CN112180767A

CN112180767A - Controller and control method

Info

Publication number: CN112180767A
Application number: CN202010990028.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 姚震; 战滨吉; 李雪雁
Original assignee: Beijing Zhiku Computer Co ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Zhiku Computer Co ltd
Priority date: 2020-09-18
Filing date: 2020-09-18
Publication date: 2021-01-05
Anticipated expiration: 2040-09-18
Also published as: CN112180767B

Abstract

The controller comprises a control key, a rocker sensor and a control module, wherein the control module is used for generating different control signals according to different action tracks of the control key so as to control corresponding electronic equipment or the realization of corresponding functions of the electronic equipment. The controller is simple in structure and attractive in appearance, different electronic equipment or different functions of the electronic equipment can be controlled by operating different action tracks of one control key, and the occupied area and the production cost of the switches are reduced.

Description

Controller and control method

Technical Field

The invention relates to the field of switch control, in particular to a controller and a control method.

Background

The switch controller is generally used to control an operation control device for each function implementation of the lighting or electronic device. The existing switch controllers are generally set as wall switches, remote controllers, equipment buttons or touch screens and the like. For example, for controlling indoor light sources, a switch panel is generally installed at a suitable position on a wall to perform on-off control or lamp effect control on the light sources. Wall switches are generally only capable of on-off operation or operating switches controlling different lights in a counting manner. For controlling intelligent devices such as televisions, air conditioners, intelligent locks or refrigerators, buttons or touch screens are generally arranged on the devices for control. Each button controls only one function, and the cost of the touch screen is high, so that the cost of the intelligent device is increased.

Disclosure of Invention

In view of the above, the present invention provides a controller and a control method, which can control different electronic devices or switches of different functions of the electronic devices through different operation actions of an operator.

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a controller, where the controller includes:

a control key including a spherical operating part protruding outward;

the rocker sensor is used for generating a corresponding electric signal according to the motion track of the control key;

and the control module is in communication connection with the rocker sensor and is used for receiving the electric signal, converting the electric signal into a corresponding control signal and controlling corresponding electronic equipment according to the control signal.

Further, the controller further includes:

the image sensor is in communication connection with the control module and is used for acquiring a user identifier to wake up the rocker sensor;

the light source is in communication connection with the control module and used for prompting a user whether the motion track is effective or not;

and the alarm module is in communication connection with the control module and is used for prompting the user of illegal operation.

Further, the image sensor is at least one of a fingerprint identification chip, an iris identification chip and a miniature camera;

the alarm module is at least one of an alarm lamp, a buzzer and a short message module.

Furthermore, the light source is a monochromatic light source, and the control module is used for controlling the monochromatic light source to flicker when receiving different electric signals; alternatively, the first and second electrodes may be,

the light source is a multicolor light source, and the control module is used for controlling the multicolor light source to flicker lights with different colors or lights with different colors to be normally bright when receiving different electric signals.

Further, the controller further includes:

an operation panel having an operation hole from which a part of the spherical operation portion protrudes;

the base is located below the operation panel, the base is provided with an accommodating space communicated with the operation hole, and the rocker sensor, the control module, the light source and the alarm module are arranged in the accommodating space.

Further, the control key comprises a mounting hole with a downward opening, the opening is located in the accommodating space, and the rocker sensor is accommodated in the mounting hole;

the controller further includes:

the image sensor is fixedly arranged at the top of the fixing seat, the fixing seat is fixed in the mounting hole, and a rocker of the rocker sensor is fixed with the fixing seat.

Further, the control key is a hemisphere, the spherical operating part is a spherical surface of the hemisphere, and the control key is formed by a transparent material or a semitransparent material.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a control method of a controller, where the controller includes a control module, a rocker sensor in communication connection with the control module, and a control key fixedly connected to the rocker sensor, and the control method includes:

the rocker sensor generates a corresponding electric signal according to the motion track of the control key;

the control module receives the electric signal and converts the electric signal into a corresponding control signal;

and the control module controls the corresponding electronic equipment according to the control signal.

Further, the motion track comprises the tilting motion of the control key along different directions, and/or the rotation of the control key along a preset direction.

Further, the controller further comprises an image sensor in communication connection with the control module;

before the rocker sensor generates a corresponding electric signal according to the motion track of the control key, the control method further comprises the following steps:

the image sensor acquires a user identifier, wherein the user identifier comprises at least one of fingerprint information, iris information and face information;

the control module receives the user identification and compares the user identification with standard user information, and the standard user information is stored in the control module in advance;

the control module wakes up the rocker sensor in response to the user identification matching the standard user information.

Further, the control module controls the rocker sensor to enter a sleep state when the control module does not receive the electric signal within a preset time.

Further, the controller also comprises an alarm module which is in communication connection with the control module;

the control method further comprises the following steps:

and the control module controls the alarm module to alarm in response to the fact that the user identification is not matched with the standard user information.

