WO2019148769A1 - Knob controller, knob controller-based smart toilet, and control method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

A knob controller, a knob controller-based smart toilet, and a control method therefor. The smart toilet comprises a first control knob and a second control knob. The control method comprises: Controlling, according to the detected user's input to the first control knob, the start and stop of at least one process of a smart toilet; and Adjusting, according to the detected user's input to the second control knob, at least one parameter of at least one process of the smart toilet.

Description

Knob type controller and intelligent toilet based on knob controller and control method thereof Technical field

This paper relates to the field of sanitary technology, in particular to a knob type controller and a smart toilet based on a double knob controller and a control method thereof.

background

At present, the function of opening and closing the smart toilet mainly uses a push-type switch, and a plurality of push-type switches are required for a plurality of functions, and since it is necessary to find a corresponding push-type switch during use, the use manner thereof is not intuitive enough. In addition, the push-type switch is usually protected from moisture by sticking a film. The moisture-proof means has low reliability and requires high manufacturing and assembly processes. For example, insufficient film crown or over-tightening may cause the push-type switch to be open. status. Therefore, there is a need for a smart toilet control device and a control method that are simple in structure and highly reliable.

In addition, the setting function of the smart toilet usually needs to be carried out using a device independent of the toilet, for example by a special remote control device or by a mobile phone App. Also, these settings typically involve multiple buttons and the setup hierarchy is complex. Therefore, there is a need for a smart toilet control device and control method that is located on the toilet and that has a simple control level.

Summary of invention

The following is an overview of the topics detailed in this document. This Summary is not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

The embodiment of the present application provides a smart toilet control method based on a knob controller and a smart toilet associated therewith, which is convenient, intuitive and highly reliable, and the control device is located on the toilet and the setting level is simple.

The embodiment of the present application provides a method for controlling a smart toilet, the smart toilet includes a first control knob and a second control knob, and the control method includes: inputting the first control knob according to the detected user Activating and stopping at least one process of controlling the smart toilet; adjusting at least one parameter of at least one process of the smart toilet based on the detected input of the second control knob by the user.

In one embodiment, the user inputting the first control knob may include rotating the first control knob and pressing the first control knob, and the controlling method may include: detecting that the user is not seated and Pressing the first control knob may initiate a draining process; if detecting that the user is seated and rotating the first control knob, the cleaning process may be initiated; if the user is detected to be seated and the cleaning process is not performed The first control knob can start the drying process or start the draining process; during the cleaning process, if the user is detected to press the first control knob, the cleaning process can be stopped; and during the drying process, If it is detected that the user presses the first control knob, the drying process can be stopped.

In one embodiment, the rotating the first control knob may include rotating the first control knob in a first direction and rotating the first control knob in a second direction, if the user is detected to be in a first direction Rotating the first control knob may initiate one of a bid washing process and a hip washing process; if detecting that the user rotates the first control knob in a second direction, the washing process and the hip washing process may be initiated Another one.

In one embodiment, if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the first direction, the washing process may be started, and if the user detects that the first control knob is rotated in the second direction, the user may stop. a washing process; if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the second direction, the hip washing process can be started, and if the user detects that the first control knob is rotated in the first direction, the hip washing can be stopped. process.

In one embodiment, if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the first direction, the hip washing process may be started, and if the user detects that the first control knob is rotated in the second direction, the user may stop. a diarrhea process; if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the second direction, the lavatory process can be initiated, and if the user detects that the first control knob is rotated in the first direction, the lavatory can be stopped process.

In one embodiment, the controlling method may further include: adjusting at least one parameter of at least one process of the smart toilet according to the detected input of the first control knob by the user; wherein, during the woman washing process If it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the first direction or the second direction, the water spray position may be adjusted forward or backward; during the hip wash process, if the user is detected to the first direction Or rotating the first control knob in the second direction, the water spray position can be adjusted forward or backward.

In one embodiment, the user input to the first control knob may include a touch device that touches the first control knob, wherein during the breast washing process or the hip washing process, if the user is detected to touch the The touch device of the first control knob can initiate a reciprocating breast washing process or a reciprocating hip washing process.

In one embodiment, pressing the first control knob when the cleaning process is not performed may include short pressing the first control knob and long pressing the first control knob, if detecting that the user short presses the first The control knob can start the drying process; if it is detected that the user long presses the first control knob, the drainage process can be started.

In one embodiment, the user inputting the second control knob may include rotating the second control knob, and the controlling method may further include: in the cleaning process, detecting that the user rotates the The second control knob may activate the first cleaning parameter adjustment process; during the drying process, if the user is detected to rotate the second control knob, the first drying parameter adjustment process may be initiated.

In one embodiment, the user input to the second control knob may include a touch device that touches the second control knob, wherein during the cleaning process or the first cleaning parameter adjustment process, if the detection is detected Touching the touch device of the second control knob, the second cleaning parameter adjustment process may be entered, and during the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, the second cleaning parameter may be adjusted by rotating the second control knob; and wherein, During the drying process or the first drying parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the second control knob is detected by the user, the second drying parameter adjustment process may be entered, and the second drying parameter adjustment process is performed. The second drying parameter can be adjusted by rotating the second control knob.

In one embodiment, the user inputting the second control knob may include pressing the second control knob, wherein during the second cleaning parameter adjustment, if the user is detected to press the second control knob Or touching the touch device of the second control knob to return to the first cleaning parameter adjustment process; and wherein, in the second drying parameter adjustment process, if the user is detected to press the second control knob or touch The touch device of the second control knob can return to the first drying parameter adjustment process.

In an embodiment, the first cleaning parameter adjustment process may include: if detecting that the user rotates the second control knob in the first direction, the first cleaning parameter may be raised; if the user is detected to the second direction Rotating the second control knob may lower the first cleaning parameter; and wherein the second cleaning parameter adjustment process may include: if detecting that the user rotates the second control knob in the first direction, the height may be increased The second cleaning parameter may be: if the second control knob is rotated in the second direction, the second cleaning parameter may be reduced; wherein the first drying parameter adjustment process may include: if the user is detected to the first direction Rotating the second control knob may raise the first drying parameter; if detecting that the user rotates the second control knob in the second direction, the first drying parameter may be lowered; and wherein the second baking The dry parameter adjustment process may include: if detecting that the user rotates the second control knob in the first direction, the second drying parameter may be raised; if the use is detected Rotation of the second control knob in the second direction, the second drying parameters can be reduced.

In one embodiment, the first cleaning parameter may be one of a cleaning force and a cleaning water temperature, and the second cleaning parameter may be another one of a cleaning force and a cleaning water temperature; and wherein the first drying The parameter may be one of a drying air temperature and a drying air volume, and the second drying parameter may be the other of the drying air temperature and the drying air volume.

In an embodiment, the user inputting the second control knob may include pressing the second control knob, and the controlling method may further include: not performing the cleaning parameter adjustment process or the drying parameter In the case of the adjustment process, that is, in the case that neither the cleaning parameter adjustment process nor the drying parameter adjustment process is turned on or stopped, detecting that the user presses the second control knob, the seat temperature adjustment process can be entered. During the temperature adjustment of the race, the temperature of the race can be adjusted by rotating the second control knob.

