Control method, control device and equipment of vehicle-mounted air conditioner and storage medium
By pre-configuring reference control targets with geographic area mapping and dynamic adjustment strategies, the problem of poor sensor reliability in vehicle air conditioning under extreme environments is solved, achieving precise matching of air conditioning control and improving user comfort.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHERY NEW ENERGY AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
In extreme environments, the reliability of sensor data from vehicle air conditioners is poor, leading to frequent switching of operating states and causing unstable cabin temperature.
By pre-configuring multiple reference control targets that correspond one-to-one with the vehicle's calibrated geographical areas, and combining the vehicle's location information, operating status, and environmental information, the air conditioning control strategy is dynamically adjusted, including user intent correction and preference confirmation, to optimize air conditioning control.
It achieves precise matching of air conditioning control in extreme environments, reduces frequent and ineffective adjustments, improves user adaptability to cabin comfort, and provides intelligent and personalized cabin environment adjustment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle control technology, and in particular to a control method, control device, equipment and storage medium for vehicle air conditioning. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid iteration of automotive intelligence and connectivity technologies and the continuous upgrading of users' demands for driving comfort, personalized in-vehicle air conditioning control has become one of the core application scenarios of vehicle intelligent configuration.
[0003] In related technologies, personalized control of vehicle air conditioning is usually achieved based on real-time acquisition of data from multiple sensors, such as in-vehicle temperature and humidity, external environmental parameters, and vehicle operating conditions, to control the vehicle air conditioning in real time and meet the user's comfort needs in different scenarios.
[0004] However, since vehicles may enter some extreme environments while driving, the reliability of sensor data is poor. This means that methods that rely on real-time control based on sensor data may frequently switch the operating status of the vehicle's air conditioning, which can easily cause unstable cabin temperature. Summary of the Invention
[0005] This application provides a control method, control device, equipment, and storage medium for vehicle air conditioning to solve the technical problems existing in related technologies. Specifically, it includes the following technical solutions.
[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a method for controlling an in-vehicle air conditioner. The method includes: receiving a first user request; acquiring first location information, a first operating state, and first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information of the vehicle, wherein the first user request is used to indicate the user's driving intention regarding the vehicle; determining an adaptive control target corresponding to the first location information from a plurality of reference control targets, wherein any one of the plurality of reference control targets is a parameter combination related to the vehicle's cabin environment, and the plurality of reference control targets have a one-to-one mapping relationship with a plurality of geographical areas already marked on the vehicle; determining a first control strategy for the in-vehicle air conditioner based on the first operating state, the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, and the adaptive control target; and controlling the in-vehicle air conditioner of the vehicle based on the first control strategy.
[0007] In some possible implementations, determining the adaptive control target among the plurality of reference control targets that corresponds to the first location information includes: if the location indicated by the first location information falls within any one of the plurality of geographical regions, determining the reference control target among the plurality of reference control targets that has a mapping relationship with any one of the geographical regions as the adaptive control target.
[0008] In some possible implementations, controlling the vehicle's air conditioning based on the first control strategy includes: receiving a second user request, the second user request indicating the user's first adjustment intention for the vehicle's air conditioning; modifying the first control strategy according to the second user request; and controlling the vehicle's air conditioning based on the modified first control strategy.
[0009] In some possible implementations, the method further includes: upon receiving a second user request, adjusting the adaptation control target according to the second user request; determining a fourth control strategy for the vehicle air conditioner based on the first operating state, the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, and the adjusted adaptation control target; and controlling the vehicle air conditioner based on the fourth control strategy.
[0010] In some possible implementations, the method further includes: if the adaptive control target is not among the plurality of reference control targets, generating first inquiry information, the first inquiry information being used to confirm the user's adjustment preference for the vehicle air conditioning; upon receiving feedback information from the first inquiry information, determining a second control strategy for the vehicle air conditioning based on the first operating state, the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, and the feedback information, the feedback information being used to indicate the user's second adjustment intention for the vehicle air conditioning; and controlling the vehicle air conditioning based on the second control strategy.
[0011] In some possible implementations, the method further includes: determining a third control strategy for the vehicle air conditioner based on the first operating state and the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information when no feedback information of the first query information is received; and controlling the vehicle air conditioner based on the third control strategy.
[0012] In some possible implementations, the method further includes: upon receiving feedback information of the first query information, updating the plurality of reference control targets according to the feedback information and the first position information, wherein the updated plurality of reference targets are used for the next control of the vehicle air conditioner.
[0013] Secondly, this application provides a control device for an in-vehicle air conditioner, the device comprising an acquisition module, a determination module, and an execution module; the acquisition module is configured to receive a first user request and acquire first location information, a first operating state, and first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information of the vehicle, the first user request being used to indicate the user's driving intentions regarding the vehicle; the determination module is configured to determine an adaptive control target corresponding to the first location information among a plurality of reference control targets, each of the plurality of reference control targets being a parameter combination related to the vehicle's cabin environment, the plurality of reference control targets having a one-to-one mapping relationship with a plurality of geographical areas already calibrated by the vehicle; the determination module is further configured to determine a first control strategy for the in-vehicle air conditioner based on the first operating state, the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, and the adaptive control target; the execution module is configured to control the in-vehicle air conditioner of the vehicle based on the first control strategy.
