CN108683031B - Intelligent plug, control method thereof and patch board with intelligent plug - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a smart plug and a control method thereof, and a power strip with the smart plug. The smart plug includes a plug body, wherein the plug body includes a bottom plate and a surrounding shell; a control panel disposed on the top of the plug body, detachably connected to the plug body, and forming a cavity with the plug body; an intelligent control unit electrically connected to the control panel; and at least two conductive structures connected to the bottom of the plug body. The smart plug provided by the embodiment of the present invention has a simple design and is easy to operate, and can be applied to a variety of different usage environments.

Description

Smart plug and control method thereof, power strip with smart plug

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of circuits, in particular to a smart plug and a control method thereof, and a power strip with the smart plug.

Background technique

A plug or plug connector is the connector of electronic products or the plug of electrical appliances, and is an essential basic power facility for every household. Electrical appliances and personal consumer electronic products such as mobile phones and tablets are inseparable from plugs or plug connectors whether they are connected to the mains or power strips.

At present, the commonly used plugs or plug connectors are all simple structures with a plug body and a metal conductive sheet or a conductive column, which cannot be easily controlled.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention provide a simple and convenient smart plug, a control method for the smart plug, and a power strip with the smart plug.

In one aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a smart plug, where the smart plug includes:

a plug body, wherein the plug body includes a base plate and a surrounding housing;

a control panel arranged on the top of the plug body, detachably connected to the plug body, and forming a cavity with the plug body;

an intelligent control unit electrically connected to the control panel; and,

At least two conductive structures connected to the bottom of the plug body.

Optionally, the smart plug further includes a buckle and a spring and a motor electrically connected to the smart control unit; wherein,

The intelligent control unit is also used for driving the motor to bounce off the spring and the buckle so that the control panel is separated from the plug body.

Optionally, the smart plug further includes a control button, and the control button is provided on the control panel or on the plug body.

Optionally, the smart plug further includes a power module, and the power module is arranged in the cavity.

Optionally, the control panel includes a fingerprint module and a first display panel;

The smart plug further includes a first relay; wherein,

The fingerprint module, the display panel and the first relay are all electrically connected to the intelligent control unit.

Optionally, the control panel includes a Bluetooth module and a second display panel;

The smart plug further includes a second relay and a first optocoupler; wherein,

The Bluetooth module, the second display panel, the second relay and the first photocoupler are all electrically connected to the intelligent control unit.

Optionally, the control panel includes a WIFI module and a third display panel

The smart plug further includes a third relay and a second optocoupler; wherein,

The WIFI module, the third display panel, the third relay and the second photocoupler are all electrically connected to the intelligent control unit.

Optionally, the control panel includes a GPRS module and a fourth display panel;

The smart plug further includes a fourth relay and a third optocoupler; wherein,

The GPRS module, the fourth display panel, the fourth relay and the third photocoupler are all electrically connected to the intelligent control unit.

On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for a smart plug. The smart plug includes a plug body, which is disposed on the top of the plug body, is detachably connected to the plug body, and forms an empty space with the plug body. a control panel of the cavity; and, at least two conductive structures connected to the bottom of the plug body; wherein the plug body includes a base plate and a surrounding housing;

The control method includes:

Receive the user's current authentication information;

determining that the current authentication information is consistent with the initial authentication information;

determining whether the smart plug is in an interrupted state;

If so, control the control panel to disengage the plug body.

Optionally, the method further includes:

determining that the smart plug is powered on;

The control panel is controlled to be connected with the plug body.

Optionally, the smart plug further includes a control button, and before judging whether the smart plug is in an interrupted state,

The method also includes:

Receive operation information that the control key is pressed.

Optionally, before the determining that the current authentication information is consistent with the initial authentication information, the method further includes:

Receive and save the initial authentication information.

Optionally, the control panel includes a fingerprint module;

The current authentication information of the receiving user includes:

Receive current authentication information input by the user through the fingerprint module.

Optionally, the control panel communicates with a mobile device,

The current authentication information of the receiving user includes:

Receive current authentication information input by the user through the mobile device and sent by the mobile device.

Optionally, before the controlling the control panel to be detached from the plug body, the method further includes:

receiving the appointment time information input by the user through the mobile device;

The controlling the control panel to be disengaged from the plug body includes:

The control panel is controlled to be separated from the plug main body according to the appointment time information.

Optionally, the method further includes:

Monitoring the working state of the smart plug in real time, the working state includes a power-on state and a power-off state;

The working status is sent to the mobile device for real-time display on the display screen of the mobile device.

Optionally, the method further includes:

detecting the current value of the smart plug;

Determine whether the current value exceeds the normal value;

If so, send an alert message to the mobile device.

