Vehicle monitoring system

Abstract

The invention provides a vehicle monitoring system which can effectively improve reliability and effectiveness of notification of suspicious persons. The vehicle monitoring system is suitable for being installed in a vehicle, and comprises a detection part which is installed on the vehicle and detects characteristics or behaviors of people around the vehicle; the judging part is used for judging whether the person is a suspicious person or not according to the person information acquired by the detecting part; a notification unit that notifies a user of the vehicle when the determination unit determines that the person is a suspicious person; and a notification prohibiting unit that prohibits notification to the user when the determination result of the determination unit satisfies a predetermined condition.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a vehicle monitoring system. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, research and development have been underway to improve energy efficiency in order to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and advanced energy for more people. However, vehicle safety remains a challenge among technologies aimed at improving energy efficiency.

[0003] In detail, in existing technologies, with the improvement of vehicle operability and applicability, vehicles are also equipped with vehicle monitoring systems to notify the vehicle user when suspicious persons are detected in the vicinity of the vehicle. The determination of suspicious persons involves, for example, detecting the characteristics or behaviors of people around the vehicle to determine whether they are suspicious. However, even if someone related to the user (such as the user themselves or relatives) is present in the vicinity of the vehicle, as long as their characteristics or behaviors meet the criteria for suspicious persons, they will be identified as suspicious and a notification will be sent to the user. Thus, the vehicle monitoring system is prone to generating unnecessary notifications, leading to a decrease in the system's reliability and effectiveness. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the reliability and effectiveness of vehicle monitoring system notifications.

[0004] This invention aims to improve energy efficiency in order to solve the aforementioned problems. Furthermore, it contributes to the overall efficiency of energy use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a vehicle monitoring system that can effectively improve the reliability and effectiveness of notifications to suspicious individuals.

[0006] The vehicle monitoring system of the present invention is suitable for installation in a vehicle and includes: a detection component, installed on the vehicle, for detecting the characteristics or behaviors of people in the vicinity of the vehicle; a determination component, for determining whether a person is a suspicious person based on the person information obtained by the detection component; a notification component, for notifying the user of the vehicle if the determination component determines that the person is a suspicious person; and a notification prohibition component, for prohibiting notification to the user if the determination result of the determination component meets predetermined conditions.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle monitoring system further includes: a storage component storing person information related to the user; and a comparison component comparing the person information obtained by the detection component with the person information stored in the storage component. The determination component makes a determination based on the comparison result of the comparison component, and if the determination component determines that the person detected by the detection component is the person stored in the storage component, the notification prohibition component prohibits notification to the user.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, the detection component also detects the environment surrounding the vehicle, and when the determination component determines, based on the detection result of the detection component, that an emergency vehicle is approaching the vehicle, the notification prohibition component prohibits notification to the user.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, if the detection component detects the same person for more than a second set time within a first set time period, the determination component determines that the person is a suspicious person.

[0010] Based on the above, in the vehicle monitoring system of the present invention, when the determination component determines that the person detected by the detection component is a suspicious person, the notification component notifies the user of the vehicle; and when the determination result of the determination component meets predetermined conditions, the notification prohibition component prohibits notification to the user. That is, even if the characteristics or behaviors of people around the vehicle meet the criteria for determining a suspicious person, they can be excluded based on predetermined conditions (e.g., pre-set person information), thereby preventing inappropriate determinations. Thus, the vehicle monitoring system can not only prevent theft or accidents in advance but also suppress unnecessary notifications. Accordingly, the vehicle monitoring system of the present invention can effectively improve the reliability and effectiveness of notifications to suspicious persons.

[0011] To make the above features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle structure to which the vehicle monitoring system of an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

[0013] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the electrical structure of the vehicle monitoring system.

[0014] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the operation flow of the vehicle monitoring system.

[0015] Description of Reference Numerals

[0016] 50: Vehicles;

[0017] 100: Vehicle monitoring system;

[0018] 110: Detection components;

[0019] 112, 114: Side cameras;

[0020] 116: Front camera;

[0021] 118: Rear camera;

[0022] 120: Decision component;

[0023] 130: Notification component;

[0024] 140: Notification of prohibited components;

[0025] 150: Storage component;

[0026] 160: Comparison component;

[0027] R: Detection range;

