Cabin-driving integrated area controller and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a cabin and driving integrated area controller and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicles, the cabin and driving integrated area controller comprises an intelligent driving main system and an intelligent driving cabin auxiliary system, and the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cabin auxiliary system are in communication connection in the same hardware platform; the intelligent driving main system comprises a first core operation module, a first Ethernet switch and a first auxiliary control module; the first core operation module is used for realizing an L3-level intelligent driving function and an active safety function; the intelligent driving cabin auxiliary system comprises a second core operation module, a second Ethernet switch and a second auxiliary control module; and the second core operation module is used for realizing a cabin control function and an intelligent parking function. By adopting the method and the system, the hardware cost of the vehicle can be obviously reduced, the data cross-domain function between the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cabin auxiliary system is ensured to be realized, and the cooperative efficiency between the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cabin auxiliary system is obviously improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a cockpit-driver integrated area controller and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of the automotive industry, intelligent driving systems and intelligent cockpit systems have become the core components for measuring the level of vehicle intelligence. The stability of their functions and the superiority of their performance directly determine the overall driving safety, cabin comfort, and user intelligent experience.

[0003] For vehicles equipped with Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities, the relevant technologies typically employ a separate architecture where the autonomous driving system and the cockpit system have independently deployed ECUs. That is, the autonomous driving system is equipped with two dedicated System-on-a-Chip (SoCs) to meet the computing power requirements of advanced autonomous driving, while the cockpit system has a separate additional SoC to accommodate multimedia interaction and other functions. Furthermore, the autonomous driving system and the cockpit system are each equipped with independent hardware modules and operating environments, thus enabling the autonomous driving system and the cockpit system to form independent functional units.

[0004] However, since each of the two ECUs requires its own dedicated power management module, memory, and interface circuit, the overall vehicle hardware cost increases. At the same time, because the intelligent driving system and the cockpit system rely on different operating systems, the data encoding formats and transmission protocols used by the two systems are incompatible, making it difficult to integrate and process data and reducing the collaborative efficiency of the vehicle's intelligent functions. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main purpose of this application is to provide a cockpit-driver integrated area controller and vehicle, which aims to solve the technical problems of high vehicle hardware costs and difficulty in integrating and processing cross-system data between intelligent driving systems and cockpit systems in related technologies.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes a cockpit-driver integrated area controller, which includes an intelligent driving main system and an intelligent driving cockpit sub-system, wherein the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system are communicatively connected within the same hardware platform; The intelligent driving main system includes a first core computing module, a first Ethernet switch, and a first auxiliary control module. The first core computing module is used to implement L3 level intelligent driving functions and active safety functions. The intelligent driving cockpit sub-system includes a second core computing module, a second Ethernet switch, and a second auxiliary control module. The second core computing module is used to implement cockpit control functions and intelligent parking functions.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first core computing module and the second core computing module are communicatively connected, and are also communicatively connected to the second auxiliary control module through the first Ethernet switch, the second Ethernet switch, and the second auxiliary control module. The second core computing module communicates with the first auxiliary control module through the second Ethernet switch and the first Ethernet switch.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first core computing module is further configured to acquire vehicle positioning information and vehicle visual information, and send the vehicle positioning information and the vehicle visual information to the second core computing module; The second core computing module is also used to perform cockpit navigation function based on the vehicle positioning information and to perform driving recording function based on the vehicle visual information.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second core computing module is further configured to detect camera data and vehicle surround view data, and send the detected camera data and vehicle surround view data to the first core computing module; The first core computing module is also used to perform driver detection function based on the detection camera data and to perform panoramic parking function based on the vehicle surround view data.

[0010] In one embodiment, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller further includes multiple intelligent driving peripherals, which are connected to the intelligent driving main system; The aforementioned intelligent driving peripherals include a positioning module, an image acquisition module, a lidar module, an intelligent driving data recording module, an inertial detection module, and a millimeter-wave radar; The positioning module, the image acquisition module, and the first core computing module are connected. The positioning module is used to provide vehicle positioning information to the first core computing module, and the image acquisition module is used to provide vehicle visual information to the first core computing module. The vehicle visual information includes forward and backward visual information and side-to-side blind spot visual information. The lidar module, the intelligent driving data recording module, and the first Ethernet switch are connected. The intelligent driving data recording module is used to send the key intelligent driving data corresponding to the L3 level intelligent driving function recorded by the first Ethernet switch to the first core computing module. The lidar module is used to send the acquired point cloud information around the vehicle to the first core computing module through the first Ethernet switch. The inertial detection module, the millimeter-wave radar, and the first auxiliary control module are connected. The inertial detection module is used to provide vehicle inertial data to the first auxiliary control module, and the millimeter-wave radar is used to provide blind-spot target-related information to the first auxiliary control module.

[0011] In one embodiment, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller further includes multiple cockpit peripherals, and the multiple cockpit peripherals are connected to the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system; The various cockpit peripherals include an ultrasonic radar, an external power amplifier module, an in-vehicle information processing module, a display module, and a cockpit camera module; The ultrasonic radar, the external power amplifier module, and the second auxiliary control module are connected. The ultrasonic radar is used to provide the second auxiliary control module with close-range vehicle detection results, and the external power amplifier module is used to provide the second auxiliary control module with speaker adjustment parameters. The vehicle information processing module is connected to the second Ethernet switch and the second auxiliary control module at the same time. The vehicle information processing module is used to perform vehicle-cloud information interaction function. The display module, the cockpit camera module, and the second core computing module are connected. The display module is used to provide display unit control parameters to the second core computing module, and the cockpit camera module is used to provide detection camera data to the second core computing module.

