Environmental detection system, vehicle, method for controlling vehicle, and electronic device

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides an environment detection system for a controller of a vehicle, the vehicle, a method for controlling the vehicle and electronic equipment. An environment detection assembly of the environment detection system is installed in a controller box and used for detecting the environment around a controller and generating corresponding environment signals, and the environment signals at least comprise a temperature signal indicating a temperature value, a humidity signal indicating a humidity value and a smoke concentration signal indicating a smoke concentration value. Upon compliance with the detection condition, the processing unit acquires the ambient signal and then controls operation of the vehicle based at least in part on the ambient signal. In this way, the environment detection system can monitor the surrounding environment of the controller in real time, can timely find whether dangerous cases such as accumulated water, smog or high temperature exist around the controller or not, and can timely take countermeasures, so that safe operation of the vehicle is ensured, and the reliability and safety of the vehicle are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular, to an environment detection system for a controller of a vehicle, a vehicle, a method of controlling a vehicle, and an electronic device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the innovation of technology, unmanned vehicles have become an important force to drive the transformation of the transportation industry. Unmanned vehicles can achieve different levels of automated driving by integrating advanced sensors, artificial intelligence algorithms, high-precision positioning systems, and powerful computing platforms. In conventional unmanned vehicles, in order to realize the cooperative control of various systems, an unmanned controller is usually equipped in the vehicle. The working environment of the controller will affect the reliability and safety of the vehicle during automated driving, thereby affecting the safety of the vehicle. SUMMARY

[0003] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, an environment detection system for a controller of a vehicle is provided. The environment detection system comprises: an environment detection assembly arranged in a controller box of the vehicle for accommodating the controller, and configured to detect an environment around the controller and generate a corresponding environment signal, the environment signal comprising at least a temperature signal indicative of a temperature value, a humidity signal indicative of a humidity value, and a smoke concentration signal indicative of a smoke concentration value; and a processing unit coupled to the environment detection assembly and configured to control an operation of the vehicle based at least in part on the environment signal.

[0004] In some embodiments, the processing unit is further configured to: in response to meeting a detection condition, acquire the environment signal; determine whether at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is within a safety threshold range according to the environment signal and generate corresponding state information; send the state information to an external device; and control the operation of the vehicle according to at least a control instruction fed back by the external device after receiving the state information.

[0005] In some embodiments, the processing unit is further configured to: in response to determining that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is not within the safety threshold range, generate state information indicating that the environment around the controller is abnormal.

[0006] In some embodiments, the environment detection assembly comprises: a temperature detection unit adapted to detect the temperature around the controller and generate the temperature signal indicative of the temperature value; a humidity detection unit adapted to detect the humidity around the controller and generate the humidity signal indicative of the humidity value; and a smoke detection unit adapted to detect the smoke concentration around the controller and generate the smoke concentration signal indicative of the smoke concentration value.

[0007] In some embodiments, the smoke detection unit comprises: a first smoke detection unit arranged adjacent to the controller and adapted to detect a smoke concentration of a location where the controller is located and generate a first smoke concentration signal.

[0008] In some embodiments, the smoke detection unit further comprises: a second smoke detection unit arranged on a wall of the controller box and adapted to detect a smoke concentration of the controller box and generate a second smoke concentration signal.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first smoke detection unit, the temperature detection unit, and the humidity detection unit form an integrated unit.

[0010] In some embodiments, the integrated unit is arranged inside a bottom wall of the controller box or arranged on a lower side of the controller adjacent to the bottom wall.

[0011] In a second aspect of the present disclosure, a method of controlling a vehicle is provided. The method of controlling the vehicle comprises: in response to a detection condition being met, obtaining an environment signal generated by an environment detection assembly detecting an environment around a controller, the environment signal at least including a temperature signal indicating a temperature value, a humidity signal indicating a humidity value, and a smoke concentration signal indicating a smoke concentration value; determining whether at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is within a safety threshold range according to the environment signal and generating corresponding state information; sending the state information to an external device; and controlling an operation of the vehicle according to at least a control instruction fed back by the external device after receiving the state information.

[0012] In some embodiments, the detection condition being met comprises: receiving an autonomous driving start signal sent by the external device; or the vehicle being in a driving process.

[0013] In some embodiments, the method of controlling the vehicle further comprises: in response to determining that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is not within a first safety threshold range, generating state information indicating that an environment around the vehicle is abnormal; sending the state information to the external device; and receiving a control instruction from the external device to cause the vehicle to perform at least one of the following: prohibiting the vehicle from starting; causing the vehicle to brake; controlling the vehicle using a redundant control system; or issuing a related prompt to a passenger inside the vehicle.

[0014] In some embodiments, the method of controlling the vehicle further comprises: in response to determining that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is not within a second safety threshold range, causing the vehicle to perform at least one of the following: prohibiting the vehicle from starting; causing the vehicle to brake; or controlling the vehicle using a redundant control system; generating state information indicating that an environment around the vehicle is abnormal; and sending the state information to the external device.