In one embodiment, the user inputting the second control knob may include rotating the second control knob and pressing the second control knob, and the controlling method may include: detecting that the user is not seated and Rotating the second control knob may start one of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process; if it is detected that the user is not seated and presses the second control knob, the first Another one of the cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process; wherein, during the first cleaning parameter adjustment process, the first cleaning parameter may be adjusted by rotating the second control knob; and adjusting the first drying parameter During the process, the first drying parameter can be adjusted by rotating the second control knob.

In one embodiment, the user input to the second control knob may include a touch device that touches the second control knob, and the control method may include: detecting during the first cleaning parameter adjustment process When the touch device of the second control knob is touched by the user, the second cleaning parameter adjustment process may be entered, and during the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, the second cleaning parameter may be adjusted by rotating the second control knob; In the process of adjusting the first drying parameter, if the touch device of the second control knob is detected by the user, the second drying parameter adjustment process may be entered, and during the second drying parameter adjustment process, the rotation parameter may be rotated. The second control knob adjusts the second drying parameter.

In an embodiment, the input of the second control knob by the user may include rotating the second control knob, short pressing the second control knob, and long pressing the second control knob, and the control method may The method includes: if detecting that the user is not seated and rotating the second control knob, starting one of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process; if detecting that the user is not seated and short pressing The second control knob can start another one of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process; if it is detected that the user is not seated and long presses the second control knob, the seat can be activated a temperature adjustment process; wherein, during the adjusting of the first cleaning parameter, the first cleaning parameter may be adjusted by rotating the second control knob; during the adjusting of the first drying parameter, the second control knob may be adjusted by rotating The first drying parameter; during the temperature adjustment of the race, the temperature of the race can be adjusted by rotating the second control knob.

In one embodiment, the user input to the second control knob may include a touch device that touches the second control knob, and the control method may include: detecting during the first cleaning parameter adjustment process When the touch device of the second control knob is touched by the user, the second cleaning parameter adjustment process may be entered, and during the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, the second cleaning parameter may be adjusted by rotating the second control knob; In the process of adjusting the first drying parameter, if the touch device of the second control knob is detected by the user, the second drying parameter adjustment process may be entered, and during the second drying parameter adjustment process, the rotation parameter may be rotated. The second control knob adjusts the second drying parameter; in the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, the second drying parameter adjustment process or the seat temperature adjustment process, if the user is detected to touch the second control knob The touch device or detecting that the user presses or short presses the second control knob can exit the current adjustment process.

In an embodiment, the user input to the first control knob may include a touch fingerprint recognition device, and the control method may further include: if it is detected that the user short-touches the fingerprint recognition device, determining whether the presence exists Regarding the fingerprint record of the user; if there is a fingerprint record about the user, a preset process associated with the fingerprint record may be performed; if there is no fingerprint record about the user, a default preset may be performed process.

In one embodiment, if it is detected that the user has long touched the fingerprint recognition device, the current process can be set as a preset process associated with the fingerprint record.

In one embodiment, the default preset process can include a hip wash process, a SPA process, and a drying process.

In one embodiment, the control method may further include an indication of a reminder and/or an optional operation of information regarding the current process via the indicator light and/or the alert tone.

The embodiment of the present application further provides a smart toilet, comprising: a first control knob; a second control knob; and a control device, the control device controls the smart toilet according to the detected input of the first control knob by the user Starting and stopping of at least one of the processes; and the control device adjusts at least one parameter of the at least one process of the smart toilet based on the detected input of the second control knob by the user.

In one embodiment, the smart toilet may include a seating recognition device, the first control knob may include an angle device that detects a rotation action, and a pressure device that detects a pressing action, and wherein the control device may be used according to the detection Stopping and pressing the first control knob to initiate a draining process; the control device may initiate a cleaning process based on detecting that the user is seated and rotating the first control knob; the control device may be based on detecting the user Pressing the first control knob to start the drying process or start the draining process when the cleaning process is not performed; the control device may stop the cleaning according to detecting that the user presses the first control knob during the cleaning process And the control device may stop the drying process according to detecting that the user presses the first control knob during the drying process.

In one embodiment, the first control knob may include a touch device for detecting a touch action of a user, and wherein the control device may detect that the user touches the first control knob according to a cleaning process The touch device initiates a reciprocating cleaning process.

In one embodiment, the first control knob may include a fingerprint recognition device, and wherein the control device may perform a preset process associated with the fingerprint record based on detecting that there is a fingerprint record for the user; And the control device can perform a default preset process according to detecting that there is no fingerprint record about the user.

In one embodiment, the second control knob may include an angle device that detects a rotational motion, and wherein the control device may initiate the first according to detecting that the user rotates the second control knob during the cleaning process a cleaning parameter adjustment process; and the control device may initiate the first drying parameter adjustment process according to detecting that the user rotates the second control knob during the drying process.

In an embodiment, the second control knob may further include a touch device that detects a touch action, wherein the control device may detect that the user touches the touch process during the cleaning process or the first cleaning parameter adjustment process Entering a second cleaning parameter adjustment process by the touch device of the second control knob, and the control device may adjust the second cleaning parameter according to detecting that the user rotates the second control knob during the second cleaning parameter adjustment process; The control device may enter a second drying parameter adjustment process according to a touch device that detects that the user touches the second control knob during the drying process or the first drying parameter adjustment process, and the The control device may adjust the second drying parameter according to detecting that the user rotates the second control knob during the second drying parameter adjustment process.

In one embodiment, the first control knob can be located on the right hand side of the user when the user is in the seated state, and the second control knob can be located on the left hand side of the user.

In an embodiment, the first control knob and the second control knob may include a knob controller, and the knob controller may include:

a knob housing, the knob housing may be substantially cylindrical, and rotatable relative to the toilet with the axis of the cylinder as an axis of rotation;

a bracket that can be located in the knob housing and that is not rotatable relative to the toilet;

a pressure device, wherein the pressure device can be used to detect a pressing action of the knob controller by a user, and the pressure device can include a pressure sensing element;

An angle device, wherein the angle device can be used to detect a user's rotation action on the knob controller, and the angle device can include a plurality of magnetic elements, a first Hall element, and a second Hall element.

Wherein the plurality of magnetic elements are evenly arranged on an imaginary circle centered on a point on the rotation axis, adjacent magnetic elements are spaced apart by the same angle, and when the knob housing is rotated relative to the toilet The plurality of magnetic elements are rotatable relative to the first Hall element and the second Hall element.

In one embodiment, the number of the plurality of magnetic elements may be six to twenty.

In one embodiment, the angle device can include a plurality of magnetic component receptacles for mounting the plurality of magnetic elements, the plurality of magnetic component receptacles can be disposed on the knob housing such that when used When the knob housing is rotated, the plurality of magnetic elements can rotate relative to the toilet with the knob housing.

In one embodiment, the plurality of magnetic elements can be cylindrical permanent magnets and the plurality of magnetic element receptacles can be respective cylindrical recesses or holes.

In one embodiment, the first Hall element and the second Hall element may be disposed on the bracket and may be disposed to be spaced apart from the axis of rotation by a distance and may be spaced apart from each other A certain angle.

In one embodiment, an angle between the first Hall element and the second Hall element may be set to be greater than an angle of separation between the plurality of magnetic elements.

In one embodiment, the knob controller may further include a touch device for detecting a user's touch action on the knob controller.

In one embodiment, the knob type controller may further include a fingerprint recognition device, the knob housing including a reserved window such that the fingerprint recognition device is accessible by a user.

