Space adjusting system and method for vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a space adjustment method for a vehicle, comprising: automatically acquiring surrounding environment information of the vehicle, the surrounding environment information at least comprising traffic environment information (S1); acquiring demand information for expanding the passenger activity space, wherein the demand information at least comprises demand information for expanding the passenger activity space to the outside of the vehicle (S2); and at least according to the surrounding environment information and the demand information, a movable component of the vehicle is controlled to be opened or closed, and when the movable component is opened, a passenger activity space can be expanded to the outside of the vehicle (S3). The invention also discloses a space adjustment system for a vehicle, a vehicle and a computer program product. According to some exemplary embodiments of the invention, on the premise of ensuring vehicle and personal safety, the passenger activity space can be timely and automatically expanded, so that the vehicle tamper of a driver and passengers can be relieved, and the vehicle comfort is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of vehicles, in particular to the field of autonomous driving vehicles. Background Art

[0002] With the continued growth of vehicle ownership, public transportation has become a popular mode of transportation. In recent years, people have become increasingly demanding of a superior driving experience, particularly the comfort and automation of autonomous vehicles. Currently, passenger vehicles generally feature multifunctional seating and canopy-style roofs to alleviate fatigue and confinement during extended periods. However, the limited space within a vehicle still makes it difficult for passengers to fully stretch their bodies and expand their field of vision.

[0003] Therefore, people expect to obtain a space adjustment system and method that can timely and automatically expand the passenger activity space while ensuring the safety of the vehicle and people, thereby helping to reduce the fatigue of the driver and passengers and improve the comfort of the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome one of the above-mentioned disadvantages and / or other possible disadvantages of the prior art not mentioned herein, an object of the present invention is to provide a space adjustment system, method and vehicle for a vehicle.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a space adjustment method for a vehicle is provided, comprising: S1) automatically acquiring surrounding environment information of the vehicle, the surrounding environment information including at least traffic environment information; S2) acquiring demand information for expanding passenger activity space, the demand information including at least demand information for expanding passenger activity space outside the vehicle; and S3) controlling the opening or closing of movable components of the vehicle based at least on the surrounding environment information and the demand information, wherein the movable components can expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle when opened.

[0006] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, in step S3), when the surrounding environment information indicates traffic congestion, the movable member is controlled to open to expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle.

[0007] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, in step S3), the movable component is also controlled according to the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle; wherein, when the temperature difference is less than a temperature difference threshold, the movable component of the vehicle is directly controlled to open to expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle without the need for passenger confirmation, and when the temperature difference exceeds the temperature difference threshold, the passenger confirms whether to still control the movable component to open.

[0008] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, in step S3), the movable component is also controlled according to the vehicle's own speed, wherein only when the vehicle's own speed is lower than a vehicle speed threshold, the movable component is controlled to open to expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle.

[0009] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the space adjustment method further includes: expanding the passenger activity space by adjusting the spatial pattern inside the vehicle, wherein adjusting the spatial pattern inside the vehicle includes adjusting the posture and / or position of the vehicle seats.

[0010] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the space adjustment method also includes: determining passengers who have a demand for expanded passenger activity space and their seat information, and controlling the movable components and / or adjusting the corresponding seats according to the seat information; prompting the driver to take over control of the vehicle according to the surrounding environment information, and at the same time controlling the movable components to close and / or controlling the corresponding seats to return to their original positions; and reminding passengers in advance when the movable components are opened or closed.

[0011] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the movable components of the vehicle include a roof, windows and / or doors.

[0012] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a space conditioning system for a vehicle is provided, the system comprising: an environment module 1, configured to automatically obtain ambient environment information of the vehicle, the ambient environment information including at least traffic environment information; a demand module 2, configured to obtain demand information for expanding passenger activity space, the demand information including at least demand information for expanding passenger activity space outside the vehicle; and a control module 3, configured to control the opening or closing of movable components of the vehicle based on at least the ambient environment information and the demand information, wherein the movable components can expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle when open.

[0013] According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle comprising a vehicle space conditioning system and capable of implementing a vehicle space conditioning method.

[0014] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a computer program product is provided, such as a machine-readable storage medium, comprising or storing computer program instructions, the computer program being adapted to perform a space conditioning method for a vehicle when run on a computer.

