Method for adjusting transparency of vehicle window and corresponding system

Abstract

The invention provides a method for adjusting transparency of a vehicle window and a corresponding system. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring driving state information of a vehicle, wherein the driving state information indicates whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state or not; obtaining a vehicle window mode set by a user, wherein the vehicle window mode is associated with the adjustment of the transparency of the vehicle window of the vehicle; sending a control instruction for adjusting the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle at least based on the acquired driving state information of the vehicle and a window mode set by a user; and in response to the control instruction, adjusting the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle. By means of the scheme, according to whether the state of the vehicle is the dangerous state or not and in combination with the setting preference of the user for the transparency of the vehicle window, the vehicle safety can be guaranteed by adjusting the transparency of the vehicle window under the condition that different requirements of the user are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle windows, and more specifically, to a method, system, vehicle including the same, corresponding computer equipment, and computer-readable storage medium for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most vehicle windows use tinted film on the outside to achieve sun shading and privacy protection, but this does not change the window's transparency. Existing technologies sometimes adjust window transparency based solely on light intensity, making this approach rather simplistic. Furthermore, current technologies do not consider the impact of window transparency on driving safety.

[0003] Therefore, an improved solution for adjusting the transparency of car windows is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address at least some of the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a method, system, vehicle including the same, corresponding computer equipment, and computer-readable storage medium for adjusting the transparency of vehicle windows.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window is provided, the method comprising: acquiring driving status information of a vehicle, the driving status information indicating whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state; acquiring a user-set window mode, the window mode being associated with adjusting the transparency of the vehicle window; sending a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle based at least on the acquired driving status information of the vehicle and the user-set window mode; and adjusting the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle in response to the control command.

[0006] In one embodiment, the method further includes: if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, sending a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle based on at least the acquired user-set window mode; or if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is in a dangerous state, sending a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to high light transmittance.

[0007] In one embodiment, the method further includes: acquiring environmental information of the vehicle, the environmental information including at least light intensity information around the vehicle, interior temperature information of the vehicle, exterior temperature information of the vehicle, and exterior weather information of the vehicle; and, if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, sending a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle based on the acquired environmental information of the vehicle and the window mode set by the user.

[0008] In one implementation, the window modes include a high light transmittance mode, a medium light transmittance mode, a low light transmittance mode, and an adaptive adjustment mode.

[0009] In one embodiment, the method further includes: if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the acquired current window mode is an adaptive adjustment mode, then sending a control command to adaptively adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle according to the acquired environmental information.

[0010] In one embodiment, the method further includes: if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the acquired current window mode is one of low light transmission mode, medium light transmission mode, or high light transmission mode, then sending a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to the corresponding low light transmission, medium light transmission, or high light transmission mode according to the acquired current window mode.

[0011] In one implementation, the vehicle being in a dangerous state includes a collision, drowning, heavy rain, fog, malfunction, fire, accidents involving the vehicle and its occupants, hail, or strong winds.

[0012] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a system for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window is provided, the system comprising: a first acquisition unit configured to acquire driving state information of a vehicle, the driving state information indicating whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state; a second acquisition unit configured to acquire a user-set window mode, the window mode being associated with adjusting the transparency of the vehicle window; a control unit configured to send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle based at least on the acquired driving state information of the vehicle and the user-set window mode; and an execution unit configured to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle in response to the control command.

[0013] In one embodiment, the control unit is further configured to: when the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle based on the window mode set by the user acquired by the second acquisition unit; or when the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit indicates that the vehicle is in a dangerous state, send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to high light transmittance.

[0014] In one embodiment, the system further includes a third acquisition unit, wherein the third acquisition unit is configured to acquire environmental information of the vehicle, the environmental information including at least light intensity information around the vehicle, interior temperature information of the vehicle, exterior temperature information of the vehicle, and exterior weather information of the vehicle; and the control unit is further configured to: when the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, based on the environmental information of the vehicle acquired by the third acquisition unit and the window mode set by the user acquired by the second acquisition unit, send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle.

[0015] In one embodiment, the control unit is further configured to: if the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the current window mode acquired by the second acquisition unit is an adaptive adjustment mode, send a control command to adaptively adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle according to the environmental information acquired by the third acquisition unit.

