Vehicle-mounted fragrance system and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle-mounted fragrance system and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicles. The vehicle-mounted fragrance system comprises a main body provided with at least two fragrance accommodating spaces; the first fragrance box is accommodated in the first fragrance accommodating space in a pluggable manner and is used; the second fragrance box is accommodated in the second fragrance accommodating space in a pluggable manner and is reserved for later use; and the control unit is configured to be not automatically switched to the second fragrance box even if the remaining amount of the first fragrance box is smaller than a remaining amount threshold value. According to the embodiment, passengers in the vehicle can easily notice that the vehicle-mounted fragrance is used up, and the situation that the vehicle-mounted fragrance is switched to the fragrance which the passengers do not like can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular to a vehicle-mounted fragrance system and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of automotive technology, people are increasingly valuing the comfort of their vehicles. To this end, some cars are equipped with in-car fragrance systems that release fragrance into the vehicle during operation, improving the air quality inside the vehicle. Existing in-car fragrance systems typically have multiple fragrances. When the active fragrance is depleted, a backup fragrance automatically switches to continue dispensing.

[0003] However, if the vehicle fragrance is automatically switched to the backup fragrance to continue releasing fragrance, it is not easy for the occupants to notice that the existing vehicle fragrance is exhausted, and it is also possible that the fragrance is switched to a fragrance that the occupants do not like. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle fragrance system to solve the technical problem that passengers do not easily notice that the existing vehicle fragrance is exhausted and may switch to a fragrance that the passengers do not like.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle-mounted fragrance system, comprising:

[0006] a main body having at least two fragrance receiving spaces;

[0007] The first fragrance box is pluggable and accommodated in the first fragrance receiving space and is in use; and the second fragrance box is pluggable and accommodated in the second fragrance receiving space and is reserved.

[0008] The control unit is configured not to automatically switch to the second fragrance box even if the remaining amount of the first fragrance box is less than the remaining amount threshold.

[0009] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to:

[0010] In response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance cartridge being less than a remaining amount threshold, the control prompting unit prompts the occupant that the first fragrance cartridge is exhausted.

[0011] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to:

[0012] In response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance box being less than a remaining amount threshold, a prompt mark indicating that the fragrance is exhausted is set at a corner of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box in the fragrance operation page of the in-vehicle multimedia.

[0013] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to:

[0014] In response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance box being less than a remaining amount threshold, a purchase link and / or a purchase QR code for the fragrance box is displayed on a fragrance operation page of the in-vehicle multimedia.

[0015] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to:

[0016] In response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance box being less than the remaining amount threshold, when the vehicle is started again, a purchase link and / or a purchase QR code for the fragrance box is displayed on the main page of the in-vehicle multimedia.

[0017] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to:

[0018] If it is detected that the first fragrance box is unplugged, the second fragrance box is automatically switched to, thereby controlling the second fragrance box to continue releasing fragrance.

[0019] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to:

[0020] In response to detecting that the first fragrance box is pulled out, in the fragrance operation page of the in-vehicle multimedia, the display format of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box is changed so that the display format of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box is different from the display format of the fragrance name corresponding to the second fragrance box.

[0021] Optionally, the fragrance of the first fragrance box is the same as or different from the fragrance of the second fragrance box.

[0022] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to:

[0023] In response to detecting that all the fragrance cartridges are unplugged, installation instructions for the fragrance cartridges are displayed on a fragrance operation page of the in-vehicle multimedia.

[0024] According to another aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, a vehicle is further provided, comprising the vehicle-mounted fragrance system described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0025] One embodiment of the above invention has the following advantages or beneficial effects: since the vehicle fragrance is not automatically switched to the backup vehicle fragrance when the vehicle fragrance is exhausted, the passengers in the vehicle can easily notice that the vehicle fragrance is exhausted, and the vehicle fragrance can be prevented from being switched to a fragrance that the passengers do not like.

[0026] The further effects of the above-mentioned non-conventional optional manner will be described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. Among them:

[0028] Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention is made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which various details of the embodiments of the present invention are included to facilitate understanding. These details should be considered as merely exemplary. Therefore, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. Similarly, for the sake of clarity and conciseness, descriptions of well-known functions and structures are omitted in the following description.

[0030] It should be noted that the collection, analysis, use, transmission, and storage of user personal information involved in the technical solutions of the present invention comply with relevant laws and regulations, are used for legitimate and reasonable purposes, are not shared, disclosed, or sold outside of these legitimate uses, and are subject to oversight and management by regulatory authorities. Necessary measures should be taken to prevent unauthorized access to such personal information data, ensure that persons with access to such personal information data comply with relevant laws and regulations, and ensure the security of user personal information. Once such user personal information data is no longer needed, risks should be minimized by restricting or even prohibiting its collection and / or deleting it.