Optionally, the control panel includes a Bluetooth module, and the control panel communicates with the mobile device through the Bluetooth module.

Optionally, the control panel includes a WIFI module, and the control panel communicates with the mobile device through the WIFI module.

Optionally, the control panel includes a GPRS module, and the control panel communicates with the mobile device through the GPRS module.

In another aspect, the embodiment of the present invention also provides a power strip with a smart plug, and the smart plug has the structure described in the smart plug in the embodiment of the present invention.

The smart plug provided in this embodiment is simple in design and convenient in operation, and can be applied to a variety of different use environments.

Description of drawings

In order to illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention more clearly, the following briefly introduces the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart plug provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart plug provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

3 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart plug provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

4 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart plug provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

5 is a schematic structural diagram of a smart plug provided in Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a control method for a smart plug provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It should be noted that: the above-mentioned serial numbers of the embodiments of the present invention are only for description, and do not represent the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments.

To solve the above technical problems, some embodiments of the present invention provide a smart plug.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the smart plug may include: a plug body 11 , a control panel 12 , an intelligent control unit 13 and a conductive structure 14 .

Wherein, the main body of the plug may be a semi-closed structure composed of a bottom plate and a surrounding shell. At least two conductive structures are connected to the bottom of the plug body. The conductive structure may be, for example, two metal sheets or two metal pillars constituting a two-phase structure, or three metal sheets or three metal pillars constituting a three-phase structure.

The control panel is arranged on the top of the plug body and is detachably connected with the plug body, and the control panel is connected with the plug body to form a cavity. The intelligent control unit electrically connected with the control panel can be arranged inside the cavity. The control panel can be connected to the surrounding housing of the plug body, for example, connected to the surrounding housing in the manner of at least three snaps.

In some embodiments, the smart plug may further include a buckle, a spring, and a motor, the motor is connected to the intelligent control unit, and the intelligent control unit is further used to drive the motor to bounce off the spring and the buckle to separate the control panel from the plug body.

In addition, in some embodiments, the smart plug may further include control buttons, and the control buttons may be provided on the control panel or the plug body.

In addition, in some embodiments, the smart plug may further include a power module, and the power module is used to supply power to the smart control unit and the like in the smart plug, and the power module may be arranged in the cavity. The power module is an independent switching power supply, and can also be charged by batteries or commercial power.

It should be noted that, the control panels in the above embodiments may be of different types.

Example 1

In this embodiment, the control panel is a fingerprint control panel, and the control panel includes a fingerprint module and a first display panel; the smart plug may further include a first relay, and the fingerprint module, the first display panel and the first relay are all connected to the intelligent control unit. The smart plug may have the structure shown in FIG. 2 .

The first display panel is used to display the switch status of the smart lock, and/or the fingerprint verification status. Specifically, the first display panel may be an LCD panel or an LED panel or the like.

When the user uses the smart plug with the structure shown in FIG. 2 for the first time, the user first inputs the user's initial fingerprint information through the fingerprint module, and saves the initial fingerprint information in the memory of the smart plug. Subsequently, when the user uses the smart plug, the user inputs his current fingerprint information through the fingerprint module, and if the current fingerprint information is consistent with the initial fingerprint information, the authorization is passed.

Of course, the smart plug in this embodiment may further include a power module.

The smart plug in the first embodiment adopts a control panel including a fingerprint module, which is simple in design and convenient in operation.

Embodiment 2

In this embodiment, the control panel is a Bluetooth control panel, and the control panel includes a Bluetooth module and a second display panel. The smart plug may further include a second relay, a first photocoupler, and the Bluetooth module, the second display panel, the second relay, and the first photocoupler are all connected to the smart control unit. The smart plug may have a structure as shown in FIG. 3 .

The second display panel is used to display the switch status of the smart lock, and/or the fingerprint verification status. Specifically, the second display panel may be an LCD panel or an LED panel or the like.

The smart plug can communicate with the Bluetooth module of the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module inside the control panel, and the mobile phone can be installed with an application program matching the smart plug.

When the user uses the smart plug for the first time, he first establishes a connection between the smart plug and the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module. The user inputs his initial fingerprint information through the mobile phone, and saves the initial fingerprint information in the mobile phone. For example, the user can input initial fingerprint information through an application program interface installed on the mobile phone that matches the smart plug.

When the user uses the smart plug again, the user inputs his current fingerprint information through the mobile phone, the mobile phone compares the current fingerprint information with the initial fingerprint information, and sends the comparison result to the smart plug via Bluetooth.

