Control method of intelligent lighting system and intelligent lighting system

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a control method of an intelligent lighting system and the intelligent lighting system, the intelligent lighting system comprising a communication-connected intelligent switch and an intelligent lamp, when the target intelligent lamp is turned on or off through the intelligent switch in an intelligent mode, the electrical circuit where the target intelligent lamp is located is in a connected state, that is, the target intelligent lamp is continuously powered, avoiding the network offline of the intelligent lamp caused by power failure, ensuring that the user can remotely control the intelligent lamp, and the intelligent scene associated with the intelligent lamp can also operate normally; at the same time, the intelligent switch also sends a lamp control instruction to the target intelligent lamp, and the target intelligent lamp switches the state by itself, thereby realizing the control of the intelligent switch on the state of the target intelligent lamp.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of smart home technology, and in particular to a control method for a smart lighting system and a smart lighting system. Background Technology

[0002] Smart lighting is a subsystem of smart home systems. Traditional lighting systems consist of lamps and mechanical push-button switches mounted on the wall. These switches control the on / off state of the lamps by switching the power supply to them. Initially, smart lighting replaced mechanical push-button switches with smart switches. These smart switches have built-in relay on / off modules and network communication modules, allowing users to remotely or indirectly (non-contactly) control the relays via an application (APP), thus controlling the lamps' on / off state. Now, smart lighting further replaces the lamps with smart lamps themselves. These smart lamps add network communication modules to the traditional lamps, allowing them to connect to the APP. Users can then directly control the lamps' on / off state through the APP.

[0003] When smart switches and smart lights are used together, they are in the same electrical circuit. Users can turn off the smart lights by operating the smart switch to disconnect the electrical circuit. However, this will also cause the smart lights to lose power, resulting in the smart lights being offline. Users will not be able to remotely control the on / off status of the smart lights, and the smart scenarios involved in the smart lights will not function properly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve them, this disclosure provides a control method for an intelligent lighting system and an intelligent lighting system.

[0005] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a control method for an intelligent lighting system, the intelligent lighting system including an intelligent switch and an intelligent lamp connected by communication, the control method being executed by the intelligent switch, and the control method including:

[0006] In response to a switch control command for the smart switch, the operating mode of the smart switch is obtained;

[0007] In response to the operating mode being intelligent mode, the electrical circuit of the target intelligent lamp associated with the intelligent switch is connected; and a lamp control command is transmitted to the target intelligent lamp, the lamp control command being used to control the target intelligent lamp to switch states.

[0008] Optionally, the intelligent mode includes a ping-pong mode, and the lighting control command includes a switch-on / off command; transmitting the lighting control command to the target intelligent lighting fixture includes:

[0009] A switch switching command is transmitted to the target smart lighting fixture, so that the target smart lighting fixture performs a switch switching operation in response to the received switch switching command.

[0010] Optionally, the intelligent mode further includes a scene mode, and the lighting control command further includes a scene switching command; transmitting the lighting control command to the target intelligent lighting fixture includes:

[0011] A scene switching command is transmitted to the target smart lamp; wherein the scene switching command is used to control the target smart lamp to perform a scene switching operation; the scene switching operation includes at least one of a switch switching operation, a brightness switching operation, and a color temperature switching operation.

[0012] Optionally, the control method further includes:

[0013] The operating mode is determined to be normal mode, and a power-on / off operation is performed on the target smart lamp; wherein the target smart lamp and the smart switch are located in the same electrical circuit.

[0014] Optionally, the intelligent lighting system further includes a terminal device communicatively connected to the intelligent switch; the switch control command includes a first switch control command and a second switch control command; before obtaining the operating mode of the intelligent switch in response to the switch control command for the intelligent switch, the control method further includes:

[0015] In response to the user's first operation on the smart switch, a first switch control command is generated;

[0016] And / or,

[0017] Receive a second switch control command for the smart switch transmitted by the terminal device.

[0018] Secondly, this disclosure also provides a control method for an intelligent lighting system, the intelligent lighting system including a smart switch and a terminal device connected by communication, the control method being executed by the terminal device, the control method including:

[0019] In response to a second operation by the user on the smart switch, a second switch control command is transmitted to the smart switch; the second switch control command is used to control the smart switch to keep the electrical circuit of the target smart lamp associated with the smart switch in a connected state when the working mode is determined to be smart mode, and to transmit a lamp control command to the target smart lamp, the lamp control command being used to control the target smart lamp to switch states.

