Control method of privacy device and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of vehicle privacy protection, and discloses a privacy device control method and a vehicle, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining a state signal and a detection signal of the vehicle; judging whether a preset dangerous condition exists in the vehicle or not according to the state signal and the detection signal; and controlling the privacy device according to the judgment result. According to the method, the privacy device can be controlled in time when different dangers exist in the vehicle, so that personal dangers are exposed in the first time, the probability that the dangers are found and targeted measures are taken in time is increased, unnecessary losses caused by unclear view in the rescue process are reduced, and the life safety of life entities in the vehicle is guaranteed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle privacy protection, and particularly relates to a control method of a privacy device and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, car travel / rest has become a trend, and people's demand for personal privacy is also increasing, so there are privacy glass and electric window sunshade curtains and other car privacy devices. Although the privacy glass / electric window sunshade curtain protects the personal privacy and safety, there are also safety hazards. For example, in the case of collision or temperature is too high and other dangerous situations, if there is a living body in the car, especially for some vulnerable groups such as children / injured personnel / pets, etc., and the existence of the privacy device will make it difficult for the living body in the car to be found and rescued by people. Even if it depends on the mobile phone and the car machine around the signal is found by people, it can only play a role in informing, and the life condition of the living body cannot be known by people outside the car, so the living body is easy to miss the golden rescue time. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the present application provides a control method of a privacy device and a vehicle to solve the problem that the safety hazard caused by the privacy device cannot be handled in time.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a control method of a privacy device, which comprises: acquiring a state signal and a detection signal of a vehicle; judging whether a preset dangerous condition exists in the vehicle according to the state signal and the detection signal; and controlling the privacy device according to the judgment result.

[0005] The control method of the privacy device provided by the present application can control the privacy device in time when there is different danger in the car according to the state signal and the detection signal of the vehicle, so as to ensure that the personal danger is exposed in the first time, improve the probability of danger being found and taking targeted measures in time, reduce unnecessary loss caused by unclear vision in the rescue process, and ensure the life safety of the living body in the car.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the state signal comprises at least one of the following: a temperature signal, a collision signal, and a sterilization mode state signal; and the judging whether a preset dangerous condition exists in the vehicle according to the state signal and the detection signal comprises: identifying and processing the state signal of the vehicle, and judging whether the state signal is valid; and if any signal in the state signal is valid, or any signal in the state signal is detected as having a fault, it is determined that a personal danger exists in the vehicle.

[0007] This invention determines whether there is a personal danger inside the vehicle based on vehicle collision, temperature, and sterilization mode status signals. It can predict the existence of personal danger in advance without relying on in-vehicle cameras or life-saving sensors. In the event of personal danger, privacy devices can be controlled, so that the danger is exposed at the first time, increasing the probability of danger being discovered and timely targeted measures being taken.

[0008] In one optional implementation, the detection signal includes at least one of the following: a life-leaving signal and a property-leaving signal. The method further includes: if all signals in the status signal are determined to be invalid, then it is determined that there is no personal danger inside the vehicle, and whether the life-leaving signal and the property-leaving signal are valid; if the life-leaving signal is invalid and the property-leaving signal is valid, then it is determined that there is property danger inside the vehicle.

[0009] This invention determines whether there is property danger inside the vehicle when there is no personal danger, thus ensuring the safety of the user's property without endangering personal safety, achieving a protection measure that prioritizes life safety and secondarily protects property safety.

[0010] In one optional implementation, controlling the privacy device based on the judgment result includes: if it is determined that there is a personal danger inside the vehicle, controlling the privacy device to enter a non-privacy state.

[0011] This invention enables the opening of a privacy device when there is a personal danger, allowing life inside the vehicle to be exposed immediately when life is in danger. People outside the vehicle can promptly and clearly see the specific situation inside the vehicle, increasing the probability of being discovered and rescued, and reducing unnecessary injuries caused by unclear vision during the rescue process.

[0012] In one optional implementation, controlling the privacy device based on the judgment result further includes: if it is determined that there is no personal danger inside the vehicle but there is property danger, then controlling the privacy device to maintain a privacy state; if it is determined that there is no personal danger inside the vehicle and no property danger, then controlling the privacy device to maintain a privacy state.

