TWI669875B - Interconnection outlet system and active outlet device - Google Patents

Abstract

An interconnected socket system includes a main control socket device and an expansion socket device. The main control socket device comprises a housing, a socket unit and a voice control module disposed in the housing, and a power line electrically connected to the socket unit and the voice control module. The voice control module includes a sound receiver for receiving a voice signal, a voice recognizer electrically connected to the sound receiver and capable of recognizing the voice signal, and a wireless controller electrically connected to the voice recognizer. The expansion socket device is wirelessly connected to the wireless controller, so that the wireless controller can control the opening and closing of the expansion socket device according to the voice signal received by the sound receiver and the recognition of the voice signal by the voice recognizer. In addition, the present invention further provides a main control socket device.

Description

 Interconnected socket system and main control socket device  

The invention relates to a socket, in particular to an interconnected socket system and a main control socket device.

The existing socket construction has changed little in recent years, so the function of the existing socket is also invisibly limited. For example, when an existing outlet is applied to an environment close to a user such as a desk or a desk, the existing outlet device cannot provide additional functions other than supplying power.

Accordingly, the inventors believe that the above-mentioned defects can be improved, and that the invention has been studied with great interest and with the use of scientific principles, and finally proposes a present invention which is rational in design and effective in improving the above-mentioned defects.

Embodiments of the present invention provide an interconnected socket system and a main control socket device for effectively improving the defects that may occur in an existing socket.

The embodiment of the invention discloses an interconnected socket system, comprising: a main control socket device, comprising: a casing, the casing; a socket unit, the socket unit is disposed in the casing, and the socket The unit includes at least one AC outlet and at least a DC outlet; a voice control module, the voice control module includes: a sound receiver, the sound receiver is mounted on the housing and can be used to receive a voice signal a voice recognizer, the voice recognizer is electrically connected to the sound receiver and can be used to identify the voice signal; and a wireless controller, the wireless controller is electrically connected to the voice recognizer; An AC-DC converter electrically connected to the sound receiver, the voice recognizer, and the wireless controller; and a power line for detachably interposing a power socket; wherein the power cord is electrically connected to the socket unit and the AC/DC converter; and an expansion socket device, the expansion socket device is wirelessly connected to the language The wireless controller of the sound control module to enable the wireless controller to control the expansion according to the voice signal received by the sound receiver and the recognition of the voice signal by the voice recognizer The socket device is turned on and off.

The embodiment of the present invention also discloses a main control socket device, comprising: a casing; a socket unit, the socket unit is disposed in the casing; and a voice control module, the voice control module includes: a sound receiver, the sound receiver is mounted on the housing and can be used to receive a voice signal; a voice recognizer, the voice recognizer is electrically connected to the sound receiver and can be used to identify the voice signal; a wireless controller, the wireless controller is electrically connected to the voice recognizer, and the wireless controller is capable of responding to the voice signal received by the sound receiver and the voice recognizer to the voice signal And for controlling an electronic device; and an AC-DC converter electrically connected to the sound receiver, the voice recognizer, and the wireless controller.

In summary, the interconnected socket system and the main control socket device disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention can control an electronic device by installing a voice control module, thereby enhancing the added value of the main control socket device; The main control socket device can also be wirelessly connected to the expansion socket device to form a connected socket system, thereby facilitating the user to control the expansion socket device through the main control socket device.

For a better understanding of the features and technical aspects of the present invention, reference should be made to the accompanying claims limit.

1000‧‧‧Connected socket system

100‧‧‧Main control socket device

1‧‧‧shell

2‧‧‧ socket unit

3‧‧‧Voice Control Module

31‧‧‧AC DC Converter

32‧‧‧Audio

33‧‧‧Voice recognizer

34‧‧‧Wireless controller

4‧‧‧Power cord

5‧‧‧ Horn

200, 200’‧‧‧ expansion socket unit

V‧‧‧Voice signal

E, E’‧‧‧ electronic devices

C‧‧‧Power socket (eg: mains socket)

R‧‧‧Regional Network

I‧‧‧Internet

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a system of interconnected sockets according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a schematic diagram of a system of interconnected sockets according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a schematic diagram of a system of interconnected sockets according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic diagram of a main control socket device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 , which are schematic diagrams of Embodiments 1 to 4 of the present invention. It is to be understood that the various embodiments are intended to be illustrative of the embodiments of the invention, protected range.

