TWM569958U - Remote control device for power source - Google Patents

Abstract

The remote power control device includes a first wire connection slot group, a second wire connection slot group, a power control module, a Wi-Fi communication module, and a control module. A group, a voice control module, an LED indicator, a remote control module and a manual switch. The remote power control device of the present invention plays an external switch role between the power supply and the controlled terminal device, and receives the control command from the remote end through the Wi-Fi communication module to turn on or off the power between the external power line and the power line of the device. Transmission, so that the remote control of its operating switch without changing the hardware of the controlled terminal device.

Description

Remote power control unit

The present invention relates to a power control device, and more particularly to a remote power control device for power switch management through a remote message received by a Wi-Fi wireless access point.

The design of many home appliances today is gradually becoming more intelligent. The so-called intelligent, nothing more than the specific function of the home appliance, can be more practical settings in line with the user's needs, such as preset usage time, setting usage rights or providing function monitoring services; or Home appliances can accept remote control by users, at least in time for switching operations. For the existing home appliances, the former's functions cannot be added. After all, the functions set by itself involve the modification of hardware devices. However, the latter is an "intelligible" option under the popularity of communication networks.

In a typical home, a Wi-Fi Access Point is a must-have device that allows computers, smart phones, and other items in your home to connect to the Internet, either on the remote side or on the host side. The device is connected. After better design, these connected signals can be used to control the remote smart appliances. Similarly, by effectively utilizing these signals, general household appliances can be intelligentized as described above, with remote control functions. However, there are currently no related auxiliary products on the market. Therefore, this creator has this, and through his many years of manufacturing and design experience and knowledge in related fields, and through many ingenuity, developed this new type.

This paragraph of text extracts and compiles certain features of this new model. Other features will be revealed in subsequent paragraphs. The intention is to cover various modifications and similar arrangements in the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

The present invention provides a remote power control device for performing power switch management through a remote message received by a Wi-Fi wireless access point. In order to meet the above requirements, the remote power control device of the present invention comprises: a first wire connection slot group having two connection slots respectively connected to an external fire wire and an external neutral wire of an external power line; a second wire The connection slot group has two connection slots respectively connected to a device fire line of a device power line and a device neutral line; a power control module is connected to the first wire connection slot group and the second wire connection slot group, Receiving a control command to electrically connect or disconnect the external hot line and the device live line, and the external neutral line and the neutral line of the device, and convert the external hot line and the alternating current provided by the external neutral line into a operable direct current a Wi-Fi communication module electrically connected to the power control module to obtain power required for operation, for connecting an external Wi-Fi wireless access point to send and receive messages; and a control module, and the power The control module and the Wi-Fi communication module are electrically connected to obtain the foregoing control command from the message received by the Wi-Fi communication module, and send the control command to the power control module. The control module is connected to a remote server through the Wi-Fi communication module. The control command is pre-stored in the remote server and sent to the control module according to a predetermined time, or sent by a communication device, and relayed to the control module via the remote server.

Preferably, the communication device can be a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer or a smart phone.

Preferably, a software package or a mobile communication software can be installed on the communication device for displaying a control interface for the user to operate to remotely control the control module, and the control interface can control multiple connection control The control module and the control command issuing time of the relevant control module are set.

Preferably, the remote power control device further includes a voice control module electrically coupled to the control module and the power control module, and detachably coupled to an external sound pickup device for transmitting the sound control module The external radio device collects a voice message, and extracts the control command in the voice message and sends the control command to the control module. The external radio device can be a microphone.

Preferably, the remote power control device further includes an LED indicator, and the LED indicator is electrically connected to the control module and the power control module to display whether the Wi-Fi communication module is connected to a Wi-Fi The Fi wireless access point is connected.

Preferably, the remote power control device further includes a flame-retardant plastic insulation casing covering the first wire connection slot group, the second wire connection slot group, the power control module, and the The Wi-Fi communication module and the control module are used to protect the aforementioned components, prevent electric shock and prevent burning during short circuit.

Preferably, the remote power control device can further include a manual switch coupled to the power control module for activating or deactivating the power steering module.

Preferably, the remote power control device further includes a remote control module electrically connected to the control module and the power control module, and connected to an external remote control device for receiving the external remote control A control command sent by the device, and the control command is sent to the control module.

The remote power control device of the present invention plays an external switch role between the power supply and the controlled terminal device, and receives the control command from the remote end through the Wi-Fi communication module to turn on or off the power between the external power line and the power line of the device. Transmission, so can meet the aforementioned needs.