In one embodiment, the knob type controller may further include a pointing device, which may include an indicator light device and/or a sounding device.

In one embodiment, the knob controller may further include a tactile feedback device, which may include a steel ball, a spring, and a plurality of ball latching positions on the knob housing, the spring may be disposed at In the spring mounting hole in the bracket, the steel ball may be placed above the spring, partially beyond the interface of the bracket engaging with the knob housing, and the steel ball card may be evenly arranged A spherical recess on the inner wall of the knob housing that conforms to the shape of the steel ball, and the axial position of the ball snap can be aligned with the mounting position of the steel ball.

In one embodiment, the angular separation between the ball snaps may be the same as the minimum angle between the first Hall element and the second Hall element.

In one embodiment, the number of the ball snaps may be an even number, and the number of the plurality of magnetic elements may be an even number, and wherein at least one set of mutually opposite angular positions of the ball snaps may be At least one set of mutually opposing angular positions of the plurality of magnetic elements are aligned.

The embodiment of the present application also provides a knob type controller including the knob type controller defined in the embodiment of any of the above smart toilets.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and The objectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the <RTI

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the technical solutions of the present application, and constitute a part of the specification, which is used together with the embodiments of the present application to explain the technical solutions herein, and does not constitute a limitation of the technical solutions herein.

1 is a flow chart showing control logic of a first control knob in accordance with an embodiment of the present application;

2 is a flow chart showing further control logic of a first control knob in accordance with an embodiment of the present application;

3 is a flow chart showing further control logic of a first control knob in accordance with an embodiment of the present application;

4 is a flow chart showing control logic of a second control knob in accordance with an embodiment of the present application;

5 is a flow chart showing further control logic of a second control knob in accordance with an embodiment of the present application;

6 is a flow chart showing control logic of a second control knob in an unstuck state according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a smart toilet mounted with a first control knob and a second control knob according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG.

FIG. 8 is a structural exploded view showing a first control knob according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG.

9 is a structural exploded view showing a second control knob according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a first/second control knob according to an embodiment of the present application.

Detailed

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clear, the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in the case of no conflict, the features in the embodiments and the embodiments in the present application may be arbitrarily combined with each other.

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention, and the invention may be practiced otherwise than as described herein. Therefore, the scope of the disclosure is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below. .

A knob type controller and a smart toilet based on a double knob controller and a control method thereof according to some embodiments herein will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The steps shown in flowcharts 1-6 of the figures may be performed in a computer system such as a set of computer executable instructions. Also, although the logical order is shown in flowcharts 1-6, in some cases, the steps shown or described may be performed in an order different than that herein.

The term "front", as used throughout the specification and claims, refers to the orientation in which the user faces when seated on the toilet, and "back" refers to the orientation in which the user faces away when seated on the toilet.

The smart toilet according to various embodiments of the present application includes a first control knob including an angle device that detects a rotation motion and a pressure device that detects a pressing motion. Optionally, the first control knob further includes a touch device that detects a touch action.

The smart toilet according to various embodiments of the present application further includes a second control knob including an angle device that detects a rotational motion. Optionally, the second control knob further includes a pressure device that detects a pressing motion. Optionally, the second control knob further includes a touch device that detects a touch action.

Optionally, when the user is in the seated state, the first control knob is located on the right hand side of the user, and the second control knob is located on the left hand side of the user.

The smart toilet according to various embodiments of the present application further includes a seating recognition device for determining whether the user is seated on the smart toilet.

The smart toilet according to an embodiment of the present application further includes a control device that provides information on the smart toilet according to one or more of an angle device, a pressure device, a touch device, a seating recognition device, and other sensing devices or input devices. The operation process is controlled.

The operation process of the smart toilet includes a draining process for flushing the toilet, a washing process for cleaning the corresponding body parts of the user, and/or a drying process for drying the corresponding body parts of the user. The operation of the smart toilet is performed by a corresponding mechanism, such as a drain mechanism, a washing mechanism, and/or a drying mechanism.

According to various embodiments of the present application, a control method of a smart toilet includes:

- controlling the starting and stopping of at least one process of the smart toilet based on the detected input of the first control knob by the user;

- adjusting at least one parameter of at least one process of the smart toilet based on the detected input of the second control knob by the user.

Specifically, for example, referring to FIG. 1, according to the input of the first control knob by the user, the method according to the embodiment of the present application may include:

- if it is detected that the user is not seated and presses the first control knob, the draining process is performed;

- if it is detected that the user is seated and rotates the first control knob, the cleaning process is performed;

- if it is detected that the user is seated and presses the first control knob without performing the cleaning process, the drying process or the drainage process is performed;

- during the cleaning process, if it is detected that the user presses the first control knob, the cleaning process is stopped;

- During the drying process, if it is detected that the user presses the first control knob, the drying process is stopped.

Specifically, the seating recognition device can normally determine whether the user is seated, or can determine whether the user is seated after detecting the user's input to the first control knob (including rotation, pressing, etc.).

Specifically, rotating the first control knob includes rotating the first control knob in a first direction and rotating the first control knob in a second direction. If it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the first direction (for example, forward), the breast washing process/female cleaning process is performed. In response to activation of the bideting process, the boom extends to the corresponding set position and the nozzle begins to spray. If it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the second direction (for example, backward), the hip washing process/hip cleaning process is performed. In response to activation of the gluteal wash process, the spray bar extends to the corresponding set position and the nozzle begins to spray.

Further, referring to FIG. 2, during the bid washing process, if the user is detected to rotate the first control knob in the second direction (ie, the direction opposite to the direction of rotation in which the function is turned on, for example, backward), the washing is stopped. The process; during the gluteal washing process, if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the first direction (ie, the direction opposite to the direction of rotation in which the function is turned on, for example, forward), the hip washing process is stopped.

Alternatively, referring to FIG. 3, in the cleaning process, if the user is detected to rotate the first control knob, the water spray position can be adjusted. Specifically, during the washing process, if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the first direction or the second direction, the water spray position is adjusted forward or backward; during the hip washing process, if the use is detected When the first control knob is rotated in the first direction or in the second direction, the water spray position is adjusted forward or backward. According to some embodiments, if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob forward, the water spray position is adjusted forward; if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob backward, the water spray position is adjusted backward. In this case, the first control knob is used to adjust the parameters of at least one process of the smart toilet in addition to the start and stop of the process of controlling the smart toilet.

The cleaning process according to an embodiment of the present application may further include a reciprocating cleaning process as needed. In the reciprocating cleaning process, the water spray position/washing position is reciprocally changed. The reciprocating cleaning process can be initiated by activation of the touch device. According to various embodiments, in the bidet washing process or the hip washing process, if the touch device of the user touching the first control knob is detected, a reciprocating washing process or a reciprocating hip washing process is performed. The reciprocating cleaning process can be stopped by activating the touch device again or pressing the first control knob.

Pressing the first control knob when the cleaning process is not performed includes short pressing the first control knob and long pressing the first control knob, and if the user is short pressed (the pressing time is less than the set value, the pressing time can be detected by the timing component) The first control knob performs the drying process; if the first control knob is pressed by the user (the pressing time is not less than the set value), the draining process is performed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first control knob may further include a fingerprint recognition device for identifying the user. In the case that the first control knob includes the fingerprint recognition device, the control method according to the embodiment of the present application further includes:

- if it is detected that the user short-touches the fingerprint recognition device, it is determined whether there is a fingerprint record about the user;

- If there is a fingerprint record for the user, a preset process associated with the fingerprint record is performed; if there is no fingerprint record for the user, a default preset process is performed.

