A rain-wiper optimization control method and system based on a commercial vehicle and a vehicle

CN120840550BActive Publication Date: 2026-08-21ZERON AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511196054.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2025-08-26
Publication Date
2026-08-21
Estimated Expiration
2045-08-26

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Technical Problem

而雨量传感器通常基于红外光学反射原理,发射红外光束至挡风玻璃,通过接收反射光强度判断玻璃表面是干燥(反射强)、有雨滴(散射增强),当污染严重空气指数差时,灰尘附着在玻璃或传感器表面时,会持续遮挡光线,导致系统误判,引发雨刮器误启动;并且,当空气污染严重,灰尘与雨水混合时,容易形成泥浆,严重遮挡视线

Benefits of technology

本发明主要提供了一种基于商用车的粉尘环境雨刮优化控制方法,基于以空气指数等级、实时降水等级和实时环境图像共同确定雨刮控制方案,能够避免采取雨量传感器获取实时降水等级时产生的雨刮误启动,并且基于引入空气指数等级作为确定雨刮控制方案的指标,能够在空气污染严重时,保证雨刮对前挡风玻璃的刮洗干净,保证行车视线。

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Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of rain and dust environment wiper optimization control method, system and vehicle based on commercial vehicle, wherein control method includes the following steps: obtaining dust content numerical value in the environment outside the vehicle, the rainfall numerical value outside the vehicle and the real-time environment image outside the vehicle;Determine real-time air index level according to the dust content numerical value, the air index level includes excellent, good, light pollution, moderate pollution and heavy pollution;Determine real-time precipitation level according to the rainfall numerical value, the precipitation level includes no rain, light rain, moderate rain, heavy rain and storm;Determine whether real-time weather is raining according to the real-time environment image;Determine wiper control scheme based on the air index level, the real-time precipitation level and the real-time environment image.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of windshield wiper control technology for commercial vehicles, and in particular to a windshield wiper optimization control method, system, and vehicle for dusty environments in commercial vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, automatic windshield wiper control relies on rain sensors to measure rainfall intensity and determine the wiper control scheme based on the rainfall level. Rain sensors typically operate on the principle of infrared optical reflection, emitting an infrared beam onto the windshield and determining whether the glass surface is dry (high reflection) or has raindrops (increased scattering) by receiving the intensity of the reflected light. When air pollution is severe and the air quality is poor, dust adhering to the glass or sensor surface can continuously block light, causing system misjudgments and triggering the wipers to activate unnecessarily. Furthermore, in cases of severe air pollution, dust mixed with rainwater can easily form mud, severely obstructing visibility. These problems urgently need to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention discloses a method, system, and vehicle for optimized control of windshield wipers in dusty environments for commercial vehicles, aiming to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] The present invention adopts the following technical solution: In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments for commercial vehicles, comprising the following steps: Acquire values ​​for dust content, rainfall, and real-time environmental images outside the vehicle; The real-time air quality index level is determined based on the dust content value, and the air quality index level includes excellent, good, lightly polluted, moderately polluted and heavily polluted. The real-time precipitation level is determined based on the rainfall data, and the precipitation level includes no rain, light rain, moderate rain, heavy rain, and rainstorm. Determine whether it is raining based on the real-time environmental image; The wiper control scheme is determined based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image.

[0005] In the dust environment wiper optimization control method for commercial vehicles based on the present invention, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index level is any level, the real-time precipitation level is heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is for the wipers to operate continuously at a first frequency. If the air quality index is rated as excellent, good, or lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation is rated as heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is rated as no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to stop the wipers from operating. If the air quality index is moderate or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation is heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation.

[0006] In the dust environment wiper optimization control method for commercial vehicles based on the present invention, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index is good or excellent, the real-time precipitation level is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is for the wipers to operate continuously at a second frequency.

[0007] In the dust environment wiper optimization control method for commercial vehicles based on the present invention, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index level is light pollution, moderate pollution, or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation level is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is to continuously operate the wipers at the second frequency and spray water before the first operation. If the air quality index is lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to stop the wipers. If the air quality index is moderately polluted or heavily polluted, the real-time precipitation level is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation.

[0008] In the dust environment wiper optimization control method for commercial vehicles based on the present invention, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index is rated as good or excellent, the real-time precipitation level is light rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is for the wipers to operate at the third frequency.

[0009] In the dust environment wiper optimization control method for commercial vehicles based on the present invention, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index level is light pollution, moderate pollution, or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation level is light rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation. If the air quality index is lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation is light rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to stop the wipers. If the air quality index is moderately or heavily polluted, the real-time precipitation is light rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation.