Further, the alarm module comprises at least one of an alarm lamp, a buzzer and a short message module.

Further, the controller further comprises a light source in communication connection with the control module;

and when the control module receives the electric signal, the control module controls the light source to operate so as to prompt a user that the motion track is effective.

Furthermore, the light source is a monochromatic light source, and the control module controls the monochromatic light source to flash when receiving different electric signals; alternatively, the first and second electrodes may be,

the light source is a multicolor light source, and the control module controls the multicolor light source to flicker lights with different colors or lights with different colors to be normally bright when receiving different electric signals.

The controller of this embodiment includes control key, rocker sensor and control module, and control module is used for generating different control signals and then controlling the realization of corresponding electronic equipment or the corresponding function of electronic equipment according to the different action tracks of control key. The controller is simple in structure and attractive in appearance, different electronic equipment or different functions of the electronic equipment can be controlled by operating different action tracks of one control key, and the occupied area and the production cost of the switches are reduced.

Drawings

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is an exploded schematic view of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a half-sectional view of a controller of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a half-sectional view of a control key of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the anchor block of the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of an operation panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a controller according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 10 is a flow chart of a method of controlling modules of a controller according to another embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 11 is a flowchart of a control method of a controller according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

The present invention will be described below based on examples, but the present invention is not limited to only these examples. In the following detailed description of the present invention, certain specific details are set forth. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. Well-known methods, procedures, components and circuits have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the present invention.

Further, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the drawings provided herein are for illustrative purposes and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description, the words "comprise", "comprising", and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is, what is meant is "including, but not limited to".

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "first," "second," and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, in the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specified.

Unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are intended to be inclusive and mean that, for example, they may be fixedly connected or detachably connected or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be directly connected or indirectly connected through intervening media, or they may be connected internally or in any other suitable relationship, unless expressly stated otherwise. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to specific situations.

Fig. 1 to 8 are schematic structural views of the controller of the present embodiment. As shown in fig. 1 to 8, the controller includes an operation panel 1, a base 2, a control circuit board 3, control keys 4, and a joystick sensor 5. Wherein, operating panel 1 is connected with base 2, and control circuit board 3, control key 4 and rocker sensor 5 set up respectively in the accommodation space 21 of base 2. The part-spherical operating part 4b of the control key 4 extends out of the operating hole 11 of the operating panel 1, so that an operator can operate the control key 4 to realize the control of each function of the electronic equipment.

Specifically, the operation panel 1 has an operation hole 11, and the base 2 has an accommodation space 21, as shown in fig. 1 and 7. The operation panel 1 is located above the base 2, and both are connected so that the accommodation space 21 communicates with the operation hole 11. The control circuit board 3, the control key 4 and the rocker sensor 5 are arranged in the accommodating space 21, and the part of the spherical operating part 4b of the control key 4 extends out of the operating hole 11, so that an operator can operate and control the electronic equipment.

In this embodiment, the base 2 is used for being installed in a control slot reserved in a wall body during decoration, and the operation panel 1 is located outside the control slot and attached to the wall body. The area of the operation panel 1 is larger than that of the control groove, so that the control groove can be completely blocked after the controller is installed, and the attractiveness of the wall body is improved.

Further, the operation panel 1 includes a support plate 12 and a dust cover 13, as shown in fig. 8. Wherein the dust cover 13 includes the first operation sub hole 131 and the installation groove 132, so that the dust cover 13 forms a thin shell structure, which can reduce the production cost, as shown in fig. 8. The first operation sub-hole 131 communicates with the installation groove 132, and the installation groove 132 is opened downward. The shape of the first operation sub-hole 131 is adapted to the shape of the control key 4 at the corresponding position, and a movable gap is formed between the first operation sub-hole and the control key 4, so that the control key 4 can move or rotate to generate a motion track. The support plate 12 is disposed in the mounting groove 132 of the dust cover 13, and the shape and height of the support plate 12 and the mounting groove 132 are adapted so that the support plate 12 can be completely received in the mounting groove 132 of the dust cover 13.

The support plate 12 has a second operator aperture 121, as shown in fig. 8. The second operation sub-hole 121 is the same size as the first operation sub-hole 131, and both of them coaxially form the operation hole 11. The support plate 12 and the mounting groove 132 can be directly and fixedly connected by snap fit. In other embodiments, the side of the supporting plate 12 may further be provided with a plurality of buckles 122, and the corresponding position of the dust cover 13 is provided with a clamping groove connected with the buckles 122, so that the supporting plate 12 is detachably connected with the dust cover 13, so as to install the base 2 in a wall body, and the supporting plate 12 is fixedly connected with the base 2, and then the outer side of the supporting plate 12 is covered with the dust cover 13, thereby improving the appearance aesthetic degree of the controller. Further, the support plate 12 has a mesh structure, which can reduce the weight of the controller as a whole, while having a high support performance. The support plate 12 and the base 2 may be detachably connected by bolts or the like, which are provided in an inwardly sinking manner to prevent the dust cover 13 from being connected to the support plate 12.

