Control method and control system for a vehicle charging port cover, and vehicle

Abstract

Control method and control system for a vehicle charging port cover, and a vehicle. The vehicle charging port cover includes an inner cover (210, 220) and an outer cover (100) located outside the inner cover. The control method includes obtaining vehicle environment information, generating a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge, and controlling the inner cover and the outer cover to be opened according to the control signal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202210615756.1, filed on May 31, 2022, entitled "CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE CHARGING PORT COVER, VEHICLE AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT". The entire content of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly, to a control method and a control system for a vehicle charging port cover, and a vehicle.

Background Art

[0003] In related technologies, new energy vehicles need to be charged after running out of power. A charging device is installed in a new energy vehicle, a charging port is installed in the charging device, and an inner cover capable of closing the charging port is installed in the charging port. An outer cover connected to the vehicle body is further installed outside the inner cover of the charging port.

[0004] In existing new energy vehicles, the charging port cover needs to be manually opened, or the charging port cover is controlled to be opened by related operations. This may cause some inconvenience to the driver.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] This disclosure provides a new technical solution related to a control method and a control system for a vehicle charging port cover, and a vehicle.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a control method for a vehicle charging port cover is provided. The charging port cover includes an inner cover and an outer cover located outside the inner cover. The control method includes the following. Vehicle environment information is acquired. A control signal is generated under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge. According to the control signal, the inner cover and the outer cover are controlled to be opened.

[0007] In some embodiments, the vehicle environment information includes view information within a set distance range from the vehicle.

[0008] In some embodiments, generating the control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge means the vehicle environment information includes a charging station including.

[0009] In some embodiments, generating the control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge means the distance between the charging station and the vehicle is less than or equal to a threshold further including.

[0010] In some embodiments, generating the control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge means a person is holding the charging connector further including.

[0011] In some embodiments, generating the control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge means a person walks towards the charging station and removes the charging connector further including.

[0012] In some embodiments, the generation of the control signal on the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has the intention to charge means that the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover is obtained, and the control signal is generated on the condition that the distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value is included.

[0013] In some embodiments, the predetermined value includes a first predetermined value, the control signal includes a first control signal, the first control signal is generated on the condition that the distance is equal to or less than the first predetermined value, and the opening of the outer cover is controlled according to the first control signal.

[0014] In some embodiments, the predetermined value includes a second predetermined value, the control signal includes a second control signal, the second control signal is generated on the condition that the distance is equal to or less than the second predetermined value, and the opening of the inner cover is controlled according to the second control signal. The second predetermined value is smaller than the first predetermined value.

[0015] In some embodiments, the inner cover includes a first inner cover configured to cover the AC charging port and a second inner cover configured to cover the DC charging port, the control signal includes a third control signal and a fourth control signal, and the control method includes obtaining the type of the charging station, generating the third control signal on the condition that the type of the charging station is an AC charging station, and controlling the opening of the first inner cover according to the third control signal, and generating the fourth control signal on the condition that the type of the charging station is a DC charging station, and controlling the opening of the second inner cover according to the fourth control signal is included.

[0016] In some embodiments, the obtaining of the type of the charging station means that the type of the charging station is obtained based on the vehicle environment information, and / or The type of the charging station is obtained based on the charging connector information including.

[0017] In some embodiments, the charging connector information includes the structural information of the charging connector and / or the material information of the charging connector.

[0018] In some embodiments, the control method a closing signal is generated under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that charging has been completed, and the charging port cover is controlled to be closed according to the closing signal further includes.

[0019] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a control system for a vehicle charging port cover is provided, which is configured to execute the foregoing control method. The control system for the vehicle charging port cover includes an in-vehicle image device configured to obtain vehicle environment information, a processor configured to generate a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has the intention to charge, and control the charging port cover to be opened according to the control signal, and an execution device configured to open the charging port cover including.

[0020] In some embodiments, an in-vehicle radar is further included, and the in-vehicle radar is configured to obtain the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover, and the processor generates a control signal under the condition that the distance is less than or equal to a predetermined value.

[0021] In some embodiments, the charging port cover includes a first inner cover configured to cover the AC charging port and a second inner cover configured to cover the DC charging port, the control signal includes a third control signal and a fourth control signal, The control system further includes a material detection device, and the material detection device is configured to detect the material information of the charging connector. The processor is further configured to generate a third control signal or a fourth control signal according to the material information, control the opening of the first inner cover according to the third control signal, and control the opening of the second inner cover according to the fourth control signal.

