WO2018188204A1

WO2018188204A1 - Scenario indication system and method for vehicle

Info

Publication number: WO2018188204A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/091691
Authority: WO
Inventors: 谢望
Original assignee: 上海蔚来汽车有限公司
Priority date: 2017-04-10
Filing date: 2017-07-04
Publication date: 2018-10-18
Also published as: CN107054205A

Abstract

A scenario indication system and scenario indication method for a vehicle. The system comprises: an indication component (100) arranged outside a vehicle body; and a control unit (300) electrically connected to the indication component (100) and sending a control signal to the indication component (100), wherein the indication component (100) is configured to perform different types of display according to different indication signals, so that a user knows what scenario in the pre-set scenarios the vehicle is in; and wherein the control unit (300) is electrically connected to sensing components (210-240), in the vehicle, and is used for determining the pre-set scenarios. The control unit can emit a desired optical signal under the control of a vehicle control signal, thereby realizing the function of giving a warning or prompt in different auto-mobile application scenarios, and thus effectively improving the user experience of an auto-mobile.

Description

Scene indication system and method for vehicle

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of vehicle lighting or signaling devices and, more particularly, to a scene indicating system and method for a vehicle.

Background technique

It is known that various lighting devices are often provided on the vehicle to issue different warnings. For example, the vehicle can emit an alert signal by flashing illumination of taillights, turn signals, and headlights. With the increasing use of cars, cars are not only the travel tools of users, but also generate more and more application scenarios. As the user experience requirements for different application scenarios continue to increase, the existing lighting warning and signaling systems are insufficient to meet the display and illumination requirements in different application scenarios.

For example, when the user switches the door and the trunk door, when the user carries the wireless key to approach or move away from the vehicle, when the vehicle software is upgraded, and when the vehicle is parked to the side and there is a pedestrian and the vehicle approaching, it is desirable that the vehicle can issue a warning. Signal to inform the user of the current application scenario, or to alert other pedestrians and vehicles. However, existing lighting warning and signaling systems do not emit suitable signals in scenarios such as those described above, thereby greatly reducing the level of user experience.

Therefore, there is a continuing need for a new warning signaling device and its method of use in order to improve the user experience of the user in different application scenarios.

Summary of the invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide a scene indication system and method for a vehicle.

The object of the present invention is achieved by the following technical solutions:

A scene indicating system for a vehicle, the system comprising:

An indicating member disposed outside the vehicle body;

a control unit electrically connected to the indicating component and transmitting a control signal to the indicating component;

Wherein, the indicating component is configured to perform different display according to different indication signals, so that the user knows which scene in the preset scene the vehicle is in;

The control unit is electrically connected to the sensing component in the vehicle for determining a preset scene.

Optionally, the indicating component is a wheel eyebrow light disposed on the eyebrow of the vehicle.

Optionally, the wheel eyebrow light comprises:

a lamp body comprising a receiving portion with an opening;

a light emitting member installed in the housing and the light emitting surface of the light emitting member faces the opening;

The wire harness has one end electrically connected to the light emitting part and the other end extending through the lamp body.

Optionally, the wheel eyebrow lamp further includes an outer light mirror configured to cover the opening.

Optionally, the lighting component is an RGB LED light.

Optionally, the preset scene includes a first scene, a second scene, a third scene, and a fourth scene, where the control unit is electrically connected to the door or the trunk door opening and closing sensor for determining the first scene, and The wireless key sensor electrical connection for determining the second scenario is electrically connected to the OTA upgrade state sensor for determining the third scenario, and to the pedestrian or vehicle proximity sensor for determining the fourth scenario.

Optionally, the control unit is electrically connected to each sensor through a central gateway.

A scene indication method for a vehicle includes the following steps:

Setting an indication component outside the vehicle;

Sending a control signal to the indicating component to perform different display according to different indication signals, so that the user knows which scene of the preset scene is the vehicle;

Wherein, the control signal is generated according to the sensing condition of the sensing component in the vehicle for determining the preset scene.

