Water cup base and water cup equipment

Abstract

The invention is suitable for the technical field of intelligent water cups, and provides a water cup base and water cup equipment. The water cup base comprises a base body and an electronic unit. The base body is used for being detachably connected with a cup body; the electronic unit is arranged on the base body and used for starting information processing of the electronic unit for the cup body when the cup body makes contact with the base body. According to the embodiment of the invention, the problem of inconvenient cleaning caused by integration of the cup body and the cup base can be avoided, so that the cup is easier and more convenient to clean, residual dirt on the cup can be thoroughly cleaned, bacterium breeding is prevented, the health of a user is not harmed, and the user experience and the use intention are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of intelligent water cup, and in particular to a water cup base and a water cup device. BACKGROUND

[0002] As an Internet of Things health management device, intelligent water cups have attracted attention in recent years. However, the intelligent water cups in the prior art generally adopt an integrated structure, so that the water cup cannot be completely immersed for cleaning or disinfected using a dishwasher. In addition, since the area where the electronic unit is located needs to avoid contact with water, the water cup is difficult to clean and is not easy to clean, which may easily harm the health of the user, affect the user experience and the willingness to use. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application provide a water cup base and a water cup device to solve the problem that the water cup is difficult to clean and may harm the health of the user.

[0004] A first aspect of the embodiments of the present application provides a water cup base, comprising:

[0005] a base body configured to be separably connected with a cup body;

[0006] an electronic unit arranged in the base body and configured to start information processing of the cup body by the electronic unit when the cup body is in contact with the base body.

[0007] In a possible implementation, one of the base body and the cup body is provided with a groove structure, and the other is provided with a connecting part matched with the groove structure.

[0008] In a possible implementation, one of the base body and the cup body is provided with a magnetic structure, and the other is provided with an adsorption structure for magnetic adsorption with the magnetic structure.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the electronic unit comprises a processing module.

[0010] The processing module is configured to obtain identification information of the water cup when the cup body is in contact with the base body, determine target object information based on a correspondence relationship between the identification information and the pre-stored target object information, obtain drinking water suggestion information corresponding to the target object information based on the target object information, and send the drinking water suggestion information to a terminal device to enable the terminal device to display the drinking water suggestion information.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the electronic unit comprises an identification module electrically connected with the processing module, and the identification module is configured to identify a passive waterproof label or a physical code at the bottom of the cup body to obtain the identification information of the cup body when the cup body is in contact with the base body.

[0012] And / or, the electronic unit includes a voice interaction module electrically connected to the processing module. The voice interaction module includes a microphone and a voice player. The voice interaction module is used to collect voice command information through the microphone, play query result information corresponding to the voice command information through the voice player, and play drinking water suggestion information through the voice player in response to the detection of voice wake-up information. The query result information is determined by the processor based on the voice command information.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the electronic unit includes a sensor assembly that is electrically connected to a processing module, which is used to acquire detection information from each sensor in the sensor assembly.

[0014] The sensor component includes at least one of the following:

[0015] A weight sensor is used to obtain the weight information of the cup.

[0016] The first temperature sensor is used to obtain the first temperature information of the cup body;

[0017] The second temperature sensor is used to acquire second temperature information of the environment;

[0018] A humidity sensor is used to acquire humidity information of the environment;

[0019] A motion sensor is used to detect the state information of the cup; the state information includes information about when the cup is picked up and put down.

[0020] The detection information includes at least one of the following: weight information, first temperature information, second temperature information, humidity information, and status information.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the processing module is also used to filter the weight information, determine the water consumption information based on the status information and the filtered weight information, and send the water consumption information and the target object information corresponding to the water cup to the cloud server, so that the cloud server can determine the drinking suggestion information corresponding to the target object based on the water consumption information and the target object information corresponding to the water cup.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the electronic unit also includes a communication module;

[0023] The communication module is used to communicate with the cloud server to send the first information of the electronic unit to the cloud server and receive the second information sent by the cloud server.

[0024] The first information includes at least one of the following: device information of the base body, timestamp information, detection information of each sensor in the electronic unit, drinking water suggestion information, device status information, and voice command information; the second information includes at least one of the following: query result information, cloud command information, configuration parameter information, remote upgrade information, and artificial intelligence suggestion information.

[0025] And / or, the communication module is used to communicate with the terminal device to perform network configuration and data synchronization through the terminal device, and to receive predetermined setting information from the terminal device.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the electronic unit also includes an operation panel;

[0027] The control panel includes an indicator light module and a button module. The indicator light module includes at least one LED indicator light, and the button module includes at least one touch button.

[0028] The indicator module is used to indicate at least one of the following via LED indicators: network status, charging status, water drinking progress information, and reminder information;

[0029] The button module is used to perform at least one of the following operations through touch control of the touch buttons: power on, power off, mode switching, and manual operation recording.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the base body has a power mounting slot for installing the battery;

[0031] And / or, a wireless charging receiving coil is provided at the bottom of the base body;

[0032] And / or, the base body is equipped with a magnetic charging interface, and a waterproof sealing ring is provided at the connection between the magnetic charging interface and the base body.