In addition, the operation interface of the application program installed on the mobile phone has a display area, and the display area is used to display the switch state of the smart lock in real time.

In some embodiments, the above application may also have a reservation function. For example, timing (reservation) on/off control of smart plugs. The timing time can be set through the application, and the on/off status of the smart plug can be displayed on the interface of the application in real time.

In some embodiments, the application program installed on the mobile phone may also have a delay function. For example, delay on/off control of smart plugs. The delayed on/off time of the electrical appliance can be set through the application, and the on/off status of the smart plug can be displayed on the interface of the application in real time.

In some embodiments, the above-mentioned application program can also sample and detect the working current of the smart plug. When the working current exceeds the normal value (the normal value can be set in the application program), a warning is displayed on the application program interface and disconnected. Smart Plug. At the same time, the real-time sampled current value of the smart plug can be sent to the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module of the control panel, displayed on the application program interface, and uploaded to the cloud for storage.

It should be noted that, in the above embodiments, the electrical appliances connected to the smart plug can also be indirectly controlled by controlling the smart plug.

In addition, the smart plug in the above embodiment may further include a working current sampling inductor of the electrical appliance.

The smart plug in the second embodiment adopts a control panel including a Bluetooth module, and does not need a fingerprint circuit inside, which is low in cost and convenient to implement.

Embodiment 3

In this embodiment, the control panel is a WIFI control panel, and the control panel includes a WIFI module and a third display panel. The smart plug may further include a third relay and a second optocoupler. The WIFI module, the third display panel, the third relay and the second photocoupler are all connected with the intelligent control unit. The smart plug may have the structure shown in FIG. 4 .

In this embodiment, the smart plug communicates with the mobile phone through the WIFI module. For the corresponding principle, reference may be made to the description of the second embodiment, which is not repeated here.

In this embodiment, the control panel adopts a WIFI module. Because most homes or offices are currently equipped with WIFI, the smart plug of this structure has unlimited control distance and stable signal, and can be shared with all home networks. Suitable for indoor use in office or home environments.

Embodiment 4

In this embodiment, the control panel includes a GPRS module and a fourth display panel. The smart plug further includes a fourth relay and a third photocoupler; wherein, the GPRS module, the fourth display panel, the fourth relay and the third photocoupler are all electrically connected to the intelligent control unit. The smart plug may have the structure shown in FIG. 5 .

In this embodiment, the smart plug communicates with the mobile phone through the GPRS module. For the corresponding functions, reference may be made to the description of the second embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

In this embodiment, the control panel includes a GPRS module, a SIM card is installed on the mobile phone that communicates with the control panel, and global interconnection can be realized through the connection with the mobile phone base station, which has the same function as WIFI. Since the mobile phone signal is not limited by the indoor range, the control panel of this method can be used outdoors.

It should be noted that the first display panel, the second display panel, the third display panel and the fourth display panel in the above embodiments may be the same type of display panel, or may be different types of display panels; One display panel, but also different display panels. The first relay, the second relay, the third relay and the fourth relay in the above embodiments may be the same type of relays, or may be different types of relays; may also be the same relay, or may be different relays. The first optocoupler, the second optocoupler, and the third optocoupler in the above embodiments may be the same type of optocoupler, or may be different types of optocouplers; or may be the same optocoupler, Different optocouplers are also possible. The present invention does not limit this.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the control method of the smart plug of this embodiment includes the following steps:

Step S601: Receive the current authentication information of the user.

The current authentication information is used to uniquely identify the identity of the user, for example, the current authentication information may be current fingerprint information, current iris information, or current face information, and so on.

Step S602: It is determined that the received current authentication information is consistent with the initial authentication information.

The initial authentication information is of the same type as the current authentication information. If the current authentication information is the current fingerprint information, the initial authentication information is the initial fingerprint information; if the current authentication information is the current iris information, the initial authentication information is the initial iris information; if the current authentication information is the current face information, the initial authentication information is the initial facial information .

Step S603: Determine whether the smart plug is in an interrupted state, if so, go to Step S604; otherwise, go to Step S605.

The interrupted state refers to: the smart plug is connected to the socket but not powered by the socket, or the smart plug is in an independent state in which the socket is connected. Specifically, the smart plug may include an intelligent control unit, and the intelligent control unit may be used to detect whether the smart plug is in an interrupted state.

Step S604: The control panel is separated from the main body of the plug.

The smart plug may contain a deadbolt, a spring, and a motor electrically connected to the smart control unit.

When the smart plug is connected to the socket but not energized with the socket or the smart plug is in an independent state, the intelligent control unit inside the smart plug can send commands to the motor that is electrically connected to it, and control the motor to bounce the spring to disconnect the latch and make the control The faceplate is separated from the plug body.