Optionally, the step of setting the indicating component outside the vehicle body comprises: providing a wheel eyebrow light on the wheel eyebrow of the vehicle.

Optionally, the wheel eyebrow light comprises:

a lamp body comprising a receiving portion with an opening;

Optionally, the lighting component is an RGB LED light.

Optionally, the wheel eyebrow light is set to display for different scenes in one or more of different colors, different display frequencies, and different display intensities.

Optionally, the preset scene includes a first scene, a second scene, a third scene, and a fourth scene, where the first control signal for the first scene is determined according to the vehicle to determine whether the door or the trunk door is opened and closed. The sensing condition of the sensor is generated, and the second control signal for the second scenario is generated according to the sensing condition of the sensor that determines the proximity of the wireless key in the vehicle, and the third control signal for the third scenario is determined according to the OTA upgrade state in the vehicle. The sensing condition of the sensor is generated, and the fourth control signal for the fourth scene is generated according to the sensing condition of the sensor in the vehicle that determines the approach of the pedestrian vehicle.

The invention also relates to the following technical solutions:

A wheel eyebrow light assembly for mounting on a wheel eyebrow of a vehicle, comprising:

a lamp body comprising a receiving portion with an opening;

Optionally, an external light distribution mirror is further included, which is configured to cover the opening.

Optionally, the lighting component is an RGB LED light.

A wheel eyebrow including a wheel eyebrow body and a wheel eyebrow light assembly,

Wherein, the wheel eyebrow lamp assembly comprises a lamp body, a light-emitting component and a wire harness, and the lamp body comprises a receiving portion with an opening, the light-emitting component is mounted in the receiving portion, one end of the wire harness is electrically connected to the light-emitting component and the other end extends through the lamp body ;and

The wheel eyebrow is provided with a mounting portion adapted to mount the wheel eyebrow lamp assembly, and the mounting portion is configured to enable light generated by the light emitting member to be emitted toward the outside of the vehicle.

Optionally, the lighting component is an RGB LED light.

A wheel eyebrow lamp system comprising:

a wheel eyebrow light assembly for mounting at the wheel eye of the vehicle;

a control unit electrically connected to the wheel eyebrow light assembly to send a control signal to the wheel eyebrow light assembly;

Among them, the wheel eyebrow light assembly includes:

a lamp body comprising a receiving portion with an opening;

a light emitting component mounted in the housing; and

The wire harness has one end electrically connected to the light emitting component and the other end extending through the lamp body for electrically connecting with the power supply component.

Optionally, the lighting component is an RGB LED light.

Optionally, the control unit is configured to be electrically connected to a sensor in the vehicle that determines that the door or trunk door is open and closed.

Optionally, the control unit is arranged to be electrically connected to a sensor in the vehicle that determines the proximity of the wireless key.

Optionally, the control unit is configured to be electrically connected to a sensor in the vehicle that determines an OTA upgrade status.

Optionally, the control unit is arranged to be electrically connected to a sensor in the vehicle that is determined to be close to the pedestrian vehicle.

Optionally, the control unit is electrically connected to the sensor and wheel eyelight assembly via a central gateway within the vehicle.

The scene indicating system and method for a vehicle of the present invention can emit a desired optical signal under the control of a vehicle control signal, thereby realizing a warning or prompting function in different automobile application scenarios, effectively improving the automobile. user experience.

DRAWINGS

The invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and the preferred embodiments, but those skilled in the art will understand that the drawings are only for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments, and therefore should not be Limitations of the scope of the invention. In addition, the drawings are only intended to be illustrative of the composition or construction of the described objects and may include exaggerated representations, and the drawings are not necessarily to scale.

1 is an exploded view of a wheel eyebrow light assembly in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment of Figure 1 assembled.

Figure 3a is a perspective view of a wheel eyebrow in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3b is a perspective view of a wheel eyebrow in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic structural view of a scene indicating system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a scene indication method for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

detailed description

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the description is only illustrative, exemplary, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

First, it should be noted that the terms top, bottom, upward, downward, etc. mentioned herein are defined with respect to the directions in the respective drawings, they are relative concepts, and thus can be based on them. It varies in different locations and in different practical states. Therefore, these or other orientation terms should not be construed as limiting terms.