[0033] A second aspect of this application provides a water cup device, including: a cup body and a water cup base as described in the first aspect; the cup body and the water cup base are detachably connected.

[0034] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application compared with the prior art are:

[0035] The water cup base of this application embodiment includes a base body and an electronic unit. Since the base body can be detachably connected to the cup body, the cup body can be washed separately. Washing the cup body separately allows for thorough soaking or dishwasher sterilization, avoiding the inconvenience of washing an integrated cup body and base. Simultaneously, the electronic unit is located within the base body and does not come into contact with water. Washing the cup body separately makes cleaning easier and more convenient, thoroughly removing residual dirt, preventing bacterial growth, and ensuring no harm to user health, thus improving user experience and willingness to use the cup. Furthermore, when the cup body contacts the base body, the electronic unit can activate information processing related to the cup, enabling various intelligent functions of the smart water cup.

[0036] It is understandable that the beneficial effects of the second aspect mentioned above can be found in the relevant descriptions in the first aspect mentioned above, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water cup device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic unit provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another electronic unit provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another electronic unit provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another electronic unit provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0043] Figure label:

[0044] 1-Water cup equipment;

[0045] 10-Water cup base, 11-Base body, 12-Electronic unit, 121-Processing module, 122-Identification module, 123-Voice interaction module, 124-Sensor assembly, 1241-Weight sensor, 1242-First temperature sensor, 1243-Second temperature sensor, 1244-Humidity sensor, 1245-Motion sensor, 125-Communication module, 13-Operation panel, 131-Indicator light module, 132-Button module;

[0046] 20-Cup body. Detailed Implementation

[0047] In the following description, specific details such as particular system architectures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will understand that this application may also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods have been omitted so as not to obscure the description of this application with unnecessary detail.

[0048] It should be understood that, when used in this application specification and the appended claims, the term "comprising" indicates the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or a collection thereof.

[0049] It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0050] As used in this application specification and the appended claims, the term "if" may be interpreted, depending on the context, as "when," "once," "in response to determination," or "in response to detection." Similarly, the phrase "if determined" or "if detected [the described condition or event]" may be interpreted, depending on the context, as meaning "once determined," "in response to determination," "once detected [the described condition or event]," or "in response to detection [the described condition or event]."

[0051] Furthermore, in the description of this application and the appended claims, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0052] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" as described in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0053] Smart water bottles, as Internet of Things (IoT) health management devices, have gained attention in recent years. However, most existing smart water bottle products adopt an integrated design, directly integrating electronic components (such as PCBA motherboards, sensors, batteries, charging ports, displays, etc.) into the cup body or bottom structure. This design brings significant pain points:

[0054] Cleaning and hygiene challenges: The integrated structure makes it impossible to thoroughly soak and clean the cup or sterilize it with a dishwasher. In particular, the electronic components area should avoid contact with water, making cleaning tedious and difficult to be thorough. It is easy for dirt to remain and bacteria to grow, which contradicts the concept of "health" and affects the user experience and willingness to use the cup.

[0055] Maintenance and Durability Limitations: Physical damage to the cup body or failure of electronic components (such as sensor malfunction or battery aging) often renders the entire product unusable, leading to difficult or costly repairs and reducing the product's cost-effectiveness and lifespan. The lifespan of electronic components is typically shorter than that of the cup body material.

[0056] Difficulties in upgrading and iterating functions: Hardware functions are fixed at the factory, and users cannot enjoy technological progress by replacing parts. They need to purchase a brand new product to obtain new functions, resulting in waste of resources and increased costs.

[0057] The conflict between personalization and cost-effectiveness: In order to meet different requirements for appearance, material and capacity, each version must include a full set of smart hardware, which increases the difficulty of SKU (stock keeping unit) management and manufacturing costs. Users have to pay repeated hardware costs for personalization, or manufacturers restrict choices in order to control costs.

[0058] Limitations in specific scenarios: The built-in electronic components prevent the cup from being used for refrigeration or heating (for certain materials).

[0059] While devices with charging docks exist on the market, these docks typically only charge the water bottle; the bottle itself remains a single, integrated smart unit, failing to address the aforementioned core issues. Therefore, a new smart water bottle structure that overcomes the drawbacks of integrated design is urgently needed.

[0060] The water cup base and water cup device provided in this application are intended to solve the above-mentioned technical problems of the prior art.

[0061] The technical solution of this application and how it solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. It should be noted that the following embodiments can be referenced, borrowed, or combined with each other, and the same terms, similar features, and similar implementation steps in different embodiments will not be described again.

[0062] See Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this application provides a structural schematic diagram of a water cup device 1. The water cup device 1 includes: a cup body 20 and a water cup base 10; the cup body 20 and the water cup base 10 are detachably connected.

[0063] Specifically, the cup body 20 and the cup base 10 are detachably connected so that the cup body 20 can be removed and cleaned separately, while the cup base 10 can be cleaned by wiping.