[0012] In one embodiment, the integrated cockpit-driver area controller further includes a chassis redundant CAN communication module, which includes a first chassis communication module and a second chassis communication module, and the first chassis communication module and the second chassis communication module are communicatively connected. The first chassis communication module and the first auxiliary control module are communicatively connected, and the second chassis communication module and the second auxiliary control module are communicatively connected.

[0013] In one embodiment, the chassis redundant CAN communication module is also used to send blind zone target-related information provided by the millimeter-wave radar to the second auxiliary control module.

[0014] In one embodiment, the integrated cockpit-driver area controller further includes a vehicle communication module, which is communicatively connected to the second auxiliary control module; The vehicle communication module is used to receive the cabin adjustment parameters output by the second auxiliary control module, so that the vehicle can realize seat adjustment and lighting auxiliary control functions based on the cabin adjustment parameters.

[0015] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this application also proposes a vehicle that includes a cockpit-driver integrated area controller as described above.

[0016] The cockpit-driver integrated area controller provided in this application includes an intelligent driving main system and an intelligent driving cockpit sub-system, which are communicatively connected within the same hardware platform. The intelligent driving main system includes a first core computing module, a first Ethernet switch, and a first auxiliary control module. The first core computing module is used to implement L3 level intelligent driving functions and active safety functions. The intelligent driving cockpit sub-system includes a second core computing module, a second Ethernet switch, and a second auxiliary control module. The second core computing module is used to implement cockpit control functions and intelligent parking functions.

[0017] Thus, this application solves the technical problems of high vehicle hardware costs and difficulty in integrating cross-system data between the intelligent driving system and the cockpit system in related technologies. Specifically, this application integrates the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system into the same hardware platform. It achieves L3-level intelligent driving and active safety functions solely through the first core computing module within the intelligent driving main system, and cockpit control and intelligent parking functions through the second core computing module within the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system. This allows the vehicle to operate independently of the intelligent driving and cockpit systems without requiring separate power management modules, memory, and interface circuits for each system, significantly reducing vehicle hardware costs. Furthermore, by integrating the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system into the same hardware platform, this application ensures that both systems use the same software architecture, enabling cross-domain data processing. This allows the integrated cockpit-driver area controller to integrate cross-system data, significantly improving the collaborative efficiency between the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the modular structure of the integrated cockpit and driver area controller of this application.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a detailed structural diagram of an embodiment of the integrated cockpit-driver area controller of this application.

[0022] The purpose, features, and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0023] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0024] To better understand the technical solution of this application, a detailed description will be provided below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0025] The cockpit-driver integrated area controller in this application includes an intelligent driving main system and an intelligent driving cockpit sub-system, wherein the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system are communicatively connected within the same hardware platform; The intelligent driving main system includes a first core computing module, a first Ethernet switch, and a first auxiliary control module. The first core computing module is used to implement L3 level intelligent driving functions and active safety functions. The intelligent driving cockpit sub-system includes a second core computing module, a second Ethernet switch, and a second auxiliary control module. The second core computing module is used to implement cockpit control functions and intelligent parking functions.

[0026] Furthermore, the first core computing module and the second core computing module are communicatively connected, and are also communicatively connected to the second auxiliary control module through the first Ethernet switch, the second Ethernet switch, and the second auxiliary control module. The second core computing module communicates with the first auxiliary control module through the second Ethernet switch and the first Ethernet switch.

[0027] Furthermore, the first core computing module is also used to acquire vehicle positioning information and vehicle visual information, and send the vehicle positioning information and vehicle visual information to the second core computing module; The second core computing module is also used to perform cockpit navigation function based on the vehicle positioning information and to perform driving recording function based on the vehicle visual information.

[0028] Furthermore, the second core computing module is also used to detect camera data and vehicle surround view data, and send the detected camera data and vehicle surround view data to the first core computing module; The first core computing module is also used to perform driver detection function based on the detection camera data and to perform panoramic parking function based on the vehicle surround view data.

[0029] Furthermore, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller also includes multiple intelligent driving peripherals, which are connected to the intelligent driving main system; The aforementioned intelligent driving peripherals include a positioning module, an image acquisition module, a lidar module, an intelligent driving data recording module, an inertial detection module, and a millimeter-wave radar; The positioning module, the image acquisition module, and the first core computing module are connected. The positioning module is used to provide vehicle positioning information to the first core computing module, and the image acquisition module is used to provide vehicle visual information to the first core computing module. The vehicle visual information includes forward and backward visual information and side-to-side blind spot visual information. The lidar module, the intelligent driving data recording module, and the first Ethernet switch are connected. The intelligent driving data recording module is used to send the key intelligent driving data corresponding to the L3 level intelligent driving function recorded by the first Ethernet switch to the first core computing module. The lidar module is used to send the acquired point cloud information around the vehicle to the first core computing module through the first Ethernet switch. The inertial detection module, the millimeter-wave radar, and the first auxiliary control module are connected. The inertial detection module is used to provide vehicle inertial data to the first auxiliary control module, and the millimeter-wave radar is used to provide blind-spot target-related information to the first auxiliary control module.