[0020] Optionally, the intelligent lighting system further includes intelligent luminaires; the control method further includes:

[0021] In response to a third user action on the smart switch, the operating mode of the smart switch is determined; wherein the operating mode includes one of a normal mode, a ping-pong mode, and a scene mode;

[0022] In response to user actions related to the association of smart lights and smart switches, an association relationship is established between the smart switch and the smart lights.

[0023] Thirdly, this disclosure also provides an intelligent lighting system, including: an intelligent switch and an intelligent lamp, wherein the intelligent switch is communicatively connected to the intelligent lamp;

[0024] The smart switch is used to perform the steps of the control method described in the first aspect.

[0025] Optionally, the intelligent lighting system further includes: a terminal device, which is communicatively connected to the intelligent switch;

[0026] The terminal device is used to perform the steps of the control method described in the second aspect.

[0027] Optionally, the smart switch and the smart lamp are connected via at least one of Bluetooth, ZigBee, and Wi-Fi.

[0028] The terminal device and the smart switch communicate wirelessly.

[0029] The technical solution provided in this disclosure has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0030] The present disclosure provides a control method for an intelligent lighting system. The intelligent lighting system includes a smart switch and a smart luminaire connected via communication. The control method is executed by the smart switch and includes: in response to a switch control command for the smart switch, acquiring the operating mode of the smart switch; in response to the operating mode being intelligent mode, controlling the electrical circuit of the target smart luminaire associated with the smart switch to be in a connected state; and transmitting a luminaire control command to the target smart luminaire, the luminaire control command being used to control the target smart luminaire to switch states. Therefore, when the target smart luminaire is turned on or off by the smart switch in intelligent mode, the electrical circuit of the target smart luminaire is kept connected, meaning the target smart luminaire is not powered off, avoiding network offline due to power failure, ensuring that users can remotely control the smart luminaire, and that the intelligent scenes associated with the smart luminaire can also operate normally; simultaneously, the smart switch also sends a luminaire control command to the target smart luminaire, allowing the target smart luminaire to switch states automatically, thereby realizing the smart switch's control over the state of the target smart luminaire. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent lighting system in related technologies;

[0034] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating a control method for an intelligent lighting system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent switch provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating another control method for an intelligent lighting system provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating another control method for an intelligent lighting system provided in this disclosure embodiment;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent lighting system provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure, the solutions disclosed herein will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0040] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this disclosure, but this disclosure may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some, and not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0041] In related technologies, such as Figure 1As shown, this intelligent lighting system includes two electrical circuits. Electrical circuit 1' contains an intelligent switch and three ordinary light fixtures. The intelligent switch controls the on / off state of the ordinary light fixtures in the entire electrical circuit by turning the power on and off. Electrical circuit 2' contains an intelligent switch and intelligent light fixtures. Users can remotely control the on / off state of the intelligent light fixtures through a terminal device, or control the intelligent light fixtures to turn on or off by controlling the power on and off of the intelligent switch. However, if the user turns off the intelligent light fixtures by turning the power on and off, the intelligent light fixtures will lose network connection due to the power outage. Users will then be unable to remotely control the offline intelligent light fixtures, and the associated intelligent scenes will not function properly.

[0042] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this disclosure provides a control method and an intelligent lighting system. When a target intelligent light fixture is turned on or off via an intelligent switch in intelligent mode, the electrical circuit containing the target intelligent light fixture is kept connected, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the target intelligent light fixture. This prevents network disconnection due to power outages, guaranteeing that users can remotely control the intelligent light fixture, and that associated intelligent scenes can operate normally. Simultaneously, the intelligent switch sends lighting control commands to the target intelligent light fixture, allowing the target intelligent light fixture to automatically switch its state, thereby enabling the intelligent switch to control the state of the target intelligent light fixture.

[0043] The control method and intelligent lighting system of the present disclosure are described exemplarily with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the intelligent lighting system includes a smart switch and a smart luminaire connected by communication. The control method is executed by the smart switch and includes the following steps:

[0045] S210: In response to a switch control command for the smart switch, obtain the operating mode of the smart switch.

[0046] The smart switches and smart lights can communicate via at least one of Bluetooth, ZigBee and Wi-Fi, or via any local communication method known to those skilled in the art, and are not limited thereto.

