Information display method, electronic equipment, storage medium and program product

Abstract

The invention discloses an information display method, electronic equipment, a storage medium and a program product. The information display method comprises the steps that calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of a target vehicle is obtained, a plurality of functional components are arranged in the target vehicle, and the calibration information at least comprises component identifiers, component features and function instructions of all the functional components; collecting a vehicle image of the target vehicle, and determining a target functional component included in the vehicle image and a corresponding display area according to the vehicle image and the component characteristics of each functional component; and for each target function component, displaying the component identifier of the target function component on the display area corresponding to the target function component, and displaying the function description of the target function component when the user touches the display area. According to the scheme provided by the invention, all-around rapid interpretation of the vehicle function component can be realized, so that the driving experience of a user is improved, and the driving safety is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to an information display method, electronic device, storage medium, and program product. Background Technology

[0002] The vehicle owner's manual (also known as the owner's manual or user manual) is an official guidance document provided by the car manufacturer with the vehicle. Its core purpose is to comprehensively explain to users the correct operating methods, maintenance requirements, and safety precautions for the vehicle. It is an essential guide for users to understand and use the vehicle.

[0003] Currently, most vehicle owner manuals are either paper-based or electronic. If users need to look up the name or function of a vehicle part, they have to search manually, which is cumbersome, inefficient, and lacks real-time updates. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an information display method, electronic device, storage medium, and program product that can achieve comprehensive interpretation of vehicle functional components, thereby improving the user's driving experience and ensuring driving safety.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, an information display method is provided, applied to an electronic device with image acquisition function; the method includes: acquiring calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of a target vehicle, wherein the target vehicle is provided with a plurality of functional components, and the calibration information includes at least the component identifier, component characteristics and functional description of all functional components; acquiring a vehicle image of the target vehicle, and determining the target functional components included in the vehicle image and their corresponding display areas based on the vehicle image and the component characteristics of each functional component; for each target functional component, displaying the component identifier of the target functional component on the display area corresponding to the target functional component, and displaying the functional description of the target functional component when the user touches the display area.

[0006] Optionally, when the electronic device has augmented reality (AR) display functionality, the display area is the actual projection area associated with the corresponding target functional component; when the electronic device has touch display functionality, the display area is the area superimposed on the vehicle image.

[0007] Optionally, the component features include positional features and external features; based on the vehicle image and the component features of each functional component, the target functional component included in the vehicle image is determined, including: identifying a reference point and at least one candidate component region in the vehicle image; for each candidate component region, determining the coordinates of the candidate component region relative to the reference point; determining the candidate functional component based on the coordinates of the candidate component region relative to the reference point and the positional features of each functional component; and determining the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component region based on the candidate component region and the external features of each candidate functional component.

[0008] Optionally, the explicit features may include only shape features; or the explicit features may include both shape features and pattern features. In the case where the explicit features include only shape features, the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area is determined based on the explicit features of the candidate component area and each candidate functional component, including: obtaining the response data after the candidate component area is triggered; and determining the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area based on the response data and the explicit features of each candidate functional component.

[0009] Optionally, the calibration information may also include fault identifiers and their corresponding solutions; the method may also include: after the target vehicle is started, acquiring an image of the target vehicle's dashboard; if a fault identifier is present in the dashboard image, displaying the solution corresponding to the fault identifier in a preset area, and / or, voice-announcing the solution corresponding to the fault identifier.

[0010] Optionally, the calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle can be obtained, including: if the calibration information is stored in the electronic device, the calibration information is read directly; if the calibration information is not stored in the electronic device, the calibration information is downloaded from the cloud server and stored according to the vehicle model.

