CN115509138A

CN115509138A - User-defined interaction controller and method

Info

Publication number: CN115509138A
Application number: CN202210131142.6A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 闫立涛
Original assignee: Shanghai Dianwo Intelligent Technology Co ltd
Current assignee: Shanghai Dianwo Intelligent Technology Co ltd
Priority date: 2022-02-13
Filing date: 2022-02-13
Publication date: 2022-12-23
Also published as: WO2023151520A1

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of electric appliance controllers and software, and provides a user-definable interactive controller for an electric appliance, an application program and a method thereof. The specific implementation scheme relates to an electric appliance host, an interactive controller, an application program and an optional cloud. The interactive controller comprises a functional unit, a custom label and a protective layer; the application program runs on the terminal, comprises a programming area and a simulation interface editing area, and is used for a user to write codes and download user programs to the interactive controller, and the simulation interface editing area is used for editing the self-defined labels of the interactive controller and assisting in manufacturing the self-defined labels. The invention can realize the user-defined of the electric appliance, and the user-defined function is convenient to operate at the near end of the electric appliance, thereby meeting the demand of the user on the individuation of the electric appliance function.

Description

User-defined interaction controller and method

Technical Field

The invention belongs to the technical field of electric appliance controllers and software, and particularly relates to an electric appliance interaction controller capable of being customized by a user and related software and a method thereof.

Background

Along with the enrichment of substances and the improvement of personal ability, people can make recognition of ideas by hands, and the requirements of people on electric appliances are more and more personalized. Under the technical background of intellectualization and IOT, electrical appliances, particularly household electrical appliances, have the characteristics of diversification and specialization, and the control mode is developed towards networking and phonation, but the control mode is operated on the basis of the existing functions of the electrical appliances, and cannot meet the requirements of individuation and customization of the functions of the electrical appliances of people; while networked remote manipulation is also inconvenient for situations where preparation needs to be done at the near end of the appliance.

Patent application CN201310322228, "an open intelligent home appliance control system and a control method thereof", proposes a home appliance with an open API interface, and a third party or a user realizes a specific control program by programming and calling the API interface of the home appliance on a control device. The control device is a remote device independent of the household appliance, such as a network server, a mobile phone and the like. The patent describes a method and a system for customizing household electrical appliances functions through a program running on a remote control device, and the problem to be solved is that different brands of intelligent household electrical appliances with the capability of internet of things cannot be intercommunicated. The disadvantage is that the home appliance controller and the user interaction part are not changed, so that the execution of the custom function is inconvenient at the near end of the home appliance.

Patent application CN2018101993842 "a method and a device for realizing a function-defined air conditioner, and an air conditioner" describes a scheme of air conditioner hardware configuration selection and software parameter adjustment conducted according to user feedback, which is dominated by a manufacturer, and does not realize the definition of the user-defined air conditioner function.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention aims to solve the problems and provides a customizable interaction controller for an electric appliance and an application program and a method thereof.

The terms to which the present invention relates are described below:

a terminal: the device has the computing capability, the interactive interface and the capability of connecting peripheral equipment, such as a computer and a mobile phone.

The application program comprises the following steps: refers to software or components running on the terminal, such as programs on the computer, APP on the cell phone, weChat applet, web page programs.

Electrical equipment: in particular to a household appliance, an office appliance, a commercial appliance or an industrial appliance with human-computer interaction capability.

The electrical equipment main machine: can be a logic concept or an independent physical device, which refers to a control part in an electric appliance except human-computer interaction and high-level functions; the bottom layer function and safety protection of the electric appliance can be completed, such as controlling a heating pipe of the electric cooker, reading a temperature sensor of the electric cooker, stopping heating at an overtemperature, and the like.

An interaction controller: the electric cooker has a human-computer interface, and can complete the logic of high-level functions, such as the realization of functions of cooking rice, cooking porridge and the like of the electric cooker; the interaction controller and the electric appliance host have the following relations:

1) The integration mode is as follows: the interactive controller and the electric appliance host are an organic whole and are physically and hard connected, such as a common electric cooker and a microwave oven;

2) Splicing mode: the interactive controller and the appliance host are independent devices, and they realize complete appliance functions after being structurally and electrically connected, for example, patent DE102009002774A "Method for operating a household appliance, portable control unit and household appliance" describes a household appliance with separable interactive controller;

3) Remote control mode: the interactive controller and the electric appliance host are independent devices which interact with each other through media, such as an air conditioner and a television, and the remote controller of the interactive controller is an interactive controller.

And (3) a user program: the program generated by the user writing runs on the interactive controller.

The specific implementation scheme of the invention is as follows: to an appliance host, an interactive controller, an application and an optional cloud.

