Vehicle positioning method, device, equipment, medium and program product

Abstract

According to the embodiment of the invention, a vehicle positioning method, device and equipment, a computer readable storage medium and a computer program product are provided. The method comprises the steps that through communication with a second vehicle in an area where a first vehicle is located, at least an identifier of the second vehicle is obtained, identifiers and positions of one or more vehicles in the area where the first vehicle is located are determined, and the one or more vehicles at least comprise the second vehicle; and sending information about the identification and location of the one or more vehicles to a server. Therefore, the problem of false positioning of the shared vehicle can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Example embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of computers, and more particularly, to methods, devices, apparatuses, computer-readable storage media, and computer program products for vehicle positioning. Background Art

[0002] At present, shared vehicles (for example, shared bicycles) have become an increasingly popular way of traveling. Shared vehicle applications (APPs) can be installed on electronic devices such as mobile phones. The APP generally provides functions related to finding nearby vehicles, such as the "map find vehicle" function. Through this function, the APP provides users with the location information of nearby available vehicles, making it easy for users to find available shared vehicles. Therefore, the accuracy of the shared vehicle location information provided by the APP is very important for improving the user's vehicle experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle positioning method performed at a first vehicle is provided, comprising: obtaining at least an identification of a second vehicle by communicating with a second vehicle in an area where the first vehicle is located; determining an identification and location of one or more vehicles in the area, the one or more vehicles including at least the second vehicle; and sending information about the identification and location of the one or more vehicles to a server.

[0004] In a second aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle positioning method performed at an electronic device is provided, comprising: obtaining at least the identification of one or more vehicles from one or more vehicles in an area where the electronic device is located; and sending information about the identification and location of the one or more vehicles to a server.

[0005] In a third aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle positioning method performed at a server is provided, comprising: instructing a first vehicle to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles; and receiving information about at least the identification and location of one or more vehicles from the first vehicle, the one or more vehicles including at least at least one other vehicle in the area where the first vehicle is located.

[0006] In a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle positioning device is provided, comprising: an acquisition module, configured to acquire at least an identification of a second vehicle by communicating with a second vehicle in an area where a first vehicle is located; a determination module, configured to determine an identification and location of one or more vehicles in the area, the one or more vehicles including at least the second vehicle; and a sending module, configured to send information about the identification and location of one or more vehicles to a server.

[0007] In the fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle positioning device is provided, comprising: an acquisition module configured to acquire at least the identification of one or more vehicles from one or more vehicles in an area where an electronic device is located; and a sending module configured to send information about the identification and location of the one or more vehicles to a server.

[0008] In a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle positioning device is provided, comprising: a sending module configured to instruct a first vehicle to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles; and a receiving module configured to receive at least information about the identification and location of one or more vehicles from the first vehicle, the one or more vehicles including at least at least one other vehicle in the area where the first vehicle is located.

[0009] In a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes at least one processing unit; and at least one memory, the at least one memory being coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit. When the instructions are executed by the at least one processing unit, the vehicle executes the method of the first aspect.

[0010] In an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes at least one processing unit; and at least one memory, the at least one memory is coupled to the at least one processing unit and stores instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit. When the instructions are executed by the at least one processing unit, the electronic device executes the method of the second aspect.

[0011] In a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a server is provided. The server includes at least one processing unit; and at least one memory, the at least one memory being coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit. When the instructions are executed by the at least one processing unit, the server executes the method of the third aspect.

[0012] In a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein a computer program is stored on the computer-readable storage medium, and the computer program can be executed by a processor to implement the method of the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect.

[0013] In an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, wherein the computer program product comprises computer executable instructions, and when the computer executable instructions are executed by a processor, the method of the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect is implemented.

[0014] It should be understood that the contents described in the summary of the present invention are not intended to limit the key features or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become easily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The above and other features, advantages and aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent with reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing an example environment in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a process of vehicle positioning according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 3 A flowchart showing a process of vehicle positioning performed at a first vehicle according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 4 A flowchart showing a process of vehicle positioning performed at an electronic device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 5 A flowchart showing a process of vehicle positioning performed at a server according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 6 A block diagram of a vehicle positioning device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown;

[0022] Figure 7 A block diagram showing another vehicle positioning device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 8 A block diagram showing yet another vehicle positioning device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0024] Fig. 9 A block diagram of a device capable of implementing various embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although certain embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are only for exemplary purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0026] It should be noted that the titles of any sections / subsections provided herein are not restrictive. Various embodiments are described throughout this article, and any type of embodiment may be included under any section / subsection. In addition, the embodiments described in any section / subsection may be combined in any manner with any other embodiments described in the same section / subsection and / or different sections / subsections.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "including" and similar terms should be understood as open inclusion, that is, "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "based at least in part on". The term "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "some embodiments" should be understood as "at least some embodiments". Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below. The terms "first", "second", etc. may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below.

