Multifunctional intelligent gateway system, method and device for smart home and storage medium

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of smart home, and discloses a multifunctional intelligent gateway system for smart home, which comprises a central processing unit, a communication module, an infrared receiving and transmitting module, an input and output module, a storage module, a power supply module and a remote control learning module, the central processing unit is used for processing data and instructions, regenerating corresponding infrared signals according to the stored infrared signals and sending the infrared signals to the household appliances, and the communication module is used for carrying out communication and data exchange with intelligent equipment in the intelligent home system. And the infrared receiving and transmitting module is used for receiving an infrared signal of a remote controller of the household appliance through the infrared receiver and transmitting a control infrared signal to the household appliance through the infrared transmitter. According to the invention, data and instructions from each module are processed through the central processing unit, and advanced control algorithms and communication technologies are integrated, so that centralized control and management of home equipment are realized, and the control efficiency and the intelligent degree are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of smart home, and particularly to a multifunctional smart gateway system for smart home. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of smart home technology, more and more smart devices are applied to home life. However, there are still a large number of old-fashioned home appliances that are not intelligent in many families. Due to the lack of intelligent control interfaces, these old-fashioned home appliances cannot be directly connected to the smart home system, which limits the overall intelligence level and user experience of the smart home system. Therefore, the present invention proposes a smart gateway for smart home, which realizes the intelligent control of old-fashioned home appliances through the remote control learning function to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To make up for the above deficiencies, the present invention provides a multifunctional smart gateway system for smart home, aiming to realize the intelligent management and control of home appliances by integrating advanced control algorithms and communication technologies.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides the following technical solution. A multifunctional smart gateway system for smart home includes: a central processing unit, a communication module, an infrared receiving and transmitting module, an input / output module, a storage module, a power supply module, and a remote control learning module;

[0005] The central processing unit is used to process data and instructions and regenerate corresponding infrared signals according to the stored infrared signals and send them to home appliances;

[0006] The communication module is used to communicate and exchange data with smart devices in the smart home system;

[0007] The infrared receiving and transmitting module is used to receive the infrared signals of home appliance remote controls through an infrared receiver and send control infrared signals to home appliances through an infrared transmitter;

[0008] The input / output module is used to display the operating status of the device and receive operation instructions from users;

[0009] The storage module is used to store the configuration information of the device and user data;

[0010] The power supply module is used to provide power supply for the smart gateway system;

[0011] The remote control learning module is used to copy and learn the signals of various home appliance remote controls.

[0012] Preferably, the central processing unit uses Cortex-M85 as the main processor to be responsible for processing control instructions and data information.

[0013] Preferably, the central processing unit converts different types of control signals into infrared signals for transmission through control signal conversion technology.

[0014] Preferably, the communication module supports multiple communication protocols, including but not limited to WiFi, Bluetooth, and RS485.

[0015] Preferably, the input / output module includes one or more of a display screen, buttons, and indicator lights.

[0016] Preferably, the storage module includes an infrared signal storage unit for storing infrared signals of household electrical appliances on the market.

[0017] Preferably, the storage module further includes an online update unit for obtaining real-time updated infrared signal data.

[0018] In a second aspect, the present invention provides the following technical solution, a method for implementing a multi-functional smart gateway system for smart home, the method includes:

[0019] S1. Encoding information storage: Store the encoding information corresponding to household electrical appliances of preset brands and models in the storage module of the smart gateway in advance;

[0020] S2. Infrared encoding reception: Receive the infrared encoding information of the remote control of the household electrical appliance through an infrared receiver;

[0021] S3. Remote control encoding definition and learning: Define the received infrared encoding through a remote control learning module, and then store the defined encoding in the internal storage module;

[0022] S4. Household electrical appliance control: Select the household electrical appliance to be remotely controlled through the input / output module to issue a control instruction, send the signal to this smart gateway system through the cloud server, retrieve the encoding in the internal storage module, drive the infrared transmitter, and control the household electrical appliance.

[0023] In a third aspect, the present invention provides the following technical solution, a computer device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, where when the processor executes the computer program, it implements the above-mentioned method for implementing a multi-functional smart gateway system for smart home.

[0024] In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides the following technical solution, a readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the above-mentioned method for implementing a multi-functional smart gateway system for smart home.

[0025] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. In the present invention, the central processing unit processes data and instructions from various modules, and integrates advanced control algorithms and communication technologies, realizing centralized control and management of home appliances, and improving control efficiency and intelligence level.

[0027] 2. In the present invention, the remote control learning module accurately copies and learns signals sent by various types of home appliance remote controls, not only supporting the control of TVs and air conditioners, but also supporting other types of home devices through expansion, such as lights, curtains, security devices, etc., thereby achieving a more comprehensive smart home control effect.