In this embodiment, the outer surface of the dust cover 13 is smooth, which can improve the appearance of the controller. Furthermore, the dust cover 13 can be made of flame-retardant and non-conductive plastic, so that personal injury caused by electric leakage can be avoided. The dust cover 13 may be made of polycarbonate, nylon, jade powder, ABS, polyurethane, or the like. The operation panel 1 may be provided in a square structure, a circular structure, or any other structure. In a preferred embodiment, the operation panel 1 is provided as a square, the operation hole 11 is provided as a circular hole, and the operation hole 11 is coaxial with the operation panel 1.

In the present embodiment, the base 2 includes a plurality of supporting pillars 22 respectively disposed on the bottom surface of the base and close to different sidewalls, so as to enhance the strength of the base 2, as shown in fig. 7. Further, the mounting plate 8 is fixed to the support column 22, and the accommodating space 21 may be further divided into a first accommodating chamber 211 and a second accommodating chamber 212 in the height direction. Wherein the first receiving cavity 211 is located above the second receiving cavity 212. The second accommodating cavity 212 accommodates the wires connected to the control circuit board 3.

The base 2 comprises a threading hole 23 and two lateral openings 24, as shown in fig. 7. The two lateral openings 24 are symmetrically located above the side walls of the base 2 for fixing the mounting plate 8. The threading hole 23 is located the bottom corner of base 2, and the electric wire in the wall gets into the accommodation space 21 of base 2 through threading hole 23 and is connected with control circuit board 3 electricity. The position of the threading hole 23 can prevent the electric wire from entering the accommodating space 21 from the right lower part of the base 2 to influence the fixation of the control circuit board 3. The threading hole 23 may be further provided on a side wall of the base 2 to allow a power supply line to be threaded therethrough to be connected to the control circuit board 3. The controller is also provided with a blocking piece for blocking the threading hole 23. Before the controller is installed in the wall body, the baffle plate is used for blocking the threading hole 23, so that internal pollution is avoided. When wiring, the blocking piece can be removed for wiring.

In this embodiment, the base 2 is configured as a square column structure. The middle position of two opposite side edges of the base 2 is inwards concave. Two lateral openings 24 are located above the inwardly recessed portion for securing the mounting plate 8. The inward concave part is used for reserving the accommodating position for the side edge of the mounting plate 8, so that the mounting plate 8 can be fixed, and meanwhile, the controller can be prevented from being pushed by the wall body to push the mounting plate 8 and further push other parts to move when being installed in the wall body, so that the controller can be prevented from being correctly installed.

The base 2 can be a cylinder structure with any shape such as square, round, triangle and the like. In this embodiment, the base 2 may be square, so as to increase the accommodation space 21 and facilitate installation of wires and other components. Meanwhile, the base 2 is square, so that a control groove is reserved conveniently during wall decoration. Further, the square base 2 can also avoid rotating in the control groove to influence the use effect.

The mounting plate 8 is fixed in the accommodating space 21, and divides the accommodating space 21 into a first accommodating chamber 211 and a second accommodating chamber 212 in the height direction, as shown in fig. 3. The second holds chamber 212 and is used for holding electric wire etc. and first chamber 211 that holds is used for placing installation control circuit board 3, control key 4 and rocker sensor 5, and base 2 can be with the mode holding part of subregion, can be so that controller inner line and structure are clean and tidy, improves the convenience of maintenance, still is convenient for fix the part in proper order simultaneously.

The mounting plate 8 has a through hole 8a as shown in fig. 1. The wires in the wall body extend out of the through hole 8a and are electrically connected with the control circuit board 3. In this embodiment, the structure of mounting panel 8 and the structure adaptation of base 2 for mounting panel 8 card is established in accommodation space 21, and covers through-hole 8a through control circuit board 3, can play dirt-proof effect from this, avoids debris such as too much dust to get into the second and hold chamber 212 in with the electric wire contact, avoids electric wire and control circuit board 3's connection not hard up from this.

Further, two opposite sides of the mounting plate 8 are configured to be the same as two sides of the base 2, which are recessed inwards relatively, and the corresponding position of the mounting plate 8 is slightly longer than the corresponding position of the base 2, so that the mounting plate 8 is clamped on the two lateral openings 24 of the base 2. Further, the mounting plate 8 is provided with a baffle 81 protruding upward at the corresponding position of the two lateral openings 24, as shown in fig. 1. The width of baffle 81 equals with side direction opening 24's width, can seal most side direction opening 24, and in earth etc. entering base 2 in the wall body when avoiding the installation, can play good dustproof effect.