[0013] This invention maintains the privacy of a privacy device when personal safety is not guaranteed but property safety is guaranteed, or when neither personal safety nor property safety is guaranteed. This achieves a protection measure that prioritizes life safety, followed by property safety, and then personal privacy safety. When property is detected as being left behind, the privacy device automatically closes to reduce the risk of property exposure and ensure property safety.

[0014] In one optional implementation, the detection signal further includes a residual life signal. Controlling the privacy device to enter a non-privacy state includes: determining whether the residual life signal is valid; if the residual life signal is valid, determining the residual location information based on the residual life signal; determining the target area location of the privacy device based on the residual location information, and controlling the privacy device corresponding to the target area location to enter a non-privacy state.

[0015] This invention determines whether there is any life left inside the vehicle and the location of such life after determining that there is a personal danger. It can control the privacy device corresponding to the location of such life to enter a non-privacy state, while the privacy devices in other locations remain in a privacy state. This ensures that personal danger can be exposed immediately, while minimizing the exposure of property or other privacy inside the vehicle.

[0016] In some optional implementations, the detection signal also includes a residual life signal. Controlling the privacy device to enter a non-privacy state further includes: determining whether the residual life signal is valid; if the residual life signal is valid, obtaining the vehicle's parking location information; determining the target area location of the privacy device based on the parking location information, and controlling the privacy device corresponding to the target area location to enter a non-privacy state.

[0017] This invention determines whether there is any life left inside the vehicle after assessing the presence of personal danger, and obtains the vehicle's parking location information. It can control the privacy device on the outside of the vehicle to enter a non-privacy state, while privacy devices in other locations remain in a privacy state, making it convenient for people outside the vehicle to view the situation inside the vehicle.

[0018] In one optional implementation, the detection signal further includes a residual life signal. Controlling the privacy device to enter a non-privacy state further includes: determining whether the residual life signal is valid; if the residual life signal is valid, obtaining the location information of people around the vehicle; confirming the target area location of the privacy device based on the location information of the people around the vehicle, and controlling the privacy device corresponding to the target area location to enter a non-privacy state.

[0019] This invention determines whether there is any life left inside the vehicle after identifying a potential danger to personal safety, and obtains the location information of surrounding people. It can control the corresponding privacy device on the outside of the vehicle to enter a non-privacy state when people pass by, thereby attracting people's curiosity to look at the situation inside the vehicle and increasing the probability of discovering a potential danger to personal safety.

[0020] In one optional implementation, the detection signal further includes a residual life signal, the privacy device is electrochromic glass, and controlling the privacy device to enter a non-privacy state further includes: determining whether the residual life signal is valid; if the residual life signal is valid, controlling the electrochromic glass to open and close according to a preset cycle.

[0021] This invention determines whether there is any life left inside the vehicle after identifying a potential danger to personal safety, and controls the electrochromic glass to open and close periodically when life is found. The flashing of the glass serves as a distress signal, attracting people outside the vehicle to approach and check more quickly, thus increasing the probability of discovering the danger to personal safety.

[0022] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a vehicle, comprising: a temperature sensor for collecting temperature signals inside the vehicle; a collision sensor for collecting collision signals of the vehicle; an air conditioning unit for confirming the sterilization mode status signal inside the vehicle; a detection device for collecting signals of life and property left inside the vehicle; a privacy device for providing privacy protection for the vehicle; and a controller that executes a control method for the privacy device as described in the first aspect or any corresponding embodiment thereof, wherein the controller is communicatively connected to the temperature sensor, the collision sensor, the air conditioning unit, the detection device, and the privacy device. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a privacy device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for another privacy device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the judgment process of a control method for another privacy device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for another privacy device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of the controller in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] This invention is applicable to scenarios involving intelligent control of privacy devices such as electronic privacy glass or electric window sunshades installed in vehicles. This invention provides a method for controlling privacy devices, which determines whether there is a personal danger inside the vehicle and controls the privacy device accordingly to promptly expose any living beings inside the vehicle, thus ensuring safety.

[0032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a control method embodiment for a privacy device is provided. It should be noted that the steps shown in the flowchart in the accompanying drawings can be executed in a computer system such as a set of computer-executable instructions. Furthermore, although a logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described may be executed in a different order than that shown here.