[0014] In some possible implementations, when determining the adaptive control target among the plurality of reference control targets that corresponds to the first location information, the determining module is configured to: if the location indicated by the first location information falls into any one of the plurality of geographical regions, determine the reference control target among the plurality of reference control targets that has a mapping relationship with any one of the geographical regions as the adaptive control target.
[0015] In some possible implementations, when the execution module controls the vehicle's air conditioning based on the first control strategy, it is configured to: determine whether a second user request is received, the second user request being used to indicate the user's first adjustment intention for the vehicle air conditioning; if the second user request is received, modify the first control strategy according to the second user request; and control the vehicle air conditioning based on the modified first control strategy.
[0016] In some possible implementations, the execution module is further configured to, upon receiving a second user request, adjust the adaptation control target according to the second user request; determine a fourth control strategy for the vehicle air conditioner based on the first operating state, the first vehicle interior and exterior environmental information, and the adjusted adaptation control target; and control the vehicle air conditioner based on the fourth control strategy.
[0017] In some possible implementations, the device further includes an inquiry module; the inquiry module is configured to generate first inquiry information if the adaptive control target is not among the plurality of reference control targets, the first inquiry information being used to confirm the user's adjustment preference for the vehicle air conditioning; upon receiving feedback information of the first inquiry information, determining a second control strategy for the vehicle air conditioning based on the first operating state, the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, and the feedback information, the feedback information being used to indicate the user's second adjustment intention for the vehicle air conditioning; and controlling the vehicle air conditioning based on the second control strategy.
[0018] In some possible implementations, the query module is further configured to determine a third control strategy for the vehicle air conditioner based on the first operating state and the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information when no feedback information is received from the first query information; and to control the vehicle air conditioner based on the third control strategy.
[0019] In some possible implementations, the query module is further configured to, upon receiving feedback information of the first query information, update the plurality of reference control targets based on the feedback information and the first position information, and the updated plurality of reference targets are used for the next control of the vehicle air conditioner.
[0020] Thirdly, this application provides an electronic device for controlling a vehicle air conditioner, comprising: a memory storing at least one program instruction for controlling the vehicle air conditioner; and a processor, wherein when the program instruction is executed by the processor, the vehicle implements the method of the first aspect of this application or any possible implementation thereof.
[0021] Fourthly, this application provides a computer program (product) including computer program / instructions, which are executed by a processor to cause a vehicle to implement the method of the first aspect of this application or any possible implementation of the first aspect.
[0022] Fifthly, this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions for controlling a vehicle air conditioner, which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the vehicle to implement the method of the first aspect of this application or any possible implementation of the first aspect.
[0023] In a sixth aspect, this application provides a vehicle that includes the apparatus described in the second aspect of this application or any possible embodiment of the second aspect.
[0024] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided in this application include at least the following: The technical solution provided in this application, on the one hand, by pre-configuring multiple reference control targets that have a one-to-one mapping relationship with multiple geographical areas already marked on the vehicle, allows for the determination of an adaptive control target based on the first location information. This adaptive control target accurately matches the vehicle's usage habits for in-vehicle air conditioning within the marked geographical areas, thereby enabling the prediction of the user's current real-time usage needs for in-vehicle air conditioning and providing intelligent and personalized cabin environment adjustment services. On the other hand, by identifying the vehicle's current operating condition in real time through the first working state and the first information on the vehicle's internal and external environment, and dynamically correcting and precisely optimizing the adaptive control target, the first air conditioning control strategy can both conform to the user's long-term preferences and adapt to real-time scene changes, reducing frequent and ineffective adjustments. This improves the adaptability of the first control strategy to the user's intention to use the in-vehicle air conditioning, thus better meeting the user's needs for cabin comfort. Attached Figure Description
[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an implementation scenario provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2a This is a flowchart of the vehicle air conditioning control method provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2b This is a block diagram of the control model of the vehicle air conditioner provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle air conditioning control device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device for controlling a vehicle air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0028] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an implementation scenario provided in an embodiment of this application. (Reference) Figure 1 The implementation scenarios provided in this application include vehicle-mounted sensor 11, control unit 12, and vehicle-mounted air conditioner 13.
[0030] The vehicle-mounted sensors 11 include, for example, millimeter-wave radar, lidar, cameras, ultrasonic radar, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, light intensity sensors, and other sensors used to collect data related to the internal and external environment of the vehicle. The vehicle-mounted sensors 11 also include, for example, gyroscopes, acceleration sensors, vehicle speed sensors, voltage sensors, current sensors, oil pressure sensors, and other sensors used to collect data related to the operating status of the vehicle. The vehicle-mounted sensors 11 also include, for example, GPS (global positioning system) modules, Beidou navigation and positioning modules, and other sensors used to collect data related to the location of the vehicle. This application does not impose any limitations in this regard.
