WO2014023246A1

WO2014023246A1 - Real-time weather forecast system and forecast method by using rain-sensing device

Info

Publication number: WO2014023246A1
Application number: PCT/CN2013/081074
Authority: WO
Inventors: 周文伟
Original assignee: 杭州九树网络科技有限公司
Priority date: 2012-08-10
Filing date: 2013-08-08
Publication date: 2014-02-13
Also published as: CN102809767B; CN102809767A

Abstract

A real-time weather forecast system and forecast method by using a rain-sensing device (1). Rain falling information in a specific region is collected by using the rain-sensing device (1), and is sent to a system for analysis, so as to forecast the weather in real time. The system comprises the rain sensing device (1), a vehicle-mounted control module (2), a vehicle-mounted display screen (3), a system data center (4), and a mobile terminal device (5), a signal input end of the vehicle-mounted control module (2) being connected to a signal output end of the rain sensing device (1), a rain falling signal sensed by the rain sensing device (1) being sent to the vehicle-mounted control module (2), the vehicle-mounted control module (2) performing data communication with the system data center (4) through a communication channel, and the system data center (4) sending, through the communication channel, data information obtained through processing to the mobile terminal device (5) or the vehicle-mounted display screen (3) connected to the system, thereby timely monitoring and releasing the weather condition.

Description

Real-time weather forecasting system and forecasting method using rain sensing equipment

Technical Field

The invention relates to a method for real-time weather forecasting by using a rain sensing device, which collects rainfall information of a specific area through a rain sensing device and sends it to the system for analysis, thereby making a relatively real-time weather forecast, which belongs to the field of Internet of Things.

Background Art

Traditional weather forecasts, due to the scientific and technological limitations of meteorological knowledge and monitoring methods, usually only make relatively rough forecasts, and it is impossible to conduct very accurate weather forecasts for a small area. But in real life, people often need to know the real-time weather conditions. For example, when you are drying clothes, going shopping, or traveling, you will most likely be notified a few minutes before the rain, so you can prepare for rain.

Technical Problem

This requires accurate real-time weather forecasting for specific locations, which is not met by current weather forecasts.

Technical Solution

Design purpose: to avoid the deficiencies in the background technology, to provide a method for timely information on the rainfall conditions of a certain area, such as rainfall, rain area, rain direction and speed, by connecting the vehicle's rain sensor, In this way, real-time forecasts can be provided a few minutes before the arrival of rainfall, so that people can make timely rain preparations and reduce the losses caused by rainfall.

Design plan: In order to achieve the above design goals. 1. The present invention utilizes real-time weather forecasting of rain sensing equipment, including rain sensing equipment, vehicle control module, vehicle display screen, system data center, and mobile terminal equipment installed on the vehicle. 2. The vehicle module includes a central controller, a communication module, a satellite positioning module, a rain sensing device interface, a vehicle power interface, and an in-vehicle display interface, wherein the central controller is configured to process information acquired from the rain sensing device and transmitted by the data center. Information, communication module for remote data transmission between the vehicle module and the system data center, can be used GPRS/GSM/WCDMA/3G The wireless positioning mode is used for acquiring the position information of the vehicle, and the rain sensing device interface is used for connecting the rain sensing device to obtain rain information, and the vehicle power interface is used for connecting the power supply to each part of the module, and the vehicle display interface is provided. Used to connect to the car display. 3. The vehicle control module is connected to the rain sensor line through the rain sensor interface. When the rain sensor senses rain, the vehicle control module can receive the rain while transmitting the rain signal to the vehicle. The signal transmitted by the device is then transmitted to the system data center through the wireless communication module, and the data center receives the signals sent by all the vehicle control modules, and after analyzing and processing the data, the real-time raining situation in a specific area can be known, and The rain information is sent to any mobile terminal device or on-board display connected to the system, thereby reminding the user whether it is raining, when it rains, and the amount of rain, so as to achieve the purpose of timely monitoring and distribution of weather conditions.

