Intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function

Abstract

An intelligent lighting device with an automatic networking function comprises a control module and a near field communication module. The control module has a connection interface. The near field communication module comprises a near field communication tag and an antenna unit. The near field communication tag is connected with the antenna unit and is connected with the control module through the connection interface. The near field communication tag receives networking data transmitted by an external device through the antenna unit. The control module reads networking data of the near field communication tag through the connection interface and executes an automatic networking program according to the networking data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lighting device, in particular to an intelligent lighting device with an automatic networking function. Background Art

[0002] Thanks to technological advancements, the intelligent applications of lighting devices have been significantly improved. To realize these various intelligent applications, multiple intelligent lighting devices must be networked together through networking programs. However, existing networking programs for intelligent lighting devices still have many shortcomings that need to be improved.

[0003] For example, the networking procedures of existing smart lighting devices are relatively complex and inconvenient to maintain, which significantly increases the cost of the networking procedures. In addition, the data security of the networking procedures of existing smart lighting devices needs to be further improved.

[0004] Some existing smart lighting devices can use DIP switches to execute networking procedures. However, since this networking process often requires manual operation, it is prone to human error. Furthermore, installing DIP switches in smart lighting devices requires drilling holes in the device, significantly affecting its waterproof and explosion-proof performance. Furthermore, DIP switches can significantly increase the cost of smart lighting devices. Summary of the Invention

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a smart lighting device with automatic networking capabilities is provided. The device includes a control module and a near-field communication module. The control module has a connection interface. The near-field communication module includes an near-field communication tag and an antenna unit. The near-field communication tag and the antenna unit are interconnected and connected to the control module via the connection interface. The near-field communication tag receives networking data transmitted from an external device via the antenna unit. The control module reads the networking data from the near-field communication tag via the connection interface and executes an automatic networking process based on the networking data.

[0006] In one embodiment, the networking data includes management information, configuration information, network address, multicast address, and unicast address.

[0007] In one embodiment, the control module is a microcontroller, a central processing unit, an application-specific integrated circuit chip, a field programmable gate array, or other similar components.

[0008] In one embodiment, the connection interface is an I2C interface.

[0009] In one embodiment, the intelligent lighting device further includes a main communication module, a driver module, and a lighting module. The main communication module is connected to the control module, the driver module is connected to the control module, and the lighting module is connected to the driver module. The control module receives an external sensing signal from another lighting device via the main communication module and controls the driver module to activate the lighting module based on the external sensing signal.

[0010] In one embodiment, the main communication module is a Bluetooth module, a ZigBee module, a WiFi module or other similar components.

[0011] In one embodiment, the driving module is a light emitting diode driver or other similar components.

[0012] In one embodiment, the lighting module is a light emitting diode, a light emitting diode array or other similar components.

[0013] In one embodiment, the intelligent lighting device further includes a sensing module. The sensing module is connected to the control module and generates an active sensing signal when it detects a moving object. Based on the active sensing signal, the control module controls the driving module to activate the lighting module and broadcasts the active sensing signal via the main communication module.

[0014] In one embodiment, the sensing module is an infrared sensing module, a microwave sensing module or other similar components.

[0015] As described above, the intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to the embodiments of the present invention may have one or more of the following advantages:

[0016] (1) In one embodiment of the present invention, the intelligent lighting device includes a control module and a near-field communication module. The control module has a connection interface. The near-field communication module includes a near-field communication tag and an antenna unit. The near-field communication tag and the antenna unit are interconnected and connected to the control module through the connection interface. The near-field communication tag receives networking data transmitted from an external device through the antenna unit. The control module reads the networking data of the near-field communication tag through the connection interface and executes an automatic networking program based on the networking data. Through the above mechanism, the user can directly store the networking data in the near-field communication tag through an external device, so that the control module can directly access the networking data after power-on to complete the automatic networking program. Therefore, the above mechanism can greatly reduce the complexity of the networking program and significantly reduce the cost of the networking program.