[0022] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided, and the vehicle includes the control system for the vehicle charging port cover described above.

[0023] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a memory configured to store executable computer instructions, and a processor configured to execute the control method described above under the control of the executable computer instructions.

[0024] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, and when computer instructions are executed by a processor, the control method described above is executed.

[0025] The inventor of the present disclosure noticed in the related art that the vehicle charging port cover is automatically opened when a person has no intention of charging. Therefore, the technical tasks implemented or the technical problems solved in the present disclosure have not been elucidated or anticipated by those skilled in the art so far. Therefore, the present disclosure is a new technical solution.

[0026] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] The accompanying drawings incorporated herein and constituting a part of this specification show embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure and are used together with this specification to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

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[0029] Here, with reference to the accompanying drawings, various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the relative arrangements, numerical expressions, and numerical values of the components and steps described in the embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0030] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and does not constitute any limitation to the present disclosure and its application or use.

[0031] Although the techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the relevant art may not be described in detail, when appropriate, the techniques, methods, and devices should be regarded as part of this specification.

[0032] In all of the examples shown and described in this specification, any specific values should be construed as merely examples and not as limitations. Accordingly, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0033] It should be noted that in the following attached drawings, like labels and characters represent like items. Thus, once an item is defined in one attached drawing, that item need not be further explained in subsequent attached drawings.

[0034] <Control Method for Vehicle Charging Port Cover> In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a control method for a vehicle charging port cover is provided. This method may be executed by a processor. The charging port cover includes an inner cover and an outer cover located outside the inner cover. The outer cover 100 is connected to the vehicle body. The outer cover 100 is located outside the inner cover and the outer cover 100 covers the inner cover. The inner cover is located between the charging port and the outer cover 100.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a first flowchart of steps of a control method for a vehicle charging port cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 1, the control method for the vehicle charging port cover includes the following steps.

[0037] In S101, vehicle environment information is acquired.

[0038] In S102, a control signal is generated under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge.

[0039] In S103, according to the control signal, the inner cover and the outer cover are controlled to be opened.

[0040] For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 7, the processor acquires vehicle environment information. The processor generates a control signal on the condition that the vehicle environment information acquired by the processor represents that the user has an intention to charge. The intention to charge is a determination result obtained by the processor after analyzing the vehicle environment information as to whether a person needs to charge. If the vehicle environment information suggests that a person is approaching a charging station, the processor may determine that the vehicle environment information suggests that the person has an intention to charge. Alternatively, if the vehicle environment information suggests that a person is removing a charging connector at a charging station, the processor may determine that the vehicle environment information suggests that the person has an intention to charge. Alternatively, if the vehicle environment information suggests that the distance between the charging connector and the in-vehicle charging port is within a preset value range, the processor may determine that the vehicle environment information suggests that the person has an intention to charge. In this way, the vehicle can automatically recognize whether a person is trying to charge the vehicle and automatically control the opening of the inner cover and the outer cover, thereby improving the intelligence of the vehicle and reducing troubles caused by manual operations.

[0041] In one example, the vehicle environment information includes visual field information within a set distance range from the vehicle. The visual field information is video information and image information.

[0042] The processor acquires image information of the environment where the vehicle is located. For example, the processor is preset to be able to acquire image information of the environment with a radius of 20 meters centered on the position of the vehicle.

[0043] In one example, the generation of the control signal on the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge includes that the vehicle environment information includes a charging station.

[0044] For example, the types, structures, and profile characteristics of charging stations are pre-stored in the processor. After analyzing the acquired image information of the environment within a radius of 20 meters centered on the position of the vehicle, the processor determines that the vehicle environment information suggests that the person has the intention to charge after identifying that the vehicle environment information includes a charging station. The processor generates a control signal.

[0045] In some embodiments, the generation of the control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has the intention to charge further includes that the distance between the charging station and the vehicle is less than or equal to a threshold value.

[0046] For example, in the processor, when the distance between the charging station and the vehicle is set within a range of 15 meters or less, the processor generates a control signal for controlling the opening of the inner cover and the outer cover.

[0047] Alternatively, the generation of the control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has the intention to charge further includes that the person is holding the charging connector.

[0048] For example, after analyzing the acquired image information of the environment within a radius of 20 meters centered on the position of the vehicle, the processor generates a control signal after identifying that information indicating that the person is holding the charging connector has been obtained from the vehicle environment information.

