TWI588683B - Portable sensing controller and manipulating method of sensing control system having the same - Google Patents

Description

Portable sensing control device and operation of sensing control system using same method

The present invention relates to a portable sensing control device and an operating method thereof, and more particularly to a portable sensing control device capable of sensing whether a human body exists in a space and a sensing control system using the same. Method of operation.

The increasing concentration of global carbon dioxide emissions not only destroys the ecology, but also causes climate anomalies. The concept of sustainable management of the earth's ecological environment, energy conservation and carbon reduction is becoming increasingly important, making energy conservation a trend in many electronic products. Since the air-conditioning device consumes a large amount of electricity, the energy-saving method of the air-conditioning device has become a research target of various manufacturers.

In addition, with the increasing awareness of remote medical care and home security monitoring, manufacturers are also committed to the development and research of electronic products that provide related functions.

The invention relates to a portable sensing control device, which has a human body sensor capable of sensing a human body in a space, determines whether a human body exists in the space through a microprocessor, and notifies and/or regulates the external according to the judgment result. Electronic devices to achieve energy saving, security or remote monitoring.

According to an aspect of the invention, a portable sensing control device is provided, which is located in a space. The portable sensing control device comprises a human body sensor, a microprocessor and a wireless signal module. Human body sensor for sensing The human body in the space outputs a sensing signal according to the sensing result. The microprocessor determines whether there is a human body in the space according to the sensing signal to obtain a judgment result, and outputs a judgment signal. The wireless signal module outputs an external signal to an external electronic device according to the determination signal to notify and/or regulate the external electronic device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of operating a sensing control system is provided, the method comprising the following steps. A portable sensing control device is provided in a space, and the portable sensing control device comprises a human body sensor, a microprocessor and a wireless signal module. The human body in the space is sensed by the human body sensor, and a sensing signal is output according to the sensing result. The microprocessor determines whether there is a human body in the space according to the sensing signal to obtain a judgment result, and outputs a determination signal to the wireless signal module according to the judgment result. The wireless signal module outputs an external signal to an external electronic device according to the determination signal to notify and/or regulate the external electronic device.

In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present invention, the preferred embodiments are described below, and in conjunction with the drawings, the detailed description is as follows:

FIG. 1 illustrates a portable sensing control device 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The portable sensing control device 100 is, for example, a remote controller or other movable electronic sensing device, and the portable sensing control device 100 is movably placed in a space. The portable sensing control device 100 includes a microprocessor 102, a human body sensor 104, and a wireless signal module 106.

The human body sensor 104 can be a dual-sensing sensor, including an infrared detecting function, and at least one of a microwave detecting function or ultrasonic detecting. people The body sensor 104 is electrically connected to the microprocessor 102, and the human body sensor 104 can be used to sense the human body in the space, and output a sensing signal to the microprocessor 102 according to the sensing result. The microprocessor 102 is coupled to the wireless signal module 106, and the microprocessor 102 can determine whether there is a human body in the space according to the sensing signal to obtain a determination result, and output a determination signal to the wireless signal module 106.

The wireless signal module 106 includes a wireless communication unit 1062 and an infrared signal transmitter 1064. The wireless signal module 106 is configured to output an external signal to an external electronic device (not shown) according to the determination signal provided by the microprocessor 102. The external electronic device is, for example, a remote monitoring device or an air conditioning device. The wireless communication unit 1062 can transmit the external signal to the remote monitoring device to notify the remote monitoring device whether there is a human body in the space. The infrared signal transmitter 1064 can transmit the external signal. Signal to the air conditioning unit to regulate the setting of the air conditioning unit. The setting referred to herein is, for example, at least one of the function, the temperature, and the air volume of the air conditioner, but is not limited thereto.

The portable sensing control device 100 as shown in FIG. 1 is applicable to systems with different functions and operating modes, such as an automatic energy saving mode system, a security mode system, and a remote monitoring system, as described in detail below.

