Vehicle and control method therefor, and control system

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of vehicles, and discloses a vehicle and a control method therefor, and a control system. When obtaining a target signal, the vehicle can control the working state of a vehicle-mounted device. The target signal comprises a state signal used for indicating the current state of an unmanned aerial vehicle, and / or a control instruction for a target device, wherein the target device at least comprises the unmanned aerial vehicle. Therefore, the working state of the vehicle-mounted device can reflect the current state of the unmanned aerial vehicle, thereby ensuring that the driver and passengers can visually perceive the state of the unmanned aerial vehicle even while inside the vehicle cabin, and thus improving the control reliability for the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Description

Vehicle, control method, and control system thereof

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on January 3, 2024, with application number 202410010968.6 and application name “Vehicle and its control method and control system”, all contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a vehicle and a control method and control system thereof. Background Art

[0003] Users can control drones from the inside of their vehicles, allowing them to obtain road information. However, during the control process, users cannot intuitively sense the drone's current state, making it difficult to determine the next control strategy for the drone, resulting in low control reliability.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present application provides a vehicle and its control method and control system, which can solve the problem of low control reliability of drones in related technologies.

[0006] In one aspect, a vehicle control method is provided, which is applied to a vehicle; the method comprises:

[0007] After acquiring the target signal, control the working state of the vehicle's on-board devices;

[0008] The target signal includes: a status signal for indicating the status of the drone, and / or a control instruction for a target device, and the target device includes at least: a drone.

[0009] On the other hand, a controller is provided, which includes: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor implements the above-mentioned method when executing the computer program.

[0010] On the other hand, a vehicle is provided, comprising an on-board device and the controller according to the above aspect.

[0011] On the other hand, a computer non-volatile readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the method as described above is implemented.

[0012] On the other hand, a control system is provided, which includes: a drone and the vehicle of the above aspect.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the method provided by this application may include at least:

[0014] The present application provides a vehicle, a control method, and a control system thereof. Upon receiving a target signal, the vehicle can control the operating state of onboard devices. The target signal includes a status signal indicating the state of a drone and / or a control instruction for a target device, the target device including at least a drone. This allows the operating state of the onboard devices to reflect the state of the drone, ensuring that the driver and passengers can intuitively understand the drone's state even while inside the vehicle, thereby improving the reliability of drone control.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a control system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] FIG2 is a flow chart of a vehicle control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] FIG3 is a flow chart of another vehicle control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] FIG5 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle host provided in an embodiment of the present application. Specific embodiments

[0021] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0022] An embodiment of the present application provides a control system, as shown in FIG1 , which includes a vehicle 100 and a drone 200. The vehicle 100 can establish a communication connection with the drone 200 and can control the drone 200 through the communication connection.

[0023] Optionally, the drone 200 can be a vehicle-mounted drone. In this case, the vehicle 100 (e.g., on the roof) can be provided with a drone hangar (hereinafter referred to as the hangar) for storing the drone. The hangar can be equipped with a helipad, and the drone 200 can be parked on the helipad.

[0024] The present application provides a vehicle control method, which can be applied to a vehicle, such as a vehicle controller. Referring to FIG2 , the method includes:

[0025] Step 101: After acquiring the target signal, control the working state of the vehicle's onboard components.

[0026] The target signal includes a status signal indicating the state of the drone and / or a control instruction for a target device. The state of the drone may include one of a take-off state, a flight state, and a landing state.

[0027] The target device includes at least a drone. For example, the target device may include a drone and the aforementioned hangar. The control command for the drone includes one of a return command, a cancel return command, and a cancel landing command. The control command for the hangar includes one of a drone release command and a cancel release command.

[0028] In an embodiment of the present application, the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of a lighting assembly, an air outlet assembly, a seat, and a multimedia assembly. For example, the vehicle-mounted device may include a lighting assembly, an air outlet assembly, a seat, and a multimedia assembly. The operating status of the lighting assembly includes a lighting effect, the operating status of the air outlet assembly includes an air outlet mode, the operating status of the seat includes a tilt angle, and the operating status of the multimedia assembly includes the audio content being played.

[0029] The controller's process of controlling the operating state of the vehicle-mounted components may include at least one of the following steps: controlling the lighting component to operate according to a preset lighting effect; controlling the air outlet component to operate according to a preset air outlet pattern; adjusting the seat recline angle; and controlling the multimedia component to emit preset sound content. The preset lighting effect, preset air outlet pattern, recline angle, and preset content may be pre-configured before the vehicle leaves the factory, or may be customized by the driver or passenger.

[0030] In summary, embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle control method that, upon receiving a target signal, can control the operating state of onboard devices. The target signal includes a status signal indicating the state of a drone and / or a control instruction for a target device, which includes at least a drone. This allows the operating state of the onboard devices to reflect the state of the drone, ensuring that the driver and passengers can intuitively understand the drone's status even while inside the vehicle, thereby improving the reliability of drone control.

[0031] Optionally, the controller mentioned above may be a vehicle host. The light-emitting component may include: at least one of the vehicle's ambient light, reading light, and interior dome light. For example, the light-emitting component may be the vehicle's ambient light. The air outlet component may include: at least one of the vehicle's onboard air conditioner and onboard fan. For example, the air outlet component may be the vehicle's onboard air conditioner. The multimedia component may include: at least one of the vehicle's audio (also referred to as a speaker) and an onboard television. For example, the multimedia component may be the vehicle's audio.

[0032] In some embodiments, the take-off state of the drone includes at least one of a ready-to-take-off state, a taking-off state, and a take-off completed state, wherein the ready-to-take-off state is determined by a signal sent by the vehicle based on the hangar to indicate that the release of the drone is completed.

[0033] The landing status of the UAV includes at least one of a ready-to-land state, a landing state, and a completed-landing state, wherein the ready-to-land state is sent to the vehicle after the UAV returns to the target location.

[0034] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted components include: a lighting component, an air outlet component, a seat, and a multimedia component. The target signal is used to indicate that the drone is ready for takeoff. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the operating state of the vehicle-mounted components may include at least one of the following steps:

[0035] Controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a first light-emitting effect;

[0036] Controlling the air outlet component to operate in a first air outlet mode;

[0037] Adjust the seat's tilt angle, so that the adjusted tilt angle is greater than the unadjusted tilt angle;

[0038] Controls the multimedia component to emit a sound indicating that the drone is ready to take off.

[0039] Optionally, the process of adjusting the tilt angle of the seat by the vehicle may include: if it is sensed that there is someone on the seat, adjusting the tilt angle of the seat.

[0040] Optionally, the sound used to indicate that the drone is ready to take off may be a timing sound for the take-off countdown.

[0041] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted components include: a lighting component, an air outlet component, a seat, and a multimedia component. The target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in a takeoff state. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the operating state of the vehicle-mounted components may include at least one of the following steps:

[0042] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a second light-emitting effect;

[0043] Controlling the air outlet component to operate in the second air outlet mode;

[0044] Adjust the seat's tilt angle, so that the adjusted tilt angle is greater than the unadjusted tilt angle;

[0045] Control the multimedia component to emit the sound of simulating a drone taking off.

