Extension socket control method and device and extension socket

Abstract

The invention discloses an extension socket control method and device and an extension socket, and belongs to the technical field of extension sockets. The control method of the extension socket comprises the following steps: acquiring an output electric signal corresponding to a target jack in the plurality of jacks under the condition that the target jack is connected with the power supply and is connected with a load; and on the basis of the output electric signal corresponding to the target jack and a target electric signal threshold value, the on-off state between the target jack and the power supply is controlled, and the on-off state comprises on and off. According to the extension socket control method, the on-off state between the target jack and the power supply is automatically controlled, the potential safety hazard caused by circuit overload is relieved, the use safety is improved, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of power strips, and in particular, relates to a control method and device of a power strip, and a power strip. Background Art

[0002] The power strip can meet the use requirements of various industrial electrical equipment or household appliances in related fields. In the related technology, the method of controlling the power strip has safety hazards, which affects the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, the present application proposes a control method, device and socket strip, which automatically controls the on-off state between the target socket and the power supply, alleviates the safety hazard caused by circuit overload, improves the safety of use, and improves the user experience.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a control method for a power strip, wherein the power strip comprises a plurality of sockets; the power strip is connected to a power source; and the method comprises:

[0005] When a target socket among the multiple sockets is connected to the power supply and the target socket is connected to a load, obtaining an output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket;

[0006] Based on the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket and the target electrical signal threshold, the on-off state between the target socket and the power supply is controlled, and the on-off state includes: on and off.

[0007] According to the control method of the power strip of the present application, by obtaining the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket when the target socket is connected to power and the target socket is connected to a load, the actual situation of the output electrical signal when the electrical equipment uses the power strip is effectively monitored, and based on the size relationship between the output electrical signal and the target electrical signal threshold, it is determined whether the target socket is overloaded, thereby automatically controlling the on and off state between the target socket and the power supply, alleviating the safety hazards caused by circuit overload, improving safety of use, and enhancing user experience.

[0008] According to the control method of the power strip of the present application, the on-off state between the target socket and the power supply is controlled based on the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket and the target electrical signal threshold, including:

[0009] When the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the target socket is controlled to be disconnected from the power supply, and a prompt message is output and / or the prompt message is sent to the user terminal;

[0010] When the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is not greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the target socket is kept connected to the power supply.

[0011] According to the control method of the power strip of the present application, when a target socket among the multiple sockets is connected to the power supply and the target socket is connected to a load, before obtaining an output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket, the method includes:

[0012] Receiving a first control instruction sent by a user terminal;

[0013] and / or,

[0014] Receiving a first input from a user to the power strip;

[0015] In response to the first input, obtaining a first control instruction;

[0016] Based on the first control instruction, the target socket among the plurality of sockets is controlled to be connected to the power supply.

[0017] According to the control method of the power strip of the present application, controlling the target socket among the plurality of sockets to be connected to the power supply based on the first control instruction includes:

[0018] Based on a first target time included in the first control instruction, the target socket among the plurality of sockets is controlled to be connected to the power supply at the first target time.

[0019] According to the control method of the power strip of the present application, the controlling the on / off state between the target socket and the power source includes:

[0020] receiving a second control instruction sent by a user terminal;

[0021] and / or,

[0022] receiving a second input from a user to the power strip;

[0023] In response to the second input, obtaining a second control instruction;

[0024] Based on the second control instruction, the target socket is controlled to disconnect the power supply.

[0025] According to the control method of the power strip of the present application, controlling the target socket to disconnect the power supply based on the second control instruction includes:

[0026] Based on a second target time included in the second control instruction, the target socket is controlled to disconnect the power supply at the second target time.

[0027] The control method of the power strip according to the present application also includes:

[0028] Receiving a third control instruction sent by the user terminal;

[0029] and / or,

[0030] receiving a third input from the user to the power strip;

[0031] In response to the third input, acquiring a third control instruction;

[0032] Based on the third control instruction, power usage information of the target socket in a target time period is obtained.

[0033] According to the control method of the power strip of the present application, the multiple sockets support the fast charging protocol.

[0034] In a second aspect, the present application provides a control device for a power strip, wherein the power strip comprises a plurality of sockets; the power strip is connected to a power source; the device comprises:

[0035] A first processing module, configured to obtain an output electrical signal corresponding to a target socket among the multiple sockets when the target socket is connected to the power supply and the target socket is connected to a load;

[0036] The second processing module is used to control the on-off state between the target socket and the power supply based on the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket and the target electrical signal threshold, wherein the on-off state includes: on and off.