First embodiment

FIG. 2A illustrates an automatic energy saving mode system 10 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The automatic energy saving mode system 10 includes a portable sensing control device 100 and an air conditioning device 140. The detailed structure of the portable sensing control device 100 has been described above, and will not be described again. The human body sensor 104 can utilize at least one of infrared detection and microwave detection or ultrasonic detection to sense a portable sense Whether or not the human body 120 exists in the space provided by the measurement control device 100 exists.

Since the infrared detection function can detect the heat radiation of the object, the microwave detection function can detect the change of the echo frequency reflected by the object by the Doppler effect. Therefore, through the infrared detection function, the microwave detection function or the ultrasonic detection function, it is possible to reduce the situation in which an object that emits a heat source is mistakenly recognized as a human body. Moreover, the degree of radiant heat of the human body and the amount of activity can be detected.

For example, the human body sensor 104 can use the microwave detection or ultrasonic detection function to analyze the frequency change of the Doppler effect of the echo frequency of the object to determine whether an object generates motion. Moreover, the human body sensor 104 can use the infrared detecting function to determine whether an energy difference between the energy of the infrared light reflected by the object and the infrared energy reflected by the environment is greater than a threshold value. When it is judged that the object produces motion and the energy difference is greater than the threshold value, the human body is judged in the human body and there is a human body in the space. When the object does not produce motion or the energy difference is not greater than the threshold value, it is judged that there is no human body in the space. The threshold value can be preset in the human body sensor 104 or set by the user.

FIG. 2B is a flow chart showing the operation method of the automatic energy saving mode system according to the second embodiment. Referring to FIGS. 2A-2B at the same time, first, in step S200, the air conditioner 140 is activated. Next, in step S202, the human body sensor 104 of the portable sensing control device 100 senses the human body 120 in the space and transmits a sensing signal to the microprocessor 102. In step S204, the microprocessor 102 determines whether there is a human body 120 in the space according to the sensing signal.

In step S206, the microprocessor 102 determines whether there is a human body in the space to obtain a judgment result. When the microprocessor 102 determines that the state in which no human body exists in the space does not continue for more than a time interval, the process proceeds to step S208 to maintain/restore the original set value of the air conditioner 140. Conversely, when The microprocessor 102 determines that the state in which no human body exists in the space continues for a time interval, and when the time interval is greater than the set value, the process proceeds to step S210, and the infrared signal transmitter 1064 outputs an infrared signal to adjust the air conditioner 140 as a more energy-saving setting ( For example, adjust the temperature, air volume or function settings).

Next, in step S212, when the state in which no human body 120 exists in the space continues for another time interval, and another time interval is greater than another set value, the process proceeds to step S214, and the portable sensing control device 100 can use infrared rays. The signal transmitter 1064 outputs another infrared signal to turn off the air conditioner 140.

The time interval indicated by the step S206 and the step S212 and the other time interval may be preset by the air conditioner 140 or set by the user. The length of the time interval and the other time interval are not particularly limited, and the user It can be adjusted according to the needs of energy saving, environmental protection and comfort.

In this embodiment, through the two-stage sensing of the human body 120, it can be determined that the human body 120 in the space temporarily leaves or leaves for a long time. When the human body 120 is briefly left, the air conditioning unit 140 can be adjusted for a more energy efficient setting. When the human body 120 in the space leaves for a long time, the air conditioner 140 can also be turned off to improve the disadvantage that the air conditioner 140 continues to operate and consumes energy after the human body 120 leaves in the space.

Second embodiment

FIG. 3A illustrates a secure mode system 20 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The secure mode system 20 includes a portable sensing control device 100 and a remote monitoring device 260. The portable sensing control device 100 is movably It is placed in a space, and its detailed structure and sensing method have been described before, and will not be described again. The remote monitoring device 260 is, for example, a monitoring device such as a mobile phone or a computer.

FIG. 3B is a flow chart showing the operation method of the security mode system 20 as shown in FIG. 3A. Please refer to FIGS. 3A-3B at the same time. At step S300, the air conditioner 140 (shown in FIG. 2A) is closed and does not participate in the safe mode operation flow. That is to say, the portable sensing control device 100 of this embodiment can also be applied to a system that does not have an air conditioning device.

