CN108431711A

CN108431711A - Apparatus monitors and controls

Info

Publication number: CN108431711A
Application number: CN201680073847.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 维克多·罗曼·杰布洛科夫; 杰西·斯玛丽; 伊恩·麦克唐纳; 丹尼尔·杰伊·克恩
Original assignee: Wallflower Lab Corp
Current assignee: Wallflower Lab Corp
Priority date: 2015-10-15
Filing date: 2016-10-13
Publication date: 2018-08-21
Also published as: EP3362864A4; EP3362864A1; WO2017066425A1

Abstract

The apparatus that apparatus assistant can be used to monitor or control.Apparatus assistant may include sensor, which corresponds to the data of power that apparatus is consuming, and transmission about the working condition of apparatus information to server computer.The user of apparatus can have mobile device, which can be configured as offer location information, such as whether position of the mobile device near apparatus.Server can receive the location information of the information and mobile device of the working condition about apparatus from apparatus assistant.Using the information, server, which can determine, causes the action to be performed, and such as sends notice, or apparatus assistant is caused to disconnect apparatus from power source.

Description

Apparatus monitors and controls

The cross reference of related application

This application requires the United States Patent (USP) Shen of entitled " the monitoring and controlling for apparatus " submitted on October 12nd, 2016 Please number 15/291,514 priority.It is entitled that U.S. Patent Application No. 15/291,514 is that on November 25th, 2014 submits The U.S. of " monitoring and controlling the system and method for apparatus and using the power-equipment for realizing radio communication short range sensing " is special The part continuation application of sharp application number 14/553,729, and require its interests.The requirement of U.S. Patent Application No. 14/553,729 The priority for the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/912,415 that on December 5th, 2013 submits and require its interests.This Shen It please require the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/242,047 and U.S. submitted on March 24th, 2016 that on October 15th, 2015 submits The priority of state's Provisional Patent Application No. 62/312,574 and require its interests.

U.S. Patent Application No. 14/553,729, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/912,415, US provisional patent Shen Please number 62/242,047 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/312,574 it is each logical with bibliography herein for all purposes It crosses them and is integrally incorporated the application.

Background technology

Traditional apparatus, such as stove, oven and refrigerator cannot connect network, and their work independent of with The presence of people near tool.For example, when nobody is in, stove can work on, and which the people to stay out do not know Apparatus is opened and which apparatus is closed.By the way that apparatus is connected to network and/or is worked using the control apparatus outside apparatus Information, other convenience, safety and the functionality of convenient tool can be improved.

Description of the drawings

By reference to the following drawings it is appreciated that the detailed description of the present invention and following some embodiments.

Figure 1A is the embodiment of the system for using the apparatus assistant for combining apparatus.

Figure 1B, 1C and 1D are the embodiments of apparatus assistant.

Fig. 2 is the embodiment of the system for using the apparatus assistant for combining apparatus, and wherein apparatus assistant includes relay.

Fig. 3 A and 3B are the embodiments of the system for using the apparatus assistant for combining apparatus, and wherein apparatus assistant has two A module.

Fig. 3 C, 3D and 3E are that there are two the embodiments of the apparatus assistant of module for tool.

Fig. 4 A and 4B are the embodiments of the panel with improved circuit breaker.

Fig. 5 A and 5B are the embodiments of improved circuit breaker.

Fig. 6 is for using apparatus assistant to allow the embodiment for the system of apparatus remotely realized.

Fig. 7 A, 7B and 7C are the circuit embodiments remotely realized for allowing apparatus.

Fig. 8 is flow chart, and example remotely realizes the embodiment of apparatus.

Fig. 9 is the embodiment system for having multiple apparatus assistants.

Figure 10 is flow chart, the embodiment of the multiple apparatus assistants of exemplary operations.

Figure 11 is flow chart, the embodiment for the apparatus assistant that example changes.

Figure 12 is the system embodiment for using the apparatus assistant for combining apparatus.

Figure 13 is flow chart, and example slave mobile device receives the embodiment of the apparatus assistant of location information.

Specific implementation mode

Here description is to use apparatus assistant, the technology of the operation and functionality for improving apparatus.Apparatus assistant can To be any hardware and/or software, can be used together with apparatus to improve the operation and/or function of apparatus.In apparatus During manufacture, apparatus assistant can internally be added to existing apparatus, or can be included in use in the outside of apparatus In tool.As used herein, apparatus broadly refers to any power-equipment that can be used at home.For example, apparatus may include Refrigerator, cooking stove, stove, oven, dish-washing machine, washing machine, dryer, air conditioner, electric hair curler, Hair straightener, TV or a People's computer.

Apparatus assistant described herein may include in U.S. Patent Application No. 14/553,729, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Number 61/912,415, described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/242,047 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/312,574 Any component or feature, these application in be each thus integrally incorporated as bibliography with them.For example, use described herein Tool assistant may include any component or feature of the monitor and control module described in be incorporated to patent application.

Apparatus assistant

Figure 1A illustrates the exemplary system 100 for using the apparatus assistant 110 for combining apparatus 102.In figure 1A, it uses Yu assistant 110 is connected to power source 101 and apparatus 102.Power source 110 may include any power source of apparatus, such as electric mortiser Seat or battery.Apparatus assistant 110 can be advanced through before reaching apparatus 102 by coming from the electric power of power source 101.

Apparatus assistant 110 can be implemented by various forms, as shown in Figure 1B, 1C and 1D.In fig. ib, apparatus assistant 110 use the form of plug 180.Plug 180 can have input socket 181, to allow apparatus 102 to be inserted into plug 180.It inserts First 180 can also have pin 182, to allow plug 180 to be inserted into electrical socket.Plug 180 as shown in fig. 1b, has and is used for The input socket of four pins, and four pins for being inserted into electrical socket, such as can be in stove, oven or cooking stove It is upper to find it.Can also make plug 180 generate different number pin, such as 2,3,4 or more.It can also make to insert First 180 generate the different configurations of the plug and socket as found in country variant in the world.

In fig. 1 c, apparatus assistant 110 uses the form of electrical socket 185.Electrical socket 185 can substitute traditional electric mortiser Seat.Electrical socket 185 can connect the electric wire in house to receive power.Electrical socket 185 can have input socket 186, to allow Apparatus 102 is inserted into electrical socket 185.Electrical socket 185 can also be made to generate the pin of different number and configuration.

In Fig. 1 D, apparatus assistant 110 uses the form of power line 190.Power line 190 can replace the tradition of apparatus dynamic The line of force.The apparatus end 191 of power line 190 can connect apparatus 102, such as arrive apparatus 102 by connecting the electric wire 191 at apparatus end Terminal.The power source 192 of power line 190 can connect power source, such as arrive electrical socket by being inserted into it.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can be placed on such as to using the people of apparatus sightless Position.For example, in the case where apparatus is electric stove, apparatus assistant can be positioned at below cooking stove, and for using stove The people of stove is invisible.

Form of tubes is not how, and apparatus assistant 110 can make electric current cross arrival apparatus.Use electric transducer 111, apparatus assistant 110 electricity that can monitor apparatus 102 use.Electric transducer 111 can be any sensor for the characteristic that monitoring electricity uses, such as Current sensor or voltage sensor.The electricity that apparatus assistant 110 can monitor apparatus 102 uses, more detailed to provide following article The other functionality and/or safety of ground description used about apparatus 102.

Apparatus assistant may include other components, and other functionality or safety are provided with auxiliary, such as calculates and sets Any component of standby type.Apparatus assistant 110 may include power supply device 112, to be supplied to other components of apparatus assistant Power.For example, power source 101 can provide AC power, but the component of apparatus assistant 110 can require DC power, and move Power supply unit can convert AC power as DC power.

Apparatus assistant 110 may include one or more processors 113.Any suitable shape may be used in processor 113 The integrated circuit or field programmable gate array of formula, such as central processor unit, microprocessor, integrated circuit, specific application. Processor 113 can with other component interactives of apparatus assistant, to provide desired functionality.For example, processor 113 can connect The sensor reading for coming from electric transducer 111 is received, to determine when that apparatus 102 opens or closes.

Apparatus assistant 110 may include memory 114.Memory 114 may include any type of data storage, all Such as volatile memory or nonvolatile memory (for example, RAM, ROM or flash memory).

Apparatus assistant 110 may include one or more network interfaces 115, to be interacted with miscellaneous equipment.Network interface 115 It can be wired or wireless, and any procotol, such as personal area network (for example, bluetooth), partial zones can be used Domain net (for example, Wi-Fi) or wide area network (for example, Cellular Networks).

Apparatus assistant 110 can have any kind of input link and output link.For example, apparatus assistant may include Microphone, camera, display, LED, keyboard, button, touch screen, motion sensor or temperature sensor.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can output and input component with limited.As used herein , term people's input link includes any component for allowing people directly to provide input to equipment.For example, people's input link includes Button, touch screen, keyboard, fingerprint sensor, microphone and camera.Network interface is not people's input link, because people without By network interface input is provided to equipment.As used herein, term people output link includes allowing people to receive to be directly from In any component of the output of equipment.For example, people's output link includes LED light, display and loud speaker.Network interface is not people Output link comes from the output of equipment because people receives not via network interface.

In some embodiments, 110 nobody input link of apparatus assistant, and nobody exports structure Part.For example, apparatus assistant 110 be located at people it is invisible or be unreachable to position when, be not required to very important person's input link and people be defeated Go out component.In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can be with someone's input link, but nobody output link. In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can be with someone's output link, but nobody input link.In some implementations In mode, loud speaker 116 can be only people's output link.In some embodiments, microphone 117 can be that only people is defeated Enter component.Apparatus assistant 110 can be with any combinations of above-mentioned people's input link and people's output link.For example, apparatus assistant 110 nobody output links, but can have the microphone 117 for being used only for people's input link.

Apparatus assistant 110 can also include providing the various components or module of particular functionality, and can be in software, hard Implement these components or module in part or combinations thereof.

Apparatus assistant 110 can be interacted using network interface 115 with miscellaneous equipment.In some embodiments, apparatus helps Reason 110 can directly be interacted with the miscellaneous equipment near it.For example, apparatus assistant 110 can scan equipment nearby, such as The presence of mobile device 150.The work of apparatus assistant 110 may rely on the presence of neighbouring equipment, retouch in greater detail below State, such as when apparatus 102 in the open state, if nearby without mobile device, pass through send notice.It can use Any suitable technology provides notice, including but not limited to sends short message to user, sends email message to user, pushes away Message is sent, causes mobile device (for example, smart mobile phone) that notice is presented (for example, by present visual of application program or listening The notice seen), or the loud speaker 116 of apparatus assistant 110 is caused to play sound (for example, the language that alarm or computer generate Sound).

Apparatus assistant 110 can interact with other sensors, such as sensor 160.For example, sensor 160 can be temperature Spend sensor or motion sensor.The work of apparatus assistant 110 may rely on the data received from sensor 160, such as following It is explained in greater detail.

Apparatus assistant 110 can be with the equipment for any other type for using network connection, such as equipment 170 mutually.If Standby 170 may include the internet of things equipment with network connection, such as lamp, lock or smoke alarm.The work of apparatus assistant 110 May rely on the data received from equipment 170, and apparatus assistant 110 can control device 170, solve in greater detail below It releases.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can connect network 130, such as personal area network, regional area Net, wide area network or internet.Apparatus assistant 110 can use network 130 and any mobile device 150, sensor 160 or Equipment 170 communicates, instead of or in addition to other than directly being communicated with them.

Apparatus assistant 110 can communicate via network 130 and server 140.Server 140 can assist implementation apparatus to help The work of reason 110.For example, apparatus assistant 110 can send notice to mobile device 150 via server 140 or apparatus helps Reason 110 can obtain information from server, such as about the information for living in people in house.

Apparatus assistant 110 can execute various actions, such as following action.

Apparatus assistant 110 can execute geography fence technology, and to determine whether user near apparatus, those users exist Apparatus is nearby and/or when user enters or leaves near apparatus.Any suitable technology can be used for geography fence, It is including but not limited to following.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can use motion sensor or video camera, to determine whether user Near apparatus.As described in more detail below, apparatus assistant can communicate with sensor 160 and equipment 170, with from they Information is obtained, and these may include motion sensor or video camera.For example, the exercise data for coming from motion sensor can For determining whether there is people.Algorithm can be used for distinguishing movement and the other movements, such as pet motions of people.Face and/ Or body identification technology can be used for handling the video for coming from video camera, and determine whether that there are people in video.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can use network interface 115, to carry out geography fence.Network connects Mouth 115 can listen to the wireless signal for coming from miscellaneous equipment near apparatus assistant 110.For example, mobile device 150 can be transmitted MAC ID or another identifiers.Received signal strength indicator device (RSSI) or triangulation technique can be used for determining movement Distance or position of the equipment 150 relative to apparatus 102.In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can be awarded with Internet access Power uses the identifier list of the mobile device of the people of apparatus 102, and the identifier list can be stored in apparatus assistant On 110, or it is stored in other position, on such as server 140.For example, the identifier list authorized may include living Owner in house or live in all adults in house mobile device identifier.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can be using microphone 117 to carry out geography fence.Mobile device On application program can play the sound that the microphone of apparatus assistant can capture.For example, mobile device can be broadcast periodically Sound reproduction sound, such as every 5 minutes primary.If apparatus assistant 110 via microphone 117 receive sound, mobile device with Near tool 102.Mobile device can play any suitable sound, such as chirp voice sequence or with can higher than people To hear the sound of the frequency of frequency.

In some embodiments, by making mobile device determine whether mobile device near apparatus assistant 110 To execute geography fence.For example, mobile device can listen to the wireless signal for coming from apparatus assistant 110, to determine whether to move Dynamic equipment is near apparatus assistant or mobile device can receive the audio of the generation of apparatus assistant 110 using microphone Signal.

In some embodiments, mobile device can use the sensor of mobile device to carry out geography fence, the sensing Device allows mobile device to determine its position.Any suitable technology can be used, to allow mobile device to determine its position, Such as using Global Positioning System Sensor Unit, using the network interface communicated with mobile communication base station (for example, mobile communication base station Triangulation), or using the network interface communicated by WLAN (such as Wi-Fi), and use neighbouring equipment The database of identifier and device location.In some embodiments, then mobile device can compare its position and apparatus Known location, to determine whether mobile device near apparatus.In some embodiments, mobile device can transmit its position Give another position, such as server computer or apparatus assistant, and other positions can compare the position of mobile device with The known location of apparatus, to determine whether mobile device near apparatus.