[0064] See Figure 1 As shown, the water cup base 10 includes: a base body 11 and an electronic unit 12.

[0065] The base body 11 is detachably connected to the cup body 20.

[0066] The electronic unit 12 is located on the base body 11. The electronic unit 12 is used to activate the information processing of the cup body 20 when the cup body 20 comes into contact with the base body 11.

[0067] See Figure 1 As shown, as an example, the electronic components of the electronic unit 12 are located within the base body 11. In practical applications, the electronic components of the electronic unit 12 may also be partially located within the base body 11 and partially located on the surface of the base body 11.

[0068] The water cup base 10 of this application embodiment includes a base body 11 and an electronic unit 12. Since the base body 11 can be detachably connected to the cup body 20, the cup body 20 can be cleaned separately. Cleaning the cup body 20 separately can involve thoroughly soaking and cleaning the cup body 20 or sterilizing it using a dishwasher, thus avoiding the inconvenience of cleaning caused by the integration of the cup body 20 and the water cup base 10.

[0069] Meanwhile, the electronic unit 12 is located on the base body 11. The electronic unit 12 does not come into contact with water, and the cup body 20 can be washed separately, making the cup easier and more convenient to clean. This thoroughly removes residual dirt, prevents bacterial growth, and does not harm the user's health, thus improving the user experience and willingness to use the cup. Furthermore, when the cup body 20 comes into contact with the base body 11, the electronic unit 12 can activate its information processing capabilities for the cup body 20, enabling various intelligent functions of the smart cup.

[0070] This application relates to the field of smart hardware and IoT health management technology, and the water cup device 1 has intelligent monitoring functions. The water cup device 1 and the water cup base 10 of this application embodiment solve the problems of cleaning difficulties, inconvenient maintenance, limited upgrades, insufficient personalization, and limited use scenarios caused by the integrated design of smart water cups in the prior art. This application embodiment aims to provide a detachable smart water cup device 1 that is structurally innovative, easy to use, hygienic and reliable, and easy to maintain and upgrade.

[0071] Optionally, the cup body 20 is a passive cup body. The main water-containing part of the cup body 20 does not contain any active electronic components (such as sensors, batteries, circuit boards, etc.). It can be made of a variety of food-grade safe materials (such as titanium, stainless steel, glass, ceramic, Tritan, etc.), and its appearance and capacity can be designed in various ways. It is completely water-resistant, can be soaked, and is dishwasher safe (depending on the material). It can hold liquids, be directly in contact with the user for drinking, and provide a personalized appearance, serving as a "replaceable container" for the water cup device 1.

[0072] In some embodiments, one of the base body 11 and the cup body 20 is provided with a groove structure, and the other is provided with a connecting part that matches the groove structure.

[0073] And / or, of the base body 11 and the cup body 20, one is provided with a magnetic structure and the other is provided with an adsorption structure for magnetic adsorption with the magnetic structure.

[0074] In this embodiment of the application, the base body 11 and the cup body 20 can be physically coupled and separated. The cup body 20 and the base body 11 are designed with a stable and easy-to-operate physical docking structure (such as groove matching, magnetic adsorption) to ensure that the cup body 20 is placed stably and to facilitate the measurement by the sensor of the base body 11. Users can easily separate the cup body for cleaning or replacement.

[0075] Optionally, the cup body 20 can be made of medical-grade 316L stainless steel, pure titanium (TA1 / TA2), high borosilicate glass, food-grade ceramic, or Tritan plastic. Titanium, due to its lightweight, high strength, corrosion resistance, and good biocompatibility, is suitable for high-end product lines.

[0076] Optionally, the bottom of the cup body 20 is designed with a groove or protrusion structure that matches the base body 11 to ensure stable placement and possible good heat conduction. The inner and outer surfaces of the cup body 20 are smooth to minimize cleaning dead corners.

[0077] See Figure 2 As shown, this application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic unit 12. Figure 2 As shown, the electronic unit 12 includes a processing module 121. The processing module 121 is used to acquire the cup's identification information when the cup body 20 contacts the base body 11, determine the target object information based on the identification information and the correspondence between the pre-stored identification information and the target object information, acquire the drinking water suggestion information corresponding to the target object information based on the target object information, and send the drinking water suggestion information to the terminal device so that the terminal device can display the drinking water suggestion information.

[0078] Optionally, the target object information can be a user ID, the identification information can be a water cup ID, the water cup base 10 has a corresponding device ID, the terminal device stores the correspondence between the user ID, the water cup ID and the device ID, and the correspondence can also be saved on the cloud server to associate all the information of the target object.

[0079] Optionally, the user can replace the bound cup 20 with different cups and place them on the cup base 10. The cup base 10 will automatically recognize and switch to the corresponding recording context without manual settings, so as to bind the corresponding information with the cup ID of the placed cup 2.

[0080] The terminal devices provided in this application embodiment can be applied to mobile phones, tablets, wearable devices, in-vehicle devices, augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) devices, laptops, ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPCs), netbooks, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other terminal devices. This application embodiment does not impose any restrictions on the specific type of terminal device.

