Water cup water volume monitoring method and system

Abstract

The invention provides a water cup water volume monitoring system. The water cup water volume monitoring system comprises a plurality of intelligent cup mats and an external control terminal, the external control terminal comprises a setting module, a monitoring display module and an alarm module, and the setting module is used for performing activation numbering operation on the intelligent cup mat based on the cup mat code and setting corresponding numbering information, initial water volume information, alarm water volume information and alarm electric quantity information for the activated intelligent cup mat; the monitoring display module is used for performing display operation on the water cup water volume information and the battery electric quantity information of the activated intelligent cup mat based on the number information; and the alarm module is used for carrying out alarm operation if the water cup volume information of the activated intelligent cup mat is smaller than the alarm quantity information or the battery electric quantity information of the activated intelligent cup mat is smaller than the alarm electric quantity information. The invention further provides a water cup water volume monitoring method.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of intelligent devices, and particularly to a method and system for monitoring the water volume of a water cup. Background Art

[0002] In current conference venues, after a meeting has been in progress for a period of time, service staff are required to determine the water volume in the water cups of the participants to decide whether to replenish the tea. Since the water consumption of each participant may vary, even frequent replenishment operations may not meet the needs of each participant. At the same time, frequent replenishment operations will also have a certain impact on the progress of the meeting.

[0003] To solve the above problems, the organizer of the meeting will set a water volume warning coaster at the position of each participant's water cup. The warning coaster can detect the weight of the tea in the water cup. When more tea is consumed, the weight of the water cup decreases, and the warning light on the warning coaster will turn from green to red. The service staff only needs to perform the tea replenishment operation on the water cup corresponding to the red warning light, thus effectively reducing the number of times of disturbing the meeting.

[0004] However, it is difficult to observe the color of the warning light on the above warning coaster. If the warning light is designed to be easier to view, it will also easily affect the lighting settings of the meeting venue.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a method and system for monitoring the water volume of a water cup to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for monitoring the water volume of a water cup, which can replenish the tea in the water cups of the participants in a timely manner on the basis of minimizing the interruption of the meeting process, so as to solve the technical problems of difficult and untimely tea replenishment in existing meetings.

[0007] The embodiments of the present invention provide a water cup water volume monitoring system, which includes: A plurality of intelligent coasters, powered by built-in batteries, for detecting the water volume information of the water cup and outputting the coaster code, the water volume information of the water cup, and the battery power information; and An external control terminal, for receiving the coaster code, the water volume information of the water cup, and the battery power information, and performing monitoring operations on the water volume information of the water cup and the battery power information; Wherein the external control terminal includes: A setting module, for performing an activation numbering operation on the intelligent coasters based on the coaster code, and setting corresponding number information, initial water volume information, alarm water volume information, and alarm power information for the activated intelligent coasters; A monitoring and display module, configured to perform a display operation on the water volume information and battery power information of the water cup of the activated smart coaster based on the number information; and An alarm module, configured to perform an alarm operation if the water volume information of the water cup of the activated smart coaster is less than the alarm quantity information, or the battery power information of the activated smart coaster is less than the alarm power information.

