DE202016106536U1 - Device for illuminating a license plate and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for illuminating a license plate, comprising: a touchscreen module (1), which is arranged on the side of a license plate on a front of a vehicle and / or on the side of a license plate at a rear of the vehicle, wherein the touchscreen module (1) comprises a lighting unit (1-2) for illuminating the touchscreen module (1) and thus for illuminating the license plate and a touch control unit (1-1) for generating a lighting signal according to a first input signal, wherein: the lighting unit (1-2) for illuminating the touchscreen module (1) according to the the touch control unit (1-1) generated illumination signal is formed.

Description

TERRITORY

The present disclosure relates to an area of vehicle construction technology and, more particularly, to a vehicle license plate illumination apparatus and a vehicle.

BACKGROUND

In the wake of the rapid development of the automotive industry, car ownership in society is steadily increasing, leading to new demand for vehicle management and user-friendly vehicle design. At night or on dark days, a license plate light for illuminating a license plate can be switched on together with the taillights.

The license plate lamp is disposed adjacent to the license plate provided at a visible location on the front and rear of a vehicle. This arrangement is based on the fact that a license plate number on the license plate, although clearly visible during the day, but not clearly visible at night without light. Corresponding road traffic rights regulate an embodiment of the vehicle lighting and a manner of installation, the rule with regard to the license plate light playing an important role. The license plate light may illuminate the license plate number at night to ensure that the license plate number is clearly visible so that the traffic police can retrieve all data associated with the license plate number. If a traffic accident occurs, the traffic police can identify the license plate number at the front or rear of the vehicle and use the license plate number to identify a holder of the vehicle.

However, old designs of the license plate lamp can not compete with the more recent designs of vehicles, which can be a nuisance to the design of the appearance of the vehicle. Furthermore, existing facilities for opening a vehicle trunk for a vehicle owner, especially on dark days or in poor visibility or in the event that the use of the vehicle key for whatever reason is unfavorable uncomfortable; d. h., the handles for opening the vehicle trunk are associated with inconvenience to the vehicle owner.

The discrepancy between the design of the license plate lamp and the design of the appearance of the vehicle and the inconvenience of opening the vehicle trunk are problems that will be solved by those skilled in the art.

SUMMARY

Accordingly, a first object of the present invention is to propose a device for illuminating a license plate. The device for illuminating the license plate can solve problems such as the discordance between a design of the license plate lamp and the appearance of the vehicle, and the inconvenience of opening the vehicle trunk. A second object of the present invention is to propose a vehicle with the above-mentioned device.

To achieve the first object, embodiments of the present disclosure provide the following solutions:
A device for illuminating a license plate is proposed. The device comprises a touchscreen module, which is arranged laterally of a license plate on a front of a vehicle and / or laterally of a license plate at a rear of the vehicle, the touch screen module, a lighting unit for illuminating the touch screen module and thus for illuminating the vehicle license plate and a touch control unit for generating a Illumination signal according to a first input signal comprises, wherein the illumination unit for illuminating the touch screen module is formed in accordance with the illumination signal generated by the touch control unit.

In the above-described apparatus, the touch control unit is preferably communicatively connected to a first control module for a door of a vehicle trunk, wherein the touch control unit is configured to generate a first opening signal according to a second input signal so that the first control module can receive the first opening signal from the touch screen module, to control the door of the vehicle trunk so that it opens.

In the above-described apparatus, the touch control unit is preferably communicatively connected to a second vehicle head control module, wherein the touch control unit is configured to generate a second opening signal according to a third input signal so that the second control module can receive the second opening signal from the touch screen module Control the vehicle hood so that it opens.

Preferably, the apparatus described above further comprises a security verification module connected to the touch control unit, wherein in a working mode of the security verification module, when the touch control unit detects the second input signal, the security verification module generates first security verification information according to the second input signal and verifies that the first security verification information is a first security verification module corresponds to predetermined safety information, is formed; if so, the first control module is adapted to receive the first opening signal and to control the door of the vehicle trunk so that it opens; if this is not the case, the first control module does not receive a first opening signal and does not open the vehicle trunk; and when the touch control unit detects the third input signal, the security verification module is configured to generate a second security verification information in accordance with the third input signal and to verify whether the second security verification information corresponds to a second predetermined security information; if so, the second control module is adapted to receive the second opening signal and control the vehicle hood so that it opens; if this is not the case, the second control module does not receive a second opening signal and does not open the vehicle hood.