[0046] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted components include: a light-emitting component, an air outlet component, and a multimedia component. The target signal is used to indicate that the drone has completed takeoff. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the operating state of the vehicle-mounted components may include at least one of the following steps:

[0047] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a third light-emitting effect;

[0048] Controlling the air outlet component to operate in a third air outlet mode, wherein the third air outlet mode is the air outlet mode of the air outlet component before the UAV is in a state ready for takeoff;

[0049] Controls the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed takeoff.

[0050] Optionally, after the target signal reception duration reaches the first duration, the vehicle may further control the light-emitting component to operate according to a fourth light-emitting effect. The fourth light-emitting effect is the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component before receiving the drone release command for the hangar.

[0051] Optionally, the onboard device includes a seat, and the seat's tilt angle is adjusted while the drone is in a takeoff state. When the target signal indicates that the drone has completed takeoff, the process of the vehicle controlling the operating state of the onboard device may further include restoring the seat's tilt angle.

[0052] Optionally, the multimedia component emits a sound simulating the drone taking off while the drone is in the takeoff state. Before controlling the multimedia component to broadcast a message indicating that the drone has completed takeoff, the vehicle may also control the multimedia component to stop emitting the sound simulating the drone taking off.

[0053] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted device includes an air outlet assembly. The target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in a state of preparing to land. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include:

[0054] The air outlet component is controlled to operate in the fourth air outlet mode.

[0055] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component, an air outlet component, and a multimedia component. The target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in a landing state. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the operating state of the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0056] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to the fifth light-emitting effect;

[0057] Controlling the air outlet component to operate in the fifth air outlet mode;

[0058] Control the multimedia component to sound an alarm.

[0059] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component, an air outlet component, and a multimedia component. The target signal is used to indicate that the drone has completed landing. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0060] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a third light-emitting effect;

[0061] Controlling the air outlet component to operate in a third air outlet mode, wherein the third air outlet mode is the air outlet mode of the air outlet component before the UAV is in a state ready for takeoff;

[0062] Control the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing.

[0063] In some embodiments, the media component emits an alarm sound while the drone is in a landing state. The vehicle can also control the multimedia component to stop emitting the alarm sound before controlling the multimedia component to broadcast a message indicating that the drone has completed landing.

[0064] Optionally, the process of the vehicle controlling the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing may include: after the reception duration of the target signal reaches a second duration, controlling the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing.

[0065] In some embodiments, when the target signal is a status signal indicating that the drone has completed landing, the vehicle may further control the light-emitting assembly to operate according to a fourth lighting effect after the target signal has been received for a second duration. The fourth lighting effect is the lighting effect of the light-emitting assembly before receiving the drone release command from the hangar, and is different from the third lighting effect.

[0066] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component and a multimedia component, and the target signal is a drone release command. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0067] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a sixth light-emitting effect;

[0068] The control multimedia component broadcasts information indicating that the drone is being released and prompting that the control vehicle is in a stationary state.

[0069] Optionally, after receiving the target signal, the vehicle can also control the UAV to turn on.

[0070] Optionally, the process of the vehicle controlling the UAV to start up may include: providing power to the UAV to control the UAV to start up.

[0071] Optionally, a battery replacement assembly is provided in the hangar and batteries are placed therein. The process of the vehicle providing power to the drone may include: controlling the battery replacement assembly to insert the battery into the drone to provide power to the drone.

[0072] In some embodiments, after controlling the drone to turn on, the vehicle can also control the light-emitting component to operate according to the seventh light-emitting effect after determining that the drone has established a communication connection with the vehicle; and / or control the multimedia component to emit a sound to indicate a successful connection.

[0073] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted device includes a light-emitting assembly. The target signal is a cancel release command. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the operating state of the vehicle-mounted device may include controlling the light-emitting assembly to operate according to a fourth lighting effect. The fourth lighting effect is the lighting effect of the light-emitting assembly before receiving the release command from the drone.

[0074] In some embodiments, the onboard device includes a light-emitting component and a multimedia component. The target signal includes a return-to-home instruction and a status signal indicating that the drone is in flight. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the operating state of the onboard device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0075] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to the eighth light-emitting effect;

[0076] Controls the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone is preparing to return.

[0077] In some embodiments, the target signal includes: canceling the return command and a status signal for indicating that the drone is in a flight state. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the working state of the vehicle's on-board devices may include:

[0078] The light-emitting component is controlled to operate according to a fourth light-emitting effect. The fourth light-emitting effect is the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component before receiving the drone release command.

[0079] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted device includes a light-emitting component and an air outlet component, and the target signal includes a landing command cancellation signal and a status signal indicating that the drone is in a landing state. In this case, the process of the vehicle controlling the operating state of the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0080] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a fourth light-emitting effect;

[0081] The air outlet component is controlled to operate in the third air outlet mode.

[0082] In some embodiments, the process of controlling the process state of the vehicle's on-board devices after obtaining a target signal may include: obtaining the state of the vehicle after obtaining the target signal, and the state of the vehicle may include: one of a stationary state and a driving state; based on the state of the vehicle, controlling the working state of the vehicle's on-board devices.

[0083] It is understandable that the working state of the on-board components when the vehicle is stationary may be completely different from that when the vehicle is in motion, or may be completely the same, or may be partially the same. For example, the working state of the light-emitting component, the working state of the air outlet component, and the working state of the multimedia component when the vehicle is stationary may be the same as when the vehicle is in motion. The working state of the seat when the vehicle is stationary may be different from that when the vehicle is in motion. For example, the adjustment angle of the seat when the vehicle is stationary may be 13 degrees (°), and the adjustment angle of the seat when the vehicle is in motion may be 0°.

[0084] Optionally, from the moment the drone is released, to its takeoff, and then to its landing, the vehicle can control the operating status of its onboard devices based on the target signals acquired during this process, so that the operating status of the onboard devices is linked to the status of the drone (and the control instructions for the target device). This allows the driver and passengers to intuitively understand the status of the drone through the status of the onboard devices, greatly reducing the anxiety they experience while waiting in the cabin for the drone to take off and land, thereby improving the driver and passenger experience.

[0085] In this embodiment of the present application, the vehicle host controls the operating status of the on-board components throughout the entire process from the vehicle being released from the drone, to the drone taking off, and then to the drone landing. The vehicle control method provided in this embodiment of the present application is exemplified by taking the on-board components including a light-emitting component, a blower component, a seat, and a multimedia component as an example. This method can be applied to a control system, such as the control system shown in Figure 1. Referring to Figure 3, the method may include:

[0086] Step 201: After receiving the drone release command from the hangar, the vehicle host controls the light-emitting component to operate according to the sixth light-emitting effect, controls the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone is being released, and prompts the controlled vehicle to be in a stationary state.

