Vehicle control method and device, vehicle and storage medium

Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle control method and device, an electronic device, a vehicle and a computer readable storage medium. The vehicle control method comprises the steps that the driving state of the vehicle is obtained; according to the running state, the running state of an air outlet device in the vehicle cabin is controlled so as to control the stimulation effect of wind in the vehicle cabin on a target area, and the target area is an exposed skin area when the user takes the vehicle. According to the method, the current driving state of the vehicle and the attribute information of the target area on the skin of the user can be obtained, and the running state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin is controlled based on the driving states such as the driving speed and change, the steering angle and change of the vehicle; according to the technical scheme, the wind blown out by the wind outlet device can generate various stimulation effects on the target area on the skin of the user, so that the user can sense the change of the current driving state of the vehicle according to the stimulation effects, and the problem of carsickness of the user is solved from the root cause of carsickness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle control technology, and in particular to a vehicle control method, a control device, an electronic device, a vehicle, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Art

[0002] Motion sickness is a protective stress response of the human body caused by changes in the external environment. It is generally believed that it is caused by autonomic nervous system disorders when the motion information perceived by the vestibular system conflicts with the motion information perceived by other senses (vision, hearing), which in turn causes motion sickness symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. The reason why passengers are more prone to motion sickness than drivers is that they cannot control the direction of movement and cannot fully predict the future movement trajectory of the vehicle. Furthermore, in unmanned or autonomous driving scenarios, the passengers' attention is often focused on other matters, and they do not actively control the vehicle, which makes them more prone to motion sickness. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides a vehicle control method, a control device, an electronic device, a vehicle, and a computer-readable storage medium to solve at least one technical problem described in the background technology.

[0004] The vehicle control method involved in the embodiment of the present application includes the following steps:

[0005] Get the vehicle's driving status;

[0006] According to the driving state, the operating state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin is controlled to control the stimulation effect of the wind in the vehicle cabin on the target area, wherein the target area is the exposed skin area of the user when riding in the vehicle.

[0007] In this way, the present application can obtain the current driving status of the vehicle and attribute information such as location information of the target area on the user's skin in the vehicle cabin when the anti-motion sickness mode is turned on, and control the operating status of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin based on the vehicle's driving speed and changes, steering angle and changes and other driving conditions, so that the wind blown by the air outlet device can produce multiple stimulation effects on the target area on the user's skin, so that the user can perceive the changes in the current driving status of the vehicle according to the above stimulation effects, and solve the problem of motion sickness in users from the root cause of the motion sickness symptoms.

[0008] In some embodiments, controlling the operating state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin according to the driving state includes:

[0009] The opening degree and / or the air outlet speed of the air outlet device are controlled according to the driving speed of the vehicle.

[0010] In this way, the present application can control the opening degree and air outlet speed of the air outlet device based on the vehicle's driving speed, and use the control of the opening degree and air outlet speed to change the stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin.

[0011] In some embodiments, controlling the opening degree and / or the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the driving speed of the vehicle includes:

[0012] When the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled to be a preset maximum value.

[0013] In some embodiments, controlling the opening degree and / or the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the driving speed of the vehicle includes:

[0014] When the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, the air outlet speed of the air outlet device is controlled according to the current driving speed of the vehicle, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, and a preset proportional coefficient.

[0015] In this way, the present application can keep the air outlet device fully open when the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, and determine the air outlet speed of the air outlet device based on the driving speed, the air outlet device's own property configuration and a preset proportional coefficient, and use the air outlet speed to produce a corresponding stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin, so that the user can perceive the driving speed of the vehicle when it is moving straight.

[0016] In some embodiments, controlling the opening degree and / or the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the driving speed of the vehicle includes:

[0017] When the vehicle is in a speed-changing state, the air outlet speed of the air outlet device is controlled according to the current driving speed of the vehicle, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, the preset proportional coefficient, the corresponding speed change pedal stroke opening and the speed change pedal stroke opening change rate.

[0018] In this way, the present application can keep the air outlet device fully open when the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, and determine the air outlet speed of the air outlet device based on the driving speed, the air outlet device's own property configuration, a preset proportional coefficient, and changes in the operating parameters of the vehicle's speed pedal. The change in the air outlet speed is used to produce a corresponding stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin, thereby enabling the user to perceive the vehicle's speed change state.

[0019] In some embodiments, the preset proportional coefficient is determined according to a preset minimum air outlet speed and a preset maximum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, and a maximum speed limit of a current road section.

[0020] Thus, the present application also provides the relationship between the above-mentioned preset proportional coefficient and the current driving environment of the vehicle and the attribute configuration of the air outlet device itself.

[0021] In some embodiments, controlling the operating state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin according to the driving state includes:

[0022] The opening degree and / or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device are controlled according to the rotation angle of the direction control device of the vehicle.

[0023] In this way, the present application can also adjust the opening degree or air outlet angle of the air outlet device based on the rotation angle of the vehicle's steering wheel or other direction control devices, and use the control of the opening degree and air outlet angle to change the stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin.

[0024] In some embodiments, controlling the opening degree and / or the outlet angle of the air outlet device according to the rotation angle of the direction control device of the vehicle includes:

[0025] When the direction control device is rotated to a first direction by a first angle, the opening degree and / or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the first direction or the second direction are determined according to the first angle and the extreme rotation angle of the direction control device, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0026] In this way, when a direction control device such as a vehicle's steering wheel is rotated in a specific direction, the present application can determine the opening degree or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the same direction or opposite direction of the direction control device based on the rotation angle and the attribute configuration of the direction control device itself, and utilize the change in the opening degree or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device to produce a corresponding stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin, thereby enabling the user to perceive the state of the vehicle's direction change.

[0027] In some embodiments, controlling the opening degree and / or the outlet angle of the air outlet device according to the rotation angle of the direction control device of the vehicle includes:

[0028] The switching frequency of the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled according to the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light of the vehicle.

[0029] In this way, the present application can also adjust the switching frequency of the opening degree of the air outlet device between two specific values based on the flashing frequency of the vehicle's turn signal indicator, thereby utilizing the instantaneous switching of the air volume caused by the switching of the opening degree to change the stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin.

[0030] In some embodiments, controlling the switching frequency of the opening degree of the air outlet device according to the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light of the vehicle includes:

[0031] According to the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light corresponding to the first direction, the switching frequency of the air outlet device opening degree switching between the first preset value and the second preset value is determined in the first direction or in the second direction, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0032] In this way, the present application can determine the frequency of switching of the opening degree of the air outlet device between two specific values in the same direction or opposite direction corresponding to the turn indicator light based on the frequency of the flashing when the turn indicator light in a specific direction flashes, and use the switching of the opening degree of the air outlet device to cause instantaneous switching of the air volume, thereby producing a corresponding stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin, so that the user can perceive the event that the vehicle currently turns on the turn indicator light in a specific direction.

[0033] In certain embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0034] When the switching frequency is determined according to the flashing frequency and the direction control device of the vehicle is rotated by a preset angle, the opening degree or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the first direction or the second direction is determined according to the preset angle and the extreme rotation angle of the direction control device, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0035] In this way, the present application can switch to the logic of using the steering angle of the direction control device to control the opening degree or air outlet angle of the air outlet device when the direction control device is turned when the turn indicator light is flashing, thereby ensuring the logic of the user's perception of events when the vehicle turns on the turn indicator light and turns, and avoiding control contradictions.

[0036] In some embodiments, controlling the switching frequency of the opening degree of the air outlet device according to the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light of the vehicle includes:

[0037] A switching frequency for switching the opening degree of the air outlet device between a first preset value and a second preset value is determined according to a common flashing frequency of all the turn indicator lights.

[0038] In this way, the present application can also determine the frequency of switching the opening degree of the air outlet device between two specific values based on the frequency of the flashing when the turn indicator light flashes as a hazard warning indicator light, and use the switching of the opening degree of the air outlet device to cause an instantaneous switch in the air volume, thereby producing a corresponding stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin, so that the user can perceive the event that the hazard warning indicator light is flashing.

