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Below in conjunction with the accompanying drawing in embodiment of the present invention, the technical scheme in embodiment of the present invention is clearly and completely described, it is clear that described implementation method is only a part of implementation method of the invention, rather than whole implementation methods.Based on the implementation method in the present invention, the every other implementation method that those of ordinary skill in the art are obtained under the premise of creative work is not made belongs to the scope of protection of the invention.
In the description of the invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise prescribed and limit, term " installation ", " connected ", " connection " should be interpreted broadly, for example, can mechanically connect or electrically connect, can also be two connections of element internal, can be joined directly together, it is also possible to be indirectly connected to by intermediary, for the ordinary skill in the art, the concrete meaning of the term can as the case may be understood.
Unless otherwise defined, all of technologies and scientific terms used here by the article is identical with the implication that those skilled in the art of the invention are generally understood that is belonged to.The term for being used in the description of the invention herein is intended merely to describe the purpose of specific embodiment, it is not intended that in the limitation present invention.Term as used herein " and/or " include the arbitrary and all of combination of one or more related Listed Items.
Driving model switching system and method are described hereinafter with reference to car.However, it is to be understood that being suitable to the vehicle of Personal transportation, such as truck, bus etc. the present disclosure applies equally to any.The present invention is especially suitable for the vehicle for being intended to be driven on main public road.
Fig. 1 is referred to, the vehicle 10 of embodiment of the present invention is provided with vehicle driving model switching system 100, the system is used to switch between the automatic driving mode and manual drive pattern of vehicle 10.Vehicle 10 also includes navigation module 500, steering wheel 600 and gas pedal 700.Automatic Pilot module 200 and manual drive module 300 connect navigation module 500 respectively.The closure disk 600 of manual drive module 300 and gas pedal 700.
When the manual drive module 300 of vehicle 10 works, vehicle 10 operates in manual drive pattern.Manual drive pattern is traditional pilot steering pattern, and vehicle 10 can be travelled by pilot control at least steering wheel 600 and gas pedal 700.Certainly, under manual drive pattern, vehicle 10 also needs to other manipulation devices and coordinates traveling, for example, brake pedal, gear operating lever, clutch and loudspeaker etc..
When the automatic Pilot module 200 of vehicle 10 works, vehicle 10 operates in automatic driving mode.Automatic driving mode is vehicle autonomous type driving mode, this pattern can combine existing induction technology, adaptive learning algorithms (ACC), track keeps auxiliary (LKA), electric power steering (EPAS), active front wheel steering, park auxiliary, ANTI LOCK (ABS), traction control, electronic stability controls (ESC), blind spot is detected, global positioning system (GPS) and map data base, vehicle semi-automatic driving (needing the intervention of less driver) or full-automatic driving (not needing the intervention of driver) are realized in communication of car and car etc..Automatic driving vehicle provides the advantage preferably coordinated between safer traveling, the mobility of improvement and vehicle.
Vehicle driving model switching system 100 includes:Driving model identification module 110, driving model handover module 130, reminding module 150, steering wheel pressure sensor 160 and throttle pressure sensor 170.The connection automatic Pilot of driving model identification module 110 module 200 and manual drive module 300.Driving model handover module 130 connects driving model identification module 110, automatic Pilot module 200 and manual drive module 300.Driving model handover module 130 includes triggering judge module 135.Reminding module 150 connects driving model handover module 130, automatic Pilot module 200 and manual drive module 300.Steering wheel pressure sensor 160 is arranged on steering wheel 600.Throttle pressure sensor 170 is arranged in gas pedal 700.
