WO2018188646A1

WO2018188646A1 - Intelligent refrigerator and control method and control system thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2018188646A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/082940
Authority: WO
Inventors: 党广明; 王丽娜; 王卫庆; 赵庆海; 王庆福
Original assignee: 青岛海尔股份有限公司
Priority date: 2017-04-14
Filing date: 2018-04-13
Publication date: 2018-10-18
Also published as: CN107144069A

Abstract

Provided are an intelligent refrigerator and a control method and control system thereof. The intelligent refrigerator comprises: a refrigerator body (1), a door body (2) sealing the refrigerator body (1) and a pet interactive assembly (3) arranged on a position below the middle of the intelligent refrigerator. The pet interactive assembly (3) comprises a display screen (31) for playing videos, a first sensor (32) for identifying a pet and a sound playing unit (33). The display screen (31) only has blue-series and yellow-series light displaying, and the frequency emitted by the sound playing unit (33) is 17000 hertz.

Description

Smart refrigerator, control method and control system thereof

The present application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application filed on Apr. 14, 2017, the application number is 1024 432 432, the name of the invention is "smart refrigerator, its control method and control system", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. in.

Technical field

The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a smart refrigerator, a control method thereof and a control system.

Background technique

The current state of life, influenced by the younger and more aging, pets have become the choice of many families; and more and more owners treat pets as relatives.

When the owner is out, the pet is usually left at home; during this period, after the pet leaves the owner's care, some pets will destroy the items in the home; for example, the refrigerator in the household appliance; the pet's claws and bites may be The outer casing of the refrigerator will be scratched; it may also inadvertently touch the refrigerator to open, thereby destroying the items stored in the refrigerator.

With the development of the Internet of Things, the Internet of Things is another wave of global informationization following computer, Internet and mobile communications. It is a new stage in the development of global information technology. The products of the home appliance industry are accelerating and intelligent, and a series of smart refrigerators are launched.

A novel intelligent refrigerator, a control method thereof and a control system thereof are proposed, which can selectively interact with pets, thereby preventing pets from destroying the refrigerator.

Summary of the invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide a smart refrigerator, a control method thereof and a control system.

In order to achieve the above object, an embodiment of the present invention provides a smart refrigerator, which includes: a box body, a door body that seals the illustrated box body, and a pet interaction disposed at a position below the middle of the smart refrigerator. Component

The pet interaction component includes: a display screen for playing an image, a first sensor for identifying a pet, and a sound playing unit; the display screen has only blue and yellow light, and the sound playing unit sends out The frequency is 17,000 Hz.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, a touch button having a preset shape for opening the pet interaction component is used.

To achieve one of the above objects, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control method of a smart refrigerator, the method comprising: providing a smart refrigerator as described above;

Monitoring an input state of the first sensor in real time;

If the first sensor is continuously monitored to receive the first input signal for a first preset time, the pet interaction component is turned on.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, after the "opening the pet interaction component", the method further includes:

If the time when the first sensor does not receive the first input signal is monitored to be equal to the second preset time, the pet interaction component is turned off, and the input state of the first sensor is continuously monitored.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the pet interaction component further includes: a touch button having a preset shape for opening the pet interaction component;

The control method further includes: if the touch button is monitored to receive the second input signal in the closed state of the pet interaction component, the pet interaction component is turned on.

If the touch button is monitored to receive the third input signal, the pet interaction component is turned off, and the input state of the first sensor and the touch button is continuously monitored.

To achieve one of the above objects, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control system for a smart refrigerator, the system comprising: the smart refrigerator as described above; the smart refrigerator further comprising: a data acquisition module, and a data processing module ;

The data acquisition module is configured to monitor an input state of the first sensor in real time;

The data processing module is configured to: if the monitoring first sensor continuously receives the first input signal within the first preset time; then open the pet interaction component.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module is further configured to:

After the pet interaction component is turned on, if the time when the first sensor does not receive the first input signal is monitored to be equal to the second preset time; the pet interaction component is turned off, and the input state of the first sensor is continuously monitored.

The data acquisition module is configured to monitor an input state of the touch button in real time;

The data processing module is further configured to: when the touch button is monitored to receive the second input signal in the closed state of the pet interaction component, the pet interaction component is turned on.