Apparatus assistant 110 can send to user related with the work of apparatus 102 and notify.For example, apparatus assistant 110 can To send notice to any following event：Open apparatus 102；Appliance for closing opening 102；Or the time that apparatus 102 has already turned on is long It (for example, setting timer when apparatus 102 is opened, and sends and leads to when timer time ends in the specific time cycle Know).Any suitable technology can be used to send notice, such as Email, short message or pushed information.The recipient of notice can To be specified by the owner in house, or the other people by having the right to configure apparatus assistant 110 specifies.For example, notice can be by It is sent to and lives in each of house or be only sent to be grown up.The people for configuring apparatus assistant 110 can be (for example, pass through User ID, e-mail address or mobile device ID) it is specified being capable of notification received user list, it is possible to specify each user connects The notice of receipts, and individual consumer can be allowed to customize the notice of themselves.Configuration information can be stored in apparatus assistant or On server.

When determining when to send notice, apparatus assistant 110 can use geography fence technology.Apparatus assistant 110 There can be any technology described here, to determine whether any mobile device near apparatus 102.Lead to when determining to send When knowing, it can use and move about the identifier of equipment or being not present for mobile device.In some embodiments, apparatus assistant It would have access to the identifier list for being authorized to use the mobile device of the people of apparatus 102, and the identifier list can be with Another position is stored on apparatus assistant 110 or is stored in, in such as server 140.For example, the identifier list authorized It may include the identifier lived in owner in house or live in the mobile device of all adults in house.

In some embodiments, when apparatus 102 (for example, as measured by RSSI, does not have without mobile device nearby Have the mobile device of mandate detectable either in specific range) or when the specified mobile device not (example near apparatus 102 Such as, it is not grown up nearby), it can only send any notice described herein.It in some embodiments, can be according to entrance Or the mobile device left near apparatus 102 sends notice.For example, when opening apparatus 102, mobile device can be in apparatus Near 102, and mobile device can later be left near apparatus 102.When mobile device is left near apparatus 102；It moves Dynamic equipment leave apparatus 102 nearby after time threshold after (for example, when mobile device leave nearby when set timer, and Notice is sent when timer time ends)；Or mobile device enters near apparatus 102, can send notice.

When determining when to send notice, apparatus assistant 110 can communicate with sensor 160.Sensor 160 can be with It is any kind of sensor, such as motion sensor, temperature sensor, carbon monoxide detector, gas-hazard meter, cigarette Fog detector or flame detector.In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can send notice, with response to apparatus 110 transmission event of assistant has occurred and that the sensor 160 (for example, using REST API) of notice.For example, temperature sensor can be with The notice that temperature alreadys exceed threshold value is sent, smoke detector can send the notice for having been detected by smog or flame inspection The notice for having been detected by flame can be sent by surveying device.After reception comes from the notice of sensor 160, apparatus assistant 110 can To give one or more users to send notice.In some embodiments, the data received from sensor 160 can be used for sending Any notice as described herein.

Apparatus assistant 110 can communicate with equipment 170, and apparatus assistant 110 or equipment 170 are notified or improve to send It is functional.As mentioned above, equipment 170 can be any equipment for having network connection, such as internet of things equipment (such as Lamp, lock with network connection or smoke alarm).In some embodiments, equipment 170 can control apparatus assistant 110 Work.For example, when equipment 170 is the smoke alarm with network connection, smoke alarm can detect smog, and Message (for example, using REST API) is sent to apparatus assistant 110, with appliance for closing opening assistant 110 (for example, when apparatus is stove When).In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can be with the work of control device 170.For example, when equipment 170 is with net When the thermostat of network connection, apparatus assistant 110 can send message to equipment 170, to turn heat down with the work of response apparatus 102 Make and (for example, apparatus is oven, and cooks and have begun).In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can send notice With information of the response received from equipment 170.For example, when equipment 170 is smoke alarm, apparatus assistant 110 can be to user Notice (for example, Email or short message) is sent, is received from smoke detector with response and has been detected by disappearing for smog Breath.

Using microphone 117, apparatus assistant 110 can listen to the sound in its environment, and based on the sound received Sound sends notice.For example, apparatus processing 110 can detect smog alert by handling the audio signal received in microphone 117 The sound of device, and the sound for notifying that smoke detector is detected with response is sent to user.

User can obtain the information about apparatus 102 with slave mobile device.For example, the application journey run on the mobile apparatus Sequence can allow user to be interacted with apparatus assistant 110 (for example, by server 140 and/or network 130).User can obtain Information, such as whether apparatus 102 opens or closes；Apparatus 102 have already turned on or close how long；The usage history of apparatus 102 (for example, duration and/or start and end time)；A large amount of numbers of apparatus 102 are used in the past time cycle；Mesh The preceding or mobile device near apparatus 102 before；Pass through the history for the notice that apparatus assistant 102 sends.

User can control the work of apparatus assistant 110 with slave mobile device.It is helped for example, user can effectively turn off apparatus Reason 110, in order to which it stops providing some or all of technologies described here.User can change list of authorized users.User It can restart or increase the time quantity on any timer described herein.For example, user can cook, and need It makes a trip assignment.User can change acquiescence timer (for example, 5 minutes) be the longer time timer (for example, 30 points Clock), such user can complete assignment, and apparatus assistant will not send about the nearby not no notice of mobile device of apparatus 102. Apparatus assistant 110 or the server to work together with apparatus assistant 110 can be configured as via their mobile device to not Same user provides different clearance levels.For example, some users, which are unable to slave mobile device, receives information or control apparatus assistant 110, some users can only receive information on their mobile device, and some users can be from their mobile device Receive information and control or configuration apparatus assistant 110.

Apparatus assistant 110 can have multiple timers, user that can control multiple timer.In some embodiments In, user can be from the application program controlling timer on user equipment, such as mobile device.For example, apparatus assistant 110 can be with With manual timer set by user, the manual timer is similar to the timer occurred on stove.User can set fixed When device be a certain amount of time (for example, 10 minutes), start and stop manual timer, or to timer increase the time.When When the manual timer time ends, user can receive notice.For example, manual timer can be used when culinary art, such as count When pasta cooking time.

Apparatus assistant 110 can have safety timer, and when apparatus is opened, it starts timing.Safety timer can have There are the default setting of apparatus or the default setting of user.For example, the safety timer of stove can be for adult in house 20 minutes, but be 5 minutes for the child in house.It is a certain amount of time (for example, not examining that user, which can set timer, Consider default value), start and stop safety timer, or increase the time to timer.When the safety timer time ends, use It family can be notified.For example, safety timer can alert user, they forget appliance for closing opening (for example, electric hair curler).

Apparatus assistant 110 can have unwatched timer, and when apparatus unattended, it starts timing.Use this In any technology for describing may determine whether apparatus unattended.For example, geography fence technology is (for example, detection comes from shifting The signal of dynamic equipment) or sensor 160 (for example, motion sensor) can be used to determine whether apparatus unattended.Unmanned pipe The timer of reason can have the default setting of apparatus or the default setting (end user such as near apparatus) of user. For example, unwatched timer can have the longer time for adult than child.User can set timer as one The quantitative time (for example, not considering default value) starts and stops safety timer, or increases the time to timer.Work as nothing When the timer time cut-off of people's management, user can be notified.In some embodiments, when detecting user in apparatus When neighbouring, unwatched timer can automatically restart.For example, unwatched timer can be set to 5 minutes, and And timing can be automatically begun to when user leaves near apparatus.User can leave 2 minutes, and when user leaves nobody The timer of management can be 3 minutes with countdown.When the user returns, timer can restart 5 minutes, and until apparatus again Stop when secondary unattended.In some embodiments, unwatched timer can have the usually used phase with apparatus The threshold value or parameter of the change of pass by monitoring the use of apparatus, can learn and apparatus as described in more detail below Usually using the threshold value or parameter of relevant change.

In some embodiments, the work of timer can rely on another timer.For example, user can set hand Dynamic timer is 1 hour, because user wants to use the apparatus extended time cycle (for example, cooking barbecue in an oven).Apparatus Default security timer can be 20 minutes, but because when manual timer has set longer than safety timer Between the period, safety timer can not work, or be set as longer time cycle (for example, manually and safety timer With, or for above-described embodiment 20 minutes 1 hour).In some embodiments, when being set manual timer, nothing The timer of people's management can not work similarly, or the time cycle that setting is longer.

Apparatus assistant 110 can also be used together with apparatus, the apparatus by other than electric power (or other than electric power Means also) provide power, such as, by fuel for the apparatus (for example, natural gas or propane) of power.For example, power source 101 Can be natural gas supply, and electric transducer 111 can replace (such as flow sensing with the sensor of detection gas discharge Device).In some embodiments, for by fuel provide power apparatus apparatus assistant 110 can need electrodynamic source with It powers to apparatus assistant.Therefore, this apparatus assistant can receive electric power, to give apparatus assistant to power, and can use combustion Stream quantity sensor determines the fuel flow rate of apparatus.In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 110 can have multi power source The sensor of (for example, electric power and natural gas), and aforesaid operations can be carried out parallel to two power sources.Use this field skill Technology known to art personnel, the above-mentioned technology for electric appliance can also be applied to provide the apparatus of power by other means.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant can have following clause, their any two or it is multiple combination or The feature described in other clauses that person's combination is presented here.

Apparatus assistant connects power source, and apparatus, apparatus assistant include：

Electric transducer, wherein electric transducer measurement are supplied to the electric power of apparatus；

Network interface, wherein network interface are configured as receiving wireless signal from the mobile device near apparatus；

Processor is configured as：

Determine the working condition of apparatus,

By handling the wireless signal received at network interface, identifier is obtained from the mobile device near apparatus；

Based on the identifier obtained or lack obtained identifier, set timer,

The time of response timer ends, and (i) plays the sound for coming from the loud speaker of apparatus assistant or (ii) to user Equipment dispatch order；

Wherein apparatus assistant does not include people's input equipment.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein processor are configured as：

Start second timer, determines that apparatus is consuming electric power with response；With

The second notice is sent to user equipment, is ended with the time of response second timer.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein processor are configured as sending to user equipment and notify, with response apparatus from closing State change is in an open state.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein processor are configured as based on the identifier obtained or lack obtained mark Know symbol, timer is set by comparing the identifier obtained and the identifier of one or more storages.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein apparatus assistant are configured as being placed on behind apparatus so that its use to apparatus Family is invisible.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein apparatus assistant (i) are mounted in the electrical socket in wall, and (ii) includes being inserted into electricity The socket of plug and reception apparatus plug in socket, or (iii) replace the electric wire of apparatus.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein processor are configured as：

Receive request of the user equipment about apparatus information；With

The information being transferred to required by user equipment.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein equipment do not include people's output equipment.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein apparatus assistant include loud speaker, and wherein processor is configured as (i) and is based on The identifier that is obtained or the time cut-off for lacking obtained identifier or (ii) response timer, broadcasting, which comes from, raises one's voice The sound of device.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein apparatus assistant are incorporated into apparatus.

System including the apparatus assistant of any clause in clause 1-10, apparatus and user equipment.

A method of notify user, this method to be implemented by apparatus assistant, wherein apparatus assistant does not include people's input equipment, This method includes：

Determine the working condition of apparatus；

Based on the identifier obtained or lacks obtained identifier and set timer；With

In order to response timer time end, (i) play come from apparatus assistant loud speaker sound or (ii) to User equipment sends notice.

The method of clause 12 includes the apparatus assistant of any clause of clause 1-10.

The apparatus assistant of fuels sources and apparatus is connected, apparatus assistant includes：

Fuel sensor, wherein fuel sensor measurement are supplied to the fuel flow rate of apparatus；

Processor is configured as：

Determine the working condition of apparatus,

Based on the identifier obtained or lack obtained identifier, set timer,

Wherein apparatus assistant does not include people's input equipment.

Apparatus assistant with relay

Fig. 2 illustrates the exemplary system 200 for using the apparatus assistant 210 for combining apparatus 102, wherein apparatus assistant 210 include relay.In fig. 2, apparatus assistant 210 connects power source 101 and apparatus 102, as described above.Apparatus assistant 210 Can be with any component and functionality of apparatus assistant 110, and can have other component and functionality.Apparatus assistant 210 can also be implemented by the various forms as shown in Figure 1B, 1C and 1D.In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 210 can To be placed on the sightless position of people for using apparatus, structure can be exported with nobody with nobody input link Part, and/or can have it is limited output and input component, as described above.

Apparatus assistant 210 may include the relay on circuit between power source 101 and apparatus 102.In the reality of Fig. 2 It applies in example, relay 220 is between electric transducer 111 and apparatus 102, but relay 220 can also be in 111 He of electric transducer Between power source 101.Relay 220 can be used for controlling whether transmitting power to apparatus 102.In some embodiments, when When opening relay 220, apparatus 102 does not receive any power (that is, apparatus does not work), and when cut-off, Apparatus 102 receives power, as it is directly connected to power source 120 (that is, apparatus work).In some embodiments, Relay 220 can control a hot line of the apparatus with multiple hot lines (for example, 4 line connections), and work as relay 220 When opening, a hot line will not receive power, and another hot line can receive power.In some embodiments, after Electric appliance 220, which can control some or all of hot lines or more than one relay 220, can control the hot line of apparatus 102.Relay Device 220 can be any kind of relay, such as latching relay or solid-state relay.

Apparatus assistant 210 may include relay control member 221, to change the state of relay 220.For example, relay Device control member 221 can receive signal from processor 113, then open or close relay 220, the letter received with response Number.In some embodiments, relay control member 221 is not needed, and processor 113 can directly control relay 220。

Apparatus assistant 210 can open or close relay 220 in any case above-mentioned, this causes apparatus assistant 110 send notice (for example, replace sending notice or additionally send notice).For example, under above-mentioned some cases, apparatus Can work (for example, nobody in case the food cooking on stove) under precarious position, and open after For electric appliance 220 so that apparatus does not work, it no longer consumes electric power in this way, and mitigates dangerous situation.

