JP3177506U - Power switch control device - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a power switch control device that can be adapted to various light sources or devices.
A power switch control device includes a centralized controller 10 provided with a centralized processor 11, at least one switch unit 20, and a protocol area. The switch unit 20 receives a control signal sent from the central processing processor 11 and controls on / off of the light source. The protocol area is constructed in the centralized controller 10 by the firmware method and has at least two types of control protocols. The firmware can be downloaded from the network for convenient operation, and the light source control protocol can be installed at any time as needed. Multiple control interfaces enable conventional manual push switches, wireless control by a remote control device and a mobile phone, or remote control via a network.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a power switch control device related to control of a power switch and a light source switch, and more particularly to a power switch control device for a network corresponding to a plurality of protocols.

  Conventionally, there are already various types of remote control switches for light sources. By using a remote control device, the light source connected to the switch can be blinked or controlled from a remote location. Many patents related to this have been filed.

JP 2002-15878 A

However, the following problems exist in the prior art.
First, because the design of the switch is related to the light source and the power source, lamps and switches from different manufacturers are not compatible. For example, a remote control switch is not disposed in a conventional existing light source system or power control system such as a factory, a building, or a parking lot. If the conventional light source and power control system are modified to a remote control system, it is necessary to replace the conventional lamp body and power switch together, which entails enormous costs. For this reason, the willingness to replace the existing system is lost.

Further, in the light source or power control system provided with the remote control switch, when replacing the components of the remote control device, the manufacturer cannot be changed, and it has to be selected from the conventional manufacturers, which is very inconvenient. On the other hand, the current switch control system can only be combined with a dedicated remote control device.
On the other hand, a mobile phone is an essential product for everyone today and has a function of radio wave transmission. Therefore, if control by a mobile phone can be realized, there is no doubt that the application side will greatly advance.
Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a power switch control device that can be adapted to various light sources or devices.

The power switch control device of the present invention includes a centralized controller provided with a centralized processor, at least one switch unit, and a protocol area.
The switch unit is provided downstream of the centralized controller, and is provided with a switch of at least one controlled device that is controlled by the centralized controller in a wired or wireless manner. The switch unit receives a control signal sent from the central processing processor, and controls on / off of the controlled device. The centralized controller and the switch unit form a switch network control system.
The protocol area is constructed in the centralized controller by the firmware method and has at least two types of control protocols.
The power switch control device has a protocol designation function that can designate a specific control protocol from the outside as an operation protocol of the constructed system.
In addition, the power switch control device sets the designated control protocol in the execution file of the centralized controller, receives a command signal from the outside, and causes the switch unit to execute an appropriate operation based on the designated control protocol.

  Since a plurality of light source control protocols for the centralized controller and switch of the present invention are prepared, it can be adapted to various light source systems or power switch systems. Therefore, when switching to a different system, in addition to replacing the switch, it is only necessary to attach the centralized controller of the present invention, and the cost can be reduced.

  Furthermore, the firmware can be easily downloaded and operated from the network, and the light source control and power control protocols can be introduced as required, and are not subject to the limitations of built-in conventional firmware. Multiple control interfaces enable conventional manual push switches, wireless control by a remote control device and a mobile phone, or remote control via a network.

1 is a system structure diagram of a power switch control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of a centralized controller according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the switch part by one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an application of a power switch control network according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram explaining the control system of the switch circuit by one Embodiment of this invention.

(One embodiment)
Regarding the technical means for achieving the object of the present invention, a power switch control network corresponding to a plurality of protocols of the present invention will be described in detail as follows based on the embodiment shown in FIGS. In the following embodiment, the centralized controller 10 is illustrated as a power switch control apparatus which is the power switch control network of this invention. A preferred application of the centralized controller 10 uses a wireless LAN router. Furthermore, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, the light source is illustrated as the controlled device. However, the controlled device of the present invention is not limited to the light source, and any device that can be controlled electronically is included in the claims of the present invention. include.

  The centralized controller 10 uses a wired or wireless light source connection switch. The centralized controller 10 preferably uses a wireless LAN router. In principle, the centralized controller 10 uses a general communication router. However, in the present invention, a switch control system is completed by adding a wireless transmission / reception function. The centralized controller can support various communication protocols such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Zigbee (registered trademark), Wireless, WAN, LAN, 3G, 3.5G, and 2G. The centralized controller of the present invention can select, for example, a wireless LAN router, a wireless LAN node controller, a wireless LAN access point, an IP access point, or a UTM recorder.

  At least one switch unit 20 is provided with one or a plurality of switches 21. Each switch 21 is used for on / off control of the connected light source power source. Each switch 21 has a built-in variable resistor, and the brightness of the light source 211 can be altered by adjusting the resistance value. The switch unit 20 can receive a control signal from the centralized controller 10, and can turn on and off the light source 211 and change the luminance of the light source 211.

