Electronic rearview mirror visual field display control system and application method thereof
Technical Field
The invention belongs to the technical field of automobile electronic and control systems, and particularly relates to an electronic rearview mirror visual field display control system and a using method thereof.
Background
With the continuous innovation of automobile technology, the traditional mechanical rearview mirror is gradually unable to meet the requirements of modern driving in terms of functionality and safety. The traditional rearview mirror is limited by the physical structure and the installation position, has a limited visual field range, and is easy to form a blind area particularly in a narrow space or under complex road conditions, so that driving risks are increased. To overcome the limitations of conventional rearview mirrors, electronic rearview mirrors have been developed.
The electronic rearview mirror captures images around the vehicle through the camera and transmits the images to the display screen in real time for the driver to watch, so that the visual field range is greatly expanded, the blind area is eliminated, and the existing electronic rearview mirror visual field display control system still has some defects in the aspects of module integration, data transmission and function perfection. For example, some systems have resulted in delays or distortions in image display due to poor communication between modules or insufficient data processing capabilities; some systems have multiple functions, but are complex to operate and not humanized enough, and the use experience of a driver is affected.
However, existing electronic rearview mirror systems still suffer from a number of deficiencies. For example, some systems are equipped with only a single camera, and cannot provide all-round visual field information, and the problem of blind areas in a narrow road section or in reverse warehouse entry: when a vehicle runs on a narrow road section or needs to be backed up and put in storage, a driver may encounter a problem that a lateral view is blocked due to a fixed position and angle of a conventional rear view mirror. This is because the mirror surface size, shape and installation position of the rear view mirror are fixed, and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to the driving environment of the vehicle and the needs of the driver. The driver may increase the risk of collision when turning, changing lanes or reversing a car because the side and rear conditions cannot be accurately observed; field of view blurring problem in severe weather conditions: under severe weather conditions such as rainy days, foggy days or nights, the mirror surface of the traditional rearview mirror is easily affected by rainwater, fog or insufficient light at night, so that the visual field of a driver is blurred. Rainwater or fog can be attached to the mirror surface to form a water film or fog layer, so that the sight of a driver is blocked; and the light rays at night are insufficient, so that the light rays reflected by the mirror surfaces are weakened, the driver is difficult to see the situation behind, the driving safety is influenced, and the safety accident is easy to occur.
These examples all illustrate the problem of limited field of view and susceptibility to environmental impact in some cases of conventional mechanical rearview mirrors, and electronic rearview mirrors as a new type of car safety device, which can provide a wider field of view, a clearer image display, and more function choices by combining a camera and a display screen, thereby solving these problems and improving driving safety. Accordingly, there is a need for improvements and innovations in electronic rearview mirror field of view display control systems to further enhance the performance and user experience of the system.
The present invention has been made in view of this.
Disclosure of Invention
In order to solve the technical problems, the invention adopts the basic conception of the technical scheme that:
The system comprises a detection module, a control module, a first camera, a second camera, a first display module, a second display module, a processing module and a CAN gateway, wherein the first display module is connected with the detection module;
the detection module is used for detecting surrounding environment information of the vehicle;
The first camera and the second camera are connected with the display module and are used for view images around the vehicle;
The CAN gateway is responsible for communication and data transmission inside the system and between other vehicle-mounted devices;
the processing module comprises a heating module, a warning module and an electric folding module;
The display module is used for receiving the image information processed by the processing module and displaying the image information to a driver in the vehicle;
The control module receives the control signal of the processing module and controls the action of corresponding equipment of the vehicle.
As a preferred embodiment of the invention, the control module comprises a first controller and a second controller, wherein the first controller is connected with the second controller, both groups of controllers can independently control the left electronic rearview mirror or the right electronic rearview mirror, and when one of the controllers is damaged and cannot work, the other group of control modules can still be used.
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first display module includes a left electronic rear view mirror and a right electronic rear view mirror, and is respectively disposed at two sides of the vehicle body.
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second display module, as a second display screen in the vehicle, provides more abundant visual field information, is placed at a corresponding position in the vehicle (such as above an instrument panel or at a central console), is connected to the CAN gateway, and CAN receive an image signal from the CAN gateway, or CAN receive picture information of the first display module, and the second display module has a manual touch screen control function.
As a preferred embodiment of the invention, the left electronic rearview mirror and the right electronic rearview mirror are started according to the signals of the control module, and the heating module is used for heating the mirror surfaces of the left electronic rearview mirror and the right electronic rearview mirror in a low-temperature environment, preventing frosting from affecting use, and starting the heating module in a low-temperature or humid environment to ensure the definition of the display module.