[0033] This embodiment provides a method for controlling a privacy device, which can be used in the controller of the aforementioned vehicle. Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a control method for a privacy device according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0034] Step S101: Obtain the vehicle's status signal and detection signal.

[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, taking electronic privacy glass as an example, in order to control the electronic privacy glass, a controller corresponding to the electronic privacy glass is pre-deployed in the vehicle. The user issues control commands to the electronic privacy glass via buttons or other operations, and the controller controls the opening and closing of the electronic privacy glass according to the control commands. Based on this, in order to achieve intelligent control of the electronic privacy glass, such as... Figure 2As shown, temperature sensors, collision sensors, and air conditioning units are deployed inside the vehicle or used to acquire vehicle status signals. Simultaneously, detection devices are deployed inside the vehicle or used to acquire vehicle detection signals. The status signals include temperature signals, collision signals, and sterilization mode status signals. Temperature sensors collect the vehicle's interior temperature signals, collision sensors collect the vehicle's collision signals, and the air conditioning unit collects the vehicle's interior sterilization mode status signals. Detection signals include residual life signals and residual property signals. Detection devices can be configured as residual life sensors and in-vehicle cameras. The residual life sensor or in-vehicle camera collects residual life information inside the vehicle, and the in-vehicle camera collects residual property information inside the vehicle. All collected signals are sent to the controller.

[0036] In some alternative implementations, a life-tracing sensor is a device used to detect whether there are any living beings left inside a vehicle. It can determine the presence of living beings through infrared detection, carbon dioxide concentration detection, millimeter-wave radar detection, etc. An in-vehicle camera captures images of the vehicle interior and uses image recognition to determine whether there are any living beings or property left behind. The determination of whether living beings are left behind can be made through static feature recognition or dynamic feature capture, while the determination of property left behind can be made through object recognition, etc. These are merely examples and not limitations.

[0037] Step S102: Determine whether there are preset dangerous conditions inside the vehicle based on the status signal and detection signal.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, adhering to the principle of prioritizing life over property, the system first determines whether there is a personal danger inside the vehicle based on temperature signals, collision signals, and sterilization mode status signals. If there is no personal danger, it then determines whether there is a property danger inside the vehicle. For example, if the collision signal indicates a collision, it means a traffic accident is likely to occur, which can cause personal injury and requires immediate rescue. If the temperature signal indicates the temperature inside the vehicle is too high, it means the high temperature may threaten the lives of the occupants and requires immediate rescue. If the sterilization mode status signal indicates the vehicle's sterilization function is activated, and the internal temperature is detected to be at a certain level, it means the sterilization process may cause personal injury and requires immediate rescue. This is merely an example and not a limitation.

[0039] Step S103: Control the privacy device based on the judgment result.

[0040] Specifically, in embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2As shown, in the default vehicle state, the privacy safety switch corresponding to the electronic privacy glass is in the "on" state, thus the electronic privacy glass is in a privacy mode. The switch status is sent to the controller, which controls the electronic privacy glass to ensure it remains in a privacy mode after the user enters the vehicle, thereby protecting personal privacy. However, if the controller determines there is a danger to personal safety inside the vehicle based on temperature signals, collision signals, or sterilization mode status signals, it generates a control signal to close the electronic privacy glass, thus exposing the vehicle's interior. The opening and closing of electronic privacy glass (also known as "smart dimming glass" or "electronically controlled photochromic glass") is based on controlling the optical properties of the glass through current / voltage, switching between "transparent" (on, visible) and "foggy / light-blocking" (off, privacy protection), or vice versa. When switched to the "transparent" state, people outside the vehicle can directly observe the situation inside through the glass and take appropriate rescue measures. For example, in the event of a collision, call for help immediately based on the physical condition of the people inside the vehicle, and report the physical condition of the people inside the vehicle, the number of people inside the vehicle, and the extent of damage to the vehicle's interior to professional rescuers. This will enable professional rescuers to quickly determine a rescue strategy upon arrival at the scene, seize the golden time for life to seek help, and minimize personal injury as much as possible.

[0041] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, when it is determined that there is a personal danger inside the vehicle, the controller generates a corresponding alarm signal or distress signal and sends the alarm signal or distress signal to the vehicle's TBOX (Telematics Box). The TBOX is an in-vehicle remote communication terminal that can send the alarm signal or distress signal to a mobile phone through the background to ensure that the life sensor does not fail or that there is indeed life left inside the vehicle, causing the life inside the vehicle to miss the golden opportunity for rescue and survival.