[0039] In certain embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0040] When the air outlet device is connected to the vehicle air conditioner, the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled to be a third preset value so that the air outlet device is controlled by the air conditioning and ventilation system of the vehicle.

[0041] In this way, the air outlet device in the present application can be connected to the vehicle air conditioner and perform the function of the vehicle air conditioner as part of the air conditioning and ventilation system when the anti-motion sickness mode is not turned on.

[0042] In certain embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0043] When the air outlet device is not connected to the vehicle air conditioner, the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled to be a fourth preset value so that the air outlet device does not emit air.

[0044] In this way, the air outlet device in the present application can also be set as an independently operated device, and the air outlet device is turned off when the anti-motion sickness mode is not turned on.

[0045] In some embodiments, the target area is the user's face, ears, neck, forearm, back of hand or palm area.

[0046] The control device in the embodiment of the present application includes:

[0047] Transceiver module, used to obtain the driving status of the vehicle;

[0048] The processing module is used to control the operating state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin according to the driving state, so as to control the stimulation effect of the wind in the vehicle cabin on the target area, wherein the target area is the exposed skin area of the user when riding in the vehicle.

[0049] The electronic device in the embodiment of the present application includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores a computer program, and the above-mentioned method is implemented when the computer program is executed by the processor.

[0050] The vehicle in the embodiment of the present application includes the above-mentioned control device, or the above-mentioned electronic device, and the vehicle can implement the above-mentioned vehicle control method.

[0051] The computer-readable storage medium in the embodiment of the present application stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by one or more processors, the above-mentioned vehicle control method is implemented.

[0052] Additional aspects and advantages of the embodiments of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the embodiments of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0053] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0054] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0056] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0057] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0058] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0059] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0060] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0061] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0062] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0063] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0064] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0065] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0066] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0067] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application;

[0068] Figure 15 This is a flow chart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0069] Figure 16 This is a flow chart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0070] Figure 17 This is a flow chart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0071] Figure 18 This is a flow chart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0072] Figure 19 This is a flow chart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0073] Figure 20 This is a flow chart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0074] Figure 21 This is a flow chart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0075] Figure 22 Schematic diagram of the vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0076] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the embodiments of the present application, and should not be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application.

[0077] See also Figure 1 The vehicle control method in the embodiment of the present application specifically includes the following steps:

[0078] 01: Get the vehicle's driving status;

[0079] 02: According to the driving state of the vehicle, control the operating state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin to control the stimulation effect of the wind in the vehicle cabin on the target area.

[0080] The target area is the skin area exposed when the user is riding in a vehicle.

[0081] The control device in the embodiments of the present application can implement the aforementioned vehicle control method. Specifically, the control device includes a transceiver module and a processing module, wherein the transceiver module is used to obtain the driving state of the vehicle, and the processing module is used to control the operating state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin based on the driving state of the vehicle, thereby controlling the stimulating effect of the wind in the vehicle cabin on the target area.

[0082] The electronic device in the embodiments of the present application can implement the aforementioned vehicle control method. Specifically, the electronic device includes a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor is configured to obtain the driving state of the vehicle and, based on the driving state of the vehicle, control the operating state of the air outlet device within the vehicle cabin to control the stimulating effect of the wind within the vehicle cabin on a target area.

[0083] Specifically, in response to the above background technology, in order to address the root cause of motion sickness symptoms and address them as promptly as possible, the present application proposes the aforementioned vehicle control method. First, the vehicle uses its own data acquisition module to collect driving status data, such as lighting status data, steering system status data, vehicle speed data, and usage data of the vehicle's accelerator, brake, and other gear pedals. Simultaneously, the vehicle also uses the data acquisition module to collect attribute information, such as the location of a target area on the user's skin and the user's position within the vehicle cabin.

[0084] It should be noted that the target area mentioned above refers to the exposed skin areas of the user in the vehicle cabin during normal use of the vehicle, such as the face, ears, neck, forearms, back of hands or palms. Generally speaking, in order to ensure effective stimulation of the target area while avoiding adverse effects on relatively sensitive areas such as the eyes and nostrils, in some examples, the forehead area above the eyes is preferred. For details, please refer to Figure 2 The target area A shown is divided into a left half target area AL and a right half target area AR according to the direction of the human body.

[0085] Then, when the user turns on the anti-motion sickness mode (corresponding to the preset mode) by operating the vehicle-mounted system, the vehicle-mounted system controls the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin to turn on the anti-motion sickness mode. When the anti-motion sickness mode is activated, the vehicle-mounted system controls the operating state of the air outlet device based on the vehicle's own driving state data collected by the data acquisition module and the position of the target area on the user's body in the vehicle cabin. When the air outlet device discharges air into the vehicle cabin based on the controlled operating state, the wind blown by the air outlet device flows directly to the corresponding position in the above-mentioned target area, thereby stimulating the skin at the corresponding position in the target area, and then allowing the user to perceive the current driving state of the vehicle based on the tactile sense generated by the above-mentioned stimulation. In this way, the user can use the sense of touch to perceive and anticipate the driving state of the vehicle in a timely manner, thereby reducing the probability of the user experiencing motion sickness symptoms.

[0086] In this way, the present application can obtain the current driving status of the vehicle and attribute information such as location information of the target area on the user's skin in the vehicle cabin when the anti-motion sickness mode is turned on, and control the operating status of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin based on the vehicle's driving speed and changes, steering angle and changes and other driving conditions, so that the wind blown by the air outlet device can produce multiple stimulation effects on the target area on the user's skin, so that the user can perceive the changes in the current driving status of the vehicle according to the above stimulation effects, and solve the problem of motion sickness in users from the root cause of the motion sickness symptoms.

[0087] For some examples, see Figure 3 The air outlet devices in the vehicle cabin include a first air outlet device 100 and a second air outlet device 200. The first air outlet device 100 corresponds to the left half of the target area AL, and the second air outlet device 200 corresponds to the right half of the target area AR. Both air outlet devices have independently controllable damper control units to control their respective opening degrees. The opening degree corresponds to the projected area of the corresponding target area, and the opening degree ranges from 0 to 100%. When the opening degree is 0, the area of the corresponding target area stimulated by the airflow is zero. When the opening degree is 100%, the area of the corresponding target area stimulated by the airflow is the preset maximum value.

[0088] In particular, in the above example, the damper control unit can be represented as a grille. Figure 4 The first air outlet device 100 is equipped with a first grille 301, and the second air outlet device 200 is equipped with a second grille 302. The degree of opening of the air outlet device can be adjusted by rotating the grille angle. Taking the first grille 301 as an example, when the rotation angle of the first grille 301 is 0, the opening degree of the first air outlet device 100 is 100%. When the rotation angle of the first grille 301 is α1, the opening degree of the first air outlet device 100 is 0%. The same applies to the second grille 302.

[0089] For some examples, see Figure 5 The vehicle cabin includes multiple air outlets, of which air outlets B1 to BL correspond to the left half of the target area AL, and air outlets BR to Bn correspond to the right half of the target area AR. Each air outlet corresponds to a sub-area within the corresponding target area, for example, air outlet B1 corresponds to sub-area A1, and air outlet Bn corresponds to sub-area An. Each air outlet has an independently controllable damper control unit to control its own opening degree. The opening degree corresponds to the projected area of the corresponding sub-area, and the opening degree ranges from 0 to 100%. When the opening degree is 0, the area of the corresponding sub-area stimulated by the airflow is 0. When the opening degree is 100%, the area of the corresponding sub-area stimulated by the airflow is the preset maximum value.

