TW201330439A - Power socket with wireless communication capability, system having the same and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention provides a power socket with wireless communication capability including a case, a power input unit, a power output unit, a switch, and a wireless communication module. The power input unit is used for electrically coupling to a power source. The power output unit is used to output an electrical power of the power source. The switch is electrically coupled between the power input unit and the power output unit for controlling whether the power output unit outputs the electrical power of the power source. The wireless communication module is electrically coupled to the power input unit and the switch for wireless receiving a control signal. The wireless communication module controls the switch according to the control signal. Therefore, the power socket outputs or not outputs the electrical power of the power source to an electrical device according to the control signal.

Description

Socket with wireless communication function, system thereof and method thereof

The present invention relates to sockets, and more particularly to sockets having wireless communication functions, systems therefor, and methods therefor.

The power control method of the conventional home appliance can switch the power source by using the power switch mounted thereon, but traditionally, most home appliances do not have the function of wireless remote control. If the user wants to turn off or turn on the power of the home appliance, it is often necessary to manually switch the power supply one by one or remove the power cord of the home appliance from the outlet of the utility. When the location of the home appliance is far from the user, it may cause disturbance to the user. For example, when the user is not at home and finds that the home appliance in the home has forgotten to close, the user may have to go home specifically or find the home appliance and turn it off.

Although some home appliances have been equipped with wireless remote control functions, if the user wants to carry the remote control of all home appliances, there may be problems with portability. Moreover, the distance of the remote control of the home appliance to control the home appliance may be limited, in particular, when the user is not at home, the conventional remote controller may be unusable.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a socket having a wireless communication function, a system thereof, and a method thereof. The socket having a wireless communication function can receive a control signal from a handheld computer device having a wireless communication function through a wireless router and a network service platform. Controlled by a handheld computer device with wireless communication capabilities.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a socket with a wireless communication function, including a power input unit, a power output unit, a switch, and a wireless communication module. The power input unit is electrically connected to the power source. The power output unit is used to output power of the power source. The switch is electrically connected between the power input unit and the power output unit, and is used to control whether the power output unit outputs power. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the power input unit and the switch for wirelessly receiving the control signal. The wireless communication module controls the above switch according to a control signal.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a remote power switching system including a wireless router and a socket having a wireless communication function. The wireless router receives a control signal from a wireless communication enabled handheld computer device through a network service platform and wirelessly transmits the control signal. The socket with wireless communication function includes a power input unit, a power output unit, a switch and a wireless communication module. The power input unit is used to connect to a power source. The power output unit is used to output power of the power source. The switch is electrically connected to the power input unit and the power output unit for controlling whether the power output unit outputs power of the power source. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the power input unit and the switch for receiving the control signal wirelessly transmitted by the wireless router, and the wireless communication module controls the switch according to the control signal.

The embodiment of the invention further provides a control method for a socket with a wireless communication function, which is suitable for a remote power switching system. The remote power switching system includes a wireless router and a socket with a wireless communication function, and the socket is electrically connected to the power source. This control method includes the following steps. First, the handheld computer device with wireless communication functions transmits control signals to the wireless router through the network service platform. The wireless router then transmits control signals to the outlet with wireless communication capabilities. Next, the control signal controls whether the socket having the wireless communication function outputs power of the power source.

In summary, the socket with the wireless communication function, the system and the method thereof provided by the embodiment of the present invention can electrically connect the socket with the wireless communication function to the power plug of the power device and the socket of the utility power. The user can control the socket with wireless communication function by using the handheld computer device with wireless communication function, and thereby switch the power of the above-mentioned power-consuming device. When any consumer device is connected to the utility power through a socket with wireless communication function, the power source of the power device can be controlled by the handheld computer device with wireless communication function. The user does not need to redeem the power device or modify the original power device to achieve the function of remote control switching.

The detailed description of the present invention and the accompanying drawings are to be understood by the claims The scope is subject to any restrictions.

