Gateway module capable of enabling resident electric appliances to participate in power grid interaction

Abstract

The invention provides a gateway module capable of realizing participation of resident electric appliances in power grid interaction, and the gateway module comprises a household power utilization management terminal, the controller is used for controlling the running time and power of the household electrical appliances, receiving and responding to a demand response signal sent by a power grid to automatically adjust the household electrical appliances, providing real-time energy use data of the household electrical appliances and encrypting the transmission and storage process of household electricity consumption behaviors; the household electric appliance intelligent switch is used for controlling and metering the electric energy use of the household electric appliances connected with the household electric appliance intelligent switch, and has the functions of communication, circuit switching, remote control, electric appliance ID identification and special metering; one end of the household power utilization management terminal is connected to the power grid, and the other end is connected to the household network router through a network cable. One end of the household electric appliance intelligent switch is connected to the power grid. Based on the gateway module provided by the invention, the operation of the household electrical appliances can be intelligently managed, the household electrical appliances participate in the power grid demand response, the energy use efficiency is improved, and the data security is ensured at the same time.

Description

[0001] Technology

[0002] The present application relates to the field of household appliance regulation, and in particular to a gateway module that can enable household appliances to participate in grid interaction. Background Art

[0003] With the development of smart grid and smart home technologies, household electricity management is becoming more and more important. Traditional household electricity use lacks effective energy management and optimization methods, resulting in energy waste and increased costs.

[0004] Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a home electricity management gateway module that can intelligently control home appliances, respond to grid demand, and protect user privacy and data security. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present application aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to some extent.

[0006] To this end, the purpose of this application is to propose a gateway module that can enable residential electrical appliances to participate in grid interaction.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the embodiment of the present application proposes a gateway module that can enable residential electrical appliances to participate in grid interaction, including:

[0008] A household electricity management terminal for controlling the operating time and power of household appliances, receiving and responding to demand response signals from the power grid to automatically adjust household appliances, providing real-time energy usage data of household appliances, and encrypting the transmission and storage process of household electricity usage behavior;

[0009] At least one smart switch for household appliances, used to control and measure the power usage of the household appliances connected to it, with communication, circuit switching, remote control, appliance ID recognition and dedicated metering functions;

[0010] One end of the household electricity management terminal is connected to the power grid, and the other end is connected to the home network router through a network cable. One end of the household appliance smart switch is connected to the power grid, and the other end is connected to the household appliance.

[0011] Optionally, the household electricity management terminal is used to:

[0012] Directly control home appliances with wireless network communication function through wireless network;

[0013] Controlling the household appliance smart switch communicating with it through the wireless network, and indirectly controlling the household appliance without the wireless network communication function according to the household appliance smart switch connected with it;

[0014] Receives and responds to control commands from smartphones and other devices via wireless networks.

[0015] Optionally, the household electricity management terminal is further used for:

[0016] Automatically adjust the operating time and power of household appliances to achieve intelligent control and power saving management of the household appliances;

[0017] Receiving and responding to a demand response signal from a power grid, and automatically adjusting the internal load of household appliances according to the demand response signal to balance the load of the power grid;

[0018] Record real-time energy usage data of household appliances and display energy consumption trends and potential energy-saving areas through a graphical interface;

[0019] The electricity usage behavior of household appliances is encrypted and securely processed, and the data is reported to the power grid operation management system through smart meters as valid proof of grid interactive settlement.

[0020] Optionally, the household electricity management terminal is further used for:

[0021] Use AI technology to analyze users' usage habits and preferences for home appliances, and automatically adjust the settings of corresponding home appliances based on users' usage habits and preferences;

[0022] Integrate with smart home devices to provide a full range of smart home collaboration solutions;

[0023] Allow users to set personalized energy usage goals and reminders for home appliances;

[0024] Provide mobile applications and web pages to monitor home appliance information;

[0025] It supports multiple languages ​​and can adjust voltage and frequency according to regional differences, and can adapt to the needs of users in different regions.

