Uninterruptible power system and iOS mobile device and Android mobile device matched with uninterruptible power system for use

Abstract

The invention discloses an uninterruptible power system, and an iOS mobile device and an Android mobile device which are matched with the uninterruptible power system for use. The uninterruptible power system comprises a sensing circuit, a memory space, a control unit and a first Bluetooth module. The memory space is used for storing state information of the uninterruptible power system. The control unit is used for judging whether an event occurs in the uninterruptible power system according to the sensing information provided by the sensing circuit, and updating the state information in the memory space if the event occurs in the uninterruptible power system. The first Bluetooth module is used for memorizing subscription setting of a mobile device and checking whether the state information in the memory space is updated according to the subscription setting. Every time the state information is updated, the first Bluetooth module actively transmits the updated state information to a second Bluetooth module of the mobile device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of power supply technology, and in particular to an uninterruptible power supply system and iOS and Android mobile devices used in conjunction with it. Background Technology

[0002] An uninterruptible power system (UPS) is used to provide backup power to necessary equipment (such as computers, servers, or medical equipment) when the mains power fails, so that these devices can still operate normally under such circumstances.

[0003] Currently, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems have evolved to include remote monitoring capabilities via computers. However, users of these UPS systems often can only monitor the information on the screen while seated at their computer, meaning they cannot keep track of the UPS's status once they leave their seats. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One objective of this invention is to provide an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system that updates its recorded status information when an event occurs and actively transmits the updated status information to the mobile device used with it via Bluetooth, allowing users in the same indoor space to monitor the status of the UPS system anytime and anywhere.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide an iOS mobile device for use with the aforementioned uninterruptible power supply system.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide an Android mobile device for use with the aforementioned uninterruptible power supply system.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, comprising a first switching unit, a second switching unit, a charging circuit, a DC-AC conversion circuit, a sensing circuit, a memory space, a control unit, and a first Bluetooth module. The first switching unit is electrically coupled to one end of an AC power supply and a bypass path. The second switching unit is electrically coupled to the output terminal of the UPS and the other end of the bypass path. The charging circuit is electrically coupled to the AC power supply and a battery. The DC-AC conversion circuit is electrically coupled between the battery and the second switching unit. The sensing circuit acquires sensing information. The memory space stores state information of the UPS. The control unit is electrically coupled to the first switching unit, the second switching unit, the charging circuit, the DC-AC conversion circuit, and the sensing circuit to control their operation. The control unit also determines whether an event has occurred in the UPS based on the sensing information, and updates the state information in the memory space when such an event is detected. The first Bluetooth module stores a subscription setting of a mobile device and checks whether the state information in the memory space has been updated according to the subscription setting. Whenever the status information is updated, the first Bluetooth module will actively transmit the updated status information to the second Bluetooth module of the mobile device.

[0008] To achieve another objective mentioned above, the present invention provides an iOS mobile device for use with the aforementioned uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This iOS mobile device includes a processor and a first Bluetooth module. The processor executes the iOS operating system and, through the iOS operating system, executes a UPS application, wherein the iOS operating system stores a subscription setting of the iOS mobile device. The first Bluetooth module is electrically coupled to the processor. This first Bluetooth module is used to link to a second Bluetooth module of the UPS and to provide the subscription setting to the second Bluetooth module. The subscription setting is followed by the second Bluetooth module to check whether a status information of the UPS has been updated. The first Bluetooth module is also used to receive the updated status information of the UPS from the second Bluetooth module, and, upon receiving the updated status information, to notify the iOS operating system to wake up the UPS application, which has entered background mode, and then push a status notification on the screen of the iOS mobile device through the woken UPS application.

[0009] To achieve another objective mentioned above, the present invention provides an Android mobile device for use with the aforementioned uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This Android mobile device includes a processor and a first Bluetooth module. The processor executes the Android operating system and, through the Android operating system, executes a UPS application. The UPS application has a foreground service resident. This foreground service resident resides in the Android operating system and stores a subscription setting of the Android mobile device. The first Bluetooth module is electrically coupled to the processor. This first Bluetooth module is used to link to a second Bluetooth module of the UPS and to provide the subscription setting to the second Bluetooth module. The subscription setting is followed by the second Bluetooth module to check whether a status information of the UPS has been updated. The first Bluetooth module is also used to receive updated status information of the UPS from the second Bluetooth module and, upon receiving the updated status information, notifies the foreground service resident, thereby causing the foreground service resident to push a status notification on the screen of the Android mobile device through the Android operating system when the UPS application is closed or enters background mode.

