TWM600494U - Smart socket - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a smart socket, including an insulating body. The insulating body has a plug, at least one socket, at least one seven-segment display, at least one button and a main control unit. The main control unit is arranged in the insulating body and Connected with sockets, plugs and seven-segment displays, the main control unit includes a cloud unit and a central processing unit; the cloud unit is connected with keys and the central processing unit. The cloud unit can use Wi-Fi to transmit data to external Internet-enabled devices within a wireless transmission distance; the central processing unit is connected to the seven-segment display and the cloud unit, and the central processing unit can transmit data with the seven-segment display and the cloud unit. To control the display content of the seven-segment display and the external Internet-accessible device to control the main control unit and the output status of each socket.

Description

Smart socket

This creation relates to a smart socket, in particular to a smart socket with display and network functions.

With the advancement of technology, home appliances are gradually being matched with smart sockets with display or network connection functions, so that users can know the electricity consumption information of home appliances.

However, the liquid crystal display (LCD) mounted on the smart socket is expensive. If a light-emitting diode (LED) is used as a display, the LED can only display the level but not the number, which makes the smart socket encounter problems such as price or insufficient display information.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a smart socket that can display more accurate information such as numbers and has a cheaper price than LCD, so that consumers can choose and use in life.

The purpose of this creation is to provide a smart socket, in particular to a smart socket with display and network functions.

In order to achieve the above objectives, this creation discloses a smart socket, which includes an insulating body with a plug, at least one socket, and at least one seven-segment display in the insulating body, at least one button and a main control unit, which are arranged in the insulating body, The main control unit is arranged in the insulating body and connected with the socket, the plug and the seven-segment display. The main control unit includes a cloud unit and a central processing unit; the cloud unit is connected with the keys and the central processing unit. The cloud unit can use Wi-Fi to transmit data to external Internet-enabled devices within a wireless transmission distance; the central processing unit is connected to the seven-segment display and the cloud unit, and the central processing unit can transmit data with the seven-segment display and the cloud unit. To control the display content of the seven-segment display and the external Internet-accessible device to control the main control unit and the output status of each socket.

From the above, this creative smart socket can have direct display and network connection functions.

In order to explain in detail the technical content, structural features, achieved goals and effects of this creation, the following examples are given with examples and detailed descriptions in conjunction with the drawings.

Please refer to the first and second figures. The creative smart socket 100 includes an insulating body 1. The insulating body 1 includes a plug 2, at least one socket 41, at least one display unit 5, at least one button 63, and a main control unit. A monitoring unit, a relay unit 4, a cloud unit 6 and a central processing unit 7 are provided in the main control unit. The monitoring unit is composed of a voltage monitoring unit 3 and a current monitoring unit 31.

The plug 2 is connected with the voltage monitoring unit 3. The plug 2 is a kind of plug 21, which is used to connect with an external socket (not shown in the figure) to introduce external current into the creative intelligent socket 100. Specifically, the plug 21 may be in the form of two pins or three pins. The plug 2 is also connected to a power supply unit 21. The power supply unit 21 is connected to the relay unit 4 and the central processing unit 7, and the power supply unit 21 supplies power to the relay unit 4 and the central processing unit 7. The power supply unit 21 is additionally connected to a low-dropout regulator 22. The low dropout regulator 22 is connected to the cloud unit 6, and the low dropout regulator 22 is used to provide weaker power to the cloud unit 6. Specifically, the plug 2 provides power to the voltage monitoring unit 3 and the power supply unit 21. The power supply unit 21 provides 5Vdc (Vlots, Direct-Current) power to the relay unit 4, the central processing unit 7 and the low dropout regulator 22. The low dropout regulator 22 provides 3.3Vdc power to the cloud unit 6.

The voltage monitoring unit 3 is connected with the plug 2, the current monitoring unit 31, the relay unit 4 and the central processing unit 7. The voltage monitoring unit 3 is an analog AC current sensor module (AC Current Sensor). After the voltage monitoring unit 3 and the current monitoring unit 31 receive the electricity supplied from the plug 2, they are used to stabilize the voltage and current states of the relay unit 4, the display unit 5 and the central processing unit 7. Specifically, the voltage monitoring unit 3 and the current monitoring unit 31 can maintain the relay unit 4, the display unit 5, and the central processing unit 7 between the power consumption of AC110V~220V and the voltage value.