[0010] In the dust environment wiper optimization control method for commercial vehicles based on the present invention, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index is rated as excellent, good, or slightly polluted, the real-time precipitation level is no rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to stop the wipers from operating.

[0011] In the dust environment wiper optimization control method for commercial vehicles based on the present invention, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index is moderately or heavily polluted, the real-time precipitation level is no rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation.

[0012] In the dust environment wiper optimization control method for commercial vehicles based on the present invention, Also includes: The air conditioning circulation mode and the opening and closing status of the sunroof and side windows are controlled according to the air quality index level.

[0013] In a second aspect, the present invention also provides a dust environment wiper optimization control system for commercial vehicles, comprising: The dust content acquisition module is used to acquire the dust content value in the external environment of the vehicle. Rainfall acquisition module, used to acquire rainfall data outside the vehicle; The image acquisition module is used to acquire real-time environmental images outside the vehicle; The first determining module is used to determine the real-time air quality index level based on the dust content value, wherein the air quality index level includes excellent, good, light pollution, moderate pollution and heavy pollution; The second determining module is used to determine the real-time precipitation level based on the rainfall value, wherein the precipitation level includes no rain, light rain, moderate rain, heavy rain and rainstorm. The third determining module is used to determine whether the real-time weather is raining based on the real-time environmental image. The fourth determining module is used to determine the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image.

[0014] In the dust environment wiper optimization control system based on commercial vehicles of the present invention, the rain acquisition module includes a rain sensor and a first filter; The rain sensor is capable of generating a pulse signal when raindrops fall on the windshield; The first filter is used to filter out frequencies in the pulse signal that are below a first threshold to obtain a filtered signal.

[0015] In a third aspect, the present invention also provides a vehicle that includes the control system described above.

[0016] The technical solution adopted in this invention can achieve the following beneficial effects: This invention provides a method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments for commercial vehicles. By using air quality index level, real-time precipitation level, and real-time environmental image to jointly determine the wiper control scheme, it can avoid the wiper malfunction caused by using a rain sensor to obtain the real-time precipitation level. Furthermore, by introducing air quality index level as an indicator to determine the wiper control scheme, it can ensure that the wipers clean the windshield and maintain driving visibility even when air pollution is severe. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below, forming part of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a dust environment wiper optimization control method for commercial vehicles based on the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the term "or" is generally used to include the meaning of "and / or," unless otherwise expressly indicated.

[0019] Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the numerical parameters in this specification and the appended claims may be approximate values ​​and can be varied according to the desired characteristics obtained from the content of this invention. Specifically, all figures used in the specification and claims to indicate the content of composition, reaction conditions, etc., should be understood to be modified by the term "about" in all cases. Generally, this means that there may be variations of ±10% in some embodiments, ±5% in some embodiments, ±1% in some embodiments, and ±0.5% in some embodiments.

[0020] Furthermore, the word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of materials or steps not listed in the claims. The ordinal numbers used in the specification and claims, such as "first," "second," "third," and Arabic numerals and letters, to modify corresponding elements or steps, do not in themselves imply an order of manufacturing process; their use is solely to ensure clear distinction between steps.

[0021] Furthermore, unless specifically described or required to occur in a specific order, the order of the above steps is not limited to those listed above and can be varied or rearranged according to the desired design. Moreover, the above embodiments can be used in combination with each other or with other embodiments based on design and reliability considerations; that is, technical features from different embodiments can be freely combined to form more embodiments.

[0022] Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this application provides a method, system, and vehicle for optimized control of windshield wipers in dusty environments for commercial vehicles.

[0024] A method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments for commercial vehicles, comprising the following steps: The system acquires data on dust content, rainfall, and real-time environmental images outside the vehicle. Preferably, data is acquired every 100ms, and the wiper control scheme is determined based on the real-time data.

[0025] Real-time air quality index levels are determined based on dust content values. These levels include Excellent, Good, Lightly Polluted, Moderately Polluted, and Heavily Polluted. The air quality index level is determined based on PM2.5 levels: Excellent: PM2.5 < 35 µg / m³ 3 Good: PM2.5 level is 35-75 µg / m³ 3 Light pollution: PM2.5 level is 75-115 µg / m³3 Moderate pollution: PM2.5 level is 115-150 µg / m³ 3 Severe pollution: PM2.5 > 150 µg / m³ 3 .