[0028] S01 to S04: Steps. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherein, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a vehicle to which the vehicle monitoring system of an embodiment of the present invention is applied. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is an electrical structure diagram of the vehicle monitoring system. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shown illustrates the operation flow of the vehicle monitoring system. The following will be accompanied by... Figures 1 to 3 This invention describes the application and specific composition of the vehicle monitoring system 100 in this embodiment, but this is only one example and the invention is not intended to limit it.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, the vehicle monitoring system 100 is adapted to be installed in a vehicle 50 to monitor the surroundings of the vehicle 50 and notify the user of the vehicle 50. The vehicle monitoring system 100 includes a detection component 110, a determination component 120, a notification component 130, and a notification prohibition component 140. The detection component 110 is installed on the vehicle 50 and detects the characteristics or behaviors of people in the vicinity of the vehicle 50. The determination component 120 determines whether a person is suspicious based on the person information obtained by the detection component 110. If the determination component 120 determines that the person is suspicious, the notification component 130 notifies the user of the vehicle 50. Furthermore, if the determination result of the determination component 120 meets predetermined conditions, the notification prohibition component 140 prohibits notification to the user. That is, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can use the setting of the notification prohibition component 140 to exclude unnecessary notifications from the notification component 130.

[0031] Specifically, in this embodiment, the detection component 110 of the vehicle monitoring system 100 includes camera components mounted on the vehicle 50 and facing outwards, such as a pair of side cameras 112 and 114 mounted on the left and right sides of the vehicle 50, and at least one of a front camera 116 and a rear camera 118 mounted on the front and rear sides of the vehicle 50. The vehicle monitoring system 100 can detect the characteristics or behaviors of people around the vehicle 50 through the detection component 110. When a person around the vehicle 50 enters the detection range R of the detection component 110 (i.e., the camera range of the aforementioned camera components, such as...), the system detects the behavior of people around the vehicle 50. Figure 1 When the person is within the shaded area (as shown), at least one of the camera components of the detection component 110 can capture an image of the person, thereby acquiring the person's features or behavior. For example, facial features of the person can be acquired from a facial image captured by at least one of the camera components, or the person's movements can be acquired from a body image captured by at least one of the camera components. The detection component 110 can detect the surroundings of the vehicle 50 in real time, or it can detect the surroundings of the vehicle 50 at preset time intervals. In this way, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can use the detection results of the detection component 110 as a criterion for determining whether to issue a notification. However, although multiple camera components set in different positions are listed here as detection components 110, the present invention does not limit the number, type, or setting position of the detection components 110, and can be adjusted according to needs.

[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the determination component 120 of the vehicle monitoring system 100 is, for example, a control device such as a central control system or processor mounted on the vehicle 50 (but not limited thereto). The determination component 120 is electrically connected to the detection component 110 and can receive detection signals from the detection component 110, thereby determining whether the person is a suspicious person based on the person information obtained by the detection component 110 (e.g., the person's characteristics or behavior). If the detection component 110 detects a person around the vehicle 50 who meets a preset determination condition, the determination component 120 determines that the person is a suspicious person. For example, if the detection component 110 detects that the facial features of a person around the vehicle 50 are unclear (the person deliberately covers their face), or if the person makes an intrusive move into the vehicle 50 (the person attempts to turn the door handle of the vehicle 50 or looks through the window), the determination component 120 determines that the person is a suspicious person. In this way, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can notify suspicious persons based on the determination result of the determination component 120. However, although several criteria for determining suspicious persons are listed here, the present invention does not limit the implementation, type, and criteria of the determination component 120, which can be adjusted according to needs.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the notification component 130 of the vehicle monitoring system 100 is, for example, a communication device mounted on the vehicle 50 (but not limited thereto). The notification component 130 is electrically connected to the determination component 120 and can receive determination signals from the determination component 120, thereby notifying the user of a suspicious person based on the determination result of the determination component 120 (e.g., whether the person is a suspicious person). That is, if the determination component 120 determines that the person is a suspicious person, the notification component 130 notifies the user of the vehicle 50. Moreover, the notification component 130 can wirelessly communicate with the user's handheld mobile device (not shown) or a cloud system, etc., so that the notification component 130 notifies the user of the vehicle 50, for example, by remotely sending information (text or image) about the presence of a suspicious person around the vehicle 50 to the user's handheld mobile device (not shown) or a cloud system. Thus, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can notify the user of a suspicious person through the notification component 130. However, the implementation of the notification component 130 is not limited thereto and can be adjusted according to requirements.