The controller also includes a control module 31, as shown in fig. 1 and 9. The control module 31 is fixed on the control circuit board 3 and is in communication connection with the electronic device through the control circuit board 3 to control the realization of each function of the electronic device. The control circuit board 3 is fixedly arranged above the mounting plate 8. The control circuit board 3 may comprise circuit pins for connection with different functions of the electronic device, respectively for connection with corresponding pins in the rocker sensor 5. In other embodiments, the controller may not be provided with the mounting plate 8, and the control circuit board 3 may be directly mounted in the accommodating space.

The rocker sensor 5 is located on the control circuit board 3 and is in communication connection with the control module 31 through the control circuit board 3. Specifically, each pin of the rocker sensor 5 is electrically connected to a circuit pin on the control circuit board 3 for controlling each function. The user controls the tilting or rotating operation of the rocker sensor 5 through the control key 4, so that the rocker sensor 5 outputs a corresponding electrical signal. The control module converts the electric signal generated by the rocker sensor 5 into a corresponding control signal to control the corresponding electronic device or the corresponding function of the electronic device.

The rocker sensor 5 mainly comprises a shell supporting a rocker, a rocker which is arranged on the shell and can be pressed down, dumped, rotated and the like, and a sensor for sensing the dumping angle displacement of the rocker, wherein the rocker is generally provided with two sensors, a first sensor and a second sensor form a 90-degree included angle and are arranged outside the shell, the first sensor can sense the dumping angle displacement in the front-back direction, the second sensor can sense the dumping angle displacement in the left-right direction, and the rocker sensor 5 outputs a corresponding control signal by detecting the inclined displacement of the rocker. Specifically, the rocker of the rocker sensor 5 may change a resistance value when tilting or tilt-rotating, and thus change a voltage, thereby generating different electrical signals. When the rocker sensor is designed generally, the output voltage is increased when the rocker sensor is adjusted clockwise, and the output voltage is reduced when the rocker sensor is adjusted anticlockwise, so that the realization of different functions of the electronic equipment is controlled through the change of the voltage.

The control key 4 is located above the rocker sensor 5 and is fixedly connected with the rocker of the rocker sensor 5, as shown in fig. 3. When the control key 4 moves or rotates, the rocker of the rocker sensor 5 can be driven to move or rotate together, so that the rocker sensor 5 generates a corresponding electric signal and converts the electric signal into a control signal through the control module 31 to control the electronic device to execute a corresponding action.

In the present embodiment, the control key 4 includes a spherical operating portion 4b and a connecting portion 4c, as shown in fig. 3. The connecting part 4c is located in the accommodating space 21, and part of the spherical operating part 4b protrudes from the upper part of the operating hole 11 for operation by a user. The control key 4 forms a movable gap with the side walls of the operation hole 11 and the accommodating space 21, respectively, so that the control key 4 can drive the rocker to move or rotate together.

In this embodiment, the maximum cross section of the control key 4 is located in the accommodating space 21, the size of the maximum cross section of the control key 4 is larger than the size of the operation hole 11 and smaller than the size of the accommodating space 21, so that the control key 4 can be limited between the operation panel 1 and the base 2, and the control key 4 is prevented from being taken out from the outer side of the controller to damage the normal use of the controller when in use.

The spherical operating part 4b is arranged to be a partial spherical structure, so that the operation of a user can be facilitated, and the operation hand feeling of the user is improved. The connecting part 4c is arranged in a plane structure and is connected with the spherical operating part 4b to form the bottom surface of the controller. In a preferred embodiment, the control key 4 is provided in a hemispherical structure. The spherical operating portion 4b is a spherical surface of the hemisphere, which can facilitate processing. In other embodiments, the spherical operating portion 4b may be provided with any curved surface or arc surface.

Further, the control key 4 further includes a mounting hole 4a opened downward, as shown in fig. 3. The rocker sensor 5 is accommodated in the mounting hole 4a, a rocker of the rocker sensor 5 is fixedly connected with the control key 4, and a movable space is formed between a main body part of the rocker sensor 5 and the inner wall of the mounting hole 4a, so that the control key 4 can drive the rocker to move or rotate relative to the main body part, and the rocker sensor 5 can generate different control signals. The rocker sensor 5 is completely accommodated in the mounting hole 4a, so that the influence of objects such as powder and the like on the movement gap between the control key 4 and the rocker sensor 5 after entering the accommodating space 21 from the gap of the operation panel 1 can be avoided.

In the present embodiment, the mounting hole 4a includes a first portion 41, a second portion 42, and a third portion 43 having cross-sectional dimensions that increase in order from top to bottom, as shown in fig. 4. The cross-sectional area of the third portion 43 is greater than the maximum cross-sectional area of the rocker sensor 5, so that the rocker sensor 5 can be completely accommodated in the mounting hole 4a and a clearance is formed between the rocker sensor and the inner wall of the mounting hole 4 a.

In this embodiment, a pad 10 may be further disposed between the rocker sensor 5 and the control circuit board 3, as shown in fig. 3. The spacer 10 serves to increase the height of the rocker sensor 5 in the receiving space 21, so that the rocker sensor 5 can be completely located in the mounting hole 4 a.

