Method and device for controlling an automatic motorized tailgate opening system of a vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling an automatic power tailgate opening system (4) of a vehicle (100), the power tailgate (1) comprising a hands-free automatic opening function controlled by the system. The method is implemented by a processor and comprises the following steps: - receiving initial data representing the positioning of a set of front windshield wipers (12a, 12b) in a specific mode, referred to as vehicle wash mode, the set of front windshield wipers (12a, 12b) being positioned in a location suitable for washing the vehicle (100) in wash mode; and - transmitting second data representing the deactivation of the hands-free automatic opening function of the power tailgate (1), the transmission of the second data being triggered by the reception of the first data. Figure 2 (for the abstract)

Description

Title of the invention: Method and device for controlling an automatic opening system for a motorized tailgate of a vehicle. Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to methods and devices for controlling an automatic motorized tailgate opening system of a vehicle, particularly, but not exclusively, a motor vehicle. The invention specifically relates to a method and device for activating and deactivating an automatic motorized tailgate opening system of the vehicle. Technological background

[0002] Automatic tailgate opening systems for vehicles are designed to offer increased convenience to users. These systems detect the presence of an authentication device, such as a badge, car key, or phone, near the rear of the vehicle. When this detection is confirmed and a specific movement, such as a gesture simulating a kick under the bumper, is performed, the system automatically activates the tailgate opening. This feature aims to simplify operation, particularly when the user's hands are full, by eliminating the need for manual action to unlock or open the tailgate.

[0003] However, these systems can introduce errors in judgment regarding the user's actual intention to open the tailgate. These incorrect detections can occur, for example, during manual vehicle washing. In this context, the user, for safety reasons, avoids leaving the key fob or car key inside the vehicle and keeps it on their person. However, if the detection device picks up the presence of the key fob or car key near the rear of the vehicle and mistakenly interprets an involuntary movement (such as a foot movement or a water jet) as a command gesture, the tailgate may open inappropriately.

[0004] When this unwanted opening occurs during a high-pressure wash, water can enter the trunk, damage the items inside, or cause electronic malfunctions. Furthermore, the user is forced to react quickly to prevent the tailgate from opening fully, thus interrupting their activity and creating significant inconvenience.

[0005] Some vehicles offer activation and deactivation of the automatic power tailgate opening system via a human-machine interface on a vehicle touchscreen. However, the vehicle driver may forget to reactivate the function. on the human-machine interface once the wash is finished, and will not be able to automatically open the tailgate using the control gesture the next time it is needed. Summary of the present invention

[0006] One object of the present invention is to solve at least one of the problems of the technological background described above.

[0007] An object of the present invention is, for example, to facilitate the activation and deactivation of an automatic opening system for a motorized tailgate of a vehicle.

[0008] According to a first aspect, the present invention relates to a method for controlling an automatic opening system for a motorized tailgate of a vehicle, the motorized tailgate comprising a hands-free automatic opening function controlled by the system, the method being implemented by a processor and comprising the following steps: - receipt of initial data representing the positioning of a set of windshield wipers in a specific mode, known as vehicle wash mode, the set of wipers being positioned in a location suitable for washing the vehicle in wash mode; and - transmission of second data representing a deactivation of the hands-free automatic opening function of the motorized tailgate, the transmission of the second data being triggered by the reception of the first data.

[0009] Detecting the position of the front windshield wipers in a vehicle wash mode allows the system to identify when the vehicle is being washed. Deactivating the hands-free automatic opening function of the power tailgate, without requiring manual intervention from the driver, automatically prevents the power tailgate from opening during the wash cycle.

[0010] According to one variant, the method further comprises the following steps: - receiving third data representing a vehicle start, the reception of the third data being subsequent to the transmission of the second data; and - transmission of fourth data representing an activation of the automatic opening function of the motorized tailgate, the transmission of the fourth data being triggered by the reception of the third data.

[0011] According to one variant, the third data includes a first piece of information representing the detection of the presence of a driver in a driver's seat of the vehicle, and a second piece of information representing the detection of the engine starting of said vehicle.

[0012] According to one variant, the method further includes a step of displaying fifth data points representing a confirmation of activation of the automatic opening function of the motorized tailgate on a touch screen of the vehicle.

[0013] According to another variant, the first data includes information representative of a position of said front wiper assembly corresponding to the adapted position.