[0008] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a method for monitoring the water volume of a water cup, which is used to monitor the water volume of a water cup by using a water cup water volume monitoring system, where the water cup water volume monitoring system includes: A plurality of smart coasters, powered by built-in batteries, configured to detect the water volume information of the water cup and output a coaster code, water cup water volume information, and battery power information; and An external control terminal, configured to receive the coaster code, the water cup water volume information, and the battery power information, and perform a monitoring operation on the water cup water volume information and the battery power information; Wherein the external control terminal includes: A setting module, configured to perform an activation number operation on the smart coaster based on the coaster code, and set corresponding number information, initial water volume information, alarm water volume information, and alarm power information for the activated smart coaster; A monitoring and display module, configured to perform a display operation on the water cup water volume information and battery power information of the activated smart coaster based on the number information; and An alarm module, configured to perform an alarm operation if the water cup water volume information of the activated smart coaster is less than the alarm water volume information, or the battery power information of the activated smart coaster is less than the alarm power information; The method for monitoring the water volume of a water cup includes: Step S101, the external control terminal receives a connection instruction of the smart coaster and creates a connection with the smart coaster; Step S102, the external control terminal receives the coaster code of the smart coaster, and the coaster code is the unique device code of the smart coaster; Step S103, the setting module of the external control terminal performs an activation number operation on the smart coaster according to the coaster code, and sets corresponding number information, water cup weight information, alarm water volume information, and alarm power information for the activated smart coaster; Step S104, a service staff performs a setting operation on the activated smart coaster; Step S105, the set smart coaster is used, and the activated smart coaster sends the water cup water volume information and battery power information to the monitoring and display module for display in real time; Step S106: If the alarm module performs an alarm operation, the service staff will handle the alarm situation.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the water volume monitoring system and method of the water cup of the present invention can effectively monitor the water volume of the water cup and the battery power of the coaster. Through the display of the external control terminal by the service staff, the tea supplement operation and the coaster replacement operation can be conveniently carried out, and the service staff can be reminded to perform the replacement operation based on the preset alarm conditions, effectively solving the technical problems of the difficult and untimely tea supplement in the existing meetings. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0010] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water volume monitoring system of the water cup of the present invention; Figure 2 It is an assembly schematic diagram of the intelligent coaster of the water volume detection system of the water cup of the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the intelligent coaster of the water volume detection system of the water cup of the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the charger of the water volume detection system of the water cup of the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a detection flow chart of the water volume detection method of the water cup of the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6a It is a parameter setting diagram of the intelligent coaster; Figure 6b It is a schematic diagram of the status display of the intelligent coaster; Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the working environment structure of the electronic device where the water volume monitoring system of the water cup of the present invention is located. Detailed Embodiments

[0011] Please refer to the drawings, where the same component symbols represent the same components. The principle of the present invention is illustrated by being implemented in a suitable computing environment. The following description is based on the specific embodiments of the present invention illustrated, and it should not be regarded as limiting other specific embodiments of the present invention not detailed herein.

[0012] In the following description, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the steps and symbols of operations performed by one or more computers, unless otherwise stated. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that these steps and operations, which are referred to several times as being performed by a computer, include being manipulated by a computer processing unit of electronic signals representing data in a structured form. This manipulation transforms the data or maintains its position in the memory system of the computer, which can reconfigure or otherwise change the operation of the computer in a manner well known to those skilled in the art. The data structures in which the data is maintained are physical locations in the memory that have specific properties defined by the data format. However, the principles of the present invention are described in the foregoing text, which is not meant to be a limitation, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that the various steps and operations described below can also be implemented in hardware.

[0013] The water volume monitoring method and monitoring system of the present invention can be set in any electronic device for monitoring the water volume in the meeting water cups, so as to achieve timely water addition and replacement services. The external control terminal of the monitoring system can be various electronic devices with a display screen, including but not limited to wearable devices, head-mounted devices, personal computers, handheld or laptop devices, mobile devices (such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), media players, etc.), multi-processor systems, consumer electronic devices, minicomputers, mainframe computers, distributed computing environments including any of the above systems or devices, and so on.

[0014] The water volume monitoring method and monitoring system of the present invention can effectively monitor the water volume of the water cup and the battery power of the coaster. Through the display of the external control terminal, the service staff can conveniently perform the operations of tea supplement and coaster replacement, and can remind the service staff to perform the replacement operation based on the preset alarm conditions, effectively solving the technical problems of difficult and untimely tea supplement in the existing meetings.

[0015] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 which is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water volume monitoring system of the present invention. The water volume monitoring system 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of intelligent coasters 11 and an external control terminal 12 wirelessly connected to the intelligent coasters 11.

[0016] Among them, the intelligent coaster 11 is powered by a built-in battery and is used to detect the water volume information of the water cup and output the coaster code, the water volume information of the water cup, and the battery power information. The coaster code is the unique device code of the intelligent coaster; the water volume information of the water cup is the amount of tea in the water cup; the battery power information is the power information of the built-in battery of the intelligent coaster 11.

[0017] The external control terminal 12 is used to receive the above-mentioned coaster code, water cup water volume information, and battery power information, and perform monitoring operations on the above-mentioned water cup water volume information and battery power information.