[0090] For some examples, see Figure 6 An air outlet device 400 is provided in the vehicle cabin, including an air duct 401, a motor base 402, a drive motor 403 and a wind shield 404, wherein the motor base 402 is attached to and fixed to the inner wall of the air duct 401, and the motor base 402 occupies part of the space inside the air duct 401, thereby forming a shield for part of the area of the air duct 401. Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the motor base 402 has a semicircular cross-section and occupies half the cross-section of the air duct 401. The windshield 404 is semicircular, with its central axis connected to the rotation axis of the drive motor 403. Driven by the drive motor 403, it can rotate 360 degrees. The drive motor 403 is fixed to the motor base 402, and the rotation axis of the drive motor 403 is collinear with the rotation axis of the air duct 401. As the windshield 404 rotates, the cross-sectional area of the air duct 401 that is accessible to air changes, which in turn changes the degree of opening of the air outlet device 400. Simultaneously, the direction of air flow out of the air duct 401 also changes with the relative position of the windshield 404. Figure 7 It is an intuitive diagram of the state of the air outlet device 400 when the wind shield 404 is in four typical positions. Figure 7 The medium grey arrows indicate the direction of airflow, where Figure 7 (a) is fully open, Figure 7 (b) is fully closed, Figure 7 (c) is the left half-open state, Figure 7 (d) is the right half-open state. Figures 8 to 10The target areas that can be stimulated by the air outlet device 400 in the fully open, left half open, and right half open states are shown respectively. The fully open state can stimulate the entire target area A, the left half open state can stimulate the left half target area AL, and the right half open state can stimulate the right half target area AR. When the air outlet device 400 is in the fully closed state, it cannot stimulate the target area A. Generally, the air outlet device 400 is in the fully open state when the vehicle is moving straight.

[0091] In particular, building on the above examples, see Figure 11 , Figure 11 Shown with Figure 6 Another embodiment with a similar structure. The difference is that the cross-section of the motor base 402 is fan-shaped with a central angle of 120°, and the windshield 404 is also fan-shaped with a central angle of 120°. As the windshield 404 rotates, the cross-sectional area of the air duct 401 that allows air to pass through changes, which in turn changes the degree of opening of the air outlet device 400. The range of opening is also 0-100%. The direction of air flowing out of the air duct 401 also changes with the relative position of the windshield 404.

[0092] For some examples, see Figure 12 The vehicle cabin is equipped with an air outlet device 500, which includes an air duct 501, a drive motor 502, and a windshield 503. The air duct 501 has a rectangular cross-section, and the windshield 503 is rectangular. The width of the windshield 503 is approximately equal to the width of the cross-section of the air duct 501, and the length of the windshield 503 is approximately equal to half the length of the cross-section of the air duct 501. The windshield 503 is driven by the drive motor 502 to rotate, changing the area of the cross-section of the air duct 501 that can pass through the air and its relative position, thereby changing the air outlet direction of the air outlet device 500. In addition, the air outlet device 500 is also equipped with a separate air outlet control device for controlling the opening degree of the air outlet device 500.

[0093] In particular, building on the above examples, see Figure 13 , Figure 13 Shown with Figure 12 Another embodiment with a similar structure differs in that the drive motor 502 is driven by a rack and pinion mechanism, and the windshield 503 is driven by the drive motor 502 to move in translation, thereby changing the cross-sectional area of the air duct 501 through which air can pass and its relative position, thereby changing the opening degree and air outlet direction of the air outlet device 500.

[0094] For some examples, see Figure 14The vehicle cabin is equipped with an air outlet device 600, which has an independently controllable damper control unit to control its own opening degree. The air outlet device 600 is equipped with a third grille 601. The rotation angle of the grille can change the air outlet angle, thereby adjusting the target area that the air outlet device can stimulate. Figure 14 When the rotation angle of the third grille 601 is 0, the air outlet device 600 stimulates the entire target area A; when the rotation angle of the third grille 601 is α1, the air outlet device 600 stimulates the left half target area AL; when the rotation angle of the third grille 601 is α2, the air outlet device 600 stimulates the right half target area AR.

[0095] Then, based on the various types of air outlet devices in the above examples, the air outlet devices can be controlled according to the following implementation methods, so as to achieve different stimulations for the target area according to the vehicle's driving data, so that the user has different perceptions of different driving states of the vehicle, thereby minimizing the occurrence of motion sickness symptoms.

[0096] See also Figure 15 In some embodiments, step 02 includes:

[0097] 021: Control the opening degree and / or air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the vehicle's driving speed.

[0098] In certain embodiments, the processing module is further configured to control the opening degree and / or the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the driving speed of the vehicle.

[0099] In certain embodiments, the processor is further configured to control the opening degree and / or the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the driving speed of the vehicle.

[0100] Specifically, based on the above-described embodiment, the vehicle's driving state generally includes driving speed. Common sense dictates that, in terms of touch, a person's perception of speed generally translates into a tactile perception of wind speed. Therefore, in order to control the air outlet device to produce tactile stimulation to the target area, thereby allowing the user to perceive the vehicle's current driving speed, while ensuring that the air outlet device is opened to a certain degree, the corresponding air outlet speed of the air outlet device is determined based on the vehicle's driving speed, and the air outlet device is controlled based on the determined air outlet speed. This directly provides the user with a tactile sensation of wind directly related to the vehicle's driving speed, thereby allowing the user to perceive the vehicle's current driving speed.

[0101] In this way, the present application can control the opening degree and air outlet speed of the air outlet device based on the vehicle's driving speed, and use the control of the opening degree and air outlet speed to change the stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin.

[0102] See also Figure 16In some embodiments, step 021 includes:

[0103] 0211: When the vehicle is moving straight, the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled to be the preset maximum value.

[0104] Furthermore, in some embodiments, step 021 further includes:

[0105] 0212: When the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, the air outlet speed of the air outlet device is controlled according to the current driving speed of the vehicle, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, and the preset proportional coefficient.

[0106] In some embodiments, the processing module is also used to control the opening degree of the air outlet device to a preset maximum value when the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, and to control the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the current driving speed of the vehicle, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device and the preset proportional coefficient when the vehicle is in a straight-moving state.

[0107] In some embodiments, the processor is also used to control the opening degree of the air outlet device to a preset maximum value when the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, and to control the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the current driving speed of the vehicle, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device and the preset proportional coefficient when the vehicle is in a straight-moving state.

[0108] Specifically, based on the above embodiment, the vehicle is currently traveling in a straight-ahead state, where the vehicle's direction control device is in a default initial position and the vehicle's route is a straight line. When the vehicle is traveling in a straight-ahead state, the current opening degree of the air outlet is first controlled to a preset maximum value, thereby ensuring that the air outlet can produce air at its maximum extent.

[0109] Then, the air outlet speed of the air outlet device is calculated in real time based on the current speed of the vehicle, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device itself, and a preset proportional coefficient. For example, the current speed of the vehicle and the air outlet speed of the air outlet device are linearly related, and the calculation method is as follows:

[0110] v1=v 1min +C·v2

[0111] Where v1 is the air outlet speed of the air outlet device, v 1min is the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, which is the attribute of the air outlet device itself or the minimum value preset by the user, C is the preset proportional coefficient, and v2 is the current driving speed of the vehicle.

[0112] When the air outlet speed of the air outlet device is determined, the air outlet device is controlled to discharge air to the entire target area, so that the user can sense the current driving speed of the vehicle based on the tactile sensation of the air discharged by the air outlet device.

[0113] By using the air outlet devices in the above examples, the following effects can be achieved in the manner provided in the above examples:

[0114] In the case of using the first air outlet device 100 and the second air outlet device 200 in the above example, based on the above example, the damper control units of the first air outlet device 100 and the second air outlet device 200 are controlled to fix the opening degree of the two at 100%, and then according to the air outlet speed v1 obtained by the above calculation, the first air outlet device 100 and the second air outlet device 200 are controlled to discharge air at the air outlet speed v1 at the same time, and the blown wind directly stimulates the entire target area A, and finally makes the user perceive the vehicle's driving speed v2.

[0115] In the case of using the first air outlet device 100 equipped with the first grille 301 and the second air outlet device 200 equipped with the second grille 302 in the above example, based on the above example, the rotation angle of the first grille 301 is controlled to be 0, and the rotation angle of the second grille 302 is also controlled to be 0, and then according to the air outlet speed v1 obtained by the above calculation, the first air outlet device 100 and the second air outlet device 200 are controlled to discharge air at the air outlet speed v1 at the same time, and the blown wind directly stimulates the entire target area A, and finally makes the user perceive the vehicle's driving speed v2.