[0026] Optionally, the household electricity management terminal includes:

[0027] A power grid-specific security chip is used to encrypt and securely process the electricity usage of household appliances;

[0028] A PLC carrier module is used to perform data communication via the power line to achieve two-way communication between the household electricity management terminal and the smart meter;

[0029] Wifi wireless module, used to realize two-way communication between the household electricity management terminal and the home network router and household electrical appliances;

[0030] LAN Ethernet module, used to connect the home electricity management terminal to the home network router or the Internet, and supports users to log in to the home electricity management terminal through the public network using their mobile phones to view electricity consumption data;

[0031] The digital processor is responsible for processing the data collected from the grid-specific security chip, the PLC carrier module, the Wifi wireless module, the LAN Ethernet module and other sensors and household appliances, performing data analysis, processing and decision-making to control and manage electrical appliances in the home.

[0032] Optionally, the digital processor is further used for:

[0033] Manage the communication interaction between Wifi wireless module, LAN Ethernet module and power grid operation management system;

[0034] With the support of the grid-specific security chip, encryption and data security protocols are implemented to protect sensitive data transmitted and stored on the device from unauthorized access and tampering;

[0035] Process input from the user interface and update the information and control interface on the user interface accordingly;

[0036] An operating system and application programs are run, wherein the application programs include household electricity management software, which integrates the device functions of all household electrical appliances and provides settings, scheduling and automation tasks.

[0037] Optionally, the household appliance intelligent switch is used for:

[0038] Receive control commands from home electricity management terminals or directly from smartphones and other devices via wireless networks;

[0039] Control the flow of electricity and manage the power switches of connected household appliances;

[0040] Communicate with connected home appliances to control the operating status of connected home appliances

[0041] Identify the type of connected home appliances and perform accurate energy usage metering for connected home appliances.

[0042] Optionally, the household appliance intelligent switch further includes:

[0043] Wi-Fi module, used to provide stable Wi-Fi connection and support complex communication protocols;

[0044] PLC module, used for data communication via power lines to achieve communication with household power management terminals;

[0045] Relays, used to implement physical switch functions;

[0046] A control unit for controlling relays and processing communication data;

[0047] The electric energy metering module is built by integrating current and voltage sensors, which is used to monitor the electric energy consumption of household appliances connected to it in real time and support high-precision metering requirements;

[0048] An electrical appliance identification module, used to determine the type of connected household appliances through carrier wave or electromagnetic feature identification technology;

[0049] Power management module for powering connected home appliances.

[0050] Optionally, also used for:

[0051] In response to the household electricity management terminal receiving an instruction from the power grid dispatcher, a second confirmation is performed through the user's mobile phone terminal;

[0052] In response to the second confirmation being passed, the household electricity management terminal controls the connected household appliances to execute the scheduling instructions, and calculates the degree of participation or contribution of the user in the demand response according to a dedicated metering algorithm;

[0053] The metering data encrypted by the power grid-specific security chip is reported to the power grid transaction center as a valid voucher for transaction settlement;

[0054] When the household electricity management terminal receives the execution status and settlement results sent by the power grid transaction center, it forwards them to the user and provides them to the power grid dispatching center.

[0055] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application brings at least the following beneficial effects:

[0056] Through intelligent control and automation, the gateway module can optimize the use of household appliances and reduce unnecessary energy consumption, thereby achieving the goal of energy conservation and emission reduction; by adjusting the operation of appliances according to real-time electricity prices, it can help household users save electricity bills; by supporting residential appliances to participate in grid interaction, especially the demand response mechanism, it can help balance the grid load and reduce peak demand, thereby enhancing the stability and efficiency of the grid; through mobile applications or web pages, household appliances can be monitored and controlled anytime and anywhere, which improves the convenience and comfort of life. At the same time, the gateway module can automatically adjust device settings according to personal preferences and usage habits to enhance user experience; encryption technology and security chips are used to ensure the security of data transmission and storage, which can protect user privacy from being violated; by optimizing the use of appliances and reducing energy waste, it helps to reduce household carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability; through real-time energy monitoring and reporting, users can make more informed energy use decisions based on data, understand household energy consumption trends, and identify potential energy-saving areas.