[0018] The external control terminal 12 includes a setting module 121, a monitoring and display module 122, and an alarm module 123. The setting module 121 is used to perform an activation number operation on the smart coaster 11 based on the coaster code, and set corresponding number information, initial water volume information, alarm water volume information, and alarm power information for the activated smart coaster 11; the monitoring and display module 122 is used to display the water cup water volume information and battery power information of the activated smart coaster 11 based on the number information; the alarm module 123 is used to perform an alarm operation if the water cup water volume information of the activated smart coaster 11 is less than the alarm quantity information, or the battery power information of the activated smart coaster 11 is less than the alarm power information.

[0019] For the specific structure of the smart coaster 11, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 which is the assembly schematic diagram of the smart coaster of the water cup water volume detection system according to the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 which is the explosion schematic diagram of the smart coaster of the water cup water volume detection system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The smart coaster 11 includes a coaster main body 111, a sensing coaster 112, a driving board 113, a wireless transmitter 114, a power supply device 115, and a calling button 116.

[0020] Among them, the sensing coaster 112 is arranged on the coaster main body 111. The sensing coaster 112 is used to place the water cup, detect the weight of the water cup, and send the water cup water volume information. The driving board 113 is arranged inside the coaster main body 111. The driving board 113 is connected to the sensing coaster 112. The driving board 113 receives the water cup water volume information and processes it. The wireless transmitter 114 is connected to the driving board 113, and is used to receive the signal sent by the driving board 113 and send the signal to the external control terminal 12. The power supply device 115 is arranged inside the coaster main body 111. The power supply device 115 is connected to the driving board 113, the sensing coaster 112, and the wireless transmitter 114. The power supply device 115 is used to supply power to the smart coaster 11, and the power supply device 115 can be a lithium battery. The calling button 116 is arranged on the coaster main body 111. The calling button 116 is connected to the driving board 113. The calling button 116 is used to send an operation signal. The wireless transmitter 114 can receive the operation signal sent through the calling button 116 and send it to the external control terminal 12 for processing.

[0021] The induction coaster 112 is provided on the coaster main body 111, used for placing a water cup and detecting the weight of the water cup, and simultaneously sending the water volume information of the water cup to the drive board 113. The drive board 113 receives and processes the water volume information of the water cup, and controls the wireless transmitter 114 to send a signal to the external control terminal 12 for processing according to the processing result. The power supply device 115 provides power support for the entire intelligent coaster 11. The user can send an operation signal by pressing the call button 116. After the wireless transmitter 114 receives the signal, it sends it to the external control terminal 12 for processing, realizing convenient functions such as calling the waiter to add water or change water.

[0022] The intelligent coaster 11 of this embodiment further includes an indicator light 117. The indicator light 117 is provided on the coaster main body 111, and the indicator light 117 is connected to the drive board 113. The indicator light 117 is used to display the working state of the induction coaster 112, such as normal, faulty, or charging, etc. When the induction coaster 112 detects the weight of the water cup, the indicator light 117 can light up or flash to indicate the working state. This design facilitates the user to understand the operation status of the intelligent coaster at any time.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic view of the intelligent coaster of the water volume detection system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The induction coaster 112 includes a support plate 1121, a gravity sensor 1122, and an anti-slip pad 1123. The support plate 1121 is provided above the coaster main body 111 for supporting the water cup. A connection hole 12111 is provided on the support plate 1121. The contact rod 11221 of the gravity sensor 1122 passes through the connection hole 12111 to contact the bottom of the water cup. The other end of the gravity sensor 1122 is electrically connected to the drive board 113 to provide the gravity information (water volume information) of the water cup to the drive board 113. The anti-slip pad 1123 is provided on the upper surface of the support plate 1121 to increase the friction between the water cup and the support plate 1121 and prevent the water cup from slipping.

[0024] An installation groove 1111 is provided on the coaster main body 111, and the induction coaster 112 is located in the installation groove 1111, which improves the compactness of the structure of the intelligent coaster, and the structure of the intelligent coaster is thinner and lighter.