[0015] In a third aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises: a vehicle body; a controller box coupled to the vehicle body; and an environment detection system according to the first aspect of the present disclosure, the environment detection system coupled to the controller box.

[0016] In some embodiments, the vehicle body comprises a luggage compartment, and the controller box is arranged at a bottom side of the luggage compartment.

[0017] In some embodiments, the luggage compartment comprises: a spare tire placing slot arranged at a bottom of the luggage compartment, and the spare tire placing slot is adapted to place the controller box.

[0018] In some embodiments, the vehicle further comprises: a side enclosure plate arranged around an inner side wall of the luggage compartment, and adapted to place the second smoke detection unit of the environment detection system and the signal cable between the side enclosure plate and the inner side wall of the luggage compartment.

[0019] In some embodiments, the side enclosure plate comprises: a ventilation grille arranged at a position corresponding to the second smoke detection unit, and adapted to allow air in the passenger compartment to flow to the second smoke detection unit.

[0020] In a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device comprises: a memory for storing one or more computer instructions; and a processor for executing the one or more computer instructions stored in the memory to implement the method of the second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0021] In a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, having one or more computer instructions stored thereon, wherein the one or more computer instructions are executed by a processor to implement the method of the second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0022] In a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided. The computer program product comprises computer executable instructions, wherein the computer executable instructions, when executed by a processor, implement the method of the second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0023] In embodiments of the present disclosure, an environment detection system for a controller of a vehicle includes an environment detection assembly and a processing unit. The environment detection assembly is installed in a controller box of the vehicle for accommodating the controller, and is configured to detect an environment around the controller and generate corresponding environment signals, the environment signals including at least a temperature signal indicative of a temperature value, a humidity signal indicative of a humidity value, and a smoke concentration signal indicative of a smoke concentration value. The processing unit is coupled to the environment detection assembly. When a detection condition is met, the processing unit can acquire the environment signals from the environment detection assembly, and then control an operation of the vehicle according to the environment signals. In this way, the environment detection assembly can monitor a working environment in which the controller is located in real time, and can timely find out whether there is a danger such as water accumulation, smoke, or high temperature around the controller, and timely take countermeasures, so as to ensure safe starting and running of the vehicle, and improve reliability and safety of the vehicle.

[0024] It should be understood that the content described in this part is not intended to limit the key features or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor is it used to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become apparent through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] The above and other features, advantages, and aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent by describing in detail the following embodiments with reference to the attached drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an environment detection system of an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a vehicle of an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, in which a luggage compartment and a processing unit are shown;

[0028] Figure 3 A perspective view of a vehicle of an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, in which a luggage compartment and a processing unit are shown;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a vehicle body, a second smoke detection unit, and a side enclosure of an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a vehicle body and a side enclosure of an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0031] Figure 6 A flowchart of an environment detection system of an embodiment of the present disclosure when performing an environment detection task is shown;

[0032] Figure 7 A flowchart of a method of controlling a vehicle performed by a processing unit of an environment detection system of an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; and

[0033] Figure 8 A block diagram of an electronic device capable of implementing various embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0034] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0035] 100, an environment detection system;

[0036] 10, a temperature detection unit;

[0037] 20, a humidity detection unit;

[0038] 30, a smoke detection unit; 31, a first smoke detection unit; 32, a second smoke detection unit;

[0039] 40, a controller;

[0040] 50, an integration unit;

[0041] 200, a vehicle body; 201, a controller box; 202, a spare tire placement slot; 203, a side wall protection plate; 204, a ventilation grille; 205, a cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in greater detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure is more thoroughly and completely conveyed to those skilled in the art, and the scope of the present disclosure is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0043] The term "include" and its conjugations as used herein means "including, but not limited to." The term "or" as used herein means "and / or" unless otherwise indicated. The term "based on" means "based, at least in part, on" unless otherwise indicated. The terms "one example embodiment" and "an embodiment" mean "at least one example embodiment." The term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment." The terms "a first," "a second," etc. can refer to different or identical objects.

[0044] As described above, in a conventional unmanned vehicle, in order to ensure the cooperation between various systems, an unmanned controller is generally installed inside the vehicle. The working environment of this controller has an important influence on the reliability and safety of the automatic driving of the vehicle, and further influences the overall safety of the vehicle. That is, the performance and stability of the controller determine whether the vehicle can effectively perform automatic driving, which is directly related to the safety of the passengers.