As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module is further configured to: after the pet interaction component is turned on, if the touch button is monitored to receive the third input signal, the pet interaction component is closed, and the monitoring component continues to be monitored. a sensor and an input state of the touch button.

Compared with the prior art, the technical effect of the present invention is: the smart refrigerator of the present invention, the control method and the control system thereof, the refrigerator can not only realize the traditional storage function, but also real-time with the pet by adding a pet interaction component on the refrigerator. Interactive to prevent pets from damaging the refrigerator; at the same time, the pet interactive components can be placed on the refrigerator to save space and enhance the user experience.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural view of a smart refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic flow chart of a smart refrigerator control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a block diagram of a smart refrigerator control system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

detailed description

The invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the specific embodiments shown in the drawings. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the invention, and the structural, method, or functional changes made by those skilled in the art in accordance with the embodiments are included in the scope of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , an embodiment of the present invention provides a smart refrigerator including: a cabinet 1 , a door body 2 for sealing the illustrated box 1 , and a cabinet 1 and/or a The pet interaction component 3 in the lower part of the door body 2; the pet interaction component 3 includes: a display screen 31 for playing an image, a first sensor 32 for identifying a pet, and a sound playing unit 33. The display screen 31 has only blue and yellow light, and the sound playback unit 33 emits a frequency of 17,000 Hz.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the pet interaction component 3 is specially designed for a home pet, and is disposed at a height close to a lower portion of the refrigerator for interacting with the pet. The pet is usually a pet dog, and the display screen of the present invention has a blue color. And the yellow light is used, and the pet dog is used for viewing. When the pet interaction component 3 is turned on, a video can be played through the display screen to attract the pet to play without damaging the refrigerator.

The frequency played by the sound playing unit is 17000 Hz, and the dubbing of the frequency can only be heard by the pet, so that the pet interaction component 3 interacts with the pet without affecting the normal life of the owner. Normally, the sound playing unit cooperates with the display screen, and the content played by the display screen can be preset in the background, and the pet interaction component 3 can also be connected to the network for real-time transformation, and will not be described in detail herein.

Preferably, the first sensor 31 can be an infrared temperature sensor, and when the first input signal is detected, the pet interaction component 3 is activated. Correspondingly, the system presets a first temperature threshold, and when the first sensor 31 monitor input temperature is greater than or equal to the first temperature threshold, indicating that the first input signal is monitored. The first temperature threshold may be specifically set according to requirements, for example, the body temperature of the dog is 38-39 degrees, and the first temperature threshold may be set to 38 degrees, so that the pet interaction component specially set for the pet can be effectively controlled. Further, in order to control the energy consumption of the pet interaction component 3, when the first sensor 31 does not receive the first input signal for a long time, the display screen is automatically turned off, which will be described in detail below.

Further, the pet interaction component 3 further includes: a touch button 34 having a preset shape for opening the pet interaction component; the shape of the touch button 34 can be customized according to requirements, for example, feeding at home When the pet is a pet dog, it is set to a bone shape, and when the pet cat is raised, it is set to a fish shape or the like, and will not be described in detail herein. In addition, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the touch button 34 may be set as Magnetically movable buttons so you can adjust their settings as needed.

Further, the smart refrigerator further includes: an alarm monitoring unit (not shown), when it receives an input signal, turning on an alarm mode, for example, when the pet continues to make a call, the alarm mode is turned on; the alarm mode, For example, an alert is sent through the network and will not be described in detail here.

Further, the smart refrigerator further includes: a timing unit (not shown) for periodically closing the pet interaction component and not allowing the pet interaction component to be opened within a predetermined time range; thus, restricting the pet and the The interaction time of the pet interaction component. The opening time of the timing unit is set according to the current time, for example, starting from 8 o'clock to 8 o'clock in the next day; a button may also be set on the smart refrigerator to control the opening and closing of the control unit by controlling the opening and closing of the control button. I will not go into details here.

Further, the smart refrigerator further includes: an image recognition unit 35 disposed at a position above the middle of the box and/or the door body. The image recognition unit 35 can be a camera disposed outside the refrigerator, specifically, a camera disposed outside the door of the refrigerator. The position of the camera can be adjusted according to needs. During use, the illumination angle of the camera can also be adjusted as needed. I will not go into details here. The image recognition unit 35 is configured to identify an image within the recognition range thereof, and send the recognized image to the background for analysis; and further confirm information corresponding to the current identification image, such as user information and pet information. The image recognition unit may also be a real-time online video unit, and the user controls the opening of the image recognition unit 35 in real time through the network and other monitoring terminals to obtain an image in the recognition area. For example, when the user is in a position outside the home, the image recognition unit 35 can be turned on to monitor the current state of the home, especially the state of the pet, and realize real-time interaction between the owner and the pet.