[0016] In one embodiment, the control unit is further configured to: if the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the current window mode acquired by the second acquisition unit is one of low light transmission mode, medium light transmission mode, or high light transmission mode, then send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to the corresponding low light transmission, medium light transmission, or high light transmission mode according to the acquired current window mode.

[0017] According to a third aspect of the invention, a vehicle is provided, including a system for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window as described above.

[0018] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a computer device is provided, including a memory and a processor, the memory storing computer instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window as described above to be performed.

[0019] According to a fifth aspect of the invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, which, when executed by a processor, causes the method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window as described above to be performed.

[0020] The present invention obtains vehicle driving status information and user-set window modes, and adjusts the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle based on the obtained driving status information and user-set window modes. Using this invention, the transparency of the windows can be adjusted in various ways in different scenarios according to whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state and the user's preferred window transparency settings. This achieves both meeting different user needs and ensuring vehicle safety by adjusting window transparency. For example, when the vehicle is determined to be in a dangerous state (such as a collision, drowning, fire, malfunction, extreme weather, or an accident involving the vehicle occupants), the solution of the present invention can increase the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to prevent external rescue personnel from having difficulty observing the situation inside the vehicle, thereby avoiding secondary injuries to the occupants due to untimely rescue efforts. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the following figures, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a method 100 for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 2A A schematic flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window in an adaptive adjustment mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 2B A schematic flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window in a low-transparency mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Figure 2C A schematic flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window in a medium light transmission mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Figure 2D A schematic flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window in a high-transmittance mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Figure 3 A block diagram illustrating a system 30 for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic block diagram illustrating a system for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window in a high-transmittance mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; and

[0029] Figure 5 A structural diagram of an electrochromic glass used according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0030] Those skilled in the art will understand that the elements in the accompanying drawings are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and are not necessarily drawn to scale. Furthermore, common but easily understood elements that are useful or necessary in commercially viable embodiments are not typically depicted in order to facilitate viewing of these various embodiments of the invention less obstructively. Detailed Implementation

[0031] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the specific details are not required to practice the invention. In other instances, well-known methods have not been described in detail to avoid obscuring the invention.

[0032] Throughout this specification, references to "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "another embodiment," "an example," "an embodiment," "another embodiment," "some embodiments," or "other embodiments" mean that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the invention, and they do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, specific features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable combination and / or sub-combination in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0033] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a method 100 for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The method 100 may include steps S102, S104, S106, and S108.

[0034] In step S102, the vehicle's driving status information is acquired, indicating whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state. For example, in one embodiment, a dangerous state can refer to a safety accident such as a collision, drowning, heavy rain, fog, malfunction, fire, accidents involving the occupants, hail, or strong winds. For example, in some embodiments, a collision detection sensor can be used to detect whether a collision has occurred; a drowning detection system can be used to detect whether there is a drowning hazard (excluding normal driving through water); vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication can be used to detect whether a malfunction has occurred; a fire detection system can be used to detect whether a fire has occurred; and an in-vehicle vision sensor can be used to detect whether the occupants are in an accident. Alternatively, for example, a rain and fog detection system can be used to detect whether the current weather outside the vehicle is heavy rain or fog; a vision sensor can be used to detect whether it is hail outside the vehicle; and an anemometer can be used to detect whether the current weather outside the vehicle is strong winds. In addition to the detection equipment exemplified above, other detection methods known in the art can also be used to perform corresponding detections to determine whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state.

[0035] In step S104, the user-set window mode is obtained, which is associated with adjusting the transparency of the vehicle's windows. In one embodiment, the user-set window mode can be obtained based on a user interface. For example, the user interface can be located on an in-vehicle display device or on a user's mobile terminal (such as a smartphone or wearable device).

[0036] In step S106, based at least on the acquired vehicle driving status information and the user-set window mode, a control command is sent to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle.

[0037] In step S108, in response to the control command, the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle is adjusted.