[0011] Optionally, for cases where calibration information is stored in the electronic device, the method further includes: querying the cloud server to see if the storage version number of the calibration information is the latest version number; if the storage version number of the calibration information is not the latest version number, then using an incremental update method to download the update information from the cloud server, and updating the calibration information according to the update information, so that the storage version number of the calibration information is updated to the latest version number.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present invention, an electronic device is provided, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein the memory stores a computer program executable by the at least one processor, the computer program being executed by the at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to perform the information display method of any embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, which stores computer instructions for causing a processor to execute and implement the information display method of any embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a computer program product is provided, the computer program product including a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the information display method of any embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] The technical solution of this invention obtains calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle. This calibration information includes at least the component identifiers, component features, and functional descriptions of all functional components installed within the target vehicle. When component identification is required, the target functional components included in the vehicle image and their corresponding display areas are determined based on the acquired vehicle image and the component features of each functional component. Then, for each target functional component, the component identifier of the target functional component is displayed on its corresponding display area, and its functional description is displayed when the user touches the display area. Firstly, since the calibration information is one-to-one with the vehicle model and describes the vehicle's functional components, it not only digitizes the vehicle user manual but also provides a data foundation for subsequent information display. Secondly, matching the vehicle image with the component features of each functional component in the calibration information—that is, replacing user search with image recognition—can accurately identify the target functional components included in the image, improving recognition efficiency. Thirdly, the component identifier of the target functional component is displayed on the display area corresponding to the target functional component, realizing a visual and concise explanation of the target functional component; when the user touches the display area further, the functional description of the target functional component is displayed, which can help the user to understand the target functional component in depth, deepen the user's understanding of the vehicle, thereby improving the user's driving experience and ensuring driving safety.

[0016] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of the present invention, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the invention. Other features of the invention will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an information display method provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating an information display method provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of displaying component identifiers on an actual projection area according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram illustrating the function of displaying a description on the actual projection area when a user touches the actual projection area, according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating another information display method provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of displaying component identifiers on an image overlay area according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the function of displaying an image overlay area when a user touches the image overlay area, according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information display device provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "candidate," "target," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0029] Furthermore, the user-related information (such as vehicle registration certificate, license plate number, etc.) involved in the following embodiments of the present invention is information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties. The collection, storage, use, processing, transmission, provision, disclosure and application of the relevant data all comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of the relevant countries and regions, necessary confidentiality measures have been taken, and they do not violate public order and good morals. Corresponding operation entry points are provided for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an information display method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This embodiment is applicable to situations where users need to identify functional components of a vehicle. The method can be executed by an information display device, which can be implemented in hardware and / or software. This information display device can be configured in electronic devices (such as terminal devices, virtual reality (VR) / augmented reality (AR) devices, etc.). Figure 1 As shown, the method includes:

[0032] S110. Obtain the calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle. The target vehicle is equipped with several functional components. The calibration information includes at least the component identifier, component characteristics and functional description of all functional components.

[0033] In this invention, calibration information is a set of standardized technical parameters and functional descriptions corresponding to a vehicle model, used to describe that vehicle model. In other words, calibration information can be understood as the vehicle owner's manual for the corresponding vehicle model. Functional components are independent hardware units on a vehicle designed to achieve a specific function (or a set of related functions). For example, these can be driving control components such as engines and transmissions, various auxiliary components on the center console / windshield / doors, or safety protection components such as airbags and reversing cameras.

[0034] The target vehicle can be the vehicle the user is currently riding in / driving. In one possible implementation, the electronic device can acquire and store calibration information corresponding to multiple vehicle models. When acquiring the calibration information corresponding to the target vehicle's model, it can search the stored calibration information based on the target vehicle's model to obtain the corresponding calibration information. If no match is found in its own stored calibration information, the calibration information corresponding to the target vehicle's model can be downloaded from a cloud server.

[0035] In another possible implementation, considering that the target vehicle is usually owned by the user, to save storage space in the electronic device and avoid wasting resources, the electronic device can only store the calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle. Whenever the information display method provided by this invention is executed, the calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle can be directly read from the electronic device. If the electronic device does not store it, the calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle can be downloaded from a cloud server.

[0036] For example, suppose the target vehicle's model number is A, and the electronic device stores the vehicle model and its corresponding calibration information as follows: Vehicle Model A - Calibration Information 1, Vehicle Model B - Calibration Information 2, Vehicle Model C - Calibration Information 3. Therefore, Calibration Information 1 can be read directly. Now suppose the target vehicle's model number is D, and the electronic device stores the vehicle model and its corresponding calibration information as follows: Vehicle Model A - Calibration Information 1, Vehicle Model B - Calibration Information 2, Vehicle Model C - Calibration Information 3. Since the electronic device does not store calibration information corresponding to vehicle model D, it can download calibration information 4 corresponding to vehicle model D from the cloud server based on vehicle model D.

[0037] In one embodiment, the vehicle model can be identified based on at least one of the following: an image of the target vehicle, a vehicle identification number (such as a VIN), a vehicle registration certificate, or a license plate number.

[0038] For each functional component, the calibration information includes the component identifier, component characteristics, and functional description. The component identifier is unique information used to accurately locate and distinguish the various functional components of the vehicle, and can be the component name; the component characteristics are information used to locate and identify the component; and the functional description is a clear description of the component's core function, working principle, operation method, and applicable scenarios.

