Double-control switch control method and double-control switch

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dual-control switch control method and a dual-control switch, wherein the dual-control switch control method includes: obtaining a first physical operation signal; configuring the switch unit that generates the first physical operation signal as a first switch unit and storing it, and configuring another switch unit connected to the first switch unit as a second switch unit and storing it; setting a response delay time, so that when the second switch unit obtains the remote control operation signal, it enters a response delay state; if the second switch unit receives an action signal from the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit does not operate; if the second switch unit does not receive an action signal from the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit operates after the response delay time has elapsed. The present invention can improve the action logic of existing dual-control switches, avoid malfunctions that are easily caused by remote control of the dual-control switch, and enhance the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of switch technology, and in particular to a dual-control switch control method and a dual-control switch. Background Art

[0002] A double-control switch is a common switch structure, which generally has two interconnected switch panels. By installing the two switch panels in different positions, the same lamp or appliance can be controlled from different positions indoors or outdoors. With the continuous development of technology, in order to facilitate the operation of switches by the elderly or people with limited mobility, a control method of operating the switch by remote control has emerged. However, using a remote control to control a double-control switch has the following problems: when the remote control is operated near the midpoint of the two switch panels of the double-control switch, since the two switch panels receive the remote control signal at the same or close time, it is easy for the two switch panels to operate at the same time. When the two switch panels operate at the same time, the lamp or appliance does not operate, resulting in invalid operation and affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a dual-control switch control method and a dual-control switch, which can improve the action logic of the existing dual-control switch, avoid malfunctions that are easily caused by controlling the dual-control switch by a remote control, and enhance the user experience.

[0004] A dual-control switch control method, comprising:

[0005] Get the first physical operation signal;

[0006] configuring the switch unit that generates the first physical operation signal as a first switch unit and storing the configuration, and configuring another switch unit connected to the first switch unit as a second switch unit and storing the configuration;

[0007] Set the response delay time. When the second switch unit obtains the remote control operation signal, it enters the response delay state.

[0008] If the second switch unit receives the action signal of the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit does not act;

[0009] If the second switch unit does not receive the action signal of the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit will act after the response delay time.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes that when the first switch unit receives the remote control operation signal, it responds to the remote control operation signal and takes action, and generates an action signal and sends it to the second switch unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the first switch unit and the second switch unit both include a first state and a second state, and the physical operation signal or the remote control operation signal is used to drive the first switch unit or the second switch unit to switch from a current state to another state.

[0012] Furthermore, if the second switch unit enters the response delay state and receives the action signal of the first switch unit, the second switch unit exits the response delay state after the response delay time.

[0013] Furthermore, the response delay time is 10ms~100ms.

[0014] Furthermore, the first physical operation signal is a signal generated when the dual-control switch is operated for the first time through the switch panel after the dual-control switch is connected to the power supply.

[0015] A double-control switch, comprising:

[0016] a first switch unit, the first switch unit comprising a first switch panel for physically operating the first switch unit;

[0017] a second switch unit connected to the first switch unit, the second switch unit comprising a second switch panel for physically operating the second switch unit;

[0018] a remote controller for remotely operating the first switch unit and the second switch unit; and

[0019] a control module, connected to the first switch unit and the second switch unit, and configured to obtain a first physical operation signal;

[0020] configuring the switch unit that generates the first physical operation signal as a first switch unit and storing the configuration, and configuring another switch unit connected to the first switch unit as a second switch unit and storing the configuration;

[0021] Set the response delay time. When the second switch unit obtains the remote control operation signal, it enters the response delay state.

[0022] If the second switch unit receives the action signal of the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit does not act;

[0023] If the second switch unit does not receive the action signal of the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit will act after the response delay time.

[0024] Furthermore, the remote control is an infrared remote control, which includes a control button, and the remote control operation signal is generated by triggering the control button.

[0025] An electronic device, comprising:

[0026] processor; and

[0027] The memory stores executable codes thereon, and when the executable codes are executed by the processor, the processor is caused to execute the above method.