[Embodiment of socket with wireless communication function]

Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B simultaneously. FIG. 1A is a circuit block diagram of a socket with a wireless communication function according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of a socket with a wireless communication function according to an embodiment of the present invention. The socket 1 with wireless communication function includes a housing 10, a power input unit 11, a power output unit 12, a switch 13, and a wireless communication module 14. The wireless communication module 14 has an antenna 141. The socket 1 with wireless communication function is electrically connected between the power source and the power device 16. In the present embodiment, the power source is, for example, a commercial power source, and the outlet 1 having a wireless communication function transmits the alternating current of the commercial power to the power-consuming device 16.

The power input unit 11 is placed on the surface of the casing 10, and the power output unit 12 is placed on the other surface of the casing 12. The switch 13 is electrically connected between the power input unit 11 and the power output unit 12. The wireless communication module 14 is electrically connected to the power input unit 11 and the switch 13. The power output unit is used to electrically connect to the powered device 16 . The wireless communication module 14 has an antenna 141 on the housing 10.

Referring to FIG. 1A, the power input unit 11 is electrically connected to a power source, for example, a commercial power. The power output unit 12 is configured to output power of the power source. The switch 13 is used to control whether the power output unit 12 outputs power of the power source. The wireless communication module 14 is electrically connected to the power input unit 11 and the switch 13 for wirelessly receiving the control signal SI through the antenna 141. The wireless communication module 14 transmits a control signal SI to the switch 13. The wireless communication module 14 controls the switch 13 in accordance with the control signal SI. The wireless communication module 14 may be a wireless fidelity (WiFi) module or a Bluetooth module. Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, in order to reduce the volume of the housing 10 and the power plug of the electrical device 16 to be easily connected to The socket 1 having a wireless communication function, the power input unit 11 can be placed on the first surface of the casing 10, and the power output unit 12 is placed on the second surface of the casing 12. In other words, the power input unit 11 and the power output unit 12 may be located on different surfaces of the housing 10, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present embodiment, the power supply input unit 11 has at least one conductive connector 111, which is three conductive connectors 111 in Fig. 1B, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The general utility power is 110 volts or 220 volts. The 110 volt mains is a single phase alternating current (50-60 Hz) with at least two connections. The 110 volt mains may also have a third connection. This third connection It is a ground terminal, and the 220 volt mains can be a three-phase AC with three connections. The conductive connector 111 shown in FIG. 1B is used to connect to three terminals of 110 volts or 220 volts, and the conductive connector 111 protrudes from the surface of the casing 10. In other words, the conductive connector 111 is a male conductive connector. Generally, a commercial power source (mains outlet) located on a wall or a pillar has a female-type jack, so the socket 1 having the wireless communication function of the present embodiment can be connected to the commercial power source through the conductive connector 111 of the power input unit 11. However, the present invention does not thus limit the form of the conductive connector 111 that the power input unit 11 has. The conductive connector 111 may also be a female conductive connector as long as the conductive connector 111 can be connected to the connection of the power source. Just right.

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, the power output unit 12 may have at least one jack 121 disposed on the surface of the housing 10. In this embodiment, the power output unit 12 has three jacks 121 correspondingly, as shown in FIG. 1B. . The power plug of the electric device 16 can be connected to the jack 121 to receive power from the mains power source through the socket 1 having the wireless communication function using the electric device 16. The electric device 16 may be a home appliance such as an audio, a desk lamp, an electric fan, or the like.

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, the switch 13 is turned on or off according to the control signal SI. The control signal SI transmitted by the communication module 14 to the switch 13 may be in the form of a voltage. For example, when the control signal SI is at a high voltage level (for example, 12 volts), the switch 13 is turned on, and the control signal SI is at a low voltage level. When (for example, 5 volts), the switch 13 is not turned on. When the switch 13 is turned on, the power received from the commercial power source by the power input unit 11 can be transmitted to the power output unit 12 through the switch 13. When the switch 13 is not turned on, the power received from the commercial power source by the power input unit 11 cannot be transmitted to the power output unit 12 through the switch 13.

In addition, the wireless communication module 14 can wirelessly transmit a status signal, and the status signal can be used to represent whether the power output unit 12 outputs power of the power source. For example, when the wireless communication module 14 has output a control signal to the switch 13 to make the switch non-conductive, the wireless communication module 14 can wirelessly transmit a status signal for representing the power of the socket 1 having the wireless communication function at this time. .