[0039] For example, assuming the functional component is an "air conditioning button", then the component identifier of this functional component is "air conditioning", the component feature is "a black circular button with coordinates (x,y) relative to the center point of the center console", and the function description is "pressing it can trigger the corresponding function of the air conditioning system (such as turning the air conditioning on / off, switching the cooling / heating mode, adjusting the fan speed, switching the air outlet mode, etc.). Different pressing operations (short press / long press) correspond to different air conditioning control commands to achieve the adjustment of the temperature and air quality inside the vehicle".

[0040] S120. Acquire vehicle images of the target vehicle, and determine the target functional components included in the vehicle image and their corresponding display areas based on the vehicle image and the component characteristics of each functional component.

[0041] The purpose of step S120 is to achieve data matching. That is, for one or more functional components that the user wants to query, firstly, vehicle images of these functional components are acquired, and then the vehicle images are combined with calibration information to identify these functional components (i.e., target functional components) in the images and their corresponding display areas.

[0042] Specifically, vehicle images can be captured by cameras integrated into electronic devices. Optionally, the electronic devices can also preprocess the captured vehicle images, such as adjusting sharpness, removing reflections, and cropping irrelevant areas, to ensure that the appearance features of components can be accurately identified.

[0043] In one embodiment, a method for determining the target functional component included in a vehicle image based on the vehicle image and the component features of each functional component may include: employing an image recognition algorithm (such as an object detection model) to traverse the component features of all functional components, and then comparing the component features of each component (such as position coordinates, shape, color, etc.) with the elements in the image one by one, finding an image region with a matching degree exceeding a threshold (such as 90%), which is the target functional component. After determining the target functional component, the display area corresponding to the target functional component can be determined.

[0044] The display area is used to display the component identification and functional description of the target functional component. In this invention, the location of the display area is related to the type of electronic device. Specifically, when the electronic device has AR display functionality, the display area is the actual projection area associated with the corresponding target functional component, such as the periphery of the target functional component; when the electronic device has touch display functionality, the display area is the area superimposed on the vehicle image.

[0045] Understandably, a vehicle image may contain one or more target functional components.

[0046] S130. For each target functional component, display the component identifier of the target functional component on the display area corresponding to the target functional component, and display the functional description of the target functional component when the user touches the display area.

[0047] The purpose of step S130 is to provide a visual explanation of the target functional components. Specifically, this can be divided into two levels: a brief explanation and an in-depth interpretation.

[0048] Specifically, electronic devices can display the component identifier of the target functional component on the display area corresponding to the target functional component, allowing users to intuitively understand what the component is. When the user further touches the display area, a functional description of the target functional component is displayed, which can help the user to understand the target functional component in more depth and enhance the user's understanding of the vehicle.

[0049] Optionally, while displaying the functional descriptions of the target functional components, the electronic device can also broadcast the functional descriptions of the target functional components via voice, so as to avoid distracting the user while driving and ensure driving safety.

[0050] The technical solution of this invention obtains calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle. This calibration information includes at least the component identifiers, component features, and functional descriptions of all functional components installed within the target vehicle. When component identification is required, the target functional components included in the vehicle image and their corresponding display areas are determined based on the acquired vehicle image and the component features of each functional component. Then, for each target functional component, the component identifier of the target functional component is displayed on its corresponding display area, and its functional description is displayed when the user touches the display area. Firstly, since the calibration information is one-to-one with the vehicle model and describes the vehicle's functional components, it not only digitizes the vehicle user manual but also provides a data foundation for subsequent information display. Secondly, matching the vehicle image with the component features of each functional component in the calibration information—that is, replacing user search with image recognition—can accurately identify the target functional components included in the image, improving recognition efficiency. Thirdly, the component identifier of the target functional component is displayed on the display area corresponding to the target functional component, realizing a visual and concise explanation of the target functional component; when the user touches the display area further, the functional description of the target functional component is displayed, which can help the user to understand the target functional component in depth, deepen the user's understanding of the vehicle, thereby improving the user's driving experience and ensuring driving safety.

[0051] Example 2

[0052] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating an information display method according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Based on Embodiment 1 above, this example uses an electronic device with AR display function as an example to provide a specific information display method. Figure 2 As shown, the method includes:

[0053] S201. Determine whether the electronic device stores calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle. If yes, proceed to S202; otherwise, proceed to S203.