[0014] According to yet another variant, the position of the front wiper assembly is detected by a front wiper assembly position sensor.

[0015] According to a second aspect, the present invention relates to a control device for an automatic opening system of a motorized tailgate of a vehicle, the device comprising a memory associated with a processor configured for the implementation of the steps of the process according to the first aspect of the present invention.

[0016] According to a third aspect, the present invention relates to a vehicle, for example of the automobile type, comprising a device as described above according to the second aspect of the present invention.

[0017] According to a fourth aspect, the present invention relates to a computer program which includes instructions adapted for carrying out the steps of the process according to the first aspect of the present invention, in particular when the computer program is executed by at least one processor.

[0018] Such a computer program may use any programming language, and be in the form of source code, object code, or an intermediate code between source code and object code, such as in a partially compiled form, or in any other desirable form.

[0019] According to a fifth aspect, the present invention relates to a computer-readable recording medium on which is recorded a computer program comprising instructions for carrying out the steps of the process according to the first aspect of the present invention.

[0020] On the one hand, the recording medium can be any entity or device capable of storing the program. For example, the medium can include a storage means, such as a ROM, a CD-ROM or a microelectronic circuit-type ROM, or a magnetic recording means or a hard disk drive.

[0021] On the other hand, this recording medium can also be a transmissible medium such as an electrical or optical signal, such a signal being able to be transmitted via an electrical or optical cable, by conventional or radio frequency, by self-directing laser beam, or by other means. The computer program according to the present invention can, in particular, be downloaded from an Internet-type network.

[0022] Alternatively, the recording medium may be an integrated circuit in which the computer program is incorporated, the integrated circuit being adapted to execute or to be used in the execution of the process in question. Brief description of the figures

[0023] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the description of the particular and non-limiting embodiments of the present invention below, with reference to the attached Figures 1 to 4, in which:

[0024] [Fig.1] schematically illustrates a vehicle, according to a particular embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] [Fig.2] schematically illustrates the vehicle of [Fig.1], according to another particular and non-limiting embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] [Fig.3] illustrates a device configured to control an automatic motorized tailgate opening system of the vehicle of [Fig.1], according to a particular and non-limiting embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] [Fig. 4] illustrates a flowchart of the different steps in a method for controlling an automatic motorized tailgate opening system of the vehicle of [Fig. 1], according to a particular and non-limiting embodiment of the present invention. Description of embodiment examples

[0028] A method and a control device for an automatic motorized tailgate opening system of a vehicle will now be described in what follows with joint reference to Figures 1 to 4. The same elements are identified with the same reference signs throughout the description that follows.

[0029] The terms "first," "second" (or "firsts," "seconds"), etc., are used in this document by arbitrary convention to allow for the identification and distinction of different elements (such as operations, means, etc.) implemented in the embodiments described below. Such elements may be distinct or correspond to a single element, depending on the embodiment.

[0030] According to a particular and non-limiting example of an embodiment of the present invention, the control of an automatic motorized tailgate opening system of a vehicle is implemented by one or more computers of the vehicle, in particular by one or more processors of this or these computers.

[0031] The vehicle also includes a display system comprising a touchscreen interface, called a touchscreen, controlled by a computer, for example the computer of the vehicle's infotainment system, called an IVI computer (from the English "In-Vehicle Infotainment" or in French "Infodivertissement étoilé").

[0032] Initial representative data of the positioning of a set of front windshield wipers in a specific mode, referred to as vehicle washing mode, are received, The front wiper assembly is positioned appropriately during a vehicle wash in wash mode. This initial data corresponds, for example, to data indicating that the wiper blades are away from the windshield. Following receipt of this initial data, the control unit transmits a second set of data representing a deactivation of the hands-free automatic opening function of the power tailgate. This data is sent to a controller of the power tailgate system, for example, to deactivate a contactless sensor that automatically opens the rear tailgate.

[0033] Fig. 1 schematically illustrates vehicle 100, according to a particular and non-limiting embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Vehicle 100 corresponds, for example, to a vehicle with an internal combustion engine, with electric motor(s), or even a hybrid vehicle with an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors. Vehicle 100 thus corresponds, for example, to a land vehicle, for example a car, a truck, a bus.

