Smart home control method, system and device and communication system

Abstract

The invention discloses a smart home control method, system and device and a communication system. The smart home control system comprises a gateway component and a touch screen electrically connected with the gateway component in an embedded mode. And the touch screen is used for displaying an operation interface and equipment state information of the smart home and generating an operation signal during user operation. The gateway component comprises a power supply management module, a main control module and a communication module, and the power supply management module is connected with a standby power supply and used for maintaining system power supply when an external power supply is disconnected; the main control module stores protocol stacks of a plurality of communication protocols and is used for analyzing the operation signal and generating a control instruction; and the communication module is used for establishing wireless communication connection with various smart home devices, sending a control signal and receiving a feedback signal so as to realize real-time display and control of a device state. According to the invention, the touch display function and the gateway function are integrated in the same device, so that localized interaction and multi-protocol compatible control are realized.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of smart home, and in particular to a smart home control method, system, device and communication system. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, the typical architecture of a smart home is that a smart panel serves as an ordinary execution end, mainly responsible for receiving user instructions and controlling individual devices; and a gateway exists as an independent hardware, responsible for device networking, data processing and cloud docking. Users often need to install both the panel and the gateway, and configure and manage them through a mobile terminal App. This approach has the following problems: Firstly, the gateway needs to be installed and powered separately, and users must consider the location of the gateway in the decoration or after-installation scenario, increasing installation costs and use thresholds, and in the case of power failure, if the control of important devices fails, it will cause hidden dangers; Secondly, the traditional smart panel does not have local display and interaction capabilities, and users must rely on a mobile phone App or other terminal to perform device networking and scene setting, which is not intuitive; And most existing systems need to complete control and data storage through a cloud platform, and once the network is abnormal or the cloud service is unavailable, the smart home function is greatly reduced; In terms of compatibility, different manufacturers' devices use different communication protocols and cloud services, and often need a special "third-party docking platform" to achieve interconnection, resulting in complex system architecture and high maintenance costs.

[0003] In addition, there are also technical solutions that attempt to use a PC or a router as a gateway to achieve unified management of smart devices. However, such solutions are large in size, high in power consumption, and complex in interaction, and are not suitable for installation in the wall switch position of a home, making it difficult to meet the needs of ordinary home users for smart home "just-in-time use and local control". SUMMARY

[0004] The main purpose of the present application is to provide a smart home control method, aiming to solve the problems of the need for an additional independent gateway, complex installation and deployment, the user's dependence on a mobile terminal App for interaction, the strong dependence of the system on a cloud platform, and the unavailability of the system when the network is disconnected in the existing smart home technology.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present application provides a smart home control system, which comprises: a gateway component; and a touch screen electrically connected to the gateway component in an embedded manner, the touch screen being used to display an operation interface and state information of the smart home and generate an operation signal when operated; The gateway component comprises: A power management module and a backup power source connected to the power management module; the power management module is used to supply power to the control device, and the backup power source is used to supply power to the control device when the external power source is disconnected; A master module for storing a protocol stack containing a plurality of communication protocols and for responding to operation signals and generating corresponding control signals; A communication module for establishing a communication connection with smart home devices, sending control signals to the smart home devices, and receiving feedback signals.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present application, the communication module is further configured to establish a communication connection with a cloud or a remote terminal for receiving operation signals from the cloud or the remote terminal.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present application, the communication module includes: According to the protocol stack, scan the accessible smart home in the local network and send the scanning result to the master module, and the master module transmits the scanning result to the touch screen; Receive the control signal from the master module and send the control signal to the smart home; Establish a communication connection with the smart home, assign a unique network identity to the smart home, and store the unique network identity in the master module.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present application, the communication protocol includes at least one of Wi-Fi protocol, Ethernet protocol, ZigBee protocol, Bluetooth protocol, Z-Wave protocol, Thread protocol, and Matter protocol.

