TWI661311B - Data management systems and methods for vehicle applications, and related computer program products - Google Patents

Abstract

A data management system and method for vehicle applications, which are applicable to an identification device and a smart phone provided in a vehicle. First, establish a connection between the smartphone and the identification device via a wireless network. Use a smartphone to execute a vehicle application. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application is caused to obtain a specific data through a data acquisition component of the smart phone.

Description

Data management system and method for vehicle application, and related computer programs Products

The present invention relates to a data management system and method, and more particularly, to a data management system and method for vehicle applications that can be executed by a smart phone and an identification device provided on a vehicle.

With the advent of the Internet of Thin (IOT) era, devices or items around everyone can be connected to the Internet, and users can control and access these devices or items through the Internet. The rapid development of the Internet of Things mainly relies on the maturity of wireless network technology. The electronic devices can be coupled to each other through a wireless network for related applications. At the same time, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology solves the problem of long-term connection of electronic devices to wireless networks and their power consumption. For example, Beacon is a low-cost wireless Bluetooth transmitter that implements BLE technology. It can transmit Bluetooth signals through a wireless network for a long time. At present, a large number of devices and innovative applications using Beacon are being developed and used.

On the other hand, with the development of electronic technology, many automotive electronics have been developed to bring more convenient applications and wisdom to vehicles. For example, a Beacon device can be designed to replace the key of a vehicle, and users can carry the Beacon device with them. Once the vehicle detects that the Beacon device is approaching the vehicle, the user can directly press the start button under the vehicle to start the vehicle.

Generally, a vehicle application can be installed on a smart phone. This vehicle application can perform related functions and manage related operations between the vehicle and the smartphone. Conventionally, once the vehicle application in the smart phone is activated, the vehicle application will start related functions and start collecting related data for related applications. Because the user does not necessarily indicate that the user is using the vehicle when opening the vehicle application, a large amount of data collected and generated by the vehicle application will create A great burden on the system. In addition, the data collected by the vehicle application at this time may also cause misjudgment of related functions. For example, when a user is riding a bus, the vehicle application may mistakenly think that the user is driving his own car, which may lead to misjudgment.

In view of this, the present invention provides a data management system and method for vehicle applications, in which a smart phone and an identification device provided on the vehicle can be used for data management operations of the vehicle application.

A data management system for a vehicle application according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an identification device and a smart phone disposed in a vehicle. The identification device includes a first wireless network connection unit, a storage unit, and a controller. The controller uses the first wireless network connection unit to transmit identification data through a wireless network. The smart phone includes a second wireless network connection unit, a data acquisition component, and a processor. The processor executes a vehicle application and uses a second wireless network connection unit to connect with the identification device through a wireless network according to the identification data. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application is caused to obtain a specific data through the data acquisition component.

A data management method for a vehicle application according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an identification device and a smart phone provided in a vehicle. First, a connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established through a wireless network. Use a smartphone to execute a vehicle application. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application is caused to obtain a specific data through a data acquisition component of the smart phone.

In some embodiments, the processor of the smartphone further determines whether the smartphone and the identification device are in a disconnected state, and when the smartphone and the identification device are in a disconnected state, stopping the vehicle application to obtain the Component to get data.

In some embodiments, the data obtaining element includes a positioning unit. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application obtains a position information through the positioning unit at a predetermined frequency.

In some embodiments, the data acquisition element includes a motion sensor. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application uses a motion sensor to detect a motion or a gesture of a corresponding smart phone or the identification device.

In some embodiments, the processor of the smartphone further determines whether the smartphone and the identification device are in a disconnected state, and when the smartphone and the identification device are in a disconnected state, at least one of the vehicle applications is caused. Disability.

The above method of the present invention may exist in a code manner. When the code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes a device for carrying out the invention.

In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the embodiments are exemplified below, and the accompanying drawings are described in detail below.

