Automobile safety lock control system and method based on fingerprint unlocking

Abstract

The invention discloses an automobile safety lock control system and method based on fingerprint unlocking, the control system comprises an automobile door fingerprint unlocking system and a cab fingerprint starting system, first fingerprint information or second fingerprint information is acquired through a corresponding fingerprint acquisition module, and the acquired fingerprint information is sent to a safety lock system controller; and the safety lock system controller compares the received fingerprint information with a pre-stored fingerprint, and if data are consistent, a corresponding door opening request signal or a starting request signal is sent, so that a door lock executing mechanism is activated to realize automatic opening of a vehicle door or the starting controller executes starting according to a vehicle starting strategy. According to the method, a traditional vehicle key does not need to be carried about, dependence on the traditional vehicle key is reduced, fingerprint unlocking is not affected by the external environment, vehicle unlocking and locking can be more efficiently and rapidly achieved, and the recognition efficiency, safety and controllability are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of automobile technology, and in particular to a fingerprint-based automobile safety lock control system and method. Background Art

[0002] At present, the most common button mechanical keys on the market are traditional ones, which need to be carried around and the button batteries need to be replaced in time. When the button key is lost or the battery is low, the door lock and ignition lock cannot be opened normally.

[0003] There are also cars that use digital key technology (such as smartphones, smart watches) and facial recognition technology to enter and start the car. The main ways to enter and start the car include the following:

[0004] 1. Remote key entry and start system: The system can sense the presence of the key within a certain distance, thereby unlocking the door and starting the car.

[0005] 2.NFC car key: With NFC technology, users can easily unlock car doors and start the car by simply bringing the device close to the vehicle's sensing area.

[0006] 3. Digital key technology: Using mobile devices such as smartphones and smart watches, users can remotely control the locking and unlocking of car doors and start the car.

[0007] 4. Facial recognition technology: Through facial recognition, the system can identify and verify the user's identity, unlock the door and start the car.

[0008] However, these car entry and start technologies also have certain limitations, such as remote key battery exhaustion, distance restrictions, loss of keys or smart devices, smart devices in weak signal environments such as basements, or "virus" attacks, and difficulty in facial recognition in low-light environments. These may all lead to failure of the car entry and start functions, especially when the lost device is of high value, and users may face greater financial losses. Summary of the invention

[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a car safety lock control system and method based on fingerprint unlocking, which adopts a new car safety lock control system to unlock and start the car through fingerprints, and uses the owner's fingerprint as the only credential to unlock and start the car, which not only improves security, but also provides users with a more convenient and economical solution.

[0010] The present invention solves the above problems through the following technical solutions:

[0011] The automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking includes: a power supply module, a safety lock system controller, and a door lock fingerprint collection module, a door lock controller, an ignition lock fingerprint collection module and a start controller respectively connected to the safety lock system controller;

[0012] The power supply module is respectively connected to the door lock fingerprint collection module, the ignition lock fingerprint collection module, the safety lock system controller and the door lock controller to provide power to the control system;

[0013] The vehicle door lock fingerprint collection module, the safety lock system controller, the vehicle door lock controller and the door lock actuator are connected in sequence to form a vehicle door fingerprint unlocking system; the vehicle door lock fingerprint collection module collects the first fingerprint information, and sends the collected first fingerprint information to the safety lock system controller, and the safety lock system controller compares the received first fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint. If the data are consistent, the safety lock system controller sends a door opening request signal to the vehicle door lock controller, thereby activating the door lock actuator to realize automatic opening of the vehicle door;

[0014] The ignition lock fingerprint collection module, the safety lock system controller and the start controller are connected in sequence to form a cab fingerprint start system; the second fingerprint information is collected by the ignition lock fingerprint collection module, and the collected second fingerprint information is sent to the safety lock system controller, the safety lock system controller compares the received second fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint, if the data is consistent, a start request signal is sent to the start controller, and the start controller executes the start according to the vehicle start strategy.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention, the vehicle door lock fingerprint collection module is installed at the door handle and is used to collect the first fingerprint information.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention, the ignition lock fingerprint collection module is installed on the instrument panel.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention, the control system further comprises: a voice feedback module connected to the safety lock system controller, the voice feedback module being used for providing voice feedback on the comparison result between the first fingerprint information or the second fingerprint information and the pre-stored fingerprint.

[0018] As a further improvement of the present invention, the control system is also provided with a connected central control screen and an intelligent network device. The central control screen is respectively connected to the voice feedback module, the safety lock system controller and the start controller. The authorization and validity of the fingerprint, and the personalized settings of the voice feedback module are configured and updated through the central control screen and the intelligent network device.

