TWM595295U - Smart charging station - Google Patents

Abstract

A smart charging station is suitable for powering an electronic device, and includes a setting base, a charging device, and a wearable device. The setting base defines a placement space. The charging device is installed on the setting base and is controlled to output an electric power, and includes A first communication unit. The wearable device includes a second communication unit. The electronic device is electrically connected to the charging device to receive power charging. The first communication unit transmits a charging state signal of the charging state of the related electronic device to the second communication unit. The wearable device receives and displays that when the electronic device receives at least one of a call and a message, the first communication unit transmits a communication signal of the related call and message to the second communication unit, and the wearable device receives the communication signal And produce a prompt output.

Description

Smart charging station

This creation is about a smart charging station, especially through the wireless connection of a wearable device and a charging device, so that consumers can know the status of the electronic device without having to stay by the charging electronic device.

Advances in technology have made people’s lives more convenient. “Smartphones” have become one of the devices people carry with them. The versatility and high usage of smartphones make the required power quite large, so they often need to be charged to maintain power. , Users need to bring their own power bank or find a place to provide charging service to charge the phone. Please refer to Republic of China Patent No. M519782 "Lockers with Storage and Charging Functions". The storage cabinet includes a box, a protective door, a transaction device, a control element and a charging device. The protective door is arranged on the box body and is provided with a lock. The locking member locks the box body and the protective door after being locked, and releases the box body and the protective door after unlocking. The transaction device is installed on the protective door, and generates a charging start signal according to a received charging amount. The control element is electrically connected to the transaction device, and generates a control signal according to the charging start signal. The charging device is electrically connected to the control element and has a charging port. The charging device generates a power according to the control signal, and outputs the power through the charging port.

The locker can provide power and save the mobile phone, so that the user can leave to do other things while waiting for charging, but during charging, the user cannot grasp the status of the mobile phone, such as charging status, answering the phone, viewing messages, etc. Therefore, the locker still has room for improvement.

In this connection, the author proposes a smart charging station in order to allow users to grasp the status of charging mobile phones during charging.

The smart charging station is suitable for supplying power to an electronic device, and the smart charging station includes a setting base, a charging device, and a wearable device.

The installation base defines a placement space, the charging device is installed in the installation base and is controlled to output an electric power, and includes a first communication unit, the wearable device includes a second communication unit, the second communication unit and the The first communication unit is wirelessly connected, the electronic device and the charging device are electrically connected to receive the power charging, the first communication unit transmits a charging status signal related to the charging status of the electronic device to the second communication unit, the wearable The device receives the charging status signal for display.

Further, when the electronic device receives at least one of an incoming call and a message, the first communication unit transmits a communication signal related to the incoming call and the message to the second communication unit, and the wearable device receives the Communication signal and generate a prompt output

Further, the second communication unit is constantly wirelessly connected to the first communication unit.

Further, the wearable device further includes a speaker unit and a radio unit. When the electronic device is electrically connected to the charging device and the electronic device receives the incoming call, the wearable device receives the communication signal, causing the The speaker unit and the radio unit are activated.

Further, the wearable device further includes a display unit, when the electronic device is electrically connected to the charging device and the electronic device receives at least one of the incoming call and the message, the wearable device receives the communication signal, Causing the display unit to generate the prompt output.

Further, the wearable device further includes a vibration unit. When the electronic device is electrically connected to the charging device and the electronic device receives at least one of the incoming call and the message, the wearable device receives the communication signal, Make the vibrating unit produce the prompt output.

Further, the installation seat includes a door panel and a door lock, and the installation seat forms an opening communicating with the placement space, the door panel can be opened to close the opening, the door lock is provided on the door panel, and can be controlled to enable The door panel is locked.

Further, the smart charging station further includes a prompting device, which is installed in the setting base. When the charging device is in use, the prompting device generates a usage prompt output.

Further, the smart charging station further includes an identification device, the identification device is controlled to perform at least one of a face recognition and a fingerprint recognition.

Further, the smart charging station further includes an input device, and the input device is controlled to perform input.

Further, the smart charging station further includes a payment device, the payment device includes at least one of a coin unit and a reading unit, the coin unit is used to receive a currency of the entity, the reading unit is read by A data deduction to receive the virtual currency.