 [Example 1]  

As shown in FIG. 1 , the embodiment discloses an interconnected socket system 1000 for setting in a range of a regional network R, and the interconnected socket system 1000 includes a main control socket device 100 and wirelessly connected to the above. An expansion socket device 200 of the main control socket device 100. That is to say, the main control socket device 100 and the expansion socket device 200 of the present embodiment can only reach the wireless connection through the area network R, so this embodiment excludes the socket that does not reach the wireless connection by the area network R.

The main control socket device 100 includes a housing 1, a socket unit 2, a voice control module 3, and a power cord 4, and the socket unit 2 and the voice control module 3 are disposed in the housing 1. And one end of the power cord 4 is connected to the casing 1. Hereinafter, the respective component configurations and connection relationships of the main control socket device 100 of the present embodiment will be described, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The casing 1 is elongated in this embodiment, and the above-mentioned "elong" is not limited to a straight strip shape, but the outer shape of the casing 1 of the present invention is not limited to an elongated shape. The outer shape of the housing 1 is mainly formed according to the socket unit 2. Further, at least 50% of the area of the casing 1 of the present embodiment is formed in order to conform to the arrangement of the socket unit 2, so any housing that is not based on the socket unit is not the shell referred to in this embodiment. Body 1.

The socket unit 2 includes at least one of an AC socket and at least one DC socket (such as a USB socket), and the number, shape, and specifications of the AC socket or DC socket included in the socket unit 2, It can be adjusted according to the needs of the designer, and the invention is not limited herein. The socket unit 2 of the embodiment includes at least one AC socket, but is not limited thereto. Accordingly, the socket unit 2 can be used to detachably interpose an electronic device (not shown).

The volume of the voice control module 3 is not more than 3 times the volume of the socket unit 2 in the embodiment. The foregoing condition is intended to indicate that the voice control module 3 is added to the socket unit 2 The casing 1 of the main structure is used to enhance the added value of the main control socket device 100 of the present embodiment. In other words, when any of the socket devices is based on the voice control module 3 and the socket unit 2 is additionally provided, it is not the master socket device 100 referred to in the present invention.

It should be noted that the voice control module 3 includes an AC/DC converter (or AC/DC converter), a microphone 32, a voice recognizer 33, and a wireless controller 34. One end of the power cable 4 is connected to the casing 1 and electrically connected to the socket unit 2 and the AC-DC converter 31, and the other end of the power cable 4 is detachably inserted into a power socket C ( Such as: mains outlet). Thereby, the power of the power socket C can be transmitted to the socket unit 2 and the AC/DC converter 31 via the power line 4, and then transmitted to the sound receiver 32 of the voice control module 3, the voice recognizer 33, and the wireless control. 34. Furthermore, the connection manner of the power cable 4 and the casing 1 may be fixed connection, detachable connection, or rotatably connected, and the like, which is not limited by the present invention. In addition, in other embodiments not shown in the present invention, the main control socket device 100 may also omit the power cord 4 or replace the power cord 4 with other components (such as plug terminals).

In more detail, the AC/DC converter 31 is electrically connected to the power line 4, the microphone 32, the voice recognizer 33, and the wireless controller 34, thereby converting the AC power from the power line 4 into DC power. The DC power is transmitted to the radio 32, the speech recognizer 33, and the wireless controller 34. In addition, in this embodiment, the voice control module 3 is provided with an AC/DC converter 31, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in other embodiments not shown in the present invention, when the socket unit 2 includes a DC socket and a corresponding AC/DC converter, the voice control module 3 can share the AC DC with the DC socket. converter.

The sound receiver 32 is mounted on the casing 1 and the sound receiver 32 of the present embodiment is preferably partially exposed outside the casing 1 so as to be able to clearly receive a voice signal V (eg, the user dictates Instruction), but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, in other embodiments not shown in the present invention, the sound receiver 32 may also be completely accommodated in the housing 1, and the housing 1 is formed with at least one perforation at a position corresponding to the sound receiver 32.