100‧‧‧vehicle application data management system

V‧‧‧ Vehicle

110‧‧‧Identification device

1110‧‧‧Electronic Processing Module

112‧‧‧The first wireless network connection unit

114‧‧‧Storage unit

ID‧‧‧Identification data

116‧‧‧Controller

120‧‧‧ Smartphone

122‧‧‧Second network connection unit

124‧‧‧Data acquisition component

126‧‧‧Processor

130‧‧‧Wireless network

S402, S404, S406, S408‧‧‧ steps

S502, S504, S506, S508, S510‧‧‧ steps

S602, S604, S606, S608, S610‧‧‧ steps

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a data management system for a vehicle application according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an identification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a smart phone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a data management method for a vehicle application according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a data management method for a vehicle application according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a data management method for a vehicle application according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a data management system for a vehicle application according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a data management system 100 for a vehicle application according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an identification device 110 and a smart phone 120 disposed on a vehicle V, such as a locomotive or automobile. The identification device 110 and the smart phone 120 may be coupled to each other through a wireless network 130, such as a Bluetooth network and a Wi-Fi network.

FIG. 2 shows an identification device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the identification device 110 includes a first wireless network connection unit 112, a storage unit 114, and a control unit. 制 器 116。 System 116. The first wireless network connection unit 112 may have a network access capability for coupling with other electronic devices with network access capability through a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, and the like. . It is worth noting that, in some embodiments, the first wireless network connection unit 112 may be a network connection unit with a low energy consumption technology, such as Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and center mode. Among them, in the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection units of other electronic devices, and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals such as its own identification data. However, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices in the peripheral mode. In some embodiments, the first wireless network connection unit 112 is in a peripheral mode. In other words, the first wireless network connection unit 112 has a data broadcasting capability, and the first wireless network connection unit 112 can only be passively connected by other electronic devices, and cannot be actively connected to other electronic devices. The storage unit 114 may store an identification data ID of one of the corresponding identification devices 110. In some embodiments, the identification device 110 may use the first wireless network connection unit 112 to broadcast the identification data ID. With the identification data ID, other electronic devices can be connected to the identification device 110. The controller 116 can control the operation of related software and hardware in the identification device 110, and details thereof will be described later.

FIG. 3 shows a smart phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the smart phone 120 includes a second wireless network connection unit 122, a data acquisition element 124, and a processing unit 126. The second wireless network connection unit 122 may have a network access capability for coupling to other electronic devices with network access capability through a wireless network, such as a Bluetooth network, a Wi-Fi network, and the like. . It is worth noting that, in some embodiments, the second wireless network connection unit 122 may be a network connection unit with a low energy consumption technology, such as Bluetooth Smart technology. There are two modes in Bluetooth Smart technology, such as peripheral mode and center mode. Among them, in the central mode, the network connection unit can receive data from the network connection units of other electronic devices, and has the ability to actively connect to other electronic devices. In the peripheral mode, the network connection unit can broadcast signals such as its own identification data. However, the network connection unit cannot actively connect to other electronic devices in the peripheral mode. In some embodiments, the second wireless network connection unit 122 is in a central mode. The data obtaining element 124 can obtain relevant data required by a corresponding vehicle application (not shown in the figure). It is worth noting that, in some embodiments, the data obtaining element 124 may be a positioning unit. The positioning unit can communicate with at least one satellite to learn the corresponding The location of the smart phone 120, such as latitude and longitude coordinates. In some embodiments, a specific location can be known based on the location obtained by the positioning unit and a map data. In some embodiments, the data obtaining element 124 may be a motion sensor, such as an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope, or an electronic compass, for detecting the motion and / or posture of the corresponding smart phone 120 or the identification device 110. . It is reminded that the aforementioned data acquisition element is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The processing unit 126 can control operations of related software and hardware in the smart phone 120. The processing unit 126 can execute the aforementioned vehicle application and the data management method of the vehicle application in this case, the details of which will be described later.

FIG. 4 shows a data management method for a vehicle application according to an embodiment of the present invention. The data management method for vehicle application according to the embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an identification device and a smart phone provided in a vehicle.

First, in step S402, a connection between a smart phone and an identification device is established through a wireless network. It is worth noting that, in some embodiments, the identification device can broadcast its identification data through a wireless network, and the smart phone can establish a profitable connection with the identification device through the wireless network according to the identification data of the corresponding identification device. As mentioned above, in some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit of the identification device may be in a low-power technology, such as a peripheral mode in Bluetooth Smart technology. In some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit of the smart phone may be in a low-power technology, such as a central mode in Bluetooth Smart technology. In step S404, a smart phone application is used to execute a vehicle application. Next, in step S406, it is determined whether the smart phone and the identification device are in a connection state. When the smart phone and the identification device are not in a connected state (No in step S406), in other words, the smart phone and the identification device are in a disconnected state, and the determination in step S406 continues. When the smart phone and the identification device are in a connected state (YES in step S406), as shown in step S408, the vehicle application is caused to obtain specific data through one of the data acquisition components of the smart phone. It is worth noting that, in some embodiments, the data obtaining element may include a positioning unit. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application obtains a position information through the positioning unit at a predetermined frequency. In some embodiments, the data acquisition element includes a motion sensor. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application uses a motion sensor to detect a motion or a gesture of a corresponding smart phone or the identification device. It is reminded that the aforementioned data acquisition element is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

