KR-20260062355-A - APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHECKING FUELING HISTORY AND INSPECTION HISTORY

KR20260062355AKR 20260062355 AKR20260062355 AKR 20260062355AKR-20260062355-A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for verifying fueling history and inspection history, comprising: a sensor module for collecting fueling history data by measuring the amount of fuel dispensed; a switch module for selecting a mode for verifying fueling history and inspection history; and a processor for processing data collected from the sensor module and outputting it to a cluster module or storing it in a storage module. The processor is characterized by processing the fueling history and inspection history into a timeline form or a driving line form and outputting a fueling history screen or an inspection history screen through the cluster module.

Inventors

차지호
김광현

Assignees

아우모비오 저머니 게엠베하

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20241029

Claims (19)

A sensor module that measures the amount of fuel dispensed and collects fueling history data; A switch module capable of selecting a fueling history and inspection history checking mode; and A processor that processes data collected from the sensor module and outputs it to a cluster module or stores it in a storage module; The above processor is, A fueling history and inspection history verification device characterized by processing fueling history and inspection history into a timeline form or a driving line form and outputting a fueling history screen or an inspection history screen through a cluster module.
In Article 1, The above processor is, A fueling history and inspection history checking device characterized by analyzing the vehicle's driving pattern or maintenance needs and outputting a warning.
In Article 1, The above timeline format is, It is a format in which refueling or maintenance events are listed in chronological order, The above driving line shape is, A fueling history and inspection history checking device characterized by having fueling or inspection events listed in order of driving distance.
In Article 1, The above cluster module is, Under the control of the above processor, A fueling history and inspection history checking device characterized by being able to change the layout of the display and optionally outputting fueling history, inspection history, and warning messages.
In Article 1, The above processor is, Through the above refueling history screen or inspection history screen, When it is time to refuel, the refueling history is highlighted and displayed, A fueling history and inspection history checking device characterized by highlighting and prioritizing the display of inspection history when a vehicle inspection is required.
In Article 1, In order to manage the above refueling history and inspection history, The processor, Through a communication module, it connects to other systems inside the vehicle and to servers of repair shops, gas stations, or cloud-based vehicle management systems outside the vehicle to receive fuel price information and maintenance price information, and A fueling history and inspection history verification device characterized by being implemented to share fueling history and inspection history in real time with a center fascia module, a user terminal, and a server.
In Article 1, The above processor is, A fueling history and inspection history checking device characterized by being implemented to check or modify fueling history and inspection history by linking with a server of a vehicle management system connected to a center fascia module, a user terminal, and an external network through a communication module.
In Article 1, The above processor is, When a refueling or maintenance event occurs, receive refueling amount information and maintenance amount information from the server, and The received refueling amount information or inspection amount information is stored in the storage module, and A fueling history and inspection history checking device characterized by being implemented to allow modification of fueling or inspection information through a switch module, a center fascia module, and a user terminal.
In Article 1, The above processor is, When a switch module selecting the above inspection history screen or refueling history screen is input, past history information and future scheduled or expected information are displayed on the above inspection history screen or refueling history screen in a timeline form or a driving line form, A fueling history and inspection history verification device characterized by displaying fueling or inspection event points displayed on the timeline or driving line in a highlighted manner when a switch module that moves the timeline or driving line is input while the above inspection history screen or fueling history screen is displayed.
In Article 1, The above inspection history screen includes current date information, inspection time information, remaining distance information to inspection, and date information and distance information of the previous inspection time at each event point on the timeline or driving line, and The above-described fueling history screen is a fueling history and inspection history verification device characterized by including current date information, average fuel efficiency information from the previous fueling time to the present, and date information and distance information of the previous fueling time at each event point on a timeline or driving line.
In Article 10, The event points displayed on the above timeline or driving line are, Based on historical information, current information, and future planned or projected information, A fueling history and inspection history checking device characterized by being displayed in different colors, highlighted, or displayed in different sizes.
In Article 1, The above processor is, A fueling history and inspection history verification device characterized by displaying information that can indicate the inspection time on one side of the above inspection history screen, wherein if the inspection time is based on driving distance, the subsequent inspection time is displayed as distance information, and if the inspection time is based on time, the subsequent inspection time is displayed as a date.
In Article 1, The above processor is, A fueling history and inspection history verification device characterized by displaying average fuel efficiency information for each section of an event point on a timeline or driving line on the above fueling history screen.
In Article 1, The above processor is, Depending on the length of time during which the direction button of the above switch module is input, Switch between displaying the above refueling history screen and the above inspection history screen, or A fueling history and inspection history verification device characterized by displaying event points displayed on a timeline by moving them upward or downward.
A step in which a processor of a fueling history and inspection history verification device measures the amount of fuel dispensed through a sensor module and collects fueling history data; A step in which the processor processes data collected from the sensor module and outputs it to a cluster module or stores it in a storage module; The step of the above processor processing the refueling history and inspection history into a timeline form or a driving line form; and A method for verifying fueling history and inspection history, characterized by including the step of the processor outputting a fueling history screen or an inspection history screen through a cluster module.
In Paragraph 15, The above timeline format is, It is a format in which refueling or maintenance events are listed in chronological order, The above driving line shape is, A method for checking refueling history and inspection history, characterized by listing refueling or inspection events in order of driving distance.
In Paragraph 15, In the step of outputting the above refueling history screen or inspection history screen, The above processor is, Through the above refueling history screen or inspection history screen, When it is time to refuel, the refueling history is highlighted and displayed, A method for checking fueling history and inspection history characterized by highlighting and prioritizing the inspection history when a vehicle inspection is required.
In Article 1, In order to manage the above refueling history and inspection history, The processor, Through a communication module, it connects to other systems inside the vehicle and to servers of repair shops, gas stations, or cloud-based vehicle management systems outside the vehicle to receive fuel price information and maintenance price information, and A method for checking fueling history and inspection history, characterized by sharing fueling history and inspection history in real time with a center fascia module, a user terminal, and a server.
In Paragraph 15, When a switch module is input to select the above inspection history screen or refueling history screen, The above processor displays past history information and future scheduled or expected information in the form of a timeline or driving line on the inspection history screen or refueling history screen, and When the above inspection history screen or refueling history screen is displayed, if a switch module that moves the timeline or driving line is input, A method for verifying fueling history and inspection history, characterized by the above processor displaying fueling or inspection event points marked on a timeline or driving line in a moving and highlighting manner.

