A low power consumption information collection device and control method thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of information collection devices, and in particular to a low-power information collection device and a control method thereof, comprising the following steps: the information collection device performs an operation according to an instruction of a server, and the information collection device enters a long-connection communication state or a low-power consumption state after the operation is completed. The present invention provides a control method for a low-power information collection device, which effectively solves the problems of poor continuous working ability and high maintenance cost of existing information collection equipment due to insufficient power. Through this method, the information collection device enters a long-connection communication state only when executing a server instruction, and immediately enters a low-power consumption state after completing the operation. This design can significantly reduce the energy consumption of the device in a non-working state and extend the battery life of the device. Compared with the traditional continuous power supply solution, this method does not need to maintain high-power operation continuously, which greatly reduces the power consumption requirements of the device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of information collection devices, and in particular to a low-power consumption information collection device and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] At present, some information collection equipment has been widely used in the fields of agriculture, meteorology and environmental monitoring. Among them, soil temperature and humidity information collection equipment and meteorological information collection equipment are typical representatives. This type of equipment collects data such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed, etc. in the environment through built-in sensors, and transmits this information to the remote monitoring center for data analysis and decision support. In order to improve the automation and ease of use of the equipment, this type of information collection equipment is usually equipped with valve switching functions and sound and light signal indicators to achieve real-time feedback on the on-site conditions. For example, when an abnormal situation is detected, the equipment can perform emergency operations by automatically controlling the valve, and at the same time issue an alarm prompt through sound and light signals to remind maintenance personnel to take timely measures.

[0003] However, in actual use, such devices often face the problem of insufficient power supply. Since information collection equipment is usually deployed outdoors, especially in remote areas or harsh environments, continuous power supply is often difficult to guarantee. Even if the equipment is equipped with a backup battery, the limited battery power will still cause the equipment to be unable to work stably for a long time, thus affecting the continuity and reliability of data collection. This problem not only increases the maintenance cost of the equipment, but also has an adverse impact on the accuracy and timeliness of the monitoring results. Therefore, how to effectively solve the problem of insufficient power supply of information collection equipment and ensure the stable operation of the equipment is a technical problem that needs to be solved at present. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a low-power information acquisition device and a control method thereof.

[0005] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A control method for a low-power information acquisition device, the control method comprising the following steps:

[0007] The information collection device performs operations according to instructions from the server, and enters a long connection communication state or a low power consumption state after the operations are completed.

[0008] Furthermore, the information collection device in the long connection communication state maintains communication with the server;

[0009] When the information collection device receives the operation instruction sent by the server, the information collection device operates according to the operation instruction, and then the information collection device enters the low power consumption state.

[0010] Furthermore, the control method further comprises the following steps:

[0011] The information collection device in a low power consumption state exchanges data with the server according to a communication cycle.

[0012] Furthermore, the information collection device in a low power consumption state determines the communication cycle according to an instruction of the server.

[0013] Furthermore, the information collection device in a low power consumption state determines the communication cycle according to the power level of the information collection device.

[0014] Furthermore, “determining the communication cycle with the server according to the power of the information collection device” includes the following steps:

[0015] When the power of the information collection device is greater than a first preset power, the communication cycle is a first preset time.

[0016] Furthermore, “determining the communication cycle with the server according to the power of the information collection device” further includes the following steps:

[0017] When the power of the information collection device is less than the first preset power and greater than the second preset power, the communication cycle is a second preset time;

[0018] The first preset power level is greater than the second preset power level.

[0019] Furthermore, “determining the communication cycle with the server according to the power of the information collection device” further includes the following steps:

[0020] When the power of the information collection device is less than the second preset power, the communication cycle is a third preset time;

[0021] The second preset time is greater than the third preset time.

[0022] Furthermore, the first preset power is 80% of the total power of the information collection device; and / or

[0023] The first preset time is 2 minutes; and / or

[0024] The second preset power is 40% of the total power of the information collection device; and / or

[0025] The second preset time is 10 minutes; and / or

[0026] The third preset time is 30 minutes.