Referring to FIG. 1B, the antenna 141 is placed on the surface of the casing 10, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The antenna 141 is only used to help illustrate, and the antenna 141 may also be a hidden antenna hidden in the casing 10. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to infer the implementation of the antenna 141 and will not be described again.

1A to 1C, FIG. 1C is a schematic diagram of a connection between a socket having a wireless communication function and a powered device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The socket 1 having the wireless communication function is connected to the commercial power outlet 200 of the commercial power source through the conductive connector 111 of the power input unit 11. The power plug of the electric device 16 can be connected to the jack 121 of the power output unit 12 to receive power from the mains power source through the socket 1 having the wireless communication function using the electric device 16. The socket 1 with wireless communication function can be designed to be portable, thereby increasing the flexibility of the user to control the power of the electric device 16.

[Another embodiment of a socket having a wireless communication function]

Please refer to FIG. 2A. FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram of a socket with wireless communication function according to another embodiment of the present invention. The socket 2 having a wireless communication function includes a casing 20, a power input unit 21, an extension cord 25, a power source output unit 22, a switch (not shown), and a wireless communication module (not shown). The wireless communication module has an antenna 141. The power input unit 21 has at least one conductive connector 211. Each of the power output units 22 has at least one jack 221. In FIG. 2A, the socket 2 having a wireless communication function has three power output units 22 and each power output unit 22 has three jacks 221, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The circuit block diagram of the socket 2 having the wireless communication function is the same as the circuit block diagram (FIG. 1A) of the socket 1 having the wireless communication function of the previous embodiment, and details are not described herein again. The socket 2 having the wireless communication function is substantially the same as the socket 1 having the wireless communication function of the previous embodiment, except that the power input unit of the socket 2 having the wireless communication function further has an extension cord 25, and the extension cord 25 is electrically connected. The switch 13 and the wireless communication module 14 are placed on the surface of the housing 20. The power input unit 21 has at least one conductive connector 211 electrically connected to the extension line 25 for connecting the power input unit 21 to the power source (for example, commercial power) through the conductive connector 211.

Referring to FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B simultaneously, FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram of the connection between the socket with the wireless communication function and the powered device according to another embodiment of the present invention. The socket 2 with wireless communication function is electrically connected between the power source and the power device 16. Compared with the socket 1 with wireless communication function in FIG. 1B, the socket 2 with wireless communication function of the embodiment can have not only a plurality of power output units 22 for connecting a plurality of power devices 16, but also an extension cable 25. . The extension cord 25 is used to enable the wireless communication function socket 2 to be moved to a greater distance from the utility outlet 200.

Please refer to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2C simultaneously. FIG. 2C is a schematic diagram of a socket with wireless communication function according to another embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the form of the power output unit 22, and the jack 221 in FIG. 2A can also be changed to a male conductive connector, as long as the power output unit 22 can be correspondingly connected to the power device 16. The power connector is available. For example, the power output unit 22 of the socket 2 having a wireless communication function is a male conductive connector 222 as shown in FIG. 2C, and the conductive connector 222 protrudes from the surface of the housing 20. When the consumer device 16 is a conventional small electronic device (for example, a cell phone), the power connector for charging on the consumer device 16 may be a female-type conductive connector 223. In short, the power output unit 22 of the socket 2 having the wireless communication function can be designed in the form of a power connector of the power device 16, and will not be described again.

[Another embodiment of a socket having a wireless communication function]

Please refer to FIG. 3A. FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram of a socket with wireless communication function according to another embodiment of the present invention. The socket 3 with wireless communication function is embedded on a wall or a pillar, and the socket 3 with wireless communication function can replace the traditional wall-type utility socket. The socket 3 having a wireless communication function includes a housing 30, a power input unit (not shown), a power output unit 32, a switch (not shown), and a wireless communication module (not shown). The wireless communication module has an antenna 141. The at least one power output unit 32 has at least one insertion hole 321 respectively, and the insertion hole 321 is placed on the surface of the housing 30. In FIG. 3A, the socket 2 having a wireless communication function has two power output units 32 and each power output unit 32 has three jacks 321, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The circuit block diagram of the socket 3 having the wireless communication function is the same as the circuit block diagram (FIG. 1A) of the socket 1 with wireless communication function of the previous embodiment, and details are not described herein again. The socket 3 having the wireless communication function is substantially the same as the socket 1 having the wireless communication function of the previous embodiment, except that the power input unit of the socket 2 having the wireless communication function is placed inside the casing 20, at this time. The power input unit is directly connected to the power source (for example: mains). For example, the power input unit has a conductive connector that is directly connected to the power supply wiring. Those skilled in the art should be able to easily infer the implementation of the power input unit, and will not be described again.