[0028] 3. In the present invention, through the built-in storage module in the smart gateway, detailed configuration information of various furniture and home appliances is saved, providing accurate configuration information for the central processing unit, enabling automatic adjustment and optimization according to user behavior and habits, ensuring that the device operates normally according to the user's personalized settings, and providing a more personalized smart home experience for storing relevant user data.

[0029] 4. In the present invention, the communication module supports multiple communication protocols and device types, has high compatibility and expandability, greatly expands the connection ability and application scope of the smart gateway, effectively eliminates the gap caused by incompatible communication protocols between devices, realizes the interconnection and collaborative work of various devices in the smart home system, and can meet the changing needs and expectations of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 is a framework diagram of the multifunctional smart gateway system for smart home proposed by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 is a flowchart of the implementation method of the multifunctional smart gateway system for smart home proposed by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the remote control learning function of the implementation method of the multifunctional smart gateway system for smart home proposed by the present invention.

[0033] Among them, 1. PC side; 2. Mobile phone APP; 3. Cloud server; 4. Smart gateway; 5. TV; 6. Stereo; 7. Water heater; 8. Lamp; 9. Central processing unit; 10. Communication module; 11. Infrared receiving and transmitting module; 12. Input / output module; 13. Storage module; 14. Power module; 15. Remote control learning module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Apparently, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0035] Embodiment 1

[0036] Refer to Figure 1 , in the first embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a multifunctional intelligent gateway system for smart home, including: a central processing unit 9, a communication module 10, an infrared receiving and transmitting module 11, an input / output module 12, a storage module 13, a power supply module 14, and a remote control learning module 15;

[0037] The central processing unit 9 is used to process data and instructions and regenerate corresponding infrared signals according to the stored infrared signals and send them to household appliances;

[0038] The communication module 10 is used to communicate and exchange data with intelligent devices in the smart home system;

[0039] The infrared receiving and transmitting module 11 is used to receive the infrared signals of the remote controls of household appliances through an infrared receiver and send control infrared signals to household appliances through an infrared transmitter;

[0040] The input / output module 12 is used to display the operating status of the device and receive operation instructions from users;

[0041] The storage module 13 is used to store the configuration information of the device and user data;

[0042] The power supply module 14 is used to provide power supply for the intelligent gateway 4;

[0043] The remote control learning module 15 is used to copy and learn the signals of various household appliance remote controls.

[0044] Specifically, by processing the data and instructions from each module by the central processing unit 9 and undertaking the key signal conversion task, seamless access and intelligent control of old-fashioned household appliances are realized, enabling the originally isolated old-fashioned household appliances to integrate into the smart home system. Users no longer need to use cumbersome old-fashioned remote controls and can easily operate only through a unified intelligent control platform, greatly improving the convenience of home control and the overall intelligent experience;

[0045] The communication module 10 establishes connections among various devices and receives the data transmitted from them, and quickly transfers this data to the central processor 9 for processing and analysis, realizing the collaboration among different intelligent devices, enabling the entire smart home system to respond to various changes and diverse user needs in real time, and creating a more comfortable, convenient and intelligent home living experience for users;

[0046] In the infrared receiving and transmitting module 11, the infrared receiver can accurately receive the infrared signals emitted by the old-fashioned home appliance remote control, which enables the originally isolated home appliance control instructions to be acquired and understood by the central processor 9. At the same time, the infrared transmitter can send corresponding control infrared signals to the old-fashioned home appliances according to the processing results of the central processor 9, realizing the intelligent control of old-fashioned home appliances and improving the convenience and integrity of home control;

[0047] The input / output module 12 clearly displays the real-time operating status of various furniture and home appliances, such as whether the smart lights are turned on, the power consumption of the smart sockets, the locked state of the smart door locks, etc., enabling users to have a clear understanding of the working conditions of the entire home appliances, and at the same time can accurately receive the user's operation instructions, make decisions in a timely manner according to the displayed device status, so as to realize the flexible management and precise control of home appliances, greatly improving the convenience and experience of users using the smart home system;

[0048] The storage module 13 stores the detailed configuration information of various furniture and home appliances, provides accurate configuration information for the central processor 9, and ensures that the devices operate normally according to the user's personalized settings. At the same time, it is also responsible for storing the user's relevant data, such as the user's usage habits, common scene modes, historical operation records of the devices, etc., providing more considerate and convenient services for users, ensuring the stability, personalization and intelligence of the smart home system, and improving the operation efficiency of the entire system and the effect of user experience;

[0049] The power supply module 14 can continuously and stably supply the required electric energy for the entire smart gateway 4 to ensure the normal operation of each module in the system;

[0050] The remote control learning module 15 can accurately copy and learn the signals emitted by various types of home appliance remote controls, whether it is the remote control of the TV 5, the stereo 6, the water heater 7, the lamp 8 or other home appliances, reducing the number of remote controls and the complexity of management. And by learning the signals of various remote controls, the smart gateway 4 can uniformly control the originally diverse and independent home appliances, realizing the integration and intelligence of home control, and promoting the integrity and usability of the smart home system.

