Vehicle control method and apparatus, and system and vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle control method and apparatus, and a system and a vehicle, which relate to the technical field of vehicles. The method comprises: receiving a trigger instruction for triggering a vehicle to enter a target mode, wherein the target mode is a camping mode and / or a towing mode; and when a parameter of the vehicle meets a preset condition corresponding to the target mode, controlling an execution system of the vehicle to be switched to an operating state in the target mode.

Description

Vehicle control method, device, system and vehicle

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This disclosure claims priority to Chinese patent application number 202410132042.4, entitled “Vehicle Control Method, Device, System and Vehicle,” filed with the Patent Office of China on January 30, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this disclosure. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular, to a vehicle control method, device, system and vehicle. Background Art

[0004] With the development of the automobile industry, people's demand for the comfort and safety of automobiles is constantly increasing. Currently, vehicles are equipped with camping mode or trailer mode. In camping mode, the interior space of the vehicle can be converted into a layout suitable for users to live and relax, thereby meeting users' outdoor camping needs; in trailer mode, the vehicle can tow a camper to the camping destination. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle control method, device, system and vehicle.

[0006] In order to achieve the above objectives, the present disclosure provides a vehicle control method, comprising:

[0007] receiving a triggering instruction for triggering the vehicle to enter a target mode, the target mode being a camping mode and / or a towing mode;

[0008] When the vehicle parameters of the vehicle meet the preset conditions corresponding to the target mode, the execution system of the vehicle is controlled to switch to the working state under the target mode.

[0009] Optionally, the target mode is a camping mode, and the vehicle parameters include vehicle power and vehicle gear position; the preset conditions corresponding to the target mode include that the vehicle power is greater than a power threshold and the vehicle gear position is a parking gear position.

[0010] Optionally, the target mode is a camping mode; and when the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions, controlling the execution system of the vehicle to switch to a working state under the target mode includes:

[0011] When the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions, at least one of the following execution systems is controlled to switch to the working state in the camping mode:

[0012] Intelligent network system, steering system, seat control system, central control shift panel, air conditioning system, interior lighting system, exterior lighting system, window control system, sunroof control system, high-voltage system, suspension system and rear seat entertainment system.

[0013] Optionally, the target mode is a camping mode, and the corresponding trigger instruction is triggered in any of the following situations:

[0014] It is determined that a button for camping mode displayed on a terminal is triggered, a button for camping mode displayed on an in-vehicle entertainment device of the vehicle is triggered, and a voice message emitted by a sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to enter the camping mode.

[0015] Optionally, the target mode is a towing mode, and the vehicle parameters include a vehicle gear position; the preset condition corresponding to the target mode includes that the vehicle gear position is a parking gear position.

[0016] Optionally, the target mode is a towing mode; and when the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions, controlling the execution system of the vehicle to switch to a working state under the target mode includes:

[0017] When the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions, at least one of the following execution systems is controlled to switch to the working state in the towing mode:

[0018] Power system, parking assistance system, exterior lighting system, driving assistance system, electronic power steering system, suspension system, driver information system, intelligent network system, five-door system and braking system.

[0019] Optionally, the target mode is a towing mode, and the corresponding trigger instruction is triggered in any of the following situations:

[0020] The vehicle controller of the vehicle is powered on, the button of the towing mode displayed on the terminal is triggered, the button of the towing mode displayed on the vehicle's in-vehicle entertainment device is triggered, and the voice information emitted by the sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to enter the towing mode.

[0021] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0022] In response to an exit instruction triggering the vehicle to exit the target mode or the vehicle parameter failing to meet the preset condition, the execution system of the vehicle is controlled to exit the working state in the target mode.

[0023] In order to achieve the above objectives, the present disclosure provides a vehicle control device, comprising:

[0024] a receiving device configured to receive a trigger instruction for triggering the vehicle to enter a target mode, wherein the target mode is a camping mode and / or a towing mode;

[0025] The control device is configured to control the execution system of the vehicle to switch to the working state under the target mode when the vehicle parameters of the vehicle meet the preset conditions corresponding to the target mode.

[0026] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present disclosure provides an electronic device, including a processor, which is connected to a memory, and the processor is used to execute the computer program in the memory to implement the steps of the vehicle control method proposed in the present disclosure.

[0027] In order to achieve the above objectives, the present disclosure provides a control system, including the control device or electronic device proposed in the present disclosure.

[0028] In order to achieve the above objectives, the present disclosure provides a vehicle, including the control device, electronic device or control system proposed in the present disclosure.

[0029] The above technical solution allows, upon receiving a trigger command for a vehicle to enter camping mode and / or towing mode, to determine whether vehicle parameters meet preset conditions. If these conditions are met, the vehicle's execution system is controlled to switch to operating in camping mode and / or towing mode. This means that, on the one hand, this disclosure defines the method for entering camping mode and / or towing mode, namely, when a trigger command is triggered and vehicle parameters meet preset conditions. On the other hand, this disclosure defines the operating states of various execution systems after entering camping mode and / or towing mode.

[0030] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following detailed description, they are used to explain the present disclosure but do not constitute a limitation of the present disclosure. In the accompanying drawings:

[0032] FIG1 is a flowchart of a vehicle control method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] FIG2 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a vehicle in a camping mode according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0034] FIG3 is a flowchart of a vehicle control method in a towing mode according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of interaction between a terminal and a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of a scenario in which a vehicle tows a camper van according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control device of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following describes the specific embodiments of the present disclosure in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG1 is a flowchart of a vehicle control method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The method is applied in a vehicle and includes the following steps:

[0041] In step S11 , a triggering instruction for triggering the vehicle to enter a target mode is received.