[0037] According to the control device of the power strip of the present application, by obtaining the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket when the target socket is connected to power and the target socket is connected to a load, the actual situation of the output electrical signal when the electrical equipment uses the power strip is effectively monitored, and based on the size relationship between the output electrical signal and the target electrical signal threshold, it is determined whether the target socket is overloaded, thereby automatically controlling the on and off state between the target socket and the power supply, alleviating the safety hazards caused by circuit overload, improving safety of use, and enhancing user experience.

[0038] In a third aspect, the present application provides a power strip, including:

[0039] Multiple jacks;

[0040] A plurality of switch modules, each of the switch modules being connected to each of the jacks in a one-to-one correspondence;

[0041] A communication module for communication connection at the user end, wherein the communication modules for communication connection at the user end are respectively connected to the plurality of sockets;

[0042] and / or;

[0043] A user interaction module, wherein the user interaction modules are connected to the plurality of jacks respectively;

[0044] In a fourth aspect, the present application provides an electronic device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the processor executes the computer program, the control method of the power strip as described in the first aspect above is implemented.

[0045] In a fifth aspect, the present application provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the control method of the power strip as described in the first aspect above is implemented.

[0046] In a sixth aspect, the present application provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the control method of the power strip as described in the first aspect above.

[0047] The above one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application have at least one of the following technical effects:

[0048] By obtaining the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket when the target socket is connected to the power supply and the target socket is connected to the load, the actual situation of the output electrical signal when the electrical equipment uses the socket strip can be effectively monitored, and based on the size relationship between the output electrical signal and the target electrical signal threshold, it is determined whether the target socket is overloaded, thereby automatically controlling the on and off state between the target socket and the power supply, alleviating the safety hazards caused by circuit overload, improving use safety, and enhancing user experience.

[0049] Furthermore, by receiving the user's first control instruction, the target socket can be remotely controlled to be powered on without the user being at the location of the socket. The target socket can also be remotely controlled to be powered on by receiving the user's first input, providing multiple ways to control the target socket to be powered on, which is flexible and improves the user experience.

[0050] Furthermore, by receiving the user's third control instruction and receiving the user's third input, the user's query needs are effectively obtained, so as to provide the user with electricity consumption information within the target time period, so that the user can understand the electricity consumption information within the target time period, realize the transparency of electricity consumption information, and improve the user experience.

[0051] Furthermore, by enabling multiple sockets to support the fast charging protocol, fast charging services can be provided for devices of different models and manufacturers, meeting the charging needs of a wide range of users and improving the user experience.

[0052] 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

[0053] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0054] Figure 1 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a power strip provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0055] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the principle of the control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0056] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an interface of a method for controlling a power strip provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0057] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a power strip provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0058] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments in the present application belong to the scope of protection of this application.

[0060] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of one type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims represents at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship.

[0061] In the following, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the control method of the power strip, the control device of the power strip, the power strip, the electronic device and the readable storage medium provided in the embodiments of the present application are described in detail through specific embodiments and their application scenarios.

[0062] The control method of the power strip may be applied to a terminal, and may be specifically executed by hardware or software in the terminal.

[0063] The terminal includes but is not limited to portable communication devices such as mobile phones or tablet computers. It should also be understood that in some embodiments, the terminal may not be a portable communication device, but a desktop computer.

[0064] In the following various embodiments, a terminal including a display and a touch-sensitive surface is described. However, it should be understood that the terminal may include one or more other physical user interface devices such as a physical keyboard, a mouse and a joystick.

[0065] The control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application can be executed by the power strip, or by a control device of the power strip disposed on the power strip, or by a server electrically connected to the power strip (wired or wirelessly), or by a user terminal communicatively connected to the power strip, including but not limited to a mobile terminal and a non-mobile terminal.

[0066] like Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the power strip includes: step 110 and step 120.

[0067] The socket is connected to the power supply.

[0068] The power strip includes a plurality of sockets.

[0069] like Figure 2 As shown, the plurality of jacks may include jacks of different types.

[0070] The types of the multiple jacks may include: a three-pronged jack, a two-pronged jack, a Type-C jack, and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) jack.