[0042] The privacy device control method provided by this invention determines whether there are preset dangerous conditions inside the vehicle based on the vehicle's status signals and detection signals, and controls the privacy device according to the determination results. This method can control the privacy device in a timely manner when there are different dangers inside the vehicle, so as to ensure that personal danger is exposed at the first time, increase the probability of danger being discovered and timely targeted measures being taken, reduce unnecessary losses caused by poor visibility during the rescue process, and ensure the safety of life inside the vehicle.

[0043] This embodiment provides a method for controlling a privacy device, which can be used in the controller of the aforementioned vehicle. Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a control method for a privacy device according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0044] Step S301: Acquire the vehicle's status signal and detection signal. For details, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 Step S101 of the illustrated embodiment will not be described again here.

[0045] Step S302: Determine whether there are preset dangerous conditions inside the vehicle based on the status signal and detection signal.

[0046] Specifically, step S302 includes:

[0047] Step S3021: Identify and process the vehicle's status signal, and determine whether the status signal is valid.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, in order to avoid the situation where there are living beings left inside the vehicle but they are in a normal state, before determining whether there are living beings left inside the vehicle, the temperature signal, collision signal or sterilization mode status signal are first identified, and it is determined whether each status signal is valid.

[0049] Step S3022: If any of the status signals is valid, or if any of the status signals is detected as having a fault, then it is determined that there is a personal danger inside the vehicle.

[0050] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, if the controller determines that the current temperature exceeds the alarm threshold temperature T℃ based on the temperature signal, then the temperature signal is determined to be a valid signal; if the controller detects that the collision signal value is valid based on the collision signal, and the validity determination of the collision signal is also valid, then the collision signal is determined to be a valid signal; if the controller detects that the sterilization and disinfection signal emitted by the air conditioner is enabled based on the sterilization mode status signal, and detects that the temperature has reached the set value t℃, then the sterilization mode status signal is determined to be a valid signal. Figure 4 As shown, if any one of the collision signal, sterilization mode status signal, or temperature signal is triggered and determined to be a valid signal, then it is determined that there is a personal danger inside the vehicle. That is, if there is a living being inside the vehicle, then the living being is in personal danger.

[0051] In some alternative implementations, to ensure life safety, such as Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, when any one of the temperature signal, collision signal, or sterilization mode status signal is determined to be a fault signal, it is determined that there is a personal danger. For example, when the vehicle has not been involved in a collision, the collision signal is an invalid signal. However, after a collision, the collision signal would normally be determined to be a valid signal. If the collision sensor malfunctions due to the severity of the accident, the collision signal will be determined to be a fault signal. At this time, there is a personal danger to the occupants of the vehicle. Therefore, when the collision signal is a fault signal, it is determined that there is a personal danger to the occupants of the vehicle. Although there may be false alarms caused by normal sensor malfunctions, the safety of the user can be guaranteed to the greatest extent.

[0052] Step S3023: If all the signals in the status signal are invalid, it is determined that there is no personal danger inside the vehicle, and it is determined whether the life-leaving signal and property-leaving signal are valid.

[0053] Specifically, in embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, after determining that the temperature signal, collision signal, and sterilization mode status signal are all invalid signals, it proves that there is no personal danger inside the vehicle at this time. Then, it is further determined whether the life-related information and property-related information are valid signals.

[0054] Step S3024: If the life-leaving signal is invalid but the property-leaving signal is valid, then it is determined that there is a property hazard inside the vehicle.

[0055] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, when the presence of no living beings is detected inside the vehicle based on the presence of a life-related sensor or the in-vehicle camera, and the presence of items such as mobile phones, computers, and handbags is detected by the in-vehicle camera, the life-related information is determined to be an invalid signal while the property-related information is a valid signal. In this case, it is determined that there is a property hazard inside the vehicle. If the life-related information is a valid signal, then regardless of whether the property-related information is valid, it is determined that there is no property safety inside the vehicle, because there is a living being inside the vehicle.

[0056] Step S303: Control the privacy device based on the judgment result. For details, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 Step S103 of the illustrated embodiment will not be described again here.

