Communication pairing method of a strapping machine

Abstract

The application discloses a communication pairing method of a strapping machine, and comprises the following steps: when the power switch of the strapping machine is turned on from the off state, it is judged whether the trigger switch is in the on state; when it is judged that the trigger switch is in the on state, the communication component is controlled to search for a connection signal based on the communication protocol supported by itself; when the communication component searches for the connection signal based on the target communication protocol, the communication component is controlled to establish a communication pairing relationship and a communication connection with the target communication terminal corresponding to the connection signal according to the connection signal, and the communication address of the target communication terminal based on the target communication protocol is saved as the target communication address. The application does not need to additionally increase a new button on the strapping machine, can realize communication pairing based on the original button, and further establish a communication connection, so that the structure of the strapping machine with a communication function can be simplified, and the tense internal space position of the strapping machine can be relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of strapping machine technology, and more particularly to a communication pairing method for strapping machines. Background Technology

[0002] A strapping machine is a device used to wrap and secure objects by bending strapping wires. As described in patent CN111706084A, a strapping machine includes a bending forming part (i.e., a rounding mechanism), a twisting unit (i.e., a wire twisting mechanism), a feeding unit (i.e., wire feeding wheels, including an active wire feeding wheel and a driven wire feeding wheel), and a strapping trigger (i.e., a trigger).

[0003] In practical use, strapping machines are divided into strapping machines with communication functions and those without. Strapping machines with communication functions upload their own working status, location information, and other information to the cloud via a communication terminal through a built-in communication device, allowing for timely monitoring of the user's work. Strapping machines with communication functions add a communication button to the basic structure of the machine. Since strapping machines are portable handheld devices with limited internal space, adding a button increases the complexity of the internal structure and can easily lead to insufficient internal space.

[0004] Therefore, simplifying the structure of a strapping machine with communication capabilities is very important. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a communication pairing method for a strapping machine, which can simplify the structure of a strapping machine with communication function and alleviate the tightness of internal space in the strapping machine.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the first aspect of this invention discloses a communication pairing method for a strapping machine, the strapping machine comprising a circular forming mechanism, an active wire feeding wheel, a power switch, a communication component, and a trigger; wherein the method includes:

[0007] When the power switch of the strapping machine is turned on from the off state, determine whether the trigger switch is in the on state;

[0008] When it is determined that the trigger switch is in the ON state, the communication component is controlled to search for connection signals based on the communication protocol it supports;

[0009] When the communication component detects the connection signal based on the target communication protocol, it controls the communication component to establish a communication pairing relationship and establish a communication connection with the target communication terminal corresponding to the connection signal, and saves the communication address of the target communication terminal based on the target communication protocol as the target communication address; the target communication address is used to automatically connect to the target communication terminal when the strapping machine is turned on.

[0010] As an optional implementation, the method further includes:

[0011] When the power switch of the strapping machine is turned on from the off state, the communication component is controlled to search for connectable communication terminals based on the communication protocols it supports, and obtain the communication addresses of all connectable communication terminals.

[0012] Determine if there is a communication address among all connectable communication terminals that matches the target communication address. If so, control the communication component to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal corresponding to the connection signal.

[0013] As another optional implementation, after the communication component establishes a communication connection with the communication terminal, the method further includes:

[0014] When the communication terminal receives an information retrieval request, the communication component retrieves the corresponding strapping machine information according to the information retrieval request and sends the strapping machine information to the communication terminal.

[0015] As another optional implementation, after determining whether the trigger is in a pressed state, the method further includes:

[0016] If the input signal generated by the user pressing the trigger is received again, the active wire feeding wheel is controlled to feed the binding wire to the rounding mechanism at a preset feed amount.

[0017] As another optional implementation, the trigger surface is provided with a fingerprint acquisition device;

[0018] The method further includes, after determining whether the trigger is in a pressed state and before controlling the communication component to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal:

[0019] When it is determined that the trigger is in a pressed state, the fingerprint acquisition device is controlled to acquire the pressing pattern of the trigger on the fingerprint recognition device;

[0020] Determine whether the pressed pattern is a preset pattern or a pattern with human fingerprint characteristics based on the pressed pattern;

[0021] When it is determined that the pressed pattern is the preset pattern or a pattern with human fingerprint characteristics, the operation of controlling the communication component to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal is executed.