[0042] After receiving the trigger instruction, it can be determined whether the vehicle parameters of the vehicle meet the preset conditions.

[0043] The target modes are camping mode and / or towing mode. Camping mode refers to the mode in which the vehicle can provide a temporary residence when the user is camping; towing mode refers to the mode in which a camper is towed behind the vehicle.

[0044] Different target modes correspond to trigger instructions in different scenarios.

[0045] For example, the trigger instruction corresponding to the target mode being camping mode is triggered, including any one of the following: the camping mode button displayed on the terminal is triggered, the camping mode button displayed on the vehicle's in-vehicle entertainment device is triggered, and the voice information emitted by the sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to enter the camping mode.

[0046] For example, the trigger instruction corresponding to the target mode being towing mode is triggered, including any one of the following: the vehicle controller of the vehicle is powered on, the towing mode button displayed on the vehicle's on-board entertainment device is triggered, and the voice information emitted by the sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to enter the towing mode.

[0047] The vehicle parameters include a vehicle gear position and / or a vehicle battery level. The preset condition corresponding to the vehicle gear position is a parking gear position, and the preset condition corresponding to the vehicle battery level is a battery level threshold.

[0048] After the user triggers the trigger command for the vehicle to enter the target mode, it is also necessary to consider whether the vehicle's battery power can support the target mode, and whether the vehicle's current driving state meets the target mode, so it is necessary to determine whether the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions.

[0049] In step S12 , when the vehicle parameters of the vehicle meet the preset conditions corresponding to the target mode, the execution system of the vehicle is controlled to switch to the working state under the target mode.

[0050] When the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions, it means that the user has triggered the trigger command to enter the target mode, and the vehicle power is sufficient to support the target mode. The current driving state of the vehicle meets the requirements of the target mode. At this time, the various execution systems of the vehicle can be controlled to switch to the working state under the target mode.

[0051] Different target modes control different actuator systems. For example, in Camping mode, the actuator systems controlled include: Intelligent Connectivity System, Steering System, Seat Control System, Central Control Shift Panel, Air Conditioning System, Interior Lighting System, Exterior Lighting System, Window Control System, Sunroof Control System, High-Voltage System, Suspension System, and Rear Seat Entertainment System; in Towing mode, the actuator systems controlled include: Powertrain System, Park Assist System, Exterior Lighting System, Driver Assistance System, Electronic Power Steering System, Suspension System, Driver Information System, Intelligent Connectivity System, Five-Door System, and Braking System.

[0052] When controlling the execution system of the vehicle to exit the target mode, the execution system of the vehicle can be controlled to exit the working state under the target mode in response to an exit instruction that triggers the vehicle to exit the target mode or the vehicle parameters not meeting the preset conditions.

[0053] The above technical solution can receive a trigger command that triggers the vehicle to enter a target mode, determine whether vehicle parameters meet preset conditions, and control the vehicle's execution system to switch to the target mode operating state when the preset conditions are met. This disclosure defines, on the one hand, that the method for entering the target mode is when the trigger command is triggered and the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions; on the other hand, this disclosure defines the operating states of each execution system after entering the target mode.

[0054] The following describes a specific embodiment of steps S11 and S12, as shown in Figure 2. This embodiment illustrates the operating states of various vehicle execution systems in camping mode. In camping mode, if the vehicle parameters include a vehicle battery level and a vehicle gear position, the preset conditions corresponding to the target mode include the vehicle battery level being greater than a threshold and the vehicle gear position being parked.

[0055] In step S21 , in response to a trigger instruction for triggering the vehicle to enter the camping mode, it is determined whether the vehicle power level of the vehicle is greater than a power threshold and whether the vehicle gear position is a parking gear position.

[0056] The target mode is camping mode, and the corresponding trigger instruction is triggered, including any one of the following: the camping mode button displayed on the terminal is triggered, the camping mode button displayed on the vehicle's in-vehicle entertainment device is triggered, and the voice information emitted by the sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to enter the camping mode.

[0057] In the scenario where the camping mode button displayed on the terminal is triggered, as shown in Figure 4, the user can click the camping mode icon on the terminal display. The terminal then sends a trigger instruction to the vehicle indicating that the camping mode icon has been triggered. The vehicle then determines that the user wishes to enter camping mode. The terminal can be a mobile phone, tablet, or other device connected to the vehicle.

[0058] If the camping mode button on the vehicle's in-vehicle entertainment device is activated, the user can click the camping mode icon on the terminal's in-vehicle entertainment device display, and the vehicle will determine that the user wants to enter camping mode. The in-vehicle entertainment device can be any device on the vehicle, such as the central control screen, passenger screen, headrest screen, armrest screen, etc.

[0059] For a scenario where the voice information emitted by the sound source instructs the vehicle to enter the camping mode, the user can make a sound of "entering camping mode", and the vehicle determines that the user needs to enter the camping mode based on the voice information emitted by the user.

[0060] Different types of vehicles have different corresponding power thresholds. The first power threshold corresponding to an electric vehicle (Electron Volt, EV) is smaller than the second power threshold corresponding to a hybrid vehicle (Hybrid Electron Volt, HEV).

[0061] Taking the first power threshold of 15% as an example, after receiving the trigger instruction for triggering the vehicle to enter the camping mode, it is determined whether the power of the electric vehicle is greater than 15% and whether the current gear of the electric vehicle is in the parking gear.