[0081] For example, a terminal device can be a station (STAION, ST) in a WLAN, a cellular phone, a cordless phone, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phone, a Wireless Local Loop (WLL) station, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) device, a handheld device with wireless communication capabilities, a computing device or other processing device connected to a wireless modem, an in-vehicle device, a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) terminal, a computer, a laptop computer, a handheld communication device, a handheld computing device, a satellite wireless device, a wireless modem card, a set-top box (STB), customer premises equipment (CPE), and / or other devices used for communication over a wireless system, as well as next-generation communication systems, such as mobile terminals in 5G networks or mobile terminals in future evolved Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks.

[0082] Optionally, the processing module 121 may be a central processing unit (CPU), or it may be other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0083] Optionally, the processing module 121 can be an MCU or a SOC. An MCU (Microcontroller Unit) is a chip that integrates a microprocessor core, memory, and peripheral interfaces, and is used to control and execute the operation of embedded devices. An SOC is a system-on-a-chip, and SOC technology is a highly integrated, firmware-based system integration technology.

[0084] The electronic unit 12 in this embodiment also includes a memory, which can be an internal storage unit of the cup base 10, such as a hard drive or memory of the electronic device. In other embodiments, the memory can also be an external storage device of the electronic device, such as a plug-in hard drive, Smart Media Card (SMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, or Flash Card. Furthermore, the memory can include both internal and external storage units of the electronic device. The memory is used to store operating systems, applications, bootloaders, data, and other programs, such as program code for computer programs. The memory can also be used to temporarily store data that has been output or will be output.

[0085] Optionally, the storage device can be Flash memory to store firmware, device configuration, and a small amount of offline cached data. User drinking history, personal records, health reports, etc., are mainly stored in a database on a cloud server, and are encrypted and subject to access control.

[0086] See Figure 2 As shown, the electronic unit 12 includes an identification module 122 electrically connected to the processing module 121. The identification module 122 is used to identify the passive waterproof label or physical code on the bottom of the cup body 20 when the cup body 20 contacts the base body 11, and obtain the identification information of the cup body 20.

[0087] Optionally, the passive waterproof tag is an RFID tag or a unique ID for an RFID tag. RFID, also known as Radio Frequency Identification, identifies and reads specific target data via radio signals, completing identification and data reading / writing without mechanical contact or specific complex environments. The physical code is a specific physical structural feature corresponding to each cup body 20.

[0088] Optionally, the cup body 20 may be manufactured using appropriate mature processes depending on the material (metal stamping and stretching, glass blowing, ceramic sintering, plastic injection molding). The integration of the RFID tag must ensure waterproof sealing and wear resistance.

[0089] Optionally, the identification module 122 is an RFID reader / writer that integrates an RFID antenna and a read / write chip, and can read the RFID tag on the cup.

[0090] As an example, a passive, waterproof RFID tag can be embedded or securely attached to the outside of the bottom of the cup body 20. The tag stores a unique, globally unique ID (Universally Unique Identifier) ​​and optional information such as the capacity and material code of the cup body 20. Alternatively, the bottom of the cup body 20 can be designed with a unique physical code consisting of protrusions of different heights or shapes, which can be identified by the cup base 10 using optical sensors or a micro-switch array.

[0091] The water cup base 10 in this embodiment identifies the currently placed cup 20 by reading a passive identifier (such as the unique ID of an RFID / RFID tag) on ​​the cup or recognizing its physical structural features. The water cup base 10 can associate this cup ID with information such as user ID, drinking plan, and historical data, supporting one water cup base 10 to serve multiple different cups 20 (different users or different cups 20 of the same user).

[0092] See Figure 2 As shown, the electronic unit 12 includes a voice interaction module 123 electrically connected to the processing module 121. The voice interaction module 123 includes a microphone and a voice player. The voice interaction module 123 is used to respond to the detection of voice wake-up information by collecting voice command information through the microphone, playing query result information corresponding to the voice command information through the voice player, and playing drinking water suggestion information through the voice player. The query result information is determined by the processor based on the voice command information.

[0093] Optionally, the voice interaction module 123 is equipped with one or two MEMS microphones with acoustic duct designs, which, together with noise reduction algorithms, enable voice wake-up and command recognition. The voice player is a speaker, a small waterproof speaker, used to play prompt tones and provide voice feedback.

[0094] Optionally, the processing module 121 is used to trigger an RFID reading operation when it detects that the cup body 20 is placed on the cup base 10. After reading the cup body's identification information, it queries the target object information associated with the local or cloud server. If the cup body 20 is already bound, it loads the corresponding pre-defined settings information; if the cup body 20 is new, it prompts the user to bind it via Bluetooth or an app.

[0095] As an example, this application provides a voice interaction process that supports hardware and software for low-power wake word detection, including the following steps:

[0096] (1) The user outputs a wake-up word to wake up the voice interaction module 123, starts the microphone to pick up sound, performs local front-end signal processing (noise reduction and echo cancellation), and the processing module 121 transmits the voice command information to the cloud intelligent speech recognition ASR service for recognition, or runs a lightweight ASR model locally for recognition to obtain the recognized text.