[0026] Real-time precipitation levels are determined based on rainfall data. Precipitation levels include no rain, light rain, moderate rain, heavy rain, and rainstorm. The rainfall level is determined based on the pulse frequency obtained by the rain sensor: 50Hz≤light rain<80Hz, 80Hz≤moderate rain<150Hz, 150Hz≤heavy rain<250Hz, and rainstorm ≥250Hz. Determine whether it is raining based on real-time environmental images; The wiper control scheme is determined based on air quality index levels, real-time precipitation levels, and real-time environmental images.

[0027] The present invention provides a windshield wiper optimization control method for commercial vehicles in dusty environments. Based on the determination of the wiper control scheme by combining air quality index level, real-time precipitation level and real-time environmental image, it can avoid the wiper malfunction caused by using a rain sensor to obtain the real-time precipitation level. Furthermore, by introducing the air quality index level as an indicator to determine the wiper control scheme, it can ensure that the wipers clean the windshield and maintain driving visibility when the air pollution is severe.

[0028] In some preferred embodiments, the steps of determining the wiper control scheme based on air quality index levels, real-time precipitation levels, and real-time environmental images include: If the air quality index is at any level, the real-time precipitation level is heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is to continuously operate the wipers at high speed or medium-high speed. Preferably, when the precipitation level is heavy rain, the frequency range of the first frequency is 0.8-1.2 Hz, with a preferred frequency of 1.0 Hz, where 1.0 Hz is defined as the wiper completing one reciprocating motion in 1 second. At this time, the wiping speed is 240-300 deg / s (based on a single-journey angle of 120°-150°, the same below). When the precipitation level is torrential rain, the frequency range is 1.3-2.0 Hz, with a preferred frequency of 1.5 Hz. At this time, the wiping speed is 180-225 deg / s. Adopting the above-mentioned first frequency is more in line with the usage scenarios and driving experience. If the wiper speed is too slow (i.e., the frequency is too low), water accumulation on the glass cannot be cleared in time, forming a continuous water film, requiring the driver to frequently manually switch wiper speeds. If the wiper speed is too fast (i.e., the frequency is too high), the motor load increases, causing mechanical wear. For example, high-frequency oscillation (action frequency > 2 Hz) can cause blurred edges of objects, affecting driving visibility and driving safety.

[0029] If the air quality index is rated as excellent, good, or lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation level is heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme will stop the wipers from operating. If the air quality index is moderate or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation level is heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to operate the wipers intermittently, and spray water before or during each operation.

[0030] Preferably, when the wipers operate intermittently, the operating frequency is 1Hz, each operation lasts for 3 seconds, and the interval between two operations is 3-5 seconds, preferably 4 seconds. That is, without continuous wiping, the intermittent operation combined with automatic water spraying can remove dust from the glass surface. Based on this, energy consumption can be saved, wiper wear reduced, and clear and safe driving visibility ensured.

[0031] Preferably, water is sprayed before each wiper action, and the spray area covers the wiper wiping area; this avoids dry wiping caused by asynchronous water spraying and wiper action.

[0032] In some preferred embodiments, the steps of determining the wiper control scheme based on air quality index levels, real-time precipitation levels, and real-time environmental images include: If the air quality index is good or excellent, the real-time precipitation level is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme will have the wipers operate continuously at the second frequency.

[0033] Preferably, the second frequency is 0.5-0.8 Hz, and more preferably 0.7 Hz; at this time, the wiping speed is 168-210 deg / s; thus, it is ensured that rain does not obstruct the driver's view.

[0034] In some preferred embodiments, the steps of determining the wiper control scheme based on air quality index levels, real-time precipitation levels, and real-time environmental images include: If the air quality index is light, moderate, or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation level is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is for the wipers to operate continuously at the second frequency, and to spray water before the first operation.

[0035] Preferably, the second frequency is 0.5-0.8 Hz, and more preferably 0.7 Hz; at this time, the wiping speed is 168-210 deg / s; based on this, in conjunction with the water spray operation before the first action, it can avoid the mud deposited on the windshield surface due to high dust content and rain affecting the driver's vision, and the fact that no water spray is sprayed after the first action can avoid the water spray affecting the wipers' ability to remove mud.

