TWI699735B - Weather reminder - Google Patents

Abstract

A weather reminder device, comprising: an application program, a main body, a communication module, a processing module, and a display module. The application program is installed on a mobile communication device, the main body is installed on an umbrella handle, a communication module, a processing module, and a display module. The group is set in the body. The mobile communication device receives one to several hours of weather forecast data in the area where the mobile communication device is located from the cloud server, and the application generates weather reminder commands based on the weather forecast data. The communication module can be wirelessly connected to the mobile communication device and receive weather reminder instructions, and the processing module corresponding to the weather reminder instructions controls the display module to display weather reminder signals.

Description

Weather reminder

The present invention relates to a reminder device, and particularly relates to a weather reminder device that can be used for umbrellas.

Umbrellas are daily life utensils to avoid sun or rain. Most people have the experience of not bringing or forgetting umbrellas when the weather changes from sunny to rain or from rain to sunny. With the advancement of communication technology, there has been an umbrella with a reminder function. This umbrella is equipped with a sensor module in the handle that can wirelessly connect to the mobile phone. The mobile phone is equipped with an application corresponding to the sensor module. When the user’s mobile phone and umbrella exceed At a preset distance, the app will generate a signal to remind users not to forget to bring an umbrella.

For the above-mentioned umbrellas with reminder function, the app generates a signal based on the distance between the mobile phone and the umbrella, not based on whether the user needs the umbrella or not; the app generates a reminder signal when the user is more than a preset distance from the umbrella , The user and the umbrella will not generate a prompt signal within the preset distance. If the user needs to be away from the umbrella for a period of time, the user must close the application signal. Therefore, the prior art cannot substantially achieve the function of reminding to bring an umbrella. How to use information technology to solve the various problems of existing umbrellas is the main purpose of developing the present invention.

To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a weather reminder device, including: an application program, a main body, a communication module, a processing module, and a display module. The application program is loaded on a mobile communication device, the main body is installed on the umbrella handle, and the communication module. The group, the processing module and the display module are arranged on the body. The mobile communication device receives one to several hours of weather forecast data in the area where the mobile communication device is located from the cloud server, and the application generates weather reminder commands based on the weather forecast data. The communication module can be wirelessly connected to the mobile communication device and receive weather reminder instructions, and the processing module corresponding to the weather reminder instructions controls the display module to display weather reminder signals.

In one embodiment, the weather forecast data includes the probability of rainfall, and the application program has a first standard value and a second standard value. When the probability of rainfall is not lower than the first standard value, the application program generates the weather reminder corresponding to a rainy day Instruction; when the probability of rainfall is not higher than the second standard value, the application program generates the weather reminder instruction corresponding to sunny days; when the probability of rainfall is between the first standard value and the second standard value, the application program generates the corresponding cloudy The above weather reminder instruction of the day.

In one embodiment, the weather forecast data further includes a snowfall probability, and the application program has a snowy standard value. When the snowfall probability is not lower than the snowy standard value, the application program generates the weather reminder command corresponding to the snowy weather.

In one embodiment, the main body is detachably mounted on the umbrella handle by screw locking, hooking or fitting.

In one embodiment, the communication module can transmit identification data of the Bluetooth low energy communication protocol to connect to the mobile communication device; after the mobile communication device receives the identification data, the application program transmits the weather of the Bluetooth low energy communication protocol Reminder instructions to the above communication module.

In one embodiment, the above-mentioned display module includes a light emitting diode unit and a power unit.

In one embodiment, the power unit includes a charging port, which can be connected to an external power source for charging.

In one embodiment, the weather reminder signal includes light signals corresponding to rainy, sunny, and cloudy days.

In the weather reminder device of the present invention, the communication module, the processing module and the display module are arranged on the body, the body is installed on the umbrella handle, the application is loaded on the user’s mobile communication device, when the mobile communication device is connected to the communication module The application can receive weather forecast data to generate weather reminder instructions. The mobile communication device transmits the weather reminder instructions to the communication module. The processing module controls the display module to display the weather reminder signal in response to the weather reminder instructions. Users only need to watch the umbrella when they go out. You can find your umbrella with the handle, and you can decide whether you need to bring an umbrella without checking the weather conditions separately, which solves the problems of the prior art and achieves the effect of reminding and convenient use of the umbrella.

The following describes the embodiments of the present invention in more detail in conjunction with the drawings and component symbols, so that those who are familiar with the technical field of the present invention can implement the present invention after studying this specification.

Figure 1 is a block diagram of a weather reminder device according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in Figure 1, the weather reminder device 1 includes: an application program 11 installed on the mobile communication device 10, a main body 12 installed on an umbrella handle (not shown), and a communication module 13 installed on the main body 12. Processing module 14 and display module 15.