[0028] The embodiments of the present disclosure may involve user data, data acquisition and / or use, etc. These aspects are subject to the corresponding laws, regulations and relevant provisions. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, all data collection, acquisition, processing, processing, forwarding, use, etc. are carried out on the premise that the user knows and confirms. Accordingly, when implementing each embodiment of the present disclosure, the type, scope of use, usage scenario, etc. of the data or information that may be involved should be informed to the user and the user's authorization should be obtained in an appropriate manner in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. The specific notification and / or authorization method can vary according to the actual situation and application scenario, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0029] The solutions described in this specification and in the examples, if they involve the processing of personal information, will be processed on the premise of having a legal basis (such as obtaining the consent of the subject of personal information, or being necessary for the performance of a contract, etc.), and will only be processed within the scope of regulations or agreements. If a user refuses to process personal information other than the necessary information for basic functions, it will not affect the user's use of basic functions.

[0030] The term "vehicle" as used herein includes vehicles having two, three, four, and more wheels, such as bicycles, multi-passenger bicycles, electric vehicles, cars, etc. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include a shared vehicle.

[0031] As briefly mentioned above, the accuracy of the location information of shared vehicles provided by the APP is very important for improving the user's car-using experience. At present, the reporting of the location information of shared vehicles depends on the built-in hardware (such as hardware locks) of the shared vehicles being triggered. In addition, the update strategy of the location information of shared vehicles is also relatively fixed. For example, a shared vehicle may only report its location when unlocking and locking, which may lead to the problem of delayed location updates of shared vehicles. For example, when a shared vehicle is not used by a user and is moved to another location, the built-in hardware of the shared vehicle is not triggered, and the shared vehicle will not report the latest location information. Accordingly, the vehicle location information displayed by the APP cannot be updated in time. Then, when the user finds the location where the vehicle is parked according to the guidance of the APP, there may actually be no available vehicle at that location, that is, there will be a problem of false vehicle positioning, which will bring a poor car-using experience to the user.

[0032] The root cause of this false vehicle location situation is that the vehicle location information is not updated in a timely manner. In order to solve the above problems, some existing solutions adjust the frequency of vehicle location reporting from the hardware level according to different vehicle models, vehicle status, lock types and lock status. However, this update strategy still depends on hardware, and once the update strategy is set, it is relatively fixed. For example, if the frequency of vehicle location reporting set in the update strategy is low, when the vehicle is moved frequently, there may still be a problem of false vehicle location.

[0033] The embodiments of the present disclosure propose some vehicle positioning solutions, which timely update the vehicle's location information through software, without relying entirely on the vehicle's built-in hardware.

[0034] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a vehicle positioning solution is provided. In the solution, a first vehicle obtains at least an identification of a second vehicle in an area where the first vehicle is located by communicating with the second vehicle. Further, the first vehicle determines the identification and location of one or more vehicles in the area where the first vehicle is located, and the one or more vehicles include at least the second vehicle. Then, the first vehicle sends information about the identification and location of the one or more vehicles to a server.

[0035] In this way, the location information of vehicles can be updated in a timely manner through communication between vehicles, thereby improving the accuracy of vehicle positioning, reducing the troubles and inconveniences encountered by users in the process of finding vehicles, and improving the user's car experience.

[0036] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the server instructs the first vehicle to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles; and receives from the first vehicle information about at least the identification and location of one or more vehicles, the one or more vehicles including at least at least one other vehicle in the area where the first vehicle is located.

[0037] In this way, through the communication between the server and the vehicle, the server instructs the first vehicle to report the identification and location information of nearby vehicles, and then the server can update the location information of the vehicle in a timely manner, thereby improving the accuracy of vehicle positioning, reducing the troubles and inconveniences encountered by users in the process of finding vehicles, and improving the user's car experience.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a vehicle positioning solution is provided. In the solution, an electronic device obtains at least the identification of one or more vehicles from one or more vehicles in an area where the electronic device is located. Then, the electronic device sends information about the identification and location of the one or more vehicles to a server.

[0039] In this way, through the communication between the electronic device and the vehicle, the location information of the vehicle near the electronic device is updated in time, thereby improving the accuracy of vehicle positioning, reducing the troubles and inconveniences encountered by users in the process of finding vehicles, and improving the user's car experience.

[0040] Example scenario

[0041] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of an example environment 100 in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented. In the environment 100, a plurality of vehicles 110 and a server 120 may be included. The plurality of vehicles 110 may be adjacent to each other. The plurality of vehicles 110 may include a first vehicle 111 and a second vehicle 112 located adjacent to the first vehicle 111. As an example, Figure 1 The number of shared vehicles shown in FIG. 2 is two. It is understood that the number of shared vehicles adjacent to each other is not limited to Figure 1 The two shown in .

[0042] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the vehicle may be an electric vehicle, a car, a bicycle, etc. In the environment 100 of the embodiment of the present disclosure, the vehicle may be a shared vehicle. Some embodiments below are described by taking the vehicle as a shared vehicle as an example.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a wireless connection may be established between multiple vehicles 110 that are adjacent to each other. The wireless connection between the vehicles 110 may be a short-range wireless connection. Furthermore, the multiple vehicles 110 may form a short-range communication local area network through a short-range wireless connection. Exemplarily, the short-range wireless connection between the multiple vehicles 110 may be a Bluetooth connection. Accordingly, the multiple vehicles may form a Bluetooth local area network (B-LAN) through a Bluetooth connection. Data transmission and sharing may be achieved between multiple vehicles 110 located in a geographical area covered by the Bluetooth local area network.