[0062] Taking the second power threshold as 20% as an example, after receiving a trigger instruction for triggering the vehicle to enter the camping mode, it is determined whether the power of the hybrid vehicle is greater than 20% and whether the current gear of the hybrid vehicle is in the parking gear.

[0063] The reason for setting the first power threshold corresponding to the electric vehicle to be smaller than the second power threshold corresponding to the hybrid vehicle is that the battery of the electric vehicle can hold more power than the battery of the hybrid vehicle. When providing the same camping time, although the power consumption of the electric vehicle and the hybrid vehicle is the same, the proportion of power consumed by the electric vehicle is smaller than that of the hybrid vehicle. For example, for the same camping time, the power consumption of the electric vehicle accounts for 5% of the total power consumption, while the power consumption of the hybrid vehicle accounts for 9% of the total power consumption. It can be seen that the electric vehicle can achieve the camping mode at a lower power threshold, while the hybrid vehicle cannot. Therefore, the first power threshold of the electric vehicle can be set lower than the second power threshold of the hybrid vehicle.

[0064] In addition, before detecting that the user has triggered camping mode, two modes, camping mode and in-situ energy storage mode, will pop up on the in-vehicle entertainment device. In-situ energy storage mode is a mode in which the vehicle's engine is used to charge the vehicle battery when the vehicle's battery is low. To avoid users being confused about which mode to choose between camping mode and in-situ energy storage mode, a pop-up window can be displayed to indicate the camping duration that the current vehicle's battery can support, thereby helping users choose whether to enter camping mode immediately. If the user sees that the vehicle's battery is low, they will choose in-situ energy storage mode to charge the vehicle; if they see that the vehicle's battery is high, they will choose camping mode to go camping.

[0065] In step S22, when the vehicle battery level is greater than a battery threshold and the vehicle gear is in the parking gear, at least one of the following execution systems is controlled to switch to the working state in the camping mode: intelligent network system, steering system, seat control system, central control shift panel, air conditioning system, interior lighting system, exterior lighting system, window control system, sunroof control system, high-voltage system, suspension system and rear seat entertainment system.

[0066] When the vehicle battery level is greater than the battery threshold, it indicates that the vehicle battery level is sufficient to support the vehicle in camping mode for a period of time, and when the vehicle gear is in the parking gear, it indicates that the vehicle is stopped and will not move. At this time, it can be determined that the vehicle meets the conditions for entering camping mode.

[0067] For the intelligent network connection system, the intelligent network connection system includes the in-vehicle entertainment device, which includes the central control screen, the co-pilot screen, the headrest screen and the armrest screen. The in-vehicle entertainment device has the following definition in the camping mode: (1) The in-vehicle entertainment device has the function of displaying the camping mode interface; (2) If the in-vehicle entertainment device does not receive any user operation for a preset period of time in the non-video interface, it will automatically turn off the in-vehicle entertainment device and enter the screen saver mode to display the default display information in the screen saver mode. The default display information includes the camping time count, vehicle endurance, time information and weather information, etc. Of course, the default display information in the screen saver mode can be manually changed by the user; (3) The in-vehicle entertainment device supports terminal screen projection, terminal switching of video resources, terminal remote control of video playback progress and other functions; (4) When the vehicle battery is less than the vehicle threshold, the in-vehicle entertainment device supports pop-up prompts, which are used to remind the user that the vehicle battery is low.

[0068] As for the steering system, the steering system includes a steering column, and the working state of the steering column in the camping mode can be controlled to be a retracted state. The retracted state can be that the steering column is retracted forward and / or upward.

[0069] The steering column is a column connected to the steering wheel. In camping mode, since the seats in the vehicle cabin need to be adjusted to a flat state, the steering column can be controlled to retract toward the windshield of the vehicle, and the steering column can be controlled to retract upward to avoid blocking the adjustment of the seat.

[0070] For the seat control system, the seat control system includes a seat, and the seat control system can be controlled to be in a flat state and / or the user function in the seat control system can be controlled to be closed.

[0071] For example, the working state of the seat in camping mode is defined as follows: (1) the seat is controlled to switch from the normal use state to the flat state, the normal use state is the state of the seat in the normal driving mode of the vehicle, and the flat state is the state in which the seat is adjusted to a flat surface in the camping mode of the vehicle; (2) the user function includes a massage function and / or a ventilation and heating function, and the massage function and / or the ventilation and heating function of the seat can be controlled to be turned off.

[0072] The seats include front and rear seats. For some vehicles, in camping mode, the front seats are controlled to operate in such a way that the front seats are laid flat to a predetermined position or moved to the position closest to the front of the vehicle, with the front seat backrest tilted forward. If there are no obstacles on the rear seats, the rear seats are controlled to fold so that the front and rear seats and the trunk are on the same plane. For other vehicles, in camping mode, the front seats are controlled to operate in such a way that the front seat backrests are folded back and the rear seat backrests are also folded back so that the front and rear seats are on the same plane.

[0073] Since the massage function and ventilation and heating functions of the seat will produce noise when in use, and users usually sleep and rest on the flat surface provided by the seats in the cabin in camping mode, the noise will affect the user's rest. In order to avoid the impact of noise, the massage function and ventilation and heating functions of the seat can be turned off in camping mode to prevent the massage noise and heating noise of the seat from affecting the user's rest.

[0074] For the central control shift panel, the working state of the central control shift panel in the camping mode can be controlled so that the shift lever on the central control shift panel is hidden inside the central control shift panel, and / or the gear position of the shift lever is controlled to remain in the parking gear position.

