Heating industry indoor temperature intelligent control and settlement system based on Internet of Things

Abstract

A heat supply industry indoor temperature intelligent control and settlement system based on the Internet of Things is composed of a local controller (11), a user client (12), an Internet of Things terminal control unit (13), an enterprise digital platform (14), a communication network and an enterprise server. According to the system, a traditional fixed-rate collection mode is broken through, a novel mode of performing dynamic charging according to the actual energy consumption of a user is realized, and the user can check own energy consumption data and expense details in real time through the client, so that the system is more transparent and fair; according to the system, an advanced intelligent control algorithm is adopted, intelligent adjustment can be conducted according to factors such as temperature preference of a user, indoor and outdoor temperature difference and historical energy consumption data, and the more comfortable and energy-saving heat supply effect is achieved; the enterprise digital platform can deeply analyze and mine a large amount of collected data, discover potential energy-saving optimization points and service improvement directions, and provide support for decision making of enterprises.

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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of information technology (IT) and the Internet of Things (IoT), and in particular to an indoor temperature intelligent control and settlement system for a heating industry based on the Internet of Things. Background Art

[0002] The Internet of Things technology connects various devices into a network through the Internet to realize data collection and interaction. This connectivity has brought revolutionary innovations to many industries, such as smart homes, industrial automation and environmental monitoring. In the field of heating, the introduction of the Internet of Things technology makes temperature control and energy management more accurate and efficient; As the accuracy and reliability of temperature sensors, humidity sensors and other equipment continue to improve, and their costs gradually decrease, their application scope is becoming increasingly wide. These sensors can monitor indoor environmental parameters in real time and accurately, providing key data support for intelligent heating systems. The emergence and maturity of advanced communication technologies such as LoRa, NB-IoT, 4G, and 5G provide IoT devices with stable and high-speed data transmission paths. These technologies ensure that IoT devices can transmit data to the cloud in real time and receive remote control commands, thus achieving true remote intelligent management. The development of cloud computing technology enables enterprises to build powerful digital platforms to process and analyze massive amounts of data from IoT devices. Through in-depth mining and analysis of these data, enterprises can optimize energy efficiency, predict equipment failures, and formulate more reasonable pricing and service strategies. As people's requirements for quality of life and environmental awareness increase, the demand for intelligent and energy-saving performance of heating systems is becoming increasingly urgent. This demand has driven the heating industry to transform towards intelligence and networking, and accelerated the research and development and application of related technologies. In the context of energy conservation, the heating industry is facing a transition from traditional fixed rates to a more flexible, user-participated heating fee collection model. The new model allows users to participate more directly in the heating fee calculation and payment process. The heating fee can be dynamically adjusted according to the real-time energy market price, system load and user personalized needs. This mechanism not only encourages users to reasonably arrange energy use according to their own needs, but also helps the heating system achieve energy balance and conservation. To sum up, the comprehensive development and application of technologies such as the Internet of Things, sensor technology, communication technology, cloud computing and big data processing have jointly promoted the intelligent upgrading of the heating industry and the realization of new payment models. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an indoor temperature intelligent control and settlement system for the heating industry based on the Internet of Things to solve the above technical problems. The system is based on the Internet of Things information technology to build a digital linkage system, which can not only achieve accurate and efficient indoor temperature control, but also realize data sharing and regulation between users and heating companies through data information interaction, thereby realizing a new type of heat metering and personalized charging.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an indoor temperature intelligent control and settlement system for the heating industry based on the Internet of Things, which is composed of the following parts, specifically: Local controller (11): installed in the user's home, responsible for receiving and sending control signals, connected to the indoor environment sensor, monitoring indoor temperature, humidity and other parameters in real time, and uploading data to the enterprise digital platform; User client (12): Users can access the client through mobile phones, tablets or computers to view real-time energy consumption data, set temperature preferences, and receive bills and payment notifications; Internet of Things terminal control unit (13): through control algorithms and sensor technology, accurate control of the on-off state of indoor pipeline valves on the user side is achieved. When the user sets the temperature through the local controller (11) or the user client (12), the Internet of Things terminal control unit (13) will adaptively adjust the on-off state of the valve according to the difference between the set temperature and the actual indoor temperature to control the flow rate and temperature of the hot water, thereby ensuring that the indoor temperature is stable within the comfortable range set by the user; the Internet of Things terminal control unit (13) also has real-time data collection and synchronization functions; Enterprise digital platform (14): responsible for data collection, storage, analysis and processing, providing functions such as user management, device monitoring, bill generation and payment management; Communication network: Adopt LoRa, NB-IoT, 4G, 5G and other communication technologies to ensure stable data transmission; Enterprise servers: store large amounts of data, provide computing resources, and support the operation of enterprise digital platforms; This is an indoor temperature intelligent control and settlement system for the heating industry based on the Internet of Things. The implementation process includes the following aspects: a. Equipment installation and connection: Install IoT terminal control units and indoor environment sensors in users’ homes and connect them to the enterprise digital platform through the communication network; bUser registration and login: Users register and log in through the client and bind their housing information; cSet temperature preferences: Users can set their own temperature preferences and time periods on the client, and the system will perform intelligent control based on these settings; d Real-time monitoring and data transmission: The IoT terminal control unit and indoor environment sensor monitor indoor temperature, humidity and other parameters in real time, and upload the data to the enterprise digital platform. The platform processes and analyzes the data and generates energy consumption reports and bills; eBill generation and payment notification: The system generates bills based on the user's actual energy consumption and sends payment notifications to the user through the client. The user can view detailed energy consumption data and fee details; fUser payment and feedback: Users can pay online through the client and provide feedback on the system's service quality and energy consumption; gSystem optimization and upgrade: The company optimizes and upgrades the system based on user feedback and data analysis results to improve energy efficiency and user satisfaction.