[0049] In some embodiments, the generation of the control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has the intention to charge further includes that the person walks towards the charging station and removes the charging connector.

[0050] ​​For example, after analyzing the acquired image information of the environment with a radius of 20 meters centered on the position of the vehicle, the processor generates a control signal after identifying that a person is walking towards the charging station and removing the charging connector.

[0051] When the vehicle environment information suggests that the person has the intention to charge, the processor generates a control signal. The processor generates a control signal to open the charging port cover, and the charging port cover is opened.

[0052] The control method further includes the following steps. When the battery level of the vehicle is acquired and the battery level of the vehicle is less than a preset threshold, and when it is determined based on the vehicle environment information that the user has the intention to charge, when the vehicle environment information includes a charging station, or when it meets other determination conditions described above, the charging port cover is controlled to be opened.

[0053] In such a manner, the vehicle of the present disclosure can execute an instruction on whether to open the charging port cover based on whether the person has the intention to charge. In this way, the case where the vehicle accidentally opens the charging port cover when the person has no intention to charge is avoided, and the opening of the charging port cover of the vehicle can be more intelligently controlled. This is very convenient for the user and improves the vehicle usage experience.

[0054] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the generation of the control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has the intention to charge further includes the following steps. The distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover is acquired. The control signal is generated under the condition that the distance is less than or equal to a predetermined value.

[0055] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 7, in step S102, the control method further includes the following steps. The processor determines the charging intention of a person by using the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover. The processor obtains the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover. When the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover is less than or equal to a preset value, the processor generates a control signal for opening the charging port cover, and the charging port cover is opened.

[0056] In one example, the preset value is the straight-line distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover. For example, the straight-line distance is 30 centimeters. When the processor learns that the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover is equal to 30 centimeters, or when the processor learns that the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover is less than 30 centimeters, the processor generates a control signal for opening the charging port cover, and the charging port cover is opened.

[0057] In such a manner, the charging intention of a person is determined by using the distance between the charging connector and the charging port cover, and as a result, the charging intention of the person is determined more accurately.

[0058] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the preset value includes a first preset value, and the control signal includes a first control signal.

[0059] Under the condition that the distance is less than or equal to the first preset value, the first control signal is generated, and the opening of the outer cover 100 is controlled according to the first control signal.

[0060] For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, the outer cover 100 is connected to the vehicle body. The outer cover 100 is located outside the inner cover, and the outer cover 100 covers the inner cover. The inner cover is located between the charging port and the outer cover 100. The predetermined value includes a first predetermined value. When the distance between the charging connector and the outer cover 100 acquired by the processor is less than or equal to the first predetermined value, the processor generates a first control signal for opening the outer cover 100. When the distance between the charging connector and the outer cover 100 acquired by the processor is not less than or equal to the first predetermined value, the processor does not generate a control signal for opening the outer cover 100.

[0061] In one example, the first predetermined value is 25 centimeters. When the distance from the charging connector acquired by the processor to the outer cover 100 is 25 centimeters, or when the distance from the charging connector acquired by the processor to the outer cover 100 is less than 25 centimeters, the processor generates a first control signal for opening the outer cover 100, and the outer cover 100 is opened.

[0062] In this way, the accuracy in opening the charging port cover based on a person's charging intention is improved.

[0063] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the predetermined value includes a second predetermined value, and the control signal includes a second control signal. The second control signal is generated under the condition that the distance is less than or equal to the second predetermined value, and the opening of the inner cover is controlled according to the second control signal. The second predetermined value is smaller than the first predetermined value.

[0064] For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the predetermined value further includes a second predetermined value. The processor determines whether the distance from the charging connector to the inner cover is less than or equal to the second predetermined value. If so, the processor generates a second control signal, and the inner cover is opened.

[0065] In one example, the second predetermined value is 15 centimeters. When the distance from the charging connector to the inner cover obtained by the processor is 15 centimeters, or when the distance from the charging connector to the inner cover obtained by the processor is less than 15 centimeters, the execution device opens the inner cover.

[0066] In one example, the first predetermined value is 30 centimeters and the second predetermined value is 20 centimeters. When the distance from the charging connector to the outer cover 100 obtained by the processor is 30 centimeters, or when the distance from the charging connector to the outer cover 100 obtained by the processor is less than 30 centimeters, the processor generates a first control signal and the outer cover 100 is opened. After the outer cover 100 is opened, when the distance from the charging connector to the inner cover obtained by the processor is 20 centimeters, or when the distance from the charging connector to the inner cover obtained by the processor is less than 20 centimeters, the processor generates a second control signal and the inner cover is opened.