[0044] The server 120 may be configured to centrally manage and control the vehicles 110. In some embodiments, the server 120 may be implemented as an independent server or a server cluster consisting of multiple servers. Any vehicle 110 and the server 120 may communicate with each other. The communication may be performed through any appropriate communication network and using any appropriate communication technology.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the environment 100 may further include an electronic device 130. The electronic device 130 may include, but is not limited to, electronic devices such as personal computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and navigators. A shared vehicle application 140 may be installed and run on the electronic device 130, and an interface 141 may be presented for operation by the user 150. For example, a user may scan a shared vehicle for use through the "Scan code to use the vehicle" function provided by the interface 141, search for nearby vehicles through the "Map to find a vehicle" function provided by the interface 141; search for parking spots that can be used to park a shared vehicle through the "Search parking spots" function; and report a faulty shared vehicle through the "Find a broken vehicle" function.

[0046] The electronic device 130 may have a communication module to achieve communication with the vehicle 110 and communication with the server 120. The communication module may include a short-range communication module, such as a Bluetooth module. The electronic device 130 and the vehicle 110 may communicate via the short-range communication module. The communication module may also include a long-range communication module, such as a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM). The electronic device 130 and the server 120 may communicate via the long-range communication module. The electronic device 130 may also have a positioning module, such as a Global Positioning System (GPS) positioning module, to achieve a positioning function.

[0047] Some exemplary structures of vehicle 110 are described below.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a central control unit may be provided inside the vehicle 110. The central control unit may be configured to manage and control the functions of the vehicle 110. In some embodiments, the central control unit may communicate with the server 120 and the electronic device 130 wirelessly, respectively. In some embodiments, the electronic device 130 may also communicate with the server 120 wirelessly. In some embodiments, the server 120 may manage and control the vehicle 110 at least by communicating with the central control unit on the vehicle 110.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the vehicle 110 may also be provided with a positioning module, such as a GPS positioning module, to implement a positioning function.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication module may also be provided inside the vehicle 110 to enable communication between vehicles 110, communication between the vehicle 110 and the electronic device 130, and communication between the vehicle 110 and the server 120. The communication module may include a short-range communication module, such as a Bluetooth module. The vehicles 110 and the electronic device 130 may communicate via the short-range communication module. The communication module may also include a long-range communication module, such as a SIM. The vehicle 110 and the server 120 may communicate via the long-range communication module.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the vehicles 110 communicate with each other through a short-distance communication module. For example, the first vehicle 111 can obtain the identification and location of the nearby second vehicle 112 through the short-distance communication module. The vehicles and the server 120 can communicate through a long-distance communication module. For example, the server 120 instructs the first vehicle 111 to send the identification and location information of the nearby vehicles through the long-distance communication module. The first vehicle 111 sends the identification and location information of the nearby vehicles (such as the second vehicle 112) to the server 120 through the long-distance communication module.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the vehicle 110 and the electronic device 130 may communicate via a short-distance communication module. For example, the electronic device 130 may obtain the identification and location of the vehicle 110 via the short-distance communication module.

[0053] It should be understood that the structure and functionality of environment 100 are described for exemplary purposes only and do not imply any limitation on the scope of the present disclosure.

[0054] Example positioning scheme

[0055] Combined with the following Figure 1 The illustrated environment 100 introduces the vehicle positioning scheme of the present disclosure.

[0056] Positioning plan 1:

[0057] In some positioning schemes disclosed herein, vehicle positioning is achieved through communication between vehicles, wherein one vehicle obtains the identification and location of a shared vehicle in its vicinity and reports it to a server.

[0058] Combination Figure 1 , the first vehicle 111 obtains at least the identification of the second vehicle 112 by communicating with the second vehicle 112 in the area where the first vehicle 111 is located. The area may be an area where the first vehicle 111 can communicate with surrounding vehicles. For example, when multiple vehicles 110 can form a short-distance communication local area network, the area may be a geographical area covered by the short-distance communication local area network.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first vehicle 111 obtains at least the identification of the second vehicle 112 through a short-range communication local area network between the first vehicle 111 and the second vehicle 112. For example, the identification of the second vehicle 112 is obtained through a Bluetooth local area network composed of multiple vehicles. In some embodiments, the first vehicle 111 scans the second vehicle 112 through a short-range communication module to obtain at least the identification of the second vehicle 112, such as the first vehicle 111 scans the second vehicle 112 through Bluetooth to obtain the identification of the second vehicle 112.

[0060] Further, the first vehicle 111 determines the identification and location of one or more vehicles in the area, and the one or more vehicles include at least the second vehicle 112. The first vehicle 111 can receive location information from nearby vehicles (e.g., the second vehicle 112), or use its own location detected by the positioning module or determined according to the positioning algorithm as the common location of nearby vehicles. In addition, the first vehicle 111 sends information about the identification and location of the one or more vehicles to the server 120.

[0061] In some embodiments, the first vehicle 111 obtains the identification and location of the second vehicle 112, and the identification and location of other vehicles collected by the second vehicle 112. In some embodiments, the first vehicle 111 communicates with other vehicles (including the second vehicle 112) to obtain the identification and location of other vehicles respectively.