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the warning module includes an audible warning module and a light warning module, where the audible warning module emits an audible warning under specific conditions, such as a vehicle distance being too close, a foreign object shielding camera, etc., to alert the driver, and the light warning module emits a visual warning, such as a light flashing, etc., when needed.
As a preferred embodiment of the invention, the electric folding module is connected with the control module and receives control signals to realize automatic folding and unfolding of the left and right electronic rearview mirrors.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first camera is a panoramic camera, and the first camera has two groups, and is respectively disposed at the front sides of the two groups of rearview mirrors, for capturing view images in front of and at the sides of the vehicle.
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second camera is an infrared camera, and the second cameras are two groups, and are respectively arranged at the rear sides of the two groups of rearview mirrors, so as to capture infrared images at the rear of the vehicle in night or low illumination conditions.
The application method of the electronic rearview mirror visual field display control system comprises the following specific steps:
The method comprises the steps that a system is started, all components are initialized, a first camera (panoramic camera) captures view images in front of and at the side of a vehicle, a second camera (infrared camera) captures infrared images at the rear of the vehicle at night or under low illumination conditions, a control module receives image signals from the first camera, processes the image signals according to a preset algorithm, such as image enhancement, distortion correction and the like, detects in a rearview mirror state, and detects whether foreign matter shielding and driving distance exist; the control module sends a display instruction to the first display module, and the processed image is displayed;
The second step, the second display module receives various image signals including the visual field images captured by the first camera and the second camera through the CAN gateway, and CAN also receive the picture information of the first display module through the CAN gateway; the driver can perform manual control by the touch screen function of the second display module, such as switching display modes, adjusting brightness and the like;
The third step, the detection module detects the state of the electronic rearview mirror, the heating module is automatically started in a low-temperature environment according to the signal of the temperature sensor to heat the mirror surfaces of the left and right electronic rearview mirrors, and the control module receives the instruction of a driver or controls the electric folding module to fold or unfold the rearview mirror and the camera according to the environmental condition;
and fourthly, the warning module gives a warning when the system is abnormal, such as power failure, camera shielding, too close driving distance and the like, and the CAN gateway communicates with other vehicle-mounted equipment and exchanges data, so that information sharing is realized.
Compared with the prior art, the invention has the following beneficial effects:
1. the electronic rearview mirror visual field display control system is composed, comprehensive perception and intelligent control on the surrounding environment of the vehicle are realized, and the system has the characteristics of wide visual field range, strong functionality, convenience in use and the like, and can effectively improve the safety and the comfort of driving.
2. The system has the advantages that the real-time picture display is carried out on the peripheral visual field area of the vehicle body, the driving experience of a driver is optimized, the modularization and networking design of the system are improved, the expandability and maintainability of the system are improved, the networking design of the system is convenient for the maintenance and upgrading of the system, the updating and repairing of software can be carried out in a remote mode, the maintenance efficiency of the system is improved, and powerful support is provided for the further development of the automobile electronic technology.
3. The system has various auxiliary functions such as heating, warning and the like, and can be automatically adjusted or started according to environmental conditions or system states. The heating module can be started in a low-temperature or humid environment to ensure the definition of the display module; when detecting barrier or abnormal conditions, audible warning module, warning module and light warning module can send out sound or visual warning, reminds the driver to pay attention to. These intelligent control and auxiliary functions greatly improve the convenience and safety of driving.
4. By means of advanced camera technology and double-display module design, comprehensive and clear visual field information is provided, and the modularized control strategy enhances the stability and reliability of the system, and particularly when the controller fails, the system can still maintain basic functions.
5. The touch screen control function improves user experience, and the introduction of the CAN gateway improves the intelligent level of the system, and realizes seamless connection and information sharing with other vehicle-mounted equipment.
6. Through intelligent control, the angle and the brightness of the rearview mirror can be accurately adjusted by the system, and unnecessary energy consumption is reduced. Meanwhile, the integrated design of the system reduces the number of electronic elements on the vehicle, reduces the weight of the whole vehicle, and further improves the energy-saving and emission-reducing effects.
The following describes the embodiments of the present invention in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Drawings
In the drawings:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic rearview mirror control system in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic rearview mirror control module according to the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a first display module of the electronic rear view mirror according to the present invention;
fig. 4 is a block diagram of an electronic rearview mirror processing module according to the present invention.
Detailed Description
For the purpose of making the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more apparent, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and the following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention.