Referring to FIG. 1B, FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B simultaneously, FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram of connection between a socket having a wireless communication function and a powered device according to another embodiment of the present invention. The socket 3 with wireless communication function is electrically connected between the power source and the power device 16. Compared with the socket 1 with wireless communication function in FIG. 1B, the socket 3 with wireless communication function of the present embodiment is directly embedded on a wall or a pillar, so that the socket 3 with wireless communication function can be used for building a building or changing the wiring of the room. Install directly on a wall or pole to replace a traditional outlet.

[Embodiment of remote power switching system]

Please refer to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B and FIG. 4 simultaneously. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a remote power switching system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The remote power switching system 40 includes a socket 4 having a wireless communication function, a wireless router 41, and a handheld computer device 42 having a wireless communication function. The socket 4 having the wireless communication function is the same as the socket 1 having the wireless communication function shown in FIG. 1B, and the socket 4 having the wireless communication function includes the power input unit 41, the power output unit 42, the switch (not shown), and the wireless communication module. Group (not shown).

The wireless router 41 transmits a control signal SI to the outlet 4 having a wireless communication function. The handheld computer device 42 with wireless communication function is wirelessly linked to the network service platform 43, and transmits the control signal SI to the wireless router 41 via the network service platform 43. The socket 4 having a wireless communication function is used to connect to the powered devices 44, 45, 46 through the power output unit 42.

The web service platform 43 can be a server host or a cloud virtual server. The handheld computer device 42 with wireless communication capabilities can be a smart phone or tablet. The handheld computer device 42 with wireless communication function can be installed with an application program, and the user can open the application program to enable the wireless communication function handheld computer device 42 to be linked to the wireless router 41 via the network service platform 43 to the wireless device. Communication function socket 4. For example, the handheld computer device 42 with wireless communication function is based on the wireless communication function of the socket 4 media access control address (MAC) and the wireless communication function provided by the network service platform 43 and the wireless router 41. The socket 4 link.

The socket 4 with wireless communication function is the same as the socket 1 with wireless communication function shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, the power input unit 401 is used for connecting to a power source (for example, commercial power), and the power output unit 402 is for outputting power. electric power. The power input unit 401 is the power input unit 11 of FIG. 1A, and the power output unit 402 is the power output unit 12. The switch and wireless communication module of the socket 4 with wireless communication function are the switch 13 and the wireless communication module 14 shown in FIG. 1A, respectively. In other words, the switch is electrically connected between the power input unit 401 and the power output unit 402, and is used to control whether the power output unit 402 outputs power of the power. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the power input unit 401 and the switch, and is configured to wirelessly receive the control signal SI. The wireless communication module controls the above switch according to the control signal SI. For example, the above control signal SI may be included in a data packet transmitted to the socket 4 having the wireless communication function, and interpreted by the wireless communication module.

In addition, the wireless communication module of the socket 4 with wireless communication function can wirelessly transmit the status signal ST, and the status signal ST can be used to represent whether the power output unit 402 outputs power of the power source. For example, when the wireless communication module of the socket 4 having the wireless communication function has output the control signal SI to the switch to make the switch non-conductive, the wireless communication module of the socket 4 having the wireless communication function can wirelessly transmit the status signal ST for representing The socket 1 having the wireless communication function does not output power of the power source at this time. For example, according to a protocol used by a link between a wireless communication function handheld computer device 42 and a wireless communication function socket 4, the wireless communication function socket 4 can transmit a handheld computer device including a wireless communication function. The status signal ST of the Media Access Control Address (MAC) of 42 is sent to the handheld computer device 42 having the wireless communication function.

