Method and device for regulating and controlling vehicle air conditioner and vehicle

By using vehicle cameras to identify and automatically adjust the air conditioning mode, the problem of cumbersome operation for vehicles emitting odors is solved, and air purification is achieved for preset types of vehicles, improving driver convenience and air purification efficiency.

CN121157576APending Publication Date: 2025-12-19MERCEDES BENZ GRP
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Application Number
CN202511504212.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-10-21
Publication Date
2025-12-19

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Technical Problem

The randomness of vehicles emitting odors in existing technologies makes operating vehicle air conditioning cumbersome and prevents automatic control.

Method used

The vehicle's camera captures images of nearby vehicles, identifies or compares them with preset vehicle types (such as garbage trucks and freight trucks), and sends control commands to the air conditioning control unit. Based on the current operating mode, it automatically adjusts to the air purification mode, using ozone and ultraviolet light to purify the air.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic air conditioning control for vehicles emitting odors, improving driver convenience and air purification efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a method and device for regulating and controlling a vehicle air conditioner and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of automobiles. A specific embodiment of the method comprises the following steps: acquiring a vehicle image of a vehicle nearby a vehicle acquired by a vehicle camera, and determining that the vehicle nearby the vehicle comprises a preset type of vehicle based on the vehicle image; a regulation and control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner is sent to an air conditioner regulation and control unit of the vehicle, and the regulation and control instruction is displayed on display equipment of the vehicle; based on operation information for a regulation and control instruction and the regulation and control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner, a preset type of vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner is determined, so that the air conditioner regulation and control unit combines the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner with the preset type of vehicle working mode to determine an air purification working mode, and the vehicle air conditioner is regulated and controlled to be in the air purification working mode. According to the embodiment, the vehicle air conditioner can be automatically regulated and controlled.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of automotive technology, in particular to a method and device for regulating a vehicle air conditioner and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] In daily driving in the city, sometimes a vehicle emitting odor is encountered. At this time, the driver needs to manually switch the vehicle air conditioner to the internal circulation mode. After the vehicle emitting odor is far away, it is switched back to other modes.

[0003] In the process of implementing the present application, the inventors found that at least the following problems exist in the prior art: the randomness of the occurrence of vehicles emitting odor, resulting in cumbersome operation of the vehicle air conditioner. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application provide a method and device for regulating a vehicle air conditioner, a vehicle, equipment and a computer readable medium, which can automatically operate the vehicle air conditioner.

[0005] A method for regulating a vehicle air conditioner, comprising:

[0006] acquiring a vehicle image of a vehicle near the vehicle captured by a vehicle camera, and determining that the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image;

[0007] sending a regulation instruction for the vehicle air conditioner to an air conditioner regulation unit of the vehicle, and displaying the regulation instruction for the vehicle air conditioner on a display device of the vehicle;

[0008] determining a preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on operation information of the regulation instruction for the vehicle air conditioner and the regulation instruction for the vehicle air conditioner, and combining the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type vehicle working mode to determine an air purification working mode, and regulating the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode.

[0009] determining that the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image, comprising:

[0010] identifying a preset field and / or pattern from the vehicle image, and determining that the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type vehicle;

[0011] and / or,

[0012] comparing the vehicle image with a preset vehicle standard image to determine that the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type vehicle.

[0013] The preset type vehicle includes a garbage truck and / or a truck.

[0014] The operation information based on the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner and the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner are used to determine a preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner, including:

[0015] The operation information of the control instruction is received within a preset operation time period, and the operation information and the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner are used to determine a preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner;

[0016] Or,

[0017] The operation information of the control instruction is not received within a preset operation time period, and the control instruction for controlling the vehicle air conditioner is used to determine a preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner.

[0018] The air conditioner control unit combines the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type vehicle working mode to determine an air purification working mode, including:

[0019] The air conditioner control unit determines that the preset type vehicle working mode is not applicable to the driving scene of the current working mode;

[0020] The air conditioner control unit determines an air purification working mode, which includes sequentially executed odor elimination working mode and the current working mode.

[0021] The vehicle air conditioner is controlled to the air purification working mode, including:

[0022] The air conditioner control unit controls the ozone generator in the vehicle air conditioner to generate ozone to remove odor in the air, and then uses the ultraviolet light generated by the ultraviolet light device to remove the remaining ozone in the air. The air after removing the ozone enters the vehicle cabin and executes the current working mode in the vehicle cabin.

