Device and method for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle in a parking garage

Abstract

Device (100) for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle (110) in a parking garage, comprising: a determination unit (112) configured to determine an event point, wherein the event point comprises position data relating to a geographical position at which the change in state of a window pane of the vehicle (110) is to be triggered; a control unit (114) configured to initiate the change in state of the window pane upon detection of the event point; a plausibility unit (116) which is set up after the state change of the window pane has taken place up to a predefined point in time: - detect a relative change in the height of the vehicle (110); and - to check, when the same event point is determined again by the determination unit (112), whether a relevant change in the height of the vehicle (110) has been detected; and - to transmit a cease and desist signal to the control unit (114) when a relevant change in the height of the vehicle (110) is detected; wherein the control unit (114) is configured to refrain from changing the state of the window pane of the vehicle (110) upon receiving the omission signal from the plausibility check unit (116).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a device and a method for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle in a parking garage.

[0002] During a journey, the user, in particular the driver of a vehicle, has to open and close a window of the vehicle, for example when entering a parking garage. Opening and closing the vehicle window briefly distracts the driver, which can reduce the safety of the journey and can be perceived as uncomfortable by the driver. It is known from the prior art to determine or define local positions as event points at which a change in the state of a vehicle window is typically triggered, for example due to a toll booth, an ordering terminal in a drive-through restaurant or due to entering a parking garage. If a determined orIf a defined event point is detected, a change in the state of a vehicle window is automatically triggered, so that no manual change in the state of the window by a user of the vehicle is required.

[0003] The disadvantage of this approach is that, particularly in a parking garage, the entry barrier, at which the change in the state of the window is initiated by a vehicle occupant, usually the driver of the vehicle, in order to obtain or present access authorization, for example in the form of a parking ticket, a parking permit, a parking request via a hands-free device at the entrance barrier, etc., is often located within the parking garage building. If the entrance barrier is identified or defined as an event point, an automatic change in the state of a window of the vehicle occurs upon approaching this event point, for example, by the window on the driver's door being opened.If the vehicle reaches the same event point in the parking garage, for example, while searching for a parking space, for example, one level higher, the parking garage window automatically changes state again without any need for it. This is uncomfortable for the vehicle user and can briefly distract the user, which can lead to reduced driving safety.

[0004] Document DE 11 2008 003 588 B4 discloses a navigation device comprising: a map database holding map data; a position and heading measuring unit for measuring a current position; a video image acquiring unit for acquiring a video image of the surroundings of the navigation device; a last-shot determining unit for determining when a distance, calculated based on the map data, from the current position acquired by the position and heading measuring unit to a guidance object about which information is to be displayed is equal to or shorter than a fixed distance, and then switching to a last-shot mode in which the video image acquired by the video image acquiring unit at that time and in which the guidance object exists is fixedly and continuously outputted; a video image storing unit for storing the video image as a last-shot video image;a video image composite processing unit for reading the last-shot video image stored in the video image storage unit, and superimposing a content including a graphic, a character string, or an image relating to information of the guide object existing in the last-shot video image on the read last-shot video image to generate a composite video image; and a display unit for displaying the composite video image generated by the video image composite processing unit.

[0005] Document DE 10 2013 215 960 A1 discloses a method for determining position information of a vehicle. In the method, movement information of the vehicle is detected, and a trajectory of the vehicle is determined based on the movement information. Based on the trajectory, floor information of a parking level or parking ramp in a parking garage on which the vehicle is located is automatically determined.

[0006] Document DE 10 2020 102 286 A1 discloses a method for controlling an electrically opened and closed, i.e. electrically operated, vehicle window, comprising: providing a digital map and information on the position, direction of travel and operation of the vehicle window, operation information; determining the position and direction of travel of the vehicle; if the operation information and the position and direction of travel of the vehicle match at least with a predetermined accuracy: operating the vehicle window according to the operation information.