[0057] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0058] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0059] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a gateway module capable of enabling residential electrical appliances to participate in grid interaction according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0060] Figure 2 It is a hardware structure diagram of a household electricity management terminal according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0062] The following describes, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a gateway module of an embodiment of the present application that enables residential electrical appliances to participate in grid interaction.

[0063] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a gateway module capable of enabling residential electrical appliances to participate in grid interaction according to an embodiment of the present application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the gateway module includes a household electricity management terminal and at least one household appliance intelligent switch. It should be noted that, for the convenience of drawing and representation, in the present application Figure 1 Only a structural connection diagram of a smart switch for household appliances is given.

[0064] like Figure 1 As shown, one end of the household electricity management terminal is connected to the power grid, and the other end is connected to the home network router through a network cable. One end of the household appliance smart switch is connected to the power grid, and the other end is connected to the household appliance.

[0065] In an embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal is used to control the operating time and power of household appliances, receive and respond to demand response signals issued by the power grid to automatically adjust household appliances, provide real-time energy usage data of household appliances, and encrypt the transmission and storage process of household electricity usage behavior; the household appliance smart switch is used to control and measure the electricity usage of household appliances connected to it, and has communication, circuit switching, remote control, appliance ID identification and special metering functions.

[0066] It is understandable that some household appliances are equipped with wireless communication Wi-Fi function, while some are not. For household appliances that are not equipped with Wi-Fi function, it is necessary to configure a household appliance smart switch to realize intelligent control.

[0067] Reference Figure 1 For household appliance A with wireless communication function, the household electricity management terminal directly controls it through the wireless network. For household appliance B without wireless communication function, the household electricity management terminal controls the household appliance smart switch communicating with it through the wireless network, and indirectly controls the household appliance without wireless network communication function according to the household appliance smart switch connected to it.

[0068] The functions, hardware structure and software composition of the household electricity management terminal proposed in this application are described in detail below.

[0069] First, the core functions of the household electricity management terminal are described as follows:

[0070] 1. Intelligent control and automation.

[0071] In the embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal can automatically adjust the operating time and power of household appliances, realize intelligent control and power-saving management of household appliances, so as to optimize energy consumption or reduce costs.

[0072] In one embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal can automatically switch the operating status of household appliances according to changes in electricity prices, such as starting a washing machine or water heater during a period of lower electricity prices.

[0073] 2. Demand response.

[0074] In the embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal can receive and respond to the demand response signal sent by the power grid, and automatically adjust the internal load of the household appliances according to the demand response signal to balance the load of the power grid. During the adjustment process, it supports the user to independently select the degree of participation, such as fully automatic, semi-automatic or manual control.

[0075] In one embodiment of the present application, in response to the gateway module receiving a grid interaction instruction issued by the grid operation and management system, after the user accepts the interaction and reaches an agreement, the household electricity management terminal is used to control the residents' electrical appliances to operate in a power-saving state or to delay power consumption during the peak hours of the grid. Specifically, this may be to sacrifice a certain degree of comfort, increase the air conditioner by one degree Celsius to be more energy-efficient, or postpone the working time of the water heater by 1-2 hours.

[0076] 3. Real-time energy monitoring and reporting.

[0077] In an embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal supports providing real-time energy usage data of household appliances, helps users understand energy consumption, and displays energy consumption trends and potential energy-saving areas through a graphical interface.

[0078] 4. Security and privacy protection.

[0079] In the embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal uses encryption technology to ensure the security of data transmission and storage, and prevent unauthorized access and data leakage.

[0080] In one embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal supports data encryption and security processing of the electricity usage behavior of household appliances through a grid-specific security chip, and then reports the data to the grid operation management system through a smart meter as a valid certificate for grid interactive settlement.

[0081] In addition, the household electricity management terminal also has some extended functions, as follows:

[0082] 1. Artificial intelligence and machine learning.

[0083] In an embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal supports the use of AI technology to analyze the user's usage habits and preferences for household appliances, and automatically adjusts the settings of the corresponding household appliances according to the user's usage habits and preferences.

[0084] 2. Integrate with smart home system.

[0085] In an embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal supports integration with smart home devices, such as integration with other smart home devices such as smart lighting, security systems, temperature control systems, etc., thereby providing a comprehensive smart home collaboration solution.

