Vehicle-mounted intelligent cockpit virtual and physical key combined control device, key setting method and vehicle-mounted system

Abstract

This invention discloses a control device for an in-vehicle smart cockpit that combines virtual and physical buttons, comprising: physical buttons with customizable functions; a button module for receiving operation signals from the physical buttons and transmitting them to a smart cockpit domain controller; a central control display screen for displaying the virtual button interface and function icons; a touch control unit for receiving user touch operations and generating corresponding control commands; and a smart cockpit domain controller communicatively connected to the physical buttons, button module, central control display screen, and touch control unit. This invention's control device combines the advantages of virtual and physical buttons, integrating physical and virtual buttons through a cockpit domain controller and allowing for user customization. It provides tactile feedback for frequently used buttons to ensure high operational efficiency while reducing visual clutter and improving safety. This invention also discloses a button setting method combining virtual and physical buttons and an in-vehicle infotainment system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automotive technology. Specifically, this invention relates to a control device, button setting method, and vehicle system that combines virtual and physical buttons in an in-vehicle intelligent cockpit. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of vehicle electrification and intelligentization, the complexity of in-vehicle electronic systems has significantly increased. In traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, a single controller typically requires only one or two physical buttons, while modern new energy vehicles integrate dozens of controllers for functions such as autonomous driving and intelligent cockpits, leading to a surge in operational demands. This integrated design brings significant advantages. However, user research indicates a significant conflict between traditional operating habits and the trend towards intelligentization:

[0003] Operational safety: A 2023 survey by the China Consumers Association showed that 73% of users believed that touchscreen operation required visual confirmation, leading to an increased risk of distracted driving. Real-world testing data from a certain brand indicated that the average time for drivers to shift their gaze away from virtual buttons on the center console was 3.2 seconds, 1.8 seconds longer than with physical buttons.

[0004] Error rate: The error rate of operating the touch screen while wearing gloves in low temperature environment is as high as 19%, while the error rate of physical knob is only 3%.

[0005] The existing technology also has the following drawbacks:

[0006] 1. Problems with virtual buttons: simple operations such as adjusting the air conditioning volume are inefficient, they occupy the driver's vision, user operation via touch is not accurate enough, and there is no feedback on whether the operation was successful.

[0007] 2. Problems with physical buttons: high R&D and production costs, numerous buttons affecting the user experience, and complex functions cannot be operated directly and quickly.

[0008] This invention provides a control device, specifically addressing how to combine the advantages of virtual and physical buttons. By integrating physical buttons with virtual buttons through a cockpit domain controller, and enabling user customization, it solves current user pain points. It provides tactile feedback for frequently used buttons to ensure high operational efficiency while reducing visual clutter and improving safety. Summary of the Invention

[0009] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention provides a control device for an in-vehicle intelligent cockpit that combines virtual and physical buttons. The purpose is to combine the advantages of virtual and physical buttons, providing tactile feedback for frequently used buttons to ensure high operational efficiency while reducing visual distraction and improving safety.

[0010] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a control device combining virtual buttons and physical buttons in an in-vehicle intelligent cockpit, comprising:

[0011] Physical buttons have a fixed and unique physical location, and their functions can be customized.

[0012] The button module is used to receive operation signals from physical buttons and transmit them to the intelligent cockpit domain controller;

[0013] The central control display screen is used to display the virtual button interface and function icons;

[0014] The touch control unit is used to receive user touch operations and generate corresponding control commands;

[0015] The intelligent cockpit domain controller communicates with physical buttons, button modules, the central control display screen, and the touch control unit, and is configured as follows:

[0016] In response to a user's long press operation on the touch control unit, the physical button function custom mode is activated;

[0017] A customizable interface is displayed on the central control screen, allowing users to map target function icons to physical buttons;

[0018] Store user-defined physical button function mappings and control the corresponding vehicle functions based on these mappings in subsequent operations.