[0057] The privacy device control method provided by this invention determines whether there is a personal danger inside the vehicle based on the vehicle's environmental information, life information, and property information, and controls the privacy device according to the determination result. This allows for timely control of the privacy device when there is a personal danger inside the vehicle, exposing the danger at the first moment, increasing the probability of danger being discovered and timely targeted measures being taken, reducing unnecessary losses caused by poor visibility during the rescue process, and ensuring the safety of life inside the vehicle.

[0058] This embodiment provides a method for controlling a privacy device, which can be used in the controller of the aforementioned vehicle. Figure 5 This is a flowchart of a control method for a privacy device according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0059] Step S501: Acquire the vehicle's status signal and detection signal. For details, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 Step S301 of the illustrated embodiment will not be described again here.

[0060] Step S502: Determine whether there are preset hazardous conditions inside the vehicle based on the status signal and detection signal. For details, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 Step S302 of the illustrated embodiment will not be described again here.

[0061] Step S503: Control the privacy device based on the judgment result.

[0062] Specifically, step S503 includes:

[0063] Step S5031: If it is determined that there is a personal danger inside the vehicle, the privacy device is controlled to enter a non-privacy state.

[0064] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, if it is determined that there is a personal danger inside the vehicle, the controller will forcibly switch the privacy device to a non-privacy state, at which time people outside the vehicle can clearly observe the injury or death of the people inside the vehicle. At the same time, the controller sends the generated alarm signal or distress signal to the TBOX, and the TBOX sends the alarm signal or distress information to the mobile phone through the background to ensure that the life sensor does not fail or that there is indeed life left inside the vehicle, causing the life inside the vehicle to miss the golden opportunity for rescue and survival.

[0065] In some optional implementations, if it is determined that there is a personal danger inside the vehicle, the presence of any remaining life information is further assessed to determine if it is a valid signal, i.e., to identify whether a living being is present inside the vehicle. If no living being is present, although there is a personal danger, no personal injury will occur, and there is no need to call for help from people outside the vehicle. If a living being is present, in order to precisely control the privacy device and increase the probability that the life inside the vehicle will be discovered by people outside the vehicle, this embodiment of the invention divides the privacy glass according to the location of the privacy glass, such as dividing it into the driver's side area, the passenger side area, the left rear seat area, and the right rear seat area. This is only an example and is not a limitation. Furthermore, when a living being is present in the vehicle, the privacy device is controlled in zones based on information such as the location of the living being inside the vehicle, the parking position of the vehicle, or the position of people in the surrounding area, thereby making it easier for people outside the vehicle to notice the specific situation of the living being inside the vehicle.

[0066] In some alternative implementations, when the privacy device is partially controlled based on the location of a surviving living being inside the vehicle, step S5031 includes:

[0067] Step a1: Determine if the residual life signal is valid.

[0068] Step a2: If the life-leaving signal is valid, determine the location information of the remaining life based on the life-leaving signal.

[0069] Step a3: Determine the target area location of the privacy device based on the residual location information, and control the privacy device corresponding to the target area location to enter a non-privacy state.

[0070] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, when a valid signal indicating the presence of a living being is detected, it signifies the presence of a living being inside the vehicle. However, this living being may be located in a specific position within the vehicle; for example, in the event of a collision, only the driver's seat might be occupied. In this scenario, if all areas of the privacy device are placed in a non-private state, other areas would also be exposed. If valuables are placed in other areas, they could be discovered and stolen by unauthorized individuals in a chaotic situation. Therefore, the location information of the living being is determined based on the signal, i.e., the location of the area where the living being is located. Then, the target area location corresponding to the privacy device is determined based on this location information. Only the privacy device corresponding to the target area is controlled to enter a non-private state, while other areas remain in a private state, to prevent the exposure of valuables inside the vehicle.

[0071] In some alternative implementations, when the privacy device is partially controlled based on the vehicle's parking location, step S5031 includes:

[0072] Step b1: Determine if the residual life signal is valid.

[0073] Step b2: If the residual life signal is valid, obtain the vehicle's parking location information.

[0074] Step b3: Determine the target area location of the privacy device based on the parking location information, and control the privacy device corresponding to the target area location to enter a non-privacy state.