[0075] In camping mode, the seats in the cabin are flat. If a gear lever protrudes from the flat seat, the user could accidentally touch the gear lever while resting on it, causing the vehicle to shift gears unexpectedly. To prevent accidental gear shifting, the gear lever can be hidden in the center console and / or the vehicle gear can be kept in the park position. On the one hand, when the gear lever is hidden in the center console, the user will not accidentally touch the gear lever, which would affect the user's ability to lie flat on the seat. On the other hand, when the vehicle gear is kept in the park position in camping mode, the vehicle gear will not be accidentally changed.

[0076] As for the air conditioning system, the air conditioning system includes an air outlet adjustment device, an air conditioning temperature adjustment device and an air conditioning air volume adjustment device.

[0077] For example, the air conditioning system has the following definitions in camping mode: (1) the air outlet adjustment device is controlled to adjust the air direction of the air conditioner not toward the top of the seat; (2) after the temperature in the cabin reaches the target temperature, the air volume adjustment device of the air conditioner is controlled to reduce the current air volume; (3) the internal circulation mode and the external circulation mode of the air conditioning system are controlled to switch at predetermined intervals; (4) when the vehicle power drops to a power threshold, the heating function or the cooling function of the air conditioning system is turned off, and the air conditioning system is controlled to switch to the internal circulation mode.

[0078] Since users usually rest on seats when resting in the cabin, in camping mode, the air outlet adjustment device can be controlled to adjust the wind direction not toward the top of the seat, so as to avoid the air-conditioning wind blowing directly toward the user and causing physical discomfort to the user.

[0079] Internal recirculation mode circulates air throughout the vehicle's cabin, while external recirculation mode exchanges air between the interior and exterior. After a certain period of time in internal recirculation mode, the cabin's carbon dioxide content can become high, causing discomfort. Therefore, after a preset period of time in internal recirculation mode, the system switches to external recirculation mode to introduce air from the external environment into the cabin. In this way, internal and external recirculation modes operate alternately.

[0080] When the vehicle's battery level drops to a threshold, the remaining battery level cannot support the vehicle's driving for too long. At this time, you can turn off the air-conditioning system's compressor to turn off the cooling function, or turn off the air-conditioning heater (PTC) to turn off the heating function, thereby reducing the power consumption of the air-conditioning system.

[0081] The interior lighting system includes ambient lighting, reading lighting, and foot lighting. The interior lighting system can be switched on in camping mode.

[0082] For example, the interior lighting system in camping mode has the following definition: (1) The interior lighting system supports user voice to turn on or off, and can also support users to turn it on or off through the car entertainment device, and can also support users to turn it on or off through the terminal; (2) The ambient light has the function of changing with the melody of music or following the voice of the user, and the ambient light supports voice control of the brightness of the ambient light or the function of controlling the lighting area of ​​the ambient light. The brightness of the ambient light in camping mode is the brightness before entering the camping mode; (3) The foot light remains on.

[0083] The exterior lighting system includes turn signals, hazard lights, brake lights, and reverse lights. The exterior lighting system can be controlled to remain in its last state when entering camping mode, and / or the exterior lighting system can be linked to the high-voltage system to generate an alarm.

[0084] For example, the exterior lighting system has the following definitions in camping mode: (1) Control the exterior lighting system to maintain the state of the user's last use of the exterior lighting system when entering camping mode, and support the user to turn off the exterior lighting system through any of voice, terminal and in-vehicle entertainment devices; (2) When receiving the over-power alarm signal output by the high-voltage system, control the warning light in the exterior lighting system to light up.

[0085] When the high-voltage system outputs an over-power alarm signal, it indicates that the barbecue machine, induction cooker and other electrical appliances connected to the vehicle are overloaded. At this time, in order to remind the user, the warning light in the exterior lighting system can be controlled to light up.

[0086] For the vehicle window control system, the vehicle window control system includes vehicle windows and can be controlled to be in a closed state in the camping mode.

[0087] In camping mode, users usually want the windows to be closed, so after the vehicle enters camping mode, the windows can be automatically controlled to close, and users can be supported to adjust them to the open state later.

[0088] For the sunroof control system, the sunroof control system includes the sunroof and the sunshade. The sunroof control system can be controlled to be closed in the camping mode.

[0089] In camping mode, users usually want the sunroof and sunshade to be closed, so after the vehicle enters camping mode, the sunroof and sunshade can be automatically controlled to be closed, and the user can be supported to adjust them to the open state later.

[0090] The sunroof and sunshade are controlled independently. Users can open the sunroof and keep the sunshade closed, or open the sunshade and keep the sunroof closed. In camping mode, if rain is detected, the sunroof and sunshade will automatically close.

[0091] For the high-voltage system, the high-voltage system may be controlled to be in a discharge power detection state in the camping mode, and / or the engine in the high-voltage system may be controlled to be prohibited from starting.

[0092] For example, the high-voltage system has the following definition in camping mode: (1) The high-voltage system detects the discharge power of the external load connected to the vehicle. When the discharge power is greater than the preset power, it outputs an over-power alarm signal and stops discharging; (2) For hybrid vehicles, after the hybrid vehicle enters camping mode, the on-site energy storage function is prohibited and the engine is prohibited from starting.

[0093] In camping mode, users usually rest and sleep in a closed cabin. In the hybrid vehicle's in-situ energy storage function, the engine will be started to charge the vehicle battery. Starting the engine will produce carbon monoxide. Users are very likely to be poisoned if they inhale carbon monoxide in their sleep. Therefore, the in-situ energy storage function will be prohibited in camping mode, that is, the engine will be prohibited from starting, so as to avoid the production of carbon monoxide and protect the user's personal safety.