The interaction controller comprises a functional unit, a user-defined label and a protective layer, wherein: the functional unit has a user program interface and can establish connection with a terminal where the application program is located in a wireless or wired mode, so that data and program transmission of the interactive controller and the application program is completed; the docking interface is provided, and can realize control or data interaction with the electric appliance host, and the interface can be logical or physical; an expansion interface may also be included for externally connecting sensors or actuators as desired by the user. The custom label can correspond to a plurality of labels and can exist on a plurality of physical surfaces, and the physical surfaces can be on different planes; the custom label can be a positive physical entity, such as a sticker or 3D print, which can be attached to the functional unit or protective layer by a reusable attachment material or mechanism, and can also be removed; custom tags may be negative physical entities, such as a scripture cut in a negative attached to a protective layer; the custom label may also be an erasable material, such as ink, written or transferred directly on the functional unit or on the protective layer; custom tags can be virtual, such as text, images generated by software on a display element; the custom tag can be made, modified and replaced by a user. The protective layer is provided with a bonding mechanism or material and can be bonded with the functional unit or the self-defined label in a reusable glue, magnetic, electrostatic or buckle mode and the like; the function of protecting the label is achieved, and the function of interacting the controller panel is achieved synchronously under some conditions.

The electric appliance host can perform data interaction with the host controller through the interface.

The application program runs on the terminal, the interface of the application program comprises an appliance host type selection item and an interactive controller type selection item, and the appliance host type selection item can be selected or input by a user into a specific model or can be automatically acquired through a user program interface of the interactive controller; the interactive controller type selection item can be selected or input by a user into a specific model, or the model can be automatically acquired through a user program interface of the interactive controller; for the electric appliance with the integrated interactive controller and the electric appliance main machine, the model of the interactive controller is automatically the same as that of the electric appliance main machine or the option is in an inactive state. The interface also comprises a programming area, and an interactive controller simulation interface, a program block sub-area and a code sub-area are arranged in the programming area; the program blocks in the program block sub-area dynamically change along with the types of the electric appliance host and the interactive controller selected by a user or automatically acquired; further, programmable components in the simulation interface can be clicked; the code subarea is provided with a plurality of code windows, and each programmable component at least corresponds to one code window; and clicking a programmable part of the simulation interface, wherein the program blocks in the program block subarea can be dynamically changed according to the type of the part, and meanwhile, a code window corresponding to the part in the code area is activated.

The interface also comprises a simulation interface editing area which comprises a simulation editing interface of the interaction controller and editing options, can be used for editing the self-defined label of the interaction controller and can output a plurality of file formats and be used for assisting in manufacturing the self-defined label.

The internal logic and resources comprise an electric appliance host capability database and a program block generation processing module; the electric appliance host capacity database comprises at least one capacity data set of the electric appliance host, each set comprises at least one record, and the record comprises capacity types, names and parameter ranges; the capability data is built in the application software or acquired from the cloud; and the program block generating and processing module is used for automatically generating a program block for programming related to the electric appliance host according to the electric appliance host capability database.

On the basis of the foregoing, the method for implementing the custom interactive controller includes two basic operations:

a) Programming the functions of the electric appliance in an application program by a user, generating a target file, and downloading the target file to the interactive controller through a user program interface;

b) A user makes a custom label, and the custom label is directly or indirectly attached or attached to a functional unit of the interactive controller and used for identifying the function of the human-computer interaction part of the functional unit;

when the device is used for the first time, the operations a and b are required to be carried out; when the function of the electric appliance is adjusted, the operation a needs to be carried out, the operation b is an optional item, and when the operation b is executed, the custom label needing to be adjusted needs to be replaced or covered.

According to the scheme, the user can customize the electric appliance, the user-defined function is convenient to operate at the near end of the electric appliance, and the requirement of the user on the individuation of the electric appliance function is met.

Drawings

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall scheme.

Fig. 2 shows a schematic diagram a of a splicing mode interactive controller.

Fig. 3 shows a schematic diagram B of a splicing mode interactive controller.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an integrated interactive controller.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a remote mode interactive controller.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an application architecture.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an application code editing function layout.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of an editing function layout of an application simulation interface.

Detailed Description

The present invention is illustrated by the following specific examples.

Example 1: as shown in fig. 2, the interactive controller 3 in the splicing mode includes a functional unit 31, a custom tag 32, and a protection layer 33. The functional unit 31 comprises an input part 311 composed of a knob and a touch key, a display part 313 composed of a dot matrix display screen or a nixie tube, a label attaching area 312, a user program interface 317 in a WiFi or Bluetooth mode, an expansion interface 316 and a docking interface 315; the custom label 32 is a rectangular or circular weak-adhesive sticker with one side capable of being written and printed, and can be adhered to the label attaching area 312 of the functional unit 31; the rectangular protective layer 33 is made of hard transparent material, and has a magnetic attaching mechanism 331, which can be attached to the main body of the functional unit 31; the round protective layer 33 is made of transparent hard material, is internally provided with an electrostatic adsorption layer and can be attached to the round custom label 32. Custom label 32 and protective layer 33 can be modified, removed, and replaced as desired by the user.