[0031] The vehicle air conditioner 13 is used, but is not limited to, to regulate environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and air quality in the passenger compartment, driver's compartment, and power battery compartment of the vehicle.
[0032] The control unit 12 can be a single server, a server cluster consisting of multiple servers, or an in-vehicle terminal capable of performing control functions. The control unit 12 communicates with the in-vehicle sensors 11 and the in-vehicle air conditioner 13 via wired or wireless means, so that the control unit 12 can control the in-vehicle air conditioner 13 based on the data collected by the in-vehicle sensors 11.
[0033] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above-described vehicle sensor 11, control unit 12, and vehicle air conditioner 13 are merely examples. Other existing or future vehicle sensors, control units, and vehicle air conditioners that are applicable to this application should also be included within the scope of protection of this application, and are hereby incorporated by reference.
[0034] Figure 2a This is a flowchart of a vehicle air conditioning control method provided in an embodiment of this application. This method can, for example, be... Figure 1 The control unit shown performs the operation; this application makes no limitations in this regard. See also Figure 2a The vehicle air conditioning control method provided in this application embodiment may include steps S210-S240.
[0035] Step S210: Receive a first user request, obtain the vehicle's first location information, first working status, and first internal and external environmental information of the vehicle. The first user request is used to indicate the user's driving intentions for the vehicle.
[0036] For example, the first user request is a request sent by the vehicle user to the vehicle via a mobile terminal connected in communication with the vehicle, indicating the user's intention to drive or ride in the vehicle.
[0037] The first location information is, for example, the real-time location of the vehicle obtained through GPS, Beidou navigation system or other systems installed in the vehicle. This includes the latitude and longitude of the vehicle's location, administrative region information such as province, city, county, town, village or other location information of any other type indicating the real-time location of the vehicle. This application does not impose any restrictions in this regard.
[0038] The first operating state can be determined by data collected from sensors such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, and speed sensors installed in the vehicle, including but not limited to driving conditions, stationary conditions, and charging conditions; or by the status of different systems and components in the vehicle collected by domain control modules or domain controllers installed in the vehicle, including but not limited to the status of doors and windows, and air conditioning status; or by the driving scenario of the vehicle determined by data collected from millimeter-wave radar, lidar, cameras, and ultrasonic radar installed in the vehicle, including but not limited to highways, rural roads, charging stations, open-air parking lots, and underground garages; or by the vehicle's operating state, the status of systems and components, and historical data related to the driving scenario. This application makes no restrictions in any of these aspects. Among them, the domain controller is used to instruct the core control unit for centralized control, data interaction and status management of systems and components in specific functional domains of the vehicle. For example, it includes the BCM (Body Control Module) for overall management of the operation, status monitoring and command execution of body-related systems and components, and the ECC (Air Conditioning Controller) for realizing the calculation of vehicle air conditioning comfort control targets, execution of component regulation and data closed-loop feedback, etc.
[0039] The first type of vehicle-interior environmental information can be determined by data collected from sensors such as temperature sensors, humidity sensors, AQS (Air Quality Sensor), and light intensity sensors installed in the vehicle, or by communication with a third-party cloud service platform connected to the vehicle. This information includes, but is not limited to, weather conditions such as cloudy, sunny, rainy, snowy, foggy, outside temperature, outside humidity, wind force, ultraviolet radiation, light intensity, air quality, and PM2.5 (fine particulate matter, or respirable particulate matter). Alternatively, the second type of vehicle-interior environmental information can be determined by data collected from sensors such as temperature sensors, humidity sensors, and light intensity sensors installed in the vehicle. This information includes, but is not limited to, inside temperature, inside humidity, and the air outlet temperature of the vehicle's air conditioning system. This application does not impose any limitations in this regard.
[0040] In some embodiments, the first location information, the first operating state, and the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information of the vehicle are collected by on-board sensors mounted in the vehicle and stored, for example, in the corresponding domain controller. The control unit in the vehicle is connected to the domain controller via bus communication. The control unit obtains the first location information, the first operating state, and the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information of the vehicle in other ways, for example, by obtaining the first location information, the first operating state, and the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information of the vehicle via bus.
[0041] Step S220: Determine the adaptive control target among multiple reference control targets that corresponds to the first position information. Any one of the multiple reference control targets is a combination of parameters related to the vehicle's cabin environment. There is a one-to-one mapping relationship between the multiple reference control targets and multiple geographical areas that have been calibrated by the vehicle.
