Single fire switch control method and device

Abstract

The present invention proposes a control method for a single-fire switch, the single-fire switch including a communication module. The control method comprises: receiving a first performance mode selection instruction input by a user at a user terminal, the first performance mode selection instruction being for selecting a performance mode from multiple performance modes; determining operating parameters corresponding to the selected performance mode based on the selected performance mode; and configuring the communication module of the single-fire switch based on the operating parameters, wherein the communication module interacts with the user terminal under the operating parameters. Compared with the prior art, the present invention can configure different performance modes for the communication module, is compatible with lamps of various power levels, reduces residual light after the lamps are turned off, and improves the compatibility of the single-fire switch.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates primarily to the field of smart homes, and more particularly to a control method and device for a single-fire switch. Background Technology

[0002] Neutral and single-wire switches are common switch types in the smart home field. Single-wire switches are easy to install and do not require rewiring, and their market share is constantly increasing.

[0003] In a single-wire switch, the communication module (usually a Bluetooth module) and control module are connected in series to the light fixture. The control module controls the switching mechanism to turn the light on and off. The communication module wirelessly connects to a user terminal, allowing the user to remotely control the single-wire switch. Even after the light is turned off, the communication module still carries a small current, allowing the user to control the light fixture wirelessly via the user terminal. However, the light fixture connected in series with the communication module also carries the same current, meaning the light may not completely extinguish after being turned off. This is especially true for low-power light fixtures, which may be even brighter after being turned off, resulting in a poor user experience and poor compatibility with different light fixtures. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a control method and device for a single-fire switch, thereby improving the user experience of the lighting fixture after it is turned off, as well as the compatibility between the lighting fixture and the single-fire switch.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this invention proposes a control method for a single-wire switch. The single-wire switch includes a communication module. The control method includes: receiving a first performance mode selection command input by a user on a user terminal, wherein the first performance mode selection command is to select one performance mode from multiple performance modes; determining operating parameters corresponding to the selected performance mode based on the selected performance mode; configuring the communication module of the single-wire switch according to the operating parameters, wherein the communication module interacts with the user terminal under the operating parameters. Therefore, different performance modes can be configured for the communication module, which can be compatible with various power lamps, reducing residual light after the lamps are turned off, and improving the compatibility of the single-wire switch.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the operating parameters include sleep time, and the method includes: determining a sleep time corresponding to the selected performance mode based on the selected performance mode; configuring the communication module of the single-wire switch according to the sleep time, wherein the communication module interacts with the user terminal during the sleep time. Therefore, the sleep time of the communication module can be configured.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the operating parameters include transmission power, and the method includes: determining the transmission power corresponding to the selected performance mode based on the selected performance mode; configuring the communication module of the single-wire switch according to the transmission power, wherein the communication module interacts with the user terminal at the transmission power. Therefore, the transmission power of the communication module can be configured.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the multiple performance modes consist of a high-performance mode, a medium-performance mode, and a low-performance mode. The method includes: receiving a first performance mode selection instruction input by a user on a user terminal, wherein the first performance mode selection instruction is to select one performance mode from the high-performance mode, medium-performance mode, and low-performance mode. This enables the communication module to switch between the three performance modes.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes: receiving a second performance mode selection instruction input by a user on a user terminal, wherein the second performance mode selection instruction is generated from the first performance mode selection instruction and is different from the first performance mode selection instruction. Therefore, if the user is still not satisfied with the afterglow of the lamp after selecting the first performance mode, they can continue to select different performance modes until they are satisfied, improving the flexibility of adjustment and the user experience.

[0010] This invention also proposes a control device for a single-fire switch, the single-fire switch including a communication module, the control device comprising: a receiving module for receiving a first performance mode selection command input by a user on a user terminal, the first performance mode selection command being the selection of one performance mode from multiple performance modes; a determining module for determining the operating parameters corresponding to the selected performance mode based on the selected performance mode; and a configuration module for configuring the communication module of the single-fire switch according to the operating parameters, the communication module interacting with the user terminal under the operating parameters.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the operating parameters include sleep time, and the device includes: determining the sleep time corresponding to the selected performance mode according to the selected performance mode; configuring the communication module of the single-wire switch according to the sleep time, wherein the communication module interacts with the user terminal during the sleep time.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the operating parameters include transmission power, and the device includes: determining the transmission power corresponding to the selected performance mode according to the selected performance mode; configuring the communication module of the single-fire switch according to the transmission power, wherein the communication module interacts with the user terminal at the transmission power.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the multiple performance modes consist of a high-performance mode, a medium-performance mode, and a low-performance mode. The device includes: the receiving module receiving a first performance mode selection instruction input by a user on a user terminal, wherein the first performance mode selection instruction is to select one performance mode from the high-performance mode, the medium-performance mode, and the low-performance mode.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus further includes: receiving a second performance mode selection instruction input by a user on the user terminal, wherein the second performance mode selection instruction is generated from the first performance mode selection instruction and is different from the first performance mode selection instruction.