Next, in step S302, the human body sensor 104 senses the human body 120 in the space and outputs a sensing signal to the microprocessor 102. In step S304, the microprocessor 102 determines whether there is a human body 120 in the space according to the sensing signal to obtain a determination result. When the microprocessor 102 determines that there is a human body 120 in the space, the process proceeds to step S306, and the wireless communication unit 1062 outputs a wireless communication signal to notify the remote monitoring device that there is a human body in the space. On the other hand, when the microprocessor 102 determines that there is no human body 120 in the space, the process returns to step S302, and the human body sensor 104 continues to sense the presence or absence of the human body 120 in the space to achieve continuous monitoring.

The security mode system 20 of the above embodiment of the present invention can be applied to security monitoring of a space such as a shopping mall, a home, or an office. When the air conditioning device in the space is not activated or has no air conditioning device, the human body 120 in the space is sensed by the human body sensor 104 in the portable sensing control device 100 to detect whether there is a thief or a bad person in the space. And immediately notify the remote monitoring device 260 (for example, a monitoring system such as a mobile phone or a computer) for security monitoring purposes.

Third embodiment

FIG. 4A illustrates a remote monitoring mode system 30 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The remote monitoring mode system 30 includes a portable sensing control device 100, an air conditioning device 140, and a remote monitoring device 260. The portable sensing control device 100 is movably disposed in a space. The portable sensing control device 100, the air conditioning device 140, and the remote monitoring device 260 have been described above, and will not be described again.

FIG. 4B is a flow chart showing the operation method of the automatic energy saving mode system of FIG. 4A. Referring to FIG. 4A to FIG. 4B simultaneously, first, in step S400, the human body sensor 104 senses the human body 120 in the space and generates a sensing signal. Next, in step S402, the microprocessor 102 determines whether there is a human body 120 in the space according to the sensing signal, and obtains a determination result. The manner in which the microprocessor 102 determines whether there is a human body 120 in the space may be the same as the description of step S206 and step S212 in FIG. 2B, by determining the duration of the absence of the human body 120 in the space as the judgment basis. This is not to be repeated here.

In step S404, the wireless communication unit 1062 of the wireless signal module 106 outputs the external signal to the remote monitoring device 260 to notify the remote monitoring device 260 of the presence or absence of the presence of the human body. At this time, the user can operate the setting of the air conditioner 140 at the remote end according to the received judgment result, and transmit a control command. Next, in step S406, the wireless communication unit 1062 receives the control command returned by the remote monitoring device 260. Then, proceeding to step S408, the infrared signal transmitter 1064 outputs an infrared signal according to the control command of the remote monitoring device 260 to adjust the setting of the air conditioner 140.

For example, in step S404, when the wireless communication unit 1062 notifies the remote monitoring device 260 that there is a human body in the space, the user can be remotely detected according to the received determination result and/or the human body sensor 104. The human body parameter (for example, the amount of human activity) is operated by the setting of the air conditioner 140 (for example, adjusting the air conditioning function, temperature, or air volume according to the amount of human activity), and transmitting a control command. Then, in step S408, the infrared signal transmitter 1064 outputs an infrared signal according to the control command to adjust the setting of the air conditioner 140 (for example, a setting such as a function, a temperature, or an air volume).

On the other hand, in step S404, when the wireless communication unit 1062 notifies the remote monitoring device 260 that there is no human body in the space, the user can according to the received determination result at the remote end (for example, sensing the time when no human body exists) Interval), the setting of the air conditioner 140 is operated, and a control command is transmitted. Then, in step S408, the infrared signal transmitter 1064 outputs an infrared signal according to the control command to adjust the setting of the air conditioner 140 (for example, a setting such as a function, a temperature, or an air volume). The control command is, for example, raising the air conditioner temperature and reducing the air volume when the air conditioner is air-conditioned, or reducing the air conditioner temperature and reducing the air volume when the air conditioner is heated.

