Vehicle Cockpit Scene-Synced Device Control for Immersive Video Playback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current intelligent cockpit systems lack immersive entertainment experiences due to simple video play functions and limited device control, resulting in poor user engagement.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that control vehicle systems such as air-conditioning, seat heating, air suspension, seat vibration, and fragrance diffusers based on scene information from videos to create synchronized sensory experiences, enhancing user engagement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If video play function is simplified for ease of operation, then ease of operation is improved, but entertainment experience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevideo play operationVSAvoidentertainment experience
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary scene recognition on video content before playback, pre-configuring control parameters for various vehicle devices. This allows the simple video play interface to trigger pre-prepared immersive scenarios, maintaining ease of operation while delivering rich entertainment experiences through automated device coordination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

A scene recognition module acts as an intermediary between the simple video play function and the complex vehicle control systems. This intermediary automatically analyzes video content, identifies key scenes, and translates them into appropriate device control commands, bridging the gap between simple user interaction and complex entertainment delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If device control is limited for system simplicity, then device complexity is reduced, but user engagement deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol system complexityVSAvoiduser engagement
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The control system is segmented into independent modules: video playback module, scene recognition module, and device control modules. Each module operates independently with well-defined interfaces, reducing overall system complexity while enabling sophisticated coordinated control of multiple vehicle devices for enhanced user engagement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The scene recognition module automatically analyzes video content and self-determines appropriate device control strategies without requiring complex user input or manual configuration. This self-service capability reduces the burden on the control system while delivering personalized immersive experiences that enhance user engagement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If scene-based control is implemented for immersive experience, then entertainment experience is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveentertainment experienceVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The scene recognition module serves multiple functions: it identifies video scenes, determines emotional tones, extracts key events, and generates control commands for various vehicle devices. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require separate complex systems into a single universal module, improving entertainment experience while controlling overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4671007A1Method and device for controlling vehicle, vehicle, storage medium and program product
Publication Date: 2025.12.31 XIAOMI EV TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent cockpits of vehicles and provides a method and a device for controlling a vehicle, a vehicle, a computer storage medium and a computer program product. A method for controlling a vehicle includes: obtaining (S11) target scene information of a target video and time range information corresponding to the target scene information; and controlling (S12) a target device on the vehicle to run in a running state matching with the target scene information within a time range corresponding to the target scene information during a process of playing the target video; where the target device includes at least one of: an air-conditioner, a seat heating device, an air suspension system, a seat vibrating device, or an electronic fragrance diffuser.