[0071] In the actual implementation process, the specific number of each type of jacks can be determined based on actual conditions and is not limited in this application.

[0072] Step 110: When a target socket among multiple sockets is powered on and connected to a load, an output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is obtained;

[0073] In this step, the target socket is any socket among the multiple sockets.

[0074] The load is the electrical device connected to the target socket.

[0075] The loads may include but are not limited to: mobile phones, tablets, computers, desk lamps, fans, air conditioners, refrigerators and other electrical devices.

[0076] Continue to refer Figure 2 , the Type-C jack can be used to connect mobile phones, computers and other electrical devices.

[0077] The USB port can be used to connect electrical appliances such as desk lamps and fans.

[0078] The output electrical signal may be an electrical signal such as an output current, an output voltage, and an output power.

[0079] During the actual implementation process, the output electrical signals of each socket, such as the output voltage, output current and output power of each socket, can be monitored in real time through the built-in power monitoring module or electrical signal sensor of the power strip, and the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket can be obtained through the power monitoring module.

[0080] Of course, in the actual implementation process, the output electrical signal corresponding to the target jack can also be obtained through any other feasible method, and this application does not limit it.

[0081] Step 120: Based on the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket and the target electrical signal threshold, control the on / off state between the target socket and the power supply.

[0082] In this step, the target electrical signal threshold is a preset value for determining whether the output electrical signal is overloaded.

[0083] The specific value of the target electrical signal threshold can be user-defined or determined based on actual conditions, and this application does not limit it.

[0084] The on / off state is whether the target jack is connected to a power source.

[0085] The on-off state includes: on and off.

[0086] During the actual execution process, the relationship between the output electrical signal corresponding to the monitored target jack and the target electrical signal threshold can be compared in real time to determine whether the target jack is overloaded, thereby controlling the on / off state between the target jack and the power supply based on the actual situation of the target jack, such as controlling the target jack to remain connected to the power supply, or controlling the target jack to disconnect from the power supply.

[0087] According to the control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by obtaining the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket when the target socket is connected to power and the target socket is connected to a load, the actual situation of the output electrical signal when the electrical equipment uses the power strip is effectively monitored, and based on the size relationship between the output electrical signal and the target electrical signal threshold, it is determined whether the target socket is overloaded, thereby automatically controlling the on and off state between the target socket and the power supply, alleviating the safety hazards caused by circuit overload, improving safety of use, and enhancing user experience.

[0088] In some embodiments, step 120 may further include:

[0089] When the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the target socket is controlled to be disconnected from the power supply, and a prompt message is output and / or a prompt message is sent to the user terminal;

[0090] When the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is not greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the target socket is kept powered on.

[0091] In this embodiment, the user end may be a user terminal capable of receiving prompt information.

[0092] The user end may include: mobile phones, computers, tablets and other terminals.

[0093] The prompt information is information that prompts the user that the target socket is overloaded.

[0094] For example, the prompt message may be that the socket numbered 1 is overloaded, please check.

[0095] For another example, the prompt message may be that the first socket from the left to the right among multiple sockets of the power strip is overloaded, and please pay attention to the power usage of this socket.

[0096] Of course, in the actual implementation process, the prompt information can also be any other information that can prompt the user to pay attention to the overloaded target socket, and this application is not limited to this.

[0097] Continue to refer Figure 2 , the power strip can be connected to the wireless router via WiFi.

[0098] The wireless router can be connected to the display device corresponding to the power strip through the network to perform data exchange.

[0099] Continue to refer Figure 2 When it is determined that the output electrical signal of the second socket from left to right of the power strip is greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the connection between the second socket and the power supply can be disconnected, and a prompt message can be displayed on a display device corresponding to the power strip.

[0100] It should be noted that the display device corresponding to the power strip can be set on the power strip, and can also be independent of the power strip and be the first independent display device.

[0101] The display device may be a liquid crystal display (LCD) device or an organic light emitting diode display device, etc.

[0102] The specific type of the display device can be determined based on actual conditions and is not limited in this application.

[0103] When it is determined that the output electrical signal of the second socket from left to right of the power strip is greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the connection between the second socket and the power supply can be automatically disconnected, and a prompt message can be sent to the user's APP to prompt the user to pay attention to the target socket.