[0097] (2) The processing module 121 performs Natural Language Understanding (NLU) intent understanding on the recognized text on the cloud server or local machine.

[0098] (3) The processing module 121 performs tasks according to the intent (query drinking water data, set reminders, answer frequently asked questions, etc.), calls the business logic of the cloud server or the large speech model LLM, and obtains the response text.

[0099] (4) The voice interaction module 123 synthesizes the response text into speech through the cloud server or local TTS and plays it through the speaker.

[0100] See Figure 3 As shown in the figure, this application provides another structural schematic diagram of an electronic unit 12. Figure 3 As shown, the electronic unit 12 includes a sensor assembly 124, which is electrically connected to the processing module 121. The processing module 121 is used to acquire the detection information of each sensor in the sensor assembly 124.

[0101] The sensor assembly 124 includes at least one of the following:

[0102] Weight sensor 1241 is used to acquire the weight information of cup body 20;

[0103] The first temperature sensor 1242 is used to acquire the first temperature information of the cup body 20;

[0104] The second temperature sensor 1243 is used to acquire the second temperature information of the environment;

[0105] Humidity sensor 1244 is used to acquire ambient humidity information;

[0106] The motion sensor 1245 is used to detect the status information of the cup body 20; wherein, the status information includes information on whether the cup body 20 is picked up or put down;

[0107] The detection information includes at least one of the following: weight information, first temperature information, second temperature information, humidity information, and status information.

[0108] Optionally, the motion sensor 1245 includes an acceleration sensor.

[0109] Optionally, the weight sensor 1241 consists of one or more high-precision (e.g., 0.5g accuracy) cantilever beam or piezoresistive weighing sensors evenly arranged below the top support structure of the cup base 10. The weight can be accurately obtained through temperature compensation and creep calibration algorithms.

[0110] Optionally, the first temperature sensor 1242 is an NTC thermistor placed in the top center area of ​​the cup base 10, in close contact with the bottom of the cup. Alternatively, a non-contact infrared temperature sensor can be installed through an upward-facing opening at the bottom center of the cup base 10.

[0111] Optionally, the second temperature sensor 1243 and humidity sensor 1244 can be implemented by integrating temperature and humidity sensors.

[0112] Optionally, the motion sensor 1245 is an integrated triaxial accelerometer used to detect picking / putting actions, movement status, etc.

[0113] Optionally, the cup base 10 is made of PC+ABS engineering plastic or aluminum alloy, and is injection molded or CNC machined. The overall structural design meets the IPX7 or higher waterproof rating. The top contact surface with the cup body can be made of a wear-resistant material with moderate thermal conductivity (such as hardened coated plastic or metal sheet), and the bottom of the cup base 10 is equipped with an anti-slip silicone pad.

[0114] Optionally, the internal structure of the cup base 10 is carefully designed with a stacked layout of PCBA circuit boards, batteries, sensors, wireless charging coils, speakers, microphones and other components to ensure space utilization, signal integrity, heat dissipation and waterproof sealing.

[0115] The PCBA circuit board uses a low-power Bluetooth and Wi-Fi dual-mode SoC chip, integrating a power management unit (PMIC), sensor interface circuit, audio codec, RFID reader / writer controller, etc. The PCBA circuit board is potted or coated with conformal coating.

[0116] In this embodiment of the application, the cup base 10 indirectly measures the state of the cup 20 placed on it through a built-in sensor:

[0117] (1) Water consumption monitoring: The total weight of “water cup base 10 + cup body 20 + water” is measured in real time using a high-precision weight sensor 1241, and the user’s water consumption is accurately estimated by calculating the weight change.

[0118] (2) Water temperature estimation: The conduction temperature is measured by the first temperature sensor 1242 on the base of the cup 10 near the bottom of the cup, or the first temperature sensor 1242 is used to measure non-contactly by infrared sensor, and the water temperature inside the cup is estimated by combining the algorithm.

[0119] (3) Motion detection: The actions of picking up and putting down the cup body 20 are detected by weight sensor 1241 or accelerometer.

[0120] In some embodiments, the processing module 121 is further configured to filter the weight information, determine the water consumption information based on the status information and the filtered weight information, and send the water consumption information and the target object information corresponding to the water cup to the cloud server, so that the cloud server can determine the drinking suggestion information corresponding to the target object based on the water consumption information and the target object information corresponding to the water cup.

[0121] Optionally, the processing module 121 is used to periodically (e.g., once per second) read the data from the weight sensor 1241 and perform filtering processing (e.g., Kalman filtering) to eliminate noise and drift.