[0025] At the same time, in order to prevent liquid from seeping into the coaster interior and causing damage, a waterproof strip 1113 is also provided on the coaster main body 111, located in the installation groove 1111 and at the bottom end of the support plate 1121. The waterproof strip 1113 is of a frame structure, and a waterproof groove is formed between the waterproof strip 1113 and the inner wall of the installation groove 1111, effectively preventing liquid from seeping into the coaster interior.

[0026] The coaster main body 111 includes a housing 1115 and a base 1116. A support plate 1121 is located above the housing 1115, and an opening is provided at the bottom end of the housing 1115. Mounting holes 1112 are provided on the housing 1115. A gravity sensor 1122 is disposed on the base 1116, and the contact rod 11221 of the gravity sensor 1122 passes through the mounting hole 1112 and faces the connection hole 12111 on the support plate 1121. The base 1116 is connected to the bottom end of the housing 1115 to close the opening, ensuring the stability and integrity of the entire intelligent coaster structure.

[0027] In addition, the water volume monitoring system 10 of the present invention may further include a charger 13. The charger 13 may be provided with a plurality of charging slots 131 for charging the intelligent coaster 11. For the specific structure of the charger, reference may be made to Figure 4 .

[0028] The intelligent coaster 112 of the present invention is internally embedded with a gravity sensor 1122, which can detect the weight change of the water cup in real time. When the water cup is placed on the sensing coaster 112, the gravity sensor 1122 contacts the bottom of the water cup through the contact rod 11221, thereby sensing the weight of the water cup. Subsequently, the gravity sensor 1122 sends the detected weight signal to the drive board 113 for processing. The drive board 113 is disposed inside the coaster main body 111, and the drive board 113 is connected to the sensing coaster 112 through a wire. The drive board 113 receives the weight signal from the gravity sensor 1122 and processes it according to a preset algorithm or logic. The processed signal will be sent to the wireless transmitter 114. The wireless transmitter 114 is connected to the drive board 113, responsible for receiving the signal sent by the drive board 113 and sending it to an external control terminal for processing through wireless means (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.). The external control terminal may be a smart phone, a tablet computer or other intelligent devices, and the user can receive and view the detection results of the intelligent coaster 11 through these devices. A power supply device 115 is disposed inside the coaster main body 111 to provide power support for the entire intelligent coaster structure.

[0029] The power supply device 115 provides power support for the entire intelligent coaster structure, including a lithium battery 1151 and a charging port 1152. The lithium battery 1151 is detachably or non-detachably installed inside the coaster main body 111 to provide long-term battery life. The charging port 1152 is located on the side of the coaster main body 111, facilitating the user to connect an external power supply for charging. When the battery power is insufficient, the user can place the intelligent coaster into the charging slot of the charger for charging operation.

[0030] When the user presses the call button 116, the call button 116 sends an operation signal to the drive board 113. After receiving the signal, the drive board 113 controls the wireless transmitter 114 to send a corresponding signal to the external control terminal 12, realizing convenient functions such as calling the waiter to add water or change water.

[0031] The indicator light 117 is used to display the working state of the induction coaster 112, such as normal, faulty, or charging, etc. When the induction coaster 112 detects the weight of the water cup or the intelligent coaster structure is in a specific state, the indicator light 117 will light up or flash to indicate the working state.

[0032] The following details the process of monitoring the water volume of the water cup during a meeting using the above-mentioned water cup water volume monitoring system. For details, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 which is the detection flow chart of the water cup water volume detection method of the embodiment of the present invention. The water cup water volume detection method specifically includes: Step S101, the external control terminal receives the connection instruction of the intelligent coaster and creates a connection with the intelligent coaster; Step S102, the external control terminal receives the coaster code of the intelligent coaster, and the coaster code is the unique device code of the intelligent coaster; Step S103, the setting module of the external control terminal performs an activation number operation on the intelligent coaster according to the coaster code, and sets corresponding number information, water cup weight information, alarm water volume information, and alarm power information for the activated intelligent coaster; Step S104, the service staff performs a setting operation on the activated intelligent coaster; Step S105, the set intelligent coaster is used, and the activated intelligent coaster sends the water cup water volume information and battery power information to the monitoring and display module for display in real time; Step S106, if the alarm module performs an alarm operation, the service staff processes the alarm situation.

