Vehicle control method, electronic device and vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of vehicle control methods, comprising the following steps: after determining that target object has the intention of getting into driving seat from the side door of vehicle, adjust the state of vehicle;Adjust the state of vehicle includes the following steps: adjust the movable center island of vehicle, so that the first passage for target object is formed between movable center island and the dashboard of vehicle.This application also proposes an electronic device and a vehicle.The present application can improve the convenience of user getting into driving seat from the side door, and can improve the user experience and vehicle safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle control technology, specifically to a vehicle control method, electronic equipment, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In some scenarios, drivers need to enter the vehicle from the passenger side to get into the driver's seat. However, after entering the vehicle from the passenger side, the driver needs to cross the vehicle's dashboard to reach the driver's seat, which presents a significant challenge.

[0003] In some scenarios, the driver needs to walk halfway around the vehicle from the passenger side to the driver's side door to get in, which is inconvenient and may pose a safety hazard. For example, when the vehicle is parked on the side of the road, the driver outside the lane needs to walk from the passenger side to the driver's side to get in. This is particularly inconvenient in rainy or narrow road conditions, and poses a significant safety risk if there are vehicles traveling on the left side of the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle control method, electronic device, and vehicle to improve the convenience for users to enter the driver's seat.

[0005] The present invention discloses a vehicle control method comprising the following steps: after determining that a target object intends to enter the vehicle from the passenger side door and enter the driver's seat, adjusting the state of the vehicle; the adjustment of the state of the vehicle comprises the following steps: adjusting the movable island of the vehicle to form a first passage for the target object to pass through between the movable island and the vehicle's dashboard.

[0006] Optionally, adjusting the state of the vehicle further includes the following step: adjusting the passenger seat of the vehicle to form a second passage between the passenger seat and the dashboard for the target object to pass through.

[0007] Optionally, adjusting the state of the vehicle further includes the following step: adjusting the driver's seat of the vehicle to form a third passage between the driver's seat and the dashboard for the target object to sit in.

[0008] Optionally, adjusting the movable island of the vehicle includes the following steps: when the movable island is located in front of a first preset position, controlling the movable island to move backward to the first preset position.

[0009] Optionally, adjusting the passenger seat of the vehicle includes the following steps: when the passenger seat is in a position in front of a second preset position, controlling the passenger seat to move backward to the second preset position.

[0010] Optionally, adjusting the driver's seat of the vehicle includes the following steps: when the driver's seat is in a position in front of a third preset position, controlling the driver's seat to move backward to the third preset position.

[0011] Optionally, adjusting the state of the vehicle further includes the following steps: acquiring external environmental information of the vehicle, and controlling the passenger door of the vehicle to open when the external environmental information meets preset door opening conditions.

[0012] Optionally, the vehicle control method further includes the following step: when the vehicle is in a preset scenario, identifying whether the target object has the intention to enter the vehicle from the passenger side door and enter the driver's seat.

[0013] Optionally, the preset scenarios include valet parking scenarios and roadside parking scenarios.

[0014] Optionally, identifying whether the target object has the intention to enter the vehicle from the passenger side door and into the driver's seat includes the following steps: detecting the position of the vehicle key; when the key is detected to be located outside the passenger side door of the vehicle, it is determined that the target object has the intention to enter the vehicle from the passenger side door and into the driver's seat.

[0015] Optionally, adjusting the state of the vehicle further includes the following steps: when the target object is detected sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle, the movable island is controlled to reset.

[0016] Optionally, adjusting the state of the vehicle further includes the following steps: when the target object is detected sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle, the driver's seat is adjusted to a memory position corresponding to the target object.

[0017] Optionally, adjusting the state of the vehicle further includes the following steps: when it is detected that the target object has sat in the driver's seat of the vehicle and someone has sat in the passenger seat of the vehicle, the passenger door of the vehicle is controlled to close.

[0018] Optionally, adjusting the state of the vehicle further includes the following steps: when it is detected that the target object has sat in the driver's seat of the vehicle and the passenger seat of the vehicle has been unoccupied for a preset time period, the passenger door of the vehicle is controlled to close.

[0019] The present invention also proposes an electronic device, including a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor; the memory stores instructions executable by the processor, the instructions being executed by the processor to enable the processor to perform any of the vehicle control methods described above.

[0020] The present invention also proposes a vehicle including the aforementioned electronic equipment.