  The centralized controller 10 executes the set command statement and connects the central processing processor 11 that commands the operation of the downstream switch 21, at least one central processing storage device 12, and each device to be connected by a wireless method. And a centralized control receiving / transmitting device 13.

  The centralized control receiver / transmitter 13 includes a network receiver / transmitter unit 131, a switch receiver / transmitter unit 132, a remote control receiver / transmitter unit 133, and a mobile phone receiver / transmitter unit 134. The network transmission / reception unit 131 is connected to the network and is responsible for data transmission with the network in the centralized controller 10 of the present embodiment. Devices such as a mobile phone, a computer, a mobile computer, a desktop computer, a tablet computer, a web page, a multimedia device, and a remote control device can be connected to the centralized controller 10 of this embodiment via a network. The switch receiving / transmitting unit 132 is connected to the switch unit 20 located downstream. The remote control transmission / reception unit 133 receives and transmits signals from the remote control device 200. The mobile phone receiving / transmitting unit 134 receives and transmits signals from the mobile phone 100.

  The wireless reception / transmission unit which is the remote control transmission / reception unit 133 and the mobile phone reception / transmission unit 134 may be the same circuit or a different circuit.

  In addition to the wireless transmission / reception unit, in this embodiment, in order to connect to the network 300 and the computer 400, a wired transmission / reception unit may be arranged as necessary.

  By applying the centralized control transmitter / receiver 13, the centralized controller 10 can receive commands from the remote control device 200, the computer 400, the mobile phone 100, or the network 300.

  The I / O unit 135 can connect the centralized controller 10 to an external output device, an input device, and a display device (not shown). The user can modify or change application software inside the centralized controller 10 via the I / O unit 135 or the network.

  Continuing to refer to FIG. The switch network control system defined by the central processing processor 11 and the central processing storage device 12 in the central controller 10 is constructed in the central processing storage device 12 by the firmware method, and the light source control protocol 30 as at least two types of control protocols. Has a protocol area 40. A specific light source control protocol 30 can be specified as an operation protocol of the constructed system by an external setting. A protocol designating function that sets the designated light source control protocol 30 in the execution file of the central processing processor 11, receives an external command signal, and causes the downstream switch unit 20 to execute an appropriate operation based on the command protocol setting. It has further.

  A light source control protocol that is not originally stored in the protocol area 40 can be written from the outside and stored in the protocol area 40. Usually, each manufacturer's lamp is designated with its own light source control protocol 30. In this embodiment, since various light source control protocols 30 can be introduced, different lamp systems can be set in different working environments of the light source control protocols 30. About an introduction system, it may introduce by a built-in system at the time of factory shipment, or a user after application may introduce it as needed.

  The power switch control device, which is a switch network control system, further includes a light source operation schedule table 41 in which timing setting values such as ON / OFF of each light source 211 and brightness can be set from the outside. In this embodiment, the timer (not shown) of the centralized controller 10 is used as a light source control time counting device, and all operations of the light source 211 can be controlled by software. By inputting to the computer, it is possible to control the on / off arrangement and blinking time of all the light sources 211. Unlike mechanical timers used in the past, as long as the mechanism is not damaged, the function of timing control is such that the light source 211 is automatically turned off for 1 minute at 24 o'clock on December 31, 2020. Can be infinite.

  The switch unit 20 includes a switch storage device 22 and a switch processor 23. The switch storage device 22 stores various light source control protocols 30 therein. These light source control protocols 30 correspond to the light source control protocol 30 of the centralized controller 10 and execute an operation corresponding to the light source 211 concerned based on a command of the light source control protocol 30. The switch processor 23 executes various light source control protocols 30 stored in the switch storage device 22 and generates corresponding operations.

  The protocol 30 executed by the switch processor 23 is a response to the light source control protocol 30 of the central processing processor 11.

  The number of at least one key 24 corresponds to the number of switches 21 of the switch unit 20. By pressing the key 24, the corresponding light source 211 can be turned on and off. Each key 24 is connected to the switch processor 23, and when the switch processor 23 receives a pressing signal of the key 24, the signal is transmitted to the switch 21, and the switch 21 executes a corresponding operation.

  The switch unit 20 is connected to a switch receiver 25 that receives a command from the centralized controller 10, a switch processor 23, and a corresponding switch power supply, and at least one indicator lamp that displays on and off of the corresponding switch 21. 26. The indicator lamp 26 is preferably an LED lamp.

  Furthermore, since the centralized controller 10 of the present embodiment can receive the input of the mobile phone 100, various settings can be set directly from an iPad (registered trademark) or iPhone (including registered trademark) mobile phone. Convenience is provided.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the light source control protocol 30, a control protocol other than the light source can be constructed in the centralized controller 10 and the switch unit 20, and devices other than the light source 211 connected via the switch unit 20 can be controlled. .

  The advantage of this embodiment is that a plurality of control protocols 30 for the centralized controller 10 and the switch 21 are prepared, so that it can be applied to different light sources 211 or electrical systems. Therefore, when switching to a different system, in addition to replacing the switch 21, it is only necessary to attach the centralized controller 10 of the present embodiment, and the cost can be reduced.