[0010] To make the above objectives, technical features, and benefits after actual implementation clearer and easier to understand, the following text will provide a more detailed explanation with better implementation examples and corresponding diagrams. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0012] Figure 1 An uninterruptible power supply system according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0013] Figure 2 An iOS mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0014] Figure 3 This diagram illustrates one of the operating procedures of the uninterruptible power supply system 100.

[0015] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates one of the operating procedures of an iOS mobile device 1100.

[0016] Figure 5 An Android mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0017] Figure 6 This diagram illustrates one of the operating procedures of an Android mobile device 1200.

[0018] Figure 7 An uninterruptible power supply system according to another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0019] Figure 8 An uninterruptible power supply system according to yet another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0020] Figure 9 An uninterruptible power supply system according to yet another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated.

[0021] Figure 10 An uninterruptible power supply system according to yet another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To better understand the features, content, advantages, and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings used are for illustrative purposes only and to assist in the description. They may not represent the actual proportions and precise configurations of the present invention after implementation. Therefore, the proportions and configurations of the accompanying drawings should not be used to interpret or limit the scope of the present invention in actual implementation.

[0023] The advantages, features, and technical methods of the present invention will be more readily understood by referring to the exemplary embodiments and accompanying drawings. The present invention may be implemented in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, the embodiments provided will make this disclosure more thorough, complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the invention will be defined only by the appended claims.

[0024] Figure 1 An uninterruptible power supply system according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Please refer to... Figure 1 ,Depend on Figure 1As shown in the circuit architecture, this uninterruptible power system 100 is an offline uninterruptible power system (Off-line UPS). The UPS 100 includes a filter unit 114, a switching unit 117, a DC-AC conversion circuit 104, a switching unit 118, a filter unit 120, a bypass path 124, a charging circuit 102, a battery 107, a sensing circuit 112, a control unit 110, a memory 170, and a Bluetooth module 180. In this example, the memory 170 is located external to the control unit 110. Furthermore, in this example, the memory space 172 of the memory 170 is used to store the status information and sensing information of the UPS 100 (described later). The switching unit 117 is electrically coupled to one end of the bypass path 124 and is electrically coupled to an AC power source (e.g., mains power) through the filter unit 114. Switching unit 118 is electrically coupled to the other end of bypass path 124 and electrically coupled to output terminal 122 of uninterruptible power supply 100 through filtering unit 120. Charging circuit 102 is electrically coupled to battery 107 and electrically coupled to AC power supply through filtering unit 114. DC-AC conversion circuit 104 is electrically coupled between battery 107 and switching unit 118.

[0025] Control unit 110 is electrically coupled to switching unit 117, DC-AC conversion circuit 104, switching unit 118, charging circuit 102, sensing circuit 112, memory 170, and Bluetooth module 180 to control their operation. For example, control unit 110 can control the operation of switching unit 118 to determine whether to electrically couple the output of DC-AC conversion circuit 104 to filter unit 120 or to electrically couple bypass path 124 to filter unit 120.

[0026] The sensing circuit 112 is electrically coupled to the aforementioned AC power supply, the output terminal 122 of the uninterruptible power supply 100, and the input terminal of the DC-AC converter circuit 104 (as shown at coupling points A, B, and C, respectively), to periodically acquire sensing information and transmit the acquired sensing information to the control unit 110, so that the control unit 110 periodically updates the sensing information in the memory space 172. The aforementioned sensing information includes, for example, at least one of input voltage, input current, input frequency, output voltage, output current, output frequency, battery charging current, and battery discharging current. Furthermore, whenever the control unit 110 receives sensing information, it determines whether an event has occurred in the uninterruptible power supply 100. When the determination is yes, the control unit 110 updates the state information in the memory space 172. The aforementioned events include, for example, at least one of input voltage out-of-range, input current out-of-range, input frequency out-of-range, output voltage out-of-range, output current out-of-range, output frequency out-of-range, abnormal battery charging current, and abnormal battery discharging current.

