A trunk lid opening system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (1) for automatically opening the trunk lid by processing the image data received relating to the vehicle surroundings when the user approaches the vehicle at a certain distance, by using UWB (ultrawide band) technology.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A TRUNK LID OPENING SYSTEM

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The present invention relates to a system for automatically opening the trunk lid by processing the image data received relating to the vehicle surroundings when the user approaches the vehicle at a certain distance, by using UWB (ultrawide band) technology.

[0005] Background of the Invention

[0006] In passenger cars, when users approach the vehicle with their hands full, they have difficulty opening the trunk by accessing the vehicle key.

[0007] For this reason, considering the studies and deficiencies in the current technique, it is understood that there is a need for a system for automatically opening the trunk lid by processing the image data received relating to the vehicle surroundings when the user approaches the vehicle at a certain distance, by using UWB (ultrawide band) technology.

[0008] The Chinese patent document no. CN114501363 A, an application included in the state of the art, discloses an automatic car door unlocking system with UWB. The invention subject to the said patent document describes a passive entry / passive start (PEPS) system and method for a vehicle. The communication gateway establishes a low-power Bluetooth and ultrawide band communication connection with the portable device. The positioning module determines the position of the portable device by using bi-directional UWB measurement. The PEPS system performs vehicle functions based on the location of the portable device, such as unlocking the door or trunk, starting the vehicle or activating wireless charging. Another PEPS system comprises at least one low frequency (LF) antenna configured to transmit a wireless charging ping signal to the portable device within a determined range. The communication gateway authenticates the portable device based on the response of the portable device to the ping signal. After authenticating the portable device, the PEPS system performs a vehicle function, such as unlocking the door or trunk or starting the vehicle.

[0009] Summary of the Invention

[0010] An object of the present invention is to realize a system for detecting whether the user of the vehicle is carrying any items and / or whether his / her hands are full or not, and for automatically opening the trunk lid by processing the image data received relating to the vehicle surroundings when the user approaches the vehicle at a certain distance, by using UWB (ultrawide band) technology.

[0011] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0012] “A Trunk Lid Opening System” realized to fulfil the objective of the present invention is shown in the figure attached, in which:

[0013] Figure l is a schematic view of the inventive system.

[0014] The components illustrated in the figure are individually numbered, where the numbers refer to the following:

[0015] 1. System

[0016] 2. Image capturing device

[0017] 3. Function management unit

[0018] 4. Communication unit

[0019] 5. Vehicle computer A system (1) for automatically opening the trunk lid by processing the image data received relating to the vehicle surroundings when the user approaches the vehicle at a certain distance, by using UWB technology comprises at least one image capturing device (2) which is configured to capture at least one image relating to the outside of the vehicle; at least one function management unit (3) which is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to manage at least the opening and closing of the vehicle trunk lid; at least one communication unit (4) which is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to detect a pre-paired key and / or a mobile device of the vehicle within a certain distance by using UWB technology; and at least one vehicle computer (5) which is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to run at least one software thereon that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results; to establish communication and exchange data with the image capturing device (2), the function management unit (3) and the communication unit (4); to receive captured image data relating to the vehicle surroundings from the image capturing device (2) by being triggered by the information that a key and / or mobile device associated with the vehicle has approached the vehicle by the communication unit (4); to process the said image data and to detect the vehicle user in the image data and whether the vehicle user has anything in his / her hand; and to trigger the function management unit (3) to automatically open the vehicle trunk lid if it detects that the hands of the vehicle user are full.

[0020] The image capturing device (2) included in the inventive system (1) is a device in the form of a camera configured to capture images relating to the vehicle surroundings by preferably being positioned on the vehicle at different corners of the vehicle. The said image capturing device (2) is configured to transmit the image data it obtains to the vehicle computer (5). The function management unit (3) included in the inventive system (1) is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to manage vehicle functions, at least, such as opening and closing of the trunk lid, by being triggered by the vehicle computer (5).

[0021] The communication unit (4) included in the inventive system (1) is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to enable a pre-paired key and / or a mobile device of the vehicle to be detected within a certain distance via the UWB antennas thereof, and to trigger the image capturing device (2) to capture images relating to the vehicle surroundings if it detects that the mobile device or key is closer to the vehicle than a determined distance.