[0122] The processing module 121 determines a drinking event if the weight difference between two weight readings detected by the weight sensor 1241 exceeds a first threshold but is less than a second threshold, and the second threshold is greater than the first threshold. A weight difference exceeding the first threshold indicates a stable weight decrease, while not exceeding the second threshold indicates a drinking event, not a pouring event. For example, the first threshold could be 5g, and the second threshold could be [missing information]. Combined with the pick-up / put-down event detected by the motion sensor 1245 (via weight change or accelerometer detection), a single drinking event is confirmed, and the amount of water consumed is accumulated.

[0123] The processing module 121 in this embodiment can also identify and exclude weight changes caused by non-drinking operations such as adding water or moving the cup 20. For example, if the processing module 121 determines that the weight difference between two weight information detected by the weight sensor 1241 exceeds a second threshold, it is determined to be a water-pouring event. If the processing module 121 determines that the weight corresponding to the previous weight information detected by the weight sensor 1241 is less than the weight corresponding to the subsequent weight information, it is determined to be a water-adding event.

[0124] The first temperature sensor 1242 in this embodiment uses a contact NTC and estimates the water temperature at the bottom of the cup 20 by combining the NTC reading, ambient temperature, cup material / capacity (obtained from RFID), and a preset heat conduction model.

[0125] See Figure 4 As shown in the figure, this application provides a structural schematic diagram of another electronic unit 12. Figure 4 As shown, the electronic unit 12 also includes a communication module 125; the communication module 125 is used to communicate with the cloud server to send the first information of the electronic unit 12 to the cloud server and receive the second information sent by the cloud server.

[0126] The first information includes at least one of the following: device information of the base body 11, timestamp information, detection information of each sensor in the electronic unit 12, drinking water suggestion information, device status information, and voice command information; the second information includes at least one of the following: query result information, cloud command information, configuration parameter information, remote upgrade information, and artificial intelligence suggestion information.

[0127] And / or, the communication module 125 is used to communicate with the terminal device to perform network configuration and data synchronization through the terminal device, and to receive predetermined setting information from the terminal device.

[0128] Optionally, the communication module 125 can provide communication solutions for network devices, including wireless local area networks (WLANs) (such as Wi-Fi networks), Bluetooth, Zigbee, mobile communication networks, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), frequency modulation (FM), near field communication (NFC), and infrared (IR) technologies. The communication module 125 can be one or more devices integrating at least one communication processing module. The communication module 125 can include an antenna, which can have a single element or be an antenna array with multiple elements. The communication module 125 can receive electromagnetic waves through the antenna, frequency-modulate and filter the electromagnetic wave signals, and send the processed signal to the processor. The communication module 125 can also receive signals to be transmitted from the processor, frequency-modulate and amplify them, and then convert them into electromagnetic waves for radiation via the antenna.

[0129] As an example, the communication module 125 uses the MQTT protocol to communicate with the cloud server via Wi-Fi, and all communication is encrypted using Transport Layer Security (TLS). The first piece of information is uploaded in the form of data packets, including the device ID, timestamp, sensor readings (weight, temperature, etc.), calculation results (water consumption, events), and device status (battery level, network signal). The water cup base 10 can also receive cloud commands, configuration parameters, AI suggestions, OTA tasks, etc., through the communication module 125.

[0130] As an example, the communication module 125 uses BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) for network configuration (transmitting Wi-Fi credentials to the cup holder 10), proximity status display, data synchronization (such as offline data upload), and receiving App settings (such as reminder preferences). It can also communicate with terminal devices via TCP / IP protocol within the same local area network.

[0131] SeeFigure 5 As shown in the figure, this application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of another electronic unit 12. Figure 5 As shown, the electronic unit 12 also includes an operation panel 13. The operation panel 13 includes an indicator light module 131 and a button module 132. The indicator light module 131 includes at least one LED indicator light, and the button module 132 includes at least one touch button.

[0132] The indicator module 131 is used to indicate at least one of the following via LED indicators: network status, charging status, water drinking progress information, and reminder information.

[0133] The button module 132 is used to perform at least one of the following operations through the touch of the touch button: power on, power off, mode switching, and manual operation recording.

[0134] The embodiments of this application can realize the function of human-computer interaction through the voice interaction module 123 and the operation panel 13.

[0135] The LED indicator in this application embodiment can be a ring-shaped RGB LED light strip or multiple discrete LEDs, which can indicate network status, charging status, water drinking progress, reminder information, etc. through at least one of color, brightness, and flashing mode.

[0136] The touch buttons in this embodiment can be 1-2 capacitive touch buttons or well-sealed physical buttons, used for operations such as power on / off, mode switching, and manual recording.

[0137] In some embodiments, the base body 11 has a power mounting slot for installing a battery.

[0138] And / or, a wireless charging receiving coil is provided at the bottom of the base body 11.

[0139] And / or, the base body 11 is provided with a magnetic charging interface, and a waterproof sealing ring is provided at the connection between the magnetic charging interface and the base body 11.

[0140] Optionally, the battery built into the base body 11 can be a 500-1000mAh lithium polymer battery. The water cup base 10 supports 5W wireless charging according to the Qi standard. The bottom of the water cup base 10 integrates a wireless charging receiving coil, or a magnetic Pogo Pin charging interface with a waterproof sealing ring can be designed.