[0047] Among them, such as Figure 3As shown, the smart switch includes a button circuit 301, a relay module 302, and a communication module 303. The button circuit 301 generates switch control commands in response to user pressing or touching the button. The relay module 302 executes the power-on / off operations of the electrical circuits in the smart lighting system; by controlling the relay module to close or open, the power to the corresponding electrical circuit is switched on or off. The communication module 303 enables communication between the smart switch and other smart devices in the smart lighting system; for example, the smart switch communicates with smart lamps through the communication module.

[0048] In this embodiment, the sources of the switch control command for the smart switch include: the user can directly operate the smart switch (e.g., press or touch a button), and the smart switch generates a switch control command in response to the user's operation; or the user performs an operation on the smart switch on a terminal device, and the terminal device generates a switch control command in response to the user's operation and transmits the control command to the smart switch.

[0049] The working mode of the smart switch can be preset by the designer or set by the user according to their own needs; there is no limitation here.

[0050] S220, in response to the operating mode being intelligent mode, controls the electrical circuit of the target intelligent luminaire associated with the intelligent switch to be in a connected state; and transmits luminaire control commands to the target intelligent luminaire.

[0051] The lighting control command is used to control the target smart lighting fixture to switch states. The state switching operation of the target smart lighting fixture includes, but is not limited to, turning on and turning off operations, as well as all state switching operations of lighting fixtures known to those skilled in the art, such as brightness switching and color temperature switching, which are not limited here.

[0052] In this embodiment, a pre-established association is made between the smart switch and the target smart light fixture. When the smart switch is determined to be in smart mode, the target smart light fixture can be identified based on the association, ensuring that the electrical circuit of the target smart light fixture remains connected. At this time, the target smart light fixture is continuously powered on and remains online, guaranteeing that the user can remotely control the smart light fixture, and that the smart scenarios associated with the smart light fixture can operate normally. Simultaneously, the smart switch transmits lighting control commands to the target smart light fixture. Based on these commands, the target smart light fixture performs a state switching operation, thereby achieving the goal of controlling the state of the smart light fixture through the smart switch. The state switching operation corresponding to the lighting control command corresponds to the switch control command. For example, if the user's intention is to turn on the target smart light fixture, the state switching operation corresponding to the lighting control command is to turn on the target smart light fixture; if the user's intention is to turn off the target smart light fixture, the state switching operation corresponding to the lighting control command is to turn off the target smart light fixture.

[0053] A smart switch can be associated with at least one target smart light fixture. If a smart switch is associated one-to-one with a target smart light fixture, the smart switch controls the state switching of only one target smart light fixture. If a smart switch is associated with a light group consisting of multiple smart light fixtures, a user can control all smart light fixtures in the light group simultaneously with a single control command to the smart switch, and all smart light fixtures in the light group will perform the same operation synchronously. If a smart switch is associated with a smart scene including at least one smart light fixture, a user can control all smart light fixtures in the smart scene simultaneously with a single control command to the smart switch, and the smart light fixtures in the smart scene will simultaneously switch their states from their current state to a preset state within the smart scene, without needing to adjust each light individually. The preset states of the smart light fixtures in a smart scene can be the same or different. For example, taking a movie-watching scenario, the preset states of the downlights in front of the TV are off, the main light is off, and the light strip is on. When the user triggers the movie-watching scenario, a control command for the smart switch simultaneously switches the downlights, main light, and light strip in the scenario from their current states to their corresponding preset states. Thus, in addition to controlling the power supply to and from electrical circuits, the smart switch can also control smart scenarios. Through the smart switch in scenario mode, the control function of a single smart light fixture or a group of smart light fixtures in any electrical circuit can be achieved.

[0054] The control method for the intelligent lighting system provided in this embodiment controls the electrical circuit of the target intelligent light fixture to be connected when the target intelligent light fixture is turned on or off by the intelligent switch in intelligent mode. That is, the target intelligent light fixture is not powered off, avoiding network offline due to power failure, ensuring that the user can remotely control the intelligent light fixture, and the intelligent scene involved in the intelligent light fixture can also operate normally. At the same time, the intelligent switch also sends a light fixture control command to the target intelligent light fixture, and the target intelligent light fixture switches its state automatically, thereby realizing the control of the target intelligent light fixture's state by the intelligent switch.