[0042] For example, multiple geographic regions already marked on the vehicle are used to indicate the coverage area of the user's driving scenarios, such as the coverage area of the user's frequently used commuting routes, residence and work locations, and frequently traveled destinations. The boundary between any two adjacent geographic regions is defined, for example, based on latitude and longitude, administrative regions, climate change, road condition characteristics, altitude gradient, air quality zones, and user driving scenario switching nodes; this application does not impose any restrictions in this regard.
[0043] There is a one-to-one mapping between multiple reference control targets and multiple geographic regions; that is, any geographic region corresponds to a reference control target. Each reference control target is, for example, a set of vehicle cabin environment-related parameters determined based on the user's in-vehicle air conditioning usage habits in a specific usage scenario within the corresponding geographic region. This is used, but is not limited to, precisely matching the climate characteristics, road conditions, and user preferences of the corresponding geographic region to provide a personalized cabin comfort experience. The specific usage scenario refers to the user's most frequent usage scenarios in that geographic region, such as a specific time of day, specific weather conditions, or specific driving scenarios.
[0044] Optionally, any one of the multiple reference control targets may be a target environmental parameter of the vehicle's cabin environment, such as, but not limited to, the target passenger compartment temperature of the vehicle and the target air outlet temperature of the vehicle's air conditioning system; or, any one of the reference control targets may be a target control parameter for adjusting the vehicle's cabin environment, such as, but not limited to, the position of the air outlet mode motor, the position of the recirculation mode motor, the position of the heating / cooling motor, the blower speed, and the target evaporator temperature; or, any one of the reference control targets may be, for example, a target environmental parameter of the vehicle's cabin environment and a target control parameter for adjusting the cabin environment, and this application makes no limitation in this regard.
[0045] In some embodiments, the vehicle air conditioning control method provided in this application further includes: obtaining the invocation count of each reference control target among a plurality of reference control targets, wherein the plurality of reference control targets correspond to a plurality of invocation counts, and updating the plurality of reference control targets based on the plurality of invocation counts. For example, if the invocation count of any reference control target among the plurality of reference control targets is lower than a threshold, then the corresponding reference control target is deleted. Wherein, any invocation count among the plurality of invocation counts is used to indicate the number of times the corresponding reference control target has been determined as an adaptive control target. The value of the threshold can be adjusted according to the actual application scenario, and this application does not impose any restrictions in this regard.
[0046] The adaptive control target is, for example, a reference control target that matches the vehicle's current real-time location among multiple reference control targets. It is determined based on the user's usage habits of the vehicle's air conditioning under the current real-time location of the vehicle. If the real-time location indicated by the first location information changes, the corresponding adaptive control target will also change synchronously.
[0047] In this case, the method for determining the adaptive control target corresponding to the first location information among multiple reference control targets may include, for example, determining the reference control target that has a mapping relationship with any of the multiple geographical regions as the adaptive control target if the location indicated by the first location information falls within any of the multiple geographical regions.
[0048] Multiple reference control targets have a one-to-one mapping relationship with multiple geographical regions. In other words, for any geographical region, the vehicle is pre-configured with a reference control target that adapts to the user's usage habits of the vehicle's air conditioning in that geographical region. By pre-configuring multiple reference control targets with a one-to-one mapping relationship with multiple geographical regions, this embodiment of the application can quickly retrieve the corresponding reference control target after the vehicle enters any geographical region, predict the user's usage habits of the vehicle's air conditioning, and thus adjust the cabin environment to the user's preferred comfort state in a short time.
[0049] Step S230: Determine the first control strategy of the vehicle air conditioner based on the first working state, the first information on the internal and external environment of the vehicle, and the adaptive control target.
[0050] For example, the first operating state and the first vehicle interior and exterior environment information are, for example, the vehicle's current real-time operating state and real-time vehicle interior and exterior environment information, used, but not limited to, to indicate the vehicle's current usage scenario and to indicate the user habits of the vehicle's air conditioning in the vehicle's current usage scenario.
[0051] As mentioned earlier, any one of the multiple reference control targets is determined based on the user's usage habits of the vehicle's air conditioning in a specific usage scenario within a corresponding geographical region. Considering that in real-world applications, users may have different usage habits for the vehicle's air conditioning in different usage scenarios within the same geographical region—for example, if the usage scenario corresponding to the adaptive control target differs from the vehicle's current usage scenario—it may lead to a mismatch between the adaptive control target and the user's current usage habits of the vehicle's air conditioning. Therefore, the adaptive control target can be modified based on the vehicle's first operating state and the first information about the vehicle's internal and external environment to adapt to the user's usage needs for the vehicle's air conditioning in the current scenario and meet the user's actual needs for the cabin environment.
[0052] In some embodiments, the method for determining a first control strategy for an in-vehicle air conditioner based on a first operating state, first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, and an adaptation control objective includes, for example,: modifying the adaptation control objective based on the first operating state and the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, and determining the first control strategy based on the modified adaptation control objective.