According to the above technical features, the following effects can be achieved:

1. Through the wireless transmission between the wearable device and the charging device, the consumer can learn the charging status of the electronic device and receive notification of the incoming call and the message through the wearable device without the need for It is quite convenient to stay by the electronic device.

2. If the electronic device is a mobile phone, the wearable device can also receive calls and view messages.

3. With the second communication unit of the wearable device constantly connected wirelessly with the first communication unit of the charging device, when charging the electronic device, the consumer can immediately take the wearable device away without waiting for the pairing time .

4. The face recognition or the fingerprint recognition can be performed by the recognition device to prevent the intentional person from peeping from the side and setting the password to take the electronic device away.

Based on the above technical features, the main functions of this creative smart charging station will be clearly presented in the following embodiments.

Referring to the first to third figures, an embodiment of the creative smart charging station can be installed in a public place, such as a department store, movie theater, library, hypermarket, etc. Each user charges and uses multiple electronic devices (10), such as a smart phone. The smart charging station includes an installation base (1), multiple charging devices (2), multiple wearable devices (3), multiple prompt devices (4), multiple identification devices (5), and multiple payment devices ( 6), multiple control units (7), and a monitoring and recording device (8).

The installation seat (1) defines a plurality of placement spaces (11) and respectively forms a plurality of openings (12) communicating with the placement spaces (11). The installation seat (1) includes a plurality of door panels (13) , Multiple grips (14), multiple door locks (15), and multiple partitions (16), the door panels (13) respectively openably close the openings (12), the grips (14) ) Are respectively installed on the door panels (13), the door locks (15) are respectively installed on the door panels (13), and can be controlled to lock the door panels (13), the partitions (16) The storage spaces (11) are respectively arranged to divide the storage spaces (11) into a plurality of first spaces (111) and a plurality of second spaces (112).

The charging devices (2) are respectively arranged in the first spaces (111). Each charging device (2) includes a charging unit (21), a charging cable connector (22), and a first communication unit (23). The charging unit (21) can be controlled to output an electric power, and the charging cable connector (22) is electrically connected to the charging unit (21).

The wearable devices (3) are respectively disposed in the second spaces (112), and respectively correspond to the charging devices (2). In this example, the wearable devices (3) are multiple bracelets for the users to wear on their wrists. Each wearable device (3) includes a second communication unit (31), a speaker unit (32), a radio unit (33), a display unit (34), a vibration unit (35), and a processing Unit (36). The second communication unit (31) is constantly wirelessly connected to the corresponding first communication unit (23) of the charging device (2). As shown in the fourth figure, the first communication unit (23) and the second communication unit (31) The wireless communication used can use transmission methods such as WiFi communication and Bluetooth communication. The speaker unit (32) is used to generate a sound output, such as a call output or a preset sound. The sound pickup unit (33) is, for example, a microphone for receiving the sound generated by the user. The display unit (34) is used to display a picture. The vibration unit (35) is controlled to generate vibration. The processing unit (36) is electrically connected to the second communication unit (31), the speaker unit (32), the sound receiving unit (33), the display unit (34), and the vibration unit (35).

The prompting devices (4) are installed on the installation base (1), and correspond to the charging devices (2), respectively. Each prompting device (4) is electrically connected to the charging unit (21) of the corresponding charging device (2), and is used to generate a usage prompt output when the corresponding charging device (2) is used. The usage prompt output is, for example, Emit light.

The identification devices (5) are respectively installed on the door panels (13), and are mechanically linked with the corresponding door locks (15), respectively. Each recognition device (5) includes a face recognition unit (51) and a fingerprint recognition unit (52). The face recognition unit (51) includes a camera lens and a display panel. The face recognition unit (51) is controlled to perform a face recognition. When a user performs face recognition verification, the use of the face camera The photo of the person is compared with the previously taken photo, and can be displayed on the display panel. The face recognition unit (51) verifies the success, and the face recognition unit (51) opens the door lock (15). The fingerprint identification unit (52) is controlled to perform a fingerprint identification. When the user performs fingerprint identification verification, the fingerprint pattern of the user is sensed through the fingerprint identification unit (52) and compared with the previously stored fingerprint pattern. The fingerprint identification unit (52) is successfully verified, and the fingerprint identification unit (52) opens the door lock (15). It should be added that the display panel of each face recognition unit (51) can also have a touch function, then the display panel can also be used as an input device for the user to perform input, such as entering a password or membership Information etc.