In the apparatus described above, the security verification module preferably comprises: a fingerprint identification unit configured to receive an analog fingerprint signal and to generate a digital signal including the first security verification information or the second security verification information; and a judging unit configured to judge whether the first security verification information corresponds to the first predetermined security information or to judge whether the second security verification information corresponds to the second predetermined security information.

The apparatus described above preferably further comprises a vehicle key identification module connected to the security verification module that identifies a paired vehicle key in a designated area around the vehicle and controls the security verification module so that it enters work mode only if the paired vehicle key is not in is identified with the designated area, and designed to control the security verification module to leave the working mode when the paired vehicle key is identified.

The above-described device preferably further comprises a light sensor module connected to the touchscreen module, which is designed to trigger the lighting unit for illuminating and maintaining the lighting upon receipt of a first signal indicating a predetermined specific brightness condition.

The apparatus described above preferably further comprises a display control module connected to the lighting unit and configured to receive a second signal indicating the maintenance of the lighting by the lighting unit and to control an instrument display in the vehicle.

The apparatus described above preferably further comprises a communicatively connected to the first control module display unit, which is designed to indicate an open or closed state of the door of the vehicle trunk.

The device provided by embodiments of the present disclosure comprises a touchscreen module which is arranged at the side of the license plate at a front and / or side of the license plate at a rear of the vehicle, the touchscreen module having a lighting unit for illuminating the touchscreen module and thus for illuminating the license plate A touch control unit for generating a lighting signal according to a first input signal comprises, wherein the illumination unit for illuminating the touch screen module according to the light signal generated by the touch control unit is formed. The illumination unit included in the touchscreen module for illuminating the touchscreen module may provide continuous illumination and replace the prior art license plate lamp. The touch screen module also includes the touch control unit through which a user can send a signal to control the illumination of the lighting unit so as to assist the user in opening the vehicle trunk in a dark environment. The device for illuminating the license plate is implemented by the use of a touch panel with a modern element, so that the design of the license plate lighting device is harmoniously tuned to the design of the appearance of the vehicle. In addition, the combined with LED touchscreen is more durable than a conventional light. The touchscreen as an auxiliary device for opening the vehicle trunk may further provide the user with convenience in opening the vehicle trunk in a dark environment or under provide other unfavorable circumstances. Due to a combination of a vehicle license plate lighting function and the vehicle trunk opening assist function, the design of the vehicle may be more stylish.

To achieve the second object, embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a vehicle. The vehicle includes a body and a device for illuminating a license plate. Since the device has the advantages described above, the device provided with the vehicle has these technical advantages, which will not be described again here.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

To more clearly explain embodiments of the present disclosure and the prior art solutions, the drawing used in the embodiments and solutions is briefly presented. Obviously, the following drawing shows only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and those skilled in the art can use this drawing to develop further drawings without creative activity.

1 FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a vehicle license plate illumination apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. and

2 FIG. 10 is a block diagram of another device for illuminating a license plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

touchscreen module

1-1

Touch control unit

1-2

lighting unit

1-3

display unit

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first control module for a door of a vehicle trunk

3

Security Verification Module

3-1

Fingerprint identification unit

3-2

judging unit

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Vehicle key identification module

5

Light sensor module

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Display control module

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second control module for a vehicle hood

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure include an apparatus for illuminating a license plate to solve problems such as disharmony between a design of the license plate lamp and the design of the appearance of the vehicle and the inconvenience of opening the vehicle trunk.

The embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and holistically with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described herein are not all, but only part of, the embodiments of the present disclosure. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments associated with the present disclosure by those skilled in the art without creative activity are within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Referring to 1 and 2 shows 1 a block diagram of a device for illuminating a vehicle license plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and 2 FIG. 12 is a block diagram of another device for illuminating a license plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG.

The device for illuminating the license plate according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes a touch screen module 1 , which is arranged on the side of the license plate on a front of a vehicle and / or on the side of the license plate at a rear of the vehicle, wherein the touch screen module 1 a lighting unit 1-2 to illuminate the touch screen module and thus to illuminate the vehicle license plate and a touch control unit 1-1 for generating a lighting signal according to a first input signal. The lighting unit 1-2 is for illuminating the touchscreen module 1 according to the of the touch control unit 1-1 formed generated illumination signal.