Description

Apparatus and Method for Checking Fueling History and Inspection History The present invention relates to a device and method for checking fueling history and inspection history, which allows a driver to intuitively check the fueling history and inspection history of a vehicle by providing the vehicle's fueling history and inspection history in a timeline format. Recently, various sensors and devices are being installed in vehicles to ensure the convenience and safety of the driver (or user), and their functions are continuously expanding. These functions can be broadly divided into convenience functions for the driver's convenience and safety functions for the safety of drivers and pedestrians. Convenience features include an infotainment system, autonomous driving capabilities, night vision, and a head-up display (HUD), which help the driver operate the vehicle more easily. Safety features include the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), which play an important role in preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of vehicles and pedestrians. These functions installed in the vehicle are managed integrally through the vehicle's control unit, and various displays are equipped inside the vehicle to provide information to the driver. As traditional analog instrument panels are being replaced by digital ones, vehicle manufacturers are designing them to effectively convey more information within a limited space and enable users to easily grasp information according to the situation. However, conventional digital instrument panels are limited to simply converting analog information into a digital format and providing it, and have limitations in dynamically providing various real-time changing information according to priority. For example, the vehicle's speedometer and tachometer occupy most of the instrument panel, while the remaining area displays the fuel gauge, water temperature gauge, and various warning lights in a fixed format. This fixed method of information display does not allow for the free modification of information based on the situation, making it difficult for the driver to prioritize checking necessary information. Furthermore, there are many cases where drivers fail to take appropriate immediate action even when warning lights illuminate. While simple issues like fuel warnings are easily resolved, drivers may be unable to take prompt action regarding engine problems or tire pressure warnings due to a lack of maintenance knowledge. This can lead to reduced vehicle durability or, in more serious cases, pose a risk of accidents. Moreover, when drivers bring their vehicles to repair shops for maintenance (or inspection), these shops often proceed with repairs by simply referring to average consumable replacement cycles based on mileage or maintenance records, without tracking the vehicle's continuous condition. As a result, customized maintenance that reflects the vehicle's actual condition or the driver's driving habits is not performed, which may lead to unnecessary over-maintenance or omission of maintenance cycles. Furthermore, while drivers can now check internal vehicle information using OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) devices, this information is often difficult for the average driver to easily understand and utilize. The information provided by applications linked to OBD devices is mostly limited to average maintenance data, and there is a problem in that customized information reflecting the vehicle's driving environment or the driver's driving habits is not provided. Due to these issues, there is a need for a device that can monitor the vehicle's condition in real time and identify maintenance times and refueling history at a glance. The background technology of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Patent No. 10-2480702 (December 20, 2022). FIG. 1 is an exemplary diagram showing the schematic configuration of a fueling history and inspection history verification device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for checking refueling history and inspection history according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a method of displaying a timeline-type fueling history and inspection history screen on a cluster module when no events such as fueling or inspection occur in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is an example diagram showing the inspection history screen in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is an example diagram showing the refueling history screen in FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is an example diagram illustrating the operation of switching between the inspection history screen and the refueling history screen through the input of the switch module in FIG. 3. FIG. 7 is an example diagram illustrating the operation of moving an event point displayed on the timeline of the refueling history screen through the input of the switch module in FIG. 3. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the device and meth