For example, for following any event, apparatus assistant 210 can open relay 220：Apparatus 102 has already turned on The time longer than the specified time cycle (for example, setting timer when apparatus 102 is opened, and cuts in timer time Relay is opened when only)；Apparatus 102 is opened, and (for example, as used the RSSI with mobile device or using motion sensor Being detected) mobile device of with no authorized is near apparatus 102；Apparatus 102 is opened, and specified mobile device (for example, Adult) not near apparatus 102；Apparatus 102 is opened, and mobile device is left near apparatus 102；Mobile device leaves use Tool 102 nearby after, the cut-off of time of timer is (for example, set timer when mobile device is left nearby, and once timing The device time turns on relay when ending)；Message or notice are received from sensor 160；Any timer as described herein Time ends, or receives message or notice from equipment 170.For example, when the front opening of relay, and mobile device (or The mobile device of mandate or specified mobile device) enter near apparatus 102, apparatus assistant 210 can close relay 220。

In some embodiments, such as by using the application program in mobile device 150, user can set from movement The state of standby 150 control relay 220.User may have been moved off house, and recognize he apparatus to be allowed to make a call to 102 that open (can Can be after apparatus assistant 210 is notified).User can select to control in the application, to give user assistant 210 to send Message (for example, passing through server 140 and/or network 130), to cause apparatus assistant 210 to open relay 220.Similarly, it uses Family is desirable to mobile device 150 to close relay 220, and user's selection controls in the application, to give use Family assistant 201 sends message, to cause apparatus assistant 210 to close relay 220.

In some embodiments, other technologies can be used to close relay 220.For example, apparatus assistant 210 can have There are physical button or other controls, to cause relay 220 to be closed.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 210 may include circuit, and when power source 101 is closed, which causes Relay 220 is closed.For example, by opening breaker in panel, power source 101 can be closed.When being again turned on power source When 101, the circuit in apparatus assistant 210 can detect power source 101 and be transformed into opening state from closed state, and lead Relay 220 is caused to be closed.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 210 can close relay, received and referred at microphone 117 with response Fixed audio signal.Apparatus assistant 210 can be configured to recognize certain types of audio signal, to trigger closing relay 220.For example, instruction of speaking (" closing relay "), the pattern of sound or the mankind that audio signal may include people cannot hear Audio signal (for example, frequency is higher than the frequency that can hear of the mankind, but can be by microphones capture).In some embodiment party In formula, apparatus assistant 220 can cause mobile device 150 to play sound, microphone by sending messages to mobile device 150 117 can capture sound, and then processor 113 can identify sound, and relay 220 is caused to be closed.This process can be with Ensure that people is near apparatus 102 when relay 220 is closed, because the mobile device of people is in the range of microphone 117.

Apparatus assistant 210 can also be used together with apparatus, the apparatus by addition to electric power (or other than electric power also Have) means provide power, such as pass through fuel (for example, natural gas or propane) provide power apparatus.For example, relay 220 can be replaced with valve, which can open or close fuel flow rate (for example, solenoid valve).Use people in the art Technology known to member, the above-mentioned technology for electric appliance can also be applied to provide the apparatus of power by other means.

Relay, repeat circuit is on the circuit between power source and apparatus；

Processor is configured as：

Determine the working condition of apparatus,

Based on the identifier obtained or lack obtained identifier, set timer,

Relay is opened with the time of response timer to end；

Wherein apparatus assistant does not include people's input equipment.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein processor are configured as：

Start second timer, the working condition of apparatus is determined with response；With

Relay is opened, is ended with the time of response second timer.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein apparatus assistant include the circuit for being configured to close relay, are helped with response apparatus Reason is disconnected from power source, then again connects to power source.

The apparatus assistant of clause 4, wherein the people by opening and closing breaker, apparatus assistant disconnect from power source, so After reconnect to power source.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein apparatus assistant are attached in apparatus.

System including the apparatus assistant of any clause in clause 1-6, apparatus and user equipment.

A method of by apparatus, assistant implements, and wherein apparatus assistant does not include people's input equipment, and this method includes：

Determine the working condition of apparatus；

Relay is opened with the time of response timer to end.

The method of clause 8 includes the apparatus assistant of any clause of clause 1-6.

Valve, wherein valve are on the fuel road between fuels sources and apparatus；

Processor is configured as：

Determine the working condition of apparatus,

Based on the identifier obtained or lack obtained identifier, set timer,

Valve is closed with the time of response timer to end；

Wherein apparatus assistant does not include people's input equipment.

Apparatus assistant with command module and conversion module

Fig. 3 A illustrate the exemplary system 300 for using the apparatus assistant 310 for combining apparatus 102, and wherein apparatus helps The component of reason 310 between conversion module 320 and command module 330 (or between more than two modules) is separated.Scheming In 3A, apparatus assistant 310 connects power source 101 and apparatus 102, as described above.Apparatus assistant 310 can have apparatus assistant 110 and apparatus assistant 210 any component and functionality, and can have other component and functionality.

Fig. 3 B illustrate the exemplary separated of between conversion module 320 and command module 330 component, but component is appointed What its functionality is separately possible.In the embodiment of Fig. 3 B, conversion module 320 connects power source 101 and apparatus 102, And comes from the electric power of power source 101 before reaching apparatus 102, conversion module 320 can be advanced through.Exemplary transformation Module 320 may include that any electric transducer 111, power supply device 112, relay 210 and relay control 211, as above It is described.Exemplary command module 330 may include processor 113, memory 114, network interface 115, loud speaker 116 and Mike Wind 117, as described above.

Apparatus assistant 310 may include any outputting and inputting component, such as display, keyboard and touch screen.For example, showing Example property command module 330 includes display 331, reboot button 332, bypass button 333 and touch screen 334.

It can implement apparatus assistant 310 by the various forms as shown in Fig. 3 C, 3D and 3E.In fig. 3 c, modulus of conversion Block 320 is using the form (similar to plug 180) of plug, and conversion module 320 via cable connection of command module 330.Scheming In 3D, conversion module 320 uses the form (similar to socket 185) of electrical socket, and command module 330 is converted via cable connection Module 320.In fig. 3e, conversion module 320 uses the form of power line (being similar to power line 190), and command module 330 Conversion module 320 via cable connection.Conversion module 320 and command module 330 may be used any suitable form, and can be with It is connected wirelessly, rather than is connected by line.

In some embodiments, conversion module 320 can be placed on the sightless position of people using apparatus 102, can With nobody input link, can with nobody output link, and/or can have it is limited output and input component, As described above.Command module 330 can be placed on the position having easy access to, and such as on sales counter or be mounted on a wall.

Conversion module 320 can be via one or more lines or flexible cord bind command module 330.The line can be separated Or it is bundled in together in individual cable shell.For example, line may include power source line, to give order via conversion module 330 Module 330 provides power, provides pickup wire of the measurement to command module 350 of electric current (or some other electrical characteristics), with And allows the reading of command module 330 or change one or more lines of the state of 320 repeat circuit 220 of conversion module.

In some embodiments, bypass button 333 can effectively prevent conversion module 320 from working, such apparatus Assistant 310 cannot cut off apparatus 102 from power source 101, and the work of apparatus 102 just looks like that there is no as apparatus assistant 310. For example, as described above, when mobile device is left near apparatus 102, apparatus assistant can open relay 210.When pressing is other When the button of road, apparatus 102 can keep work, instant mobile device to leave near apparatus 102.In some embodiments, when When pressing bypass button, conversion module 320 cannot open relay 210, but other functions can still work, such as such as Transmission notice described here.

In some embodiments, reboot button 332 can close relay 211, can use apparatus 102 in this way.Example Such as, if mobile device is left near apparatus 102, relay 210 can be opened.By pressing reboot button 232, people can be with It is worked again (for example, by closing relay 210) using tool.

Command module 330 may include button or the other functional other inputs of offer.It can be provided by manufacturer Other functionality or user can be with program buttons to implement desired functionality.In some embodiments, can use with The similar technology program button of technology that IFTTT (if this then that) is provided.For example, can be with program button to be based on Come from other sources (for example, available Email or information on the internet) input or miscellaneous equipment (for example, in house In miscellaneous equipment) state, take some actions, then, action to be executed determined using that information.Button Other functional embodiments include following：(i) bypass, but not every apparatus assistant 330 functionality (for example, Only it is to cause the stopping of appliance for closing opening functional, or when user does not exist when apparatus 102 opens time longer than the time cycle When, be only to cause the stopping of appliance for closing opening functional) to user using greater flexibility in apparatus；(ii) button can lead to Know kinsfolk, lives in other people in house, or equipment on a local area network, all set, (iii) button can for dinner For use as open music, order Pizza automatically, open or close lamp, unlocking or start your automobile, make a phone call to taxi, to Your spouse make a phone call, open you garage door, from network shop order item (such as laundry detergent, diaper, sugar or Dog food) remote control, or (iv) button can be combined with third party's service (such as Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Foursquare and other), automatically to give out information in social media, such as notify your friend you just In the message of culinary art.

Command module 330 can be presented the state of (for example, by display or LED) conversion module 320 and about event Information, which has caused the current state of conversion module 320.For example, command module 330 can be with indication appliance energy work It uses, either can cannot have been worked with indication appliance and its inoperable reason is (for example, opened too long or remote Journey user makes it not work).

Apparatus assistant 310 can execute above-mentioned any action for apparatus assistant 210 or apparatus assistant 110.

In some embodiments, command module 330 can wirelessly connect conversion module 320, and command module 330 It can be with the power source of own.Each command module 330 and conversion module 320 may include network interface, processor and Any other component is to be conducive to the wireless telecommunications between them.In some embodiments, command module 330 cannot be single Only hardware, but can be run on existing equipment, such as personal computer, smart mobile phone or other mobile devices it is soft Part.For example, command module software can on the mobile apparatus be run as application program or it can be on existing The Web page application program that can be accessed using web browser.

Above-mentioned command module 330 and conversion module 320 is exemplary, and embodiment is not limited to above-mentioned implementation Example.Some components of command module 330 can be transferred to conversion module 320, and or vice versa.For example, in some embodiment party In formula, conversion module 320 may include one or more processors, memory and network interface, and command module can be only Including with output and input related component, such as button, LED, microphone, infrared sensor, motion sensor, temperature pass Sensor and display.

Apparatus assistant 310 can also be used together with apparatus, the apparatus by addition to electric power (or other than electric power also Have) means provide power, such as pass through fuel (for example, natural gas or propane) provide power apparatus.Use this field skill Technology known to art personnel, the above-mentioned technology for electric appliance can also be applied to provide the apparatus of power by other means.

Apparatus assistant comprising：

Conversion module, wherein conversion module include：

Relay configures the electric current between apparatus and power source in order to control, and

Electric transducer, wherein electric transducer measurement are supplied to the electric power of apparatus；With

Command module, wherein command module：

Including display,

At least one input control, and

Conversion module is arrived via cable connection；

Wherein conversion module and command module is configured as together：

The working condition of apparatus is determined using electric transducer,

By handling the wireless signal received at the network interface of equipment, identified from the user equipment near apparatus Symbol；

Based on the identifier obtained or lack obtained identifier, set timer,

Relay is opened with the time of response timer to end.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein：

Command module includes motion sensor；With

Conversion module and command module are configured to together：

Using the data for coming from motion sensor, determine that people does not exist, and

Based on people not determination, set timer.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein placing conversion module so that it is invisible to the user of operation tool, and its Middle placement command module so that it is visible to the user of operation tool.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein conversion module include converting AC power into the power supply device of DC power, conversion Module gives command module to provide DC power, and conversion module is offeed telex the output of sensor to command module.

The apparatus assistant of clause 1, wherein conversion module and command module configured together with：

The instruction for coming from user equipment is received, to cut off apparatus from power source, and

Relay is opened, is received and is instructed with response.

The apparatus assistant of clause 3, wherein conversion module and command module configured together with：

Receive the input for coming from user at control module；With

Relay is opened, is received and is inputted with response.

Apparatus assistant comprising：

Conversion module, wherein conversion module include：

Valve configures the flow of fuel between apparatus and fuels sources in order to control, and

Fuel sensor, wherein fuel sensor measurement are supplied to the fuel flow rate of apparatus；With

Command module, wherein command module；

Including display,

At least one input control, and

Conversion module is arrived via cable connection；

Wherein conversion module and command module is configured to together：

The working condition of apparatus is determined using fuel sensor,

Based on the identifier obtained or lack obtained identifier, set timer,

Valve is closed with the time of response timer to end.

In conjunction with apparatus assistant

In some embodiments, by power equipment manufacturer, apparatus assistant can be incorporated into apparatus.In conjunction with use Having assistant can be with any feature and component of other apparatus assistants described herein.If apparatus assistant is attached to apparatus In, compared with such as above-mentioned uncombined apparatus assistant, apparatus assistant can Internet access work about apparatus it is other Information.In below, electric stove (for example, apparatus with one or more stoves and/or oven) will act as the implementation of apparatus Example, but technology as described herein is not limited to cooking stove, and can be applied to other apparatus.

Cooking stove can have various sensors, to obtain the information to work about cooking stove, including above-mentioned any sensor. For example, cooking stove can have one or more lower sensors：For each burner to stove for the electric transducer of power； For the heating element to oven for the electric transducer of power；For the electric transducer to wind turbine in convection oven for power；With In one or more temperature sensors of stove and each burner of oven；Determine the sensing that (knob) position is controlled on cooking stove Device, such as whether control is in the closed position or in an open position, temperature or heat levels correspond to the position controlled It sets；Determine numerically controlled state sensor (or as described in more detail below, this can pass through inquire cooking stove control Plate obtains)；Infrared ray (IR) or thermal imaging sensor determine the temperature closest to stove or the burner of oven；Flame passes Sensor indicates whether fire or whether gas burner is working；Before fuel oil or other combustible materials, detection Sensor of the smog to alarm to user；Determine whether the sensor that oven door opens or closes；Determine whether that people is attached in cooking stove Close motion sensor；Determine whether the proximity sensor of pot or pan on the burner of stove or in an oven.It is right In gas stove, sensor can also include the gas flow of each heating element of each burner or oven that flow to stove Flow sensor or pressure sensor.

In some embodiments, cooking stove can use wired or wireless network interface to connect external sensor.For example, passing Sensor can be encased in pot or pan (handle of such as pan) by interior, or can generate sensor unit, can be with It is connected to pot or pan, or is connected to other position (for example, on cabinet or on cooking stove).External sensor can be with Including any sensor described herein, such as temperature sensor.External sensor can be wired or wireless logical using what is be suitble to Agreement is interrogated, such as bluetooth, Zigbee, NFC or Wi-Fi and cooking stove communicate.

In some embodiments, sensor can be loaded into cooking stove, and be located on stove, can obtain Obtain the information of the work of the stove about cooking stove.For example, IR or heat sensor can be positioned on stove.In some embodiment party In formula, multiple sensors can be positioned on stove, and each sensor can pay close attention to the burner of stove.