[0019] As a further improvement of the present invention, the door lock fingerprint collection module and the ignition lock fingerprint collection module both include: a fingerprint sensor and a communication interface to collect fingerprint information through the fingerprint sensor, and the communication interface is used to communicate with the connection line of the safety lock system controller.

[0020] As a further improvement of the present invention, the security lock system controller includes: a communication interface, a fingerprint image processor, a fingerprint template memory and a control logic unit, which are used to perform fingerprint matching to verify the user's identity and perform an unlocking operation based on the matching result; and manage the fingerprint collection, processing and storage process; provide voice feedback based on the execution status; intelligent power management to save energy; and store and update user fingerprint data.

[0021] At the same time, the present invention solves the above problems through the following technical solutions:

[0022] The automobile safety lock control method based on fingerprint unlocking is implemented by the automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking as described above, including:

[0023] Fingerprint information entry;

[0024] The input fingerprint information is stored in the safety lock system controller to form a pre-stored fingerprint. The safety lock system controller compares the received first fingerprint information or second fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint to open the door through the first fingerprint information and start the whole vehicle through the second fingerprint information;

[0025] And according to the comparison results, voice broadcast is made.

[0026] As a further improvement of the present invention, the fingerprint information entry is implemented through a door lock fingerprint acquisition module or an ignition lock fingerprint acquisition module, and when entering the fingerprint information, it must be successfully collected three times before it can be considered as a valid fingerprint information entry. Otherwise, it needs to be collected again.

[0027] As a further improvement of the present invention, the control method further includes:

[0028] Authorize and configure or update the entered fingerprint information in a timely manner;

[0029] Personalize the voice announcements.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0031] (1) The present invention can make the use of vehicles simpler, more environmentally friendly, more economical, and more convenient. There is no need to carry traditional car keys with you, which reduces the dependence on traditional car keys and the use of button batteries in traditional car keys, thus reducing costs, saving resources, and protecting the environment. Fingerprint unlocking is not affected by the external environment, and can unlock the vehicle more efficiently and quickly, thereby improving recognition efficiency;

[0032] (2) The present invention has higher security than digital key technology and facial recognition technology.

[0033] (3) The present invention can authorize the recorded fingerprints, and for the saved fingerprints, the permission time period can be specified to improve controllability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 This is a control flow chart of the automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of the fingerprint entry and unlocking process of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail below in conjunction with the drawings in the preferred embodiments of the present application. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar parts or parts with the same or similar functions. The described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limitations on the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0037] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are orientations or positional relationships based on the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0040] In addition, the terms "comprises," "comprising," and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or display that includes a series of steps or elements is not necessarily limited to those steps or elements explicitly listed but may include other steps or elements not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, product, or display.

[0041] The following will be combined Figure 1-2 , the automobile safety lock control system and method based on fingerprint unlocking involved in the embodiments of the present application are described in detail. It is worth noting that the following embodiments are only used to explain the present application and do not constitute a limitation on the present application.

[0042] Example

[0043] Refer to the attached Figure 1 The automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking includes: a power supply module, a safety lock system controller, and a door lock fingerprint collection module, an ignition lock fingerprint collection module, a door lock controller, a start controller, a voice feedback module and a central control screen respectively connected to the safety lock system controller.

[0044] Among them, the power supply module is respectively connected to the door lock fingerprint collection module, the ignition lock fingerprint collection module, the safety lock system controller and the door lock controller to provide power to each component.

[0045] The core functions of the security lock system controller include: fingerprint matching to verify user identity; unlocking operations based on matching results; managing fingerprint collection, processing and storage processes; providing voice feedback based on execution status; intelligent power management to save energy; and storing and updating user fingerprint data. In addition, the security lock system controller has anti-interference capabilities to ensure stable operation in various environments.

[0046] The vehicle door lock fingerprint collection module, the safety lock system controller, the vehicle door lock controller and the door lock actuator are connected in sequence to form a vehicle door fingerprint unlocking system; the vehicle door lock fingerprint collection module is installed on the door handle to collect the first fingerprint information to open the vehicle door; when the vehicle door lock fingerprint collection module collects the first fingerprint information, the collected first fingerprint information is sent to the safety lock system controller, and the safety lock system controller compares the received first fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint. If the data are consistent, the safety lock system controller sends a door opening request signal to the vehicle door lock controller, thereby activating the door lock actuator, i.e., the door lock motor, to realize automatic opening of the vehicle door.