[0075] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, when a valid signal indicating the presence of a living being is detected, it means that a living being is definitely present inside the vehicle. However, the living being may be located in a specific position within the vehicle, but if the vehicle is parked, there may be obstacles such as walls on the side where the living being is located. For example, if a person is left in the rear right side of the vehicle, but the vehicle is parked on the side of the road with the right side close to a wall, controlling the privacy device corresponding to the rear right side area to enter a non-privacy state based solely on the location of the living being would prevent people outside the vehicle from seeing the interior from the left side. If both privacy devices are controlled to enter a non-privacy state, there would be light interference, making it difficult for people outside the vehicle to notice the interior when passing by. Therefore, in this scenario, the vehicle's parking location information is obtained, and the target area location of the privacy device is determined based on the parking location information. Only the privacy device corresponding to the target area location is controlled to enter a non-privacy state, while other areas remain in a privacy state, facilitating observation of the interior by people outside the vehicle.

[0076] In some alternative implementations, when the privacy device is partially controlled based on the location of people around the vehicle, step S5031 includes:

[0077] Step c1: Determine if the residual life signal is valid.

[0078] Step c2: If the residual life signal is valid, obtain the location information of people around the vehicle.

[0079] Step c3: Confirm the target area location of the privacy device based on the location information of surrounding people, and control the privacy device corresponding to the target area location to enter a non-privacy state.

[0080] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, when a valid signal indicating the presence of a living being is detected, it means that a living being is definitely present inside the vehicle. However, the living being may be located in a specific position within the vehicle. In this scenario, if only the privacy device on the side where the living being was detected is controlled to enter a non-private state, it would result in no one passing by when the device enters the non-private state. When someone passes by, they would only assume that the vehicle itself is in a non-private state and would not check the situation inside the vehicle. Therefore, by acquiring the location information of people around the vehicle and determining the target area location of the privacy device based on this information—for example, using the side where people are passing as the target area location—only the privacy device corresponding to the target area location is controlled to enter a non-private state, while other areas remain in a private state. When people pass by, if the window of a nearby vehicle suddenly changes from a private state to a non-private state, they are more likely to observe further, thereby increasing the probability of discovering a living being inside the vehicle.

[0081] In some optional implementations, embodiments of the present invention perform zone control of the privacy device based on the location of a living being left inside the vehicle, the parking location of the vehicle, or the location of surrounding people. When there are differences in the target area location determined by the location of the living being left inside the vehicle, the parking location of the vehicle, and the location of surrounding people, a judgment can be made according to a pre-set logic. For example, the target area location determined by the location of surrounding people can be used as the control benchmark, then the target area location determined by the parking location of the vehicle can be used as the benchmark, and finally the target area location determined by the location of the living being left behind can be used as the benchmark. This is only an example and is not limited thereto.

[0082] In some optional implementations, in order to further increase the probability of people outside the vehicle observing the situation inside the vehicle, when the privacy device corresponding to the control target area enters a non-privacy state, if the electronic privacy glass corresponding to the privacy device is electrochromic glass, the electrochromic glass is controlled to open or close according to a preset cycle, so that the car window presents a flashing effect. When people outside the vehicle pass by, out of curiosity, they are more likely to look at the situation inside the vehicle, thereby further increasing the probability of discovering a life inside the vehicle.

[0083] In some optional implementations, embodiments of the present invention, upon determining that a life is left inside the vehicle, can also control the external speakers to emit an alert signal to request assistance from passersby. At this time, because some areas of the privacy device are in a non-private state, passersby can directly observe the situation inside the vehicle and take appropriate measures.

[0084] In step S5032, if it is determined that there is no personal danger inside the vehicle but there is property danger, the privacy device is controlled to maintain the privacy status.

[0085] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, when it is determined that there is no personal danger inside the vehicle but there is property danger, to prevent someone outside the vehicle from developing a theft mentality due to seeing the property inside the vehicle, thus causing property loss to the user, it is determined whether the privacy device is in a privacy state. If it is in a non-privacy transparent state, it is switched from the non-privacy state to the privacy state; if it is in the privacy state, it remains in the privacy state. After switching the privacy device to the privacy state, a request is sent to the user to confirm whether they need to switch the electronic privacy glass to the non-privacy state. If there is no response after multiple requests, the privacy device remains in the non-privacy state until the user requests a change in state.

[0086] In step S5033, if it is determined that there is no danger to personal safety or property inside the vehicle, the privacy device is controlled to maintain a privacy state.