[0116] When using multiple air outlet devices such as B1 to Bn in the above example, the damper control unit of each air outlet device is controlled to fix the opening degree of each air outlet device at 100%, and then all air outlet devices are controlled to discharge air at the air outlet speed v1 at the same time according to the air outlet speed v1 obtained by the above calculation. The blown wind directly stimulates the entire target area A, and finally makes the user perceive the vehicle's driving speed v2.

[0117] When using the air outlet device 400 in the above example, the driving motor 403 is controlled to drive the wind shield 404 to rotate so that the wind shield 404 completely overlaps with the motor base 402 in the cross-sectional direction, thereby making the opening degree of the air outlet device 400 reach a preset maximum value, and then according to the air outlet speed v1 obtained by the above calculation, the air outlet device 400 is controlled to discharge air at the air outlet speed v1, and the blown wind will directly stimulate the entire target area A, and finally make the user perceive the vehicle's driving speed v2.

[0118] When using the air outlet device 500 in the above example, the driving motor 502 is controlled to drive the wind shield 503 to move to the center position of the cross section of the ventilation pipe 501, and then the air outlet device 500 is controlled to discharge air at the air outlet speed v1 according to the air outlet speed v1 obtained by the above calculation. The blown wind will directly stimulate the entire target area A, and finally make the user perceive the vehicle's driving speed v2.

[0119] When using the air outlet device 600 in the above example, the rotation angle of the third grille 601 is controlled to be 0, and the damper control unit is controlled to fix the opening degree of the air outlet device 600 at 100%. Then, according to the air outlet speed v1 obtained by the above calculation, the air outlet device 600 is controlled to discharge air at the air outlet speed v1. The blown wind will directly stimulate the entire target area A, and finally make the user perceive the vehicle's driving speed v2.

[0120] It should be noted that Figure 16 Step 0211 and step 0212 are merely schematic diagrams of the execution process, and their specific execution order can be swapped according to actual conditions.

[0121] In this way, the present application can keep the air outlet device fully open when the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, and determine the air outlet speed of the air outlet device based on the driving speed, the air outlet device's own property configuration and a preset proportional coefficient, and use the air outlet speed to produce a corresponding stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin, so that the user can perceive the driving speed of the vehicle when it is moving straight.

[0122] See also Figure 17 In some embodiments, step 021 further includes:

[0123] 0213: When the vehicle is in a speed-changing state, the air outlet speed of the air outlet device is controlled according to the vehicle's current driving speed, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, the preset proportional coefficient, the corresponding speed change pedal stroke opening and the speed change pedal stroke opening change rate.

[0124] In some embodiments, the processing module is also used to control the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the current driving speed of the vehicle, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, the preset proportional coefficient, the corresponding travel opening of the speed change pedal, and the travel opening change rate of the speed change pedal when the vehicle is in a speed change state.

[0125] In some embodiments, the processor is also used to control the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the current driving speed of the vehicle, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, the preset proportional coefficient, the corresponding travel opening of the speed change pedal, and the travel opening change rate of the speed change pedal when the vehicle is in a speed change state.

[0126] Specifically, based on the above embodiment, when the vehicle's speed changes while traveling straight, the airflow speed v1 will vary linearly with the vehicle's speed v2 based on the calculation method of the airflow speed v1 in the above embodiment. In other examples, it's common sense that changes in vehicle speed are often controlled by changes in the travel of the accelerator or brake pedal. For example, the driver or the autonomous driving system controls the travel of the accelerator or brake pedal, and the travel of the pedal changes at a constant rate or a variable rate. When the pedal travel changes, or the rate of change of the pedal travel changes, the vehicle's speed v2 will also vary linearly. In order to enable the user to perceive the change in vehicle speed, the airflow speed v1 is linearly corrected based on the calculation method of the airflow speed v1 in the above embodiment, combined with the change in the travel of the accelerator or brake pedal and the rate of change of the travel of the accelerator or brake pedal. Finally, the corrected airflow speed is used to deliver air to the target area A based on the various air outlet devices in the above examples, ultimately enabling the user to perceive the vehicle's speed v2.

[0127] For example, when the accelerator pedal's stroke opening increases and the rate of change of the stroke opening also increases, the air outlet speed will increase at an increasing rate of change. When the brake pedal's stroke opening decreases and the rate of change of the stroke opening also decreases, the air outlet speed will decrease at a decreasing rate of change.

[0128] In this way, the present application can keep the air outlet device fully open when the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, and determine the air outlet speed of the air outlet device based on the driving speed, the air outlet device's own property configuration, a preset proportional coefficient, and changes in the operating parameters of the vehicle's speed pedal. The changes in the air outlet speed are used to produce corresponding changes in the stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin, thereby allowing the user to perceive the speed change state of the vehicle.

[0129] In certain embodiments, the preset proportional coefficient is determined according to a preset minimum air outlet speed and a preset maximum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, and a maximum speed limit of the current road section.

[0130] Specifically, the preset proportional coefficient in the above embodiment is generally related to the road environment in which the vehicle is currently traveling and the attribute parameters of the air outlet device itself.

[0131] Specifically, the road environment in which the vehicle is currently traveling generally has a maximum speed limit. For example, the maximum speed limit on municipal expressways is 70 km / h, and the maximum speed limit on highways is 120 km / h. Due to different driving scenarios and different average speed backgrounds, the user's perception of the same speed in different driving scenarios is also different. Therefore, in order to enable the user's perception of the vehicle's driving speed to match the driving scenario, the road maximum speed limit parameter needs to be added to the preset proportional coefficient.

[0132] In addition, since different air outlet devices have different properties and performances, in order to enable users to perceive the different vehicle speeds within the air outlet performance range of the air outlet device itself, the air outlet speed range of the air outlet device should also be part of the parameters in the preset proportional coefficient.

[0133] Based on the above reasons, in some examples, the preset ratio parameter C is generally calculated as follows:

[0134]

[0135] where v 1max is the preset maximum air velocity of the air outlet device, v 1min The preset minimum air velocity of the air outlet device is generally the maximum air velocity that the human body can tolerate for comfort, and the preset minimum air velocity is the minimum air velocity at which the human body can feel tactile stimulation of the skin in the target area A. The specific values of the two vary from person to person and can be adjusted according to the actual situation of the user. 2max It is the maximum speed limit of the road where the vehicle is currently traveling.

[0136] In addition to the above examples, in some examples, due to different driving habits of users or traffic congestion, the maximum speed of users is much lower than the maximum speed limit. 2max Taking the highest speed limit will result in a smaller proportional parameter C, and the wind speed variation of users will be small. 2max Get the maximum speed of the user traveling on a certain road section / or in a certain time period.

[0137] Thus, the present application also provides the relationship between the above-mentioned preset proportional coefficient and the current driving environment of the vehicle and the attribute configuration of the air outlet device itself.

[0138] See also Figure 18 In some embodiments, step 02 further includes:

[0139] 022: Control the opening degree and / or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device according to the rotation angle of the vehicle's direction control device.

[0140] In certain embodiments, the processing module is further configured to control the opening degree and / or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device according to the rotation angle of the direction control device of the vehicle.

[0141] In certain embodiments, the processor is further configured to control the opening degree and / or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device according to the rotation angle of the direction control device of the vehicle.

[0142] Specifically, based on the above-described embodiments, when a steering wheel or other directional control device is rotated during vehicle travel, the vehicle will subsequently enter a turning state. For users who are not focused on changes in the vehicle's driving state, the process of entering a turning state is also a high-incidence period for motion sickness. To enable users to promptly perceive that the vehicle has entered a turning state, in some examples, the opening degree or outlet angle of the air outlet device can be controlled based on the rotation angle of the vehicle's steering wheel or other directional control device, thereby changing the position or area of tactile stimulation in the target area. This changes the tactile stimulation received by the user compared to when driving straight, allowing the user to tactilely perceive the vehicle's turning direction.