[0023] The air conditioner control unit combines the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type vehicle working mode to determine an air purification working mode, including:

[0024] The air conditioner control unit determines that the preset type vehicle working mode is applicable to the driving scene of the current working mode, and the air conditioner control unit takes the preset type vehicle working mode as the air purification working mode.

[0025] After the vehicle air conditioner is controlled to the air purification working mode, it further includes:

[0026] The vehicle camera collects vehicle images of vehicles near the vehicle, and determines that the vehicles near the vehicle do not include a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle images;

[0027] The air conditioner regulation unit regulates the vehicle air conditioner to the current working mode.

[0028] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a device for regulating a vehicle air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0029] An image module is configured to acquire a vehicle image of a vehicle near the host vehicle captured by a vehicle camera, and determine whether the vehicle near the host vehicle includes a preset type of vehicle based on the vehicle image.

[0030] A display module is configured to send a regulation instruction for the vehicle air conditioner to an air conditioner regulation unit of the host vehicle, and display the regulation instruction on a display device of the host vehicle.

[0031] An execution module is configured to determine a preset type of vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on the feedback information for the regulation instruction and the regulation instruction for the vehicle air conditioner, and determine an air purification working mode by combining the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type of vehicle working mode, and regulate the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode.

[0032] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a vehicle is provided, comprising the device for regulating a vehicle air conditioner as described above.

[0033] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a method for regulating a vehicle air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0034] One or more processors;

[0035] A storage device is configured to store one or more programs,

[0036] When the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the method as described above.

[0037] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a computer readable medium is provided, which stores a computer program, and the program is executed by a processor to implement the method as described above.

[0038] One embodiment of the above-mentioned application has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the vehicle image of the vehicle near the host vehicle captured by the vehicle camera is acquired to determine whether the vehicle near the host vehicle includes a preset type of vehicle; the regulation instruction for the vehicle air conditioner is displayed on the display device of the host vehicle. The preset type of vehicle working mode is adjusted according to the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner to determine the air purification working mode, and the vehicle air conditioner is adjusted to the air purification working mode. The working mode of the vehicle air conditioner is adjusted by using the vehicle image captured by the vehicle camera to realize the automatic regulation of the vehicle air conditioner.

[0039] The further effects of the above-mentioned non-conventional optional mode will be described in the following in combination with the specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0040] The accompanying drawings are used to better understand the present application and do not constitute undue limitations on the present application. Among them:

[0041] Figure 1 is the main flowchart of the method for regulating the vehicle air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application, which automatically adjusts the working mode of the vehicle air conditioner by collecting the preset type vehicle in the vehicle image by the vehicle camera.

[0042] Figure 2 is the flowchart of determining the vehicle near the vehicle including the preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 3 is the flowchart of adjusting the working mode of the preset type vehicle to determine the air purification working mode according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 4 is the main structure diagram of the device for regulating the vehicle air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 5 is an exemplary system architecture diagram to which the embodiment of the present application can be applied;

[0046] Figure 6 is the structure diagram of the computer system of the terminal device or server suitable for realizing the embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The exemplary embodiments of the present application are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which include various details of the embodiments of the present application to help understanding, and should be considered as merely exemplary. Therefore, those of ordinary skill in the art should recognize that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. Also, in order to be clear and concise, the description in the following description omits the description of well-known functions and structures.

[0048] In order to realize the automatic regulation of the vehicle air conditioner, the following technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application can be used.

[0049] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 1 is the main flowchart of the method for regulating the vehicle air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application, which automatically adjusts the working mode of the vehicle air conditioner by collecting the preset type vehicle in the vehicle image by the vehicle camera. As Figure 1 , specifically comprising the following steps:

[0050] S101, acquire a vehicle image of a vehicle near the ego vehicle by a vehicle camera, and determine that the vehicle near the ego vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image.

[0051] In an embodiment of the present application, a vehicle image of a vehicle near the ego vehicle is acquired by a vehicle camera. As an example, the vehicle camera comprises one or more of the following: a front-facing camera disposed at the rear side of the front windshield of the vehicle, a side-facing camera disposed at the B-pillar of the vehicle, a side-facing camera disposed below the outside rearview mirror, a rear-facing camera disposed above the license plate, and a rear-facing camera disposed near the tailgate handle.