The relay unit 4 is connected to the power supply unit 21, the voltage monitoring unit 3 and the cloud unit 6. The relay unit 4 serves as a signal adjustment unit between the power supply unit 21, the voltage monitoring unit 3 and the cloud unit 6. The relay unit 4 has a function of stabilizing the signal adjustment between the power supply unit 21, the voltage monitoring unit 3 and the cloud unit 6. Specifically, the relay unit 4 is able to receive, adjust and amplify signals in a two-way manner between the power supply unit 21, the voltage monitoring unit 3, and the cloud unit 6 and transmit the signals to each other, thereby improving the signal attenuation problem, so that the power supply unit 21, The voltage monitoring unit 3 and the cloud unit 6 can transmit signals stably. The socket 41 is disposed in the insulating body and exposed to the insulating body. The socket 41 can be connected with plugs of other electrical products, so that other electrical products can be combined with the application of the intelligent socket 100 of the invention. Specifically, the socket 41 may be in the form of two holes or three holes.

The display unit 5 is connected to the central processing unit 7. The display unit 5 receives the power and signals provided by the central processing unit 7 to display the instructions provided from the central processing unit 7 on the display unit 5. The display unit 5 is a display. Specifically, the display is a seven-segment display. Furthermore, the seven-segment display can display four digits.

The cloud unit 6 is connected with the relay unit 4, the low-dropout regulator 22, the current monitoring unit 31, and the central processing unit 7. The cloud unit 6 receives the power provided by the low dropout regulator 22 and is monitored by the current monitoring unit 31. The cloud unit 6 can be connected with an internet-enabled device terminal (not shown in the figure) in the same network domain, so that the creative smart socket 100 can be matched with the application in the internet-enabled device terminal. The cloud unit 6 is a kind of microcontroller. The cloud unit 6 is connected to the central processing unit 7 through a conversion circuit 61. Specifically, the conversion circuit 61 is an I2C bidirectional signal Level shift conversion circuit for bidirectional conversion and transmission of the signal in the cloud unit 6 and the signal in the central processing unit 7. The cloud unit 6 is also connected to a two-color LED lamp 62 and a button 63. The two-color LED lamp 62 has two colors of red and blue, and is used to display whether the cloud unit 6 and the Internet-enabled device are in a mutual connection state.

The central processing unit 7 is connected with the power supply unit 21, the voltage monitoring unit 3, the display unit 5 and the cloud unit 6. The central processing unit 7 can perform data transmission with the seven-segment display and the cloud unit 6 to control the display content of the seven-segment display and the external internet-enabled device to control the main control unit and the output status of each socket. Specifically, the central processing unit 7 is used to control all the functions of the creative smart socket 100, such as controlling the display unit 5 to display the accumulated wattage (W) or KWH or hour (Hrs), and control whether it is connected to the mobile phone. Connect and control the signals transmitted from the mobile phone to the cloud unit 6 and so on. The central processing unit 7 receives the 5Vdc power provided by the power supply unit 21 and is monitored by the voltage monitoring unit 3. The central processing unit 7 is a kind of microcontroller. The central processing unit 7 is also connected with a plurality of LED lights 71. Used to coordinate with various signals from the central processing unit to emit light.

Please refer to the third figure. When using the creative smart socket 100, the functions set in the cloud unit 6 and the central processing unit 7 are activated by pressing the button 63. The specific steps are as follows: Step S810, power on. In this step, external power is introduced by connecting the plug 2 to an external power source, or the power is transmitted to various parts of the creative smart socket 100 through the power supply unit 21 and the voltage monitoring unit 3. In step S820, the display unit 5 and the LED lamp 71 are activated. Specifically, the four digits on the seven-segment display will be fully lit for 1 second, that is, 8888 will be displayed for 1 second. All the LED lights 71 glow for 1 second. Step S830, waiting for the key 63. In this step, the smart socket 100 for this creative creation enters a standby state, waiting for the user to press the button 63 for subsequent steps. Step S840, counting the number of times the button 63 is pressed. This step is based on the number of times the user presses the 63 button to display the usage status or activate the network connection function.

Step S850, press for the first time. When the user presses the button for the first time, step S851 is directly performed. In step S851, the accumulated power (W) is displayed. This is to display the accumulated power used by the creative smart socket 100 from the beginning to the current time. In step S852, it is determined whether the button 63 is continuously pressed. This step is to determine whether the button 63 is pressed for a long time when performing step S850. Specifically, in this step, it is defined that the button 63 is continuously pressed for more than 3 seconds as a long time pressing. When it is determined that the button 63 has not been pressed for a long time, step S860 is performed. When it is determined that the button 63 has been pressed for a long time, the accumulated power number is continuously displayed, and the second pressing is waited to proceed to step S860. . In step S853, the accumulated power number is eliminated. This step is to reset the displayed accumulated power to zero and continue to display the accumulated power, and then wait for the user to press the button 63 again. When the user presses the button 63 again, step S860 is performed.