[0021] This invention can improve the convenience for users to enter the vehicle from the passenger side and get into the driver's seat, thereby enhancing the user's driving experience and driving safety. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the vehicle control method described in some embodiments;

[0023] Figure 2 A flowchart of a vehicle control method as described in a specific example;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control system architecture described in some embodiments;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle described in some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the vehicle before adjustment as described in some embodiments;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the adjusted state of the vehicle as described in some embodiments.

[0028] In the diagram, 101—Body Domain Controller, 102—Passenger Side Radar, 103—Key Recognition Module, 104—Camera Detection Module, 105—Seat Controller, 106—Driver's Seat Motor, 107—Passenger Seat Motor, 108—Seatbelt Reminder Device, 109—Door Motor, 110—Center Island Controller, 111—Center Island Motor.

[0029] 201—Passenger door, 202—Passenger rearview mirror, 203—Driver's seat, 204—Passenger seat, 205—Instrument panel, 206—Modible island, 207—Third passage, 208—Second passage, 209—First passage. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and not for limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. The illustrations only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0032] This embodiment proposes a vehicle control method, such as... Figures 4 to 6 As shown, this vehicle control method is applied to a vehicle equipped with a movable central island 206 that can move forward and backward, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle control method includes the following steps:

[0033] S100: After determining that the target object intends to enter the vehicle from the passenger door 201 and enter the driver's seat, adjust the state of the vehicle; adjusting the state of the vehicle includes the following steps: adjusting the movable island 206 of the vehicle so that a first passage 209 for the target object to pass through is formed between the movable island 206 and the dashboard 205 of the vehicle.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, when the target object intends to enter the vehicle from the passenger side door 201 and enter the driver's seat, the movable island 206 is adjusted to form a first passage 209 between the movable island 206 and the vehicle's dashboard 205, so that the target object can move from the passenger side to the driver's seat more conveniently, thereby improving the convenience for the target object to enter the vehicle from the passenger side and enter the driver's seat.

[0035] In practice, the target group can be the car owner, the driver, the user carrying the car key, or any other person who may need to enter the car from the passenger side door and get into the driver's seat.

[0036] In practice, the preset width of the first channel 209 can be set according to requirements, ensuring that the target object can pass through easily. The preset width of the first channel 209 can also be set and adjusted according to user-input parameters.

[0037] In specific implementation, such as Figure 3As shown, this vehicle control method can be applied to a control system architecture that includes at least a control unit and a movable island 206. The control unit establishes a communication connection with the island controller 110 of the movable island 206, which can be an electrically driven island. For example, the movable island 206 is mounted on the vehicle floor via a track mechanism. A motor drive mechanism is provided between the movable island 206 and the track mechanism. The island motor 111 of the motor drive mechanism is controlled by the island controller 110, and the motor drive mechanism drives the movable island 206 to move back and forth along the track mechanism. When the control unit determines that the target object intends to enter the vehicle through the passenger door 201 and enter the driver's seat, it sends an adjustment command to the island controller 110, thereby adjusting the movable island 206 to form the first channel 209. Specifically, this control system architecture can be a vehicle, and the type of vehicle is not limited, such as a gasoline vehicle, a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, or a fuel cell vehicle, etc.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, adjusting the vehicle's status also includes the following steps: adjusting the passenger seat 204 to create a second passage 208 between the passenger seat 204 and the dashboard 205 for the target to pass through. When the distance between the passenger seat 204 and the dashboard 205 is narrow, it increases the difficulty for the target to pass through. By adjusting the passenger seat 204 to create the second passage 208, it ensures that the target can easily get into the vehicle and pass through the space between the passenger seat 204 and the dashboard 205, thus improving the ease of entry for the user from the passenger side to the driver's seat. The preset width of the second passage 208 can be set according to needs, ensuring that the target can pass through easily.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, adjusting the vehicle's status also includes the following steps: adjusting the driver's seat 203 to create a third passage 207 between the driver's seat 203 and the dashboard 205 for the target to sit in. When the distance between the driver's seat 203 and the dashboard 205 is narrow, it increases the difficulty for the target to sit down. By adjusting the driver's seat 203 to create the third passage 207, it ensures that the target can easily enter the space between the driver's seat 203 and the dashboard 205 and sit down, thus improving the convenience for the user to enter the driver's seat from the passenger side. The preset width of the third passage 207 can be set according to needs, ensuring that the target can sit down easily.