[0052] The vehicle image of the vehicle near the ego vehicle is acquired by a vehicle camera disposed on the vehicle body. The vehicle control unit of the ego vehicle determines that the vehicle near the ego vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image. It can be understood that the vehicle control unit performs Figure 1 each step in the method.

[0053] Referring to Figure 2 , Figure 2 is a flowchart of determining that the vehicle near the ego vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image according to an embodiment of the present application. Specifically, it comprises the following steps:

[0054] S201, identify a preset field and / or pattern from the vehicle image, and determine that the vehicle near the ego vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle.

[0055] The vehicle control unit of the ego vehicle can identify a preset field and / or pattern from the vehicle image. As an example, the preset field comprises garbage. The image comprises a garbage image. After identifying the preset field and / or pattern, it can be determined that the vehicle near the ego vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle. As an example, the preset type vehicle comprises a garbage truck and / or a truck.

[0056] S202, compare the vehicle image with a preset vehicle standard image, and determine that the vehicle near the ego vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle.

[0057] In an embodiment of the present application, a preset vehicle standard image can be used to determine that the vehicle near the ego vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle. Specifically, the vehicle control unit of the ego vehicle compares the vehicle image with a preset vehicle standard image. If the vehicle image is the same as the preset vehicle standard image, it is determined that the vehicle near the ego vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle. The preset vehicle standard image is an image stored by the vehicle. The preset type vehicle can be identified by the image stored by the vehicle.

[0058] It should be noted that S201 and S202 can be executed in parallel, or one of the steps can be executed. By executing Figure 2 the steps in the method, the existing vehicle camera is used to identify the preset type vehicle.

[0059] S102, send a control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner to the air conditioning control unit of the vehicle, and display the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner on the display device of the vehicle.

[0060] In an embodiment of the present application, when the vehicle control unit determines that the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type of vehicle, the vehicle control unit can send a control instruction for controlling the vehicle air conditioner to the air conditioning control unit of the vehicle, and the purpose of sending the control instruction is to adjust the working mode of the vehicle air conditioner.

[0061] In order to remind the driver of the vehicle to feedback the control instruction of the vehicle air conditioner, the control instruction can be displayed on the display device of the vehicle. As an example, the display device includes a vehicle instrument panel and / or a center display device. The vehicle instrument panel is arranged in front of the driver, and the control instruction is displayed on the vehicle instrument panel to remind the driver to feedback the control instruction. The center display device is arranged on the center console of the vehicle. The control instruction is displayed on the center display device to remind the driver to feedback the control instruction.

[0062] As an example, the control instruction includes: a garbage truck appears, switch to the inner circulation mode in 10 seconds, please confirm or cancel.

[0063] S103, based on the operation information of the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner and the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner, determine the preset type of vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner, and combine the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type of vehicle working mode to determine the air purification working mode, and control the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode.

[0064] The indication of the driver for the control instruction is the operation information. Based on the operation information of the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner and the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner, the preset type of vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner can be determined.

[0065] Considering whether the driving scene of the vehicle air conditioner is suitable for the preset type of vehicle working mode, the air conditioning control unit can combine the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type of vehicle working mode to determine the air purification working mode. The air conditioning control unit controls the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode.

[0066] The current working mode is the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner. As an example, the current working mode includes outer circulation.

[0067] The preset type of vehicle working mode is the working mode adopted when the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type of vehicle. As an example, the preset type of vehicle working mode includes inner circulation.

[0068] The air purification working mode is a mode for purifying the air inside the vehicle. As an example, the air purification working mode includes ozone disinfection.

[0069] In an embodiment of the present application, the preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner can be determined in the following manner.

[0070] Manner one

[0071] The operation information of the received control instruction within the preset operation time period, based on the operation information and the control instruction of the vehicle air conditioner, determine the preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner.

[0072] As an example, the operation information of the received control instruction within the preset operation time period, the operation information includes executing the control instruction. Based on the operation information of the control instruction and the control instruction of the vehicle air conditioner, determine the preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner.

[0073] Manner two

[0074] The operation information of the received control instruction within the preset operation time period, based on the control instruction of the vehicle air conditioner, determine the preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner.

