Centralized control and management system for automobiles
View Patent ↗In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.
1. A method for use in a system in a vehicle, the system including at least one actuator for controllably moving at least one door of the vehicle, the method comprising:
providing a selectable option to open the door;
controlling the actuator to move the door towards an open position in response to a selection of the option;
sensing any detectable object in a course of opening the door;
causing the actuator to stop movement of the door when a detectable object is sensed in the course of opening the door; and
providing, on a display, an indicator indicating a status of the door.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the indicator indicates an extent to which the door is open.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the option is selectable via voice command.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein the option is displayed on a screen and selectable by touching the option on the screen.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the movement of the door is stopped until the detectable object is removed.
6. A system for use in a vehicle, comprising:
at least one actuator for controllably moving at least one door of the vehicle, a selectable option being provided to open the door;
a device for controlling the actuator to move the door towards an open position in response to a selection of the option;
a sensor for sensing any detectable object in a course of opening the door, the actuator being controlled to stop movement of the door when a detectable object is sensed in the course of opening the door; and
a display for providing thereon an indicator indicating a status of the door.
7. The system of claim 6 wherein the indicator indicates an extent to which the door is open.
8. The system of claim 6 wherein the option is selectable via voice command.
9. The system of claim 6 wherein the option is displayed on a screen and selectable by touching the option on the screen.
10. The system of claim 6 wherein the movement of the door is stopped until the detectable object is removed.