[0027] Figure 2 An illustration shows an iOS mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to... Figure 2 This iOS mobile device 1100 is used in conjunction with the aforementioned uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 100. The iOS mobile device 1100 includes a processor 1102, a Bluetooth module 1104, a screen 1106, and memory 1108. The processor 1102 is electrically coupled to the Bluetooth module 1104, the screen 1106, and the memory 1108 to control their operation. The memory space 1110 of the memory 1108 stores an iOS operating system (full name: iPhone Operating System) and a UPS application (abbreviated as UPS APP). The processor 1102 executes the aforementioned iOS operating system and executes the aforementioned UPS application through the iOS operating system to monitor the UPS 100. The iOS operating system stores a subscription setting for the iOS mobile device 1100. This subscription setting records which of the aforementioned status information items the user has subscribed to, including input voltage out of range, input current out of range, input frequency out of range, output voltage out of range, output current out of range, output frequency out of range, abnormal battery charging current, and abnormal battery discharging current. For example, this subscription setting can record which of the aforementioned status information items the user has subscribed to, including input current out of range, output current out of range, abnormal battery charging current, and abnormal battery discharging current.

[0028] The following flowchart will be used to explain how the uninterruptible power supply system 100 and the iOS mobile device 1100 operate, and it is assumed that the iOS mobile device 1100 has completed Bluetooth pairing with the uninterruptible power supply system 100. Figure 3 This illustrates one of the operating procedures of the uninterruptible power supply system 100. Figure 4 This illustrates one of the operation flows of the iOS mobile device 1100. Please also refer to... Figures 1-4 The Bluetooth module 1104 of the iOS mobile device 1100 is used to connect to the Bluetooth module 180 of the uninterruptible power supply 100 and to provide the aforementioned subscription settings to the Bluetooth module 180. The Bluetooth module 180 remembers the aforementioned subscription settings and checks whether the status information in the memory space 172 has been updated according to the aforementioned subscription settings (as shown in step S302). Assuming that this subscription setting records that the user has subscribed to information about input current out of range, output current out of range, abnormal battery charging current, and abnormal battery discharging current in the status information recorded in the memory space 172, then the Bluetooth module 180 will check whether the information about input current out of range, output current out of range, abnormal battery charging current, and abnormal battery discharging current in the status information recorded in the memory space 172 has been updated according to such subscription content.

[0029] If an input current exceeding the range event occurs in the uninterruptible power supply 100, the information regarding the input current exceeding the range will be updated in the state information recorded in the memory space 172. Similarly, if both the input current and output current exceeding the range events occur simultaneously in the uninterruptible power supply 100, the information regarding the input current exceeding the range and the information regarding the output current exceeding the range will be updated in the state information recorded in the memory space 172. Whenever the state information in the memory space 172 is updated, the Bluetooth module 180 will actively transmit the updated state information to the Bluetooth module 1104 of the iOS mobile device 1100 (as shown in step S304). Conversely, whenever the determination result of step S302 is negative, the Bluetooth module 180 returns to step S302.

[0030] On the other hand, Bluetooth module 1104 determines whether it has received updated status information from the uninterruptible power supply 100 transmitted by Bluetooth module 180 (as shown in step S402). If the determination result of step S402 is negative, Bluetooth module 1104 returns to step S402. Conversely, if the determination result of step S402 is positive, Bluetooth module 1104, upon receiving the updated status information, notifies the iOS operating system to wake up the uninterruptible power supply application that has entered background mode (as shown in step S404), and then pushes a status notification on the screen 1106 of the iOS mobile device 1100 through the woken uninterruptible power supply application (as shown in step S406). In this way, the user can know that an event has occurred in the uninterruptible power supply 100 as soon as they see this status notification. In addition, this status notification is also available for the user to click, thereby switching the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) application from background mode to foreground mode, so that the user can check the updated status information through the UPS application and understand what has happened to the UPS 100.

[0031] It's worth noting that the aforementioned uninterrupted power supply application enters background mode due to the iOS mobile device 1100 restarting, being restarted by the iOS operating system after prolonged inactivity, returning to the home screen, switching to another application, or entering standby mode. Essentially, during the operation of the iOS mobile device 1100, as long as the uninterrupted power supply application is in background mode rather than being closed, it can be woken up by the iOS operating system. Of course, if the uninterrupted power supply application is already in foreground mode, it can directly push the aforementioned status notification to the screen 1104 of the iOS mobile device 1100, thus eliminating the need for the iOS operating system to wake it up.

