A method for linkage control between a range hood and different equipment

Abstract

This invention discloses a method for the linkage control of a range hood with different devices, with the following specific steps: S100, attaching the transparent FPC film of the extended control device to the touch panel of the non-range hood device; S200, binding and connecting the extended control device and the range hood to the control APP; S300, touching the position of the touch button on the transparent FPC film corresponding to the touch panel, and holding for a duration of t; S400, the touch circuit inside the transparent FPC film determines the touch position by detecting changes in capacitance and transmits it to the MCU module; S500, the MCU module records and saves the touch position and transmits the touch position signal to the control APP through the wireless communication module; S600, the control APP performs linkage control settings on the received touch position signal and transmits the linkage control data to the MCU modules of the range hood and the extended control device; This invention enables effective linkage control between the range hood and other devices, effectively preventing indoor air pollution problems during cooking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of linkage control of smoke machines, and particularly relates to a linkage control method for a smoke machine and different devices. Background Art

[0002] In modern household kitchens, various kitchen electrical appliances are increasing, including smoke machines, stoves, microwave ovens, rice cookers, ovens, air fryers, etc. However, most of these devices operate independently and lack an effective collaborative linkage mechanism.

[0003] The operation of traditional smoke machines mainly relies on manual operation, and it is mainly turned on when using the cooking stove for cooking. However, in addition to the pollutants such as oil fumes generated during cooking with the stove, other cooking devices such as rice cookers, ovens, and air fryers also generate air pollutants. Therefore, due to the lack of a linkage mechanism between the smoke machine and other cooking devices, when cooking food with cooking devices other than the stove, it is easy to cause indoor air pollution problems.

[0004] With the rise of the concept of smart home and the development of technology, some kitchen appliances have begun to have simple intelligent control functions, and some products of smoke machines and stoves produced by the same manufacturer also have linkage functions. However, many users' smoke machines and other cooking devices are not produced by the same manufacturer, and there are differences in communication protocols, control methods, etc. between cooking devices produced by different manufacturers, resulting in difficulties in achieving effective linkage control between them. These problems seriously hinder the linkage control between the smoke machine and other cooking devices, are not conducive to the overall development and popularization of the smart home system, and are also not conducive to effectively preventing indoor air pollution problems during cooking. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a linkage control method for a smoke machine and different devices to improve the existing situation that the smoke machine and other devices cannot perform effective linkage control, which is not conducive to the overall development and popularization of the smart home system, and is also not conducive to effectively preventing indoor air pollution problems during cooking.

[0006] The present invention is implemented as follows: A linkage control method for a smoke machine and different devices uses an extended control device to perform the linkage of the smoke machine and different devices. The extended control device includes an MCU module and a touch detection control module, a wireless communication module, and a power supply module that are electrically connected to the MCU module. The touch detection control module includes a transparent FPC film and a touch control circuit integrated inside the FPC film;

[0007] The specific steps of the linkage control method are as follows:

[0008] S100. Paste the transparent FPC film of the extended control device on the touch panel of the non-smoke machine device;

[0009] S200: Bind the extended control device and the smoke hood to the control APP and enable communication between the extended control device and the smoke hood;

[0010] S300, touch the transparent FPC film to the position of the touch button corresponding to the touch panel, and hold for a duration of t;

[0011] The touch circuit inside the S400 transparent FPC film determines the touch position by detecting changes in capacitance and transmits it to the MCU module.

[0012] The S500 and MCU modules record and save the touch position and transmit the touch position signal to the control APP through the wireless communication module.

[0013] The S600 controls the received touch position signals via the APP and sets the linkage control data to the MCU module of the range hood and the extended control device.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes the following steps:

[0015] S700 After the linkage control is set, when a change in capacitance occurs on the transparent FPC film, the MCU module detects whether the location on the transparent FPC film where the capacitance change occurs is the location where linkage control is set.

[0016] S800, if so, the MCU module transmits the linkage control signal to the range hood through the wireless communication module. After receiving the linkage control signal, the range hood executes the linkage control command.

[0017] Furthermore, the control APP is installed on a mobile smart electronic device, and the control APP communicates with the network server through the network communication module of the device on which it is installed. The extended control device communicates with the network server through its wireless communication module.