The present invention will be more specifically described by reference to the following embodiments.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which illustrates an internal schematic structure of the remote power control device 10 and a dynamic sample with an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The remote power control device 10 includes a first wire connection slot group 110, a second wire connection slot group 120, a power control module 130, a Wi-Fi communication module 140, a control module 150, and a voice control device. The module 160, an LED indicator 170, a remote control module 180 and a manual switch 190. The functions, interconnections and operation of the aforementioned components will be described in detail below. It should be noted that in order to best explain the present invention, the size of each element in Figures 1 and 2 is not necessarily drawn in proportion to its own size.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the first wire connecting slot group 110 has two connecting slots respectively connected to an external hot wire 211 and an external neutral wire 212 of an external power line 21 . The plug of the external power line 21 can be inserted into a mains socket 20 to obtain power, and the two connecting slots are connected to the bare line segment of the external hot line 211 and the external neutral line 212. For the remote power control device 10 of the present embodiment, the AC power provided by the commercial power outlet 20 can be between 90V and 250V. However, the type of the external power line 21 used in response to different voltages and currents is not limited in the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the second wire connection slot group 120 also has two connection slots, which are respectively connected to a device fire line 221 of a device power line 22 and a device neutral line 222 . The device power line 22 can be a power line that any electrical product uses to plug in a utility outlet to obtain power. However, in order to cooperate with the remote power control device 10 of the present invention, the plug of the device power line 22 is removed, and only the bare line segments of the device fire line 221 and the device neutral line 222 are connected to the two connection slots.

The power control module 130 is connected to the first wire connection slot group 110 and the second wire connection slot group 120. Therefore, the power control module 130 can convert the alternating current provided by the external hot line 211 and the external neutral line 212 into a operable direct current, such as 3V/0.5A, by the first wire connection slot group 110. The number of DC specifications is not limited to meet the requirements of all internal devices. The main function of the power control module 130 is to receive a control command to electrically connect or disconnect the external fire line 211 and the device fire line 221, and the external neutral line 212 and the device neutral line 222. When the external hot line 211 and the external neutral line 212 are disconnected from the device hot line 221 and the device neutral line 222, respectively, the alternating current from the mains socket 20 is not transmitted to the terminal device 30 via the device power line 22, such as a lamp holder. . For the lamp holder, if the same connection switch cuts off the power supply, the light bulb on it does not illuminate. When the external hot line 211 and the external neutral line 212 and the device hot line 221 and the device neutral line 222 are respectively in electrical communication, the alternating current from the commercial power socket 20 is supplied to the terminal device 30 via the device power line 22, and the electric light is turned on. As if the connection switch was turned on. Briefly, the power steering module 130 acts as an external power switch for the terminal device 30. One of the prerequisites for the remote power control device 10 to operate is that the power switch built into the terminal device 30 is maintained in an "on" state so that the power control module 130 is not powered but the terminal device 30 refuses to receive power.

The Wi-Fi communication module 140 is electrically connected to the power control module 130 to obtain power required for operation, and is used for signal connection to an external Wi-Fi access point 40 for transmitting and receiving messages. The signal of the Wi-Fi communication module 140 can go through the 2.4G frequency band or the 5.8G frequency band. The present invention is not limited. It should be noted that a plurality of components in the remote power control device 10 may be electrically connected to a circuit signal designed on the printed circuit board 192 or may be electrically connected via a wire. In order to distinguish between different electrical connections, the dotted line connection between the components in the remote power control device 10 of Fig. 1 represents the electrical power connection, and the solid line connection represents the electrical connection of the signals.

The control module 150 is electrically connected to the power control module 130 and the Wi-Fi communication module 140 for obtaining the foregoing control command from the message received by the Wi-Fi communication module 140, and transmitting the control command to the power The module 150 is manipulated to control the opening or closing of the terminal device 30. The control module 150 can be connected to a remote server 70 through the Wi-Fi communication module 140. The remote server 70 can store unique device information of a Wi-Fi communication module in a plurality of remote power control devices, such as a Mac address or a body serial number, to distinguish which remote power control device is to be controlled. With the remote server 70, control commands can be pre-stored therein and sent to the control module of the particular remote power control device for a predetermined time. The aforementioned predetermined time may be the current time (while accepting the user's setting), or may be a specific time in the future, such as 8:00 pm on August 8. The predetermined time can be a repeated period of time, such as 10 minutes in a row. In this way, a device can be turned on and off at regular intervals in the future, such as 10 minutes after 10 minutes of opening, 10 minutes after turning on, and repeated uninterrupted, which can be applied to periodically aerate the aquarium. It is not necessary to manually activate the sterilizer. Alternatively, the control commands may be transmitted by a communication device 80 and relayed via a remote server 70 to a control module of a particular remote power control device. The communication device 80 can be any of a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, or a smart phone. A software package or a mobile communication software can be installed on the communication device 80 for presenting a control interface for the user to operate to remotely control the control module 150. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the communication device 80 is a smart phone, and a mobile communication software is installed. The specific operation will be explained in the text of the latter paragraph.

