Intelligent unlocking control system, safe water dispenser and unlocking control method

Abstract

The application discloses a safe water dispenser with an intelligent unlocking control system, the intelligent unlocking control system and an unlocking control method of the safe water dispenser, wherein the safe water dispenser comprises a camera configured to collect a face image of a user; a face recognition module configured to recognize an age range corresponding to the face image collected by the camera, the age range comprising at least a first age range, a second age range and a third age range arranged in descending order of age; an unlocking duration adjustment module configured to call a preset unlocking operation rule corresponding to the age range according to the age range corresponding to the face image recognized by the face recognition module, the unlocking operation rule comprising at least an unlocking operation duration; an activation switch configured to receive an unlocking operation of the user; and a control module configured to determine whether the unlocking operation received by the activation switch conforms to the unlocking operation duration generated by the unlocking duration adjustment module, and if so, to release a locking mechanism after recognizing at least a face image corresponding to the third age group, otherwise, not to release the locking mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drinking water equipment technology, and in particular to an intelligent unlocking control system, a safe drinking water dispenser, and an unlocking control method. Background Technology

[0002] In home appliances with child lock functions (such as water dispensers, washing machines, induction cookers, and electric heaters), the most common child lock methods include long-press unlocking, double-click unlocking, or multi-click unlocking. However, for adults, this unlocking method requires cumbersome steps every time they use the product, making it inconvenient and resulting in a poor user experience. For children, this simple unlocking method may lead to accidental operation and various risks. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a safe water dispenser with an intelligent unlocking control system, an intelligent unlocking control system, and an unlocking control method for the safe water dispenser, so as to solve the problems of inconvenience or insecurity of child lock functions in existing electrical appliances.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a safe water dispenser with an intelligent unlocking control system is provided. The safe water dispenser has a locking mechanism and includes: a camera for capturing a user's facial image; a facial recognition module for recognizing the age range corresponding to the facial image captured by the camera, wherein the age range includes at least a first age range, a second age range, and a third age range arranged from oldest to youngest; an unlocking duration adjustment module for calling a preset unlocking operation rule corresponding to the age range of the facial image recognized by the facial recognition module, wherein the unlocking operation rule includes at least an unlocking operation duration; an activation switch for receiving the user's unlocking operation; and a control module for determining whether the unlocking operation received by the activation switch conforms to the unlocking operation duration generated by the unlocking duration adjustment module. If it does, the locking mechanism is released after recognizing a facial image corresponding to at least one of the first, second, and third age ranges; otherwise, the locking mechanism is not released.

[0005] The face recognition module is further configured to first determine whether the face image captured by the camera is stored in a preset secure user database. If so, the locking mechanism is directly released; otherwise, the operation of determining the age group corresponding to the face image continues.

[0006] The unlocking operation rules also include: after the locking mechanism is released, if the presence or movement of a human body is detected in the area around the water tap, the water dispensing operation is interrupted and the tap is relocked.

[0007] The unlocking operation time for the first age group is 0 seconds, the unlocking operation time for the second age group is 3 seconds, and the unlocking operation time for the third age group is 5 seconds or more.

[0008] According to another aspect of the present invention, an intelligent unlocking control system is provided, comprising: a camera for capturing a user's facial image; a facial recognition module for identifying the age range corresponding to the facial image captured by the camera, wherein the age range includes at least a first age range, a second age range, and a third age range arranged from oldest to youngest; an unlocking duration adjustment module for invoking a preset unlocking operation rule corresponding to the age range identified by the facial recognition module, wherein the unlocking operation rule includes at least an unlocking operation duration; an activation switch for receiving the user's unlocking operation; and a control module for determining whether the unlocking operation received by the activation switch conforms to the unlocking operation duration generated by the unlocking duration adjustment module. If it does, the locking mechanism is released after recognizing a facial image corresponding to at least one of the first, second, and third age ranges; otherwise, the locking mechanism is not released.

[0009] The face recognition module is further configured to first determine whether the face image captured by the camera is stored in a preset secure user database. If so, the locking mechanism is directly released; otherwise, the operation of determining the age group corresponding to the face image continues.