[0009] The present application also discloses a control method for smart home, a touch screen and a gateway component are embedded and electrically connected, the touch screen is used to display the operation interface and state information of the smart home and generate operation signals during operation; the control method includes: In response to the operation signal, the operation signal includes a first operation signal, a second operation signal, and a third operation signal; The first operation signal is used to execute a first operation process, the second operation signal is used to execute a second operation process, and the third operation signal is used to execute a third operation process; Based on the operation signal, the corresponding target smart home is found; Based on the finding result, the target smart home is determined, and a control signal is generated and encapsulated according to the protocol type of the target smart home; The control signal is sent to the target smart home through a communication network, and a feedback signal of the target smart home is received; According to the feedback signal, the state information of the target smart home is displayed on the touch screen.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present application, the first operation process comprises: In response to the first operation signal, the first operation signal is used for network access smart home; According to the first operation signal, scan the accessible devices in the local network; According to the scanning result, send an access signal to the target smart home and establish a communication connection with the target smart home; Assign a unique network identifier to the target smart home and register it in the device information library.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present application, the second operation process comprises: Based on the second operation signal, find the identification and control parameters of the target smart home; According to the protocol type of the target smart home, generate and encapsulate the control signal and send it to the target smart home, and wait for the feedback signal from the target smart home; When the feedback signal is received, analyze and update the running state of the target smart home, and display the update result on the touch screen.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present application, the third operation process comprises: In response to the third operation signal, read the preset scene rule based on the third operation signal, the scene rule comprising a trigger condition and a corresponding control action; Collect the state information of the smart home device and compare the state information with the trigger condition; When the trigger condition is met, generate multiple control signals for executing scene linkage; Based on the control signal, control multiple smart home devices related to the scene to perform corresponding actions respectively; After the scene linkage is executed, the feedback signals of the multiple smart home devices are summarized and the scene execution state is updated and displayed on the touch screen.

[0013] The present application also discloses a control device, which comprises: A memory, a processor and a control program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, the control program being configured to implement the control method.

[0014] The present application also discloses a communication system for executing the control method, characterized in that the communication system comprises: At least one smart home; a control system, which is in communication connection with the smart home; and a cloud and a remote terminal in communication connection with the control system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles of the application.

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description only represent some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without any creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the architecture of the control system of an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 a schematic diagram of the circuit function of the power management module and the main control module of another embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 a schematic diagram of the control method flow of still another embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 a schematic diagram of the architecture of the communication system of still another embodiment of the present application.

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[0019] The implementation, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments, with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments only represent some of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The well-known modules, units and their connections, links, communications or operations are not shown or not described in detail. And the described features, architectures or functions can be combined in any way in one or more embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that the various embodiments described below are only used for illustration, and not used to limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0021] The existing smart home system generally adopts the architecture of separating the panel from the gateway. The smart panel usually only serves as the control terminal of a single device, responsible for receiving user instructions and performing simple switching or adjusting operations; while the gateway, as the core of the system, independently undertakes the tasks of device access, data forwarding and cloud communication. Users often need to install the panel and the gateway separately, and configure and manage them through a mobile application. Although this architecture realizes the centralized control of smart home, it also has obvious drawbacks. First, the gateway, as an independent device, needs to be wired and powered separately, increasing the installation cost and construction complexity, especially in the post-installation scenario after the home decoration is completed. Once the gateway is powered off or moved, the control functions of other devices in the system will be affected, and even the key devices will not be able to respond. Second, the traditional panel only has input function, lacking local display and interaction ability, users must rely on the mobile App or cloud platform to complete device networking, scene setting and state checking, the operation path is long and the experience is not intuitive. Third, the existing system mostly relies on the cloud platform for data storage and instruction distribution, once the network is abnormal or the cloud service is interrupted, the control logic between local devices will be invalid, and the stability of the system is greatly reduced. In terms of compatibility, different manufacturers' devices use different communication protocols, such as Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Bluetooth or Z-Wave, which often need to use third-party bridging devices to realize interconnection, the system architecture is complex and difficult to maintain. Some solutions try to use PC host, router and other general computing devices to undertake the gateway function, but such devices are large in size, high in power consumption, and not suitable for installation in the wall switch position of the home, making it difficult to realize the embedded and ready-to-use application requirements.