[0015] The present invention also proposes a single-fire switch, wherein the single-fire switch includes the control device described above.

[0016] The present invention also proposes an electronic device including a processor, a memory and instructions stored in the memory, wherein the instructions, when executed by the processor, implement the method described above.

[0017] The present invention also proposes a computer-readable storage medium having computer instructions stored thereon, which, when executed, perform the method described above. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The following figures are intended only to illustrate and explain the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a smart home environment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a control method for a single-fire switch according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a control device for a single-fire switch according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0024] 100 Smart Home Environment

[0025] 110 (emergency services)

[0026] 120 ground wire

[0027] 130 Lighting Fixtures

[0028] 140 Single-fire switch

[0029] 141 Switching components

[0030] 142 Control Module

[0031] 143 Communication Module

[0032] 150 user terminals

[0033] 200 Single-Flame Switch Control Method

[0034] Steps 210-230

[0035] 300 Single-Flame Switch Control Device

[0036] 310 Receiver Module

[0037] 320 Determine Module

[0038] 330 Configuration Module

[0039] 400 Electronic Devices

[0040] 410 processor

[0041] 420 memory Detailed Implementation

[0042] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of the present invention, specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0044] As indicated in this application and claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words "a," "an," "an," and / or "the" are not specifically singular and may include plural forms. Generally speaking, the terms "comprising" and "including" only indicate the inclusion of explicitly identified steps and elements, which do not constitute an exclusive list, and the method or apparatus may also include other steps or elements.

[0045] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a smart home environment 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the smart home environment 100 includes a live wire 110, a ground wire 120, a light fixture 130, a single-wire switch 140, and a user terminal 150.

[0046] The luminaire 130 is connected to a single-pole switch 140, which is wirelessly connected to a user terminal 150. Therefore, the user terminal can remotely control the luminaire through the single-pole switch 140. The single-pole switch 140 includes a switch element 141, a control module 142, and a communication module 143. The switch element 141 can be a relay; when the switch element 141 is closed, the luminaire 130 illuminates, and when the switch element 141 is open, the luminaire 130 turns off. The control module 142 is connected to the switch element 141 and is used to control the opening and closing of the switch element 141. The communication module 143 is connected to the control module 142 and can use protocols such as Bluetooth or Zigbee. The user terminal 150 is wirelessly connected to the communication module 143 and interacts with it. The user terminal 150 is also used to interact with the user to control the single-pole switch. The user device 150 can be a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet computer, smartphone, wearable electronic device, etc., and is not limited here.

[0047] This invention proposes a control method for a single-fire switch, which can... Figure 1 The smart home environment shown is implemented in 100. Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a control method 200 for a single-fire switch according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 As shown, the control method 200 includes:

[0048] Step 210: Receive the first performance mode selection instruction input by the user on the user terminal. The first performance mode selection instruction is to select one performance mode from multiple performance modes.

[0049] User terminal 150 can present multiple performance modes, for example, through a drop-down menu. Users can browse these modes and select one; this selection is referred to as a first performance mode selection instruction in this embodiment. The communication module 143 exhibits different performance characteristics across these modes. At higher performance levels, the communication module 143 can interact with the user terminal 150 quickly and efficiently; conversely, at lower performance levels, the interaction is relatively slow. In some embodiments, the user terminal automatically recommends performance modes to the user, who can then choose to accept or reject the recommended modes.

[0050] The number of performance modes is not limited in this invention, but preferably, it may include three performance modes. In an embodiment with three performance modes, the multiple performance modes consist of a high-performance mode, a medium-performance mode, and a low-performance mode. The method includes: receiving a first performance mode selection instruction input by a user on a user terminal, wherein the first performance mode selection instruction is to select one performance mode from the high-performance mode, the medium-performance mode, and the low-performance mode.

[0051] Step 220: Determine the operating parameters corresponding to the selected performance mode based on the selected performance mode.

[0052] Operating parameters can be pre-established for each performance mode, and then automatically determined based on the selected performance mode. Alternatively, the operating parameters can be automatically determined based on the selected performance mode, with the user manually adjusting the parameters. In some embodiments, operating parameters include sleep time. The communication module 143 sleeps during the sleep time and interacts with the user terminal 150 during the non-sleep time. The sleep time and non-sleep time can be periodic, and the sleep time can be adjusted by the duty cycle of the communication module 143. In some embodiments, operating parameters also include transmit power. During the non-sleep time, the communication module 143 interacts with the user terminal 150 using transmit power; higher transmit power results in better performance, and vice versa.