[0032] Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, in this example, since the control unit 110 of the uninterruptible power supply 100 periodically updates the sensing information in the memory space 172, if the aforementioned subscription settings also record that the user has subscribed to the sensing information, then the Bluetooth module 180 can check whether the sensing information in the memory space 172 has been updated according to this subscription settings. Whenever it is determined that it has, the Bluetooth module 180 actively transmits the updated sensing information to the Bluetooth module 1104 of the iOS mobile device 1100. The processor 1102 of the iOS mobile device 1100 can receive the sensing information of the uninterruptible power supply 100 periodically transmitted by the Bluetooth module 180 through the Bluetooth module 1104. Therefore, whenever no updated sensing information is received from the uninterruptible power supply 100 within a preset time (e.g., a few seconds or a few minutes), the processor 1102 can determine that the connection between the Bluetooth module 1104 and the Bluetooth module 180 has been interrupted.

[0033] Figure 5 An illustration shows an Android mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to... Figure 5 This Android mobile device 1200 is also used in conjunction with the aforementioned uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 100. The Android mobile device 1200 includes a processor 1202, a Bluetooth module 1204, a screen 1206, and memory 1208. The processor 1202 is electrically coupled to the Bluetooth module 1204, the screen 1206, and the memory 1208 to control their operation. The memory space 1210 of the memory 1208 stores an Android operating system and a UPS application. The processor 1202 executes the aforementioned Android operating system and executes the aforementioned UPS application through the Android operating system to monitor the UPS 100 using the UPS application. This UPS application has a foreground service resident, which resides in the Android operating system and stores a subscription setting of the Android mobile device 1200. This subscription setting records which of the aforementioned status information items the user has subscribed to, including input voltage out of range, input current out of range, input frequency out of range, output voltage out of range, output current out of range, output frequency out of range, abnormal battery charging current, and abnormal battery discharging current. For example, this subscription setting can record which of the aforementioned status information items the user has subscribed to, including input current out of range, output current out of range, abnormal battery charging current, and abnormal battery discharging current.

[0034] The following flowchart will be used to illustrate the operation of the uninterruptible power supply system 100 and the Android mobile device 1200, and it is assumed that the Android mobile device 1200 has completed Bluetooth pairing with the uninterruptible power supply system 100. Figure 6This illustrates one of the operation flows of the Android mobile device 1200. Please also refer to... Figure 1 , 3 5 and 6. The Bluetooth module 1204 of the Android mobile device 1200 is used to connect to the Bluetooth module 180 of the uninterruptible power supply 100 and to provide the aforementioned subscription settings to the Bluetooth module 180. The Bluetooth module 180 is used to remember the aforementioned subscription settings and to check whether the status information in the memory space 172 has been updated according to the aforementioned subscription settings (as shown in step S302). Assuming that this subscription setting records that the user has subscribed to the status information regarding input current out of range, output current out of range, abnormal battery charging current, and abnormal battery discharging current, then the Bluetooth module 180 will check whether the information regarding input current out of range, output current out of range, abnormal battery charging current, and abnormal battery discharging current recorded in the memory space 172 has been updated according to such subscription content.

[0035] If an input current exceeding the range event occurs in the uninterruptible power supply 100, the information regarding the input current exceeding the range will be updated in the state information recorded in the memory space 172. Similarly, if both the input current and output current exceeding the range events occur simultaneously in the uninterruptible power supply 100, the information regarding the input current exceeding the range and the information regarding the output current exceeding the range will be updated in the state information recorded in the memory space 172. Whenever the state information in the memory space 172 is updated, the Bluetooth module 180 will actively transmit the updated state information to the Bluetooth module 1204 of the Android mobile device 1200 (as shown in step S304). Conversely, whenever the judgment result of step S302 is negative, the Bluetooth module 180 returns to step S302.

[0036] On the other hand, Bluetooth module 1204 determines whether it has received updated status information from Bluetooth module 180 regarding the uninterrupted power supply 100 (as shown in step S602). If the determination result of step S602 is negative, Bluetooth module 1204 returns to step S602. Conversely, if the determination result of step S602 is positive, Bluetooth module 1204 notifies the foreground service resident program after receiving the updated status information (as shown in step S604), thereby causing the foreground service resident program to push a status notification on the screen 1206 of the Android mobile device 1200 through the Android operating system when the uninterrupted power supply application is closed or enters background mode (as shown in step S606). In this way, the user can know that an event has occurred in the uninterrupted power supply 100 as soon as they see this status notification. In addition, this status notification is also available for the user to click, thereby causing the uninterrupted power supply application to enter foreground mode, so that the user can check the updated status information through the uninterrupted power supply application and understand what event has occurred in the uninterrupted power supply 100.