[0087] In an embodiment of the present application, a drone control application (APP) may be installed in the vehicle. The application interface of the control application may display a start control. If the driver or passenger needs to control the start of the drone, they can touch the start control. Accordingly, the vehicle host can obtain the drone release instruction for the hangar triggered by the touch operation on the take-off control. The drone release instruction is the current target signal. Afterwards, the vehicle host can control the light-emitting component to operate according to the sixth light-emitting effect, and control the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone is being released and prompting the control vehicle to be in a stationary state.

[0088] Optionally, the sixth lighting effect may be slow breathing in a preset color. The preset color may be orange. The message may be the text "UAV starting, please keep the vehicle still."

[0089] As shown in Figure 4 , in addition to the vehicle host 110, the vehicle may also include a domain controller unit (DCU) 120. The domain controller 120 may be connected to the vehicle host 110, the lighting assembly 01, the air outlet assembly 02, and the seat 03 via vehicle wiring. The vehicle host 110 may also be connected to the multimedia assembly 04 via vehicle wiring.

[0090] For example, a vehicle may also include an electronic control unit (ECU) for a lighting component, an ECU for an air outlet component, and an ECU for a seat. For each of the lighting component, air outlet component, and seat, the domain controller may be connected to the component through the ECU of the component.

[0091] After receiving the drone release command, the vehicle host can control the multimedia component to broadcast a message indicating that the drone is being released and that the vehicle is stationary. Furthermore, the vehicle host can control the ECU of the light-emitting component through the domain controller to control the light-emitting component to operate according to the sixth lighting effect. For example, the vehicle host can control the multimedia component to play this information by calling the multimedia component's voice broadcast software interface.

[0092] The vehicle host can call the software layer interface of the light-emitting component to send an effect control message for the light-emitting component to the domain controller, where the effect control message includes the sixth light-emitting effect. Upon receiving the effect control message, the domain controller can control the light-emitting component to operate according to the sixth light-emitting effect by controlling the ECU of the light-emitting component.

[0093] In an embodiment of the present application, after the vehicle host receives the drone release instruction for the hangar, it can also send the drone release instruction to the hangar. The hangar can then respond to the drone release instruction and release the drone.

[0094] It is understood that a locking assembly may be installed on the apron of the hangar to lock the drone to prevent the drone from colliding with the vehicle when it is moving. In response to the drone release command, the hangar can control the locking assembly to release the drone.

[0095] Optionally, the hangar can release the drone in response to the drone release command if it determines that the drone and the vehicle host have established a communication connection. After the drone and the vehicle host establish a communication connection, the vehicle host can send a signal to the hangar confirming the successful connection. Accordingly, the hangar can confirm that the drone and the vehicle host have established a communication connection.

[0096] It's understandable that when the vehicle's main engine receives the drone's release command, the drone may be powered off. Consequently, after the hangar receives the drone's release command, the drone hasn't yet established a communication connection with the vehicle's main engine. In this case, the hangar can respond to the drone's release command and control the drone to power on. Once powered on, the drone can establish a communication connection with the vehicle. The hangar can then unlock the drone.

[0097] In an embodiment of the present application, after the vehicle host determines that a communication connection has been established with the drone, it can control the light-emitting component to operate according to the seventh lighting effect and / or control the multimedia component to emit a sound indicating a successful connection, so that the driver and passengers are informed that a communication connection has been established between the vehicle and the drone. For example, the vehicle can control the light-emitting component to operate according to the seventh lighting effect and can control the multimedia component to emit a sound indicating a successful connection.

[0098] The seventh lighting effect is different from the sixth lighting effect. For example, the lighting frequency, lighting duration, and / or brightness of the lighting component operating according to the seventh lighting effect are different from those of the lighting component operating according to the sixth lighting effect. For example, the seventh lighting effect can be a constant light according to a preset color.

[0099] In this embodiment of the present application, the vehicle host can control the multimedia component to emit a sound effect indicating a successful connection by calling the multimedia component's multimedia audio interface. The process of the vehicle host controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to the seventh light-emitting effect can be referred to the relevant implementation process of the controller controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to the sixth light-emitting effect, and this embodiment of the present application will not be repeated here.

[0100] In an embodiment of the present application, a vehicle can provide power to a drone to power it up. Optionally, the drone is a vehicle-mounted drone, and a battery replacement assembly is provided in the drone's hangar within the vehicle, containing a battery. The vehicle can control the battery replacement assembly to insert the battery into the drone, thereby providing power to the drone. Alternatively, the vehicle has a power supply terminal, and the drone has a charging terminal. The vehicle can control the drone's charging terminal to connect to the power supply terminal, thereby providing power to the drone.

[0101] Step 202: After the vehicle host obtains the cancel release instruction for the hangar, it controls the light-emitting component to operate according to the fourth light-emitting effect.

[0102] In an embodiment of the present application, the control application interface installed in the vehicle may also display a cancel control. After the driver or passenger touches the start control displayed on the application interface, they can touch the cancel control if they do not want the drone to take off. The vehicle host computer then receives a cancel release command for the hangar triggered by the touch operation on the cancel control. This cancel release command is the current target signal.

[0103] Afterward, the vehicle host can control the light-emitting component to operate according to the fourth lighting effect. The fourth lighting effect is the lighting effect of the light-emitting component before the vehicle host receives the release command for the drone in the hangar. Therefore, after receiving the cancel release command, the vehicle host can control the light-emitting component to return to the setting before controlling the drone.

[0104] The fourth lighting effect is different from the sixth and seventh lighting effects described above. In addition, the process of the vehicle host controlling the lighting component to operate according to the fourth lighting effect can refer to the process of controlling the lighting component to operate according to the sixth lighting effect, and the present embodiment will not be repeated here.

[0105] It is understandable that when the vehicle host obtains the drone release command for the hangar, it can control the ECU of the light-emitting component to record the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component at this time, and use the light-emitting effect as the fourth light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component before receiving the drone release command.

[0106] Step 203: After the vehicle host determines that the drone is ready to take off, it controls the light-emitting component to operate according to the first light-emitting effect, controls the air outlet component to operate according to the first air outlet mode, adjusts the tilt angle of the seat, and controls the multimedia component to emit a sound to indicate that the drone is ready to take off.

[0107] In this embodiment of the present application, after the vehicle host receives a signal from the hangar indicating the completion of the drone release, it can determine that the drone is ready for takeoff. That is, the current target signal indicates that the drone is ready for takeoff. The vehicle host can then control the lighting component to operate according to a first lighting effect, control the air outlet component to operate according to a first air outlet mode, adjust the seat recline angle, and control the multimedia component to emit a sound indicating that the drone is ready for takeoff.

[0108] The first lighting effect may be different from the fourth lighting effect, the sixth lighting effect, and the seventh lighting effect. For example, the first lighting effect is to flash multiple times according to a preset color and then remain on.