[0033] The following details the detection flow of the water cup water volume detection method of the embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] In step S101, the service staff activates the intelligent coaster (such as through the call button 116), and the wireless transmitter of the intelligent coaster will send a connection instruction. The external control terminal receives the connection instruction of the intelligent coaster and creates a connection with the intelligent coaster.

[0035] In step S102, the external control terminal obtains the coaster code of the intelligent coaster through the connection created in step S101. The coaster code is the unique device code of the intelligent coaster, so that the external control terminal can distinguish different intelligent coasters.

[0036] In step S103, the setting module of the external control terminal activates the smart coaster according to the received coaster code, so that the smart coaster can subsequently continuously send the water volume information and battery power information of the water cup to the external control terminal.

[0037] At the same time, the setting module will set the corresponding number information, water cup weight information, alarm water volume information, and alarm power information for the activated smart coaster, so as to effectively display the water cup water volume information and battery power information corresponding to the smart coaster subsequently. Specifically, it can be as Figure 6a shown Figure 6a in the parameter setting diagram of the smart coaster. The user can select a number to bind to the activated smart coaster, and at the same time set the water cup weight information, alarm water volume information, and alarm power information corresponding to this number. In the figure, the currently connected smart coaster is set with the number 4, the water cup weight is 200 grams, the alarm power information is 20%, and the alarm water volume information is 300g.

[0038] In step S104, the service staff performs a setting operation on the smart coaster activated in step S103 in the meeting place, and can set the corresponding water cup on the corresponding smart coaster.

[0039] In step S105, the participants use the set smart coaster, and at the same time the activated smart coaster continuously sends the water cup water volume information and battery power information to the monitoring and display module of the external control terminal for display.

[0040] Specifically, it can be referred to Figure 6b , Figure 6b which is the schematic diagram of the status display of the smart coaster. The service staff can view the water cup water volume information and battery power information of all smart coasters through this monitoring and display module. The service staff can perform water addition operations on the corresponding water cups or replacement operations on the smart coasters in a timely manner according to the viewed content.

[0041] In step S106, the alarm module of the external control terminal can detect the water cup water volume information and battery power information of all smart coasters, and compare them with the preset alarm water volume information and alarm power information. In this way, when the water cup water volume information of the activated smart coaster is less than the alarm water volume information, the alarm module can prompt the service staff to perform a water addition operation on the water cup corresponding to the activated smart coaster; when the battery power information of the activated smart coaster is less than the alarm power information, the alarm module can prompt the service staff to perform a replacement operation on the activated smart coaster, and can use a charger to charge the replaced smart coaster.

[0042] In addition, in step S105, the external control terminal can also count the usage time information of the tea in the corresponding water cup based on the water cup water volume information, and display this usage time information. Specifically, please refer toFigure 6b As shown in the figure. In this way, the service staff can obtain the tea drinking time in the current water cup based on the usage time information. If the tea drinking time is too long, such as the usage time information of the smart coaster is greater than the preset value, the service staff can perform a water change operation on the corresponding water cup. The preset value can be set based on the actual usage situation. If the tea drinking time does not need to be considered, the preset value can be set relatively large or the usage time information can be completely ignored. If it is necessary to ensure that the tea of the participants is always at a relatively high temperature, the preset value can be set relatively small. When the usage time information of the smart coaster is greater than the preset value, the monitoring display module will highlight the area of the corresponding smart coaster to prompt the service staff to perform a water change operation in a timely manner.

[0043] Here, in order to accurately obtain the tea drinking time of the current water cup, the external control terminal will continuously obtain and count the water volume information of the water cup. When the participants are drinking water normally, the water volume in the water cup is continuously decreasing. If the external control terminal detects an increase in the water volume information of the water cup, it means that the service staff has performed a water addition or water change operation on the water cup. At this time, the external control terminal will automatically reset the usage time information corresponding to the smart coaster to ensure the accuracy of the current usage time information of the smart coaster.

[0044] In this way, the water volume detection and processing process of the water cup water volume detection method in this embodiment is completed.