[0037] It is worth noting that the aforementioned uninterrupted power system applications are closed due to being forced to quit while in background mode, being restarted by the Android mobile device 1200, or being closed by the Android operating system due to prolonged inactivity. Furthermore, the aforementioned uninterrupted power system applications enter background mode when the Android mobile device 1200 returns to the home screen, when the Android mobile device 1200 switches to another application, or when the Android mobile device 1200 enters standby mode. Essentially, during the operation of the Android mobile device 1200, regardless of whether the uninterrupted power system application is closed or in background mode, it cannot be woken up by the Android operating system. Therefore, a foreground service resident must be used to work in conjunction with the Android operating system, thereby enabling the Android operating system to push a status notification on the screen 1206 of the Android mobile device 1200. Of course, if the Uninterruptible System Application is already in foreground mode, then the Uninterruptible System Application can directly push the aforementioned status notification on the screen 1204 of the Android mobile device 1200, so there is no need to use a foreground service resident to assist in doing this.

[0038] Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, in this example, since the control unit 110 of the uninterruptible power supply 100 periodically updates the sensing information in the memory space 172, if the aforementioned subscription settings also record that the user has subscribed to the sensing information, then the Bluetooth module 180 can check whether the sensing information in the memory space 172 has been updated according to this subscription settings. Whenever it is determined that it has been updated, the Bluetooth module 180 actively transmits the updated sensing information to the Bluetooth module 1204 of the Android mobile device 1200. The processor 1202 of the Android mobile device 1200 can receive the sensing information of the uninterruptible power supply 100 periodically transmitted by the Bluetooth module 180 through the Bluetooth module 1204. Therefore, whenever the processor 1202 does not receive the updated sensing information from the uninterruptible power supply 100 within a preset time, it can determine that the connection between the Bluetooth module 1204 and the Bluetooth module 180 has been interrupted.

[0039] Based on the foregoing teachings, those skilled in the art will understand that the iOS mobile device 1100 and Android mobile device 1200 described above can also be used with other uninterruptible power systems of different architectures. Please see the following description.

[0040] Figure 7 An uninterruptible power supply system according to another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Figure 7 As can be seen from the circuit architecture shown, this uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 200 is an offline UPS. Compared to Figure 1 The offline uninterruptible power supply system shown is Figure 7 The difference in the offline uninterruptible power supply system shown is that it further includes a DC-DC converter circuit 108. This DC-DC converter circuit 108 is electrically coupled between the battery 107 and the input terminal of the DC-AC converter circuit 104, and is also electrically coupled to the control unit 110 to be controlled by the control unit 110.

[0041] Figure 8 An uninterruptible power supply system according to yet another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Figure 8 As shown in the circuit architecture, this uninterruptible power supply 300 is a line-interactive UPS. Compared to... Figure 1 The offline uninterruptible power supply system shown is Figure 8 The difference in the online interactive uninterruptible power supply system shown is that it further includes an automatic voltage regulation circuit (AVR circuit) 127. This AVR circuit 127 is configured on the bypass path 124 and electrically coupled to the control unit 110 to be controlled by the control unit 110.

[0042] Figure 9An uninterruptible power supply system according to yet another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Figure 9 As can be seen from the circuit architecture shown, this uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 400 is an online interactive UPS. Compared to Figure 8 The online interactive uninterruptible power supply system shown is Figure 9 The difference in the online interactive uninterruptible power supply system shown is that it further includes a DC-DC conversion circuit 108. This DC-DC conversion circuit 108 is electrically coupled between the battery 106 and the input terminal of the DC-AC conversion circuit 104, and is also electrically coupled to the control unit 110 to be controlled by the control unit 110.

[0043] Figure 10 An uninterruptible power supply system according to yet another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Figure 10 As shown in the circuit architecture, this uninterruptible power supply 500 is an online uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Compared to... Figure 7 The offline uninterruptible power supply system shown is Figure 10 The difference in the illustrated online uninterruptible power supply system lies in the inclusion of a power factor correction circuit (PFC circuit) 128. The PFC circuit 128 is electrically coupled between the switching unit 117 and the input of the DC-AC converter circuit 104, and is also electrically coupled to the control unit 110, thus receiving control from the control unit 110. Furthermore, in this example, the control unit 110 can control the operation of the switching unit 117 to determine whether to electrically couple the filter unit 114 to the bypass path 124 or to the input of the power factor correction circuit 128.