[0094] As for the suspension system, the suspension height can be controlled to automatically adjust in camping mode to keep the vehicle body in a level state.

[0095] The rear seat entertainment system is different from the in-vehicle entertainment system. The in-vehicle entertainment system is the entertainment system located in the front row of the vehicle, while the rear seat entertainment system is the entertainment system configured in the back row of the vehicle. The rear seat entertainment system has the function of supporting users to open the trunk and open the sunroof control system.

[0096] Among the above-mentioned multiple execution systems, there will be linkage between the multiple execution systems in the camping mode to achieve the target function in the camping mode.

[0097] For example, the high-voltage system has a discharge power detection state in camping mode. The high-voltage system detects the discharge power of the external load connected to the vehicle in the detection state. When it detects that the discharge power of the external load is greater than the preset power, the warning light in the exterior lighting system lights up to remind the user that the external load is too large.

[0098] For example, the in-vehicle entertainment device or rear seat entertainment system supports users to adjust the working status of the target execution system on the vehicle, which includes the interior lighting system, exterior lighting system, sunroof control system, window control system, etc.

[0099] In step S23 , in response to an exit command triggering the vehicle to exit the camping mode or the vehicle battery level being less than a battery threshold or the vehicle gear being in a non-parking gear, the execution system of the vehicle is controlled to exit the working state in the camping mode.

[0100] The exit instruction in response to the vehicle exiting the camping mode includes any one of the following: determining that the exit camping mode button displayed on the terminal is triggered, the exit camping mode button displayed on the in-vehicle entertainment device is triggered, and the voice information emitted by the sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to exit the camping mode.

[0101] When the vehicle's power is less than the power threshold, it means that the vehicle's remaining power cannot support the vehicle's driving for a long time. Therefore, when the vehicle's power is less than the power threshold, the vehicle can be automatically controlled to exit the camping mode, thereby maintaining the vehicle's remaining power and preventing the remaining power from being exhausted by the execution system in the camping mode.

[0102] When the vehicle gear is not in the parking gear, it indicates that the user may want to drive the vehicle. In this case, the vehicle can be controlled to exit the camping mode so that the vehicle can drive normally.

[0103] After the vehicle exits the camping mode, a camping mode exit signal can be sent to each execution system, and each execution system cancels the working state in the camping mode and returns to the working state during normal use.

[0104] For example, for the rear-seat entertainment system and the in-vehicle entertainment devices in the intelligent network system, the display screen interfaces of these two systems automatically return to the home page; for the central control shift panel, the shift lever is controlled to return to the non-hidden state and the forced parking gear is released; for the high-voltage system of the hybrid vehicle, the prohibition on the on-site energy storage function is lifted.

[0105] The above technical solution defines the operating states of each vehicle's actuator systems after entering camping mode. These operating states contribute to user comfort and safety in camping mode, thereby enhancing the user experience and safety in camping mode. Furthermore, since the vehicle exits camping mode when the battery level falls below a threshold, the actuator systems in camping mode are prevented from consuming the vehicle's remaining battery, preserving a sufficient amount of power for continued operation.

[0106] The following describes a specific embodiment of steps S11 and S12, as shown in FIG3 . This embodiment illustrates the operating states of various actuation systems of the vehicle in towing mode. In target mode, if the vehicle parameters include a gear position, the preset condition corresponding to the target mode includes the vehicle gear position being the parking gear position.

[0107] In step S31 , in response to a triggering instruction for triggering the vehicle to enter the towing mode, it is determined whether the vehicle gear position is the parking gear position.

[0108] As shown in FIG5 , in the trailer scenario, the vehicle and the camper are included. After the hook of the vehicle is connected to the camper, the vehicle can tow the camper.

[0109] The target mode is the towing mode, and the corresponding trigger instruction is triggered by any one of the following: the vehicle controller of the vehicle is powered on, the towing mode button displayed on the terminal is triggered, the towing mode button displayed on the vehicle's in-vehicle entertainment device is triggered, and the voice information emitted by the sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to enter the towing mode.

[0110] When the vehicle's vehicle controller is powered on, it refers to the vehicle's vehicle controller being powered on, not the towed camper. Powering on the vehicle controller indicates that the wiring harness between the vehicle and the camper is successfully connected, allowing the vehicle to tow the camper normally. Therefore, successful powering on the vehicle controller confirms that the vehicle enters towing mode.

[0111] If the trailer mode button on the terminal display is triggered, the user can click the trailer mode entry icon on the terminal display. The terminal sends a trigger instruction to the vehicle indicating that the trailer mode entry icon has been triggered. The vehicle then determines that the user needs to enter trailer mode. The terminal can be a mobile phone, tablet, or other device connected to the vehicle.

[0112] If the trailer mode button on the vehicle's in-vehicle entertainment device is triggered, the user can click the trailer mode entry icon on the terminal's in-vehicle entertainment device interface, and the vehicle will confirm that the user needs to enter trailer mode. The in-vehicle entertainment device can be any device on the vehicle, such as the central control screen, passenger screen, headrest screen, armrest screen, etc.

[0113] For a scenario where the voice information emitted by the sound source instructs the vehicle to enter the towing mode, the user can make a sound of "entering towing mode", and the vehicle determines that the user needs to enter the towing mode based on the voice information emitted by the user.

[0114] In step S32, when the vehicle gear is in the parking gear, at least one of the following execution systems is controlled to switch to the working state in the towing mode: power system, parking assist system, exterior lighting system, driving assistance system, electronic power steering system, suspension system, driver information system, intelligent network system, five-door system and braking system.