[0022] The present application proposes an improvement idea for the above problems, by deeply integrating the smart panel and the gateway function module, so that the integrated device can undertake user interaction and display functions, as well as communication management, device access and scene control core tasks. According to the current status of the prior art, if the main control unit, communication module, power management module, etc. of the gateway are embedded in the panel body, and the touch screen is used as a unified human-machine interface, the smart panel itself can become an independent control center, without relying on an external gateway to complete the access, configuration and control of devices. This scheme not only reduces the number of hardware and power supply nodes, but also avoids the problem of system paralysis after the traditional gateway is powered off. Further, by pre-installing multiple communication protocol stacks in the main control module, the device can automatically match the communication mode according to different home products, thereby compatible with smart home devices of different brands and different systems, realizing unified management and local interconnection.

[0023] In actual implementation, the control system of the application includes a gateway component and a touch screen embeddedly electrically connected with the gateway component. The touch screen is used to display the operation interface and device state information of the smart home and generate operation signals when operated by the user. The gateway component is internally provided with a power management module, a main control module and a communication module, wherein the power management module is connected with a backup power supply, used to supply power for the entire device and maintain the continuous operation of the system when the external power supply is disconnected. The main control module is used to store a protocol stack containing multiple communication protocols and generate corresponding control signals after receiving the operation signals from the touch screen. The communication module is used to establish communication connection with various smart home devices, exchange data according to the protocol stack, send control signals to the smart home and receive feedback signals, thereby forming a complete control closed loop. The communication module can also establish connection with the cloud or remote terminal to realize remote management, data synchronization and cloud control. The application supports multiple communication modes, and the communication protocol at least includes one of Wi-Fi, Ethernet, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, Thread or Matter protocol, thereby realizing compatible access of devices of different brands and communication systems.

[0024] In terms of control method, the application realizes the unification of local interaction and system control through the embedded electrical connection of the touch screen and the gateway component. The method includes responding to the operation signals generated by the touch screen, wherein the operation signals include first operation signals for device access, second operation signals for device control and third operation signals for scene control. After receiving the operation signals, the system first determines the target smart home device and generates and encapsulates the control signals according to the protocol type thereof, sends them to the target device through the wireless communication network and receives the feedback signals, so as to realize real-time control and state update. For the first operation signals, the system performs the device access process, scans the accessible devices in the local network through the protocol stack, establishes communication connection and allocates a unique network identifier, thereby completing the registration and registration of the new device. For the second operation signals, the system analyzes the identifier and control parameters of the target device according to the user input, generates the corresponding control signals and sends them to the target device, updates the running state after receiving the device feedback and displays it on the touch screen. For the third operation signals, the system reads the preset scene rules, wherein the rules include trigger conditions and corresponding control actions; when the collected device state meets the trigger condition, the main control module generates multiple control signals and simultaneously sends them to multiple devices, thereby realizing the scene linkage among multiple devices; after the execution ends, the system summarizes the device feedback signals and updates the display scene execution state. The control logic can be operated without relying on the cloud, thereby ensuring the independence and response speed of local control.

[0025] In addition, the application further provides a corresponding control device and a communication system. The control device comprises a memory, a processor, and a control program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, for executing the smart home control method described above. The communication system comprises at least one smart home device, a control system in communication connection with the smart home device, and a cloud and a remote terminal in communication connection with the control system, thereby constructing a multi-layer home control network supporting local and remote collaboration.

[0026] With reference to Figure 1 In an embodiment of the application, a control system for a smart home is disclosed, which comprises a gateway component and a touch screen in embedded electrical connection with the gateway component. The touch screen is used to display an operation interface and state information of the smart home, and to generate operation signals when operated by a user. The touch screen not only assumes the display and input functions of a traditional panel, but also serves as a local interaction terminal of the system, for sending operation instructions to the gateway component and displaying feedback information in real time.

[0027] The gateway component is the core control unit of the system, for realizing power management, device communication, and control instruction processing. The gateway component internally comprises a power management module, a main control module, and a communication module, wherein the power management module is connected with a backup power supply. The power management module is used to provide stable working power for the entire control system; when the external power supply is disconnected, the backup power supply automatically switches to work, to maintain power supply for the system, so that part of the key devices can still be controlled, to ensure the reliability and safety of the system.

[0028] The main control module is used to centrally manage data, instructions, and state information of the system. The main control module is provided with a storage unit and a processing unit, and the storage unit is pre-provisioned with protocol stacks of multiple communication protocols, for supporting communication modes of different types of smart home devices. After receiving operation signals from the touch screen, the main control module analyzes the operation contents and generates corresponding control signals; then the control signals are transmitted to the communication module, to complete control of the devices. The main control module can also store information of the accessed devices, scene rules, and state parameters, to realize device identification, state maintenance, and multi-device linkage.