[0051] The central processor 9 uses Cortex-M85 as the main processor to be responsible for processing control instructions and data information.

[0052] Specifically, the central processing unit 9 uses Cortex-M85 as the main processor, which has excellent processing capabilities and high computing speeds. It can quickly and accurately process control instructions and a large amount of data information from various modules, ensuring the stability and smoothness of the system. At the same time, the low-power consumption characteristics of Cortex-M85 help reduce the overall energy consumption of the smart gateway 4, reduce the load on the power module 14, and provide users with continuous, stable, and efficient smart home control services.

[0053] The central processing unit 9 converts different types of control signals into infrared signals for transmission through control signal conversion technology.

[0054] Specifically, through control signal conversion technology, the central processing unit 9 can convert control signals from different sources and types, accurately convert these diverse control signals into infrared signals, thereby achieving precise control of old-fashioned household appliances, or converting them into other signal types suitable for specific smart devices to meet the communication needs of various devices in the entire smart home system. This greatly expands the compatibility and versatility of the smart gateway 4, breaks down the barriers of signal formats between different devices, avoids the inability of devices to work together due to differences in control signal types, and can easily achieve centralized, unified, and efficient management and control of various smart devices, significantly enhancing the integrity and convenience of the smart home system.

[0055] The communication module 10 supports multiple communication protocols, including but not limited to WiFi, Bluetooth, and RS485.

[0056] Specifically, the communication module 10 supports multiple communication protocols. The multi-protocol support greatly expands the connection capabilities and application scope of the smart gateway 4, enabling the smart gateway 4 to seamlessly integrate various types of smart devices with different communication requirements, effectively eliminating the barriers caused by incompatible communication protocols between devices, achieving interconnection and collaborative work of various devices in the smart home system, and building a more complete, unified, and efficient smart home environment for users.

[0057] The input / output module 12 includes one or more of a display screen, buttons, and indicator lights;

[0058] Specifically, various types of information, such as device connection status, environmental parameters, and home system operation modes, are visually presented through the input / output module 12, and it is convenient for users to perform quick operations, such as urgently shutting down a certain device and switching scene modes, to achieve efficient, convenient, and visual interactive control.

[0059] The storage module 13 includes an infrared signal storage unit, which is used to store the infrared signals of household appliances on the market.

[0060] Specifically, the storage module 13 in the infrared signal storage unit is dedicated to storing the infrared signals of numerous household appliances on the market. When the user connects an old-fashioned household appliance to the smart gateway 4, the system can quickly match the corresponding infrared signal from the database, eliminating the need for the user to perform cumbersome settings and debugging. This improves the adaptation efficiency between the smart gateway 4 and the old-fashioned household appliances, saves the user's time and energy, and enhances the intelligent experience and convenience of the overall home.

[0061] The storage module 13 also includes an online update unit for obtaining real-time updated infrared signal data.

[0062] Specifically, through the online update unit, updated infrared signal storage units can be obtained in real time, thereby continuously expanding the support for the infrared signals of more brands and models of old-fashioned household appliances, enhancing the adaptability and sustainability of the smart gateway 4, enabling users to integrate various old-fashioned household appliances into the smart home system in a long-term, stable, and convenient manner, and continuously enjoying the convenience and comfort brought by intelligent control.

[0063] Embodiment 2:

[0064] Refer to Figure 2 - Figure 3 , in the second embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a method for implementing a multifunctional smart gateway system for smart home, and the method includes:

[0065] S1. Encoding information storage: Store the encoding information corresponding to the preset brand and model of household appliances in the storage module 13 of the smart gateway 4 in advance;

[0066] S2. Infrared encoding reception: Receive the infrared encoding information of the household appliance remote control through the infrared receiver;

[0067] S3. Remote control encoding definition and learning: Define the received infrared encoding through the remote control learning module 15, and then store the defined encoding in the internal storage module 13;

[0068] S4. Household appliance control: Select the household appliance to be remotely controlled through the input / output module 12 to issue a control instruction, send the signal to this smart gateway 4 through the cloud server 3, retrieve the encoding in the internal storage module 13, drive the infrared transmitter, and control the household appliance.