[0067] In such a manner, the charging port cover of the corresponding charging port can be opened based on the charging method selected by a person, and as a result, the user experience can be improved.

[0068] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the predetermined value includes a third predetermined value, and the third predetermined value is smaller than the second predetermined value. The control signal includes a fifth control signal. The fifth control signal is generated under the condition that the distance is less than or equal to the third predetermined value. The inner cover and the outer cover 100 are controlled to be opened based on the fifth control signal.

[0069] For example, when the processor learns that the distance from the charging connector to the outer cover 100 is equal to or less than a third threshold value, the processor generates a fifth control signal and controls to open the outer cover 100 and the inner cover. The processor may first control to open the outer cover 100 before opening the inner cover. Alternatively, the processor may first control to open the inner cover before opening the outer cover 100. Alternatively, the processor controls to open the outer cover 100 and the inner cover simultaneously.

[0070] In one example, the third predetermined value is 5 centimeters. When the processor learns that the distance from the charging connector to the outer cover 100 is 5 centimeters or less, the processor generates a fifth control signal and controls to open the outer cover 100 and the inner cover. For example, when the processor learns that the distance from the charging connector to the outer cover 100 is 5 centimeters or less, the processor controls to open the outer cover 100 and the inner cover simultaneously.

[0071] In another example, the third predetermined value may be greater than or equal to the second predetermined value. A person skilled in the art may set the third predetermined value based on actual requirements.

[0072] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner cover includes a first inner cover 220 configured to cover the AC charging port 320 and a second inner cover 210 configured to cover the DC charging port 310. The control signal includes a third control signal and a fourth control signal. The control method includes the following steps. The type of the charging station is acquired. Under the condition that the type of the charging station is an AC charging station, a third control signal is generated, and the opening of the first inner cover 220 is controlled according to the third control signal. Under the condition that the type of the charging station is a DC charging station, a fourth control signal is generated, and the opening of the second inner cover 210 is controlled according to the fourth control signal.

[0073] As shown in FIG. 5, the control signal further includes a third control signal used to open the first inner cover 220 and a fourth control signal used to open the second inner cover 210. The charging port includes an AC charging port 320 and a DC charging port 310. The first inner cover 220 is configured to cover the AC charging port 320, and the second inner cover 210 is configured to cover the DC charging port 310. The types of charging stations include DC charging stations and AC charging stations. The charging station includes a charging station main body, a charging connector, and a charging wire connecting the charging connector to the charging station main body. The DC charging station is equipped with a DC charging connector, and the AC charging station is equipped with an AC charging connector. The DC charging connector matches the DC charging port 310, and the AC charging connector matches the AC charging port 320.

[0074] The processor acquires the type of the charging station. The processor acquires vehicle environment information. For example, the vehicle environment information of the charging station main body, the charging connector, and the charging wire is acquired. The processor compares the acquired vehicle environment information with the pre-stored charging station information to determine the type of the charging station.

[0075] In one example, the processor acquires information regarding the environment where the charging station is located, and the processor compares the structure and size of the charging station and the thickness of the charging wire with the pre-stored information based on the collected vehicle environment information to determine whether the charging station is a DC charging station or an AC charging station. If it is determined that the charging station is a DC charging station, the processor generates a fourth control signal and the second inner cover 210 is opened. If it is determined that the charging station is an AC charging station, the processor generates a third control signal and the first inner cover 220 is opened.

[0076] In such a manner, based on the type of the charging station or the type of the charging connector, it can be determined whether to open the second inner cover 210 of the DC charging port 310 or to open the first inner cover 220 of the AC charging port 320. In this way, the charging intention of the person and the charging method of the person can be actively identified, and the corresponding charging port cover can be opened. In this way, the user experience of the person can be improved. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the acquisition of the type of the charging station is the acquisition of the type of the charging station based on the vehicle environment information, and / or the acquisition of the type of the charging station based on the charging connector information including the type of the charging station may be acquired based on the vehicle environment information, or the charging connector information may be acquired, and the type of the charging station may be acquired based on the charging connector information, or the type of the charging station may be identified based on the vehicle environment information, and the charging connector information may also be acquired, and as a result, the type of the charging station may be identified based on the charging connector information. The types of the charging connectors include a DC charging connector and an AC charging connector.

