Control signal transmission method and device and control equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a control signal transmission method and device and control equipment, and relates to the technical field of electronics, and the method comprises the steps: receiving an input first signal, and recognizing a first format of the first signal; the first signal is converted into a second signal in a preset second format according to a preset conversion rule, and the first format is different from the second format; sending a second signal through an integrated wire harness of a control signal transmission device; and restoring the received second signal into the first signal so as to drive the load through the first signal. According to the invention, the control signal of the first format, which is easily interfered by electromagnetic interference, is converted into the control signal of the second format, which is not easily interfered, and is transmitted, so that the problem that the quality of the signal is reduced in the transmission process is reduced, and the control signal of the second format is restored into the control signal of the first format before the signal is output. And the protocol of the port does not need to be modified, so that the complexity and the cost of the system are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to a control signal transmission method, apparatus, and control device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of lighting control, there are various methods for transmitting control signals, such as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), serial communication, return-to-zero code, and 0 / 1-10V analog signals. These traditional control signal transmission methods have the advantages of being easy to operate and convenient to use, and have been widely used in many lighting control scenarios. However, they also have significant drawbacks, namely, relatively short transmission distances and that the control signals are easily affected by external interference, which leads to a decrease in signal quality and affects the accuracy and stability of lighting control.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, several solutions have been developed in this field. On one hand, increasing the signal amplitude and reducing the control signal transmission rate enhances the signal's anti-interference capability; the DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) protocol employs this approach. On the other hand, differential transmission methods, such as DMX512 differential transmission, are used to improve the reliability of control signal transmission by suppressing common-mode interference. However, each of these methods has its drawbacks. Increasing the signal amplitude and reducing the transmission rate decreases data transmission efficiency and affects the system's real-time performance; using a specific protocol (such as DALI) requires protocol conversion, increasing system complexity and cost; and differential transmission may require modifications to the interface circuitry, posing challenges to system design and maintenance.

[0004] Therefore, how to ensure stable transmission of lighting control signals while avoiding reduced data transmission efficiency and increased system complexity has become a key issue that urgently needs to be addressed in the current field of lighting control.

[0005] The above content is only used to help understand the technical solution of this application and does not represent an admission that the above content is prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The main objective of this application is to provide a control signal transmission method, apparatus, and control device, which aims to solve the technical problem of how to ensure stable transmission of lighting control signals while avoiding reduced data transmission efficiency and increased system complexity.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes a control signal transmission method, which is applied to a control signal transmission device, and the control signal transmission method includes: Receive the first input signal and identify the first format of the first signal; The first signal is converted into a second signal in a preset second format according to a preset conversion rule, wherein the first format is different from the second format; The second signal is transmitted via the integrated wiring harness of the control signal transmission device; The received second signal is restored to the first signal to drive the load through the first signal.

[0008] In one embodiment, the step of identifying the first format of the first signal includes: Detect the level range and level characteristics of the first signal; Determine the first format corresponding to the level range and level characteristics.

[0009] In one embodiment, the step of restoring the received second signal to the first signal includes: The original data is obtained by analyzing the second signal; The raw data is encapsulated into the first format to obtain the first signal.

[0010] Furthermore, to achieve the above objectives, this application also proposes a control signal transmission device, which includes: A signal recognition and processing module is used to recognize an input first signal in a first format and convert the first signal into a second signal in a preset second format, wherein the first format is different from the second format; A control signal transmission module is used to transmit the second signal via an integrated wiring harness; The signal receiving and processing module is used to restore the received second signal to the first signal.

[0011] In one embodiment, the control signal transmission device further includes: The power supply module, integrated in the integrated wiring harness, is used to provide DC power to the load.

[0012] In one embodiment, the signal recognition processing module includes: Multiple input ports for receiving external first signals, including preset ports that adapt to at least two signal formats; A microcontroller is used to identify the first format of the first signal and convert the first signal into a second signal with a preset second format.