[0069] Specifically, first, by pre-storing rich home appliance coding information in the storage module 13 of the smart gateway 4, it lays a foundation for subsequent control. Then, it can accurately receive the infrared coding information of the old-fashioned home appliance remote control to obtain the original control signal. Next, with the help of the management software of the PC 1 or the mobile phone APP 2, the received infrared coding can be flexibly defined, covering a variety of common operations, greatly expanding the possibilities and personalization of control. Finally, the user only needs to select the old-fashioned home appliance through the mobile phone APP 2 and issue an instruction, and the smart gateway 4 can quickly respond, retrieve the corresponding coding and drive the infrared transmitter to achieve precise control. Through the cooperation of each module, the old-fashioned home appliances can be integrated into the smart home system, improving the convenience and integrity of home control and creating a more intelligent, convenient and efficient home life experience for users.

[0070] Embodiment 3

[0071] In the third embodiment of the present invention, based on the same inventive concept, a computer-readable storage medium is proposed. The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, it realizes the steps of the implementation method of the multi-functional smart gateway system for smart home in the above embodiment.

[0072] Embodiment 4

[0073] In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, based on the same inventive concept, a computer is proposed. The computer includes: a processor and a memory; the processor and the memory communicate with each other; the memory is used to store instructions; the processor is used to execute the instructions in the memory to execute the implementation method of the multi-functional smart gateway system for smart home in the above embodiment.

[0074] It should be understood that each part of the present invention can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware or a combination thereof. In the above embodiment, multiple steps or methods can be implemented by software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented by hardware, as in another embodiment, any one or a combination of the following well-known technologies in the art can be used: discrete logic circuits with logic gate circuits for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits with appropriate combinational logic gate circuits, programmable gate arrays (PGA), field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), etc.

[0075] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-functional smart gateway system for smart home, characterized in that, Including: A central processing unit, a communication module, an infrared receiving and transmitting module, an input / output module, a storage module, a power supply module, and a remote control learning module; The central processing unit is used to process data and instructions and regenerate corresponding infrared signals according to the stored infrared signals and send them to home appliances; The communication module is used to communicate and exchange data with intelligent devices in the smart home system; The infrared receiving and transmitting module is used to receive the infrared signals of the remote control of home appliances through an infrared receiver and send control infrared signals to home appliances through an infrared transmitter; The input / output module is used to display the operating status of the device and receive operation instructions from the user; The storage module is used to store the configuration information and user data of the device; The power supply module is used to provide power supply for the smart gateway system; The remote control learning module is used to copy and learn the signals of various home appliance remote controls.

2. The multifunctional intelligent gateway system for smart home according to claim 1, characterized in that The central processing unit uses Cortex-M85 as the main processor to be responsible for processing control instructions and data information.

3. The multi-functional smart gateway system for smart home according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central processing unit converts different types of control signals into infrared signals for transmission through control signal conversion technology.

4. The multi-functional intelligent gateway system for smart home according to claim 1, characterized in that The communication module supports multiple communication protocols, and the communication protocols include but are not limited to WiFi, Bluetooth, and RS485.

5. The multifunctional intelligent gateway system for smart home according to claim 1, wherein, The input / output module includes one or more of a display screen, buttons, and indicator lights.

6. The multifunctional intelligent gateway system for smart home according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage module includes an infrared signal storage unit, and the infrared signal storage unit is used to store the infrared signals of home appliances in the market.

7. The multifunctional intelligent gateway system for smart home according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage module further includes an online update unit for obtaining real-time updated infrared signal data.

8. Implementation method of a multi-functional intelligent gateway system for smart home, characterized in that, For the multi-functional smart gateway system for smart home according to any one of claims 1-7, the method includes: S1. Encoding information storage: Store the encoding information corresponding to home appliances of a preset brand and model in the storage module of the smart gateway in advance; S2. Infrared encoding reception: Receive the infrared encoding information of the remote control of home appliances through an infrared receiver; S3. Remote control encoding definition and learning: Define the received infrared encoding through the remote control learning module, and then store the defined encoding in the internal storage module; S4. Home appliance control: Select the home appliance to be remotely controlled through the input / output module to issue a control instruction, send the signal to this smart gateway system through the cloud server, retrieve the encoding in the internal storage module, drive the infrared transmitter, and control the home appliance.

9. A computer device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it realizes the implementation method of the multi-functional smart gateway system for smart home according to claim 8.

10. A readable storage medium, characterized in that, A computer program is stored on the readable storage medium, and when the computer program is executed by the processor, it realizes the implementation method of the multi-functional smart gateway system for smart home according to claim 8.

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