[0019] The intelligent cockpit domain controller is configured to control the following vehicle functional domains:

[0020] Vehicle body functions include door adjustment, window adjustment, rearview mirror adjustment, seat adjustment and / or lighting adjustment.

[0021] The intelligent cockpit domain controller is configured to control the following vehicle functional domains:

[0022] Chassis domain functions, including steering controller performance adjustment, brake controller performance adjustment and / or airbag switch control;

[0023] Intelligent driving domain functions include forward collision warning controller switch, lane departure warning switch, lane keeping assist controller switch and / or vehicle electronic stability control controller switch;

[0024] Cockpit domain functions include AVM quick access, music switching, media source switching, and / or ambient lighting adjustment;

[0025] Dynamic domain functions, including regenerative braking regulation, driving mode adjustment, and / or quick access to the battery management controller.

[0026] This invention also provides a button setting method combining virtual buttons and physical buttons, applied to the aforementioned control device, comprising:

[0027] Enter button customization settings mode;

[0028] Do one of the following by touching the central control display:

[0029] Drag the icon of the target function to the target location in the target area, where each target location corresponds to a physical button.

[0030] Define the positions of the target function icons in sequence;

[0031] Pressing the physical button triggers the scrolling of the target location icon, and confirming and saving when the target function icon is scrolled to make the function of the physical button correspond to the target function icon.

[0032] The step of dragging the icon of the target function to the target location in the target area includes:

[0033] Monitor touch events on the central control display, including touch start, movement, and end;

[0034] Calculate the coordinates of the touch point to determine the icon's position on the central control display screen;

[0035] Detect and determine whether the coordinates of the touch point are within the target area;

[0036] If the touch point coordinates are within the target area, place and fix the icon at the target position within the target area;

[0037] Identify the icon function of the target location and match the function with the corresponding physical button function;

[0038] Save the function mapping relationship.

[0039] The steps of defining the positions of the target function icons sequentially include:

[0040] Enter the settings interface and browse the customizable function settings items marked with a "+" icon;

[0041] Click the "+" icon to add the function switch to the custom bar;

[0042] The function icons in the custom bar are arranged according to preset rules, with undefined buttons placed first. If all buttons are defined, they are replaced starting from the first one on the left.

[0043] The user ID is used to remember the settings and sequence of the last power-on process, and settings can be reset via a custom button on the bottom.

[0044] The step of triggering the scrolling of the target location icon by pressing a physical button includes:

[0045] Long press the physical button to trigger a scrolling display of the target location icon;

[0046] When you scroll to the icon of the target function, briefly press the physical button to confirm;

[0047] Save the function mapping relationship.

[0048] The present invention also provides an in-vehicle infotainment system, comprising:

[0049] The aforementioned control device;

[0050] The memory is used to store user-defined mappings of physical button functions;

[0051] The processor is configured to execute the described button setting method.

[0052] The processor is configured as follows:

[0053] Based on user operating habits and usage frequency, dynamically adjust the recommended functions of physical buttons;

[0054] Automatically load the user's most recently saved physical button function mapping when the vehicle starts;

[0055] When a user is detected using the same function multiple times consecutively, that function will be automatically set as the default function for the corresponding physical button.

[0056] The control device of this invention combines the advantages of virtual buttons and physical buttons. It integrates the implementation of physical buttons with virtual buttons through the cockpit domain controller and can be customized by the user. It provides tactile feedback for frequently used buttons to ensure high operating efficiency while reducing visual obstruction and improving safety. Attached Figure Description

[0057] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the control device of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the custom button layout;

[0059] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the control device of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating how to drag the icon of the target function to the target location in the target area;

[0061] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the positions of the target function icons in sequence;

[0062] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle's infotainment system;

[0063] The labels in the above diagrams are: 1. Physical button; 2. Button module; 3. Central control display screen; 4. Touch control unit; 5. Smart cockpit domain controller; 6. Custom button; 7. Camera. Detailed Implementation

[0064] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate several embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and complete.

[0065] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0066] It should be noted that in the following embodiments, the terms "first," "second," and "third" do not represent an absolute distinction in structure and / or function, nor do they represent the order of execution; they are merely for the convenience of description.

