Dental equipment control method and related equipment

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical instrument management, and relates to a dental equipment control method and related equipment.The dental equipment control method comprises the steps that target communication base station search connection is conducted through the positioning communication function of target dental equipment; according to the connected target communication base station, obtaining an equipment network detection instruction sent by a preset micro-control unit; performing equipment network detection according to the equipment network detection instruction to obtain a network detection feedback result; and performing autonomous control on the target dental equipment based on the network detection feedback result. Compared with the prior art, the dental equipment can be autonomously controlled when the equipment is moved to the unauthorized network area or the network communication state is abnormal, and authorized use and intelligent control of the dental equipment can be standardized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical device management technology and is applied to the control of the use of dental equipment, such as instrument function locking, network area positioning and identification, etc. It relates to a dental equipment control method and related equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, more and more electronic devices and instruments are moving towards miniaturization and intelligence. For example, in hospital-related equipment, dental X-ray machines are core diagnostic equipment in modern dental clinics, hospital stomatology departments, and large oral health check centers. Their mobility gives clinical operations great flexibility, allowing them to be easily used in different consultation rooms, operating rooms, and even across floors and buildings, such as when conducting free clinics in wards or communities.

[0003] However, this high degree of mobility also brings serious management challenges. Traditional equipment management relies on manual registration and visual inspection, which cannot effectively monitor the real-time location and movement trajectory of the equipment. When equipment is unintentionally moved to an unauthorized network area or stolen, managers often cannot know in time, let alone track its whereabouts, causing significant property losses to medical institutions. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to propose a dental equipment control method to achieve intelligent locking control of dental equipment.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a dental device control method, which adopts the technical solution described below: A method for controlling a dental device, comprising: The target communication base station is searched and connected using the positioning and communication function of the target dental device. Based on the target communication base station after connection, obtain the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit; The device network is tested according to the device network test command, and the network test feedback result is obtained. The network test feedback result includes whether the network signal of the dental device is within a predefined area and / or whether the positioning communication function is in a normal test state. Based on the network detection feedback results, the target dental device performs autonomous control.

[0006] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a dental equipment control device, which adopts the technical solution described below: A dental device control device, comprising: The target communication base station search and connection module is used to search for and connect to the target communication base station through the positioning and communication function of the target dental device. The network detection command acquisition module is used to acquire the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit based on the target communication base station after connection. The network detection feedback result identification module is used to perform device network detection according to the device network detection command and obtain network detection feedback results, wherein the network detection feedback results include whether the network signal of the dental device is within a predefined area and / or whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state. The device control and processing module is used to autonomously control the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results.

[0007] Thirdly, embodiments of this application also provide a microcontroller unit, which adopts the technical solution described below: A microcontroller unit includes a storage function and a processing function, wherein the storage function stores computer-readable instructions, and the processing function executes the computer-readable instructions to implement the steps of the dental device control method described above.

[0008] Fourthly, embodiments of this application also provide a dental device that employs the technical solutions described below: A dental device that is controlled using a microcontroller unit as described above.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this application have the following main advantages: The dental device control method described in this application utilizes the positioning and communication function of the target dental device to search for and connect to a target communication base station; based on the connected target communication base station, it obtains a device network detection command sent by a preset microcontroller unit; it performs device network detection according to the device network detection command and obtains network detection feedback results; based on the network detection feedback results, the target dental device performs autonomous control. Compared to existing technologies, this method enables autonomous control of the dental device even when it is moved to an unauthorized network area or when the network communication status is abnormal, which helps to standardize the authorized use and intelligent control of dental devices. Attached Figure Description

[0010] To more clearly illustrate the solutions in this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of an embodiment of a dental device control method according to this application; Figure 2This is a flowchart of a specific embodiment of activating the positioning communication function in a dental device control method provided in this application; Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a specific embodiment of a dental device control method provided in this application for querying the power supply status; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of a dental device control device according to this application. Detailed Implementation

[0012] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing drawings of this application, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order.

[0013] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0014] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0015] refer to Figure 1 The diagram illustrates a flowchart of one embodiment of a dental device control method according to this application. A dental device control method includes the following steps: Step 101: Use the positioning and communication function of the target dental device to search for and connect to the target communication base station.

[0016] In this embodiment, the target dental device includes a handheld, portable, or mobile dental X-ray machine.

[0017] Specifically, the handheld, portable, or mobile dental X-ray machine includes a microcontroller unit (MCU), also known as a single-chip microcomputer or microcontroller, which is the core controller of an embedded system. It integrates multiple functional modules such as a processor, memory, and input / output interfaces, and is responsible for controlling peripherals and executing programs. The dental X-ray machine also includes a positioning and communication component, which includes a communication connection sub-component, a SIM card, an antenna, and a positioning identification sub-component. The dental X-ray machine also includes a power supply component, which includes a power battery. The microcontroller unit, positioning and communication component, and power supply component are integrated into the dental X-ray machine in an internal embedded mode.