[0029] The communication module is used to establish a communication connection between the system and external smart home devices. The module can select a corresponding communication mode according to the communication protocol type provided by the main control module, to realize compatible access to multiple devices. The communication module sends control signals generated by the main control module to the smart home devices, and receives feedback signals returned by the smart home devices, to return the feedback signals to the main control module for analysis and updating, so that the system forms a closed-loop control.

[0030] It should be noted that the "embedded electrical connection" refers to an integrated electrical connection structure between the touch screen and the gateway component through a circuit board or a flat cable. Both are placed in the same device housing or installation module, which not only ensures high-speed transmission of signals and power, but also makes the device overall compact in structure, small in size, and easy to embed in a wall for installation.

[0031] It should be noted that the "protocol stack" refers to a collection of multiple layers of communication protocols stored in the master module, which supports different types of smart home communication standards. The protocol stack includes but is not limited to one or more of the following communication protocols: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, Thread, Matter, etc. By calling the interface functions of different protocol layers, automatic matching and communication data analysis with various devices are achieved.

[0032] It should be noted that the "backup power supply" refers to an energy storage unit configured in the power management module, which can provide temporary power to the system to deal with external power failure situations. The backup power supply can use lithium batteries, super capacitors, or other power modules with energy storage functions. Through the power switching circuit of the power management module, the backup power supply is automatically switched to power supply after the external power is disconnected, thereby ensuring that the control system can still maintain some key functions such as lighting, security, or network communication in a power failure scenario.

[0033] It should be noted that the "feedback signal" refers to the running state information returned by the smart home device after executing the control instruction. The master module analyzes the feedback signal to determine whether the device successfully responds to the control instruction and updates the device status in real time on the touch screen, thereby realizing visual control.

[0034] Further, the communication module is configured to establish a communication connection with the cloud or a remote terminal in addition to data interaction with smart home devices, for receiving operation signals from the cloud server or remote control terminal. Through this structure, users can use mobile terminals or computers in external network environments to remotely access and control home devices. The communication module synchronizes data with the cloud through the master module, enabling bidirectional transmission of device state information, scene configuration, and control instructions. When the cloud sends a control instruction, the communication module receives and parses the instruction and passes it to the master module, which generates a corresponding control signal and sends it to the target smart home device, thereby enabling remote control. Correspondingly, when the local device state changes, the system can actively report the updated state information to the cloud so that users can view it in real time on the remote terminal.

[0035] It should be noted that "cloud" refers to a data service platform connected to the system through the Internet, and its main functions include data storage, device management, scene rule synchronization, and remote instruction forwarding. The cloud can be a server built by a smart home system manufacturer or an Internet of Things cloud platform provided by a third party. In this invention, the cloud is not a necessary condition for system operation. When the network is interrupted or the cloud is unavailable, the control system can still run independently based on the locally stored protocol stack and scene rules.

[0036] It should be noted that "remote terminal" refers to an external operating device for accessing the control system through the cloud or local area network, including but not limited to smartphones, tablets, personal computers, or smart voice assistants. Remote terminals can interact with control systems through applications, web pages, or voice commands to achieve cross-regional home management.

[0037] Further, the communication module also includes functional components for device access and management. The communication module scans the local network according to the protocol stack stored in the main control module to discover accessible smart home devices. After scanning is complete, the communication module sends the scan results to the main control module, which organizes the results and transmits them to the touch screen for display. Users can view accessible devices and select target devices for pairing in the touch screen interface.

[0038] After the user confirms the access operation, the communication module establishes a communication connection according to the communication protocol of the target device and completes the device registration process. The system assigns a unique network identity to the target device while establishing the connection and stores this identity information and related device attributes in the device information library of the main control module. The unique network identity can be used for subsequent instruction sending, state querying, and device differentiation, ensuring independent identification and management of different devices in the system.

[0039] It should be noted that "scanning" refers to the process of the communication module actively searching for discoverable smart home devices in the local network. Scanning can be based on different protocols, such as Wi-Fi broadcast discovery, ZigBee node scanning, or Bluetooth beacon scanning. The scanning results include basic data such as device identification information, protocol type, and network address.