Step S860, press for a second time. When the user presses the button for the second time, step S861 is directly performed. In step S861, the cumulative power consumption (KWH) is displayed. This shows the accumulated power consumption of the creative smart socket 100 from the beginning to the current time. In step S862, it is determined whether the button 63 is continuously pressed. This step is to determine whether the button 63 is pressed for a long time during step S860. Specifically, in this step, it is defined that pressing the button 63 for more than 3 seconds is a long time pressing. When it is determined that the button 63 is not pressed for a long time, the accumulated power consumption is continuously displayed, and the third pressing is waited to proceed to step S870. When it is determined that the button 63 has been pressed for a long time, the next step S863 is performed. In step S863, the accumulated power consumption is eliminated. This step is to reset the displayed accumulated power consumption to zero and continue to display the accumulated power consumption, and then wait for the user to press the button 63 again. When the user presses the button 63 again, step S870 is performed.

Step S870, press for the third time. When the user presses the button for the third time, step S871 is directly performed. In step S871, the accumulated usage hours (Hrs) are displayed. This is to display the cumulative use time of the creative smart socket 100 from the beginning to the current time, and the displayed value is in hours. In step S872, it is determined whether the button 63 is continuously pressed. This step is to determine whether the button 63 is pressed for a long time during the step S870. Specifically, in this step, it is defined that the button 63 is continuously pressed for more than 3 seconds as a long time pressing. When it is determined that the button 63 is not pressed for a long time, the accumulated hours are continuously displayed, and the fourth pressing is waited to proceed to step S880. When it is determined that the button 63 has been pressed for a long time, the next step S873 is performed. In step S873, the accumulated time is eliminated. This step is to reset the displayed accumulated hours to zero and continue to display the accumulated hours, and then wait for the user to press the button 63 again. When the user presses the button 63 again, step S880 is performed.

Step S880, press for the fourth time. When the user presses the button for the fourth time, step S881 is directly performed. In step S881, it is determined whether the button 63 is continuously pressed. This step is to determine whether the button 63 is pressed for a long time when the step S880 is performed. Specifically, in this step, it is defined that the button 63 is continuously pressed for more than 5 seconds as a long time pressing. When it is determined that the button 63 has not been pressed for a long time, step S890 is performed. When it is determined that the button 63 has been pressed for a long time, the next step S882 is performed. Step S882, enter the quick setting mode. In this step, the cloud unit 6 and the internet-enabled device can connect to each other. Step S883: It is judged whether the pairing is successful. This step is to determine whether the cloud unit 6 is paired with the Internet-enabled device. Step S884: Enter the remote operation mode. In this step, the Internet-enabled device can perform remote operation on the creative smart socket 100. Then, step S890 is performed. At this time, the creative smart socket 100 can maintain the connection with the internet-enabled device and perform other steps at the same time.

In step S890, the number of pressings is reset to zero. After this step, return to step S830 to wait for the user to press the button 63 again.

Please refer to the fourth figure, in step S882, when entering the quick setting mode. Yes, perform the following steps: Step S910, confirm that the Internet-enabled devices are connected to the same local network. The cloud unit 6 of the creative smart socket 100 and the internet-enabled device need to be connected in the same local network. Step S920, open the application in the internet-enabled device. In this step, an application corresponding to the creative smart socket 100 is pre-installed in the Internet-enabled device. Step S930, adding a new equipment device. In this step, in the application on the Internet-enabled device, pair the creative smart socket 100 with the Internet-enabled device to connect to each other. In step S940, the connection is completed. This step is to make the creative smart socket 100 and the Internet-enabled device in a state of mutual connection. Step S950, exit the setting mode and enter the standby mode. In this step, after the quick setting mode is ended, the remote operation mode of step S884 is entered to wait for the operation instruction of the creative smart socket 100 on the Internet-enabled device.

Since the creative smart socket 100 mainly displays one of the three states of cumulative power or power consumption or hours, the central processing unit 7 is connected to three LED lights 71, which are lit to correspondingly display the cumulative power Count, power consumption and count in time. The three LED lights 71 are all arranged on the periphery of the display unit 5 and emit light respectively to match the current status displayed by the display unit 5, so that the user can more clearly determine whether the display unit 5 currently displays the accumulated power or accumulated consumption. Electricity or accumulated hours. Specifically, when the display unit 5 displays the accumulated power number in step S851, the LED lamp 71 corresponding to the accumulated power number will be lit. When the display unit 5 displays the cumulative power consumption in step S861, the LED lamp 71 corresponding to the cumulative power consumption is illuminated. When the display unit 5 displays the accumulated hours in step S871, the LED lamp 71 corresponding to the accumulated hours will be lit.