However, the invention is not so limited, the status signal ST may be included in a data packet directed to the handheld computer device 42 having wireless communication functionality. The manner in which the data packet is directed to the handheld computer device 42 having the wireless communication function may also be, for example, an address using an Internet address or an Internet Protocol.

In more detail, the wireless communication module of the wireless communication function socket 4 further wirelessly transmits the status signal ST to the wireless router 41, and the status signal ST is used to represent whether the power output unit 402 of the socket 4 having the wireless communication function outputs power. The power, status signal ST is transmitted by the wireless router 41 to the handheld computer device 42 having the wireless communication function via the network service platform 43. Thereby, the user of the wireless communication function handheld computer device 42 can immediately know whether the socket 4 having the wireless communication function currently outputs power of the power source, and accordingly determines whether the power of the power device 44, 45, 46 is turned off or turn on.

[Embodiment of Control Method of Socket with Wireless Communication Function]

Please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 simultaneously. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a socket having a wireless communication function according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control method of the socket with wireless communication function is applicable to the remote power switching system 40. The remote power switching system 40 includes a handheld computer device 42 having a wireless communication function, a wireless router 41, and a socket 4 having a wireless communication function. This control method includes the following steps.

First, in step S510, the outlet 4 having the wireless communication function wirelessly outputs the status signal ST to the router, wherein the status signal ST represents whether the outlet 4 having the wireless communication function outputs power of the power source. Then, in step S520, the wireless router 41 transmits the status signal ST to the handheld computer device 42 having the wireless communication function via the network service platform 43. Step S510 and step S520 can cause the socket 4 having the wireless communication function to output the status signal ST to the handheld computer device 42 having the wireless communication function. The wireless communication function handheld computer device 42 can be installed with an application for linking the wireless service platform 43 with the wireless router 41 and the wireless communication function socket 4, and the application can generate a function icon representing the status signal. A functional representation representing the status signal is displayed on the screen of the handheld computer device 42 with wireless communication functionality for viewing by the user. It is worth mentioning that the steps S510 and S520 may be performed before the subsequent steps S530-S550 or after the steps S530-S550 are ended, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Next, in step S530, the handheld computer device 42 having the wireless communication function transmits the control signal SI to the wireless router 41 via the network service platform 43. In more detail, the user can view whether the wireless communication function socket 4 outputs power of the power source by using the graphic interface displayed by the application, and thereby use the button or touch screen of the handheld computer device 42 having the wireless communication function. The input interface causes the handheld computer device 42 having the wireless communication function to transmit the control signal SI to the wireless router 41 via the network service platform 43.

Further, in step S540, the wireless router 41 transmits the control signal SI to the outlet 4 having the wireless communication function. Next, in step S550, the control signal SI controls whether or not the outlet 4 having the wireless communication function outputs power of the power source. According to the above steps S520 to S550, the handheld computer device 42 having the wireless communication function can remotely control whether the socket 4 having the wireless communication function outputs power of the power source.

[Possible efficacy of the embodiment]

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned wireless communication function socket, the system thereof and the method thereof can electrically connect the socket with the wireless communication function to the power plug of the power device and the power socket. The user can control the socket with wireless communication function by using the handheld computer device with wireless communication function, and thereby switch the power of the above-mentioned power-consuming device. When any consumer device is connected to the utility power through a socket with wireless communication function, the power source of the power device can be controlled by the handheld computer device with wireless communication function. The user does not need to redeem the power device or modify the original power device to achieve the function of remote control switching.

In addition, the wireless communication function socket can also replace the traditional socket, or can be designed as a convenient portable socket or an extension cord socket, so that the user can use the wireless communication function socket to power the power equipment at any time. The setting becomes controllable by remote control. In this way, the convenience of the user to use the electrical device is greatly increased.