The voice control module 160 is electrically connected to the control module 150 and the power control module 130, and is detachably connected to an external sound pickup device 50. The voice control module 160 is configured to collect a voice message through the external sound collection device 50, and capture the control command in the voice message, send the control command to the control module 150, and then send the power control module 130 to the power control module 130 for power switch control. . In practice, the external radio device 50 can be a microphone. In the voice message, you can set the prompt, turn the power on or off, and the code of the terminal device to be switched (that is, the code of the corresponding Wi-Fi communication module). For example, a voice message "Boot Wizard, turn on the bathroom lights", where "Boot Wizard" is a prompt, so that the voice control module 160 can notice the commands to be executed later. “Open” means that the electrical connection command should be issued to the power control module of the remote power control unit connected to the “bathroom light”. The important function of the voice control module 160 is to recognize the voice. Currently, there are many voice recognition technologies, and the present invention does not limit the technology used.

The remote control module 180 is electrically connected to the control module 150 and the power control module 130, and is connected to an external remote control device 60 for receiving a control command sent by the external remote control device 60, and transmitting the control command to the control module. The group 150 is in turn sent to the power steering module 130 for power switch control. Here, the relationship between the external remote control device 60 and the remote control module 180 is like the relationship between the remote control and the remote control module of the remote control car. The operation of the power control module 130 is simply controlled by a device that can be handheld, non-communication device 80. In practice, the external remote control device 60 and the remote control module 180 can be connected by infrared signals or 27M, 2.4G (such as Bluetooth) signals. In this embodiment, the remote power control device 10 includes three types of remote control (via the Wi-Fi communication module 140, the voice control module 160, and the remote control module 180); however, in other embodiments, only the One of the three or two of the three.

The LED indicator 170 is electrically connected to the control module 150 and the power control module 130 for displaying whether the Wi-Fi communication module 140 is in communication with the Wi-Fi wireless access point 40. For example, when the Wi-Fi communication module 140 is connected to the Wi-Fi wireless access point 40, the LED indicator light 170 is continuously illuminated; when the Wi-Fi communication module 140 is connected to the Wi-Fi wireless access point 40, During the pre-operation, the LED indicator 170 flashes and illuminates; when the Wi-Fi communication module 140 cannot communicate with any Wi-Fi access point 40, the LED indicator 170 does not illuminate.

The manual switch 190 is connected to the power control module 130 for activating or deactivating the power steering module 130. When the power control module 130 is turned off, the remote power control device 10 cannot obtain the power required for operation, that is, shuts down. Preferably, the manual switch 190 is a mechanical power switch.

In practice, the remote power control device 10 is covered with a flame-retardant plastic insulation casing 195, covering the first wire connection slot group 110, the second wire connection slot group 120, the power control module 130, and the Wi-Fi communication module 140. The control module 150, the voice control module 160 and the remote control module 180 are used to protect the components, prevent the user from being shocked, and prevent burning when short circuited.

The following describes the operation of the new application and related equipment. 2 and FIG. 3, FIG. 2 illustrates an application architecture of the remote power control device 10, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a control interface of the mobile communication software installed on the communication device. In FIG. 2, the plug of an electric extension cable 25 is connected to the mains socket 20, and the four sockets are respectively inserted with a first remote power control device 11, a second remote power control device 12, and a third. The remote power control device 13 and a fourth remote power control device 14. The first remote power control device 11 is connected to control a bedroom light 31. The second remote power control device 12 is connected to control a living room light 32. The third remote power control device 13 is connected to control a garage door 33. The remote power control unit 14 is connected to control a water dispenser 34. The first remote power control device 11, the second remote power control device 12, the third remote power control device 13, and the fourth remote power control device 14 respectively record their Mac address in the remote server 70, and Through the remote server 70 and the communication device 80 (smartphone), the user of the smart phone can pass through the interface displayed by the mobile communication software installed thereon, through the control module of the relevant remote power control device. To control the connection of four devices. As shown in Figure 3, the mobile communication software can choose to control the scene (such as home, office, garage, etc., different scenes to control different terminal devices) as "home", at this time, bedroom lights 31, living room lights 32 The options for the garage door 33 and the water dispenser 34 are presented. The user can select one, set the on or off, and click to send and execute. The mobile communication software can add, subtract, and modify scenes and terminal devices. If the mobile communication software wants to perform the remote control function, just connect the smart phone to the remote server 70 and enter the registration number. Similarly, if a new control terminal device is to be added, the Mac address (or other specific code) of the remote power control device connected to the terminal device can also be input through the control interface.