[0047] Preferably, the safety lock system controller compares the collected first fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint, and sends a voice broadcast signal to the voice feedback module based on the comparison result, so as to make corresponding voice feedback through the voice feedback module; when the vehicle door is automatically opened, corresponding feedback broadcast can be made, for example: "The door is open, please enter", "Dear user, please get in the car", etc.; if the data is inconsistent, the safety lock system controller sends a voice broadcast signal to the voice feedback module, which can be broadcast according to the relevant personalized voice set in the safety lock system controller, for example: "The current fingerprint does not match, please do not touch", "Do not break in illegally", etc.

[0048] The ignition lock fingerprint collection module, the safety lock system controller and the start controller are connected in sequence to form a cab fingerprint start system; the ignition lock fingerprint collection module is installed at a suitable position on the instrument panel to collect the second fingerprint information to start the vehicle; when the ignition lock fingerprint collection module collects the second fingerprint information, the collected second fingerprint information is sent to the safety lock system controller, and the safety lock system controller compares the received second fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint. If the data is consistent, the safety lock system controller sends a start request signal to the start controller, and the start controller executes the start according to the vehicle start strategy. The vehicle start strategy, for example: the system may only be partially activated when the brakes are not pressed, and it will be fully started when the brakes are pressed. The start strategies are diverse and not limited to the above. At the same time, the safety lock system controller compares the collected second fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint, and sends a voice broadcast signal to the voice feedback module based on the comparison result, so that the voice feedback module can provide corresponding voice feedback;

[0049] The start controller is also connected to other vehicle systems and the central control screen, and the central control screen is connected to the smart networking device and the voice feedback module. The voice feedback module is also connected to the central control screen for other voice feedback and status broadcasts. For example, when the seat belt is not fastened, the voice broadcast is "For your safety, please fasten your seat belt", "Everything is ready and you can go at any time", "The current ignition status is not satisfied, and only some vehicle systems can be activated", etc.

[0050] Fingerprint authorization and related validity periods can be configured and updated through the central control screen and smart connected devices, and the personalized settings of the voice feedback module can also be configured and updated through the central control screen and smart connected devices.

[0051] In a specific embodiment:

[0052] The door lock fingerprint collection module and the ignition lock fingerprint collection module both include: a fingerprint sensor and a communication interface, etc., so as to collect fingerprint information through the fingerprint sensor. The communication interface is used to communicate with the connection line of the safety lock system controller.

[0053] The security lock system controller includes: a communication interface, a fingerprint image processor, a fingerprint template memory, a control logic unit, etc., in order to facilitate connection and realize its functions, that is, the security lock system controller is used to perform fingerprint matching to verify the user's identity, and perform unlocking operations based on the matching results; and manage the fingerprint collection, processing and storage processes; provide voice feedback based on the execution status; intelligent power management to save energy; and store and update user fingerprint data.

[0054] In an optional embodiment, referring to the attached Figure 2 The automobile safety lock control method based on fingerprint unlocking is implemented by a automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking, including:

[0055] Fingerprint information entry;

[0056] The input fingerprint information is stored in the safety lock system controller to form a pre-stored fingerprint. The safety lock system controller compares the received first fingerprint information or second fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint to open the door through the first fingerprint information and start the whole vehicle through the second fingerprint information;

[0057] And according to the comparison results, voice broadcast is made.

[0058] Preferably, fingerprint information entry can be achieved through the door lock fingerprint acquisition module or the ignition lock fingerprint acquisition module, and when entering fingerprint information, it must be successfully collected three times before it can be considered as a valid fingerprint information entry. If not, it needs to be collected again. Compared with the current traditional keys, digital keys and NFC keys, there is no loss and possible network virus attacks, which can ensure higher safety of use. After entering the fingerprint, the fingerprint can be quickly identified and the vehicle can be unlocked. Fingerprint unlocking is not affected by the external environment and can unlock the vehicle more efficiently and quickly.

[0059] In addition, the entered fingerprint information needs to be authorized and configured or updated in time; the use rights of the entered fingerprint information can be authorized, and authorization can be performed at different times according to the usage scenario and user, which makes management more convenient.

[0060] The voice announcements can also be personalised.

[0061] The present invention can solve the problem that the current traditional button keys need to be carried around and the button batteries of the traditional button keys need to be replaced in time, which reduces the use of button batteries and is more economical and environmentally friendly. It can also solve the problem that the digital key needs to be carried around and cannot be unlocked when the digital key has no remaining power, the problem that the digital NFC car key needs to be carried around and cannot be unlocked when there is no remaining power, the security problem of the loss of the non-digital NFC car key, the problem that the lock cannot be unlocked normally when the external environment such as light and facial makeup has a great interference with facial recognition, the problem of vehicle use authority for car rental, and the problem of all permissions on the car computer that require password input, so as to avoid the inability to use its functions normally when the password is forgotten.