[0005] The beneficial effect of the present invention is to provide an indoor temperature intelligent control and settlement system for the heating industry based on the Internet of Things. The system realizes accurate and efficient indoor temperature control by integrating multiple advanced technologies and functions, and realizes data sharing and regulation between users and heating companies through data information interaction. The following is a brief description of the effective significance of the present invention: Improve user experience: Through the local controller and user client, users can easily adjust the indoor temperature settings and view indoor temperature and humidity data in real time, so as to enjoy more comfortable and personalized heating services. This intelligent temperature control method not only improves the user's living experience, but also helps to achieve rational use and conservation of energy; Improve energy efficiency and management efficiency: The IoT terminal control unit can accurately control the on and off of indoor pipeline valves on the user side, and make adaptive adjustments based on actual needs to avoid energy waste. At the same time, the enterprise digital platform can intelligently adjust the operation mode of the heating system to ensure efficient use of energy while meeting user needs. This intelligent management method not only improves energy efficiency, but also reduces the operating costs of heating companies. Promoting data sharing and interaction: The present invention realizes data sharing and interaction between users and enterprises through the enterprise digital platform. Users can synchronize real-time data such as indoor temperature and humidity to the enterprise digital platform for heating enterprises to conduct remote monitoring and fault diagnosis; at the same time, heating enterprises can also share data such as equipment status and energy consumption statistics with users to increase transparency and improve users' trust in heating services; Promoting the development of smart heating: The implementation of this invention is conducive to promoting the development of smart heating. By integrating advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and cloud computing, the intelligent management and optimized operation of the heating system can be realized. This smart heating mode can not only improve heating efficiency and service quality, but also help reduce energy consumption and environmental pollution, which meets the requirements of sustainable development; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 It is a system block diagram of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0007] The specific implementation of the present invention is as follows: An indoor temperature intelligent control and settlement system for the heating industry based on the Internet of Things, comprising a local controller (11), a user client (12), an Internet of Things terminal control unit (13), an enterprise digital platform (14), a communication network and an enterprise server; Furthermore, the local controller (11) is placed at a fixed position indoors on the user side, and a sensor is arranged inside to measure indoor temperature and humidity, and synchronize the measured temperature data to the user client (12), the IoT terminal control unit (13), and the enterprise digital platform (14). The local controller (11) has functions such as a liquid crystal display of indoor temperature, humidity, time, communication status, device on / off time, Beidou positioning, and historical query, and is provided with function keys to adjust the set temperature value, synchronize the set temperature to the user client (12), the IoT terminal control unit (13), and the enterprise digital platform (14), and is provided with an interface for docking with a smart home, so that the user can easily control the temperature in any corner of the home; Furthermore, the local controller (11) is a core component of the indoor heating system on the user side. It integrates a variety of advanced functions to ensure that users can enjoy comfortable, intelligent and efficient heating services. First, the local controller (11) is placed in a fixed position indoors on the user side. This position is selected to ensure that the controller can accurately sense changes in indoor temperature and humidity. High-precision sensors are set inside the controller. These sensors can measure indoor temperature and humidity data in real time and synchronize these data to the user client (12), the Internet of Things terminal control unit (13) and the enterprise digital platform (14). This real-time synchronization of data ensures that users, heating companies and the Internet of Things system can obtain accurate and consistent indoor environmental information. The local controller (11) is also equipped with an LCD display, which can clearly display indoor temperature, humidity, time, communication status, device on / off time and Beidou The local controller (11) also provides a historical query function, so that users can check past temperature and humidity records at any time to better understand the changing trend of the indoor environment. In addition to the display function, the local controller (11) is also provided with function keys, through which users can adjust the set temperature value. When the user feels that the indoor temperature is too high or too low, they only need to press the corresponding function key to easily adjust it to a comfortable temperature range. At the same time, the set temperature data will also be synchronized to the user client (12), the Internet of Things terminal control unit (13) and the enterprise digital platform (14), ensuring that the entire heating system can be accurately controlled according to the user's personalized needs. The local controller (11) is also provided with an interface for docking with a smart home, so that users can easily control the temperature