[0045] The water cup water volume monitoring system and method of the present invention can effectively monitor the water volume of the water cup and the battery power of the coaster. Through the display of the external control terminal, the service staff can conveniently perform tea supplement operations and coaster replacement operations, and can remind the service staff to perform replacement operations based on the preset alarm conditions, effectively solving the technical problems of difficult and untimely tea supplement in existing meetings.

[0046] As used in this application, terms such as "component", "module", "system", "interface", "process", etc. generally refer to computer-related entities: hardware, combinations of hardware and software, software, or software in execution. For example, a component can be, but is not limited to, a process running on a processor, a processor, an object, an executable application, an executing thread, a program, and / or a computer. By way of illustration, both an application running on a controller and the controller can be components. One or more components can exist within an executing process and / or thread, and a component can be located on one computer and / or distributed between two or more computers.

[0047] Figure 7 And the following discussion provides a brief, general description of the working environment of the electronic device in which the water cup water volume monitoring system described in the present invention is implemented. Figure 7The working environment is merely an example of a suitable working environment and is not intended to suggest any limitation as to the scope of use or functionality of the working environment.

[0048] Although not required, embodiments are described in the general context of "computer-readable instructions" being executed by one or more electronic devices or electronic devices. The computer-readable instructions may be distributed via a computer-readable medium (discussed below). The computer-readable instructions may be implemented as program modules, such as functions, objects, application programming interfaces (APIs), data structures, etc. that perform specific tasks or implement specific abstract data types. Typically, the functionality of the computer-readable instructions may be combined or distributed arbitrarily in various environments.

[0049] Figure 7 An example of an electronic device 712 including one or more embodiments in the water cup water volume monitoring system of the present invention is illustrated. In one configuration, the electronic device 712 includes at least one processing unit 716 and a memory 718. Depending on the exact configuration and type of the electronic device, the memory 718 may be volatile (such as RAM), non-volatile (such as ROM, flash memory, etc.) or some combination of both. This configuration is illustrated by the dashed line 714 in Figure 7 is illustrated.

[0050] In other embodiments, the electronic device 712 may include additional features and / or functionality. For example, the device 712 may also include additional storage devices (such as removable and / or non-removable), including but not limited to magnetic storage devices, optical storage devices, etc. Such additional storage devices are illustrated by the storage device 720 in Figure 7 is illustrated. In one embodiment, the computer-readable instructions for implementing one or more embodiments provided herein may be in the storage device 720. The storage device 720 may also store other computer-readable instructions for implementing an operating system, application programs, etc. The computer-readable instructions may be loaded into the memory 718 and executed by, for example, the processing unit 716.

[0051] The term "computer-readable medium" as used herein includes computer storage media. Computer storage media includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented by any method or technology for storing information such as computer-readable instructions or other data. The memory 718 and the storage device 720 are examples of computer storage media. Computer storage media includes but is not limited to RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile disc (DVD) or other optical storage devices, cassette tapes, magnetic tapes, magnetic disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store the desired information and can be accessed by the electronic device 712. Any such computer storage media may be part of the electronic device 712.

[0052] The electronic device 712 may also include a communication connection 726 that allows the electronic device 712 to communicate with other devices. The communication connection 726 may include, but is not limited to, a modem, a network interface card (NIC), an integrated network interface, a radio frequency transmitter / receiver, an infrared port, a USB connection, or other interfaces for connecting the electronic device 712 to other electronic devices. The communication connection 726 may include a wired connection or a wireless connection. The communication connection 726 may transmit and / or receive communication media.

[0053] The term "computer-readable medium" may include a communication medium. A communication medium typically embodies computer-readable instructions or other data in a "modulated data signal" such as a carrier wave or other transmission mechanism, and includes any information delivery medium. The term "modulated data signal" may include a signal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode information in the signal.

[0054] The electronic device 712 may include an input device 724, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a pen, a voice input device, a touch input device, an infrared camera, a video input device, and / or any other input device. The device 712 may also include an output device 722, such as one or more displays, speakers, printers, and / or any other output device. The input device 724 and the output device 722 may be connected to the electronic device 712 via a wired connection, a wireless connection, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, an input device or an output device from another electronic device may be used as the input device 724 or the output device 722 of the electronic device 712.