[0034] Accordingly, in this embodiment, the notification prohibition component 140 of the vehicle monitoring system 100 is, for example, a control device such as a central control system or processor mounted on the vehicle 50 (but not limited thereto). The notification prohibition component 140 is electrically connected to the determination component 120 and can receive determination signals from the determination component 120, thereby prohibiting notifications to suspicious individuals based on the determination result of the determination component 120 (e.g., whether the person is a suspicious person). That is, if the determination result of the determination component 120 meets predetermined conditions, the notification prohibition component 140 prohibits notifications to the user. The notification prohibition component 140 prohibits notifications to the user in ways such as prohibiting the generation of a notification signal from the notification component 130 or prohibiting the transmission of a notification signal already generated by the notification component 130. Thus, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can use the setting of the notification prohibition component 140 to exclude unnecessary notifications from the notification component 130. However, the implementation of the notification prohibition component 140 is not limited thereto and can be adjusted according to requirements.

[0035] Therefore, in the vehicle monitoring system 100 of this embodiment, the detection component 110 can monitor the area around the vehicle 50 and detect the characteristics or behaviors of persons entering a predetermined range of the vehicle 50. The determination component 120 then determines whether the person is a suspicious person. If the determination component 120 determines that the person detected by the detection component 110 is a suspicious person, the notification component 130 notifies the user of the vehicle 50. If the determination result of the determination component 120 meets predetermined conditions, the notification prohibition component 140 prohibits notification to the user. In other words, even if the characteristics or behaviors of persons around the vehicle 50 meet the criteria for determining a suspicious person, they can be excluded based on predetermined conditions (e.g., pre-set person information), thereby preventing inappropriate determinations. Thus, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can not only prevent theft or accidents in advance but also suppress unnecessary notifications. Accordingly, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can effectively improve the reliability and effectiveness of notifications to suspicious persons.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, one of the conditions for the determination unit 120 to determine a suspicious person is, in addition to detecting the characteristics or behavior of people around the vehicle 50 by the detection unit 110, the following situations are also listed. If the detection unit 110 detects the same person for a cumulative period exceeding a second predetermined time within a first predetermined time, the determination unit 120 determines that person to be a suspicious person. For example, if the same person is captured by at least one of the multiple camera units of the detection unit 110 for a cumulative period exceeding 50 seconds (the second predetermined time) within 1 minute (the first predetermined time), it can be assumed that the person is constantly loitering around the vehicle 50, and therefore it is preferable to determine this person as a suspicious person. The first predetermined time and the second predetermined time can be continuous periods or intermittent cumulative periods. Thus, the vehicle monitoring system 100 not only determines suspicious persons based on the characteristics or behavior of people around the vehicle 50, but also based on the length of time the person stays, thereby improving the criteria for determining suspicious persons. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be adjusted according to needs.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the vehicle monitoring system 100 also includes a storage unit 150 and a comparison unit 160. The storage unit 150 may be, for example, a storage device mounted on the vehicle 50 or a cloud system capable of connecting to the vehicle 50's control system (but is not limited thereto). The storage unit 150 stores information about persons associated with the user, such as facial images and inertial movements of the user, relatives, friends, and users who pre-registered before using the vehicle 50. The comparison unit 160 may be, for example, a control device such as a central control system or processor mounted on the vehicle 50 (but is not limited thereto). The comparison unit 160 compares the person information obtained by the detection unit 110 with the person information stored in the storage unit 150 (for example, comparing a facial image of the person captured with facial images of multiple persons stored in the system). The determination unit 120 of the vehicle monitoring system 100 makes a determination based on the comparison result of the comparison unit 160. If the determination component 120 determines that the person detected by the detection component 110 is the same person stored in the storage component 150 (i.e., a match), the notification prohibition component 140 prohibits notification to the user. In other words, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can utilize the person information pre-stored in the storage component 150 as exclusion criteria, and use the comparison component 160 to compare the person information detected by the detection component 110 with the pre-stored person information to determine whether to prohibit notification. Thus, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can not only prevent theft or accidents in advance, but also suppress unnecessary notifications. Accordingly, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can effectively improve the reliability and effectiveness of notifications to suspicious persons. However, although embodiments of the storage component 150 and the comparison component 160 are listed herein, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be adjusted according to needs.