[0115] When the vehicle gear is in the parking gear, it indicates that the vehicle is in a stopped state. At this time, only the vehicle in the parked state can be hooked to the camper. Therefore, when the vehicle gear is in the parking gear, it can be determined that the vehicle meets the conditions for entering the towing mode.

[0116] For the power system, the working state of the power system can be controlled to be the start state in the towing mode.

[0117] The power system can enhance the vehicle's power in towing mode, allowing the vehicle to tow a camper.

[0118] For the parking assistance system, the working state of the parking assistance system can be turned off in the towing mode.

[0119] The parking assist system includes a parking assist radar, which detects the distance between the vehicle and obstacles during parking. When the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle falls below a preset distance, it issues a warning signal, prompting the user to avoid the obstacle. However, when the vehicle is connected to a camper, the proximity between the two vehicles causes the parking assist radar to detect the decrease in the distance between the camper and the obstacle, thereby issuing a warning signal. Constantly issuing warning signals from the vehicle results in a poor user experience. Therefore, the parking assist system can be disabled and no longer issues warning signals when the vehicle enters towing mode.

[0120] For the exterior lighting system, after detecting that the trailer wiring harness is successfully connected in towing mode, the warning light of the camper can be controlled to flash for a preset duration, and after the preset duration, the exterior lights of the camper can be controlled to light up one by one.

[0121] Currently, a wiring harness is required between the vehicle and the camper to transmit signals to the camper. After successfully connecting the wiring harness between the vehicle and the camper, the user needs to check the connection on the in-vehicle entertainment system inside the vehicle. After the connection is successful, the user needs to check the camper to see if the exterior lights of the camper are working properly. This requires the user to check back and forth multiple times, which reduces the user experience.

[0122] In the present disclosure, after the vehicle enters towing mode and the user successfully connects the wiring harness between the vehicle and the camper, the camper's warning light will flash for a preset duration, for example, 5 seconds. After seeing the flashing warning light, the user can proceed to the camper within 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, the camper's exterior lights, including turn signals, hazard lights, brake lights, and reverse lights, will then illuminate one by one, making it easier for the user to check whether the exterior lights are functioning properly. In this process, the user only needs to connect the wiring harness between the camper and the vehicle and then go to the camper to check the exterior lights, eliminating the need to go back and forth between the vehicle and the camper, thus improving the user experience.

[0123] In the above solution, since the rear of the vehicle is connected to a camper, the exterior lights of the rear of the vehicle cannot be seen by other car owners on the road. The vehicle will synchronize the status of its exterior lights to the exterior lights of the camper, so that the status of the exterior lights of the vehicle can be seen by other car owners. Therefore, the user needs to check whether the exterior lights of the camper can be used normally. If they can be used normally, other car owners can judge the current driving status of the vehicle based on the status of the exterior lights of the camper.

[0124] For the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), in towing mode, the braking function in the driver assistance system can be switched to the off state, the reminder function can be switched to the on state, and the cruise control function in the adaptive cruise control function can remain on.

[0125] The braking function enables the vehicle to come to an emergency stop when the distance between the vehicle and the vehicle ahead is less than a preset distance. For example, if the distance between the vehicle and the vehicle ahead is less than 10 meters, the user's application of the brake pedal will cause the vehicle to come to an emergency stop, thereby avoiding a collision with the vehicle ahead. However, when a campervan is connected to the rear of the vehicle, the combined mass of the vehicle and campervan changes. Therefore, if the braking function is still based on the distance between the vehicle and the vehicle ahead, the vehicle and the vehicle ahead collide, resulting in a rear-end collision. Therefore, when the vehicle enters camping mode, the braking function can be disabled to avoid rear-end collisions caused by emergency braking.

[0126] The reminder function is to alert the user when the vehicle deviates from the current lane, so as to assist the driver to be aware of his or her own driving behavior and avoid potential accident risks. In towing mode, the reminder function will not affect the vehicle and camper, so the reminder function can be controlled to be turned on.

[0127] After the cruise control function is turned on, the vehicle can be controlled to maintain a stable cruising speed when driving on roads with suitable conditions such as high speeds, reducing driving fatigue after a long period of time. Therefore, in towing mode, the cruise control function can be controlled to remain on to reduce the driver's driving fatigue.

[0128] For the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system, the EPS system can be controlled to enter the sport mode in the towing mode.

[0129] The electronic power steering system is used to provide steering assistance. It can sense the force applied by the driver on the steering wheel, and then use sensors and electronic control units to calculate the required steering force, thereby reducing the force required to turn the steering wheel. When the electronic power steering system enters the sport mode, it helps the driver to turn the steering wheel more easily, so that when the user applies the same steering force, the vehicle can also drive the camper van.

[0130] For the suspension system, the active adjustment function of the suspension system can be controlled to be turned off in towing mode.

[0131] The active ride height adjustment function adjusts the vehicle's chassis height on uneven roads. However, if the active ride height adjustment function is used when the vehicle's rear end is connected to a camper, it will cause the vehicle's ride height to be inconsistent with the camper's, making the vehicle unable to operate normally. Therefore, the active ride height adjustment function can be controlled to be disabled in towing mode to avoid the vehicle's ride height being inconsistent with the camper's.

[0132] For the driver information system, in towing mode, if the exterior lighting system is normal, a first color, such as green, is displayed on the driver information system icon; if the exterior lighting system is abnormal, a second color, such as gray, is displayed on the driver information system icon.

[0133] As for the braking system, the braking system can be controlled to be in the open state in the towing mode.