[0028] A computer-readable storage medium stores executable code thereon. When the executable code is executed by a processor of an electronic device, the processor is caused to execute the above method.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: after the dual-control switch is installed, by obtaining the first physical operation signal of the user's first operation of the switch unit, at least two connected switch units are configured, thereby obtaining two switch units with different action priorities, namely the first switch unit and the second switch unit. After receiving the user's remote control operation signal, the second switch unit needs to confirm whether the first switch unit has been actuated through an action signal in a response delay state. If the first switch unit has been actuated, the second switch unit will not be actuated. Conversely, if the first switch unit has not been actuated, the second switch unit will be actuated. In this way, it is possible to avoid the first and second switch units actuating simultaneously after a remote control operation, thereby reducing the possibility of invalid remote control operation and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a flow chart of a dual-control switch control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following describes embodiments of the present application in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the accompanying drawings illustrate embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the present application can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art.

[0034] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0035] It should be understood that although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0036] The embodiments of the present application provide a dual-control switch control method and a dual-control switch, which can improve the action logic of the existing dual-control switch, avoid malfunctions that are easily caused by controlling the dual-control switch with a remote control, and enhance the user experience.

[0037] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] Figure 1 4 is a flow chart of a dual-control switch control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 , a dual-control switch control method, comprising:

[0040] Step S1: Acquire the first physical operation signal.

[0041] In one embodiment, the first physical operation signal is a signal generated by the first operation of the dual-control switch through the switch panel after the dual-control switch is connected to a power source. Specifically, when the dual-control switch is installed and powered on, the user operates one of the switch units of the dual-control switch through the switch panel to change the switch state, thereby generating the first physical operation signal.

[0042] Step S2: configuring the switch unit that generates the first physical operation signal as a first switch unit and storing the signal, and configuring another switch unit connected to the first switch unit as a second switch unit and storing the signal.

[0043] In step S2, after the user performs the first physical operation, the switch unit being operated is configured as the first switch unit, and the other switch unit connected to the first switch unit is configured as the second switch unit. The configuration method can be assigned and stored by the control module within the switch unit. It should be noted that a dual-control switch is generally a pair of two switches. When one switch is configured as the first switch unit, the other switch is automatically configured as the second switch unit. After the configuration is completed, the configuration information of the first switch unit and the second switch unit is stored in the control module within the switch unit. During normal use, the dual-control switch operates according to the configuration. In the event of a power outage or the switch unit is replaced, it is reconfigured according to the user's first physical operation signal after power is restored.

[0044] Step S3, setting the response delay time. When the second switch unit obtains the remote control operation signal, it enters the response delay state; if the second switch unit receives the action signal of the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit does not act; if the second switch unit does not receive the action signal of the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit acts after the response delay time.

[0045] In step S3, the response delay time is the waiting time of the second switch unit after receiving the remote control operation signal. The remote control operation signal is the control signal generated by the remote control. When the second switch unit enters the response delay state, it uses the circuit state to detect in real time whether the first switch unit has an action signal. If the action signal of the first switch unit is received, the second switch unit does not operate. If the action signal of the first switch unit is not received, the second switch unit operates after the response delay time. This can prevent the first and second switch units from operating simultaneously after the remote control operation, thereby reducing the possibility of invalid remote control operation and improving the user experience.

[0046] In one embodiment, the response delay time is 10ms~100ms. By setting the response delay time within 100ms, it is possible to avoid the user feeling unresponsive when using the remote control due to a long delay time, thereby improving the user experience.

[0047] In one embodiment, the method further includes step S4, in which, after receiving the remote control operation signal, the first switch unit responds to the remote control operation signal and takes action, generating an action signal and sending it to the second switch unit.

[0048] In step S4, after receiving the remote control operation signal, the first switch unit responds to the remote control operation signal and operates, thereby sending an action signal to the second switch unit through the circuit. The second switch unit then determines whether to operate according to the action signal.

[0049] It should be noted that the first switch unit and the second switch unit both include a first state and a second state, and the physical operation signal or remote control operation signal is used to drive the first switch unit or the second switch unit to switch from a current state to another state.