[0010] According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for unlocking a safe water dispenser is provided, comprising: acquiring a user's facial image; identifying the age range corresponding to the facial image, wherein the age range includes at least a first age range, a second age range, and a third age range arranged from oldest to youngest; calling a preset unlocking operation rule corresponding to the identified age range, wherein the unlocking operation rule includes at least an unlocking operation duration; receiving the user's unlocking operation; determining whether the unlocking operation conforms to the unlocking operation duration, and if it does, unlocking the locking mechanism of the safe water dispenser after identifying a facial image corresponding to at least one of the first, second, and third age ranges; otherwise, not unlocking the locking mechanism.

[0011] The method further includes: after acquiring the user's facial image, first determining whether the facial image is stored in a preset secure user database; if so, directly unlocking the locking mechanism; otherwise, continuing to execute the step of determining the age group corresponding to the facial image.

[0012] The unlocking operation rules also include: after the locking mechanism is released, if the presence or movement of a human body is detected in the area around the water tap, the water dispensing operation is interrupted and the tap is relocked.

[0013] The unlocking operation time for the first age group is 0 seconds, the unlocking operation time for the second age group is 3 seconds, and the unlocking operation time for the third age group is 5 seconds or more.

[0014] According to the technical solution of this application, the user's age is identified by facial recognition technology, and the time required for unlocking is adjusted according to the user's age, so as to ensure security while improving the convenience of operation and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of a safe water dispenser with an intelligent unlocking control system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural block diagram of a safe water dispenser with an intelligent unlocking control system according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of an unlocking control method for a safe water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0020] The technical solutions provided by the various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a safe water dispenser with an intelligent unlocking control system is provided, see reference. Figure 1 The safe water dispenser includes at least: a camera 11, a face recognition module 12, an unlock duration adjustment module 13, an activation switch 14, and a control module 15. The processing details of each module are described in detail below.

[0022] Camera 11 is used to capture the user's facial image within the facial recognition area, which is typically located on the front of the water dispenser.

[0023] The face recognition module 12 is used to receive face images captured by the camera 11 and identify the age range corresponding to the received face images. In this embodiment, a convolutional neural network is used to learn from a large number of face images in advance to abstract facial features as the basis for age determination. The face recognition module 12 may include a feature extraction module, which compares the extracted features with features obtained from big data to determine the approximate age range corresponding to the captured face image. The age range includes multiple age groups arranged from oldest to youngest, such as: adults over 18 years old, teenagers aged 11-18, and children under 11 years old. Of course, the above is only an illustrative example and does not limit the scope of protection of this application. For example, the age range for adults can be broadened to over 16 years old, or the age range for children under 7 years old can be set as an unlockable age range.

[0024] The unlocking time adjustment module 13 is used to call a preset unlocking operation rule corresponding to the age group of the face image recognized by the face recognition module 12, wherein the unlocking operation rule includes at least an unlocking operation time. The principle of the unlocking operation rule in this application is that the younger the user (operator), the longer the unlocking time. For example, the unlocking operation time for adults is 0 seconds (i.e., "unlock by pressing a button"), the unlocking operation time for teenagers is 3 seconds, and the unlocking operation time for children is 5 seconds or more. It should be noted that the above is only an illustrative example and does not limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] The activation switch 14 (e.g., a button) is typically located on the control panel of the water dispenser and is used to receive the user's unlock operation. For example, the unlock operation can be a long press of a single button or a long press of a combination of multiple buttons.