[0017] (2) In one embodiment of the present invention, a user can directly store networking data in a near-field communication tag through an external device, allowing the control module to directly access the networking data after power-on to complete the automatic networking process. Because the networking data is directly stored in the near-field communication tag, the control module can directly access the networking data after power-on to complete the automatic networking process. Therefore, this automatic networking process can significantly reduce the risk of data leakage and enhance data security.

[0018] (3) In one embodiment of the present invention, the intelligent lighting device can implement an automatic networking process through a near-field communication tag, without the need for a dial switch. Therefore, the waterproof and explosion-proof effects of the intelligent lighting device can be greatly improved. In addition, since no dial switch is required, the automatic networking process can effectively reduce manual operation and thus reduce the occurrence of human errors. Therefore, the intelligent lighting device can truly meet the needs of practical applications.

[0019] (4) In one embodiment of the present invention, the intelligent lighting device can implement an automatic networking process through a near-field communication tag, thereby quickly and conveniently achieving networking. In this way, the intelligent lighting device can be conveniently applied to various intelligent applications and can realize a variety of different intelligent functions. Therefore, the application of the intelligent lighting device can be more extensive and its use can be more flexible.

[0020] (5) In one embodiment of the present invention, the intelligent lighting device is simple in design and can execute an automatic networking program to achieve various desired functions. Therefore, the practicality of the intelligent lighting device can be greatly improved and can meet the trend of future development. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of a smart lighting device with automatic networking function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 1-intelligent lighting device; 11-control module; 111-connection interface; 12-near-field communication module; 121-near-field communication tag; 122-antenna unit; 13-main communication module; 14-drive module; 15-lighting module; 16-sensing module; LD-another lighting device; ED-external device; Ns-networking data; Ds1-external sensing signal; Ds2-active sensing signal.

[0027] The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are described in detail in the following embodiments, and the content is sufficient to enable anyone skilled in the relevant art to understand the technical content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. Moreover, based on the content, claims and drawings disclosed in this specification, anyone skilled in the relevant art can easily understand the purposes and advantages of this creation. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following describes embodiments of intelligent lighting devices with automatic networking capabilities according to the present invention with reference to the relevant drawings. For clarity and convenience, the dimensions and proportions of the components in the drawings may be exaggerated or reduced. In the following description and / or claims, when a component is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it may be directly connected or coupled to the other component or there may be intervening components. When a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, there are no intervening components. Other words used to describe the relationship between components or layers should be interpreted similarly. For ease of understanding, identical components in the following embodiments are labeled with the same symbols.

[0029] See also Figure 1 , which is a block diagram of an intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the intelligent lighting device 1 includes a control module 11, a near-field communication module 12, a main communication module 13, a driver module 14, and a lighting module 15.

[0030] The control module 11 has a connection interface 111. In one embodiment, the control module 11 is a microcontroller (MCU). In another embodiment, the control module 11 may be a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or other similar components. In one embodiment, the connection interface 111 is an I2C interface. In another embodiment, the connection interface 111 may be other existing connection interfaces.

[0031] The NFC module 12 includes an NFC tag 121 and an antenna unit 122. The NFC tag 121 and the antenna unit 122 are connected to each other and to the control module 11 via the connection interface 111. The antenna unit 122 may be an NFC reader antenna.

[0032] The main communication module 13 is connected to the control module 11. In one embodiment, the main communication module 13 is a Bluetooth module. In another embodiment, the main communication module 13 can also be a ZigBee module, a WiFi module or other similar components.

[0033] The driving module 14 is connected to the control module 11. In one embodiment, the driving module 14 is a light emitting diode (LED) driver. In another embodiment, the driving module 14 can also be a driver of other existing light sources.

[0034] The lighting module 15 is connected to the driving module 14. In one embodiment, the lighting module 15 is a light emitting diode or a light emitting diode array. In another embodiment, the lighting module 15 can also be a light bulb, a fluorescent lamp or other existing light sources.