[0044] It is worth mentioning that in the aforementioned uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, the use of filter units 114 and 120 can be determined according to actual design requirements. Furthermore, although in the above embodiments, the sensing circuit 112 is electrically coupled to the AC power supply, the output terminal 122 of the UPS 100, and the input terminal of the DC-AC converter circuit 104, this is not intended to limit the invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that the sensing circuit 112 can be electrically coupled to at least one of the AC power supply, the output terminal 122 of the UPS 100, and the input terminal of the DC-AC converter circuit 104. If the sensing circuit 112 is electrically coupled to the AC power supply, the sensing information it acquires can be used to determine whether the input voltage, input current, and input frequency are out of range. If the sensing circuit 112 is electrically coupled to the output terminal 122 of the UPS 100, the sensing information it acquires can be used to determine whether the output voltage, output current, and output frequency are out of range. If the sensing circuit 112 is electrically coupled to the input terminal of the battery 107 or the DC-AC conversion circuit 104, the sensing information it acquires can be used to determine whether the battery charging current is abnormal or whether the battery discharging current is abnormal. Of course, the sensing circuit 112 can also be coupled to other components to obtain other sensing information.

[0045] Furthermore, although in the above embodiments, memory space 172 is located in memory 170 external to control unit 110, this is not intended to limit the invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that memory space 172 may also be located in memory or a register internal to control unit 110. Similarly, memory space 1110 is not necessarily located in memory 1108 external to processor 1102; it may also be located in memory or a register internal to processor 1102. Likewise, memory space 1210 is not necessarily located in memory 1208 external to processor 1202; it may also be located in memory or a register internal to processor 1202. Additionally, the aforementioned subscription settings do not necessarily require subscription to sensing information in memory space 172. Therefore, the memory space 172 does not necessarily need to store sensing information, the control unit 110 does not necessarily need to update the sensing information in the memory space 172 periodically, and the Bluetooth module 180 does not necessarily need to periodically transmit updated sensing information to the Bluetooth modules 1104 and 1204.

[0046] In summary, since the uninterruptible power supply system of the present invention updates its recorded status information when an event occurs and actively transmits the updated status information to the mobile device used with it via Bluetooth, and then pushes a status notification on the screen of the mobile device (even if the uninterruptible power supply system application used to monitor the uninterruptible power supply system is closed or put into background mode), users in the same indoor space can keep track of the status of the uninterruptible power supply system anytime and anywhere.

[0047] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of the technical ideas and features of the present invention, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit disclosed in the present invention should still be covered within the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An uninterruptible power system, comprising: The uninterruptible system comprises: a first switch unit electrically coupled to one end of a bypass path and an AC power source; a second switch unit electrically coupled to the other end of the bypass path and an output of the uninterruptible system; a charging circuit electrically coupled to the AC power source and a battery; a DC-AC conversion circuit electrically coupled between the battery and the second switch unit; a sensing circuit for obtaining a sensing information; a memory space for storing a state information of the uninterruptible system; a control unit electrically coupled to the first switch unit, the second switch unit, the charging circuit, the DC-AC conversion circuit and the sensing circuit to control their operations, the control unit is further configured to determine whether an event occurs in the uninterruptible system according to the sensing information, and update the state information in the memory space when the event occurs; and a first Bluetooth module for memorizing a subscription setting of a mobile device, and for checking whether the state information in the memory space is updated according to the subscription setting, the first Bluetooth module actively transmits the updated state information to a second Bluetooth module of the mobile device whenever the state information is updated.

2. The uninterruptible power system of claim 1, wherein, The memory space is further configured to store the sensing information, and the control unit is further configured to update the sensing information in the memory space periodically, and the first Bluetooth module is further configured to check whether the sensing information in the memory space is updated according to the subscription setting, the first Bluetooth module actively transmits the updated sensing information to the second Bluetooth module whenever the sensing information is updated.

3. The uninterruptible power system of claim 1, wherein, The sensing circuit is electrically coupled to at least the AC power source, and the event includes at least one of input voltage out-of-range, input current out-of-range and input frequency out-of-range.