[0086] It should be noted that this application proposes that the home electricity management terminal supports mainstream smart home platforms, such as Google Home, Amazon Alexa, etc., and supports voice control.

[0087] 3. Environmental friendliness and sustainability.

[0088] In the embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal reduces energy waste by optimizing the use of electrical appliances, helps reduce the household's carbon footprint, and supports the integration of renewable energy systems such as solar energy to automatically manage and optimize the use of these energies.

[0089] 4. User customization and interaction.

[0090] In an embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal allows a user to set personalized energy usage goals and reminders for household appliances.

[0091] 5. Provide mobile applications and web pages.

[0092] In the embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal provides a mobile application and a web page for monitoring household appliance information, supporting users to monitor and control household appliances anytime and anywhere.

[0093] 6. Multi-language and multi-region support.

[0094] In an embodiment of the present application, the household electricity management terminal supports multiple languages, can adapt to the needs of users in different regions, and also supports adjustment functions based on regional differences, such as voltage and frequency adaptability and demand response characteristics that comply with local power grid standards.

[0095] In summary, based on the core functions and extended functions of the home electricity management terminal, the home electricity management terminal can not only help users save electricity bills and improve electricity utilization, but also provide a more comfortable and personalized living environment. Its intelligent and humanized features make it have high market promotion value and attractiveness.

[0096] Figure 2 It is a hardware structure diagram of a household electricity management terminal according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0097] like Figure 2 As shown, the hardware of the household electricity management terminal includes at least a power grid-specific security chip, a PLC carrier module, a Wifi wireless module, a LAN Ethernet module and a digital processor.

[0098] In the embodiment of the present application, the digital processor, namely the CPU, plays a vital role in the household electricity management terminal, and its specific functions are as follows:

[0099] 1. Data processing and control logic.

[0100] In the embodiment of the present application, the CPU is the brain of the entire terminal, responsible for processing data collected from the power grid-specific security chip, PLC carrier module, Wifi wireless module, LAN Ethernet module and other sensors and household appliances, performing data analysis, processing and decision-making to control and manage electrical appliances in the home and optimize electricity usage and costs.

[0101] 2. Communication management.

[0102] In the embodiment of the present application, the CPU manages the communication with the outside world, not only the data transmission in the local area network (LAN) and Wi-Fi network, but also the interaction with the power grid operation management system. This involves executing and responding to instructions from the power grid, and sending data to the power grid for reporting and settlement.

[0103] 3. Implement security protocols.

[0104] In the embodiment of the present application, with the support of the power grid-specific security chip, the CPU executes encryption and data security protocols to protect sensitive data transmitted and stored on the device from unauthorized access and tampering.

[0105] 4. User interface interaction.

[0106] In an embodiment of the present application, the CPU is capable of processing input from the user interface (possibly through a touch screen, buttons, remote applications, etc.) and updating the information and control interface on the display screen accordingly, and it is responsible for ensuring that the user interface responds quickly and intuitively.

[0107] 5. Software running.

[0108] The CPU runs an operating system and applications, including home electricity management software. The home electricity management software integrates the device functions of all home appliances and provides settings, scheduling and automation tasks, such as intelligent scheduling of appliance operation, thereby reducing energy waste.

[0109] Taking into account cost and efficiency, in one embodiment of the present application, a processor of the ARM Cortex series is selected as the CPU in the present application, such as ARM Cortex-A7 and ARM Cortex-M4.

[0110] Among them, ARM Cortex-A7 has low power consumption and is suitable for applications that need to connect to multiple peripherals. It supports more complex operating systems, such as Linux. ARM Cortex-M4 is suitable for running simple real-time operating systems or non-operating system environments. If you consider lower power consumption and cost, you can choose this processor.

[0111] In the embodiment of the present application, the grid-specific security chip is a data security checkpoint between home devices and grid companies, and is used to encrypt and securely process home electricity consumption data to ensure data security and privacy.

[0112] In a possible embodiment, the following chips may be selected as power grid-specific security chips:

[0113] Infineon OPTIGA TM Trust B: Provides advanced security features such as hardware encryption engine, suitable for protecting sensitive data.