[0030] Furthermore, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller also includes multiple cockpit peripherals, and the multiple cockpit peripherals are connected to the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system; The various cockpit peripherals include an ultrasonic radar, an external power amplifier module, an in-vehicle information processing module, a display module, and a cockpit camera module; The ultrasonic radar, the external power amplifier module, and the second auxiliary control module are connected. The ultrasonic radar is used to provide the second auxiliary control module with close-range vehicle detection results, and the external power amplifier module is used to provide the second auxiliary control module with speaker adjustment parameters. The vehicle information processing module is connected to the second Ethernet switch and the second auxiliary control module at the same time. The vehicle information processing module is used to perform vehicle-cloud information interaction function. The display module, the cockpit camera module, and the second core computing module are connected. The display module is used to provide display unit control parameters to the second core computing module, and the cockpit camera module is used to provide detection camera data to the second core computing module.

[0031] Furthermore, the integrated cockpit-driver area controller also includes a chassis redundant CAN communication module, which includes a first chassis communication module and a second chassis communication module, and the first chassis communication module and the second chassis communication module are connected to each other. The first chassis communication module and the first auxiliary control module are communicatively connected, and the second chassis communication module and the second auxiliary control module are communicatively connected.

[0032] Furthermore, the chassis redundant CAN communication module is also used to send blind zone target-related information provided by the millimeter-wave radar to the second auxiliary control module.

[0033] Furthermore, the integrated cockpit-driver area controller also includes a vehicle communication module, which is communicatively connected to the second auxiliary control module; The vehicle communication module is used to receive the cabin adjustment parameters output by the second auxiliary control module, so that the vehicle can realize seat adjustment and lighting auxiliary control functions based on the cabin adjustment parameters.

[0034] Before describing the various embodiments of the technical solution of this application, the overall concept of the technical solution of this application is first presented.

[0035] With the continuous development of the automotive industry, intelligent driving systems and intelligent cockpit systems have become core components for measuring the level of vehicle intelligence. The stability of their functions and the superiority of their performance directly determine the overall vehicle driving safety, cabin comfort, and user intelligent experience. For vehicles with L3 level intelligent driving functions, the relevant technologies typically adopt a separate architecture where the intelligent driving system and the cockpit system have independently deployed ECUs. That is, the intelligent driving system is equipped with two separate SOCs to meet the computing power requirements of advanced intelligent driving, and the cockpit system is equipped with an additional SOC to adapt to multimedia interaction and other functions. At the same time, the intelligent driving system and the cockpit system are equipped with independent hardware modules and operating environments, thus making the intelligent driving system and the cockpit system independent functional units. However, since each set of ECUs needs to be equipped with a dedicated power management module, memory, and interface circuit, this increases the overall vehicle hardware cost. At the same time, because the intelligent driving system and the cockpit system rely on different operating systems, the data encoding formats and transmission protocols adopted by the two systems are incompatible, making it difficult to integrate and process data, thus reducing the collaborative efficiency of the vehicle's intelligent functions.

[0036] To address the above issues, this application provides a cockpit-driver integrated area controller. The cockpit-driver integrated area controller includes an intelligent driving main system and an intelligent driving cockpit sub-system, which are communicatively connected within the same hardware platform. The intelligent driving main system includes a first core computing module, a first Ethernet switch, and a first auxiliary control module. The first core computing module is used to implement L3-level intelligent driving functions and active safety functions. The intelligent driving cockpit sub-system includes a second core computing module, a second Ethernet switch, and a second auxiliary control module. The second core computing module is used to implement cockpit control functions and intelligent parking functions.

[0037] Thus, this application solves the technical problems of high vehicle hardware costs and difficulty in integrating cross-system data between the intelligent driving system and the cockpit system in related technologies. Specifically, this application integrates the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system into the same hardware platform. It achieves L3-level intelligent driving and active safety functions solely through the first core computing module within the intelligent driving main system, and cockpit control and intelligent parking functions through the second core computing module within the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system. This allows the vehicle to operate independently of the intelligent driving and cockpit systems without requiring separate power management modules, memory, and interface circuits for each system, significantly reducing vehicle hardware costs. Furthermore, by integrating the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system into the same hardware platform, this application ensures that both systems use the same software architecture, enabling cross-domain data processing. This allows the integrated cockpit-driver area controller to integrate cross-system data, significantly improving the collaborative efficiency between the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system.

[0038] Based on the overall concept of the technical solution of this application, an embodiment of the integrated cabin and driver area controller provided by this application is proposed.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the modular structure of the integrated cockpit-rider area controller of this application, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller includes an intelligent driving main system and an intelligent driving cockpit sub-system, which are connected and communicate with each other within the same hardware platform; The intelligent driving main system includes a first core computing module, a first Ethernet switch, and a first auxiliary control module. The first core computing module is used to implement L3 level intelligent driving functions and active safety functions. The intelligent driving cockpit sub-system includes a second core computing module, a second Ethernet switch, and a second auxiliary control module. The second core computing module is used to implement cockpit control functions and intelligent parking functions.

[0040] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller_100 includes an intelligent driving main system_101 and an intelligent driving cockpit sub-system_102. The intelligent driving main system_101 and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system_102 are integrated within the same hardware platform. Simultaneously, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller uses virtualization technology to construct independent virtual operating environments for the intelligent driving main system_101 and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system_102 on the same hardware platform, and provides the same software architecture for both systems. The intelligent driving main system_101 and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system_102 communicate with each other. Please refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a detailed structural diagram of an embodiment of the integrated cockpit-rider area controller of this application, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the intelligent driving main system_101 includes a first core computing module SOC1_250, a first Ethernet switch_230, and a first auxiliary control module MCU1_210. The first core computing module SOC1_250 is connected to the first auxiliary control module MCU1_210 through the first Ethernet switch_230. The intelligent driving cockpit sub-system_102 includes a second core computing module SOC2_260, a second Ethernet switch_240, and a second auxiliary control module MCU2_220. The second core computing module SOC2_260 is connected to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 through the second Ethernet switch_240.