[0026] The control module 15 determines whether the unlocking operation received by the activation switch 14 matches the unlocking operation duration generated by the unlocking duration adjustment module 13. If it matches, the locking mechanism (usually a child safety lock) is released when a facial image corresponding to at least one of the first, second, and third age groups is recognized, and the solenoid valve / switch 16 is opened; otherwise, the child lock is not released, and the solenoid valve / switch 16 is closed. For example, if the face recognition module 12 identifies the operator as 12 years old, the child lock is released when the activation switch 14 receives a 3-second press-and-hold operation from the operator. Alternatively, if the face recognition module 12 identifies the operator as 5 years old, the child lock is not released when the activation switch 14 receives a 3-second press-and-hold operation from the operator. In at least one embodiment, the solenoid valve / switch 16 controls the on / off of the hot water outlet pipe of the water dispenser.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, to further highlight the convenience of the water dispenser, a secure user database 18 can be pre-set, which stores facial images of secure users who do not require unlocking. When the facial recognition module 18 receives a facial image captured by the camera 11, it first checks the database 18 to see if a facial image corresponding to the captured image exists. If a match is found, an unlock command is sent directly to the control module 15, causing the control module 15 to open the solenoid valve / switch 16. If no matching facial image is found in the database 18, the process of determining the age group corresponding to the captured facial image continues.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, to further enhance the safety of the water dispenser, an infrared monitoring module (not shown) can be installed in the water dispenser. This module detects the presence or movement of a human body in the vicinity of the faucet after the child safety lock is released and during water dispensing. Specifically, the infrared monitoring module can detect whether an arm or other human body is present at a certain distance in front of or to the side of the faucet. For example, if an arm approaches the faucet during water dispensing (this distance can be set, for example, 5 cm or 10 cm), the infrared monitoring module will send a shut-off signal to the solenoid valve / switch 16, interrupting the water dispensing operation and relocking the faucet. This prevents scalding from accidental contact with hot water or the faucet by the user (including adults) during water dispensing.

[0029] The above describes an embodiment of a safe water dispenser with an intelligent unlocking control system. In addition, the intelligent unlocking control system provided in this application can also be used in other electrical appliances requiring child safety lock mechanisms, such as washing machines, induction cookers, or electric heaters. Specifically, the intelligent unlocking control system includes: a camera for capturing a user's facial image; a facial recognition module for identifying the age group corresponding to the facial image captured by the camera, wherein the age group includes at least a first age group, a second age group, and a third age group arranged from oldest to youngest; an unlocking duration adjustment module for calling a preset unlocking operation rule corresponding to the age group identified by the facial recognition module, wherein the unlocking operation rule includes at least an unlocking operation duration; an activation switch for receiving the user's unlocking operation; and a control module for determining whether the unlocking operation received by the activation switch conforms to the unlocking operation duration generated by the unlocking duration adjustment module. If it does, the locking mechanism is released after recognizing a facial image corresponding to at least one of the first, second, and third age groups; otherwise, the locking mechanism is not released.

[0030] The specific structure and function of the intelligent unlocking control system according to the embodiments of this application can be referred to the above description and... Figure 1 and Figure 2 This will not be elaborated upon here.

[0031] refer to Figure 3 According to an embodiment of this application, a method for unlocking a safe water dispenser is also proposed, which includes:

[0032] Step S302: Collect the user's facial image;

[0033] Step S304: Identify the age range corresponding to the face image, wherein the age range includes at least a first age range, a second age range, and a third age range arranged from oldest to youngest;

[0034] Step S306: Based on the age range corresponding to the identified face image, call the preset unlocking operation rule corresponding to the age range, wherein the unlocking operation rule includes at least the unlocking operation duration;

[0035] Step S308: Receive the user's unlock operation;

[0036] Step S310: Determine whether the unlocking operation meets the unlocking operation duration. If it does, unlock the locking mechanism of the safe water dispenser after recognizing a facial image corresponding to at least one of the first age group, the second age group, and the third age group; otherwise, do not unlock the locking mechanism.

[0037] To further enhance the security of the water dispenser, after collecting the user's facial image, the process may include: step S303, first determining whether the facial image is stored in a preset secure user database; if so, the locking mechanism is directly unlocked; otherwise, step S304 is executed.

[0038] To further enhance the security of the water dispenser, the unlocking operation rules may also include: after the locking mechanism is released, if the presence or movement of a human body is detected in the area surrounding the water faucet, the water dispensing operation is interrupted and the faucet is relocked.

[0039] The operational steps of the method of the present invention correspond to the structural features of the device, and can be referred to each other, so they will not be described in detail hereafter.

[0040] Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to specific embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the embodiments. Therefore, this disclosure is intended to cover modifications and variations thereof, and any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of the claims of this disclosure and their equivalents.