[0054] Electronic devices with AR display capabilities can be independent of the vehicle or integrated into it. For example, an electronic device could be a Head-Up Display (HUD), a driver-centric, blind-operated, multi-functional instrument panel that allows the driver to see important driving information without looking down or turning their head. The target vehicle can be any motor vehicle (e.g., land transport vehicles including cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, and other freight or passenger vehicles, as well as water transport vehicles including various ships and boats, and aircraft).

[0055] Calibration information is a set of standardized technical parameters and functional specifications corresponding to a vehicle model, used to describe that vehicle model. A vehicle model can be identified based on at least one of the following: an image of the target vehicle, a vehicle identification number (such as a VIN), a vehicle registration certificate, or a license plate number. For each functional component, the calibration information includes the component identifier, component characteristics, and functional description.

[0056] In one embodiment, the component features include location features and visible features.

[0057] S202, Directly read calibration information.

[0058] If the electronic device stores calibration information corresponding to the target vehicle's model, the electronic device can directly read the calibration information.

[0059] S203. Based on the vehicle model, download and store calibration information from the cloud server.

[0060] If the electronic device does not store the calibration information corresponding to the target vehicle model, the electronic device needs to download the calibration information from the cloud server.

[0061] The specific download process can be as follows: First, a download request is sent to the cloud server, which includes the vehicle signal; then, calibration information or a link to download the calibration information is received from the cloud server, and the calibration information is downloaded based on the link.

[0062] Optionally, since the calibration information may be updated, the electronic device may periodically check the timeliness of the calibration information, either in step S202 where the electronic device stores the calibration information or in step S203 where the electronic device stores the calibration information.

[0063] Specifically, the electronic device can query the cloud server to see if the stored version number of the calibration information is the latest version number. If the stored version number of the calibration information is the latest version number, no operation is required. If the stored version number of the calibration information is not the latest version number, the device will use an incremental update method to download the updated information from the cloud server and update the calibration information according to the updated information so that the stored version number of the calibration information is updated to the latest version number.

[0064] Incremental updates are an efficient update method that "updates only the changed parts." The core idea is to download / transfer only the difference data between the file and the old version (rather than the complete new version), and then merge it with the local old file to generate a complete new version, thereby significantly reducing the amount of data and time required for the update.

[0065] S204. Acquire vehicle images of the target vehicle.

[0066] Vehicle images can be captured by cameras integrated into electronic devices. Optionally, the electronic devices can also preprocess the captured vehicle images, such as adjusting sharpness, removing reflections, and cropping irrelevant areas, to ensure that the appearance features of components can be accurately identified.

[0067] S205, Identify the reference point and at least one candidate component area in the vehicle image.

[0068] A reference point is a fixed and easily identifiable landmark in the location where a vehicle image is captured, which can serve as the origin for coordinate calculations. For example, a reference point could be the center of the center console, the center of the steering wheel, the intersection of the edges of the air conditioning vents, or the position of the door handle.

[0069] Candidate component areas are regions in vehicle images that are suspected to be functional components. They can be initially screened out using image recognition algorithms (such as object detection and contour extraction).

[0070] S206. For each candidate component area, determine the coordinates of the candidate component area relative to the reference point.

[0071] Specifically, the coordinates of the reference point can be set to (0,0) to establish a two-dimensional coordinate system for the image; then the coordinates of the fixed position of each candidate component area (such as the coordinates of the center point of the area, the coordinates of the top left / bottom right corner) relative to the reference point can be calculated.

[0072] It should be noted that the coordinates of all candidate component areas relative to the reference point need to be converted to a unified unit (such as pixels, actual centimeters, etc.) to ensure dimensional consistency during subsequent matching.

[0073] In this way, by determining the coordinates of the candidate component area relative to the reference point, the quantification of position to coordinates can be achieved, providing a data basis for the subsequent determination of the target functional component.

[0074] S207. Based on the coordinates of the candidate component area relative to the reference point and the positional characteristics of each functional component, determine the candidate functional components.

[0075] Specifically, the coordinates of the candidate component area relative to the reference point can be compared with the positional features of each functional component. A similarity / coordinate difference is calculated, and functional components with a similarity greater than a preset value / coordinate difference less than a preset difference are selected as candidate functional components. In this way, components with mismatched positions can be quickly filtered out, reducing the workload of subsequent fine-tuning and improving recognition efficiency.

[0076] S208. Based on the candidate component area and the explicit characteristics of each candidate functional component, determine the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area.

[0077] After identifying candidate functional components, further matching of appearance details is performed to lock in the unique target functional component from the candidate components.