The pressure-sensing signal identification that driving model handover module 130 can send steering wheel pressure sensor 160 and throttle pressure sensor 170 judges whether the hand and pin of driver contact steering wheel 600 and gas pedal 700 with this for activation signal.Specifically, when hand contacts steering wheel 600, driving model handover module 130 detects the activation signal from steering wheel pressure sensor 160, and when pin contacts gas pedal 700, driving model handover module 130 detects the activation signal from throttle pressure sensor 170.When hand departure direction disk 600, driving model handover module 130 detects the non-contact signal from steering wheel pressure sensor 160, when pin leaves gas pedal 700, driving model handover module 130 detects the non-contact signal from throttle pressure sensor 170.The duration of the pressure-sensing signal that triggering judge module 135 further can be sent by steering wheel pressure sensor 160 and throttle pressure sensor 170 identifies whether to be activation signal or non-contact signal.
Fig. 2 to Fig. 4 is referred to, during work, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can switch vehicle 10 between manual drive pattern and automatic driving mode.When initial vehicle 10 is travelled with manual drive pattern, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can be when in one's hands and pin all departure direction disk pressure sensors 160 and throttle pressure sensor 170 be detected, by manual drive pattern switching into automatic driving mode.If only one kind is left and uses position, manual drive pattern is still maintained.When initial vehicle 10 is travelled with automatic driving mode, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can detect in one's hands and pin all while when contacting steering wheel pressure sensor 160 and throttle pressure sensor 170, automatic driving mode is switched into manual drive pattern.If only one kind is returned to and uses position, automatic driving mode is still maintained.
Specifically, when vehicle 10 is initially travelled with manual drive pattern, hand can be held on steering wheel 600 and pin can be stepped down in gas pedal 700, and when vehicle driving model switching system 100 is detected both when using on position, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can maintain manual drive pattern;When hand departure direction disk 600 and pin are still stepped down in gas pedal 700, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can detect only hand departure direction disk 600, and pin is still using on position, not both is all left and uses position, and vehicle driving model switching system 100 maintains manual drive pattern;When pin leaves gas pedal 700 and hand is still placed on steering wheel 600, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can detect only pin and leave gas pedal 700, and hand is still using on position, not both is all left and uses position, and vehicle driving model switching system 100 maintains manual drive pattern;When vehicle driving model switching system 100 to be detected both leave using position, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can switch to automatic driving mode.
When vehicle 10 is initially travelled with automatic driving mode, hand and pin can be while departure direction disk 600 and gas pedals 700, when vehicle driving model switching system 100 to be detected both leave using position, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can maintain automatic driving mode;When hand departure direction disk 600 and pin are still stepped down in gas pedal 700, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can detect only hand departure direction disk 600, and pin is still using on position, not both is all using position, and vehicle driving model switching system 100 maintains automatic driving mode;When pin leaves gas pedal 700 and hand is still placed on steering wheel 600, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can detect only pin and leave gas pedal 700, and hand is still using on position, not both is all using position, and vehicle driving model switching system 100 maintains automatic driving mode;When vehicle driving model switching system 100 is detected both when using position, vehicle driving model switching system 100 can switch to manual drive pattern.
If current driving model is switched to manual drive pattern, reminding module 150 can send hand pattern switching and point out to driver, and prompting mode can be used user interface prompt, auditory tone cues or seat vibration prompting etc..If current driving model is switched to automatic driving mode, reminding module 150 can send automatic pattern switching and point out to driver.If after current driving model is switched to automatic driving mode, if automatic Pilot module 200 detects the navigation of the Non-precondition of navigation module 500, reminding module 150 sends navigation setting prompting.
Fig. 5 is referred to, in another embodiment, a kind of vehicle driving model changing method is comprised the following steps:
Step 501:Judge the current driving model of vehicle, driving model includes manual drive pattern and automatic driving mode, and in manual drive pattern, vehicle carries out manual control traveling by steering wheel and throttle foot pedal, in automatic driving mode, vehicle is travelled by autonomous control.If current driving model is manual mode, to step 503;If current driving model is automatic driving mode, to step 507.
Step 503:Whether vehicle driving model switching system is judged while receive the non-contact signal of steering wheel and gas pedal from vehicle, in this way, then to step 505, if not, re-executing step 503.