[0104] According to the control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by controlling the target socket to disconnect from the power supply when the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the target socket is effectively protected from overload and the service life of the target socket is increased. When the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is not greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the target socket is kept connected to the power supply to meet the user's electricity needs, and the on and off state between the target socket and the power supply is flexibly controlled to improve the user experience.

[0105] In some embodiments, before step 110, the method may further include:

[0106] Receiving a first control instruction sent by a user terminal;

[0107] and / or,

[0108] Receiving a first input from a user to the power strip;

[0109] In response to a first input, obtaining a first control instruction;

[0110] Based on the first control instruction, a target socket among the plurality of sockets is controlled to be powered on.

[0111] In this embodiment, the first control instruction is an instruction to connect the target socket to a power source.

[0112] The first input is used for a user to input a first control instruction.

[0113] The first input may be in at least one of the following ways:

[0114] First, the first input may be a touch operation, including but not limited to a click operation, a slide operation, and a press operation.

[0115] In this implementation, receiving the first input from the user may be receiving a touch operation from the user on a display area of ​​the terminal display device.

[0116] In order to reduce the user error operation rate, the effective area of ​​the first input can be limited to a specific area, such as the upper middle area of ​​the interactive interface; or when the interactive interface is displayed, the target control is displayed on the current interface, and the first input can be achieved by touching the target control; or the first input can be set to a continuous multiple tapping operation on the display area within a target time interval.

[0117] Secondly, the first input may be a physical key input.

[0118] In this embodiment, a physical button corresponding to the first control instruction is provided on the terminal body, and receiving the first input from the user may be receiving the operation of the user pressing the corresponding physical button; the first input may also be a combined operation of pressing multiple physical buttons at the same time.

[0119] Third, the first input may be voice input.

[0120] In this implementation, the terminal may trigger the target socket to be connected to the power source upon receiving a voice such as "connect the target socket".

[0121] Of course, in other embodiments, the first input may also be in other forms, including but not limited to character input, etc., which can be determined according to actual needs and is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.

[0122] Continue to refer Figure 2 In the actual execution process, the user can send the first control instruction through the interactive interface in the APP, and after receiving the first control instruction sent by the user through the APP, the power strip controls the target socket to turn on the power.

[0123] like Figure 3 As shown, the interactive interface may include a jack control module.

[0124] The socket control module is used to control the on / off state between the target socket and the power supply.

[0125] During the actual execution process, the user may also input a first input through the user interaction module corresponding to the socket strip. After receiving the first input, the user interaction module corresponding to the socket strip controls the target socket to be powered on in response to the first input.

[0126] It should be noted that the interface displayed by the user interaction module corresponding to the power strip may be the same as or different from the interaction interface in the APP used by the user.

[0127] According to the control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by receiving the first control instruction of the user, the target socket can be remotely controlled to be powered on without the user being at the location of the power strip. The target socket can also be remotely controlled to be powered on by receiving the first input of the user. A variety of methods are provided to control the target socket to be powered on, which is flexible and improves the user experience.

[0128] In some embodiments, based on the first control instruction, controlling a target socket among the plurality of sockets to be powered on may further include:

[0129] Based on the first target time included in the first control instruction, a target socket among the plurality of sockets is controlled to be powered on at the first target time.

[0130] In this embodiment, the first target time is a time set by the user to connect the target socket to power.

[0131] The specific value of the first target time can be customized based on the user. For example, if the user estimates that he will arrive home at 7 pm, the first target time can be set to 6 pm so that the rice cooker starts cooking. For another example, if the user estimates that he will arrive home in 2 hours and the rice cooker needs 1 hour to cook, the first target time can be set to 1 hour later. This application is not limited to this.

[0132] During the actual execution process, the user can send a first control instruction through the interactive interface of the APP, such as connecting the target socket to the power supply after 1 hour. After receiving the first control instruction, the power strip starts timing based on the current collection time and connects the target socket to the power supply after 1 hour.

[0133] Similarly, the user inputs a first input through the user interaction module corresponding to the power strip, such as inputting a first control instruction to connect the target socket to the power after 1 hour. After receiving the first input, the user interaction module corresponding to the power strip responds to the first input, starts timing based on the current collection time, and connects the target socket to the power after 1 hour.

[0134] According to the control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by setting the first target time, the target socket can be connected to the power supply at the required time, which can save electricity, facilitate users to arrange their time reasonably, and improve the user experience.