[0077] In one example, as shown in FIG. 6, the in-vehicle image device captures an image of the charging connector held by a person, and the processor determines the type of the charging connector based on the captured image of the charging connector. Therefore, the corresponding inner cover is opened based on the type of the charging connector. When the charging connector is a DC charging connector, the second inner cover 210 is opened. When the charging connector is an AC charging connector, the first inner cover 220 is opened.

[0078] In such a manner, based on the characteristics of the charging connector selected by a person, the type of the charging connector can be determined, and the charging port cover of the corresponding charging port can be opened, and as a result, the user experience of the person can be improved.

[0079] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the charging connector information includes the structural information of the charging connector and / or the material information of the charging connector.

[0080] The structural information of the charging connector includes the number of terminals electrically connected to the charging connector, the arrangement method of the electrically connected terminals, etc. For example, the DC charging connector has nine electrically connected terminals, and the AC charging connector has seven electrically connected terminals.

[0081] In one example, the processor determines the number of terminals connected to the charging connector based on the captured image of the charging connector. Therefore, the type of the charging connector is determined. Therefore, the corresponding inner cover is opened based on the type of the charging connector. When the charging connector is a DC charging connector, the second inner cover 210 is opened. When the charging connector is an AC charging connector, the first inner cover 220 is opened.

[0082] Alternatively, it can be understood that the processor may determine the type of the charging connector based on another differential feature between the DC charging connector and the AC charging connector. Those skilled in the art may select the charging connector based on actual requirements.

[0083] In one example, the copper content of the DC charging connector is higher than that of the AC charging connector. The processor identifies the type of the charging connector based on the copper content of the charging connector. For example, the copper content of the DC charging connector ranges from 10% to 15%, and the copper content of the AC charging connector ranges from 3% to 6%. When the copper content of the charging connector is 12%, the processor determines that the charging connector is a DC charging connector. When the copper content of the charging connector is 5%, the processor determines that the charging connector is an AC charging connector.

[0084] In this way, the type of the opened charging port cover is controlled based on the copper content of the charging connector, and as a result, the accuracy in identifying the type of the charging connector can be improved, and the user experience of people can be further improved.

[0085] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a closing signal is generated under the condition that vehicle environment information suggests that charging has been completed, and based on the closing signal, the charging port cover is controlled to be closed.

[0086] The processor acquires vehicle environment information. When the vehicle environment information suggests that a person has inserted the charging connector into the charging station main body, the processor determines that the vehicle environment information suggests that charging has been completed. The processor generates a closing command for closing the charging port cover, and the charging port cover is closed.

[0087] In this way, when charging is completed, the charging port cover is automatically closed, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0088] <Control System for Vehicle Charging Port Cover> In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a control system for a vehicle charging port cover is further provided. The control system includes an in-vehicle image device, a processor, and an execution device. The control system is configured to execute the foregoing control method. The in-vehicle image device is configured to acquire vehicle environment information. The processor is configured to generate a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has the intention to charge, and control the charging port cover to be opened according to the control signal. For example, the processor is configured to acquire vehicle environment information and generate a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has the intention to charge. The processor controls the charging port cover to be opened according to the control signal. The execution device is configured to open the charging port cover. For example, the execution device includes a motor and a driving module. The driving module is connected to the charging port cover. The motor drives the driving module to move to open or close the charging port cover.

[0089] For example, the vehicle environment information includes whether a charging station is installed in the environment where the vehicle is located. Alternatively, after a charging station is identified in the environment where the vehicle is located, it is further identified whether the distance between the charging station and the vehicle is equal to or less than a threshold value. If the distance between the charging station and the vehicle is within the set threshold range, it is determined that the person has the intention to charge. Alternatively, after a charging station is identified in the environment where the vehicle is located, it is further identified whether the distance between the charging station and the vehicle is equal to or less than a threshold value. If the distance between the charging station and the vehicle is within the set threshold range, it is identified whether the person is holding a charging connector. If the person is holding a charging connector, it is determined that the person has the intention to charge. Alternatively, after a charging station is identified in the environment where the vehicle is located and it is identified that the person is walking towards the charging station and removing the charging connector, it is determined that the person has the intention to charge. The in-vehicle image device may be an image device of the vehicle intelligent driving module. The intelligent driving module is a module that enables a machine to assist a person's driving and, in special cases, completely replace a person's driving, or may be another in-vehicle image device on the condition that vehicle environment information can be captured.

[0090] For example, the processor is configured to process the vehicle environment information collected by the in-vehicle image device and determine whether the person has the intention to charge based on the image signal.