in any corner of the home through the smart home system. Furthermore, the user client (12) is a comprehensive platform integrating multiple functions, aiming to provide users with a convenient and comprehensive heating service experience; through the two forms of App and WeChat applet, users can easily access and manage their heating accounts and enjoy personalized temperature control, cost management and high-quality customer service; On the page of the user client (12), there is a user-side indoor temperature setting port, and the user can adjust the indoor temperature setting at any time according to his or her own needs and comfort. This personalized temperature control function not only improves the user's living experience, but also helps to achieve the rational use and conservation of energy. The page also includes a valve on-off time metering data statistics function, so that the user can clearly understand the heating situation and heat consumption data of his or her home. The real-time display and analysis of these data help the user to more intuitively understand his or her energy usage and make more reasonable energy-saving decisions. The payment channel is another important function of the user client (12). The user can use this channel to make convenient online payments, bank transfers or mobile payments to complete the payment of heating fees. In addition, the user client (12) also provides an enterprise repair service. When the user encounters a heating failure or problem, the user can submit a repair application to the heating enterprise through this service and obtain a timely response and solution. Finally, the user client (12) also has a real-time display function of indoor temperature and humidity. The user can check the temperature and humidity data of his or her home at any time to understand the current indoor environmental conditions. Furthermore, the IoT terminal control unit (13) achieves precise control of the on / off state of the indoor pipeline valve on the user side through control algorithms and sensor technology. When the user sets the temperature through the local controller (11) or the user client (12), the IoT terminal control unit (13) will adaptively adjust the on / off state of the valve according to the difference between the set temperature and the actual indoor temperature to control the flow rate and temperature of the hot water, thereby ensuring that the indoor temperature is stable within the comfortable range set by the user. The IoT terminal control unit (13) also has real-time data collection and synchronization functions. It collects temperature data on the pipeline in real time through temperature sensors installed on the water supply and return pipelines, and synchronizes these data to the local controller (11), the user client (12) and the enterprise digital platform (14) in combination with valve status information. The IoT terminal control unit (13) also has real-time communication capabilities with the local controller (11), the user client (12) and the enterprise digital platform (14). It can connect to these devices through a wireless network or a wired network to achieve real-time data transmission and sharing, and achieve seamless data connection and interaction, thereby ensuring the coordinated work and intelligent management of the entire heating system. Furthermore, the IoT devices in the system are designed with full consideration of safety and energy efficiency, and therefore adopt a low-voltage DC power supply system or battery power supply not higher than 24V. In terms of communication methods, the system adopts a combination of multiple wireless communication technologies such as LoRa, NB-IoT, 4G, and 5G to ensure stable and efficient data transmission in different scenarios and requirements. This design also helps to improve the compatibility and scalability of the system, and provides the possibility for the access of more types and more functional IoT devices in the future. Furthermore, the enterprise digital platform (14) is a bridge for building data interaction between users and enterprises. It integrates multiple functions to achieve comprehensive optimization of smart heating energy service management. The enterprise digital platform (14) receives and stores real-time data such as users' indoor temperature, humidity, set temperature, valve status, etc. The platform is also responsible for data communication of equipment status, and monitors and remotely manages the operating status, fault information, maintenance requirements, etc. of heating equipment, valves and sensors in real time through the enterprise digital platform (14). The enterprise digital platform (14) collects, organizes and analyzes energy consumption data on the user side and the equipment side. The platform can generate detailed energy consumption reports and trend charts. The enterprise digital platform (14) can intelligently adjust the operating mode of the heating system based on real-time data and historical data combined with advanced algorithm models to ensure that the system achieves efficient use and conservation of energy while meeting user needs. In summary: This system breaks the traditional fixed-rate collection model and implements a new model of dynamic billing based on the user's actual energy consumption. Users can view their energy consumption data and cost details in real time through the client, which is more transparent and fair; This system uses advanced intelligent control algorithms, which can be adjusted intelligently according to factors such as user temperature preferences, indoor and outdoor temperature differences, and historical energy consumption data to achieve a more comfortable and energy-saving heating effect; The enterprise digital platform can conduct in-depth analysis and mining of the large amount of collected data, discover potential energy-saving optimization points and service improvement directions, and provide support for the company's decision-making.