[0062] The above positioning solution can be applied in scenarios where shared vehicles are used and not used.

[0063] In some embodiments, in a scenario where each shared vehicle is not in use, the first vehicle 111 may detect that the second vehicle 112 enters its area. In response, the first vehicle 111 acquires at least the identification of the second vehicle 112 by communicating with the second vehicle 112.

[0064] For example, the second vehicle 112 is not in use but has been moved. Then, when the second vehicle 112 moves to the area where the first vehicle 111 is located, the first vehicle 111 can assist the second vehicle 112 in reporting its identification and location. In this way, the positioning of the vehicles (including the second vehicle 112) in the area where the first vehicle 111 is located can be updated in a timely manner.

[0065] In some embodiments, as mentioned above, there are multiple unused vehicles in the area, and these vehicles can form a short-range communication local area network (such as a Bluetooth local area network). Then, the first vehicle 111 can communicate with the second vehicle 112 through the short-range communication local area network to at least obtain the identification of the second vehicle 112.

[0066] In some embodiments, in a scenario where a shared vehicle is used, for example, a predetermined operation is performed on the first vehicle 111, and the first vehicle 111 communicates with the second vehicle 112 in the area to obtain at least the identification of the second vehicle 112. The predetermined operation may include a code scanning or unlocking operation, or a vehicle return or lock operation, and may also include other operation modes such as triggering a specific hardware button, gestures, and voice.

[0067] For example, when a user starts to use the first vehicle 111, he usually scans or unlocks the first vehicle 111. In this case, the first vehicle 111 usually needs to report its own location information and other data to the server. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first vehicle 111 obtains the identification and location of nearby vehicles (such as vehicles including the second vehicle 112), and then the first vehicle 111 can assist nearby vehicles in updating and reporting their identification and location.

[0068] Alternatively or additionally, when the user stops using the first vehicle 111 , such as returning or locking the first vehicle 111 , the first vehicle 111 may assist in updating the identification and location of nearby vehicles.

[0069] It is understandable that the first vehicle 111 can detect whether a predetermined operation has been performed on itself. Depending on the different structures of the first vehicle, the detection method may be different, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first vehicle 111 may report the identifications and locations of nearby vehicles in real time or in batches.

[0071] As an example of real-time reporting, the first vehicle 111 reports to the server each time it detects the identification and location of one or more nearby vehicles.

[0072] As an example of batch reporting, the first vehicle 111 collects and stores the scanned information of nearby vehicles. When no new vehicle information is scanned for X consecutive seconds (the value of X can be set as needed), the central control unit of the first vehicle 111 reports the stored vehicle information to the server.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first vehicle 111 receives an instruction to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles from the server 120. In response to the instruction, the first vehicle 111 executes the above-mentioned positioning solution 1.

[0074] For example, when the predetermined operation described above is performed on the first vehicle, the server will record the first vehicle's identification, location, and state after the predetermined operation is performed, etc. The server 120 can send an instruction to the first vehicle 111, and the first vehicle 111 executes the above solution 1 according to the instruction.

[0075] Positioning solution 2:

[0076] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, through communication between the electronic device 130 and the shared vehicle 110, the electronic device 130 obtains the identification and location of the vehicles near itself, and then reports it to the server, thereby updating the positioning of the vehicles near the electronic device 130.

[0077] Combination Figure 1 , the electronic device 130 obtains at least the identification of the one or more vehicles from the one or more vehicles in the area where it is located. The area may be an area where the electronic device 130 can communicate with surrounding vehicles. Then, the electronic device 130 sends information about the identification and location of the one or more vehicles to the server 120. The electronic device 130 can receive location information from nearby vehicles, or use its own location detected by the positioning module or determined according to the positioning algorithm as the location of the nearby vehicles.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 130 obtains at least the identification of one or more vehicles from one or more vehicles in the area where it is located in response to performing a predetermined operation (such as scanning a code or unlocking a vehicle, or returning a vehicle or locking a vehicle, etc.) on a vehicle in the area where it is located (e.g., the first vehicle 111).

[0079] For example, the user performs a scan code or returns a vehicle to a nearby vehicle through the application 140 installed on the electronic device 130. Usually, the application 140 sends an interface request to the server 120 to synchronize the information (such as the identification and location of the vehicle) on which the predetermined operation is performed (for example, the first vehicle 111) to the server 120. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the application 140 can obtain the identification of nearby vehicles and send the identification and location of these vehicles to the server 120, which can assist nearby vehicles in updating the positioning of nearby vehicles.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 130 may obtain the identification of one or more vehicles near itself through a short-range communication module (e.g., a Bluetooth module). In some embodiments, the electronic device 130 needs to determine whether the short-range communication module is enabled. If the short-range communication module is enabled, the electronic device 130 may scan the one or more vehicles in the area where it is located through the short-range communication module to at least obtain the identification of the one or more vehicles.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, if the short-range communication module of the electronic device 130 is not enabled, the electronic device 130 sends an indication that the information about the identification and location of the nearby vehicle cannot be obtained to the server 120. For example, the application 140 sends a message to the server 120 through a long link request, indicating that the application 140 cannot obtain the information related to the nearby vehicle.