[0067] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly associated with those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the specification of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0068] like Figure 1 As shown, this invention provides a control device for an in-vehicle smart cockpit that combines virtual buttons and physical buttons, comprising:

[0069] Physical button 1 has a fixed and unique physical location, and its function can be customized.

[0070] Button module 2 is used to receive operation signals from physical button 1 and transmit them to intelligent cockpit domain controller 5;

[0071] Central control display screen 3 is used to display virtual button interface and function icons;

[0072] Touch control unit 4 is used to receive user touch operations and generate corresponding control commands;

[0073] The intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 is communicatively connected to physical buttons 1, button module 2, central control display screen 3, and touch control unit 4, and is configured as follows:

[0074] In response to the user's long press operation on the touch control unit 4, the custom mode of the physical button 1 is activated;

[0075] A function customization interface is displayed on the central control display screen 3, allowing users to map target function icons to physical buttons 1;

[0076] Store the user-defined function mapping relationship of physical button 1, and control the corresponding functions of the vehicle according to the mapping relationship in subsequent operations.

[0077] The intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 is configured to control the following vehicle functional domains:

[0078] Vehicle body functions include door adjustment, window adjustment, rearview mirror adjustment, seat adjustment and / or lighting adjustment.

[0079] The intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 is configured to control the following vehicle functional domains:

[0080] Chassis domain functions, including steering controller performance adjustment, brake controller performance adjustment and / or airbag switch control;

[0081] Intelligent driving domain functions include forward collision warning controller switch, lane departure warning switch, lane keeping assist controller switch and / or vehicle electronic stability control controller switch;

[0082] Cockpit domain functions include AVM quick access, music switching, media source switching, and / or ambient lighting adjustment;

[0083] Dynamic domain functions, including regenerative braking regulation, driving mode adjustment, and / or quick access to the battery management controller.

[0084] This invention also provides a button setting method combining virtual buttons and physical buttons, applied to the aforementioned control device, comprising:

[0085] Enter button customization settings mode;

[0086] Perform one of the following operations by touching the central control display screen 3:

[0087] Drag the icon of the target function to the target location in the target area, where the target location corresponds one-to-one with physical button 1;

[0088] Define the positions of the target function icons in sequence;

[0089] Pressing physical button 1 triggers the scrolling of the target location icon, and confirming and saving when scrolling to the target function icon, so that the function of physical button 1 corresponds to the target function icon.

[0090] The step of dragging the icon of the target function to the target location in the target area includes:

[0091] Listen for touch events on the central control display screen 3, including touch start, movement, and end;

[0092] Calculate the coordinates of the touch point to determine the position of the icon on the central control display screen 3;

[0093] Detect and determine whether the coordinates of the touch point are within the target area;

[0094] If the touch point coordinates are within the target area, place and fix the icon at the target position within the target area;

[0095] Identify the icon function of the target location and match the function with the corresponding physical button 1;

[0096] Save the function mapping relationship.

[0097] The steps of defining the positions of the target function icons sequentially include:

[0098] Enter the settings interface and browse the customizable function settings items marked with a "+" icon;

[0099] Click the "+" icon to add the function switch to the custom bar;

[0100] The function icons in the custom bar are arranged according to preset rules, with undefined buttons placed first. If all buttons are defined, they are replaced starting from the first one on the left.

[0101] The user ID is used to remember the settings and sequence of the last power-on process, and settings can be reset via a custom button on the bottom.

[0102] The step of triggering the scrolling of the target location icon by pressing physical button 1 includes:

[0103] Press and hold physical button 1 to trigger the scrolling display of the target location icon;

[0104] When scrolling to the icon of the target function, briefly press physical button 1 to confirm;

[0105] Save the function mapping relationship.

[0106] The present invention also provides an in-vehicle infotainment system, comprising:

[0107] The aforementioned control device;

[0108] The memory is used to store the user-defined function mapping relationship of physical button 1;

[0109] The processor is configured to execute the described button setting method.