[0134] The braking system can adjust the vehicle's braking force according to the different weights of campers. When towing, the heavier the camper, the greater the braking force provided by the user when the user presses the brake pedal to the same depth, thereby ensuring that the braking effect displayed by the user when the user presses the brake pedal to the same depth is the same, thereby improving the user's braking experience.

[0135] For the intelligent connected system, in towing mode, the image of the hook at the rear of the vehicle in the real-time environment can be displayed on the screen of the intelligent connected system; when the electric tailgate is opened, the distance between the electric tailgate and the camper can be displayed on the screen of the intelligent connected system, and of course, voice reminders of the distance between the electric tailgate and the camper can also be given.

[0136] Displaying the real-time position of the hook at the rear of the vehicle on the screen of the intelligent connected system can facilitate the driver to control the vehicle to the position where the hook at the rear is stuck on the camper by observing the real-time position of the hook displayed on the screen.

[0137] Since different campervans have different sizes, the distance between them after being connected to the vehicle is also different. For some campervans, after being connected to the vehicle, the distance between the campervan and the electric tailgate at the rear of the vehicle is relatively close, causing the user to collide with the campervan after operating the electric tailgate to open it. At this time, the user can use the screen reminder of the intelligent network system to determine whether the electric tailgate will collide with the campervan, so as to avoid damage to the electric tailgate of the vehicle and the campervan.

[0138] In step S33 , in response to an exit command triggering the vehicle to exit the towing mode or the vehicle being in the parking gear position, the execution system of the vehicle is controlled to exit the towing mode.

[0139] Responding to the vehicle exiting towing mode includes any one of the following: the vehicle's vehicle controller is powered off, the button for exiting towing mode displayed on the determination terminal is triggered, the button for exiting towing mode displayed on the in-vehicle entertainment device is triggered, and a voice message emitted by a sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to exit towing mode.

[0140] The power off of the vehicle controller indicates that the wiring harness between the vehicle and the camper is disconnected. At this time, the vehicle can no longer transmit signals to the camper through the wiring harness, so the vehicle can be controlled to exit the towing mode.

[0141] When the vehicle is in the parking gear, it means that the vehicle has towed the camper to the destination and the vehicle has stopped. The vehicle does not need to continue to tow the camper. At this time, the vehicle can be controlled to exit the towing mode.

[0142] When exiting towing mode, there are the following situations: Situation 1, if the user triggers the exit instruction of towing mode, for example, the button for exiting towing mode displayed on the terminal is triggered, the button for exiting towing mode displayed on the in-vehicle entertainment device is triggered, the voice information emitted by the sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to exit towing mode, etc., it will be determined whether the vehicle is in the parking gear. If so, the towing mode will be exited; Situation 2, if the vehicle controller of the vehicle is powered off, there is no need to determine whether the vehicle is in the parking gear, and the towing mode can be exited directly.

[0143] The parking gear position can be any one of P gear, N gear, and EPB (electronic parking brake system) pulled up, and the present disclosure does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0144] It can be understood that in the above scheme, the wiring harness connection between the vehicle and the camper is used to establish a communication connection between the vehicle and the camper, so that the vehicle can synchronously transmit signals such as exterior light signals to the camper; and the hook connection between the vehicle and the camper is used to establish a physical connection between the vehicle and the camper, so that the vehicle can tow the camper.

[0145] Through the above technical solution, the working status of each execution system of the vehicle is defined before the vehicle tows the camper van to go camping and on the way to the camping destination. The working status of each execution system in the towing mode is committed to the comfort and safety of the user in the towing mode, thereby improving the user's usage experience and safety protection in the towing mode.

[0146] FIG6 is a block diagram of a vehicle control device according to an exemplary embodiment. The vehicle control device 600 includes a receiving device 610 and a control device 620 .

[0147] The receiving device 610 is configured to receive a trigger instruction for triggering the vehicle to enter a target mode, wherein the target mode is a camping mode and / or a towing mode;

[0148] The control device 620 is configured to control the execution system of the vehicle to switch to the working state under the target mode when the vehicle parameters of the vehicle meet the preset conditions corresponding to the target mode.

[0149] Optionally, the target mode is a camping mode, and the vehicle parameters include vehicle power and vehicle gear position; the preset conditions corresponding to the target mode include that the vehicle power is greater than a power threshold and the vehicle gear position is a parking gear position.

[0150] Optionally, the target mode is a camping mode; the control device 620 includes:

[0151] The first control sub-component is configured to control at least one of the following execution systems to switch to the working state in the camping mode when the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions: intelligent network system, steering system, seat control system, central control shift panel, air conditioning system, interior lighting system, exterior lighting system, window control system, sunroof control system, high-voltage system, suspension system and rear seat entertainment system.

[0152] Optionally, the target mode is a camping mode, and the corresponding trigger instruction is triggered in any one of the following situations: the camping mode button displayed on the terminal is triggered, the camping mode button displayed on the vehicle's onboard entertainment device is triggered, and the voice information emitted by the sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to enter the camping mode.

[0153] Optionally, the target mode is a towing mode, and the vehicle parameters include a vehicle gear position; the preset condition corresponding to the target mode includes that the vehicle gear position is a parking gear position.

[0154] Optionally, the target mode is a towing mode; the control device 620 includes:

[0155] The second control sub-component is configured to control at least one of the following execution systems to switch to the working state in the towing mode when the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions: power system, parking assist system, exterior lighting system, driving assistance system, electronic power steering system, suspension system, driver information system, intelligent network system, five-door system and braking system.