The parameters of the preset process include one or more of the cleaning duration, the water spray position, the cleaning force, the cleaning water temperature, the specific SPA mode, and/or the specific SPA duration, the drying time, the drying temperature, and the drying air volume. SPA refers to a series of behaviors through the flow of water, such as varying water flow intensity, varying water flow temperature, varying water spray position, etc., to provide users with a massage-like comfort.

If the user's long touch is detected (the touch time is not less than the set value, the touch time can be detected by the timing component, for example), the current process is set as the preset process associated with the fingerprint record. If there is no fingerprint record about the user, the new fingerprint record and the associated preset process are created. If there is already a fingerprint record for the user, the previous preset process is cleared and the current process is saved as the use. The fingerprint process records the associated preset process.

For example, suppose the user U's original fingerprint memory has been saved as hip cleaning, cleaning position A, cleaning force is II, cleaning water temperature is 39 °C, fixed time SPA, fixed time drying, drying air temperature is "medium ", the drying air volume is "medium", the current user U uses the process setting parameters for the buttock cleaning, cleaning position is B, cleaning force is II, cleaning water temperature is 36 °C, fixed time SPA, fixed time drying, drying air temperature If it is “medium” and the drying air volume is “medium”, if the current user U touches the fingerprint module long, the preset process associated with the fingerprint record of the user U is modified to the buttock cleaning, the cleaning position is B, and the cleaning force is II. The cleaning water temperature is 36 °C, the fixed time SPA, the fixed time drying, the drying air temperature is “medium”, and the drying air volume is “medium”, that is, the cleaning position is “A, the cleaning water temperature is 39°C” The original setting parameters, the remaining parameters that are the same as the original setting parameters remain unchanged. If there is no fingerprint record about the user U, create a new U fingerprint record, save the user U to use the setting parameters, the hip cleaning, the cleaning position is B, the cleaning force is II, the cleaning water temperature is 36 ° C, and the drying air temperature is “medium”. ", the drying air volume is "medium".

Optionally, during the new fingerprint recording process, the fixed duration SPA and the fixed duration drying function are automatically added.

The default preset process can include a hip wash process, a SPA process, and a drying process. According to an embodiment, the default preset process is cleaning the buttocks, cleaning the reciprocating cleaning intermediate position, cleaning force is “medium”, cleaning water temperature is 38° C., fixed time SPA, fixed time drying, drying air temperature For the "medium", the drying air volume is "medium".

Further, referring to FIG. 4, according to the input of the second control knob by the user, the method according to the present application may include:

- during the cleaning process, if it is detected that the user rotates the second control knob, the first cleaning parameter adjustment process is performed;

- During the drying process, if it is detected that the user rotates the second control knob, the first drying parameter adjustment process is performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the cleaning process or the first cleaning parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the user touching the second control knob is detected, the second cleaning parameter adjustment process is entered, and the second cleaning parameter adjustment process is performed. The second cleaning parameter is adjusted by rotating the second control knob. During the drying process or the first drying parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the user touching the second control knob is detected, the second drying parameter adjustment process is entered, and during the second drying parameter adjustment process, the rotation is performed. The second control knob adjusts the second drying parameter.

According to some embodiments of the present application, in the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the second control knob is detected by the user, the first cleaning parameter adjustment process is returned. During the second drying parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the user touching the second control knob is detected, the first drying parameter adjustment process is returned.

In any of the above adjustment processes, such as pressing the second control knob, the current adjustment process is exited.

Alternatively, according to some embodiments of the present application, in the cleaning process or the first cleaning parameter adjustment process, if the user is detected to press the second control knob, the second cleaning parameter adjustment process is entered; and the second cleaning parameter adjustment is performed. During the process, if it is detected that the user presses the second control knob, the first cleaning parameter adjustment process is returned. During the drying process or the first drying parameter adjustment process, if it is detected that the user presses the second control knob, the second drying parameter adjustment process is entered; if the user detects that the user presses the second control knob, returns to the first Drying parameter adjustment process. In any of the above adjustment processes, such as touching the touch device of the second control knob, the current adjustment process is exited.

During the cleaning/drying parameter adjustment process, the adjusted cleaning/drying parameter may be raised or lowered, respectively, by rotating the second control knob in a first direction or a second direction. Optionally, referring to FIG. 5, the first cleaning parameter adjustment process includes: if detecting that the user rotates the second control knob forward, raising the first cleaning parameter; if detecting that the user rotates the second control knob backward And decreasing the first cleaning parameter; and the second cleaning parameter adjustment process includes: if detecting that the user rotates the second control knob forward, raising the second cleaning parameter; if detecting that the user rotates the second control knob backward And decreasing the second cleaning parameter; the first drying parameter adjustment process includes: if detecting that the user rotates the second control knob forward, raising the first drying parameter; if detecting that the user rotates the second control backward a knob, the first drying parameter is lowered; and the second drying parameter adjustment process comprises: if detecting that the user rotates the second control knob forward, raising the second drying parameter; if detecting that the user rotates backward The second control knob reduces the second drying parameter.

According to some embodiments of the present application, the first cleaning parameter is one of a cleaning force and a cleaning water temperature, and the second cleaning parameter is the other of the cleaning force and the cleaning water temperature. According to some embodiments of the present application, the first drying parameter is one of a drying air temperature and a drying air volume, and the second drying parameter is the other one of a drying air temperature and a drying air volume.

According to an embodiment, during the cleaning process, such as rotating the second control knob forward, the cleaning force is enhanced, and if the second control knob is rotated backward, the cleaning force is weakened. At this time, if the touch device of the second control knob is touched, the cleaning force adjustment is exited and the cleaning water temperature adjustment is entered. Then, if the second control knob is rotated forward, the temperature of the washing water rises, and if the second control knob is rotated backward, the temperature of the washing water is lowered. At this time, if the touch device of the second control knob is touched, the washing water temperature adjustment is exited and the cleaning force adjustment is entered.

Similarly, during the drying process, such as rotating the second control knob forward, the drying air temperature is increased, such as rotating the second control knob backward, the drying air temperature is lowered. At this time, if the touch device of the second control knob is touched, the drying air temperature adjustment is exited and the drying air volume adjustment is entered. Then, if the second control knob is rotated forward, the drying air volume is increased, and if the second control knob is rotated backward, the drying air volume is decreased. At this time, if the touch device of the second control knob is touched, the drying air volume adjustment is exited and the drying air temperature adjustment is entered.

The second control knob also adjusts the seat temperature as needed. According to an embodiment, the user is detected without performing the cleaning parameter adjustment process or the drying parameter adjustment process (that is, the cleaning parameter adjustment process and the drying parameter adjustment process are neither turned on or stopped) Press the second control knob to enter the seat temperature adjustment process. During the seat temperature adjustment process, adjust the seat temperature by rotating the second control knob. For example, the seat ring temperature is raised by rotating the second control knob forward, and the seat ring temperature is lowered by rotating the second control knob backward. During the seat temperature adjustment process, such as pressing the second control knob or touching the touch device of the second control knob, the current seat temperature adjustment process is exited.

Although the above description about the setting function of the second control knob is based on the operation of the user in the sitting situation, it is conceivable that the user can also use the second control knob to each of the smart toilets without being seated. The process is set up.