[0038] Additionally, in this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the detection unit 110 also detects the environment surrounding the vehicle 50, and when the determination unit 120 determines, based on the detection results of the detection unit 110, that an emergency vehicle (not shown) is approaching the vehicle 50, the notification prohibition unit 140 prohibits notifications to the user. Specifically, when an emergency vehicle (e.g., an ambulance, police car, etc.) approaches the vehicle 50, it is conceivable that an emergency situation (e.g., a car accident) is occurring around the vehicle 50. At this time, with the occurrence of the emergency situation, it is conceivable that many people unrelated to the user of the vehicle 50 will appear around the vehicle 50. If all these people are deemed suspicious, unnecessary notifications will be generated significantly. Therefore, based on the possibility of an emergency vehicle appearing in an emergency situation, for example, by using a camera unit (which is the detection unit 110) to capture images of the surrounding environment, and the determination unit 120 determining whether there is a light (flashing red light) indicating an emergency vehicle, notifications are prohibited. In this way, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can not only prevent theft or accidents in advance but also suppress unnecessary notifications. Accordingly, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can effectively improve the reliability and effectiveness of notifications to suspicious individuals. However, although embodiments of the notification blocking component 140 are described herein, the invention is not limited thereto and can be adjusted as needed.

[0039] One operation flow of the vehicle monitoring system 100 of this embodiment is provided here to illustrate a specific example of the above-described operating conditions. Please refer to... Figure 3In this embodiment, firstly, in step S01, the aforementioned detection component 110 detects whether anyone is present around the vehicle 50. If no one is present around the vehicle 50 (step S01, No), the process ends. If someone is present around the vehicle 50 (step S01, Yes), the process proceeds to step S02, where the determination component 120 determines whether the person is a specific individual (e.g., the user, a relative, a user who pre-registered before using the vehicle 50). Next, in step S02, if the person is determined not to be a specific individual (step S02, No), the process proceeds to step S03, where the notification component 130 notifies the user of the vehicle 50 of a suspicious person, and then the process ends. Correspondingly, in step S02, if the person is determined to be a specific individual (step S02, Yes), the process proceeds to step S04, where the notification prohibition component 140 prohibits notifications of a suspicious person to the user, and then the process ends. In this way, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can not only prevent theft or accidents in advance but also suppress unnecessary notifications. The above-described operation procedure for the vehicle monitoring system 100 can be executed in real time based on the real-time detection of the detection component 110, or it can be executed at preset time intervals. However, the above procedure is only one example, and the order of the judgment conditions and the specific content of the judgment conditions can be adjusted according to needs, and the present invention is not limited thereto. In this way, the vehicle monitoring system 100 can effectively improve the reliability and effectiveness of notifications to suspicious persons.

[0040] In summary, in the vehicle monitoring system of the present invention, when the determination component determines that the person detected by the detection component is a suspicious person, the notification component notifies the user of the vehicle. Furthermore, when the determination result of the determination component meets predetermined conditions, the notification prohibition component prohibits notification to the user. That is, even if the characteristics or behaviors of people around the vehicle meet the criteria for determining a suspicious person, they can be excluded based on predetermined conditions (e.g., pre-set person information), thereby preventing inappropriate determinations. Preferably, when the detection component detects the same person for more than a second predetermined time period within a first predetermined time period, the determination component determines that the person is a suspicious person. Moreover, when the determination component determines that the person detected by the detection component is a person stored in the storage component (e.g., the user, relatives, users who pre-registered before using the vehicle), or when an emergency vehicle (e.g., an ambulance, police car, etc.) approaches the vehicle, the notification prohibition component prohibits notification to the user. Thus, the vehicle monitoring system can not only prevent theft or accidents in advance but also suppress unnecessary notifications. Accordingly, the vehicle monitoring system of the present invention can effectively improve the reliability and effectiveness of notifications to suspicious persons.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle monitoring system, suitable for installation in a vehicle, and characterized in that include: A detection component is installed on the vehicle and detects the characteristics or behaviors of people around the vehicle; A determination component, which determines whether the person is a suspicious person based on the person information obtained by the detection component; a notification component, which notifies the user of the vehicle when the determination component determines that the person is a suspicious person; as well as The notification prohibition means prohibits notification to the user when the determination result of the determination means satisfies a predetermined condition.

2. The vehicle monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A storage component storing character information of characters related to the user; as well as a comparing component, for comparing the character information obtained by the detecting component with the character information stored by the storing component, The determining unit makes a determination based on the comparison result of the comparing unit, and The notification prohibition means prohibits notification to the user when the determination means determines that the person detected by the detection means is the person stored by the storage means.

3. The vehicle monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection component also detects the surrounding environment of the vehicle, and When the determination unit determines that an emergency vehicle is approaching the vehicle based on the detection result of the detection unit, the notification prohibition unit prohibits notification to the user.

4. The vehicle monitoring system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: When the detection component detects the same person within the first set time for a cumulative period exceeding the second set time, the determination component determines that the person is a suspicious person.

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