[0141] In this embodiment, the base body 11 carries an independent electronic module that carries all the core intelligent functions of the cup body 20. The base body 11 integrates a core processing module 121 (MCU / SoC), sensor components 124 (such as a high-precision weight sensor 1241, a first temperature sensor 1242, a second temperature sensor 1243, a humidity sensor 1244, a motion sensor 1245, etc.), a communication module 125 (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), an operation panel 13 (indicator module 131 and button module 132, etc.), a voice interaction module 123 (microphone, speaker), a battery and power management unit, wireless charging, and a charging interface (waterproof magnetic interface). The cup base 10 itself has a good waterproof design (such as IPX7 level).

[0142] The water cup base 10 in this embodiment is responsible for data acquisition (indirect method), processing, storage, wireless communication, AI analysis and interaction, user reminders, and power supply to the water cup device 1. It is the "intelligent core" and "power center" of the water cup device 1.

[0143] Based on the embodiments of this application, the electronic unit 12 of the cup base 10 can implement detailed state machine logic to manage various states and their transition conditions, such as standby, charging, Wi-Fi connection / disconnection, Bluetooth connection / disconnection, RFID reading, sensor measurement, data uploading, voice interaction, and light indication.

[0144] Meanwhile, the water cup base 10 in this embodiment can also be optimized for low power consumption. During periods such as when the cup 20 is not placed, when the cup is stationary for extended periods, or at night, the processing module 121, sensor assembly 124, and communication module 125 can enter a deep sleep mode. Wi-Fi connection strategies, such as heartbeat keep-alive and on-demand connection, are optimized through interrupts such as changes in the weight sensor 1241, touch buttons on the button module 132, and RTC timer.

[0145] This application embodiment can also collect drinking data uploaded by the water cup base 10, personal parameters (age, weight, activity level, etc.) entered by the user in the App, and third-party health data (such as steps, sleep) through a personalized recommendation engine cloud server. Combined with environmental factors such as weather and temperature, it uses a rule engine or machine learning model to dynamically generate personalized drinking water suggestions, including daily drinking water goals, drinking water reminders, and health advice.

[0146] The water cup base 10 in this embodiment supports OTA firmware upgrades. The water cup base 10 has a safe and reliable firmware upgrade capability, which downloads an encrypted and signed firmware package from a cloud server via Wi-Fi for verification and update.

[0147] This embodiment supports switching between multiple cups 20 and offline operation. In the absence of Wi-Fi, the cup base 10 can still monitor water consumption (if Flash space allows for data caching) and provide basic reminders via lights or simple voice prompts. The next time Wi-Fi is connected, offline data is automatically synchronized to the cloud server.

[0148] As an example, upon first use, the user downloads the app, guides the cup base 10 to connect to the home Wi-Fi network via Bluetooth, and binds their user account. When the cup body 20 is placed on the cup base 10 for the first time, the base recognizes the cup's ID, and the app prompts the user to confirm or name the cup, completing the association between the cup and the user ID. In daily use, the user places the cup body 20 on the cup base 10, and the base automatically begins monitoring. The user can check the drinking status via voice commands, by viewing the base light, or by opening the app. When cleaning is needed, simply lift the cup body 20.

[0149] The water cup device 1 of this application embodiment is a collaborative working method for realizing a smart water cup through mutual cooperation among the modules of the electronic unit 12, including the following aspects:

[0150] (1) Identification and association: Indirect data collection is achieved through the identification module 122, and the information of the cup body 20 is associated with the target object information.

[0151] (2) Centralized interaction and feedback: Users operate through human-computer interaction components (such as voice interaction module 123 and button module 132) on the water cup base 10, and output feedback information (such as voice prompts and light reminders) through the speaker and LED lights of the water cup base 10.

[0152] (3) Data Processing and Intelligent Services: The water cup base 10 can perform preliminary data processing and upload the data to the cloud server via the communication module 125 (such as Wi-Fi). The cloud server combines user personal information, historical data, environmental factors, etc., to perform AI analysis, generate personalized drinking water suggestions, health reports, etc., and sends the drinking water suggestions, health reports, query results, or commands to the water cup base 10 or the user's mobile app. The water cup base 10 can also synchronize data and set settings with the mobile app via Bluetooth.

[0153] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this application have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0154] (1) Excellent cleaning convenience and hygiene guarantee: The passive cup body 20 can be thoroughly cleaned, fundamentally solving hygiene hazards and improving user experience.

[0155] (2) Significantly improved durability and maintenance economy: The cup body 20, which is easily damaged or needs to be replaced, is low-cost; the core cup base 10 is better protected and has a longer lifespan, and the repair or replacement costs are concentrated on the cup base 10, making it more economical.

[0156] (3) Flexible function upgrades and iterations: Users can upgrade the water cup base 10 to obtain new technologies without replacing the cup body 20; manufacturers can continuously iterate the water cup base 10 to build a product ecosystem.