FIG. 5 shows data management of a vehicle application according to another embodiment of the present invention method. The data management method for vehicle application according to the embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an identification device and a smart phone provided in a vehicle.

First, in step S502, a connection between a smart phone and an identification device is established through a wireless network. Similarly, in some embodiments, the identification device may broadcast its identification data through a wireless network, and the smart phone may establish a favorable connection with the identification device through the wireless network according to the identification data of the corresponding identification device. As mentioned above, in some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit of the identification device may be in a low-power technology, such as a peripheral mode in Bluetooth Smart technology. In some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit of the smart phone may be in a low-power technology, such as a central mode in Bluetooth Smart technology. In step S504, a smart phone is used to execute a vehicle application. Next, in step S506, it is determined whether the smart phone and the identification device are in a connection state. When the smart phone and the identification device are in a connected state (YES in step S506), as shown in step S508, the vehicle application is caused to obtain specific data through one of the data acquisition components of the smart phone. Similarly, in some embodiments, the data obtaining element may include a positioning unit. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application obtains a position information through the positioning unit at a predetermined frequency. In some embodiments, the data acquisition element includes a motion sensor. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application uses a motion sensor to detect a motion or a gesture of a corresponding smart phone or the identification device. It is reminded that the aforementioned data acquisition element is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. When the smartphone and the identification device are not in a connected state (No in step S506), in other words, the smartphone and the identification device are in a disconnected state, such as in step S510, causing the vehicle application to stop passing through the smartphone The data acquisition component acquires specific data.

FIG. 6 shows a data management method for a vehicle application according to another embodiment of the present invention. The data management method for vehicle application according to the embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an identification device and a smart phone provided in a vehicle.

First, in step S602, a connection between a smart phone and an identification device is established through a wireless network. Similarly, in some embodiments, the identification device may broadcast its identification data through a wireless network, and the smart phone may establish a favorable connection with the identification device through the wireless network according to the identification data of the corresponding identification device. As mentioned above, in some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit of the identification device may be in a low-power technology, such as a peripheral mode in Bluetooth Smart technology. In some embodiments, the wireless network connection unit of the smart phone may be located at Low energy consumption technology, such as the central mode in Bluetooth Smart technology. In step S604, a smart phone application is used to execute a vehicle application. Next, in step S606, it is determined whether the smart phone and the identification device are in a connection state. When the smart phone and the identification device are in a connection state (YES in step S606), such as step S608, the vehicle application is caused to obtain specific data through a data acquisition component of the smart phone. Similarly, in some embodiments, the data obtaining element may include a positioning unit. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application obtains a position information through the positioning unit at a predetermined frequency. In some embodiments, the data acquisition element includes a motion sensor. When the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application uses a motion sensor to detect a motion or a gesture of a corresponding smart phone or the identification device. It is reminded that the aforementioned data acquisition element is only an example of the present case, and the present invention is not limited thereto. When the smart phone and the identification device are not connected (No in step S606), in other words, the smart phone and the identification device are in a disconnected state, as in step S610, at least one function of the vehicle application is lost. can. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the vehicle application may have multiple functions, such as a personal data setting function that does not require specific data obtained by the data acquisition component, a vehicle movement position display function that requires specific data, and a specific One of the data vehicle speed function. When there is a disconnection between the smart phone and the identification device, the vehicle movement position display function and vehicle travel speed function in the vehicle application will be set to disable.