[0007] Document EP 2 487 506 A1 discloses a positioning device, as well as a method and computer program product for signaling a lack of operability of a positioning device. To signal a lack of operability of a positioning device equipped with a GNSS receiver and a mobile radio receiver, a decision is provided that is based both on the positioning quality of the GNSS reception of the GNSS receiver and on multiple detections of the mobile radio reception characteristics of the mobile radio reception of the mobile radio receiver. Such a decision can be determined by the registration of insufficient GNSS reception of the GNSS receiver and by the detection of regular mobile radio reception of the mobile radio receiver, and can be signaled by a signaling means of a signaling device included in the positioning device.

[0008] The object of the invention is to provide a solution that increases the comfort and safety of a vehicle when opening or closing a window of the vehicle in a parking garage.

[0009] This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of the independent claims. Preferred embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0010] The above-mentioned object is achieved by a device for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle in a parking garage, comprising: a determination unit configured to determine an event point, wherein the event point comprises position data relating to a geographical position at which the change in state of a window pane of the vehicle is to be triggered; a control unit configured to initiate the change in state of the window pane upon detection of the event point; a plausibility check unit that is set up after the window pane has changed its state until a predefined time: - to detect a relative change in the height of the vehicle; and - when re-determining the same event point, check whether a relevant change in the height of the vehicle has been recorded; and - to transmit a cease signal to the control unit upon detection of a relevant change in the height of the vehicle; wherein the control unit is configured to refrain from changing the state of the window pane of the vehicle upon receipt of the cease signal.

[0011] In the context of this document, the term vehicle includes mobile means of transport used to transport persons (passenger transport), goods (freight transport) or tools (machines or aids) and which may be powered by an internal combustion engine or at least partly by electricity (electric cars, hybrid vehicles).

[0012] The vehicle can be controlled by a driver. In addition, or alternatively, the vehicle can be at least partially automated. The terms "automated vehicle" or "automated driving" in this document can be understood to mean driving with automated longitudinal or lateral guidance or autonomous driving with automated longitudinal and lateral guidance. Automated driving can, for example, involve extended driving on the highway or temporary driving during parking or maneuvering. The term "automated driving" encompasses automated driving with any degree of automation. Examples of levels of automation include assisted, partially automated, highly automated, or fully automated driving.These levels of automation were defined by the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) (see BASt publication "Research Compact", issue 11 / 2012). In assisted driving, the driver continuously performs longitudinal or lateral guidance, while the system assumes the other function within certain limits. In partially automated driving, the system assumes longitudinal and lateral guidance for a certain period of time and / or in specific situations, whereby the driver must continuously monitor the system, as with assisted driving. In highly automated driving, the system assumes longitudinal and lateral guidance for a certain period of time without the driver having to continuously monitor the system; however, the driver must be able to assume control of the vehicle within a certain period of time.With fully automated driving, the system can automatically handle all driving situations for a specific application; for this application, a driver is no longer required. The four levels of automation mentioned above correspond to SAE Levels 1 to 4 of the SAE J3016 standard (SAE - Society of Automotive Engineering). Furthermore, SAE J3016 also specifies SAE Level 5 as the highest level of automation, which is not included in the BASt definition. SAE Level 5 corresponds to driverless driving, in which the system can automatically handle all situations like a human driver throughout the entire journey.

[0013] The device comprises a detection unit configured to detect an event point. An event point, in the context of this document, comprises a point or a local position at which a change in the state of a vehicle window typically occurs, for example, due to a toll booth, entry into a parking garage, etc. An event point can also include event data, for example: - a window pane identification that identifies the window pane in the vehicle where a change of state is to be effected, e.g. driver's door window pane, passenger door window pane; and / or - a type of change in the state of the window pane to be effected, e.g. opening or closing the window pane; and / or - an extent of change in the degree of opening of the window pane to be effected within the event point, e.g. full opening or full closing of the window pane; and / or - a time of day and / or a date and / or a day of the week on which a change of state is to be effected or not; - etc.

[0014] Event points and associated event data can be made available to the vehicle in a manner known from the prior art. For example, a backend can collect event points with corresponding event data from a plurality of vehicles and make them available to the device.