Optionally, if it is detected that the user is not seated, the control of the second control knob is as follows:

- if it is detected that the user is not seated and rotates the second control knob, starting one of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process;

- If it is detected that the user is not seated and presses the second control knob, the other of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process is initiated.

Alternatively, if it is detected that the user is not seated, the control of the second control knob is as follows:

- if it is detected that the user is not seated and rotates the second control knob, starting one of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process;

- if it is detected that the user is not seated and short presses the second control knob, starting another one of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process;

- If it is detected that the user is not seated and long presses the second control knob, the seat temperature adjustment process is initiated.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, in the case of no seating, if the user rotates the second control knob, the first cleaning parameter adjustment process is directly initiated.

In the first cleaning parameter adjustment process, the first cleaning parameter may be adjusted by rotating the second control knob; during the first drying parameter adjustment process, the first drying parameter may be adjusted by rotating the second control knob.

Further, as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 6, in the first cleaning parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the user touching the second control knob is detected, the second cleaning parameter adjustment process is entered, and the second cleaning parameter adjustment is performed. During the process, the second cleaning parameter is adjusted by rotating the second control knob. Further, as shown in the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, in the first drying parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the user touching the second control knob is detected, the second drying parameter adjustment process is entered, and the second baking is performed. During the dry parameter adjustment process, the second drying parameter is adjusted by rotating the second control knob.

According to various embodiments, the cleaning parameter adjustment process and the drying parameter adjustment process are switched by pressing the second control button, that is, the first cleaning parameter adjustment process or the second cleaning parameter adjustment process is switched to the first drying parameter adjustment. The process is switched to the first cleaning parameter adjustment process by the first drying parameter adjustment process or the second drying parameter adjustment process. According to various embodiments, the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the second cleaning parameter adjustment process are switched during the cleaning parameter adjustment process by touching the touch device of the second control knob, or the first drying is performed during the drying parameter adjustment process. Switching between the parameter adjustment process and the second drying parameter adjustment process. According to various embodiments, the cleaning parameter or the drying parameter is adjusted by rotating the second control knob forward or backward, that is, by rotating the second control knob forward, the current adjustable parameter is raised (first cleaning) a parameter, a second cleaning parameter, a first drying parameter or a second drying parameter, and reducing the currently adjustable parameter by rotating the second control knob backward (first cleaning parameter, second cleaning parameter, first) Drying parameters or second drying parameters).

In the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, the second drying parameter adjustment process or the seat temperature adjustment process, if the touch device of the user touching the second control knob is detected or the user is detected (including short press or long press) The second control knob exits the current adjustment process.

In the case where the user adjusts when not seated, the setting operation and the setting result can be prompted and explained by the indicator light and/or the prompt tone.

In the control of the process of any of the above smart toilets, an indication of the current process and/or an optional operation may be performed by an indicator light and/or a tone.

The tone can be a voice prompt. The following is a specific example of a voice prompt (exemplarily, the first control knob is the right knob and the second control knob is the left knob):

- After the user is seated, play the voice prompt: If you need to adjust the temperature of the seat, press the left knob to rotate back and forth;

- When the right knob is operated to enter the cleaning process, play the voice prompt: if the water spray position is moved forward, please rotate forward. If you need to spray the water position, move it backwards. If you need reciprocating cleaning, please touch the knob; Please adjust the cleaning force to rotate the left button before and after; if you need to clean the water temperature, please touch the left knob and rotate it back and forth.

- When the right knob is operated to enter the drying process, the voice prompt is played: if the drying air temperature is raised, please turn the left knob forward; if the drying air temperature is lowered, please rotate the left knob backward; if necessary If the drying air volume is increased, please touch the left knob to rotate forward. If the drying air volume is low, please touch the left knob and then rotate it backwards.

The indicator light can be a circular lighting system. The following is a specific example of a circular lighting system (exemplarily, the first control knob is the right knob and the second control knob is the left knob):

- When the right and left knobs are in the sleep state, the light does not light up;

- detecting that the user is close, the right and left knob lights are automatically illuminated as rolling ring-shaped opal lights;

- After seating, the right and left knobs are scrolling green lights;

- When the woman is cleaning, the right and left knobs are scrolling circular pink lights, and then the corresponding lights are matched according to the set water temperature (dark blue - light blue - pink - orange - red).

- When the buttocks are cleaned, the right and left knobs are rolled in a circular purple-blue light, and then the corresponding light is matched according to the set water temperature (dark blue - light blue - purple blue - orange - red).

- When drying, the right and left knobs are scrolling orange, and then match the corresponding light (light orange-orange-red) according to the set wind temperature result.

- When not seated, when the user controls the left knob, the right knob light keeps rolling the ring-shaped milky white light, and the left knob switches from the rolling ring-shaped white light to the multi-point lighting state: the cleaning force is 5 sets of milky white light setting 1 light is on behalf of 1st gear, the default setting is 3rd gear, that is, 3 lights are lit, the light is milky white; the cleaning water temperature is set to 5th gear, 1 light is lit to represent 1st gear, the light color is dark blue, light blue Yellow, orange, red and other colors, dark blue represents the lowest water temperature, red represents the highest water temperature, the default is 3 files, that is, 3 lights are lit, the light is yellow; the drying air temperature is set to 3, and one light is lit. On behalf of 1 file, the light color is composed of light orange, orange, red, etc. Light orange represents the lowest wind temperature, red represents the highest wind temperature, the default is 2 files, that is, 2 lights are illuminated, the light is orange; the temperature of the seat is 5 sets of blue settings, 1 light is on behalf of 1 file, the default setting is 3 files, that is, 3 lights are illuminated, the light is blue.

Referring now to Figure 7, Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of a smart toilet with a first control knob and a second control knob mounted in accordance with an embodiment of the present application. As shown, the first control knob and the second control knob are mounted on either side of the toilet lid assembly adjacent the flip axis of rotation. Optionally, the axis of rotation of the knob is parallel to the axis of rotation of the flip. Optionally, the first control knob and the second control knob are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the toilet cover assembly. When mounted symmetrically, the first control knob and the second control knob can have the same appearance and share multiple identical components.

It should be understood that the first control knob and the second control knob can be located at any location that is convenient for the user to operate. For example, the first control knob and the second control knob can be located on the same side of the smart toilet. When located on the same side of the smart toilet, the first control knob and the second control knob can have different appearances or logos to facilitate the user to distinguish between the two.

The structure of the first control knob and the second control knob will be described below with reference to Figs. 8, 9, and 10. Figure 8 shows an exploded view of the first control knob. The first control knob shown in the drawing includes a knob housing 1 that is rotatable relative to the toilet, a bracket 5 that is non-rotatable with respect to the toilet, an angle device that detects a rotation motion, a pressure device that detects a pressing motion, and a touch that detects a touch motion. A device, a fingerprint recognition device, and a pointing device. The knob housing 1 is generally cylindrical and has an axis of rotation of the cylindrical axis. And the knob housing 1 optionally includes a friction feature on the cylindrical side for assisting the user in rotating the knob.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the angle device comprises a plurality of magnetic elements 6 and two Hall elements 11, 12.

As shown, a plurality of magnetic elements 6 are evenly arranged on an imaginary circle centered on a point on the axis of rotation, with adjacent magnetic elements being equally spaced apart. Although eight magnetic elements are shown in the figures, it will be appreciated that the number of magnetic elements may be more or less. For example, the number of magnetic elements 6 may be two to thirty-six, preferably four to twenty-four, and more alternatively, six to twenty.