[0041] In this embodiment, when the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller_100 is running, the first core computing module SOC1_250 in the intelligent driving main system_101 sends the acquired vehicle positioning information and vehicle visual information to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220, so that the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 can realize the cockpit navigation function and DVR driving recorder function. At the same time, the first auxiliary control module MCU1_210 transmits the received vehicle inertial data to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220, so that the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 can realize the cockpit sentry detection function. Meanwhile, the second core computing module SOC2_260 transmits the received detection data and surround view image data to the first core computing module SOC1_250, so that the first core computing module SOC1_250 can realize the L3 level intelligent driving driver status monitoring function and panoramic parking function. At the same time, the first core computing module SOC1_250 and the second core computing module SOC2_260 are directly connected to realize the cockpit SR and HUD functions.

[0042] In addition, in this embodiment and another embodiment, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller_100 is also equipped with a redundancy mechanism, so that when the intelligent driving main system_101 is detected to be powered off, crashed or malfunctioning, the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system_102 is controlled to take over the vehicle, and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system_102 decelerates and controls the vehicle to perform a parking operation in the current lane or other safe lanes.

[0043] Thus, this application solves the technical problems of high vehicle hardware costs and difficulty in integrating cross-system data between the intelligent driving system and the cockpit system in related technologies. Specifically, this application integrates the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system into the same hardware platform. It achieves L3-level intelligent driving and active safety functions solely through the first core computing module within the intelligent driving main system, and cockpit control and intelligent parking functions through the second core computing module within the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system. This allows the vehicle to operate independently of the intelligent driving and cockpit systems without requiring separate power management modules, memory, and interface circuits for each system, significantly reducing vehicle hardware costs. Furthermore, by integrating the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system into the same hardware platform, this application ensures that both systems use the same software architecture, enabling cross-domain data processing. This allows the integrated cockpit-driver area controller to integrate cross-system data, significantly improving the collaborative efficiency between the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system.

[0044] In addition, in this embodiment and another embodiment, the integrated cockpit-driver area controller_100 also includes a central computing power scheduling module. The central computing power scheduling module is integrated into the collaborative control unit of the first core computing module SOC1_250 and the second core computing module SOC2_260. It is used to identify the current operating scenario of the vehicle and adjust the computing power ratio of the first core computing module SOC1_250 and the second core computing module SOC2_260 based on the preset computing power allocation strategy and the current operating scenario. For example, if the central computing power scheduling module detects that the vehicle is in a high-speed driving scenario, it will allocate 70% of the total computing power to the first core computing module SOC1_250 and 30% of the total computing power to the second core computing module SOC2_260 based on a preset computing power allocation strategy. This ensures that the first core computing module SOC1_250 prioritizes the execution of L3-level intelligent driving functions and active safety functions, and ensures that the second core computing module SOC2_260 performs the minimum cockpit control functions. Similarly, the central computing power... When the scheduling module detects that the vehicle is in a parking entertainment scenario, it allocates 10% of the total computing power to the first core computing module SOC1_250 and 90% of the total computing power to the second core computing module SOC2_260 based on a preset computing power allocation strategy. This ensures that the second core computing module SOC2_260 performs entertainment operations such as video decoding and rendering, audio decoding, sound effects processing, and touch interaction, while ensuring that the first core computing module SOC1_250 performs minimum DSSAD data backup operations or system fault detection operations.

[0045] In this way, the integrated cockpit-driving area controller can optimize the computing power supply for different scenarios, thereby ensuring that both intelligent driving functions and cockpit functions can operate efficiently, avoiding the structural contradiction of idle intelligent driving computing power and insufficient cockpit computing power caused by the inability to adjust computing power in a separate architecture.

[0046] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the first core computing module and the second core computing module are communicatively connected, and are also communicatively connected to the second auxiliary control module through the first Ethernet switch, the second Ethernet switch, and the second auxiliary control module; The second core computing module communicates with the first auxiliary control module through the second Ethernet switch and the first Ethernet switch.

[0047] Specifically, the first core computing module SOC1_250 in the intelligent driving main system_101 and the second core computing module SOC2_260 in the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system_102 are connected by a direct communication link. A hardware connection is established between the first core computing module SOC1_250 and the first Ethernet switch_230. The first Ethernet switch_230 and the second Ethernet switch_240 are interconnected via a high-speed Ethernet link. The second Ethernet switch_240 is directly connected to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220, thereby enabling the first core computing module SOC1_250 to communicate with the first Ethernet switch_230 and the second Ethernet switch_240 via a high-speed Ethernet link. Ethernet switch_240 forms a communication path with the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220; similarly, a hardware connection is established between the second core computing module SOC2_260 and the second Ethernet switch_240, the second Ethernet switch_240 and the first Ethernet switch_230 are interconnected through a high-speed Ethernet link, and the first Ethernet switch_230 and the first auxiliary control module MCU1_210 are directly connected, thereby enabling the second core computing module SOC2_260 to form a communication path with the first auxiliary control module MCU1_210 through the second Ethernet switch_240 and the first Ethernet switch_230.