[0022] The vehicle computer (5) included in the inventive system (1) is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to enable the vehicle functions and components to be managed. The said vehicle computer (5) is configured to run at least one software thereon that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results. The vehicle computer (5) is configured to establish communication and exchange data with the image capturing device (2), the function management unit (3) and the communication unit (4). The vehicle computer (5) is configured to receive captured image data relating to the vehicle surroundings from the image capturing device (2) by being triggered by the information that a key and / or mobile device associated with the vehicle has approached the vehicle by the communication unit (4) and to process the said image data. The vehicle computer (5) is configured to detect whether the vehicle user is holding anything in his / her hands in the form of plastic bags, bags, suitcases or boxes by detecting the vehicle user on the processed image data. The vehicle computer (5) is configured to trigger the function management unit (3) to automatically open the vehicle trunk lid if it detects that the hands of the vehicle user are full.

[0023] Industrial Application of the Invention By means of the inventive system (1), it is enabled to automatically open the trunk lid by processing the image data received relating to the vehicle surroundings when the user approaches the vehicle at a certain distance, by using UWB (ultrawide band) technology.

[0024] Within these basic concepts; it is possible to develop various embodiments of the inventive “A Trunk Lid Opening System (1)”; the invention cannot be limited to examples disclosed herein and it is essentially according to claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A system (1) for automatically opening the trunk lid by processing the image data received relating to the vehicle surroundings when the user approaches the vehicle at a certain distance, by using UWB technology; characterized by at least one image capturing device (2) which is configured to capture at least one image relating to the outside of the vehicle; at least one function management unit (3) which is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to manage at least the opening and closing of the vehicle trunk lid; at least one communication unit (4) which is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to detect a pre-paired key and / or a mobile device of the vehicle within a certain distance by using UWB technology; and at least one vehicle computer (5) which is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to run at least one software thereon that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results; to establish communication and exchange data with the image capturing device (2), the function management unit (3) and the communication unit (4); to receive captured image data relating to the vehicle surroundings from the image capturing device (2) by being triggered by the information that a key and / or mobile device associated with the vehicle has approached the vehicle by the communication unit (4); to process the said image data and to detect the vehicle user in the image data and whether the vehicle user has anything in his / her hand; and to trigger the function management unit (3) to automatically open the vehicle trunk lid if it detects that the hands of the vehicle user are full.

2. A system (1) according to Claim 1; characterized by the image capturing device (2) which is a device in the form of a camera configured to capture images relating to the vehicle surroundings by being positioned on the vehicle at different corners of the vehicle.

3. A system (1) according to Claim 1 or 2; characterized by the image capturing device (2) which is configured to transmit the image data it obtains to the vehicle computer (5).

4. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the function management unit (3) which is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to manage vehicle functions, at least, such as opening and closing of the trunk lid, by being triggered by the vehicle computer (5).

5. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the communication unit (4) which is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to enable a pre-paired key and / or a mobile device of the vehicle to be detected within a certain distance via the UWB antennas thereof, and to trigger the image capturing device (2) to capture images relating to the vehicle surroundings if it detects that the mobile device or key is closer to the vehicle than a determined distance.

6. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (5) which is positioned within the vehicle and is configured to enable the vehicle functions and components to be managed.

7. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (5) which is configured to run at least one software thereon that automatically processes data and generates meaningful results.

8. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (5) which is configured to establish communication and exchange data with the image capturing device (2), the function management unit (3) and the communication unit (4).

9. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (5) which is configured to receive captured image data relating to the vehicle surroundings from the image capturing device (2) by being triggered by the information that a key and / or mobile device associated with the vehicle has approached the vehicle by the communication unit (4) and to process the said image data.

10. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (5) which is configured to detect whether the vehicle user is holding anything in his / her hands in the form of plastic bags, bags, suitcases or boxes by detecting the vehicle user on the processed image data.

11. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the vehicle computer (5) which is configured to trigger the function management unit (3) to automatically open the vehicle trunk lid if it detects that the hands of the vehicle user are full.

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