[0055] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the intelligent lighting system also includes a terminal device communicatively connected to the intelligent switch; the switch control commands include a first switch control command and a second switch control command; before "obtaining the operating mode of the intelligent switch in response to the switch control command for the intelligent switch", the control method further includes the following steps:

[0056] S411, In response to the user's first operation on the smart switch, generate a first switch control command.

[0057] In this step, the user performs a first operation on the smart switch (e.g., pressing or touching), and the smart switch responds to the user's operation by generating a first switch control command, thereby triggering the execution of the "obtain the operating mode of the smart switch" step.

[0058] S412, Receive a second switch control command for the smart switch transmitted by the terminal device.

[0059] The terminal device includes all smart electronic devices known to those skilled in the art, such as mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, smart bracelets, etc., and is not limited thereto. The terminal device and the smart switch can communicate wirelessly.

[0060] In this step, the user performs a second operation on the smart switch on the terminal device. In response to the user's operation, the terminal device generates a second switch control command and transmits the second switch control command to the smart switch through the communication module. After receiving the second switch control command, the smart switch triggers the "obtain the working mode of the smart switch" step.

[0061] It should be noted that S431 and S432 are in an "AND / OR" relationship, and users can trigger the "obtain smart switch working mode" step by using at least one of the above two methods.

[0062] S420: In response to a switch control command for the smart switch, obtain the operating mode of the smart switch.

[0063] S430, in response to the operating mode being intelligent mode, controls the electrical circuit of the target intelligent luminaire associated with the intelligent switch to be in a connected state; and transmits luminaire control commands to the target intelligent luminaire.

[0064] S420 to S430 are the same as S210 to S220. For details, please refer to the explanations in S210 to S220. They will not be repeated here.

[0065] In some embodiments, the smart mode includes a ping-pong mode, and the lighting control command includes a switch-on / off command; "transmitting the lighting control command to the target smart lighting fixture" includes the following steps:

[0066] Transmit switch switching commands to the target smart lighting fixture;

[0067] The switch switching command is used to control the target smart lighting fixture to perform a switch switching operation, which includes an on operation and an off operation. In this embodiment, the smart switch is associated with at least one target smart lighting fixture. When the smart switch is in ping-pong mode, the user can switch the on / off state of the smart lighting fixture or smart lighting group through the smart switch.

[0068] In this embodiment, the smart switch operates in ping-pong mode, ensuring the electrical circuit containing the target smart light fixture is connected. The target smart light fixture remains powered and is connected to the network. Simultaneously, the smart switch transmits a switch-to-off command to the target smart light fixture. Upon receiving the command, the smart light fixture performs an on or off operation. Thus, when the user turns off the target smart light fixture via the smart switch, the electrical circuit containing the target smart light fixture remains powered, and the target smart light fixture remains online. The user can also remotely control the target smart light fixture and the smart light group composed of the target smart light fixture via a terminal device. Upon receiving the switch-to-off command, the smart light fixture performs a off operation, switching from an on state to an off state.

[0069] In some embodiments, the smart mode further includes a scene mode, and the lighting control command further includes a scene switching command; "transmitting the lighting control command to the target smart lighting fixture" includes the following steps:

[0070] Transmit scene switching commands to the target smart lighting fixture;

[0071] The scene switching command is used to control the target smart luminaire to perform scene switching operations; the scene switching operation includes at least one of the following: on / off switching operation, brightness switching operation, and color temperature switching operation. In this embodiment, a smart switch is associated with a smart scene in a one-to-one correspondence, and the smart scene includes at least one target smart luminaire. When the smart switch is in scene mode, the user can use the smart switch to switch at least one of the on / off state, brightness state, and color temperature state of all smart luminaires in the smart scene.

[0072] In this embodiment, the smart switch operates in scene mode, ensuring the electrical circuit containing the target smart light fixture is connected. The target smart light fixture remains powered and connected to the network. Simultaneously, the smart switch transmits scene switching commands to the target smart light fixture, which then executes the corresponding scene switching operation upon receiving the command. Thus, users can easily control a smart scene with a single click using the smart switch (in scene mode), eliminating the need to adjust individual lights. When the user turns off the target smart light fixture using the smart switch, the electrical circuit containing the target smart light fixture remains powered, and the target smart light fixture remains online. Users can also remotely control the target smart light fixture and the smart scene it represents.