[0015] For this purpose, the device can comprise a communication unit. The communication unit can comprise a subscriber identity module or a subscriber identity module or a SIM card, which serves to establish a communication connection via a mobile radio system or mobile radio network. The subscriber identity module uniquely identifies the communication unit in the mobile radio network. The communication connection can be a data connection (e.g. packet switching) and / or a wired communication connection (e.g. circuit switching). Communication can take place according to the Cellular Vehicle To X (C-V2X) paradigm in accordance with the LTE standard version 14, the 4G standard and / or the 5G standard, but also via future wireless communication connections, for example in accordance with a 6G standard. In addition or alternatively, the communication unit can operate independently of the mobile radio network orIf sufficient capacity is available in the currently available mobile network, they can communicate via another air interface, such as Wi-Fi. IST-G5 or IEEE 802.11p can be used for this purpose for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication or future V2V standards. The communication unit can thus receive data from other communication participants, e.g., the backend, or transmit data to other communication participants.

[0016] In addition or alternatively, event points and associated event data can be transmitted to the vehicle via a mobile device linked to the vehicle via the communication unit and / or wired (e.g. Universal Serial Bus, USB, connection) or wireless (e.g. Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, RFID technology, WLAN, etc.).

[0017] Additionally or alternatively, the event points and associated event data can be input via an input and output unit of the device. The input and output unit can be a vehicle input and output unit known from the prior art, for example, an infotainment system.

[0018] To determine the event point, the determination unit can comprise a position determination unit and / or be communicatively connected to a position determination unit. The position determination unit can, for example, comprise a navigation system of a vehicle or the vehicle that is configured to determine or acquire current position data using a navigation satellite system. The navigation satellite system can be any current or future global navigation satellite system or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for position determination and navigation by receiving signals from navigation satellites and / or pseudo-satellites. For example, it can be the Global Positioning System (GPS), GLObal NAvigation Satellite System (GLONASS), Galileo positioning system, and / or BeiDou Navigation Satellite System.In the example of GPS, the navigation system may include a GPS module configured to determine current GPS position data of the vehicle or device.

[0019] The device comprises a control unit. The control unit may comprise a computing unit and a memory unit. The control unit is configured to initiate the change in state of the window pane upon detection of the event point. The change in state of the window pane may occur according to the event data.

[0020] The device comprises a plausibility check unit. The plausibility check unit is configured to detect or determine, after the control unit has initiated a state change, a relative height of the vehicle or the device with reference to the height of the vehicle at the time the control unit initiated the state change of the window pane.

[0021] The predefinable or predefined time can include, for example: - a period of time until the vehicle is parked; and / or - a time period until the detection unit detects an event point that is different from the currently detected event point; and / or - the expiration of a predefined period of time, for example 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 6 hours, one day, etc.; and / or - any other period of time.

[0022] To determine the relative height of the vehicle or the device, the plausibility check unit may comprise a sensor unit and / or be communicatively coupled to a sensor unit of the vehicle and / or be communicatively connected to a sensor unit of a mobile terminal device linked to the vehicle (e.g. smartphone, smart watch, etc.).

[0023] The sensor unit or sensor units can include: - a wheel sensor of the vehicle; and / or - Inclination sensors of the vehicle and / or the mobile device; and / or - a barometer of the vehicle and / or the mobile device; and / or - an altitude indication of a positioning unit of the vehicle and / or the mobile device.

[0024] In addition or alternatively, the plausibility check unit can be configured to receive beacons of an indoor navigation system assigned to the parking garage via the communication unit.

[0025] The aforementioned sensors are configured to collect corresponding sensor data.

[0026] The plausibility unit is configured to perform the following steps to determine the relative altitude from the aforementioned sensor data: - Evaluation of a vehicle's inclination based on sensor data from the inclination sensor in combination with a distance travelled by the vehicle based on sensor data from the vehicle's wheel sensor; and / or - Evaluation of the barometer sensor data; and / or - Evaluation of a height based on the height information of the position determination unit; and / or - Evaluation of the beacons received by the indoor navigation system assigned to the parking garage.

[0027] The evaluation can be carried out using suitable algorithms in a manner known from the state of the art. For example, appropriate machine learning algorithms can be used.