[0031] Figure 1 FIG is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle fragrance system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle-mounted fragrance system 100 includes a main body 101, a first fragrance box 102, a second fragrance box 103 and a control unit 104; wherein, the main body 101 has at least two fragrance holding spaces, for example, a first fragrance holding space and a second fragrance holding space, the first fragrance box 102 is pluggable and accommodated in the first fragrance holding space and is in use, the second fragrance box 103 is pluggable and accommodated in the second fragrance holding space and is reserved, and the control unit 104 is configured not to automatically switch to the second fragrance box 103 even if the remaining amount of the first fragrance box 102 is less than the remaining amount threshold.

[0032] It should be noted that the fragrances of the fragrance boxes in the fragrance containing spaces may be the same or different.

[0033] The control unit obtains the remaining amount of the first fragrance box in use and determines whether the remaining amount of the first fragrance box is less than the remaining amount threshold. Even if the remaining amount of the first fragrance box is less than the remaining amount threshold, it does not automatically switch to the spare second fragrance box. If the remaining amount of the first fragrance box currently in use is less than the remaining amount threshold, it means that the first fragrance box has been exhausted, but it does not automatically switch to the spare second fragrance box. The remaining amount threshold can be pre-set, such as 0%, 0.2%, 0.5%, 1% or 2%, etc., and the embodiment of the present invention does not limit this.

[0034] Since the system does not automatically switch to a spare fragrance cartridge when the fragrance cartridge is exhausted, the occupants in the vehicle can easily notice that the fragrance cartridge is exhausted, and the system can avoid switching to a fragrance that the occupants do not like.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control unit is further configured to, in response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance cartridge being less than the remaining amount threshold, not automatically switch to the spare second fragrance cartridge, and control the prompt unit to prompt the occupant that the first fragrance cartridge has been depleted. For example, the prompt unit can be a visual prompt unit such as a vehicle display screen, or a tactile prompt unit such as a steering wheel, or an auditory prompt unit such as a speaker. If the remaining amount of the first fragrance cartridge currently in use is less than the remaining amount threshold, indicating that the first fragrance cartridge has been depleted, not only will it not automatically switch to the spare second fragrance cartridge, but it will also prompt the occupant that the first fragrance cartridge has been depleted through one or more of visual (such as a vehicle display screen, etc.), tactile (such as a steering wheel, etc.), and auditory (such as a speaker, etc.) methods, so that the occupants in the vehicle can more easily notice that a fragrance cartridge has been depleted. For example, a notification or prompt mark indicating that the first fragrance cartridge has been depleted can be displayed on the vehicle multimedia, or the occupant can be reminded that the first fragrance cartridge has been depleted by voice, or the occupant can be reminded that the first fragrance cartridge has been depleted by vibrating the steering wheel, so that the occupant can more easily notice that the first fragrance cartridge currently in use has been depleted.

[0036] In other embodiments of the present invention, the control unit is further configured to not automatically switch to the spare second fragrance box in response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance box being less than the remaining amount threshold, and to set a prompt mark indicating that the fragrance has been exhausted at the corner of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box in the fragrance operation page of the vehicle multimedia. If the remaining amount of the first fragrance box currently in use is less than the remaining amount threshold, it means that the first fragrance box has been exhausted, then not only will it not automatically switch to the spare second fragrance box, but at the same time, in the fragrance operation page of the vehicle multimedia, a prompt mark indicating that the fragrance has been exhausted will be set at the corner of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box in the fragrance operation page of the vehicle multimedia, so that the occupants in the vehicle can more easily notice that the first fragrance box has been exhausted. For example, the prompt mark can be a red dot, a red five-pointed star, a yellow dot, a yellow triangle, an orange square or an orange oval, etc.

[0037] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to display a purchase link and / or a purchase QR code for the fragrance cartridge on the in-vehicle multimedia fragrance operation page in response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance cartridge being less than a remaining amount threshold. If the remaining amount of the first fragrance cartridge currently in use is less than the remaining amount threshold, a purchase link and / or a purchase QR code for the fragrance cartridge is further displayed on the in-vehicle multimedia fragrance operation page, making it easier for vehicle occupants to notice that a fragrance cartridge has been depleted and facilitating timely purchase of a fragrance cartridge.

[0038] Optionally, the control unit is further configured to display a purchase link and / or purchase QR code for the fragrance box on the main page of the in-vehicle multimedia in response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance box being less than the remaining amount threshold when the vehicle is restarted. Furthermore, if the remaining amount of the first fragrance box currently in use is less than the remaining amount threshold, then each subsequent time the vehicle is started, a purchase link and / or purchase QR code for the fragrance box will be displayed on the main page of the in-vehicle multimedia until a new fragrance box is installed in the fragrance storage space corresponding to the fragrance box, so that the occupants in the vehicle can more easily notice that the fragrance box in use has been exhausted, and it is also convenient for the occupants to purchase the fragrance box in time. The occupants can enter the fragrance sales platform by clicking on the purchase link, or they can enter the fragrance sales platform by scanning the purchase QR code with their mobile phone.