[0110] The processor is configured as follows:

[0111] Based on user operating habits and usage frequency, dynamically adjust the recommended functions of physical button 1;

[0112] When the vehicle starts, automatically load the function mapping relationship of the physical button 1 that was most recently saved by the user;

[0113] When it is detected that a user uses the same function multiple times in a row, the function will be automatically set as the default function of the corresponding physical button 1.

[0114] Example

[0115] Firstly, such as Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a control device that combines virtual buttons and physical buttons in an in-vehicle smart cockpit, including:

[0116] Physical button 1 has a fixed and unique physical location, and its function can be customized.

[0117] Button module 2 is used to receive operation signals from physical button 1 and transmit them to intelligent cockpit domain controller 5;

[0118] Central control display screen 3 is used to display virtual button interface and function icons;

[0119] Touch control unit 4 is used to receive user touch operations and generate corresponding control commands;

[0120] The intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 is communicatively connected to physical buttons 1, button module 2, central control display screen 3, and touch control unit 4, and is configured as follows:

[0121] In response to the user's long press operation on the touch control unit 4, the custom mode of the physical button 1 is activated;

[0122] A function customization interface is displayed on the central control display screen 3, allowing users to map target function icons to physical buttons 1;

[0123] Store the user-defined function mapping relationship of physical button 1, and control the corresponding functions of the vehicle according to the mapping relationship in subsequent operations.

[0124] Specifically, the control device of this invention can solve the following user pain points:

[0125] 1. Problems with virtual buttons: simple operations such as adjusting the air conditioning volume are inefficient, they occupy the driver's vision, user operation via touch is not accurate enough, and there is no feedback on whether the operation was successful.

[0126] 2. Problems with physical buttons: high R&D and production costs, numerous buttons affecting the user experience, and complex functions cannot be operated directly and quickly.

[0127] In embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, users can customize the functions of physical buttons by operating the central control display screen 3, and the functions and status indicators of physical buttons 1 are displayed at fixed positions on the central control display screen 3, ensuring that the customized buttons can interact with users both visually and tactilely.

[0128] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, when the user presses and holds the touch control unit 4, the smart cockpit domain controller 5 controls and responds to the operation. The user can see the function definition of the physical button 1 on the smart cockpit domain controller 5 and the touch control unit 4. After the definition is completed, the central control display screen 3 displays the function definition of the physical button 1 and memorizes the user's custom content in the smart cockpit domain controller 5.

[0129] In embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, at least three physical buttons 1 are provided, and the function of each physical button 1 can be customized. The functions of the physical buttons 1 are defined by the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5, which releases control signals to the actuators and status signals to the central control display screen 3.

[0130] Users can customize the corresponding functions of physical buttons 1 through the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5, and place the corresponding functions on the central control display screen 3 through the touch control unit 4, so as to realize the function display and touch visual feedback of the customized buttons.

[0131] After the physical button 1 is pressed, the button module 2 responds, the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 receives the pressing signal, and transmits the signal to the actuator at a millisecond rate, so that the actuator executes the button command and enters the working state. At the same time, the signal is fed back to the central control display screen 3, which displays the control animation. Based on the working status signal fed back by the actuator, the central control display screen 3 displays whether the actuator has executed the pressing command.

[0132] The advantage of this invention is that it combines numerous traditional physical switches with current virtual switches, which solves the problem that existing virtual button operations require visual resources and also solves the problem of existing physical buttons having only one function. This ensures driving safety while increasing the user-friendliness of button operation.

[0133] In this embodiment of the invention, the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 is further configured to control at least one of the following vehicle functional domains:

[0134] Control body domain functions, including door adjustment, window adjustment, rearview mirror adjustment, seat adjustment and / or lighting adjustment;

[0135] Control chassis domain functions, including steering controller performance adjustment, brake controller performance adjustment and / or airbag switch control;

[0136] Control the intelligent driving domain functions, which include the forward collision warning controller switch, lane departure warning switch, lane keeping assist controller switch and / or vehicle electronic stability control controller switch;

[0137] Control cockpit domain functions, including AVM quick access, music switching, media source switching and / or ambient lighting adjustment;

[0138] Controls power domain functions, including regenerative braking regulation, driving mode adjustment, and / or quick access to the battery management controller.