[0035] Of course, this embodiment is only used for illustration and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications or changes made to the intelligent lighting device 1 with automatic networking function according to this embodiment should still be included in the patent scope of the present invention.

[0036] See also Figure 2 , which is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of a smart lighting device with automatic networking capabilities according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown, a near-field communication tag 121 receives networking data Ns transmitted from an external device ED (e.g., a smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.) via an antenna unit 122.

[0037] Then, the control module 11 reads the networking data Ns of the NFC tag 121 through the connection interface 111 and executes the automatic networking procedure according to the networking data Ns. The networking data Ns includes management information, configuration information, network address, multicast address, and unicast address.

[0038] The control module 11 receives the external sensing signal Ds1 from another lighting device LD in the same group through the main communication module 13, and controls the driving module 14 to activate the lighting module 15 according to the external sensing signal Ds1. In this way, all lighting devices in the same group can be activated at the same time.

[0039] As can be seen from the above, through the mechanism of this embodiment, a user can directly store networking data Ns in the NFC tag 121 via the external device ED. Therefore, the control module 11 can directly access the networking data Ns after powering on, allowing the control module 11 to quickly and conveniently complete the automatic networking process based on the networking data Ns. Therefore, this mechanism can significantly reduce the complexity and cost of the networking process.

[0040] In this embodiment, since the user can directly store the networking data Ns in the NFC tag 121 via the external device ED, the control module 11 can directly access the networking data Ns after power-up to complete the automatic networking process. Therefore, this automatic networking process can significantly reduce the risk of data leakage and enhance data security.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the smart lighting device 1 can automatically establish a network using the near-field communication tag 121, eliminating the need for a DIP switch. Consequently, the waterproof and explosion-proof properties of the smart lighting device 1 are significantly enhanced. Furthermore, since no DIP switches are required, the automatic networking process effectively reduces manual operation and the risk of human error. Therefore, the smart lighting device 1 can truly meet the needs of practical applications.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the smart lighting device 1 can implement an automatic networking process via the near-field communication tag 121, enabling quick and convenient networking. This allows the smart lighting device 1 to be easily applied to a variety of smart applications and implement a variety of intelligent functions. For example, the smart lighting device 1 is well-suited for applications such as smart parking lots and smart factories. Therefore, the smart lighting device 1 can be applied more widely and be more flexible in use.

[0043] Of course, this embodiment is only used for illustration and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications or changes made to the intelligent lighting device 1 with automatic networking function according to this embodiment should still be included in the patent scope of the present invention.

[0044] It's worth noting that the networking procedures for existing smart lighting devices are complex and inconvenient to maintain, significantly increasing the cost of the networking process. Furthermore, the data security of existing smart lighting device networking procedures needs to be further improved. Some existing smart lighting devices can execute the networking process using a DIP switch. However, since this networking process often requires manual operation, it is prone to human error. Furthermore, installing a DIP switch in a smart lighting device requires drilling holes in the device, significantly affecting its waterproof and explosion-proof properties. Furthermore, the DIP switch also significantly increases the cost of the smart lighting device. In contrast, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the smart lighting device includes a control module and a near-field communication module. The control module has a connection interface. The near-field communication module includes an near-field communication tag and an antenna unit. The near-field communication tag and the antenna unit are interconnected and connected to the control module via the connection interface. The NFC tag receives networking data transmitted from an external device via the antenna unit. The control module reads the networking data from the NFC tag via the connection interface and executes an automatic networking process based on the networking data. Through this mechanism, users can store networking data directly in the NFC tag via an external device, allowing the control module to directly access the networking data after power-up to complete the automatic networking process. Therefore, this mechanism can significantly reduce the complexity and cost of the networking process.

[0045] Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, users can store networking data directly in the NFC tag via an external device, allowing the control module to access the networking data directly after power-up to complete the automatic networking process. Because the networking data is stored directly in the NFC tag, the control module can access the networking data directly after power-up to complete the automatic networking process. Therefore, this automatic networking process can significantly reduce the risk of data leakage and enhance data security.