The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

1, 2, 3, 4. . . Socket with wireless communication function

10, 20, 30. . . case

11, 21, 401. . . Power input unit

111, 211, 222, 223. . . Conductive connector

12, 22, 32, 402. . . Power output unit

121, 221, 321. . . Jack

13. . . switch

14. . . Wireless communication module

141, 241. . . antenna

16, 44, 45, 46. . . Electrical equipment

200. . . Mains outlet

25. . . Extension cord

40. . . Remote power switching system

41. . . Wireless Router

42. . . Handheld computer device with wireless communication function

43. . . Network service platform

S510～S550. . . Step flow

1A is a circuit block diagram of a socket having a wireless communication function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of a socket with a wireless communication function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1C is a schematic diagram of a connection between a socket having a wireless communication function and a powered device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A is a schematic diagram of a socket having a wireless communication function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram showing the connection between a socket having a wireless communication function and a powered device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

2C is a schematic diagram of a socket with wireless communication function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3A is a schematic diagram of a socket having a wireless communication function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram showing the connection between a socket having a wireless communication function and a powered device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic diagram of a remote power switching system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a socket having a wireless communication function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

40. . . Remote power switching system

4. . . Socket with wireless communication function

41. . . Wireless Router

42. . . Handheld computer device with wireless communication function

43. . . Network service platform

401. . . Power input unit

402. . . Power output unit

44, 45, 46. . . Electrical equipment

Claims (13)

A socket with wireless communication function includes a power input unit for electrically connecting a power source; a power output unit for outputting power of the power source; a switch electrically connected to the power input unit and the power output Between the units, for controlling whether the power output unit outputs power of the power source; and a wireless communication module electrically connected to the power input unit and the switch for wirelessly receiving a control signal, the wireless communication module is based on The control signal controls the switch. The socket of the wireless communication function of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication module further wirelessly transmits a status signal, wherein the status signal is used to indicate whether the power output unit outputs power of the power source. The socket with wireless communication function of claim 1, further comprising: a casing, at least one conductive connector of the power input unit protrudes from a surface of the casing, and the power output unit has at least one a jack that is placed on the surface of the housing. The socket for wireless communication function according to claim 1, further comprising a casing, wherein the power output unit has at least one jack disposed on a surface of the casing. The socket for wireless communication function according to claim 1, further comprising a casing, wherein the power output unit has at least one conductive connector protruding from a surface of the casing. The socket of the wireless communication function of claim 1, further comprising a casing, wherein the power input unit comprises: an extension line electrically connected to the switch and the wireless communication module; and at least one The conductive connector is electrically connected to the extension line for connecting the power input unit to the power source through the conductive connector. The wireless communication function socket of claim 1, wherein the wireless communication module is a wireless fidelity (WiFi) module or a Bluetooth module. A remote power switching system includes: a wireless router that receives a control signal from a wireless communication function handheld computer device through a network service platform, and wirelessly transmits the control signal; and a wireless communication function socket, The utility model comprises: a power input unit for connecting to a power source; a power output unit for outputting power of the power source; a switch electrically connected between the power input unit and the power output unit for controlling the Whether the power output unit outputs the power of the power source; and a wireless communication module electrically connected to the power input unit and the switch for receiving the control signal wirelessly sent by the wireless router, the wireless communication module according to the control The signal controls the switch. The remote control power switching system of claim 8, wherein the wireless communication module of the wireless communication function socket wirelessly transmits a status signal to the wireless router, the status signal is used to represent the power output unit. Whether the power of the power source is output, and the status signal is transmitted by the wireless router to the handheld computer device having the wireless communication function through the network service platform. The remote power switching system according to claim 8, wherein the wireless-enabled handheld computer device is a smart phone or a tablet. The remote power switching system according to claim 8, wherein the network service platform is a server host or a cloud virtual server. A control method for a socket with wireless communication function is applicable to a remote power switching system, the remote power switching system includes a wireless router and the socket with wireless communication function, and the socket with wireless communication function is electrically connected to a power supply, the control method comprising: a wireless communication function handheld computer device transmits a control signal to the wireless router through a network service platform; the wireless router transmits the control signal to the wireless communication function socket; The control signal controls whether the socket having the wireless communication function outputs power of the power source. The method for controlling a wireless communication function socket according to claim 12, further comprising: the wireless communication function socket wirelessly outputting a status signal to the wireless router, wherein the status signal represents the wireless communication function Whether the socket outputs power of the power source; the wireless router transmits the status signal to the handheld computer device with wireless communication function through the network service platform.