Technical Solution 1: A system for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, including a rain sensing device, an in-vehicle control module, a vehicle display screen, a system data center, and a mobile terminal device, wherein the signal input terminal of the vehicle control module and the rain sensing device signal The output end is connected, and the rain signal sensed by the rain sensing device is sent to the vehicle control module, and the vehicle control module performs data communication with the system data center through the communication channel, and the data data communication channel is processed and sent to the system connected mobile after the system data center is processed. The terminal equipment or the vehicle display screen achieves the purpose of monitoring and releasing the instantaneous weather conditions.

If the vehicle is not equipped with a rain sensor, a wiper can also be used instead. The vehicle module is connected to the wiper action motor circuit. By obtaining the wiper action and the frequency of the action, it is also possible to estimate the rain or not and the amount of rainfall, and send the information to the system data center.

Technical Solution 2: A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, the specific analysis logic is as follows: the system analyzes the data at the same time according to the time and place identifier in the received data, and can determine whether a certain region is Analysis results of rain, rainfall and boundary changes in the rain area. Then, the data sent by the same onboard module at different times is analyzed, and the results of the rain zone boundary advancement and moving speed are obtained. Combining these analyses, and relying on the traditional meteorological historical data model, considering the factors such as the average rainfall, type of rain cloud, and rainfall time in the region, the direction, speed and duration of the rainfall can be predicted. Draw out the figure 4 Schematic diagram of the rain zone. With this method, real-time weather forecasts (usually a few minutes in advance) can be made for whether and when a certain location near the rain zone (eg, 5-10 KM range) will rain.

In order to avoid rain sensor or wiper false alarm signal, such as car wash, manual start wiper, etc., the system will judge the validity of the signal sent by the vehicle module. Specifically, the information sent by other vehicle modules in the vicinity of the vehicle position (the specific distance can be confirmed according to the actual situation, usually a radius of 100 meters) is compared, and if there is no rain information in other vehicles, then False positive for the vehicle.

Technical Solution 3: A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, wherein the method of transmitting data is: once the vehicle control module receives the rain signal from the rain sensing device, the central controller of the control module immediately enters the forecast state. Keep the data sent to the system data center every 5 seconds (this interval can also be adjusted by the system) until the rain stop signal sent by the rain sensor is received. At this time, the control module also informs the system data center of the rain stop signal and stops. Resend the rainfall information to the data center. Until the rain sensed again, the rain again re-entered the forecast state.

Technical Solution 4: A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, wherein the method for providing forecast information to a user is: the user can directly log in to the website to enter the system, query real-time weather forecast information, and can also use mobile terminals such as mobile phones and tablet computers. Equipment, install supporting application software to query weather forecast information.

(1) For a user who uses the mobile terminal device in which the supporting application software is installed, the system can acquire the location information of the user, thereby performing the push service of the weather forecast information for the user location. The system will send information to the user about the rain in a certain distance (such as 5-10 km) around the user's location.

( 2 For users who use the mobile terminal device with the supporting application software, the user can set a specific location, and when the system obtains the forecast information that the specific location is going to rain according to the data analysis, the user can push it to the user.

(3 The vehicle in which the vehicle module described in the method is installed, the system also feeds back the weather forecast information to the vehicle module, and can display it through the vehicle display screen, so that the driver of the vehicle can understand the rainfall situation in the surrounding area.

[Technical Solution 5] A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, characterized in that: the rain sensing device described in the method may not be installed on a vehicle, but installed in a fixed position, such as a traffic light pole, Outdoor railings and the like can also achieve the purpose of the real-time weather forecast described in the method.

[Technical Solution 6] A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, characterized in that: the system of the present method installs a receiving module in some control device, such as a window sluice, a vehicle convertible, etc., through the receiving The module receives the real-time weather forecast of the system. Once the system predicts that there will be rain, the information can be used to control the sluice deployment or the vehicle roof to be retracted, so as to automatically control certain devices according to the weather.