[0078] In one embodiment, the visible features include only shape features; or the visible features include both shape features and pattern features.

[0079] In one possible implementation, for cases where the explicit features only include shape features, the method for determining the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area based on the explicit features of the candidate component area and each candidate functional component includes: obtaining the response data after the candidate component area is triggered; and determining the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area based on the response data and the explicit features of each candidate functional component.

[0080] For example, when the only visible feature is shape (such as "circle" or "rectangle") and there are no other distinguishing marks (no text or icons on the surface), the visual shape alone cannot uniquely identify the component. Electronic devices can prompt the user to touch / press the candidate component area and combine the response data after the candidate component area is triggered (such as the air conditioner turning on, the fan speed changing, the lights turning on, the buzzer sound, etc.) to determine the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area.

[0081] In another possible implementation, for cases where the visible features include shape features and pattern features, the method for determining the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area based on the visible features of the candidate component area and each candidate functional component includes: determining the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area based on the shape features and pattern features of each candidate functional component.

[0082] As can be seen, when the explicit features only include shape features, the explicit features are relatively simple, and the response data after the candidate component area is triggered can be used to assist in the judgment to ensure the accuracy of the matching; when the explicit features include both shape features and pattern features, the explicit features are richer, and accurate matching can be achieved directly through visual features.

[0083] S209. Determine the display area corresponding to the target functional component, wherein the display area is the actual projection area associated with the corresponding target functional component.

[0084] Since the display area is the actual projection area associated with the corresponding target functional component, and there may be multiple target functional components, in order to avoid misalignment between the actual projection areas, the actual projection area can be located around the corresponding target functional component (such as above the target functional component, below the target functional component, or at the position of the target functional component itself).

[0085] S210. For each target functional component, display the component identifier of the target functional component on the display area corresponding to the target functional component.

[0086] S211. Display the function description of the target functional component when the user touches the display area.

[0087] Whether a user touches the display area can be monitored in real time via the electronic device's camera.

[0088] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of displaying component identifiers on an actual projection area according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a function of displaying information on the actual projection area when a user touches the actual projection area, according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. (Reference) Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the electronic device captures an image of the vehicle's center console. Using AR (Augmented Reality) functionality, the device can project the component identifiers of target functional parts onto the corresponding display area. When a user touches the display area of ​​a multimedia button, the electronic device can project the function description of the multimedia button onto the corresponding display area using AR.

[0089] Optionally, while displaying the functional descriptions of the target functional components, the electronic device can also broadcast the functional descriptions of the target functional components via voice, so as to avoid distracting the user while driving and ensure driving safety.

[0090] S212. After the target vehicle is started, acquire the dashboard image of the target vehicle.

[0091] In one embodiment, the present invention can also provide early warning of faults. Specifically, the calibration information also includes fault identifiers and their corresponding solutions. The electronic device acquires an image of the target vehicle's dashboard after the target vehicle is started.

[0092] S213. If there is a fault indicator in the instrument panel image, the solution corresponding to the fault indicator will be displayed in the preset area, and / or the solution corresponding to the fault indicator will be announced by voice.

[0093] If a fault indicator is detected in the dashboard image using the image recognition function, the solution corresponding to the fault indicator will be displayed in a preset area, and / or the solution corresponding to the fault indicator will be announced via voice.

[0094] The preset area can be located around the fault indicator or on the vehicle's windshield for easy viewing by the user.

[0095] Optionally, the solution can be displayed using preset colors, with each color corresponding to a specific fault level. For example, the preset color for fault level "3" is red, for fault level "2" it is orange, and for fault level "1" it is pink. This uses different colors to distinguish the severity of the fault, further enhancing the intuitiveness of the visualization.

[0096] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating another information display method provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Based on Embodiment 1 above, this example uses an electronic device with touch display functionality as an example to provide a specific information display method. Figure 5 As shown, the method includes:

[0097] S501. Determine whether the electronic device stores calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle. If yes, proceed to S502; otherwise, proceed to S503.

[0098] S502, Directly read calibration information.

[0099] S503: Based on the vehicle model, download and store calibration information from the cloud server.

[0100] S504. Acquire vehicle images of the target vehicle.

[0101] S505, Identify reference points and at least one candidate component area in the vehicle image.

[0102] S506. For each candidate component area, determine the coordinates of the candidate component area relative to the reference point.

[0103] S507. Based on the coordinates of the candidate component area relative to the reference point and the positional characteristics of each functional component, determine the candidate functional components.