[0040] In some embodiments, adjusting the movable island 206 of the vehicle includes the following steps: when the movable island 206 is located in front of a first preset position, controlling the movable island 206 to move backward to the first preset position. When the movable island 206 is located in the first preset position, a first passage 209 with a first preset width is formed between the movable island 206 and the dashboard 205. Using the above technical solution, the adjustment scheme of the movable island 206 can be determined based on its position. When it is necessary to adjust the movable island 206 to form the first channel 209, the position of the movable island 206 is detected. When the movable island 206 is located at or behind the first preset position, the distance between the movable island 206 and the instrument panel 205 is not less than the first preset width of the first channel 209, and the position of the movable island 206 does not need to be moved. When the movable island 206 is located in front of the first preset position, the distance between the movable island 206 and the instrument panel 205 is less than the first preset width of the first channel 209. In this case, it is necessary to control the movable island 206 to move backward to increase the distance between the movable island 206 and the instrument panel 205, so that the target can move more conveniently from the passenger seat to the driver's seat. In specific implementation, the position of the movable island 206 can be detected by a sensing device, such as using an island position sensor to detect the position of the movable island 206.

[0041] In some embodiments, adjusting the passenger seat 204 of the vehicle includes the following steps: when the passenger seat 204 is located in front of a second preset position, controlling the passenger seat 204 to move backward to the second preset position. When the passenger seat 204 is in the second preset position, a second passage 208 with a second preset width is formed between the passenger seat 204 and the dashboard 205. Using the above technical solution, the adjustment scheme of the passenger seat 204 can be determined based on its position. When it is necessary to adjust the passenger seat 204 to form the second channel 208, the position of the passenger seat 204 is detected. When the passenger seat 204 is located at or behind the second preset position, the distance between the passenger seat 204 and the dashboard 205 is not less than the second preset width of the second channel 208, and the position of the passenger seat 204 does not need to be moved. When the passenger seat 204 is located in front of the second preset position, the distance between the passenger seat 204 and the dashboard 205 is less than the second preset width of the second channel 208. In this case, it is necessary to control the passenger seat 204 to move backward to increase the distance between the passenger seat 204 and the dashboard 205, so that the target can get into the vehicle more conveniently from the passenger seat. In specific implementation, the position of the passenger seat 204 can be detected by a sensing device, such as a seat position sensor.

[0042] In some embodiments, adjusting the driver's seat 203 of the vehicle includes the following steps: when the driver's seat 203 is located in front of a third preset position, controlling the driver's seat 203 to move backward to the third preset position. When the driver's seat 203 is in the third preset position, a third passage 207 with a third preset width is formed between the driver's seat 203 and the dashboard 205. Using the above technical solution, the adjustment scheme of the driver's seat 203 can be determined according to its position. When it is necessary to adjust the driver's seat 203 to form the third channel 207, the position of the driver's seat 203 is detected. When the driver's seat 203 is located at or behind the third preset position, the distance between the driver's seat 203 and the instrument panel 205 is not less than the third preset width of the third channel 207, and the position of the driver's seat 203 does not need to be moved. When the driver's seat 203 is located in front of the third preset position, the distance between the driver's seat 203 and the instrument panel 205 is less than the third preset width of the third channel 207. In this case, it is necessary to control the driver's seat 203 to move backward to increase the distance between the driver's seat 203 and the instrument panel 205, so that the target can sit in the driver's seat 203 more conveniently.

[0043] In some embodiments, adjusting the vehicle's state further includes the following steps: acquiring external environmental information of the vehicle, and controlling the passenger side door 201 of the vehicle to open when the external environmental information meets preset door opening conditions. In some vehicles, the passenger side door 201 is an electric door; controlling the passenger side door 201 to open automatically helps improve the convenience for the user to enter the driver's seat from the passenger side.

[0044] In practice, the adjustment of the driver's seat 203, the adjustment of the passenger seat 204, and the opening and closing control of the passenger door 201 can all be controlled in conjunction with the adjustment of the movable island 206. That is, after determining that the target person intends to enter the vehicle through the passenger door 201 and enter the driver's seat, the adjustment of the driver's seat 203 and / or the adjustment of the passenger seat 204 and / or the opening and closing control of the passenger door 201 can be performed simultaneously with, before, or after the adjustment of the movable island 206.

[0045] As a preferred example, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, after determining that the target object intends to enter the vehicle through the passenger door 201 and enter the driver's seat, the external environment information of the vehicle is obtained. When the external environment information meets the preset door opening conditions, the passenger door 201 of the vehicle is opened, the movable island 206 of the vehicle is adjusted so that a first passage 209 for the target object to pass through is formed between the movable island 206 and the dashboard 205 of the vehicle, the passenger seat 204 of the vehicle is adjusted so that a second passage 208 for the target object to pass through is formed between the passenger seat 204 and the dashboard 205, and the driver's seat 203 of the vehicle is adjusted so that a third passage 207 for the target object to sit in is formed between the driver's seat 203 and the dashboard 205.