[0075] As an example, the operation information of the received control instruction within the preset operation time period, it is explained that the driver does not operate. In order to realize the automatic control of the vehicle air conditioner, the preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner can be determined based on the control instruction of the vehicle air conditioner. For example: the preset control instruction and the preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner corresponding relationship. In this way, the preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner can be directly determined according to the control instruction of the vehicle air conditioner.

[0076] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 3 The flowchart of adjusting the preset type vehicle working mode to determine the air purification working mode according to the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure. Specifically, it includes the following steps:

[0077] S301, the air conditioner control unit determines that the preset type vehicle working mode is not applicable to the current working mode of the driving scene.

[0078] The current working mode includes the external circulation mode. The driving scene includes the defogging of the window. The preset type vehicle working mode includes: the internal circulation mode. If the air conditioner is switched from the external circulation mode to the internal circulation mode, it is not applicable to the driving scene of the window fogging.

[0079] Therefore, the air conditioner control unit determines that the preset type vehicle working mode is not applicable to the current working mode of the driving scene.

[0080] S302, the air conditioner control unit determines the air purification working mode, and the air purification working mode includes the sequentially executed odor elimination working mode and the current working mode.

[0081] The air conditioning regulation unit determines the air purification working mode based on the current working mode. The air purification working mode includes the odor elimination working mode and the current working mode executed in sequence. That is, the odor elimination working mode is executed first and then the current working mode is executed based on the current working mode. The odor can be eliminated, and the driving scene can also be applied.

[0082] In an embodiment of the present application, the odor elimination working mode includes, but is not limited to, the following modes:

[0083] The air conditioning regulation unit regulates the ozone generator in the vehicle air conditioner to generate ozone to remove odor in the air, and then uses the ultraviolet light generated by the ultraviolet light device to remove the remaining ozone in the air. The air after the ozone is removed enters the vehicle cabin, and the current working mode is executed in the vehicle cabin.

[0084] Specifically, after the air conditioning regulation unit triggers the odor elimination working mode, the ozone generator generates ozone by an electrochemical method to remove odor in the air. The sensor detects that the odor in the air has been removed, and the air is subjected to the ultraviolet light generated by the ultraviolet light device to remove the remaining ozone. The air after the ozone is removed enters the vehicle cabin, and the current working mode is executed in the vehicle cabin. As an example, an ozone sensor can be used to detect the air quality after the ozone is removed to ensure the air quality in the vehicle cabin.

[0085] As an example, the current working mode includes an external circulation mode. The odor in the air is removed by the odor elimination working mode in the external circulation mode, and the driving scene is also applied.

[0086] In an embodiment of the present application, the air conditioning regulation unit determines that the preset type vehicle working mode is suitable for the driving scene of the current working mode, and the air conditioning regulation unit takes the preset type vehicle working mode as the air purification working mode.

[0087] As an example, the preset type vehicle working mode includes an internal circulation mode. The driving scene includes normal driving. The current working mode includes external circulation. The air conditioning regulation unit takes the internal circulation mode as the air purification working mode. The air conditioning regulation unit regulates the vehicle air conditioner to the internal circulation mode to avoid the odor caused by the preset type vehicle in the vehicle cabin.

[0088] In an embodiment of the present application, after the air conditioning regulation unit regulates the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode, if the preset type vehicle is not included near the vehicle, the working mode of the vehicle air conditioner can be regulated again.

[0089] Specifically, the vehicle camera collects a vehicle image of a vehicle near the vehicle, and determines that the vehicle near the vehicle does not include a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image. In order to improve the air quality in the vehicle cabin, the air conditioning control unit controls the vehicle air conditioner to a current working mode. As an example, the air purification working mode includes an internal circulation mode, and the current working mode includes an external circulation mode.

[0090] In the above embodiment of the present application, the vehicle camera arranged on the vehicle body collects a vehicle image of a vehicle near the vehicle to determine that the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type vehicle; and a display device of the vehicle displays a control instruction. The preset type vehicle working mode is adjusted according to the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner to determine an air purification working mode. The vehicle air conditioner is adjusted to the air purification working mode. The working mode of the vehicle air conditioner is adjusted by using the vehicle image collected by the vehicle camera, so that the vehicle air conditioner is automatically controlled.

[0091] Referring to Figure 4 , Figure 4 is a main structure schematic diagram of the device for controlling the vehicle air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application. The device for controlling the vehicle air conditioner can implement the method for controlling the vehicle air conditioner, such as Figure 4 As shown in 400, the device for controlling the vehicle air conditioner specifically includes:

[0092] An image module 401 is configured to acquire a vehicle image of a vehicle near the vehicle collected by a vehicle camera, and determine that the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image.