[0091] In this way, the intention of the person to charge can be identified, and when the person has the intention to charge, the charging port cover is opened.

[0092] In one example, after a person opens the door of a vehicle, an in-vehicle image device is activated to capture an image of the environment around the vehicle body. After capturing the image of the environment around the vehicle body, the processor identifies vehicle environment information. The vehicle environment information is analyzed. When the processor identifies that the person is walking towards a charging station, or when the processor identifies that the person has unplugged the charging connector at the charging station, the processor determines that the person has the intention to charge.

[0093] In one example, through the analysis of the vehicle environment information collected by the in-vehicle image device, it is determined that the person has unplugged the charging connector. In this case, the processor determines that the person has the intention to charge. Through the analysis of the vehicle environment information collected by the in-vehicle image device, it is determined that the person has not unplugged the charging connector. In this case, the processor determines that the person has no intention to charge. When it is determined that the person has the intention to charge, the execution device opens the charging port cover. When the processor determines that the person has unplugged the charging connector from the charging port, the execution device closes the charging port cover.

[0094] In one example, the in-vehicle image device captures an image of the charging connector held by the person, and the processor determines the type of the charging connector based on the captured image of the charging connector. Accordingly, the corresponding inner cover is opened based on the type of the charging connector. When the charging connector is a DC charging connector, the second inner cover 210 is opened. When the charging connector is an AC charging connector, the first inner cover 220 is opened.

[0095] In this way, the accuracy in identifying the person's intention to charge can be improved.

[0096] After a person opens the door of the vehicle, the in-vehicle image device is activated to capture an image of the environment around the vehicle body. After capturing the image of the environment around the vehicle body, if the processor does not identify the vehicle environment information, or if the processor does not recognize that the person is walking towards the charging station, or if the processor recognizes that the person is walking towards the charging station but does not recognize that the person is pulling up the charging connector, the processor determines that the person has no intention of charging.

[0097] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an in-vehicle radar is further included. The in-vehicle radar is configured to obtain the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover.

[0098] The processor generates a control signal under the condition that the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover is less than or equal to a predetermined value.

[0099] For example, the in-vehicle radar is configured to detect the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover, and this detection includes detecting the distance from the charging connector to the outer cover 100 and the distance from the charging connector to the inner cover. For example, the in-vehicle radar may be a millimeter-wave radar, a laser radar, an ultrasonic radar, or an infrared sensor radar.

[0100] For example, the predetermined value includes a first predetermined value, and the first predetermined value is the distance from the charging connector to the outer cover 100. The predetermined value further includes a second predetermined value, and the second predetermined value is the distance from the charging connector to the inner cover. When the distance from the charging connector to the outer cover 100 is within the range of the first predetermined value, the outer cover 100 is opened. When the distance from the charging connector to the inner cover is within the range of the second predetermined value, the inner cover is opened.

[0101] The in-vehicle radar is installed at a position where the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover can be detected, and it can be understood by those skilled in the art that the position of the in-vehicle radar may be set based on the type of the in-vehicle radar.

[0102] For example, an in-vehicle image device captures images of vehicle environment information, such as images of a charging station main body, a charging connector, and a charging wire. The processor compares the vehicle environment information collected by the in-vehicle image device with comparison information to determine the type of the charging station. The comparison information is DC charging station information and AC charging station information. The comparison information may be acquired in real time by the processor or may be information pre-stored in the processor.

[0103] In one example, the in-vehicle image device captures an image of the charging station, and the processor compares the collected vehicle environment information with pre-stored information on the structure and size of the charging station and the thickness of the charging wire to determine whether the charging station is a DC charging station or an AC charging station. When it is determined that the charging station is a DC charging station, a second inner cover 210 that closes the DC charging port 310 is opened. When it is determined that the charging station is an AC charging station, a first inner cover 220 that closes the AC charging port 320 is opened.

[0104] In this way, it can be determined whether to open the charging port cover by using the distance between the charging connector and the charging port cover, and as a result, the charging intention of a person can be determined more accurately.

[0105] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the charging port cover includes a first inner cover 220 configured to cover the AC charging port 320 and a second inner cover 210 configured to cover the DC charging port 310, and the control signal includes a third control signal and a fourth control signal.

[0106] The control system further includes a material detection device configured to detect material information of the charging connector.

[0107] The processor is further configured to generate a third control signal or a fourth control signal according to the material information, control the opening of the first inner cover 220 according to the third control signal, and control the opening of the second inner cover 210 according to the fourth control signal.