[0114] In the embodiment of the present application, the PLC carrier module performs data communication via the power line to achieve two-way communication between the household electricity management terminal and the smart meter.

[0115] In a possible embodiment, the following chips can be selected as PLC carrier modules:

[0116] Maxim Integrated MAX2991: Integrates all necessary functions for home automation and smart grid applications.

[0117] In an embodiment of the present application, the LAN Ethernet module is used to realize the connection between the home electricity management terminal and the home network router or the Internet, and supports users to use mobile phones to log in to the home electricity management terminal through the public network to view electricity consumption data.

[0118] In a possible embodiment, the following chips can be selected as LAN Ethernet modules:

[0119] Microchip LAN8720: A miniaturized Ethernet PHY chip that provides stable network connectivity at a cost-effective price.

[0120] In a possible embodiment, the Wifi wireless module is used to implement two-way communication between the household electricity management terminal and the home network router and household electrical appliances.

[0121] In a possible embodiment, the following chip can be selected as the Wifi wireless module:

[0122] Espressif ESP32: Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions, cost-effective, strong community support, suitable for IoT projects.

[0123] In one embodiment of the present application, for the software architecture of the household electricity management terminal, embedded Linux is selected, the interface is written in QT, and its operating system is determined according to the processor selection and functional requirements, including the functions of device control, data analysis and response to grid instructions. It can be developed in languages ​​such as Python, Java or C++ and is compatible with the hardware platform.

[0124] Secondly, after introducing in detail the functions, hardware structure and software composition of the household electricity management terminal proposed in this application, the functions, hardware structure and software composition of the smart switch for household appliances are explained next.

[0125] First, the functions of the smart switch for household appliances are explained as follows:

[0126] 1. Communication function.

[0127] In an embodiment of the present application, the smart switch for household appliances can receive and respond to control instructions sent from a household electricity management terminal or directly from a smart phone and other devices via a wireless network.

[0128] 2. Circuit switching function.

[0129] In the embodiment of the present application, the smart switch for household appliances can control the on and off of current and manage the power switches of the connected household appliances.

[0130] 3. Remote control function.

[0131] In an embodiment of the present application, the smart switch for household appliances can communicate with the connected household appliances to control the operating status of the connected household appliances and execute more sophisticated control instructions such as adjusting the air conditioning temperature and water heater temperature.

[0132] 4. Electrical appliance ID recognition and dedicated metering function.

[0133] In an embodiment of the present application, the smart switch for household appliances can identify the type of connected household appliances (such as air conditioners, water heaters), accurately measure the electricity usage of the connected household appliances, support grid interaction and demand response strategies, and provide accurate basic data for transaction settlement.

[0134] In addition, for devices that do not have appliance ID recognition and dedicated metering functions in existing products, appliance ID recognition and dedicated metering functions can also be achieved by connecting to the household appliance smart switch in this application.

[0135] Secondly, the hardware of the smart switch for household appliances includes at least a Wi-Fi module, a PLC module, a relay, a control unit, an energy metering module, an appliance identification module, and a power management module.

[0136] Among them, the Wi-Fi module is used to provide a stable Wi-Fi connection and support complex communication protocols, and the chip that can be used is ESP32; the PLC module is used to communicate data through the power line to achieve communication with the household electricity management terminal, and the chip that can be used is Maxim Integrated MAX2991; the relay is used to select a suitable relay (such as 10A or 16A) according to the power of the connected appliance to achieve the physical switch function; the control unit is used to control the relay and process communication data, and the STM32 or ATmega series can be used; the electric energy metering module integrated with current and voltage sensors is used to monitor the electric energy consumption of the household appliances connected to it in real time, and supports high-precision metering requirements, and the State Grid electric energy metering chip can be selected; the appliance identification module is used to determine the type of connected household appliances through carrier or electromagnetic feature identification technology; the power management module, including an AC to DC converter and a power supply voltage stabilization component, is used to power the connected household appliances to ensure stable operation of the equipment.

[0137] In addition, at the software level, smart switches for household appliances can analyze and identify the typical energy consumption patterns and operating frequencies of the appliances.