It should be noted that the touch screen module by default a display unit 1-3 wherein a function for illuminating the license plate may be fulfilled by light generated by the lighting unit connected to the display unit. Usually, the lighting unit is designed as an LED lighting structure.

The illumination unit for illuminating the license plate, which is included in the touchscreen module, can provide continuous illumination and replace the license plate lamp according to the prior art. The touch screen module also includes the touch control unit through which a user can send a signal to control the illumination of the lighting unit so as to assist the user in opening the vehicle trunk in a dark environment. Through the use of a touch screen, the device for illuminating the license plate is provided with a modern element so that the design of the device for illuminating the license plate is harmoniously adaptable to the design of the appearance of the vehicle. In addition, the combined with LED touchscreen is more durable than a conventional light. The touch screen auxiliary device for opening the vehicle trunk may further provide the user with convenience in opening the vehicle trunk / hood in a dark environment or under other adverse circumstances. Due to a combination of a vehicle license plate illumination function and the vehicle trunk / vehicle hood opening assist function, the design of the vehicle may be more stylish.

To optimize the solution mentioned above is the touch control unit 1-1 in the apparatus according to the above embodiments, preferably with a first control module 2 communicatively connected to a door of a vehicle trunk; the touch control unit 1-1 is configured to generate a first opening signal according to a second input signal, so that the first control module 2 the first opening signal from the touch screen module 1 can receive to control the door of the vehicle trunk so that it opens.

To optimize the solution mentioned above is the touch control unit 1-1 in the apparatus according to the above embodiments, preferably with a second control module 7 communicatively connected to a vehicle hood; the touch control unit 1-1 is configured to generate a second opening signal according to a third input signal, so that the second control module 7 the second opening signal from the touch screen module 1 can receive to control the vehicle hood so that it opens.

In the solutions according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the door of the vehicle trunk may be opened in accordance with a signal generated by the touch control unit. By using the lighting device as a device for controlling the opening of the door of the vehicle trunk and / or the vehicle hood, a user can conveniently open the door of the vehicle trunk and / or the vehicle hood in a dark environment or other unfavorable conditions. By combining the function of controlling the opening of the door of the vehicle trunk and / or the vehicle hood with the function of illuminating the license plate, this embodiment saves space on a rear surface of the vehicle over the traditional embodiments, in which a separate component for controlling the opening of the Door of the vehicle trunk and / or the vehicle hood is provided.

To optimize the above-mentioned solution according to the above embodiments, the apparatus described above preferably further includes one with the touch control unit 1-1 linked security verification module 3 , When the security verification module 3 is in a working mode and the touch controller recognizes the second input signal, the security verification module 3 generate, according to the second input signal, a first security verification information and verify whether the first security verification information corresponds to a first predetermined security information; if true, this is the first control module 2 configured to receive the first opening signal and to control the door of the vehicle trunk so that it opens; if this does not apply, the first control module is received 2 no first opening signal and does not open the door of the vehicle trunk; when the touch controller detects the third input, the security verification module is 3 configured to generate a second security verification information according to the third input signal and to verify whether the second security verification information corresponds to a second predetermined security information; if so, the second control module is 7 designed to receive the second opening signal and to control the vehicle hood so that it opens; if this does not apply, the second control module receives 7 no second opening signal and does not open the vehicle hood.

In the security verification module, predetermined security information may be stored, the predetermined security information being input by the user in advance. More than one set of predetermined safety information may be used so that more than one user may use the system to open the door of the vehicle trunk. The predetermined security information may be a fingerprint or a password, which are entered by a user via the touch control unit.

The solutions provided by the embodiments may improve the safety of the system and ensure that only one or more authorized users can open the door of the vehicle trunk and / or the vehicle hood by means of the system.

To optimize the above solution, the security verification module is included 3 in the apparatus according to the above embodiments, preferably a fingerprint identification unit 3-1 which is adapted to receive an analog fingerprint signal and to generate a digital signal comprising the security verification information; and a judgment unit 3-2 , which is adapted to judge whether the security verification information corresponds to the predetermined security information.