Advantageous Effects

Compared with the background art, the present invention can obtain the rainfall information of a specific area in real time through a rain sensing device installed in a vehicle (or some fixed position), and can comprehensively analyze the data of the plurality of rain sensing devices through the system, and can perform the rainfall. The advancement makes a more real-time forecast to inform the user in advance. This method does not require complex meteorological monitoring tools and means, and the forecast can be made a few minutes in advance, more accurate and timely.

Description of Drawings

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a system structure for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensor.

2 is a schematic structural view of an in-vehicle module used in the method.

Figure 3 is a logical flow chart of the method for weather forecasting.

Figure 4 is a graphical representation of the weather conditions mapd by the method after data analysis.

Mode for Invention

Embodiment 1: Reference is made to Figures 1 and 2. A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device includes a rain sensing device installed on a vehicle, an in-vehicle control module 2, an in-vehicle display 3, a system data center 4, and a mobile terminal device 5. The onboard module 2 includes a central controller 101, a communication module 102, a satellite positioning module 103, a rain sensor interface 104, a vehicle power interface 105, and an in-vehicle display interface 106. The central controller 101 is configured to process information acquired from the rain sensing device and information transmitted by the data center, and the communication module 102 is used for remote data transmission between the vehicle module and the system data center, and can use wireless devices such as GPRS/GSM/WCDMA/3G. In the communication mode, the satellite positioning module 103 is configured to acquire location information of the vehicle, and the rain sensing device interface 104 is configured to connect the rain sensing device to obtain raining information, and the vehicle power interface 105 is configured to connect the power source to supply power to each part of the module, and the vehicle display screen The interface 106 is used to connect the on-board display 3. The vehicle control module 2 is connected to the rain sensor line through the rain sensor interface 104. When the rain sensor senses rain, the vehicle control module 2 can receive the rain while transmitting the rain signal to the vehicle. The signal transmitted by the sensing device is then transmitted to the system data center 4 through the wireless communication module 102. The data center 4 receives all the signals sent by the in-vehicle control module 2, and after analyzing and processing the data, the real-time operation of the specific area can be known. Rain conditions, and can send the rain information to any mobile terminal equipment connected to the system or on-board display, etc., to remind users whether it is raining, when it rains, and rainfall, etc., to achieve timely weather condition monitoring and release. purpose. The rain sensing device 1 can adopt a rain sensor device that has been used in the automotive industry.

Example 2: Refer to Figures 3-6. Based on the first embodiment, a method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device includes at least the following contents:

1. Install the vehicle control module 2 on a number of vehicles. The module is connected to the existing rain sensing device 1 line of the vehicle to obtain its signal. Once the location of the vehicle is raining, the rain sensing device can collect the rain signal and the rain amount signal, and the vehicle control module 2 acquires the signal data through the rain sensor interface 104 connected to the rain sensor line, and simultaneously locates the satellite through the module. The module 103 acquires the location and speed information of the vehicle, and transmits information such as rainfall, location, speed, time, and the like to the system data center 4 through the communication module 102. The system data center 4 summarizes the received information, and through the integrated analysis of the data streams continuously sent by the plurality of on-board modules in real time, the rainy area, the rain area boundary, and the rain area moving speed can be obtained, and these The information is sent to the mobile terminal device connected to the system, and the user is given a real-time weather forecast.

2. If the vehicle does not have a rain sensor, you can use a wiper instead. The vehicle module is connected to the wiper action motor line to obtain the wiper action and the frequency of the action frequency, to estimate the rain or not, and to send the information to the system data center.

3. The method for real-time weather forecasting using the rain sensing device provided by the embodiment has the specific analysis logic as follows: the system analyzes the data at the same time according to the time and place identifier in the received data, and can obtain a certain region. Whether it is raining, the amount of rainfall and the analysis of the boundary of the rain zone. Then, the data sent by the same onboard module at different times is analyzed, and the results of the rain zone boundary advancement and moving speed are obtained. Combined with these analyses, and relying on the traditional meteorological historical data model, considering the factors such as the average rainfall, rain cloud type and rainfall time characteristics of the region in the season, the rain zone simulation map shown in Figure 4 is drawn. With this method, the direction, speed and duration of the rain can be predicted, so that a certain location near the rain zone (such as the range of 5-10KM) is affected by the rainfall, including whether it will rain or rain. When to arrive, etc., to make a real-time weather forecast (usually a few minutes in advance).