[0027] The present application also provides a low-power information collection device, the low-power information collection device comprising a control module, the control module is configured to execute the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 9; and / or

[0028] The information collection device includes a solar panel, and the solar panel can provide power to the information collection device.

[0029] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0030] The present invention provides a control method for a low-power information acquisition device, which effectively solves the problems of poor continuous working ability and high maintenance cost of existing information acquisition equipment due to insufficient power. Through this method, the information acquisition device enters a long connection communication state only when executing server instructions, and immediately enters a low-power state after completing the operation. This design can significantly reduce the energy consumption of the device in a non-working state and extend the battery life of the device. Compared with traditional continuous power supply solutions, this method does not need to maintain high-power operation continuously, which greatly reduces the power consumption requirements of the device.

[0031] Furthermore, in the low power consumption state, the device also needs to communicate with the server. The device can adjust the communication cycle according to the power supply, shorten the communication cycle when the power supply is high, so as to improve the response sensitivity of the device. When the power supply is low, the communication cycle is extended so that the device can be used for a longer time to avoid insufficient power supply of the device. Furthermore, when the power supply is high, the device can set the communication cycle according to the instructions of the server.

[0032] Furthermore, the device is provided with a solar panel, which can supply power to the device to extend the use time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a switch circuit of a low-power information acquisition device of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 It is a flow chart of the control method of the low-power information acquisition device of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 3 It is a detailed step diagram of the control method in the first embodiment of the low-power information acquisition device of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 4 It is a detailed step diagram of the control method in the second embodiment of the low-power information acquisition device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the best embodiment. Based on the embodiments in the invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0038] The present invention provides a low-power information collection device, which includes a control module, a communication module, a power supply module and an execution module. The power supply module is used to supply power to each module of the device. The power supply module includes a solar panel, which can convert light energy into electrical energy to power the device. The communication module is used to transmit data to a server. The execution module is used to perform operations, such as opening and closing valves, or starting sound and light signals, etc. The power supply module, the communication module and the execution module are all electrically connected to the control module. The control module can turn on or off the power supply of the power supply module, and can also drive the execution module to perform operations and transmit data to the server through the communication module. The switching circuit of this information collection device is as follows Figure 1 shown.

[0039] The control module is configured to execute a control method for a low-power information acquisition device, the control method comprising the following steps:

[0040] The information collection device performs operations according to instructions from the server, and enters a long connection communication state or a low power consumption state after the operations are completed.

[0041] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 When the information collection device receives the instruction from the server to enter the long connection communication state, the control method includes the following steps:

[0042] S101: The information collection device receives an operation instruction sent by the server, and then executes S102.

[0043] S102: The information collection device operates according to the operation instruction, and then executes S103.

[0044] S103: The information collection device enters the low power consumption state.

[0045] The control method of the information acquisition device when entering a low power consumption state comprises the following steps:

[0046] The information collection device exchanges data with the server according to the communication cycle.

[0047] The specific steps of the control method are described below through two embodiments.

[0048] Embodiment 1

[0049] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 3 , the control method specifically comprises the following steps:

[0050] S201: The information collection device enters the low power consumption state, and then executes S202.

[0051] S202: Detect the power level of the information collection device, and then execute S203.

[0052] S203: Determine whether the power of the information collection device is greater than a first preset power. If it is greater than the first preset power, execute S204; if it is not greater than the first preset power, execute S205.

[0053] S204: The communication period of the information collection device is set to a first preset time, and then S208 is executed.

[0054] S205: Determine whether the power of the information collection device is greater than a second preset power, and the second preset power is less than the first preset power. If it is greater than the second preset power, execute S206; if it is not greater than the second preset power, execute S207.

[0055] S206: The communication cycle of the information collection device is set to a second preset time, which is greater than the first preset time, and then S208 is executed.

[0056] S207: The communication cycle of the information collection device is set to a third preset time, which is greater than the second preset time, and then S208 is executed.

[0057] S208: After the duration of the communication cycle has elapsed, execute S209.

[0058] S209: The information collection device exchanges data with the server, and then executes S202 again.