Figure 2 is a flow chart of the steps of the weather reminding device of the present invention generating weather reminding instructions. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, step S20, the application program 11 reads the geographic location data of the mobile communication device 10; step S21, the application program 11 transmits the geographic location data to the cloud server 100 through the mobile communication device 10; step S22, The application program 11 receives from the cloud server 100 through the mobile communication device 10 weather forecast data for one to several hours in the area where the geographic location data is located; step S23, the application program 11 determines whether the rain probability of the weather forecast data is not lower than the first standard value, if If the judgment is yes, go to step S24, and the application program 11 generates a weather reminder instruction corresponding to rainy days; if the judgment is no, go to step S25, and the application program 11 judges whether the rain probability of the weather forecast data is not higher than the second standard value, if it is judged as If yes, proceed to step S26, and the application program 11 generates a weather reminder instruction corresponding to sunny days; if the judgment is no, proceed to step S27, and the application program 11 generates a weather reminder instruction corresponding to cloudy days.

The mobile communication device 10 is, for example, a smart phone, a tablet, a notebook computer, a smart bracelet, etc., and the user can download the application 11 from the application network platform. The existing mobile communication device 10 already has a satellite positioning function. In step S20, the user can set the timing of the application 11 (tens of minutes to several hours, such as but not limited to 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours or more) automatically Retrieve the geographic location data of the mobile communication device 10; in step S21, the application 11 transmits the geographic location data to the configured cloud server via the Internet according to the default or user-set cloud server URL器100; In step S22, the cloud server 100 transmits the real-time weather and weather forecast data of the area where the mobile communication device 10 is located to the mobile communication device 10 according to the received geographic location data.

In step S23, the weather forecast data includes the probability of rainfall over a period of time (for example: one hour to tomorrow). The user can set the time range and at least one standard value for the application 11 to determine the weather forecast data, where the time range of the weather forecast data For example: within 1 to 12 hours; the standard value includes the first standard value and the second standard value. The first standard value is 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or more, and the second standard value is 50%, 40 %, 30%, 20%, 10% or below, the application 11 first judges whether the rain probability of the set time range is not lower than the first standard value (for example: 70%), if the judgment is yes, then the application 11 Go to step S24 to generate a weather reminder instruction corresponding to a rainy day; when the application program 11 determines that the rainfall probability of the weather forecast data is lower than the first standard value, the application program goes to step S25, and then determines whether the rainfall probability of the weather forecast data is not higher than the second standard value Standard value (for example: 50%). If the judgment is yes, the application program enters step S26 to generate a weather reminder instruction corresponding to a sunny day; when the application program 11 judges that the rain probability is between the first standard value and the second standard value ( For example: 51 to 69%), the application program 11 enters step S27 to generate a weather reminder instruction corresponding to a cloudy day.

In another embodiment, the weather forecast data may further include the snowfall probability. The user can set the standard value (for example: 50% or above) for the application 11 to determine snowfall. When the weather forecast data includes the snowfall probability, the application 11 determines the weather. When the snowfall probability of the forecast data is not lower than the snowy standard value, if the judgment is yes, the application program 11 generates a weather reminder command corresponding to the snowy weather.

The shape of the main body 12 can correspond to the shape of various umbrella handles, such as but not limited to a cylindrical shape or a polygonal column shape. The main body 12 is detachably installed on the umbrella handle by means of screw locking, hooking or fitting, so that the user can install the main body 12 on the umbrella handle by himself.

The communication module 13 is, for example, but not limited to, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication module, which can broadcast and receive signals within a radius of tens of centimeters to tens of meters at a frequency of several to tens of seconds. Strength indicator (Received Signal Strength Indicator, RSSI) identification data packet. When using the weather reminder device 1 for the first time, turn on the Bluetooth communication function of the application 11 and the mobile communication device 10, connect the mobile communication device 10 and the communication module 13, and pair the application 11 and the communication module 13 to use the weather reminder Device.

The processing module 14 includes a memory and a logic circuit. The memory stores a control command corresponding to each weather reminder command. The logic circuit generates a control command according to the weather reminder command received by the communication module 13 to control the display module 15 to generate a weather reminder signal .

In one embodiment, when the mobile communication device 10 enters the push range of the communication module 13 and receives identification data, the user does not need to manually open the application 11, and the application 11 can receive weather forecast data to generate specific weather reminders. And instantly transmit weather reminding instructions to the communication module 13; the processing module 14 receives the weather reminding instructions from the communication module 13, and generates specific control instructions corresponding to the weather reminding instructions; the display module 15 receives the control instructions and displays the weather reminder signal to remind the use Pay attention to weather conditions.

In another embodiment, the user can open the application 11 to actively search for and connect to the paired communication module 13. On the one hand, the application 11 can calculate the mobile communication device 10 and the communication module according to the received signal strength indicator of the identification data packet. Group 13 (equivalent to the distance between the user and the umbrella); on the other hand, the application 11 transmits a specific weather reminder command to the communication module 13, and the processing module 14 receives the weather reminder command from the communication module 13, corresponding to the weather reminder The command generates a specific control command; the display module 15 receives the control command to display a weather reminder signal; thereby, the user can know the distance or position of the umbrella. It is worth noting that, in the mode of the application 11 reminding the distance of the umbrella, the user can set it to leave or enter the communication range of the communication module 13 to generate a weather reminder command according to requirements.