Step 505:The current driving model of switching is automatic driving mode, to step 507.
Step 507:Whether vehicle driving model switching system is judged while receive the activation signal of steering wheel and gas pedal from vehicle, in this way, then to step 509, if not, re-executing step 507.
Step 509:The current driving model of switching is manual drive pattern, to step 503.
In the present embodiment, above method also includes:If current driving model is switched to manual drive pattern, Ride Control System sends hand pattern switching prompting.If current driving model is switched to automatic driving mode, Ride Control System sends automatic pattern switching prompting.If after current driving model is switched to automatic driving mode, if vehicle Non-precondition navigates, vehicle driving model switching system sends navigation setting prompting.
It should be noted that, a kind of specific implementation of vehicle driving model changing method of embodiment of the present invention is similar with a kind of specific implementation of vehicle driving model switching system in embodiment of the present invention, the description of components of system as directed is specifically referred to, in order to reduce redundancy, is not repeated herein.
In embodiments of the present invention, the judgement that vehicle driving model switching system can be switched by the behavior of driver with method as system, without study, reduces operational error;The false touch that button is turned on and off is reduced, danger during driving is caused;Meet the rule of thumb of user's behavior, if when driving generation emergency hand and pin are all left when cannot drive (such as driver's apoplexy, heart disease or senseless) using position, because switching to automatic driving mode, vehicle can be arrived in the clear, be effectively reduced the probability of accident generation.
In the description of this specification, the description of reference term " implementation method ", " some implementation methods ", " example ", " specific example " or " some examples " etc. means that the specific features, structure, material or the feature that are described with reference to the implementation method or example are contained at least one implementation method of the invention or example.In this manual, the schematic representation to above-mentioned term is necessarily directed to identical implementation method or example.And, the specific features of description, structure, material or feature can in an appropriate manner be combined in any one or more implementation methods or example.Additionally, in the case of not conflicting, the different embodiments or example and the feature of different embodiments or example described in this specification can be combined and combined by those skilled in the art.
Any process described otherwise above or method description in flow chart or herein is construed as, expression include it is one or more for realizing specific logical function or process the step of the module of code of executable instruction, fragment or part, and the scope of the preferred embodiment of the present invention includes other realization, order that is shown or discussing can not wherein be pressed, including the function involved by basis by it is basic simultaneously in the way of or in the opposite order, carry out perform function, this should be understood by embodiments of the present invention person of ordinary skill in the field.
Represent in flow charts or logic and/or step described otherwise above herein, for example, it is considered the order list of the executable instruction for realizing logic function, in may be embodied in any computer-readable medium, for instruction execution system, device or equipment (such as computer based system, including the system of processor or other can be from instruction execution system, device or equipment instruction fetch and the system of execute instruction) use, or used with reference to these instruction execution systems, device or equipment.
It should be appreciated that each several part of the invention can be realized with hardware, software, firmware or combinations thereof.In the above-described embodiment, multiple steps or method can in memory and by suitable instruction execution system be performed with storage software or firmware are realized.If for example, being realized with hardware, with another embodiment, can be realized with any one of following technology well known in the art or their combination:Discrete logic with the logic gates for realizing logic function to data-signal, the application specific integrated circuit with suitable combinational logic gate circuit, programmable gate array (PGA), field programmable gate array (FPGA) etc..
Additionally, during each functional unit in each implementation method of the invention can be integrated in a processing module, or unit is individually physically present, it is also possible to which two or more units are integrated in a module.Above-mentioned integrated module can both be realized in the form of hardware, it would however also be possible to employ the form of software function module is realized.If the integrated module is to realize in the form of software function module and as independent production marketing or when using, it is also possible to which storage is in a computer read/write memory medium.
In addition, those skilled in the art can also do other changes in spirit of the invention, certainly, these changes done according to present invention spirit should be all included in scope of the present invention.