Intelligent positioning and unlocking guiding method for opening emergency switch in vehicle
By employing a multi-sensory guidance method that utilizes visual, auditory, and tactile cues, the problem of occupants and external rescue personnel finding and operating emergency switches inside the vehicle during emergencies has been solved, enabling reliable escape and rescue in extreme environments.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511552396.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-16
AI Technical Summary
In an emergency, it is difficult for occupants inside the vehicle and external rescue personnel to quickly locate and operate the emergency switch inside the vehicle, resulting in delays in escape and rescue.
Employing a multi-sensory guidance approach, including visual, auditory, and tactile cues, and providing clear emergency switch locations and operating instructions both inside and outside the vehicle through an independent backup power system, it ensures reliable positioning and operation in extreme environments.
In situations with dense smoke, insufficient light, or limited vision, it significantly improves escape and rescue efficiency, avoids system failures caused by power outages, and ensures operational reliability and accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive electronic and electrical technology, and in particular to a method for intelligent positioning, unlocking, and guiding of an emergency switch inside a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of the automotive industry, vehicle safety performance has become a crucial factor for consumers when choosing a car. Although modern cars are equipped with various active and passive safety devices, there are still cases in actual traffic accidents where occupants are delayed in escaping because they cannot quickly locate the emergency exit switch inside the door. According to accident reports, in rollover and severe collision accidents, 32.7% of conscious occupants were delayed in escaping because they could not quickly locate the emergency exit switch, and 19.4% of fatalities were directly related to door opening failure. This shows that a high proportion of occupants injured or killed after a collision are due to unfamiliarity with the location of the emergency exit switch. Therefore, improving the escape ability of vehicle occupants in emergency situations has become an important research topic in the field of automotive safety design.
[0003] Traditional interior emergency door switches have several drawbacks: they are often concealed, come in various shapes, are complex to operate, and lack clear signage. After a collision, when occupants are panicked or injured, they often struggle to locate the interior emergency door switch quickly. Furthermore, rescue personnel outside the vehicle frequently delay rescue efforts because they cannot locate the switch in time.
[0004] Specifically, existing vehicles are typically equipped with an inside-opening emergency unlock switch for the doors. In an emergency, the door can be opened using this switch, regardless of whether it is locked or unlocked. Common locations for these inside-opening emergency unlock switches include the bottom of the door panel storage compartment, the inner recess of the door armrest, a small lever next to the window control panel, or inside a pry-open trim cover on the lower part of the door panel. Currently, there is no unified industry standard for the placement of these emergency switches, and they generally lack clear emergency signage, which leads to the following drawbacks:
[0005] First, the interior emergency switch is hidden and difficult to find: due to the aesthetic design and space utilization requirements of automobiles, the interior emergency switch is often hidden inside the door trim panel or designed in a shape that is not easy to find; this means that in an emergency, the occupants may have to spend valuable time to find the interior emergency switch, increasing the risk of injury or death.
[0006] Secondly, the interior emergency switch lacks clear emergency indication: most cars do not have obvious signs or instructions around the interior emergency switch to tell occupants how to find and use it in an emergency; this is especially dangerous at night when the interior lighting system fails or in poor lighting conditions; in addition, it becomes more difficult to find the interior emergency switch when the car is filled with smoke or when occupants are visually confused due to panic.
[0007] Furthermore, the interior emergency switch lacks visible unlocking indicators from outside the vehicle: In emergency rescue scenarios, rescue personnel outside the vehicle may also be unaware of the location and usage of the interior emergency switch, making rescue operations more difficult. Summary of the Invention
[0008] In view of the above, the present invention aims to provide a method for intelligent positioning and unlocking guidance of an emergency switch inside a vehicle, so as to solve the aforementioned technical problems.
[0009] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows:
[0010] This invention provides a method for intelligent positioning, unlocking, and guiding of an emergency switch inside a vehicle, comprising:
[0011] When a vehicle senses that a traffic accident has occurred, it assesses the severity of the accident.
[0012] After determining that the accident falls under the pre-set high-level category, a multi-dimensional in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle guidance emergency mode is simultaneously activated:
[0013] The control settings activate the local or surrounding visual indicator device via an internal emergency switch.
[0014] An audible indicator device that controls simultaneous activation of the emergency switch inside and outside the vehicle to prompt the user to operate the internal emergency switch;
[0015] The control is activated by the internal emergency switch body or the surrounding tactile indicator device.
[0016] In at least one possible implementation, the audible indicator device for simultaneously activating the emergency switch inside and outside the vehicle to prompt operation includes: automatically playing different prompt voices for inside and outside the vehicle through audio output channels inside and outside the vehicle.