[0018] In this embodiment, the positioning communication function is preferably a positioning communication function embedded in the positioning communication component, such as an eSIM card. An eSIM card (Embedded-SIM) is a new generation SIM card standard developed by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA). It directly embeds the functions of a traditional SIM card into the device chip in an electronic form, eliminating the need for a physical card slot. Compared to pluggable positioning communication functions, it has stronger mechanical stability, reduces the impact of loosening of the positioning communication function when the target dental device is moved, and also ensures higher communication signal stability.

[0019] In this embodiment, the target communication base station refers to the communication base station selected according to communication needs, such as 4G base station, 5G base station, 6G base station, etc., which is not limited here.

[0020] Specifically, the location communication function within the aforementioned location communication feature searches for and connects to target communication base stations. This enables the processing of internal commands within the target dental device using a built-in microcontroller unit and communication components, eliminating the need for external radio frequency or WiFi modes. RFID, Bluetooth beacon, or WiFi positioning technologies typically only provide regional positioning within a limited range of fixed readers or gateways. They cannot provide precise location information within complex building environments, nor can they remotely track the device after it leaves the building. Their positioning range, accuracy, and real-time performance fail to meet the security management needs of hospitals for high-value assets. Therefore, this approach utilizes the location communication function within the location communication feature to search for and connect to target communication base stations, enabling location and communication using a built-in microcontroller unit and communication components.

[0021] Step 102: Obtain the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit based on the target communication base station after connection.

[0022] In this embodiment, after connecting to the target communication base station, the microcontroller unit and the target communication base station are equipped with basic communication capabilities, such as being able to perform simple network signal connections and send and respond to simple commands while in a network signal connection state.

[0023] In this embodiment, the device network detection command sent by the microcontroller unit is, for example, whether the target dental device's positioning and communication function is normal, whether the target dental device is in the desired state, and more specifically, the desired state includes the target dental device being in an authorized network area, for example, the target dental device is authorized to be used only within the administrative region A, and if it is outside the management scope of administrative region A, its working function is locked.

[0024] Specifically, the preset microcontroller unit has a unique identification code value, each identification code value is matched with the corresponding dental device, and when connecting to the target communication base station and sending control commands, the identification code value of the preset microcontroller unit can be sent along with the corresponding dental device to facilitate identification.

[0025] In this embodiment, whether the target dental device's positioning and communication functions are normal can be identified by whether the network signal connection status is normal; the dental device will also utilize its own microcontroller unit to automatically issue and control the aforementioned commands, making it more intelligent and automated.

[0026] Step 103: Perform device network detection according to the device network detection command to obtain network detection feedback results, wherein the network detection feedback results include whether the network signal of the dental device is within a predefined area and / or whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state.

[0027] By acquiring the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit for the location information, the device network is detected according to the device network detection command, and the network detection feedback result is obtained, so as to identify whether the target dental device is in the prescribed network communication authorization area or whether it is placed randomly.

[0028] In this embodiment, the predefined area, such as a pre-set network communication authorization area, is set to prevent the dental device from being resold or sold outside the designated area. The network communication authorization area is the network management scope of administrative division A. It should be understood that when the dental device is outside the network management scope of administrative division A, and the dental device is detected to be in the network management scope of administrative division B, then the network signal of the dental device is not in the predefined area.

[0029] Furthermore, when testing the positioning and communication function, if a feedback result indicating that the positioning and communication function is normal is obtained, it indicates that the various functional components integrated in an embedded manner inside the dental device are in a normal working state, for example, the positioning and communication function is in a normal testing state; if a feedback result indicating that the positioning and communication function is normal cannot be obtained, it indicates that the various functional components integrated in an embedded manner inside the dental device are in an abnormal working state, for example, when the dental device is suspected of being disassembled or damaged, the positioning and communication function will malfunction and the expected feedback result cannot be obtained, that is, the positioning and communication function is not in a normal testing state.

[0030] Step 104: Based on the network detection feedback results, the target dental device performs autonomous control.

[0031] Specifically, based on the network detection feedback results, the target dental device performs autonomous control. That is, when the network detection feedback results are the expected results, the target dental device can be used normally; or, when the network detection feedback results are not the expected results, the target dental device is suspected of being damaged or being sold illegally. In this case, the target dental device can be locked through its autonomous locking mode, thus controlling the target dental device to be in an unusable state.

[0032] The dental device control method provided in this application searches for and connects to a target communication base station through the positioning and communication function of the target dental device; based on the connected target communication base station, it obtains a device network detection command sent by a preset microcontroller unit; it performs device network detection according to the device network detection command and obtains network detection feedback results; and it autonomously controls the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results. Compared with the prior art, this method enables autonomous control of dental devices when they are moved to unauthorized network areas or when network communication is abnormal, which helps to standardize the authorized use and intelligent control of dental devices.

[0033] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a specific embodiment of the positioning communication function activation in a dental device control method provided in this application.