Example 2: as shown in fig. 3, the splicing interactive controller 3 uses a touch screen, which includes a functional unit 31, a custom label 32, and a protective layer 33. The input part 311 and the display part 313 of the function unit 31 are carried by a touch screen, and are defined and realized by a user program; the custom tag 32 is carried by the touch screen and is defined by a user program; the protective layer 33 is a hard transparent cover plate, and is bonded to the functional unit 31 with a bonding material. The modification, removal, and replacement of custom tab 32 is accomplished by a user program.

Example 3: as shown in fig. 4, the interactive controller 3 in an integrated manner includes a function unit 31, a custom tag 32, and a protective layer 33. Wherein the function unit 31 includes an input part 311 composed of physical keys, a display part 313 composed of an LCD screen, a user program interface 317 including an expansion interface 316 including a USB mode; the custom label 32 is an electrostatic sticker with one side capable of being written and printed, and can be attached to the protective layer 33; the protective layer 33 is a hard film with holes, the inner side of the protective layer is provided with weak-viscosity self-adhesive, and the protective layer can be attached to the functional unit 31, so that the self-defined label 32 is also indirectly attached to the functional unit 31.

Example 4: as shown in fig. 5, the remote control mode interactive controller 3 includes a function unit 31, a custom tag 32, and a protection layer 33. The function unit 31 includes an input unit 311 composed of physical keys, a user program interface 317 including a light sensor, which can interact with optical components of the terminal where the application program is located, such as a screen and a camera flash, an expansion interface 316 including an infrared docking interface 315. The custom label 32 is formed by attaching an erasable ink material to the interactive controller 31 by a pen or a transfer sticker. The protection layer 33 is an electrostatic film with openings, and can be attached to the functional unit 31.

Example 5: as shown in fig. 6, the application software 5 is structurally composed of an interface layer, a logic layer, and a data layer, and includes a code editing function and a simulation interface editing function.

The code editing function layout is shown in fig. 7. In the toolbar 50, there is an appliance host type selection item 501, which can be used for the user to input or select the model of the host; there is an interactive controller selection item 502, which can be used for the user to input or select the model of the interactive controller; a target connection option 503 is provided, when the interactive controller works and is connected with the terminal at a physical layer, the high-level connection between application software and the interactive controller is established through the target connection option, the application software can automatically acquire the model of the interactive controller after the connection is established, if the interactive controller is connected with an electric appliance host, the model of the electric appliance host can be acquired, and the type option 501 of the electric appliance host and the selection option 502 of the interactive controller are automatically updated; there is a program download item 504 for downloading the user program, which is processed by the program processing module and written by the user, to the interactive controller. In the programming area 51, there is a program block sub-area 512 in which there is a program block 513, which, when the appliance host type is determined, will be presented with the program block associated with the appliance host; a code subarea 514, in which a user uses a program block 513 to program, and a plurality of code windows are arranged in the code subarea 514; there is an interactive controller simulation interface 511, when the interactive controller type is determined, the simulation interface of the interactive controller will be presented, a programmable component on the simulation interface can be clicked, and when clicked, a program block 513 related to the clicked component will be presented in a program block sub-area 512, and a code sub-area 514 will present a user code related to the clicked component in a corresponding code window.

The layout of the editing function of the simulation interface is shown in fig. 8. An interactive controller simulation editing interface 521 and an editing toolbar 522 are arranged in the simulation interface editing area 520, so that the design and the editing of the interactive controller custom label can be realized; for the interactive controller using the touch screen in embodiment 2, the definition and editing of the input part and the display part can also be realized, and the operation also updates the characteristic library of the interactive controller. The toolbar 50 has a tag output item 505, which can output the designed custom tags in various formats to assist in making the custom tags. Completing the design of the simulation interface of the interactive controller will synchronously update the simulation interface 511 of the interactive controller in the programming area 51.

Further, the application 5 maintains a capability library of the electric appliance host and a feature library of the interactive controller. The capability library of the electric appliance host stores the model and name of the electric appliance host, the name, type, parameter range and unit of the relevant actuator/sensor and a corresponding program library. The interactive controller special database stores the name, the model, the interface information, the interactive component parameters and the custom tag information of the interactive controller. The contents of the electric appliance host capability library and the interactive controller feature library can be built in or can be obtained from the cloud, and some contents are generated by user operation. A program block generation module in the application program 5 generates a corresponding programming block 513 according to the electrical appliance host capability library and the interactive controller feature library; the simulation interface processing module generates an interactive controller simulation interface 511 or an interactive controller simulation editing interface 521 according to the interactive controller feature library.