[0041] Furthermore, features disclosed in the foregoing description, claims, or drawings, expressed in their particular form or according to the manner of performing the disclosed functions or the method or process for obtaining the disclosed results, may, as appropriate, be used alone or in any combination of these features to implement the invention in their different forms. Specifically, one or more features of any embodiment described herein may be combined with one or more features of any other embodiment described herein.

[0042] Protection may also be sought for any features disclosed in any one or more public documents combined with this disclosure and / or merged by reference.

Claims

1. A safe water dispenser with an intelligent unlocking control system, wherein the safe water dispenser has a locking mechanism, characterized in that, The safe drinking water machine includes: A camera is used to capture images of the user's face. A face recognition module is used to identify the age group corresponding to the face image captured by the camera, wherein the age group includes at least a first age group, a second age group, and a third age group arranged from oldest to youngest. The unlock duration adjustment module is used to call a preset unlock operation rule corresponding to the age group of the face image identified by the face recognition module, wherein the unlock operation rule includes at least the unlock operation duration. Activate the switch to receive the user's unlock request; The control module is used to determine whether the unlocking operation received by the activation switch conforms to the unlocking operation duration generated by the unlocking duration adjustment module. If it does, the locking mechanism is released after recognizing a facial image that corresponds to at least one of the first age group, the second age group, and the third age group; otherwise, the locking mechanism is not released. The face recognition module is also used to first determine whether the face image captured by the camera is stored in a preset secure user database. If so, the locking mechanism is directly released; otherwise, the operation of determining the age group corresponding to the face image continues.

2. The safe drinking water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking operation rules also include: an infrared monitoring module, after releasing the locking mechanism, if the presence or movement of a human body is detected in the area surrounding the water tap, the water dispensing operation is interrupted and the tap is relocked.

3. The safe drinking water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking operation time for the first age group is 0 seconds, the unlocking operation time for the second age group is 3 seconds, and the unlocking operation time for the third age group is 5 seconds or more.

4. An intelligent unlocking control system, characterized in that, include: A camera is used to capture images of the user's face. A face recognition module is used to identify the age group corresponding to the face image captured by the camera, wherein the age group includes at least a first age group, a second age group, and a third age group arranged from oldest to youngest. The unlock duration adjustment module is used to call a preset unlock operation rule corresponding to the age group of the face image identified by the face recognition module, wherein the unlock operation rule includes at least the unlock operation duration. Activate the switch to receive the user's unlock request; The control module is used to determine whether the unlocking operation received by the activation switch conforms to the unlocking operation duration generated by the unlocking duration adjustment module. If it does, the locking mechanism is released after recognizing a facial image that corresponds to at least one of the first age group, the second age group, and the third age group; otherwise, the locking mechanism is not released. The face recognition module is also used to first determine whether the face image captured by the camera is stored in a preset secure user database. If so, the locking mechanism is directly released; otherwise, the operation of determining the age group corresponding to the face image continues.

5. A method for unlocking and controlling a safe water dispenser, characterized in that, include: Collect users' facial images; Identify the age range corresponding to the face image, wherein the age range includes at least a first age range, a second age range, and a third age range arranged from oldest to youngest; Based on the age range corresponding to the identified face image, a preset unlocking operation rule corresponding to that age range is invoked, wherein the unlocking operation rule includes at least the unlocking operation duration; Receives unlock requests from users; Determine whether the unlocking operation meets the unlocking operation duration. If it does, unlock the locking mechanism of the safe water dispenser after recognizing a facial image corresponding to at least one of the first, second, and third age groups; otherwise, do not unlock the locking mechanism. After collecting the user's facial image, the system first determines whether the facial image is stored in a preset secure user database. If so, the locking mechanism is directly released; otherwise, the system continues to determine the age group corresponding to the facial image.

6. The unlocking control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The unlocking operation rules also include: after the locking mechanism is released, if the presence or movement of a human body is detected in the area around the water tap, the water dispensing operation is interrupted and the tap is relocked.

7. The unlocking control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The unlocking operation time for the first age group is 0 seconds, the unlocking operation time for the second age group is 3 seconds, and the unlocking operation time for the third age group is 5 seconds or more.

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