[0109] When the air outlet assembly operates in the first air outlet mode, the driver and passengers can feel the wind as the drone prepares to take off. For example, in the first air outlet mode, the air conditioner operates in the face-to-foot air outlet mode, the air conditioning vents at the driver and passenger seats are both open, the air outlet direction of the vents is closest to the vehicle chassis (i.e., the lowest position), and the air conditioning speed is at the lowest gear. Among them, the air conditioning vents located at the driver and passenger seats include: the vents on the instrument panel.

[0110] The seat may include at least one of a driver's seat and a passenger seat. For example, the seat may include both a driver's seat and a passenger seat. The adjusted tilt angle is greater than the tilt angle before adjustment. The adjusted seat enables the occupant to experience an upward perspective of the drone flying into the clouds. The difference between the adjusted tilt angle and the tilt angle before adjustment may be 13°.

[0111] It is understood that the signal to complete the release of the drone can be sent to the vehicle host after the hangar releases the drone. In this case, after receiving the signal, the vehicle host can determine that the drone is ready to take off and can then directly control the working status of the on-board devices.

[0112] Alternatively, the drone release completion signal can be a release preparation signal sent to the vehicle host when the hangar is preparing to release the drone. Upon receiving this signal, the vehicle host can determine that the drone is ready for takeoff after a preset timeout and subsequently control the operating state of the onboard devices. This preset timeout can be a pre-stored timeout for the vehicle host to release the drone's lock.

[0113] Optionally, the sound used to indicate the drone is ready for takeoff can be a takeoff countdown sound. Furthermore, the vehicle's main engine can detect whether a seat is occupied and adjust the seat's tilt angle if it senses someone is sitting there. This avoids wasting vehicle control resources.

[0114] In the embodiment of the present application, the process of the vehicle controlling the light-emitting component to work according to the first light-emitting effect, and the process of the multimedia component emitting a sound to instruct the drone to prepare for takeoff, can refer to the relevant implementation process of step 202, and will not be repeated here in the embodiment of the present application.

[0115] The process of controlling the air outlet assembly of the vehicle to operate in the first air outlet mode and adjusting the tilt angle of the seat may include:

[0116] The vehicle host can call the software layer interface of the air outlet component and the software layer interface of the seat to send the air conditioning mode execution message and the seat angle adjustment message to the domain controller. The mode execution message includes the first air outlet mode, and the angle adjustment message may include the difference between the seat before and after adjustment mentioned above. After receiving the mode execution message and the angle adjustment message, the domain controller can control the air outlet component ECU to operate in the first air outlet mode and can adjust the seat tilt angle by controlling the seat ECU.

[0117] Step 204: After the vehicle host determines that the drone is in the take-off state, it controls the light-emitting component to operate according to the second light-emitting effect, maintains the tilt angle of the seat, controls the air outlet component to operate according to the second air outlet mode, and controls the multimedia component to emit a sound simulating the drone taking off.

[0118] In this embodiment of the present application, after the vehicle host determines that the drone is in a state of preparation for takeoff, it can send a takeoff command to the drone through a communication connection with the drone, thereby instructing the drone to take off. The vehicle host can then determine that the drone is in a state of takeoff and control the light-emitting component to operate according to the second lighting effect, maintain the seat's recline angle, control the air outlet component to operate according to the second air outlet mode, and control the multimedia component to emit a sound simulating a drone takeoff. In other words, the current target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in a state of takeoff.

[0119] The second lighting effect can be the same as or different from the first lighting effect. For example, the second lighting effect can be different from the first lighting effect. For example, the second lighting effect can be a constant on effect. The second air outlet mode is different from the first air outlet mode. For example, the air outlet volume and / or air outlet direction when the air outlet component operates in the second air outlet mode is different from when it operates in the first air outlet mode. For example, in the second air outlet mode, the air conditioner continues to operate in the face-to-foot air outlet mode, and the air speed level gradually decreases from the maximum level until it reaches the first level. The air outlet direction of each air conditioner vent is gradually adjusted from the lowest level to the direction closest to the roof (i.e., the highest level). The first level is between the maximum and minimum levels. For example, within the first second after the drone is determined to be in the takeoff state, the wind speed level is at the maximum level for 4 seconds, and the air outlet direction gradually adjusts from the lowest level to the highest level starting from the first second. Starting from the fifth second, the wind speed level switches to the first level. Starting from the sixth second, the air outlet direction of the air conditioner vent is closest to the highest level.

[0120] When the drone takes off, the vehicle can control the air outlet component to work in the second air outlet mode, adjust the seat tilt angle, and control the multimedia component to emit a sound simulating the drone taking off, so that the driver and passengers can immersively experience the drone taking off.

[0121] It can be understood that the process of the vehicle controlling the lighting component, the air outlet component and the multimedia component can refer to the relevant implementation process of step 203, and this application will not go into details here.

[0122] Step 205: After the UAV completes takeoff, it uploads a status signal to the vehicle indicating that it is in a takeoff completion state.

[0123] After the drone takes off to a first height above the vehicle roof, it can hover and transmit a status signal indicating that takeoff is complete to the vehicle through a communication connection with the vehicle. The first height can be pre-stored by the drone, for example, 8 meters (m).

[0124] Step 206: After the vehicle host determines that the drone is in the takeoff completion state, it controls the light-emitting component to operate according to the third light-emitting effect, controls the air outlet component to operate according to the third air outlet mode, restores the tilt angle of the seat, and controls the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed takeoff.

[0125] Upon receiving the status signal indicating that the drone has completed takeoff, the vehicle host computer determines that the drone has completed takeoff. At this point, the status signal serves as the current target signal. The vehicle host computer then controls the lighting component to operate in the third lighting effect, controls the air outlet component to operate in the third air outlet mode, restores the seat recline angle, and controls the multimedia component to broadcast a message indicating that the drone has completed takeoff.

[0126] The third lighting effect is different from the previous lighting effects. For example, the third lighting effect is: extinguish after a number of breaths. For example, the third lighting effect can be: extinguish after breathing once per second, and extinguish after breathing three times. This third air outlet mode is different from the previous air outlet modes and is the operating mode of the drone before it is ready to take off. The message can be the text "Drone has completed takeoff."

[0127] It can be seen that after the vehicle determines that the drone has completed takeoff, it can control the air outlet components and seats to restore the settings before controlling the drone.

[0128] In an embodiment of the present application, after the vehicle host receives the signal sent by the hangar to complete the release of the drone, it can control the ECU of the light-emitting component to record the air outlet mode of the light-emitting component at this time, and use the air outlet mode as the third air outlet mode of the air outlet component before receiving the signal.

[0129] Optionally, after receiving the signal, the vehicle host can also control the seat ECU to record the seat's tilt angle at this time, and use the tilt angle as the seat's tilt angle before receiving the signal.