[0143] In this way, the present application can also adjust the opening degree or air outlet angle of the air outlet device based on the rotation angle of the vehicle's steering wheel or other direction control devices, and use the control of the opening degree and air outlet angle to change the stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin.

[0144] See also Figure 19 In some embodiments, step 022 includes:

[0145] 0221: When the direction control device is rotated in a first direction by a first angle, the opening degree and / or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the first direction or the second direction are determined according to the first angle and the limit rotation angle of the direction control device.

[0146] The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0147] In some embodiments, the processing module is also used to determine the opening degree or air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the first direction and / or the second direction based on the first angle and the extreme rotation angle of the direction control device when the direction control device is rotated to the first direction by a first angle.

[0148] In some embodiments, the processor is also used to determine the opening degree or air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the first direction and / or second direction based on the first angle and the extreme rotation angle of the direction control device when the direction control device is rotated to the first direction by a first angle.

[0149] Specifically, based on the above embodiment, for example, taking the steering wheel turned to the left by an angle β as an example, when the vehicle starts to turn left, the steering wheel rotates counterclockwise, and its rotation angle increases from 0 to β (0≤β≤βL, βL is the maximum rotation angle of the steering wheel in the counterclockwise direction). At this time, the opening degree of the air outlet device is reduced from 100% in the straight-ahead state to the target value a. The value of a can be calculated according to the following formula

[0150]

[0151] The target area stimulated by the air outlet device can be the left half target area AL in the same direction as the steering wheel rotation, or the right half target area AR in the opposite direction of the steering wheel rotation. The specific target area stimulated can be adjusted by changing the air outlet angle of the air outlet device. It is assumed that the target area stimulated during the left turn is the left half target area AL. As the degree of opening of the air outlet device decreases, the area of the left half target area AL that is actually stimulated by tactile stimulation gradually decreases to a degree corresponding to the above-mentioned a value. The case where the target area stimulated during the left turn is the right half target area AR can be implemented accordingly with reference to the above example, and this application will not elaborate on it.

[0152] After the left turn, the steering wheel rotates clockwise, and its rotation angle gradually returns from β to 0. The opening degree of the air outlet device gradually increases from the aforementioned value a to 100%. The area actually receiving tactile stimulation in the left half target area AL also gradually returns to the level before the left turn began. The process for turning right can be implemented in reverse with reference to the above process, and this application will not repeat it here.

[0153] By using the air outlet devices in the above examples, the following effects can be achieved in the manner provided in the above examples:

[0154] In the case of the first and second air outlet devices 100 and 200 in the above example, when the vehicle begins a left turn and the steering wheel rotates counterclockwise, its rotation angle increases from 0 to β. At this point, the opening degree of the first air outlet device 100 is controlled to decrease from 100% in the straight-ahead state to the target value a. As the opening degree of the first air outlet device 100 decreases, the area actually receiving tactile stimulation in the left half target area AL gradually decreases to a level corresponding to the aforementioned value a. After the left turn is completed, the steering wheel rotates clockwise, its rotation angle gradually returning from β to 0. The opening degree of the first air outlet device 100 gradually increases from the aforementioned value a to 100%, and the area actually receiving tactile stimulation in the left half target area AL gradually returns to the level before the left turn began. For the second air outlet device 200, the opening degree of the second air outlet device 200 can be set directly to 0, thereby stimulating only the left half target area AL, thereby notifying the user that the vehicle is currently turning left.

[0155] In the case of using the first air outlet device with the first grille 301 installed and the second air outlet device 200 with the second grille 302 installed in the above example, based on the above example, when the vehicle starts to turn left and the steering wheel rotates counterclockwise, its rotation angle increases from 0 to β. At this time, the first grille 301 is controlled to rotate a certain angle from the initial position, so that the opening degree of the first air outlet device 100 is reduced from 100% in the straight state to the target value a. As the opening degree of the first air outlet device 100 decreases, the area actually receiving tactile stimulation in the left half target area AL also gradually decreases to a level corresponding to the above a value. After the left turn is completed, the steering wheel rotates clockwise, and its rotation angle gradually returns from β to 0. At this time, the first grille 301 is controlled to gradually return to the initial position from the above angle, so that the opening degree of the first air outlet device 100 gradually returns from the target value a to 100%, and the area actually receiving tactile stimulation in the left half target area AL also gradually returns to the level before the left turn begins. As for the second air outlet device 200, the second grille 302 can be controlled to rotate as follows: Figure 3 The angle α2 shown is used to set the opening degree of the second air outlet device 200 to 0, thereby avoiding stimulation of the right half target area AR and stimulating only the left half target area AL, prompting the user that the current vehicle is turning left.

[0156] In the case of adopting multiple air outlet devices such as B1~Bn in the above example, based on the above example, when the vehicle starts to turn left and the steering wheel rotates counterclockwise, its rotation angle increases from 0 to β. At this time, according to the corresponding sub-area from the center of the target area A to both sides, the sub-opening degree corresponding to each air outlet device B1~BL is calculated according to the target value a, and then the air outlet devices B1~BL are controlled to adjust their own opening degrees to the corresponding sub-opening degrees that have been calculated, so that the overall opening degree of the air outlet devices B1~BL is set to the target value a. As the overall opening degree of the air outlet devices B1~BL decreases from 100% to the target value a, the area actually receiving tactile stimulation in the left half target area AL gradually decreases to the degree corresponding to the above-mentioned a value. After the left turn is complete, the steering wheel rotates clockwise, gradually returning its rotation angle from β to 0. At this point, air outlets B1-BL return their corresponding sub-areas to 100% opening, moving from either side of target area A toward the center. The area of the left half of target area AL actually receiving tactile stimulation also gradually returns to the level before the left turn began. For air outlets BR-Bn, the opening degree of these air outlets can be set to 0, preventing stimulation of the right half of target area AR and stimulating only the left half of target area AL, prompting the user that the vehicle is turning left.

[0157] In the case of using the air outlet device 400 in the above example, based on the above example, when the vehicle starts to turn left and the steering wheel rotates counterclockwise, its rotation angle increases from 0 to β. Figure 6 and Figure 7 , under the condition that the air outlet device 400 is in the fully open state, the wind shield 404 is controlled to rotate clockwise, and the rotation angle γ can be calculated according to the following formula:

[0158]

[0159] Where α2 is the rotation angle of windshield 404 when air outlet device 400 is in the left-half open state. When windshield 404 is rotated clockwise by an angle of γ, the area actually receiving tactile stimulation in the left-half target area AL is gradually reduced to a level corresponding to the aforementioned value of a, while also preventing tactile stimulation in the right-half target area AR. After the left turn, the steering wheel rotates clockwise, gradually returning its rotation angle from β to 0. Under the above conditions, windshield 404 is controlled to rotate counterclockwise by the same angle of γ. This gradually returns air outlet device 400 to its fully open state, and the area actually receiving tactile stimulation in the left-half target area AL gradually returns to the level before the left turn began. Simultaneously, the right-half target area AR resumes receiving tactile stimulation from the airflow.

[0160] In the case of using the air outlet device 500 in the above example, based on the above example, when the vehicle begins a left turn, the steering wheel rotates counterclockwise, and its rotation angle increases from 0 to β. At this time, the drive motor 502 drives the windshield 503 to move and adjust the position of the windshield 503, thereby adjusting the opening degree of the portion of the air outlet of the air duct 501 corresponding to the left half target area AL to the above value a. At this time, the area of the left half target area AL that actually receives tactile stimulation corresponds to the above value a, but the right half target area AR will also receive partial stimulation. After the left turn is completed, the steering wheel rotates clockwise, and its rotation angle gradually returns from β to 0. At this time, the drive motor 502 drives the windshield 503 to move and return the windshield 503 to its initial position before the movement, thereby returning the areas of the left half target area AL and the right half target area AR that receive tactile stimulation to the level before the left turn began.

