TWM523126U - Automatic circumstance controlling system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic circumstance controlling system including plural controlled devices, a detecting unit and a host. The host includes a controlled device list for recording the controlled devices in the system. The detecting unit detects the controlled devices in the system to produce a detecting signal. The host renews the list according to the detecting signal. The host therefore can provide a renewed list automatically for users to edit the functions of the controlled devices to define a circumstance. The present invention automatically detects the controlled devices in the system without manual operation and thus is convenient to users.

Description

Automated context control system

This creation relates to an automated context control system, and more particularly to an automated context control system for a controlled device contained within an automated detection system.

The contextual automation control system is used to control the functions of devices installed in a specific place, such as lighting or sound settings, etc., in order to create a situation suitable for various activities. Common places of use include homes, audio-visual entertainment venues or large lecture halls and conference halls.

In the contextual automation control system, the equipment contained in the system is usually fixed. Under normal circumstances, the original equipment of the system will set up the desired equipment before the venue. Then, the original personnel manually build a device menu for the existing equipment and built it into the main control device of the system. The user defines a context mode based on the built-in device menu to select the function of the device to be set. In other words, the user can only make settings based on the equipment provided by the factory-set device menu. If all new equipment is added/removed in the above-mentioned venues, the user must first return the new controlled device to the original factory for resetting. The factory engineer redefines the signal connection between the master control device and the added/removed device, and updates the device menu of the master device to build the added and deleted device menu into the master device for the user to set. use. However, the way in which an engineer needs to reset a device menu is inconvenient and inefficient.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel automated context control system to solve the problems of the prior art.

The purpose of this creation is to provide an automated context control system that automatically detects the improved use efficiency of the controlled devices contained within the system.

In order to achieve the above objective, an automatic context control system provided by the present invention includes: a plurality of controlled devices, each controlled device including a network address, a device name and a media access control address; a unit for detecting the plurality of controlled devices to generate a detection signal, the detection signal including the network address, the device name and the media access control address; and a master device, the signal is connected to The detection unit and the plurality of controlled devices include: a network communication port; a wireless transmission module; and a processing unit comprising: a macro setting module for receiving the detection transmitted by the detecting unit Signaling and generating a controlled device menu, wherein the controlled device menu includes the network address of each of the controlled devices, the device name and the media access control address; and a storage module for Storing the controlled device menu; wherein the detecting unit detects the plurality of controlled devices and generates the detecting signal according to an update command issued by the macro setting module, so that the processing unit updates the controlled device Single.

Preferably, the master device receives the detection signal sent by the detecting unit via the wireless transmission module.

Preferably, the detecting unit is disposed in the main control device and electrically connected to the processing unit.

Preferably, the macro setting module further comprises a user operation interface, and a user uses a computer to display the user operation interface to the computer via the network communication port.

Preferably, the macro setting module generates the update command when the user operation interface is started.

Preferably, the user operation interface includes an update block, and when the user selects the update tile, the macro setting module generates the update command to the detecting unit, so that the macro setting is performed. The module updates the controlled device menu and displays the updated controlled device menu in the user operation interface.

Preferably, the macro setting module further includes at least one context mode, wherein the context mode corresponds to performing at least one of the controlled devices, and the execution function of the controlled device corresponding to the context mode It is set by the user in the user operation interface.

Preferably, the controlled device menu includes at least a device name field, a network address field, a connection field and a Media Access Control Address (MAC), wherein After receiving the detection signal, the macro setting module writes the device name of the controlled device into the device name field, and writes the network address to the network address field, and the media access The control address is written to the media access control address field, and wherein each of the controlled devices is assigned a channel code by the macro setting module and the connection field is used to record the channel code.

Preferably, the channel code of the controlled device is used to define a communication channel between the controlled device and the main control device, so that the main control device is wirelessly connected to the controlled device.

Preferably, the media access control address is used to identify the identity of the corresponding controlled device, and determine whether to re-update the network address corresponding to the device name.

Preferably, the controlled device menu further comprises an edit tile, wherein when the edit tile is selected, the macro set module displays a controlled device setting frame, wherein the controlled device setting frame includes at least a function field, a time field and a removal block, wherein the function field includes a function option provided by the controlled device, the time field including a time when the controlled device is turned on or off, and the movement The tile is used to remove the controlled device from the system when it is selected.