[0130] It is understandable that before the vehicle controls the multimedia component to broadcast the information indicating that the drone has completed takeoff, it can also control the multimedia component to stop emitting the sound simulating the drone taking off.

[0131] Optionally, after the vehicle receives a status signal indicating the drone has completed takeoff for a first duration, it can control the air outlet assembly to operate in a third air outlet mode, restore the seat's recline angle, and control the multimedia assembly to stop emitting the sound simulating a drone takeoff. Furthermore, the vehicle can control the lighting assembly to operate in a fourth lighting effect. The first duration can be pre-stored by the drone. For example, the first duration can be 10 seconds.

[0132] In an embodiment of the present application, the process of the vehicle controlling the lighting component, air outlet component, seat and multimedia component in step 206 can refer to the relevant implementation process in step 203, and the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated here.

[0133] It is understandable that after the vehicle host receives the status signal sent by the drone indicating that the drone is in the take-off completion state, it can be determined that the drone has completed take-off and then enters the flight state.

[0134] Step 207: After the vehicle host determines that the UAV is in flight and obtains the return instruction, it controls the light-emitting component to operate according to the eighth light-emitting effect, and controls the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the UAV is ready to return.

[0135] In an embodiment of the present application, the application interface of the control application installed in the vehicle may display a return control. If the driver or passenger needs to control the drone to return, the return control can be touched. Accordingly, the vehicle host can obtain the return instruction triggered by the touch operation on the return control. At this time, the return instruction and the status signal indicating that the drone is in a flight state are the current target signals. And the status signal is used to indicate that the drone is in a flight state before receiving the return instruction. Afterwards, the vehicle host can control the light-emitting component to work according to the eighth light-emitting effect, and control the multimedia component to broadcast a sound indicating that the drone is ready to return, so as to remind the driver or passenger that the drone is ready to return.

[0136] The eighth lighting effect may be the same as or different from the sixth lighting effect. For example, the eighth lighting effect may be the same as the sixth lighting effect. The information may be the text "UAV starts returning home."

[0137] In an embodiment of the present application, after the vehicle host receives the return instruction for the drone, it can also send the return instruction to the drone. The drone can then respond to the return instruction and perform the return operation.

[0138] Optionally, after the driver or passenger touches the return control displayed on the application interface, if the drone does not need to return, they can also touch the cancel control in the application interface. Accordingly, the vehicle host can obtain a cancel return instruction for the drone. The cancel return instruction and the status signal for indicating that the drone is in flight are the current target signals. The status signal is used to indicate that the drone is in flight after receiving the return instruction. Then, the vehicle host can control the light-emitting component to stop working according to the eighth light-emitting effect and work according to the fourth light-emitting effect. It can be seen that during the return flight, if the vehicle obtains a cancel return instruction, the light-emitting component can be controlled to restore the settings before controlling the drone.

[0139] In the embodiment of the present application, the vehicle controls the light-emitting component to operate according to the fourth light-emitting effect. Please refer to the relevant implementation process in step 201, and the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated here.

[0140] After the vehicle host receives the cancel return instruction, it can also send the cancel return instruction to the drone through the communication connection with the drone. The drone can then respond to the cancel return instruction and stop returning.

[0141] Step 208: After the UAV is ready to land, it uploads a status signal to the vehicle indicating that it is in a state of preparing to land.

[0142] After the drone responds to the return-to-home command and hovers at the target location, it can then transmit a status signal to the vehicle via a communication link indicating that it is in a landing-ready state. The target location is a second altitude above the vehicle. This second altitude is the drone's flight altitude when in flight.

[0143] Step 209: After the vehicle host determines that the UAV is in a state of preparing to land, it controls the air outlet component to operate in the fourth air outlet mode.

[0144] After the vehicle host receives a status signal from the drone indicating that the drone is preparing to land, it determines that the drone is in the landing preparation state. This status signal serves as the current target signal. The vehicle host then controls the air outlet component to operate in the fourth air outlet mode.

[0145] The fourth air outlet mode is different from the previous air outlet modes. For example, in the fourth air outlet mode, the air speed of the air conditioner is at the lowest level, and the air outlet direction of the air conditioner is upward.

[0146] The process of the vehicle host controlling the air outlet component to operate in the fourth air outlet mode can refer to the relevant implementation process in step 203, and the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated here.

[0147] Step 210: After the vehicle host determines that the drone is in a landing state, it controls the light-emitting component to operate according to the fifth light-emitting effect, controls the air outlet component to operate according to the fifth air outlet mode, and controls the multimedia component to emit an alarm sound.

[0148] After the vehicle host determines that the reception duration of the status signal indicating that the drone is preparing to land has reached a third duration, it can determine that the drone is in the landing state. Accordingly, the current target signal indicates that the drone is in the landing state. The vehicle host can then control the lighting component to operate according to the fifth lighting effect, the air outlet component to operate according to the fifth air outlet mode, and the multimedia component to emit an alarm. The third duration can be pre-stored by the vehicle host, for example, 3 seconds.

[0149] The fifth lighting effect is different from the previous lighting effects. The alarm sound can be used to provide prompts, such as alerting pedestrians near the vehicle that a drone is landing. The fifth air outlet mode is different from the previous air outlet modes. For example, in the fifth air outlet mode, the air conditioner operates in the face-to-foot air outlet mode, and the air speed level of the air conditioner first increases and then decreases. The air outlet direction of each air outlet is gradually adjusted from the top to the bottom. For example, at the 1st second, the wind speed level is the first level, and the air outlet direction is the top, which lasts for 9 seconds, and from the 1st second onwards, the air outlet direction gradually changes toward the bottom. At the 10th second, the wind speed level is the maximum level, which lasts for 10 seconds. At the 20th second, the wind speed level is the second level, which lasts for 20 seconds. Starting from the 40th second, the wind speed level is the first level, and the air outlet direction is the bottom. The second level is between the maximum level and the minimum level, and is greater than the first level. For example, if there are 7 wind speed gears in total, the first gear may be gear 3 and the second gear may be gear 5.

[0150] In an embodiment of the present application, the process of controlling the vehicle to control the emission component to operate according to the fifth luminous effect, to control the air outlet component to operate according to the fifth air outlet mode, and to control the multimedia component to emit an alarm sound can refer to the relevant implementation process in step 203, and the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated here.

[0151] It is understandable that, during the landing process, if the drone lands at the second height, it can perform the operation of identifying the helipad. After identifying the helipad, the drone can continue to land until it lands on the helipad.

[0152] In this embodiment of the present application, during the drone's landing process, if the driver or passenger does not wish to land the drone, they can touch a cancel control displayed in the control application's interface. Accordingly, the vehicle's host computer can receive a cancel landing command triggered by the touch operation on the cancel control. This cancel landing command and the status signal indicating that the drone is in the landing state constitute the current target signal.

[0153] Then, the vehicle host can control the light-emitting component to operate according to the fourth light-emitting effect, and control the air outlet component to operate according to the third air outlet mode.