Claims

1. An indoor temperature intelligent control and settlement system for the heating industry based on the Internet of Things, comprising a local controller (11), a user client (12), an Internet of Things terminal control unit (13), an enterprise digital platform (14), a communication network and an enterprise server, and characterized by: Local controller (11): installed in the user's home, responsible for receiving and sending control signals, connected to the indoor environment sensor, monitoring indoor temperature, humidity and other parameters in real time, and uploading data to the enterprise digital platform; User client (12): Users can access the client through mobile phones, tablets or computers to view real-time energy consumption data, set temperature preferences, and receive bills and payment notifications; Internet of Things terminal control unit (13): through control algorithms and sensor technology, accurate control of the on-off state of indoor pipeline valves on the user side is achieved. When the user sets the temperature through the local controller (11) or the user client (12), the Internet of Things terminal control unit (13) will adaptively adjust the on-off state of the valve according to the difference between the set temperature and the actual indoor temperature to control the flow rate and temperature of the hot water, thereby ensuring that the indoor temperature is stable within the comfortable range set by the user; the Internet of Things terminal control unit (13) also has real-time data collection and synchronization functions; Enterprise digital platform (14): responsible for data collection, storage, analysis and processing, providing functions such as user management, device monitoring, bill generation and payment management; Communication network: Adopt LoRa, NB-IoT, 4G, 5G and other communication technologies to ensure stable data transmission; Enterprise servers: store large amounts of data, provide computing resources, and support the operation of enterprise digital platforms.

2. According to the IoT-based indoor temperature intelligent control and settlement system for the heating industry according to claim 1, it is characterized by: The implementation process includes the following aspects: a. Equipment installation and connection: Install IoT terminal control units and indoor environment sensors in users’ homes and connect them to the enterprise digital platform through the communication network; b. User registration and login: Users register and log in through the client and bind their housing information; c. Set temperature preferences: Users can set their own temperature preferences and time periods on the client, and the system will perform intelligent control based on these settings; d. Real-time monitoring and data transmission: The IoT terminal control unit and indoor environment sensor monitor indoor temperature, humidity and other parameters in real time, and upload the data to the enterprise digital platform. The platform processes and analyzes the data and generates energy consumption reports and bills; e. Bill generation and payment notification: The system generates bills based on the user's actual energy consumption and sends payment notifications to the user through the client. The user can view detailed energy consumption data and fee details; f. User payment and feedback: Users can pay online through the client and provide feedback on the system's service quality and energy consumption; g. System optimization and upgrade: The company optimizes and upgrades the system based on user feedback and data analysis results to improve energy efficiency and user satisfaction.

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