[0053] As a non-limiting example, the communication module 143 includes three performance modes: a high-performance mode, a medium-performance mode, and a low-performance mode. In the high-performance mode, the sleep time is 10 ms and the transmit power is 9.8 dBm. In the medium-performance mode, the sleep time is 500 ms and the transmit power is 3.01 dBm. In the low-performance mode, the sleep time is 1 s and the transmit power is 0.04 dBm. The high-performance mode is the default setting.

[0054] Step 230: Configure the communication module of the single-fire switch according to the operating parameters. The communication module interacts with the user terminal under the operating parameters.

[0055] Step 220 determines the operating parameters of the communication module 143. This step configures the communication module of the single-wire switch based on the operating parameters. For example, it configures the corresponding sleep time and / or transmit power for the single-wire switch, and the communication module interacts with the user terminal during the sleep time and / or transmit power.

[0056] Through the control method 200 in the embodiments of the present invention, for high-power lamps, a high-performance mode can be selected for the communication module. Since the lamp's power is high, the power of the high-performance communication module during operation is still very small compared to the lamp's power. In this case, the brightness of the lamp after it is turned off can be ignored, while simultaneously balancing the residual light after the lamp is turned off and the performance of the communication module. Conversely, for low-power lamps, a low-performance mode can be selected for the communication module. In this case, the brightness of the lamp after it is turned off is significantly reduced, effectively reducing the residual light after the low-performance lamp is turned off. Therefore, the control method 200 in the embodiments of the present invention makes the single-wire switch configurable, compatible with lamps of various power levels, reducing the residual light after the lamp is turned off, and improving the compatibility of the single-wire switch.

[0057] In some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving a second performance mode selection instruction input by a user on a user terminal, the second performance mode selection instruction being generated from a first performance mode selection instruction and different from the first performance mode selection instruction. After selecting the first performance mode, if the user is still not satisfied with the afterglow of the lamp, they can continue to select different performance modes until they are satisfied, improving the flexibility of adjustment and the user experience.

[0058] The embodiments of the present invention provide a control method for a single-wire switch, which can configure different performance modes for the communication module, can be compatible with lamps of various power, reduce the residual light after the lamp is turned off, and improve the compatibility of the single-wire switch.

[0059] The present invention also proposes a control device for a single-fire switch. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a control device 300 for a single-fire switch according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the control device 300 includes:

[0060] The receiving module 310 receives a first performance mode selection instruction input by the user on the user terminal. The first performance mode selection instruction is to select one performance mode from multiple performance modes.

[0061] Determine module 320, and determine the working parameters corresponding to the selected performance mode based on the selected performance mode.

[0062] Configuration module 330 configures the communication module of the single-fire switch according to the operating parameters. The communication module interacts with the user terminal under the operating parameters.

[0063] In some embodiments, the operating parameters include sleep time, and the device 300 includes: determining the sleep time corresponding to the selected performance mode according to the selected performance mode; configuring the communication module of the single-wire switch according to the sleep time, wherein the communication module interacts with the user terminal during the sleep time.

[0064] In some embodiments, the operating parameters include transmit power, and the apparatus 300 includes: determining the transmit power corresponding to the selected performance mode based on the selected performance mode; configuring a communication module with a single-wire switch according to the transmit power; and the communication module interacting with the user terminal at the transmit power.

[0065] In some embodiments, the multiple performance modes consist of a high-performance mode, a medium-performance mode, and a low-performance mode. The device 300 includes: a receiving module 310 receiving a first performance mode selection instruction input by a user on a user terminal, wherein the first performance mode selection instruction is to select one performance mode from the high-performance mode, the medium-performance mode, and the low-performance mode.

[0066] In some embodiments, the device 300 further includes: receiving a second performance mode selection instruction input by a user on a user terminal, the second performance mode selection instruction being generated from a first performance mode selection instruction and different from the first performance mode selection instruction.

[0067] The working process of the control device 300 can be referred to the control method 200 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0068] The present invention also proposes a single-fire switch, which includes the control device 300 as described above.

[0069] The present invention also proposes an electronic device 400. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 As shown, the electronic device 400 includes a processor 410 and a memory 420. The memory 420 stores instructions, which, when executed by the processor 410, implement the method 200 described above.

[0070] The present invention also proposes a computer-readable storage medium having computer instructions stored thereon, which, when executed, perform the method 200 described above.