In addition, it should be noted that any single technical feature described or implied in the embodiments herein, or any single technical feature shown or implied in the drawings, can still be Combinations continue between the materials to obtain other embodiments of the invention that are not directly mentioned herein.

It should be noted that in the different drawings, the same reference numerals refer to the same or substantially the same components.

1 is an exploded view of a wheel eyebrow light assembly in accordance with one example of the present invention. As shown, the wheel eyebrow assembly 101 includes a lamp body 110 including a receiving portion 110a having an opening 110b, a light emitting member 120 disposed in the receiving portion 110a and a light emitting surface of the light emitting member 120 facing the opening 110b; And the wire harness 130 has one end electrically connected to the light emitting part 120 and the other end extending through the lamp body 110.

According to one example of the invention, the wheel eyebrow light assembly 101 further includes an outer light distribution mirror 140 that is configured to cover the opening 110b. The outer light distribution mirror 140 may be, for example, a plastic containing a diffusing agent to allow the light from the light emitting part 120 to spread more uniformly. As an example, the lighting component 120 can be an RGB LED light. The light emitting part 120 is integrated on the circuit assembly. The circuit assembly is mounted in the housing portion 110a by screws, bolts 150 or a snap-fit structure such that the light-emitting surface of the light-emitting component 120 It faces the opening 110b.

Optionally, the lamp body 110 is provided with a heat dissipation hole with a gas permeable membrane.

Optionally, the exterior of the lamp body 110 is provided with one or more coupling means 110c for fixing the wheel eyelight assembly 101, such as bolt holes or through holes and the like.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment of Figure 1 assembled. Wherein, as shown, the outer light distribution mirror 140 of the wheel eyebrow light assembly 101 has been assembled to the lamp body 110, and the other end of the wire harness 130 extends from the lamp body 110.

An example of a wheel eyebrow light assembly according to the present invention can be mounted to the wheel eyebrow portion of a vehicle without limitation. For example, the wheel eyebrow light assembly can be mounted on any one or more of the four wheel eyebrows of the vehicle. When the wheel eyebrow assembly is installed, it will be secured to the wheel eyebrow body by suitable means. As an example, the wheel eyebrow light assembly 101 as shown in Figures 1 and 2 will be mounted to the wheel eyebrow body by one or more coupling means 110c disposed on the exterior of the lamp body 110.

Figure 3a is a perspective view of a wheel eyebrow in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3b is a perspective view of a wheel eyebrow in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the wheel eyebrow includes a

wheel eyebrow body

10 or 20 that is mounted to the

wheel eyebrow body

10 or 20 in accordance with the wheel eyebrow assembly 101 described above. The

wheel eyebrow body

10 or 20 is provided with a mounting portion adapted to mount the wheel eyebrow lamp assembly 101, and the mounting portion is configured such that light generated by the light emitting member 120 is emitted toward the outside of the vehicle. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 3a and 3b, the wheel eyebrow body 10 is shaped to fit on the rear wheel of the vehicle, and the shape of the wheel eyebrow body 20 is configured to fit on the front wheel of the vehicle. However, wheel eyebrow bodies having other shapes may also be provided depending on actual needs.

The present invention also provides a wheel eyebrow lamp system comprising a wheel eyebrow light assembly 101 according to the above, the wheel eyebrow light assembly 101 for mounting at a vehicle wheel eyebrow; and a control unit that is electrically coupled to the wheel eyebrow light assembly 101 The connection is made to send a control signal to the wheel eyelight assembly 101.

In some examples, the control unit is configured to be electrically connected to a sensor in the vehicle that determines whether the door or the trunk door is opened and closed, so that the sensor may be sent to the wheel eyelight assembly, the door or the backup according to the sensing signal of the sensor. Control signal related to the door status.