[0093] A display module 402 is configured to send a control instruction for a vehicle air conditioner to an air conditioning control unit of the vehicle, and display the control instruction on a display device of the vehicle.

[0094] An execution module 403 is configured to determine a preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on operation information of the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner and the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner, and determine an air purification working mode by combining the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type vehicle working mode, and control the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode.

[0095] In an embodiment of the present application, the image module 401 is specifically configured to identify a preset field and / or a pattern from the vehicle image, and then determine that the vehicle near the vehicle includes the preset type vehicle.

[0096] and / or,

[0097] The vehicle image is compared with a preset vehicle standard image to determine that the vehicle near the vehicle includes the preset type vehicle.

[0098] In an embodiment of the present application, the preset type of vehicle includes a garbage truck and / or a truck.

[0099] In an embodiment of the present application, the execution module 403 is specifically configured to, when the operation information of the control instruction is received within a preset operation time period, determine the preset type of vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on the operation information and the control instruction of the vehicle air conditioner.

[0100] Or,

[0101] When the operation information of the control instruction is not received within a preset operation time period, determine the preset type of vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on the control instruction of the vehicle air conditioner.

[0102] In an embodiment of the present application, the execution module 403 is specifically configured to, when the air conditioner control unit determines that the preset type of vehicle working mode is not applicable to the driving scene of the current working mode,

[0103] The air conditioner control unit determines an air purification working mode, and the air purification working mode includes sequentially executed odor elimination working mode and the current working mode.

[0104] In an embodiment of the present application, the execution module 403 is specifically configured to, when the air conditioner control unit controls the ozone generator in the vehicle air conditioner to generate ozone to remove odor in the air, and then uses ultraviolet light generated by the ultraviolet light device to remove residual ozone in the air, the air after removing ozone enters the vehicle cabin, and the current working mode is executed in the vehicle cabin.

[0105] In an embodiment of the present application, the execution module 403 is specifically configured to, when the air conditioner control unit determines that the preset type of vehicle working mode is applicable to the driving scene of the current working mode, the air conditioner control unit takes the preset type of vehicle working mode as the air purification working mode.

[0106] In an embodiment of the present application, the execution module 403 is further configured to, the vehicle camera collects vehicle images of vehicles near the vehicle, and determines that the vehicles near the vehicle do not include the preset type of vehicle based on the vehicle images.

[0107] The air conditioner control unit controls the vehicle air conditioner to the current working mode.

[0108] The device for controlling the vehicle air conditioner in the embodiment of the present application can be applied to a vehicle.

[0109] Figure 5 An exemplary system architecture 500 is shown, which can apply the method for controlling the vehicle air conditioner or the device for controlling the vehicle air conditioner of the embodiment of the present application.

[0110] AsFigure 5 As shown, the vehicle system architecture 500 can include various systems, such as a driving control system 501, a power system 502, a sensor system 503, a control system 504, an auxiliary lane changing system 505, one or more peripheral devices 506, a power source 507, a computer system 508, and a user interface 509. The method for regulating the vehicle air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present application can be implemented by interacting with the above-mentioned various systems, or can be implemented by an external device controlling the above-mentioned systems or a robot driving the vehicle operating the above-mentioned systems. Alternatively, the vehicle system architecture 500 can include more or fewer systems, and each system can include multiple elements. In addition, each system and element of the vehicle system architecture 500 can be interconnected by wire or wirelessly.

[0111] The sensor system 503 can include sensors for sensing the environment around the vehicle (such as sensors for sensing whether there are obstacles around, etc.) and pressure sensors for sensing whether there are passengers on the seats, etc. For example, a positioning system (which can be a global positioning system (GPS) system, a Beidou system, or other positioning systems), a radar, a laser rangefinder, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), a camera, etc. The positioning system can be used to locate the geographical position of the vehicle. The IMU is used to sense the position and orientation changes of the vehicle based on inertial acceleration. In one embodiment, the IMU can be a combination of an accelerometer and a gyroscope. The radar can use radio signals to sense objects within the environment around the vehicle. In some embodiments, in addition to sensing objects, the radar can also be used to sense the speed and / or direction of advance of the objects, etc.