[0104] S508. Based on the candidate component area and the explicit characteristics of each candidate functional component, determine the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area.

[0105] Steps S501-S508 can be referred to the description of steps S201-S208 above, and will not be repeated here for the sake of brevity.

[0106] S509. Determine the display area corresponding to the target functional component, wherein the display area is the area superimposed on the vehicle image.

[0107] The display area can be understood as a layer superimposed on the target functional component location of the vehicle image.

[0108] S510. For each target functional component, display the component identifier of the target functional component on the display area corresponding to the target functional component.

[0109] S511. Display the function description of the target functional component when the user touches the display area.

[0110] Whether a user touches the display area can be monitored by checking whether the corresponding area of ​​the electronic device's screen is being clicked.

[0111] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of displaying component identifiers on an image overlay area according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the display of function descriptions on an image overlay area when a user touches that area, according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. When a user touches the display area of ​​a multimedia key, the electronic device can display the function descriptions of the multimedia key in that area.

[0112] S512. After the target vehicle is started, acquire the dashboard image of the target vehicle.

[0113] S513. If there is a fault indicator in the instrument panel image, the solution corresponding to the fault indicator will be displayed in the preset area, and / or the solution corresponding to the fault indicator will be announced by voice.

[0114] The technical solution of this invention obtains calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle. This calibration information includes at least the component identifiers, component features, and functional descriptions of all functional components installed within the target vehicle. When component identification is required, the target functional components included in the vehicle image and their corresponding display areas are determined based on the acquired vehicle image and the component features of each functional component. Then, for each target functional component, the component identifier of the target functional component is displayed on its corresponding display area, and its functional description is displayed when the user touches the display area. Firstly, since the calibration information is one-to-one with the vehicle model and describes the vehicle's functional components, it not only digitizes the vehicle user manual but also provides a data foundation for subsequent information display. Secondly, matching the vehicle image with the component features of each functional component in the calibration information—that is, replacing user search with image recognition—can accurately identify the target functional components included in the image, improving recognition efficiency. Thirdly, the component identifier of the target functional component is displayed on the display area corresponding to the target functional component, realizing a visual and concise explanation of the target functional component; when the user touches the display area further, the functional description of the target functional component is displayed, which can help the user to understand the target functional component in depth, deepen the user's understanding of the vehicle, thereby improving the user's driving experience and ensuring driving safety.

[0115] Example 3

[0116] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information display device provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Figure 8 As shown, the device includes: an information acquisition module 801, a matching module 802, and a display module 803.

[0117] The information acquisition module 801 is used to acquire calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle. The target vehicle is equipped with several functional components, and the calibration information includes at least the component identifier, component characteristics and functional description of all functional components.

[0118] The matching module 802 is used to acquire vehicle images of the target vehicle and determine the target functional components included in the vehicle image and their corresponding display areas based on the vehicle image and the component characteristics of each functional component.

[0119] The display module 803 is used to display the component identifier of each target functional component on the display area corresponding to the target functional component, and to display the functional description of the target functional component when the user touches the display area.

[0120] Optionally, when the electronic device has augmented reality (AR) display functionality, the display area is the actual projection area associated with the corresponding target functional component; when the electronic device has touch display functionality, the display area is the area superimposed on the vehicle image.

[0121] Optionally, the component features include positional features and visible features; the matching module 802 is specifically used to identify a reference point and at least one candidate component region in the vehicle image; for each candidate component region, the coordinates of the candidate component region relative to the reference point are determined; based on the coordinates of the candidate component region relative to the reference point and the positional features of each functional component, a candidate functional component is determined; based on the candidate component region and the visible features of each candidate functional component, the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component region is determined.

[0122] Optionally, the explicit features may include only shape features; or the explicit features may include both shape features and pattern features. In the case where the explicit features include only shape features, the matching module 802 is specifically used to obtain the response data after the candidate component area is triggered; and to determine the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area based on the response data and the explicit features of each candidate functional component.

[0123] Optionally, the calibration information also includes fault identifiers and their corresponding solutions; the matching module 802 is also used to acquire the instrument panel image of the target vehicle after the target vehicle is started; the display module 803 is also used to display the solution corresponding to the fault identifier in a preset area if there is a fault identifier in the instrument panel image, and / or to broadcast the solution corresponding to the fault identifier via voice.

[0124] Optionally, the information acquisition module 801 is specifically used to directly read the calibration information if the electronic device stores calibration information; if the electronic device does not store calibration information, it downloads and stores the calibration information from the cloud server according to the vehicle model.