In some examples, the control unit is configured to be electrically connected to a sensor in the vehicle that determines the proximity of the wireless key, such that a control signal associated with the proximity of the key owner to be transmitted to the wheel eyelight assembly can be generated based on the sensing signal of the sensor. .

In some examples, the control unit is configured to be electrically coupled to a sensor in the vehicle that determines an OTA upgrade status such that a control signal associated with the OTA upgrade to be sent to the wheel eyelight assembly can be generated based on the sensor's sensed signal.

In some examples, the control unit is configured to be electrically coupled to a sensor in the vehicle that determines a pedestrian or vehicle approaching, Thereby, a control signal to be sent to the wheel eyebrow light assembly related to whether there is a pedestrian or a vehicle approaching can be generated based on the sensing signal of the sensor.

Alternatively, the control unit can be electrically coupled to a central gateway within the vehicle to obtain signals from one or more of the sensors mentioned above, thereby generating control signals to be transmitted to the wheel eyelight assembly 101.

The control unit can be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. For example, the control unit is implemented as an electronic circuit separately, and the electronic circuit is electrically connected to the sensor and generates a corresponding control signal according to the sensing signal. Generally, such an electronic circuit can be further fabricated into a printed circuit board, or such an electronic device. The circuit can be implemented in a chip or the like. As another example, the control unit can be implemented as a software module that can be loaded into an existing electronic control unit in the vehicle (eg, a vehicle unit or an existing light control unit in the vehicle or an existing electronic vehicle) In the instrument control unit, etc., and by means of these electronic control units, the sensing signals of the sensors in the vehicle are collected, thereby generating different control signals according to different scenarios.

The wheel eyebrow lamp assembly, the wheel eyebrow and the wheel eyebrow lamp system of the invention have the advantages of simple structure, convenient manufacture and installation, and beautiful appearance. The wheel eyebrow lamp assembly of the present invention can be integrated on the wheel eyebrow of an existing vehicle, and the wheel eyebrow lamp system of the present invention can electrically connect the wheel eyebrow lamp assembly to an existing vehicle control system, thereby realizing the wheel eyebrow Effective control of the illumination of the lamp assembly.

4 is a schematic structural diagram of a scene indication system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. The scene indication system for the vehicle includes an indication component 100 disposed outside the vehicle body; the control unit 300 electrically connected to the indication component 100 and transmitting a control signal to the indication component 100, wherein the indication component 100 is configured to be Different indication signals are displayed differently, so that the user knows which scene in the preset scene the vehicle is in; and wherein the control unit 300 is electrically connected to the sensing components 210-240 for determining the preset scene in the vehicle.

In accordance with the present invention, the indicating component can be a component that transmits sound, a component that transmits an optical signal, or a combination of a component that transmits sound and a light transmitting component. Through the indication component, different signals, such as welcome, prompt, and warning light signals, can be transmitted to the user in different preset scenes. By way of example and not limitation, in the following examples, a wheel eyebrow light assembly is used as the indicator component 100, such as the wheel eyebrow light assembly 101 shown above, with respect to the structure of the wheel eyebrow light assembly 101 already in The above is explained in detail, so the details are not described below.

As an example, the preset scenes described herein may include a first scene, a second scene, a third scene, and a fourth scene. The control unit 300 is electrically connected to the door or trunk door opening and closing sensor 210 for determining the first scenario, electrically connected to the wireless key sensor 220 for determining the second scenario, and used to determine the third scenario. The OTA upgrade status sensor 230 is electrically coupled and electrically coupled to a pedestrian or vehicle proximity sensor 240 for determining a fourth scenario.

Alternatively, the control unit 300 can be electrically connected to the respective sensors through the central gateway 400, thereby obtaining sensing signals from different sensors, such as the above-mentioned

sensors

210, 220, 230, 240, etc., of course, connected as such The premise is that each of the

sensors

210, 220, 230, 240 and the like are electrically connected to the central gateway 400. And in some example cases, for example, in the case where the central gateway 400 is electrically connected to the indication component 100, the control unit 300 can also send a control signal to the indication component 100 through the central gateway 400 without necessarily directly contacting the indication component 100. Sexual connection.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a scene indication method for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. The indication method includes the following steps:

S10: setting an indication component outside the vehicle;

S20: sending a control signal to the indication component;

S30: The indication component performs different display according to different indication signals, so that the user knows which scene of the preset scene is the vehicle;

Wherein, the control signal is generated according to an induction condition of an inductive component for determining a preset scene in the vehicle.