[0135] In some embodiments, controlling the on / off state between the target socket and the power source may further include:

[0136] receiving a second control instruction sent by a user terminal;

[0137] and / or,

[0138] receiving a second input from a user to the power strip;

[0139] In response to a second input, obtaining a second control instruction;

[0140] Based on the second control instruction, the target socket is controlled to disconnect the power supply.

[0141] In this step, the second control instruction is an instruction to disconnect the target socket from the power supply.

[0142] The second input is used for the user to input a second control instruction.

[0143] The second input may be touch input, physical key input, voice input, character input, or any other feasible input that is the same as the first input, which will not be elaborated in this application.

[0144] Continue to refer Figure 2 In the actual implementation process, when the user leaves home and remembers that the target socket has been connected to the computer for a long time, the user can send a second control instruction through the interactive interface in the APP. After receiving the second control instruction sent by the user through the APP, the power strip controls the target socket to disconnect the power supply.

[0145] During the actual execution process, the user may also input a second input through the user interaction module corresponding to the socket strip. After receiving the second input, the user interaction module corresponding to the socket strip controls the target socket to disconnect the power supply in response to the second input.

[0146] According to the control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by receiving the user's second control instruction, the target socket can be remotely controlled to disconnect from the power supply, without the user being at the location of the power strip, thereby reducing energy waste; the target socket can also be remotely controlled to connect to the power supply by receiving the user's second input, providing multiple ways to control the target socket to disconnect from the power supply, which is flexible and improves the user experience.

[0147] In some embodiments, based on the second control instruction, controlling the target socket to disconnect the power supply may also include:

[0148] Based on the second target time included in the second control instruction, the target socket is controlled to disconnect power at the second target time.

[0149] In this embodiment, the second target time is the time set by the user to disconnect the target socket from the power supply.

[0150] The specific value of the second target time can be customized based on the user. For example, it can be used to estimate that a mobile phone will be fully charged in 2 hours. For example, the user estimates that a computer will be fully charged in 3 hours. This application does not limit this.

[0151] During the actual execution process, the user can send a second control instruction through the interactive interface of the APP, such as disconnecting the target socket from the power supply after 2 hours. After receiving the second control instruction, the power strip starts timing based on the current collection time, and disconnects the target socket from the power supply after 2 hours.

[0152] Similarly, the user inputs a first input through the user interaction module corresponding to the power strip, such as inputting a second control instruction to disconnect the power supply of the target socket after 2 hours. After receiving the second input, the power strip responds to the second input, starts timing based on the current collection time, and disconnects the target socket from the power supply after 2 hours.

[0153] According to the control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by setting the second target time, the connection between the target socket and the power source can be disconnected at the required time, which can save electricity, facilitate users to arrange their time reasonably, and improve the user experience.

[0154] In some embodiments, the method may further include:

[0155] Receiving a third control instruction sent by the user terminal;

[0156] and / or,

[0157] receiving a third input from the user to the power strip;

[0158] In response to a third input, obtaining a third control instruction;

[0159] Based on the third control instruction, power usage information of the target socket in the target time period is obtained.

[0160] In this embodiment, the third input is used for the user to input a third control instruction.

[0161] The third input may be touch input, physical key input, voice input, character input, or any other feasible input that is the same as the first input, and this application will not elaborate on it here.

[0162] The target period is the time period corresponding to the electricity consumption information that needs to be queried.

[0163] The specific value of the target time period can be based on user customization or determined based on actual conditions. For example, the target time period can be one day, two days, or one month, etc.; this application does not limit this.

[0164] The third control instruction is an instruction for querying the power usage information of the target socket.

[0165] The electricity usage information may include: current information, voltage information, power information, and electricity usage information.

[0166] Continue to refer Figure 3 ,The interactive interface also includes: a socket monitoring module.

[0167] The socket monitoring module can be used to issue a third control instruction and display the power usage information corresponding to the third control instruction.

[0168] During the actual execution process, the user can send a third control instruction through the interactive interface of the APP to send an instruction to the target socket to query the power consumption information within the target time period. After receiving the third control instruction, the target socket calculates the power consumption within the target time period based on the historical power consumption information, and outputs the power consumption within the target time period.

[0169] Similarly, the user inputs a third input through the user interaction module corresponding to the socket strip to send an instruction to the user interaction module corresponding to the socket strip to query the power consumption information within the target time period. After receiving the third control instruction, the user interaction module corresponding to the socket strip calculates the power consumption within the target time period based on the historical power consumption information, and outputs the power consumption within the target time period.