Further, the controller further comprises a fixing base 6 and an image sensor 7, as shown in fig. 1. Wherein, the fixing seat 6 comprises a chip fixing seat 61 and a rocker fixing seat 62, the cross-sectional dimensions of which are sequentially reduced, as shown in fig. 5 and 6. The rocker fixing seat 62 is located in the middle of the chip fixing seat 61, and the two form a convex structure. The chip holder 61 is fixed in the second portion 42, and the rocker holder 62 is located in the third portion 43.

Specifically, the rocker fixing base 62 has a rocker fixing hole 6a that opens downward, as shown in fig. 5 and 6. The rocker fixing hole 6a is set in a shape adapted to the rocker structure of the rocker sensor 5 so that the rocker can be fixed in the rocker fixing hole 6 a. In this embodiment, the rocker is a structure formed by two symmetrical arc-shaped side surfaces and two parallel planes which are spaced from each other. Correspondingly, the rocker fixing hole 6a is provided in the same structure.

Further, the image sensor 7 is located in the first portion 41 and is fixedly connected to the top of the chip holder 61, as shown in fig. 3. The image sensor 7 is close to the top of the spherical operating part 4b, so that when the user touches the spherical operating part 4b, the controller can acquire the user identification through the image sensor 7 to confirm whether the user can operate the controller. One side of the chip fixing seat 61 is provided with a notch 63, and a circuit of the image sensor 7 can extend to the third portion 43 through the notch 63 and extend onto the control circuit board 3 to be in communication connection with the control module 31. In other embodiments, the chip holder 61 may be further provided with a through hole, through which the circuit of the image sensor 7 is electrically connected to the control module 31 of the control circuit board 3.

In this embodiment, the image sensor 7 may be configured as a fingerprint identification chip, and when the user is placed on the top of the control key 4, the fingerprint identification chip may acquire fingerprint information of the user, upload the fingerprint information to the control module 31, and compare the fingerprint information with pre-stored standard user information to determine whether the user can operate the controller. The standard user information may be pre-stored in the control module 31 at the initial mode of the controller. In this embodiment, when the fingerprint identification information of the user matches, the wakeup rocker controller 5 may be activated, and the user may control the electronic device through the controller. In other embodiments, the image sensor 7 may also be configured as an iris recognition chip, a micro camera, or the like, and performs identity recognition by acquiring an iris or face image of the user. Further, in order to reduce the probability of misoperation of others, the image sensor 7 may be configured as a plurality of different identification chips, so that the controller can distinguish through a plurality of information of the user when performing user identification.

In order to enable the image sensor 7 to accurately obtain the user information, the top of the control key 4 has a small thickness, and the control key 4 may be made of a material such as an OLED screen or an LCD screen. The controller can be as the switch of special messenger's control, can control corresponding intelligent lock, lamp or intelligent electronic equipment etc. to make only appointed user can pass through controller control intelligent lock, lamp or intelligent electronic equipment etc..

In other embodiments, the controller may not be provided with the image sensor 7, so that any user may operate the controller.

Further, the controller also comprises a light source 9 and an alarm module 32, as shown in fig. 1 and 9. The light source 9 and the alarm module 32 are located in the accommodating space 21 and are respectively in communication connection with the control module 31. The image sensor 7 sends the acquired user identifier to the control module 31 for comparison. When the control module 31 responds to the fact that the user identification is not matched with the pre-stored standard user information, the control alarm module 32 gives an alarm to prompt or warn the user of illegal operation. In this embodiment, the alarm module 32 is at least one of an alarm lamp, a buzzer and a short message module.

The light emitted by the light source 9 can be transmitted through the movable gap between the operation panel 1 and the control key 4. The controller may illuminate the light source 9 in low light conditions to indicate to the user the position of the controller. Further, the light source 9 may be further configured to prompt whether each operation of the user is valid, that is, whether the motion trajectory of the control key 4 is valid when the user operates the controller. For example, when the light source is a monochromatic light source, the user operates the control key 4 and the control module 31 controls the light source 9 to blink. For another example, when the light source is a multi-color light source, the user operates the control key to perform different actions, and the control module 31 controls the light source 9 to emit different lights or to flash different colors of lights to prompt the user whether the operation is effective. Preferably, the light source 9 may be an LED lamp or a diode, etc. The control key 4 may be formed of a transparent material or a translucent material so that the light emitted from the light source 9 can be directly emitted through the control key 4. In addition, the controller can be more attractive and scientific by emitting light through the control keys 4.