[0034] In this embodiment, before performing the step of searching for and connecting to the target communication base station through the positioning communication function of the target dental device, the method further includes a step of activating the positioning communication function, including: Step 201: Continuously detect whether the target dental device moves while it is powered on, and generate movement detection feedback results.

[0035] In this embodiment, the "power-on state" can refer to the state where the target dental device is under basic power supply but not actually working. By continuously detecting whether the target dental device moves while powered on, a movement detection feedback result is generated to determine whether to subsequently perform network authorization area detection on the target dental device, thereby determining whether the target dental device is being used reasonably and in accordance with regulations, and preventing unauthorized distribution.

[0036] Step 202: When the motion detection feedback result indicates that the target dental device has moved while powered on, the microcontroller unit is used to activate the preset positioning communication power supply circuit and enable the positioning communication function of the target dental device.

[0037] In this embodiment, the microcontroller, the positioning and communication component, and the power supply component are integrated into the dental X-ray machine in an internal embedded mode. When the target dental device is detected to have moved while powered on, it indicates that the target dental device may need to be used or picked up. At this time, the microcontroller sends a power supply command to the power supply component to power the positioning and communication component, and the power supply circuit on the integrated circuit board powers the positioning and communication component to enable the positioning and communication function of the target dental device. This facilitates the subsequent identification of the location information of the dental X-ray machine and the sending of communication commands to the dental X-ray machine using the positioning and communication component.

[0038] In this embodiment, the step of continuously detecting whether the target dental device moves while powered on and generating a movement detection feedback result includes: continuously detecting whether the target dental device moves while powered on based on a preset motion monitoring sensor and generating the movement detection feedback result, wherein the preset motion monitoring sensor includes an accelerometer and is integrated into the target dental device as an embedded component.

[0039] Specifically, since accelerometers are currently used in devices such as smartwatches and mobile phones for step counting and motion recognition, an accelerometer is integrated into the target dental device as an embedded component to detect the movement of the target dental device. This achieves the integration of motion detection into the dental X-ray machine, facilitating motion detection of the dental X-ray machine.

[0040] In this embodiment, after performing the step of continuously detecting whether the target dental device moves while powered on and generating a movement detection feedback result, the method further includes: when the movement detection feedback result is not that the target dental device moves while powered on, continuing to continuously detect whether the target dental device moves while powered on and generating the latest movement detection feedback result, wherein the continuous detection mode includes timed continuous detection or triggered continuous detection.

[0041] Specifically, if the motion detection feedback result does not indicate that the target dental device has moved while powered on (i.e., the target dental device has not moved), then the detection of whether the target dental device moves while powered on continues, and a new motion detection feedback result is generated. Depending on the actual detection needs, either timed continuous detection or triggered continuous detection can be freely set. Timed continuous detection refers to detecting the movement of the target dental device according to a preset detection time interval, while triggered continuous detection refers to detecting whether the target dental device moves when it is powered on. In this embodiment, triggered continuous detection is preferred.

[0042] In this embodiment, when the number of times the target dental device has not moved reaches a certain preset number, the target dental device may currently be in a static state. Therefore, a command to enter sleep mode can be sent to the target dental device to enable it to enter sleep mode, thereby reducing the power consumption of the power supply battery and extending the usage time after the current charging cycle.

[0043] In this embodiment, after performing the step of activating the preset positioning communication power supply circuit using the microcontroller unit, the dental device control method provided in this application further includes a step of querying the power supply status.

[0044] Continue to refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a specific embodiment of a dental device control method provided in this application, which involves querying the power supply status, including: Step 301: Initiate the preset power supply status query command and obtain the power supply status query feedback result; In this embodiment, the preset power supply status query command is a status query command sent by the microcontroller unit, and the power supply status query feedback result is also obtained and identified by the microcontroller unit to identify whether the positioning communication power supply circuit is in a normal power supply state.

[0045] Specifically, the positioning and communication power supply is provided by the power supply battery through the positioning and communication power supply circuit. When the positioning and communication power supply circuit malfunctions, such as due to circuit failure or damage / disassembly, an abnormal power supply status feedback will be generated; conversely, when the positioning and communication power supply circuit is functioning normally, the expected power supply status feedback will be generated.

[0046] Step 302: Based on the power supply status query feedback result, identify whether the positioning communication power supply circuit is in a normal power supply state; Specifically, when the positioning and communication power supply circuit is in a normal power supply state, there can be a specific feedback code value. If the specific feedback code value can be obtained by querying the feedback result through the power supply status, then the positioning and communication power supply circuit is in a normal power supply state. Otherwise, the positioning and communication power supply circuit is not in a normal power supply state and timely intervention is required.

[0047] More specifically, for example: when the power supply status is normal, the expected feedback code value is "normal power supply"; when the power supply status is abnormal, the expected feedback code value will not be parsed.

