A method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for determining if a vehicle has fallen into water.

By detecting the signal connection status between the vehicle's main communication module and the slave communication module, and combining positioning and communication methods, the accuracy problem of vehicle submersion detection was solved, enabling timely judgment of submersion status.

CN119796107BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14ZHEJIANG LEAPMOTOR TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411997102.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-31

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Technical Problem

In the current technology, it is difficult to determine in a timely and accurate manner whether a vehicle has fallen into a water area while it is in motion, which leads to untimely information transmission and may result in serious consequences.

Method used

The system detects whether the vehicle's main communication module receives communication signals sent from the communication module, including heartbeat pulse signals and tire pressure signals. If no signal is received within a preset time period, the system determines that the vehicle is in a state of submersion.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and efficiency of vehicle submersion detection, enabling timely determination of whether a vehicle has fallen into the water when it enters a water area.

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Abstract

This application discloses a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for determining whether a vehicle has fallen into water. The method includes: responding to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's slave communication module, wherein the communication signal includes at least one of a heartbeat pulse signal and tire pressure signals of the vehicle's wheels; if the main communication module does not receive a communication signal within a preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is in a water-filled state. Through this embodiment, when it is determined that the vehicle's real-time location is in a water area and the vehicle's main communication module does not receive a communication signal from the slave communication module within a preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is in a water-filled state. Therefore, by combining positioning and communication methods to detect whether a vehicle is in a water-filled state, the accuracy of vehicle water-filled detection can be improved in a simple and efficient manner.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for determining whether a vehicle has fallen into water. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the automotive industry, automobiles have become an indispensable means of transportation for people. The number of cars on the road is increasing year by year, and more and more people own private cars. This widespread adoption of automobiles has spurred the development of automotive parts manufacturing and design.

[0003] However, there are many unpredictable situations that can occur while a vehicle is in motion. For example, if an emergency occurs while the vehicle is in motion, it is necessary to determine the predicament of the vehicle in a timely and accurate manner so as to make a quick and correct response. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems in the prior art, this application provides a method, apparatus, device and storage medium for determining a vehicle falling into water.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a method for determining if a vehicle has fallen into water. The method includes, in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's secondary communication module, wherein the communication signal includes at least one of a heartbeat pulse signal and tire pressure signals of the vehicle's wheels; if the main communication module does not receive the communication signal within a preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water.

[0006] In some embodiments, after the step of detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's secondary communication module, the vehicle submerged in water determination method further includes: if the main communication module receives the communication signal within the preset time period, determining that the vehicle is not in a submerged state.

[0007] In some embodiments, the number of slave communication modules includes multiple modules, and the step of determining that the vehicle is not in a state of being submerged in water if the master communication module receives the communication signal within the preset time period includes: if the master communication module does not receive any communication signal sent by any of the slave communication modules within the preset time period, determining that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water.

[0008] In some embodiments, the step of detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's slave communication module in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area includes: in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, the main communication module sending tire pressure monitoring information to the slave communication module according to a preset time period; and detecting whether the main communication module receives the communication signal, including the tire pressure signal, fed back by the slave communication module based on the tire pressure monitoring information within the preset time period.

[0009] In some embodiments, after the step of detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's secondary communication module, the vehicle submerged in water determination method further includes: if the main communication module receives the heartbeat pulse signal within the preset time period, then comparing the heartbeat pulse signal with a preset standard pulse signal; and determining whether the vehicle is in a submerged state based on the degree of difference between the heartbeat pulse signal and the preset standard pulse signal.

[0010] In some embodiments, the step of determining whether the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water based on the difference between the heartbeat pulse signal and the preset standard pulse signal includes: if the proportion of the high-level signal in the heartbeat pulse signal in a single pulse cycle of the heartbeat pulse signal is less than the proportion of the high-level signal in the standard pulse signal in a single pulse cycle of the standard pulse signal, then the vehicle is determined to be in a state of being submerged in water.

[0011] In some embodiments, prior to the step of detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's secondary communication module in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, the vehicle falling into water determination method further includes: acquiring the vehicle's current coordinates in real time; mapping the current coordinates to a preset map; and determining whether the vehicle's real-time location is in a water area based on the position of the current coordinates in the preset map.