[0048] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, when the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller_100 is running, the first core computing module SOC1_250 can quickly send the acquired real-time traffic data to the second core computing module SOC2_260 through a direct communication connection. At the same time, the first core computing module SOC1_250 can also send the real-time traffic data to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 through the first Ethernet switch_230 and the second Ethernet switch_240. Similarly, the second core computing module SOC2_260 can send the acquired image data to the first core computing module SOC1_250 through a direct communication link. At the same time, the second core computing module SOC2_260 also sends the acquired image data to the first auxiliary control module MCU1_210 through the second Ethernet switch_240 and the first Ethernet switch_230, so that the first auxiliary control module MCU1_210 can execute the automatic parking function based on the image data.

[0049] In this way, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller can build a dual communication architecture between the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system, combining direct communication with indirect communication via a switch, thereby further optimizing data interaction efficiency and improving the accuracy and response speed of functional collaboration between the intelligent driving system and the cockpit system.

[0050] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the first core computing module is also used to acquire vehicle positioning information and vehicle visual information, and send the vehicle positioning information and the vehicle visual information to the second core computing module; The second core computing module is also used to perform cockpit navigation function based on the vehicle positioning information and to perform driving recording function based on the vehicle visual information.

[0051] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first core computing module SOC1_250 is connected to GNSS_310, front and rear view cameras_320, and side view cameras_330 through hardware interfaces. It obtains vehicle positioning information through GNSS_310 and vehicle visual information, including forward and backward visual information and side-to-back blind spot visual information, through the front and rear view cameras_320 and the side view cameras_330. Then, through the wired communication link between the first core computing module SOC1_250 and the second core computing module SOC2_260, it sends the vehicle positioning information and vehicle visual information to the second core computing module SOC2_260. The second core computing module SOC2_260 then performs cockpit navigation based on the vehicle positioning information and DVR dashcam function based on the vehicle visual information.

[0052] It should be noted that the GNSS_310 can specifically be a positioning module capable of receiving satellite signals in real time and resolving positioning data such as the vehicle's latitude, longitude, speed, and direction of travel. Furthermore, the front and rear view cameras_320 and the side view cameras_330 form an image acquisition module. The front and rear view cameras_320 include high-definition cameras installed at the front and rear of the vehicle, used to acquire continuous image or video data of the road scene and traffic environment in front of and behind the vehicle.

[0053] In this way, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller can ensure that vehicle positioning information and vehicle vision information are directly transmitted to the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system through a dedicated channel within the domain by building a direct communication architecture between the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system. This reduces data transmission latency and ensures the real-time performance of the cockpit navigation function and the integrity of the driving record function within the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system.

[0054] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the second core computing module is also used to detect camera data and vehicle surround view data, and send the detected camera data and the vehicle surround view data to the first core computing module; The first core computing module is also used to perform driver detection function based on the detection camera data and to perform panoramic parking function based on the vehicle surround view data.

[0055] Specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, the second core computing module SOC2_260 is connected to the DMS / OMS / CMS camera_440 and the surround view camera_450 through hardware interfaces. It acquires detection camera data, including driver facial image data, passenger image data, and vehicle side and rear environmental image data, through the DMS / OMS / CMS camera_440. Simultaneously, the second core computing module SOC2_260 acquires vehicle surround view data, including the road scene around the vehicle, through the surround view camera_450. It then sends the detection camera data and vehicle surround view data to the first core computing module SOC1_250 via a wired communication link between the first core computing module SOC1_250 and the second core computing module SOC2_260. This allows the first core computing module SOC1_250 to perform driver detection based on the detection camera data and panoramic parking based on the vehicle surround view data.

[0056] It should be noted that, in this embodiment and another embodiment, the DMS / OMS / CMS camera_440 includes a DMS camera, an OMS camera, and a CMS camera. The DMS camera is used to acquire driver facial image data in real time, the OMS camera is used to acquire passenger image data, and the CMS camera is used to acquire environmental image data of the vehicle's side and rear. Furthermore, the surround-view camera_450 includes multiple high-definition cameras configured around the vehicle to capture real-time surround-view image data containing the road scene around the vehicle, and to perform stitching preprocessing on the image data to transmit the preprocessed vehicle surround-view data to the first core computing module SOC1_250.

[0057] In this way, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller can build a direct communication architecture between the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system, ensuring that detection camera data and vehicle surround view data are directly transmitted through a dedicated channel within the domain, thereby reducing data transmission latency and ensuring the accuracy of driver detection functions and panoramic parking functions.

[0058] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller further includes multiple intelligent driving peripherals, which are connected to the intelligent driving main system; The aforementioned intelligent driving peripherals include a positioning module, an image acquisition module, a lidar module, an intelligent driving data recording module, an inertial detection module, and a millimeter-wave radar; The positioning module, the image acquisition module, and the first core computing module are connected. The positioning module is used to provide vehicle positioning information to the first core computing module, and the image acquisition module is used to provide vehicle visual information to the first core computing module. The vehicle visual information includes forward and backward visual information and side-to-side blind spot visual information. The lidar module, the intelligent driving data recording module, and the first Ethernet switch are connected. The intelligent driving data recording module is used to send the key intelligent driving data corresponding to the L3 level intelligent driving function recorded by the first Ethernet switch to the first core computing module. The lidar module is used to send the acquired point cloud information around the vehicle to the first core computing module through the first Ethernet switch. The inertial detection module, the millimeter-wave radar, and the first auxiliary control module are connected. The inertial detection module is used to provide vehicle inertial data to the first auxiliary control module, and the millimeter-wave radar is used to provide blind-spot target-related information to the first auxiliary control module.