Preferably, the plurality of controlled devices comprise a video processor, a display, at least one light fixture set, at least one electric curtain, at least one microphone or at least one speaker.

Preferably, the detecting unit broadcasts a signal to the non-reliable non-wired data stream transmission service to detect the plurality of controlled devices.

100‧‧‧Master control unit

110‧‧‧Network Communication埠

120‧‧‧Wireless transmission module

130‧‧‧Processing unit

131‧‧‧Macro setting module

1311‧‧‧Controlled device menu

1311a‧‧‧Updated tiles

1311b‧‧‧Device Name Field

1311c‧‧‧Network Address Field

1311d‧‧‧Connected field

1311e‧‧‧Editing tiles

1311f‧‧‧Media Access Control Address Field

1312‧‧‧Controlled device setting framework

1312a‧‧‧Remove the tile

1312b‧‧‧Confirmation block

1312c‧‧‧Cancel the block

140‧‧‧ storage module

210-260‧‧‧Controlled device

210‧‧‧Lights

220‧‧‧Electric curtains

230‧‧‧ display

240‧‧‧Video Processor

250‧‧‧ Horn

260‧‧‧ microphone

300‧‧‧Detection unit

400‧‧‧User interface

410‧‧‧Controlled device menu frame

420‧‧‧ Situation Schedule Settings Menu

421‧‧‧ time field

Figure 1 is a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the authoring automated context control system.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the automated context control system of Figure 1 used in a home environment.

3A is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of a controlled device menu framework and a controlled device menu displayed within a controlled device menu framework.

FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the creation control device setting framework.

FIG. 3C is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of a creation context scheduling menu.

In the following, the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be further described with reference to the drawings.

Referring first to Figure 1, Figure 1 is a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the automated context control system of the present invention. The authoring system includes a detecting unit 300 for detecting the controlled device 210-260 included in the system, and the master device 100 updates the controlled device menu 1311 according to the detecting signal of the detecting unit 300 to allow the user to The addition and deletion editing complex controlled devices 210-260 can be set by themselves. As shown in FIG. 1, the embodiment of FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a preferred example of a creative automatic context control system applied to a home environment. The system of FIG. 1 includes: a master device 100, a plurality of controlled devices 210-260, and a detecting unit 300. The main control device 100 includes a network communication port 110, a wireless transmission module 120, a processing unit 130, and a storage module 140. The processing unit 130 includes a macro setting module 131 and a controlled device menu 1311. The controlled devices 210-260 and the detecting unit 300 transmit signals to each other via a wireless connection. The storage module 140 is configured to store the controlled device menu 1311 described above. The controlled devices 210-260 (here, six are exemplified in this embodiment) include a lamp set 210, an electric curtain 220, a display 230, a video processor 240, a speaker 250, and a microphone 260. Each of the controlled devices 210-260 has an individual network address, device name, and media access control address.

Next, the basic operation of the automated context control system of this creation will be explained. Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a living room in the home using the system of Figure 1. First, the detecting unit 300 detects those controlled devices included in the living room according to an update command issued by the main control device 100. In this embodiment, the detecting unit 300 It is detected that the living room contains controlled devices 210-260, such as the light fixture set 210, the electric curtain 220, the display 230, the video processor 240, the speaker 250, and the microphone 260. The detecting unit 300 generates a detection signal according to the detected result and transmits the detection signal to the main control device 100. In the embodiment, the detecting unit 300 broadcasts a signal to the unreliable non-wired data stream transmission service (User Datagram Protocol (UDP)), and the controlled device 210-260 receives the signal and reports the detection unit 300. To generate a detection signal. The detection signal includes the network address, device name and media access control address of each controlled device 210-260. Then, the detection signal is transmitted to the macro setting module 131 to cause the macro setting module 131 to generate a controlled device menu 1311 based on the information provided by the detection signal. The controlled device menu 1311 is stored in the storage module 1400 and includes the network address, device name and media access control address of each of the controlled devices 210-260.