[0012] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a vehicle submerged in water determination device. The device includes a detection module and a determination module. The detection module detects whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's secondary communication module in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area. The communication signal includes at least one of a heartbeat pulse signal and tire pressure signals from the vehicle's wheels. The determination module determines that the vehicle is submerged in water if the main communication module does not receive the communication signal within a preset time period.

[0013] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a vehicle submersion determination device, which includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to implement the aforementioned vehicle submersion determination method.

[0014] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implement the vehicle submersion determination method described above.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the vehicle submersion determination method of this application includes: responding to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's slave communication module, wherein the communication signal includes at least one of a heartbeat pulse signal and a tire pressure signal of the vehicle's wheels; if the main communication module does not receive a communication signal within a preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is in a submersion state. Through the above implementation, when it is determined that the vehicle's real-time location is in a water area and the vehicle's main communication module does not receive a communication signal from the slave communication module within a preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is in a submersion state. Therefore, by combining positioning and communication methods to detect whether the vehicle is in a submersion state, the accuracy of vehicle submersion detection can be improved in a simple and efficient manner.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of the vehicle submersion method provided in this application;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a process following step S101;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic block diagram of the structure of a vehicle submersion determination device according to one or more embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic block diagram of the structure of a vehicle submerged in water determination device according to one or more embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic block diagram of the structure of a computer storage medium according to one or more embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be particularly noted that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only some, not all, embodiments of the present application, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0024] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative embodiment. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms within the context of this application.

[0026] With the rapid development of the automotive industry, automobiles have become an indispensable means of transportation for people. The number of cars on the road is increasing year by year, and more and more people own private cars. This widespread adoption of automobiles has spurred the development of automotive parts manufacturing and design.

[0027] However, many unpredictable situations arise during vehicle operation. For example, in the event of an emergency, it is crucial to accurately and promptly determine the vehicle's predicament to facilitate a quick and appropriate response. For instance, if a vehicle falls into water and its current status cannot be accurately and efficiently monitored using specific methods, delayed information transmission could easily lead to serious consequences.

[0028] To address the technical problems existing in related technologies, this application provides a method for launching a vehicle into water, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of the vehicle submersion method provided in this application, specifically including the following steps S101 to S102.

[0029] Step S101: In response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, detect whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's slave communication module, wherein the communication signal includes at least one of a heartbeat pulse signal and a tire pressure signal of the vehicle's wheels.

[0030] Aquatic areas can be understood as rivers, lakes, fishponds, reservoirs, and other areas with a risk of drowning. During vehicle operation, the system can acquire the vehicle's real-time location and determine whether the vehicle is in aquatic areas. Once the vehicle's real-time location preliminarily determines that it is in aquatic areas, the system checks whether the communication connection between the main and secondary communication modules remains intact. The main communication module can be the communication module of the vehicle's smart cockpit host, and may include, but is not limited to, wireless communication modules such as Bluetooth, optical communication, or radio frequency communication. The secondary communication module can also include, but is not limited to, wireless communication modules such as Bluetooth, optical communication, or radio frequency communication. The secondary communication module can communicate with the vehicle's tire pressure monitoring module, receiving real-time tire pressure data from the module. Under normal conditions, the main and secondary communication modules are connected, with the main module sending control signals to the secondary module and the secondary module sending heartbeat pulse signals and / or tire pressure signals from the vehicle's wheels to the main module.

[0031] Step S102: If the main communication module does not receive a communication signal within a preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water.

[0032] The preset time period can be set according to actual conditions. For example, when it is necessary to improve detection accuracy and timeliness, the duration of the preset time period can be reduced. When the communication module fails to receive a communication signal within the preset time period, it can be determined that the communication module is experiencing a communication failure due to the vehicle being submerged in water, preventing normal communication between it and the main communication module, thus confirming that the vehicle is in a submerged state. For example, the slave communication module can also receive signals from the liquid level detection module. When the liquid level detection module detects that the liquid level has reached a threshold, it can disconnect the communication connection between the main and slave communication modules.