After the temperature of the air conditioner 140 is adjusted, when the microprocessor 102 determines that the state in which no human body exists in the space continues for another time interval, the wireless communication unit 1062 can output another external signal to the remote monitoring device 260 to The state of the remote monitoring device 260 that is free of human presence is notified for another time interval. At this time, the user can monitor at the remote monitoring device 260 and determine whether to turn off or adjust the air conditioner 140 again according to the state duration of the absence of the human body. If you need to close or adjust the air conditioner again 140. The user can output another control command at the remote monitoring device 260. At this time, the wireless communication unit 1062 receives another control command returned by the remote monitoring device 260. The infrared signal transmitter 1064 outputs another infrared signal according to another control command to turn off or adjust the air conditioner again.

The remote monitoring mode system 30 of the above embodiment of the present invention can be applied to industries such as remote care and remote medical treatment, in particular, an air conditioning device in an activity space of an elderly person or a patient who cannot take care of himself to achieve the purpose of care. . The human body sensor 104 in the portable sensing control device 100 senses whether there is a human body 120 and a living condition of the human body in the space, and transmits the sensing result to the remote monitoring device 260, so that the user can pass through the far The end monitoring device 260 regulates the output setting of the air conditioning device 140 to achieve energy saving, safety, and compliance with human body comfort.

In summary, the portable sensing control device 100 of the above embodiment of the present invention is movably disposed in a space and is not limited to a fixed range. Moreover, the portable sensing control device 100 can be applied to different systems of automatic energy saving, security mode and remote monitoring mode by the sensing result of the human body sensor 104 to achieve energy saving, security, and monitoring. The purpose is a multi-purpose and multifunctional intelligent sensor control device.

In conclusion, the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention. A person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

10‧‧‧Automatic energy saving mode system

100‧‧‧Portable sensing control device

102‧‧‧Microprocessor

104‧‧‧ human body sensor

106‧‧‧Wireless Signal Module

1062‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

1064‧‧‧Infrared signal transmitter

120‧‧‧ Human body

140‧‧‧Air conditioning unit

20‧‧‧Safe Mode System

260‧‧‧ Remote monitoring device

30‧‧‧ Remote monitoring mode system

S200~S214, S300~S306, S400~S408‧‧‧ steps

FIG. 1 illustrates a portable sensing control device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2A illustrates an automatic energy saving mode system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2B is a flow chart showing the operation method of the automatic energy saving mode system according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 3A illustrates a secure mode system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a flow chart showing the operation method of the security mode system as shown in FIG. 3A.

FIG. 4A illustrates a remote monitoring mode system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4B is a flow chart showing the operation method of the remote monitoring mode system as shown in FIG. 4A.

100‧‧‧Portable sensing control device

102‧‧‧Microprocessor

104‧‧‧ human body sensor

106‧‧‧Wireless Signal Module

1062‧‧‧Wireless communication unit

1064‧‧‧Infrared signal transmitter

Claims (11)