Please refer to FIG. 3A together, which is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of a controlled device menu framework and a controlled device menu displayed in a controlled device menu frame. The active update process for the controlled device menu is detailed below. In the system, the macro setting module 131 of the main control device 100 provides a user operation interface 400. The user can activate and operate the user interface 400 in the macro setting module 131 via a network or a mobile device network connected to the network communication port 110 of the master device. The user operation interface 400 is activated and displayed on the user's computer or mobile device. As shown in FIG. 3A, the user interface 400 includes a plurality of setting options, and when the user's option to operate the interface 400 is selected, a controlled device menu frame 410 is displayed. A controlled device menu 1311 is presented within the controlled device menu frame 410 in this example. The controlled device menu 1311 includes at least an update tile 1311a, a device name field 1311b, a network address field 1311c, a connection field 1311d, an edit block 1311e, and a media access control address field 1311f. In actual operation, when the user opens the user interface in the macro setting module 131, or when the update block 1311a is clicked, the processing unit 130 generates the update. The detection unit 300 is configured to re-detect the controlled device included in the system according to the update command, and generate a detection signal to the main control device 100 according to the detected result. Thereafter, the macro setting module 131 writes the device name of the controlled device 210-260 provided by the detection signal, and the network address and the media access control address are respectively written in the device name field 1311b and the network address column. Bit 1311c and media access control address field 1311f. In addition to the above, each of the controlled devices 210-260 includes an edit block 1311e, and each edit block 1311e is coupled to the controlled device setting frame 1312 of the corresponding controlled device 210-260. For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, after the macro setting module 131 receives the detection signal, the device name field 1311b of the controlled device menu 1311 is written into the lamp group, and the network address field 1311c is written. Corresponding to the network address 192.168.01 of the luminaire group, the connection 埠 field 1311d records the channel code 01 assigned by the luminaire group, and the media access control address field 1311f is written to the media access control bit of the corresponding luminaire group. Address F8-22-85-00-40-00. Then, the edit block 1311e of the corresponding luminaire group is clicked to connect the controlled device setting frame 1312 of the luminaire group. The media access control address is an identifier of the network interface card of each controlled device 210-260, and is used to identify the identity of each controlled device 210-260, and determine whether to reassign the network corresponding to the device name. Road address.

Next, the operation of editing the controlled device setting frame will be described. When the edit tile 1311e is clicked, the controlled device setting frame 1312 of the corresponding controlled device 210-260 will be generated. Please refer to FIG. 3B together. Figure 3B shows a controlled device luminaire set, controlled device setting frame 1312. The controlled device setting frame 1312 includes a removal tile 1312a, a confirmation tile 1312b, and a cancellation tile 1312c. The specific controlled device 210-260 is deleted from a setting context by clicking to remove the tile 1312a, or the confirmation tile 1312b is clicked to update the editing settings of the controlled device 210-260 in a setting context. Alternatively, click to cancel block 1312c to retain the previous settings of the controlled devices 210-260.

In addition, the user operation interface 400 in the macro setting module 131 further provides a situation scheduling setting menu 420, please refer to FIG. 3C. As shown in FIG. 3C, in addition to the conventional switch field for turning off/on the context in which the controlled device 210-260 performs the function, for example, the context 1 is turned off/on. The command setting of the user operation interface 400 is used to edit and set the function performed by each controlled device 210-260. The related technology for editing and setting the execution function of each controlled device 210-260 is known to those skilled in the art. As far as I know, I will not repeat them here. The situation schedule setting menu 420 further includes a time field 421, and the time field 421 is a time point for setting the situation generated by the controlled device 210-260 to perform the function. For example, the lamp set 210 of the living room is set to be closed at 7:00 in the morning. It was opened at 6 pm. Alternatively, the luminaire group can be set to be turned on from 6 pm to 10 pm, and the brightness of the luminaire group 210 is 100%, and the brightness of being turned on from 10 pm to 7 am the next day is 20%. Of course, the execution function and the set time set by each controlled device 210-260 can be adjusted according to the user's living habits, and are not limited to the embodiment. After the function of each controlled device is set, the user can select one or a plurality of controlled devices corresponding to each context by selecting a context mode setting of the user operation interface 400 home page. Therefore, the master device 100 can activate the corresponding controlled device to perform the set function according to the set context mode to achieve the desired situational atmosphere in the venue. In addition, the master device 100 can initiate a time point for execution of each context setting according to the context schedule setting menu 420.