Further, the angle device comprises a magnetic element receptacle M for mounting the magnetic element 6. As shown, the magnetic component receptacle M is disposed on the annular cylindrical surface of the knob housing 1 such that when the user rotates the knob housing 1, the magnetic member 6 rotates with respect to the knob housing 1 relative to the toilet.

The magnetic element 6 may be a permanent magnet that is magnetic and capable of generating a magnetic field. In the illustrated embodiment, the magnetic element 6 is a cylindrical magnet and the magnetic element receptacle M is a corresponding cylindrical recess or aperture.

The first and second Hall elements 11, 12 are Hall effect based magnetic sensors capable of detecting a magnetic field and variations thereof. As shown in Figure 9, the first and second Hall elements 11, 12 are disposed on a bracket 5 that is non-rotatable relative to the toilet, spaced apart from the axis of rotation by a distance and spaced apart from each other by an angle. For example, according to the example illustrated in FIG. 9, the Hall element mounting recesses 51, 52 on the bracket 5 may be separately mounted. With such an arrangement, when the first and second Hall elements 11, 12 are relatively moved with the plurality of magnetic elements 6, for example, when the magnetic element 6 is rotated about the rotation axis, a periodic variation of the magnetic field can be sensed. By comprehensively analyzing the changes in the magnetic field sensed by the two Hall elements 11, 12, not only the angle of rotation but also the direction of rotation can be derived. Alternatively, the centers of the Hall elements 11, 12 are disposed in a plane in which the imaginary circle of the magnetic element 6 is mounted, that is, the positions of the Hall element and the magnetic element in the axial direction are aligned with each other.

It is to be noted that since the interval angle between the magnetic members 6 determines the period of the magnetic field change, in order to accurately sense such periodic variation of the magnetic field, the interval between the first and second Hall elements 11, 12 is The angle is set to be larger than the interval angle between the magnetic members 6. In other words, at any time, at least one magnetic element is always present in the sector formed by the first and second Hall elements 11, 12 and the points on the axis of rotation. For example, when the number of magnetic elements is eight, the interval angle between the magnetic elements is 45°, and at this time, the angle between the first and second Hall elements 11, 12 is set to be larger than 45°.

As previously mentioned, the first control knob can also include a pressure device that detects the pressing action. The pressure device includes a pressure sensing element (not shown) that is responsive to the user pressing the first control knob to enable the pressure sensing element to output a corresponding signal. The pressure sensing element can be a push switch or a button. According to some embodiments, the pressure sensing element is mounted on the front end face of the bracket 5 and is triggered by axial movement of the knob housing 1 relative to the bracket 5. According to an alternative embodiment, the pressure sensing element is mounted on the side of the bracket 5 adjacent the toilet body, triggered by the axial movement of the knob housing 1 and the bracket 5 in common with respect to the toilet body.

As previously mentioned, the first control knob may also include a touch device that detects a touch action. The touch device includes a touch surface that is capable of outputting a corresponding signal in response to a user touching the touch surface. The touch surface can be a capacitive touch sensing device or a resistive touch sensing device. The touch surface can be mounted on the knob housing 1. Optionally, the touch surface is located on an outer surface of the first control knob that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation for user access. Optionally, the touch device further includes a resilient member 4 that contacts and biases the touch surface for enhancing the reliability of the touch surface. The elastic member 4 can be mounted on the bracket 5, for example, in the elastic member mounting recess 55 on the bracket 5, according to the example illustrated in FIG. A via for the touch device wiring, such as the lead hole 56 shown in FIG. 10, may be included on the bracket 5 as needed.

As previously mentioned, the first control knob can also include a fingerprint recognition device. As shown in Fig. 10, the fingerprint recognition device comprises a fingerprint recognition element 3 which can be mounted in the holder 5 and which enables the identification surface to be accessed by the user via a corresponding reserved window G on the knob housing 1. The fingerprint recognition element 3 can be mounted on the bracket 5, for example, in the fingerprint recognition element mounting recess 54 on the bracket 5, according to the example illustrated in FIG. According to some embodiments, the touch surface of the touch device can be disposed around the reserved window G.

As previously mentioned, the first control knob can also include a pointing device. As shown, the indicator device can include an indicator light device 8 that includes an indicator light 81. The indicator light 81 can be a circular light strip. The indicator light 81 can include a plurality of point light sources. Further, the indicating device may include an indicator housing 2, and the indicator device 8 is housed in the indicator housing 2. The indicator housing 2 and the indicator device 8 are fixed directly or indirectly to the toilet body, enabling the knob housing 1 to be rotationally and axially displaced relative to the toilet body and indicator housing 2 and indicator device 8.

In order to produce a specific light effect, for example to produce a clearly discrete flow of light and/or light spots, a mounting bracket 7 for the indicator light device 8 can be provided. The mounting bracket 7 includes a plurality of projections that selectively occlude light from the indicator device 8. Furthermore, as in the embodiment shown in the drawing of Fig. 9, the indicator light device 8 has a recess on the shape of the projection 71 in the mounting bracket 7.

In addition, the pointing device may also include a tone device for playing a voice prompt, such as a speaker.

Further, the first control knob may further include feedback means for providing feedback to the user, for example, on the tactile sensation when the knob is operated in use. In the illustrated embodiment, a tactile feedback device is provided. As shown in FIG. 10, the tactile feedback device includes a steel ball 13, a spring 14, and a plurality of ball latches K located on the knob housing 1. The spring 14 is disposed on the bracket 5, for example, in a spring mounting hole 53 in the bracket 5. The steel ball 13 is placed above the spring 14 partially beyond the interface of the bracket 5 that engages the knob housing 1. The ball snap position K is a spherical recess that is uniformly disposed on the inner wall of the knob housing 1 in conformity with the shape of the steel ball 13, and its axial position is aligned with the mounting position of the steel ball 13. When the assembly of the knob is completed, the steel ball 13 abuts against the inner wall of the knob housing 1 under the action of the spring 14, and at a certain angle of rotation, the steel ball 13 is seated in the ball cartridge K on the knob housing 1. Preferably, the angular separation between the ball snaps K is the same as the minimum angular separation between the Hall elements 11, 12. More preferably, in the case where the number of ball snaps K and the number of magnetic elements 6 are both even, at least one set of opposite angular positions of the ball snap K is aligned with at least one opposite set of angular positions of the magnetic element 6.

When the user rotates the knob housing 1 with respect to the bracket 5, the steel ball 13 slides against the inner wall of the knob housing 1. During the sliding process, the steel ball 13 enters and leaves the ball snap K. This entry and exit can be perceived by the user, resulting in feedback on the degree of rotation. This is especially advantageous when setting parameters.

The second control knob according to an embodiment of the present application may have similar features to the various first control knobs described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the second control knob may have a knob housing 9 of the knob housing 1 similar to the first control knob with a pattern representing the control function of the second control knob.

Further, the second control knob may have a bracket 5 that is not rotatable relative to the toilet, an angle device that detects a rotation motion, a pressure device that detects a pressing motion, a touch device that detects a touch motion, and a pointing device. These devices can use the same components as the first control knob, and their structures and functions will not be described herein.