For example, a user can use a smartphone to execute a vehicle application. When the user is not riding his vehicle, in other words, when the smartphone is not connected to an identification device provided in the vehicle, certain functions in the vehicle application may be disabled. At this time, the specific data obtained by the data acquisition unit of one of the smart phones is not provided to the vehicle application for subsequent processing or storage. When the user wants to ride his vehicle and approach the vehicle, the smartphone can detect the relevant data transmitted by the identification device and establish a connection with the identification device. At this point, certain functions in the vehicle application can be activated for normal operation. The specific data obtained by the data acquisition unit of the smartphone will be provided to the vehicle application for subsequent processing or storage.

Therefore, through the data management system and method of the vehicle application in this case, a smart phone and an identification device provided on the vehicle can be used to perform the data management operation of the vehicle application, thereby reducing the large burden of the system caused by a large amount of data, and Reduce misjudgment of related vehicle application functions.

The method of the present invention, or a specific type or part thereof, can be in the form of a code State exists. The code may be contained in physical media, such as a floppy disk, CD-ROM, hard disk, or any other machine-readable (such as computer-readable) storage medium, or is not limited to an external form of computer program product. When the code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the invention. The code can also be transmitted through some transmission media, such as wires or cables, fiber optics, or any transmission type. Where the code is received, loaded, and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes used to participate in the Invented device. When implemented in a general-purpose processing unit, the code in combination with the processing unit provides a unique device that operates similar to an application-specific logic circuit.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make some modifications and retouching without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of protection shall be determined by the scope of the attached patent application.

Claims (9)

A data management system for a vehicle application includes: an identification device disposed on a vehicle, including: a first wireless network connection unit; a storage unit including identification data; and a controller coupled to the first The wireless connection unit and the storage unit are configured to use the first wireless network connection unit to transmit the identification data through a wireless network; and a smart phone includes a second wireless network connection unit for Receiving the identification data through the wireless network by configuration; a data acquisition component; and a processor coupled to the second wireless network connection unit and the data acquisition component for configuration to execute a vehicle application , Using the second wireless network connection unit to connect with the identification device through the wireless network according to the identification data, and when the connection between the smartphone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application is caused to pass through the data The obtaining component obtains specific data, wherein the processor of the smart phone further determines whether the smart phone and the identification device are in a disconnected line. State, and when the inter smartphone with the identification means in the disconnected state, to stop the vehicle to obtain information acquisition application member through the material. The data management system for a vehicle application according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the data acquisition component includes a positioning unit, and when the connection between the smartphone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application passes the The positioning unit obtains location information. The data management system for a vehicle application according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the data acquisition component includes a motion sensor, and when the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application uses the motion sense The detector detects a movement or a gesture corresponding to one of the smart phone or the recognition device. According to the data management system for vehicle applications according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the processor of the smartphone further determines whether the smartphone and the identification device are in the disconnected state, and when the smartphone and When the identification devices are in the disconnected state, at least one function of the vehicle application is disabled. A data management method for vehicle applications, which is applicable to an identification device and a smart phone provided in a vehicle, including the following steps: establishing a connection between the smart phone and the identification device through a wireless network; The mobile phone executes a vehicle application; when the connection between the smartphone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application is caused to obtain specific data through a data acquisition component of the smartphone; and the smartphone and the identification are determined. Whether the device is in a disconnected state; and when the smart phone and the identification device are in the disconnected state, stopping the vehicle application to obtain data through the data acquisition component. The data management method for a vehicle application according to item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein the data acquisition component includes a positioning unit, and when the connection between the smartphone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application passes through the The positioning unit obtains location information. The data management method for a vehicle application according to item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein the data acquisition component includes a motion sensor, and when the connection between the smart phone and the identification device is established, the vehicle application uses the motion sense The detector detects a movement or a gesture corresponding to one of the smart phone or the recognition device. According to the method of data management for vehicle applications according to item 5 of the scope of patent application, the method further includes the following steps: judging whether the smart phone and the identification device are in the disconnected state; and when the smart phone and the identification device are in the disconnected state. In the online state, at least one function of the vehicle is disabled. A computer program product for loading data by a machine and executing a vehicle application data management method. The computer program product includes a first code for establishing a smart phone and an identification device through a wireless network. A second code to execute a vehicle application using the smart phone; a third code to cause the vehicle to establish a connection between the smart phone and the identification device The application obtains specific data through a data acquisition component of the smart phone; and a fourth code for determining whether the smart phone and the identification device are in a disconnected state and when the smart phone and the When the identification device is in the disconnected state, the vehicle application is stopped to obtain data through the data acquisition component.