[0040] It should be noted that "unique network identity" refers to the unique identifier assigned by the system to each accessible smart home device for device differentiation and communication positioning in the local network or cloud system. This identifier can be a physical address (MAC address), a virtual node number, or a system-defined logical number. Through the unique network identity, the system can achieve independent identification and targeted communication of different devices, avoiding instruction confusion and state conflicts.

[0041] Optionally, refer to Figure 2Another embodiment of the present application provides a circuit structure of a master module and a power management module, wherein the power management module comprises a TYPE-C power interface, a 4PIN pin socket (power supply + IO port), a charging circuit, a lithium battery, a PMOS switch circuit, a DC-DC voltage stabilizing module, and an AI MCU master control unit connected thereto.

[0042] The TYPE-C power interface serves as an external power input end and is used to receive 5V direct current provided by an external adapter or a power module. The power supply is input into the power management circuit after being protected against reverse connection by a first diode. When the external 5V input exists, the power supply charges the lithium battery through the charging circuit and provides an input voltage for the DC-DC module at the same time. The DC-DC module converts the input 5V voltage into a 3.3V output for powering the AI MCU and other low-voltage circuit modules.

[0043] The charging circuit is electrically connected with the lithium battery and is used to perform constant-current constant-voltage charging on the lithium battery. When the external power supply is disconnected, the lithium battery is automatically switched to an output state through the PMOS switch circuit to provide a 3.7V power supply for the system, which is converted into a stable 3.3V direct current output through the DC-DC conversion, thereby maintaining the system operation. The PMOS switch circuit realizes seamless switching between the main and backup power supplies, ensuring the continuous power supply of the system in the power-off scenario. Through the detection and control of the battery voltage by the AI MCU, the system can dynamically judge the external power supply state and the battery capacity to realize intelligent charging and discharging management.

[0044] In addition to realizing power management, the AI MCU master control module also undertakes the unified scheduling function of the communication module, the display module and the IO control module. The MCU can detect the input state of the TYPE-C interface, the battery capacity, the voltage level of the 5V input port and other signals in real time. When the external power supply is normal, the AI MCU controls the charging and discharging mode of the charging circuit through the IO port; when a power-off event is detected, the AI MCU immediately switches to the battery power supply mode and executes a power consumption optimization strategy according to the remaining battery capacity to preferentially maintain the core control and communication functions.

[0045] The 4PIN pin socket has both power input and IO signal output functions, can provide auxiliary power supply through an external connector, and can also realize signal interaction with peripherals or submodules. The AI MCU performs input detection and IO control through the interface, so that the system has expansion capability and can work cooperatively with sensor modules, keypads or communication expansion boards and the like.

[0046] Optionally, referring to Figure 3 Still another embodiment of the present application provides a control method of a smart home, which is used to realize local interaction and device control under an integrated structure of a touch screen and a gateway component.

[0047] The control method comprises: Step S100, in response to operation signals, the operation signals including a first operation signal, a second operation signal and a third operation signal; the first operation signal is used for executing a first operation process, the second operation signal is used for executing a second operation process, and the third operation signal is used for executing a third operation process; Step S200, based on the operation signals, a corresponding target smart home is found; based on the finding result, the target smart home is determined, and a control signal is generated and encapsulated according to a protocol type of the target smart home; Step S300, the control signal is sent to the target smart home through a communication network, and a feedback signal of the target smart home is received; Step S400, according to the feedback signal, state information of the target smart home is displayed on the touch screen.

[0048] The method is executed in the control system as described above, the touch screen and the gateway component are embedded and electrically connected, forming an integrated structure. The touch screen is used to display the operation interface and state information of the smart home system, and the corresponding operation signal is generated when the user operates. The gateway component is the core control unit of the system, receives the operation signal transmitted by the touch screen, and performs signal analysis and logical judgment through the main control module to generate the corresponding control signal and send it to the target smart home equipment through the communication module, thereby realizing local or remote control.

[0049] In the method of the application, the system executes the control process in response to the operation signal. The operation signal includes a first operation signal, a second operation signal and a third operation signal, which correspond to three operation modes of device access, device control and scene control respectively. The user can select different function interfaces through the touch screen to trigger the corresponding signal, and the system automatically distinguishes the signal type and enters the corresponding process.