[0038] In one implementation scheme, the vehicle window glass uses photochromic glass. There are various types of photochromic glass, such as photochromic and electrochromic. In one embodiment, to meet the stability requirements of users, electrochromic glass is used, which employs materials with electrochromic properties. Electrochromism refers to the phenomenon where the optical properties (reflectivity, transmittance, absorptivity, etc.) of a material undergo stable, continuous, and reversible color changes under the influence of an applied electric field or current, manifesting as reversible changes in color and transparency. Advantageously, under the influence of an electric field, by adjusting the absorption and transmission of light, it selectively absorbs or reflects external heat radiation and prevents internal heat from diffusing outward; simultaneously, it also improves natural light levels, provides privacy, and reduces glare. For example, see the article "Structure and Composition of Electrochromic Glass" published in Jiangsu Building Materials, Issue 4, 2019, and the article "Research and Application of Electrochromic Glass" published by Song Yu and Tong Shuai in the national building materials science and technology journal Glass, Issue 12, 2014. In one embodiment, electrochromic glass is made by adding a conductive medium between two glass substrates, and changing the color and transparency of the intermediate medium by applying an external electric field or current, thereby changing the color state of the glass. Figure 5 As shown, the photochromic glass structure, from top to bottom, includes: a transparent substrate material such as glass, a transparent conductive layer, an electrochromic layer, an electrolyte layer, an ion storage layer, a transparent conductive layer, and a transparent substrate material such as glass or plastic (visible). Figure 5 When a voltage is applied to the conductive layer of the glass, ions in the ion storage layer pass through the electrolyte layer and enter the electrochromic layer. There, they combine with substances in the electrochromic layer and undergo a chemical reaction, causing the glass to display a specific color. The magnitude of the voltage affects the amount of ions entering the electrochromic layer; by controlling the voltage, the depth of the color can be adjusted. When the power is turned off, the ions return from the electrochromic layer to the ion storage layer through the electrolyte layer, and the glass returns to its initial state.

[0039] In another implementation, the window mode may include a high light transmittance mode, a medium light transmittance mode, a low light transmittance mode, and an adaptive adjustment mode. Specifically, in high light transmittance mode, the interior of the vehicle can be clearly observed from the outside; in medium light transmittance mode, the interior of the vehicle can be observed from the outside, but not clearly; in low light transmittance mode (also known as privacy mode), the interior of the vehicle cannot be observed from the outside; and in adaptive adjustment mode, the transparency of the window can be adaptively adjusted according to the vehicle's environmental information (e.g., as described below in conjunction with S105, the environmental information includes at least the ambient light intensity information around the vehicle, the interior temperature information, the exterior temperature information, and the exterior weather information), as referenced below. Figure 2A As described in detail.

[0040] Advantageously, by using tinted glass, the windows can adjust their transparency in various ways according to the vehicle's driving status information and the user's window settings, thus meeting different user needs while also ensuring the safety of the vehicle and its occupants by adjusting the window transparency.

[0041] In one embodiment, the method 100 may further include: if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, sending a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle, based at least on the acquired user-set window mode. If the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is in a dangerous state, sending a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to high light transmittance. The at least one window may include any one or more windows selected from the vehicle's left front window, right front window, left rear window, right rear window, windshield, rear windshield, sunroof, and windows in other locations. In one embodiment, if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is in a dangerous state, a control command to adjust the transparency of the window near the location of one or more passengers (e.g., the closest passenger) to high light transmittance may be sent based on the location of one or more passengers in the vehicle. In another embodiment, at least one window can be selected based on the vehicle's dangerous situation to facilitate the elimination or reduction of danger, and the transparency of that at least one window can be adjusted to high light transmittance; alternatively, at least one window suitable for external rescuers to observe the situation inside the vehicle and carry out rescue operations can be selected, and the transparency of that at least one window can be adjusted to high light transmittance. For example, when a vehicle falls into a river on the left and is drowning, a control command to adjust the transparency of the window on the right side of the vehicle to high light transmittance can be sent first. Preferably, when the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is in a dangerous situation, a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to high light transmittance is sent; in other words, all windows need to be set to high light transmittance when danger occurs.