[0018] Furthermore, the mobile smart electronic device can be any one of a smartphone, a mobile iPad, a smartwatch, or a smart bracelet.

[0019] Furthermore, the linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server via a control APP. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the MCU module of the extended control device. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the equipment to which the transparent FPC film is attached. At the same time, the MCU module transmits linkage control signals to the smoke machine via a wireless communication module. After receiving the linkage control signals, the smoke machine executes the linkage control command.

[0020] Furthermore, the range hood has a network connection module, through which it also communicates with a network server. The linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server via a control APP. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the MCU module of the extended control device and the range hood. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the equipment attached to the transparent FPC film. The range hood executes the corresponding linkage control command according to the received control signal.

[0021] Furthermore, the range hood has a range hood iPad and an MCU control module. The range hood iPad is electrically connected to the range hood's MCU control module, and the control APP is installed on the range hood iPad. In step S600, after the control APP performs linkage control settings on the received touch position signal, it transmits the linkage control setting data to the range hood's MCU control module.

[0022] Furthermore, the range hood iPad has a near-ground communication module and a long-range communication module. The range hood iPad communicates with the wireless communication module of the extended control device through the near-ground communication module, and then communicates with the MCU module of the extended control device.

[0023] Furthermore, the range hood iPad communicates with a network server via a remote communication module, and is also connected to a mobile app. The linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server via the mobile app. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the range hood iPad, which then transmits the control signal to the MCU module of the extended control device and the MCU control module of the range hood. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the device to which the transparent FPC film is attached. At the same time, the MCU control module of the range hood executes corresponding linkage control commands according to the received control signal.

[0024] Furthermore, the extended control device communicates with the network server via its wireless communication module, and the range hood iPad is also connected to a mobile app. The linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server via the mobile app. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the MCU module of the extended control device. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the device to which the transparent FPC film is attached. At the same time, the MCU module transmits the received control signal to the range hood iPad, and the range hood iPad transmits the control signal to the range hood's MCU control module. The range hood's MCU control module executes the corresponding linkage control command according to the received control signal.

[0025] The method for linking a range hood with different devices provided by this invention enables effective linkage control between the range hood and other devices, providing strong support for the overall development and popularization of smart home systems, and effectively preventing indoor air pollution problems during cooking. Other advantages of this invention are described in the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of the electrical control structure of the extended control device provided in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the extended control device provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a front view of the extended control device provided in this embodiment of the invention being attached to a touch panel;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a side view of the extended control device provided in this embodiment of the invention being attached to a touch panel;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the linkage control method between the smoke hood and different devices provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] Reference numerals: 1. Touch detection control module; 2. Wireless communication module; 3. MCU module; 4. Power supply module; 100. Extended control device; 200. Touch panel. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, provides further details:

[0034] Example 1

[0035] This embodiment provides an extended control device, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the system includes a touch detection control module 1, a wireless communication module 2, an MCU module 3, and a power supply module 4. The power supply module 4 provides power to the touch detection control module 1, the wireless communication module 2, and the MCU module 3. The touch detection control module 1 includes a transparent FPC film and a touch circuit integrated inside the FPC film. The touch circuit is electrically connected to the MCU module 3. The transparent FPC film can use polyimide (PI) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as the substrate, which has good flexibility, insulation, and high temperature resistance, providing stable physical support for the integration of its internal touch circuit. These materials can withstand various process conditions in the integrated circuit manufacturing process while ensuring transparency. Transparent conductive materials, such as indium tin oxide (ITO) and graphene, can be used on the transparent FPC film, or traditional conductive metal materials (such as copper) can be made into conductive lines with a certain degree of transparency through special processes. These conductive materials can meet the needs of signal transmission and electronic component connection in integrated circuits, realizing the conductive function of the circuit.