As an example, the method described in FIG. 5 can be implemented in the scene indication system for a vehicle shown in FIG. 4, but is not limited to the system shown in FIG. The method described in Figure 5 is further illustrated below in conjunction with Figure 4.

Regarding the preset scene, it has been described above in conjunction with FIG. 4, and details are not described herein again.

In step S10, a wheel eyebrow light is placed on the wheel eyebrow of the vehicle. The wheel eyebrow lamp may have a similar structure or the same structure as the wheel eyebrow lamp assembly 101 described above in connection with FIGS. 1 and 2, and thus no detailed description thereof will be given herein.

At step S20, the control unit 300 transmits a control signal to the wheel eyebrow lamp. In this example, the control unit 300 acquires a signal from the central gateway 400 disposed in the vehicle from the door or trunk door opening and closing sensor 210 that determines the first scene to know whether the door or the trunk door is open or closed. And if so, generating a signal indicating that the door or the trunk door is open or closed; the control unit 300 acquires a signal from the central gateway 400 disposed in the vehicle from the wireless key sensor 220 that determines the second scene to determine the key holder Whether to be close to or away from the vehicle, in the case of approaching or moving away, generating a signal indicating that it is approaching or moving away; the control unit 300 acquiring the OTA upgrade state sensor 230 from the determined third scenario from the central gateway 400 disposed in the vehicle Signaling to determine whether an OTA upgrade of the in-vehicle software is currently in progress, generating a signal indicating that it is performing an OTA upgrade in the case of an upgrade; the control unit 300 receiving from the central gateway 400 disposed in the vehicle from the fourth scenario for determining the fourth scenario A pedestrian or vehicle approaches the signal of sensor 240 to determine if a pedestrian or vehicle is approaching the vehicle, If there is generated indicative of a pedestrian or a vehicle is approaching the vehicle control signal.

In step S30, the wheel eyebrow lights are displayed differently depending on different control signals from the control unit 300, thereby enabling the user to know which scene in the first to fourth scenes the vehicle is in. According to an example of the invention, the wheel eyebrow lamp It will be set to display for different preset scenes with one or more of different colors, different display frequencies, and different display intensities. For example, when receiving a signal that the door or the trunk door is in an open state, a red flashing light is emitted, and the frequency may be slower; upon receiving a signal from the wireless key sensor 220, a soft blue light may be emitted, for example, to welcome And the frequency may be slower; when receiving a control signal indicating that the vehicle is undergoing an OTA upgrade, yellow light may be emitted and the frequency may be slower; when the vehicle stops and receives a control signal indicating that a pedestrian or vehicle is approaching, A red flashing light is emitted and can flash at a faster rate.

For another example, in the first scene, the wheel eyebrow light performs a first display in which a breathing light (ie, a state in which the eyebrow light is illuminated for a few seconds and turned off for a few seconds), and when switching, the eyebrow light In a second scene, the wheel eyebrows perform a second display in which the red light is emitted in a breathing light mode; in the third scene, the wheel eyebrows The lamp performs a third display in which a yellow light is emitted in a breathing light mode; and in the fourth scene, the wheel eyebrow light performs a fourth display in which red light is emitted in a blinking mode. In addition, those skilled in the art can also set other illumination modes or use other colors to emit light according to actual needs.

Moreover, in accordance with an example of the present invention, the control system can also be configured to cause the wheel eyebrow light to extinguish when the signals of one or more sensors indicate that the vehicle is traveling or moving. Such a setting can meet the mandatory requirements of laws and regulations regarding the display of lights in moving vehicles.