[0022] As another optional implementation, the strapping machine is equipped with a gravity sensing device; wherein, after determining whether the trigger is in a pressed state, the method further includes:

[0023] When it is determined that the trigger is not in the pressed state, the gravity sensor is controlled to determine whether the strapping machine is in an upright state;

[0024] When it is determined that the strapping machine is in an upright position, the communication component is controlled to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal.

[0025] As another optional implementation, after determining whether the trigger is in a pressed state, the method further includes:

[0026] When it is determined that the trigger is not in a pressed state, and after the power switch of the strapping machine has been turned on from the off state for a first duration, when it is detected that the trigger has not been in a pressed state for a first duration before the current moment, the communication component is controlled to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal, and the information of the strapping machine stored from the power-on state to the most recent trigger press is uploaded to the cloud.

[0027] As another optional implementation, after the communication component establishes a communication connection with the communication terminal, the method further includes:

[0028] After the power switch of the strapping machine has been turned on from the off state for a second period of time, when it is detected that the trigger has not been pressed for a second period of time prior to the current moment, the communication component is controlled to disconnect from the communication terminal.

[0029] A second aspect of the present invention discloses a computer storage medium storing computer instructions, which, when invoked, are used to execute steps in the communication pairing method.

[0030] A third aspect of the present invention discloses a strapping machine for performing the steps in the communication pairing method described above.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0032] Compared to existing technologies, this invention immediately determines whether the trigger switch is on after the strapping machine is powered on. If so, it begins searching for the target communication terminal device. When found, it establishes a communication connection with it and saves its communication address for subsequent automatic connection. Therefore, this invention does not require adding new buttons to the strapping machine; communication pairing and connection establishment can be achieved using the existing buttons. This simplifies the structure of the strapping machine with communication functionality and alleviates the problem of limited internal space. Furthermore, saving the address of the target communication terminal device facilitates subsequent automatic connection of the strapping machine based on that address, simplifying its use. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication pairing method for a strapping machine disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] See Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication pairing method for a strapping machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The strapping machine includes a circular forming mechanism, an active wire feeding wheel, a power switch, a communication component, and a trigger; the method includes:

[0038] 101. When the power switch of the strapping machine is turned on from the off state, determine whether the trigger switch is in the on state.

[0039] 102. When it is determined that the trigger switch is in the ON state, the communication component is controlled to search for connection signals based on the communication protocol it supports.

[0040] 103. When the communication component detects the connection signal based on the target communication protocol, it controls the communication component to establish a communication pairing relationship and establish a communication connection with the target communication terminal corresponding to the connection signal, and saves the communication address of the target communication terminal based on the target communication protocol as the target communication address.

[0041] In this embodiment of the invention, the target communication address is used to automatically connect to the target communication terminal when the strapping machine is turned on.

[0042] In this embodiment of the invention, the communication component includes at least one of a WIFI component, a 4G component, an RF component, and a Bluetooth component. Optionally, the communication terminal can be a mobile terminal (e.g., a mobile phone, a laptop computer, etc.) or a fixed terminal (e.g., an IoT fixed terminal, such as an IoT smart socket). Optionally, the communication protocol can be a wireless communication protocol such as Bluetooth communication protocol or WiFi communication protocol. In this embodiment, if the communication terminal is a smartphone, the user can send a connection signal based on a communication protocol (e.g., Bluetooth communication protocol) through a pre-installed strapping machine app on the smartphone.

[0043] In this embodiment of the invention, after the strapping machine is powered on, it immediately determines whether the trigger switch is in the ON state. If so, it begins searching for the target communication terminal device. When found, it establishes a communication connection with it and saves its communication address for subsequent automatic connection. Therefore, this embodiment of the invention does not require adding new buttons to the strapping machine; communication pairing and connection establishment can be achieved based on the existing buttons. This simplifies the structure of the strapping machine with communication functionality and alleviates the problem of limited internal space. Simultaneously, saving the address of the target communication terminal device helps the strapping machine to automatically connect to the device directly based on that address, facilitating subsequent use of the strapping machine.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, the method may further include:

[0045] When the power switch of the strapping machine is turned on from the off state, the communication component is controlled to search for connectable communication terminals based on the communication protocols it supports, and obtain the communication addresses of all connectable communication terminals.

[0046] Determine if there is a communication address among all connectable communication terminals that matches the target communication address. If so, control the communication component to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal corresponding to the connection signal.