[0036] When the FPC film is touched, a change in capacitance occurs at the touch position. The touch circuit determines the touch position by detecting this change in capacitance and transmits it to the MCU module 3. The MCU module 3 records and saves this touch position. The MCU module 3 is connected to an external controller via the wireless communication module 2 and transmits the touch position signal to the external controller. The external controller defines the function of the received touch position signal and sends it back to the MCU module 3. The external controller is a smart electronic device, which can be any of the following: a smartphone, a range hood iPad, a mobile iPad, a smartwatch, or a smart bracelet. The range hood iPad is an iPad installed on the range hood for range hood control; once the range hood is fixedly installed, the range hood iPad is essentially immovable. Mobile iPads are commonly seen in everyday life, produced by manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi. The smart electronic device has a control APP installed. This control APP can be developed by the range hood manufacturer and can be matched and connected to the range hood for range hood control. When the smart electronic device is a range hood iPad, the range hood iPad is electrically connected to the MCU control module of the range hood, and the range hood can be controlled through the range hood iPad. The control APP has a function definition module, which has a function definition page.

[0037] One method for defining functionality using an external controller is as follows:

[0038] S10. Attach the transparent FPC film of the extended control device 100 to the touch panel 200 of the device, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown. This device is not limited to cooking equipment; any device with a touch panel is acceptable.

[0039] S20. Bind the extended control device 100 to the control APP, open the control APP, and enter the function definition page.

[0040] S30. Touch the position of the touch button on the transparent FPC film corresponding to the touch panel 200 and touch it continuously for 3 seconds, such as continuously touching the power button on the touch panel 200 for 3 seconds.

[0041] S40, The touch circuit inside the transparent FPC film determines the touch position by detecting changes in capacitance and transmits it to the MCU module 3.

[0042] S50, MCU module 3 records and saves the touch position and transmits the touch position signal to the control APP through wireless communication module 2, and displays the touch position information on the function definition page of the control APP.

[0043] S60. Define the function of the touch location information on the function definition page of the control APP, for example, name the touch location information "Power On".

[0044] S70. After the control APP completes the function definition, click the OK icon. The control APP will then send the function definition data back to the MCU module 3, which will receive and save it.

[0045] After defining the function in this way, open the control APP, select the bound extended control device 100, and click the "Power On" icon. The control APP transmits control signals to the extended control device 100. After receiving the control signals transmitted by the control APP, the MCU module 3 of the extended control device 100 controls the capacitance at the position corresponding to the "Power On" icon on the transparent FPC film to change according to the function definition information stored inside. This change will be sensed by the "Power On Button" on the touch panel 200 corresponding to that position, thereby causing the "Power On Button" to receive the power-on signal. In this way, the device attached to the extended control device 100 will be powered on.

[0046] The external controller has a near-ground communication module and a long-range communication module. The near-ground communication module includes one or more of a WiFi communication module, a Bluetooth communication module, and a 2.4G communication module. The wireless communication module 2 includes a WiFi communication module, and also includes at least one of a Bluetooth communication module and a 2.4G communication module. The external controller communicates with the wireless communication module 2 via the near-ground communication module. For example, the external controller and the wireless communication module 2 can communicate via a Bluetooth communication module, thus enabling the binding connection between the extended control device 100 and the control APP.

[0047] The remote communication module includes one or more of the following: WiFi communication module, 4G communication module, and 5G communication module. The external controller communicates with the network server through the remote communication module, and the MCU module 3 of the extended control device 100 can connect to the network server through the WiFi communication module. After defining the function of the received touch position signal, the external controller can upload it to the network server through the remote communication module. Thus, during extended control, control signals can be sent to the network server through the control APP, thereby realizing remote control function.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] This embodiment provides a method for the linkage control of a range hood with different devices, using the extended control device provided in Embodiment 1 to link the range hood with different devices, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the specific steps of this linkage control method are as follows:

[0050] S100. Attach the transparent FPC film of the extended control device to the touch panel of the non-smoke hood device. In the linkage relationship, the non-smoke hood device is the linkage device, and the smoke hood is the linked device. The linkage device is a cooking device that produces fumes, steam, or odors during operation, such as an air fryer that produces fumes or a rice cooker that produces steam.

[0051] It should be noted that the linked devices are not limited to cooking equipment.

[0052] S200: Bind and connect the extended control device and the range hood to the control APP, and enable the extended control device and the range hood to communicate with each other, so that the extended control device and the range hood can automatically link together even without the control APP.