[0036] More preferably, the method further includes acquiring real-time images of the windshield, for example, acquiring data every 100ms; detecting whether there are dust-laden areas on the windshield based on the real-time images, such as using Canny edge detection or other existing methods, without limitation; and determining whether to adjust the water spray scheme and wiper frequency based on the detection results. Specifically, if the detection result indicates the presence of dust-laden areas, the water spray frequency is increased to 0.3s per spray, with a 1s interval between sprays, and the wiper frequency is adjusted to 1.5Hz, with a wiping speed of 180-225 deg / s; if the detection result indicates the absence of dust-laden areas, the original control scheme is maintained. This avoids affecting the removal of deposited mud, effectively cleans dust-laden areas, ensures driving visibility and safety, and prevents excessive wear on the wipers. More preferably, the water spraying frequency is in groups of 3, with each spray lasting 0.3 seconds, an interval of 1 second between each spray, and an interval of 3 seconds between each group; thus, water consumption is saved while achieving the same cleaning effect.

[0037] If the air quality index is lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation level is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme will be to stop the wipers from operating. If the air quality index is moderate or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation level is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have the wipers operate intermittently, and to spray water before or during each operation, preferably spraying water before operation.

[0038] Preferably, when the wipers operate intermittently, the operating frequency is 1Hz, each operation lasts for 3 seconds, and the interval between two operations is 3-5 seconds, preferably 4 seconds. That is, without continuous wiping, the intermittent operation combined with automatic water spraying can remove dust from the glass surface. Based on this, energy consumption can be saved, wiper wear reduced, and clear and safe driving visibility ensured.

[0039] In some preferred embodiments, the steps of determining the wiper control scheme based on air quality index levels, real-time precipitation levels, and real-time environmental images include: If the air quality index is good or excellent, the real-time precipitation level is light rain, and the real-time weather is raining, then the wiper control scheme will set the wipers to operate at the third frequency.

[0040] Preferably, the frequency of the third frequency action is such that the interval between the two actions is 5-15 seconds. Within this range, it can ensure that the glass is cleaned and that the noise and wear generated are low; more preferably, the time interval is 10 seconds, the preferred frequency of the action is 0.3 Hz, and the swiping speed is 72-90 deg / s.

[0041] In some preferred embodiments, the steps of determining the wiper control scheme based on air quality index levels, real-time precipitation levels, and real-time environmental images include: If the air quality index is light, moderate, or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation level is light rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is intermittent wiper operation. Preferably, the interval between two operations is 2-8 seconds, preferably 5 seconds, the preferred operation frequency is 0.5 Hz, and the wiping speed is 120-150 deg / s. Water is sprayed before or during each operation, preferably before. Based on this, high-frequency wiper operation and water spraying with each operation ensure cleaning effect, clear driving visibility, and driving safety. More preferably, it also includes acquiring real-time images of the windshield, for example, acquiring data every 100ms; detecting whether there are dust accumulation areas on the windshield based on the real-time images, and determining whether to adjust the water spray scheme and wiper operation frequency based on the detection results. Specifically, if the test results indicate the presence of dust-laden areas, the water spray frequency is three consecutive sprays, each lasting 0.3 seconds, with a 1-second interval between each spray. Simultaneously, the wiper frequency is adjusted to 1.5Hz, resulting in a wiping speed of 180-225 deg / s. If the test results indicate the absence of dust-laden areas, the original control scheme is maintained. This approach avoids affecting the removal of deposited mud while effectively cleaning dust-laden areas, ensuring driving visibility and safety, and preventing excessive wear on the wipers.

[0042] If the air quality index is lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation level is light rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to stop the wipers from operating. If the air quality index is moderate or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation level is light rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have the wipers operate intermittently, and to spray water before or during each operation, preferably spraying water before operation.

[0043] Preferably, when the wipers operate intermittently, the operating frequency is 1Hz, each operation lasts for 3 seconds, and the interval between two operations is 3-5 seconds, preferably 4 seconds. That is, without continuous wiping, the intermittent operation combined with automatic water spraying can remove dust from the glass surface. Based on this, energy consumption can be saved, wiper wear reduced, and clear and safe driving visibility ensured.

[0044] In some preferred embodiments, the steps of determining the wiper control scheme based on air quality index levels, real-time precipitation levels, and real-time environmental images include: If the air quality index is rated as excellent, good, or lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation level is no rain, and the real-time weather is also no rain, then the wiper control scheme will stop the wipers from operating.