The controller of the embodiment is applied to the field of intelligent control, and is mainly used for controlling the starting and stopping of various functions of intelligent electronic equipment. Such as lights, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, smart door locks, etc. The controller can be used as follows, but is not limited thereto:

(1) the controller in this embodiment may be applied to switching of different lamps in a room. For example, when a plurality of lamps are arranged indoors, the controller can be arranged at a corresponding position of the wall body and then electrically connected with the reserved lines of the lamps. The user can then control the different lights to turn on or off when the user tilts in different directions or rotates in a predetermined direction by controlling the control keys 4. For example, four lamps are arranged in the room, the control key 4 is inclined towards the left, and the control lamp a is turned on; the control key 4 is inclined rightwards, and the control lamp b is turned on; the control key 4 is inclined upwards to control the lamp c to be turned on; the control key 4 is inclined downwards, and the control lamp d is turned on; the control key 4 slides from top to right to control the lamp to be turned off. The controller of the embodiment can control the switches of a plurality of different lamps simultaneously, and the number of the reserved grooves on the wall body can be reduced. Meanwhile, the cost can be reduced, and the body feeling of a user is improved.

(2) The controller in this embodiment can be applied to control of different functions of the electronic device. For example, the controller may be disposed at a corresponding position on the wall and electrically connected to a reserved line of the television. Then the user generates different control signals to control the television by controlling different action tracks of the control keys 4. For example, the control key 4 is inclined to the left to control the television to change the channel; the control key 4 is inclined rightwards to control the television to move backwards and change the channel; the control key 4 is inclined upwards to control the television to increase the volume; the control key 4 is inclined downwards to control the television to reduce the volume; the control key 4 slides from top to right to control the television to be closed. The controller of the embodiment can simultaneously control the realization of different functions of the electronic equipment, and can replace a remote controller and the like. Meanwhile, the cost can be reduced, and the body feeling of a user is improved.

Assembly process of the controller before sale:

firstly, fixing the rocker sensor 5, the light source 9, the control module 31 and the alarm module 32 on the control circuit board 3, and realizing electric connection through the control circuit board 3; then fixing the control circuit board 3 on the mounting plate 8, and enabling the input and output circuits of the control circuit board 3 to penetrate out of the through hole 8 a; then fixing the image sensor 7 on the top of the fixed seat 6, fixing the fixed seat 6 in the mounting hole 4a of the control key 4, and electrically connecting the input and output circuit of the image sensor 7 with the control module 31 through the control circuit board 3; then, a rocker of the rocker sensor 5 is fixedly connected with the fixed seat 6; finally, the structure is placed in the base 2, and the operation panel 1 is connected with the base 2.

The process of using and installing the controller is as follows:

firstly, the base 2 and the control panel 1 are detached from the rest structures; then the electric wire in the wall body is penetrated into the base 2 from the outer side of the base 2; after a user electrically connects the electric wire with the control circuit board 3 from the upper part of the base 2, other structures are fixed in the base 2; then the support plate 12 is fixedly connected with the base 2; and finally, the dust cover 13 is covered on the outer side of the support plate 12.

The base 2, the operation panel 1, the cushion block, the fixing seat 6, the mounting plate 8 and the control key 4 of the embodiment are manufactured simultaneously or respectively in a 3D printing mode, and the manufacturing is completed and then assembled, so that the production efficiency can be improved, and the cost can be reduced. Besides, the base 2, the operation panel 1, the cushion block, the fixing seat 6, the mounting plate 8 and the control key 4 can be manufactured by conventional machining or injection molding.

Fig. 10 is a flowchart of a control method between modules in a controller according to another embodiment of the present invention. The structure of the controller based on which the control method of this embodiment is based is the same as that of the controller of the above embodiment, and is not described herein again. Specifically, as shown in fig. 10, the control method of the controller performs the following operations:

step S10: the image sensor acquires a user identification.

Step S20: the control module receives a user identification.

Step S30: the control module judges whether the user identification is matched with the standard user information.

Step S40: and when the user identification is matched with the standard user information, the control module wakes up the rocker sensor.

Step S50: the rocker sensor receives the motion trail of the control key and generates a corresponding electric signal.

Step S60: the control module receives an electric signal sent by the rocker sensor.

Step S70: the control module converts the electric signal into a control signal.

Step S80: the control module controls the electronic device according to the control signal.

Step S90: the control module controls the light source to flash or light normally to prompt a user that the current operation is effective.

Step S110: when the user identification is not matched with the standard user information, the control module controls the alarm module to give an alarm to prompt that the user has an illegal operator at present.

Specifically, the control method of the controller is as shown in fig. 11 below. The control method executed by the controller is as follows:

step S100: the image sensor acquires a user identification.

In the present embodiment, the image sensor 7 is communicatively connected to the control module 31, as shown in fig. 9. The image sensor 7 is disposed on the top of the chip holder 61 and is close to the spherical operating portion 4b of the control key 4, so that when a user touches the spherical operating portion 4b, the control module 31 can obtain a user identifier through the image sensor 7 to determine whether the user can operate the controller. Further, the image sensor 7 can be attached to the inner side surface of the spherical operating portion 4b, so that the image sensor 7 can obtain the user identification more quickly and accurately.