[0042] This implementation solution advantageously enhances the safety of tinted window glass applications. For example, in the event of a collision, drowning, malfunction, fire, or other dangerous situations involving vehicle occupants, or in extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, hail, or strong winds, the glass can be automatically or preferentially adjusted to a completely transparent state (e.g., high light transmittance) to allow external rescue personnel to observe the interior of the vehicle. This satisfies the needs of vehicle occupants for window glass in different scenarios while ensuring vehicle-related safety.

[0043] Preferably, in one embodiment, the method 100 may further include step S105. In step S105, environmental information of the vehicle is acquired, which includes at least the light intensity information around the vehicle, the vehicle's interior temperature information, the vehicle's exterior temperature information, and the vehicle's exterior weather information. In one embodiment, a photosensor can be used to detect the light intensity in the current environment; and an ambient temperature sensor can be used to detect the current ambient temperature. In another embodiment, the vehicle's exterior weather information may refer to normal weather conditions such as sunny, cloudy, or rainy days. If the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the user-set window mode is adaptive mode, a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle can be sent based on the acquired vehicle environmental information.

[0044] Advantageously, the above-described embodiments of the present invention can comprehensively consider vehicle driving status, ambient temperature inside and outside the vehicle, light intensity, and driver preferences to control and adjust the transparency of the vehicle window glass. For example, in summer, when the outside temperature of the vehicle is high, the amount of light entering the vehicle should be minimized to reduce the interior temperature, thereby reducing the transparency of the vehicle window glass, for example, by adjusting it to a low light transmittance mode. However, in winter, when the interior temperature of the vehicle is low, even with strong sunlight, the user still needs more infrared light, etc., to enter the vehicle interior to increase the interior temperature, thereby increasing the transparency of the vehicle window glass, for example, by adjusting it to a high light transmittance or medium light transmittance mode.

[0045] Figure 2A A schematic flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window in an adaptive adjustment mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2B A schematic flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window in a low-transparency mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2C A schematic flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window in a medium-transmission mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; and Figure 2D A schematic flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window in a high-transmittance mode according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0046] refer to Figure 2A In one embodiment, the method 100 may further include: if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the acquired current window mode is an adaptive adjustment mode, then sending a control command to adaptively adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle according to the acquired environmental information. For example, a user can pre-set the window mode to adaptive adjustment mode via an application (APP) on the interactive interface.

[0047] First, it is necessary to detect whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state. In some embodiments, a collision detection system provides a corresponding collision marker to determine whether the vehicle has been in a collision; a drowning detection system provides a corresponding drowning marker to determine whether the vehicle is in a drowning scenario; a weather detection system provides a rainstorm or fog marker to determine whether the current weather is severe, such as heavy rain or fog; or a combustion detection system provides a combustion marker to determine whether a fire has occurred. In other embodiments, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication is used to detect whether the vehicle is currently malfunctioning; vehicle and occupant image information is used to detect whether the occupants are in an accident; external vehicle images are used to detect whether it is hail outside the vehicle; or wind speed values ​​are used to detect whether the current weather outside the vehicle is strong wind. If any of the above dangerous states exist, a high-transmittance control command will be issued.

[0048] If none of the above-mentioned dangerous conditions exist, the system will continue to detect, for example, the current ambient light intensity and temperature. Then, according to a pre-set control algorithm, it will control the window to change its light transmission characteristics. This allows for adaptive adjustment of the window transparency based on the light intensity information, interior temperature information, exterior temperature information, and exterior weather information detected by the third acquisition unit described herein from the photosensor, temperature sensor, and / or weather detection system. Advantageously, in this adaptive adjustment mode, in summer, the smart window can reflect infrared rays, reducing the rise in interior temperature and thus reducing air conditioning energy consumption; in winter, it will adaptively adjust the window transparency based on both light intensity and ambient temperature, thereby maintaining the comfort of the occupants.

[0049] refer to Figure 2B In one embodiment, the method 100 may further include: if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the acquired current window mode is a low light transmission mode, then sending a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to low light transmission according to the acquired low light transmission mode.

[0050] For example, users can pre-set the window mode to low light transmission mode (privacy mode) via the application app on the interactive interface. Then, the above can be combined with S102 or... Figure 2A The described method detects whether the vehicle is in a dangerous condition. If such a dangerous condition exists, a high light transmittance command is issued. If no such dangerous condition exists, a low light transmittance command associated with the current low light transmittance mode is issued.

