Communication control method of intelligent magnetic track lamp

Abstract

A communication control method for intelligent magnetic track lights is disclosed. This method includes using a PLBUS PLC as the core communication control method for the magnetic track light, and controlling the intelligent magnetic track light based on this method. By using a PLBUS PLC as the core communication control method for the intelligent magnetic track light product, and keeping the existing magnetic track unchanged, this method fully utilizes the characteristic of PLBUS PLC to transmit signals through the conductive sheets of the metal track, thereby achieving stable control of the magnetic track light. The method of this invention is unaffected by the signal shielding effect of the metal track and does not alter the existing magnetic track. By intelligently upgrading the existing magnetic track light and the main control solution, the overall user experience of the magnetic track light product can be greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of communications, and in particular to a communication control method and system for an intelligent magnetic track light. Background Technology

[0002] Magnetic track lights use magnetism to attach the lights to a metal track. Power is supplied to the lights through contact between conductive plates within the light fixture and conductive strips within the track. Compared to other lights, they have several key advantages:

[0003] (1) Magnetic design for easy disassembly: The magnetic lamp is entirely on the track, eliminating the need for multiple openings or wire concealment. The lamp is attached, and you can remove it by pressing the clips, all in a second.

[0004] (2) Multiple light sources can be selected: the light source can be freely selected and DIY matching is allowed to meet the lighting needs of different scenarios.

[0005] (3) 48V DC voltage, safe and risk-free: Because the magnetic track light can be moved directly by itself, it must have a high level of safety.

[0006] With the advent of the intelligent era, more and more lighting devices are upgrading to intelligent versions by adding communication control units. In magnetic track lighting applications, the metal track has a shielding effect on wireless signals, affecting the user experience of intelligent control via Bluetooth, Zigbee, and RS-433 wireless communication methods. While using dedicated lines such as RS-485 or KNX to control magnetic track lights can significantly improve the user experience, the limitations of the magnetic track's space and metal material make laying these dedicated lines difficult, and the production and maintenance costs are also high. Therefore, in magnetic track lighting applications, the limitations of the aforementioned communication control solutions have, to some extent, slowed down the pace of intelligentization in magnetic track lighting products.

[0007] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only for understanding the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The main objective of this invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the aforementioned background technology and provide a communication control method and system for intelligent magnetic track lights.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0010] A communication control method for an intelligent magnetic track light includes the following steps: S1, using PLBUS PLC as the core communication control method for the magnetic track light, and controlling the intelligent magnetic track light based on this method.

[0011] Furthermore, the PLBUS PLC module is embedded in the magnetic track light circuit. When the light control command carried by the PLBUS PLC signal is received, the PLBUS PLC module converts the parsed light control command into a PWM signal output, thereby realizing the control and adjustment of parameters such as brightness and color temperature of the magnetic track light.

[0012] Further, the following steps are included: S2, Implement one of the PLBUS PLC magnetic track light master control schemes: The master node of the control end adopts PLBUS PLC+WiFi / Bluetooth multi-mode communication and is installed on the magnetic track. The WiFi / Bluetooth received magnetic track light control command is converted into PLBUS PLC signal and sent to the light end.

[0013] Furthermore, when PLBUS PLC smart magnetic track lights are introduced into a smart lighting control system based on a cloud platform + mobile APP architecture, the three communication modules, PLBUS PLC, WiFi, and Bluetooth, are integrated into the same magnetic track gateway product. Uplink communication between the gateway and the cloud platform and smartphone is achieved through WiFi or Bluetooth, while downlink communication between the gateway and the magnetic track lights is accomplished through PLBUS PLC.

[0014] Further, the following steps are included: S3, Implement the second PLBUS PLC magnetic track light master control scheme: The master node of the control end uses two PLBUS PLC modules to realize communication across AC and DC power lines, and converts the magnetic track light control commands from the AC power line into PLBUS PLC signals on the DC side of the magnetic track and sends them to the light end.

[0015] Furthermore, the PLBUS PLC intelligent lighting local control system includes a DC-side intelligent magnetic track light and an AC-side intelligent lighting product. Two PLBUS PLC modules are installed within the DC power supply of the intelligent magnetic track light. One module is connected to the AC power line, and the other is connected to the DC power line. The serial ports of these two modules are connected to enable communication between them. When the AC-side module receives a lighting control command from the PLBUS PLC intelligent lighting system, it immediately sends the command to the DC-side module via the serial port. The DC-side module then converts the lighting control command into a PLBUS PLC signal and sends it to the magnetic track light, thereby realizing intelligent lighting operation under the PLBUS PLC local control system.