[0087] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, if it is determined that there is neither personal danger nor property safety inside the vehicle, the privacy device is kept in a privacy state according to the user's settings, thereby ensuring the user's personal privacy.

[0088] In some optional implementations, taking electronic privacy glass as an example, the security switch of electronic privacy glass supports on and off settings. If the user turns off this switch, all active protection functions will be disabled after the switch is turned off. At the same time, in order to improve user safety, a pop-up window will appear on the main control screen or mobile phone when the function is turned off, stating and reminding users of the security risks after the function is turned off, and suggesting that it be kept on, but without interfering with the user's choice.

[0089] The privacy device control method provided by this invention determines whether there are preset dangerous conditions inside the vehicle based on the vehicle's status signals and detection signals, and controls the privacy device according to the determination results. This method can control the privacy device in a timely manner when there are different dangers inside the vehicle, so as to ensure that personal danger is exposed at the first time, increase the probability of danger being discovered and timely targeted measures being taken, reduce unnecessary losses caused by poor visibility during the rescue process, and ensure the safety of life inside the vehicle.

[0090] This invention also provides a vehicle, such as... Figure 2 As shown, it includes: a temperature sensor for collecting temperature signals inside the vehicle; a collision sensor for collecting collision signals; an air conditioning unit for confirming the sterilization mode status signal inside the vehicle; a detection device for collecting signals of life and property left inside the vehicle; a privacy device for providing privacy protection for the vehicle; and a controller that performs actions such as... Figure 1 , Figure 3 or Figure 5 The control method for the privacy device shown involves a controller that is communicatively connected to a temperature sensor, a collision sensor, an air conditioning unit, a detection device, and the privacy device.

[0091] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a controller in a vehicle provided by an optional embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the computer device includes one or more processors 10, memory 20, and interfaces for connecting the components, including high-speed interfaces and low-speed interfaces. The components communicate with each other via different buses and can be mounted on a common motherboard or otherwise installed as needed. The processors can process instructions executed within the computer device, including instructions stored in or on memory to display graphical information of a GUI on external input / output devices (such as display devices coupled to the interfaces). In some alternative implementations, multiple processors and / or multiple buses can be used with multiple memories and multiple memory modules, if desired. Similarly, multiple computer devices can be connected, each providing some of the necessary operations (e.g., as a server array, a group of blade servers, or a multiprocessor system).Figure 6 Take a processor 10 as an example.

[0092] Processor 10 may be a central processing unit, a network processor, or a combination thereof. Processor 10 may further include a hardware chip. The hardware chip may be an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), or a combination thereof. The programmable logic device may be a complex programmable logic device (CAMP), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a general-purpose array logic (GDA), or any combination thereof.

[0093] The memory 20 stores instructions executable by at least one processor 10 to cause at least one processor 10 to perform the method shown in the above embodiments.

[0094] The memory 20 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the computer device. Furthermore, the memory 20 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-transitory memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid-state storage device. In some alternative embodiments, the memory 20 may optionally include memory remotely located relative to the processor 10, and these remote memories may be connected to the computer device via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0095] The memory 20 may include volatile memory, such as random access memory; the memory may also include non-volatile memory, such as flash memory, hard disk or solid-state drive; the memory 20 may also include a combination of the above types of memory.

[0096] The computer device also includes an input device 30 and an output device 40. The processor 10, memory 20, input device 30, and output device 40 can be connected via a bus or other means. Figure 6 Taking the example of a connection between China and Israel via a bus.

[0097] Input device 30 can receive input numerical or character information, and generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the computer device, such as a touchscreen, keypad, mouse, trackpad, touchpad, joystick, one or more mouse buttons, trackball, joystick, etc. Output device 40 may include display devices, auxiliary lighting devices (e.g., LEDs), and haptic feedback devices (e.g., vibration motors). The aforementioned display devices include, but are not limited to, liquid crystal displays, light-emitting diodes, displays, and plasma displays. In some alternative embodiments, the display device may be a touchscreen.