After the control panel is separated from the plug body, other types of control panels can be replaced; or, the user can pull out the smart plug.

Step S605: the control panel is connected to the main body of the plug.

If the smart plug is not in an interrupted state, but is in a power-on state, for example, the smart plug is successfully connected to the socket and powered on, or the smart control unit detects that the smart plug has current passing through it, the control panel is controlled not to be separated from the plug body.

It should be noted that, in some embodiments, before the above step S603, the following step may be performed first: receiving operation information that the control key is pressed.

Specifically, the intelligent control unit electrically connected with the control button can monitor in real time whether the control button is pressed, and the control button is used to control the separation of the control panel from the main body of the plug.

If the control button is pressed, and the smart plug is connected to the socket but not powered on, or the smart plug is in an independent state of being connected to the socket, the control panel pops up and separates from the main body of the plug; if the control button is pressed, And if the smart plug and the socket are successfully connected and powered on, or the smart control unit detects that the smart plug has current passing through, the control panel is controlled not to be separated from the main body of the plug.

It should be noted that, the initial authentication information in the foregoing embodiment may be collected and saved in advance. Depending on the type of the control panel, the initial authentication information can be collected and saved in different ways. For details, please refer to the descriptions of the first embodiment to the fourth embodiment.

In some embodiments, in the above control method of the smart plug, when the control panel includes a fingerprint module, the above step S601 may specifically be receiving the current authentication information input by the user through the fingerprint module, and the current authentication information is the current fingerprint information. The initial authentication information may be fingerprint information input through the fingerprint module when the user uses the smart plug for the first time.

In some embodiments, in the above-mentioned control method of a smart plug, when the control panel includes a Bluetooth module and communicates with a mobile device (such as a mobile phone), the above step S601 may specifically be receiving the current authentication information input by the user through the mobile device and sent by the mobile device. , and the current authentication information is the current fingerprint information. The initial authentication information may be the fingerprint information input by the user through the mobile device when the user uses the smart plug for the first time. In addition, the Bluetooth module in the control panel can also be replaced with a WIFI module or a GPRS module, etc., and the corresponding smart plug can communicate with the mobile device through WIFI or GPRS.

In addition, in the above control method of the smart plug, before step S604, the appointment time information input by the user through the mobile device may be received first, and then the control panel is controlled to be separated from the plug body according to the appointment time information. The appointment time information may be time information of scheduled on/off control or time information of delayed on/off control.

In some embodiments, the power-on/power-off status of the smart plug can also be displayed in real time on the interface of the application program adapted to the smart plug on the mobile device. That is, the working status of the smart plug (including the power-on status and the power-off status) can be monitored in real time, and the working status of the smart plug can be sent to the mobile device to be displayed on the display screen of the mobile device.

In some embodiments, in the above control method of the smart plug, the current value flowing through the smart plug can also be detected in real time; whether the current value exceeds the normal value is judged, and if the current value exceeds the normal value, an alarm message is sent to the mobile device.

The control method of the smart plug provided by the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to the smart plug in the above-mentioned embodiments, so that the control of the smart plug is simple and convenient.

Some embodiments of the present invention provide a power strip with a smart plug, and the smart plug has the structure described in the above embodiments. For details, reference may be made to the descriptions in the foregoing embodiments, which are not repeated here.

It should be noted that the fingerprint authentication device in the above embodiment may further include a memory and a processor. The memory is a non-volatile memory for storing computer program codes; the processor is used for executing the computer program codes in the memory to implement the fingerprint authentication methods mentioned in the first embodiment to the fifth embodiment.

Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the steps of implementing the above embodiments can be completed by hardware, or can be completed by instructing relevant hardware through a program, and the program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The storage medium mentioned may be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk or an optical disk, etc.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection of the present invention. within the range.

Claims (20)

1. A smart plug, wherein the smart plug comprises:

the plug comprises a plug main body, a plug body and a plug, wherein the plug main body comprises a bottom plate and a peripheral shell, and a semi-closed structure is formed by the bottom plate and the peripheral shell;

the control panel is arranged at the top of the plug main body, is detachably connected with the plug main body and forms a cavity with the plug main body, the control panel is connected to the peripheral shell of the plug main body, and the control panel is connected with the plug main body to form the cavity;

the intelligent control unit is electrically connected with the control panel; and the number of the first and second groups,

at least two conductive structures attached to the bottom of the plug body;

the intelligent plug further comprises a control key, and the control key is arranged on the control panel or the plug main body and used for releasing the connection between the control panel and the plug main body.