[0028] If the detection unit detects the same event point again, the plausibility check unit is configured to check whether a relevant change in the vehicle's height has been detected or detected. For the purposes of this document, a relevant change in the vehicle's height includes, for example, at least a change of 1.5 m, 2 m, 2.5 m, etc., and is predefined or predefinable. The change in height is particularly relevant if the plausibility check unit can conclude with a high degree of probability that the vehicle is located on a different level in a parking garage.

[0029] If a relevant change in the height of the vehicle is detected, the plausibility unit is configured to transmit a cease and desist signal to the control unit.

[0030] The control unit is configured to refrain from changing the state of the vehicle window pane upon receipt of the omission signal from the plausibility check unit.

[0031] Advantageously, this prevents the window pane's state change from being initiated again when the vehicle passes the event point, which defines the entrance barrier to the parking garage and is located within the parking garage, in a parking garage, for example, one, two, three, etc., higher level(s). This increases comfort for the vehicle user(s) and prevents a temporary distraction of the vehicle user by avoiding an unnecessary change in the state of the vehicle window, thus increasing driving safety.

[0032] Preferably, the plausibility check unit is also configured to run until a predefined event occurs: - to store the transmission of the omission signal to the control unit; and - upon renewed determination of the same event point by the determination unit, to transmit a renewed omission signal to the control unit until the height of the vehicle at the time of the change in state of the window pane is reached; and wherein the control unit is configured to omit the change in state of the window pane upon receipt of the renewed omission signal by the plausibility unit.

[0033] The predefinable or predefined event can include, for example: - a determination of a relevant distance from the last detected event point, e.g. 500m; 1km, 2km, etc. - the expiration of a predefined period of time, for example 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 6 hours, one day, etc.; and / or - any other suitable event from which it can be concluded that the vehicle is no longer in the car park.

[0034] The plausibility unit can be configured to store the transmission of the omission signal to the control unit.

[0035] If the detection unit detects the same event point again, for example if the vehicle has finished parking in the parking garage and is moving through the parking garage to the exit, the plausibility unit can transmit another omission signal to the control unit.

[0036] The control unit is configured to refrain from changing the state of the window pane upon receiving the renewed omission signal from the plausibility check unit.

[0037] Advantageously, when leaving the parking garage, the window's state change is prevented from being initiated again upon re-entering the event point, which defines the entrance barrier to the parking garage and is located within the parking garage. This increases comfort for the vehicle user(s) and, by avoiding an unnecessary change in the state of the vehicle window, prevents the vehicle user from being briefly distracted, thus increasing driving safety.

[0038] According to a second aspect, the underlying object is achieved by a vehicle comprising a device according to one of claims 1 or 2.

[0039] According to a third aspect, the underlying problem is solved by a method for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle in a parking garage, comprising: Determining, via a determination unit, an event point, wherein the event point comprises position data relating to a geographical position at which the change in state of a window pane of the vehicle is to be triggered; Initiate, via a control unit, the change in state of the window pane when the event point is determined via the detection unit; After the change in state of the window pane has occurred: Detecting, via a plausibility unit, a relative change in the height of the vehicle; and Check, via the plausibility unit, when the same event point is determined again by the determination unit, whether a relevant change in the height of the vehicle was recorded; When a relevant change in the height of the vehicle is detected, the plausibility unit transmits a cease and desist signal to the control unit; and Failure by the control unit to change the state of the vehicle window pane upon receipt of the omission signal by the plausibility unit.

[0040] Preferably, the method also comprises: Storing, by the plausibility unit, the transmission of the omission signal to the control unit; and If the same event point is detected again by the detection unit, transmitting a new omission signal to the control unit until the height of the vehicle at the time of the change in state of the vehicle window pane is reached; and Failure by the control unit to change the state of the vehicle window upon receiving the renewed omission signal.

[0041] According to a fourth aspect, the underlying object is achieved by a computer program product with program code which, when executed on a computing unit or a computer, is configured to carry out a method according to one of claims 4 or 5.

[0042] According to a fifth aspect, the underlying object is achieved by a computer-readable data carrier with program code of a computer program which, when executed on a computing unit or a computer, is configured to carry out a method according to one of claims 4 or 5.