[0053] S300: Touch the location of the touch button on the transparent FPC film corresponding to the touch panel, and hold for a duration of t. t can be set to 3 seconds, meaning continuously touch the location of the touch button for 3 seconds.

[0054] The touch circuit inside the S400 transparent FPC film determines the touch position by detecting changes in capacitance and transmits it to the MCU module.

[0055] The S500 and MCU modules record and save the touch position and transmit the touch position signal to the control APP through the wireless communication module.

[0056] The S600 controls the received touch position signals via the APP and sets the linkage control data to the MCU module of the range hood and the extended control device.

[0057] The specific steps for implementing linkage control are as follows:

[0058] S610. Open the control APP and enter the function definition page of the control APP;

[0059] After receiving the touch location signal, the S620 control APP clicks on the bound range hood to enter the linkage function selection page. On this page, select the desired linkage function icon, such as "Power On." When selecting "Power On," you can further specify the power-on speed, such as "Power On" or "Medium." You can also set power-on conditions, such as power-on time: immediate power-on or power-on delayed by 10 minutes. After selecting and setting, click "OK" to complete one linkage control setting.

[0060] S700 After the linkage control is set, when a change in capacitance occurs on the transparent FPC film, the MCU module detects whether the location on the transparent FPC film where the capacitance change occurs is the location where linkage control is set.

[0061] S800, if so, the MCU module transmits the linkage control signal to the range hood through the wireless communication module. After receiving the linkage control signal, the range hood executes the linkage control command.

[0062] In some exemplary embodiments, the control app is installed on a mobile smart electronic device, which can be any of a smartphone, mobile iPad, smartwatch, or smart bracelet. The control app communicates with a network server via the network communication module of the device on which it is installed, thus enabling the extended control device to communicate with the network server via its wireless communication module.

[0063] Thus, the linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server via a control APP. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the MCU module of the extended control device. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the equipment to which the transparent FPC film is attached. At the same time, the MCU module transmits linkage control signals to the smoke machine via a wireless communication module. After receiving the linkage control signal, the smoke machine executes the linkage control command.

[0064] In some exemplary embodiments, the range hood also has a network connection module, through which it communicates with a network server. The linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server via a control app. Upon receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the MCU module of the extended control device and the range hood. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the equipment to which the transparent FPC film is attached. The range hood executes corresponding linkage control commands according to the received control signal.

[0065] In some other exemplary embodiments, the range hood includes a range hood iPad and an MCU control module. The range hood iPad is electrically connected to the range hood's MCU control module, and a control APP is installed on the range hood iPad. In step S600, after the control APP performs linkage control settings on the received touch position signal, it transmits the linkage control setting data to the range hood's MCU control module. The range hood iPad has a near-ground communication module and a long-range communication module. The range hood iPad communicates with the wireless communication module of the extended control device through the near-ground communication module, and then communicates with the MCU module of the extended control device.

[0066] In some exemplary embodiments, the range hood iPad communicates with a network server via a remote communication module, and the range hood iPad is also connected to a mobile app. The linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server via the mobile app. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the range hood iPad, which then transmits the control signal to the MCU module of the extended control device and the MCU control module of the range hood. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the device to which the transparent FPC film is attached. Simultaneously, the MCU control module of the range hood executes corresponding linkage control commands according to the received control signal.

[0067] In some other exemplary embodiments, the extended control device communicates with a network server via its wireless communication module, and the range hood iPad is also connected to a mobile app. The linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server via the mobile app. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the MCU module of the extended control device. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the device to which the transparent FPC film is attached. Simultaneously, the MCU module transmits the received control signal to the range hood iPad, which in turn transmits the control signal to the range hood's MCU control module. The range hood's MCU control module executes the corresponding linkage control command according to the received control signal.

[0068] In summary, the linkage control method between the range hood and different devices provided by this invention enables effective linkage control between the range hood and other devices, providing strong support for the overall development and popularization of smart home systems, and also effectively preventing indoor air pollution problems that occur during cooking.