[0157] (4) Abundant personalized options and cost optimization: Users can have multiple different cup bodies 20 paired with a water cup base 10 to meet personalized needs and avoid repeated hardware investment; manufacturers can flexibly provide a variety of cup bodies 20.

[0158] (5) Clear definition of responsibilities and potential for business model innovation: Food safety and electronic security responsibilities are clearly separated; new models such as subscription services and customized cups are supported.

[0159] (6) Expanding applications in specific scenarios: The cup body 20 can be used alone in environments such as refrigeration.

[0160] (7) Enhance the potential of core intelligent functions: The cup base 10 can integrate higher performance sensors and processors to achieve more accurate monitoring and complex AI calculations.

[0161] It should be noted that the information interaction and execution process between the above-mentioned devices / units are based on the same concept as the method embodiments of this application. For details on their specific functions and technical effects, please refer to the method embodiments section, and they will not be repeated here.

[0162] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the above-described division of functional units and modules is merely an example. In practical applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional units and modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional units or modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. The functional units and modules in the embodiments can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit. Furthermore, the specific names of the functional units and modules are only for easy differentiation and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. The specific working process of the units and modules in the above system can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0163] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0164] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0165] In the embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus / network devices and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus / network device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of modules or units described above is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0166] The units described above as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0167] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A water cup base, characterized in that, include: The base body is designed for detachable connection with the cup body; An electronic unit, located on the base body, is used to activate information processing of the cup body when the cup body comes into contact with the base body.

2. The water cup base according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the base body and the cup body, one is provided with a groove structure, and the other is provided with a connecting part that matches the groove structure; And / or, in the base body and the cup body, one is provided with a magnetic structure, and the other is provided with an adsorption structure for magnetic adsorption with the magnetic structure.

3. The water cup base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic unit includes a processing module; The processing module is used to acquire the identification information of the cup when the cup body contacts the base body, determine the target object information based on the identification information and the correspondence between the pre-stored identification information and the target object information, acquire the drinking water suggestion information corresponding to the target object information based on the target object information, and send the drinking water suggestion information to the terminal device so that the terminal device can display the drinking water suggestion information.

4. The water cup base according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electronic unit includes an identification module electrically connected to the processing module. The identification module is used to identify the passive waterproof label or physical code on the bottom of the cup body when the cup body contacts the base body, and obtain the identification information of the cup body. And / or, the electronic unit includes a voice interaction module electrically connected to the processing module, the voice interaction module including a microphone and a voice player; the voice interaction module is used to, in response to detecting voice wake-up information, collect voice command information through the microphone, play query result information corresponding to the voice command information through the voice player, and play drinking water suggestion information through the voice player; wherein, the query result information is determined by the processor based on the voice command information.

5. The water cup base according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electronic unit includes a sensor assembly, which is electrically connected to the processing module. The processing module is used to acquire detection information from each sensor in the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes at least one of the following: A weight sensor is used to acquire the weight information of the cup. A first temperature sensor is used to acquire the first temperature information of the cup body; The second temperature sensor is used to acquire second temperature information of the environment; A humidity sensor is used to acquire humidity information of the environment; A motion sensor is used to detect the state information of the cup; wherein, the state information includes information about the cup being picked up and put down; The detection information includes at least one of the following: weight information, first temperature information, second temperature information, humidity information, and status information.

6. The water cup base according to claim 5, characterized in that, The processing module is further configured to filter the weight information, determine the water consumption information based on the status information and the filtered weight information, and send the water consumption information and the target object information corresponding to the water cup to the cloud server, so that the cloud server can determine the water consumption suggestion information corresponding to the target object based on the water consumption information and the target object information corresponding to the water cup.

7. The water cup base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic unit also includes a communication module; The communication module is used to communicate with the cloud server to send the first information of the electronic unit to the cloud server and receive the second information sent by the cloud server. The first information includes at least one of the following: device information of the base body, timestamp information, detection information of each sensor in the electronic unit, drinking water suggestion information, device status information, and voice command information; the second information includes at least one of the following: query result information, cloud command information, configuration parameter information, remote upgrade information, and artificial intelligence suggestion information. And / or, the communication module is used to communicate with the terminal device to perform network configuration and data synchronization through the terminal device, and to receive predetermined setting information from the terminal device.

8. The water cup base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic unit also includes an operation panel; The operation panel includes an indicator light module and a button module. The indicator light module includes at least one LED indicator light, and the button module includes at least one touch button. The indicator module is used to indicate at least one of the following via LED indicators: network status, charging status, water drinking progress information, and reminder information; The button module is used to perform at least one of the following operations through the touch of the touch button: power on, power off, mode switching, and manual operation recording.

9. The water cup base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base body has a power mounting slot for installing batteries; And / or, the bottom of the base body is provided with a wireless charging receiving coil; And / or, the base body is provided with a magnetic charging interface, and a waterproof sealing ring is provided at the connection between the magnetic charging interface and the base body.

10. A water cup device, characterized in that, include: The cup body, and the cup base as described in any one of claims 1-9; The cup body and the cup base can be detachably connected.

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