[0045] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an environment detection system for a controller of a vehicle, a vehicle, a method of controlling the vehicle, and an electronic device. In the environment detection system 100, an environment detection assembly is installed in a controller box 201, which can detect the environment around the controller 40 and generate corresponding environment signals, including at least a temperature signal indicating a temperature value, a humidity signal indicating a humidity value, and a smoke concentration signal indicating a smoke concentration value. With such an arrangement, the environment detection assembly can monitor the working environment of the controller 40 in real time, and can timely discover whether there is water accumulation, smoke, or high temperature around the controller 40, etc., thereby ensuring safe starting and running of the vehicle, and improving the reliability and safety of the vehicle. The principles of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1 to 6

[0046] Before introducing the environment detection system 100, the vehicle will be introduced first. As shown in Figures 2 to 4 , the vehicle includes a vehicle body 200, a controller box 201, and an environment detection system 100.

[0047] The vehicle body 200 is the basic structural part of the vehicle, including the passenger compartment, the luggage compartment, and the overall frame of the vehicle. The vehicle body 200 not only provides a seating space, but also carries all mechanical and electronic components of the vehicle, and provides safety protection for the driver and passengers.

[0048] A controller 40 is configured in the vehicle, which is coupled to various sensors such as radar, camera, LiDAR, ultrasonic sensor, etc. These sensors are used to monitor the environmental conditions around the vehicle, and can detect the distance, speed, and direction of other vehicles, pedestrians, obstacles, and road conditions, etc., to provide necessary data support for autonomous driving or driving assistance functions. The controller 40 is responsible for receiving sensor signals, processing information, and issuing instructions to control different subsystems of the vehicle, such as engine operation, gear shifting, brake application, door lock control, etc. The controller 40 is placed in the controller box 201, which is installed or fixed at a specific position inside the vehicle body 200, ensuring that it is protected and easy to maintain.

[0049] As can be seen from the above description, the controller 40 plays a core role in the unmanned vehicle. The environment detection system 100 is installed in the controller box 201, which can monitor the working environment of the controller 40 in real time, and can timely discover whether there is water accumulation, smoke, or high temperature around the controller 40, etc. to ensure safe starting and running of the vehicle, and improve the reliability and safety of the vehicle.

[0050] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 to 4 , the vehicle body 200 includes a luggage compartment, and the controller box 201 is arranged at the bottom side of the luggage compartment. ​

[0051] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, for sedans, SUVs, and most passenger vehicles, the luggage compartment is typically located at the rear of the vehicle and is an area separate from the passenger seating area, used for storing luggage while driving. Placing the controller box 201 at the bottom of the luggage compartment saves space in the passenger compartment, making it more spacious and comfortable.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the luggage compartment includes a spare tire storage slot 202. The spare tire storage slot 202 is located at the bottom of the luggage compartment and is adapted to house the controller box 201.

[0053] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the controller box 201 is placed inside the spare tire storage compartment 202, eliminating the need for additional space to house it and thus avoiding encroachment on other parts of the passenger compartment or luggage compartment. A cover plate 205 is placed on top of the spare tire storage compartment 202, which completely conceals the compartment, thereby achieving a hidden installation of the controller box 201. This hidden design not only makes the vehicle interior look cleaner but also provides more usable space.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the vehicle also includes a side panel 203. The side panel 203 is arranged around the inner wall of the luggage compartment, and the signal cable of the environmental detection system 100 and some environmental detection components (such as the second smoke detection unit 32 described below) can be placed between the side panel 203 and the inner wall of the luggage compartment.

[0055] In this way, the side panel 203 acts as a physical barrier, preventing luggage and other items from directly contacting signal cables or detection components, reducing the risk of damage caused by accidental collisions or squeezing. For electrical wiring, it prevents short circuits and open circuits, ensuring the stable operation of the electronic systems within the luggage compartment. Secondly, by concealing the signal cables and detection components behind the side panel 203, the overall appearance of the luggage compartment becomes cleaner and more organized, avoiding the visual clutter caused by exposed wires and sensors, which aligns with modern consumers' pursuit of aesthetics and quality in automotive interiors. Furthermore, the side panel 203 is easy to remove and reinstall, eliminating the need for extensive disassembly of the luggage compartment structure when maintenance, inspection, or upgrades of cables or detection components are required, saving repair time and costs.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5As shown, the side guard plate 203 includes a ventilation grille 204. The ventilation grille 204 is arranged at a position corresponding to the second smoke detection unit 32, and air in the passenger compartment can flow along the ventilation grille 204 to the second smoke detection unit 32. In this way, the second smoke detection unit 32 can timely detect whether there is a fire point in the passenger compartment, avoiding the environment outside the controller box 201 to interfere with the operation of the controller 40.

[0057] The environment detection system 100 of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 A block diagram of the environment detection system 100 of the embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. From Figure 1 As can be seen, the environment detection system 100 at least includes an environment detection assembly and a processing unit.