[0112] In order to detect environmental information, objects, etc. outside the vehicle, a camera, etc. can be configured at a suitable position outside the vehicle. For example, in order to obtain environmental images of the side of the vehicle, the camera can be on the side mirror of the vehicle. The camera can be a still or video camera.

[0113] It should be understood that the above components are only an example, and in actual applications, components in each of the above modules or systems can be added or deleted according to actual needs, Figure 5 It should not be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0114] The following refers to Figure 6 which shows a structural schematic diagram of a computer system 600 of a terminal device suitable for implementing the embodiments of the present application. Figure 6 The terminal device shown is only an example and should not impose any limitation on the functions and use range of the embodiments of the present application.

[0115] As Figure 6As shown, the computer system 600 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 601 which can perform various appropriate actions and processes in accordance with programs stored in a read only memory (ROM) 602 or loaded from the storage section 608 into a random access memory (RAM) 603. In the RAM 603, various programs and data required for the operation of the system 600 are also stored. The CPU 601, the ROM 602, and the RAM 603 are connected to each other through a bus 604. An input / output (I / O) interface 605 is also connected to the bus 604.

[0116] Connected to the I / O interface 605 are an input section 606 including a keyboard, a mouse, etc.; an output section 607 including a display such as a cathode ray tube (CRT), a liquid crystal display (LCD), etc., and a speaker, etc.; a storage section 608 including a hard disk, etc.; and a communication section 609 including a network interface card such as a LAN card, a modem, etc. The communication section 609 performs communication processing via a network such as the Internet. A drive 610 is also connected to the I / O interface 605 as necessary. A removable media 611 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, etc. is attached to the drive 610 as necessary, so that a computer program read therefrom is installed into the storage section 608 as necessary.

[0117] In particular, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts can be implemented as a computer software program in accordance with the embodiments disclosed herein. For example, the embodiments disclosed herein include a computer program product comprising a computer program carried on a computer readable medium, the computer program comprising program code for performing the methods illustrated by the flowcharts. In such embodiments, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network via the communication section 609 and / or installed from the removable media 611. When the computer program is executed by the central processing unit (CPU) 601, the above-described functions defined in the system of the present invention are performed.

[0118] It should be noted that the computer-readable medium shown in the present application can be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium or any combination of the above two. The computer-readable storage medium may, for example, but is not limited to, an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, device or component, or any combination of the above. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media can include, but are not limited to, an electrical connection having one or more wires, 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), an optical fiber, a portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the above. In the present application, the computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, device or component. In the present application, the computer-readable signal medium can include a data signal carried in a baseband or as a part of a carrier wave, which carries computer-readable program code. Such a propagated data signal can take various forms, including but not limited to an electromagnetic signal, an optical signal or any suitable combination of the above. The computer-readable signal medium can also be any computer-readable medium other than the computer-readable storage medium, which can send, propagate or transmit a program for use by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, device or component. The program code contained on the computer-readable medium can be transmitted by any suitable medium, including but not limited to wireless, wire, optical cable, RF, etc., or any suitable combination of the above.

[0119] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the drawings illustrate the possible implementation architectures, functions and operations of the systems, methods and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present application. In this regard, each block in the flowcharts or block diagrams can represent a module, a program segment or a part of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical functions. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the blocks can occur in different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two blocks that are shown in succession can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and sometimes in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams or flowcharts, and the combination of blocks in the block diagrams or flowcharts, can be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified functions or operations, or can be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0120] The modules described in the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in the form of software or hardware. The described modules can also be arranged in a processor, for example, a processor can include an image module, a display module and an execution module. In some cases, the names of these modules do not constitute a limitation on the modules themselves, for example, the image module can also be described as "obtaining a vehicle image of a vehicle near the vehicle captured by a vehicle camera, and determining that the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image".

[0121] As another aspect, the present application also provides a computer readable medium, which can be included in the device described in the above embodiments, or can exist independently without being assembled into the device. The computer readable medium carries one or more programs, which, when executed by the device, cause the device to include:

[0122] obtaining a vehicle image of a vehicle near the vehicle captured by a vehicle camera, and determining that the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image;

[0123] sending a control instruction for a vehicle air conditioner to an air conditioner control unit of the vehicle, and displaying the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner on a display device of the vehicle;

[0124] determining a preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on operation information of the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner and the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner, and causing the air conditioner control unit to determine an air purification working mode in combination with a current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type vehicle working mode, and control the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode.