[0138] In summary, based on the functions and hardware of the household electricity management terminal and the household appliance smart switch in the gateway module, residential appliances can participate in the process of grid interaction.

[0139] In one embodiment of the present application, with respect to the gateway module, the workflow of the residential electrical appliances participating in the demand response is described as follows:

[0140] In response to the household electricity management terminal receiving an instruction from the power grid dispatch, a secondary confirmation is performed through the user's mobile phone terminal; in response to the secondary confirmation being passed, the household electricity management terminal controls the connected household appliances to execute the dispatch instruction, and calculates the degree of user participation or contribution in demand response based on a dedicated metering algorithm; the metering data encrypted by the power grid-dedicated security chip is reported to the power grid trading center as a valid certificate for transaction settlement; when the household electricity management terminal receives the execution status and settlement results sent by the power grid trading center, it forwards them to the user and provides them to the power grid dispatch center.

[0141] If we start from the whole level including the power grid monitoring system, users and gateway modules, the workflow of civil electrical appliances participating in demand response is described as follows:

[0142] 1. Grid load monitoring: The grid monitoring system monitors the grid status in real time to determine whether the power load will reach a peak in the next few hours.

[0143] 2. Initiate demand response: Once peak load is predicted, the grid operation center initiates demand response measures to reduce power load.

[0144] 3. User agreement reached: The power grid notifies users of upcoming demand response measures through the Internet platform and makes suggestions for power saving. Users can agree to participate in the power saving plan through their mobile phones or online platforms.

[0145] 4. Issue demand response instructions: After the user agrees to participate, the grid dispatching center issues demand response instructions to the household electricity management terminal through the power dedicated network and smart meter.

[0146] 5. Home terminal receives instructions: The home electricity management terminal receives instructions from the grid dispatch and confirms them again through the user's mobile terminal.

[0147] 6. Execute power-saving operations: After the second confirmation, the household electricity management terminal controls the connected household appliances, such as air conditioners, to execute power-saving operations. For example, the operating temperature of the air conditioner is increased to a certain degree to save electricity; for water heaters, the operation is delayed by one hour to avoid peak power consumption; for household energy storage devices, discharge operations are performed to reduce the demand for power from the power grid.

[0148] 7. Calculate user contribution: Based on a dedicated metering algorithm, the household electricity management terminal calculates the user's degree of participation or contribution in demand response.

[0149] 8. Data encryption and reporting: The metering data is encrypted by the power grid-specific security chip and reported to the power grid trading center as a valid certificate for transaction settlement.

[0150] 9. Transaction settlement: The power grid transaction center settles user contributions based on the encrypted data received.

[0151] 10. Feedback on execution results: The household electricity management terminal will feed back the execution status and settlement results to the user, and provide them to the power grid dispatching center so that the dispatching center can monitor the power saving effect and overall load reduction.

[0152] 11. Adjustment and optimization: As needed, the grid dispatching center can adjust demand response strategies and instructions to optimize power load management.

[0153] This enables intelligent management of the operation of home appliances and participation in grid demand response.

[0154] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used to reorder, add or delete steps. For example, the steps recorded in this application can be executed in parallel, sequentially or in different orders, as long as the expected results of the technical solution of this application can be achieved, and this document does not limit this.

[0155] The above specific implementations do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of this application. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included in the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A gateway module that enables residential electrical appliances to participate in grid interaction, characterized in that: include: A household electricity management terminal for controlling the operating time and power of household appliances, receiving and responding to demand response signals from the power grid to automatically adjust household appliances, providing real-time energy usage data of household appliances, and encrypting the transmission and storage process of household electricity usage behavior; At least one smart switch for household appliances, used to control and measure the power usage of the household appliances connected to it, with communication, circuit switching, remote control, appliance ID recognition and dedicated metering functions; One end of the household electricity management terminal is connected to the power grid, and the other end is connected to the home network router through a network cable. One end of the household appliance smart switch is connected to the power grid, and the other end is connected to the household appliance.