[0058] The environment detection assembly is installed in the controller box 201 of the vehicle for accommodating the controller 40, and the environment detection assembly can be used to detect the environment around the controller 40 and generate corresponding environment signals, including at least a temperature signal indicating a temperature value, a humidity signal indicating a humidity value, and a smoke concentration signal indicating a smoke concentration value. The temperature value is used to reflect the ambient temperature or the temperature when the electronic components are running, which can avoid damage to the controller 40 caused by high temperature. The humidity value is used to reflect whether there is water seepage or water accumulation around the controller 40, which can avoid the influence of a humid environment on the safety of the circuit. The smoke concentration value is used to reflect whether there is a fire point at the location of the controller 40 or outside the controller 40, which can avoid the influence of a fire on the operation of the controller 40 or the vehicle.

[0059] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 As shown, the environment detection assembly includes a temperature detection unit 10, a humidity detection unit 20, and a smoke detection unit 30. The temperature detection unit 10 is adapted to detect the temperature around the controller 40 and generate a temperature signal indicating a temperature value. The humidity detection unit 20 is adapted to detect the humidity around the controller 40 and generate a humidity signal indicating a humidity value. The smoke detection unit 30 is adapted to detect the smoke concentration around the controller 40 and generate a smoke concentration signal indicating a smoke concentration value. In this way, specialized detection elements can more accurately capture specific physical or chemical changes.

[0060] For example, thermocouples or resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) provide high-precision temperature measurements. Capacitive or resistive humidity sensors are extremely sensitive to minute changes in water vapor in the air, ensuring accurate humidity measurements. Smoke concentration detection elements, such as photoelectric or ionization smoke detectors, are specifically designed to identify particles or aerosols produced by combustion, improving the sensitivity and reliability of smoke detection. Furthermore, when a detection element malfunctions, the problem can be located more quickly, allowing for targeted maintenance or replacement without affecting the normal operation of other functions, thus reducing the overall system downtime risk and maintenance costs.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the smoke detection unit 30 includes a first smoke detection unit 31. The first smoke detection unit 31 is arranged adjacent to the controller 40 and is adapted to detect the smoke concentration at the location of the controller 40 and generate a first smoke concentration signal. In this way, if the electronic components of the controller 40 catch fire due to short circuit or overload operation, the first smoke detection unit 31 can detect the smoke concentration at the location of the controller 40 in a timely manner, which can avoid the danger caused by the controller 40 itself catching fire.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the smoke detection unit 30 also includes a second smoke detection unit 32. The second smoke detection unit 32 is arranged on the wall of the controller box 201 and is adapted to detect the smoke concentration in the controller box 201 and generate a second smoke concentration signal. In this way, air from outside the controller box 201 can circulate to the second smoke detection unit 32, which can detect the smoke concentration in the external environment of the controller box 201, such as the smoke concentration from the passenger compartment. This allows for timely detection and assessment of fire risks from the external environment, preventing external fire sources from posing a danger to the controller 40.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first smoke detection unit 31, the temperature detection unit 10, and the humidity detection unit 20 can be assembled into an integrated unit 50.

[0064] like Figure 3 As shown, the integrated unit 50 combines the originally independently operating first smoke detection unit 31, temperature detection unit 10, and humidity detection unit 20 into a multifunctional and highly efficient monitoring system. By integrating temperature detection, humidity detection, and smoke concentration detection functions, the integrated unit 50 reduces the labor and time costs during installation, while also reducing the workload of subsequent maintenance, making the entire installation and maintenance process more efficient and convenient.

[0065] Secondly, the integrated unit 50 effectively saves installation space, avoiding the crowding or unsightly problems caused by arranging multiple detection elements, making it suitable for environments with high space utilization requirements. Furthermore, the collaborative operation of the detection elements within the integrated unit 50 enables real-time cross-analysis of data, improving the accuracy and timeliness of anomaly identification. For example, when temperature and humidity changes simultaneously with smoke concentration, the system can quickly determine whether a fire or other emergency has occurred, reducing false alarm rates and enhancing the level of safety protection.

[0066] Of course, it should be understood that the first smoke detection unit 31, temperature detection unit 10 and humidity detection unit 20 can also be arranged in different positions in the controller box.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the integrated unit 50 is arranged on the lower side of the bottom wall adjacent to the controller 40. In this way, when water accumulates inside the controller box 201, the humidity detection unit 20 can detect the presence of water in time, preventing damage to the controller 40 and circuitry caused by the rising water. At the same time, smoke, due to its higher density, will sink in the air, and the smoke detection unit 30 can detect the presence of smoke inside the controller box 201 in time, thereby promptly detecting the existence of an ignition point and preventing the hazard from spreading.

[0068] In some alternative embodiments, the integrated unit 50 is arranged inside the bottom wall of the controller housing 201. In this way, the integrated unit 50 can promptly detect the presence of water or smoke, thereby preventing the spread of harm.