[0125] According to the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the vehicle camera captures a vehicle image of a vehicle near the vehicle to determine that the vehicle near the vehicle includes a preset type vehicle, and a control instruction is displayed on a display device of the vehicle. The preset type vehicle working mode is adjusted according to the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner to determine an air purification working mode. The vehicle air conditioner is adjusted to the air purification working mode. The working mode of the vehicle air conditioner is adjusted by using the vehicle image captured by the vehicle camera to automatically control the vehicle air conditioner.

[0126] The above detailed description does not limit the scope of the application. It is to be understood that various modifications and examples can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the application shall fall within the scope of the application. It should be noted that the acquisition, storage, and application of user personal information in the technical solutions of the present disclosure comply with relevant laws and regulations and do not violate public order and good customs.

Claims

1. A method of regulating a vehicle air conditioner, characterized by, The method comprises the following steps: acquiring a vehicle image of a vehicle near the host vehicle by a vehicle camera, and determining that the vehicle near the host vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image; sending a control instruction for a vehicle air conditioner to an air conditioner control unit of the host vehicle, and displaying the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner on a display device of the host vehicle; determining a preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on operation information of the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner and the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner, and causing the air conditioner control unit to determine an air purification working mode in combination with a current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type vehicle working mode, and control the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The step of determining that the vehicle near the host vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image comprises the following steps: identifying a preset field and / or a preset pattern from the vehicle image, and determining that the vehicle near the host vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle; and / or comparing the vehicle image with a preset vehicle standard image to determine that the vehicle near the host vehicle comprises a preset type vehicle.

3. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The preset type vehicle comprises a garbage truck and / or a truck.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the vehicle air conditioning is regulated by, The step of determining the preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on the operation information of the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner and the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner comprises the following steps: receiving operation information of the control instruction within a preset operation time period, and determining the preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on the operation information and the control instruction for the vehicle air conditioner; or not receiving the operation information of the control instruction within a preset operation time period, and determining the preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on the control instruction for controlling the vehicle air conditioner.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the vehicle air conditioning is regulated by, The step of causing the air conditioner control unit to determine the air purification working mode in combination with the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type vehicle working mode comprises the following steps: the air conditioner control unit determines that the preset type vehicle working mode is not applicable to a driving scene of the current working mode; the air conditioner control unit determines an air purification working mode, and the air purification working mode comprises sequentially executed odor elimination working mode and the current working mode.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the vehicle air conditioning is regulated by, The step of controlling the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode comprises the following steps: the air conditioner control unit controls an ozone generator in the vehicle air conditioner to generate ozone to remove odor in the air, and then uses ultraviolet light generated by an ultraviolet light device to remove residual ozone in the air, and the air after the removal of ozone enters a vehicle cabin to execute the current working mode in the vehicle cabin.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the vehicle air conditioning is regulated by, The step of causing the air conditioner control unit to determine the air purification working mode in combination with the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type vehicle working mode comprises the following steps: the air conditioner control unit determines that the preset type vehicle working mode is applicable to a driving scene of the current working mode, and the air conditioner control unit takes the preset type vehicle working mode as the air purification working mode.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the vehicle air conditioning is regulated by, After the step of controlling the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode, the method further comprises the following steps: the vehicle camera acquires a vehicle image of a vehicle near the host vehicle, and determines that the vehicle near the host vehicle does not comprise a preset type vehicle based on the vehicle image; The air conditioner regulation unit regulates the vehicle air conditioner to the current working mode.

9. An apparatus for regulating a vehicle air conditioner, characterized by comprising: The method comprises the following steps: An image module is configured to acquire a vehicle image of a vehicle near the host vehicle captured by a camera of the host vehicle, and determine that the vehicle near the host vehicle comprises a vehicle of a preset type based on the vehicle image; A display module is configured to send a regulation instruction for the vehicle air conditioner to an air conditioner regulation unit of the host vehicle, and display the regulation instruction on a display device of the host vehicle; An execution module is configured to determine a preset type vehicle working mode of the vehicle air conditioner based on feedback information for the regulation instruction and the regulation instruction for the vehicle air conditioner, and determine an air purification working mode by combining the current working mode of the vehicle air conditioner and the preset type vehicle working mode, and regulate the vehicle air conditioner to the air purification working mode.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The device for regulating the vehicle air conditioner comprises the device according to claim 9.