The voice recognizer 33 is electrically connected to the sound receiver 32 and can be used to recognize the voice signal V received by the sound receiver 32. The wireless controller 34 is electrically connected to the voice recognizer 33, and in the embodiment, the wireless controller 34 is wirelessly connected to the extended socket device 200 only through the regional network R. Accordingly, the wireless controller 34 can control the opening and closing of the expansion socket device 200 according to the voice signal V received by the microphone 32 and the recognition of the voice signal V by the voice recognizer 33.

For example, the expansion socket device 200 can be used to interpose at least one electronic device E (such as a television, an audio, or other household appliances) and provide the power described when the electronic device E operates. The sound receiver 32 can receive an instruction dictated by the user (that is, the voice signal V, such as: on or off), and then the voice recognizer 33 performs the identification of the voice signal V, and informs the wireless control of the identification result. The device 34 is configured to enable the wireless controller 34 to command the expansion socket device 200 to supply power to the electronic device E or to stop power supply according to an instruction dictated by the user. That is, the wireless controller 34 can control the corresponding electronic device E according to the voice signal V received by the above-mentioned microphone 32 and the recognition of the voice signal V by the voice recognizer 33.

According to the above, the interconnected socket system 1000 and the main control socket device 100 disclosed in the embodiment can control an electronic device by installing the voice control module 3, thereby enhancing the added value; and the main control socket device The 100 can also be wirelessly coupled to the expansion socket device 200 to form the interconnected socket system 1000 for the user to control the expansion socket device 200 through the main control socket device 100.

 [Embodiment 2]  

As shown in FIG. 2, which is the second embodiment of the present invention, the present embodiment is similar to the above-mentioned first embodiment, and the same portions are not described herein. The difference between the present embodiment and the first embodiment is mainly as follows: The example interconnected socket system 1000 is further defined to include a plurality of expansion socket devices 200, 200', and each expansion socket device 200, 200' can be used for at least one electronic device E, E' (eg, television, stereo, or Other household appliances) plugged in.

The voice recognizer 33 can distinguish a plurality of voice signals (not shown) corresponding to the plurality of expansion socket devices 200, 200', respectively, and the wireless controller 34 is wirelessly connected to the plurality of extensions. Socket device 200, 200'. Accordingly, the voice signal V received by the sound receiver 32 can be recognized by the voice recognizer 33, so that the wireless controller 34 turns on or off an extended socket device 200 recognized by the voice recognizer 33. , 200'.

For example, the sound receiver 32 can receive an instruction dictated by the user (that is, the voice signal V, such as: opening the expansion socket device 200'), and then the voice signal is performed by the voice recognizer 33 (not shown) The identification is shown, and the identification result is communicated to the wireless controller 34, so that the wireless controller 34 can command the expansion socket device 200' to supply power to the electronic device E' according to the command dictated by the user.

 [Embodiment 3]  

As shown in FIG. 3, which is the third embodiment of the present invention, the present embodiment is similar to the above-mentioned first and second embodiments, and the same portions are not described in detail, and the differences between the present embodiment and the above-mentioned first and second embodiments are mainly as follows. It is to be noted that the interconnected socket system 1000 of the present embodiment is not limited to being disposed within the range of a regional network R. Further, the wireless controller 34 of the main control socket device 100 of the present embodiment can be wirelessly connected to the expansion socket device 200 via an Internet I, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, in an embodiment not shown in the present invention, the wireless controller 34 of the main control socket device 100 can also be wirelessly connected to the expansion socket device 200 by other means (such as Bluetooth).

 [Embodiment 4]  

As shown in FIG. 4, which is the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the present embodiment is similar to the above-mentioned first to third embodiments, and the same portions are not described in detail, and the differences between the present embodiment and the above-described first to third embodiments are mainly as follows: The main control socket device 100 of the present embodiment further includes a horn 5, and the horn 5 is mounted on the housing 1 and electrically connected to the AC/DC converter 31. In this embodiment, the speaker 5 may be a wireless controller 34 that is wirelessly connected to the voice control module 3; or the speaker of the embodiment may be electrically connected by a wire (not shown). Connected to the voice control module 3, the invention is not limited herein.