[0035] The vehicle 100 advantageously incorporates a master computer, also called an Electronic Control Unit (“ECU”), 5. The master computer 5 is specifically configured to control access to the vehicle 100 and to authorize or deny the opening of the various doors of the vehicle 100. For example, the master computer 5 detects the presence of a badge, a key, or an access device near the vehicle 100 in order to authorize certain functions.

[0036] The vehicle 100 advantageously incorporates an automatic motorized tailgate opening system 4 (or electric tailgate) configured to open or close the motorized tailgate 1 of the vehicle 100. A control unit for the automatic motorized tailgate opening system 2 allows control of the automatic motorized tailgate opening system 4.

[0037] A non-contact sensor 3, generally located under the motorized tailgate 1, allows for the detection of a specific gesture by a user, for example, a virtual kick under the motorized tailgate 1.

[0038] Upon receiving a specific gesture detection from a user, the control unit of the automatic power tailgate opening system 2 can command the automatic power tailgate opening system 4 to open the power tailgate 1, subject to the additional condition that the master control unit 5 has transmitted information representing an access authorization to the control unit of the automatic power tailgate opening system 2, meaning that a person with an authorized badge is near the power tailgate 1

[0039] This function is called hands-free automatic opening of the power tailgate 1.

[0040] The motorized tailgate 1 also has a manual opening button 19 allowing the motorized tailgate 1 to be opened manually.

[0041] The vehicle 10 includes a display system comprising a touch screen 7 and an IVI computer 9 configured to control the display of content(s) of a graphical human-machine interface, known as an HMI, on the touch screen 7. The computer corresponds, for example, to the computer of the infotainment system, known as the IVI computer (from the English "In-Vehicle Infotainment" or in French "Infodivertissement étoilé") of the vehicle 100.

[0042] The touch screen 7 corresponds for example to an LCD type screen (from the English "Liquid Crystal Display" or in French "Affichage à cristals liquide"), for example of type TFT (from the English "Thin-Film Transistor" or in French "Transistor en film mince"), or OLED (from the English "Organic Light-Emitting Diode" or in French "Diode électroluminescente organique").

[0043] The touchscreen 7 is configured to display content for the driver and passengers of vehicle 100. The touchscreen 7 is also configured to allow the driver and / or passengers of vehicle 100 to interact with one or more systems embedded in the vehicle via a human-machine interface (HMI) displayed on the touchscreen 7. For example, the touchscreen 7 is configured to interact with the IVI system and / or the automatic power tailgate opening system 4 of vehicle 100.

[0044] The IVI control unit 9 allows, via interaction with the touchscreen 7, navigation through the system menus to deactivate the hands-free automatic opening function. Once this operation is performed, the IVI control unit 9 informs the control unit of the automatic power tailgate opening system 2, which is responsible for opening the power tailgate 1, that it must ignore any detection made by the contactless sensor 3 responsible for detecting a specific gesture, for example, a virtual kick.

[0045] The vehicle 100 also carries a set of windshield wipers 12a, 12b for removing water, snow or dirt particles from the windshield 18. The windshield wipers 12a, 12b are mechanically operated by a windshield wiper control system 13a, 13b, controlled by a windshield wiper control computer 11. The windshield wipers are articulated by wiper articulation points 16a, 16b.

[0046] Such a wiper control system 13a, 13b can also be manually controlled by the driver of the vehicle 100 via a control unit of the type stalk 8 located behind the steering wheel 6 and configured to control various functions and / or different systems of the vehicle 100, for example the operation of the headlights or the turn signals. The stalk 8 is controlled by a stalk control unit 10.

[0047] In modern vehicles, the windshield wipers 12a, 12b and their wiper articulation points 16a, 16b are located under the engine hood 17 when in the inactive position.

[0048] The windshield wipers 12a, 12b on [Fig.1] are in this inactive position, under the engine hood, and therefore inaccessible to the driver of the vehicle 100 who would like to raise the windshield wipers 12a, 12b and move them away from the windshield 18, for example for washing the vehicle 100.

[0049] All the vehicle's control units, for example the control unit for the automatic power tailgate opening system 2, the master control unit 5, the IVI control unit 9, the control unit for the stalk switch 10, the windshield wiper control unit 11, and any other control unit installed in the vehicle 100, communicate with the other control units of the vehicle 100 via a communication interface corresponding, for example, to a wired CAN (Controller Area Network), CAN FD (Controller Area Network Flexible Data-Rate), FlexRay (standardized by ISO 17458), or Ethernet (standardized by ISO / IEC 802-3). The control units are equipped with a network access point 14 to establish communication with the other control units.