[0073] In some embodiments, the control method further includes:

[0074] In response to the normal operating mode, it performs power-on / off operations on the target smart light fixture; wherein the target smart light fixture and the smart switch are located in the same electrical circuit.

[0075] When the smart switch operates in normal mode, it only has the function of controlling the power on and off of the electrical circuit, which is the same as the function of a normal switch in related technologies. It can only control the power on and off of the electrical circuit, thereby controlling the on / off state of the target smart light fixture located in the same electrical circuit. At this time, if the user turns off the target smart light fixture through the smart switch, the target smart light fixture will be offline due to the power outage, and the user will not be able to remotely control the target smart light fixture, and the smart scene associated with the target smart light fixture will also not be able to operate normally.

[0076] For example, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control method includes the following steps:

[0077] S511, In response to the user's first operation on the smart switch, generate a first switch control command.

[0078] S512, Receive a second switch control command for the smart switch transmitted by the terminal device.

[0079] S511 and S512 are parallel steps. The user can trigger the execution of S520 by performing a related operation on at least one of the smart switch and the terminal device.

[0080] S520: In response to a switch control command for the smart switch, obtain the operating mode of the smart switch.

[0081] The smart switch has three working modes: ping-pong mode, scene mode, and normal mode. Based on the working mode of the smart switch, it can execute one of S531, S532, and S533.

[0082] S531, in response to the operating mode being ping-pong mode, controls the electrical circuit of the target smart light fixture associated with the smart switch to be in a connected state; and transmits a switch switching command to the target smart light fixture.

[0083] The smart switch operates in a ping-pong mode, where the electrical circuit of the target smart light fixture is connected, ensuring that the target smart light fixture is not powered. At the same time, the smart switch sends a switching command to at least one target smart light fixture, achieving the goal of controlling the target smart light fixture without interrupting its power supply. This allows users to remotely control the target smart light fixture via a terminal device (application APP).

[0084] S532, in response to the working mode being scene mode, controls the electrical circuit of the target smart lamp associated with the smart switch to be in a connected state; and transmits a scene switching command to the target smart lamp.

[0085] The smart switch operates in a scene mode, where at least one target smart light fixture is included. The smart switch controls the electrical circuit of the target smart light fixture to be in a connected state, meaning the target smart light fixture is not powered off. At the same time, the smart switch sends a scene switching signal to the target smart light fixture, achieving the goal of controlling the target smart light fixture without power interruption. Thus, users can control the smart scene through terminal devices (application apps).

[0086] S533, in response to the normal operating mode, performs power on / off operation on the target smart lamp.

[0087] The smart light fixture located on the same electrical circuit as the smart switch is the target smart light fixture. When the smart switch is in normal mode, it only controls the power supply to the electrical circuit. By controlling the power supply to the electrical circuit, the target smart light fixture is powered on or off, thus achieving the purpose of turning the target smart light fixture on or off. If the user turns off the target smart light fixture using the smart switch, the target smart light fixture is offline due to the power outage, and the user will not be able to remotely control it. Furthermore, the smart scenes associated with the target smart light fixture will not function properly.

[0088] In some embodiments, after S531 to S532, the control method further includes:

[0089] Status reporting;

[0090] The smart switch operates in two modes: In normal mode, after performing a "power-on / off operation on the target smart light fixture," it reports its current status via the communication module. In ping-pong mode or scene mode, the smart switch controls the electrical circuit containing the target smart light fixture to be in a connected state and reports its current status via the communication module. Additionally, after the target smart light fixture performs a "switch switching operation" or a "scene switching operation," it also reports its current status via the communication module.

[0091] Based on the above embodiments, this disclosure also provides a control method for an intelligent lighting system. The intelligent lighting system includes an intelligent switch and a terminal device connected by communication. The control method is executed by the terminal device and includes the following steps:

[0092] In response to the user's second operation on the smart switch, a second switch control command is transmitted to the smart switch;

[0093] The second switch control command is used to control the smart switch to ensure that the electrical circuit of the target smart lamp associated with the smart switch is connected when the working mode is determined to be smart mode, and to transmit lamp control commands to the target smart lamp. The lamp control commands are used to control the target smart lamp to switch states.

[0094] In this embodiment, the smart switch and the terminal device communicate wirelessly. Users can remotely control the smart switch via the terminal device, thereby controlling the target smart lighting fixture.