  Furthermore, the firmware can be downloaded from the network and easily operated, and the light source control and power control protocol 30 can be introduced as needed, and is not limited by the built-in conventional firmware. Multiple control interfaces enable conventional manual push switches, wireless control by a remote control device and a mobile phone, or remote control via a network. Control planning by the computer 400 or the mobile phone 100 such as the operation schedule table 41 of on / off and blinking control can be performed for each light source 211. This point is beyond the scope of known technology.

  The above description is a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. Therefore, all the changes or modifications that have the same effect as the technical idea of the present invention shall be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Centralized controller 11 ... Centralized processing processor 12 ... Centralized processing storage device 13 ... Centralized control transmitter / receiver 132 ... Switch receiving / transmitting unit 133 ... Remote control receiving / transmitting unit 134... Mobile phone receiving and transmitting unit 135... I / O unit 20... Switch part 21.
22 ... Switch storage device 23 ... Switch processor 24 ... Key 25 ... Switch receiver 26 ... Indicator light 30 ... Light source control protocol 40 ... Protocol Area 41 ··· Light source operation schedule 100 ··· Mobile phone 200 ··· Remote control device 300 · · · Network 400 · · · Computer

The power switch control device of the present invention comprises a central controller with a centralized processor and centralized processing storage device, and at least one switch unit.
The centralized processor of the centralized controller executes designated processing. In the centralized processing storage device of the centralized controller, a protocol area having at least two types of control protocols is constructed by a firmware method.
The switch unit is provided downstream of the centralized controller, and is provided with a switch of at least one controlled device that is controlled by the centralized controller in a wired or wireless manner. The switch unit receives a control signal sent from the central processing processor, and controls on / off of the controlled device. The centralized controller and the switch unit form a switch network control system .
The power switch control device has a protocol designation function that can designate a specific control protocol from the outside as an operation protocol of the constructed system.
In addition, the power switch control device sets the designated control protocol in the execution file of the centralized controller, receives a command signal from the outside, and causes the switch unit to execute an appropriate operation based on the designated control protocol.

Claims (12)

A centralized controller provided with a centralized processor;
A switch of at least one controlled device provided downstream of the centralized controller and controlled by the centralized controller in a wired or wireless manner; receives a control signal sent from the centralized processor; and At least one switch unit that controls on and off of the device and forms a switch network control system with the centralized controller;
A protocol area constructed in the centralized controller by a firmware method and having at least two types of control protocols;
With
A protocol designating function capable of designating the specific control protocol from the outside as an operation protocol of the constructed system;
The designated control protocol is set in the execution file of the centralized controller, a command signal from the outside is received, and the switch unit is caused to execute an appropriate operation based on the designated control protocol. Power switch control device. The centralized controller is
A centralized processor that executes the set command and operates the switch unit;
At least one centralized processing storage device;
A centralized control transmitter / receiver capable of wireless connection;
An I / O unit that is connected to an external input device, output device, and display device, and that modifies or changes application software inside the centralized controller via a network;
The power switch control device according to claim 1, comprising: The centralized control transmitter / receiver
A network transmitting / receiving unit connected to the network and the central processing processor;
A switch receiving / transmitting unit connected to the switch unit;
Have
The power switch control device according to claim 2, wherein the centralized controller can receive a command sent from the network by the centralized control transmitter / receiver.   4. The power switch control device according to claim 3, wherein the central processing processor is connected to the network and is capable of transmitting and controlling signals.   5. The central control transceiver is capable of communicating with at least one of a mobile phone, a computer, a mobile computer, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, a web page, a multimedia device, and a remote control device. The power switch control device described. The centralized control transmitter / receiver can communicate with a mobile phone and a remote control device,
A remote control receiving and transmitting unit for receiving and transmitting signals from the remote control device;
A mobile phone receiving and transmitting unit for receiving and transmitting signals from the mobile phone;
The power switch control device according to claim 5, further comprising:   The centralized controller further includes an operation schedule table of the controlled devices that sets on and off timings of the controlled devices from the outside and controls operations of all the controlled devices by application software. The power switch control device according to claim 1. The switch part is
A switch storage device that stores the control protocol of each controlled device that corresponds to the control protocol of the centralized controller and that performs the operation of the controlled device associated therewith;
A switch processor for executing a control protocol of the controlled device;
A switch receiver for receiving a command from the centralized controller;
The power switch control device according to claim 1, comprising: The switch unit further includes at least one key,
The number of keys corresponds to the number of switches provided in the switch unit,
The power switch control device according to claim 8, wherein the controlled device can be controlled by pressing the key.   The power switch control device according to claim 8, wherein the switch unit includes at least one indicator for displaying on and off of the corresponding switch.   The power switch control device according to claim 1, wherein the controlled device is a light source.   The power switch control device according to claim 1, wherein the control protocol in the protocol area can be written, deleted, or modified from the outside.

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