[0050] When the first operation signal is received, the system executes the device access process. The main control module calls the protocol stack, scans the accessible smart home devices in the local network according to different communication protocols, and displays the scanning result on the touch screen interface. After the user selects the target device, the system establishes the communication connection based on the protocol type, and allocates a unique identifier to the device, and registers it into the device information library. This process realizes the automatic discovery and one-key access of the smart home device.

[0051] When the second operation signal is received, the system executes the device control process. The main control module reads the protocol type and communication parameters of the target smart home device selected by the user from the device information library, and generates the corresponding control instruction. The control instruction is encapsulated by the communication module and sent to the target device through the wireless communication network. The device feedbacks the state information, the main control module analyzes the feedback signal and updates the touch screen display, so that the user can know the working state of the device in real time.

[0052] When receiving the third operation signal, the system executes a scene control flow. The master module determines whether a triggering condition is met according to a preset scene rule, and when the condition is met, generates a plurality of control instructions and synchronously controls a plurality of smart home devices to realize scene linkage. After execution, the system aggregates feedback information of each device and synchronously displays a scene state on the touch screen interface, realizing collaborative operation of multiple devices.

[0053] It should be noted that the "operation signal" refers to a digitalized interaction instruction generated after a user inputs an operation (such as clicking, sliding, long pressing, or menu selection) through the touch screen. The operation signal is mapped to a function call event in the system after being parsed by the master module, and is used to start a corresponding control flow.

[0054] It should be noted that the "target smart home" refers to a controlled device that is recognized and accessed to a communication network by the system. The types of target smart home can include lighting devices, temperature control devices, curtain controllers, security sensors, sound systems, etc. The system records the unique identity and protocol type of each device through a device information library, realizing accurate matching and independent control.

[0055] It should be noted that the "encapsulated control signal" refers to the master module converting the generated logical control instruction into a data format conforming to the protocol standard according to the communication protocol of the target smart home device, and adding necessary communication headers, check codes, and address information, to ensure the compatibility and reliability of transmission between different devices.

[0056] It should be noted that the "communication network" can include a local area network (LAN), a wireless personal area network (WPAN), or a wide area network (WAN), and different communication paths can be selected according to system configuration and device type. For the same home environment, the communication module can adaptively switch between Wi-Fi and ZigBee protocols to balance coverage range and power consumption performance.

[0057] Further, when receiving the first operation signal, the system enters a device access flow.

[0058] After the user selects the "add device" function through the touch screen, the touch screen generates a first operation signal and transmits it to the master module. The master module calls the protocol stack stored in the device information library and controls the communication module to start a network scanning function to search for devices on the local network. During the scanning process, the system identifies a list of accessible smart home devices, including device identification, communication protocol type, and current online status.

[0059] The main control module transmits the scanning result to the touch screen for display. After the user selects the target device from the list, the communication module generates an access request signal according to the communication protocol. After the target smart home responds, the system establishes a communication connection with the target smart home and automatically assigns a unique network identifier. The main control module registers the identifier information, protocol type and network identifier of the device in the device information library, and completes the access process. At this time, the device becomes a target smart home within the control range of the system.

[0060] It should be noted that the "device information library" refers to the data storage unit in the main control module, which is used to save the attribute information, protocol type, network identifier and state parameters of the accessed smart home. The device information library provides data support for subsequent control and linkage of the system.

[0061] When the system receives the second operation signal, the device control process is executed.

[0062] The user selects the accessed smart home device on the touch screen interface and performs an operation (such as turning on the light, adjusting the brightness, setting the temperature, etc.). The touch screen generates a second operation signal and sends it to the main control module. The main control module retrieves the identifier information and control parameters of the target smart home from the device information library, and calls the corresponding communication interface according to the protocol type.

[0063] The main control module converts the operation instruction into a standardized control signal, and sends it to the target smart home device after encapsulation by the communication module. After the device executes the instruction, it returns a feedback signal containing the execution result and device state information. The main control module parses the feedback signal and updates the result to be displayed on the touch screen interface, allowing the user to view the running status of the device in real time.