In some embodiments, sensor can connect the handle of pot or pan.For example, handle attachment can be about It is the size of the handle of pot or pan, and with being open, opening permission handle attachment is connected to the hand of pot or pan Handle.Handle attachment can have the second opening, which allows sensor to be inserted into handle attachment.Sensor can be with It is any sensor type discussed above.Any of handle attachment or sensor can have network interface (for example, blue Tooth, Zigbee, NFC or Wi-Fi), allow cooking stove to receive the data for coming from sensor.When handle attachment connects pot or flat When the handle of pot, pot or pan can be come from (for example, close to pot or the cooking table of pan with placement sensor to obtain Face) pin-point reading.

The apparatus assistant being attached in power-equipment can come from the data of any of above sensor with Internet access.Apparatus Assistant can be attached in power-equipment by various modes, such as following example.

Traditional cooking stove can have control panel, to control the work of cooking stove.For example, Traditional control plate can monitor oven Temperature, and open or close heating element to maintain desired temperature.Any suitable technology, such as circuit can be used Plate, microcontroller or computer processor implement control panel.In some embodiments, intelligent controller can be incorporated into stove In the control panel of stove.In conjunction with control panel/intelligent controller can receive and come from the input of any of the above described sensor.Intelligence control The display of device processed can be in conjunction with the display of cooking stove control panel so that all information are presented in individual monitor.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant can separate with cooking stove control panel, but receive and believe from cooking stove control panel Breath.Cooking stove control panel can provide interface, to allow apparatus assistant to obtain information from control panel and/or send information to control panel Or control signal.For example, control panel can have one or more inputs or output port, and use any suitable communication Agreement, such as UART, I2C, CAN bus or SPI are received and transmission information.Apparatus assistant can be from control panel solicited message When, control panel can implement communications protocol.For example, apparatus assistant can require the temperature of oven, or can require in cooking stove The state of all the sensors.The display of apparatus assistant can be in conjunction with the display or separated of cooking stove control panel.

In some embodiments, the hardware standard that apparatus assistant is combined in cooking stove can be established so that apparatus assistant It can be communicated with the control panel of cooking stove.For example, using standardization or proprietary form, the cooking stove with plug can be generated, and And by being inserted into connector to plug, apparatus assistant can be added to cooking stove.Plug can in cooking stove or user can Close outer surface.For example, plug can be near the display of cooking stove so that apparatus assistant can be inserted into so that use The display for having assistant is visible by the user to cooking stove.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant can be directly connected the sensor in cooking stove.(for example, passing through engagement Connection), apparatus assistant, which can be directly connected existing sensor or sensor in cooking stove, can be added to cooking stove and company Meet apparatus assistant.

Apparatus assistant can be configured by any of above method, and information can be obtained from any of above sensor.With Tool assistant can use the information for coming from sensor, specific functional to provide.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant can detect dangerous situation, such as high temperature or fire, and cause cooking stove Part (for example, burner) or all be closed.For example, using any of above sensor, can measure closest to burner Temperature (for example, temperature sensor of the temperature sensor that is encased in cooking stove or connection pot or pan).It can use and calculate Method (for example, rule based on algorithm or neural network) processing comes from the data of sensor, current to determine when Situation is potentially unsafe.For example, the burning point of the temperature of pan and oil can be compared, and if temperature near or above combustion Point is burnt, burner can be closed.In some embodiments, user is it may be said that the type of oil currently in use or logical before improving eyesight The type for the oil being often used so that can determine burning point.

In some embodiments, culinary art activity can be recorded, to generate " recipe " of cooked meal.Can for example it exist This recipe is reused in the future, is easier so that doing identical meal again, or share the recipe with other people to help They make the meal again.For example, in order to cook some foods, it can need to preheat oven to the first temperature.Food After being inserted into oven, it can be in the first temperature cooked first segment time.Hereafter, oven temperature can be reduced to arrive Second temperature, and can be in the second temperature cooking food second segment time.Hereafter, it can complete to cook, and oven is closed. The sequence of movement can be recorded, and is stored in apparatus assistant as recipe.It is right when next user wishes to cook same food During the time of cooking food, the recipe of storage can be used for automatically controlling the temperature of oven.Apparatus assistant or in user Application program in equipment (for example, smart mobile phone) can allow user record, reuse or share with friend, and friend is at him Or also there is apparatus assistant on her cooking stove.

In some embodiments, the recipe for culinary art can manually be generated.For example, can be from another source (for example, being downloaded from website) obtains recipe, and either user can create recipe such as by website or in user equipment Recipe is created in the application program of upper operation.For example, user can use one or more the following steps to create recipe：(1) it preheats Oven is to 400 degree；(2) when oven reaches 400 degree, alarm is provided (for example, coming from the language of intelligent controller or user equipment Sound or sound)；(2) after food is put into oven (for example, detected by the sensor opened and closed such as detection oven door and/ Or the proximity sensor in oven determines food in an oven), start timer 30 minutes；After (4) 30 minutes, reduce in oven Temperature to 200 degree and/or provide alarm；(5) detection food after oven removal (for example, such as by oven door and/or Detected by proximity sensor), close oven.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant can control apparatus based on the information received from user.For example, using Application program (for example, smart mobile phone application program), user can indicate that the food that he is cooking, such as culinary art weigh 10 pounds Whole chicken.The information of the food on how to cook instruction can be fetched from database, and can configure apparatus with according to recipe Cooking food.For example, the temperature and time of oven culinary art chicken can be set, it does not exceed the time or is not cooked in this way.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant can provide the control of cooking stove, and the control is not applicable to traditional cooking stove.Example Such as, it may be desirable that increased the temperature of oven at past 30 minutes from 200 degree to 400 degree, wherein the temperature is with the time cycle Linearly increase.Simple programming language or other interfaces can be provided, to allow user to create the Temperature Distribution of broad range Figure, or the step of creating the random sequence for controlling cooking stove.

In some embodiments, there is the apparatus of the apparatus assistant combined can connect other sensors in house or set It is standby, it is such as above-mentioned.

In some embodiments, with apparatus assistant apparatus can with smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector or Other gas-hazard meter interactions, to provide better user experience.For example, the user assistant of cooking stove can be to intelligent smog Detector sends message, with the smoke detector for notifying cooking stove to use.Then, smoke detector can increase for generating alarm Threshold value, culinary art activity safe in this way not will produce undesired alarm.Any of apparatus assistant or smoke detector are It can determine that the desired threshold value for the alarm sounding that causes a fog changes.For example, apparatus assistant can ask smoke detector to increase Add one percentage of its threshold value or increase to detected particle it is specific in parts per million.Apparatus assistant can be based on user Culinary art activity, determine that desired threshold value changes.For example, the use of burner or the use of oven may not be used in low temperature To change threshold value, or it can only rarely change threshold value.The use of burner can change threshold value in large quantities at high temperature.One In a little embodiments, user can be with the change of specified threshold.

In some embodiments, it when smoke detector has checked smog, and generates alarm, is helped with apparatus The apparatus of reason can receive message from smoke detector.For the acknowledgement messaging to reception, apparatus assistant can cause cooking stove It closes, sound the alarm sound, and/or provides visual instruction.

In some embodiments, the apparatus with apparatus assistant can receive message from thermostat, which indicates room Temperature within doors is unexpectedly high higher than usual or temperature.High temperature can indicate that there are fire.Apparatus assistant can automatically stop Only apparatus exceeds threshold value with response or meets the high temperature of standard.In some embodiments, when be used oven it is extended when Between the period and/or at high temperature use it, apparatus assistant can to thermostat send message, to reduce heat, to prevent house from becoming Get Tai Re.

In some embodiments, the apparatus display with apparatus assistant can be presented about miscellaneous equipment in house Information.For example, the display of apparatus can indicate that the threshold value that alarm is made a sound for smoke detector has increased, Huo Zheyan Fog detector is generating alarm.

In some embodiments, the apparatus assistant of cooking stove may be used as the hub of Internet of things system, and can connect Broad category of smart machine is connect, the light bulb, smoke detector, thermostat, door lock or other sensors in such as family/set It is standby.By the apparatus communicated with internet of things equipment, any of the above described functionality can also be implemented.

In conjunction with apparatus assistant can also be used together with apparatus, which passes through in addition to electric power is (or other than electric power Means also) provide power, and the apparatus of power is such as provided by fuel (for example, natural gas or propane).Use this field Technology known to technical staff, the above-mentioned technology for electric appliance can also be applied to provide the use of power by other means Tool.

1. a kind of electric stove, including：

First burner；

Second burner；

Oven；

Indicate the first sensor that the first burner electricity uses；

Indicate the second sensor that the second burner electricity uses；

Indicate the 3rd sensor that the heating element electricity of oven uses；

Indicate the 4th sensor of the temperature closest to the first burner of stove；

Indicate the 5th sensor of the temperature closest to the second burner of stove；

Indicate the 6th sensor closest to the temperature of oven；With

Control panel is configured to：

Reception comes from first sensor, second sensor, 3rd sensor, the 4th sensor, the 5th sensor and The measurement of each sensor in six sensors,

It is based at least partially on and handles received measurement, close in the first burner, the second burner or oven at least One.

2. the electric stove of clause 1, further includes：

Detect the 7th sensor of oven door position；With

It is wherein at least based in part on the measurement for coming from the 7th sensor, control panel is also configured to (i) and changes oven Temperature setting or (ii) close oven.

3. the electric stove of clause 1, further includes：

With the radio network interface of external sensor communication；With

Wherein control panel is also configured to：

The measurement for coming from external sensor is received via radio network interface；With

It is based at least partially on the measurement for coming from external sensor, closes the first burner, the second burner or oven In it is at least one.

The electric stove of 4 clauses 1 further includes：

Obtain the instruction about at least one operation order in the first burner of control, the second burner or oven；With Implement instruction.

5. the electric stove of clause 1, wherein control panel are also configured to send about cooking stove status information to the second equipment Message, or instruction is sent to change the setting of the second equipment.

6. gas stove, including：

First burner；

Second burner；

Oven；

Indicate the first sensor that the first burner combustion gas uses；

Indicate the second sensor that the second burner combustion gas uses；

Indicate the 3rd sensor that the heating element combustion gas of oven uses；

Indicate the 6th sensor closest to the temperature of oven；With

Control panel is configured to：

Panel apparatus assistant

Apparatus assistant can also work in conjunction with panel, such as pass through the improvement part of panel, such as breaker.Fig. 4 A Two embodiments that apparatus assistant is added to panel are illustrated with 4B.

In Figure 4 A, panel 410 has traditional breaker 420.In addition, two improved circuit breakers 430 have added It is added to panel 410.Improved circuit breaker can be added to the empty slot of panel 410, or can remove traditional open circuit Device, and replace it with improved circuit breaker.Any amount of conventional circuit breaker can be replaced with improved circuit breaker.Each change It can be applied to circuit different in building into type breaker.For example, an improved circuit breaker can be used for the electricity of stove Road, and another improved circuit breaker can be used for the circuit of dryer.Each improved circuit breaker may include above-mentioned use Have any component of assistant, and all corresponding functionality are provided.

In figure 4b, panel 450 has traditional breaker 460.As described above, two improved circuit breakers 470 are It is added to arrive panel 450.Each improved circuit breaker 470 may include any component of conversion module 320, and provide institute There is corresponding functionality.In addition, panel 450 may include general instruction module 480, for controlling multiple modified open circuits Device 470.Although general command module 480 is present in the inside of panel 450, it need not be in distribution control panel 450 Portion, and distribution control panel 450 can be abutted, or connected with by wired or wireless network in different location.

Fig. 5 A and 5B illustrate the other details of the possible embodiment of improved circuit breaker.Fig. 5 A are illustrated can be with figure The other details for the improved circuit breaker embodiment that the panel 410 of 4A is used together.In fig. 5, improved circuit breaker 510 Including traditional breaker 520 and apparatus assistant 525, apparatus assistant 525 include apparatus assistant described here some or All components.Breaker 520 connects panel 515 in a manner of similar with conventional panel and breaker.Breaker 520 it is defeated Go out to be input into apparatus assistant 525, and the output of apparatus assistant 525 is wired to apparatus 530 via traditional.

Fig. 5 B illustrate the other thin of the improved circuit breaker embodiment that can be used together with the panel 450 of Fig. 4 B Section.In figure 5B, improved circuit breaker 550 includes traditional breaker 560 and conversion module 565, which includes upper State some or all of components of conversion module 320.Breaker 560 is connected in a manner of similar with conventional panel and breaker matches Battery plate 555.The output of breaker 560 is input into conversion module 565, and the output of conversion module 565 is via traditional electricity Line is connected to apparatus 570.The also bind command module 575 of conversion module 565.Command module 575 also connects other modified open circuits Other conversion modules in device.

In some embodiments, the sequence of component can be different.For example, breaker 520 and apparatus assistant can be overturned 525 sequence, or the sequence of breaker 560 and conversion module 565 can be overturned.In some embodiments, breaker 520 It can be in apparatus assistant 525 or breaker 560 can be in conversion module 565.For example, the sequence of component can in Fig. 5 A To be panel 515, electric transducer, breaker 520, followed by relay.Any functional sequence of component can be used.

The combination of conversion/command module 525 or conversion module 565 and command module 575 can provide above-mentioned any work( It can property.For example, when apparatus has had already turned on the time longer than the specified time, these modules can open relay so that Apparatus is obtained not work.Similarly, these modules can detect mobile device and be not present, and open relay so that apparatus not Work.Also, then the order that these modules can receive remote user via network interface may be used so that user does not work To open relay so that apparatus does not work.

1. for the improved circuit breaker of panel, including：

It is connect with the first of power source；

It is connect with the second of circuit；

Breaker；

Electric transducer；

Relay；

Network interface；With

Processor, wherein configuration processor are to change relay status, response input, wherein input includes coming from fax The reading of sensor or via network interface receive data it is at least one.

2. the improved circuit breaker of clause 1, wherein electric transducer are current sensor or voltage sensor.

3. a kind of system comprising：

First improved circuit breaker comprising the first breaker, the first electric transducer and the first relay, wherein first changes It is configured into type breaker：

Come from the first sensor reading of the first electric transducer to command module transmission, and

The first signal is received from command module, to change the state of the first relay, and

Change the state of the first relay；

Second improved circuit breaker comprising the second breaker, the second electric transducer and the second relay, wherein second changes It is configured into type breaker：

Come from the second sensor reading of the second electric transducer to command module transmission, and

Second signal is received from command module, to change the state of the second relay, and

Change the state of the second relay；

Command module includes network interface and processor, wherein：

Configuration order module is broken with receiving first sensor reading from the first improved circuit breaker from the second modified Road device receives second sensor reading,

Data of the configuration processor to handle first sensor reading, second sensor reads or received via network interface In it is at least one,

Command module is configured to send the first signal to the first improved circuit breaker, and

Command module is configured to send second signal to the second improved circuit breaker.