[0059] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller_100 also includes multiple intelligent driving peripherals_103, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the multiple intelligent driving peripherals_103 include: GNSS_310, an image acquisition module consisting of front and rear view cameras_320 and side view cameras_330, an inertial detection module_370, a DSSAD_350 (i.e., a driving data recording module), a lidar module_360, an inertial detection module_370, and a millimeter-wave radar_380. The GNSS_310 is connected to the first core computing module SOC1_250 via a dedicated data interface. The front and rear view cameras_320 are respectively located inside the front windshield and the rear bumper of the vehicle. The camera_330 is installed at the rearview mirror positions on both sides of the vehicle. The front and rear view cameras_320 and the side view cameras_330 are each connected to the first core computing module SOC1_250 through a high-definition video transmission link. The lidar module_360 is configured at the front of the vehicle and is connected to the first Ethernet switch_230 along with the DSSAD_350 through a high-speed Ethernet interface. The millimeter-wave radar_380 is installed at the front bumper, rear bumper, and side panels of the vehicle, and is connected to the first auxiliary control module MCU1_210 along with the inertial detection module_370 through a CAN communication interface.

[0060] In this embodiment, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller_100 operates, and after detecting that the vehicle has activated the L3 level intelligent driving mode, it controls all intelligent driving peripherals to power on synchronously. This controls the GNSS_310 to receive satellite positioning signals and resolve vehicle positioning data such as latitude and longitude, driving speed, and heading angle. The vehicle positioning data is then transmitted to the first core computing module SOC1_250. Simultaneously, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller controls the front and rear view cameras_320 and the side view cameras_330 to collect the vehicle's forward and backward visual information and the vehicle's side-to-back blind spot visual information, respectively. The system sends the vehicle's forward and backward visual information and side-to-side blind spot visual information to the first core computing module SOC1_250. The SOC1_250 then fuses this information with the vehicle's positioning information to identify environmental elements such as lane lines, traffic lights, and obstacles ahead, providing foundational data for intelligent driving decisions. Simultaneously, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller_100 controls the DSSAD_350 to record the intelligent driving system's operating status, sensor data, and decision-making instructions. The system collects key intelligent driving data and activates the LiDAR module_360 to acquire environmental point cloud data in the vehicle's forward and surrounding areas. This data, along with the environmental point cloud data, is then transmitted via the first Ethernet switch_230 to the first core computing module SOC1_250. The SOC1_250 stores the key intelligent driving data and fuses it with acquired vehicle forward and backward visual information, vehicle side-to-side blind spot visual information, and vehicle positioning information to further improve the accuracy and reliability of environmental perception. Simultaneously, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller_100 controls the inertial detection module_370 to send vehicle inertial data to the first auxiliary control module MCU1_210 and controls the millimeter-wave radar_380 to send blind spot target information to the MCU1_210. The MCU1_210 then analyzes the vehicle inertial data and blind spot target information to determine vehicle attitude changes and blind spot safety status, and subsequently sends safety warning information back to the first core computing module SOC1_250.

[0061] In this way, by connecting multiple intelligent driving peripherals to the corresponding modules of the intelligent driving main system, the cockpit-driving integrated domain controller enables the intelligent driving main system to classify, collect, transmit, and process different perception data, thereby reducing redundant connections between intelligent driving peripherals and the intelligent driving main system, further reducing the wiring harness complexity of the cockpit-driving integrated domain controller, and improving data transmission efficiency and perception accuracy.

[0062] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller further includes multiple cockpit peripherals, and the multiple cockpit peripherals are connected to the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system; The various cockpit peripherals include an ultrasonic radar, an external power amplifier module, an in-vehicle information processing module, a display module, and a cockpit camera module; The ultrasonic radar, the external power amplifier module, and the second auxiliary control module are connected. The ultrasonic radar is used to provide the second auxiliary control module with close-range vehicle detection results, and the external power amplifier module is used to provide the second auxiliary control module with speaker adjustment parameters. The vehicle information processing module is connected to the second Ethernet switch and the second auxiliary control module at the same time. The vehicle information processing module is used to perform vehicle-cloud information interaction function. The display module, the cockpit camera module, and the second core computing module are connected. The display module is used to provide display unit control parameters to the second core computing module, and the cockpit camera module is used to provide detection camera data to the second core computing module.

[0063] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cockpit-pilot integrated area controller_100 also includes multiple cockpit peripherals_104, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the multiple cockpit peripherals_104 include an ultrasonic radar_390, an external power amplifier module_410, a TBOX_420 (i.e., an in-vehicle information processing module), a display system / projection module_430 (i.e., a display module), and a cockpit camera module. The cockpit camera module consists of a DMS / OMS / CMS camera_440 and a surround-view camera_450. The ultrasonic radar_390 is connected to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 via a CAN communication interface. The ultrasonic radar_390 is deployed on the front and rear bumpers of the vehicle. The external power amplifier module_410... The frequency control interface is connected to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 and electrically connected to multiple speakers in the vehicle (not shown in the figure). TBOX_420 is connected to both the second Ethernet switch_240 and the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 via dual interfaces. The display system / projection module_430 is connected to the second core computing module SOC2_260 via a high-definition video interface. The DMS camera, OMS camera and CMS camera in the DMS / OMS / CMS camera_440 are connected to the second core computing module SOC2_260 via image transmission links.