[0055] The components of the electronic device 712 may be connected by various interconnections, such as a bus. Such interconnections may include a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) (such as a PCI Express), a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a FireWire (IEEE 1394), an optical bus architecture, and the like. In another embodiment, the components of the electronic device 712 may be interconnected via a network. For example, the memory 718 may be composed of multiple physical memory units located at different physical locations and interconnected via a network.

[0056] Those skilled in the art will recognize that storage devices for storing computer-readable instructions can be distributed across a network. For example, an electronic device 730 accessible via network 728 can store computer-readable instructions for implementing one or more embodiments provided by the present invention. The electronic device 712 can access the electronic device 730 and download a part or all of the computer-readable instructions for execution. Alternatively, the electronic device 712 can download multiple computer-readable instructions as needed, or some instructions can be executed at the electronic device 712 and some instructions can be executed at the electronic device 730.

[0057] Various operations of embodiments are provided herein. In one embodiment, the one or more operations can constitute computer-readable instructions stored on one or more computer-readable media, which when executed by an electronic device will cause a computing device to perform the operations. The order in which some or all of the operations are described should not be construed as implying that these operations must be order-dependent. Those skilled in the art will understand alternative orderings having the benefit of this specification. Moreover, it should be understood that not all operations need be present in each embodiment provided herein.

[0058] Also, although the present disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art based on a reading and understanding of this specification and the drawings. The present disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the appended claims. In particular with respect to the various functions performed by the above-described components (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), the terms used to describe such components are intended to correspond to any component that performs the specified function of the component (e.g., it is functionally equivalent), unless otherwise indicated, even if structurally different from the disclosed structure that performs the functions in the exemplary implementations of the present disclosure shown herein. Additionally, although a particular feature of the present disclosure has been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such feature can be combined with one or more other features of other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for a given or particular application. Moreover, insofar as the terms "comprising," "having," "containing," or any variation thereof are used in the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "including."

[0059] Each functional unit in the embodiments of the present invention may be integrated into one processing module, or each unit may exist physically alone, or two or more units may be integrated into one module. The above-mentioned integrated module may be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional module. When the integrated module is implemented in the form of a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The above-mentioned storage medium may be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk or an optical disc, etc. Each of the above-mentioned devices or systems may execute the methods in the corresponding method embodiments.

[0060] In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed as above with embodiments, the serial numbers before the embodiments are only used for convenience of description and do not limit the order of the embodiments of the present invention. Moreover, the above embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A water cup water volume monitoring system, characterized in that, Comprising: A plurality of intelligent coasters, powered by built-in batteries, for detecting the water volume information of a water cup and outputting coaster codes, water cup water volume information, and battery power information; And An external control terminal, for receiving the coaster code, the water cup water volume information, and the battery power information, and performing monitoring operations on the water cup water volume information and the battery power information; Wherein the external control terminal includes: A setting module, for performing activation numbering operations on the intelligent coasters based on the coaster codes, and setting corresponding number information, initial water volume information, alarm water volume information, and alarm power information for the activated intelligent coasters; A monitoring and display module, for performing display operations on the water cup water volume information and battery power information of the activated intelligent coasters based on the number information; and An alarm module, for performing an alarm operation if the water cup water volume information of the activated intelligent coasters is less than the alarm quantity information, or the battery power information of the activated intelligent coasters is less than the alarm power information.

2. The water cup water volume monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent coaster includes: A coaster body; An induction coaster, arranged on the coaster body, the induction coaster is used for placing the water cup, and the induction coaster detects the weight of the water cup and sends the water cup water volume information; A drive board, arranged inside the coaster body, the drive board is connected to the induction coaster, and the drive board receives and processes the water cup water volume information; A wireless transmitter, the wireless transmitter is connected to the drive board, the wireless transmitter receives the signal sent by the drive board, and sends the signal to the external control terminal; and A power supply device, arranged inside the coaster body, the power supply device is connected to the drive board, the induction coaster, and the wireless transmitter, and the power supply device is used for supplying power to the intelligent coaster.