[0045] In some preferred embodiments, the steps of determining the wiper control scheme based on air quality index levels, real-time precipitation levels, and real-time environmental images include: If the air quality index is moderate or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation level is no rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have the wipers operate intermittently, and to spray water before or during each operation, preferably spraying water before operation. Preferably, when the wipers operate intermittently, the operating frequency is 1Hz, each operation lasts for 3 seconds, and the interval between two operations is 3-5 seconds, preferably 4 seconds. That is, without continuous wiping, the intermittent operation combined with automatic water spraying can remove dust from the glass surface. Based on this, energy consumption can be saved, wiper wear reduced, and clear and safe driving visibility ensured.

[0046] In some preferred embodiments, the system further includes controlling the air conditioning circulation mode and the opening / closing status of the sunroof and side windows based on the air quality index level. Specifically, when the air quality index is at a level of severe pollution, the air conditioning is switched to recirculation mode, and the gaps in the sunroof and side windows are closed.

[0047] In some preferred embodiments, the method further includes: acquiring pulse signals of raindrops falling on the windshield using a rain sensor, filtering the pulse signals to remove signals with pulse frequencies lower than a first threshold, obtaining a filtered signal, and determining the precipitation level based on the frequency of the filtered signal; the first threshold can be selected as 50Hz, or the pulse signal range of dust can be determined experimentally, and the value can be higher than the upper limit of the pulse signal range generated by dust.

[0048] Example 2 This embodiment provides a dust environment wiper optimization control system for commercial vehicles, which includes: The dust content acquisition module is used to acquire the dust content value in the external environment of the vehicle. Rainfall acquisition module, used to acquire rainfall data outside the vehicle; The image acquisition module is used to acquire real-time environmental images outside the vehicle, specifically, it can be acquired using an in-vehicle camera; The first determining module is used to determine the real-time air quality index level based on the dust content value. The air quality index levels include excellent, good, light pollution, moderate pollution and heavy pollution. The second determination module is used to determine the real-time precipitation level based on the rainfall data. The precipitation levels include no rain, light rain, moderate rain, heavy rain, and rainstorm. The third determination module is used to determine whether it is raining in real time based on real-time environmental images. Specifically, existing methods can be selected to determine whether it is raining, such as raindrop detection technology based on visual feature analysis, such as gradient operator and partitioning method, background blurring and multi-frame averaging method, or raindrop lens effect recognition method, etc.

[0049] The fourth determination module is used to determine the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, real-time precipitation level, and real-time environmental images.

[0050] The control system of the present invention determines the wiper control scheme based on air quality index level, real-time precipitation level and real-time environmental image. It can avoid the wiper malfunction caused by using a rain sensor to obtain real-time precipitation level. Furthermore, by introducing air quality index level as an indicator to determine the wiper control scheme, it can ensure that the wipers clean the windshield and maintain driving visibility when air pollution is severe.

[0051] In some preferred embodiments, the rainfall acquisition module includes a rainfall sensor and a first filter; The rain sensor can generate a pulse signal when raindrops fall on the windshield; The first filter is used to remove frequencies in the pulse signal that are below a first threshold, thus obtaining a filtered signal. Specifically, the first threshold can be selected as 50Hz, or it can be determined experimentally as the pulse signal range of dust, and be higher than the upper limit of the pulse signal range generated by dust.

[0052] In some preferred embodiments, a controller is also included, which controls whether water is sprayed and the frequency of water spraying, as well as the start and stop of the wipers and their operating frequency.

[0053] In some preferred embodiments, the system further includes a real-time image acquisition module for the windshield, a determination module, and a controller. The image acquisition module is used to acquire real-time images of the windshield, for example, acquiring data once every 100ms. The determination module is used to detect whether there are dust-laden areas on the windshield based on real-time images of the windshield. The controller determines whether to adjust the water spray pattern and wiper frequency based on the detection results from the judgment module. Specifically, if the detection result indicates the presence of dust accumulation areas, the water spray frequency is increased to 0.3 seconds per spray, with a 1-second interval between sprays. Simultaneously, the wiper frequency is adjusted to 1.5Hz, with a wiping speed of 180-225 deg / s. If the detection result indicates the absence of dust accumulation areas, the original control scheme is maintained. This approach avoids affecting the removal of deposited mud while effectively cleaning dust accumulation areas, ensuring driving visibility and safety, and preventing excessive wear on the wipers.