[0064] For example, when the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller_100 is running, it first controls all cockpit peripherals to power on synchronously, thereby controlling the ultrasonic radar_390 to collect near-field detection data around the vehicle and sending the near-field detection data around the vehicle to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220. The second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 then performs fusion processing based on the near-field detection data around the vehicle and the surround view image data collected by the intelligent driving main system to perform automatic parking operations. At the same time, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller_100 controls the external power amplifier module_410 to receive the speaker adjustment parameters determined by the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 based on the cockpit scene, thereby adjusting the entertainment volume, warning volume, etc. according to the speaker adjustment parameters. Meanwhile, the TBOX_420 establishes a connection with the cloud through a 4G / 5G network, thereby uploading data such as vehicle hardware status and software version to the cloud, and receiving OTA upgrade packages pushed by the cloud, and exchanging the received OTA upgrade packages through the second Ethernet. The device switch_240 distributes data to the second core computing module SOC2_260 and the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 to perform remote upgrades of the vehicle software. Simultaneously, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller_100 controls the display system / projection module_430 to feed back control parameters from each display terminal to the second core computing module SOC2_260. This allows the second core computing module SOC2_260 to allocate computing resources based on the vehicle's driving scenario. When the vehicle is detected in a parking entertainment scenario, computing power is allocated to the central control screen and the passenger screen for rendering entertainment content. Simultaneously, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller_100 controls the DMS / OMS / CMS camera_440 to collect driver facial image data, passenger image data, and vehicle side and rear environmental image data, and inputs these detection image data to the second core computing module SOC2_260. The second core computing module SOC2_260 then performs driver status detection and other detection functions based on the detected image data.

[0065] It should be noted that the display system / projection module_430 can specifically include multiple display terminals such as the central control screen, passenger screen, HUD, instrument panel screen, and ceiling screen.

[0066] In this way, the cockpit-driver integrated domain controller connects multiple cockpit peripherals to the corresponding modules of the intelligent driving main system, enabling the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system to classify, collect, transmit, and process different data. This reduces redundant configuration of cockpit peripherals, lowers hardware costs and wiring complexity, and achieves deep collaboration between cockpit functions and intelligent driving functions through efficient data flow within the domain. At the same time, it provides a hardware foundation for unified software iteration and upgrades, shortening product development and maintenance cycles.

[0067] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the integrated cockpit-driver area controller further includes a chassis redundant CAN communication module, which includes a first chassis communication module and a second chassis communication module, and the first chassis communication module and the second chassis communication module are communicatively connected. The first chassis communication module and the first auxiliary control module are communicatively connected, and the second chassis communication module and the second auxiliary control module are communicatively connected.

[0068] Specifically, the integrated cockpit-driver area controller_100 also includes a chassis redundant CAN communication module (not shown in the figure), among which, such as Figure 2 As shown, the chassis redundant CAN communication module includes a first CAN communication interface 1_510 and a second CAN communication interface 2_520. Both the first CAN communication interface 1_510 and the second CAN communication interface 2_520 adopt the CAN bus communication interface design and realize bidirectional data communication through the CAN communication link to form a redundant communication network. The first CAN communication interface 1_510 establishes a hardware connection with the first auxiliary control module MCU1_210 through the CAN bus to transmit various operating signals of the vehicle chassis system and the area controller. At the same time, the second CAN communication interface 2_520 establishes a hardware connection with the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 through the CAN bus, and is also used to transmit various operating signals of the vehicle chassis system and the area controller. The second CAN communication interface 2_520 is also used as a backup communication channel.

[0069] In this way, by setting up redundant CAN communication, the integrated cockpit-driver area controller can ensure that the intelligent driving main system and the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system can obtain complete chassis status data, thereby providing support for cross-system functional collaboration and significantly improving the reliability of system data transmission.

[0070] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the chassis redundant CAN communication module is also used to send blind zone target-related information provided by the millimeter-wave radar to the second auxiliary control module.

[0071] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the millimeter-wave radar_380 is connected to the second CAN communication interface 2_520 and the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 in the chassis redundant CAN communication module, thus forming a data transmission path, and transmitting the collected blind zone target-related information to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 through the second CAN communication interface 2_520.

[0072] In this way, by setting up a redundant CAN communication module in the chassis, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller can transmit blind spot target information collected by millimeter-wave radar to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220, thereby ensuring deep collaboration between intelligent driving perception data and cockpit control functions. As a result, the millimeter-wave radar resources of the intelligent driving main system can be reused without the need to configure additional blind spot detection hardware for the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system, thus reducing hardware costs.

[0073] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the integrated cockpit-driver area controller further includes a vehicle communication module, which is communicatively connected to the second auxiliary control module; The vehicle communication module is used to receive the cabin adjustment parameters output by the second auxiliary control module, so that the vehicle can realize seat adjustment and lighting auxiliary control functions based on the cabin adjustment parameters.

[0074] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the cockpit-driver integrated area controller_100 also includes a vehicle communication module_530 (i.e., a vehicle LIN communication interface_530). The vehicle LIN communication interface_530 is connected to the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 via a LIN bus to form a data transmission link. The vehicle LIN communication interface_530 is also directly connected to the vehicle's seat control actuators, lighting control actuators, and other devices, thereby accurately transmitting the received cockpit adjustment parameters to the corresponding actuators to drive the corresponding hardware actions. At the same time, the second auxiliary control module MCU2_220 can also receive feedback signals from the actuators through the vehicle LIN communication interface_530.