4. the system of clause 3, wherein the first improved circuit breaker is sensed using wireless network to command module transmission first Device is read.

It is long-range to realize

As described above, apparatus assistant can open relay, with power supply apparatus is not worked by preventing.It is logical It crosses and apparatus assistant is caused to close relay, user it is expected that apparatus can work later.In some embodiments, remote user uses Mobile device, such as smart mobile phone enable to apparatus to work or do not work.When remote user changes the state never work of apparatus Accomplish work, it can generate dangerous situation.For example it is assumed that apparatus is stove.If the control of the burner of stove is being beaten Open position, but apparatus assistant has made stove not work, then burner will not send out any heat.If then long-range use Family causes apparatus assistant that stove is worked, then burner will start to generate heat.Because user is long-range, monitoring that he is out Burner, and burner may start fire.

Fig. 6 illustrates the embodiment system 600 controlled for apparatus 102, prevents that the apparatus of dangerous situation will be caused Telework.Clear in order to present, the embodiment of Fig. 6 illustrates Electric stove, but as described in more detail below, it can make Any other apparatus or power-equipment used in its position.

Fig. 6 includes apparatus 102, can be traditional stove.Apparatus 102 may include one or more burners, all Such as burner 620.Apparatus 102 can also include more than one control, 640 such as be manually controlled, for controlling burner 620.It may include any kind of control for controlling burner, such as button or knob to manually control 640.It manually controls 640 can control the work of burner 620 via switch 630.Manually control 640 and switch 630 can be individual unit portion Point, or can be the separated unit for being combined with each other work.For example, manually control 640 can be cause switch 630 close and by This gives the Mechanical course that burner 620 is powered.Switch 630 can have two states (opening and closing), can have multiple State, or can be with the state of successive range (such as the temperature of burner or dimmer switch).

Fig. 6 includes power source 101, can be any kind of power source as described herein.Using described herein Any technology, apparatus assistant 610 can connect apparatus 102.For example, apparatus assistant can be the shape of plug, electrical socket or electric wire Formula can be combined with apparatus 102, or can with or cannot have a command module.

Apparatus assistant may include relay 220.Relay 220 can be used for controlling whether power transmission to apparatus 102. In some embodiments, when relay 220 is opened, apparatus does not receive any electric power, and when relay 220 is closed When, apparatus 102 receives electric power, just looks like that it is directly connected to as power source 101.In some embodiments, relay 220 can be with A hot line of stove is controlled, which has multiple hot lines (for example, 4 line connections), and when relay 220 is opened, One hot line will not receive electric power, and another hot line can receive electric power.In some embodiments, relay 220 can The hot line of apparatus 102 can be controlled to control some or all of hot lines or more than one relay 220.Correspondingly, relay Device 220 can make stove work or not work.

Can be by various mechanisms, such as any of the above described mechanism controls relay 220.For example, apparatus assistant 610 can be with (i) there is the physical control of control relay 220, (ii) is via network connection to computing device (for example, via Wi-Fi or indigo plant Tooth is connected to smart mobile phone), and relay 220 can be controlled by the software run on the computing device, or (iii) With other logics, for using the other available informations being more fully described as follows, decide when to open and Close relay 220.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 610 can have electric transducer 111, for determining that the electricity of apparatus 102 makes With.Electric transducer 111 may include for determining voltage, electric current, electric power or any sensor of any other electrical characteristics.Apparatus Assistant 610 may include any component and/or feature of any apparatus assistant described herein.

In the system of Fig. 6, there are four types of possible states for the combination tool of relay 220 and switch 630：Both it opens, Both it closes, relay 220 is opened and switch 630 is closed and relay 220 is opened and switch 630 is closed.Both only When all closing, apparatus 102 is work.

As described above, switch 630, which corresponds on apparatus 102, manually controls 640, and relay 220 can be by moving Equipment, such as smart mobile phone remotely control.If turning off the switch 630, and remote user is closed using his mobile device Relay 220, then burner 620 will be work.Because user is long-range from apparatus 102, there may be dangerous feelings for it Condition.In some embodiments, remote user may be unaware that the state of switch 630, and may cursorily generate dangerous feelings Condition.

Dangerous situation in order to prevent, apparatus assistant 610 use electric transducer 111, it may be determined that the state of switch 630.Such as Fruit relay 220 is closed, and electric transducer 111 detects electric current, then switch 630 is also switched off.If relay 220 closes It closes, and electric transducer 111 does not detect electric current, then switch 630 is opened.

When remote user operates mobile device using 102 work of tool, for example, using any technology described herein, it will Signal is sent to apparatus assistant 610.Apparatus assistant 610 receives signal (it can correspond to the request using 102 work of tool), so The operation of sequence can be executed afterwards.In some embodiments, apparatus assistant may determine whether that remote user is authorized to use tool Work, without remote user is authorized, then cannot just change the state of apparatus.If authorizing remote user, that Apparatus assistant 610 can carry out closing relay 220.After closing relay 220, using electric transducer 111, processing apparatus helps Reason can be with monitoring current.It can be with monitoring current minimum or scheduled time cycle, to explain the time delay in electric current.If electric Sensor 111 detects no electric current, then it may determine that burner 620 is not used, and relay 220 can keep closing It closes.If electric transducer 111 detects electric current, it may determine that burner 620 in use, and relay 220 can be with Then it is opened to prevent dangerous situation.

Any suitable technology can be used, to determine whether that electric transducer 111 detects enough electric currents, to ensure to beat Open relay 220.In some embodiments, it can measure by time cycle, pass through the energy of electric transducer 111 Total amount, and the amount and threshold value of the energy can be compared.If the amount of energy is more than threshold value, relay 220 is opened.

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 610 can use other circuits, such as circuit of Fig. 7 A-C, with control The closing of relay.The circuit may determine when that the relay in appliance for closing opening assistant will cause burner to use, Then relay is reopened, or cut-off can be prevented.

Fig. 7 A illustrate the embodiment for the circuit that can be used together with apparatus, which has two or three line electric wire (examples Such as, hot line and ground wire and/or the neutral conductor).In fig. 7, L_IN and N_IN expressions come from power source (for example, electrical socket) Hot line and the neutral conductor, and enter apparatus assistant 610.L_OUT and N_OUT indicates to move towards apparatus 102 from apparatus assistant 610 Hot line and the neutral conductor.S1 and S2 is the switch of the switch that can be controlled by apparatus assistant 610, such as physics or computer control (for example, photo-coupler).K1 is can be by the relay of current control in Fig. 7 A circuits, such as electromechanical relay, solid relay Device or TRIAC.R1 can be used for the resistor of control relay K1 states.In some embodiments, the resistance of R1 can be with It is smaller than the coil resistance of relay K1, but it is smaller than the resistance of 102 element of apparatus with maximum resistance.

In the routine work of the circuit of Fig. 7 A, switch S1 can be opened, and switch S2 can be closed.In the state Under, the contact of relay K1 can be opened or closed.When opening the contact of relay K1, no electric current is transferred to apparatus 102, and when the contact of relay K1 is closed, electric current is transferred to apparatus 102.When open relay K1 contact, after The coil of electric appliance K1 is not connected to hot line (L_IN), and electric current is not by the coil of relay K1, and the contact of relay K1 is protected It holds in opening state.When the contact for closing relay K1, the coil connection hot line (L_IN) and the neutral conductor (N_ of relay K1 IN), electric current is by the coil of relay K1, and the contact of relay K1 is kept in off position.

By the state of Iterim Change switch S1 or switch S2, the state of relay K1 can be changed.If closing relay The contact (therefore, apparatus 102 is receiving electric power) of device K1, then relay can be opened by the switch S2 provisionally opened The contact of device K1.The electric current for the coil that S2 is disconnected through relay K1 is turned on the switch, and causes the contact of relay K1 Part is opened, and after turning off the switch S2, and the contact of relay K1 will remain turned-off, because the coil of relay K1 does not reconnect Hot line L_IN.

If the contact of relay K1 opens (therefore, apparatus 102 does not receive electric power), then provisionally turning off the switch S1 Can be used for attempting closing the contact of relay K1, but the contact of relay K1 will only close in apparatus 102 (for example, All controls of apparatus 102 are in the closed position) in the case of close.When all controls of apparatus 102 are in closed position, and When at least one control of apparatus 102 is in open position, the effect of Temporarily Closed switch S1 is different.

When all controls of apparatus 102 are in closed position, the electric current electric current of significance (or at least) does not flow through Apparatus 102.Correspondingly, when turning off the switch S1, the electric current of all (or nearly all) will flow through the coil of relay K1.It can To configure the resistance of relay K1 coils and other elements (for example, resistance of resistor R1) of circuit so that flow through relay The electric current of K1 coils is sufficiently large, to cause the contact of relay K1 to be closed.After turning on the switch S1, the coil of relay K1 is still The electric current for the contact for flowing through relay K1 is received, thus the contact of relay K1 remains turned-off.

When at least one control of apparatus 102 is in open position, electric current can flow through apparatus 102.Correspondingly, as switch S1 When closing, electric current will flow through resistor R1, then be separated between apparatus 102 and the coil of relay K1.Flow through relay Resistance of the amount of the electric current of K1 coils depending on the relative resistance of the coil of relay K1 and the operation element of apparatus 102.It can be with Configure other elements (for example, resistance of resistor R1) of the resistance and circuit of the coil of relay K1 so that flow through relay The electric current of the coil of K1 is sufficiently small, and the contact of such relay K1 stays open.After turning on the switch S1, relay K1's connects Contact element will stay open.

The value that can also select resistor R1, when switch S1 is in Temporarily Closed state, to reduce the electricity for reaching apparatus 102 Amount.In the resistance for the operation element that the resistance of R1 is more than apparatus 102, then during turning off the switch the time of S1, by apparatus 102 energy received will be less.In some embodiments, other circuitry instead R1 can be used.For example, resistor R1 can be with By increasing the circuitry instead of load and controlling electricity, the impedance of measurement of the electric current based on the apparatus connected is provided to Relay K1.

Fig. 7 B illustrate the embodiment for the circuit that can be used together with apparatus, which has four line power lines.Fig. 7 B Work it is similar to the work of Fig. 7 A.Instead of the work between hot line and the neutral conductor, however, the circuit of Fig. 7 B is in four line electric wires Two hot lines between work.In addition, by the relay K2's for hot line and relay K3 for another hot line Two relays replace relay K1.Switch S1 is replaced by the double-pole switch S3 of two hot lines of control, and is replaced by switch S4 Switch S2.Resistor is replaced by two resistors, the resistor R2 for hot line and the resistor R3 for other hot lines R1。

The work of the circuit of Fig. 7 B is usually identical as the circuit of Fig. 7 A.Switch S4 is normally closed, and switch S3 is usually beaten It opens.S4 can be provisionally turned on the switch, to change the contact of relay K2 and K3 from the closed to open position.It can face When turn off the switch S3 to attempt to change the contact of relay K2 and K3 from open position to closed position.As mentioned above Identical reason, if all controls of apparatus 102, in closed position, Temporarily Closed switch S3 will only cause relay K2 and K3 Contact open.

Fig. 7 C illustrate another embodiment for the circuit that can be used together with apparatus, which has four line power lines. The work of Fig. 7 C is similar to the work of Fig. 7 A.By for hot line relay K4 and for the relay K5 of another hot line Two relays replace relay K1.Switch S1 is replaced by the double-pole switch S5 of two hot lines of control, and by switch S6 generations For switch S2.Resistance is replaced by two resistors, the resistor R4 for hot line and the resistor R5 for other hot lines Device R4.

The work of the circuit of Fig. 7 C is usually identical as the circuit of Fig. 7 A.Switch S6 is normally closed, and switch S5 is usually beaten It opens.S6 can be provisionally turned on the switch, to change the contact of relay K4 and K5 from the closed to open position.It can face When turn off the switch S5 to attempt to change the contact of relay K4 and K5 from open position to closed position.As mentioned above Identical reason, if all controls of apparatus 102, in closed position, Temporarily Closed switch S5 will only cause relay K4 and K5 Contact open.

As the circuit of Fig. 7 A, the circuit of Fig. 7 B and 7C can use other circuitry instead resistor R2, R3, R4 And R5.

The circuit of Fig. 7 A-C is exemplary, is unrestricted.Other embodiments are possible.Figure can be changed The component of 7A-C, or the component of Fig. 7 A-C can be replaced with the other components for providing similar functionalities.

In some embodiments, the working condition of apparatus 102 is determined by using other manner, it may be determined that switch 630 state.Instead of measuring the sensor of electric current, the temperature of sensor measurement burner 620 can be used.If burner 620 Temperature be more than threshold value, then can determine switch 630 closing.Other embodiments include but not limited to be determined for hand The sensor of the position of dynamic control 640 is (for example, using camera and image processing techniques to determine that manually controlling 640 is opening Position), it determines the sensor that the power of each burner uses, can be used for detecting infrared sensor or the imaging of light and heat Instrument, or determine whether combustion gas stove or burner in the flame sensor used.

Fig. 6 indicates exemplary system, and other systems are possible.In some embodiments, apparatus assistant 610 is not It is individual equipment, and can be incorporated into apparatus 102.For example, the manufacturer of apparatus 102 is it can be desirable to sale is helped with apparatus Manage 610 functional apparatus.The sequence of relay 220, switch 630 and electric transducer 11 can be any functional sequence.Example Such as, electric transducer 111 can be between burner 620 and switch 630 or the position of relay 220 and switch 630 can hand over It changes.

Using technology well known by persons skilled in the art, above-mentioned technology can also be used together with apparatus, which passes through In addition to the means offer power of electric power (or also having other than electric power), such as carried by fuel (for example, natural gas or propane) For the apparatus of power.For example, electric transducer 111 can be replaced by fuel flow sensor, relay 220 can be by valve generation It replaces, and switch 630 can be replaced by valve.

Fig. 8 is flow chart, illustrates the embodiment of apparatus remotely realized.In fig. 8, the sequence of step is exemplary , and other sequences are possible, do not need all steps, and in some embodiments, it is convenient to omit some steps, Or increase other steps.For example, can be with the process of implementing procedure by any equipment described herein or system.

In step 810, received from remote equipment so that the request that apparatus works.It is all as described herein by apparatus assistant Any apparatus assistant can receive request.For example, remote equipment can be mobile device, such as smart mobile phone.Remote equipment User can use any suitable technology, such as open mobile device on application program and selection user interface control (for example, button), to cause message to be sent to suitable apparatus assistant, to send request.Message can be any suitable Form, such as REST API phones.