[0170] Continue to refer Figure 3 In some embodiments, the interactive interface may further include: a child lock module.

[0171] In this embodiment, the child lock module is used to control the failure control function of any button in the interactive interface.

[0172] The child lock module can effectively protect children from the hazards caused by misoperation and improve safety of use.

[0173] According to the control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by receiving the user's third control instruction and receiving the user's third input, the user's query needs are effectively obtained, so as to provide the user with the power consumption information within the target time period, so that the user can understand the power consumption information within the target time period, realize the transparency of the power consumption information, and improve the user experience.

[0174] In some embodiments, multiple jacks support the fast charging protocol.

[0175] In this embodiment, the fast charging protocol is a protocol that enables the charger to adjust the output voltage and current according to the demand and status of the load, thereby achieving fast charging.

[0176] Fast charging protocols may include: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC5, QC4+, QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, AFC, FCP, SCP, PE2.0, PE1.1, SFCP and TFCP, etc.

[0177] like Figure 2 As shown, the Type-C interface in multiple jacks can support the fast charging protocol.

[0178] According to the control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by enabling multiple sockets to support the fast charging protocol, it is possible to provide fast charging services for devices of different models and from different manufacturers, meet the charging needs of a large number of users, and improve the user experience.

[0179] The control method of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application may be executed by a control device of the power strip. In the embodiment of the present application, the control device of the power strip performing the control method of the power strip is taken as an example to illustrate the control device of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0180] An embodiment of the present application also provides a control device for a power strip.

[0181] like Figure 4 As shown, the control device of the power strip includes: a first processing module 410 and a second processing module 420 .

[0182] The first processing module 410 is used to obtain an output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket when the target socket among the multiple sockets is powered on and connected to a load;

[0183] The second processing module 420 is used to control the on / off state between the target socket and the power source based on the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket and the target electrical signal threshold, where the on / off state includes: on and off.

[0184] According to the control device of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by obtaining the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket when the target socket is connected to power and the target socket is connected to a load, the actual situation of the output electrical signal when the electrical equipment uses the power strip is effectively monitored, and based on the size relationship between the output electrical signal and the target electrical signal threshold, it is determined whether the target socket is overloaded, thereby automatically controlling the on and off state between the target socket and the power supply, alleviating the safety hazards caused by circuit overload, improving safety of use, and enhancing user experience.

[0185] In some embodiments, the second processing module 420 may also be used to:

[0186] When the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the target socket is controlled to be disconnected from the power supply, and a prompt message is output and / or a prompt message is sent to the user terminal;

[0187] When the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is not greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the target socket is kept powered on.

[0188] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a third processing module, configured to:

[0189] When a target socket among multiple sockets is powered on and connected to a load, before obtaining an output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket, the method includes:

[0190] Receiving a first control instruction sent by a user terminal;

[0191] and / or,

[0192] Receiving a first input from a user to the power strip;

[0193] In response to a first input, obtaining a first control instruction;

[0194] Based on the first control instruction, a target socket among the plurality of sockets is controlled to be powered on.

[0195] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a fourth processing module, configured to:

[0196] Based on the first target time included in the first control instruction, a target socket among the plurality of sockets is controlled to be powered on at the first target time.

[0197] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a fifth processing module, configured to:

[0198] Control the on / off status between the target jack and the power supply, including:

[0199] Receiving a second control instruction sent by the user terminal;

[0200] and / or,

[0201] receiving a second input from a user to the power strip;

[0202] In response to a second input, obtaining a second control instruction;

[0203] Based on the second control instruction, the target socket is controlled to disconnect the power supply.

[0204] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a sixth processing module, configured to:

[0205] Based on the second target time included in the second control instruction, the target socket is controlled to disconnect power at the second target time.

[0206] In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a seventh processing module, configured to:

[0207] Receiving a third control instruction sent by the user terminal;

[0208] and / or,

[0209] receiving a third input from the user to the power strip;

[0210] In response to a third input, obtaining a third control instruction;

[0211] Based on the third control instruction, power usage information of the target socket in the target time period is obtained.