[0016] Further, the following steps are included: S4, Implementing the third communication control scheme for the main control terminal of the PLBUS PLC magnetic track light: The main control node transmits the magnetic track light control PLBUS PLC signal to the light terminal through direct coupling.

[0017] Furthermore, the intelligent magnetic track light control system only includes two product categories: magnetic track lights and local control panels. A PLBUS PLC module is set in the local control panel, and the coupling pin of the module is connected to the track connector of the magnetic track via a power line. When the user triggers a button, the PLBUS PLC module built into the local control panel sends the preset lighting control command to the magnetic track light through the PLBUS PLC signal, thereby realizing the control of the magnetic track light.

[0018] A communication control system for an intelligent magnetic track light, wherein the aforementioned communication control method is used to control the communication of the intelligent magnetic track light.

[0019] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] This invention provides a communication control method and system for intelligent magnetic track lights. It uses a PLBUS PLC as the core communication method for controlling the intelligent magnetic track light product. While maintaining the existing magnetic track, it fully utilizes the characteristic of PLBUS PLC to transmit signals through the conductive sheets of the metal track, thereby achieving stable control of the magnetic track light. The method of this invention is unaffected by the signal shielding effect of the metal track and does not alter the existing magnetic track. By intelligently upgrading the existing magnetic track light and main control solution, it can greatly improve the overall user experience of the magnetic track light product. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 The following are the main steps of a communication control method for an intelligent magnetic track light according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the PLBUS PLC module embedded in a magnetic track light product according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a system block diagram of one of the PLBUS PLC magnetic track light master control terminal communication control schemes according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a system block diagram of the second PLBUS PLC magnetic track light master control terminal communication control scheme according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5This is a system block diagram of the third PLBUS PLC magnetic track light master control terminal communication control scheme according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. It should be emphasized that the following description is merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope and application of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component. Furthermore, a connection can be used for fixing, coupling, or communication.

[0028] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of the present invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] A schematic diagram of the main steps of the communication control method for the intelligent magnetic track light according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the main steps include:

[0031] S1. Use PLBUS PLC as the core communication control method for magnetic track lights, and use this as the basis for controlling intelligent magnetic track lights.

[0032] In some embodiments, the method includes: step S2, implementing one of the main control terminal communication control schemes for PLBUS PLC magnetic track lights: the main control terminal node adopts PLBUS PLC+WiFi / Bluetooth multi-mode communication, is installed on the magnetic track, and converts the magnetic track light control commands received by WiFi / Bluetooth into PLBUS PLC signals and sends them to the light terminal.

[0033] In some embodiments, the method includes: step S3, implementing the second PLBUS PLC magnetic track light master control terminal communication control scheme: the master node of the control terminal uses two PLBUS PLC modules to realize communication across AC and DC power lines, and converts the magnetic track light control commands from the AC power line into PLBUS PLC signals on the DC side of the magnetic track and sends them to the light terminal.

[0034] In some embodiments, the method includes: step S4, implementing the third PLBUS PLC magnetic track light master control scheme: the master node transmits the magnetic track light control PLBUS PLC signal to the magnetic track light end through direct coupling.

[0035] Step S1, as follows Figure 2 As shown, the PLBUS PLC module is embedded in the magnetic track light circuit. When it receives the light control command carried by the PLBUS PLC signal, the PLBUS PLC module converts the parsed light control command into a PWM signal output, thereby realizing the control and adjustment of parameters such as brightness and color temperature of the magnetic track light.

[0036] Step S2: When integrating the PLBUS PLC intelligent magnetic track light into an intelligent lighting control system based on a cloud platform + mobile APP architecture, it can be done according to... Figure 3 The diagram illustrates the deployment of the main control unit for magnetic track lights. Typically, PLBUS PLC, WiFi, and Bluetooth communication modules are integrated into a single magnetic track gateway product. WiFi or Bluetooth enables uplink communication between the gateway and the cloud platform or smartphone, while downlink communication between the gateway and the magnetic track lights is handled by the PLBUS PLC.

[0037] Step S3: In the PLBUS PLC's local intelligent lighting control system (without cloud platform access), in addition to DC-side intelligent magnetic track lights, it generally includes AC-side intelligent lighting products such as downlights, spotlights, and light strips. In this application scenario, according to... Figure 4 The diagram illustrates the deployment of the main control unit for magnetic track lights. Typically, two PLBUS PLC modules are designed within the DC power supply of the intelligent magnetic track light. One module is connected to the AC power line, and the other to the DC power line. The serial ports of the two modules are then connected to enable communication between them. When the AC module receives a lighting control command from the PLBUS PLC intelligent lighting system, it immediately sends the command to the DC module via the serial port. The DC module then converts the lighting control command into a PLBUS PLC signal and sends it to the magnetic track light, thus realizing intelligent lighting operation under the PLBUS PLC local control system.