[0069] In embodiments of this disclosure, the processing unit is coupled to an environmental detection component, which can receive environmental signals from the environmental component and control the operation of the vehicle based on the environmental signals.

[0070] In some embodiments, the processing unit may be part of the controller 40. In this way, the controller 40 is directly coupled to the environmental detection component, and the detection of the controller 40's own operating environment is incorporated into the autonomous driving control.

[0071] In some alternative embodiments, the processing unit may be a control unit independent of the controller 40. In this way, the environmental detection system 100 is independent of the controller 40 of the autonomous vehicle, avoiding interference with autonomous driving control. Furthermore, when an emergency occurs near the controller 40, the processing unit, independent of the controller 40, can send relevant information to external devices unaffected by the emergency.

[0072] Figure 6A flowchart of the environment detection system of the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown when performing an environment detection task. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the processing unit is configured to: in response to meeting a detection condition, acquire an environment signal from the environment detection component.

[0073] In some embodiments, the detection condition is met when an automatic driving start signal sent by an external device (e.g., a remote operation terminal) is received. In this way, the working environment of the location where the controller 40 is located is detected before the vehicle starts the automatic driving mode, and the vehicle is allowed to start the autonomous driving mode only after ensuring that the environment state of the location where the controller 40 is located is normal.

[0074] In some embodiments, the detection condition can also include that the vehicle is in the process of driving. That is, when the vehicle is in the process of driving, the detection condition is met, and the environment signal is acquired from the environment detection component. In this way, the environment detection system 100 can monitor the working environment of the location where the controller 40 is located in real time during the entire process of the vehicle running, so as to avoid dangerous changes in the environment around the controller 40 during the process of the vehicle running.

[0075] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the processing unit is further configured to: determine whether at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is within a safe threshold range according to the environment signal, and generate corresponding state information.

[0076] It can be understood that when the temperature value does not exceed the safe temperature threshold range, the humidity value does not exceed the safe humidity threshold range, and the smoke concentration does not exceed the safe concentration threshold range, it indicates that the working environment around the controller 40 is normal, and the processing unit is configured to generate state information indicating that the environment around the controller 40 is normal. When at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is not within the safe threshold range, it indicates that the working environment around the controller 40 is abnormal, and the processing unit is configured to generate state information indicating that the environment around the controller 40 is abnormal.

[0077] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the processing unit is further configured to: send the state information to an external device, and control the operation of the vehicle at least according to a control instruction fed back by the external device after receiving the state information.

[0078] In the starting phase of the vehicle or in the process of driving the vehicle, when the external device (e.g., a remote operation terminal) receives the state information indicating that the environment around the controller 40 is normal, it is confirmed that the working environment around the controller 40 is normal, and a control instruction for normally starting or normally running the vehicle can be issued. After the controller receives the remote control instruction, a driving task is performed, for example, a pick-up task is performed according to a preset route and time point.

[0079] In some embodiments, after the processing unit sends the state information to the external device, the external device can automatically analyze the abnormal situation of the location where the controller is located according to the state information, and determine whether to execute the instruction. In this way, the state information sent by the processing unit does not need to be confirmed or audited by the operation and maintenance personnel, and the unmanned vehicle operation can be automatically controlled, which is more intelligent and efficient.

[0080] In some alternative embodiments, after the processing unit sends the state information to the external device, especially the state information indicating that the environment around the controller 40 is abnormal, the operation and maintenance personnel analyzes the abnormal situation of the location where the controller 40 is located, and determines whether to execute the instruction. In this way, the operation and maintenance personnel can timely detect the abnormality of the environment around the controller 40, and then take emergency measures to avoid further expansion of the harm.

[0081] In some embodiments, the processing unit is further configured to: in response to determining that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is not within the first safety threshold range, the processing unit generates state information indicating that the environment around the controller 40 is abnormal, and then the processing unit sends the state information to the external device. After receiving the state information indicating the abnormality, the external device can analyze the state information to determine whether the environment is normal. When necessary, the external device can remotely identify the abnormal situation, remotely take over, and automatically issue a control instruction or issue a control instruction by the operation and maintenance personnel.

[0082] In some embodiments, when the vehicle is in the starting stage, the control instruction can be to prohibit the vehicle from starting. If the external device determines that the vehicle is in an abnormal state according to the state information uploaded by the processing unit, and continuing to start will be dangerous, an instruction to prohibit the vehicle from starting will be sent to the controller. After receiving the instruction, the controller does not allow the vehicle to start.

[0083] In some embodiments, when the vehicle is in the driving process, the control instruction can be to control the vehicle to brake to achieve emergency parking. For example, if the external device determines that the vehicle is in an abnormal state according to the state information uploaded by the processing unit, and continuing to drive will be dangerous, an instruction will be sent to the controller to make the vehicle safely park. After receiving the instruction, the controller can control the vehicle to park nearby or choose a safe area to park, for example, control the vehicle to drive to the nearest fire station or maintenance station.