[0082] In this way, the server 120 can instruct the vehicles in the area to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles in response to the indication received from the electronic device 130 that the electronic device 130 cannot obtain information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles. For example, the server 120 can instruct the vehicle (such as the first vehicle 111) to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles based on the recorded information such as the identification of the vehicle on which the predetermined operation is performed, and then the vehicle on which the predetermined operation is performed can, for example, perform the above-mentioned positioning solution 1.

[0083] It should be understood that the above-mentioned different positioning schemes provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be used in combination.

[0084] As an example, Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a vehicle positioning process 200 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0085] This process 200 can obtain and report nearby vehicle information through a short-range wireless local area network between vehicles when the shared vehicle is not in use. In the scenario where the user scans the code and returns the vehicle, the client application (APP) on the electronic device and the Bluetooth channel of the vehicle used collect vehicle information, report the location of nearby vehicles in batches, implement the vehicle location update function, and reduce the problem of false parking spaces.

[0086] refer to Figure 2 In process 200, at block 210, the vehicle determines whether it is being used. If the vehicle is not being used, then Figure 2 The decision result of the middle frame 210 is "No". Specifically, in frame 220, if the vehicle is not in use, the vehicle scans other nearby vehicles via Bluetooth. In frame 221, a Bluetooth local area network is established between the vehicles. In frame 222, the vehicle obtains and collects corresponding vehicle information. In frame 223, the vehicle reports the collected vehicle information in batches to the server. In frame 242, the server updates the vehicle location.

[0087] In this way, when the vehicle is not in use, by forming a short-range communication LAN (such as a Bluetooth LAN) with other shared vehicles around, the vehicle information (such as identification and location) in the LAN can be obtained and reported, thereby realizing the vehicle positioning update function and reducing the problem of false vehicle positioning.

[0088] If the vehicle is used, execute Figure 2 The decision result of frame 210 is "yes". Specifically, in frame 230, the vehicle is subjected to a predetermined operation (such as scanning a code or returning the vehicle). In frame 240, the server records the vehicle data being used. In frame 250, the electronic device determines whether the Bluetooth module is enabled. If the Bluetooth module of the electronic device is turned on, the execution Figure 2 The judgment result of the middle frame 250 is the "open" branch. Specifically, in frame 251, the APP scans nearby vehicles. In frame 252, the APP collects vehicle information. In frame 253, the APP reports vehicle information in batches. In frame 242, the server updates the vehicle location.

[0089] For example, when the electronic device is a mobile phone, the user opens the mobile phone APP and clicks the scan code button or the return button, which means that the predetermined operation is performed on the vehicle. The APP will send an interface request to the server to synchronize the information of the vehicle that performs the predetermined operation or the vehicle being ridden, and the server will record the data of the vehicle being used.

[0090] If the mobile phone Bluetooth is turned on, the mobile phone Bluetooth will be used to scan nearby vehicles. The information of the scanned nearby vehicles will be collected and recorded in the memory of the mobile phone APP. If no new vehicle information is scanned for X consecutive seconds, the vehicle information stored in the APP memory will be reported to the server in batches through the long link channel.

[0091] If the Bluetooth module of the electronic device is turned off, execute Figure 2 The judgment result of frame 250 is the "closed" branch. Specifically, in frame 254, the electronic device informs the server that it cannot obtain vehicle information. In frame 241, the server sends instructions to the used vehicle. In frame 231, after receiving the message, the central control unit of the used vehicle scans other nearby vehicles through the vehicle Bluetooth. In frame 232, the used vehicle collects information about nearby vehicles. In frame 233, the used vehicles report vehicle locations in batches. In frame 242, the server updates the vehicle location.

[0092] For example, if the Bluetooth of the mobile phone is turned off, the mobile phone APP can send a message to the server through a long link request, indicating that the APP cannot obtain information about nearby vehicles. After receiving the message from the electronic device, the server sends a command to the central control unit of the recorded used vehicle through a long link message, instructing the used vehicle to report the information of nearby vehicles.

[0093] The vehicle being used collects and stores the information of nearby vehicles scanned via Bluetooth. If no new vehicle information is scanned for X seconds, the central control unit will report the stored vehicle information to the server in batches through the long link channel. When the server receives the batch uploaded vehicle information, it will retrieve and update the corresponding vehicle's positioning data based on the vehicle's unique identifier.

[0094] In this way, when the vehicle is in use, the shared vehicle APP on the electronic device and the short-range communication module (for example, Bluetooth module) of the vehicle being used are used to scan surrounding vehicles, report nearby vehicle information in batches, realize the vehicle positioning update function, and reduce the problem of false vehicle positioning.

[0095] Example Process

[0096] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a process 300 for vehicle positioning according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The process 300 may be implemented at the first vehicle 111. Figure 1 Process 300 is described.

[0097] In block 310 , the first vehicle 111 obtains at least an identification of the second vehicle 112 by communicating with the second vehicle 112 in the area where the first vehicle 111 is located;

[0098] At block 320 , the first vehicle 111 determines the identity and location of one or more vehicles within the area, the one or more vehicles including at least the second vehicle 112 ; and

[0099] At block 330 , the first vehicle 111 sends information regarding the identity and location of one or more vehicles to the server 120 .