[0154] Step 211: After the UAV completes landing, it uploads a status signal to the vehicle indicating that it is in a landing completion state.

[0155] After the drone lands on the helipad, it can be determined that the landing is completed, and then a status signal indicating that the landing is completed can be uploaded to the vehicle through the communication connection between the drone and the vehicle.

[0156] Step 212: After the vehicle host determines that the drone is in a landing state, it controls the light-emitting component to operate according to the third light-emitting effect, controls the air outlet component to operate according to the third air outlet mode, and controls the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing.

[0157] Upon receiving the status signal from the drone indicating that it has completed landing, the vehicle host can determine that the drone has completed landing. This status signal serves as the current target signal. The vehicle host can then control the lighting component to operate according to the third lighting effect, the air outlet component to operate according to the third air outlet mode, and the multimedia component to broadcast a message indicating that the drone has completed landing.

[0158] In an embodiment of the present application, the vehicle host can control the multimedia component to stop emitting an alarm sound before controlling the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing.

[0159] Optionally, the vehicle host can control the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing after the target signal is received for a second duration. In addition, the vehicle can control the light-emitting component to operate according to a fourth light effect after the target signal is received for the second duration.

[0160] It is understandable that after receiving the status signal, the vehicle host can also control the hangar to lock the drone and control the apron to move closer to the vehicle chassis to recover the drone.

[0161] According to the description of steps 201 to 214, the method provided in the embodiment of the present application can jointly control the vehicle's light-emitting components, air outlet components, seats, and multimedia according to the node where the drone is located during the entire process from takeoff to landing. From the perspectives of vision (implemented by the light-emitting components), touch (implemented by the air outlet components and seats), and hearing (implemented by the multimedia components), the driver and passengers can experience the feeling of taking off and landing with the drone in the cabin, thereby immersively perceiving the state of the drone. In this way, on the one hand, the sensory experience of the driver and passengers is enhanced, and on the other hand, the functions of the vehicle are effectively enriched and the sense of technology of the vehicle is enhanced.

[0162] It is understandable that the order of the steps of the vehicle control method provided in the embodiment of the present application can be adjusted appropriately, and the steps can also be increased or decreased accordingly according to the circumstances. For example, step 201 and step 202 can be deleted according to the circumstances, for example, the drone has been released before the vehicle host controls the drone; or, step 203, step 204, step 205 and step 206, step 207, step 208 and step 209, step 210 or step 211 and step 212 can be deleted according to the circumstances. Moreover, in each step executed by the vehicle, the vehicle can control the working status of some components in the light-emitting component, the air outlet component, the seat and the multimedia component. Any technician familiar with this technical field can easily think of a method of change within the technical scope disclosed in this application, which should be covered within the scope of protection of this application, so it will not be repeated.

[0163] In summary, embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle control method that, upon receiving a target signal, can control the operating state of onboard devices. The target signal includes a status signal indicating the state of a drone and / or a control instruction for a target device, which includes at least a drone. This allows the operating state of the onboard devices to reflect the state of the drone, ensuring that the driver and passengers can intuitively understand the drone's status even while inside the vehicle, thereby improving the reliability of drone control.

[0164] The embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle, which includes: a controller and an on-board device. The controller is used to:

[0165] After acquiring the target signal, control the working state of the vehicle's on-board devices;

[0166] The target signal includes: a status signal for indicating the status of the drone, or a control instruction for a target device, and the target device at least includes: a drone.

[0167] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes at least one of a light-emitting component, an air outlet component, a seat, and a multimedia component.

[0168] Optionally, the operating state of the lighting component includes a lighting effect, the operating state of the air outlet component includes an air outlet mode, the operating state of the seat includes a tilt angle, and the operating state of the multimedia component includes the sound content played. The process of the controller controlling the operating state of the vehicle's onboard devices may include at least one of the following steps:

[0169] Control the light-emitting components to work according to the preset light-emitting effects;

[0170] Control the air outlet component to work according to the preset air outlet mode;

[0171] Adjust the seat's tilt angle;

[0172] Control the multimedia components to play the preset sound.

[0173] Optionally, the target equipment further includes: a hangar disposed on the roof of the vehicle for storing drones;

[0174] The control command for the hangar includes: one of a drone release command and a release cancellation command.

[0175] Optionally, the control command for the drone includes: one of a return command, a cancel return command, and a cancel landing command;

[0176] The state of the drone includes: a take-off state, a flight state, and a landing state.

[0177] Optionally, the target equipment further includes: a hangar disposed on the roof of the vehicle for storing drones;

[0178] The takeoff state includes at least one of a ready-to-takeoff state, a taking-off state, and a takeoff-completed state, wherein the ready-to-takeoff state is determined by the vehicle based on a signal sent by the hangar indicating completion of the release of the drone;

[0179] The landing status includes at least one of a ready-to-land state, a landing state, and a completed-landing state, wherein the ready-to-land state is sent to the vehicle after the drone returns to the target location.

[0180] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted components include: a lighting component, an air outlet component, a seat, and a multimedia component, and the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in a state of preparation for takeoff. The process of the controller controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted components may include at least one of the following steps:

[0181] Controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a first light-emitting effect;

[0182] Controlling the air outlet component to operate in a first air outlet mode;

[0183] Adjust the seat's tilt angle, so that the adjusted tilt angle is greater than the unadjusted tilt angle;

[0184] Controls the multimedia component to emit a sound indicating that the drone is ready to take off.

[0185] Optionally, the controller can be used to adjust the tilt angle of the seat if it is sensed that there is someone in the seat.

[0186] Optionally, the sound is the takeoff countdown sound.

[0187] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted components include: a lighting component, an air outlet component, a seat, and a multimedia component, and the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in a takeoff state. The process of the controller controlling the operating state of the vehicle-mounted components may include at least one of the following steps:

[0188] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a second light-emitting effect;

[0189] Controlling the air outlet component to operate in the second air outlet mode;

[0190] Adjust the seat's tilt angle, so that the adjusted tilt angle is greater than the unadjusted tilt angle;

[0191] Control the multimedia component to emit the sound of simulating a drone taking off.

[0192] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component, an air outlet component, and a multimedia component, and the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in a takeoff completion state. The process of the controller controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0193] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a third light-emitting effect;

[0194] Controlling the air outlet component to operate in a third air outlet mode, which is the air outlet mode of the air outlet component before the drone is ready to take off;

[0195] Controls the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed takeoff.

[0196] Optionally, the controller can also be used to:

[0197] After the target signal reception duration reaches the first duration, the light emitting component is controlled to operate according to a fourth light emitting effect, wherein the fourth light emitting effect is the light emitting effect of the light emitting component before receiving the drone release command.

[0198] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes a seat, and the tilt angle of the seat is adjusted when the drone is in the take-off state. The process of the controller controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include:

[0199] Restore the seat's recline angle.