[0053] For example, the adaptation control target may also include a scene label, which indicates the usage scenario corresponding to the adaptation control target. In this case, the method for correcting the adaptation control target based on the first operating state and the first vehicle interior and exterior environmental information includes, for example, determining a second usage scenario of the vehicle based on the first operating state and the first vehicle interior and exterior environmental information; if the second usage scenario of the vehicle does not match the scene label, then correcting the adaptation control target based on the second usage scenario. Here, the second usage scenario is the current usage scenario of the vehicle, and the first usage scenario is the usage scenario corresponding to the adaptation control target.
[0054] In the above method, the second usage scenario does not match the scenario label, that is, the second usage scenario is different from the first usage scenario. The usage scenario of the vehicle has changed, and the adaptation control target needs to be modified to adapt to the user's usage habits of the vehicle air conditioner in the current second usage scenario.
[0055] For example, a vehicle usage scenario may be used to indicate, but is not limited to, weather conditions in the vehicle's environment, the time period during which the vehicle is used, and the vehicle's form factor. Based on this, scenario labels may include, for example, a time period label indicating the vehicle's usage time period in a first usage scenario corresponding to the adaptive control target; a weather label indicating the weather conditions in the environment of the first usage scenario corresponding to the adaptive control target; and a driving scenario label indicating the vehicle's driving scenario in the first usage scenario corresponding to the adaptive control target. A second usage scenario may include, for example, time period information indicating the vehicle's usage time period in the current second usage scenario; weather information indicating the weather conditions in the environment of the current second usage scenario; and driving scenario information indicating the vehicle's driving scenario in the current second usage scenario.
[0056] In this case, if the second usage scenario of the vehicle does not match the first usage scenario, the method for correcting the adaptation control target according to the second usage scenario includes, for example, correcting the adaptation control target according to the time period information if the time period indicated by the time period information does not match the time period label. If the weather conditions indicated by the weather information do not match the weather label, the adaptation control target is corrected based on the weather information. For example, if in the second usage scenario, the outside temperature, lighting conditions, season, air quality, PM2.5, etc., of the vehicle's environment are different from those in the first usage scenario, then the weather conditions indicated by the weather information do not match the weather label, indicating that the first and second usage scenarios are different and the vehicle's usage scenario has changed. In this case, the adaptation control target is corrected based on the weather information to improve the adaptability of the adaptation control target to user habits.
[0057] If the driving scenario indicated by the driving scenario information does not match the driving scenario label, the adaptation control target is corrected based on the driving scenario information. For example, if the vehicle's driving route, operating conditions, etc., in the second usage scenario are different from those in the first usage scenario, it indicates that the first usage scenario and the second usage scenario are different, and the vehicle's usage scenario has changed. In this case, the adaptation control target is corrected based on the driving scenario information to improve the adaptability of the adaptation control target to user habits.
[0058] If the time period indicated by the time period information does not match the time period label, the adaptation control target is corrected based on the driving scenario information. For example, if the vehicle's usage time period in the second usage scenario is different from that in the first usage scenario, it means that the first usage scenario is different from the second usage scenario, and the vehicle's usage scenario has changed. In this case, the adaptation control target is corrected based on the driving scenario information to improve the adaptability of the adaptation control target to user habits.
[0059] In the above method, by accurately matching the vehicle's air conditioning usage habits in the calibrated geographical area with the adaptive control target, it is possible to predict the user's current real-time usage habits of the vehicle's air conditioning and provide the user with intelligent and personalized cabin environment adjustment services. Furthermore, by identifying the vehicle's current usage scenario through the first working state and the first information on the vehicle's internal and external environment, the adaptive control target is dynamically corrected and precisely optimized. This allows the first air conditioning control strategy to not only conform to the user's long-term preferences but also adapt to real-time changes in the usage scenario, reducing frequent and ineffective adjustments. This is beneficial to improving the adaptability of the first control strategy to the user's usage habits of the vehicle's air conditioning, and thus better meeting the user's needs for cabin comfort.
[0060] Step S240: Control the vehicle's air conditioning system based on the first control strategy.
[0061] Optionally, the first control strategy is used to indicate control parameters for the vehicle air conditioner, such as, but not limited to, the compressor speed, water heater power, expansion valve opening, water pump speed, and cooling fan duty cycle of the vehicle air conditioner. This application does not impose any limitations in this regard.
[0062] In some embodiments, controlling the vehicle's air conditioning system based on a first control strategy includes: receiving a second user request; modifying the first control strategy according to the second user request; and controlling the vehicle air conditioning system based on the modified first control strategy. The second user request indicates a user's first adjustment intention regarding the vehicle air conditioning system, such as the user's intention to adjust environmental parameters of the cabin environment, such as passenger compartment temperature and air vent temperature, or the user's intention to adjust control parameters of the cabin environment, such as the position of the air vent mode motor, the position of the circulation mode motor, the position of the cooling / heating motor, the blower speed, and the target evaporator temperature. The second user request can be any form of request sent by the user to the vehicle via a mobile terminal connected to the vehicle for communication; this application makes no limitations in this regard.