Embodiment one: the system comprises a detection module, a control module, a first camera, a second camera, a first display module, a second display module, a processing module and a CAN gateway, wherein the first display module is connected with the detection module;
The detection module is used for detecting surrounding environment information of the vehicle;
The first camera and the second camera are connected with the display module and are used for view images around the vehicle;
the CAN gateway is responsible for communication and data transmission inside the system and between other vehicle-mounted devices;
The processing module comprises a heating module, a warning module and an electric folding module;
The display module is used for receiving the image information processed by the processing module and displaying the image information to a driver in the vehicle;
And the control module is used for receiving the control signal of the processing module and controlling the action of corresponding equipment of the vehicle.
As shown in fig. 1, fig. 2 and fig. 3, the control module includes a first controller and a second controller, the first controller is connected with the second controller, both the two sets of controllers can individually control the left electronic rearview mirror or the right electronic rearview mirror, and when one of the controllers is damaged and cannot work, the other set of control modules can still be used.
According to the above, the electronic rearview mirror visual field display control system is formed through the structures of the integrated detection module, the control module, the first camera, the second camera, the first display module, the second display module, the processing module and the CAN gateway, so that the comprehensive perception and intelligent control of the surrounding environment of the vehicle are realized, and the system has the characteristics of wide visual field range, strong functionality, convenience in use and the like, and CAN effectively promote the safety and the comfort of driving.
Embodiment two: on the basis of the first embodiment, as shown in fig. 3, the first display module includes a left electronic rearview mirror and a right electronic rearview mirror, and is respectively disposed at two sides of the vehicle body. And viewing images at two sides of the vehicle body are observed through the left electronic rearview mirror and the right electronic rearview mirror.
Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, the second display module, as a second display screen in the vehicle, provides richer visual field information, is placed at a corresponding position in the vehicle (such as above an instrument panel or at a central console), is connected with the CAN gateway, CAN receive an image signal from the CAN gateway, CAN also receive picture information of the first display module, and has a manual touch screen control function. And observing the visual field condition outside the vehicle body through a second display module and displaying information.
According to the method, the first display module and the second display module are used for displaying the real-time image of the peripheral visual field area of the vehicle body, driving experience of a driver is optimized, modularization and networking design of the system are improved, expandability and maintainability of the system are improved, networking design of the system is convenient for maintenance and upgrading of the system, updating and repairing of software CAN be carried out in a remote mode, maintenance efficiency of the system is improved, powerful support is provided for further development of automobile electronic technology, user experience is improved due to the touch screen control function, intelligent level of the system is improved due to the fact that the CAN gateway is introduced, and seamless connection and information sharing with other vehicle-mounted equipment are achieved.
Embodiment III: on the basis of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, as shown in fig. 1, 3 and 4, the left electronic rearview mirror and the right electronic rearview mirror are started according to signals of the control module, and the heating module is used for heating the mirror surfaces of the left electronic rearview mirror and the right electronic rearview mirror in a low-temperature environment to prevent frosting from affecting use, and is started in a low-temperature or humid environment to ensure definition of the display module. The heating module is started through the control module to heat the mirror surface of the electronic rearview mirror, so that the problems of mirror surface fogging and rainwater adhesion are solved.
Specifically as shown in fig. 4, the warning module includes an audible warning module and a light warning module, where the audible warning module emits an audible warning under specific conditions, such as too close a vehicle distance, shielding a camera by foreign matters, etc., to remind a driver of paying attention, and the light warning module emits a visual warning, such as light flashing, etc., when needed. And the warning module is used for warning drivers, other vehicle owners and pedestrians, so that the driving safety is improved.
As shown in fig. 4, the electric folding module is connected with the control module and receives control signals to realize automatic folding and unfolding of the left and right electronic rearview mirrors. Folding and storing the electronic rearview mirror and the camera.
Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, the first camera is a panoramic camera, and the first camera has two groups and is respectively disposed at the front sides of the two groups of rearview mirrors for capturing view images in front of and at the sides of the vehicle. The screen display area is improved.
As shown in fig. 1, the second camera is an infrared camera, and the second camera has two groups and is respectively arranged at the rear sides of the two groups of rearview mirrors for capturing an infrared image at the rear of the vehicle at night or under a low illumination condition. And the driving safety at night is improved.
In summary, the processing module, the first camera and the second camera provide a wide field of view and clear image display for the system, and the system further has various auxiliary functions such as heating and warning, so that the system can be automatically adjusted or started according to environmental conditions or system states. The heating module can be started in a low-temperature or humid environment to ensure the definition of the display module; when detecting barrier or abnormal conditions, audible warning module, warning module and light warning module can send out sound or visual warning, reminds the driver to pay attention to. These intelligent control and auxiliary functions greatly improve the convenience and safety of driving.
It will be understood that the application has been described in terms of several embodiments, and that various changes and equivalents may be made to these features and embodiments by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the application. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the application without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the application not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the application will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.