[0098] This invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium. The methods described above according to embodiments of the invention can be implemented in hardware or firmware, or implemented as computer code that can be recorded on a storage medium, or implemented as computer code downloaded via a network and originally stored on a remote storage medium or a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and then stored on a local storage medium. Thus, the methods described herein can be processed by software stored on a storage medium using a general-purpose computer, a dedicated processor, or programmable or dedicated hardware. The storage medium can be a magnetic disk, optical disk, read-only memory, random access memory, flash memory, hard disk, or solid-state drive, etc.; further, the storage medium can also include combinations of the above types of memory. It is understood that computers, processors, microprocessor controllers, or programmable hardware include storage components capable of storing or receiving software or computer code, which, when accessed and executed by the computer, processor, or hardware, implements the methods shown in the above embodiments.

[0099] A portion of this invention can be applied as a computer program product, such as computer program instructions, which, when executed by a computer, can invoke or provide the methods and / or technical solutions according to the invention through the operation of the computer. Those skilled in the art will understand that the forms in which computer program instructions exist in a computer-readable medium include, but are not limited to, source files, executable files, installation package files, etc. Correspondingly, the ways in which computer program instructions are executed by a computer include, but are not limited to: the computer directly executing the instructions, or the computer compiling the instructions and then executing the corresponding compiled program, or the computer reading and executing the instructions, or the computer reading and installing the instructions and then executing the corresponding installed program. Here, the computer-readable medium can be any available computer-readable storage medium or communication medium accessible to a computer.

[0100] Although embodiments of the invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a privacy device, characterized in that, The method includes: Acquire vehicle status signals and detection signals; Based on the status signal and the detection signal, determine whether there are preset dangerous conditions inside the vehicle; Control the privacy device based on the judgment result.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The status signal includes at least one of the following: temperature signal, collision signal, and sterilization mode status signal; The step of determining whether a preset hazardous condition exists inside the vehicle based on the status signal and the detection signal includes: Identify and process the vehicle's status signals, and determine whether the status signals are valid; If any of the status signals is valid, or if any of the status signals is detected as having a fault, then it is determined that there is a personal danger inside the vehicle.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection signal includes at least one of the following: a life-remaining signal and a property-remaining signal, and the method further includes: If all the signals in the status signal are invalid, it is determined that there is no personal danger inside the vehicle, and it is determined whether the life-leaving signal and the property-leaving signal are valid. If the life-related signal is invalid, but the property-related signal is valid, then it is determined that there is a property hazard inside the vehicle.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control of the privacy device based on the judgment result includes: If it is determined that there is a personal danger inside the vehicle, the privacy device will be controlled to enter a non-privacy state.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control of the privacy device to enter a non-privacy state includes: Determine if residual life signals are valid; If the life-leaving signal is valid, then the location information of the remaining life-leaving signal is determined. The target area location of the privacy device is determined based on the residual location information, and the privacy device corresponding to the target area location is controlled to enter a non-privacy state.

6. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method of controlling the privacy device to enter a non-privacy state further includes: Determine if residual life signals are valid; If the residual life signal is valid, then obtain the vehicle's parking location information; The target area location of the privacy device is determined based on the parking location information, and the privacy device corresponding to the target area location is controlled to enter a non-privacy state.

7. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method of controlling the privacy device to enter a non-privacy state further includes: Determine if residual life signals are valid; If the residual life signal is valid, then obtain the location information of people around the vehicle; The target area location of the privacy device is determined based on the location information of the surrounding people, and the privacy device corresponding to the target area location is controlled to enter a non-privacy state.

8. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that, The privacy device is electrochromic glass. The step of controlling the privacy device corresponding to the target area to enter a non-privacy state also includes: controlling the electrochromic glass to turn on and off according to a preset cycle.

9. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control of the privacy device based on the judgment result also includes: If it is determined that there is no personal danger inside the vehicle but there is property danger, then the privacy device is controlled to maintain a privacy state. If it is determined that there is no danger to personal safety or property inside the vehicle, the privacy device is controlled to maintain a privacy state.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Temperature sensor, used to collect temperature signals inside the vehicle; Collision sensors are used to collect collision signals of the vehicle; An air conditioning unit is used to confirm the status signal of the sterilization mode inside the vehicle. The detection device is used to collect signals of life and property left inside the vehicle; A privacy device for providing privacy protection for the vehicle; A controller that executes the control method of the privacy device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the controller being communicatively connected to the temperature sensor, collision sensor, air conditioning device, detection device, and privacy device.

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