[0200] Optionally, the multimedia component emits a sound simulating the drone taking off while the drone is in a takeoff state. The controller may further control the multimedia component to stop emitting the sound simulating the drone taking off before controlling the multimedia component to broadcast a message indicating that the drone has completed takeoff.

[0201] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes: an air outlet component, and the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in a state of preparing to land. The process of the controller controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include:

[0202] The air outlet component is controlled to operate in the fourth air outlet mode.

[0203] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component, an air outlet component, and a multimedia component, and the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in a landing state. The process of the controller controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0204] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to the fifth light-emitting effect;

[0205] Controlling the air outlet component to operate in the fifth air outlet mode;

[0206] Control the multimedia component to sound an alarm.

[0207] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component, an air outlet component, and a multimedia component; the target signal is used to indicate that the drone has completed landing. The process of the controller controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0208] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a third light-emitting effect;

[0209] Controlling the air outlet component to operate in a third air outlet mode, which is the air outlet mode of the air outlet component before the drone is ready to take off;

[0210] Control the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing.

[0211] Optionally, the multimedia component emits an alarm sound while the drone is in a landing state. The controller may control the multimedia component to stop emitting the alarm sound before controlling the multimedia component to broadcast a message indicating that the drone has completed landing.

[0212] The controller can be used to: after the reception duration of the target signal reaches a second duration, control the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing.

[0213] Optionally, the controller may be further configured to: after the target signal reception duration reaches a second duration, control the light-emitting component to operate according to a fourth light-emitting effect, wherein the fourth light-emitting effect is the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component before receiving the drone release command, and the fourth light-emitting effect is different from the third light-emitting effect.

[0214] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component and a multimedia component, and the target signal is a drone release command. The process of the controller controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0215] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a sixth light-emitting effect;

[0216] The control multimedia component broadcasts information indicating that the drone is being released and prompting that the control vehicle is in a stationary state.

[0217] Optionally, the controller can also control the UAV to power on after receiving the target signal.

[0218] Optionally, after controlling the UAV to turn on, the controller may also control the light-emitting component to operate according to the seventh light-emitting effect after determining that the UAV has established a communication connection with the vehicle; and / or control the multimedia component to emit a sound to indicate a successful connection.

[0219] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component, and the target signal is a cancel release instruction. The process of the controller controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include:

[0220] The light-emitting component is controlled to operate according to a fourth light-emitting effect. The fourth light-emitting effect is the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component before receiving the drone release command.

[0221] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component and a multimedia component, and the target signal includes: a return command and a status signal for indicating that the drone is in a flight state. The process of the controller controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0222] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to the eighth light-emitting effect;

[0223] Controls the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone is preparing to return.

[0224] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes a light-emitting component, and the target signal includes a status signal indicating that the drone is in flight and canceling a return-to-home command. The controller controlling the operating state of the vehicle-mounted device may include controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a fourth lighting effect. The fourth lighting effect is the lighting effect of the light-emitting component before receiving a drone release command.

[0225] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component and an air outlet component, and the target signal includes: a state signal for canceling a landing command and indicating that the drone is in a landing state. The process of the controller controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device may include at least one of the following steps:

[0226] controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a fourth light-emitting effect;

[0227] The air outlet component is controlled to operate in the third air outlet mode.

[0228] Optionally, the controller can be used to: obtain the state of the vehicle after obtaining the target signal, the state of the vehicle including: one of a stationary state and a driving state; and control the working state of the vehicle's on-board devices based on the state of the vehicle.

[0229] In summary, embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle that, upon receiving a target signal, can control the operating state of onboard devices. The target signal includes a status signal indicating the state of a drone and / or a control instruction for a target device, which includes at least a drone. This allows the operating state of the onboard devices to reflect the state of the drone, ensuring that the driver and passengers can intuitively understand the drone's status even while inside the vehicle, thereby improving the reliability of drone control.

[0230] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a controller provided in an embodiment of the present application. The controller can be the vehicle host described above. As shown in FIG5 , the controller 300 includes a processor 301 and a memory 302 . The processor 301 and the memory 302 are connected, for example, via a bus 303 .

[0231] The processor 301 may be a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a general-purpose processor, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or other programmable logic devices, transistor logic devices, hardware components, or any combination thereof. It may implement or execute the various exemplary logic blocks, modules, and circuits described in conjunction with the disclosure of this application. The processor 301 may also be a combination that implements computing functions, such as a combination of one or more microprocessors, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, and the like.

[0232] Bus 303 may include a path for transmitting information between the aforementioned components. Bus 303 may be a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus or an EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) bus, for example. Bus 303 may be divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and so on. For ease of illustration, FIG5 shows only a single bold line, but this does not imply that there is only one bus or only one type of bus.

[0233] The memory 302 is used to store a computer program corresponding to the vehicle control method of the above embodiment of the present application, and the computer program is controlled and executed by the processor 301. The processor 301 is used to execute the computer program stored in the memory 302 to implement the content shown in the above method embodiment.

[0234] An embodiment of the present application provides a computer non-volatile readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the method applied to a vehicle as provided in the above method embodiment is implemented.

[0235] It should be noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowcharts or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing the logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (e.g., a computer-based system, a system including a processor, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For purposes of this specification, a "computer-readable medium" can be any device that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transport a program for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include the following: an electrical connection with one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk cartridge (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable compact disc read-only memory (CDROM). Furthermore, the computer-readable medium may even be paper or other suitable medium on which the program is printed, since the program may be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium and then editing, interpreting or otherwise processing it in a suitable manner if necessary, and then storing it in a computer memory.

[0236] It should be understood that various parts of the present application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented using hardware, as in another embodiment, any one of the following technologies known in the art or a combination thereof can be used to implement: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function on a data signal, an application-specific integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0237] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0238] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0239] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0240] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A control method for a vehicle, characterized in that, Applied to a vehicle; the method includes: After obtaining a target signal, controlling the working state of in-vehicle devices of the vehicle; Wherein, the target signal includes: a status signal for indicating the status of a drone, and / or, a control instruction for a target device, and the target device at least includes: the drone.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein The in-vehicle devices include at least one of a lighting component, an air outlet component, a seat, and a multimedia component.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The working state of the lighting component includes a lighting effect, the working state of the air outlet component includes an air outlet mode, the working state of the seat includes a tilt angle, and the working state of the multimedia component includes the sound content being played; Controlling the working state of the in-vehicle devices of the vehicle includes at least one of the following steps: Controlling the lighting component to work according to a preset lighting effect; Controlling the air outlet component to work according to a preset air outlet mode; Adjusting the tilt angle of the seat; Controlling the multimedia component to emit a sound with a preset content.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The target device further includes: a hangar provided on the vehicle roof for storing the drone; The control instruction for the hangar includes one of a drone release instruction and a cancellation release instruction.