Further, the application 5 maintains a user code library for storing user-written code and displaying existing user code in the code sub-area 514 when the user edits code associated with the corresponding computer host type and interactive controller type.

Example 6: on the basis of the

embodiments

1 and 5, the following examples of the method for implementing the customized interactive controller are given:

1) The interactive controller 3 is butted with the electric appliance host 1, and the interactive controller 3 is automatically started through Bluetooth;

2) Starting an application program 5 on the terminal, and completing Bluetooth pairing connection with the interactive controller 3 through a user program interface 317;

3) The models of the interactive controller 3 and the electric appliance host 1 are automatically obtained through the user program interface 317;

4) Designing a label in a simulation interface editing area 520 of the application program 5, outputting a label design file, and printing the design file on the custom label 32 through a printer;

5) Sticking the manufactured custom label 32 to the functional unit 31 of the interactive controller 3, and sticking the protective layer 33 to the functional unit 31;

6) Programming the self-defining function in the programming area 51 of the application program 5 to generate a user program, and downloading the user program to the interactive controller 3 through the user program interface 317;

7) If the function adjustment is to be carried out, the steps are carried out, wherein 4) 5) is an optional step.

Claims

1. An interactive controller, includes the functional unit, and this functional unit has treater, human-computer interaction part, butt joint interface, and characterized by includes self-defined label, has user program interface among the functional unit, wherein:

the custom label is in a solid form and has a surface or material which can be edited by a user; the laminating mechanism or the material which can be repeatedly used is arranged and can be directly or indirectly laminated on the functional unit; the user makes, modifies and replaces the product;

or the self-defined label is in a virtual form and is composed of display elements, and the display content or state of the self-defined label can be defined through a user program; is connected with the functional unit;

or the self-defined label is formed by mixing solid and virtual forms;

the user program interface may be wired or wireless for downloading user programs.

2. The interactive controller of claim 1, comprising a protective layer having a reusable attachment mechanism or material that can be attached to the functional unit or to the custom label, the custom label being located below the protective layer.

3. An interactive controller as claimed in claim 1 or 2, comprising an expansion interface for externally connecting the sensor or actuator.

4. An application software, running on a terminal, can be used for generating a user program of an interactive controller, has graphical programming capability, and comprises a programming area and a target connection option, wherein the programming area comprises a program block sub-area and a code sub-area, and is characterized by comprising an electric appliance host type option and an interactive controller type option, wherein:

the type selection item of the electric appliance host can be selected or input by a user, or the type can be automatically acquired through a user program interface of the interactive controller;

the type selection item of the interactive controller can be selected or input by a user, or the type can be automatically obtained through a user program interface of the interactive controller; for the electric appliance with the integrated interactive controller and the electric appliance host, the model of the interactive controller is the same as that of the electric appliance host or the option is in an inactive state;

and the program blocks in the program block sub-area dynamically change along with the type of the electric appliance host and the type of the interactive controller selected or automatically acquired by a user.

5. An application software according to claim 4, characterized by having an appliance host capability library and a block generation processing module, wherein:

the electric appliance host capability library comprises at least one capability data set of an electric appliance host, each set comprises at least one record, and the record comprises a capability type, a name and a parameter range; the capability data is built in the application software or acquired from the cloud;

and the program block generation processing module automatically generates a program block for programming related to the electric appliance host according to the electric appliance host capability library.

6. An application software according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the programming area comprises an interactive controller simulation interface, the programmable components in the simulation interface being clickable; the code subarea is provided with one or more code windows, and each programmable input component at least corresponds to one code window; and clicking a programmable part of the simulation interface, dynamically changing the program block in the program block sub-area according to the type of the programmable part, and simultaneously activating a code window corresponding to the programmable part in the code area.

7. An application software according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that it comprises a simulation interface editing area, which contains the simulation editing interface of the interactive controller and editing options, which can be used to edit the customized label of the interactive controller.

8. A realization method of a self-defined interactive controller relates to an interactive controller and an application program, and is characterized by comprising two basic operations:

a) Programming the electric appliance function in an application program by a user to generate a target file, and downloading the target file to the interactive controller through a user program interface;

b) A user makes a self-defined label, and the self-defined label is attached to or attached to a functional unit or a protective layer of the interactive controller and is used for identifying the function of the human-computer interaction part of the functional unit;

when the device is used for the first time, the operations a and b are required to be carried out;

when the function of the electric appliance is adjusted, the operation a needs to be carried out, the operation b is an optional item, and when the operation b is executed, the custom label needing to be adjusted needs to be replaced or covered.