[0125] Optionally, if calibration information is stored in the electronic device, the information acquisition module 801 is also used to query the cloud server to see if the storage version number of the calibration information is the latest version number; if the storage version number of the calibration information is not the latest version number, the update information is downloaded from the cloud server in an incremental update manner, and the calibration information is updated according to the update information so that the storage version number of the calibration information is updated to the latest version number.

[0126] The information display device provided in the embodiments of the present invention can execute the information display method provided in any embodiment of the present invention, and has the corresponding functional modules and beneficial effects of executing the method.

[0127] Example 4

[0128] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in Embodiment 4 of the present invention. The electronic device is intended to represent various forms of digital computers, such as laptop computers, desktop computers, workstations, personal digital assistants, servers, blade servers, mainframe computers, and other suitable computers. The electronic device can also represent various forms of mobile devices. The components shown herein, their connections and relationships, and their functions are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the implementation of the invention described and / or claimed herein.

[0129] like Figure 9 As shown, the electronic device 10 includes at least one processor 11 and a memory, such as a read-only memory (ROM) 12 or a random access memory (RAM) 13, communicatively connected to the at least one processor 11. The memory stores computer programs executable by the at least one processor. The processor 11 can perform various appropriate actions and processes based on the computer program stored in the ROM 12 or loaded from storage unit 18 into the RAM 13. The RAM 13 can also store various programs and data required for the operation of the electronic device 10. The processor 11, ROM 12, and RAM 13 are interconnected via a bus 14. An input / output (I / O) interface 15 is also connected to the bus 14.

[0130] Multiple components in electronic device 10 are connected to I / O interface 15, including: input unit 16, such as keyboard, mouse, etc.; output unit 17, such as various types of displays, speakers, etc.; storage unit 18, such as disk, optical disk, etc.; and communication unit 19, such as network card, modem, wireless transceiver, etc. Communication unit 19 allows electronic device 10 to exchange information / data with other devices through computer networks such as the Internet and / or various telecommunications networks.

[0131] Processor 11 can be a variety of general-purpose and / or special-purpose processing components with processing and computing capabilities. Some examples of processor 11 include, but are not limited to, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), various special-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) computing chips, various processors running machine learning model algorithms, a digital signal processor (DSP), and any suitable processor, controller, microcontroller, etc. Processor 11 performs the various methods and processes described above, such as information display methods.

[0132] In some embodiments, the information display method may be implemented as a computer program tangibly contained in a computer-readable storage medium, such as storage unit 18. In some embodiments, part or all of the computer program may be loaded and / or mounted on electronic device 10 via ROM 12 and / or communication unit 19. When the computer program is loaded into RAM 13 and executed by processor 11, one or more steps of the information display method described above may be performed. Alternatively, in other embodiments, processor 11 may be configured to perform the information display method by any other suitable means (e.g., by means of firmware).

[0133] Various embodiments of the systems and techniques described above herein can be implemented in digital electronic circuit systems, integrated circuit systems, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), application-specific standard products (ASSPs), systems-on-a-chip (SoCs), payload-programmable logic devices (CPLDs), computer hardware, firmware, software, and / or combinations thereof. These various embodiments may include implementations in one or more computer programs that can be executed and / or interpreted on a programmable system including at least one programmable processor, which may be a dedicated or general-purpose programmable processor, capable of receiving data and instructions from a storage system, at least one input device, and at least one output device, and transmitting data and instructions to the storage system, the at least one input device, and the at least one output device.

[0134] Computer programs used to implement the methods of the present invention may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. These computer programs may be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device, such that when executed by the processor, the computer programs cause the functions / operations specified in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams to be performed. The computer programs may be executed entirely on a machine, partially on a machine, or as a standalone software package, partially on a machine and partially on a remote machine, or entirely on a remote machine or server.

[0135] In the context of this invention, a computer-readable storage medium can be a tangible medium that may contain or store a computer program for use by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. A computer-readable storage medium may include, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, apparatus, or devices, or any suitable combination thereof. Alternatively, a computer-readable storage medium may be a machine-readable signal medium. More specific examples of machine-readable storage media include electrical connections based on one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fibers, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0136] To provide interaction with a user, the systems and techniques described herein can be implemented on an electronic device having: a display device (e.g., a CRT (cathode ray tube) or LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor) for displaying information to the user; and a keyboard and pointing device (e.g., a mouse or trackball) through which the user provides input to the electronic device. Other types of devices can also be used to provide interaction with the user; for example, feedback provided to the user can be any form of sensory feedback (e.g., visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback); and input from the user can be received in any form (including sound input, voice input, or tactile input).