According to some embodiments, the fingerprint control device is not included in the second control knob. In this case, it is still possible to use the holder 5 having the fingerprint recognition element mounting recess 54 and to provide a decorative element having the same shape as the fingerprint recognition element in the recess 54.

In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "the embodiment", or the like, is intended to mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments or examples are included herein. At least one embodiment or example. In the present specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

The disclosure is an exemplification of the principles of the embodiments of the present application, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the elements, methods, systems, and the like of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application can be changed, changed, modified, and evolved without departing from the embodiments and technical solutions of the present application as described above. The principles, spirit and scope as defined in the claims. The implementations of these variations, changes, modifications, and variations are all included in the equivalent embodiments of the present application, and such equivalent embodiments are all included within the scope defined by the claims of the present application. While the embodiments of the present application can be embodied in many different forms, the embodiments herein are described in detail herein. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present application include any possible combination of some or all of the various embodiments described herein, and are also included within the scope defined by the claims of the present application. All of the patents, patent applications and other citations referred to in this application or in any of the cited patents, cited patent applications, or other references cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

The above disclosure is intended to be illustrative rather than exhaustive. This description will suggest many variations and alternatives to those skilled in the art. All such alternatives and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the claims, wherein the term "comprising" means "including, but not limited to."

A description of alternative embodiments of the invention is set forth herein. Other equivalents to the embodiments described herein will be recognized by those skilled in the art, and these equivalents are also included in the claims appended hereto.

Claims (36)

1. A smart toilet control method includes a first control knob and a second control knob, and the control method includes:

   Controlling the starting and stopping of at least one process of the smart toilet according to the detected input of the first control knob by the user;

   Adjusting at least one parameter of at least one process of the smart toilet based on the detected input of the second control knob by the user.
2. The control method according to claim 1, wherein the input of the first control knob by the user comprises rotating the first control knob and pressing the first control knob, the control method comprising:

   If it is detected that the user is not seated and presses the first control knob, the draining process is initiated;

   If it is detected that the user is seated and rotates the first control knob, the cleaning process is initiated;

   If it is detected that the user is seated and presses the first control knob when the cleaning process is not performed, the drying process is started or the drainage process is started;

   During the cleaning process, if it is detected that the user presses the first control knob, the cleaning process is stopped;

   During the drying process, if it is detected that the user presses the first control knob, the drying process is stopped.
3. The control method according to claim 2, wherein said rotating said first control knob comprises rotating said first control knob in a first direction and rotating said first control knob in a second direction, if said use is detected When the first control knob is rotated in the first direction, one of the breast washing process and the hip washing process is started; if the user detects that the first control knob is rotated in the second direction, the washing process and the hip are started. Another one in the wash process.
4. The control method according to claim 3, wherein if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the first direction, the washing process is initiated, and if the user detects that the first rotation is rotated in the second direction Turning the knob to stop the washing process; if detecting that the user rotates the first control knob in the second direction, the hip washing process is started, and if the user detects that the first control knob is rotated in the first direction, the device stops The hip washing process; or, if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the first direction, the hip washing process is started, and if the user detects that the first control knob is rotated in the second direction, the hip washing is stopped. If the user detects that the first control knob is rotated in the second direction, the washing process is started, and if the user detects that the first control knob is rotated in the first direction, the washing process is stopped.
5. The control method according to claim 3, further comprising: adjusting at least one parameter of at least one process of the smart toilet according to the detected input of the first control knob by the user;

   Wherein, during the washing process, if it is detected that the user rotates the first control knob in the first direction or the second direction, the water spray position is adjusted forward or backward; during the hip washing process, if it is detected When the user rotates the first control knob in the first direction or in the second direction, the water spray position is adjusted forward or backward.
6. The control method according to claim 3, wherein the input of the first control knob by the user comprises a touch device that touches the first control knob, wherein during the washing process or the hip washing process, if it is detected When the user touches the touch device of the first control knob, a reciprocating breast washing process or a reciprocating hip washing process is initiated.
7. The control method according to claim 2, wherein pressing the first control knob when the cleaning process is not performed includes short pressing the first control knob and long pressing the first control knob, if the user is detected to be short Pressing the first control knob initiates the drying process; if it is detected that the user long presses the first control knob, the draining process is initiated.
8. The control method according to claim 2, wherein the user inputting the second control knob comprises rotating the second control knob, the control method further comprising:

   In the cleaning process, if it is detected that the user rotates the second control knob, the first cleaning parameter adjustment process is started;

   During the drying process, if it is detected that the user rotates the second control knob, the first drying parameter adjustment process is initiated.
9. The control method according to claim 8, wherein the input of the second control knob by the user comprises a touch device that touches the second control knob,

   Wherein, in the cleaning process or the first cleaning parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the second control knob is detected by the user, the second cleaning parameter adjustment process is entered, and in the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, Adjusting the second cleaning parameter by rotating the second control knob; and

   Wherein, in the drying process or the first drying parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the second control knob is detected by the user, the second drying parameter adjustment process is entered, and the second drying parameter is During the adjustment, the second drying parameter is adjusted by rotating the second control knob.
10. The control method according to claim 9, wherein the user inputting the second control knob comprises pressing the second control knob,

    In the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, if the user touches the second control knob or touches the touch device of the second control knob, the first cleaning parameter adjustment process is returned;

    In the second drying parameter adjustment process, if the user touches the second control knob or touches the touch device of the second control knob, the first drying parameter adjustment process is returned.
11. The control method according to claim 8, wherein

    The user inputting the second control knob includes pressing the second control knob, and the control method further includes:

    In the case where the cleaning parameter adjustment process or the drying parameter adjustment process is not performed, that is, when the cleaning parameter adjustment process and the drying parameter adjustment process are neither turned on or stopped, the user is detected to be pressed. The second control knob enters a race temperature adjustment process, and the seat temperature is adjusted by rotating the second control knob during the race temperature adjustment.
12. The control method according to claim 1, wherein

    The user inputting the second control knob includes rotating the second control knob and pressing the second control knob, and the control method includes:

    If it is detected that the user is not seated and rotates the second control knob, starting one of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process;

    If it is detected that the user is not seated and presses the second control knob, starting another one of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process;

    The first cleaning parameter is adjusted by rotating the second control knob during the first cleaning parameter adjustment process;

    In the first drying parameter adjustment process, the first drying parameter is adjusted by rotating the second control knob.
13. The control method according to claim 12, wherein

    The user input to the second control knob includes a touch device that touches the second control knob, and the control method includes:

    During the adjusting of the first cleaning parameter, if the touch device of the second control knob is detected by the user, the second cleaning parameter adjustment process is entered, and during the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, by rotating the first The second control knob adjusts the second cleaning parameter;

    During the first drying parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the second control knob is detected by the user, the second drying parameter adjustment process is entered, and during the second drying parameter adjustment process, the rotation is performed. The second control knob adjusts the second drying parameter.
14. The control method according to claim 1, wherein

    The input of the second control knob by the user includes rotating the second control knob, short pressing the second control knob, and long pressing the second control knob, and the control method includes:

    If it is detected that the user is not seated and rotates the second control knob, starting one of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process;

    If it is detected that the user is not seated and short presses the second control knob, starting another one of the first cleaning parameter adjustment process and the first drying parameter adjustment process;

    If it is detected that the user is not seated and long presses the second control knob, the seat temperature adjustment process is started;

    The first cleaning parameter is adjusted by rotating the second control knob during the first cleaning parameter adjustment process;