[0108] For example, the material detection device is a metal spectrum analyzer. The material detection device detects the copper content of the charging connector and determines the type of the charging connector. The processor generates a second control signal and a third control signal based on the type of the charging connector. The second control signal is used to open the first inner cover 220, and the third control signal is used to open the second inner cover 210.

[0109] For example, the copper content of the DC charging connector ranges from 10% to 15%, and the copper content of the AC charging connector ranges from 3% to 6%. When the material detection device detects that the copper content of the charging connector is 12%, the processor determines that the charging connector is a DC charging connector, the processor generates a third control signal, the execution device acquires the third control signal, and the execution device opens the second inner cover 210. When the copper content of the charging connector detected by the material detection device is 5%, the processor determines that the charging connector is an AC charging connector, the processor generates a second control signal, the execution device acquires the second control signal, and the execution device opens the second inner cover 210.

[0110] In such a manner, the corresponding charging port cover is opened based on the type of charging selected by a person, thereby improving the user experience of the person.

[0111] <Vehicle> According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is further provided. The vehicle includes the control system for the vehicle charging port cover described above.

[0112] In such a manner, the vehicle of the present disclosure can automatically open or not open the charging port cover based on the charging intention of a person.

[0113] <Electronic device> According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device 400 is further provided. As shown in FIG. 8, the electronic device includes a memory 402 configured to store executable computer instructions, and a processor 401 configured to execute the above-described control method under the control of the executable computer instructions and includes.

[0114] <Computer-readable storage medium> According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. The computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the control method according to the first aspect is executed.

[0115] A computer-readable storage medium may be a tangible device that can maintain and store instructions for use by an instruction execution device. The computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, an electrical storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing, but is not limited thereto. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable storage media include portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), static random access memory (SRAM), portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disks (DVDs), memory sticks, floppy disks, mechanical coding devices such as punched cards or raised structures in grooves for storing instructions, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. As used herein, a computer-readable storage medium is not construed as being a transient signal per se, such as a radio wave or another freely propagating electromagnetic wave, an electromagnetic wave propagated by a waveguide or another transmission medium (e.g., an optical pulse transmitted by an optical fiber cable), or an electrical signal transmitted by an electrical wire.

[0116] The computer-readable program instructions described herein may be downloaded from a computer-readable storage medium to various computing / processing devices, or may be downloaded from an external computer or an external storage device via a network such as the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, and / or a wireless network. The network may include copper transmission cables, optical fiber transmission, wireless transmission, routers, firewalls, switches, gateway computers, and / or edge servers. A network adapter or network interface within each computing / processing device receives the computer-readable program instructions from the network and transfers the computer-readable program instructions so that they are stored in a computer-readable storage medium within each computing / processing device.

[0117] The computer program instructions used to perform the operations in this disclosure may be assembly instructions, instruction set architecture (ISA) instructions, machine instructions, machine-related instructions, microcode, firmware instructions, state-setting data, or source code or target code written in any combination of one programming language or multiple programming languages. The programming languages include object-oriented programming languages such as Smalltalk or C++, and conventional procedural programming languages such as the "C" language or similar programming languages. The computer-readable program instructions may be executed entirely on a personal computer, partially on a personal computer, executed as an independent software package, partially executed on a personal computer and partially executed on a remote computer, or executed entirely on a remote computer or server. When a remote computer is involved, the remote computer may be connected to the personal computer via any type of network including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or may be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet by using an Internet service provider). In some embodiments, electronic circuits such as programmable logic circuits, field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), or programmable logic arrays (PLA) may be personalized by using the status information of the computer-readable program instructions, and the electronic circuits may execute the computer-readable program instructions to implement the aspects of this disclosure.

[0118] Aspects of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to the flowcharts and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the present disclosure. It is understood that each block in the flowchart and / or block diagram, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram, can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0119] These computer-readable program instructions are provided to the processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or another programmable data processing apparatus to create a device such that the instructions executed via the processor of the computer or another programmable data processing apparatus perform the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram. Alternatively, the computer-readable program instructions may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The instructions enable a computer, a programmable data processing apparatus, and / or other devices to operate in a particular manner. Thus, the computer-readable medium storing the instructions includes a manufactured article that includes instructions for implementing aspects of the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0120] Alternatively, the computer-readable program instructions are loaded onto a computer, another programmable data processing apparatus, or another device to create a computer-implemented process such that the instructions executed on the computer, another programmable data processing apparatus, or another device perform the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram, and a series of operational steps may be executed on the computer, another programmable data processing apparatus, or another device.