[0156] Optionally, the target mode is the towing mode, and the corresponding trigger instruction is triggered in any one of the following situations: the vehicle controller of the vehicle is powered on, the towing mode button displayed on the terminal is triggered, the towing mode button displayed on the vehicle's in-vehicle entertainment device is triggered, and the voice information emitted by the sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to enter the towing mode.

[0157] Optionally, the vehicle control device 600 further includes:

[0158] An exit device is configured to control the execution system of the vehicle to exit the working state in the target mode in response to an exit instruction that triggers the vehicle to exit the target mode or the vehicle parameter fails to meet the preset condition.

[0159] Based on the same inventive concept, the present disclosure also proposes an electronic device, which includes a processor connected to a memory, and the processor is used to execute the computer program in the memory to implement the steps of the vehicle control method proposed in the present disclosure.

[0160] Based on the same inventive concept, the present disclosure also proposes a control system, which includes a control device proposed in FIG. 6 or includes the above-mentioned electronic device.

[0161] FIG7 is a block diagram of a vehicle 700 according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG7 , the vehicle 700 may include a processor 701 and a memory 702. The vehicle 700 may also include one or more of a multimedia component 703, an input / output (I / O) interface 704, and a communication component 705.

[0162] The processor 701 is used to control the overall operation of the vehicle 700 to complete all or part of the steps in the above-mentioned vehicle control method. The memory 702 is used to store various types of data to support the operation of the vehicle 700. Such data may include, for example, instructions for any application or method operating on the vehicle 700, as well as application-related data, such as contact information, sent and received messages, pictures, audio, video, etc. The memory 702 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk. The multimedia component 703 may include a screen and an audio component. The screen may be, for example, a touch screen, and the audio component is used to output and / or input audio signals. For example, the audio component may include a microphone for receiving external audio signals. The received audio signals may be further stored in the memory 702 or transmitted via the communication component 705. The audio component also includes at least one speaker for outputting audio signals. The I / O interface 704 provides an interface between the processor 701 and other interface devices, which may be a keyboard, a mouse, buttons, etc. These buttons may be virtual buttons or physical buttons. The communication component 705 is used for wired or wireless communication between the vehicle 700 and other devices. Wireless communication, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), 2G, 3G, 4G, NB-IOT, eMTC, or other 5G, etc., or a combination of one or more thereof, is not limited here. Therefore, the corresponding communication component 705 may include: Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth devices, NFC devices, etc.

[0163] In an exemplary embodiment, the vehicle 700 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to execute the above-mentioned vehicle control method.

[0164] In another exemplary embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium including program instructions is also provided. When executed by a processor, the program instructions implement the steps of the vehicle control method described above. For example, the computer-readable storage medium may be the aforementioned memory 702 including the program instructions. The program instructions may be executed by the processor 701 of the vehicle 700 to perform the vehicle control method described above.

[0165] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0166] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any appropriate manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present disclosure will not further describe various possible combinations.

[0167] In addition, the various embodiments of the present disclosure may be arbitrarily combined, and as long as they do not violate the concept of the present disclosure, they should also be regarded as the contents disclosed by the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A vehicle control method, characterized in that: include: receiving a triggering instruction for triggering the vehicle to enter a target mode, the target mode being a camping mode and / or a towing mode; When the vehicle parameters of the vehicle meet the preset conditions corresponding to the target mode, the execution system of the vehicle is controlled to switch to the working state under the target mode.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The target mode is a camping mode, and the vehicle parameters include a vehicle power level and a vehicle gear position; the preset conditions corresponding to the target mode include that the vehicle power level is greater than a power threshold and the vehicle gear position is a parking gear position.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The target mode is a camping mode; when the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions, controlling the execution system of the vehicle to switch to a working state under the target mode includes: When the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions, at least one of the following execution systems is controlled to switch to the working state in the camping mode: Intelligent network system, steering system, seat control system, central control shift panel, air conditioning system, interior lighting system, exterior lighting system, window control system, sunroof control system, high-voltage system, suspension system and rear seat entertainment system.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein The target mode is camping mode, and the corresponding trigger instruction is triggered in any of the following situations: It is determined that a button for camping mode displayed on a terminal is triggered, a button for camping mode displayed on an in-vehicle entertainment device of the vehicle is triggered, and a voice message emitted by a sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to enter the camping mode.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein The target mode is the towing mode, and the vehicle parameters include a vehicle gear position; the preset condition corresponding to the target mode includes that the vehicle gear position is a parking gear position.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein The target mode is the towing mode; when the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions, controlling the execution system of the vehicle to switch to the working state under the target mode includes: When the vehicle parameters meet the preset conditions, at least one of the following execution systems is controlled to switch to the working state in the towing mode: Power system, parking assistance system, exterior lighting system, driving assistance system, electronic power steering system, suspension system, driver information system, intelligent network system, five-door system and braking system.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The target mode is the towing mode, and the corresponding trigger instruction is triggered in any of the following situations: The vehicle controller of the vehicle is powered on, the button of the towing mode displayed on the terminal is triggered, the button of the towing mode displayed on the vehicle's in-vehicle entertainment device is triggered, and the voice information emitted by the sound source is used to instruct the vehicle to enter the towing mode.

8. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The method further comprises: In response to an exit instruction triggering the vehicle to exit the target mode or the vehicle parameter failing to meet the preset condition, the execution system of the vehicle is controlled to exit the working state in the target mode.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that: The method comprises a processor connected to a memory, and the processor is configured to execute the computer program in the memory to implement the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A control system, characterized in that: The electronic device according to claim 9.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that: Includes the electronic device according to claim 9 or the control system according to claim 10.

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