[0063] In other embodiments, upon receiving a second user request, the adaptive control target is adjusted according to the second user request. A fourth control strategy for the vehicle air conditioning is determined based on the first operating state, the first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, and the adjusted adaptive control target. The vehicle air conditioning is then controlled based on the fourth control strategy so that multiple reference control targets can be adapted to the user's real-time preferences. For example, environmental parameters related to the cabin environment corresponding to the adaptive control target are adjusted according to the second user request to adjust the compressor speed, water heater power, expansion valve opening, water pump speed, and cooling fan duty cycle of the vehicle air conditioning.
[0064] Considering that in real-world applications, when the vehicle's current location does not fall within the designated geographical areas, there may not be a suitable control target among the pre-configured reference control targets in the vehicle. Therefore, if no suitable control target is found among the multiple reference control targets, the system proactively inquires about the user's preferences for adjusting the vehicle's air conditioning to meet the user's personalized needs for the cabin environment.
[0065] When actively inquiring with the user and receiving feedback, the vehicle air conditioning control method provided in this application embodiment further includes: if there is no suitable control target among multiple reference control targets, generating first inquiry information; upon receiving feedback information of the first inquiry information, determining a second control strategy for the vehicle air conditioning based on a first working state, first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, and feedback information; and controlling the vehicle air conditioning based on the second control strategy.
[0066] The first inquiry information is used to confirm the user's preference for adjusting the vehicle's air conditioning. The feedback information is used to indicate the user's second adjustment intention regarding the vehicle's air conditioning, such as the user's intention to adjust environmental parameters of the cabin environment, such as passenger compartment temperature and air vent temperature, or the user's intention to adjust control parameters of the cabin environment, such as the position of the air vent motor, the position of the recirculation motor, the position of the heating / cooling motor, the blower speed, and the target evaporator temperature. The second control strategy is, for example, control parameters determined based on the feedback information, the first operating state, and the first information about the vehicle's internal and external environment, such as the compressor speed, water heater power, expansion valve opening, water pump speed, and cooling fan duty cycle of the vehicle's air conditioning system. This application does not impose any limitations in this regard.
[0067] In the case of actively inquiring with the user and receiving no feedback, the vehicle air conditioning control method provided in this application further includes: determining a third control strategy for the vehicle air conditioning based on a first operating state and first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information when no feedback information for the first inquiry is received; and controlling the vehicle air conditioning based on the third control strategy. The third control strategy may be, for example, control parameters determined based on the first operating state and first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, such as compressor speed, water heater power, expansion valve opening, water pump speed, and cooling fan duty cycle of the vehicle air conditioning. This application does not impose any limitations in this regard.
[0068] In other possible scenarios, the vehicle air conditioning control method provided in this application embodiment may further include, for example, updating multiple reference control targets based on the feedback information and the first location information upon receiving feedback information from the first query information. The updated reference targets are then used for the next control of the vehicle air conditioning, enabling the multiple reference control targets to adapt to the user's real-time preferences. For example, a new reference control target may be generated based on the user's second adjustment intention for the vehicle air conditioning indicated by the feedback information, i.e., the mapping relationship between the user's usage habits of the vehicle air conditioning and the first location information.
[0069] Figure 2b This is a block diagram of the control model of the vehicle air conditioner provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0070] like Figure 2bAs shown, the vehicle is equipped with, for example, a platform level database (PLD) for storing, but not limited to, first location information, first operating state, and first internal and external environmental information acquired by onboard sensors. In some embodiments, the PLD also stores historical data related to the vehicle, such as, but not limited to, historical data related to the vehicle's operating conditions, system and component states, and driving scenarios; and remote actions for controlling the vehicle sent by a mobile terminal connected to the vehicle. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with multiple reference control targets, including, for example, reference control target A, reference control target B, and reference control target C. Reference control target A has a mapping relationship with geographic region 1 and scene label 1; reference control target B has a mapping relationship with geographic region 2 and scene label 2; and reference control target C has a mapping relationship with geographic region 3 and scene label 3.
[0071] ECC, or the vehicle's air conditioning controller, calls upon data stored in the PLD and multiple reference control targets, and determines the appropriate control target among these reference control targets based on the first location information stored in the PLD. If no second user request is received, a first control strategy is determined based on the appropriate control target, and the ECC adjusts the cabin environment according to this first control strategy. If a second user request is received, the first control strategy is modified based on this request, and the ECC adjusts the cabin environment according to the modified first control strategy. Simultaneously, the second user request is used as status feedback for the ECC.
[0072] In some embodiments, if the vehicle is idle, the ECC retrieves data stored in the PLD upon receiving a first user request; or, if the vehicle is in a driving state, the ECC periodically and repeatedly retrieves data stored in the PLD.