According to the novel, the control interface can control a plurality of control modules of the connection control, and the number is not limited to four, and may be more or one. In addition, the control interface can set the control command issuing time of the relevant control module. For example, for the control module of the first remote power control device 11 of the bedroom lamp 31, the control command for instructing its opening is issued to the power control module at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, and the bedroom lamp 31 is illuminated at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. . The design of the control interface can be changed according to actual needs and is not within the scope of this new type.

The above application architecture is a detachable power extension line that relies on the open line configuration. In practice, the power extension line can be changed to a fixed power line (buried line), and the open line can also be changed to a dark tube configuration.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of this new type is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

10‧‧‧Remote power control unit
110‧‧‧First wire connection slot set
120‧‧‧Second wire connection slot set
130‧‧‧Power Control Module
140‧‧‧Wi-Fi communication module
150‧‧‧Control Module
160‧‧‧Sound Control Module
170‧‧‧LED indicator
180‧‧‧Remote control module
190‧‧‧Manual switch
192‧‧‧Printed circuit board
195‧‧‧Flame-retardant plastic insulation shell
11‧‧‧First remote power control unit
12‧‧‧Second remote power control unit
13‧‧‧ Third remote power control unit
14‧‧‧4th remote power control unit
20‧‧‧City outlet
21‧‧‧External power line
211‧‧‧External FireWire
212‧‧‧External neutral
22‧‧‧ Equipment power line
221‧‧‧ Equipment FireWire
222‧‧‧Device Neutral
25‧‧‧Power extension cord
30‧‧‧ Terminal equipment
31‧‧‧Bedroom lamp
32‧‧‧ Living room lights
33‧‧‧Garage door
34‧‧‧Water dispenser
40‧‧‧Wi-Fi wireless access point
50‧‧‧External radio equipment
60‧‧‧External remote control equipment
70‧‧‧Remote Server
80‧‧‧Communication device

1 is a schematic diagram showing the internal schematic structure of a remote power control device and an interaction with an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates an application architecture of the remote power control device, and FIG. 3 is installed on the communication device. A schematic diagram of the control interface of the mobile communication software.

Claims (10)

A remote power control device includes: a first wire connection slot group having two connection slots respectively connected to an external fire wire and an external neutral wire of an external power line; a second wire connection slot group having two connections a slot, respectively connected to a device firewire of a device power line and a device neutral line; a power control module connected to the first wire connection slot group and the second wire connection slot group, receiving a control command to be electrically connected or Disconnecting the external fire line and the device live line, and the external neutral line and the neutral line of the device, and converting the external power line and the alternating current provided by the external neutral line into a operable direct current; a Wi-Fi communication mode a group, electrically connected to the power control module to obtain power required for operation, for connecting an external Wi-Fi wireless access point to send and receive messages; and a control module, and the power control module and the Wi- The Fi communication module is electrically connected to obtain the foregoing control command from the message received by the Wi-Fi communication module, and send the control command to the power control module; wherein the control module transmits the Wi The Fi communication module is connected to a remote server; the control command is pre-stored in the remote server and sent to the control module according to a predetermined time, or sent by a communication device via the remote end The server relay is transmitted to the control module. The remote power control device of claim 1, wherein the communication device is a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer or a smart phone. The remote power control device of claim 1, wherein a software package or a mobile communication software is installed on the communication device for displaying a control interface for the user to operate to remotely control the control module. . The remote power control device of claim 3, wherein the control interface controls a plurality of control modules of the connection control, and sets a control command issuing time of the relevant control module. The remote power control device of claim 1, further comprising a voice control module electrically connected to the control module and the power control module, and detachably coupled to an external sound pickup device The connection is used to collect a voice message through the external radio device, and the control command is captured in the voice message and sent to the control module. The remote power control device of claim 5, wherein the external sound pickup device is a microphone. The remote power control device of claim 1, further comprising an LED indicator electrically connected to the control module and the power control module for displaying the Wi-Fi communication mode Whether the group is connected to a Wi-Fi access point. The remote power control device of claim 1, further comprising a flame-retardant plastic insulating shell covering the first wire connecting slot group, the second wire connecting slot group, and the The power control module, the Wi-Fi communication module and the control module are used to protect the components, prevent electric shock and prevent burning during short circuit. The remote power control device of claim 1, further comprising a manual switch coupled to the power control module for activating or deactivating the power steering module. The remote power control device of claim 1, further comprising a remote control module, wherein the remote control module is electrically connected to the control module and the power control module, and is connected to an external remote control device signal. And receiving a control command sent by the external remote control device, and transmitting the control command to the control module.