[0139] The specific details of the vehicle body domain function are as follows:

[0140] (1) Door adjustment: Users can control the door locking / unlocking, electric door opening and closing and other functions with one click through custom physical buttons;

[0141] (2) Window adjustment: Supports one-button lifting, segmented lifting, and anti-pinch functions. Users can control the four windows simultaneously or individually via physical buttons as needed;

[0142] (3) Rearview mirror adjustment: The rearview mirror can be electrically folded and unfolded, as well as adjusted left and right and up and down angles by button operation, to help the driver quickly adjust to the best field of vision;

[0143] (4) Seat adjustment: The seat can be moved forward and backward, the backrest angle can be adjusted, and the lumbar support can be adjusted by button operation. Some models also support seat heating, ventilation and massage functions.

[0144] (5) Lighting adjustment: Control the vehicle's headlights (high beam, low beam, automatic headlights), turn signals, side marker lights, interior ambient lighting, etc. via button operation.

[0145] The specific functions of the chassis domain are explained below:

[0146] (1) Steering controller performance adjustment: Multiple steering modes such as sport, comfort, and standard can be switched by button operation;

[0147] (2) Brake controller performance adjustment: The brake pedal sensitivity can be adjusted according to the driving scenario through button operation;

[0148] (3) Airbag switch control: The airbag can be turned on or off by pressing the button.

[0149] The specific functions of the Intelligent Driving Domain are explained as follows:

[0150] (1) Forward Collision Warning Controller Switch: The forward collision warning function can be turned on or off by pressing the button.

[0151] (2) Lane departure warning switch: The lane departure warning function can be turned on or off by pressing the button;

[0152] (3) Lane keeping assist controller switch: The lane keeping function can be turned on or off by pressing the button;

[0153] (4) Electronic stability control switch: The electronic stability control system can be turned on or off by pressing the button.

[0154] The specific functions of the cockpit area are explained below:

[0155] (1) Quick access to AVM: The panoramic imaging (AVM) system can be activated with a single button press.

[0156] (2) Music switching: Supports music switching and other functions via button operation;

[0157] (3) Media source switching: By pressing the button, users can quickly switch between different media sources (radio, Bluetooth music, video playback, CarPlay, etc.) to meet their diverse entertainment needs.

[0158] (4) Ambient lighting adjustment: The color, brightness, flashing mode, etc. of the ambient lighting in the car can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.

[0159] The specific functions of the power domain are explained below:

[0160] (1) Kinetic energy recovery adjustment: The function of turning the kinetic energy recovery mode on or off can be operated by button;

[0161] (2) Driving mode adjustment: Switch between driving modes such as Sport, Eco, and Standard by pressing the buttons;

[0162] (3) Quick access to battery management controller: By pressing the button, you can enter the battery management system interface with one click and view information such as battery power, temperature and health status in real time.

[0163] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a button setting method combining virtual buttons and physical buttons, applied to the control device with the above-described structure, comprising the following steps:

[0164] S1. Enter the button customization setting mode;

[0165] S2. Perform one of the following operations by touching the central control display screen 3:

[0166] Drag the icon of the target function to the target location in the target area; the target location corresponds one-to-one with the physical button.

[0167] Define the positions of the target function icons in sequence;

[0168] Pressing the physical button triggers the scrolling of the target location icon, and confirming and saving when the target function icon is scrolled to make the function of the physical button correspond to the target function icon.

[0169] In embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the steps to drag the icon of the target function to the target location in the target area include the following:

[0170] (1) Touch event monitoring: The intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 monitors touch events on the central control display screen 3, including touch start, movement and end;

[0171] (2) Touch coordinate calculation: When the smart cockpit domain controller 5 detects the touch of the moving icon, the smart cockpit domain controller 5 will calculate the coordinates of the touch point to determine the position of the icon on the central control display screen 3.