2. The gateway module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The household electricity management terminal is used for: Directly control home appliances with wireless network communication function through wireless network; Controlling the household appliance smart switch communicating with it through the wireless network, and indirectly controlling the household appliance without the wireless network communication function according to the household appliance smart switch connected with it; Receive and respond to control commands sent from smartphones and other devices via wireless networks.

3. The gateway module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The household electricity management terminal is also specifically used for: Automatically adjust the operating time and power of household appliances to achieve intelligent control and power saving management of the household appliances; Receiving and responding to a demand response signal from a power grid, and automatically adjusting the internal load of household appliances according to the demand response signal to balance the load of the power grid; Record real-time energy usage data of household appliances and display energy consumption trends and potential energy-saving areas through a graphical interface; The electricity usage behavior of household appliances is encrypted and securely processed, and the data is reported to the power grid operation management system through smart meters as valid proof of grid interactive settlement.

4. The gateway module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The household electricity management terminal is also specifically used for: Use AI technology to analyze users' usage habits and preferences for home appliances, and automatically adjust the settings of corresponding home appliances based on users' usage habits and preferences; Integrate with smart home devices to provide a full range of smart home collaboration solutions; Allow users to set personalized energy usage goals and reminders for home appliances; Provide mobile applications and web pages to monitor home appliance information; It supports multiple languages ​​and can adjust voltage and frequency according to regional differences, and can adapt to the needs of users in different regions.

5. The gateway module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The household electricity management terminal comprises: A power grid-specific security chip is used to encrypt and securely process the electricity usage of household appliances; A PLC carrier module is used to perform data communication via the power line to achieve two-way communication between the household electricity management terminal and the smart meter; Wifi wireless module, used to realize two-way communication between the household electricity management terminal and the home network router and household electrical appliances; LAN Ethernet module, used to connect the home electricity management terminal to the home network router or the Internet, and supports users to log in to the home electricity management terminal through the public network using their mobile phones to view electricity consumption data; The digital processor is responsible for processing the data collected from the grid-specific security chip, the PLC carrier module, the Wifi wireless module, the LAN Ethernet module and other sensors and household appliances, performing data analysis, processing and decision-making to control and manage electrical appliances in the home.

6. The gateway module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The digital processor is further used for: Manage the communication interaction between Wifi wireless module, LAN Ethernet module and power grid operation management system; With the support of the grid-specific security chip, encryption and data security protocols are implemented to protect sensitive data transmitted and stored on the device from unauthorized access and tampering; Process input from the user interface and update the information and control interface on the user interface accordingly; An operating system and application programs are run, wherein the application programs include household electricity management software, which integrates the device functions of all household electrical appliances and provides settings, scheduling and automation tasks.

7. The gateway module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The household appliance intelligent switch is used for: Receive control commands from home electricity management terminals or directly from smartphones and other devices via wireless networks; Control the flow of electricity and manage the power switches of connected household appliances; Communicate with connected home appliances to control the operating status of connected home appliances Identify the type of connected home appliances and perform accurate energy usage metering for connected home appliances.

8. The gateway module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The household appliance intelligent switch also includes: Wi-Fi module, used to provide stable Wi-Fi connection and support complex communication protocols; PLC module, used for data communication via power lines to achieve communication with household power management terminals; Relays, used to implement physical switch functions; A control unit for controlling relays and processing communication data; The electric energy metering module is built by integrating current and voltage sensors, which is used to monitor the electric energy consumption of household appliances connected to it in real time and support high-precision metering requirements; An electrical appliance identification module, used to determine the type of connected household appliances through carrier wave or electromagnetic feature identification technology; Power management module for powering connected home appliances.

9. The gateway module according to claim 8, characterized in that: Also used for: In response to the household electricity management terminal receiving an instruction from the power grid dispatcher, a second confirmation is performed through the user's mobile phone terminal; In response to the second confirmation being passed, the household electricity management terminal controls the connected household appliances to execute the scheduling instructions, and calculates the degree of participation or contribution of the user in the demand response according to a dedicated metering algorithm; The metering data encrypted by the power grid-specific security chip is reported to the power grid transaction center as a valid voucher for transaction settlement; When the household electricity management terminal receives the execution status and settlement results sent by the power grid transaction center, it forwards them to the user and provides them to the power grid dispatching center.

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