[0161] In the case of using the air outlet device 600 in the above example, based on the above example, when the vehicle begins a left turn, the steering wheel rotates counterclockwise, and its rotation angle increases from 0 to β. At this time, the third grille 601 is controlled to rotate from its initial position in the direction corresponding to the left half target area AL by an angle δ, thereby gradually reducing the area of the left half target area AL actually receiving tactile stimulation to a level corresponding to the aforementioned value a, while ensuring that the right half target area AR is not tactilely stimulated. After the left turn is completed, the steering wheel rotates clockwise, and its rotation angle gradually returns from β to 0. At this time, the third grille 601 is controlled to return to its initial position, thereby restoring the areas of the left half target area AL and the right half target area AR actually receiving tactile stimulation to the level before the left turn.

[0162] In this way, when a direction control device such as a vehicle's steering wheel is rotated in a specific direction, the present application can determine the opening degree or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the same direction or opposite direction of the direction control device based on the rotation angle and the attribute configuration of the direction control device itself, and utilize the change in the opening degree or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device to produce a corresponding stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin, thereby enabling the user to perceive the state of the vehicle's direction change.

[0163] See also Figure 20 In some embodiments, step 02 further includes:

[0164] 023: Control the switching frequency of the air outlet device's opening degree according to the flashing frequency of the vehicle's turn indicator light.

[0165] In certain embodiments, the processing module is further configured to control the switching frequency of the opening degree of the air outlet device according to the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light of the vehicle.

[0166] In certain embodiments, the processor is further configured to control a switching frequency of the opening degree of the air outlet device according to a flashing frequency of a turn indicator light of the vehicle.

[0167] Specifically, based on the above implementation, when the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, due to changes in traffic conditions, the needs of actual road conditions or the provisions of traffic regulations, it is generally necessary to turn on the turn indicator as a prompt before the vehicle makes a turn or lane change. The user can also control the switching frequency of the air outlet device between different preset values to make the skin in the target area produce periodic changes in tactile sensation, thereby perceiving the flashing of the turn indicator, and anticipating the next changes in the vehicle's driving state, thereby reducing the probability of motion sickness symptoms.

[0168] In this way, the present application can also adjust the switching frequency of the opening degree of the air outlet device between two specific values based on the flashing frequency of the vehicle's turn signal indicator, thereby utilizing the instantaneous switching of the air volume caused by the switching of the opening degree to change the stimulation effect on the target area on the user's skin.

[0169] See also Figure 21 In some embodiments, step 023 includes:

[0170] 0231: Determine, in the first direction or in the second direction, a switching frequency for switching the opening degree of the air outlet device between a first preset value and a second preset value according to the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light corresponding to the first direction,

[0171] The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0172] In some embodiments, the processing module is further used to determine the switching frequency of switching the opening degree of the air outlet device between the first preset value and the second preset value in the first direction or the second direction based on the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light corresponding to the first direction.

[0173] In some embodiments, the processor is further configured to determine a switching frequency for switching the opening degree of the air outlet device between a first preset value and a second preset value in the first direction or the second direction based on a flashing frequency of the turn indicator light corresponding to the first direction.

[0174] Specifically, based on the above implementation, taking the example of a vehicle turning on the right turn signal indicator while driving straight ahead, the flashing frequency of the right turn signal indicator is f2. Under the above conditions, the opening degree of the air outlet device can be controlled to switch between 0 (corresponding to the first preset value) and 100% (corresponding to the second preset value) at a switching frequency of f1, so that the right half target area AR can perceive a set of periodic changes in tactile sensations with f1 as the switching frequency, ultimately allowing the user to perceive that the current vehicle has turned on the right turn signal indicator based on the above changes in tactile sensations. At the same time, the left half target area AL is controlled not to produce the above periodic changes in tactile sensations, avoiding user misjudgment. Generally, f1 and f2 satisfy the following quantitative relationship:

[0175] f1=Nf2

[0176] Where N is an arbitrary positive integer. To facilitate user perception of the flashing turn signal, N can be set to 1 in some examples. The above example can also be used to implement the situation where, when the right turn signal is on, a periodic tactile change is generated in the left half target area AL rather than the right half target area AR. The same can be done for the situation where the left turn signal is on simultaneously, and will not be further described here. Furthermore, the values of the first and second preset values described above can be adjusted based on actual circumstances and are not specifically limited in this application.

[0177] By using the air outlet devices in the above examples, the following effects can be achieved in the manner provided in the above examples:

[0178] When using the first air outlet device 100 and the second air outlet device 200 in the above example, based on the above example, when the right turn signal indicator is turned on and the flashing frequency is f2, the opening degree of the second air outlet device 200 is controlled to switch between 0 and 100% with a switching frequency of f1, so that the right half target area AR can perceive a set of periodic changing tactile sensations with a switching frequency of f1, and finally the user perceives that the right turn signal indicator of the current vehicle is turned on according to the above changing tactile sensations, and at the same time controls the left half target area AL so as not to generate the above periodic changing tactile sensations to avoid user misjudgment.

[0179] In the case of using the first air outlet device 100 with the first grille 301 and the second air outlet device 200 with the second grille 302 in the above example, based on the above example, when the right turn signal lamp is turned on and the flashing frequency is f2, refer to Figure 4 , the rotation angle of the second grid 302 is controlled to switch between 0 and α1 with a switching frequency of f1, so that the right half target area AR can perceive a set of periodic tactile changes with a switching frequency of f1, and finally the user perceives that the right turn indicator of the current vehicle is turned on based on the above-mentioned tactile changes. At the same time, the left half target area AL is controlled not to produce the above-mentioned periodic tactile changes to avoid user misjudgment.

[0180] In the case of using the air outlet devices B1~Bn in the above example, based on the above example, when the right turn signal indicator is turned on and the flashing frequency is f2, the sub-opening degrees corresponding to the air outlet devices BR~Bn are controlled to switch between 0 and 100% with a switching frequency of f1, so that the complete right half target area AR can perceive a set of periodic changing tactile sensations with a switching frequency of f1, and finally the user perceives that the right turn signal indicator of the current vehicle is turned on according to the above changing tactile sensations, and at the same time controls the left half target area AL so as not to generate the above periodic changing tactile sensations to avoid user misjudgment.

[0181] In the case of adopting the air outlet device 400 in the above example, based on the above example, when the right turn signal indicator is turned on and the flashing frequency is f2, the driving motor 403 drives the wind shield 404 to rotate, so that the air outlet device 400 switches between the fully open state and the left half-open state with a switching frequency of f1, so that the right half target area AR can perceive a set of periodic changing tactile sensations with a switching frequency of f1, and finally the user perceives that the right turn signal indicator of the current vehicle is turned on according to the above-mentioned changing tactile sensations, and at the same time controls the left half target area AL so as not to generate the above-mentioned periodic changing tactile sensations, thereby avoiding user misjudgment.

[0182] In the case of adopting the air outlet device 500 in the above example, based on the above example, when the right turn signal indicator is turned on and the flashing frequency is f2, the driving motor 502 drives the wind shield 503 to move horizontally, so that the position of the wind shield 503 is switched between the center position of the cross section of the ventilation duct 501 and the extreme position corresponding to the right half target area AR with a switching frequency of f1, so that the right half target area AR can perceive a set of periodic changing tactile sensations with a switching frequency of f1, and finally the user perceives that the current vehicle has turned on the right turn signal indicator according to the above-mentioned changing tactile sensations, and at the same time, the intensity of the periodic changing tactile sensation generated on the left half target area AL is controlled as much as possible to be within the intensity range of the periodic changing tactile sensation generated on the right half target area AR, so as to avoid user misjudgment.

[0183] In the case of using the air outlet device 600 in the above example, based on the above example, when the right turn signal lamp is turned on and the flashing frequency is f2, please refer to Figure 14 , control the rotation angle of the third grille 601 to be fixed at α2, and at the same time control the opening degree of the air outlet device 600 to switch between 0 and 100% with a switching frequency of f1, so that the right half target area AR can perceive a set of periodic changing tactile sensations with a switching frequency of f1, and finally enable the user to perceive that the right turn indicator of the current vehicle is turned on based on the above-mentioned changing tactile sensations. At the same time, control the left half target area AL not to generate the above-mentioned periodic changing tactile sensations to avoid user misjudgment.