[0048] Step 303: When it is detected that the positioning communication power supply circuit is in an abnormal power supply state, the power supply status query command is executed repeatedly; In this embodiment, the step of repeatedly executing the power supply status query instruction specifically includes: repeatedly executing the power supply status query instruction through a preset query instruction trigger. Specifically, the preset query instruction trigger is woken up by the microcontroller unit sending a wake-up command, and after being woken up, it triggers the sending of the power supply status query instruction.

[0049] Step 304: Until it is identified that the power supply status of the positioning communication power supply circuit is in an abnormal power supply state for a preset number of consecutive times, the target dental device autonomously sends a forced locking command through the microcontroller unit.

[0050] In this embodiment, when an abnormal power supply state of the positioning communication power supply circuit is detected, multiple opportunities for repeated power supply and detection are reserved until the power supply state of the positioning communication power supply circuit is detected to be in an abnormal power supply state for a preset number of consecutive times. The target dental device then sends a forced locking command through the microcontroller unit to avoid instrument failure or medical accidents caused by abnormal power supply. The preset number of consecutive times is a pre-set random positive integer, such as 20 times.

[0051] Specifically, the forced locking command can be a function lock command set by the instrument supplier for the dental device. It is used to intervene in the function in a timely manner when the power supply function of the instrument is damaged or abnormal. Here, since the microcontroller is embedded in the dental device and the dental device itself has positioning and communication functions, the forced locking command is sent autonomously by the target dental device through the microcontroller, thereby realizing the autonomous locking operation of the dental device.

[0052] In this embodiment, the device network detection command includes a positioning communication function status detection command, a network signal detection command within a predefined area, and a network signal strength detection command. Therefore, the step of obtaining the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit includes: obtaining the positioning communication function status detection command sent by the microcontroller unit. It should be understood that the positioning communication function status detection command is essentially used to detect whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state. The step of obtaining the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit also includes: obtaining the network signal detection command within a predefined area sent by the microcontroller unit. The predefined area includes a preset network communication authorization area. For example, if a dental equipment supplier A is authorized to sell the dental equipment within administrative region A, its corresponding preset network communication authorization area is the network communication authorization area managed by administrative region A. The step of obtaining the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit also includes: obtaining the network signal strength detection command sent by the microcontroller unit.

[0053] In this embodiment, the step of performing device network detection according to the device network detection command and obtaining network detection feedback results includes: identifying whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state according to the positioning communication function status detection command; the step of performing device network detection according to the device network detection command and obtaining network detection feedback results also includes: identifying whether the network signal of the positioning communication function is in a preset network communication authorization area according to the network signal detection command within a predefined area; the step of performing device network detection according to the device network detection command and obtaining network detection feedback results also includes: identifying whether the network signal of the positioning communication function meets preset network signal strength requirements according to the network signal strength detection command.

[0054] By detecting whether the positioning communication function is in a normal state, whether the network signal of the positioning communication function is within the preset network communication authorization area, and whether the network signal of the positioning communication function meets the preset network signal strength requirements, it is ensured that when the positioning communication function has a communication abnormality, it can be detected in time, which helps to perform real-time positioning detection and avoid the instrument positioning detection being untimely due to positioning communication function failure.

[0055] In this embodiment, when two detection indicators are enabled on the dental device, namely whether the network signal of the dental device is within a predefined area and whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state, the step of the target dental device performing autonomous control based on the network detection feedback result includes: when it is identified that the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state and the network signal of the positioning communication function is within a preset network communication authorization area, the target dental device autonomously reports that it is in the desired state.

[0056] In this embodiment, when three detection indicators are enabled on the dental device, and network strength detection is added on the premise of the above two detection indicators, the step of the target dental device performing autonomous control based on the network detection feedback result includes: when it is identified that the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state, and the network signal of the positioning communication function is in a preset network communication authorization area, and the network signal of the positioning communication function meets the preset network signal strength requirements, the target dental device autonomously reports that it is in the desired state.

[0057] In this embodiment, after the target dental device autonomously reports that it is in the desired state, the method further includes: disabling the positioning communication function of the target dental device and entering a positioning identification sleep mode. Specifically, the target dental device sends a command to autonomously disable the positioning communication function through the microcontroller unit to enter a positioning identification sleep mode.

[0058] Specifically, when all the relevant test indicators are met, it indicates that the target dental device is in a normal testing state and is within the authorized network communication area. At this time, in order to avoid power consumption of the positioning function, the positioning communication function of the target dental device can be turned off and a positioning identification sleep mode can be entered so that more power can be used in the instrument working mode.

[0059] In this embodiment, when two detection indicators are enabled on the dental device, namely whether the network signal of the dental device is within a predefined area and whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state, the step of autonomous control of the target dental device based on the network detection feedback result includes: repeatedly executing the corresponding device network detection command when it is identified that the positioning communication function is in an abnormal detection state, or the network signal of the positioning communication function exceeds the preset network communication authorization area.

[0060] Specifically, the step of repeatedly executing the corresponding device network detection command includes: repeatedly executing the location communication function status detection command when the location communication function is detected to be in an abnormal state; and repeatedly executing the network signal detection command within the predefined area when the network signal of the location communication function is detected to be outside the preset network communication authorization area. A preset device network detection command trigger can be used to repeatedly execute the corresponding device network detection command.