[0017] In at least one possible implementation, the control setting for activating the visual indicator device locally or in the vicinity of the internal emergency switch includes: continuously outputting a visual signal that can be seen through the vehicle window from inside the vehicle.
[0018] In at least one of the possible implementations, the control setting for activating the tactile indicator device on or around the internal emergency switch body includes: triggering the vibration module to continuously output a tactile feedback signal.
[0019] In at least one possible implementation, the guidance method further includes: after determining that the accident belongs to a preset high level, first triggering the operation of a standby power system that is independently configured and dedicated to the multi-dimensional vehicle interior and exterior guidance emergency mode.
[0020] In at least one of the possible implementations, the backup power system is deployed in a pre-defined area inside the vehicle that is waterproof, fireproof, and deformation-resistant.
[0021] Compared to existing technologies, the main design concept of this invention lies in providing an independent power system and utilizing multi-sensory guidance and prompts involving sound, light, and touch. This effectively solves the problem of occupants struggling to locate and use the internal emergency switch in emergencies, while simultaneously providing clear guidance to rescue personnel outside the vehicle. Specifically, after a collision, the combined sound, light, and touch guidance mode is automatically activated: lights precisely indicate the location of the internal emergency switch, voice prompts clearly outline the operating steps, and vibration and tactile feedback correct the operating status in real time. The multi-sensory redundancy design ensures reliable operational guidance even in extreme scenarios such as dense smoke, insufficient light, or limited occupant vision. Furthermore, by configuring an independent emergency power supply, the risk of the emergency system failing to operate due to power outages after an accident is effectively mitigated. This invention, through a multi-dimensional guidance mechanism, solves two core defects of traditional internal emergency switches in emergencies: the difficulty in locating them due to their concealed location and the risk of misoperation caused by inconsistent operating logic. This maximizes the saving of time for escape from inside the vehicle and rescue from outside, thereby significantly improving escape efficiency and rescue success rates in vehicle accidents.
[0022] In summary, this invention firstly constructs a multi-level perception guidance system, forming a joint guidance logic through light positioning (primary), voice guidance (intermediate), and vibration feedback (advanced), covering the entire process from discovering the internal emergency switch to completing the operation, effectively overcoming the limitations of single-sensory prompts (e.g., visual signals may be ineffective in smoke; voice signals may be difficult to hear in noisy environments); secondly, it has a dual-mode emergency response mechanism, which allows for simultaneous guidance of in-vehicle occupants and external rescue, such as addressing the escape blind spots for rescuing unconscious occupants. Attached Figure Description
[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent positioning and unlocking guidance method for the vehicle interior emergency switch provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0025] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0026] This invention proposes an embodiment of a smart positioning and unlocking guidance method for an emergency switch inside a vehicle. Specifically, as follows: Figure 1 As shown, it includes:
[0027] Step S1: When the vehicle senses that a traffic accident has occurred, it assesses the severity of the accident.
[0028] The accidents mentioned here include at least collisions, and there are already mature technical solutions for detecting accidents that can be used as a reference, so they will not be elaborated here.
[0029] Step S2: After determining that the accident belongs to the preset high level, simultaneously activate the multi-dimensional in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle guidance emergency mode:
[0030] Two points can be added here. First, the severity level can be predefined based on the quantitative indicators of the perception system. In this embodiment of the invention, two levels can be simply identified: low level and high level. The severity of the accident is not serious at the low level, so there is no need to activate the multi-dimensional in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle guidance emergency mode. Conversely, the high level indicates that the accident is more serious, and the aforementioned emergency mode is then triggered.
[0031] Secondly, in some preferred embodiments of the present invention, after determining that the accident belongs to a preset high level, the operation of the standby power system, which is independently configured and specifically used for the multi-dimensional vehicle interior and exterior emergency guidance mode, can be triggered first. This decouples the power supply means of subsequent emergency measures from the original power distribution system of the vehicle, and avoids the vehicle being unable to operate the following emergency mode in the event that the main energy system may fail. Based on this concept, it can be further supplemented that the standby power system is preferably deployed in a preset area inside the vehicle that is waterproof, fireproof and deformation-resistant.
[0032] Continuing from the previous text, in step S31, the visual indicator device located around the inner emergency switch is activated, for example, by continuously outputting a visual signal that is strong enough to penetrate the vehicle window, so that even in dim or foggy environments where visibility is obstructed, the location of the switch can be clearly seen by people inside and outside the vehicle, greatly reducing the time required to locate the unlocking switch.