[0121] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, a program segment, or a portion of an instruction. A module, a program segment, or a portion of an instruction may include one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the blocks may occur out of the order noted in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may, in fact, be executed substantially in parallel, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system configured to perform the specified function or operation, or by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions. It is well known to those skilled in the art that implementations in hardware, in software, and in combinations of software and hardware are equivalent.

[0122] Embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above. The above description is illustrative, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terms used herein are intended to best explain the principles, practical applications, or technical improvements in the context of the embodiments, or to enable those skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0123] 100 Outer Cover 220 First inner cover 210 Second inner cover 310 DC charging port 320 AC charging port 400 Electronic device 401 Processor 402 Memory

Claims

1. A control method for a vehicle charging port cover, wherein the charging port cover includes an inner cover and an outer cover located outside the inner cover, and the control method includes: obtaining vehicle environment information; generating a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge; controlling the inner cover and the outer cover to be opened according to the control signal A control method comprising:

2. The control method according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle environment information includes visibility information within a set distance range from the vehicle.

3. Generating a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge is that the vehicle environment information includes a charging station The control method according to claim 1, comprising:

4. Generating a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge is that the distance between the charging station and the vehicle is equal to or less than a threshold value The control method according to claim 3, further comprising:

5. Generating a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge is that a person is holding a charging connector The control method according to claim 3, further comprising:

6. Generating a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge is that a person walks towards the charging station and removes the charging connector The control method according to claim 1, further comprising:

7. Generating a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has an intention to charge is obtaining the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover, and generating the control signal under the condition that the distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value The control method according to any one of claims 3 to 6, comprising:

8. The predetermined value includes a first predetermined value, the control signal includes a first control signal, generating the first control signal under the condition that the distance is equal to or less than the first predetermined value, and controlling the opening of the outer cover according to the first control signal The control method according to claim 7.

9. The predetermined value includes a second predetermined value, the control signal includes a second control signal, the second control signal is generated under the condition that the distance is less than or equal to the second predetermined value, the opening of the inner cover is controlled according to the second control signal, and the second predetermined value is smaller than the first predetermined value. The control method according to claim 8.

10. The inner cover includes a first inner cover configured to cover an AC charging port and a second inner cover configured to cover a DC charging port, the control signal includes a third control signal and a fourth control signal, and the control method includes acquiring the type of the charging station; generating the third control signal under the condition that the type of the charging station is an AC charging station, and controlling the opening of the first inner cover according to the third control signal; generating the fourth control signal under the condition that the type of the charging station is a DC charging station, and controlling the opening of the second inner cover according to the fourth control signal The control method according to claim 1.

11. Acquiring the type of the charging station includes acquiring the type of the charging station based on the vehicle environment information, or acquiring the type of the charging station based on the charging connector information, or acquiring the type of the charging station based on the vehicle environment information and acquiring the type of the charging station based on the charging connector information The control method according to claim 10.

12. The charging connector information includes the structural information of the charging connector, or The charging connector information includes the material information of the charging connector, or The charging connector information includes the structural information of the charging connector and the material information of the charging connector. The control method according to claim 11.

13. generating a closing signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information indicates that charging is completed; controlling the charging port cover to be closed according to the closing signal The control method according to claim 1, further comprising.

14. A control system for a vehicle charging port cover configured to execute the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, comprising an in-vehicle image device configured to acquire vehicle environment information; A processor configured to generate a control signal under the condition that the vehicle environment information suggests that the user has the intention to charge, and to control the charging port cover to be opened according to the control signal; An execution device configured to open the charging port cover A control system for a vehicle charging port cover, comprising:

15. Further comprising an in-vehicle radar configured to obtain the distance from the charging connector to the charging port cover, The control system for a vehicle charging port cover according to claim 14, wherein the processor generates the control signal under the condition that the distance is less than or equal to a predetermined value.

16. The charging port cover includes a first inner cover configured to cover an AC charging port and a second inner cover configured to cover a DC charging port, and the control signal includes a third control signal and a fourth control signal. The control system further comprises a material detection device configured to detect the material information of the charging connector. The control system for a vehicle charging port cover according to claim 14, wherein the processor further generates the third control signal or the fourth control signal according to the material information, controls the opening of the first inner cover according to the third control signal, and controls the opening of the second inner cover according to the fourth control signal.

17. A vehicle comprising the control system for a vehicle charging port cover according to any one of claims 14 to 16.

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