[0095] For example, the terminal device is equipped with an application (APP) or webpage for remotely controlling smart switches and smart lights. When the application (APP) or webpage is opened, the user performs a second operation on the relevant page (e.g., the operation page for the smart switch), which generates a second switch control command and transmits the second control command to the smart switch. After receiving the second control command, the smart switch triggers the execution of the "obtain the working mode of the smart switch" step and subsequent steps. For details, please refer to the embodiment of the control method with the smart switch as the execution subject, which will not be repeated here.

[0096] In some embodiments, the intelligent lighting system further includes intelligent luminaires; the control method further includes the following steps:

[0097] In response to a third user action on the smart switch, the operating mode of the smart switch is determined; the operating mode includes one of the following: normal mode, ping-pong mode, and scene mode.

[0098] In response to user actions related to smart lighting and smart switches, establish the association between smart switches and smart lighting.

[0099] Among them, the terminal device and the smart lighting fixture are connected wirelessly. Users can directly and remotely control the smart lighting fixture and the smart scenes associated with the smart lighting fixture through the terminal device, or indirectly control the smart lighting fixture through the smart switch.

[0100] In this embodiment, users can perform relevant operations on the terminal device to set the working mode of the smart switch and the association between the smart switch and smart lighting fixtures. Specifically, the user performs a third operation on the smart switch page of the terminal device, namely, inputting the working mode of the smart switch. The terminal device responds to the user's operation and determines the working mode of the smart switch. Then, the user performs an operation to associate the smart switch with at least one smart lighting fixture. The terminal device responds to the user's operation and establishes an association between the smart switch and the smart lighting fixture. The associated smart lighting fixture is the target smart lighting fixture. In this way, users can associate smart switches with individual smart lighting fixtures, smart light groups, and smart scenes on the terminal device. The associated smart switches automatically switch to the corresponding working mode, eliminating the need for users to create complex smart scenes. This greatly simplifies the steps of associating smart switches with smart lighting fixtures and smart scenes, while also realizing the integration of smart switch and smart lighting fixture applications.

[0101] When the smart switch is set to normal mode, it is associated with other smart switches on the same electrical circuit. When the smart switch is set to ping-pong mode, it can be associated with one or more smart lights. When the smart switch is set to scene mode, it can be associated with a smart scene, which includes at least one smart light and sets the status of all smart lights in the scene (including but not limited to on / off status, brightness status, and color temperature status). The smart lights can have the same or different statuses. After the smart switch is associated with a smart scene, it can be activated with a single click by the smart scene switch or the terminal device's application, allowing the corresponding smart scene to be realized without adjusting each light individually.

[0102] In some embodiments, by setting the working mode of the smart switch to scene mode and establishing an association between the smart switch and the smart lamp on the smart switch page of the terminal device, the user can control the smart scene with one click on the terminal device, thus eliminating the need for a separate smart switch for smart scene control in the application.

[0103] In some embodiments, the operating mode of the smart switch and the association between the smart switch and the smart lamp can be stored in the memory of the terminal device, and the smart switch can obtain it from the smart terminal when executing the above control method; the smart terminal can also transmit the above information to the smart switch, which stores it in the memory of the smart switch, and the smart switch can directly call it when executing the above control method.

[0104] In some embodiments, the user can also set the working mode of the smart switch and establish the association between the smart switch and the smart lamp at the input terminal of the smart switch, and save the above information in the memory, which the smart switch can directly call when executing the above control method.

[0105] Based on the above embodiments, this disclosure also provides an intelligent lighting system. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the intelligent lighting system 1 includes an intelligent switch 30 and an intelligent lamp 20, with the intelligent switch 30 and the intelligent lamp 20 being communicatively connected. The intelligent switch is used to execute the steps of the control method of the intelligent lighting system with the intelligent switch as the execution subject, and has corresponding beneficial effects. To avoid repetition, these will not be described in detail here.

[0106] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the intelligent lighting system 1 also includes a terminal device 10, which is communicatively connected to the intelligent switch 30. The terminal device 10 is used to execute the steps of the control method of the intelligent lighting system with the terminal device as the execution subject, and has corresponding beneficial effects. To avoid repetition, these will not be described again here.

[0107] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the smart switch 30 and the smart lamp 20 communicate with each other via at least one of Bluetooth, ZigBee, and Wi-Fi; the terminal device 10 communicates with the smart switch 30 wirelessly.