[0015] According to certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, while ensuring vehicle and personal safety, the passenger activity space can be expanded timely and automatically, thereby helping to reduce the fatigue of the driver and passengers and improve vehicle comfort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the principles, features and advantages of the present invention can be better understood. The accompanying drawings include:

[0017] Figure 1 A flow chart of a space adjustment method for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing an application scenario of the space adjustment method for a vehicle according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a space conditioning system for a vehicle and a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial technical effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and multiple exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] The vehicle described in the present invention can be a fuel vehicle or a new energy vehicle, especially an autonomous driving vehicle of level L3 or above.

[0022] Figure 1 A flow chart of a vehicle space adjustment method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. The vehicle space adjustment method comprises at least steps S1, S2 and S3.

[0023] In step S1, the surrounding environment information of the vehicle is automatically obtained, and the surrounding environment information includes at least traffic environment information. Specifically, the surrounding environment information includes at least traffic environment information of the area near the vehicle, such as the congestion of the current road (congested, slow-moving and unobstructed, etc.), the current road type (highway, park sightseeing road and slow lane, etc.). Additionally, traffic environment information can be obtained in real time through vehicle-mounted communication equipment or portable mobile terminal equipment, etc., and the information source can come from a cloud server, roadside communication equipment or wireless broadcasting station, etc. Optionally, the congestion of the road can also be calculated and evaluated by the vehicle-mounted monitoring equipment based on the traffic speed.

[0024] In step S2, demand information for expanding the passenger's activity space is obtained, and the demand information at least includes demand information for expanding the passenger's activity space outside the vehicle. Specifically, the demand information for expanding the passenger's activity space can be a voice command actively issued by the passenger or information parsed from the passenger's conversation content with the help of a large language model, or it can be the passenger's corresponding body movement information, for example, a "open the skylight" command directly issued by the passenger, or semantic information that the passenger wants to stand up because of back pain intelligently parsed from the conversation content, or information that the passenger has stretched his limbs multiple times and his movements are restricted by the vehicle body. These all belong to the demand information for expanding the passenger's activity space. Accordingly, when these demand information are obtained, it can be determined that the corresponding passenger has a demand for expanding the passenger's activity space, and it can be further determined that the passenger has a demand for expanding the passenger's activity space outside the vehicle.

[0025] Optionally, the demand information for expanding the passenger's activity space may also include the demand information for expanding the passenger's activity space in the vehicle. Similarly, the demand information for expanding the passenger's activity space in the vehicle may be a voice command actively issued by the passenger or information parsed from the passenger's conversation content with the help of a large language model, or it may be the passenger's corresponding body movement information, for example, a "move the seat back" command directly issued by the passenger, or semantic information that the passenger's legs are sore and wants to stretch their limbs forward is intelligently parsed from the conversation content, or information that the passenger has stretched his limbs multiple times and his movements are restricted by the front and rear seats. These all belong to the demand information for expanding the passenger's activity space. Accordingly, when these demand information are obtained, it can be determined that the corresponding passenger has the demand for expanding the passenger's activity space, and it can be further determined that the passenger has the demand information for expanding the passenger's activity space in the vehicle. Additionally, the space adjustment method of the present invention can also expand the passenger activity space by adjusting the spatial layout inside the vehicle, wherein adjusting the spatial layout inside the vehicle may include adjusting the posture and position of the vehicle seats. For example, in order to expand the activity space for rear passengers, the rear seats can be moved rearward, and the inclination angle of the front seat backrests can be narrowed. The spatial layout inside the vehicle can be adjusted by changing the posture and position of the corresponding seats, so as to facilitate the free movement of passengers in the rear seats.

[0026] In particular, the demand information for expanding the passenger activity space may include both demand information for expanding the passenger activity space outside the vehicle and demand information for expanding the passenger activity space inside the vehicle, so as to provide multiple information for subsequent control processes.

[0027] In step S3, the vehicle's movable components are controlled to open or close based on at least the ambient environment information and the demand information, wherein the movable components, when open, are capable of expanding passenger activity space outside the vehicle. Specifically, the vehicle's movable components refer to components that can connect the vehicle's interior space with the exterior space, allowing passengers to break through the vehicle's enclosed interior space and use the exterior space, particularly the roof, windows, or doors. The roof herein may be a movable sunroof or skylight, or a roof component integrated with a special type of door (such as a gull-wing door or butterfly-wing door).