[0033] Through the above implementation method, when it is determined that the vehicle's real-time location is in a water area and the vehicle's main communication module does not receive a communication signal from the slave communication module within a preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water. Thus, by combining positioning and communication methods to detect whether the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water, the accuracy of vehicle submersion detection can be improved in a simple and efficient way.

[0034] Furthermore, after the step of detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives the communication signal sent by the vehicle's secondary communication module, the method for determining whether a vehicle has fallen into water also includes: if the main communication module receives the communication signal within a preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is not in a state of being submerged in water. When it is initially determined that the vehicle is in a water area based on its real-time location, it is then checked whether the communication connection between the secondary and main communication modules is still maintained. If the detection result shows that the main communication module can receive the communication signal within the preset time period, it can be determined that the communication function of the secondary communication module has not failed and can still maintain a normal communication connection with the main communication module, thereby determining that the vehicle is not in a state of being submerged in water.

[0035] In some embodiments, the number of slave communication modules includes multiple modules. The step of determining that the vehicle is not in a submerged state if the master communication module receives a communication signal within a preset time period includes: if the master communication module does not receive a communication signal from any slave communication module within the preset time period, determining that the vehicle is in a submerged state. For example, the vehicle has four wheels, each of which can be independently equipped with a tire pressure monitoring module. Each tire pressure monitoring module is correspondingly equipped with a slave communication module, and each slave communication module can receive tire pressure signals from its corresponding tire pressure monitoring module. Under normal conditions, each slave communication module is communicatively connected to the master communication module, and each master communication module can receive tire pressure signals and / or heartbeat pulse signals from its corresponding slave communication module. If the master communication module does not receive a communication signal from one or more slave modules within the preset time period, it can be determined that the communication function of at least one slave communication module has malfunctioned and cannot communicate normally with the master communication module, thus determining that the vehicle is in a submerged state.

[0036] In some embodiments, the step of detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's slave communication module in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area includes: in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, the main communication module sends tire pressure monitoring information to the slave communication module according to a preset time period; and detecting whether the main communication module receives a communication signal including a tire pressure signal from the slave communication module based on the tire pressure monitoring information within a preset time period.

[0037] The preset time period can be set according to actual conditions; for example, the preset time period can be once per second. Under normal conditions, when the vehicle is initially determined to be in a water area based on its real-time location, the main communication module can proactively send tire pressure monitoring information to the slave communication module. After receiving the tire pressure monitoring information, the slave communication module can send the tire pressure monitoring information to the tire pressure monitoring module of its corresponding wheel. This allows the tire pressure monitoring module to monitor the tire pressure of the wheel and obtain the tire pressure signal. The tire pressure monitoring module then transmits the tire pressure signal to the slave communication module, and then to the main communication module. When the main communication module receives the communication signal including the tire pressure signal from the slave communication module based on the tire pressure monitoring information within the preset time period, it can be determined that the communication function of the slave communication module has not failed and can still communicate normally with the main communication module. Therefore, it can be determined that the vehicle is not in a state of being submerged in water. If the main communication module does not receive a communication signal, including the tire pressure signal, from the slave communication module based on tire pressure monitoring information within a preset time period, it can be determined that the communication function of the slave communication module has malfunctioned and cannot communicate normally with the main communication module, thus confirming that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water.

[0038] In some embodiments, prior to the step of detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's secondary communication module in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, the vehicle falling into water determination method further includes: acquiring the vehicle's current coordinates in real time; mapping the current coordinates to a preset map; and determining whether the vehicle's real-time location is in a water area based on the position of the current coordinates in the preset map.

[0039] During vehicle operation, data can be transmitted from the vehicle's T-BOX Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to the intelligent cockpit host. The intelligent cockpit host decodes the data to obtain the current coordinates with latitude and longitude, then maps these coordinates onto a preset map to determine the vehicle's location. If the location on the preset map corresponds to a water area, the vehicle's real-time location is determined to be in a water area; otherwise, it is determined to be in a non-water area. To further improve detection accuracy, the vehicle's dwell time in a water area can also be detected. If the dwell time exceeds a threshold, it can be preliminarily determined that the vehicle is in a water area.