[0013] In one embodiment, the control signal transmission module includes: An isolation unit is used to isolate electrical interference between the control signal transmission module and the power supply module.

[0014] In one embodiment, the signal receiving and processing module includes: The decoding unit is used to parse the second signal to obtain the original data; The encapsulation unit is used to encapsulate the raw data into the first format to obtain the first signal.

[0015] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this application also proposes a control device, the device comprising: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the computer program being configured to implement the steps of the control signal transmission method as described above.

[0016] In one embodiment, the device further includes the control signal transmission device, control signal source, and load as described above; The control signal source is connected to the control signal transmission device and is used to output a first signal to the control signal transmission device.

[0017] The load is connected to the control signal transmission device and is controlled by the control signal output by the control signal transmission device.

[0018] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this application also proposes a storage medium, which is a computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the control signal transmission method described above.

[0019] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this application also provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the control signal transmission method described above.

[0020] This application provides a control signal transmission method. When a first signal in a first format is received, the first signal is converted into a second signal in a second format that is less susceptible to interference and transmitted. After transmission, the second signal is restored to the first signal, and then the load is driven by the first signal.

[0021] In summary, this application converts the first format control signal, which is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, into a second format control signal, which is less susceptible to interference, for transmission. This reduces the problem of signal quality degradation during transmission. Furthermore, the second format control signal is restored to the first format control signal before signal output, eliminating the need to modify the port protocol and reducing system complexity and cost. Thus, while ensuring stable transmission of lighting control signals, it avoids problems such as reduced data transmission efficiency and increased system complexity. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the control signal transmission method of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the module structure of the control signal transmission device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first detailed module structure of the control signal transmission device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a second detailed module structure diagram of the control signal transmission device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the device structure of the hardware operating environment involved in the control signal transmission method in the embodiments of this application.

[0025] Label: Explanation of icon numbers: 10. Signal recognition and processing module; 20. Control signal transmission module; 30. Signal receiving and processing module.

[0026] The purpose, features, and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0027] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0028] To better understand the technical solution of this application, a detailed description will be provided below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0029] The main solution of this application embodiment is: receiving an input first signal and identifying a first format of the first signal; converting the first signal into a second signal of a preset second format according to a preset conversion rule, wherein the first format is different from the second format; transmitting the second signal through the integrated wiring harness of the control signal transmission device; restoring the received second signal to the first signal so as to drive the load through the first signal.

[0030] In the field of lighting control, there are various methods for transmitting control signals, such as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), serial communication, return-to-zero code, and 0 / 1-10V analog signals. These traditional control signal transmission methods have the advantages of being easy to operate and convenient to use, and have been widely used in many lighting control scenarios. However, they also have significant drawbacks, namely, relatively short transmission distances and that the control signals are easily affected by external interference, which leads to a decrease in signal quality and affects the accuracy and stability of lighting control.

[0031] To address the aforementioned issues, several solutions have been developed in this field. On one hand, increasing the signal amplitude and reducing the control signal transmission rate enhances the signal's anti-interference capability; the DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) protocol employs this approach. On the other hand, differential transmission methods, such as DMX512 differential transmission, are used to improve the reliability of control signal transmission by suppressing common-mode interference. However, each of these methods has its drawbacks. Increasing the signal amplitude and reducing the transmission rate decreases data transmission efficiency and affects the system's real-time performance; using a specific protocol (such as DALI) requires protocol conversion, increasing system complexity and cost; and differential transmission may require modifications to the interface circuitry, posing challenges to system design and maintenance.

[0032] Therefore, how to ensure stable transmission of lighting control signals while avoiding reduced data transmission efficiency and increased system complexity has become a key issue that urgently needs to be addressed in the current field of lighting control.

[0033] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a control signal transmission method. Upon receiving a first signal in a first format, this application converts the first signal into a second signal in a second format that is less susceptible to interference for transmission. After transmission, the second signal is restored to the first signal, and then the load is driven by the first signal.