[0137] The systems and technologies described herein can be implemented in computing systems that include backend components (e.g., as data servers), or middleware components (e.g., application servers), or frontend components (e.g., user computers with graphical user interfaces or web browsers through which users can interact with implementations of the systems and technologies described herein), or any combination of such backend, middleware, or frontend components. The components of the system can be interconnected via digital data communication of any form or medium (e.g., communication networks). Examples of communication networks include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), blockchain networks, and the Internet.

[0138] A computing system can include clients and servers. Clients and servers are generally located far apart and typically interact through communication networks. The client-server relationship is created by computer programs running on the respective computers and having a client-server relationship with each other. The server can be a cloud server, also known as a cloud computing server or cloud host, which is a hosting product within the cloud computing service system to address the shortcomings of traditional physical hosts and VPS services, such as high management difficulty and weak business scalability.

[0139] This invention also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the information display method provided in any embodiment of this invention.

[0140] In implementing the computer program product, computer program code for performing the operations of this invention can be written in one or more programming languages ​​or a combination thereof. Programming languages ​​include object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Java, Smalltalk, and C++, as well as conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as C or similar languages. The program code can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving remote computers, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer via any type of network—including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN)—or can be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0141] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used, with steps reordered, added, or deleted. For example, the steps described in this invention can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution of this invention can be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0142] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. An information display method, characterized in that, Applied to electronic devices with image acquisition capabilities; the method includes: Obtain calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle, wherein the target vehicle is equipped with several functional components, and the calibration information includes at least the component identifier, component characteristics and functional description of all functional components; Acquire vehicle images of the target vehicle, and determine the target functional components included in the vehicle image and their corresponding display areas based on the vehicle images and the component characteristics of each functional component; For each target functional component, the component identifier of the target functional component is displayed on the display area corresponding to the target functional component, and the functional description of the target functional component is displayed when the user touches the display area.

2. The information display method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the electronic device has augmented reality (AR) display functionality, the display area is the actual projection area associated with the corresponding target functional component; When the electronic device has a touch display function, the display area is the area superimposed on the vehicle image.

3. The information display method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The component features include location features and external features; The step of determining the target functional components included in the vehicle image based on the vehicle image and the component features of each functional component includes: Identify reference points and at least one candidate component region in the vehicle image; For each candidate component region, determine the coordinates of the candidate component region relative to the reference point; Candidate functional components are determined based on the coordinates of the candidate component area relative to the reference point and the positional characteristics of each functional component; Based on the candidate component area and the explicit features of each candidate functional component, the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area is determined.

4. The information display method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The visible features include only shape features; or the visible features include both shape features and pattern features. When the explicit features only include shape features, determining the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area based on the candidate component area and the explicit features of each candidate functional component includes: Obtain the response data after the candidate component area is triggered; Based on the response data and the explicit characteristics of each candidate functional component, the target functional component corresponding to the candidate component area is determined.

5. The information display method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The calibration information also includes fault identifiers and their corresponding solutions; the method further includes: After the target vehicle is started, the dashboard image of the target vehicle is captured; If the fault identifier exists in the dashboard image, the solution corresponding to the fault identifier is displayed in a preset area, and / or the solution corresponding to the fault identifier is announced via voice.

6. The information display method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of obtaining the calibration information corresponding to the vehicle model of the target vehicle includes: If the calibration information is stored in the electronic device, then the calibration information is read directly; If the calibration information is not stored in the electronic device, the calibration information is downloaded from the cloud server and stored according to the vehicle model.

7. The information display method according to claim 6, characterized in that, If the calibration information is stored in the electronic device, the method further includes: Query the cloud server to see if the storage version number of the calibration information is the latest version number; If the stored version number of the calibration information is not the latest version number, then an incremental update method is used to download the update information from the cloud server, and the calibration information is updated according to the update information so that the stored version number of the calibration information is updated to the latest version number.

8. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes: At least one processor; and a memory communicatively connected to said at least one processor; wherein, The memory stores a computer program that can be executed by the at least one processor, the computer program being executed by the at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to perform the information display method according to any one of claims 1-7.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions that are used to cause a processor to execute the information display method according to any one of claims 1-7.

10. A computer program product, characterized in that, The computer program product includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the information display method according to any one of claims 1-7.

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