In this embodiment, the image sensor 7 may be configured as a fingerprint recognition chip. The fingerprint identification chip can acquire fingerprint information of a user, upload the fingerprint information to the control module 31, and compare the fingerprint information with pre-stored standard user information to determine whether the user can operate the controller. The standard user information may be pre-stored in the control module 31 at the initial mode of the controller. That is, the fingerprint information of the user is specified as the user identification, and the standard user information refers to the fingerprint information of the specified user which is stored in advance.

In other embodiments, the image sensor 7 may also be configured as an iris recognition chip, a micro camera, or the like, and performs user identification by acquiring iris information or a face image of the user. Further, in order to reduce the probability of misoperation of others, the image sensor 7 may be configured as a plurality of different identification chips, so that the controller can distinguish through a plurality of information of the user when performing user identification. For example, the image sensor 7 may be two or more of a fingerprint recognition chip, an iris recognition chip, a micro camera, and the like. The image sensor 7 ensures that the user is a specified operation user by simultaneously acquiring at least two information of fingerprint information, iris information, and face information of the user. Further, the image sensor 7 may be configured as a plurality of different identification chips, and the like, and the user may wake up the rocker sensor 5 by using any one of the pieces of identification information as the user identifier, thereby increasing the user selectivity and avoiding that the rocker sensor 5 is woken up by using another piece of identification information when an error occurs in one piece of identification information.

Step S200: and the control module receives the user identification and compares the user identification with standard user information.

After receiving the user identifier, the control module 31 compares the user identifier with the standard user information to determine whether the user is a user who designates an operable controller. At this moment, rocker sensor 5 is in the dormant state, can reduce the loss of electric quantity, prevents that the maloperation from causing the accident.

In this embodiment, one standard user information or more than two standard user information may be pre-stored in the control module 31. When the control module 31 receives the user identifier, the control module 31 may sequentially compare the user identifier with a plurality of pre-stored standard user information, and when any one of the identified user information matches the user identifier, the control module 31 performs step S300. When the control module 31 determines that the user identifier does not match all the standard user information, the control module 31 executes step S600.

Step S300 the control module wakes up the rocker sensor.

When the user identifier received by the control module 31 matches with the standard user information pre-stored in the control module 31, the control module 31 controls the rocker sensor 5 to enter the working state from the sleep state to work, so that the user can control the electronic device through the controller.

In this embodiment, the control module 31 may pre-store standard user information of multiple users at the same time, so that the controller may be operated by multiple different users. Further, the control module 31 may also pre-store different standard user information of the same user at the same time, so that the same user may wake up the rocker sensor 5 through different user identifiers. Further, the control module 31 may also pre-store various standard user information of a plurality of different users at the same time.

Step S400: and the rocker sensor generates a corresponding electric signal according to the motion track of the control key.

After the rocker sensor 5 enters the working state from the dormant state, a user can operate the control key 4, so that the control key 4 drives the rocker of the rocker sensor 5 to move along different movement tracks, and the rocker sensor 5 can generate different electric signals. The rocker sensor 5 transmits the generated different electrical signals to the control module 31 through the control circuit board 3 to generate different control signals to control the electronic device.

In this embodiment, rocker sensor 5 mainly includes the casing that supports the rocker, the setting can push down on the casing, empty and the rocker of operation such as rotation, and be used for the sensor of sensing rocker dump angle displacement volume, generally be provided with two sensors on the rocker, first sensor becomes 90 degrees contained angles with the second sensor and sets up outside the casing, the first sensor can sense the dump angle displacement volume of fore-and-aft direction, the second sensor can sense the dump angle displacement volume of left and right directions, through the slope displacement volume that detects the rocker, make rocker sensor 5 output corresponding signal of telecommunication. Specifically, the rocker of the rocker sensor 5 may change a resistance value when tilting or tilt-rotating, and thus change a voltage, thereby generating different electrical signals. That is, the movement trajectory of the control key 4 includes a tilting movement of the control key 4 in different directions, and/or a rotation of the control key 4 in a predetermined direction. The rotation of the control key 4 along the preset direction is that the control key 4 inclines to the preset position and then rotates along the preset direction. In general design, the rocker sensor 5 should meet the requirement of increasing output voltage during clockwise adjustment and reducing output voltage during counterclockwise adjustment, and the realization of different functions of the electronic device is controlled by changing the voltage.

Step S500: the control module receives the electrical signal and converts the electrical signal into a corresponding control signal.

After receiving the electrical signal, the control module 31 needs to convert the electrical signal into a corresponding control signal identified in the control circuit so as to control the electronic device. In this embodiment, the control module 31 may be simultaneously connected to a plurality of electronic devices in communication, or may be simultaneously connected to lines of different functions of the electronic devices in communication. Thus, the control module 31 may control the corresponding electronic device or the corresponding function of the electronic device to implement according to the control signal.