[0050] In one embodiment, if the second switch unit enters the response delay state and receives an action signal from the first switch unit, the second switch unit exits the response delay state after the response delay time has elapsed. If the second switch unit receives an action signal from the first switch unit during the response delay state, it indicates that the first switch unit has already taken action, while the second switch unit has not. After the response delay time has elapsed, the second switch unit automatically exits the response delay state until the next remote control operation signal is received.

[0051] After the dual-control switch is installed, the present invention obtains the first physical operation signal of the user's first operation of the switch unit and configures at least two connected switch units, thereby obtaining two switch units with different action priorities, namely the first switch unit and the second switch unit. After receiving the user's remote control operation signal, the second switch unit needs to confirm whether the first switch unit has been actuated through an action signal in a response delay state. If the first switch unit has been actuated, the second switch unit will not be actuated. Conversely, if the first switch unit has not been actuated, the second switch unit will be actuated. In this way, it is possible to avoid the first and second switch units actuating simultaneously after a remote control operation, thereby reducing the possibility of invalid remote control operation and improving the user experience.

[0052] It should be noted that, in order to solve the problem of erroneous operation of dual-control switches caused by remote control, existing manufacturers generally pre-set the action priority of the switch unit. During installation, two different action priorities need to be paired before installation can be carried out. Moreover, when replacing a switch unit, it is necessary to first confirm the action priority of the switch unit to avoid conflict with the action priority level of the switch unit that has not been replaced. This operation is cumbersome and increases the production, installation, and maintenance processes, resulting in inconvenience in installation and use. However, the present invention configures the switch unit based on the first physical operation signal obtained after the dual-control switch is installed, which can achieve flexible use of the switch unit without the need for pre-setting and matching, making installation and use more convenient.

[0053] Figure 2 4 is a structural block diagram of a dual-control switch according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 2 , a double-control switch, comprising:

[0055] A first switch unit 21, the first switch unit 21 includes a first switch panel for physically operating the first switch unit 21;

[0056] A second switch unit 22 is connected to the first switch unit 21, and the second switch unit 22 includes a second switch panel for physically operating the second switch unit 22;

[0057] A remote controller 24 for remotely operating the first switch unit 21 and the second switch unit 22; and

[0058] The control module 23 is connected to the first switch unit 21 and the second switch unit 22 and is used to obtain the first physical operation signal;

[0059] The switch unit that generates the first physical operation signal is configured as the first switch unit 21 and stored, and the other switch unit connected to the first switch unit 21 is configured as the second switch unit 22 and stored;

[0060] Set the response delay time. When the second switch unit 22 obtains the remote control operation signal, it enters the response delay state.

[0061] If the second switch unit 22 receives the action signal of the first switch unit 21 in the response delay state, the second switch unit 22 does not act;

[0062] If the second switch unit 22 does not receive the action signal from the first switch unit 21 in the response delay state, the second switch unit 22 will be activated after the response delay time.

[0063] In this embodiment, the control module 23 can be a single-chip microcomputer or control chip, and the remote control 24 is an infrared remote control 24. The remote control 24 includes a control button, and the remote control operation signal is generated by triggering the control button. Using an infrared remote control 24 can save costs while meeting the required indoor remote control distance. Having a single control button on the remote control 24 allows the switch unit to be turned on and off with a single button, resulting in simple operating logic and ease of use, particularly suitable for the elderly and those with mobility impairments.

[0064] Figure 3 2 is a structural block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 3 The present invention further provides an electronic device, comprising:

[0066] Processor 1020; and

[0067] The memory 1010 stores executable codes, which, when executed by the processor, enable the processor to execute the above-mentioned method.

[0068] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium having executable code stored thereon. When the executable code is executed by a processor of an electronic device, the processor is caused to execute the above method.