In step 820, apparatus connects power source.For example, relay can be closed, apparatus is connected to power supply, or Valve can be opened to allow fuel to flow to apparatus.

In step 830, the working condition of apparatus is determined.Any suitable technology can be used to determine the work shape of apparatus State.It is, for example, possible to use the electricity that electric transducer measures apparatus uses, fuel flow sensor can be used to measure the fuel of apparatus Flow, or the work of other sensor detection apparatus can be used.It, can be with for example, in the case where apparatus is Electric stove The heat emitted from the burner of stove is measured using heat sensor, to determine that heat is opened and generated to burner.

In step 840, it is based at least partially on the working condition of apparatus, apparatus is disconnected from power source.It can be from power source Apparatus is disconnected to prevent unsafe condition.For example, be stove in apparatus, and the control of stove has stayed in open position When, if nobody exists, connection stove may cause stove to generate heat and potentially generate fire with power source.In some implementations In mode, if apparatus is consuming any power or consuming the power more than threshold quantity, it can be disconnected from power source Apparatus.For example, by opening relay or closing valve, apparatus can be disconnected from power source.

In some embodiments, step 830 and 840 can be simultaneously carried out, or are used on any at substantially the same time State circuit.

1. a kind of method remotely realized for controlling apparatus, including：

It receives and asks from remote equipment, to realize the functionality of apparatus；

Connect apparatus and power source；

Determine the working condition of apparatus；With

It is based at least partially on the working condition of apparatus, apparatus is disconnected from power source.

2. the method for clause 1, wherein determining that the working condition of apparatus includes being used with sensor measurement electricity.

3. the method for clause 1, wherein apparatus are stoves, and determine that the state of apparatus includes using sensor measures temperature. 4. the method for clause 1, wherein determining that the state of apparatus includes the flow with sensor measurement fuel.

5. a kind of system remotely realized for controlling apparatus, including：

Relay, repeat circuit are operatively controlled by remote user；

Switch, is operatively controlled wherein switching by the local user of power-equipment；

Sensor；

One or more modules are configured as executing operation, which includes：

Relay is caused to be closed；

The working condition of apparatus is determined using sensor；

It is based at least partially on the working condition of apparatus, relay is caused to be opened.

6. the system of clause 5, wherein sensor measures temperature, electric current or gas flow.

7. a kind of circuit for controlling apparatus power, the circuit include：

Relay, the hot line of the first contact electrical connection power source of repeat circuit, and the second contact of relay Part is electrically connected the hot line of apparatus；

First switch；With

Second switch；

Wherein configuration circuit makes：

When the second contact of first switch closing or the first contact contact-relay of relay, relay Coil is electrically connected the hot line of power source；

When second switch is opened, the coil of relay is not electrically connected the second electric wire of power source.

8. the circuit of clause 7, wherein：

The circuit includes the second relay, wherein the second heat of the first contact electrical connection power source of the second relay Line, and the second hot line of the second contact electrical connection apparatus of the second relay；

First switch is singly to throw double-pole switch；With

Second electric wire is the second hot line of power source.

9. a kind of method using the circuit control apparatus power source for including first switch, second switch and relay, should Method includes：

Receive request of the connection apparatus to power source；

To receiving connection apparatus to the request-reply of power source, first switch is closed and then opened, is opened wherein closing first The hot line closed in power source is electrically connected with being generated between the coil of (i) relay and (ii) apparatus；

Receive the request that apparatus is disconnected from power source；

The request-reply that apparatus is disconnected to receiving driven power source, opens, is then shut off second switch, is opened wherein opening second Pass causes the connection between the coil of relay and the second line of power source to be disconnected.

10. the method for clause 9, as long as wherein apparatus is closed, closing first switch causes the contact of relay to be closed. 11. the method for clause 9, wherein：

Circuit includes the second relay；

It closes first switch and generates electrical connection between the second hot line and the coil of the second relay of power source；

Opening second switch causes the electrical connection between the coil of the second relay and the first hot line of power source to be broken It opens.

Multiple apparatus assistants

In some embodiments, may exist multiple apparatus assistants, wherein each apparatus assistant connects different apparatus. Multiple apparatus assistants can connect one or more computers, with the work of appurtenance assistant.For example, can be in hotel, public affairs Apparatus assistant is used in residence building, dormitory or assisted living centers, (for example, each room in each rooms in these places In stove) use apparatus assistant.

Fig. 9 illustrates the embodiment of the system of multiple apparatus assistants.In fig.9, two rooms are illustrated with ellipsis, The ellipsis indicates that system may include any amount of room.Fig. 9 includes the first room 910, has the first apparatus 912, There are type detectors 911 for first apparatus 913 and first.Similarly, Fig. 9 includes the second room 920, has the second apparatus 922, the There are type detectors 921 by two apparatus assistants 923 and second.For example, the first room and the second room can be two rooms in hotel Between.

First apparatus 912 and the second apparatus 922 can be in, in hotel, apartment building, dormitory or assisted living centers Any apparatus caning be found that, such as stove.

First apparatus assistant 913 and the second apparatus assistant 923 may include any component of apparatus assistant described herein And feature.In some embodiments, the first apparatus assistant 913 and the second apparatus assistant 923 can be apparatus assistant 210 more Limited version.For example, in some embodiments, the first apparatus assistant 913 and the second apparatus assistant 923 do not include processor 113, loud speaker 116 or microphone 117.In some embodiments, the first apparatus assistant 913 and the second apparatus assistant 923 can Only there is wired network interface (for example, wired ethernet or telephone wire) and do not have radio network interface.

First there are type detector 911 and second there are type detector 921 can be used for determine each room in Any equipment existing for people.For example, by determining that motion sensor, body temperature transducer, wireless network existing for mobile device connect Mouthful, it is possible to implement there are type detector (such as, if mobile device connects local Wi-Fi network).In some embodiments, By the mobile device of people, the application program that such as runs on the mobile apparatus can implement first, and there are type detectors 911, and And in some embodiments, first there are type detectors can be encased in the first apparatus assistant 913.

There are type detectors 911 to work together by first apparatus assistant 913 and first, with such as when it is determined that people does not exist When the first room 910, the first apparatus is controlled by disconnecting the first apparatus 912 from power source.In some embodiments, first There are type detectors 911 and the first apparatus assistant 913 to communicate directly to each other, and instead can be via computer 950 communications.Computer 950 can be can with first there are any meters that type detector 910 and the first apparatus assistant 913 communicate Calculation machine, such as personal computer, server computer or mobile device.In some embodiments, computer 950 can except In room other than first room 910, and can with other there are type detector and apparatus assistant, such as the second room These communications in 920.

Computer 950 can be configured, to control the first apparatus 912 via the first apparatus assistant 913.In some embodiments In, computer 950 can be configured to disconnect the first apparatus 912 from power source, to prevent such as when the first apparatus 912 is stove, And it is determined that dangerous situation of the nobody at the first room 910.

Computer 950 can exist to obtain about people in the first room 910 with first there are the communication of type detector 911 Information.There are each may have one or more processors and network connects in type detector 911 with computer 950 and first Mouthful, with communication with one another information.In some embodiments, computer 950 can in cycle basis (for example, every 5 minutes) or Person is in the cycle basis when the first apparatus 912 is opened, and from first, there are type detectors 911 to ask existence information.In some realities Apply in mode, existence information can be transmitted periodically to computer 950 there are type detector 911, can only when people not when pass Defeated information, or can only when people when transmit information.First there are type sensors 911 can transmit initial data (for example, such as Received from sensor), or the data of sensing data and transmission process can be handled (for example, determining that people exists or not In the presence of).

Computer 950 can be communicated with apparatus assistant 913, to obtain about the information of the first apparatus 912 and/or with control First apparatus, such as by disconnecting it from power source.One is each may have in computer 950 and the first apparatus assistant 912 A or multiple processors and network interface, with communication with one another.In some embodiments, computer 950 can be in cycle basis It goes up (for example, every 5 minutes) or in nobody in the cycle basis in the first room 910, asks to close from the first apparatus assistant 913 In the working condition of the first apparatus 912 information (such as, if the first apparatus 912 opens or closes).In some embodiments In, apparatus assistant 913 can transmit the information about the working condition of the first apparatus 912 to computer 950 periodically, can be only Information is transmitted when the first apparatus is opened, or only can transmit information when the first apparatus is closed.First apparatus assistant 913 can To transmit initial data (for example, as received from sensor), or sensing data and the number of transmission process can be handled According to (for example, determining that the first apparatus opens or closes).

Determining that the first apparatus 912 does not work can be determined by computer 950 or the first apparatus 913.In some embodiment party In formula, computer can there are type detectors 911 to receive existence information from first, is received from the first apparatus assistant 913 about the The information of one apparatus, 912 working condition, and determine that apparatus does not work.For example, if the first apparatus 912 is opened, and do not have People is longer than threshold time period (for example, when determining nobody sets in a room in the time of room or nobody in room Determine timer, and do not worked using tool once the time of timer ends).In some embodiments, the first apparatus helps Reason 913 can there are type detectors 911 to receive existence information from first via computer 950, and determines so that the first apparatus 912 do not work.

After first apparatus assistant 913 has made the first apparatus 912 not work, it can determine later again so that first uses 912 work of tool.Using any technology described herein, the first apparatus 912 can be made to work again, such as slave mobile device makes It works again, and mobile device is caused to play sound near the first apparatus assistant 913, disconnects and reconnect the first apparatus assistant Button on 913 and power source, or the first apparatus assistant 913 of pressing.

Second there are type detector 921, the second apparatus assistant 923 and the second apparatus 922 can give the second room provide phase Same functionality.Similarly, other rooms can also have that apparatus, there are type detectors and apparatus assistant, and give other rooms Identical function is provided.

Figure 10 is the flow chart for illustrating the embodiment of multiple apparatus assistants.In Fig. 10, the sequence of step is example Property, and other sequences are possible, do not need all steps, and in some embodiments, it is convenient to omit some steps Suddenly, or increase other steps.For example, can be with the process of implementing procedure by any equipment described herein or system.

In step 1001, obtaining in the first room first, there are data.For example, there are data can by sensor device, Such as obtained with the equipment of motion sensor or radio network interface.First there are data can be original obtained from sensor Data or processing data, such as to determine that whether there are people or people is not present in the first room.There are data to can be with for transmission first In the computer of not chummery.In step 1011, receiving first in computer, there are data.Sensor device or meter can be passed through There are the transmission of data for the starting of calculation machine.

In step 1002, the first operating state data of the first apparatus in the first room is obtained.For example, using electric transducer Or fuel sensor, the apparatus assistant for connecting apparatus can determine the working condition of apparatus.First operating state data can be Obtained from the initial data or processing data of sensor, such as to determine that whether apparatus opens or closes.By the first working condition number According to being transferred to computer.In step 1012, the first operating state data is received in computer.Apparatus assistant or meter can be passed through Calculation machine originates the transmission of operating state data.Step 1001 and step 1002 can be any sequence or simultaneously carry out.

In step 1013, determine so that the first apparatus does not work, such as by disconnecting the first apparatus from power source.Use this In any technology for describing can carry out the determination, such as if nobody is in the first room so that apparatus does not work.In step 1014, the first instruction is transferred to the first room, the apparatus assistant in such as the first room.In step 1003, in the first room The first instruction is received, and in step 1004 so that apparatus does not work.For example, disconnected from power source in apparatus assistant by opening It opens the relay of apparatus or closes the valve for disconnecting apparatus from fuels sources, can apparatus not worked.

In step 1031,1021,1032,1022,1023,1024,1033 and 1034, similar behaviour is carried out to the second room Make.The step of need not carrying out the second room after the first room the step of, and the step of two rooms can mix so that Computer interacts simultaneously with two rooms.

A kind of system comprising：

The apparatus assistant of power source and apparatus is connected, the first apparatus assistant includes：

Relay；

First network interface；

Processor is configured to：

Using the data obtained from electric transducer, the working condition of apparatus is determined,

Via network interface, transmit working condition is indicated to remote computer,

The instruction that apparatus is disconnected from power source is received from remote computer,

Relay is opened, to disconnect apparatus from power source, and

The instruction opened to remote computer transmission relqy；

Sensor device near apparatus, the sensor device include：

Second network interface；

Motion sensor；

Processor configures it to use the data for being obtained from motion sensor, transmission to be indicated to remote computer；

Remote computer, configure its with：

It receives and indicates from sensor device；

Receive the instruction that apparatus is opened；

It determines from power source and disconnects apparatus；

Apparatus assistant is transmitted instructions to, to disconnect apparatus from power source；

The instruction opened from the first equipment receiving relay.

The system of clause 1, wherein apparatus assistant and sensor device are in accommodation, and remote computer does not exist In accommodation.

The system of clause 1, wherein apparatus assistant do not include people's input equipment and do not include people's output equipment.

The system of clause 1, wherein apparatus assistant include circuit, configure the circuit with close relay response apparatus assistant from Power source is disconnected, and then again connects to power source.

The system of clause 1, wherein the people by opening and closing breaker, apparatus assistant disconnect from power source, then again It is secondary to be connected to power source.

A method of multiple apparatus work, this method include in the multiple rooms of control：

It receives and indicates in the first room existing for people first there are data；

The working condition that the first apparatus in the first room is received from the first apparatus assistant of the first apparatus of connection is open Instruction；

It determines from the first power source and disconnects the first apparatus；

The first apparatus assistant is transmitted instructions to, to disconnect the first apparatus from the first power source；

It receives and indicates in the second room existing for people second there are data；

The working condition that the second apparatus in the second room is received from the second apparatus assistant of the second apparatus of connection is open Instruction；

It determines from the second power source and disconnects the second apparatus；With

The second apparatus assistant is transmitted instructions to, to disconnect the second apparatus from the second power source.

The method of clause 6, wherein the first room and the second room are accommodations.

The method of clause 6, wherein it includes that there are data expressions for determination first that determination disconnects the first apparatus from the first power source People is in a room.

The method of clause 6, wherein determining that disconnecting the first apparatus from the first power source includes：

Determining first, there are tables of data to let others have a look at not in a room；

Set timer；With

It determines from the first power source and disconnects the first apparatus, ended with the time of response timer.

The method of clause 6, wherein first includes being connect obtained from the data of motion sensor or obtained from wireless network there are data The data of mouth.

The apparatus assistant of change

In some embodiments, apparatus assistant can be configured to learn using personal or family common in apparatus Behavior, and its configuration is changed to provide improved functionality.For example, the duration of any timer described herein can be with Change to match the usually used of apparatus.