[0047] This optional embodiment automatically establishes a connection with a previously connected communication terminal whose address has been saved when the strapping machine is turned on, without requiring the user to actively operate the connection.

[0048] In yet another optional embodiment, after the communication component establishes a communication connection with the communication terminal, the method may further include:

[0049] When the communication terminal receives an information request, the communication component obtains the corresponding strapping machine information according to the information request and sends the strapping machine information to the communication terminal.

[0050] In this embodiment, if the communication terminal is a smartphone, after the smartphone establishes a communication connection with the strapping machine, the user can control the smartphone's communication device to send an information request through a strapping machine app pre-installed on the smartphone. Optionally, the strapping machine information may include the number of strapping passes, strapping time, strapping machine positioning information, etc.

[0051] In yet another optional embodiment, after determining whether the trigger is in a pressed state, the method further includes:

[0052] When it is determined that the trigger is not in the pressed state, if an input signal generated by the user pressing the trigger is received again, the active wire feeding wheel is controlled to feed the binding wire to the rounding mechanism with a preset feed amount.

[0053] In this optional embodiment, if the trigger is not pressed after the power to the strapping machine is turned on, it is confirmed that the user does not need to establish a communication connection when the strapping machine starts. Therefore, when the trigger is pressed again, the strapping machine will feed wire and strap normally, which simplifies the structure of the strapping machine with communication function without affecting the button operation function of the trigger itself.

[0054] In yet another optional embodiment, the trigger surface is provided with a fingerprint acquisition device;

[0055] The method further includes, after determining whether the trigger is in a pressed state and before controlling the communication component to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal:

[0056] When it is determined that the trigger is in a pressed state, the fingerprint acquisition device is controlled to acquire the pressing pattern of the trigger on the fingerprint recognition device;

[0057] Determine whether the pressed pattern is a preset pattern or a pattern with human fingerprint characteristics based on the pressed pattern;

[0058] When it is determined that the pressed pattern is the preset pattern or a pattern with human fingerprint characteristics, the operation of controlling the communication component to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal is executed.

[0059] In this optional embodiment, by setting up a fingerprint acquisition device, the communication connection operation is only performed when the trigger is pressed by a specific or non-specific person, which can reduce accidental operation.

[0060] In yet another optional embodiment, the strapping machine is equipped with a gravity sensing device; wherein, after determining whether the trigger is in a pressed state, the method further includes:

[0061] When it is determined that the trigger is not in the pressed state, the gravity sensor is controlled to determine whether the strapping machine is in an upright state;

[0062] When it is determined that the strapping machine is in an upright position, the communication component is controlled to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal.

[0063] This optional embodiment does not establish a communication connection when the strapping machine is powered on. During use after power is on, the gravity sensor determines whether the strapping machine is in an upright position. Normally, the strapping machine is placed horizontally. When the strapping machine switches from a horizontal to an upright position, it can be determined that the user is using or preparing to use the strapping machine. At this time, a communication connection can be automatically established during the use of the strapping machine, and data can be uploaded to the cloud. Implementing this embodiment allows the communication connection to be established only when in use, improving the efficiency of the communication components and the power consumption efficiency of the strapping machine.

[0064] In yet another optional embodiment, after determining whether the trigger is in a pressed state, the method further includes:

[0065] When it is determined that the trigger is not in a pressed state, and after the power switch of the strapping machine has been turned on from the off state for a first duration, when it is detected that the trigger has not been in a pressed state for a first duration before the current moment, the communication component is controlled to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal, and the information of the strapping machine stored from the power-on state to the most recent trigger press is uploaded to the cloud.

[0066] This optional embodiment does not establish a communication connection when the strapping machine is powered on, but establishes a communication connection to upload data during the idle time after the power is turned on. This can reduce electromagnetic interference from the strapping machine motor to the communication components during strapping operations and improve the efficiency and accuracy of communication data transmission.

[0067] In yet another optional embodiment, after the communication component establishes a communication connection with the communication terminal, the method further includes:

[0068] After the power switch of the strapping machine has been turned on from the off state for a second period of time, when it is detected that the trigger has not been pressed for a second period of time prior to the current moment, the communication component is controlled to disconnect from the communication terminal.

[0069] This optional embodiment establishes a communication connection when the strapping machine is powered on and disconnects the communication connection when it is determined that the strapping machine will not be used for a period of time, thereby reducing power consumption when the communication connection is not needed.