3. The water cup water volume monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The intelligent coaster further includes a summon button arranged on the coaster body, the summon button is connected to the drive board, and the summon button is used for sending an operation signal; The wireless transmitter receives the operation signal sent by the user through the summon button and sends it to the external control terminal for processing.

4. The water cup water volume monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power supply device includes a lithium battery, and the lithium battery is connected to the drive board, and the lithium battery is used for supplying power to the intelligent coaster.

5. The water cup water volume monitoring system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The induction coaster further includes: A support plate, arranged above the coaster body, the support plate is used for supporting the water cup, and the support plate is provided with a connection hole; A gravity sensor, arranged on the coaster body, the gravity sensor is connected to the drive board, and the gravity sensor includes a contact rod, and the contact rod penetrates through the connection hole; An anti-slip pad, the anti-slip pad is arranged on the support plate; A housing, the support plate is located above the housing, the bottom end of the housing is provided with an opening, and the housing is provided with a mounting hole; and A base, connected to the bottom end of the housing, the base closes the opening, the gravity sensor is arranged on the base, and the gravity sensor penetrates through the mounting hole.

6. The water cup water volume monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water cup water volume monitoring system further includes: A charger, which is provided with a plurality of charging slots for performing charging operations on the intelligent coasters.

7. A water cup water volume monitoring method for monitoring the water volume of a water cup using a water cup water volume monitoring system, characterized in that, The water cup water volume monitoring system includes: Multiple intelligent coasters, powered by built-in batteries, are used to detect the water volume information of water cups and output coaster codes, water cup water volume information, and battery power information; and An external control terminal, which is used to receive the coaster code, the water cup water volume information, and the battery power information, and perform monitoring operations on the water cup water volume information and the battery power information; Wherein the external control terminal includes: A setting module, which is used to perform an activation numbering operation on the intelligent coaster based on the coaster code, and set corresponding number information, initial water volume information, alarm water volume information, and alarm power information for the activated intelligent coaster; A monitoring and display module, which is used to perform a display operation on the water cup water volume information and the battery power information of the activated intelligent coaster based on the number information; and An alarm module, which is used to perform an alarm operation if the water cup water volume information of the activated intelligent coaster is less than the alarm water volume information, or the battery power information of the activated intelligent coaster is less than the alarm power information; The water cup water volume monitoring method includes: Step S101, the external control terminal receives a connection instruction from the intelligent coaster and creates a connection with the intelligent coaster; Step S102, the external control terminal receives the coaster code of the intelligent coaster, and the coaster code is the unique device code of the intelligent coaster; Step S103, the setting module of the external control terminal performs an activation numbering operation on the intelligent coaster according to the coaster code, and sets corresponding number information, water cup weight information, alarm water volume information, and alarm power information for the activated intelligent coaster; Step S104, the service staff performs a setting operation on the activated intelligent coaster; Step S105, the set intelligent coaster is used, and the activated intelligent coaster sends the water cup water volume information and the battery power information to the monitoring and display module for display in real time; Step S106, if the alarm module performs an alarm operation, the service staff processes the alarm situation.

8. The water volume monitoring method for a water cup according to claim 7, characterized in that, The step S106 includes: If the water cup water volume information of the activated intelligent coaster is less than the alarm water volume information, the service staff adds water to the water cup of the activated intelligent coaster; If the battery power information of the activated intelligent coaster is less than the alarm power information, the service staff replaces the activated intelligent coaster.

9. The water volume monitoring method for a water cup according to claim 7, characterized in that, The step S105 further includes: The external control terminal statistically calculates the usage time information of the tea in the corresponding water cup based on the water cup water volume information and displays the usage time information; The step S106 further includes: If the usage time information of the activated intelligent coaster is greater than a preset value, the service staff changes the water in the water cup of the activated intelligent coaster.

10. The water volume monitoring method for a water cup according to claim 9, characterized in that, The step in which the external control terminal statistically calculates the usage time information of the tea in the corresponding water cup based on the water cup water volume information includes: If it is detected that the water cup water volume information increases, the usage time information is reset.

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