Can be with the past schooling apparatus for using the apparatus time it is usually used.For example, when using apparatus every time, it can be with Record data, such as apparatus working condition (for example, open or close or particular functionality instruction, such as oven open, Or the burner in left side, front is opened), the time started, duration and/or end time.Other information can also be recorded, Such as apparatus identifier near mobile device during use, in one week when, in one month when, that moon in 1 year, Weather, position (can be constant for fixed application program, such as stove).Personal information can also be collected, such as Birthday, age, sex, race etc..

The data of collection can be used for creating model, and model description is applied usually used.Application program can be created The model of all users, can create the model (as determined by slave mobile device identifier) of application program personal user, and/ Or the model (for example, oven can be different from burner use) of the specific operation mode for apparatus.Any suitable model It can be used for modeling the use of application program, such as histogram or gauss hybrid models.

In some embodiments, wooden barrel model can be used.24 hours periods are segmented into multiple wooden barrels.For example, every In the case that a hour corresponds to a wooden barrel, 24 wooden barrels can be used.In another embodiment, wherein apparatus is related to cooking It prepares food, in the case where each wooden barrel is approximately corresponding to a meal (for example, breakfast, lunch or dinner), three wooden barrels can be used.It is right In the embodiment of three wooden barrels, it can be changed to specific model corresponding to the time of wooden barrel, and three wooden barrels can be drawn Divide 24 hours periods.For example, breakfast wooden barrel can correspond at 2 points in the morning at 10 points in the morning, lunch wooden barrel can correspond to the morning 10 points at 4 points in afternoon, and dinner wooden barrel can correspond at 4 points in afternoon at 2 points in the morning.

Each wooden barrel can have the parameter of culinary art behavior of the description corresponding to wooden barrel.For example, each wooden barrel can have Corresponding to the first parameter for averagely cooking the duration during wooden barrel, and indicate to cook the standard deviation of duration during wooden barrel Second parameter of difference.

The quantity that can learn and train wooden barrel from the data of collection corresponds to the time cycle of each wooden barrel and each wood The parameter of bucket.For example, the data clusters that clustering algorithm, such as k-means can be used for collect are wooden barrel, then determine each The parameter of wooden barrel.

In some embodiments, the domain of wooden barrel may include the dimension other than the time.For example, for working day And weekend, the use of apparatus can be different, and other wooden barrel can be created more preferably to model apparatus use.It can be with Using three wooden barrel model working days, and three wooden barrel model weekends can be used.The data of any collection, institute as above State the other dimension that may be used as wooden barrel domain, in such as one week when, in one month when, that moon in 1 year, day Gas or position.

When apparatus is used in people, the work of apparatus assistant can be changed based on the usually used of the apparatus learned. For example, when people begins to use apparatus, apparatus assistant can set safety timer, once then the time of safety timer cuts When only, sends notice or apparatus is not worked.It is used based on the usually used of apparatus and/or as determined by mobile device The people of apparatus is near apparatus, thus it is possible to vary the duration of safety time.For example, when opening apparatus, can use one day In current time setting safety timer duration.It is for instance possible to obtain corresponding to the wooden barrel of that time in one day. It can obtain corresponding to the average and standard deviation for cooking the duration in the wooden barrel.In some embodiments, safety time A large amount of standard deviations of average value or more can be set to, two more than such as average value standard deviations.For example, if average Cooking time is 15 minutes, and the standard deviation of cooking time is 2 minutes, and safety timer can be set to 19 minutes.

Figure 11 is the flow chart of the embodiment for the apparatus assistant for illustrating change.In fig. 11, the sequence of step is to show Example property, and other sequences are possible, do not need all steps, and in some embodiments, it is convenient to omit some Step, or increase other steps.For example, can be with the process of implementing procedure by any equipment described herein or system.

In step 110, collection is related to the data that apparatus uses.The data of collection may include any number described herein According to the type that such as time started, duration, end time and/or apparatus use is (for example, the oven of burner and cooking stove Compare).In step 1120, the model that description apparatus uses is created, and the model can be created using the data of collection.Example Such as, model can be wooden barrel model, and a large amount of wooden barrel, the start and end time of each wooden barrel, and each wooden barrel The statistics of cooking time can use the data collected to determine.In some embodiments, application program can be created not With the model of user, and the user of application program before using application program (for example, login) can provide instruction, or The mobile device that can be described from here determines user.

In step 1130, apparatus assistant is configured using model.For example, apparatus assistant can use model specification timer. In step 1140, determine that apparatus is used.For example, apparatus assistant can use electric transducer or fuel sensor, with determination Apparatus currently in use.In step 1150, model specification timer is used.For example, timer can be set with response apparatus just It is being opened or with response when user opens, user has left near apparatus.Continuing for model specification timer can be used Time, such as by determining that it is fixed to determine corresponding to the wooden barrel of current time and using the average and standard deviation corresponding to wooden barrel When the device duration.It in some embodiments, can be according to current user's preference pattern of apparatus.For example, being set using movement The standby user that can determine apparatus, as described herein.In step 1160, once timer time ends, send notice and/ Or apparatus does not work.For example, using any of above technology, it can send and notify to one or more users, or can use Tool does not work, such as by disconnecting apparatus from power source.

The step of can repeating the above process, to improve the performance of the apparatus assistant changed.For example, creating the first model Afterwards, can collect and be related to the other data that apparatus uses, and can the other data and the data collected before can be with In conjunction with to create the second model, which more accurately describes the use of apparatus than the first model.Then, apparatus assistant The second model can be configured with.

The operation of the apparatus assistant with model or the operation of apparatus assistant can be fully executed on apparatus assistant Can be some operations carried out on apparatus assistant and some combinations operated executed by server.For example, being helped in apparatus In the case of managing no network connection, can preferentially have all operations executed by apparatus assistant.In apparatus, assistant does not have In the case of network connection, some operations can be executed by server, and this can allow other processing and more complicated Model.

Embodiment system with apparatus assistant

Figure 12 illustrates the system 1200 for using the apparatus assistant 1210 for combining apparatus 102.In fig. 12, apparatus helps 1210 connection power source 101 of reason and apparatus 102, as described above.Apparatus assistant 1210 can have any apparatus described herein Any component and functionality of assistant, and can have other component and functionality.System 1200 can have multiple shiftings Dynamic equipment, such as mobile device 150 and mobile device 151.

In the fig. 12 embodiment, people can configure apparatus assistant 1210 by more than one user, such as to live in room Family in room or multiple people operation.User, the people for such as buying apparatus assistant can configure apparatus assistant, with by one or more A user's operation.For example, the user of configuration user assistant can provide the information about other users, such as name, phone number Code, e-mail address or any other personal information.Then, each user can configure their mobile device and be used with combining Have assistant 220 to operate.For example, each user can via e-mail or short message is received and invited, and in their movement Application program is installed, which allows mobile device combination apparatus assistant 1210 to operate in equipment.

License related with apparatus assistant 1210 and/or preference can be arranged in configuration user or each individual consumer.Example Such as, some users can configure user assistant 1210, some users can be arranged preference, and some users cannot configure and Preference cannot be set.Preference may include above-mentioned any information, the duration of such as timer, to user's apparatus Access and receive notice.

Can be that each user creates brief introduction.It is created for example, the software run on the server 140 can be each user Brief introduction, and store the brief introduction in data storage 1270.The brief introduction of user may include any relevant information about user, Any personal information (name, age etc.), user location, the identifier of user or the mobile device of user, preference and License." brief introduction " includes any form for the storage information about people stored in being stored in data as used herein, And it is not limited to any specific structure or tissue.Data storage 1270 can use any of memory technology, such as literary Part or correlation or incoherent database.

In some embodiments, the software run on server 140 can remember the position of user's mobile device.Example Such as, when mobile device moves out specific amount or when mobile device is moved relative to apparatus 102, once requiring, movement is set It is standby to give 140 transmission of location information of server on a periodic basis.For example, mobile device can compare its position periodically Set with apparatus 102, and when mobile device relative to 102 position change of apparatus change be more than specific threshold value, send message To server 140.

In some embodiments, when mobile device removes near apparatus or moves near apparatus, mobile device can pass Defeated location information.For example, when the distance of mobile device and apparatus 102 is less than threshold value, mobile device can near apparatus 102, And when mobile device and the distance of apparatus 102 are more than threshold value, mobile device is not near apparatus 102.Mobile device works as it When state changes, it can send messages to server 140, such as from being changed near apparatus 102 not in apparatus 102 Near, or vice versa..

Server 140 can receive location information with slave mobile device, and update user profile based on received information. For example, user profile can store the latitude and longitude information for indicating user's position of mobile equipment, or expression can be stored it is The mobile device of no user correctly or incorrectly value in its vicinity in apparatus 102 or not.

Configuration user or other users can provide the position of apparatus 102.It can illustrate to use by any suitable mode The position of tool 102.For example, user can provide the address that apparatus 102 is located at, which can be located at by indication appliance 102 on map In, or can stand next to apparatus 102, and select user interface control with the current position based on user's mobile device Set the position of apparatus 102.The position of apparatus 102 can be stored in any suitable position, such as apparatus 102, mobile device, In server 140 or the data of (for example, in apparatus brief introduction or user profile) storage 1270.

Figure 13 is flow chart, illustrates the embodiment of apparatus assistant.In fig. 13, the sequence of step is exemplary, And other sequences are possible, do not need all steps, and in some embodiments, it is convenient to omit some steps, or Person increases other steps.For example, by any equipment described herein or system, such as server 140 can be with implementing procedure Process.

In step 1310, the information of one or more users about apparatus assistant 1210 is received.For example, user can carry For the information with the other users for using application program on the mobile apparatus about himself.The information provided may include Any information described herein.In some embodiments, the brief introduction of each user can be created.For example, server 140 can be with Information is received, creates brief introduction for each user, and brief introduction is stored in data storage 1270.

In step 1320, the position of apparatus is received.For example, using application program on the mobile apparatus, user can carry For position, and any technology described herein can be used to provide position.In some embodiments, preceding place can used Manage location information.For example, user can provide first position information (for example, address), and first position information can be converted For second position information (for example, determining latitude and longitude from address).In some embodiments, server 140 can receive Position, and store it in database 1270 and/or transmission location to user mobile device.

In step 1330, the mobile device of user is configured with transmission of location information, such as by transmission of location information to clothes Business device 140.In some embodiments, each user will install application program on their mobile device, and apply journey Sequence will configure mobile device, with transmission of location information to server 140.Location information may include the absolute position of mobile device (for example, latitude and longitude), relative position (for example, the distance between mobile device and apparatus), descriptive information is (for example, be The position of no mobile device meets location criteria, such as whether mobile device has centainly near apparatus or apart from apparatus Distance), or corresponding to any other information of position of mobile equipment.Mobile device can with any suitable number or Every transmission of location information, as described above (for example, every 5 minutes, or if position change is more than threshold quantity).

In step 1340, the information of the working condition about apparatus is received from apparatus assistant 1210.For example, server 140 The information of the amount corresponding to the power or energy consumed by apparatus 102 can be received, or whether apparatus 102 opens or closes The instruction of (or being opened in some other states, such as 50%).In some embodiments, server 140 can store pass In the information of working condition, such as information is stored by being stored in data in apparatus brief introduction or user profile in 1270.It can be with The information of the working condition about apparatus is received with any suitable number or interval, as described above (for example, every 5 minutes, or If mode of operation changes).

In step 1350, slave mobile device receives location information, all any location informations as described herein.For example, position During confidence breath can indicate whether mobile device near the apparatus.

In step 1360, the received location information of storage.For example, server 140 can receive location information, and deposit It is stored up in the brief introduction of mobile device user, in the user profile stored in such as data storage 1270.

In step 1370, it is determined whether using the location information of the information and user of the working condition about apparatus, cause The action being performed.Any action (for example, transmission notifies or so that apparatus does not work) described herein can be executed, can be made The determination is done with any technology described herein.For example, after all users have been moved off apparatus 102 nearby, timing can be set Device, once and timer time cut-off can execute action.After determination causes action, action can be executed.For example, service Device 140, which can cause to send to one or more mobile devices, to be notified, or apparatus assistant 1210 can be caused to make apparatus not It works (such as, by disconnecting it from power source).

Step 1340,1350,1360 and 1370 can be repeated by any sequence, can be operated on a continuous basis, And/or no matter when apparatus can be grasped on a continuous basis in specific working condition (for example, apparatus 102 is not turned off) Make.

A kind of system for monitoring or controlling apparatus, the system include：

Connect the apparatus of power supply device；

Apparatus assistant, wherein apparatus assistant include：

Power source sensor measures the data for corresponding to the amount of power for being supplied to apparatus,

First network interface, and

One or more processors are configured the letter corresponding to the working condition of apparatus via the transmission of first network interface Breath；

Multiple mobile devices, including first movement equipment, wherein first movement equipment include：

Sensor measures the data of the position corresponding to first movement equipment,

Second network interface, and

One or more processors, configuration using the data of the position corresponding to first movement equipment, determine first with (1) Mobile device is not near apparatus, and (ii), via the second network interface, transmission indicates that first movement equipment is not attached in apparatus The close first information；

Server computer, including one or more processors, are configured to：

The information of the working condition corresponding to apparatus is received from apparatus assistant,

The first information for indicating first movement equipment not near apparatus is received from first movement equipment,

The first letter using the information and expression first movement equipment of the working condition corresponding to apparatus not near apparatus Breath determines the action for causing to be performed, and the wherein action includes that (i) transmission notice or (ii) are disconnected in apparatus at least from power source One, and

Action is caused to be performed.

The system of clause 1, wherein：

It is at least one in power supply device sensor measurement electric current, voltage or fuel flow rate；With

Information corresponding to the working condition of apparatus includes the amount of power consumed by apparatus.

The system of clause 1, wherein：

The sensor for measuring the data of the position corresponding to first movement equipment includes Global Positioning System Sensor Unit, with shifting The network interface of dynamic communication base station communication, or pass through WLAN communication network interface in it is at least one；With

The one or more processors for configuring first movement equipment, with by comparing the position of first movement equipment and apparatus Position, determine first movement equipment not near apparatus.

The system of clause 1, wherein：The one or more processors for configuring first movement equipment, with：

The first apparatus location information corresponding to apparatus position is received from user；With

It stores the first apparatus location information in first movement equipment, or uses the first apparatus location information, determine the Two apparatus location informations, and the second apparatus location information is stored in first movement equipment.

The system of clause 1, wherein：The one or more processors of configuration server computer, with：

Set timer；With

Action is caused to be performed with the time cut-off of response timer.

Cause to indicate that the first information of the first movement equipment not near apparatus is stored in data storage；

The second information for indicating the second mobile device not near apparatus is received from the second mobile device；

Cause indicate the second mobile device not the second information storage near apparatus data storage in；

The second information using the second mobile device of instruction not near apparatus determines that action is performed.