[0046] Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, smart lighting devices can automatically establish a network using near-field communication tags, eliminating the need for DIP switches. Consequently, the waterproofing and explosion-proofing capabilities of these smart lighting devices can be significantly improved. Furthermore, since no DIP switches are required, the automatic networking process effectively reduces manual operation and the risk of human error. Therefore, smart lighting devices can truly meet the needs of practical applications.

[0047] Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, smart lighting devices can implement automatic networking procedures through near-field communication tags, enabling quick and convenient networking. This allows for convenient application in a variety of smart applications and the realization of a wide range of intelligent functions. Consequently, smart lighting devices can be applied more widely and be more flexible in use.

[0048] Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, the smart lighting device features a simple design and can execute automatic networking procedures to achieve a variety of desired functions. Therefore, the practicality of smart lighting devices can be significantly enhanced, and they are in line with future development trends. As can be seen from the foregoing, the smart lighting device with automatic networking capabilities according to embodiments of the present invention can indeed achieve excellent technical results.

[0049] See also Figure 3 , which is a block diagram of an intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the intelligent lighting device 1 includes a control module 11, a near-field communication module 12, a main communication module 13, a driver module 14, and a lighting module 15.

[0050] The control module 11 has a connection interface 111. The near-field communication (NFC) module 12 includes an NFC tag 121 and an antenna unit 122. The NFC tag 121 and the antenna unit 122 are interconnected and connected to the control module 11 via the connection interface 111. The main communication module 13 is connected to the control module 11. The driver module 14 is connected to the control module 11. The lighting module 15 is connected to the driver module 14.

[0051] The above components are similar to those in the previous embodiment and are therefore not described in detail here. Unlike the previous embodiment, in this embodiment, the intelligent lighting device 1 further includes a sensing module 16, which is connected to the control module 11. In one embodiment, the sensing module 16 is a microwave sensing module. In another embodiment, the sensing module 16 may be an infrared sensing module or other similar components.

[0052] Of course, this embodiment is only used for illustration and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications or changes made to the intelligent lighting device 1 with automatic networking function according to this embodiment should still be included in the patent scope of the present invention.

[0053] See also Figure 4 , which is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of a smart lighting device with automatic networking capabilities according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, similarly, the NFC tag 121 receives networking data Ns transmitted from the external device ED via the antenna unit 122. The control module 11 then reads the networking data Ns from the NFC tag 121 via the connection interface 111 and executes the automatic networking process based on the networking data Ns. The networking data Ns includes management information, configuration information, network addresses, multicast addresses, and unicast addresses.

[0054] The control module 11 receives the external sensing signal Ds1 from another lighting device LD in the same group through the main communication module 13, and controls the driving module 14 to activate the lighting module 15 according to the external sensing signal Ds1. In this way, all lighting devices in the same group can be activated at the same time.

[0055] The sensing module 16 can also generate an active sensing signal Ds2 when it detects a moving object. The control module 11 then controls the driving module 14 to activate the lighting module 16 based on the active sensing signal Ds2. The control module 11 also broadcasts the active sensing signal Ds2 to other lighting devices in the same group via the main communication module 13. This allows all lighting devices in the same group to be activated simultaneously.

[0056] As can be seen from the above, the smart lighting device 1 can implement an automatic networking process through the near-field communication tag 121, allowing for quick and convenient networking. This allows the smart lighting device 1 to be easily applied to various smart applications and implement a variety of smart functions. Therefore, the smart lighting device 1 can be applied more widely and be more flexible in use.

[0057] In addition, the smart lighting device 1 is simple in design and can execute an automatic networking program to achieve various desired functions. Therefore, the practicality of the smart lighting device 1 can be greatly improved and can meet the trend of future development.

[0058] Of course, this embodiment is only used for illustration and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications or changes made to the intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to this embodiment should still be included in the patent scope of the present invention.