[0043] These and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon review of the following detailed description of preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings. It will be appreciated that, although embodiments are described separately, individual features thereof may be combined to form additional embodiments. Fig. 1 shows schematically a device for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle in a parking garage; Fig. 2 shows an exemplary method for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle in a parking garage;

[0044] Fig. 1 schematically shows a device 100 for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle 110 in a parking garage.

[0045] The device 100 comprises a determination unit 112 which is configured to determine an event point.

[0046] Event points and associated event data can be made available to the vehicle 110 or the device 100 in a manner known from the prior art. For example, a backend 120 can collect event points with corresponding event data from a plurality of vehicles and make them available to the device.

[0047] For this purpose, the device 100 can comprise a communication unit (not shown). The communication unit can comprise a subscriber identity module or a SIM card, which serves to establish a communication connection via a mobile radio system or mobile radio network 130. The subscriber identity module uniquely identifies the communication unit in the mobile radio network. The communication connection can be a data connection (e.g. packet switching) and / or a wired communication connection (e.g. circuit switching). The communication can take place according to the Cellular Vehicle To X (C-V2X) paradigm according to the LTE standard version 14, the 4G standard and / or the 5G standard, but also via future wireless communication connections, for example according to a 6G standard. In addition or alternatively, the communication unit can be independent of the mobile radio network 130 orThe communication unit can communicate via another air interface, such as WLAN, depending on the availability of sufficient capacity in the currently available mobile network 130. IST-G5 or IEEE 802.11p can be used for this purpose for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication or future V2V standards. The communication unit can thus receive data from other communication participants, e.g., the backend 120, or transmit data to other communication participants.

[0048] Additionally or alternatively, event points and associated event data may be transmitted to the vehicle 110 or the device 100 via a mobile terminal (not shown) linked to the vehicle 110 via the communication unit and / or wired (e.g., Universal Serial Bus, USB, connection) or wireless (e.g., Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, RFID technology, WLAN, etc.).

[0049] Additionally or alternatively, the event points and associated event data can be input via an input and output unit (not shown) of the device 100. The input and output unit can be a known input and output unit of a vehicle 110, for example, an infotainment system.

[0050] To determine the event point, the determination unit 112 can comprise a position determination unit (not shown) and / or be communicatively connected to a position determination unit. The position determination unit can, for example, comprise a navigation system of a vehicle or of the vehicle that is configured to determine or acquire current position data using a navigation satellite system. The navigation satellite system can be any current or future global navigation satellite system or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for determining positions and navigation by receiving signals from navigation satellites and / or pseudo-satellites. For example, it can be the Global Positioning System (GPS), GLObal NAvigation Satellite System (GLONASS), Galileo positioning system, and / or BeiDou Navigation Satellite System.In the example of GPS, the navigation system may include a GPS module configured to determine current GPS position data of the vehicle or device.

[0051] The device comprises a control unit 114. The control unit 114 is configured to initiate the change in state of the window pane upon detection of the event point by the detection unit 112. The change in state of the window pane can occur according to the event data.

[0052] The device 100 comprises a plausibility check unit 116. The plausibility check unit 116 is configured to detect or determine, after the state change has occurred by the control unit 114, up to a predefinable or predefined point in time, a relative height of the vehicle 110 or of the device 100 with reference to the height of the vehicle 110 at the time the state change of the window pane has occurred by the control unit 114.

[0053] The predefinable or predefined time can include, for example: - a period of time until the vehicle is parked 110; and / or - a time period until the detection unit detects an event point that is different from the currently detected event point; and / or - the expiration of a predefined period of time, for example 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 6 hours, one day, etc.; and / or - any other period of time.

[0054] To determine the relative height of the vehicle 110 or the device 100, the plausibility check unit 116 may comprise a sensor unit (not shown) and / or be communicatively coupled to a sensor unit of the vehicle 110 and / or be communicatively connected to a sensor unit of a mobile terminal device (e.g., smartphone, smart watch, etc.) linked to the vehicle 110.