[0028] In practice, obtaining information about the vehicle's surroundings in step S1 is helpful in determining whether the surrounding environment is safe, particularly in determining whether expanding passenger activity space outside the vehicle can ensure vehicle and personal safety. Expanding passenger activity space outside the vehicle is appropriate only when traffic is slow and road conditions are stable, as safety risks are relatively low. In particular, during traffic congestion, traffic is slow and the overall road conditions are stable. Passengers are more likely to experience fatigue and need to relax and refresh themselves in congested environments. Therefore, if the surrounding environment information indicates traffic congestion and information indicating a need to expand passenger activity space outside the vehicle is obtained, the vehicle's movable components can be controlled to open to expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle. Furthermore, in locations such as scenic spots with scenic sightseeing slow lanes or scenic parking spaces, passengers generally enjoy greater access to the surrounding environment. In this case, if the surrounding environment information indicates the vehicle is currently on a scenic sightseeing slow lane or scenic parking space and information indicating a need to expand passenger activity space outside the vehicle is obtained, the vehicle's movable components can also be controlled to open to expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle.

[0029] like Figure 2 , which shows a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle space adjustment method of the present invention. The vehicle roof is controlled to open to expand passenger activity space outside the vehicle. Passengers can use the space outside the vehicle to meet their space requirements for standing up through the open roof.

[0030] Optionally, in step S3), the movable component can also be controlled according to the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle; wherein, when the temperature difference is less than a temperature difference threshold, the movable component of the vehicle is directly controlled to open to expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle without the need for confirmation by the passenger, and when the temperature difference exceeds the temperature difference threshold, the passenger is asked to confirm whether the movable component should still be controlled to open. When the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle is too large, directly controlling the movable component to open may not meet the psychological expectations of the passenger for a comfortable experience and may easily cause discomfort to the passenger. Therefore, when the temperature difference exceeds the temperature difference threshold, the passenger's wishes must be followed, and the passenger must confirm whether the movable component should still be controlled to open. If so, the movable component will continue to be controlled to open. Otherwise, the movable component will not be controlled to open, that is, the movable component will be kept in a closed state, which will help improve the passenger's experience. Additionally, the temperature difference threshold can be a pre-set default setting or a custom setting by the passenger.

[0031] Optionally, in step S3), the movable member may be controlled based on the vehicle's own speed, wherein the movable member is controlled to open to expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle only when the vehicle's own speed is below a vehicle speed threshold. When the vehicle's own speed is too high, expanding the passenger activity space, especially expanding the passenger activity space outside the vehicle, can easily pose a safety hazard. Therefore, controlling the movable member under the condition of a limited vehicle speed is beneficial to ensuring vehicle and personal safety.

[0032] Additionally, when the movable component is opened or closed, passengers can be warned in advance to prevent the moving component from accidentally injuring passengers. Correspondingly, when adjusting the posture and position of the vehicle seat, passengers can also be warned in advance to prevent the seat from accidentally injuring passengers.

[0033] Optionally, the space adjustment method may further determine information about passengers requiring expanded passenger movement space and their respective seats, and control the movable members and / or adjust the corresponding seats based on the seat information. Specifically, the method may utilize image processing and / or voice recognition technology to determine information about passengers requiring expanded passenger movement space and their respective seats, thereby facilitating more refined control of the movable members and seats for specific passengers. For example, for front-row passengers, the opening formed by the movable members may be controlled to correspond to the position of the front seats, and the corresponding front seats may be controlled to move rearward. For rear-row passengers, the opening formed by the movable members may be controlled to correspond to the position of the rear seats, and the corresponding rear seats may be controlled to move rearward.

[0034] Optionally, the space adjustment method further includes prompting the driver to take over vehicle control based on the surrounding environment information, and simultaneously controlling the movable components to close and / or the corresponding seats to return to their original positions. In particular, for a vehicle in an autonomous driving state, when the vehicle's surrounding environment changes, such as rain, snow, or other precipitation, dust on the road, easing traffic congestion, or increased traffic speed, it is not appropriate to continue expanding the space outside the vehicle. The vehicle can promptly prompt the driver to take over vehicle control and preemptively remind passengers to return to the vehicle. It can also control all movable components to close and the corresponding seats to return to their original positions to ensure passenger safety.