[0046] In some embodiments, the vehicle control method further includes the following step: when the vehicle is in a preset scenario, identifying whether the target object has the intention to enter the vehicle through the passenger door 201 and enter the driver's seat. By adopting the above technical solution, the identification of the target object's intention to enter the vehicle is performed only under a preset scenario, which can reduce false triggering of the vehicle control method and ensure the user's driving experience.

[0047] As a specific example, the preset scenarios include valet parking and roadside parking. In valet parking and roadside parking scenarios, the driver may be positioned outside the passenger side of the vehicle. In this situation, it is inconvenient and unsafe for the driver to walk around half the vehicle to get in from the driver's side. Implementing the vehicle control method described above in valet parking and roadside parking scenarios can improve the convenience for users to get into the driver's seat from the passenger side, thereby improving the user experience and vehicle safety.

[0048] In some embodiments, identifying whether a target object intends to enter the vehicle through the passenger side door 201 and into the driver's seat includes the following steps: detecting the position of the vehicle key; when the key is detected to be outside the passenger side door, it is determined that the target object intends to enter the vehicle through the passenger side door 201 and into the driver's seat. By detecting the position of the vehicle key, the driver's position can be determined. In valet parking and roadside parking scenarios, if the driver is outside the passenger side door, it can be considered that the target object intends to enter the vehicle through the passenger side door 201 and into the driver's seat. In this case, executing the above-described vehicle control method can improve the user's driving experience and driving safety.

[0049] Obviously, in practical implementation, it is also possible to determine whether the target object intends to enter the vehicle through the passenger door 201 and into the driver's seat by analyzing the target object's operational information. For example, detecting that the driver opens the passenger door 201 to unlock the vehicle. Or, for example, receiving an instruction from the user that they need to enter the vehicle through the passenger door 201 and into the driver's seat; this instruction can be input via physical or virtual buttons, or it can be a voice command, without any restrictions here.

[0050] In practical implementation, the key can be a remote key, a Bluetooth-shared key, or any other wirelessly identifiable key. The vehicle's key recognition module 103 can detect whether the key is outside the passenger side door. During detection, if the key is outside the vehicle and the distance between the key and the passenger side door is less than a preset value, it can be determined that the key is outside the passenger side door.

[0051] In some embodiments, adjusting the vehicle's state further includes the following step: when a target object is detected sitting in the driver's seat 203 of the vehicle, the movable island 206 is reset. Resetting the movable island 206 better meets the user's needs when using the movable island 206.

[0052] In some embodiments, adjusting the vehicle's state further includes the following step: after detecting that a target person has sat in the driver's seat 203 of the vehicle, adjusting the driver's seat 203 to a memory position corresponding to the target person. This technical solution helps improve the user experience for the target person.

[0053] In some embodiments, adjusting the vehicle's state further includes the following step: when it is detected that a target person has sat in the driver's seat 203 and someone has sat in the passenger seat 204, the passenger door 201 of the vehicle is closed. This technical solution helps improve the user experience for the target person.

[0054] In some embodiments, adjusting the vehicle's state further includes the following step: when it is detected that a target person has sat in the driver's seat 203 of the vehicle and the passenger seat 204 has not been occupied within a preset time period, the passenger door 201 of the vehicle is controlled to close. This technical solution can prevent the passenger door 201 from closing accidentally, thus improving the user experience for the target person. In specific implementations, the preset time period can be set according to needs, for example, 10 seconds after the driver sits down.

[0055] As a specific example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the control system architecture includes a vehicle domain controller 101, a passenger-side radar 102, a key recognition module 103, a camera detection module 104, a seat controller 105, a center console controller 110, a seatbelt reminder device 108, a center console motor 111, a driver's seat 203 motor 106, and a passenger seat 204 motor 107. The passenger-side radar 102 and the camera detection module 104 can be mounted on the passenger-side rearview mirror 202.

[0056] As a specific example, such as Figures 2 to 6 As shown, taking a valet parking scenario and the aforementioned control system architecture as an example, the vehicle control method is illustrated by the following steps:

[0057] After the vehicle is valet parked at the designated location where the driver is waiting to get in, the key recognition module 103 detects whether the key is near the passenger door of the vehicle.

[0058] When the key recognition module 103 detects that the key is near the passenger door of the vehicle, the camera detection module 104 located on the passenger side rearview mirror 202 identifies whether there are people, animals or other objects approaching within the opening range of the passenger door 201, so as to ensure that opening the passenger door 201 will not harm others. When no people, animals or other objects are detected within the opening range of the passenger door, the next step is executed.