[0075] In this way, the integrated cockpit-driver area controller can realize seat adjustment and lighting auxiliary control functions by leveraging the unified hardware platform of the integrated cockpit-driver area controller without the need to configure separate controllers for seats, lights, etc. in the cockpit. This further reduces redundant control modules and wiring harness connections, and lowers hardware costs.

[0076] In addition, this application also provides a vehicle, which includes the cabin-driver integrated area controller as described in any of the above embodiments. Furthermore, the specific implementation of the cabin-driver integrated area controller in the vehicle of this application is basically the same as the various embodiments of the cabin-driver integrated area controller, and will not be described again here.

[0077] The above description is only a part of the embodiments of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. All equivalent structural transformations made under the technical concept of this application and using the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cabin-pilot integrated area controller, characterized in that, The integrated cockpit-driver area controller includes an intelligent driving main system and an intelligent driving cockpit sub-system, which are connected and communicate with each other on the same hardware platform. The intelligent driving main system includes a first core computing module, a first Ethernet switch, and a first auxiliary control module. The first core computing module is used to implement L3 level intelligent driving functions and active safety functions. The intelligent driving cockpit sub-system includes a second core computing module, a second Ethernet switch, and a second auxiliary control module. The second core computing module is used to implement cockpit control functions and intelligent parking functions.

2. The integrated cockpit-rider area controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first core computing module and the second core computing module are communicatively connected, and are also communicatively connected to the second auxiliary control module through the first Ethernet switch, the second Ethernet switch, and the second Ethernet switch. The second core computing module communicates with the first auxiliary control module through the second Ethernet switch and the first Ethernet switch.

3. The integrated cockpit-rider area controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first core computing module is also used to acquire vehicle positioning information and vehicle visual information, and send the vehicle positioning information and vehicle visual information to the second core computing module; The second core computing module is also used to perform cockpit navigation function based on the vehicle positioning information and to perform driving recording function based on the vehicle visual information.

4. The integrated cockpit-rider area controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second core computing module is also used to detect camera data and vehicle surround view data, and send the detected camera data and vehicle surround view data to the first core computing module; The first core computing module is also used to perform driver detection function based on the detection camera data and to perform panoramic parking function based on the vehicle surround view data.

5. The integrated cockpit-rider area controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated cockpit-driver area controller also includes multiple intelligent driving peripherals, which are connected to the intelligent driving main system. The aforementioned intelligent driving peripherals include a positioning module, an image acquisition module, a lidar module, an intelligent driving data recording module, an inertial detection module, and a millimeter-wave radar; The positioning module, the image acquisition module, and the first core computing module are connected. The positioning module is used to provide vehicle positioning information to the first core computing module, and the image acquisition module is used to provide vehicle visual information to the first core computing module. The vehicle visual information includes forward and backward visual information and side-to-side blind spot visual information. The lidar module, the intelligent driving data recording module, and the first Ethernet switch are connected. The intelligent driving data recording module is used to send the key intelligent driving data corresponding to the L3 level intelligent driving function recorded by the first Ethernet switch to the first core computing module. The lidar module is used to send the acquired point cloud information around the vehicle to the first core computing module through the first Ethernet switch. The inertial detection module, the millimeter-wave radar, and the first auxiliary control module are connected. The inertial detection module is used to provide vehicle inertial data to the first auxiliary control module, and the millimeter-wave radar is used to provide blind-spot target-related information to the first auxiliary control module.

6. The integrated cockpit-riding area controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated cockpit-driver area controller also includes multiple cockpit peripherals, and the multiple cockpit peripherals are connected to the intelligent driving cockpit sub-system; The various cockpit peripherals include an ultrasonic radar, an external power amplifier module, an in-vehicle information processing module, a display module, and a cockpit camera module; The ultrasonic radar, the external power amplifier module, and the second auxiliary control module are connected. The ultrasonic radar is used to provide the second auxiliary control module with close-range vehicle detection results, and the external power amplifier module is used to provide the second auxiliary control module with speaker adjustment parameters. The vehicle information processing module is connected to the second Ethernet switch and the second auxiliary control module at the same time. The vehicle information processing module is used to perform vehicle-cloud information interaction function. The display module, the cockpit camera module, and the second core computing module are connected. The display module is used to provide display unit control parameters to the second core computing module, and the cockpit camera module is used to provide detection camera data to the second core computing module.

7. The integrated cockpit-rider area controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated cockpit-driver area controller also includes a chassis redundant CAN communication module, which includes a first chassis communication module and a second chassis communication module, and the first chassis communication module and the second chassis communication module are connected to each other. The first chassis communication module and the first auxiliary control module are communicatively connected, and the second chassis communication module and the second auxiliary control module are communicatively connected.

8. The integrated cockpit-rider area controller as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The chassis redundant CAN communication module is also used to send blind zone target-related information provided by the millimeter-wave radar to the second auxiliary control module.

9. The integrated cockpit-rider area controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated cockpit-driver area controller also includes a vehicle communication module, which is communicatively connected to the second auxiliary control module. The vehicle communication module is used to receive the cabin adjustment parameters output by the second auxiliary control module, so that the vehicle can realize seat adjustment and lighting auxiliary control functions based on the cabin adjustment parameters.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the cabin-driver integrated area controller as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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