[0100] In some embodiments, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle includes: in response to detecting that the second vehicle enters the area, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle by communicating with the second vehicle.

[0101] In some embodiments, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle includes: communicating with the second vehicle via a short-range communication local area network to obtain at least the identification of the second vehicle, wherein the short-range communication local area network is composed of vehicles in the area.

[0102] In some embodiments, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle includes: in response to a predetermined operation being performed on the first vehicle, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle by communicating with a second vehicle in an area where the first vehicle is located.

[0103] In some embodiments, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle includes: scanning the second vehicle through a short-range communication module to obtain at least the identification of the second vehicle.

[0104] In some embodiments, process 300 also includes receiving an instruction from server 120 to send information regarding the identities and locations of nearby vehicles.

[0105] Figure 4FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a process 400 for locating a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The process 400 may be implemented at the electronic device 130. Figure 1 Process 400 is described.

[0106] At block 410 , the electronic device 130 obtains at least identifications of one or more vehicles from one or more vehicles in an area where the electronic device is located; and

[0107] At block 420 , the electronic device 130 sends information regarding the identification and location of the one or more vehicles to the server 120 .

[0108] In some embodiments, obtaining at least the identifications of the one or more vehicles includes: in response to performing a predetermined operation on a vehicle in the area, obtaining at least the identifications of the one or more vehicles from the one or more vehicles in the area.

[0109] In some embodiments, obtaining the identification of one or more vehicles includes: determining whether a short-range communication module is enabled; in response to determining that the short-range communication module is enabled, scanning the one or more vehicles in the area through the short-range communication module to at least obtain the identification of one or more vehicles.

[0110] In some embodiments, process 400 further includes: in response to determining that the short-range communication module is not enabled, sending an indication to the server that information about the identification and location of the nearby vehicle cannot be obtained.

[0111] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a process 500 for locating a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The process 500 may be implemented at the server 120. Figure 1 Process 500 is described.

[0112] At block 510 , the server 120 instructs the first vehicle 111 to send information regarding the identities and locations of nearby vehicles.

[0113] At block 520 , the server 120 receives from the first vehicle 111 information at least about the identification and location of one or more vehicles, the one or more vehicles including at least at least one other vehicle in the area where the first vehicle 111 is located.

[0114] In some embodiments, instructing the first vehicle 111 to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles includes: in response to determining that the first vehicle 111 is performing a predetermined operation, instructing the first vehicle 111 to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles.

[0115] In some embodiments, instructing the first vehicle 111 to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles includes: in response to receiving an indication from the electronic device 130 that the electronic device 130 cannot obtain information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles, instructing the first vehicle 111 to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles.

[0116] In some embodiments, process 500 further includes receiving, from electronic device 130 , information regarding the identification and location of at least one or more vehicles within the area where the electronic device is located.

[0117] Example devices and equipment

[0118] Figure 6 A schematic structural block diagram of a vehicle positioning apparatus 600 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. The apparatus 600 may be implemented as or included in the first vehicle 111. Each module / component in the apparatus 600 may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof.

[0119] like Figure 6 As shown, the apparatus 600 includes an acquisition module 610, configured to acquire at least the identification of the second vehicle 112 by communicating with the second vehicle 112 in the area where the first vehicle 111 is located; a determination module 620, configured to determine the identification and location of one or more vehicles in the area, the one or more vehicles at least including the second vehicle 112. And a sending module 630, configured to send information about the identification and location of one or more vehicles to the server 120.

[0120] In some embodiments, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle includes: in response to detecting that the second vehicle enters the area, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle by communicating with the second vehicle.

[0121] In some embodiments, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle includes: communicating with the second vehicle via a short-range communication local area network to obtain at least the identification of the second vehicle, wherein the short-range communication local area network is composed of vehicles in the area.

[0122] In some embodiments, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle includes: in response to a predetermined operation being performed on the first vehicle, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle by communicating with a second vehicle in an area where the first vehicle is located.

[0123] In some embodiments, obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle includes: scanning the second vehicle through a short-range communication module to obtain at least the identification of the second vehicle.

[0124] In some embodiments, the apparatus 600 further includes a receiving module configured to receive an instruction from a server to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles.

[0125] Figure 7 A schematic structural block diagram of a vehicle positioning apparatus 700 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. The apparatus 700 may be implemented as or included in the electronic device 130. Each module / component in the apparatus 700 may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware or any combination thereof.

[0126] like Figure 7 As shown, the device 700 includes an acquisition module 710, which is configured to obtain at least the identification of one or more vehicles from one or more vehicles in the area where the electronic device 130 is located; and a sending module 720, which is configured to send information about the identification and location of one or more vehicles to the server 120.

[0127] In some embodiments, obtaining at least the identifications of the one or more vehicles includes: in response to performing a predetermined operation on a vehicle in the area, obtaining at least the identifications of the one or more vehicles from the one or more vehicles in the area.

[0128] In some embodiments, obtaining the identification of one or more vehicles includes: determining whether a short-range communication module is enabled; in response to determining that the short-range communication module is enabled, scanning one or more vehicles in an area through the short-range communication module to at least obtain the identification of the one or more vehicles.