[0212] The control device of the power strip in the embodiment of the present application may be a power strip, or may be an electronic device connected to the power strip for communication, or may be a component in the power strip or the electronic device, such as an integrated circuit or a chip. The electronic device may be a terminal, or may be other devices other than a terminal. Exemplarily, the electronic device may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a PDA, a vehicle-mounted electronic device, a mobile Internet device (Mobile Internet Device, MID), an augmented reality (augmented reality, AR) / virtual reality (virtual reality, VR) device, a robot, a wearable device, an ultra-mobile personal computer (ultra-mobile personal computer, UMPC), a netbook or a personal digital assistant (personal digital assistant, PDA), etc. It may also be a server, a network attached storage (Network Attached Storage, NAS), a personal computer (personal computer, PC), a television (television, TV), a teller machine or a self-service machine, etc., which is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the present application.

[0213] The control device of the power strip in the embodiment of the present application may be a device having an operating system. The operating system may be an Android operating system, an IOS operating system, or other possible operating systems, which are not specifically limited in the embodiment of the present application.

[0214] The control device of the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application can achieve Figures 1 to 3 To avoid repetition, the various processes implemented by the method embodiment are not described here.

[0215] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present application further provides an electronic device 500, including a processor 501, a memory 502, and a computer program stored in the memory 502 and executable on the processor 501. When the program is executed by the processor 501, each process of the above-mentioned control method embodiment of the power strip is implemented, and the same technical effect can be achieved. To avoid repetition, it will not be described here.

[0216] It should be noted that the electronic devices in the embodiments of the present application include the mobile electronic devices and non-mobile electronic devices mentioned above.

[0217] The embodiment of the present application also provides a power strip.

[0218] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the power strip includes: a plurality of sockets, a plurality of switch modules, a communication module and / or a user interaction module for user-side communication connection, and a control device based on the power strip as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0219] In this embodiment, the plurality of jacks may include jacks of different types.

[0220] The types of multiple jacks may include: a three-pronged jack, a two-pronged jack, a Type-C jack, and a USB jack.

[0221] Among them, the output capacity of the USB jack can be determined based on actual conditions. For example, the output capacity of the USB jack can be 5V×4A, or 12V×3A, etc.; this application does not limit it.

[0222] In the actual implementation process, the number of each type of jacks can be determined based on actual conditions and is not limited in this application.

[0223] Each switch module is connected to each socket in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0224] The switch corresponding to the switch module may be a relay.

[0225] In the actual implementation process, the on / off state between the target socket and the power supply can be controlled by a relay.

[0226] In some embodiments, the housing of the power strip may be a flame retardant housing.

[0227] In this embodiment, the flame retardant housing meets the glow wire standard.

[0228] In some embodiments, an integrated copper wire may be used inside the power strip.

[0229] According to the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, the power strip is produced by using a flame-retardant shell and integrated copper wires, which can provide high temperature protection for the power strip and improve the safety of the power strip.

[0230] In some embodiments, each socket may be provided with a safety door.

[0231] In this embodiment, during the actual implementation, when the pressure applied by the user to the safety protection door is greater than the target pressure value, the safety protection door can be opened.

[0232] The specific value of the target pressure value can be determined based on actual conditions. For example, the target pressure value can be 75N or 80N, etc., which is not limited in this application.

[0233] According to the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by providing a safety protection door for each socket, the safety hazard caused by accidental touching by children can be reduced, thereby improving the user experience.

[0234] In the actual implementation process, the user can remotely control the on / off status between each socket in the power strip and the power supply through one or more of the communication module and the user interaction module in the user-side communication connection.

[0235] According to the power strip provided in the embodiment of the present application, by obtaining the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket when the target socket is connected to power and the target socket is connected to a load, the actual situation of the output electrical signal when the electrical equipment uses the power strip is effectively monitored, and based on the size relationship between the output electrical signal and the target electrical signal threshold, it is determined whether the target socket is overloaded, thereby automatically controlling the on and off state between the target socket and the power supply, alleviating the safety hazards caused by circuit overload, improving safety of use, and enhancing user experience.

[0236] An embodiment of the present application also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, each process of the above-mentioned control method embodiment of the power strip is implemented, and the same technical effect can be achieved. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here.

[0237] The processor is the processor in the electronic device described in the above embodiment. The readable storage medium includes a computer readable storage medium, such as a computer read-only memory ROM, a random access memory RAM, a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0238] An embodiment of the present application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which implements the control method of the socket strip when executed by a processor.