As can be seen from the above description, the detection unit of the detection unit is used as a means for automatically updating the controlled device menu, and the user can activate the user interface in the macro setting module or select an update block. Get the latest information on the controlled devices currently in the system that contain controlled devices. Therefore, when there is an increase/decrease of the controlled device in the system, the user does not need to manually input the added/removed controlled device data, thereby improving the efficiency of the operation. Secondly, the main control device respectively assigns a communication code to the plurality of controlled devices as a signal connection between the main control device and the controlled device. The method allows the master device to directly access and set the plurality of controlled devices, so that the controlled device in the set up/delete system can be selected without being restricted by the original initial communication protocol setting. In addition, the simultaneous synchronization or the action of each controlled device is performed within a preset time by setting the context mode in the user operation interface. The user operation interface can also be used to set the situation scheduling setting menu to execute the set function at the preset time to generate each situation atmosphere, which can save the manpower and operation time of repeatedly setting the situation.

The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent changes or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included in the present case. Within the scope of the patent application.

100‧‧‧Master control unit

110‧‧‧Network Communication埠

120‧‧‧Wireless transmission module

130‧‧‧Processing unit

131‧‧‧Macro setting module

1311‧‧‧Controlled device menu

140‧‧‧ storage module

210-260‧‧‧Controlled device

210‧‧‧Lights

220‧‧‧Electric curtains

230‧‧‧ display

240‧‧‧Video Processor

250‧‧‧ Horn

260‧‧‧ microphone

300‧‧‧Detection unit

Claims (13)

An automated context control system includes: a plurality of controlled devices, each controlled device including a network address, a device name and a media access control address; and a detecting unit for detecting the complex number controlled The device generates a detection signal, the detection signal includes the network address, the device name and the media access control address, and a master device, the signal is connected to the detecting unit and the plurality of controlled devices The method includes: a network communication module; a wireless transmission module; a processing unit, comprising: a macro setting module, configured to receive the detection signal transmitted by the detecting unit, and generate a controlled device menu, The controlled device menu includes the network address of each of the controlled devices, the device name and the media access control address, and a storage module for storing the controlled device menu; wherein The detecting unit detects the complex controlled device according to the update command sent by the macro setting module and generates the detecting signal, so that the processing unit updates the controlled device menu. The system of claim 1, wherein the master device receives the detection signal sent by the detecting unit via the wireless transmission module. The system of claim 1, wherein the detecting unit is The utility device is disposed in the main control device and electrically connected to the processing unit. The system of claim 1, wherein the macro setting module further comprises a user operation interface, wherein a user uses a computer to display the user operation interface via the network communication port. computer. The system of claim 4, wherein the macro setting module generates the update command when the user operation interface is activated. The system of claim 4, wherein the user interface comprises an update block, and the macro setting module generates the update command to the detection when the user selects the update block a unit, wherein the macro setting module updates the controlled device menu and displays the updated controlled device menu in the user operation interface. The system of claim 6, wherein the macro setting module further comprises at least one context mode, wherein the context mode corresponds to at least one of the controlled devices performing a function, and the context mode corresponds to The execution function of the controlled device is set by the user within the user interface. The system of claim 1, wherein the controlled device menu includes at least a device name field, a network address field, a connection field, and a media access control address field. After receiving the detection signal, the macro setting module writes the device name of the controlled device into the device name field, and writes the network address to the network address field, the media The access control address is written to the media access control address field, and wherein each of the controlled devices is assigned a channel code by the macro setting module, and the connection field is used to record the channel code . The system of claim 8, wherein the channel code of the controlled device is used to define one of communication between the controlled device and the main control device. The communication channel enables the master device to wirelessly connect to the controlled device. The system of claim 8, wherein the media access control address is used to identify the identity of the corresponding controlled device and determine whether to re-update the network address corresponding to the device name. The system of claim 8, wherein the controlled device menu further comprises an edit tile, wherein when the edit tile is selected, the macro set module displays a controlled device setting frame, wherein The controlled device setting frame includes at least a function field, a time field and a removal block, wherein the function field includes a function option provided by the controlled device, and the time field includes the controlled device being turned on. Or the time of the closure, and the removal of the tile is used to remove the controlled device from the system when selected. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of controlled devices comprise a video processor, a display, at least one light fixture set, at least one electric curtain, at least one microphone or at least one speaker. The system of claim 1, wherein the detecting unit broadcasts a signal to the non-reliable non-wired data stream transmission service to detect the plurality of controlled devices.