[0050] A problem which then arises concerns the case where the driver does not deactivate the hands-free automatic opening function, when washing the vehicle 100, for example by a manual wash with a high-pressure wash gun, with a badge on him, and he arrives in the rear area of ​​the vehicle 100, the master computer 5 considers the unlocking request authorized, then, by default, the control computer of the automatic opening system of the motorized tailgate 2 is ready to react to any request to open the motorized tailgate 1 by detecting a specific gesture by exploiting the contactless sensor 3 in charge of detecting the specific gesture (for example, the virtual kick).

[0051] Even if the driver does not intend to perform a valid kick, they may find themselves very close to the vehicle 100, for example, to reach a point on the roof of the vehicle 100 with the wash gun, and in doing so, a false detection of a virtual kick may be generated. Another false detection could also be generated by the massive amount of water falling on the ground, thus triggering the false detection of a virtual kick. In all cases, the tailgate 1 may be flooded. Due to the high water pressure, even a short period of time may result in a large quantity of water entering the power tailgate 1.

[0052] Fig. 2 schematically illustrates vehicle 100, according to a particular and non-limiting embodiment of the present invention in which the windshield wipers 16a, 16b are in a position adapted for washing vehicle 100.

[0053] A control process for the automatic opening system of the motorized tailgate of the vehicle 100 is advantageously implemented by one or more processors, for example one or more processors of the master computer 5 and / or one or more processors of the control computer for the automatic opening system of the motorized tailgate 2.

[0054] In a first operation of the process, at least one processor of the vehicle 100, for example the wiper control computer 11, the stalk control computer 10 or a set of computers, receives first data representative of a positioning of a set of front wipers 12a, 12b in a determined mode, called wash mode, the set of front wipers 12a, 12b being positioned in the position suitable for washing the vehicle 100 in said wash mode.

[0055] The front wiper washing mode 12a, 12b allows access to the wiper articulation points 16a, 16b to move them away from the windshield 18 during a vehicle washing process 100, for example a manual wash with a high-pressure washing gun.

[0056] The adapted position of the front wipers 12a, 12b for the wash mode corresponds to a position where the wipers 12a, 12b are no longer in contact with the windscreen 18 of the vehicle 100, as shown in [Fig.2].

[0057] According to one embodiment, this initial data includes, for example, information representing a position of the front wiper assembly 12a, 12b corresponding to the adapted position. For example, the position corresponds to a position in which the wipers 12a, 12 are raised and at a determined distance from the outer surface of the windshield 18, for example at a distance greater than a threshold, for example greater than 10 centimeters.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the position of the front wiper assembly 12a, 12b is detected by a position sensor of the front wiper assembly 12a, 12b.

[0059] The position sensor makes it possible to detect that the windshield wipers 12a, 12b are at a determined distance from the windshield 18.

[0060] According to another embodiment, the switch 8 has a wash mode function actuator for the wipers 12a, 12b, and the first data are representative of the activation of the wash mode function for the wipers 12a, 12b by the driver of the vehicle using the switch 8.

[0061] To activate this mode via the stalk 8, the vehicle is generally brought to a stop, and then the driver activates the stalk 8 to turn on the windshield wipers 12a, 12b as for normal operation. In doing so, the windshield wipers 12a-12b, activated by the wiper control unit 11 using the wiper control systems 13a, 13b, will stop in a position allowing the wiper articulation points 16a, 16b to be outside the perimeter of the engine hood 17. The driver can then take advantage of this to move them away from the windshield 18, thus allowing complete access to the windshield area 18 for thorough cleaning of the vehicle 100.

[0062] According to yet another embodiment, the wash mode function can be activated on a human-machine interface (HMI) of the touch screen 7.

[0063] In a second operation of the process, the wiper control unit 11 or stalk control unit 10 or a set of control units transmits second data representing a deactivation of the hands-free automatic opening function of the power tailgate 1, the transmission of the second data being triggered by the reception of the first data by the wiper control unit 11 or stalk control unit 10.

[0064] Thus, the use of the driver's action of the vehicle 100 to position the windshield wipers in a wash mode and the fact that the control unit of the stalk 10 or the control unit of the windshield wipers 11 is also connected to the network of control units to share this information with the control unit of the automatic opening system of the power tailgate 2 makes it possible to automatically deactivate the hands-free automatic opening function of the power tailgate 1.