[0108] The smart switch 30 and the smart lamp 20 can communicate via at least one of Bluetooth, ZigBee, and Wi-Fi, and can also communicate via any local communication method known to those skilled in the art, which is not limited herein. The terminal device 10 and the smart switch 30 communicate via a wired connection; for example, the terminal device 10 and the smart switch are respectively connected to a wireless network, thereby having network communication capabilities, and can transmit control commands and data information between them.

[0109] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the terminal device 10 and the smart lamp 20 communicate wirelessly.

[0110] With this setup, users can directly and remotely control smart lights and associated smart scenes via terminal devices, or indirectly control smart lights via smart switches.

[0111] In some embodiments, the intelligent lighting system further includes a cloud device, which is communicatively connected to both a terminal device and a smart switch. The cloud device is used to receive and store the operating mode of the smart switch and the association between the smart switch and the smart lamp transmitted by the terminal device, and transmits the above information to the smart switch, which receives and stores the above information. Alternatively, the cloud device is used to receive and store the operating mode of the smart switch and the association between the smart switch and the smart lamp transmitted by the smart switch, and transmit the above information to the terminal device, which receives and stores the above information.

[0112] In other embodiments, the intelligent lighting system may also include all components known to those skilled in the art, but is not limited thereto.

[0113] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0114] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement it. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A control method for an intelligent lighting system, characterized in that, The intelligent lighting system includes a smart switch and a smart lamp connected via communication. The control method is executed by the smart switch and includes: In response to a switch control command for the smart switch, the operating mode of the smart switch is obtained; In response to the operating mode being intelligent mode, the electrical circuit of the target intelligent lamp associated with the intelligent switch is connected; and a lamp control command is transmitted to the target intelligent lamp, the lamp control command being used to control the target intelligent lamp to switch states. The intelligent mode includes a ping-pong mode, and the lighting control commands include switch commands; transmitting the lighting control commands to the target intelligent lighting fixture includes: A switch switching command is transmitted to the target smart light fixture; the switch switching command is used to control the target smart light fixture to perform a switch switching operation.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent mode also includes a scene mode, and the lighting control command also includes a scene switching command; transmitting the lighting control command to the target intelligent lighting fixture includes: A scene switching command is transmitted to the target smart lamp; wherein the scene switching command is used to control the target smart lamp to perform a scene switching operation; the scene switching operation includes at least one of a switch switching operation, a brightness switching operation, and a color temperature switching operation.

3. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The operating mode is determined to be normal mode, and a power-on / off operation is performed on the target smart lamp; wherein the target smart lamp and the smart switch are located in the same electrical circuit.

4. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent lighting system further includes a terminal device communicatively connected to the intelligent switch; the switch control command includes a first switch control command and a second switch control command; before obtaining the operating mode of the intelligent switch in response to the switch control command for the intelligent switch, the control method further includes: In response to the user's first operation on the smart switch, a first switch control command is generated; And / or, Receive a second switch control command for the smart switch transmitted by the terminal device.

5. A control method for an intelligent lighting system, characterized in that, The intelligent lighting system includes a smart switch and a terminal device connected via communication. The control method is executed by the terminal device and includes: In response to a second operation by the user on the smart switch, a second switch control command is transmitted to the smart switch; the second switch control command is used to control the smart switch to keep the electrical circuit of the target smart lamp associated with the smart switch in a connected state when the working mode is determined to be smart mode, and to transmit a lamp control command to the target smart lamp, the lamp control command being used to control the target smart lamp to switch states.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The intelligent lighting system also includes intelligent lamps; the control method further includes: In response to a third user action on the smart switch, the operating mode of the smart switch is determined; wherein the operating mode includes one of a normal mode, a ping-pong mode, and a scene mode; In response to user actions related to the association of smart lights and smart switches, an association relationship is established between the smart switch and the smart lights.

7. An intelligent lighting system, characterized in that, include: The smart switch and the smart lamp are communicatively connected; The smart switch is used to perform the steps of the control method as described in any one of claims 1-4.

8. The intelligent lighting system according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: Terminal device, wherein the terminal device and the smart switch are communicatively connected; The terminal device is used to perform the steps of the control method as described in any one of claims 5-6.

9. The intelligent lighting system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The smart switch and the smart lamp communicate with each other via at least one of Bluetooth, ZigBee and Wi-Fi. The terminal device and the smart switch communicate wirelessly.

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