The solutions provided by the embodiments use the fingerprint identification unit in a simple and practical manner as means for receiving the security verification information. Fingerprint identification as a proven technique for secure identification is suitable for solutions of the present disclosure and may provide protection for a vehicle control system. By allowing only one or more users from a particular group, it is convenient to use and has a higher level of security.

In order to optimize the abovementioned solution, the device preferably also includes a security verification module based on the aforementioned embodiments 3 connected vehicle key identification module 4 which is used to identify a paired vehicle key in a fixed area around the vehicle and to control the security verification module 3 so that it will go into working mode only if no paired car key is identified in the designated area and to control the security verification module 3 so that it leaves the working mode when the paired vehicle key is identified is formed.

The solutions of the embodiments further optimize the system design for the device described above. The vehicle key identification module may judge whether an owner of the vehicle is in a predetermined area around the vehicle and may control the security verification module to start and enter the work mode only when no paired vehicle key is identified in the designated area, whereas the security verification module will not start when the vehicle key is in the designated area. If the vehicle key is in the specified area around the vehicle, d. that is, when the owner is in the vicinity of the vehicle, the safety verification module may remain in an OFF state or in a standby state, thereby reducing a memory load, improving a working speed of the device in operation, and avoiding waste of resources.

In order to optimize the abovementioned solution, the device preferably also comprises, with the touchscreen module, starting from the abovementioned embodiments 1 connected light sensor module 5 which upon receipt of a predetermined specific brightness condition indicative first signal for triggering the illumination unit 1-2 is formed so that it provides and maintains a lighting.

The solutions provided by the embodiments include the light sensor module that can control the lighting unit to illuminate the vehicle license plate when a light intensity when operating an engine of the vehicle is below a certain level, which corresponds to the driving guidelines. By using the light sensor module, a lighting unit can be automatically started as needed without manual operation, which is more practical.

For optimizing the abovementioned solution, the device preferably also includes, with the lighting unit, starting from the aforementioned embodiments 1-2 connected display control module 6 which is for receiving a maintenance of the illumination by the lighting unit 1-2 indicative of the second signal and for controlling an instrument screen display in the vehicle.

The solutions provided by the embodiments include the display control module, with which the working state of the lighting unit, such. For example, a state of continuous lighting or non-lighting may be displayed on an instrument screen display in the vehicle so that a driver in the vehicle is always accurately informed of a working condition of a lighting unit outside the vehicle. Thus, a technical defect of the vehicle can be promptly detected and eliminated, and an intelligence level of the device can be improved.

To optimize the above solution includes the touchscreen module 1 preferably also one with the first control module based on the aforementioned embodiments 2 communicatively connected display unit 1-3 , which is designed to indicate an open or closed state of the door of the vehicle trunk.

In the solutions provided by the embodiments, the state of the door of the vehicle trunk may be displayed on the display unit of the touch screen module. After the user has opened the door of the vehicle trunk via the touch screen module, the user can then determine whether the door of the vehicle trunk is tightly closed by looking at the display unit, so that problems associated with an unfastened door can be resolved promptly , Thus, a situation can be avoided in which the door is not locked and the user is unaware of it.

Based on the apparatus of the above-described embodiments, the present disclosure also provides a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a device for illuminating a license plate, wherein the device is one of the devices described in the above embodiments. The advantageous effects correspond to those of the embodiments mentioned, since the vehicle is designed with the above-mentioned device for illuminating the license plate.

In the description, embodiments of the present disclosure are described sequentially, the embodiments each aiming to illustrate parts different from other embodiments. The same and similar parts of the embodiments may relate to each other.

The above description of the embodiments of the present disclosure enables those skilled in the art to realize this utility model. Various modifications of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art. General changes are possible in the embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, this utility model is not limited to the embodiments described herein, but corresponds to the principles and features disclosed in this specification.

The present disclosure proposes a device for illuminating a license plate and a vehicle. The device comprises a touchscreen module ( 1 ), which is arranged at the side of the license plate at a front and / or side of the license plate at a rear of the vehicle, wherein the touchscreen module ( 1 ) a lighting unit ( 1-2 ) for illuminating the license plate and a touch control unit ( 1-1 ) for generating a lighting signal according to a first input signal, wherein the lighting unit ( 1-2 ) for illuminating the license plate in accordance with that of the touch control unit ( 1-1 ) formed illumination signal is formed. The illumination unit for illuminating the license plate, which is included in the touchscreen module, can provide continuous illumination and replace the license plate lamp according to the prior art. The touch screen module also includes the touch control unit through which a user can send a signal to control the illumination of the lighting unit so as to assist the user in opening the vehicle trunk in a dark environment. The device for illuminating the license plate is implemented by the use of a touch panel with a modern element, so that the design of the license plate lighting device is harmoniously tuned to the design of the appearance of the vehicle. The device is also provided as an auxiliary device for opening the vehicle trunk.