[0129] In some embodiments, the sending module 720 is further configured to send an indication to the server 120 that the information about the identification and location of the nearby vehicle cannot be obtained in response to determining that the short-range communication module is not enabled.

[0130] Figure 8 A schematic structural block diagram of a vehicle positioning device 800 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. The device 800 may be implemented as or included in the server 120. Each module / component in the device 800 may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof.

[0131] like Figure 8 As shown, the device 800 includes a sending module 810, which is configured to instruct the first vehicle to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles; and a receiving module 820, which is configured to receive at least information about the identification and location of one or more vehicles from the first vehicle, and the one or more vehicles include at least at least one other vehicle in the area where the first vehicle is located.

[0132] In some embodiments, instructing the first vehicle 111 to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles includes: in response to determining that the first vehicle 111 is performing a predetermined operation, instructing the first vehicle 111 to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles.

[0133] In some embodiments, instructing the first vehicle 111 to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles includes: in response to receiving an indication from the electronic device 130 that the electronic device 130 cannot obtain information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles, instructing the first vehicle 111 to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles.

[0134] In some embodiments, the receiving module 820 is further configured to receive information about the identification and location of at least one or more vehicles in the area where the electronic device is located from the electronic device 130 .

[0135] Fig. 9 A block diagram illustrating a computing device 900 in which one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented is shown. It should be understood that Fig. 9 The computing device 900 shown is merely exemplary and should not constitute any limitation on the functionality and scope of the embodiments described herein. Fig. 9 The computing device 900 shown may be used to implement Figure 1 vehicle 110 or server 120 or electronic device 130.

[0136] like Fig. 9 As shown, computing device 900 is in the form of a general-purpose computing device. Components of computing device 900 may include, but are not limited to, one or more processors or processing units 910, memory 920, storage device 930, one or more communication units 940, one or more input devices 950, and one or more output devices 960. Processing unit 910 may be an actual or virtual processor and is capable of performing various processes according to a program stored in memory 920. In a multi-processor system, multiple processing units execute computer executable instructions in parallel to improve the parallel processing capabilities of computing device 900.

[0137] The computing device 900 typically includes a plurality of computer storage media. Such media may be any accessible media that is accessible to the computing device 900, including but not limited to volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media. The memory 920 may be a volatile memory (e.g., a register, a cache, a random access memory (RAM)), a non-volatile memory (e.g., a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory), or some combination thereof. The storage device 930 may be a removable or non-removable medium, and may include a machine-readable medium, such as a flash drive, a disk, or any other medium, which may be capable of being used to store information and / or data (e.g., training data for training) and may be accessed within the computing device 900.

[0138] The computing device 900 may further include additional removable / non-removable, volatile / non-volatile storage media. Fig. 9 As shown in , a disk drive for reading or writing from a removable, non-volatile disk (e.g., a "floppy disk") and an optical drive for reading or writing from a removable, non-volatile optical disk may be provided. In these cases, each drive may be connected to the bus (not shown) by one or more data media interfaces. Memory 920 may include a computer program product 925 having one or more program modules that are configured to perform various methods or actions of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0139] The communication unit 940 enables communication with other computing devices via a communication medium. Additionally, the functions of the components of the computing device 900 can be implemented in a single computing cluster or multiple computing machines that can communicate via a communication connection. Therefore, the computing device 900 can operate in a networked environment using a logical connection with one or more other servers, a network personal computer (PC), or another network node.

[0140] Input device 950 may be one or more input devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, tracking ball, etc. Output device 960 may be one or more output devices, such as a display, a speaker, a printer, etc. Computing device 900 may also communicate with one or more external devices (not shown) through communication unit 940 as needed, such as storage devices, display devices, etc., communicate with one or more devices that allow a user to interact with computing device 900, or communicate with any device that allows computing device 900 to communicate with one or more other computing devices (e.g., a network card, a modem, etc.). Such communication may be performed via an input / output (I / O) interface (not shown).

[0141] According to an exemplary implementation of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which computer-executable instructions are stored, wherein the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor to implement the method described above. According to an exemplary implementation of the present disclosure, a computer program product is also provided, which is tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and includes computer-executable instructions, and the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor to implement the method described above.

[0142] Various aspects of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to the flowcharts and / or block diagrams of the methods, devices, equipment, and computer program products implemented according to the present disclosure. It should be understood that each box in the flowchart and / or block diagram and the combination of each box in the flowchart and / or block diagram can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0143] These computer-readable program instructions can be provided to a processing unit of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device, thereby producing a machine, so that when these instructions are executed by the processing unit of the computer or other programmable data processing device, a device that implements the functions / actions specified in one or more boxes in the flowchart and / or block diagram is generated. These computer-readable program instructions can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and these instructions cause the computer, programmable data processing device, and / or other equipment to work in a specific manner, so that the computer-readable medium storing the instructions includes a manufactured product, which includes instructions for implementing various aspects of the functions / actions specified in one or more boxes in the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0144] Computer-readable program instructions can be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device so that a series of operational steps are performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to produce a computer-implemented process, so that the instructions executed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device implement the functions / actions specified in one or more boxes in the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0145] The flow chart and block diagram in the accompanying drawings show the possible architecture, function and operation of the system, method and computer program product according to multiple implementations of the present disclosure. In this regard, each square box in the flow chart or block diagram can represent a part of a module, program segment or instruction, and a part of a module, program segment or instruction includes one or more executable instructions for realizing the logical function of the specification. In some implementations as replacements, the function marked in the square box can also occur in a sequence different from that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two continuous square boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each square box in the block diagram and / or flow chart, and the combination of the square boxes in the block diagram and / or flow chart can be realized by a special hardware-based system that performs the function or action of the specification, or can be realized by a combination of special hardware and computer instructions.