[0184] In this way, the present application can determine the frequency of switching of the opening degree of the air outlet device between two specific values in the same direction or opposite direction corresponding to the turn indicator light based on the frequency of the flashing when the turn indicator light in a specific direction flashes, and use the switching of the opening degree of the air outlet device to cause instantaneous switching of the air volume, thereby producing a corresponding stimulation effect on the target area laid by the user, so that the user can perceive the event that the vehicle currently turns on the turn indicator light in a specific direction.

[0185] In some embodiments, the vehicle control method further includes:

[0186] When the switching frequency is determined according to the flashing frequency and the direction control device of the vehicle is rotated by a preset angle, the opening degree or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the first direction or the second direction is determined according to the preset angle and the limit rotation angle of the direction control device.

[0187] The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0188] In some embodiments, the processing module is also used to determine the opening degree or air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the first direction or the second direction based on the preset angle and the extreme rotation angle of the direction control device when the switching frequency is determined based on the flashing frequency and the vehicle's direction control device is rotated to a preset angle.

[0189] In some embodiments, the processor is also used to determine the opening degree or air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the first direction or the second direction based on the preset angle and the extreme rotation angle of the direction control device when the switching frequency is determined based on the flashing frequency and the vehicle's direction control device is rotated to a preset angle.

[0190] Specifically, based on the above-described embodiments, activation of the vehicle's turn indicator is generally a preemptive action for a turn or lane change. Within a period of time after the turn indicator is activated, a steering wheel or other directional control device will be rotated. To accurately inform the user of the vehicle's current driving state, avoid logical inconsistencies, and improve the user's perception of the vehicle's driving state, for example, in the aforementioned embodiment where the switching frequency of the air outlet opening degree is determined based on the flashing frequency of the turn indicator, thereby allowing the user to perceive the flashing of the turn indicator through periodic tactile changes, if the steering wheel or other directional control device is rotated beyond a preset threshold by a predetermined angle, the logic for tactile stimulation to the user immediately switches to controlling the air outlet opening degree or air outlet angle based on the rotation angle of the directional control device. This allows the user to promptly and accurately perceive that the vehicle is currently performing a turn or lane change. The logic for controlling the air outlet opening degree or air outlet angle based on the rotation angle of the directional control device has been described in the above-described embodiments and will not be further elaborated here.

[0191] In this way, the present application can switch to the logic of using the steering angle of the direction control device to control the opening degree or air outlet angle of the air outlet device when the direction control device is turned when the turn indicator light is flashing, thereby ensuring the logic of the user's perception of events when the vehicle turns on the turn indicator light and turns, and avoiding control contradictions.

[0192] See also Figure 22 In some embodiments, step 023 further includes:

[0193] 0232: Determine a switching frequency for switching the opening degree of the air outlet device between a first preset value and a second preset value based on a common flashing frequency of all turn indicator lights.

[0194] In certain embodiments, the processing module is further configured to determine a switching frequency for switching the opening degree of the air outlet device between a first preset value and a second preset value based on a common flashing frequency of all turn indicator lights.

[0195] In certain embodiments, the processor is further configured to determine a switching frequency for switching the opening degree of the air outlet device between a first preset value and a second preset value based on a common flashing frequency of all turn indicator lights.

[0196] Specifically, based on the above-mentioned embodiment, the vehicle's turn indicator light can be used as a hazard warning indicator light in addition to being used as a turn indicator light in the corresponding direction. Generally, when the hazard warning indicator light flashes, it means that there may be an emergency situation in the vehicle. At this time, the user should also be aware of the flashing of the hazard warning indicator light so that the user can make expectations for the vehicle's next driving status.

[0197] Therefore, in some examples, when all of the vehicle's turn indicators flash as hazard warning indicators at a flashing frequency of f2, the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled to switch between 0 (corresponding to the first preset value) and 100% (corresponding to the second preset value) at a switching frequency of f1, so that the entire target area A can perceive a set of periodic changes in tactile sensations at a switching frequency of f1, and ultimately the user perceives that the vehicle's hazard warning indicators are turned on based on the above-mentioned changes in tactile sensations. Generally, f1 and f2 satisfy the following quantitative relationship:

[0198] f1=Nf2

[0199] Wherein N is any positive integer. To facilitate the user's perception of the flashing of the turn indicator light, in some examples, the value of N can be 1. In addition, the values of the first preset value and the second preset value can be adjusted according to actual conditions and are not specifically limited in this application.

[0200] By using the air outlet devices in the above examples, the following effects can be achieved in the manner provided in the above examples:

[0201] In the case of using the first air outlet device 100 and the second air outlet device 200 in the above example, based on the above example, when all the turn indicator lights of the vehicle flash as hazard warning indicators at a flashing frequency of f2, the opening degree of the first air outlet device 100 and the second air outlet device 200 are controlled to switch between 0 and 100% at a switching frequency of f1, so that the entire target area A can perceive a set of periodically changing tactile sensations with a switching frequency of f1, and finally the user perceives that the current vehicle has turned on the hazard warning indicator lights based on the above-mentioned changing tactile sensations.

[0202] In the case of adopting the first air outlet device 100 with the first grille 301 and the second air outlet device 200 with the second grille 302 in the above example, based on the above example, when all the turn indicators of the vehicle flash as hazard warning indicators at a flashing frequency of f2, please refer to Figure 4 , controlling the rotation angle of the first grille 301 to switch between 0 and α1 at a switching frequency f1, and controlling the rotation angle of the second grille 302 to switch between 0 and α2 at a switching frequency f1, so that the entire target area A can perceive a set of periodically changing tactile sensations with f1 as the switching frequency, and ultimately enabling the user to perceive that the hazard warning indicator of the current vehicle is turned on based on the above-mentioned changing tactile sensations.

[0203] In the case of adopting the air outlet devices B1~Bn in the above example, based on the above example, when all the turn indicator lights of the vehicle serve as hazard warning indicators and flash at a flashing frequency of f2, the sub-opening degrees corresponding to all the air outlet devices B1~Bn are controlled to switch simultaneously between 0 and 100% at a switching frequency of f1, so that the entire target area A can perceive a set of periodically changing tactile sensations with a switching frequency of f1, and finally the user can perceive that the current vehicle has turned on the hazard warning indicator lights based on the above-mentioned changing tactile sensations.

[0204] In the case of adopting the air outlet device 400 in the above example, based on the above example, when all the turn indicator lights of the vehicle flash as hazard warning indicators at a flashing frequency of f2, the drive motor 403 drives the wind shield 404 to rotate, so that the air outlet device 400 switches between the fully open state and the fully closed state at a switching frequency of f1, so that the entire target area A can perceive a set of periodically changing tactile sensations with a switching frequency of f1, and finally the user perceives that the current vehicle has turned on the hazard warning indicator lights based on the above-mentioned changing tactile sensations.

[0205] In the case of adopting the air outlet device 500 in the above example, based on the above example, when all the turn indicator lights of the vehicle flash as hazard warning indicators at a flashing frequency of f2, the drive motor 502 drives the wind shield 503 to move to the center position of the cross section of the ventilation duct 501, and then controls the opening degree of the air outlet device 500 to switch between 0 and 100% at a switching frequency of f1, so that the areas of a group of periodically changing tactile sensations with a switching frequency of f1 that can be perceived on the left half target area AL and the right half target area AR are equal, thereby indicating that the hazard warning indicator light is currently flashing.

[0206] In the case of adopting the air outlet device 600 in the above example, based on the above example, when all the turn indicator lights of the vehicle flash as hazard warning indicators at a flashing frequency of f2, the rotation angle of the third grid 601 is controlled to be 0, and the opening degree of the air outlet device 600 is controlled to switch between 0 and 100% at a switching frequency of f1 so that the entire target area A can perceive a set of periodically changing tactile sensations with a switching frequency of f1, and finally the user perceives that the current vehicle has turned on the hazard warning indicator lights based on the above-mentioned changing tactile sensations.