4. The uninterruptible power system of claim 1, wherein, The sensing circuit is electrically coupled to at least the output of the uninterruptible system, and the event includes at least one of output voltage out-of-range, output current out-of-range and output frequency out-of-range.

5. The uninterruptible power system of claim 1, wherein, The sensing circuit is electrically coupled to at least the battery, and the event includes at least one of battery charging current abnormality and battery discharging current abnormality.

6. The uninterruptible power system of claim 1, wherein, The uninterruptible system further comprises a DC-DC conversion circuit electrically coupled between the battery and an input of the DC-AC conversion circuit.

7. The uninterruptible power system of claim 6, wherein, The uninterruptible system further comprises a power factor correction circuit electrically coupled between the first switch unit and the input of the DC-AC conversion circuit.

8. The uninterruptible power system of claim 1, wherein, The uninterruptible system further comprises an automatic voltage regulation circuit disposed on the bypass path.

9. An iOS mobile device for use with an uninterruptible power supply system, characterized in that, The iOS mobile device comprises: a processor configured to execute an iOS operating system and to execute an uninterruptible system application through the iOS operating system, wherein the iOS operating system memorizes a subscription setting of the iOS mobile device; and a second Bluetooth module configured to receive the state information from the first Bluetooth module. A first Bluetooth module electrically coupled to the processor, the first Bluetooth module being configured to link to a second Bluetooth module of the always-on system and to provide a subscription setting to the second Bluetooth module, the subscription setting being configured to be followed by the second Bluetooth module to check whether a status information of the always-on system is updated, the first Bluetooth module being further configured to receive the status information of the always-on system updated by the second Bluetooth module and to notify the iOS operating system to wake up the always-on system application in a background mode after receiving the updated status information, so as to push a status notification on a screen of the iOS mobile device through the always-on system application woken up.

10. The iOS mobile device of claim 9, wherein, The always-on system application is restarted and enters the background mode due to the iOS mobile device being rebooted, is restarted and enters the background mode by the iOS operating system due to the always-on system application not being used for a long time, enters the background mode due to the iOS mobile device returning to a home screen, enters the background mode due to the iOS mobile device switching to other applications, or enters the background mode due to the iOS mobile device entering a standby state.

11. The iOS mobile device of claim 9, wherein, The status notification is configured to be clicked by a user, so as to switch the always-on system application from the background mode to a foreground mode, and to allow the user to confirm the updated status information.

12. The iOS mobile device of claim 9, wherein, The processor further receives a sensing information of the always-on system from the second Bluetooth module through the first Bluetooth module, and determines that the connection between the first Bluetooth module and the second Bluetooth module is interrupted when the sensing information is not received within a preset time.

13. An Android mobile device for use with an uninterruptible power supply system, characterized in that, The Android mobile device comprises: a processor configured to execute an Android operating system and to execute an always-on system application through the Android operating system, the always-on system application having a foreground service daemon, the foreground service daemon being resident in the Android operating system and memorizing a subscription setting of the Android mobile device; and a first Bluetooth module electrically coupled to the processor, the first Bluetooth module being configured to link to a second Bluetooth module of the always-on system and to provide the subscription setting to the second Bluetooth module, the subscription setting being configured to be followed by the second Bluetooth module to check whether a status information of the always-on system is updated, the first Bluetooth module being further configured to receive the status information of the always-on system updated by the second Bluetooth module and to notify the foreground service daemon after receiving the updated status information, so as to make the foreground service daemon push a status notification on a screen of the Android mobile device through the Android operating system when the always-on system application is closed or enters a background mode.

14. The Android mobile device of claim 13, wherein, The uninterrupted power system application is closed due to being forced out of the background mode, due to the Android mobile device rebooting, or due to being closed by the Android operating system due to long-term non-use, and the uninterrupted power system application enters the background mode due to the Android mobile device returning to the home screen, due to the Android mobile device switching to other applications, or due to the Android mobile device entering a standby state.

15. The Android mobile device of claim 13, wherein, The status notification is for a user to click, so that the uninterrupted power system application enters a foreground mode, thereby allowing the user to confirm the updated status information.

16. The Android mobile device of claim 13, wherein, The processor further receives a sensing information of the uninterrupted power system from the second Bluetooth module in a timing manner through the first Bluetooth module, and determines that the connection between the first Bluetooth module and the second Bluetooth module is interrupted when the sensing information is not received within a preset time.

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