The payment devices (6) are respectively installed on the door panels (13). Each payment device (6) includes a reading unit. The reading unit reads a data for deduction by reading methods such as electromagnetic induction, magnetic stripe induction, and chip induction to receive a virtual currency. In this example, each reading unit reads the data of a credit card by a chip-inductive reading method. It should be added that each payment device (6) may further include a coin-operating unit for receiving the currency of the entity.

The control units (7) correspond to the charging devices (2) respectively, and each control unit (7) is electrically connected to the corresponding charging unit (21), the corresponding identification device (5), and the corresponding payment device (6), to control the corresponding charging unit (21), the corresponding identification device (5), and the corresponding payment device (6).

The monitoring and recording device (8) is installed in the setting base (1) to record the state of use of the smart charging station, and can also transmit the recorded picture to the operator through the network for the remote operator to monitor the smart charging station To prevent unscrupulous people from doing illegal things.

When in use, the user first selects one of the charging devices (2) that is not in use from the prompting devices (4), for example, the charging device (2) corresponding to the prompting device (4) without a lighted prompt, and then Set the corresponding identification device (5), such as taking pictures, fingerprint retention, password setting, etc. After the setting is completed, the control unit (7) controls the identification device (5) to open the door lock (15), the use Then, the electronic device (10) can be placed in the first space (111), and the charging cable connector (22) can be inserted into a charging hole of the electronic device (10) to be charged. Type device (3), because the second communication unit (31) has been wirelessly connected to the corresponding first communication unit (23) of the charging device (2) in advance, the user does not need to wait for the pairing time, You can directly wear the wearable device (3) to leave, the user closes the door panel (13), the door lock (15) is automatically locked, and at the same time, the control unit (7) controls the output of the charging device (2) The power is transmitted to the electronic device (10) through the charging line connector (22).

The advantage of this creation is that the user can also know the status of the electronic device (10) through the wearable device (3) after leaving the electronic device (10), and the first communication unit (23) will be related to the electronic device (23) 10) A charging status signal of the charging status is transmitted to the second communication unit (31), the processing unit (36) of the wearable device (3) receives the charging status signal to control the display unit (34) to display, then the The user can know the charging progress of the electronic device (10) from the display unit (34). More specifically, when the electronic device (10) receives a call, the first communication unit (23) will A communication signal related to the incoming call is transmitted to the second communication unit (31), the processing unit (36) receives the communication signal, and controls to generate a prompt output, such as controlling the speaker unit (32) to generate the preset The sound either controls the vibration unit (35) to generate vibration, or controls the display unit (34) to display the picture with an incoming call, and at the same time, the processing unit (36) controls the speaker unit (32) and the radio receiver The unit (33) is activated, and if the user wants to answer the call, the speaker unit (32) and the radio unit (33) can be used for talking.

When the electronic device (10) receives a message, the first communication unit (23) transmits the communication signal related to the message to the second communication unit (31), and the processing unit (36) receives the communication The signal controls the display unit (34) to display, and the user can learn the content of the message by watching the display unit (34).

When the user wants to retrieve the electronic device (10), first pay the fee in the payment device (6), then the control unit (7) controls the recognition device (5) to perform the face recognition, the fingerprint recognition or After entering the password and other procedures, the user must cooperate with the successful verification, the control unit (7) controls the identification device (5) to open the door lock (15), the user can successfully retrieve the charged electronic device ( 10).

It should be added that users who want to use these charging devices (2) need to process membership record data before they can use member login to use these charging devices to avoid theft of these wearable devices (3) by interested persons.

In summary, through the wireless transmission between the wearable devices (3) and the corresponding charging devices (2), consumers can learn about the wearable devices (3). The charging status of the electronic device (10), if the electronic devices (10) are multiple mobile phones, you can also answer the phone and view the message without having to stay by the electronic device (10), which is very convenient and more convenient When the second communication unit (31) of the wearable devices (3) is wirelessly connected to the first communication unit (23) of the charging devices (2), when the consumer charges the electronic device (10) , You can take the wearable devices (3) away immediately without waiting for the pairing time. In addition, the face recognition or the fingerprint recognition can be performed by the recognition devices (5) to avoid the prying eyes of interested persons. Set a password and remove the electronic device (10).