[0207] In this way, the present application can also determine the frequency of switching the opening degree of the air outlet device between two specific values based on the frequency of the flashing when the turn indicator light flashes as a hazard warning indicator light, and use the switching of the opening degree of the air outlet device to cause an instantaneous switch in the air volume, thereby producing a corresponding stimulation effect on the target area laid by the user, so that the user can perceive the event that the hazard warning indicator light is flashing.

[0208] In some embodiments, the vehicle control method further includes:

[0209] When the air outlet device is connected to the vehicle air conditioner, the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled to be a third preset value so that the air outlet device is controlled by the vehicle air conditioning and ventilation system.

[0210] In some embodiments, the processing module is further configured to control the opening degree of the air outlet device to a third preset value when the air outlet device is connected to the vehicle's onboard air conditioner, so that the air outlet device is controlled by the vehicle's air conditioning and ventilation system.

[0211] In some embodiments, the processor is further configured to control the opening degree of the air outlet device to a third preset value when the air outlet device is connected to the vehicle's onboard air conditioner, so that the air outlet device is controlled by the vehicle's air conditioning and ventilation system.

[0212] Specifically, based on the above-mentioned embodiment, the general air outlet device can be directly connected to the vehicle air conditioner, and the air outlet device can be used as one of the vehicle air conditioner outlets. When the user does not currently need to prevent motion sickness, the user will set the anti-motion sickness mode of the air outlet device to off based on interaction with the vehicle system. At this time, the air outlet device needs to serve as the air outlet of the vehicle air conditioner. Therefore, when the anti-motion sickness mode is set to off, the opening degree of the air outlet device needs to be determined to a preset value so that when it serves as the air outlet of the vehicle air conditioner, it can be controlled by the vehicle air conditioner to correctly blow out conditioned air. The above-mentioned correct blowing of conditioned air includes controlling the air volume and outlet temperature of the air conditioner.

[0213] In this way, the air outlet device in the present application can be connected to the vehicle air conditioner and perform the function of the vehicle air conditioner as part of the air conditioning and ventilation system when the anti-motion sickness mode is not turned on.

[0214] In some embodiments, the vehicle control method further includes:

[0215] When the air outlet device is not connected to the vehicle air conditioner, the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled to be a fourth preset value so that the air outlet device does not emit air.

[0216] In some embodiments, the processing module is further configured to control the opening degree of the air outlet device to a fourth preset value so that the air outlet device does not produce air when the air outlet device is not connected to the vehicle's onboard air conditioner.

[0217] In some embodiments, the processor is further configured to control the opening degree of the air outlet device to a fourth preset value when the air outlet device is not connected to the vehicle's onboard air conditioner, so that the air outlet device does not emit air.

[0218] Specifically, in addition to the examples in the above-mentioned implementation modes, the air outlet device can also be a device independently arranged in the vehicle cabin. Then, in order to ensure that the state of the air outlet device is correct when the anti-motion sickness mode is activated, in some examples, when the user currently has no anti-motion sickness needs, the user will set the anti-motion sickness mode of the air outlet device to the off state based on the interaction with the vehicle-mounted system. At this time, the air outlet device will set its own opening degree to 0, so that the air outlet device does not emit air, thereby ensuring the safe use of the air outlet device.

[0219] In this way, the air outlet device in the present application can also be set as an independently operated device, and the air outlet device is turned off when the anti-motion sickness mode is not turned on.

[0220] In some embodiments, the target area is the user's face, ears, neck, forearm, back of hand, or palm area.

[0221] Specifically, as mentioned in the above embodiment, the target area is the exposed skin area of the user in the vehicle cabin during normal use of the vehicle. The principle for determining it is generally to avoid relatively sensitive areas such as the eyes and nostrils while ensuring the tactile perception effect. When making a specific selection, an area with the best tactile perception effect can be selected as the target area based on the user's own specific situation.

[0222] The computer-readable storage medium in the embodiment of the present application stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by one or more processors, the above-mentioned vehicle control method is implemented.

[0223] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "certain embodiments", "in an example", "exemplarily", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, unless they are mutually inconsistent.

[0224] Any process or method description in a flowchart or otherwise described herein may be understood to represent a module, segment or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing the steps of a specific logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present application includes alternative implementations in which functions may be performed out of the order shown or discussed, including performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in the reverse order depending on the functions involved, which should be understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of the present application belong.

[0225] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle control method, characterized in that: The method comprises: Get the vehicle's driving status; According to the driving state, the operating state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin is controlled to control the stimulation effect of the wind in the vehicle cabin on the target area, wherein the target area is the exposed skin area of the user when riding in the vehicle.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The controlling the operating state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin according to the driving state includes: The opening degree and / or the air outlet speed of the air outlet device are controlled according to the driving speed of the vehicle.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The controlling the opening degree and / or the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the driving speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled to be a preset maximum value.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The controlling the opening degree and / or the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the driving speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle is in a straight-moving state, the air outlet speed of the air outlet device is controlled according to the current driving speed of the vehicle, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, and a preset proportional coefficient.

5. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The controlling the opening degree and / or the air outlet speed of the air outlet device according to the driving speed of the vehicle includes: When the vehicle is in a speed-changing state, the air outlet speed of the air outlet device is controlled according to the current driving speed of the vehicle, the preset minimum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, the preset proportional coefficient, the corresponding speed change pedal stroke opening and the speed change pedal stroke opening change rate.

6. The method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that The preset proportional coefficient is determined according to a preset minimum air outlet speed and a preset maximum air outlet speed of the air outlet device, and a maximum speed limit of a current road section.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The controlling the operating state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin according to the driving state includes: The opening degree and / or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device are controlled according to the rotation angle of the direction control device of the vehicle.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The controlling the opening degree and / or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device according to the rotation angle of the direction control device of the vehicle includes: When the direction control device is rotated to a first direction by a first angle, the opening degree and / or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the first direction or the second direction are determined according to the first angle and the extreme rotation angle of the direction control device, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

9. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The controlling the opening degree and / or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device according to the rotation angle of the direction control device of the vehicle includes: The switching frequency of the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled according to the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light of the vehicle.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that The step of controlling the switching frequency of the opening degree of the air outlet device according to the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light of the vehicle includes: According to the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light corresponding to the first direction, the switching frequency of the air outlet device opening degree switching between the first preset value and the second preset value is determined in the first direction or in the second direction, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that The method further comprises: When the switching frequency is determined according to the flashing frequency and the direction control device of the vehicle is rotated by a preset angle, the opening degree or the air outlet angle of the air outlet device in the first direction or the second direction is determined according to the preset angle and the extreme rotation angle of the direction control device, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

12. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that The step of controlling the switching frequency of the opening degree of the air outlet device according to the flashing frequency of the turn indicator light of the vehicle includes: A switching frequency for switching the opening degree of the air outlet device between a first preset value and a second preset value is determined according to a common flashing frequency of all the turn indicator lights.

13. The method according to claim 1, wherein The method further comprises: When the air outlet device is connected to the vehicle air conditioner, the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled to be a third preset value so that the air outlet device is controlled by the air conditioning and ventilation system of the vehicle.

14. The method according to claim 1, wherein The method further comprises: When the air outlet device is not connected to the vehicle air conditioner, the opening degree of the air outlet device is controlled to be a fourth preset value so that the air outlet device does not emit air.

15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that The target area is the user's face, ears, neck, forearm, back of hand or palm area.

16. A control device, characterized in that: The control device comprises: Transceiver module, used to obtain the driving status of the vehicle; The processing module is used to control the operating state of the air outlet device in the vehicle cabin according to the driving state, so as to control the stimulation effect of the wind in the vehicle cabin on the target area, wherein the target area is the exposed skin area of the user when riding in the vehicle.

17. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device includes a memory and a processor, the memory stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by the processor, the method according to any one of claims 1 to 15 is implemented.

18. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises the control device according to claim 16 or the electronic device according to claim 17, and the vehicle is capable of implementing the method according to any one of claims 1-15.

19. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by one or more processors, the method according to any one of claims 1 to 15 is implemented.

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