[0061] In this embodiment, when two detection indicators are enabled on the dental device—whether the network signal of the dental device is within a predefined area and whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state—the step of autonomously controlling the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results includes: when the number of times the positioning communication function is identified as being in an abnormal detection state reaches a corresponding preset number, or when the number of times the network signal of the positioning communication function exceeds a preset network communication authorization area reaches a corresponding preset number, the target dental device autonomously sends a forced lock command through the microcontroller unit.

[0062] Specifically, the preset number represents the number of consecutive detections that trigger the autonomous locking mechanism, assuming it is a value of d; for example, the number of consecutive detections of the positioning and communication function is a, and the number of detections of the network signal of the positioning and communication function exceeding the preset network communication authorization area is b. When either a or b reaches the value of d, the autonomous locking mechanism is triggered, where a, b, and d are positive integer values.

[0063] When two detection indicators are enabled on the dental device—whether the network signal of the dental device is within a predefined area and whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state—the step of autonomous control of the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results includes: when it is identified that the positioning communication function is in an abnormal detection state and the network signal of the positioning communication function exceeds the preset network communication authorization area, and the number of consecutive detections and values ​​of both reach the corresponding preset number; the target dental device autonomously sends a forced lock command through the microcontroller unit.

[0064] Continuing with the example above, the preset number represents the number of consecutive detections that trigger the autonomous locking mechanism, assuming it is a value of d. For example, the number of consecutive detections for the positioning and communication function is a, and the number of detections for the network signal of the positioning and communication function exceeding the preset network communication authorization area is b. When the sum of a and b reaches the value of d, the autonomous locking mechanism is triggered.

[0065] In this embodiment, when three detection indicators are enabled on the dental device, and network strength detection is added on top of the above two detection indicators, the step of autonomous control of the target dental device based on the network detection feedback result includes: when it is identified that the positioning communication function is in an abnormal detection state, or the network signal of the positioning communication function exceeds the preset authorized network identification range, or the network signal of the positioning communication function is lower than the preset network signal strength requirement, feedback is sent to the target dental device that the instrument is in an unsafe state, and the corresponding device network detection command is repeatedly executed.

[0066] At this time, repeatedly executing the corresponding device network detection command also includes: when it is detected that the network signal of the positioning communication function is lower than the preset network signal strength requirement, repeatedly executing the network signal strength detection command.

[0067] Accordingly, based on the network detection feedback results, the target dental device performs autonomous control steps, including: when the number of times the positioning communication function is identified as being in an abnormal state reaches a corresponding preset number, or when the number of times the network signal of the positioning communication function exceeds a preset network communication authorization area reaches a corresponding preset number, or when the number of times the network signal of the positioning communication function is lower than a preset network signal strength requirement reaches a corresponding preset number; the target dental device autonomously sends a forced locking command through the microcontroller unit.

[0068] Specifically, the preset number represents the number of consecutive detections that trigger the autonomous locking mechanism, assuming it is a value of d. For example, the number of consecutive detections for the positioning and communication function is a, the number of detections for the network signal of the positioning and communication function exceeding the preset network communication authorization area is b, and the number of consecutive detections for the network signal strength of the positioning and communication function is c. When any one of a, b, or c reaches the value of d, the autonomous locking mechanism is triggered. Here, a, b, c, and d are positive integer values.

[0069] Accordingly, the step of autonomously controlling the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results includes: when the positioning communication function is in an abnormal detection state, the network signal of the positioning communication function exceeds the preset network communication authorization area, and the network signal of the positioning communication function is lower than the preset network signal strength requirement, and the number of consecutive detections and values ​​of the three reach the corresponding preset number; the target dental device autonomously sends a forced locking command through the microcontroller unit.

[0070] Specifically, the preset number represents the number of consecutive detections that trigger the autonomous locking mechanism, assuming it is a value of d. For example, the number of consecutive detections for the positioning and communication function is a, the number of detections for the network signal of the positioning and communication function exceeding the preset network communication authorization area is b, and the number of consecutive detections for the network signal strength of the positioning and communication function is c. When the sum of a, b, and c reaches the value of d, the autonomous locking mechanism is triggered.

[0071] In this embodiment, the network signal of the positioning communication function exceeds the preset authorized network identification range. For example, the preset authorized network area is the network management range of administrative region A. When the target dental device appears in the network management area of ​​administrative region B, it indicates that there may be cross-regional sales of this type of dental device between different administrative regions, i.e., cross-regional sales of goods. In order to prevent cross-regional sales and facilitate market supervision and management of dental devices, a locking operation can be performed after the final inspection.

[0072] In this embodiment, the step of repeatedly executing the corresponding device network detection command includes: repeatedly executing the corresponding device network detection command through a preset device network detection command trigger.