[0084] In some embodiments, when the vehicle is in the driving process, the control instruction can be to make the redundant control system control the vehicle. The redundant control system is independent of the controller, and when the controller fails, the redundant control system can still operate normally.

[0085] In some embodiments, the processing unit can directly control the prompt component of the vehicle to issue relevant prompts to passengers in the vehicle to remind the passengers to take protective measures or emergency measures.

[0086] In some embodiments, the control instruction can also be a prompt for the prompt component of the vehicle to issue a relevant prompt to the passenger inside the vehicle to remind the passenger to take precautions or emergency measures.

[0087] In some embodiments, the processing unit is further configured to determine that the environment around the controller 40 is abnormal in response to determining that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value and the smoke concentration value is not within a second safety threshold range. The second safety threshold range can be larger than the first safety threshold range, so that the processing unit can directly take corresponding processing measures in more urgent cases without having to wait for the external device to feedback the control instruction. For example, when the processing unit determines that the smoke concentration has been higher than a higher threshold, it can directly take corresponding processing measures to ensure safety. At the same time, the controller will also feedback to the external device emergency state information indicating that the vehicle is in an emergency state and try to make the external device take over the vehicle remotely as soon as possible.

[0088] In some embodiments, when the vehicle is in the starting phase, if it is determined that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value and the smoke concentration value is not within the second safety threshold range, the processing unit can directly prohibit the vehicle from starting.

[0089] In some embodiments, when the vehicle is in the driving process, if it is determined that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value and the smoke concentration value is not within the second safety threshold range, the processing unit can directly control the vehicle to brake to achieve emergency parking.

[0090] In some embodiments, when the vehicle is in the driving process, if it is determined that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value and the smoke concentration value is not within the second safety threshold range, the processing unit can directly make the redundant control system control the vehicle.

[0091] The present disclosure also provides a method of controlling a vehicle. Figure 7 A flowchart of the method is shown. The method can be performed by the processing unit or the controller of the environment detection system. Specifically, at block 701, the processing unit acquires, in response to meeting a detection condition, an environment signal generated by the environment detection component detecting the environment around the controller, the environment signal at least including a temperature signal indicating a temperature value, a humidity signal indicating a humidity value and a smoke concentration signal indicating a smoke concentration value.

[0092] Next, at block 702, the processing unit determines whether at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value and the smoke concentration value is within a safety threshold range according to the environment signal and generates corresponding state information.

[0093] Next, at block 703, the state information is sent to the external device.

[0094] Next, at block 704, the vehicle operation is controlled according to a control instruction fed back by the external device after receiving the state information.

[0095] In this way, the environment detection system can monitor the working environment of the controller in real time, and can timely find out whether there is water, smoke or high temperature around the controller, so as to ensure the safe start and operation of the vehicle, and improve the reliability and safety of the vehicle.

[0096] In some embodiments, the processing unit determines that the detection condition is met when receiving the automatic driving start signal sent by the external device. In this way, the working environment of the location where the controller is located is detected before the vehicle starts the automatic driving mode, and the vehicle is allowed to start the unmanned driving mode only after ensuring that the environment state of the location where the controller is located is normal.

[0097] In some embodiments, the processing unit determines that the detection condition is met when the vehicle is driving. In this way, the environment detection system can monitor the working environment of the location where the controller is located in real time during the whole process of vehicle operation, and avoid dangerous changes in the environment around the controller during the vehicle operation.

[0098] In some embodiments, the processing unit generates state information indicating that the environment around the controller is abnormal in response to determining that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value and the smoke concentration value is not within the first safety threshold range. The state information is sent to the external device, and the control instruction is received from the external device to make the vehicle perform at least one of the following operations: prohibiting the vehicle from starting; making the vehicle brake; controlling the vehicle using a redundant control system; or issuing a related prompt to a passenger in the vehicle. In this way, the environment detection system can timely report the state information indicating that the environment around the controller is abnormal to the external device, so that the external device can timely take emergency measures to avoid further expansion of the harm.

[0099] In some embodiments, the processing unit makes the vehicle perform at least one of the following operations: prohibiting the vehicle from starting; making the vehicle brake; or controlling the vehicle using a redundant control system in response to determining that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value and the smoke concentration value is not within the second safety threshold range, generates state information indicating that the environment around the controller is abnormal, and sends the state information to the external device. In this way, the environment detection system can automatically confirm that the environment around the controller is abnormal, so as to timely take emergency measures to avoid further expansion of the harm.