[0054] Specifically, the image acquisition module can be an in-vehicle camera, and the controller can be the vehicle's BCM controller. A camera identifies localized dust accumulation areas on the windshield. A chip within the camera housing enables image acquisition and signal transmission / reception via the bus. Alternatively, an external camera can be connected to the ECU. The camera acquires signals and transmits them to the ECU, which then transmits signals on the bus. The chip or ECU determines the presence of dust accumulation areas and generates a detection status signal, which is transmitted to the bus network. Upon receiving this signal, the BCM controller sends washer fluid and wiper operation commands to the bus. The washer fluid controller receives this signal in real-time and initiates or stops washer fluid spraying. If a dust accumulation area is detected, this signal is transmitted to the bus. Upon receiving this signal, the actuator in the washer fluid controller begins automatic cyclic spraying (0.3 s / cycle, 1 s interval). The wiper controller controls the wipers to operate at the highest frequency (preferably 1.5 Hz, wiping speed 180-225 deg / s). Once the dust accumulation area signal is cleared, the original wiper control scheme resumes.

[0055] Example 3 This embodiment provides a vehicle that includes the control system described in Embodiment 2 above.

[0056] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments for commercial vehicles, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The system acquires the dust content value, rainfall value, and real-time environmental image of the external environment, with the rainfall value obtained through a rain sensor. The real-time air quality index level is determined based on the dust content value, and the air quality index level includes excellent, good, lightly polluted, moderately polluted and heavily polluted. The real-time precipitation level is determined based on the rainfall data, and the precipitation level includes no rain, light rain, moderate rain, heavy rain, and rainstorm. Determine whether it is raining based on the real-time environmental image; The wiper control scheme is determined based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image. The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index level is any level, the real-time precipitation level is heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is for the wipers to operate continuously at a first frequency. If the air quality index is rated as excellent, good, or lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation is rated as heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is rated as no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to stop the wipers from operating. If the air quality index is moderate or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation is heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation.

2. The method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments based on commercial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index is good or excellent, the real-time precipitation level is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is for the wipers to operate continuously at a second frequency.

3. The method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments based on commercial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index level is light pollution, moderate pollution, or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation level is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is for the wipers to operate continuously at a second frequency and spray water before the first operation. If the air quality index is lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to stop the wipers. If the air quality index is moderately polluted or heavily polluted, the real-time precipitation level is moderate rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation.

4. The method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments based on commercial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index is rated as good or excellent, the real-time precipitation level is light rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is for the wipers to operate at the third frequency.

5. The method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments based on commercial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index level is light pollution, moderate pollution, or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation level is light rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation. If the air quality index is lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation is light rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to stop the wipers. If the air quality index is moderately or heavily polluted, the real-time precipitation is light rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation.

6. The method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments based on commercial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index is rated as excellent, good, or slightly polluted, the real-time precipitation level is no rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to stop the wipers from operating.

7. The method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments based on commercial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index is moderately or heavily polluted, the real-time precipitation level is no rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation.

8. The method for optimizing wiper control in dusty environments based on commercial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The air conditioning circulation mode and the opening and closing status of the sunroof and side windows are controlled according to the air quality index level.

9. A dust environment wiper optimization control system for commercial vehicles, characterized in that, include: The dust content acquisition module is used to acquire the dust content value in the external environment of the vehicle. Rainfall acquisition module, used to acquire rainfall data outside the vehicle, includes a rain sensor; The image acquisition module is used to acquire real-time environmental images outside the vehicle; The first determining module is used to determine the real-time air quality index level based on the dust content value, wherein the air quality index level includes excellent, good, light pollution, moderate pollution and heavy pollution; The second determining module is used to determine the real-time precipitation level based on the rainfall value, wherein the precipitation level includes no rain, light rain, moderate rain, heavy rain and rainstorm. The third determining module is used to determine whether the real-time weather is raining based on the real-time environmental image. The fourth determining module is used to determine the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image. The method for determining the wiper control scheme based on the air quality index level, the real-time precipitation level, and the real-time environmental image includes: If the air quality index level is any level, the real-time precipitation level is heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is rain, then the wiper control scheme is for the wipers to operate continuously at a first frequency. If the air quality index is rated as excellent, good, or lightly polluted, the real-time precipitation is rated as heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is rated as no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to stop the wipers from operating. If the air quality index is moderate or heavy pollution, the real-time precipitation is heavy rain or torrential rain, and the real-time weather is no rain, then the wiper control scheme is to have intermittent wiper operation, with water spraying before or during each operation.

10. The dust environment wiper optimization control system for commercial vehicles according to claim 9, characterized in that, The rainfall acquisition module also includes a first filter; The rain sensor is capable of generating a pulse signal when raindrops fall on the windshield; The first filter is used to filter out frequencies in the pulse signal that are below a first threshold to obtain a filtered signal.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the control system described in claim 9 or 10.

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