[0062] The present invention can make the use of vehicles simpler, more environmentally friendly, more economical and more convenient. There is no need to carry traditional car keys, which reduces dependence on traditional car keys and the use of button batteries in traditional car keys, thus reducing costs, saving resources and protecting the environment. The invention is more secure than digital key technology and facial recognition technology. At the same time, the invention can authorize other driver fingerprints, and for the saved fingerprints, the time period of authority can be specified to improve controllability.

[0063] Although the present invention is described herein with reference to the illustrative embodiments of the present invention, the above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can design many other modifications and embodiments, which will fall within the scope and spirit of the principles disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. Automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking, characterized in that: include: A power supply module, a safety lock system controller, and a door lock fingerprint collection module, a door lock controller, an ignition lock fingerprint collection module and a start controller respectively connected to the safety lock system controller; The power supply module is respectively connected to the door lock fingerprint collection module, the ignition lock fingerprint collection module, the safety lock system controller and the door lock controller to provide power to the control system; The vehicle door lock fingerprint collection module, the safety lock system controller, the vehicle door lock controller and the door lock actuator are connected in sequence to form a vehicle door fingerprint unlocking system; the vehicle door lock fingerprint collection module collects the first fingerprint information, and sends the collected first fingerprint information to the safety lock system controller, and the safety lock system controller compares the received first fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint. If the data are consistent, the safety lock system controller sends a door opening request signal to the vehicle door lock controller, thereby activating the door lock actuator to realize automatic opening of the vehicle door; The ignition lock fingerprint collection module, the safety lock system controller and the start controller are connected in sequence to form a cab fingerprint start system; the second fingerprint information is collected by the ignition lock fingerprint collection module, and the collected second fingerprint information is sent to the safety lock system controller, the safety lock system controller compares the received second fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint, if the data is consistent, a start request signal is sent to the start controller, and the start controller executes the start according to the vehicle start strategy.

2. According to the automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking according to claim 1, it is characterized in that: The vehicle door lock fingerprint collection module is installed at the door handle and is used to collect the first fingerprint information.

3. According to the automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking according to claim 1, it is characterized in that: The ignition lock fingerprint collection module is installed on the instrument panel.

4. The automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The control system further comprises: a voice feedback module connected to the safety lock system controller, the voice feedback module being used for providing voice feedback on the comparison result between the first fingerprint information or the second fingerprint information and the pre-stored fingerprint.

5. According to claim 4, the automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking is characterized in that: The control system is also provided with a connected central control screen and intelligent network equipment. The central control screen is connected to the voice feedback module, the safety lock system controller and the start controller respectively. The authorization and timeliness of the fingerprint, and the personalized settings of the voice feedback module are configured and updated through the central control screen and the intelligent network equipment.

6. The automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The door lock fingerprint collection module and the ignition lock fingerprint collection module both include: a fingerprint sensor and a communication interface, so as to collect fingerprint information through the fingerprint sensor, and the communication interface is used to communicate with the connection line of the safety lock system controller.

7. The automobile safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The security lock system controller includes: a communication interface, a fingerprint image processor, a fingerprint template memory and a control logic unit, which are used to perform fingerprint matching to verify the user's identity and perform unlocking operations based on the matching results; manage the fingerprint collection, processing and storage processes; provide voice feedback based on the execution status; intelligent power management to save energy; and store and update user fingerprint data.

8. A method for controlling a car safety lock based on fingerprint unlocking, which is implemented by a car safety lock control system based on fingerprint unlocking as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: include: Fingerprint information entry; The input fingerprint information is stored in the safety lock system controller to form a pre-stored fingerprint. The safety lock system controller compares the received first fingerprint information or second fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint to open the door through the first fingerprint information and start the whole vehicle through the second fingerprint information; And according to the comparison results, voice broadcast is made.

9. The automobile safety lock control method based on fingerprint unlocking according to claim 8 is characterized in that: The fingerprint information entry is realized through the door lock fingerprint collection module or the ignition lock fingerprint collection module, and when the fingerprint information is entered, it needs to be successfully collected three times to be considered as a valid fingerprint information entry. If not, it needs to be collected again.

10. The automobile safety lock control method based on fingerprint unlocking according to claim 8 is characterized in that: The control method further includes: Authorize and configure or update the entered fingerprint information in a timely manner; Personalize the voice announcements.

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