[0065] By exploiting the information relating to the positioning of the windshield wipers 12a, 12b in wash mode, it is possible to rule out any unwanted kick detection from the contactless sensor 3 or any automatic opening of the motorized tailgate 2 on detection of the kick, the hands-free automatic opening function of the motorized tailgate 1 being deactivated.

[0066] According to one embodiment, in a third step of the process, a computer of the vehicle 100, for example the master computer 5, receives third data representing a start of the vehicle 100, the reception of the third data being subsequent to the transmission of the second data.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the third data includes a first piece of information representing the detection of the presence of a driver on a driver's seat 15 of the vehicle 100, and a second piece of information representing the detection of a start of the engine of said vehicle 100.

[0068] For example, the first piece of information is obtained through a presence sensor located in the driver's seat 15. For example, the second piece of information is obtained from an engine control unit of the vehicle 100 indicating that the engine is started.

[0069] According to one embodiment, in a fourth step of the process, a computer of the vehicle 100, for example the master computer 5, transmits fourth data representing an activation (or reactivation) of the hands-free automatic opening function of the motorized tailgate 1 to the control computer of the automatic opening system of the motorized tailgate 2, the transmission of the fourth data being triggered by the reception of the third data.

[0070] Thus, starting vehicle 100 ensures that the vehicle washing operation is complete and that the hands-free automatic opening function can be reactivated. Activation and deactivation are fully automatic, without the driver needing to remember to deactivate the function before a wash and reactivate it afterward.

[0071] According to one embodiment, in a fifth step of the process, fifth data representing a confirmation of activation of the automatic opening function of the motorized tailgate are displayed on a touch screen 7 of the vehicle 100.

[0072] This activation confirmation informs the driver of vehicle 100 that the process of deactivating and activating the hands-free automatic opening function of the motorized tailgate 1 has been successful.

[0073] Figure 3 schematically illustrates a device 30 configured for controlling a vehicle display system and / or for controlling a vehicle's motorized tailgate opening system, for example, vehicle 100, according to specific and non-limiting embodiments of the present invention. The device 30 corresponds, for example, to a device embedded in vehicle 100, such as a computer.

[0074] The device 30 is, for example, configured to carry out the operations described opposite Figures 1 to 2 and / or the steps of the process described opposite [Fig. 4]. Examples of such a device 30 include, but are not limited to, embedded electronic equipment such as a vehicle's on-board computer, an electronic control unit such as an ECU (Electronic Control Unit), a smartphone, a tablet, or a laptop computer. The elements of the device 30, individually or in combination, can be integrated into a single integrated circuit, into several integrated circuits, and / or into discrete components. The device 30 can be implemented in the form of electronic circuits or modules. software (or computer software) or a combination of electronic circuits and software modules.

[0075] The device 30 comprises one (or more) processor(s) 300 configured to execute instructions for carrying out the steps of the process and / or for executing instructions from the software embedded in the device 30. The processor 300 may include integrated memory, an input / output interface, and various circuits known to those skilled in the art. The device 30 further comprises at least one memory 301, corresponding, for example, to volatile and / or non-volatile memory, and / or includes a memory storage device that may include volatile and / or non-volatile memory, such as EEPROM, ROM, PROM, RAM, DRAM, SRAM, flash, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0076] The computer code of the embedded software(s) including the instructions to be loaded and executed by the processor is for example stored on memory 301.

[0077] According to various particular and non-limiting embodiments, the device 30 is coupled in communication with other similar devices or systems and / or with communication devices, for example a TCU (Telematic Control Unit), for example via a communication bus or through dedicated input / output ports.

[0078] According to a particular and non-limiting embodiment, the device 30 includes a block 302 of interface elements for communicating with external devices. The interface elements of the block 302 include one or more of the following interfaces: - radio frequency RF interface, for example of the Wi-Fi® type (according to IEEE 802.11), for example in the 2.4 or 5 GHz frequency bands, or of the Bluetooth® type (according to IEEE 802.15.1), in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, or of the Sigfox type using UBN (Ultra Narrow Band) radio technology, or LoRa in the 868 MHz frequency band, LTE (Long-Term Evolution), LTE-Advanced; - USB interface (from the English "Universal Serial Bus" or "Universal Serial Bus" in French); - HDMI interface (from the English "High Definition Multimedia Interface", or "High Definition Multimedia Interface" in French); - LIN interface (from the English "Local Interconnect Network", or in French "Réseau interconnecté local").