[0172] (3) Target area detection: The intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 detects and determines whether the coordinates of the touch point are within the target area; if they are within the target area, the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 will recognize the operation.

[0173] (4) Icon placement: If the touch point coordinates are within the target area, place the icon and fix it at the target position within the target area;

[0174] (5) Icon pinning: The Smart Cockpit Domain Controller 5 pins the icon to the target location, making it one of the applications that can be quickly accessed;

[0175] (6) Matching icon functions with physical button functions: When an icon is fixed at the target position, the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 identifies the icon function at the target position and matches the function with the corresponding physical button function;

[0176] (7) Data storage: Save the function mapping relationship, that is, save this change through the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5.

[0177] In embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the steps for defining the position of the target function icon include:

[0178] (1) Enter the settings interface and browse the customizable function settings with the "+" icon; then click the "+" icon to add the function switch to the custom bar;

[0179] (2) Arrange the function icons in the custom bar according to the preset rules, prioritizing undefined buttons, and replacing them starting from the first one on the left if all buttons are defined.

[0180] (3) The user ID is used to remember the settings and sequence of the last power-on process, and the settings can be reset via the custom button on the bottom.

[0181] In step (1) above, enter the settings interface and browse the settings items by touching the central control display screen 3. If the settings item can be set as a custom case function, the settings item will have a "+" icon. Clicking the "+" icon will place the function switch in the custom column.

[0182] In step (2) above, after the custom key shortcut switch icon is placed in the custom area, the placement order is as follows: 1. First, prevent undefined keys. If all keys have been defined, the replacement will start from the first one on the left;

[0183] In step (3) above, the bottom custom button can be reset in the settings and can remember the settings and sequence of the previous power-on process through the user ID.

[0184] In this embodiment of the invention, the step of triggering the scrolling of the target location icon by pressing a physical button includes:

[0185] (1) Press and hold the physical button to trigger the scrolling display of the target location icon;

[0186] (2) When scrolling to the icon of the target function, briefly press the physical button to confirm;

[0187] (3) Save the function mapping relationship.

[0188] Thirdly, such as Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment of the invention also provides a vehicle infotainment system, including:

[0189] The control equipment of the above structure;

[0190] The memory is used to store user-defined mappings of physical button functions;

[0191] The processor is configured to execute the above-described button setting method.

[0192] The present invention also provides a vehicle infotainment system including a control device with the above-described structure. Because the vehicle infotainment system of the present invention includes the control device described in the above embodiments, it possesses all the advantages of the aforementioned control device.

[0193] The processor is configured as follows:

[0194] Based on user operating habits and usage frequency, dynamically adjust the recommended functions of physical buttons;

[0195] Automatically load the user's most recently saved physical button function mapping when the vehicle starts;

[0196] When a user is detected using the same function multiple times consecutively, that function will be automatically set as the default function for the corresponding physical button.

[0197] The implementation process of the vehicle infotainment system is as follows:

[0198] S1: Start the vehicle, and camera 7 captures the driver's facial image and transmits it to the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5;

[0199] S2: The image processing module of the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 recognizes facial features and matches them with information stored in the database;

[0200] S3: If the identity is successfully matched, the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5 searches for the previously saved button customization scheme corresponding to the identity information.

[0201] If found, the vehicle system will implement the previously saved button customization scheme;

[0202] If not found, the default solution will be used.

[0203] S4: If identity matching fails, the default scheme will be implemented.

[0204] The data entry process for the vehicle infotainment system is as follows:

[0205] S1: Start the vehicle, and camera 7 captures the driver's facial image and transmits it to the intelligent cockpit domain controller 5;

[0206] S2: Configure button settings and save the button customization settings under the identity information.