[0073] Specifically, the corresponding device network detection command refers to the following: when the positioning communication function is identified as being in an abnormal detection state, the corresponding device network detection command is a positioning communication function status detection command; when the network signal of the positioning communication function is identified as being outside the preset network communication authorization area, the corresponding device network detection command is a network signal detection command within the predefined area; similarly, when the network signal of the positioning communication function is identified as being below the preset network signal strength requirement, the corresponding device network detection command is a network signal strength detection command.

[0074] In this embodiment, the microcontroller, the positioning communication component, and the power supply component are integrated into the dental X-ray machine in an internal embedded mode. e-positioning communication is used instead of traditional positioning communication. When powering the positioning communication component, the power supply status is detected. For example, if the power supply is abnormal and no expected status is returned, the positioning module is considered to be faulty or has been removed, and it is replaced promptly. Subsequently, the positioning communication component is used to detect the identifiability of the positioning communication function and the connected network, facilitating the location tracking and monitoring of the target dental equipment using network area information. Moreover, the positioning communication function combined with base station positioning tracking, compared to existing short-range positioning modes such as RFID, Bluetooth beacon technology, or WiFi positioning technology, prevents dental equipment from being resold or sold across multiple defined areas. It enables autonomous locking control of dental equipment over a wider network area, helping to standardize the authorized use of dental equipment.

[0075] In this embodiment, by continuously detecting whether the target dental device moves while powered on, a movement detection feedback result is generated. When the movement detection feedback result indicates that the target dental device has moved while powered on, a preset positioning communication power supply circuit is activated using the microcontroller unit, and the positioning communication function of the target dental device is enabled. The positioning communication function is used to search for and connect to a target communication base station. Based on the connected target communication base station, the location information of the target dental device is determined using base station positioning. A device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit for the location information is obtained. Device network detection is performed according to the device network detection command, and a network detection feedback result is obtained. Based on the network detection feedback result, the target dental device performs autonomous control. Compared to existing technologies, this method enables autonomous control of the dental device when it is moved to an unauthorized network area or when the network communication status is abnormal, which helps to standardize the authorized use and intelligent control of dental devices.

[0076] Further reference Figure 4 As a response to the above Figure 1 The implementation of the method shown in this application provides an embodiment of a dental device control device, which is similar to... Figure 1 Corresponding to the method embodiments shown, this device can be specifically applied to various electronic devices.

[0077] like Figure 4 As shown, the dental equipment control device 400 described in this embodiment includes: a target communication base station search and connection module 401, a network detection command acquisition module 402, a network detection feedback result recognition module 403, and an equipment control processing module 404. Wherein: The target communication base station search and connection module 401 is used to search for and connect to the target communication base station through the positioning and communication function of the target dental device. The network detection command acquisition module 402 is used to acquire the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit based on the target communication base station after connection. The network detection feedback result identification module 403 is used to perform device network detection according to the device network detection instruction and obtain network detection feedback results, wherein the network detection feedback results include whether the network signal of the dental device is within a predefined area and / or whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state. The device control and processing module 404 is used to autonomously control the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results.

[0078] This application utilizes the positioning and communication function of the target dental device to search for and connect to a target communication base station. Based on the connected target communication base station, it obtains a device network detection command sent by a preset microcontroller unit. It then performs network detection according to the command, obtaining network detection feedback results. When the network detection feedback results are not the expected normal state results, the target dental device autonomously performs repeated detections using the microcontroller unit until a preset number of times is reached. At this point, the target dental device performs autonomous control, where the preset number of times includes the number of detections that trigger autonomous locking. The autonomous control includes autonomous detection operations and autonomous locking operations. Compared to existing technologies, this approach enables autonomous control of the dental device when it is moved to an unauthorized network area or when network communication is abnormal, which helps to standardize the authorized use and intelligent control of dental devices.

[0079] In this embodiment, the dental equipment control device 400 further includes an instrument movement continuous detection module and a positioning communication function activation module. Wherein: The instrument movement continuous detection module is used to continuously detect whether the target dental equipment moves while it is powered on, and generate movement detection feedback results. The positioning communication function activation module is used to activate the preset positioning communication power supply circuit and enable the positioning communication function of the target dental device when the motion detection feedback result indicates that the target dental device has moved while powered on.

[0080] In this embodiment, the instrument movement continuous detection module specifically detects whether the target dental device is moving while powered on, based on a preset motion monitoring sensor, and generates the movement detection feedback result. The preset motion monitoring sensor includes an accelerometer, and the preset motion monitoring sensor is integrated into the target dental device as an embedded component.

[0081] In this embodiment, the instrument movement continuous detection module further includes continuing to detect whether the target dental device is moving while powered on when the movement detection feedback result is not that the target dental device has moved while powered on, and generating the latest movement detection feedback result. The continuous detection mode includes timed continuous detection or triggered continuous detection.