[0040] See Figure 2 , Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment following step S101. Specifically, see steps S201 to S202.

[0041] Step S201: If the main communication module receives a heartbeat pulse signal within a preset time period, the heartbeat pulse signal is compared with a preset standard pulse signal.

[0042] The main communication module and the slave communication module can simultaneously transmit tire pressure signals and heartbeat pulse signals, meaning that the transmission of heartbeat pulse signals and tire pressure signals share a single communication channel. In this embodiment, to more accurately determine whether the vehicle is submerged, if the main communication module receives a communication signal within a preset time period, it further compares the heartbeat pulse signal in the communication signal with a preset pulse signal, and further determines whether the vehicle is submerged based on the comparison result.

[0043] Step S202: Determine whether the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water based on the difference between the heartbeat pulse signal and the preset standard pulse signal.

[0044] The preset standard pulse signal can be set according to actual conditions. After comparing the heartbeat pulse signal with the preset standard pulse signal, the degree of difference between the two can be determined. When the difference between the two is large, it can be determined that the received heartbeat pulse signal is abnormal, and thus it can be determined that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water. When the difference between the two is small, it can be determined that the received heartbeat pulse signal is normal, and thus it can be determined that the vehicle is not in a state of being submerged in water.

[0045] Furthermore, the step of determining whether a vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water based on the difference between the heartbeat pulse signal and the preset standard pulse signal includes: if the proportion of the high-level signal in the heartbeat pulse signal in a single pulse cycle of the heartbeat pulse signal is less than the proportion of the high-level signal in the standard pulse signal in a single pulse cycle of the standard pulse signal, then the vehicle is determined to be in a state of being submerged in water.

[0046] The single pulse period of the heartbeat pulse signal and the single pulse period of the standard pulse signal can be the same or substantially the same; for example, the single pulse period of both can be, but is not limited to, 1 second or 2 seconds. The single pulse period of the standard pulse signal can simultaneously include a high-level signal and a low-level signal. For example, the duration of a single pulse period is 2 seconds, with the high-level signal and the low-level signal each occupying 1 second within this single pulse period. If the detected high-level signal of the single pulse period of the heartbeat pulse signal is less than 1 second, it can be determined that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water; if the detected high-level signal of the single pulse period of the heartbeat pulse signal is greater than or equal to 1 second, it can be determined that the vehicle is not in a state of being submerged in water.

[0047] In summary, when the vehicle's real-time location is determined to be in a water area, and the vehicle's main communication module does not receive a communication signal from the slave communication module within a preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water. Thus, by combining positioning and communication methods to detect whether a vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water, the accuracy of vehicle submersion detection can be improved in a simple and efficient way.

[0048] To implement the vehicle submersion determination method described in the above embodiments, this application provides a vehicle submersion determination device. See also... Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic block diagram of a vehicle submersion detection device according to one or more embodiments of this application.

[0049] Specifically, the vehicle falling into water determination device 30 may include a detection module 31 and a determination module 32.

[0050] The detection module 31 is used to detect whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's slave communication module in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area. The communication signal includes at least one of a heartbeat pulse signal and a tire pressure signal of the vehicle's wheels.

[0051] The determination module 32 is used to determine that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water if the main communication module does not receive a communication signal within a preset time period.

[0052] In one embodiment of this application, Figure 3 The various modules in the vehicle submersion detection device 30 shown can be individually or entirely combined into one or more units, or some of the units can be further divided into multiple functionally smaller sub-units to achieve the same operation without affecting the technical effects of the embodiments of this application. The above modules are based on logical function division. In practical applications, the function of one module can also be implemented by multiple units, or the function of multiple modules can be implemented by one unit. In other embodiments of this application, the vehicle submersion detection device 30 may also include other units. In practical applications, these functions can also be implemented with the assistance of other units, and can be implemented collaboratively by multiple units.