[0033] Step S32: Simultaneously activate the audible indicator device inside and outside the vehicle to prompt the operation of the emergency switch. For example, through the audio output channels inside and outside the vehicle, automatically play clear prompts for different situations inside and outside the vehicle: on the one hand, explain the location of the emergency switch to the occupants who may be in a state of panic or injury and guide them on the unlocking operation steps; on the other hand, simultaneously play the prompts to the outside environment to provide rescue personnel with voice guidance on the location of the emergency switch and the unlocking method, effectively coordinating the rescue actions of personnel inside and outside the vehicle.
[0034] Step S33: Activate the tactile indicator device located on or around the inside emergency switch body. For example, a tactile vibration module can be added to the inside emergency switch itself to continuously generate significant tactile feedback signals. Understandably, this function mainly serves the occupants of the vehicle, especially when they cannot rely on the aforementioned vision and hearing in darkness, smoke, or loud noise. They can effectively locate the unlocking device quickly through direct tactile perception.
[0035] In summary, the main design concept of this invention lies in providing an independent power system and utilizing multi-sensory guidance and prompts involving sound, light, and touch. This effectively solves the problem of occupants struggling to locate and use the internal emergency switch in emergencies, while simultaneously providing clear guidance to rescue personnel outside the vehicle. Specifically, after a collision, the combined sound, light, and touch guidance mode is automatically activated: lights precisely indicate the location of the internal emergency switch, voice prompts clearly outline the operating steps, and vibration and tactile feedback correct the operating status in real time. The multi-sensory redundancy design ensures reliable operational guidance even in extreme scenarios such as dense smoke, insufficient light, or limited occupant vision. Furthermore, by configuring an independent emergency power supply, the risk of the emergency system failing to operate due to power outages after an accident is effectively mitigated. This invention, through a multi-dimensional guidance mechanism, solves two core defects of traditional internal emergency switches in emergencies: the difficulty in locating them due to their concealed location and the risk of misoperation caused by inconsistent operating logic. This maximizes the saving of time for escape from inside the vehicle and rescue from outside, thereby significantly improving escape efficiency and rescue success rate in vehicle accidents.
[0036] In this invention, when directional terms are mentioned, they are relative concepts based on the embodiments. Furthermore, "at least one" refers to one or more, and "more than one" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the existence of A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following" and similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b, and c can represent: a, b, c, a and b, a and c, b and c, or a and b and c, where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.
[0037] The above description of the structure, features, and effects of the present invention is based on the embodiments shown in the figures. However, the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the technical features involved in the above embodiments and their preferred methods can be reasonably combined and matched by those skilled in the art to form a variety of equivalent solutions without departing from or changing the design concept and technical effects of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the scope of implementation shown in the figures. Any changes made in accordance with the concept of the present invention, or modifications to equivalent embodiments, that do not exceed the spirit covered by the specification and figures, should be within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A method for intelligent positioning, unlocking, and guiding an emergency switch inside a vehicle, characterized in that, include: When a vehicle senses that a traffic accident has occurred, it assesses the severity of the accident. After determining that the accident falls under the pre-set high-level category, a multi-dimensional in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle guidance emergency mode is simultaneously activated: The control settings activate the local or surrounding visual indicator device via an internal emergency switch. An audible indicator device that controls simultaneous activation of the emergency switch inside and outside the vehicle to prompt the user to operate the internal emergency switch; The control is activated by the internal emergency switch body or the surrounding tactile indicator device.
2. The intelligent positioning, unlocking, and guidance method for the vehicle interior emergency switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The acoustic indicator device for simultaneously activating the emergency switch inside and outside the vehicle to prompt operation includes: automatically playing different prompt voices for the inside and outside of the vehicle through audio output channels inside and outside the vehicle.
3. The intelligent positioning, unlocking, and guidance method for the vehicle interior emergency switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control setting activates the local or surrounding visual indication device via the internal emergency switch, including continuously outputting a visual signal that can be seen through the vehicle window from inside the vehicle.
4. The intelligent positioning, unlocking, and guidance method for the vehicle interior emergency switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control setting activates the tactile indicator device on or around the internal emergency switch body by triggering the vibration module to continuously output a tactile feedback signal.
5. The intelligent positioning, unlocking, and guidance method for an in-vehicle emergency switch according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The guidance method further includes: after determining that the accident belongs to a preset high level, first triggering the operation of a standby power system that is independently configured and dedicated to the multi-dimensional vehicle interior and exterior guidance emergency mode.
6. The intelligent positioning, unlocking, and guidance method for an in-vehicle emergency switch according to claim 5, characterized in that, The backup power system is deployed in a pre-designated area inside the vehicle that is waterproof, fireproof, and deformation-resistant.