[0073] In some embodiments, multiple reference control targets configured in the vehicle are dynamically updated, and the basis for the dynamic update of the multiple reference control targets includes, but is not limited to, feedback information from a second user request and a first query.
[0074] The technical solution provided in this application, on the one hand, by pre-configuring multiple reference control targets that have a one-to-one mapping relationship with multiple geographical areas already marked on the vehicle, allows for the determination of an adaptive control target based on the first location information. This adaptive control target accurately matches the vehicle's usage habits for in-vehicle air conditioning within the marked geographical areas, thereby enabling the prediction of real-time usage needs for the in-vehicle air conditioning and providing users with intelligent and personalized cabin environment adjustment services. On the other hand, by identifying the vehicle's current operating condition in real time through the first working state and the first information on the vehicle's internal and external environment, and dynamically correcting and precisely optimizing the adaptive control target, the first air conditioning control strategy can both conform to long-term user preferences and adapt to real-time scene changes, reducing frequent and ineffective adjustments. This improves the adaptability of the first control strategy to the user's intention to use the in-vehicle air conditioning, thus better meeting the user's needs for cabin comfort.
[0075] In some other possible implementations, this application also provides a control device for a vehicle air conditioner. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle air conditioning control device provided in an embodiment of this application. (Reference) Figure 3 The vehicle air conditioning control device provided in this application embodiment includes an acquisition module 310, a determination module 320, and an execution module 330.
[0076] The acquisition module 310 is configured to receive a first user request and acquire the vehicle's first location information, first working status, and first internal and external environmental information of the vehicle. The first user request is used to indicate the user's driving intentions for the vehicle.
[0077] The determination module 320 is configured to determine the adaptive control target corresponding to the first position information among a plurality of reference control targets. Each of the plurality of reference control targets is a combination of parameters related to the vehicle's cabin environment. There is a one-to-one mapping relationship between the plurality of reference control targets and the plurality of geographical areas that have been calibrated by the vehicle.
[0078] The determination module 320 is also configured to determine the first control strategy of the vehicle air conditioner based on the first operating state, the first information on the internal and external environment of the vehicle, and the adaptive control objective.
[0079] The execution module 330 is configured to control the vehicle's air conditioning system based on a first control strategy.
[0080] In some possible implementations, when determining the adaptive control target corresponding to the first location information among multiple reference control targets, the determining module 320 is configured to: if the location indicated by the first location information falls into any one of the multiple geographical regions, determine the reference control target that has a mapping relationship with any one of the multiple reference control targets as the adaptive control target.
[0081] In some possible implementations, when the execution module 330 controls the vehicle's air conditioning based on the first control strategy, it is configured to: receive a second user request, the second user request being used to indicate the user's first adjustment intention for the vehicle air conditioning; modify the first control strategy according to the second user request; and control the vehicle air conditioning based on the modified first control strategy.
[0082] In some possible implementations, the execution module 330 is further configured to, upon receiving a second user request, adjust the adaptation control target according to the second user request; determine a fourth control strategy for the vehicle air conditioner based on the first operating state, the first vehicle interior and exterior environmental information, and the adjusted adaptation control target; and control the vehicle air conditioner based on the fourth control strategy.
[0083] In some possible implementations, the device further includes an inquiry module; the inquiry module is configured to generate first inquiry information if no suitable control target exists among multiple reference control targets, the first inquiry information being used to confirm the user's adjustment preference for the vehicle air conditioning; upon receiving feedback information from the first inquiry information, a second control strategy for the vehicle air conditioning is determined based on a first operating state, first in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle environmental information, and the feedback information, the feedback information being used to indicate the user's second adjustment intention for the vehicle air conditioning; and the vehicle air conditioning is controlled based on the second control strategy.
[0084] In some possible implementations, the query module is further configured to determine a third control strategy for the vehicle air conditioning based on the first operating state and the first information about the internal and external environment of the vehicle, in the absence of feedback information from the first query information; and to control the vehicle air conditioning based on the third control strategy.
[0085] In some possible implementations, the query module is further configured to update multiple reference control targets based on the feedback information and the first position information upon receiving feedback information of the first query information, and the updated multiple reference targets are used for the next control of the vehicle air conditioning.
[0086] It should be understood that the vehicle air conditioning control device and the vehicle air conditioning control method embodiment provided in the above embodiments belong to the same concept, and the specific implementation process can be found in the vehicle air conditioning control method embodiment.
[0087] In some other possible implementations, this application also provides an electronic device for controlling a vehicle air conditioner. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device for controlling a vehicle air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application. See also... Figure 4 The electronic device for controlling a vehicle air conditioner provided in this application embodiment includes the following structure.
[0088] Memory 410 stores at least one program instruction for controlling the vehicle's air conditioning. Processor 420 executes the aforementioned program instructions, enabling the vehicle to achieve the above-mentioned combination. Figure 2a The steps of the described method and its various embodiments are described below. Depending on the implementation, the processor 420 may be one or more types of processors, including but not limited to DSP (digital signal processor), ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit), FPGA (field-programmable gate array), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc., and the number of such devices may be determined according to actual needs.