[0069] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for linkage control between a smoke hood and different devices, characterized in that, An extended control device is used to link the smoke machine with different devices. The extended control device includes an MCU module and a touch detection control module, a wireless communication module and a power supply module electrically connected to the MCU module. The touch detection control module includes a transparent FPC film and a touch circuit integrated inside the FPC film. The specific steps of the linkage control method are as follows: S100. Affix the transparent FPC film of the extended control device to the touch panel of the non-smoke machine equipment; S200: Bind the extended control device and the smoke hood to the control APP and enable communication between the extended control device and the smoke hood; S300, touch the transparent FPC film to the position of the touch button corresponding to the touch panel, and hold for a duration of t; The touch circuit inside the S400 transparent FPC film determines the touch position by detecting changes in capacitance and transmits it to the MCU module. The S500 and MCU modules record and save the touch position and transmit the touch position signal to the control APP through the wireless communication module. The S600 controls the received touch position signals via the APP and sets the linkage control data to the MCU module of the range hood and the extended control device.

2. The method for linkage control of a smoke machine and different devices according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: S700 After the linkage control is set, when a change in capacitance occurs on the transparent FPC film, the MCU module detects whether the location on the transparent FPC film where the capacitance change occurs is the location where linkage control is set. S800, if so, the MCU module transmits the linkage control signal to the range hood through the wireless communication module. After receiving the linkage control signal, the range hood executes the linkage control command.

3. The method for linkage control of a smoke machine and different devices according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control APP is installed on a mobile smart electronic device. The control APP communicates with the network server through the network communication module of the device on which it is installed. The extended control device communicates with the network server through its wireless communication module.

4. The method for linkage control of the smoke machine and different equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mobile smart electronic device can be any one of a smartphone, mobile iPad, smartwatch, or smart bracelet.

5. The method for linkage control of a smoke machine and different devices according to claim 3, characterized in that, The linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server through a control APP. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the MCU module of the extended control device. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the equipment on which the transparent FPC film is attached. At the same time, the MCU module transmits linkage control signals to the smoke machine through a wireless communication module. After receiving the linkage control signals, the smoke machine executes the linkage control command.

6. The method for linkage control of a smoke machine and different devices according to claim 3, characterized in that, The range hood has a network connection module, through which it also communicates with a network server. The linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server via a control APP. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the MCU module of the extended control device and the range hood. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the equipment attached to the transparent FPC film. The range hood executes the corresponding linkage control command according to the received control signal.

7. The method for linkage control of a smoke machine and different devices according to claim 1, characterized in that, The range hood has a range hood iPad and an MCU control module. The range hood iPad is electrically connected to the range hood's MCU control module, and the control APP is installed on the range hood iPad. In step S600, after the control APP performs linkage control settings on the received touch position signal, it transmits the linkage control setting data to the range hood's MCU control module.

8. The method for linkage control of a smoke machine and different devices according to claim 7, characterized in that, The range hood iPad has a near-ground communication module and a long-range communication module. The range hood iPad communicates with the wireless communication module of the extended control device through the near-ground communication module, and then communicates with the MCU module of the extended control device.

9. The method for linkage control of a smoke machine and different devices according to claim 8, characterized in that, The range hood iPad communicates with a network server via a remote communication module, and is also connected to a mobile app. The linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, a control signal is sent to the network server via the mobile app. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the range hood iPad, which then transmits the control signal to the MCU module of the extended control device and the MCU control module of the range hood. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the device to which the transparent FPC film is attached. At the same time, the MCU control module of the range hood executes corresponding linkage control commands according to the received control signal.

10. The method for linkage control of a smoke machine and different devices according to claim 8, characterized in that, The extended control device communicates with the network server via its wireless communication module, and the range hood iPad is also connected to a mobile app. The linkage control method includes a control method in remote control mode. In remote control mode, the mobile app sends a control signal to the network server. After receiving the control signal, the network server transmits it to the MCU module of the extended control device. The MCU module controls the capacitance of the corresponding area on the transparent FPC film to change according to the received control signal, thereby controlling the operation of the device to which the transparent FPC film is attached. At the same time, the MCU module transmits the received control signal to the range hood iPad, and the range hood iPad transmits the control signal to the range hood's MCU control module. The range hood's MCU control module executes the corresponding linkage control command according to the received control signal.

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