[0035] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a space conditioning system for a vehicle and a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. The space conditioning system for a vehicle includes:

[0036] An environment module 1 is configured to automatically acquire surrounding environment information of the vehicle, wherein the surrounding environment information at least includes traffic environment information;

[0037] A demand module 2 configured to obtain demand information for expanding passenger activity space, wherein the demand information at least includes demand information for expanding passenger activity space outside the vehicle;

[0038] The control module 3 is configured to control the opening or closing of the movable components of the vehicle according to at least the surrounding environment information and the demand information, wherein the movable components can expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle when opened.

[0039] like Figure 3 The present invention also discloses a vehicle comprising a space adjustment system for the vehicle and capable of implementing a space adjustment method for the vehicle. Specifically, the space adjustment system for the vehicle can be integrated into the vehicle and can utilize existing onboard equipment to implement image recognition and voice recognition. It can also utilize the vehicle's existing communication and control systems to implement communication, data processing, and command transmission and reception, thereby achieving space adjustment for the vehicle.

[0040] The present invention further discloses a computer program product, such as a machine-readable storage medium, which includes or stores computer program instructions. When the computer program is run on a computer, the computer program is suitable for executing a space adjustment method for a vehicle.

[0041] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to specific features. The feature examples provided in the present disclosure are intended to be illustrative, not limiting, unless otherwise expressly stated. In specific implementations, multiple features can be combined with each other where technically feasible, depending on actual needs. Various substitutions, changes, and modifications are also contemplated without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for adjusting the space of a vehicle, comprising: S1) automatically acquiring surrounding environment information of the vehicle, wherein the surrounding environment information at least includes traffic environment information; S2) obtaining demand information for expanding passenger activity space, the demand information at least including demand information for expanding passenger activity space outside the vehicle; and S3) controlling the movable components of the vehicle to open or close based at least on the surrounding environment information and the demand information, wherein the movable components can expand passenger activity space outside the vehicle when opened.

2. The space adjustment method for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the step S3), when the surrounding environment information indicates traffic congestion, the movable member is controlled to open to expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle.

3. The space adjustment method for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: In step S3), the movable component is also controlled according to the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the vehicle; wherein, when the temperature difference is less than a temperature difference threshold, the movable component of the vehicle is directly controlled to open to expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle without the need for passenger confirmation, and when the temperature difference exceeds the temperature difference threshold, the passenger confirms whether to still control the movable component to open.

4. The space adjustment method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: In step S3), the movable member is also controlled according to the vehicle's own speed, wherein only when the vehicle's own speed is lower than a vehicle speed threshold, the movable member is controlled to open to expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle.

5. The space adjustment method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The space adjustment method further includes: expanding the passenger activity space by adjusting the space pattern inside the vehicle, wherein adjusting the space pattern inside the vehicle includes adjusting the posture and / or position of the vehicle seat.

6. The space adjustment method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The space adjustment method further includes: determining passengers who have a need to expand passenger activity space and their seat information, and controlling the movable member and / or adjusting the corresponding seat according to the seat information; prompting the driver to take over vehicle control according to the surrounding environment information, and simultaneously controlling the movable component to close and / or controlling the corresponding seat to return to its original position; and When the movable member is opened or closed, passengers are warned in advance.

7. The space adjustment method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The movable components of the vehicle include a roof, windows and / or doors.

8. A space conditioning system for a vehicle, the system comprising: An environment module (1) is configured to automatically acquire surrounding environment information of the vehicle, wherein the surrounding environment information at least includes traffic environment information; A demand module (2) is configured to obtain demand information for expanding passenger activity space, wherein the demand information at least includes demand information for expanding passenger activity space outside the vehicle; and A control module (3) is configured to control the opening or closing of a movable component of the vehicle based at least on the surrounding environment information and the demand information, wherein the movable component can expand the passenger activity space outside the vehicle when opened.

9. A vehicle comprising the space conditioning system for a vehicle according to claim 8 and capable of implementing the space conditioning method for a vehicle according to claims 1 to 7.

10. A computer program product, such as a machine-readable storage medium, comprising or storing computer program instructions, wherein the computer program is adapted to execute the space conditioning method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7 when the computer program is run on a computer.

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