[0089] In some other possible implementations, this application also provides a computer program (product) comprising computer programs / instructions, which are executed by a processor to cause the vehicle to achieve the above-described combination. Figure 2a The steps of the described method and its various embodiments.
[0090] In some other possible implementations, this application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions for controlling a vehicle air conditioner, which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the vehicle to achieve the above-mentioned combination. Figure 2a The steps of the described method and its various embodiments are described. The computer-readable storage medium can be a readable signal medium or a readable storage medium. A readable storage medium can be, for example, but not limited to, an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of readable storage media (a non-exhaustive list) include: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable disk, a hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof.
[0091] In some other possible implementations, this application also provides a vehicle, the vehicle including Figure 3 The apparatus described in several embodiments thereof.
[0092] It should also be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc. (if applicable) in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.
[0093] It should be noted that all information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.), data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.), and signals involved in this application have been authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use, and processing of related data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and standards of the relevant countries and regions. For example, the first location information, first working status, and first vehicle interior and exterior environmental information involved in the application were all obtained with full authorization.
[0094] The above description is only for the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to understand the technical solution of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the principles of this application shall be included within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A method for controlling a vehicle air conditioner, characterized in that, The method includes: Receive a first user request, obtain the vehicle's first location information, first working status, and first internal and external environmental information of the vehicle, wherein the first user request is used to indicate the user's driving intention for the vehicle; Determine the adaptive control target that corresponds to the first location information among a plurality of reference control targets. Each of the plurality of reference control targets is a combination of parameters related to the vehicle’s cabin environment. The plurality of reference control targets have a one-to-one mapping relationship with a plurality of geographical areas that have been calibrated by the vehicle. The first control strategy of the vehicle air conditioner is determined based on the first working state, the first vehicle interior and exterior environmental information, and the adaptive control target. The vehicle's air conditioning is controlled based on the first control strategy.
2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the adaptive control target among multiple reference control targets that corresponds to the first location information includes: If the location indicated by the first location information falls within any of the plurality of geographical regions, the reference control target among the plurality of reference control targets that has a mapping relationship with any of the geographical regions is determined as the adaptive control target.
3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control of the vehicle's air conditioning based on the first control strategy includes: Receive a second user request, the second user request being used to indicate the user's first adjustment intention for the vehicle air conditioning; The first control policy is modified according to the second user's request; The vehicle air conditioning is controlled based on the modified first control strategy.
4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: Upon receiving the second user request, the adaptation control target is adjusted according to the second user request; The fourth control strategy of the vehicle air conditioner is determined based on the first working state, the first vehicle interior and exterior environmental information, and the adjusted adaptation control target. The vehicle air conditioner is controlled based on the fourth control strategy.
5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the adaptive control target is not among the plurality of reference control targets, a first query message is generated, which is used to confirm the user's adjustment preference for the vehicle air conditioning. Upon receiving feedback information from the first inquiry, a second control strategy for the vehicle air conditioner is determined based on the first working state, the first vehicle interior and exterior environmental information, and the feedback information. The feedback information is used to indicate the user's second adjustment intention for the vehicle air conditioner. The vehicle air conditioner is controlled based on the second control strategy.
6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: If no feedback is received from the first query, a third control strategy for the vehicle air conditioner is determined based on the first working state and the first information about the internal and external environment of the vehicle. The vehicle air conditioner is controlled based on the third control strategy.
7. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: Upon receiving feedback information from the first query, the plurality of reference control targets are updated based on the feedback information and the first position information. The updated plurality of reference targets are used for the next control of the vehicle air conditioner.
8. A control device for a vehicle air conditioner, characterized in that, The device includes an acquisition module, a determination module, and an execution module; The acquisition module is configured to receive a first user request and acquire the vehicle's first location information, first working status, and first internal and external environmental information of the vehicle. The first user request is used to indicate the user's driving intention for the vehicle. The determining module is configured to determine the adaptive control target corresponding to the first location information among a plurality of reference control targets, wherein any one of the plurality of reference control targets indicates a combination of parameters related to the vehicle's cabin environment, and the plurality of reference control targets have a one-to-one mapping relationship with a plurality of geographical areas already calibrated by the vehicle; The determining module is further configured to determine a first control strategy for the vehicle air conditioner based on the first working state, the first vehicle interior and exterior environmental information, and the adaptation control target. The execution module is configured to control the vehicle's air conditioning system based on the first control strategy.
9. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: A memory, wherein the memory stores program instructions for controlling the vehicle air conditioning; as well as, A processor, when the program instructions are executed by the processor, causes the vehicle to perform the method described in any one of claims 1-7.
10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, A computer-readable storage medium stores program instructions for controlling an in-vehicle air conditioner, which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the device to perform the method described in any one of claims 1-7.