[0239] The processor is the processor in the electronic device described in the above embodiment. The readable storage medium includes a computer readable storage medium, such as a computer read-only memory ROM, a random access memory RAM, a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0240] An embodiment of the present application further provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is coupled to the processor, and the processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the various processes of the above-mentioned power strip control method embodiment, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here.

[0241] It should be understood that the chip mentioned in the embodiments of the present application can also be called a system-level chip, a system chip, a chip system or a system-on-chip chip, etc.

[0242] It should be noted that, in this article, the terms "comprise", "include" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise one..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element. In addition, it should be pointed out that the scope of the methods and devices in the embodiments of the present application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, and may also include performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in reverse order according to the functions involved, for example, the described method may be performed in an order different from that described, and various steps may also be added, omitted, or combined. In addition, the features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0243] Through the description of the above implementation methods, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the above-mentioned embodiment methods can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general hardware platform, and of course by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on such an understanding, the technical solution of the present application, or the part that contributes to the relevant technology, can be embodied in the form of a computer software product, which is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, a disk, or an optical disk), and includes a number of instructions for a terminal (which can be a mobile phone, a computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in each embodiment of the present application.

[0244] The embodiments of the present application are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present application, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the purpose of the present application and the scope of protection of the claims, all of which are within the protection of the present application.

[0245] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0246] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a power strip, characterized in that: The power strip comprises a plurality of sockets; the power strip is connected to a power source; and the method comprises: When a target socket among the multiple sockets is connected to the power supply and the target socket is connected to a load, obtaining an output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket; Based on the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket and the target electrical signal threshold, the on-off state between the target socket and the power supply is controlled, and the on-off state includes: on and off.

2. The control method of the power strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controlling the on / off state between the target socket and the power supply based on the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket and the target electrical signal threshold comprises: When the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the target socket is controlled to be disconnected from the power supply, and a prompt message is output and / or the prompt message is sent to the user terminal; When the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket is not greater than the target electrical signal threshold, the target socket is kept connected to the power supply.

3. The control method of the power strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: When a target socket among the multiple sockets is connected to the power supply and the target socket is connected to a load, before obtaining an output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket, the method includes: Receiving a first control instruction sent by a user terminal; and / or, Receiving a first input from a user to the power strip; In response to the first input, obtaining a first control instruction; Based on the first control instruction, the target socket among the plurality of sockets is controlled to be connected to the power supply.

4. The control method of the power strip according to claim 3, characterized in that: The controlling the target socket among the plurality of sockets to be connected to the power supply based on the first control instruction includes: Based on a first target time included in the first control instruction, the target socket among the plurality of sockets is controlled to be connected to the power supply at the first target time.

5. The control method of a power strip according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The controlling the on / off state between the target jack and the power supply comprises: Receiving a second control instruction sent by the user terminal; and / or, receiving a second input from a user to the power strip; In response to the second input, obtaining a second control instruction; Based on the second control instruction, the target socket is controlled to disconnect the power supply.

6. The control method of the power strip according to claim 5, characterized in that: The controlling the target socket to disconnect the power supply based on the second control instruction includes: Based on a second target time included in the second control instruction, the target socket is controlled to disconnect the power supply at the second target time.

7. The control method of a power strip according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes: Receiving a third control instruction sent by the user terminal; and / or, receiving a third input from the user to the power strip; In response to the third input, acquiring a third control instruction; Based on the third control instruction, power usage information of the target socket in a target time period is acquired.

8. The control method of a power strip according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The multiple jacks support the fast charging protocol.

9. A control device for a power strip, characterized in that: The power strip includes a plurality of sockets; the power strip is connected to a power source; the device includes: A first processing module, configured to obtain an output electrical signal corresponding to a target socket among the multiple sockets when the target socket is connected to the power supply and the target socket is connected to a load; The second processing module is used to control the on-off state between the target socket and the power supply based on the output electrical signal corresponding to the target socket and the target electrical signal threshold, wherein the on-off state includes: on and off.

10. A power strip, characterized in that: include: Multiple jacks; A plurality of switch modules, each of the switch modules being connected to each of the jacks in a one-to-one correspondence; A communication module for communication connection at the user end, wherein the communication modules for communication connection at the user end are respectively connected to the plurality of sockets; and / or; A user interaction module, wherein the user interaction modules are connected to the plurality of jacks respectively; Based on the control device of the power strip as claimed in claim 9, the control device of the power strip is electrically connected to each of the sockets respectively.

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