Furthermore, the voice control module 3 can control the volume of the speaker 5 according to the voice signal V received by the microphone 32. For example, the sound receiver 32 can receive an instruction dictated by the user (that is, the voice signal V, such as: volume up, volume down, or mute), and then the voice recognizer 33 performs the voice signal identification. And the wireless controller 34 is notified to the wireless controller 34, so that the wireless controller 34 can command the volume of the speaker 5 to rise, fall, or mute according to the command dictated by the user.

 [Technical effect of the embodiment of the present invention]  

In summary, the interconnected socket system and the main control socket device disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention can control an electronic device by installing a voice control module, thereby enhancing the added value of the main control socket device; The main control socket device can also be wirelessly connected to the expansion socket device by a regional network or an internet network to form a connected socket system, thereby facilitating the user to control the expansion socket device through the main control socket device.

Furthermore, the main control socket device can further add a speaker, and the volume of the speaker is controlled by the voice control module, thereby further increasing the added value of the main control socket device.

The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The equivalents and modifications made by the scope of the present invention should fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention. .

Claims (9)

An interconnected socket system includes: a main control socket device, comprising: a casing, the casing is elongated; a socket unit, the socket unit is disposed in the casing, and the socket unit comprises There is at least one AC socket and at least a DC socket; a voice control module, the voice control module includes: a sound receiver, the sound receiver is mounted on the casing and can be used to receive a voice signal; a voice recognizer, the voice recognizer is electrically connected to the sound receiver and can be used to identify the voice signal; a wireless controller, the wireless controller is electrically connected to the voice recognizer; and an exchange a DC converter electrically connected to the sound receiver, the voice recognizer, and the wireless controller; and a power line for detachably interposing in a a power socket; wherein the power cord is electrically connected to the socket unit and the AC to DC converter; and an expansion socket device for inserting at least one electronic device; wherein the expansion The wireless device is wirelessly coupled to the wireless controller of the voice control module to enable the wireless controller to act according to the voice signal received by the sound receiver and the voice recognizer for the voice signal Identifying and controlling the opening and closing of the expansion socket device. The interconnected socket system of claim 1, wherein the interconnected socket system is configured to be disposed within a range of a regional network, and wherein the wireless controller of the master socket device can only pass through The area network is wirelessly connected to the expansion socket device. The interconnected socket system of claim 1, wherein the main control socket device The wireless controller can be wirelessly connected to the expansion socket device via an internet. The interconnected socket system of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the number of the expansion socket devices included in the interconnected socket system is further limited to a plurality, and the voice recognizer can distinguish respectively Corresponding to a plurality of voice signals of the plurality of expansion socket devices, the wireless controller is wirelessly connected to the plurality of expansion socket devices; wherein the voice signal received by the sound receiver can pass the voice recognition The identification of the device causes the wireless controller to turn on or off one of the expansion socket devices recognized by the speech recognizer. The interconnected socket system of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the main control socket device further comprises a speaker mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the AC-DC conversion And the voice control module can control the volume of the speaker according to the voice signal received by the sound receiver. A main control socket device includes: a casing; a socket unit, the socket unit is disposed in the casing; and a voice control module, the voice control module includes: a sound receiver, the sound receiving The device is mounted on the housing and can be used to receive a voice signal; a voice recognizer, the voice recognizer is electrically connected to the sound receiver and can be used to identify the voice signal; a wireless controller, The wireless controller is electrically connected to the voice recognizer, and the wireless controller can be used according to the voice signal received by the sound receiver and the voice recognizer for recognizing the voice signal. Controlling an electronic device; and an AC-DC converter electrically connected to the sound receiver, the voice recognizer, and the wireless controller; The wireless controller of the main control socket device can be used for wireless connection to an expansion socket device for inserting at least one electronic device, and the wireless controller can receive according to the radio receiver. The voice signal and the voice recognizer identify the voice signal to control the opening and closing of the expansion socket device. The master socket device of claim 6, wherein the master socket device is configured to be disposed within a range of a regional network, and the wireless controller of the master socket device can be used only The expansion socket device located within the wireless network can be wirelessly connected through the area network. The master socket device of claim 6, wherein the wireless controller of the master socket device is configured to be wirelessly connectable to the expansion socket device via an internet. The main control socket device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the main control socket device further comprises a speaker, the speaker is mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the AC-DC conversion And the voice control module can control the volume of the speaker according to the voice signal received by the sound receiver.