For example, the control module 31 may be in communication connection with a plurality of different lamps at the same time, so that the user can control the on and off of the different lamps by operating the control keys 4 to perform movements of different movement trajectories. Or the control module 31 may be in communication connection with a smart television or the like, so that the user may perform the implementation of different functions of the smart television by operating the control key 4 to control the motion of different motion trajectories. Such as switching on and off of a television, changing channels, adjusting volume, etc.

Step S600: and the control module controls the alarm module to alarm.

When the control module 31 determines that the received user identifier does not match all the pre-stored standard user information, the control module 31 controls the alarm module 32 to alarm, so as to prompt the user that someone illegally operates the controller currently.

In this embodiment, the alarm module 32 includes at least one of an alarm lamp, a buzzer and a short message module. The control module 31 may notify the user that someone operates the controller illegally at present by controlling at least one of the alarm lamp to be turned on, the buzzer to sound, and the short message module to send a short message. The short message module can be a Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) Communication module, and can perform remote alarm. In the present embodiment, step S300 and step S600 are alternatively performed after step S200.

Step S700: and when the control module does not receive the electric signal within preset time, the control module controls the rocker sensor to enter a dormant state.

When the control module 31 does not receive the electric signal for a predetermined time, it indicates that the user does not operate the controller for the predetermined time. At this time, the control module 31 may control the rocker sensor 5 to enter the sleep state from the working state, which may reduce power consumption and prevent other people from operating at this time. That is, the control module 31 will time based on the electrical signal transmitted by the rocker sensor 5 each time. The predetermined time may be set according to actual requirements.

Step S800: and when the control module receives the electric signal, the control module controls the light source to operate so as to prompt a user that the motion track is effective.

The controller further comprises a light source 9 communicatively connected to the control module 31. The light source 9 may be a monochromatic light source or a polychromatic light source or the like. When the control module 31 receives the electrical signal sent by the rocker sensor 5, the control module 31 may control the light source 9 to operate to prompt the user that the current operation is valid. When the light source 9 is a monochromatic light source, the control module 31 may prompt the user that the current operation is valid by controlling the monochromatic light source to blink. When the light source 9 is a multi-color light source, the control module 31 may control the multi-color light source to flash light with different colors or light with different colors is normally on to prompt the user that the current operation is valid or correct.

Step S900: and the control module controls the corresponding electronic equipment according to the control signal.

After converting the received electrical signal into a control signal, the control module 31 may control the corresponding electronic device or implement the function corresponding to the electronic device according to the control signal.

In other embodiments, the controller may not be provided with the image sensor 7, and the rocker sensor 5 is always in an operating state. Thus, any user can operate the controller at any time, that is, step S400, step 500, step 800, and step 900 of the present control method can be executed.

In this embodiment, the control module generates different control signals according to different motion trajectories of the control key, so as to control the corresponding electronic device or implement the corresponding function of the electronic device. The control method of the controller is simple, different electronic equipment or different functions of the electronic equipment can be controlled by operating different action tracks of one control key, and the occupied area and the production cost of a plurality of switches are reduced.

Claims

1. A controller, characterized in that the controller comprises:

a control key including a spherical operating part protruding outward;

2. The controller of claim 1, further comprising:

3. The controller of claim 2, wherein the image sensor is at least one of a fingerprint recognition chip, an iris recognition chip, and a micro camera;

4. The controller according to claim 2, wherein the light source is a monochromatic light source, and the control module is configured to control the monochromatic light source to flash when receiving different electrical signals; alternatively, the first and second electrodes may be,

5. The controller according to any one of claims 2-4, further comprising:

6. The controller of claim 5, wherein the control key includes a downwardly opening mounting hole, the opening being located in the receiving space, the rocker sensor being received in the mounting hole;

the controller further includes:

7. The controller according to claim 1, wherein the control key is a hemisphere, the spherical operating portion is a spherical surface of the hemisphere, and the control key is formed of a transparent material or a translucent material.

8. A control method of a controller, wherein the controller comprises a control module, a rocker sensor in communication connection with the control module, and a control key fixedly connected with the rocker sensor, and the control method comprises the following steps:

9. The control method according to claim 8, wherein the motion trajectory comprises a tilting motion of the control key in different directions and/or a rotation of the control key in a predetermined direction.

10. The control method of claim 8, wherein the controller further comprises an image sensor communicatively coupled to the control module;

11. The control method according to claim 8 or 10, wherein the control module controls the rocker sensor to enter a sleep state when the control module does not receive the electric signal within a predetermined time.

12. The control method of claim 10, wherein the controller further comprises an alarm module communicatively coupled to the control module;

the control method further comprises the following steps:

13. The control method according to claim 12, wherein the alarm module comprises at least one of an alarm lamp, a buzzer and a short message module.

14. The control method of claim 8, wherein the controller further comprises a light source communicatively coupled to the control module;

15. The control method according to claim 14, wherein the light source is a monochromatic light source, and the control module controls the monochromatic light source to flash when receiving different electrical signals; alternatively, the first and second electrodes may be,