[0064] It should be noted that the "control parameter" refers to the adjustable numerical value or mode related to the function of the target smart home device, such as lighting brightness percentage, temperature setting value, wind speed gear or running time parameter, etc. The control parameter can be preset by the system or manually input by the user during operation.

[0065] It should be noted that the "control signal" refers to the execution command generated by the main control module according to the control parameter, which follows the data frame format specified by the device protocol, including command word, parameter area and verification area. After processing by the communication module, the control signal forms a physical layer signal suitable for Wi-Fi, ZigBee or other communication protocols.

[0066] When the third operation signal is received, the system enters the scene control process.

[0067] The user selects a scene mode (e.g. "home mode", "movie mode", or "away energy saving mode") through the touch screen, which generates a third operation signal and sends it to the main control module. The main control module reads the scene rules stored in the device information library, which include the trigger conditions and corresponding control actions of multiple smart home devices.

[0068] The system collects real-time environmental state information (such as light intensity, temperature and humidity, time period, sensor signals, etc.) and compares it with the trigger conditions of the scene rules. When the trigger conditions are met, the main control module generates multiple control signals for scene linkage and sends them to each smart home device associated with the scene. For example, when the condition "night + person approaching the entrance" is detected, the system can turn on the entrance light, close the curtains, and start the background music.

[0069] After execution, each device returns a feedback signal, and the main control module analyzes the feedback and displays the scene execution results and current device status on the touch screen interface, realizing visual management of scene execution.

[0070] It should be noted that "scene rules" refer to a set of pre-set device linkage logic conditions, including trigger conditions (Trigger) and control actions (Action). For example, trigger conditions can be based on time, sensor data, or device status; control actions are the instruction set executed by the system when the conditions are met.

[0071] It should be noted that "trigger conditions" refer to logical judgment conditions for determining scene execution, such as "light intensity below threshold", "door magnetic opening", "time is 18:00", etc. The system automatically executes the corresponding action after detecting that the condition is true.

[0072] It should be noted that "scene linkage" refers to a mechanism in which the system controls multiple devices to execute pre-set actions simultaneously when a single trigger event occurs, such as adjusting light brightness, curtain opening and temperature setting simultaneously, achieving a home automation experience.

[0073] Optionally, referring to Figure 4 A further embodiment of the present application provides a communication system, which mainly includes: at least one smart home device, a built-in gateway smart panel (i.e. control system) in communication connection with the smart home device, and a cloud and a remote terminal in communication connection with the control system. The entire system forms a multi-layer collaborative control structure through a wireless communication network, realizing a smart home interactive ecosystem combining device localization control and remote management.

[0074] In this embodiment, the control system serves as the core node of the system, and has display, interaction and communication functions. The system establishes a wireless communication connection with multiple smart home devices through a built-in gateway module. The smart home devices can include lighting devices, curtain controllers, environmental sensors, door locks, air conditioners, security cameras, etc., and can be accessed and controlled based on multiple communication protocols supported by the system.

[0075] The communication module inside the control system is responsible for parsing and converting different communication protocols, and performs bidirectional communication with smart home devices through wireless means. After the user issues an operation instruction through the touch screen in the control system, the main control module generates a corresponding control signal, which is sent to the target device through the communication module to realize on-site control. When the device completes the execution, its feedback signal is returned to the control system, which updates the display state information after parsing, realizing local closed-loop control.

[0076] In addition, the control system is also connected to the cloud server and remote terminal (such as mobile App or tablet computer) through wireless network (such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet). The cloud is used to store user configurations, historical data and scene strategies, and can provide remote control and big data optimization services when the network is available; the remote terminal allows the user to view the home status, remotely control the device or set the system parameters in a remote place.

[0077] The cloud communication in the system supports data reporting and command issuing. When the cloud receives a control request from the remote terminal, it forwards the instruction to the control system through the network; the control system parses and executes the corresponding control operation, and then uploads the device feedback state to the cloud, realizing remote closed-loop control. If the external network is interrupted, the control system can continue to execute device control and scene logic in local mode, ensuring the independent availability of the system.

[0078] It should be noted that the "local smart kit" refers to a complete set of smart devices deployed in the user's home local environment, including the control system, sensors, actuators and peripheral modules. Its characteristic is that it can operate independently without relying on external network, realizing off-network controllability.