[0034] In summary, this application converts the first format control signal, which is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, into a second format control signal, which is less susceptible to interference, for transmission. This reduces the problem of signal quality degradation during transmission. Furthermore, the second format control signal is restored to the first format control signal before signal output, eliminating the need to modify the port protocol and reducing system complexity and cost. Thus, while ensuring stable transmission of lighting control signals, it avoids problems such as reduced data transmission efficiency and increased system complexity.

[0035] In this embodiment, for ease of description, the following description will focus on the control device as the executing entity.

[0036] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a control signal transmission method, referring to... Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the control signal transmission method of this application.

[0037] In this embodiment, the control signal transmission method includes steps S10 to S40: Step S10: Receive the input first signal and identify the first format of the first signal; In this embodiment, in the control signal transmission device, when an external control signal is input, the signal recognition and processing module 10 captures the signal and temporarily stores it in the internal buffer area. Then, the format recognition algorithm is called to analyze the signal in the buffer. The algorithm determines the format type of the signal by detecting specific characteristics of the signal (such as pulse width, voltage amplitude, encoding rules, etc.). After the recognition is completed, the signal format information is stored in the device memory for subsequent processing.

[0038] Furthermore, in a feasible implementation, step S10 above may include steps S11-S12: Step S11: Detect the level range and level characteristics of the first signal; In this embodiment, in the control signal transmission device, when an external control signal is input, the signal recognition and processing module 10 first activates the level detection function to sample the input signal in real time, obtain the voltage value of the signal at different times, and determine the level range of the signal, i.e. the maximum voltage value and the minimum voltage value of the signal, by analyzing the sampled data. At the same time, the level characteristics of the signal are further analyzed, including parameters such as the high level duration, low level duration, pulse width, and duty cycle of the signal.

[0039] Step S12: Determine the first format corresponding to the level range and level characteristics.

[0040] In this embodiment, after obtaining the level range and level characteristics of the first signal, the signal recognition and processing module 10 calls the format matching algorithm. The algorithm has a built-in signal format database, which contains level range and level characteristic information of various common signal formats. The format matching algorithm compares the detected level range and level characteristics with the information in the database one by one to find the most matching signal format. Once a matching signal format is found, the algorithm determines the first format of the signal.

[0041] By detecting the level range and level characteristics of the first signal, the signal format type can be identified more accurately.

[0042] Step S20: Convert the first signal into a second signal in a preset second format according to a preset conversion rule, wherein the first format is different from the second format; It should be noted that in this embodiment, the second format is a signal type that is less susceptible to interference and loss during long-distance transmission, such as an RS485 signal.

[0043] In this embodiment, based on the identified signal format, a corresponding conversion algorithm is retrieved from a preset conversion rule base. This rule base contains conversion methods between various common signal formats, such as from PWM signals to differential signals, and from serial communication signals to DALI protocol signals. After selecting a conversion algorithm, the first signal data in the buffer is read, and the format is converted according to the steps specified by the algorithm. During the conversion process, parameters such as the signal timing, amplitude, and encoding method are adjusted to generate a second signal that meets the requirements of the second format. After the conversion is complete, the second signal is stored in a new buffer area, ready for transmission.

[0044] Step S30: The second signal is transmitted through the integrated wiring harness of the control signal transmission device; In this embodiment, the generated second signal is transmitted to the control signal transmission module 20. The control signal transmission module 20 includes an integrated wire harness that integrates multiple functions such as signal transmission and power supply. Before sending the signal, the control signal transmission module 20 can perform necessary preprocessing on the second signal, such as amplifying the signal amplitude and adjusting the signal frequency, to ensure that the signal can be transmitted stably and reliably in the wire harness. After the preprocessing is completed, the control signal transmission module 20 injects the second signal into the integrated wire harness, and the signal is transmitted along the wire harness to the target load.

[0045] Step S40: The received second signal is restored to the first signal so as to drive the load through the first signal.

[0046] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the load includes, but is not limited to, drivers, controllers, and light strips.