[0051] refer to Figure 2CIn one embodiment, the method 100 may further include: if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the acquired current window mode is a medium light transmission mode, then sending a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to medium light transmission according to the acquired medium light transmission mode.

[0052] For example, users can pre-set the window mode to medium light transmission mode via the application app on the interactive interface. Then, the above can be combined with S102 or... Figure 2A The described method detects whether the vehicle is in a dangerous condition. If such a dangerous condition exists, a high light transmittance command is issued. If no such dangerous condition exists, a medium light transmittance command associated with the current medium light transmittance mode is issued.

[0053] refer to Figure 2D In one embodiment, the method 100 may further include: if the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the acquired current window mode is a high light transmittance mode, then sending a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to high light transmittance according to the acquired high light transmittance mode.

[0054] For example, users can pre-set the window mode to high light transmittance mode via the app on the interactive interface. In fact, in this mode, a high light transmittance command will be issued regardless of whether the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is in a dangerous situation. In other words, in high light transmittance mode, even if there is no... Figures 2A-2C The dangerous conditions described herein will also trigger a high-transmittance command associated with the current high-transmittance mode. Preferably, in the embodiment described in FIG2, if the acquired current window mode is a high-transmittance mode, a control command is sent to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to high-transmittance mode according to the acquired high-transmittance mode.

[0055] It should be understood that, although Figure 1 and Figures 2A-2D The steps in the flowchart are shown sequentially as indicated by the arrows, but these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless otherwise specified in this document, there is no strict order in which these steps are executed, and they can be performed in other orders. Furthermore, Figure 1 and Figures 2A-2D At least some of the steps in the process may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages. These sub-steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times. The execution order of these sub-steps or stages is not necessarily sequential, but can be executed in turn or alternately with other steps or at least some of the sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0056] Figure 3 A block diagram of a system 30 for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. The system 30 may include a first acquisition unit 302, a second acquisition unit 304, a control unit 306, and an execution unit 308. The first acquisition unit 302 is configured to acquire vehicle driving status information, which indicates whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state. The second acquisition unit 304 is configured to acquire a user-set window mode, which is associated with adjusting the transparency of the vehicle's windows. In one embodiment, a user can set the window light transmittance through a user interface, with four modes available: high light transmittance, medium light transmittance, low light transmittance (privacy mode), and adaptive adjustment. The control unit 306 is configured to send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle, based at least on the acquired vehicle driving status information and the user-set window mode. The execution unit 308 is configured to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle in response to the control command.

[0057] In one embodiment, the control unit 306 is further configured to: when the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit 302 indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle, based at least on the window mode set by the user acquired by the second acquisition unit 304; and when the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit 302 indicates that the vehicle is in a dangerous state, send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to high light transmittance.

[0058] Preferably, in one embodiment, the system 30 further includes a third acquisition unit 305. The third acquisition unit 305 is configured to acquire environmental information of the vehicle. The environmental information includes at least ambient light intensity information around the vehicle, interior vehicle temperature information, exterior vehicle temperature information, and exterior weather information. The control unit 306 is further configured to: when the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit 302 indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, based on the vehicle's environmental information acquired by the third acquisition unit 305 and the user-set window mode acquired by the second acquisition unit 304, send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle.

[0059] In one embodiment, the control unit 306 is further configured to: if the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit 302 indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the current window mode acquired by the second acquisition unit 304 is an adaptive adjustment mode, send a control command to adaptively adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle according to the environmental information acquired by the third acquisition unit 305.

[0060] In one embodiment, the control unit 306 is further configured to: if the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit 302 indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the current window mode acquired by the second acquisition unit 304 is a low-transparency mode, send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to low-transparency mode according to the acquired current window mode.

[0061] In one embodiment, the control unit 306 is further configured to: if the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit 302 indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the current window mode acquired by the second acquisition unit 304 is a medium light transmission mode, send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to medium light transmission.

[0062] In one embodiment, the control unit 306 is further configured to: if the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit 302 indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the current window mode acquired by the second acquisition unit 304 is a high light transmittance mode, send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to high light transmittance.