In a preferred real-time mode of the present invention, in order to prevent the pet from mishandling the refrigerator, the smart refrigerator further includes: a second sensor 36 disposed at a position above the middle of the box and/or the door body for identifying a user. In this embodiment, only when the second sensor recognizes the input signal, the corresponding function of the corresponding user on the refrigerator can be opened correspondingly; for example, the refrigerator door is opened. Correspondingly, the refrigerator may further include: another display screen (not shown) disposed at a position above the middle of the box body and/or the door body, the display screen is specially set for the user; when the second sensor is 36 When the input signal is recognized, the display is activated; no detailed description is given here.

As shown in FIG. 2, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for a smart refrigerator as described above, the method comprising:

S11. Monitor an input state of the first sensor in real time; if the first sensor is continuously monitored to receive the first input signal within a first preset time, the pet interaction component is turned on.

In this embodiment, the first sensor is an infrared temperature sensor, and when the external temperature monitored by the first sensor is greater than a first temperature threshold preset by the system, it is confirmed that the first input signal is received.

The first temperature threshold may be set according to requirements, and the pet interaction component disposed in the lower part of the refrigerator of the present invention is specifically configured for the pet, so that the first temperature threshold may be set according to the body temperature of the pet; for example, a pet dog The body temperature is 38-39 degrees, and the first temperature threshold can be set to 38 degrees, thus effectively controlling the opening of the pet interaction component set for the pet.

The first preset time may also be set according to needs, and may be selected in units of seconds or minutes; for example, 5s, 1 minute, etc., so that the pet interaction component can be prevented from being turned on by mistake.

Further, in order to control the energy consumption of the pet interaction component, in the step S11, after the pet interaction component is turned on, the method further includes: if monitoring, the time that the first sensor does not receive the first input signal is equal to the second pre- Set the time to close the pet interaction component and continue to monitor the input status of the first sensor.

The second preset time may also be set according to needs, and may be selected in units of seconds or minutes; for example: 5s, 1 minute, etc., so that the pet's demand can be monitored in real time, in the satisfaction Save energy while saving pets.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes: S21. In the closed state of the pet interaction component, if the touch button is monitored to receive the second input signal, the pet interaction component is turned on.

The second input signal triggers the input by itself with external force. For example, if the pet is a pet dog, the touch button is set to the shape of a bone, and when the dog approaches the refrigerator, the touch button is attracted, and then the touch button is turned on to input a second input signal; or the owner Turn on the touch button to input the second input signal.

Further, in the step S21, after the pet interaction component is turned on, the method further includes: closing the pet interaction component if the touch button is monitored to receive the third input signal, and continuing to monitor the first sensor and the The input state of the touch button.

The third input signal of the present embodiment is similar to the second input signal, and both of them need to trigger the input by themselves with external force. For example, when the pet interaction component is turned on and the touch button is triggered again, it is considered that the second input signal is input, thereby closing the pet interaction component.

In an embodiment of the invention, the method further includes: monitoring whether the timing unit is turned on, and if so, stopping receiving the external input signal.

The external input signal includes: a first input signal, a second input signal, and a third input signal; thus, to control the pet interaction component to be always in a closed state within a predetermined time range, thereby restricting the pet from interacting with the pet The interaction time of the components will not be repeated here.

As shown in FIG. 3, in an embodiment of the present invention, a smart ice box control system is provided. The system includes: a data acquisition module 100 and a data processing module 200.

The data acquisition module 100 is configured to monitor an input state of the first sensor in real time; and monitor an input state of the touch button in real time.

The data processing module 200 is configured to: if the first sensor is continuously monitored to receive the first input signal within the first preset time, the pet interaction component is turned on.

Further, in order to control the energy consumption of the pet interaction component, the data processing module 200 is further configured to: after the pet interaction component is turned on, if the time when the first sensor does not receive the first input signal is monitored to be equal to the second preset time, Close the pet interaction component and continue to monitor the input status of the first sensor.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the data processing module 200 is further configured to enable the pet interaction component if the touch button is monitored to receive the second input signal in the closed state of the pet interaction component.