[0047] In this embodiment, a signal receiving and processing module 30 is also provided at the signal output end of the integrated wiring harness. After receiving the second signal, the signal receiving and processing module 30 parses and converts the second signal according to a preset restoration rule, restoring it to the original first signal format. During the restoration process, parameters such as the signal timing, amplitude, and encoding method are reverse-adjusted to restore the original characteristics of the signal. After restoration, the first signal is transmitted to the load. The load controls the switching, brightness, color, and other parameters of the lighting load according to the instructions of the first signal, thereby achieving precise control of the lighting system.

[0048] Furthermore, in a feasible implementation, step S40 above may include: steps S41~S42: Step S41: Analyze the second signal to obtain the original data; In this embodiment, at the signal output end of the integrated wiring harness, after the signal receiving and processing module 30 receives the second signal (such as an RS485 signal) after long-distance transmission, it initiates the signal parsing function. This module can first preprocess the received second signal, including filtering and noise reduction operations, to eliminate interference and noise that may be introduced during signal transmission. Subsequently, a preset parsing algorithm is invoked. This algorithm parses the signal bit by bit according to the specific encoding rules and protocol format of the second signal. For example, if the second signal uses differential encoding, the parsing algorithm will restore the differential signal to the original binary data stream according to the rules of differential encoding. During the parsing process, the algorithm will accurately identify the start bit, data bit, parity bit, and stop bit of the signal to ensure the accuracy of the parsing result. After parsing processing, the original data information is extracted from the second signal. This data information is the key instruction for controlling the lighting load.

[0049] Step S42: Encapsulate the raw data into the first format to obtain the first signal.

[0050] In this embodiment, after obtaining the raw data, the signal receiving and processing module 30 calls the corresponding encapsulation algorithm based on the previously identified and stored first signal format information. The encapsulation algorithm re-encapsulates the raw data according to the specific requirements of the first signal format, adjusting parameters such as the timing, amplitude, and encoding method of the data. For example, if the first signal is a PWM signal, the encapsulation algorithm will convert the raw data into a corresponding PWM pulse sequence according to the pulse width modulation rules of the PWM signal. During the encapsulation process, the algorithm strictly follows the protocol standard of the first signal format to ensure that the encapsulated signal meets the format requirements that the target device can recognize. After encapsulation, a first signal with the same format as the original input signal is obtained, which contains complete instruction information for controlling the lighting load.

[0051] In this application, by converting a first-format signal, which is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, into a second-format signal, which is less susceptible to interference, the risk of external interference during signal transmission is effectively reduced, and the transmission quality and stability of the signal are improved. Before signal output, the second-format signal is restored to the original first-format signal, so that the target device does not need to perform protocol conversion or interface circuit modification, reducing the complexity and cost of the system. At the same time, the use of standardized signal format and transmission method facilitates system maintenance and upgrades. Furthermore, this solution supports the conversion and transmission between multiple signal formats, enabling the system to flexibly adapt to different lighting control needs and equipment types. In addition, the use of a universal integrated wiring harness for signal transmission improves the system's compatibility and scalability.

[0052] It should be noted that the above examples are only for understanding this application and do not constitute a limitation on the control signal transmission method of this application. Any simple modifications based on this technical concept are within the protection scope of this application.

[0053] This application also provides a control signal transmission device, please refer to... Figure 2 The control signal transmission device includes: Signal recognition and processing module 10 is used to recognize the first signal in the first format and convert the first signal into a second signal in a preset second format, wherein the first format is different from the second format; Control signal transmission module 20 is used to transmit the second signal through an integrated wiring harness; The signal receiving and processing module 30 is used to restore the received second signal to the first signal.