The system of clause 1, wherein：

Power source includes electric power；

Apparatus assistant includes relay；With

The one or more processors of configuration apparatus assistant are disappeared with opening relay to what is received from server computer Cease response.

The system of clause 1, wherein：

Power source includes fuel；

Apparatus assistant includes valve；With

The one or more processors for configuring apparatus assistant, to close valve, to the message received from server computer Response.

The system of clause 1, wherein：Apparatus assistant (i) is mounted in the electrical socket on wall, and (ii) includes being inserted into electrical socket Plug and receive apparatus plug socket, or (iii) replace apparatus electric wire.

The system of clause 1, wherein：Apparatus assistant is attached to apparatus.

It receives and asks from first movement equipment so that apparatus does not work；With

Apparatus assistant is sent messages to, to cause apparatus assistant to be disconnected from power source.

A method of for controlling or monitoring apparatus, this method includes：

The information corresponding to multiple users related with apparatus is received, multiple user includes that the first user and second are used Family；

Store the information about each user in multiple users；

The information corresponding to apparatus working condition is received from user assistant；

The first position information corresponding to first movement device location is received from first movement equipment, wherein first position is believed Breath indicates the position of first movement equipment or indicates first movement equipment not near apparatus；

Use the information for the first user that first position information update stores；

The second position information corresponding to the second position of mobile equipment, wherein second confidence are received from the second mobile device Breath indicates the position of the second mobile device or indicates the second mobile device not near apparatus；

Use the information for the second user that second position information update stores；

Execution action is determined with response first position information, second position information and dynamic corresponding to being consumed by apparatus The information of strength, the wherein action include (i) transmission notice or (ii) at least one from power source disconnection apparatus；With

Action is caused to be performed.

The method of clause 12, wherein：

The action includes disconnecting apparatus from power source；With

Cause action to be performed, including apparatus assistant is given to send message to disconnect apparatus from power source.

The method of clause 12, wherein：

The action includes sending to notify；With

Action is caused to be performed, including at least one transmission notice into first movement equipment or the second mobile device.

The method of clause 12, wherein this method include：

The notice preference of the first user is received from first movement equipment；And notice is stored in the brief introduction of the first user Preference.

The method of clause 12, wherein this method include：

Start timer；With

Cause action to be performed, is ended with the time of response timer.

The method of clause 12, wherein this method include：

Apparatus is received from closed state change to the instruction of opening state from apparatus assistant；With

It sends the second notice and gives first movement equipment, to indicate response to receiving.

The method of clause 12, wherein this method include：

The request of the information about apparatus is received from first movement equipment；

Requested information is obtained from apparatus processing；With

Requested information is transmitted to first movement equipment.

One or more nonvolatile computer-readable mediums, including instruction that computer is executable, when executing the instruction, At least one processor is caused to execute action, which includes：

Store the information about each user in multiple users；

Action is caused to be performed.

One or more nonvolatile computer-readable mediums of clause 19, the action include：

Apparatus assistant is sent messages to, to cause apparatus assistant to disconnect apparatus from power source.

Data collection and application program

In some embodiments, related apparatus can be collected to use and data for other purposes.Pass through a whole day Apparatus is monitored, the related daily overall amount of time (or period other time, such as all, moon or year) using apparatus can be collected Data.Furthermore, it is possible to record a large amount of uses of apparatus.For example, it may be determined that during the moon, using apparatus 70 times in total, 16 hours periods total time, and it is most short using 30 seconds, and longest uses 3 hours.

The information of energy use or energy efficiency in relation to apparatus can also be collected.The electric current of apparatus is entered by measuring With voltage or enter the combustion gas of apparatus or the amount of other energy, it may be determined that apparatus uses at any given time power or The amount of the gross energy of one time cycle of person.In the case of known other information, the manufacture of such as apparatus and/or model, It can determine the efficiency of apparatus.By it is total as time go on use and more other similar users or building, can be with Determine the efficiency in personal or entire building.

Use in addition to monitoring apparatus, can also collect other data that related apparatus uses.For example, when people are in When, by the presence for monitoring all mobile devices of these people, it may be determined that existing people's quantity and existing people's identifier.It can To record a large amount of the reason of stopping and stopping, such as owner leaves building, and apparatus opens long time cycle, Huo Zheyou Stop caused by remote user.

In some embodiments, the data of collection may include audio, video, infrared ray or any other data, this A little activities for being determined for people in family.For example, the audio for coming from the microphone that stove is nearby placed can be handled, To determine whether someone in fry, tender pan-fried food or to boil water.Similarly, come from the processing figure of the camera near stove As data can provide more detailed information, such as dispensing used, the plate of preparation, or even the culinary art side of people that is cooked Formula.

The setting and configuration of apparatus assistant can also be recorded.For example, setting and configuration may include whether (i) configures apparatus Automatically to stop after a time cycle, and if so, what the time cycle is, whether (ii) configures apparatus does not have to work as Stop in the presence of people, (iii) who is being received about apparatus using the notice stopped with equipment, and (iv) gives different members of family License (such as, if allow child to use stove), (v) whether will automatically stop apparatus, or do not stop automatically and Alarm is alternatively sent to user, (vi) is sent to user's how many alarm, and (vii) is before closing application program or stopping to use Family sends how many a alarms, and (viii) whether user just receives notice or alarm on the mobile apparatus.

Collected data can be used for improving safety.Other than above-mentioned data, it can also collect about practical urgent The reason of data of situation, fire and fire in such as building.By collecting a large amount of data, it may be determined that dangerous situation Possible cause.It can notify user's (for example, use largely neglected) using their apparatus with dangerous way, or have The user of permission settings is spent, their behavior is risky, and they should change their behavior, to reduce dangerous feelings The possibility of condition.Collected data can be used for assisting determining emergency, the actual cause of such as fire.

In some embodiments, collected data can be provided and give insurance company's (for example, insurance of house-owner), with true Determine the risk profile of family.After determining risk profile, insurance company can adjust the insurance premium in building so that it is matched uses in family Tool uses caused risk.

In some embodiments, collected data can be supplied to food preparation or delivery companies, with improvement they To personal and family service.For example, food preparation or delivery companies can attempt to predict in certain postcode or region The how many meal of culinary art.For example, if house-owner's culinary art was higher than averagely 15 minutes, they may mainly use fresh dispensing, and if room Averaged less than 5 minutes, they may be just in cooking techniques food or other types of fast food for main culinary art.Collected data also may be used For determining the information for the culinary art type done about house-owner.Come from microphone or infrared ray sensing for example, can analyze The data of device are fried more popular than baking or boiling in some fields to determine.Food and/or transport company can use should Information, preferably to target client.In another embodiment, collected data may include cooking to occur in usual one day Time and position.The information can allow local dining room or advertisement to target in the suitable time (for example, in desired culinary art Between before 30 minutes discount coupons that local dining rooms or delivery companies are provided).

In some embodiments, collected information can be used for the marketing and/or advertisement, and such as mesh targeting is wide It accuses.Collected information can be supplied to third party, to allow third party to select the user of targeting advertisement or send discount coupon To user.Third party can use any of technology such as, and advertisement is provided on direct mail or line.For example, big for doing The people of the people or culinary art cuisines meal that measure culinary art, the company of sale high quality cook utensil may wish to targeting the people.For doing The people of considerably less culinary art or very short cooking time does the company of food delivery mode to the people to be targeted.With company to pass The similar mode of keyword advertisement bid, company can give a people to submit a tender and send advertisement.For example, multiple cook utensil companies can be with It submits a tender, to provide advertisement to average one day super people after an hour of culinary art, and highest bidder can obtain and give these people Send the right of advertisement.

In some embodiments, the continuous use based on apparatus may provide the user with reward.For example, can be made The user for reaching the threshold value of a certain amount of number with apparatus or reaching overall amount of time using apparatus provides reward.Reward may include one The virtual promotion of a little states, online, the discount coupon of the badge given in such as social media website or third party's offer.For example, After people has used their stove 50 times, local dining room can send discount coupon to that human hair so that they can be with an evening On eat out, rather than culinary art of being in.

Embodiment

Therefore, above-mentioned system and technology include the improvement to several basic technologies, including (wherein)：Between two equipment By the mechanics of communication back and forth of communication network, so that the behaviour of the application program of the user management of one of equipment on another Make；The information that user based on the second equipment specifies, provides the technology of feature in user interface, which is supplied to equipment to use Family；The technology that feature is provided in user interface, by being sent to information and the instruction of the second equipment, this feature from the first equipment Equipment user is helped to instruct the user of another equipment.Technological improvement includes (wherein) use of the enhancing at one or two equipment Family interface, based on by the information of communication network transmission and order between the first equipment and the second equipment, to provide other With the feature of modification；The user of one of equipment is supplied information to by communication network, which helps user's control to be set other The application program of standby upper operation；The feature of user interface on another is provided, this feature enhance pass through another Familiarity, comfort and the mobility of the interaction of equipment；And provide selected, timing sum back and forth between two equipment Well-planned communication, this is conducive between the user of two equipment, and real-time virtual interacts in real time or almost.

According to embodiment, the step of executing any of above technology, the step can be combined by different order, The step is segmented into multiple steps, or does not execute the step.These can be executed by the computer of usual purpose Step can execute these steps by the computer dedicated for specific application, can be with by single computer or processor These steps are executed, these steps can be executed by multiple computers or processor, these steps can be sequentially performed, or Person can simultaneously execute these steps.

Can within hardware, implement above-mentioned technology in software or in the combination of hardware and software.In hardware or soft The requirement of particular implementation can be depended on by implementing any portion of selection of above-mentioned technology in part.Software module or program are compiled Code can reside in volatile memory, nonvolatile storage, RAM, fast storage, ROM, EPROM or any other form Nonvolatile computer readable storage medium in.

Conditional language used herein, such as " can ", " possibility ", " can with ", " such as " be intended to convey some implementations Mode includes, and other embodiment does not include some features, element and/or step.Therefore, this conditional language indicates one A little embodiments do not require feature, element and/or step.The terms "include", "comprise", " having " etc. are with open end side The synonym that formula uses, and be not excluded for other element, feature, action, operation (work) etc..Term " or (person) " Yi Qibao The meaning that includes uses (and not with meaning use of its exclusion), in this way when for example using its nexus element list, term " or (person) " means one, some or all of elements in list.

Language is connected, such as phrase " at least one in X, Y and Z " illustrates unless otherwise stated, it will accordingly be understood that convey one A project, period etc. can be any one in X, Y or Z or a combination thereof.Therefore, this connection term is not meant to imply Some embodiments require at least one in X, each at least one appearance at least one in Y and Z.

It, can be with although above-mentioned detailed description has been shown, is described and pointed out new feature such as applied to each embodiment Understanding can carry out the various omissions, substitutions and changes in the form and details of exemplary equipment or technology, without departing from this The spirit of disclosure of the invention.By the attached claims rather than model of the present invention disclosed herein is indicated by aforementioned specification It encloses.Any change occurred in the equivalent meaning and scope of claim all will include in the range of them.

Claims

1. a kind of system for monitoring or controlling apparatus, the system include：

Connect the apparatus of power source；

Apparatus assistant, wherein apparatus assistant include：

Power supply device sensor measures the data for corresponding to the amount of power for being supplied to apparatus,

First network interface, and

One or more processors are configured the information corresponding to the working condition of apparatus via the transmission of first network interface；

Second network interface, and

One or more processors, configuration using the data of the position corresponding to first movement equipment, determine first movement with (1) Equipment is not near apparatus, and (ii), via the second network interface, transmission indicates first movement equipment not near apparatus The first information；

Server computer, including one or more processors, are configured to：

The first information using the information and expression first movement equipment of the working condition corresponding to apparatus not near apparatus, really Cause the action being performed, the wherein action to be disconnected from power source including (i) transmission notice or (ii) at least one in apparatus surely, With

Action is caused to be performed.

2. the system of claim 1, wherein：

3. the system of claim 1, wherein：

The sensor for measuring the data of the position corresponding to first movement equipment includes Global Positioning System Sensor Unit, is led to mobile Interrogate base station communication network interface, or pass through WLAN communication network interface in it is at least one；With

The one or more processors for configuring first movement equipment, with by comparing the position of first movement equipment and the position of apparatus It sets, determines first movement equipment not near apparatus.

4. the system of claim 1, wherein：The one or more processors for configuring first movement equipment, with：

The first apparatus location information is stored in first movement equipment, or uses the first apparatus location information, determines the second use Have location information, and stores the second apparatus location information in first movement equipment.

5. the system of claim 1, wherein：The one or more processors of configuration server computer, with：

The second information using the second mobile device of instruction not near apparatus, determines and action is caused to be performed.

6. the system of claim 1, wherein：

Power source includes electric power；

Apparatus assistant includes relay；With

The one or more processors of configuration apparatus assistant answer the message received from server computer with opening relay It answers.

7. the system of claim 1, wherein：

Power source includes fuel；

Apparatus assistant includes valve；With

The one or more processors for configuring apparatus assistant, to close valve, to the acknowledgement messaging received from server computer.

8. the system of claim 1, wherein：Apparatus assistant (i) is mounted in the electrical socket on wall, and (ii) includes being inserted into electric mortiser The plug of seat and the socket for receiving apparatus plug, or (iii) replace the electric wire of apparatus.

9. the system of claim 1, wherein：The one or more processors of configuration server computer, with：

10. a kind of method for controlling or monitoring apparatus, this method include：

The information corresponding to multiple users related with apparatus is received, multiple user includes the first user and second user；

Store the information about each user in multiple users；

The first position information corresponding to first movement device location, wherein first position information table are received from first movement equipment Show the position of first movement equipment or indicates first movement equipment not near apparatus；

The second position information corresponding to the second position of mobile equipment, wherein second position information table are received from the second mobile device Show the position of the second mobile device or indicates the second mobile device not near apparatus；

Determine execution action with response first position information, second position information and corresponding to the amount of power consumed by apparatus Information, wherein the action include (i) send notice or (ii) from power source disconnect apparatus in it is at least one；With

Action is caused to be performed.

11. the method for claim 10, wherein：

The action includes disconnecting apparatus from power source；With

12. the method for claim 10, wherein：

The action includes sending to notify；With

13. the method for claim 10, wherein this method include：

Start timer；With

Cause action to be performed, is ended with the time of response timer.

14. the method for claim 10, wherein this method include：

15. the method for claim 10, wherein wherein this method includes：

Requested information is obtained from apparatus processing；With

Requested information is transmitted to first movement equipment.