[0100] Figure 8 A schematic block diagram of an electronic device 800 suitable for implementing embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. The electronic device 800 can be the processing unit or the controller mentioned above. As shown in FIG. 8, the electronic device 800 includes a processor 810, a memory 820, a communication interface 830, and a bus 840. Figure 8As shown, the device 800 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 801, which can perform various suitable actions and processes in accordance with computer program instructions stored in a read-only memory (ROM) 802 or computer program instructions loaded from a storage unit into a random access memory (RAM) 803. Various programs and data required by the device 800 for operation are also stored in the RAM 803. The CPU 801, the ROM 802, and the RAM 803 are connected to each other by a bus 804. An input / output (I / O) interface 805 is also connected to the bus 804.

[0101] A plurality of components in the device 800 are connected to the I / O interface 805, including: an input unit 806, such as a touch screen, a button, and the like; an output unit 807, such as various types of displays, a speaker, and the like; a storage unit 808, such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, and the like; and a communication unit 809, such as a network card, a modem, a wireless communication transceiver, and the like. The communication unit 809 allows the device 800 to exchange information / data with other devices through a computer network, such as the Internet, and / or various telecommunication networks.

[0102] The various processes and processes described above, such as the processes mentioned above, can be performed by the processing unit 801. For example, in some embodiments, the processes 701 to 704 can be implemented as a computer software program, which is tangibly embodied in a machine-readable medium, such as the storage unit 808. In some embodiments, part or all of the computer program can be loaded and / or installed on the device 800 via the ROM 802 and / or the communication unit 809. When the computer program is loaded into the RAM 803 and executed by the CPU 801, one or more actions of the processes 701 to 704 described above can be performed.

[0103] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, electronic devices, and / or computer program products. A computer program product can include a computer readable storage medium having computer readable program instructions embodied therewith to carry out various aspects of the present disclosure.

[0104] Computer readable storage media can be tangible storage media which can retain and store instructions for use by an instruction execution device. Computer readable storage media can be, for example, but is not limited to, an electronic storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer readable storage media include the following: a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), a static random access memory (SRAM), a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), a digital versatile disk (DVD), a memory stick, a floppy disk, a mechanically encoded device such as punch-cards or raised structures in a groove having instructions recorded thereon, and any suitable combination of the foregoing. A computer readable storage medium, as used herein, is not to be construed as being transitory signals per se, such as radio waves or other freely propagating electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves propagating through a waveguide or other transmission media (e.g., light pulses passing through a fiber-optic cable), or electrical signals transmitted through a wire.

[0105] Computer readable program instructions described herein can be downloaded to respective computing / processing devices from a computer readable storage medium or to an external computer or external storage device via a network, for example, the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network and / or a wireless network. The network can comprise copper transmission cables, optical transmission fibers, wireless transmission, routers, firewalls, switches, gateway computers and / or edge servers. A network adapter card or network interface in each computing / processing device receives computer readable program instructions from the network and forwards the computer readable program instructions for storage in a computer readable storage medium within the respective computing / processing device.

[0106] Computer readable program instructions for carrying out operations of the present disclosure can be assembler instructions, instruction-set-architecture (ISA) instructions, machine instructions, machine dependent instructions, microcode, firmware instructions, state-setting data, or either source code or object code written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including an object oriented programming language such as Smalltalk, C++ or the like and conventional procedural programming languages, such as the "C" programming language or similar programming languages. The computer readable program instructions can execute entirely on the user's computer, partly on the user's computer, as a stand-alone software package, partly on the user's computer and partly on a remote computer or entirely on the remote computer or server. In the latter scenario, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer through any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or the connection can be made to an external computer (for example, through the Internet using an Internet Service Provider). In some embodiments, electronic circuitry including, for example, programmable logic circuitry, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or programmable logic array (PLA) can execute the computer readable program instructions by utilizing state information of the computer readable program instructions to personalize the electronic circuitry, in order to perform aspects of the present disclosure.

[0107] The computer readable program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatus or other device to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes for implementing the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks.

[0108] The computer readable program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatus or other device to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes for implementing the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks.

[0109] The computer readable program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus or other device to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device implement the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks.

[0110] The computer readable program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus or other device to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device implement the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks.

[0111] Embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, and the description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive, of the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations of the described embodiments are possible, and all such modifications and variations are intended to be within the scope of the described embodiments. The description used herein is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive, of the described embodiments. The scope of the described embodiments is not limited to the examples and / or embodiments described herein but only by the claims that follow and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An environmental detection system (100) for a vehicle controller, comprising: An environmental detection component is arranged in a controller box (201) of the vehicle for housing the controller (40) and is configured to detect the environment around the controller (40) and generate a corresponding environmental signal, the environmental signal including at least a temperature signal indicating a temperature value, a humidity signal indicating a humidity value and a smoke concentration signal indicating a smoke concentration value. as well as The processing unit is coupled to the environmental detection component and is configured to control the operation of the vehicle at least in part based on the environmental signals.