2. The smart plug of claim 1,

the intelligent plug also comprises a buckle, a spring and a motor electrically connected with the intelligent control unit; wherein,

the intelligent control unit is also used for driving the motor to pop open the spring and the buckle so as to enable the control panel to be separated from the plug main body.

3. The smart plug of claim 1, wherein the smart control unit comprises:

a power supply module;

a fingerprint module; and the number of the first and second groups,

photocouplers and/or relays.

4. The smart plug of any one of claims 1-3,

the control panel comprises a fingerprint module and a first display panel;

the intelligent control unit further comprises a first relay; wherein,

the fingerprint module the display panel all with the intelligent control unit electricity is connected.

5. The smart plug of any one of claims 1-3,

the control panel comprises a Bluetooth module and a second display panel;

the intelligent control unit also comprises a second relay and a first photoelectric coupler; wherein,

the Bluetooth module and the second display panel are electrically connected with the intelligent control unit.

6. The smart plug of any one of claims 1-3,

the control panel comprises a WIFI module and a third display panel

The intelligent control unit also comprises a third relay and a second photoelectric coupler; wherein,

the WIFI module and the third display panel are electrically connected with the intelligent control unit.

7. The smart plug of any one of claims 1-3,

the control panel comprises a GPRS module and a fourth display panel;

the intelligent control unit also comprises a fourth relay and a third photoelectric coupler; wherein,

the GPRS module and the fourth display panel are electrically connected with the intelligent control unit.

8. The control method of the intelligent plug is characterized in that the intelligent plug comprises a plug main body and a control panel which is arranged at the top of the plug main body, is detachably connected with the plug main body and forms a cavity with the plug main body, wherein the plug main body comprises a bottom plate and a peripheral shell, and a semi-closed structure is formed by the bottom plate and the peripheral shell; the control panel is connected to the peripheral shell of the plug main body, and the control panel is connected with the plug main body to form the cavity; and at least two conductive structures connected to the bottom of the plug body; the intelligent plug also comprises a control key, wherein the control key is arranged on the control panel or the plug main body and is used for releasing the connection between the control panel and the plug main body; wherein the plug main body comprises a bottom plate and a peripheral shell;

the control method comprises the following steps:

receiving current authentication information of a user;

determining that the current authentication information is consistent with the initial authentication information;

judging whether the intelligent plug is in an interruption state or not;

if so, controlling the control panel to be separated from the plug main body.

9. The method of claim 8, further comprising:

determining that the smart plug is in a powered-on state;

and controlling the electrical appliance connected with the plug main body to be in a power-on state.

10. The method of claim 8, wherein the smart plug further comprises a control button, wherein before determining whether the smart plug is in an interrupt state,

the method further comprises the following steps:

and receiving the operation information of the pressed control key.

11. The method of claim 8, wherein before determining that the current authentication information is consistent with initial authentication information, the method further comprises:

and receiving and storing the initial authentication information.

12. The method of any of claims 8-11, wherein the control panel comprises a fingerprint module;

the receiving of the current authentication information of the user includes:

and receiving current authentication information input by the user through the fingerprint module.

13. The method of any of claims 8-11, wherein the control panel is in communication with a mobile device,

the receiving of the current authentication information of the user includes:

and receiving current authentication information which is input by the user through an application program of the mobile equipment and is sent by the mobile equipment.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein prior to said controlling said control panel to disengage said plug body, said method further comprises:

receiving appointed time information input by a user through an application program interface of the mobile equipment;

the controlling the control panel to be separated from the plug main body includes:

and controlling the control panel to be separated from the plug main body according to the appointed time information.

15. The method of claim 13, further comprising:

detecting the working state of an electrical appliance connected with the intelligent plug in real time, wherein the working state comprises a power-on state and a power-off state;

and sending the working state to an application program interface of the mobile equipment.

16. The method of claim 13, further comprising:

detecting the current value of an electrical appliance supplied by the intelligent plug;

judging whether the current value exceeds a set value or not;

if yes, the power supply of the electric appliance is automatically disconnected, and alarm information is sent to the mobile equipment.

17. The method of claim 13, wherein the control panel comprises a bluetooth module, and wherein the control panel communicates with the mobile device via the bluetooth module.

18. The method of claim 13, wherein the control panel comprises a WIFI module, and wherein the control panel communicates with the mobile device through the WIFI module.

19. The method of claim 13, wherein the control panel comprises a GPRS module, and wherein the control panel communicates with the mobile device via the GPRS module.

20. Patch panel with an intelligent plug, characterized in that the intelligent plug has the structure according to any one of claims 1-7.

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