[0069] The processor 1020 may be a central processing unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSP), application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gates or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. A general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0070] Memory 1010 may include various types of storage units, such as system memory, read-only memory (ROM), and permanent storage. ROM can store static data or instructions required by processor 1020 or other computer modules. Permanent storage can be a readable and writable storage device. A permanent storage device can be a non-volatile storage device that retains stored instructions and data even when the computer is powered off. In some embodiments, the permanent storage device uses a mass storage device (e.g., a magnetic or optical disk, or flash memory). In other embodiments, the permanent storage device can be a removable storage device (e.g., a floppy disk or optical drive). System memory can be a readable and writable storage device or a volatile readable and writable storage device, such as dynamic random access memory. System memory can store some or all instructions and data required by the processor during operation. Furthermore, memory 1010 can include any combination of computer-readable storage media, including various types of semiconductor memory chips (e.g., DRAM, SRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, programmable read-only memory), as well as magnetic disks and / or optical disks. In some embodiments, the memory 1010 may include a readable and / or writable removable storage device, such as a compact disc (CD), a read-only digital versatile disc (e.g., DVD-ROM, double-layer DVD-ROM), a read-only Blu-ray disc, an ultra-density optical disc, a flash memory card (e.g., SD card, miniSD card, Micro-SD card, etc.), a magnetic floppy disk, etc. Computer-readable storage media do not contain carrier waves and transient electronic signals transmitted wirelessly or wired.

[0071] The memory 1010 stores executable codes. When the executable codes are processed by the processor 1020 , the processor 1020 may execute part or all of the above-mentioned methods.

[0072] In addition, the method according to the present application may also be implemented as a computer program or a computer program product, which includes computer program code instructions for executing some or all of the steps in the above method of the present application.

[0073] Alternatively, the present application can also be implemented as a computer-readable storage medium (or non-transitory machine-readable storage medium or machine-readable storage medium) on which executable code (or computer program or computer instruction code) is stored. When the executable code (or computer program or computer instruction code) is executed by a processor of an electronic device (or server, etc.), the processor executes part or all of the steps of the above-mentioned method according to the present application.

[0074] The embodiments of the present application have been described above. The above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is selected to best explain the principles of the embodiments, their practical applications, or improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable other persons skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A dual-control switch control method, characterized in that: include: Get the first physical operation signal; configuring the switch unit that generates the first physical operation signal as a first switch unit and storing the configuration, and configuring another switch unit connected to the first switch unit as a second switch unit and storing the configuration; Set the response delay time. When the second switch unit obtains the remote control operation signal, it enters the response delay state. If the second switch unit receives the action signal of the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit does not act; If the second switch unit does not receive the action signal of the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit will act after the response delay time.

2. The dual-control switch control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes that when the first switch unit receives the remote control operation signal, it responds to the remote control operation signal and takes action, and generates an action signal and sends it to the second switch unit.

3. The dual-control switch control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first switch unit and the second switch unit both include a first state and a second state, and the physical operation signal or the remote control operation signal is used to drive the first switch unit or the second switch unit to switch from a current state to another state.

4. The dual-control switch control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the second switch unit enters the response delay state and receives the action signal of the first switch unit, the second switch unit exits the response delay state after the response delay time.

5. The dual-control switch control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The response delay time is 10ms~100ms.

6. The dual-control switch control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first physical operation signal is a signal generated when the dual-control switch is operated for the first time through the switch panel after the dual-control switch is connected to the power supply.

7. A double-control switch, characterized in that: include: a first switch unit, the first switch unit comprising a first switch panel for physically operating the first switch unit; a second switch unit connected to the first switch unit, the second switch unit comprising a second switch panel for physically operating the second switch unit; A remote controller, used for remotely operating the first switch unit and the second switch unit; as well as a control module, connected to the first switch unit and the second switch unit, and configured to obtain a first physical operation signal; defining the switch unit that receives the first physical operation signal as a first switch unit and storing the signal, and defining another switch unit connected to the first switch unit as a second switch unit and storing the signal; Set the response delay time. When the second switch unit obtains the remote control operation signal, it enters the response delay state. If the second switch unit receives the action signal of the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit does not act; If the second switch unit does not receive the action signal of the first switch unit in the response delay state, the second switch unit will act after the response delay time.

8. The double-control switch according to claim 7, characterized in that: The remote controller is an infrared remote controller, and includes a control button. The remote control operation signal is generated by triggering the control button.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: processor; as well as A memory having executable codes stored thereon, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to execute the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having executable codes stored thereon, wherein when the executable codes are executed by a processor of an electronic device, the processor is caused to execute the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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