Taking Figure 4 as an example, it can be seen that the blue dot in the figure represents the position of the vehicle that emits the rain signal, and the green is the position of the vehicle that is not raining. According to the distribution of the blue points, the boundary of the rain zone indicated by the dotted line in the figure and the moving direction and speed of the rain zone can be simulated. Through these data analysis, it can be inferred that the position of point A shown in the figure will rain within 2 minutes, and a warning reminder will be issued to the user at point A.

4. A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device provided by the embodiment, wherein the method for transmitting data is: once the vehicle control module 2 receives the rain signal from the rain sensing device, the center of the control module 2 The controller 101 immediately enters the forecast state and keeps sending data to the system data center every 5 seconds (this interval can also be adjusted by the system) until the rain stop signal sent by the rain sensor is received, and the control module also informs the system data center. 4 Rain stop signal, and stop sending rain information to the data center. Until the rain sensed again, the rain again re-entered the forecast state.

5. The method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device provided by the embodiment provides a method for providing forecast information to a user: the user can directly log in to the website to enter the system, query real-time weather forecast information, and can also use a mobile phone or a tablet computer. Wait for the mobile terminal device and install the supporting application software to query the weather forecast information.

(2) For the user who uses the mobile terminal device with the supporting application software, the user can set a specific location, and when the system obtains the forecast information that the specific location is going to be rained according to the data analysis, the user can push it to the user.

(3) The vehicle in which the vehicle module described in the method is installed, the system also feeds back the weather forecast information to the vehicle module, and can display it through the vehicle display screen, so that the driver of the vehicle can understand the rainfall situation in the surrounding area.

6. The method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device provided by the embodiment, the rain sensing device described in the method may also be installed in a fixed position, such as a traffic light pole and an outdoor railing. In the same way, the purpose of the real-time weather forecast described in the method can also be achieved.

7. The present invention provides a method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device. The system of the present method installs a receiving module on some control device, such as a window sluice, a vehicle hood, and the like, through the receiving module. Receiving the real-time weather forecast of the system, once the system predicts that there will be rain, the information can be used to control the deployment of the pontoon or the stowage of the vehicle roof, thereby achieving the purpose of automatically controlling certain devices according to the weather.

It should be understood that although the above embodiment has a relatively detailed text description of the design idea of the present invention, these text descriptions are merely a simple text description of the design idea of the present invention, and are not limited to the design idea of the present invention, and may not exceed any Combinations, additions or modifications of the inventive design are all within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A system for real-time weather forecasting using rain sensing equipment, including rain sensing equipment (1), vehicle control module (2), vehicle display screen (3), system data center (4), mobile terminal equipment (5), The signal input end of the vehicle control module (2) is connected to the signal output end of the rain sensing device (1), and the rain signal sensed by the rain sensing device (1) is sent to the vehicle control module (2), and the vehicle control module (2) Data communication is performed with the system data center (4) through the communication channel, and the data center communication channel of the system data center (4) is sent to the mobile terminal device (5) or the vehicle display screen (3) connected to the system to achieve immediacy. The purpose of weather conditions monitoring and release.

2. A system for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the onboard module (2) comprises a central controller (101) , communication module (102), satellite positioning module (103), rain sensor interface (104), vehicle power interface (105) and vehicle display interface (106); central controller (101) for processing rain sensor (1) acquired information and information transmitted by the data center (4), the communication module (102) is used for remote data transmission of the vehicle module (2) and the system data center (4), and the satellite positioning module (103) is used for acquiring the vehicle. The location information, the rain sensor interface (104) is used to connect the rain sensor device (1) to obtain rain information, and the vehicle power interface (105) is used to connect the power source to supply power to each part of the module, and the vehicle display interface (106) Used to connect the car display (3).