Further, the data processing module 200 is further configured to: after the pet interaction component is turned on, if the touch button is monitored to receive the third input signal, the pet interaction component is closed, and the first sensor and the touch button are continuously monitored. Input status.

In an embodiment of the invention, the data processing module 200 is further configured to monitor whether the timing unit is turned on, and if so, stop receiving the external input signal.

In summary, the smart refrigerator of the present invention has a control method and a control system. By adding a pet interaction component to the refrigerator, the refrigerator can not only realize the traditional storage function, but also interact with the pet in real time to prevent the pet from destroying the refrigerator. At the same time, the pet interactive components can be set on the refrigerator to save space and enhance the user experience.

In the several embodiments provided by the present invention, it should be understood that the embodiments of the structures, systems, and methods described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of the modules is only a logical function division. There may be additional ways of dividing the actual implementation, for example multiple modules or components may be combined or integrated into another device, or some features may be omitted or not implemented. In addition, the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interface, device or module, and may be electrical, mechanical or otherwise.

The modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separated. The components displayed as modules may or may not be physical modules, that is, may be located in one place, or may be distributed to multiple network modules. Some or all of the modules may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of the present embodiment.

In addition, each functional module in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into one processing module, or each module may exist physically separately, or two or more modules may be integrated into one module. The above integrated modules can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of hardware plus software function modules.

Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only for explaining the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to be limiting; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that Modifications of the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalents of the technical features of the embodiments of the present invention, are not to be construed as a departure from the spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

A smart refrigerator, comprising:

a box body, a door body of the sealed box body, and a pet interaction component disposed at a position below the middle of the smart refrigerator;

The pet interaction component includes: a display screen for playing an image, a first sensor for identifying a pet, and a sound playing unit; the display screen has only blue and yellow light, and the sound playing unit sends out The frequency is 17,000 Hz.
The smart refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the pet interaction component further comprises: a touch button having a preset shape for opening the pet interaction component.
A control method for a smart refrigerator, characterized in that the control method comprises the following steps:

Providing the smart refrigerator of claim 1;

Monitoring an input state of the first sensor in real time;

If the first sensor is continuously monitored to receive the first input signal for a first preset time, the pet interaction component is turned on.
The method for controlling a pet interaction component according to claim 3, wherein after the "opening the pet interaction component", the method further comprises:

If the time when the first sensor does not receive the first input signal is monitored to be equal to the second preset time, the pet interaction component is turned off, and the input state of the first sensor is continuously monitored.
A method of controlling a pet interaction component according to claim 4, wherein

The pet interaction component further includes: a touch button having a preset shape for opening the pet interaction component;

The control method further includes: if the touch button is monitored to receive the second input signal in the closed state of the pet interaction component, the pet interaction component is turned on.
The method for controlling a pet interaction component according to claim 5, wherein after the "opening the pet interaction component", the method further comprises:

If the touch button is monitored to receive the third input signal, the pet interaction component is turned off, and the input state of the first sensor and the touch button is continuously monitored.
A control system for a smart refrigerator, the system comprising: the smart refrigerator of claim 1; the smart refrigerator further comprising: a data acquisition module, and a data processing module;

The data acquisition module is configured to monitor an input state of the first sensor in real time;

The data processing module is configured to: if the monitoring first sensor continuously receives the first input signal within the first preset time; then open the pet interaction component.
The control system of the smart refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein the data processing module is further configured to:

After the pet interaction component is turned on, if the time when the first sensor does not receive the first input signal is monitored to be equal to the second preset time; the pet interaction component is turned off, and the input state of the first sensor is continuously monitored.
A control system for a smart refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein

The pet interaction component further includes: a touch button having a preset shape for opening the pet interaction component;

The data acquisition module is configured to monitor an input state of the touch button in real time;

The data processing module is further configured to: when the touch button is monitored to receive the second input signal in the closed state of the pet interaction component, the pet interaction component is turned on.
A control system for a smart refrigerator according to claim 9, wherein

The data processing module is further configured to: after the pet interaction component is turned on, if the touch button is monitored to receive the third input signal, the pet interaction component is closed, and the first sensor and the input of the touch button are continuously monitored. status.