The scene indication system and method for a vehicle of the present invention has the advantages of simple structure, convenient use, and the like, and can issue different signals according to an application scenario in which the vehicle is located, which not only helps the user to timely understand the current application scenario, but also Effectively improve the user experience.

The present invention is disclosed with reference to the drawings, and also to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any device or system, selecting suitable materials, and using any combination. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claimed technical solutions and includes other examples that are apparent to those skilled in the art. Such other examples as long as such other examples include structural elements that are not different from the technical language of the claimed technical solution, or such other examples contain equivalent structural elements that are not substantially different from the literal language of the claimed technical solution. It should be considered within the scope of protection as determined by the technical solution claimed by the present invention.

Claims

A scene indication system for a vehicle, the system comprising:

An indicating member disposed outside the vehicle body;

a control unit electrically connected to the indicating component and transmitting a control signal to the indicating component;

Wherein the indicating component is configured to perform different display according to different indication signals, so that the user knows which scene in the preset scene the vehicle is in;

The control unit is electrically connected to an inductive component for determining a preset scene in the vehicle.
A scene indicating system for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein said indicating member is a wheel eyebrow lamp provided on a wheel eye of the vehicle.
The scene indicating system for a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the wheel eyebrow lamp comprises:

a lamp body comprising a receiving portion with an opening;

a light emitting member installed in the housing portion and a light emitting surface of the light emitting member faces the opening;

The wire harness has one end electrically connected to the light emitting part and the other end extending through the lamp body.
A scene indicating system for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the wheel eyebrow lamp further comprises an outer light mirror configured to cover the opening.
A scene indicating system for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein said light emitting part is an RGB LED lamp.
The scene indication system for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the preset scene comprises a first scene, a second scene, a third scene and a fourth scene, wherein the control unit Electrically connecting with a door or trunk door opening and closing sensor for determining a first scenario, a wireless key sensor for determining a second scenario, and an OTA upgrade state sensor for determining a third scenario Connected, and electrically connected to a pedestrian or vehicle proximity sensor for determining a fourth scene.
The scene indication system for a vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the control unit is electrically connected to each sensor through a central gateway.
A scene indication method for a vehicle, comprising the steps of:

Setting an indication component outside the vehicle;

Sending a control signal to the indicating component to perform different display according to different indication signals, so that the user knows which scene in the preset scene the vehicle is in;

Wherein, the control signal is generated according to an induction condition of an inductive component for determining a preset scene in the vehicle.
The scene indication method for a vehicle according to claim 8, wherein the step of setting the indication member outside the vehicle body comprises: providing a wheel eyebrow lamp on a wheel eyebrow of the vehicle.
The scene indicating method for a vehicle according to claim 9, wherein the wheel eyebrow lamp comprises:

a lamp body comprising a receiving portion with an opening;

a light emitting member installed in the housing portion and a light emitting surface of the light emitting member faces the opening;

The wire harness has one end electrically connected to the light emitting part and the other end extending through the lamp body.
The scene indicating method for a vehicle according to claim 10, wherein the wheel eyebrow lamp further comprises an outer light mirror configured to cover the opening.
The scene indicating method for a vehicle according to claim 10, wherein the light emitting part is an RGB LED lamp.
The scene indicating method for a vehicle according to claim 9, wherein the wheel eyebrow light is set to be different for one or more of different colors, different display frequencies, and different display intensities. The scene is displayed.
The scene indication method for a vehicle according to claim 8, wherein the preset scene includes a first scene, a second scene, a third scene, and a fourth scene, where the first scene is used A control signal is generated according to a sensing condition of a sensor for determining whether the door or the trunk door is opened and closed in the vehicle, and the second control signal for the second scene is generated according to a sensing condition of the sensor that determines the proximity of the wireless key in the vehicle, and is used for The third control signal of the third scenario is generated according to the sensing condition of the sensor determining the OTA upgrade state in the vehicle, and the fourth control signal for the fourth scenario is generated according to the sensing condition of the sensor in the vehicle that determines the approach of the pedestrian vehicle.