[0039] It should be noted that after detecting that the vehicle is started again, the purchase link and / or purchase QR code of the fragrance box can be displayed in a pop-up window on the main page. The occupant can close the pop-up window or choose to close the pop-up window permanently. If the occupant chooses to close the pop-up window permanently, even if the vehicle is detected to be started again, the purchase link and / or purchase QR code of the fragrance box will not be displayed on the main page.

[0040] In other embodiments of the present invention, the control unit is further configured to automatically switch to the second fragrance cartridge to release fragrance in response to detecting that the first fragrance cartridge has been unplugged, thereby controlling the second fragrance cartridge to continue releasing fragrance. If it is detected that the first fragrance cartridge in use has been unplugged, the control unit automatically switches to the second, standby fragrance cartridge to continue releasing fragrance. This prevents the release from being stopped due to misoperation and helps improve the user experience. For example, if a child or other occupant who is unfamiliar with the vehicle's functions pulls out a fragrance cartridge out of curiosity or unintentionally, this could be considered a misoperation.

[0041] In other embodiments of the present invention, the control unit is further configured to, in response to detecting that the first fragrance box is unplugged, change the display form of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box in the fragrance operation page, so that the display form of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box is different from the display form of the fragrance name corresponding to the second fragrance box. In an embodiment of the present invention, if it is detected that the first fragrance box in use is unplugged, the display form of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box is further changed in the fragrance operation page, so that the display form of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box is different from the display form of the fragrance name corresponding to the second fragrance box (that is, the fragrance box in use after switching), so that the occupants can easily notice that the currently used fragrance box is unplugged.

[0042] The display format of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box is that the fragrance name becomes "no fragrance" or the font color is gray, and the display format of the fragrance name corresponding to the second fragrance box is that the font color is black.

[0043] In other embodiments of the present invention, the control unit is further configured to display installation instructions for the fragrance cartridges on the fragrance operation page or the main page of the in-vehicle multimedia system in response to detecting that all the fragrance cartridges are unplugged. If it is detected that all the fragrance cartridges are unplugged, the installation instructions for the fragrance cartridges can be displayed on either the fragrance operation page or the main page of the in-vehicle multimedia system, helping passengers understand how to install the fragrance cartridges and thus improving the user experience.

[0044] As another aspect, the present invention further provides a vehicle, comprising the vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0045] The above specific embodiments do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions may occur depending on design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A car fragrance system, characterized in that: include: a main body having at least two fragrance receiving spaces; A first fragrance box is pluggably accommodated in the first fragrance receiving space and is in use; and a second fragrance box, which is pluggable and accommodated in the second fragrance accommodating space and is reserved for use; The control unit is configured not to automatically switch to the second fragrance box even if the remaining amount of the first fragrance box is less than the remaining amount threshold.

2. The vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit is further configured to: In response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance cartridge being less than a remaining amount threshold, the control prompting unit prompts the occupant that the first fragrance cartridge is exhausted.

3. The vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit is further configured to: In response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance box being less than a remaining amount threshold, a prompt mark indicating that the fragrance is exhausted is set at a corner of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box in the fragrance operation page of the in-vehicle multimedia.

4. The vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit is further configured to: In response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance box being less than a remaining amount threshold, a purchase link and / or a purchase QR code for the fragrance box is displayed on a fragrance operation page of the in-vehicle multimedia.

5. The vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit is further configured to: In response to the remaining amount of the first fragrance box being less than the remaining amount threshold, when the vehicle is started again, a purchase link and / or a purchase QR code for the fragrance box is displayed on the main page of the in-vehicle multimedia.

6. The vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The control unit is further configured to: If it is detected that the first fragrance box is unplugged, the second fragrance box is automatically switched to, thereby controlling the second fragrance box to continue releasing fragrance.

7. The vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control unit is further configured to: In response to detecting that the first fragrance box is pulled out, in the fragrance operation page of the in-vehicle multimedia, the display format of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box is changed so that the display format of the fragrance name corresponding to the first fragrance box is different from the display format of the fragrance name corresponding to the second fragrance box.

8. The vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fragrance of the first fragrance box is the same as or different from the fragrance of the second fragrance box.

9. The vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit is further configured to: In response to detecting that all the fragrance cartridges are unplugged, installation instructions for the fragrance cartridges are displayed on a fragrance operation page or a main page of the in-vehicle multimedia.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A vehicle-mounted fragrance system comprising the vehicle-mounted fragrance system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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