[0054] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4In the control signal transmission device, when an external control signal is input, the signal recognition and processing module 10 captures the signal and temporarily stores it in the internal buffer area. Then, the format recognition algorithm is called to analyze the signal in the buffer. The algorithm determines the format type of the signal by detecting specific characteristics of the signal (such as pulse width, voltage amplitude, encoding rules, etc.). After recognition, the signal format information is stored in the device memory for subsequent processing. According to the recognized signal format, the corresponding conversion algorithm is retrieved from the preset conversion rule library. The conversion rule library contains conversion methods between various common signal formats, such as from PWM signal to differential signal, from serial communication signal to DALI protocol signal, etc. After selecting the conversion algorithm, the first signal data in the buffer is read and converted according to the steps specified by the algorithm. During the conversion process, parameters such as the signal timing, amplitude, and encoding method are adjusted to generate a second signal that meets the requirements of the second format. After the conversion is completed, the generated second signal is transmitted to the control signal transmission module 20. The control signal transmission module 20 includes an integrated wire harness that integrates multiple functions such as signal transmission and power supply. Before sending the signal, the control signal transmission module 20 can perform necessary preprocessing on the second signal, such as amplifying the signal amplitude and adjusting the signal frequency, to ensure that the signal can be transmitted stably and reliably in the wire harness. After the preprocessing is completed, the control signal transmission module 20 injects the second signal into the integrated wire harness, and the signal is transmitted along the wire harness to the target load. At the signal output end of the integrated wire harness, a signal receiving and processing module 30 is also provided. After receiving the second signal, the signal receiving and processing module 30 parses and converts the second signal according to the preset restoration rules, restoring it to the original first signal format. During the restoration process, parameters such as the signal timing, amplitude, and encoding method are adjusted in reverse to restore the original characteristics of the signal. After restoration, the first signal is transmitted to the load. The load controls the switching, brightness, color and other parameters of the lighting load according to the instructions of the first signal, so as to achieve precise control of the lighting system.

[0055] In one feasible implementation, the control signal transmission device further includes: The power supply module, integrated in the integrated wiring harness, is used to provide DC power to the load.

[0056] In this embodiment, the integrated wiring harness also includes a power supply module, which provides DC power to the load.

[0057] In one feasible implementation, the signal recognition and processing module 10 includes: Multiple input ports for receiving external first signals, including preset ports that adapt to at least two signal formats; A microcontroller is used to identify the first format of the first signal and convert the first signal into a second signal with a preset second format.

[0058] In this embodiment, the signal recognition and processing module 10 further includes multiple input ports, including multiple ports that are compatible with different types of signals, such as PWM signals, serial port signals, return-to-zero codes, 0 / 1-10V signals, etc. The signal recognition and processing module 10 also includes a microcontroller that can recognize the first format of the first signal and convert the first signal into a second signal with a preset second format.

[0059] In one feasible implementation, the control signal transmission module 20 includes: An isolation unit is used to isolate electrical interference between the control signal transmission module 20 and the power supply module.

[0060] In this embodiment, the control signal transmission module 20 also includes an isolation unit for isolating electrical interference between the control signal transmission module 20 and the power supply module. The isolation unit may include various designs, which are not further limited here.

[0061] In one feasible implementation, the signal receiving and processing module 30 includes: The decoding unit is used to parse the second signal to obtain the original data; The encapsulation unit is used to encapsulate the raw data into the first format to obtain the first signal.