[0059] Although the steps of the method described in the present invention are shown and described in a particular order, the order of operation of each method can be changed, and some steps can be performed in a reverse order, or some steps can be performed simultaneously with other steps. In another embodiment, different steps can be implemented in an intermittent and / or alternating manner.

[0060] In summary, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a smart lighting device includes a control module and a near-field communication module. The control module has a connection interface. The near-field communication module includes a near-field communication tag and an antenna unit. The near-field communication tag and the antenna unit are interconnected and connected to the control module via the connection interface. The near-field communication tag receives networking data transmitted from an external device via the antenna unit. The control module reads the networking data from the near-field communication tag via the connection interface and executes an automatic networking procedure based on the networking data. Through the above mechanism, users can store networking data directly in the near-field communication tag via an external device, allowing the control module to directly access the networking data after power-on to complete the automatic networking procedure. Therefore, the above mechanism can significantly reduce the complexity and cost of the networking procedure.

[0061] Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, users can store networking data directly in the NFC tag via an external device, allowing the control module to access the networking data directly after power-up to complete the automatic networking process. Because the networking data is stored directly in the NFC tag, the control module can access the networking data directly after power-up to complete the automatic networking process. Therefore, this automatic networking process can significantly reduce the risk of data leakage and enhance data security.

[0062] Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, smart lighting devices can automatically establish a network using near-field communication tags, eliminating the need for DIP switches. Consequently, the waterproofing and explosion-proofing capabilities of these smart lighting devices can be significantly improved. Furthermore, since no DIP switches are required, the automatic networking process effectively reduces manual operation and the risk of human error. Therefore, smart lighting devices can truly meet the needs of practical applications.

[0063] Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, smart lighting devices can implement automatic networking procedures through near-field communication tags, enabling quick and convenient networking. This allows for convenient application in a variety of smart applications and the realization of a wide range of intelligent functions. Consequently, smart lighting devices can be applied more widely and be more flexible in use.

[0064] Furthermore, according to the embodiments of the present invention, the smart lighting device has a simple design and can execute an automatic networking program to achieve various desired functions. Therefore, the practicality of the smart lighting device can be greatly improved and can meet future development trends.

[0065] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described herein, this does not limit the scope of patent protection of the present invention. Therefore, based on the innovative concept of the present invention, changes and modifications to the embodiments described herein, or equivalent structural or equivalent process transformations made using the contents of the present invention's description and drawings, and direct or indirect application of the above technical solutions to other related technical fields are all included in the scope of protection of the present invention's patent.

Claims

1. An intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function, characterized in that: include: A control module having a connection interface; as well as a near-field communication module, comprising a near-field communication tag and an antenna unit, wherein the near-field communication tag and the antenna unit are connected to each other and to the control module via the connection interface; The near-field communication tag receives networking data transmitted from an external device through the antenna unit, the control module reads the networking data of the near-field communication tag through the connection interface, and executes an automatic networking program according to the networking data.

2. The intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The networking data includes management information, configuration information, network address, multicast address and unicast address.

3. The intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module is a microcontroller, a central processing unit, a special application integrated circuit chip or a field programmable logic gate array.

4. The intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection interface is an I2C interface.

5. The intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a main communication module, a driving module and a lighting module. The main communication module is connected to the control module, the driving module is connected to the control module, and the lighting module is connected to the driving module. The control module receives an external sensing signal from another lighting device through the main communication module, and controls the driving module to start the lighting module according to the external sensing signal.

6. The intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The main communication module is a Bluetooth module, a ZigBee module or a WiFi module.

7. The intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving module is a light emitting diode driver.

8. The intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lighting module is a light emitting diode or a light emitting diode array.

9. The intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a sensing module, which is connected to the control module and generates an active sensing signal when a moving object is detected. The control module controls the driving module to start the lighting module according to the active sensing signal and broadcasts the active sensing signal through the main communication module.

10. The intelligent lighting device with automatic networking function according to claim 9, characterized in that: The sensing module is an infrared sensing module or a microwave sensing module.

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