[0063] Figure 4 A schematic block diagram illustrating a system for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window in a high-transmittance mode, according to an embodiment of the present invention, is shown. The system in this embodiment includes at least a user interface for an onboard computer or smart mobile terminal, a driving status information detection system, and a smart window control unit and a smart window execution unit.

[0064] For example, the driving status information detection system may include, for instance, the collision detection sensor, drowning detection system, weather detection system (including, for example, rain and fog detection system, hail detection system, and wind detection system), vehicle fault detection system, combustion detection system, vehicle occupant safety detection system, photosensor, and / or temperature sensor. For example, as described above, a collision detection sensor can be used to detect whether a collision has occurred; a drowning detection system can be used to detect whether there is a drowning hazard (excluding normal driving through water); a rain and fog detection system can be used to detect whether the current weather is heavy rain or fog; a vehicle fault detection system can be used to detect whether a vehicle has malfunctioned; a combustion detection system (including a smoke sensor or temperature sensor) can be used to detect whether a combustion has occurred; a vehicle occupant safety detection system can be used to detect whether any accidents have occurred to the occupants; a hail detection system can be used to detect whether it is hail falling outside the vehicle; and a wind detection system can be used to detect whether there is strong wind outside the vehicle. Additionally, a photosensor can be used to detect the light intensity in the current environment; and a temperature sensor can be used to detect the current ambient temperature.

[0065] In one implementation, the first acquisition unit described herein can acquire vehicle driving status information from a collision detection system, drowning detection system, weather detection system, vehicle fault detection system, fire detection system, and / or vehicle occupant safety detection system within the driving status information detection system to determine whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state. Additionally, as referenced above... Figure 2A In the adaptive adjustment mode discussed, the third acquisition unit can acquire information on the light intensity around the vehicle, the interior temperature of the vehicle, the exterior temperature of the vehicle, and / or the exterior weather information from the light sensor, the temperature sensor, and / or the weather detection system.

[0066] The intelligent window control unit can be used to receive data detected by various sensors and / or detection systems, as well as window mode input commands from the user interface, and process and analyze the data. It then issues corresponding control commands based on the control method described above. The intelligent window actuator can selectively respond to the control commands, thereby achieving efficient control of the transparency or light transmittance of at least one window. Specifically, see the above section regarding... Figures 2A-2D As described in detail.

[0067] As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the system described herein for adjusting the transparency of vehicle windows can be similarly extended using the methods for adjusting the transparency of vehicle windows described in any of the above embodiments or examples, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0068] Another aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle including a system for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window as described above. The vehicle may be an internal combustion engine vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, an electric vehicle powered by an electric motor, a fuel cell vehicle, a hybrid vehicle powered by both of the above, or an autonomous vehicle.

[0069] Another aspect of the present invention provides a computer device including a memory and a processor. The memory stores computer instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window as described above to be performed. This computer device can be broadly categorized as a server, an in-vehicle terminal, or any other electronic device with the necessary computing and / or processing capabilities. In one embodiment, the computer device may include a processor, memory, network interface, communication interface, etc., connected via a system bus. The processor of the computer device can be used to provide the necessary computing, processing, and / or control capabilities. The memory of the computer device may include a non-volatile storage medium and internal memory. An operating system, computer programs, etc., may be stored in or on the non-volatile storage medium. The internal memory can provide an environment for the operation of the operating system and computer programs in the non-volatile storage medium. The network interface and communication interface of the computer device can be used to connect and communicate with external devices via a network. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it can implement any of the steps of the method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window described above.

[0070] Another aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window as described in any of the above embodiments or examples.

[0071] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above-described method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window can be performed by a computer program instructing related hardware, such as a computer device or processor. The computer program may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it causes the steps of the method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window of the present invention to be performed. Depending on the context, any references herein to memory, storage, database, or other media may include non-volatile and / or volatile memory. Examples of non-volatile memory include read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic tape, floppy disk, magneto-optical data storage device, optical data storage device, hard disk, solid-state drive, etc. Examples of volatile memory include random access memory (RAM), external cache memory, etc.