[0071] Some aspects of the methods and apparatus of this invention can be executed entirely by hardware, entirely by software (including firmware, resident software, microcode, etc.), or by a combination of hardware and software. The aforementioned hardware or software may be referred to as a "data block," "module," "engine," "unit," "component," or "system." The processor may be one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DAPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or combinations thereof. Furthermore, aspects of this invention may be embodied as computer products residing in one or more computer-readable media, including computer-readable program code. For example, computer-readable media may include, but are not limited to, magnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic tapes, etc.), optical discs (e.g., compact discs (CDs), digital multifunction discs (DVDs), etc.), smart cards, and flash memory devices (e.g., cards, sticks, key drives, etc.).

[0072] Flowcharts are used herein to illustrate the operations performed by the method according to embodiments of this application. It should be understood that the preceding operations are not necessarily performed in exact order. Instead, the steps can be processed in reverse order or simultaneously. Furthermore, other operations may be added to these processes, or one or more steps may be removed from them.

[0073] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to various embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0074] The above description is merely an illustrative embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Any equivalent changes, modifications, and combinations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the concept and principles of the present invention should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method (200) for a single-wire switch, wherein the single-wire switch includes a communication module, characterized in that, The control method (200) includes: Receive a first performance mode selection instruction input by the user on the user terminal, wherein the first performance mode selection instruction is to select one performance mode from multiple performance modes (210); The operating parameters (220) corresponding to the selected performance mode are determined based on the selected performance mode. The communication module of the single-fire switch is configured according to the operating parameters, and the communication module interacts with the user terminal under the operating parameters (230).

2. The control method (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating parameters include sleep time, and the method (200) includes: determining the sleep time corresponding to the selected performance mode according to the selected performance mode; configuring the communication module of the single-wire switch according to the sleep time, wherein the communication module interacts with the user terminal during the sleep time.

3. The control method (200) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The operating parameters include transmission power, and the method (200) includes: determining the transmission power corresponding to the selected performance mode according to the selected performance mode; configuring the communication module of the single-fire switch according to the transmission power, wherein the communication module interacts with the user terminal at the transmission power.

4. The control method (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple performance modes consist of a high-performance mode, a medium-performance mode, and a low-performance mode. The method (200) includes: receiving a first performance mode selection instruction input by a user on a user terminal, wherein the first performance mode selection instruction is to select one performance mode from the high-performance mode, the medium-performance mode, and the low-performance mode.

5. The control method (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method (200) further includes: receiving a second performance mode selection instruction input by a user on the user terminal, the second performance mode selection instruction being generated from the first performance mode selection instruction, and the second performance mode selection instruction being different from the first performance mode selection instruction.

6. A control device (300) for a single-fire switch, the single-fire switch including a communication module, characterized in that, The control device (300) includes: The receiving module (310) receives a first performance mode selection instruction input by the user on the user terminal, wherein the first performance mode selection instruction is to select one performance mode from a variety of performance modes. The determining module (320) determines the operating parameters corresponding to the selected performance mode based on the selected performance mode; The configuration module (330) configures the communication module of the single-fire switch according to the operating parameters, and the communication module interacts with the user terminal under the operating parameters.

7. The control device (300) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The operating parameters include sleep time, and the device (300) includes: determining the sleep time corresponding to the selected performance mode according to the selected performance mode; configuring the communication module of the single-wire switch according to the sleep time, wherein the communication module interacts with the user terminal during the sleep time.

8. The control device (300) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The operating parameters include transmission power, and the device (300) includes: determining the transmission power corresponding to the selected performance mode according to the selected performance mode; configuring the communication module of the single-fire switch according to the transmission power, and the communication module interacting with the user terminal at the transmission power.

9. The control device (300) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The multiple performance modes consist of a high-performance mode, a medium-performance mode, and a low-performance mode. The device (300) includes: the receiving module receiving a first performance mode selection instruction input by the user on the user terminal, wherein the first performance mode selection instruction is to select one performance mode from the high-performance mode, the medium-performance mode, and the low-performance mode.

10. The control device (300) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The device (300) further includes: receiving a second performance mode selection instruction input by a user on the user terminal, the second performance mode selection instruction being generated from the first performance mode selection instruction, and the second performance mode selection instruction being different from the first performance mode selection instruction.

11. A single-fire switch, characterized in that, The single-fire switch includes the control device as described in any one of claims 6-10.

12. An electronic device (400) comprising a processor (410), a memory (420) and instructions stored in the memory (420), wherein the instructions, when executed by the processor (410), implement the method as claimed in any one of claims 1-5.

13. A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon computer instructions that, when executed, perform the method according to any one of claims 1-5.

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