5. The method according to claim 3, wherein The control instruction for the drone includes one of a return instruction, a cancellation return instruction, and a cancellation landing instruction; The status of the drone includes one of a takeoff state, a flight state, and a landing state.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The target device further includes: a hangar provided on the vehicle roof for storing the drone; The takeoff state includes at least one of a ready-to-takeoff state, a taking-off state, and a takeoff-completed state, wherein the ready-to-takeoff state is determined by the vehicle based on a signal sent by the hangar for indicating the completion of releasing the drone; The landing state includes at least one of a ready-to-land state, a landing state, and a landed state, wherein the ready-to-land state is sent to the vehicle after the drone returns to the target position.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The in-vehicle devices include: the lighting component, the air outlet component, the seat, and the multimedia component, and the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in the ready-to-takeoff state; controlling the working state of the in-vehicle devices of the vehicle includes at least one of the following steps: Controlling the lighting component to work according to a first lighting effect; Controlling the air outlet component to work according to a first air outlet mode; Adjusting the tilt angle of the seat, and the adjusted tilt angle is greater than the tilt angle before adjustment; Controlling the multimedia component to emit a sound for indicating that the drone is ready to take off.

8. The method according to claim 3 or any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that Adjusting the tilt angle of the seat includes: If a person is sensed on the seat, then adjusting the tilt angle of the seat.

9. The method according to claim 7, wherein The sound is the timing sound of a takeoff countdown.

10. The method according to claim 6, wherein The in-vehicle devices include: the lighting component, the air outlet component, the seat, and the multimedia component, and the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in the taking-off state; controlling the working state of the in-vehicle devices of the vehicle includes at least one of the following steps: Controlling the lighting component to work according to a second lighting effect; Control the air outlet component to work in the second air outlet mode; Adjust the tilt angle of the seat, and the adjusted tilt angle is greater than the tilt angle before adjustment; Control the multimedia component to emit a sound simulating the takeoff of the drone.

11. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The vehicle-mounted device includes: the lighting component, the air outlet component and the multimedia component, and the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in the takeoff completed state; controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle includes at least one of the following steps: Control the lighting component to work in the third lighting effect; Control the air outlet component to work in the third air outlet mode, and the third air outlet mode is the air outlet mode of the air outlet component before the drone is in the ready-to-takeoff state; Control the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed takeoff.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The method further includes: After the reception duration of the target signal reaches the first duration, control the lighting component to work in the fourth lighting effect; Wherein, the fourth lighting effect is the lighting effect of the lighting component before the drone release instruction is obtained.

13. The method according to claim 11, wherein, The vehicle-mounted device includes a seat, and the tilt angle of the seat is adjusted during the takeoff state of the drone; controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle further includes: Restore the tilt angle of the seat.

14. The method according to claim 11, wherein The multimedia component emits a sound simulating the takeoff of the drone during the process that the drone is in the taking-off state; before controlling the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed takeoff, the method further includes: Control the multimedia component to stop emitting the sound simulating the takeoff of the drone.

15. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted device includes: the air outlet component, and the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in the ready-to-land state; controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle includes: Control the air outlet component to work in the fourth air outlet mode.

16. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted device includes: the lighting component, the air outlet component and the multimedia component, and the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in the landing state; controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle includes at least one of the following steps: Control the lighting component to work in the fifth lighting effect; Control the air outlet component to work in the fifth air outlet mode; Control the multimedia component to emit an alarm sound.

17. The method according to claim 6, wherein The vehicle-mounted device includes: the lighting component, the air outlet component and the multimedia component; the target signal is used to indicate that the drone is in the landed state; controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle includes at least one of the following steps: Control the lighting component to work in the third lighting effect; Control the air outlet component to work in the third air outlet mode, and the third air outlet mode is the air outlet mode of the air outlet component before the drone is in the ready-to-takeoff state; Control the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein The multimedia component emits an alarm sound during the process that the drone is in the landing state; Before controlling the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing, the method further includes: Controlling the multimedia component to stop emitting the alarm sound; Controlling the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing, including: After the reception duration of the target signal reaches a second duration, controlling the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone has completed landing.

19. The method according to claim 17, wherein The method further includes: After the reception duration of the target signal reaches a second duration, controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a fourth light-emitting effect; Wherein, the fourth light-emitting effect is the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component before obtaining the drone release instruction, and the fourth light-emitting effect is different from the third light-emitting effect.

20. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component and a multimedia component, and the target signal is the drone release instruction; controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle includes at least one of the following steps: Controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a sixth light-emitting effect; Controlling the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone is being released and prompting to control the vehicle to be in a stationary state.

21. The method according to claim 20, wherein, After receiving the target signal, the method further includes: Controlling the drone to power on.

22. The method according to claim 20, wherein After controlling the drone to power on, the method further includes: After determining that the drone has established a communication connection with the vehicle, controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a seventh light-emitting effect; And / or, controlling the multimedia component to emit a sound indicating successful connection.

23. The method according to claim 4, wherein The vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component, and the target signal is the cancel release instruction; controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle includes: Controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a fourth light-emitting effect; Wherein, the fourth light-emitting effect is the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component before obtaining the drone release instruction.

24. The method according to claim 5, wherein The vehicle-mounted device includes: the light-emitting component and the multimedia component, and the target signal includes: the return instruction and a status signal indicating that the drone is in the flight state; controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle includes at least one of the following steps: Controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to an eighth light-emitting effect; Controlling the multimedia component to broadcast information indicating that the drone is preparing to return.

25. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that The vehicle-mounted device includes: a light-emitting component, and the target signal includes: the cancel return instruction and a status signal indicating that the drone is in the flight state; controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle includes: Controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a fourth light-emitting effect; Wherein, the fourth light-emitting effect is the light-emitting effect of the light-emitting component before obtaining the drone release instruction.

26. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted device includes: the light-emitting component and the air outlet component, and the target signal includes: the cancel landing instruction and a status signal indicating that the drone is in the landing state; controlling the working state of the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle includes at least one of the following steps: Controlling the light-emitting component to operate according to a fourth light-emitting effect; Control the air outlet component to work in the third air outlet mode.

27. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 26, characterized in that, After obtaining the target signal, control the working states of the vehicle-mounted devices of the vehicle, including: After obtaining the target signal, obtain the state of the vehicle, where the state of the vehicle includes one of a stationary state and a driving state; Based on the state of the vehicle, control the working states of the vehicle-mounted devices of the vehicle.

28. A controller, characterized in that, The controller includes: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, and when the processor executes the computer program, the method described in any one of claims 1-27 is implemented.

29. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes: vehicle-mounted devices, and the controller described in claim 28.

30. The vehicle according to claim 29, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted devices include at least one of a lighting component, an air outlet component, a seat, and a multimedia component.

31. A computer non-volatile readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, the method described in any one of claims 1-27 is implemented.

32. A control system, characterized in that, The control system includes: a drone, and the vehicle described in claim 29 or 30.

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