[0053] The above method is applied to vehicle submersion detection equipment. Please refer to [link / reference] for details. Figure 4 , Figure 4 According to the schematic block diagram of the vehicle submersion determination device according to one or more embodiments of this application, the vehicle submersion determination device 40 of this embodiment includes a processor 41 and a memory 42. The memory 42 stores a computer program, and the processor 41 executes the computer program to implement the above-described vehicle submersion determination method.

[0054] The processor 41 can be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. The processor 41 can also be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0055] The vehicle submersion determination method described in the above embodiments can be presented in the form of a computer program. This application proposes a computer storage medium carrying the computer program. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic block diagram of the structure of a computer storage medium according to one or more embodiments of this application. In this embodiment, the computer storage medium 50 includes a computer program 51, which can be executed to implement the above-described vehicle submersion determination method.

[0056] In this embodiment, the computer storage medium 50 can be a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, or a medium that can store program instructions. Alternatively, it can be a server that stores the program instructions. The server can send the stored program instructions to other devices for execution, or it can execute the stored program instructions itself.

[0057] Furthermore, if the aforementioned functions are implemented as software functions and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a mobile terminal-readable storage medium. That is, this application also provides a storage device storing program data, which can be executed to implement the methods of the above embodiments. This storage device can be, for example, a USB flash drive, an optical disc, or a server. In other words, this application can be embodied in the form of a software product, which includes several instructions to cause a smart terminal to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments.

[0058] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0059] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0060] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of this application includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the function involved, as will be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of this application pertain.

[0061] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a ordered list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (which may be a personal computer, server, network device, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0062] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A method for determining if a vehicle has fallen into water, characterized in that, The method for determining if a vehicle has fallen into water includes: In response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, it is detected whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's slave communication module, wherein the communication signal includes a heartbeat pulse signal; If the main communication module does not receive the communication signal within a preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water. The method for determining whether a vehicle has fallen into water, following the step of detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module has received a communication signal from the vehicle's secondary communication module, further includes: If the main communication module receives the heartbeat pulse signal within the preset time period, it compares the heartbeat pulse signal with a preset standard pulse signal. If the proportion of the high-level signal in the heartbeat pulse signal in a single pulse cycle of the heartbeat pulse signal is less than the proportion of the high-level signal in the standard pulse signal in a single pulse cycle of the standard pulse signal, then the vehicle is determined to be in a state of being submerged in water.

2. The method for determining a vehicle falling into water according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of communication modules includes multiple modules, and the method for determining if a vehicle has fallen into water includes: If the main communication module does not receive any communication signal from the secondary communication module within the preset time period, it is determined that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water.

3. The method for determining a vehicle submerged in water according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Before the step of detecting whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's slave communication module in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, the vehicle submersion determination method further includes: The current coordinates of the vehicle are obtained in real time; The current coordinates are mapped to a preset map, and the real-time location of the vehicle is determined based on the position of the current coordinates on the preset map to determine whether the vehicle is in a water area.

4. A vehicle submersion detection device, characterized in that, The vehicle submersion detection device includes: A detection module is used to detect whether the vehicle's main communication module receives a communication signal sent by the vehicle's slave communication module in response to the vehicle's real-time location being in a water area, wherein the communication signal includes at least one of a heartbeat pulse signal and a tire pressure signal of the vehicle's wheels. The determination module is used to determine that the vehicle is in a state of being submerged in water if the main communication module does not receive the communication signal within a preset time period. If the main communication module receives the heartbeat pulse signal within the preset time period, it compares the heartbeat pulse signal with a preset standard pulse signal. If the proportion of the high-level signal in the heartbeat pulse signal in a single pulse cycle of the heartbeat pulse signal is less than the proportion of the high-level signal in the standard pulse signal in a single pulse cycle of the standard pulse signal, then the vehicle is determined to be in a state of being submerged in water.

5. A vehicle submersion detection device, characterized in that, The vehicle submersion determination device includes a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the vehicle submersion determination method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. A computer-readable storage medium having program instructions stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program instructions are executed by the processor, they implement the vehicle submersion determination method as described in any one of claims 1 to 3.

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