[0079] According to another particular and non-limiting embodiment, the device 30 includes a communication interface 303 which allows establishing a communication with other devices (such as other computers in the embedded system) via a 3030 communication channel. The 303 communication interface corresponds, for example, to a transmitter configured to transmit and receive information and / or data via the 3030 communication channel. The 303 communication interface corresponds, for example, to a wired network of the CAN (Controller Area Network) type, CAN FD (Controller Area Network Flexible Data-Rate), FlexRay (standardized by ISO 17458) or Ethernet (standardized by ISO / IEC 802-3).

[0080] According to a particular and non-limiting embodiment, the device 30 can provide output signals to one or more external devices, such as a display screen 3040, touch or not, one or more speakers 3050 and / or other peripherals 3060 (projection system) via output interfaces 304, 305 and 306 respectively. According to a variant, one or more of the external devices is integrated into the device 30.

[0081] Figure 4 illustrates a flowchart of the different steps in a method for controlling a motorized tailgate opening system of a vehicle, for example vehicle 100, according to a particular and non-limiting embodiment of the present invention. The method is implemented, for example, by a device installed in vehicle 100 or by device 300 of Figure 3.

[0082] In a first step 41, first data representing a positioning of a set of front wipers in a determined mode called vehicle wash mode are received, the set of front wipers being positioned in a position suitable for washing the vehicle in wash mode.

[0083] In a second step 42, second data representing a deactivation of the hands-free automatic opening function of the motorized tailgate are transmitted to a controller of the motorized tailgate automatic opening system, the transmission of the second data being triggered by the reception of the first data.

[0084] According to one variant, the variants and examples of the operations described in relation to one of Figures 1 or 2 apply to the steps of the process in [Fig.4].

[0085] Of course, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above but extends to a method for controlling an automatic opening system for a motorized tailgate of a vehicle, which would include secondary steps without departing from the scope of the present invention. The same would apply to a device configured for implementing such a method.

[0086] The present invention also relates to a vehicle, for example a motor vehicle or more generally a land motor vehicle, comprising the device 30 of the [Fig.3] or a motorized tailgate opening system including device 30 of [Fig.3],

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1. Method for controlling an automatic power tailgate opening system (4) of a vehicle (100), said power tailgate (1) comprising a hands-free automatic opening function controlled by said system, said method being implemented by a processor and comprising the following steps: - receiving first data representing a positioning of a set of windshield wipers (12a, 12b) in a determined mode called wash mode of said vehicle (100), said set of windshield wipers being positioned in a position suitable for washing the vehicle (100) in said wash mode; and - transmitting second data representing a deactivation of said hands-free automatic opening function of the power tailgate (1), said transmission of said second data being triggered by said reception of said first data.

2. A method according to claim 1, wherein said method further comprises the following steps: - receiving third data representing a start of said vehicle (100), said receiving of said third data being subsequent to said transmission of said second data; and - transmitting fourth data representing an activation of said automatic opening function of the motorized tailgate (1), said transmission of said fourth data being triggered by the reception of said third data.

3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the third data includes a first piece of information representing the detection of the presence of a driver in a driver's seat (15) of said vehicle (100), and a second piece of information representing the detection of the engine starting of said vehicle (100).

4. A method according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the method further comprises a step of displaying fifth data points representing a confirmation of activation of said hands-free automatic opening function of the motorized tailgate (1) on a touch screen (7) of said vehicle (100).

5. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first data comprise information representative of a position of said wiper assembly (12a, 12b) corresponding to said adapted position.

6. Method according to claim 5, wherein said position of said wiper assembly (12a, 12b) is detected by a position sensor of said wiper assembly (12a, 12b).

7. Computer program comprising program code instructions for implementing the method according to any one of the preceding claims, when said program is executed by a processor.

8. A computer-readable recording medium on which is recorded a computer program comprising instructions for carrying out the steps of the process according to any one of claims 1 to 6

9. Control device for an automatic motorized tailgate opening system of a vehicle (100), said control device comprising a memory associated with at least one processor configured for carrying out the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

10. Vehicle (100) comprising a device according to claim 9.

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