[0082] In this embodiment, the dental equipment control device 400 further includes a power supply status query module, a normal power supply status identification module, a power supply status recurrence query module, and a forced lock command first sending module. Wherein: The power supply status query module is used to initiate a preset power supply status query command and obtain the power supply status query feedback result. The normal power supply status identification module is used to identify whether the positioning communication power supply circuit is in a normal power supply status based on the power supply status query feedback result; The power supply status repeated query module is used to repeatedly execute the power supply status query command according to a preset query time interval when it is detected that the positioning communication power supply circuit is in an abnormal power supply state. The first module for sending a forced locking command is used to allow the target dental device to autonomously send a forced locking command through the microcontroller unit until the power supply status of the positioning communication power supply circuit is identified as being in an abnormal power supply state for a preset number of consecutive times.

[0083] In this embodiment, the network detection command acquisition module 402 includes a first network detection command acquisition unit, a second network detection command acquisition unit, and a third network detection command acquisition unit. Wherein: The first network detection command acquisition unit is used to acquire the positioning communication function status detection command sent by the microcontroller unit; The second network detection command acquisition unit is used to acquire the network signal detection command sent by the microcontroller unit within a predefined area; The third network detection command acquisition unit is used to acquire the network signal strength detection command sent by the microcontroller unit.

[0084] In this embodiment, the network detection feedback result recognition module 403 includes a first recognition unit, a second recognition unit, and a third recognition unit. Wherein: The first identification unit is used to identify whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state according to the positioning communication function status detection instruction. The second identification unit is used to identify whether the network signal of the positioning communication function is in a preset network communication authorization area according to the detection instruction of the network signal in the predefined area; The third identification unit is used to identify whether the network signal of the positioning communication function meets the preset network signal strength requirements according to the network signal strength detection command.

[0085] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by instructing related hardware through computer-readable instructions. These computer-readable instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the program is executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the methods described above. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-volatile storage medium such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, or read-only memory (ROM), or random access memory (RAM).

[0086] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of the accompanying figures are shown sequentially as indicated by the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some steps in the flowcharts of the accompanying figures may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages. These sub-steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times, and their execution order is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least some of the sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0087] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) and includes several instructions to cause a terminal device (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, air conditioner, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of this application.

[0088] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this application, but do not limit the patent scope of this application. This application can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of this application more thorough and comprehensive. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the scope of patent protection of this application. Software tools or components not belonging to this company that appear in the embodiments of this application are merely illustrative examples and do not represent actual use.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a dental device, characterized in that, include: The target communication base station is searched and connected using the positioning and communication function of the target dental device. Based on the target communication base station after connection, obtain the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit; The device network is tested according to the device network test command, and the network test feedback result is obtained. The network test feedback result includes whether the network signal of the dental device is within a predefined area and / or whether the positioning communication function is in a normal test state. Based on the network detection feedback results, the target dental device performs autonomous control.

2. The dental equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before performing the step of searching for and connecting to a target communication base station via the positioning communication function of the target dental device, the method further includes: Continuously monitor whether the target dental device moves while it is powered on, and generate movement detection feedback results; When the motion detection feedback result indicates that the target dental device has moved while powered on, the microcontroller unit is used to activate the preset positioning communication power supply circuit and enable the positioning communication function of the target dental device.

3. The dental equipment control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of continuously detecting whether the target dental device moves while powered on and generating movement detection feedback results includes: Based on a preset motion monitoring sensor, the system continuously detects whether the target dental device is moving while powered on, and generates the motion detection feedback result. The preset motion monitoring sensor includes an accelerometer, and the preset motion monitoring sensor is integrated into the target dental device as an embedded component.

4. The dental device control method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, After performing the step of continuously detecting whether the target dental device moves while powered on and generating a movement detection feedback result, the method further includes: If the motion detection feedback result is not that the target dental device has moved while powered on, the system continues to detect whether the target dental device has moved while powered on and generates the latest motion detection feedback result. The continuous detection mode includes timed continuous detection or triggered continuous detection.

5. The dental equipment control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, After performing the step of activating the preset positioning communication power supply circuit using the microcontroller unit, the method further includes: Initiate the preset power supply status query command and obtain the power supply status query feedback result; Based on the power supply status query feedback results, identify whether the positioning communication power supply circuit is in a normal power supply state; When the positioning communication power supply circuit is detected to be in an abnormal power supply state, the power supply status query command is executed repeatedly; Once it is identified that the power supply status of the positioning communication power supply circuit is in an abnormal power supply state for a preset number of consecutive times, the target dental device will autonomously send a forced locking command through the microcontroller unit.

6. The dental device control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of repeatedly executing the power supply status query instruction specifically includes: The power supply status query command is repeatedly executed by a preset query command trigger.

7. The dental equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device network detection command includes a positioning communication function status detection command and a network signal detection command within a predefined area. The step of obtaining the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit includes: Obtain the positioning communication function status detection command sent by the microcontroller unit; The system acquires a detection command for the network signal sent by the microcontroller unit within a predefined area, wherein the predefined area includes a preset network communication authorization area.