Figure 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a weather reminder device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 3, the communication module and processing module (not shown) are installed in the main body 12, the display module 15 is installed on one side of the main body 12, the main body 12 is installed on the umbrella handle 200, and the application program 11 The communication module (not shown) in the main body 12 has been paired. In this embodiment, the display module 15 includes a light-emitting diode unit 151 and a power unit. The light-emitting diode unit 151 includes light-emitting diodes of different light colors. The power unit is, for example, a replaceable primary battery or includes a charging port 152 The charging port 152 can be connected to an external power source to charge the secondary lithium battery.

When the user’s mobile communication device 10 is connected to the communication module 13, the application 11 receives weather forecast data and generates a weather reminder command. The mobile communication device 10 transmits the weather reminder command to the communication module 13, and the processing module 14 controls the display corresponding to the weather reminder command. Module 15 displays light signals of different light colors. For example, red light indicates that the probability of rain is not less than 70%, yellow light indicates that the probability of rain is between 51 to 69%, and green light indicates that the probability of rain is not higher than 50%. The weather warning signal can decide whether to bring an umbrella.

In another embodiment, in addition to the display module 15 installed on the umbrella handle 200 that can display weather warning signals, when the mobile communication device 10 is connected to the communication module 13, the application 11 can send out a voice or text message to Remind users to pay attention to the weather and whether to bring an umbrella.

In the weather reminder device of the present invention, the communication module, the processing module and the display module are arranged on the body, the body is installed on the umbrella handle, the application is loaded on the user’s mobile communication device, when the mobile communication device is connected to the communication module The application can receive weather forecast data to generate weather reminder instructions. The mobile communication device transmits the weather reminder instructions to the communication module. The processing module controls the display module to display the weather reminder signal in response to the weather reminder instructions. Users only need to watch the umbrella when they go out. You can find your umbrella with the handle, and you can decide whether you need to bring an umbrella without checking the weather conditions separately, which solves the problems of the prior art and achieves the effect of reminding and convenient use of the umbrella.

The above-mentioned embodiments only exemplarily illustrate the principles and effects of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone who is familiar with the profession can modify and change the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those who have this professional knowledge in the technical field without departing from the spirit and technical principles disclosed in the present invention should still be covered by the scope of patent application of the present invention.

1 Weather reminder device 10 Mobile communication device 11 Application 12 Main unit 13 Communication module 14 Processing module 15 Display module 100 Cloud server 151 Light-emitting diode unit 152 Charging port 200 Umbrella handle S20 to S27 Steps

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a weather reminder device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 2 is a flowchart of the steps of the weather reminder device of the present invention generating a weather reminder command; and Fig. 3 is a weather reminder according to an embodiment of the present invention Three-dimensional diagram of the reminder device.

1 Weather reminder device 10 Mobile communication device 11 Application 12 Main unit 13 Communication module 14 Processing module 15 Display module 100 Cloud server

Claims (6)

A weather reminder device, comprising: an application program loaded on a mobile communication device, with a first standard value and a second standard value, wherein the mobile communication device receives from the cloud server the area where the mobile communication device is located for one to multiple hours including the probability of rainfall According to the weather forecast data, the application generates a weather reminder command based on the weather forecast data. When the probability of rainfall is not lower than the first standard value, the application generates the weather reminder command corresponding to a rainy day. When the probability of rainfall is not high At the second standard value, the application program generates the weather reminder instruction corresponding to a sunny day, and when the probability of rainfall is between the first standard value and the second standard value, the application program generates the corresponding cloudy day Weather reminder instruction; and the main body, communication module, processing module and display module. The main body is detachably installed on the umbrella handle by screw locking, fastening or fitting. The communication module, the processing module The group and the display module are arranged on the main body, wherein the communication module can wirelessly connect to the mobile communication device and receive the weather reminder instruction, and the processing module controls the display module to display the weather reminder signal corresponding to the weather reminder instruction. For example, the weather reminder device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the weather forecast data contains the snowfall probability, the application has a snowy standard value, and when the snowfall probability is not lower than the snowy standard value, the application Generate the weather reminder instruction corresponding to the snowy day. Such as the weather reminder device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the communication module can transmit the identification data of the Bluetooth low energy communication protocol to connect to the mobile communication device; after the mobile communication device receives the identification data, the application Transmit the weather reminder command of the Bluetooth low energy communication protocol to the communication module. For example, the weather reminder device described in the first item of the scope of patent application, wherein the display module includes a light emitting diode unit and an electric power unit. For example, the weather reminding device described in item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the power unit includes a charging port, which can be connected to an external power source for charging. For example, the weather reminder device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the weather reminder signal includes light signals corresponding to rainy, sunny, and cloudy days.

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