[0070] In yet another optional embodiment, the method further includes:

[0071] When the communication component fails to connect with the communication terminal, the communication component outputs a connection failure warning message to the user.

[0072] Optionally, the communication component includes a serial port and a status output port, and the strapping machine also includes an MCU; the serial port and status output port of the communication component are connected to the MCU. When the communication component establishes a connection with the communication terminal, the MCU starts the serial communication program to control the communication component to establish a connection with the communication terminal. If the communication is successful, the status output port of the communication component will output a high level to the input port of the MCU; if it fails, the status output port of the communication component will output a low level, and the MCU will output a communication failure alarm signal based on the low level.

[0073] Example 2

[0074] A computer storage medium, characterized in that the computer storage medium stores computer instructions, which, when invoked, are used to execute steps in the communication pairing method as described in Embodiment 1.

[0075] Example 3

[0076] A strapping machine for performing the steps in the communication pairing method as described in Embodiment 1.

[0077] The content disclosed in the embodiments of this invention is only a preferred embodiment of the invention and is used only to illustrate the technical solutions of the invention, not to limit it. Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention.

Claims

1. A communication pairing method for a strapping machine, the strapping machine comprising a circular forming mechanism, an active wire feeding wheel, a power switch, a communication component, and a trigger; characterized in that, The method includes: When the power switch of the strapping machine is turned on from the off state, determine whether the trigger switch is in the on state; When it is determined that the trigger switch is in the ON state, the communication component is controlled to search for connection signals based on the communication protocol it supports; When the communication component detects the connection signal based on the target communication protocol, it controls the communication component to establish a communication pairing relationship and establish a communication connection with the target communication terminal corresponding to the connection signal, and saves the communication address of the target communication terminal based on the target communication protocol as the target communication address; the target communication address is used to automatically connect to the target communication terminal when the strapping machine is turned on. The trigger surface is provided with a fingerprint acquisition device. Before controlling the communication component to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal, the method further includes: controlling the fingerprint acquisition device to acquire the pressing pattern of the trigger pressing object on the fingerprint recognition device; determining whether the pressing pattern is a preset pattern or a pattern with human fingerprint characteristics based on the pressing pattern; and only executing the operation of controlling the communication component to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal when it is determined that the pressing pattern is the preset pattern or a pattern with human fingerprint characteristics. The strapping machine is equipped with a gravity sensor. When it is determined that the trigger is not in a pressed state, the gravity sensor is controlled to determine whether the strapping machine is in an upright state. When it is determined that the strapping machine is in an upright state, the communication component is controlled to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal.

2. The communication pairing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: When the power switch of the strapping machine is turned on from the off state, the communication component is controlled to search for connectable communication terminals based on the communication protocols it supports, and obtain the communication addresses of all connectable communication terminals. Determine if there is a communication address among all connectable communication terminals that matches the target communication address. If so, control the communication component to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal corresponding to the connection signal.

3. The communication pairing method according to claim 2, characterized in that, After the communication component establishes a communication connection with the communication terminal, the method further includes: When the communication terminal receives an information retrieval request, the communication component retrieves the corresponding strapping machine information according to the information retrieval request and sends the strapping machine information to the communication terminal.

4. The communication pairing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After determining whether the trigger is in a pressed state, the method further includes: If the input signal generated by the user pressing the trigger is received again, the active wire feeding wheel is controlled to feed the binding wire to the rounding mechanism at a preset feed amount.

5. The communication pairing method according to claim 4, characterized in that, After determining whether the trigger is in a pressed state, the method further includes: When it is determined that the trigger is not in a pressed state, and after the power switch of the strapping machine has been turned on from the off state for a first duration, when it is detected that the trigger has not been in a pressed state for a first duration before the current moment, the communication component is controlled to establish a communication connection with the communication terminal, and the information of the strapping machine stored from the power-on state to the most recent trigger press is uploaded to the cloud.

6. The communication pairing method according to claim 4, characterized in that, After the communication component establishes a communication connection with the communication terminal, the method further includes: After the power switch of the strapping machine has been turned on from the off state for a second period of time, when it is detected that the trigger has not been pressed for a second period of time prior to the current moment, the communication component is controlled to disconnect from the communication terminal.

7. A computer storage medium, characterized in that, The computer storage medium stores computer instructions, which, when invoked, are used to execute the steps in the communication pairing method as described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. A strapping machine, characterized in that, Used to perform the steps in the communication pairing method as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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