[0207] The present invention has been described above by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control device for an in-vehicle intelligent cockpit that combines virtual buttons and physical buttons, characterized in that, include: Physical button (1), whose physical location is fixed and unique, and whose function can be customized; The button module (2) is used to receive the operation signals of the physical button (1) and transmit them to the intelligent cockpit domain controller (5); The central control display screen (3) is used to display the virtual button interface and function icons; The touch control unit (4) is used to receive user touch operations and generate corresponding control commands; The intelligent cockpit domain controller (5) is communicatively connected to the physical buttons (1), button module (2), central control display screen (3), and touch control unit (4), and is configured as follows: In response to the user's long press operation on the touch control unit (4), the physical button function custom mode is activated; A function customization interface is displayed on the central control display screen (3), allowing users to map target function icons to physical buttons (1); Store user-defined physical button function mappings and control the corresponding vehicle functions based on these mappings in subsequent operations.

2. The control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent cockpit domain controller (5) is configured to control the following vehicle functional domains: Vehicle body functions include door adjustment, window adjustment, rearview mirror adjustment, seat adjustment and / or lighting adjustment.

3. The control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent cockpit domain controller (5) is configured to control the following vehicle functional domains: Chassis domain functions include steering controller performance adjustment, brake controller performance adjustment and / or airbag switch control.

4. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The intelligent cockpit domain controller (5) is configured to control the following vehicle functional domains: Intelligent driving domain functions include forward collision warning controller switch, lane departure warning switch, lane keeping assist controller switch and / or vehicle electronic stability control controller switch.

5. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The intelligent cockpit domain controller (5) is configured to control the following vehicle functional domains: Cockpit domain functions include AVM quick access, music switching, media source switching, and / or ambient lighting adjustment.

6. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The intelligent cockpit domain controller (5) is configured to control the following vehicle functional domains: Dynamic domain functions, including regenerative braking regulation, driving mode adjustment, and / or quick access to the battery management controller.

7. A button setting method combining virtual buttons and physical buttons, applied to the control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, include: Enter button customization settings mode; Perform one of the following operations by touching the central control display (3): Drag the icon of the target function to the target position in the target area, where the target position corresponds one-to-one with the physical button (1); Define the positions of the target function icons in sequence; By pressing the physical button (1), the target position icon is triggered to scroll, and when the target function icon is scrolled to, the function of the physical button (1) is confirmed to correspond to the target function icon.

8. The button setting method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The step of dragging the icon of the target function to the target location in the target area includes: Listen for touch events on the central control display, including touch start, movement, and end; Calculate the coordinates of the touch point to determine the icon's position on the central control display screen; Detect and determine whether the coordinates of the touch point are within the target area; If the touch point coordinates are within the target area, place and fix the icon at the target position within the target area; Identify the icon function of the target location and match the function with the corresponding physical button (1); Save the function mapping relationship.

9. The button setting method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The steps of defining the positions of the target function icons sequentially include: Enter the settings interface and browse the customizable function settings marked with a "+" icon; Click the "+" icon to add the function switch to the custom bar; The function icons in the custom bar are arranged according to preset rules, with undefined buttons placed first. If all buttons are defined, they are replaced starting from the first one on the left. The settings and sequence of the last power-on process are remembered by the user ID, and settings can be reset via a custom button on the bottom.

10. The button setting method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The step of triggering the scrolling of the target location icon by pressing the physical button (1) includes: Press and hold the physical button (1) to trigger the scrolling display of the target location icon; When scrolling to the icon of the target function, briefly press the physical button (1) to confirm; Save the function mapping relationship.

11. A vehicle infotainment system, characterized in that, include: The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6; The memory is used to store user-defined mappings of physical button functions; A processor configured to perform the button setting method according to any one of claims 7 to 10.

12. The vehicle infotainment system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The processor is configured as follows: Based on user operating habits and usage frequency, dynamically adjust the recommended functions of physical buttons (1); Automatically load the user's most recently saved physical button function mapping when the vehicle starts; When a user is detected using the same function multiple times consecutively, that function will be automatically set as the default function for the corresponding physical button.

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