Claims (10)

Apparatus for illuminating a license plate, comprising: a touch screen module (10); 1 ), which is arranged on the side of a license plate on a front of a vehicle and / or on the side of a license plate at a rear of the vehicle, wherein the touchscreen module ( 1 ) a lighting unit ( 1-2 ) to illuminate the touchscreen module ( 1 ) and thus for illuminating the vehicle license plate and a touch control unit ( 1-1 ) for generating a lighting signal according to a first input signal, wherein: the lighting unit ( 1-2 ) to illuminate the touchscreen module ( 1 ) according to that of the touch control unit ( 1-1 ) formed illumination signal is formed. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the touch control unit ( 1-1 ) with a first control module ( 2 ) is communicatively connected to a door of a vehicle trunk; and the touch control unit ( 1-1 ) is designed to generate a first opening signal according to a second input signal, so that the first control module ( 2 ) the first opening signal from the touchscreen module ( 1 ) to control the door of the vehicle trunk so that it opens. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the touch control unit ( 1-1 ) with a second control module ( 7 ) is communicatively connected to a vehicle hood; and the touch control unit ( 1-1 ) is configured to generate a second opening signal according to a third input signal, so that the second control module ( 7 ) the second opening signal from the touchscreen module ( 1 ) to control the vehicle hood so that it opens. Device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the device is connected to the touch control unit ( 1-1 ) linked security verification module ( 3 ), wherein in a working mode of the security verification module ( 3 ), when the touch controller recognizes the second input signal, the security verification module ( 3 ) for generating a first security verification information in accordance with the second input signal and for verifying whether the first security verification information corresponds to a first predetermined security information; If this is the case, the first control module ( 2 ) for receiving the first opening signal and for controlling the door of the vehicle trunk so that it opens; if this does not apply, the first control module ( 2 ) not a first opening signal and does not open the door of the vehicle trunk; and when the touch controller detects the third input signal, the security verification module ( 3 ) for generating a second security verification information in accordance with the third input signal and for verifying whether the second security verification information corresponds to a second predetermined security information; if so, the second control module ( 7 ) is configured to receive the second opening signal and to control the vehicle hood so that it opens; if this does not apply, the second control module ( 7 ) no second opening signal and does not open the vehicle hood. Device according to claim 4, wherein the security verification module ( 3 ) Comprises: a fingerprint identification unit ( 3-1 ) configured to receive an analog fingerprint signal and generate a digital signal including the first security verification information or the second security verification information; and a judgment unit ( 3-2 ) for judging whether the first security verification information corresponds to the first predetermined security information or for judging whether the second security verification information corresponds to the second predetermined security information. The device of claim 4, wherein the device further includes a security verification module (10). 3 ) associated vehicle key identification module ( 4 ), which is used to identify a paired vehicle key in a defined area around the vehicle and to control the security verification module ( 3 ) so that it goes into working mode only when the paired vehicle key is not identified in the designated area and for controlling the security verification module ( 3 ) so that it leaves the working mode when the paired vehicle key is identified is formed. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the device further comprises a with the touchscreen module ( 1 ) connected light sensor module ( 5 ), which is designed to receive the illumination unit upon receipt of a first specific brightness condition indicative first signal ( 1-2 ) to illuminate and maintain the lighting. Apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the apparatus further comprises a unit with the illumination unit ( 1-2 ) connected display control module ( 6 ), which is for receiving a maintenance of the illumination by the lighting unit ( 1-2 ) and for controlling an instrument screen display in the vehicle. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the touch screen module ( 1 ) further with the first control module ( 2 ) communicatively connected display unit ( 1-3 ) configured to indicate an open or close state of the door of the vehicle trunk. Vehicle comprising a vehicle body and a device for illuminating a license plate according to one of claims 1 to 9.

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