[0072] The above description of the illustrative embodiments or examples of the present invention, including those described in the abstract, is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the precise forms disclosed. While specific embodiments and examples of the invention have been described herein for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window, characterized in that, The method includes: Obtain vehicle driving status information, which indicates whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state; Obtain the user-defined window mode, which is associated with adjusting the transparency of the vehicle's windows; Based at least on the acquired vehicle driving status information and the user-set window mode, a control command is sent to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle; and In response to the control command, the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle is adjusted.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous condition, at least based on the acquired user-set window mode, a control command is sent to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle; or If the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is in a dangerous state, a control command is sent to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to high light transmittance.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Acquire vehicle environmental information, which includes at least the ambient light intensity around the vehicle, the vehicle's interior temperature, the vehicle's exterior temperature, and the vehicle's exterior weather information; and If the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, a control command is sent to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle based on the acquired environmental information of the vehicle and the window mode set by the user.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The window modes include high light transmission mode, medium light transmission mode, low light transmission mode, and adaptive adjustment mode.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the acquired current window mode is adaptive adjustment mode, then a control command is sent to adaptively adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle according to the acquired environmental information.

6. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the acquired driving status information indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the acquired current window mode is one of low light transmission mode, medium light transmission mode, or high light transmission mode, then a control command is sent to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to the corresponding low light transmission, medium light transmission, or high light transmission mode according to the acquired current window mode.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dangerous state of the vehicle includes accidents such as collisions, drowning, heavy rain, dense fog, malfunctions, fires, unexpected situations involving the vehicle and its occupants, hail, or strong winds.

8. A system for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window, characterized in that, The system includes: A first acquisition unit is configured to acquire vehicle driving status information, which indicates whether the vehicle is in a dangerous state. The second acquisition unit is configured to acquire the window mode set by the user, the window mode being associated with adjusting the transparency of the vehicle's windows; A control unit, configured to send control commands to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle based at least on acquired vehicle driving status information and user-set window modes; and An execution unit configured to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle in response to the control command.

9. The system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The control unit is further configured to: If the driving status information obtained by the first acquisition unit indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle is sent, based at least on the window mode set by the user obtained by the second acquisition unit. or If the driving status information obtained by the first acquisition unit indicates that the vehicle is in a dangerous state, a control command is sent to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to high light transmittance.

10. The system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The system further includes a third acquisition unit, wherein, The third acquisition unit is configured to acquire environmental information of the vehicle, which includes at least the ambient light intensity around the vehicle, the interior temperature of the vehicle, the exterior temperature of the vehicle, and the exterior weather information. The control unit is further configured to: when the driving status information acquired by the first acquisition unit indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, send a control command to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle based on the vehicle's environmental information acquired by the third acquisition unit and the window mode set by the user acquired by the second acquisition unit.

11. The system according to any one of claims 8-10, characterized in that, The window modes include high light transmission mode, medium light transmission mode, low light transmission mode, and adaptive adjustment mode.

12. The system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The control unit is further configured to: If the driving status information obtained by the first acquisition unit indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the current window mode obtained by the second acquisition unit is an adaptive adjustment mode, then a control command is sent to adaptively adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle according to the environmental information obtained by the third acquisition unit.

13. The system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The control unit is further configured to: If the driving status information obtained by the first acquisition unit indicates that the vehicle is not in a dangerous state, and if the current window mode obtained by the second acquisition unit is one of low light transmission mode, medium light transmission mode, or high light transmission mode, then a control command is sent to adjust the transparency of at least one window of the vehicle to the corresponding low light transmission, medium light transmission, or high light transmission mode according to the obtained current window mode.

14. The system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The dangerous state of the vehicle includes accidents such as collisions, drowning, heavy rain, dense fog, malfunctions, fires, unexpected situations involving the vehicle and its occupants, hail, or strong winds.

15. A vehicle comprising a system for adjusting the transparency of a window according to any one of claims 8-13.

16. A computer device comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores computer instructions, characterized in that, When executed by the processor, the computer instructions cause the method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window according to any one of claims 1-7 to be performed.

17. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When executed by a processor, the computer program causes the method for adjusting the transparency of a vehicle window according to any one of claims 1-7 to be performed.

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