2. The environmental monitoring system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the processing unit is further configured to: In response to meeting the detection conditions, the environmental signal is acquired; Based on the environmental signal, determine whether at least one of the temperature value, humidity value, and smoke concentration value is within a safe threshold range and generate corresponding status information; The status information is sent to an external device; as well as The vehicle operation is controlled at least according to the control commands fed back by the external device after receiving the status information.

3. The environmental monitoring system (100) according to claim 2, wherein the processing unit is further configured to: In response to determining that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is outside the safe threshold range, status information indicating an abnormal environment around the controller is generated.

4. The environmental monitoring system (100) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the environmental monitoring component comprises: Temperature detection unit (10) is adapted to detect the temperature around the controller (40) and generate a temperature signal indicating the temperature value; A humidity detection unit (20) is adapted to detect the humidity around the controller (40) and generate a humidity signal indicating the humidity value; as well as The smoke detection unit (30) is adapted to detect the smoke concentration around the controller (40) and generate a smoke concentration signal indicating the smoke concentration value.

5. The environmental monitoring system (100) according to claim 4, wherein the smoke detection unit (30) comprises: A first smoke detection unit (31) is arranged adjacent to the controller (40) and is adapted to detect the smoke concentration at the location of the controller (40) and generate a first smoke concentration signal.

6. The environmental monitoring system (100) according to claim 4, wherein the smoke detection unit (30) further comprises: The second smoke detection unit (32) is arranged on the wall of the controller box (201) and is adapted to detect the smoke concentration of the controller box (201) and generate a second smoke concentration signal.

7. In the environmental monitoring system (100) according to claim 5, the first smoke detection unit (31), the temperature detection unit (10) and the humidity detection unit (20) form an integrated unit (50).

8. The environmental monitoring system (100) according to claim 7, wherein the integrated unit (50) is arranged inside the bottom wall of the controller box (201) or on the lower side of the controller (40) adjacent to the bottom wall.

9. A method for controlling a vehicle, comprising: In response to meeting the detection conditions, an environmental signal is acquired by the environmental detection component detecting the environment around the controller and generating an environmental signal, the environmental signal including at least a temperature signal indicating a temperature value, a humidity signal indicating a humidity value, and a smoke concentration signal indicating a smoke concentration value; Based on the environmental signal, determine whether at least one of the temperature value, humidity value, and smoke concentration value is within a safe threshold range and generate corresponding status information; The status information is sent to an external device; as well as The vehicle operation is controlled at least according to the control commands fed back by the external device after receiving the status information.

10. The method for controlling a vehicle according to claim 9, wherein meeting the detection conditions includes: Receives an autonomous driving start signal sent by the external device; or The vehicle is in motion.

11. The method for controlling a vehicle according to claim 9, further comprising: In response to determining that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is outside the first safety threshold range, status information indicating an abnormal environment around the controller is generated. Send the status information to the external device; as well as The control command is received from the external device to cause the vehicle to perform at least one of the following operations: prevent the vehicle from starting; brake the vehicle; control the vehicle using a redundant control system; or issue a relevant prompt to the passengers in the vehicle.

12. The method for controlling a vehicle according to claim 9, further comprising: In response to determining that at least one of the temperature value, the humidity value, and the smoke concentration value is not within the second safety threshold range, the vehicle performs at least one of the following operations: prevents the vehicle from starting; brakes the vehicle; or controls the vehicle using a redundant control system. Generate status information indicating anomalies in the environment surrounding the controller; and The status information is sent to the external device.

13. A vehicle comprising: Vehicle body (200); The controller box (201) is coupled into the vehicle body (200); as well as The environmental monitoring system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is coupled to the controller box (201).

14. The vehicle according to claim 13, wherein the vehicle body (200) includes a luggage compartment, and the controller box (201) is disposed on the bottom side of the luggage compartment.

15. The vehicle of claim 14, wherein the luggage compartment comprises: A spare tire storage compartment (202) is arranged at the bottom of the luggage compartment, and the spare tire storage compartment (202) is adapted to house the controller box (201).

16. The vehicle according to claim 14, further comprising: A side panel (203) is provided around the inner wall of the luggage compartment and is adapted to place the second smoke detection unit (32) of the environmental detection system (100) and signal cables between the side panel (203) and the inner wall of the luggage compartment.

17. The vehicle according to claim 16, wherein the side panel (203) comprises: A ventilation grille (204) is arranged in a position corresponding to the second smoke detection unit (32) and is adapted to allow airflow from the passenger compartment to the second smoke detection unit (32).

18. An electronic device comprising: Memory, used to store one or more computer instructions; as well as A processor for executing one or more computer instructions stored in the memory to implement the method according to any one of claims 9 to 12.

19. A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon one or more computer instructions, wherein the one or more computer instructions are executed by a processor to implement the method according to any one of claims 9 to 12.

20. A computer program product comprising computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions, when executed by a processor, implement the method according to any one of claims 8 to 12.

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