Based on the description of the above embodiments, the operation, use and effects of this creation can be fully understood, but the above-mentioned embodiments are only the preferred embodiments of the creation, and should not be used to limit the implementation of this creation. The scope, that is, simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application for the creation and the content of the creation description, are all covered by the scope of the creation.

(1): Set the seat (11): Place space (111): The first space (112): Second space (12): opening (13): Door panel (14): Grip (15): Door lock (16): partition (2): Charging device (21): Charging unit (22): Charging cable connector (23): The first communication unit (3): Wearable device (31): Second communication unit (32): Speaker unit (33): Radio unit (34): Display unit (35): Vibration unit (36): Processing unit (4): Prompt device (5): Identification device (51): Face recognition unit (52): Fingerprint identification unit (6): Pay device (7): Control unit (8): Surveillance recording device (10): Electronic device

[First Picture] is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of the creative charging station. [Second figure] is a perspective view illustrating a state of a charging device of this embodiment in use. [Figure 3] is a block diagram illustrating the system architecture of this embodiment. [Fourth figure] is a schematic diagram illustrating that the wearable devices of the embodiment are wirelessly connected with corresponding charging devices.

(1): Set the seat

(11): Place space

(111): The first space

(112): Second space

(12): opening

(13): Door panel

(14): Grip

(15): Door lock

(16): partition

(2): Charging device

(21): Charging unit

(22): Charging cable connector

(3): Wearable device

(4): Prompt device

(5): Identification device

(51): Face recognition unit

(52): Fingerprint identification unit

(6): Pay device

(8): Surveillance recording device

Claims (11)

A smart charging station is suitable for powering an electronic device, and the smart charging station includes: One set of seats to define a storage space; A charging device installed in the setting base and controlled to output an electric power, and including a first communication unit; and A wearable device includes a second communication unit, the second communication unit is wirelessly connected to the first communication unit, the electronic device is electrically connected to the charging device to receive the power charge, and the first communication unit will correlate the electronic A charging status signal of the charging status of the device is transmitted to the second communication unit, and the wearable device receives the charging status signal for display. The smart charging station as described in item 1 of the patent scope, wherein, when the electronic device receives at least one of a call and a message, the first communication unit transmits a communication signal related to the call and the message To the second communication unit, the wearable device receives the communication signal and generates a prompt output. The smart charging station as described in item 1 of the patent scope, wherein the second communication unit is constantly wirelessly connected to the first communication unit. The smart charging station as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the wearable device further includes a speaker unit and a radio unit, when the electronic device is electrically connected to the charging device and the incoming call is received at the electronic device When the wearable device receives the communication signal, the speaker unit and the radio unit are activated. The smart charging station as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the wearable device further includes a display unit, when the electronic device is electrically connected to the charging device and the electronic device receives the incoming call and the message at least In one case, the wearable device receives the communication signal and causes the display unit to generate the prompt output. The smart charging station as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the wearable device further includes a vibrating unit, when the electronic device is electrically connected to the charging device and the electronic device receives the incoming call and the message at least In one case, the wearable device receives the communication signal and causes the vibration unit to generate the prompt output. The smart charging station as described in item 1 of the patent application, wherein the installation base includes a door panel and a door lock, and the installation base forms an opening communicating with the storage space, and the door panel can openably close the opening, The door lock is arranged on the door panel and can be controlled to lock the door panel. The smart charging station as described in item 1 of the patent application scope further includes a prompting device, which is installed in the setting base. When the charging device is in use, the prompting device generates a usage prompt output. The smart charging station as described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a recognition device, which is controlled to perform at least one of a face recognition and a fingerprint recognition. The smart charging station as described in item 1 of the patent application scope also includes an input device, which is controlled to perform input. The smart charging station as described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a payment device including at least one of a coin-operating unit and a reading unit, the coin-operating unit is used to receive a currency of the entity, The reading unit deducts money by reading a data to receive the virtual currency.

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