A portable sensing control device includes: a human body sensor for sensing a human body in a space, and outputting a sensing signal according to the sensing result; a microprocessor determining the sound according to the sensing signal Whether there is a human body in the space to obtain a judgment result, and outputting a judgment signal; and a wireless signal module, according to the determination signal, outputting a wireless communication signal to a remote mobile phone to notify the mobile phone to perform the mobile remote end Security monitoring, wherein the wireless signal module comprises: a wireless communication unit, configured to transmit the wireless communication signal to notify the mobile phone whether the human body has the judgment result in the space: and an infrared signal transmitter for transmitting An infrared signal for controlling at least one of a function, a temperature and an air volume of an air conditioner, wherein the portable sensing control device is located in the space, and the remote mobile phone is located in a different operating space than the space . The portable sensing control device according to claim 1, wherein the human body sensor is a dual-sensing sensor, and the dual-stick sensor includes an infrared detecting function and a microwave detecting function. At least one of function or ultrasonic detection. The portable sensing control device of claim 1, wherein the portable sensing control device is a remote controller. The portable sensing control device of claim 1, wherein the human body sensor is electrically connected to the microprocessor, and the microprocessor is coupled to the wireless signal module. A method for operating a sensing control system includes: providing a portable sensing control device in a space, the portable sensing control device comprising a human body sensor, a microprocessor and a wireless signal module Using the human body sensor to sense the human body in the space, and outputting a sensing signal according to the sensing result; the microprocessor determines whether there is a human body in the space according to the sensing signal, to obtain a judgment result, And outputting a determination signal to the wireless signal module according to the determination result; and the wireless signal module outputs a wireless communication signal to a remote mobile phone according to the determination signal, to notify the mobile phone to perform mobile remote security monitoring; The wireless signal module includes a wireless communication unit and an infrared signal transmitter, and when determining that a human body exists in the space, the operating method further includes: the wireless signal module outputting the wireless communication signal to the mobile phone, Informing the mobile phone that there is human body presence and/or human activity in the space; the wireless signal module receives a control command of the mobile phone backhaul; and the The infrared signal transmitter outputs an infrared signal according to the control command to control at least one of a function, a temperature and an air volume of the air conditioner, wherein the portable sensing control device is located in the space, and the remote sensor The mobile phone is located in an action space that is different from the space. The method for operating a sensing control system according to claim 5, wherein the human body sensor is a dual-sensor, using the person The step of sensing the human body in the space by using the body sensor includes: sensing an energy of infrared rays reflected by an object in the space by using an infrared detecting function of the dual-type sensor; and using the double-checking a microwave detecting function or an ultrasonic detecting function of the sensor, sensing an echo frequency of the object in the space, and outputting the energy corresponding to the infrared light reflected by the object and the sense of the echo frequency Measuring signal. The method for operating a sensing control system according to claim 6, wherein the step of determining, by the microprocessor, whether a human body exists in the space according to the sensing signal comprises: analyzing the echo frequency of the object The frequency of the Buhler effect changes to determine whether the object produces motion; whether the energy difference between the energy of the infrared light reflected by the object and the infrared energy reflected by the environment is greater than a threshold value; when it is determined that the object generates motion and the energy difference is greater than The threshold value determines the human body of the object system and the human body exists in the space; and when the object does not generate motion and the energy difference is not greater than the threshold value, it is determined that no human body exists in the space. The operating method of the sensing control system of claim 5, wherein when it is determined that the state in which no human body exists in the space continues for a time interval, the operating method further comprises: the infrared signal transmitter outputs another infrared The signal is sent to an air conditioner to adjust at least one of the function, temperature and air volume of the air conditioner. The operation of the sensing control system as described in claim 8 The method further includes: after adjusting the at least one of the function, the temperature, and the air volume of the air conditioner, the human body sensor continuously sensing the human body in the space and outputting another sensing signal; The microprocessor determines whether there is a human body in the space according to the another sensing signal, and turns off the air conditioning device when it is determined that the state in which no human body exists in the space continues for another time interval. The operating method of the sensing control system of claim 5, wherein when the state in which no human body exists in the space is determined to last for a time interval, the operating method further comprises: the wireless signal module outputting the wireless communication Signaling to the mobile phone to notify the mobile phone that there is no human body presence in the space for the time interval; the wireless signal module receives a control command sent back by the mobile phone; and the infrared signal transmitter outputs a command according to the control command The infrared signal is sent to an air conditioner to adjust at least one of the function, the temperature and the air volume of the air conditioner. The method for operating a sensing control system according to claim 10, wherein after the step of adjusting the temperature of the air conditioning device, determining that the state in which no human body exists in the space continues for another time interval, and the other When the time interval is greater than the time interval, the wireless signal module outputs a further wireless communication signal to the mobile phone to notify the mobile phone that there is no human body presence in the space for the other time interval; the wireless signal module The group receives one of the control commands of the mobile phone back; and The infrared signal transmitter outputs a further infrared signal according to the another control command to turn off the air conditioner or adjust the setting of at least one of the function, the temperature and the air volume of the air conditioner.