[0146] The above descriptions of various implementations of the present disclosure are exemplary, non-exhaustive, and not limited to the disclosed implementations. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described implementations. The selection of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the implementations, practical applications, or improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable other persons of ordinary skill in the art to understand the various implementations disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A vehicle positioning method performed at a first vehicle, comprising: Acquire at least an identification of a second vehicle in an area where the first vehicle is located by communicating with the second vehicle; determining the identity and location of one or more vehicles within the area, the one or more vehicles including at least the second vehicle; as well as Information about the identification and the location of the one or more vehicles is sent to a server.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle comprises: In response to detecting that the second vehicle enters the area, at least the identification of the second vehicle is acquired through the communication with the second vehicle.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle comprises: communicating with the second vehicle via a short-range communication local area network to at least obtain the identification of the second vehicle, The short-range communication local area network is composed of vehicles in the area.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle comprises: In response to the first vehicle executing a predetermined operation, at least the identification of the second vehicle is acquired through the communication with the second vehicle in the area where the first vehicle is located.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein obtaining at least the identification of the second vehicle comprises: The second vehicle is scanned by a short-range communication module to at least obtain the identification of the second vehicle.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: An instruction is received from the server to send information regarding the identities and locations of nearby vehicles.

7. A vehicle positioning method performed at an electronic device, comprising: Obtaining at least identifications of the one or more vehicles from the one or more vehicles in the area where the electronic device is located; as well as Information regarding the identification and location of the one or more vehicles is sent to a server.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein obtaining at least the identification of the one or more vehicles comprises: In response to a predetermined operation being performed on a vehicle in the area, at least the identifications of the one or more vehicles in the area are obtained.

9. The method according to claim 7 or 8, wherein obtaining the identification of the one or more vehicles comprises: Determine whether the short-range communication module is enabled; In response to determining that the short-range communication module is enabled, the one or more vehicles in the area are scanned by the short-range communication module to at least obtain the identifications of the one or more vehicles.

10. The method according to claim 9, further comprising: In response to determining that the short-range communication module is not enabled, an indication is sent to the server that information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles cannot be obtained.

11. A vehicle positioning method performed at a server, comprising: instructing the first vehicle to transmit information regarding the identification and location of nearby vehicles; as well as Information is received from the first vehicle regarding at least the identity and location of one or more vehicles, the one or more vehicles including at least at least one other vehicle within an area where the first vehicle is located.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein instructing the first vehicle to transmit the information regarding the identities and locations of nearby vehicles comprises: In response to determining that the first vehicle is performing a predetermined operation, the first vehicle is instructed to transmit the information regarding the identification and location of nearby vehicles.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein instructing the first vehicle to transmit the information regarding the identities and locations of nearby vehicles comprises: In response to receiving an indication from an electronic device that the electronic device cannot obtain information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles, instructing the first vehicle to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles.

14. The method according to claim 11, further comprising: Information is received from an electronic device regarding the identification and location of at least one or more vehicles within an area where the electronic device is located.

15. A vehicle positioning device, comprising: an acquisition module, configured to acquire at least an identification of a second vehicle in an area where the first vehicle is located by communicating with the second vehicle; a determination module configured to determine the identity and location of one or more vehicles in the area, the one or more vehicles including at least the second vehicle; as well as The sending module is configured to send information about the identification and the location of the one or more vehicles to a server.

16. A vehicle positioning device, comprising: An acquisition module, configured to acquire at least identifications of the one or more vehicles from one or more vehicles in an area where the electronic device is located; as well as The sending module is configured to send information about the identification and location of the one or more vehicles to a server.

17. A vehicle positioning device, comprising: a sending module configured to instruct the first vehicle to send information about the identification and location of nearby vehicles; as well as The receiving module is configured to receive information at least about the identification and location of one or more vehicles from the first vehicle, and the one or more vehicles at least include at least one other vehicle in the area where the first vehicle is located.

18. A computing device comprising: Memory and processor; The memory is used to store one or more computer instructions, wherein the one or more computer instructions are executed by the processor to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, any one of claims 7 to 10, or any one of claims 11 to 14.

19. A computer-readable storage medium having one or more computer instructions stored thereon, wherein the one or more computer instructions are executed by a processor to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, any one of claims 7 to 10, or any one of claims 11 to 14.

20. A computer program product comprising computer executable instructions, wherein the computer executable instructions, when executed by a processor, implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, any one of claims 7 to 10, or any one of claims 11 to 14.

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