3. A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, characterized in that: a vehicle module (2) is installed on a plurality of vehicles, and the vehicle module is connected to a rain sensing device (1) of the vehicle, and once the vehicle is in a position, it is raining. After the rain sensor (1) senses the rain, the rain signal and the rain amount signal are sent to the vehicle module (2), and the vehicle module (2) records the information, and at the same time acquires the vehicle through its own satellite positioning module (103). The location information is sent to the system data center (4) through the communication module (102) through the communication module (102), and the system data center (4) processes and calculates the received information, and passes the information of the plurality of onboard modules. Integrated analysis to get the rained area, rain zone boundary and moving speed, etc., and send this information to the connected mobile terminal equipment (5), send real-time weather forecasts to users.

4. The method of real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device according to claim 3, wherein the rain sensing device can be replaced by a wiper, that is, the signal input end of the vehicle module (2) and the wiper drive motor speed signal output end. Connection, through the wiper action and the frequency of action, to calculate the rain or not and the amount of rainfall, and send this information to the system data center (4).

5. A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensor according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: in order to avoid rain sensor (1) or wiper false alarm signal, system data center (4) for vehicle module (2) The transmitted signal will be judged for validity: that is, the information sent by other vehicle modules in the vicinity of the vehicle position is compared, and if there is no raining information in other vehicles, the vehicle is regarded as a false alarm.

6. The method of real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device according to claim 3, wherein: once the rain sensing device receives rain information, the central controller (101) of the vehicle module (2) starts the rain forecast and starts. Data is sent to the system data center at set intervals until the rain sensor (1) sends a rain stop message.

7. A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, characterized in that: the system data center (4) identifies the data at the same time according to the time and place identifier in the received data, and can obtain a certain region. Whether it is raining, the amount of rain and the analysis result of the rainy area boundary, and then analyzing the data sent by the same onboard module (2) at different times, and the results of the rain zone boundary advancement and moving speed can be obtained, combined with these analyses, supplemented by Traditional meteorological historical data and meteorological data models to predict the direction and speed of the rainfall, so that a certain location near the rain area may be affected by the rainfall, including whether it will rain or when the rain area arrives. Thereby making real-time weather forecasts.

8. A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, wherein the user can directly log in to the website to enter the system, query real-time weather forecast information, and install the supporting application software through mobile terminal devices such as mobile phones and tablet computers. To query weather forecast information.

9. A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, characterized in that: for a user who uses a mobile terminal device equipped with a supporting application software, the system can acquire location information of the user, thereby pushing the weather forecast information for the user location. service. The system will push the information about the rain in a certain distance around the user's location to the user.

10. The real-time weather forecasting method using a rain sensing device according to claim 9, wherein the user can set a specific location for the user who uses the mobile terminal device installed with the supporting application software, and the system obtains the data according to the data analysis. After the forecast information of the specific location is going to rain, it can be pushed to the user.

11. A real-time weather forecasting method using a rain sensing device, characterized in that: a vehicle in which the vehicle-mounted module described in the method is installed, the system also feeds back weather forecast information to the vehicle-mounted module, and can display it through the vehicle display screen. It is convenient for the driver of the vehicle to understand the rainfall in the surrounding area.

12. A real-time weather forecasting method using a rain sensing device, characterized in that: the rain sensing device described in the method may also be installed not in a vehicle but in a fixed position, such as a traffic light pole, an outdoor railing, etc. At the same time, the purpose of the real-time weather forecast described in the method can also be achieved.

13. A method for real-time weather forecasting using a rain sensing device, characterized in that: the system of the method, the receiving module is installed in some control device, such as a window sluice, a vehicle convertible, etc., and receives through the receiving module The real-time weather forecast of the system, once the system predicts that there will be rain, can use this information to control the deployment of the rain gear or the stowage of the vehicle roof, so as to achieve the purpose of automatically controlling certain devices according to the weather.