8. The dental device control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The step of performing device network detection according to the device network detection command and obtaining network detection feedback results includes: Based on the positioning communication function status detection command, it is identified whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state; Based on the detection instruction of the network signal within a predefined area, it is identified whether the network signal of the positioning communication function is within a preset network communication authorization area.

9. A dental device control method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The step of autonomously controlling the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results includes: Once it is determined that the positioning and communication function is in a normal detection state and the network signal of the positioning and communication function is within the preset network communication authorization area, the target dental device autonomously reports that it is in the desired state.

10. A dental device control method according to claim 9, characterized in that, After performing the step of the target dental device autonomously reporting that it is in the desired state, the method further includes: The positioning and communication function of the target dental device is turned off, and a positioning identification sleep mode is entered.

11. A dental device control method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The step of disabling the positioning communication function of the target dental device and entering a positioning identification sleep mode includes: The target dental device sends a positioning communication function autonomous shutdown command through the microcontroller unit to locate and identify the sleep mode.

12. The dental device control method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The step of autonomously controlling the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results includes: If the location communication function is detected to be in an abnormal state, or if the network signal of the location communication function exceeds the preset network communication authorization area, the corresponding device network detection command will be executed repeatedly.

13. The dental device control method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The step of repeatedly executing the corresponding device network detection command includes: When the positioning communication function is detected to be in an abnormal state, the positioning communication function status detection command is executed repeatedly. If the network signal of the positioning communication function is detected to be outside the preset network communication authorization area, the detection command for the network signal within the predefined area is repeatedly executed.

14. The dental device control method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The step of repeatedly executing the corresponding device network detection command includes: The corresponding device network detection command is repeatedly executed by using a preset device network detection command trigger.

15. The dental device control method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The step of autonomously controlling the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results includes: The location communication function is identified as being in an abnormal state a certain number of times, or the location communication function's network signal exceeds a preset network communication authorization area a certain number of times. The target dental device autonomously sends a forced locking command through the microcontroller unit.

16. The dental device control method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The step of autonomously controlling the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results includes: When the location communication function is identified as being in an abnormal state and the network signal of the location communication function exceeds the preset network communication authorization area, the number of consecutive detections and values ​​of both reach the corresponding preset number. The target dental device autonomously sends a forced locking command through the microcontroller unit.

17. The dental device control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The device network detection command also includes a network signal strength detection command, and the step of obtaining the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit further includes: Obtain the network signal strength detection command sent by the microcontroller unit.

18. The dental device control method according to claim 17, characterized in that, The step of performing device network detection according to the device network detection command and obtaining network detection feedback results includes: Based on the network signal strength detection command, it is determined whether the network signal of the positioning communication function meets the preset network signal strength requirements.

19. The dental device control method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The step of autonomously controlling the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results includes: Once it is determined that the positioning and communication function is in a normal detection state, the network signal of the positioning and communication function is within the preset network communication authorization area, and the network signal of the positioning and communication function meets the preset network signal strength requirements, the target dental device autonomously reports that it is in the desired state.

20. The dental device control method according to claim 18, characterized in that, After the step of identifying whether the network signal of the positioning communication function meets the preset network signal strength requirements according to the network signal strength detection command, the method further includes: When the network signal strength of the positioning communication function is found to be lower than the preset network signal strength requirement, the network signal strength detection command is executed repeatedly.

21. The dental device control method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The step of autonomously controlling the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results includes: The location communication function is identified as being in an abnormal state a certain number of times, or the location communication function's network signal exceeds a preset network communication authorization area a certain number of times, or the location communication function's network signal is lower than a preset network signal strength requirement a certain number of times. The target dental device autonomously sends a forced locking command through the microcontroller unit.

22. The dental device control method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The step of autonomously controlling the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results includes: When the location communication function is identified as being in an abnormal state, the network signal of the location communication function exceeds the preset network communication authorization area, and the network signal of the location communication function is lower than the preset network signal strength requirement, the number of consecutive detections and values ​​of the three conditions reach the corresponding preset number. The target dental device autonomously sends a forced locking command through the microcontroller unit.

23. A dental equipment control device, characterized in that, include: The target communication base station search and connection module is used to search for and connect to the target communication base station through the positioning and communication function of the target dental device. The network detection command acquisition module is used to acquire the device network detection command sent by the preset microcontroller unit based on the target communication base station after connection. The network detection feedback result identification module is used to perform device network detection according to the device network detection command and obtain network detection feedback results, wherein the network detection feedback results include whether the network signal of the dental device is within a predefined area and / or whether the positioning communication function is in a normal detection state. The device control and processing module is used to autonomously control the target dental device based on the network detection feedback results.

24. A microcontroller unit, characterized in that, The microcontroller unit includes a storage function and a processing function. The storage function stores computer-readable instructions, and the processing function executes the computer-readable instructions to implement the steps of the dental device control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 22.

25. A dental device, characterized in that, The dental device is controlled using the microcontroller unit as described in claim 24.

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