Based on the above, when step S881 is performed to determine whether the button 63 is continuously pressed for 5 seconds. When the button 63 is pressed for more than 5 seconds, the three LED lights 71 arranged around the display unit 5 will start to flash. The user is prompted to enter the quick setting mode in step S882 to start the creative smart socket 100. When the connection in step S930 is completed, the three LED lights 71 arranged around the display unit 5 will all light up and turn off after a period of time to remind the user that the created smart socket 100 is successfully connected to the Internet-enabled device. Specifically, the light-emitting time will last for 5 seconds and then go out.

The two-color LED lamp 62 connected to the cloud unit 6 has red and blue luminous effects to prompt the user whether the creative smart socket 100 is connected to the Internet-enabled device. Specifically, when the two-color LED lamp 62 emits red light, it means whether the creative intelligent socket 100 and the internet-enabled device are in a disconnected state. When the two-color LED lamp 62 emits blue light, it means whether the creative intelligent socket 100 is in a connection state with the Internet-enabled device. Furthermore, the two-color LED lamp 62 is arranged around the button 63.

The creative smart socket 100 can be connected to Internet-enabled devices equipped with Android or IOS systems. The application program of the intelligent socket 100 that can be used in the Internet-enabled device has the display of real-time power, display of use time, display of power consumed by use time, timing device, remote control of store clerk on and off, remote control, control schedule, and warning Notification, monthly power consumption status, monthly electricity bill calculation, equipment overload protection, and sharing control with family members. The functions of the application are not limited to the parts disclosed above. The application can be updated to add or adjust functions. Therefore, the smart socket 100 of the present invention can be more diversely matched with Internet-enabled devices.

As mentioned above, the creative smart socket 100 is equipped with a seven-segment display, so that the usage status can be directly displayed on the socket and can be remotely controlled with Internet-enabled devices to achieve more functions.

100: Smart socket 1: Insulating body 2: plug 21: Power supply unit 22: Low dropout regulator 3: Voltage monitoring unit 31: Current monitoring unit 4: Relay unit 41: Socket 5: Display unit 6: Cloud unit 61: Conversion circuit 62: Two-color LED light 63: Button 7: Central processing unit 71: LED lights S810~S890: steps S910~S950: steps

[The first picture] is a three-dimensional diagram of the smart socket created by this application. [The second picture] is the system block diagram of this creative smart socket [The third picture] is the flow chart of the operation method of this creative smart socket. [Picture 4] is the flow chart of the network connection method of this creative smart socket.

100: Smart socket

1: Insulating body

2: plug

41: Socket

5: Display unit

62: Two-color LED light

63: Button

71: LED lights

Claims (5)

A smart socket includes: an insulating body; a plug arranged in the insulating body and exposed on the insulating body; at least one socket arranged in the insulating body and exposed on the insulating body; at least one seven-segment display arranged in the insulating body In the insulating body and exposed in the insulating body; at least one button is arranged in the insulating body and exposed in the insulating body; a main control unit, the main control unit is arranged in the insulating body, and is connected to the socket, the plug and the seven-segment display Connected, the main control unit includes a cloud unit and a central processing unit; the cloud unit is connected to the buttons and the central processing unit, and the cloud unit can transmit data to external Internet-enabled devices through Wi-Fi within a wireless transmission distance; the central processing unit Connected to the seven-segment display and the cloud unit, the central processing unit can transmit data with the seven-segment display and the cloud unit to control the display content of the seven-segment display and the external Internet-enabled device to control the main control unit and the output status of each socket. The smart socket according to claim 1, wherein the main control unit is further provided with a power supply unit, and the power supply unit is connected with the plug, the cloud unit and the central processing unit to provide power for the main control unit. The smart socket according to claim 2, wherein a low dropout voltage regulator is also connected between the power supply unit and the cloud unit, and the low dropout voltage regulator provides a lower current to the cloud unit. The smart socket according to claim 2, wherein the main control unit is also provided with a relay unit, the relay unit is connected to the power supply unit and the cloud unit, and the relay unit has a stable signal between the power supply unit and the cloud unit Adjustment function. The smart socket according to claim 4, wherein the main control unit is also provided with a monitoring unit, the monitoring unit includes a voltage monitoring unit and a current monitoring unit, the voltage monitoring unit and the plug, the current monitoring unit, the relay unit and The central processing unit is connected, and the voltage monitoring unit and the current monitoring unit are used for stabilizing the state of voltage and current in the main control unit.

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