[0038] Step S4: The minimalist intelligent magnetic track light control system only includes two product categories: magnetic track lights and a local control panel. In this application scenario, according to... Figure 5 The diagram illustrates the deployment of the main control unit for magnetic track lights. Typically, a PLBUS PLC module can be designed within a local control panel, with its coupling pins connected to the track connector of the magnetic track via power lines. When a user presses a button, the PLBUS PLC module built into the local control panel sends preset lighting control commands to the magnetic track lights via PLBUS PLC signals, thereby controlling the magnetic track lights.

[0039] The communication control method for intelligent magnetic track lights in this invention uses PLBUS PLC as the core communication method for the intelligent magnetic track light product. While keeping the existing magnetic track unchanged, it fully utilizes the characteristic of PLBUS PLC to transmit signals through the conductive sheets of the metal track, thereby achieving stable control of the magnetic track light. The method of this invention is unaffected by the signal shielding effect of the metal track and does not alter the existing magnetic track. By intelligently upgrading the existing magnetic track light and main control solution, it can greatly improve the overall user experience of the magnetic track light product.

[0040] The background section of this invention may include background information about the problems or environment in which the invention is being developed, and is not necessarily a description of prior art. Therefore, the content included in the background section does not constitute an admission of prior art by the applicant.

[0041] The above description provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention in conjunction with specific / preferred embodiments, and it should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, various substitutions or modifications can be made to these described embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all such substitutions or modifications should be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention. In the description of this specification, the reference to terms such as "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "preferred embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicates that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples. Although the embodiments of the present invention and their advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, and modifications can be made herein without departing from the scope of protection of the patent application.

Claims

1. A communication control method for an intelligent magnetic track light, characterized in that, The steps include: S1, using PLBUS PLC as the core communication control method for magnetic track lights, and using this as the basis for controlling intelligent magnetic track lights; The PLBUS PLC module is embedded in the magnetic track light circuit. When it receives the light control command carried by the PLBUS PLC signal, the PLBUS PLC module converts the parsed light control command into a PWM signal output, thereby realizing the control and adjustment of parameters of the magnetic track light, including brightness and color temperature. S3. The following control scheme is implemented for the main control terminal communication of PLBUS PLC magnetic track lights: The main control node uses two PLBUS PLC modules to realize communication across AC and DC power lines, and converts the magnetic track light control commands from the AC power line into PLBUS PLC signals on the DC side of the magnetic track and sends them to the light terminal. The PLBUS PLC-based intelligent lighting local control system includes intelligent magnetic track lights on the DC side and intelligent lighting products on the AC side. While maintaining the existing magnetic track structure, two PLBUS PLC modules are installed in the DC power supply of the intelligent magnetic track light. One module is connected to the AC power line, and the other module is connected to the DC power line. The serial ports of these two modules are directly connected to achieve communication between the modules. When the module on the AC side receives a lighting control command from the PLBUS PLC intelligent lighting system, it immediately sends the command to the DC module through the serial port. The DC module then converts the lighting control command into a PLBUS PLC signal and sends it to the magnetic track light, thereby realizing intelligent lighting operation across AC and DC power lines under the PLBUS PLC local control system. S4. The following control scheme is implemented for the master control terminal communication of the PLBUS PLC magnetic track light: The master node transmits the magnetic track light control PLBUS PLC signal to the light terminal through direct coupling; the intelligent magnetic track light control system only includes two product categories: magnetic track light and local control panel. A PLBUS PLC module is set in the local control panel, and the coupling pin of the module is directly connected to the track connector of the magnetic track through the power line; when the user triggers a button, the PLBUS PLC module built into the local control panel sends the preset light control command to the magnetic track light through the PLBUS PLC signal, thereby realizing the control of the magnetic track light.

2. The communication control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: S2, Implement the following control scheme for the main control terminal communication of the PLBUS PLC magnetic track light: The main control terminal node adopts the PLBUS PLC+WiFi / Bluetooth multi-mode communication method and is installed on the magnetic track. The control commands received by WiFi / Bluetooth for the magnetic track light are converted into PLBUS PLC signals and sent to the light terminal.

3. The communication control method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, When PLBUS PLC smart magnetic track lights are introduced into a smart lighting control system based on a cloud platform and mobile APP architecture, the three communication modules, PLBUS PLC, WiFi, and Bluetooth, are integrated into the same magnetic track gateway product. Uplink communication between the gateway and the cloud platform and smartphone is achieved through WiFi or Bluetooth, while downlink communication between the gateway and the magnetic track lights is accomplished through PLBUS PLC.

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