Integrated Vehicle Control Module for Single-Key Function Activation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle control systems require multiple keys for different functions, leading to inconvenient, costly, and complex operations, with poor user experience.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle integrated control method and apparatus that uses a centralized integration module to determine and activate control modules based on user operations and environmental attributes, incorporating prompt modules for user feedback.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate control keys are used for different vehicle functions, then each function can be controlled independently, but the operation interface becomes complex and user convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunction control capabilityVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate control keys for different vehicle functions (air conditioning, seat heating, steering wheel heating, etc.) into a single integrated control key. When the user presses this integrated key, the system determines the current vehicle state and automatically activates the appropriate control modules, thereby simplifying the operation interface while maintaining comprehensive function control capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated control key is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously or sequentially. A single key press can trigger various control modules depending on the vehicle's current state, making the control key universal and eliminating the need for multiple dedicated keys for different functions.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate control keys are used for different vehicle functions, then each function can be controlled independently, but the cost of the control system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunction control capabilityVSAvoidsystem cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple control keys into a single integrated control key, thereby reducing the number of physical components needed in the control system. This consolidation directly reduces manufacturing costs while the system maintains the ability to control multiple functions through intelligent software-based module activation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If manual control of each function is implemented, then user control precision is high, but automation level and intelligence are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser control precisionVSAvoidcontrol intelligence
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system is designed to automatically determine which control modules need to be activated based on the current vehicle state (temperature, occupancy, driving conditions, etc.). When the user presses the integrated control key, the system autonomously selects and activates the appropriate modules without requiring the user to manually control each function, thereby achieving both user intent and high automation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors vehicle state parameters (internal and external temperature, occupancy status, driving conditions) and uses this feedback to intelligently determine which control modules should be activated. This feedback mechanism enables the system to provide intelligent, context-aware control while maintaining user oversight through the integrated control interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12485913B2Vehicle integrated control method and apparatus, device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.12.02 NINGBO GEELY AUTOMOBILE RES & DEV CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a vehicle integrated control method used for a vehicle integrated control system, wherein the vehicle integrated control system at least can comprise an integration module and a plurality of control modules, and the integration module is provided inside a vehicle. The method comprises: in response to a target operation performed by a user on the integration module, determining a target control instruction corresponding to the target operation; determining a target control module corresponding to the target control instruction, the target control module being at least one of the plurality of control modules; and activating the target control module to cause the target control module to control the enabling or disabling of a corresponding function on the basis of attribute information of internal and external environments of the vehicle. Also disclosed are a vehicle integrated control apparatus, a device, and a storage medium.