[0079] It should be noted that the "big data cloud platform" refers to the analysis and optimization system running on the cloud server, which is used to statistically learn and intelligently recommend the user's operation behavior, energy consumption mode, environmental data, etc., so as to improve the self-adaptability of scene linkage.

[0080] The application also proposes a control device, which includes a memory, a processor and a control program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, and the control program is configured to implement the control method as described above.

[0081] It is worth noting that, since the control device of the application is based on the above-mentioned control method, the embodiments of the control device of the application include all the technical solutions of all the embodiments of the above-mentioned control method, and the technical effects achieved are also completely the same, which will not be repeated here.

[0082] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the application, and does not limit the patent scope of the application, and any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation using the content of the application specification and drawings, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A smart home control system, characterized in that, The control system includes: Gateway components; and A touch screen embedded in and electrically connected to a gateway component, the touch screen being used to display the smart home's operating interface and status information, and to generate operating signals during operation; The gateway component includes: A power management module and a backup power supply connected to the power management module; the power management module is used to supply power to the control device, and the backup power supply is used to supply power to the control device when the external power supply is disconnected; The main control module stores a protocol stack containing multiple communication protocols, as well as signals for responding to operation signals and generating corresponding control signals. The communication module is used to establish a communication connection with smart home devices, send control signals to the smart home devices, and receive feedback signals.

2. The control system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The communication module is also configured to establish a communication connection with the cloud or a remote terminal to receive operation signals from the cloud or a remote terminal.

3. The control system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The communication module includes: According to the protocol stack, the system scans for accessible smart home devices on the local network and sends the scan results to the main control module, which then transmits the scan results to the touch screen. Receive control signals from the main control module and send the control signals to the smart home device; Establish a communication connection with the smart home, assign a unique network identity to the smart home, and store the unique network identity in the main control module.

4. The control system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The communication protocol includes at least one of the following: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, ZigBee, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, Thread, and Matter.

5. A method for controlling a smart home, characterized in that, The touchscreen is embedded in the gateway component and electrically connected. The touchscreen is used to display the smart home's operating interface and status information, and generates operating signals during operation. The control method includes: In response to an operation signal, the operation signal including a first operation signal, a second operation signal, and a third operation signal; The first operation signal is used to execute the first operation procedure, the second operation signal is used to execute the second operation procedure, and the third operation signal is used to execute the third operation procedure; Based on the operation signal, locate the corresponding target smart home device; Based on the search results, the target smart home is identified, and control signals are generated and encapsulated according to the protocol type of the target smart home. The control signal is sent to the target smart home via a communication network, and the feedback signal from the target smart home is received. Based on the feedback signal, the status information of the target smart home is displayed on the touch screen.

6. The control method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first operation process includes: In response to the first operation signal, the first operation signal is used for network access to smart home; Based on the first operation signal, scan for accessible devices in the local network; Based on the scanning results, an access signal is sent to the target smart home device to establish a communication connection with the target smart home device. Assign a unique network identifier to the target smart home device and register it in the device information database.

7. The control method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second operation procedure includes: Based on the second operation signal, locate the identifier and control parameters of the target smart home; The control signal is generated and encapsulated according to the protocol type of the target smart home, and sent to the target smart home, while waiting to receive feedback signals from the target smart home; Upon receiving the feedback signal, the operating status of the target smart home device is analyzed and updated, and the update result is displayed on the touch screen.

8. The control method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The third operation process includes: In response to a third operation signal, a preset scene rule is read based on the third operation signal. The scene rule includes triggering conditions and corresponding control actions. Collect the status information of smart home devices and compare the status information with the triggering conditions; When the triggering condition is met, multiple control signals are generated for performing scene linkage. Based on the control signal, multiple smart home devices related to the scene are controlled to perform corresponding actions; After the scene is executed in conjunction with other functions, the feedback signals from the multiple smart home devices are collected, and the scene execution status is updated and displayed on the touch screen.

9. A control device, characterized in that, The control device includes: A memory, a processor, and a control program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the control program being configured to implement the control method as described in any one of claims 5 to 8.

10. A communication system that executes the control method as described in any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that, The communication system includes: At least one smart home device; The control system as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control system is communicatively connected to the smart home system; and The cloud and remote terminal are connected to the control system.

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