the terminal (step S500).

[0116] According to another embodiment, when verification of the vehicle owner through the URL output via the terminal is not completed at step S500 , the processor 160 may output a message for authenticating the vehicle owner through the output device 140 (step S510 ).

[0117] According to the embodiment, the processor 160 may output a message of "authentication is performed through SMS or application for emergency start" in step S510. When the authentication is completed through SMS or application from the vehicle owner, the processor 160 may receive a message indicating the completion of authentication from the terminal. When a message indicating the completion of authentication is received from the terminal within a specific time after the authentication message is output, the processor 160 may determine that the vehicle owner is verified within the specific time.

[0118] When it is determined at step S500 that the authentication of the vehicle owner is completed, the processor 160 may control the engine to be started (execute emergency start) (step S520 ).

[0119] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a computing system for executing a method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0120] refer to Fig.11 , the computing system 1000 may include: at least one processor 1100 , a memory 1300 , a user interface input device 1400 , a user interface output device 1500 , a storage device 1600 , and a network interface 1700 connected to each other via a bus 1200 .

[0121] The processor 1100 may be a central processing unit (CPU) or a semiconductor device for processing instructions stored in the memory 1300 and / or the storage device 1600. Each of the memory 1300 and the storage device 1600 may include various types of volatile or non-volatile storage media. For example, the memory 1300 may include a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM) (see 1320).

[0122] Therefore, the operation of the method or algorithm described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed in the present invention can be directly implemented by a hardware module, a software module, or a combination thereof executed by the processor 1100. The software module can be retained on a storage medium (i.e., memory 1300 and / or storage device 1600), such as RAM, flash memory, ROM, erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electric EPROM (EEPROM), register, hard disk, removable hard disk, or CD-ROM (CD-ROM). An exemplary storage medium can be connected to the processor 1100. The processor 1100 can read information from the storage medium and can write information to the storage medium. Alternatively, the storage medium can be integrated with the processor 1100. The processor and the storage medium can be present in an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC can be present in a user terminal. Alternatively, the processor and the storage medium can be retained as independent components of the user terminal.

[0123] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in an apparatus and method for controlling a vehicle, when a start button is applied to a vehicle with a column-type electronic shift-by-wire (SBW) lever, when the occupant's occupant condition is met, power can be supplied to the immobilizer coil so that the remote control key is identified, thereby performing an emergency start.

[0124] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in an apparatus and method for controlling a vehicle, when a door is unlocked by a mechanical key in a vehicle in which a start button is applied to a column-type electronic shift-by-wire (SBW) lever, a theft warning can be output and a theft-related message can be sent so that the vehicle owner is informed of the vehicle status.

[0125] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in an apparatus and method for controlling a vehicle, in a vehicle in which a start button is applied to a column-type electronic shift-by-wire (SBW) lever, when a door is unlocked by a mechanical key and the door is opened, emergency start can be performed only when verification of the vehicle owner is completed by outputting a theft warning and sending a theft-related message.

[0126] The above description is merely an example of the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications and changes without departing from the essential features of the present invention.

[0127] Therefore, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided to explain the spirit and scope of the present invention, rather than to limit them, so that the spirit and scope of the present invention are not limited by the embodiments. The scope of the present invention should be interpreted based on the appended claims, and all technical concepts within the scope of the claims should be included within the scope of the present invention.

[0128] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the exemplary embodiments and the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, but various modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as claimed in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for controlling a vehicle, the device comprising: at least one sensor configured to obtain door-related information and seat-related information; and The processor is configured to: determine that the door is unlocked by the mechanical key and the door is open based on the information related to the door, and when it is determined that a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat based on the information related to the seat, supply power to the immobilizer coil to identify the remote control key including the mechanical key.

2. The device for controlling a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The mechanical key is provided in the remote control key and is configured to be inserted into a key insertion hole of the vehicle and then rotated so that the vehicle door is unlocked.

3. The device for controlling a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The processor is configured as follows: When a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat, a notification message for emergency activation is output.

4. The device for controlling a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The processor is configured as follows: When it is determined that the remote control key is recognized while power is supplied to the immobilizer coil, it is determined whether there is an input to the start button.

5. The device for controlling a vehicle according to claim 4, wherein: The start button is arranged in a column-type electronic wire-controlled shift lever, and the electronic wire-controlled shift lever is arranged on one side of a steering wheel.

6. The device for controlling a vehicle according to claim 4, wherein: The processor is configured as follows: When it is determined that the start button has been input, control is performed to start the engine.

7. The device for controlling a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The processor is configured as follows: When it is determined that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key and then opened, a theft warning of the vehicle is output, and a message related to the theft is sent to at least one of the terminal or the server.

8. The device for controlling a vehicle according to claim 7, wherein: The processor is configured as follows: After the theft-related message is sent, it is determined whether verification of the vehicle owner is completed within a specific time.

9. The device for controlling a vehicle according to claim 8, wherein: The processor is configured as follows: determining whether to start the engine of the vehicle based on whether the verification of the vehicle owner is completed; When the authentication of the vehicle owner is not completed, a message for authentication of the vehicle owner is output.

10. A vehicle comprising the apparatus for controlling a vehicle according to claim 1.

11. A method for controlling a vehicle, the method comprising: Acquiring door-related information and seat-related information through at least one sensor; as well as The door is determined to be unlocked by the mechanical key and opened based on the door-related information, and when it is determined that a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat based on the seat-related information, power is supplied to the immobilizer coil through the processor to identify the remote control key.

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein: The mechanical key is provided in the remote control key and is configured to be inserted into a key insertion hole of the vehicle and then rotated so that the vehicle door is unlocked.

13. The method according to claim 11, further comprising: When a seated occupant is sensed at the driver's seat, a notification message for emergency activation is output.

14. The method according to claim 11, further comprising: When it is determined that the remote control key is recognized while power is supplied to the immobilizer coil, it is determined whether there is an input to the start button.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein: The start button is arranged in a column-type electronic wire-controlled shift lever, and the electronic wire-controlled shift lever is arranged on one side of a steering wheel.

16. The method according to claim 14, further comprising: When it is determined that the start button is input, the control starts the engine.

17. The method according to claim 11, further comprising: When it is determined that the vehicle door is unlocked by the mechanical key and then opened, a theft warning of the vehicle is output, and a message related to the theft is sent to at least one of the terminal, the server, or a combination thereof.

18. The method according to claim 17, further comprising: After the theft-related message is sent, it is determined whether verification of the vehicle owner is completed within a specific time.

19. The method according to claim 18, further comprising: Whether to start the engine of the vehicle is determined based on whether the authentication of the vehicle owner is completed.

20. The method according to claim 19, further comprising: When the authentication of the vehicle owner is determined to be incomplete, a message for authentication of the vehicle owner is output.

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