    Adjusting the first drying parameter by rotating the second control knob during the first drying parameter adjustment process;

    During the race temperature adjustment, the race temperature is adjusted by rotating the second control knob.
15. The control method according to claim 14, wherein

    The user input to the second control knob includes a touch device that touches the second control knob, and the control method includes:

    During the adjusting of the first cleaning parameter, if the touch device of the second control knob is detected by the user, the second cleaning parameter adjustment process is entered, and during the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, by rotating the first The second control knob adjusts the second cleaning parameter;

    During the first drying parameter adjustment process, if the touch device of the second control knob is detected by the user, the second drying parameter adjustment process is entered, and during the second drying parameter adjustment process, the rotation is performed. The second control knob adjusts the second drying parameter;

    In the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, the second drying parameter adjustment process or the seat temperature adjustment process, if the user touches the touch device of the second control knob or detects that the user has long pressed or short pressed The second control knob exits the current adjustment process.
16. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the input of the first control knob by the user comprises a touch fingerprint recognition device, and the control method further comprises:

    If it is detected that the user short-touches the fingerprint identification device, it is determined whether there is a fingerprint record about the user;

    If there is a fingerprint record about the user, performing a preset process associated with the fingerprint record; if there is no fingerprint record about the user, performing a default preset process;

    If it is detected that the user has long touched the fingerprint recognition device, the current process is set as a preset process associated with the fingerprint record.
17. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the control method further comprises an indication of a reminder and/or an optional operation of information about the current process by means of an indicator light and/or a tone.
18. A smart toilet that includes:

    First control knob;

    Second control knob;

    a control device that controls activation and deactivation of at least one process of the smart toilet based on the detected input of the first control knob by the user; and the control device is configured according to the detected user The input of the second control knob adjusts at least one parameter of at least one process of the smart toilet.
19. The smart toilet according to claim 18, wherein the smart toilet includes a seating recognition device, the first control knob includes an angle device that detects a rotation motion, and a pressure device that detects a pressing motion, and

    Wherein the control device activates a draining process according to detecting that the user is not seated and pressing the first control knob; the control device initiates a cleaning process according to detecting that the user is seated and rotating the first control knob; The control device starts the drying process or starts the draining process according to detecting that the user is seated and does not perform the cleaning process, and pressing the first control knob; the control device detects the user pressing the first according to the cleaning process Controlling the knob to stop the cleaning process; and the control device stops the drying process according to detecting that the user presses the first control knob during the drying process.
20. The smart toilet of claim 19, wherein the first control knob includes a touch device for detecting a touch action of a user, and

    Wherein, the control device starts the reciprocating cleaning process according to the touch device that detects that the user touches the first control knob during the cleaning process.
21. The smart toilet of claim 18, wherein the first control knob comprises a fingerprint recognition device, and

    Wherein the control device performs a preset process associated with the fingerprint record according to detecting that there is a fingerprint record about the user; and the control device performs a default according to detecting that there is no fingerprint record about the user The default process.
22. The smart toilet of claim 19, wherein the second control knob includes an angle device that detects a rotational motion, and

    Wherein the control device activates a first cleaning parameter adjustment process according to detecting that the user rotates the second control knob during the cleaning process; and the control device detects the user according to the drying process Rotating the second control knob initiates a first drying parameter adjustment process.
23. The smart toilet of claim 22, wherein the second control knob further comprises a touch device that detects a touch action,

    Wherein the control device enters a second cleaning parameter adjustment process according to a touch device that detects that the user touches the second control knob during the cleaning process or the first cleaning parameter adjustment process, and the control device is During the second cleaning parameter adjustment process, detecting that the user rotates the second control knob to adjust the second cleaning parameter;

    Wherein the control device enters a second drying parameter adjustment process according to a touch device that detects that the user touches the second control knob during the drying process or the first drying parameter adjustment process, and the control The device adjusts the second drying parameter according to detecting that the user rotates the second control knob during the second drying parameter adjustment process.
24. The smart toilet according to any one of claims 18 to 22, wherein the first control knob and the second control knob comprise a knob type controller, the knob type controller comprising:

    a knob housing, the knob housing is substantially cylindrical, and is rotatable relative to the toilet with the axis of the cylinder as an axis of rotation;

    a bracket located in the knob housing and not rotatable relative to the toilet;

    a pressure device for detecting a pressing action of the knob controller by a user, the pressure device comprising a pressure sensing element;

    An angle device for detecting a user's rotation action on the knob controller, the angle device comprising a plurality of magnetic elements, a first Hall element and a second Hall element,

    Wherein the plurality of magnetic elements are evenly arranged on an imaginary circle centered on a point on the rotation axis, adjacent magnetic elements are spaced apart by the same angle, and when the knob housing is rotated relative to the toilet The plurality of magnetic elements rotate relative to the first Hall element and the second Hall element.
25. A smart toilet according to claim 24, wherein the number of said plurality of magnetic members is six to twenty.
26. A smart toilet according to claim 24 or 25, wherein said angle means comprises a plurality of magnetic component receptacles for mounting said plurality of magnetic elements, said plurality of magnetic component receptacles being disposed on said knob housing The body is such that when the user rotates the knob housing, the plurality of magnetic elements rotate with respect to the toilet with the knob housing.
27. A smart toilet according to any one of claims 24 to 26, wherein the plurality of magnetic elements are cylindrical permanent magnets and the plurality of magnetic element receptacles are respective cylindrical recesses or holes.
28. The smart toilet according to any one of claims 24 to 27, wherein the first Hall element and the second Hall element are disposed on the bracket and are disposed to be spaced apart from the rotation axis A certain distance, and the two are spaced apart from each other by a certain angle.
29. The smart toilet according to any one of claims 24 to 28, wherein an angle between the first Hall element and the second Hall element is set to be larger than between the plurality of magnetic elements Interval angle.
30. The smart toilet according to any one of claims 24 to 29, wherein the knob controller further comprises a touch device for detecting a user's touch action on the knob controller.
31. The smart toilet according to any one of claims 24 to 30, wherein the knob type controller further comprises a fingerprint recognition device, the knob housing including a reserved window, so that the fingerprint recognition device can be used by a user Close.
32. A smart toilet according to any one of claims 24 to 31, wherein the knob type controller further comprises a pointing device comprising an indicator light device and/or a sounding device.
33. The smart toilet according to any one of claims 24 to 32, wherein the knob controller further comprises a tactile feedback device comprising a steel ball, a spring, and a plurality of the knob housing a steel ball is seated, the spring being disposed in a spring mounting hole in the bracket, the steel ball being placed over the spring, partially exceeding an interface of the bracket engaging the knob housing, the steel ball card The position is a spherical recess that is uniformly disposed on the inner wall of the knob housing to conform to the shape of the steel ball, and the axial position of the ball snap is aligned with the mounting position of the steel ball.
34. A smart toilet according to claim 33, wherein an angular separation between said ball snaps is the same as a minimum angular separation between said first Hall element and said second Hall element.
35. The smart toilet according to claim 33 or 34, wherein the number of the ball snaps is an even number, and the number of the plurality of magnetic members is an even number, and wherein at least one of the plurality of ball snaps are opposite each other The angular position is aligned with at least one set of opposite angular positions of the plurality of magnetic elements.
36. A knob type controller comprising the knob type controller defined in the smart toilet of any one of claims 24 to 35.

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