[0055] The sensor unit or units may include: - a wheel sensor of the vehicle 110; and / or - Tilt sensors of the vehicle 110 and / or the mobile terminal; and / or - a barometer of the vehicle 110 and / or the mobile terminal; and / or - an altitude indication of a position determination unit of the vehicle 110 and / or the mobile terminal.

[0056] In addition or alternatively, the plausibility unit 116 can be configured to receive beacons of an indoor navigation system assigned to the parking garage via the communication unit.

[0057] The aforementioned sensors are configured to collect corresponding sensor data.

[0058] The plausibility unit 116 is configured to perform the following steps from the aforementioned sensor data to determine the relative height of the vehicle 110 with reference to the height of the vehicle 110 at the time of the change in state of the window pane by the control unit 114: - Evaluation of an inclination of the vehicle 110 based on sensor data of the inclination sensor in combination with a distance traveled by the vehicle 110 based on sensor data of the wheel sensor of the vehicle; and / or - Evaluation of the barometer sensor data; and / or - Evaluation of a height based on the height information of the position determination unit; and / or - Evaluation of the beacons received by the indoor navigation system assigned to the parking garage.

[0059] The evaluation can be carried out using suitable algorithms in a manner known from the state of the art. For example, suitable machine learning algorithms can be used.

[0060] If the determination unit 112 determines the same event point again, the plausibility unit 116 is configured to check whether a relevant change in the height of the vehicle 110 has been detected or determined. Within the scope of this document, a relevant change in the height of the vehicle includes, for example, at least a change of 1.5 m, 2 m, 2.5 m, etc., and is predefined or predefinable. The change in height is particularly relevant if the plausibility unit 116 can conclude with a high degree of probability that the vehicle 110 is located on a different level in a parking garage.

[0061] If a relevant change in the height of the vehicle 110 is detected, the plausibility unit 116 is configured to transmit a cease and desist signal to the control unit 114.

[0062] The control unit 114 is configured to refrain from changing the state of the window pane of the vehicle 110 upon receiving the omission signal from the plausibility check unit 116.

[0063] The plausibility unit 116 can also be configured to operate until a predefined event occurs: - to store the transmission of the omission signal to the control unit 114; and - upon renewed determination of the same event point by the determination unit 112, to transmit a renewed omission signal to the control unit 114 until the height of the vehicle 110 at the time of the change in state of the window pane is reached; and wherein the control unit 114 is configured to omit the change in state of the window pane upon receiving the renewed omission signal from the plausibility unit.

[0064] The predefinable or predefined event can include, for example: - a determination of a relevant distance from the last detected event point, e.g. 500m; 1km, 2km, etc. - the expiration of a predefined period of time, for example 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 6 hours, one day, etc.; and / or - any other suitable event from which it can be concluded that the vehicle is no longer in the car park.

[0065] The plausibility unit 116 can be configured to store the transmission of the omission signal to the control unit 114.

[0066] If the determination unit 112 determines the same event point again, for example when the vehicle 110 has finished parking in the parking garage and is moving through the parking garage to its exit again, the plausibility unit 116 can transmit a new omission signal to the control unit 114.

[0067] The control unit 114 is configured to refrain from changing the state of the window pane upon receiving the renewed omission signal from the plausibility check unit 116.

[0068] Advantageously, this prevents the window pane's state change from being initiated again when the vehicle enters the event point that defines the entrance barrier to the parking garage and is located within the parking garage, for example, one, two, three, etc. levels higher. At the same time, when leaving the parking garage, the vehicle enters the event point that defines the entrance barrier to the parking garage and is located within the parking garage. This increases comfort for the user(s) of the vehicle 110 and—by avoiding an unnecessary change in the state of the vehicle window—prevents a brief distraction for the vehicle user, which leads to increased driving safety.

[0069] Fig. 2 shows a method 200 for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle 110 in a parking garage, which is carried out by means of a device 100 as described with reference to Fig. 1 can be carried out.