[0059] The passenger-side radar 102 identifies whether there are obstacles within the opening range of the passenger-side door 201, and proceeds to the next step when no obstacles are detected;

[0060] The vehicle body domain controller 101 controls the door motor 109 of the passenger door 201 to open the passenger door 201. At the same time, it transmits signals to the seat controller 105 and the island controller 110. The seat controller 105 controls the driver's seat 203 and the passenger seat 204 to move backward, and the island controller 110 controls the movable island 206 to move backward to allow the driver to enter the driver's seat. At this time, the driver can directly enter the vehicle through the passenger door 201 and conveniently enter the driver's seat.

[0061] When the seatbelt reminder device 108 detects that the driver and the front passenger have both sat down, it controls the driver's seat 203 and the front passenger seat 204 to move forward to the corresponding positions, controls the movable island 206 to return to its initial position, and controls the front passenger door 201 to close automatically. If the driver sits down but the front passenger has not, considering the situation where only the driver gets into the vehicle, it waits for 10 seconds before controlling the front passenger seat 204 to reset, and then controls the front passenger door 201 to close automatically.

[0062] Obviously, this vehicle control method can also be implemented in non-parking scenarios, such as roadside parking. The vehicle's infotainment system can be configured to enable or disable this mode and the scenarios in which it will be enabled, allowing users to choose according to their needs. Since vehicles in China typically park on the right, the proposed solution facilitates entry from the right side of the vehicle to the driver's seat, making it safer, more convenient, smarter, and more upscale.

[0063] The present invention also proposes an electronic device, including a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor; the memory stores instructions executable by the processor, which are executed by the processor to enable the processor to perform the vehicle control method described in any of the preceding claims.

[0064] The present invention also proposes a vehicle including the aforementioned electronic equipment.

[0065] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments provided to fully illustrate the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. In the description of this specification, the reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic associated with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

Claims

1. A vehicle control method, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: After determining that the target person intends to enter the vehicle from the passenger side door and get into the driver's seat, the state of the vehicle is adjusted; The adjustment of the vehicle's state includes the following steps: adjusting the vehicle's movable island to form a first passage for the target object to pass through between the movable island and the vehicle's dashboard; The vehicle control method further includes the following steps: when the vehicle is in a preset scenario, identifying whether the target object has the intention to get into the driver's seat from the passenger side door of the vehicle; The step of identifying whether the target object has the intention to enter the vehicle from the passenger side door and into the driver's seat includes the following steps: detecting the position of the vehicle key; when the key is detected to be located outside the passenger side door of the vehicle, it is determined that the target object has the intention to enter the vehicle from the passenger side door and into the driver's seat.

2. The vehicle control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment of the vehicle's state further includes the following steps: adjusting the passenger seat of the vehicle to form a second passage between the passenger seat and the dashboard for the target object to pass through; and / or adjusting the driver's seat of the vehicle to form a third passage between the driver's seat and the dashboard for the target object to sit in.

3. The vehicle control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment of the movable island of the vehicle includes the following steps: when the movable island is located in front of a first preset position, control the movable island to move backward to the first preset position; When the passenger seat is in front of the second preset position, control the passenger seat to move backward to the second preset position; When the driver's seat is in front of the third preset position, control the driver's seat to move backward to the third preset position.

4. The vehicle control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment of the vehicle's state also includes the following steps: acquiring the vehicle's external environment information, and controlling the passenger side door of the vehicle to open when the external environment information meets preset door opening conditions.

5. The vehicle control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preset scenarios include valet parking scenarios and roadside parking scenarios.

6. The vehicle control method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Adjusting the state of the vehicle also includes the following steps: When the target object is detected to be seated in the driver's seat of the vehicle, the movable island is controlled to reset. And / or, when the target object is detected sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle, the driver's seat is adjusted to a memory position corresponding to the target object.

7. The vehicle control method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Adjusting the state of the vehicle also includes the following steps: When it is detected that the target object has sat in the driver's seat of the vehicle and someone has sat in the passenger seat of the vehicle, the passenger door of the vehicle is closed. And / or, when the target object is detected sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle and the passenger seat of the vehicle is unoccupied within a preset time period, the passenger door of the vehicle is controlled to close.

8. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor; the memory stores instructions executable by the processor, which, when executed by the processor, enable the processor to perform the vehicle control method according to any one of claims 1-7.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the electronic device as described in claim 8.

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