[0059] Furthermore, the first preset power is 80% of the total power of the information collection device, and the second preset power is 40% of the total power of the information collection device. The first preset time is 2 minutes, the second preset time is 10 minutes, and the third preset time is 30 minutes. Of course, those skilled in the art can understand that the above values ​​are not limitations of the technical method, and can also be adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0060] The control method adjusts the communication cycle according to the power of the information collection device, and prolongs the communication cycle when the power decreases. In other words, the time interval between two communications is extended to extend the use time of the information collection device and avoid the information collection device being unusable due to insufficient power.

[0061] Embodiment 2

[0062] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 4, the control method specifically comprises the following steps:

[0063] S301: The information collection device enters the low power consumption state, and then executes S302.

[0064] S302: Detect the power level of the information collection device, and then execute S303.

[0065] S303: Determine whether the power of the information collection device is greater than a first preset power. If it is greater than the first preset power, execute S304; if it is not greater than the first preset power, execute S305.

[0066] S304: The information collection device receives the instruction sent by the server and determines the communication cycle according to the instruction. Specifically, when the information collection device executes the control method for the first time after entering the low power consumption state, it can send information to the server so that the server sends the instruction containing the communication cycle. Then execute S308.

[0067] S305: Determine whether the power of the information collection device is greater than a second preset power, and the second preset power is less than the first preset power. If it is greater than the second preset power, execute S306; if it is not greater than the second preset power, execute S307.

[0068] S306: The communication cycle of the information collection device is set to a fourth preset time, and then S308 is executed.

[0069] S307: The communication cycle of the information collection device is set to a fifth preset time, which is greater than the fourth preset time, and then S308 is executed.

[0070] S308: After the duration of the communication cycle has elapsed, execute S309.

[0071] S309: The information collection device exchanges data with the server, and then executes S302 again.

[0072] When the power of the information collection device is high, the control method can exchange data according to the communication cycle given by the server. When the power is low, the communication cycle is automatically adjusted to extend the use time of the information collection device and avoid the information collection device being unusable due to insufficient power.

[0073] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a low-power information acquisition device, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: The information collection device performs operations according to instructions from the server, and enters a long connection communication state or a low power consumption state after the operations are completed.

2. The control method of a low-power information acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information collection device in a long connection communication state maintains communication with the server; When the information collection device receives the operation instruction sent by the server, the information collection device operates according to the operation instruction, and then the information collection device enters the low power consumption state.

3. The control method of a low-power information acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control method also includes the following steps: The information collection device in a low power consumption state exchanges data with the server according to a communication cycle.

4. The control method of a low-power information acquisition device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The information collection device in a low power consumption state determines the communication cycle according to the instruction of the server.

5. The control method of a low-power information acquisition device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The information collection device in a low power consumption state determines the communication cycle according to the power of the information collection device.

6. The control method of a low-power information acquisition device according to claim 5, characterized in that: “Determining the communication cycle with the server according to the power of the information collection device” includes the following steps: When the power of the information collection device is greater than a first preset power, the communication cycle is a first preset time.

7. The control method of a low-power information acquisition device according to claim 6, characterized in that: "Determining the communication cycle with the server according to the power of the information collection device" also includes the following steps: When the power of the information collection device is less than the first preset power and greater than the second preset power, the communication cycle is a second preset time; The first preset power level is greater than the second preset power level.

8. The control method of a low-power information acquisition device according to claim 7, characterized in that: "Determining the communication cycle with the server according to the power of the information collection device" also includes the following steps: When the power of the information collection device is less than the second preset power, the communication cycle is a third preset time; The second preset time is greater than the third preset time.

9. The control method of a low-power information acquisition device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first preset power is 80% of the total power of the information collection device; and / or The first preset time is 2 minutes; and / or The second preset power is 40% of the total power of the information collection device; and / or The second preset time is 10 minutes; and / or The third preset time is 30 minutes.

10. A low-power information collection device, characterized in that: comprising a control module, the control module being configured to execute the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 9; and / or The information collection device includes a solar panel, and the solar panel can provide power to the information collection device.

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