[0070] The procedure 200 includes: Determining 210, via a determination unit 112, an event point, wherein the event point comprises position data relating to a geographical position at which the change in state of a window pane of the vehicle 110 is to be triggered; Initiating 220, via a control unit 114, the change in state of the window pane upon determination of the event point via the determination unit 116; After the change in state of the window pane has occurred: Detecting 230, via a plausibility unit 116, a relative change in a height of the vehicle 110; and Checking 240, via the plausibility unit 116, when the same event point is determined again by the determination unit 112, whether a relevant change in the height of the vehicle 110 was detected; Transmitting 250, upon detecting a relevant change in the height of the vehicle 110, by the plausibility unit 116, a cease and desist signal to the control unit 114; and Omission 260, by the control unit 114, of the change in state of the window pane of the vehicle 110 upon receipt of the omission signal by the plausibility unit 116.

[0071] The procedure may also include: Storing 270, by the plausibility unit 116, until a predefined event, the transmission of the omission signal to the control unit 114; and Transmitting 280, upon re-determination of the same event point by the determination unit 112, a renewed omission signal to the control unit 114 until the height of the vehicle 110 at the time of the change in state of the window pane of the vehicle 110 is reached; and Omission 290, by the control unit 114, of the change in state of the window pane of the vehicle 110 upon receiving the renewed omission signal.

Claims

[1] Device (100) for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle (110) in a parking garage, comprising: a determination unit (112) configured to determine an event point, wherein the event point comprises position data relating to a geographical position at which the change in state of a window pane of the vehicle (110) is to be triggered; a control unit (114) configured to initiate the change in state of the window pane upon detection of the event point; a plausibility unit (116) which is set up after the state change of the window pane has taken place up to a predefined point in time: - detect a relative change in the height of the vehicle (110); and - to check, when the same event point is determined again by the determination unit (112), whether a relevant change in the height of the vehicle (110) has been detected; and - to transmit a cease and desist signal to the control unit (114) when a relevant change in the height of the vehicle (110) is detected; wherein the control unit (114) is configured to refrain from changing the state of the window pane of the vehicle (110) upon receiving the omission signal from the plausibility check unit (116). [2] Device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the plausibility unit (116) is further configured, until a predefinable event: - to store the transmission of the omission signal to the control unit (114); and - upon renewed determination of the same event point by the determination unit (112), to transmit a renewed omission signal to the control unit (114) until the height of the vehicle (110) at the time of the change in state of the window pane is reached; and wherein the control unit (114) is configured to omit the change in state of the window pane upon receipt of the renewed omission signal by the plausibility unit (116). [3] Vehicle (110) comprising a device (100) according to one of the preceding claims. [4] Method (200) for the automated change of state of a window pane of a vehicle (110) in a parking garage, comprising: Determining (210), via a determination unit (112), an event point, wherein the event point comprises position data relating to a geographical position at which the change in state of a window pane of the vehicle (110) is to be triggered; Initiating (220), via a control unit (114), the change in state of the window pane upon determination of the event point via the determination unit (112); After the change in state of the window pane has taken place: Detecting (230), via a plausibility unit (116), a relative change in a height of the vehicle (110); and Checking (240), via the plausibility unit (116), when the same event point is determined again by the determination unit (112), whether a relevant change in the height of the vehicle (110) was detected; Transmitting (250), upon detecting a relevant change in the height of the vehicle (110), by the plausibility unit (116), a cease and desist signal to the control unit (114); and Omission (260), by the control unit (114), of the change in state of the window pane of the vehicle (110) upon receipt of the omission signal by the plausibility unit (116). [5] Method (200) according to claim 4, further comprising: Storing (270), by the plausibility unit (116), until a predefinable event, the transmission of the omission signal to the control unit (114); and Transmitting (280), upon renewed determination of the same event point by the determination unit (112), a renewed omission signal to the control unit (114) until the height of the vehicle (110) at the time of the change in state of the window pane of the vehicle (110) is reached; and Failure (290), by the control unit (114), of the change in state of the window pane of the vehicle (110) upon receipt of the renewed omission signal. [6] Computer program product with program code which, when executed on a computing unit, is configured to carry out the method (200) according to one of claims 4 or 5. [7] Computer-readable data carrier with program code of a computer program which, when executed on a computing unit, is configured to carry out the method (200) according to one of claims 4 or 5.

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