[0062] In this embodiment, at the signal output end of the integrated wiring harness, after the signal receiving and processing module 30 receives the second signal (such as an RS485 signal) after long-distance transmission, it initiates the signal parsing function. This module can first preprocess the received second signal, including filtering and noise reduction operations, to eliminate interference and noise that may be introduced during signal transmission. Subsequently, a preset parsing algorithm is invoked. This algorithm parses the signal bit by bit according to the specific encoding rules and protocol format of the second signal. For example, if the second signal uses differential encoding, the parsing algorithm will restore the differential signal to the original binary data stream according to the rules of differential encoding. During the parsing process, the algorithm will accurately identify the start bit, data bit, parity bit, and stop bit of the signal to ensure the accuracy of the parsing result. After parsing, the original data information is extracted from the second signal. This data information is the key instruction for controlling the lighting load. After obtaining the original data, the signal receiving and processing module 30 invokes the corresponding encapsulation algorithm according to the previously identified and stored first signal format information. The encapsulation algorithm re-encapsulates the original data according to the specific requirements of the first signal format, adjusting parameters such as the timing, amplitude, and encoding method of the data. For example, if the first signal is a PWM signal, the encapsulation algorithm will convert the original data into a corresponding PWM pulse sequence according to the pulse width modulation rules of the PWM signal. During the encapsulation process, the algorithm will strictly follow the protocol standard of the first signal format to ensure that the encapsulated signal meets the format requirements that the target device can recognize. After encapsulation, a first signal with the same format as the original input signal is obtained, which contains complete instruction information for controlling the lighting load.

[0063] In this application, by converting a first-format signal, which is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, into a second-format signal, which is less susceptible to interference, the risk of external interference during signal transmission is effectively reduced, and the transmission quality and stability of the signal are improved. Before signal output, the second-format signal is restored to the original first-format signal, so that the target device does not need to perform protocol conversion or interface circuit modification, reducing the complexity and cost of the system. At the same time, the use of standardized signal format and transmission method facilitates system maintenance and upgrades. Furthermore, this solution supports the conversion and transmission between multiple signal formats, enabling the system to flexibly adapt to different lighting control needs and equipment types. In addition, the use of a universal integrated wiring harness for signal transmission improves the system's compatibility and scalability.

[0064] The control signal transmission device provided in this application, employing the control signal transmission method described in the above embodiments, can solve the technical problem of how to ensure stable transmission of lighting control signals while avoiding reduced data transmission efficiency and increased system complexity. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the control signal transmission device provided in this application are the same as those of the control signal transmission method provided in the above embodiments, and other technical features in the control signal transmission device are the same as those disclosed in the methods of the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0065] This application provides a control device, which includes a control signal transmission device, a control signal source, and a load as described above; The control signal source is connected to the control signal transmission device and is used to output a first signal to the control signal transmission device.

[0066] The load is connected to the control signal transmission device and is controlled by the control signal output by the control signal transmission device.

[0067] In this embodiment, the control device consists of three parts: a control signal transmission device, a control signal source, and a load. The control signal source is responsible for generating a first signal and transmitting it to the control signal transmission device. After processing the received first signal, the control signal transmission device outputs a control signal to drive the load to work.

[0068] The control device further includes: at least one processor; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor, the instructions being executed by the at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to perform the control signal transmission method in Embodiment 1 above.

[0069] The following is for reference. Figure 5 It shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device suitable for implementing the embodiments of this application. Figure 5 The control device shown is merely an example and should not impose any limitations on the functionality and scope of use of the embodiments of this application.

[0070] like Figure 5As shown, the control device may include a processing unit 1001 (e.g., a central processing unit, a graphics processing unit, etc.), which can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to a program stored in the read-only memory 1002 or a program loaded from the storage device 1003 into the random access memory 1004. The random access memory 1004 also stores various programs and data required for the operation of the control device. The processing unit 1001, the read-only memory 1002, and the random access memory 1004 are interconnected via a bus 1005. An input / output interface 1006 is also connected to the bus. Typically, the following systems can be connected to the input / output interface 1006: input devices 1007 including, for example, touchscreens, touchpads, keyboards, mice, image sensors, microphones, accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc.; output devices 1008 including, for example, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), speakers, vibrators, etc.; storage devices 1003 including, for example, magnetic tapes, hard disks, etc.; and communication devices 1009. The communication device 1009 allows the control device to communicate wirelessly or wiredly with other devices to exchange data. Although the diagram shows control equipment with various systems, it should be understood that it is not required to implement or have all of the systems shown. More or fewer systems may be implemented alternatively.

[0071] Specifically, according to the embodiments disclosed in this application, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts can be implemented as computer software programs. For example, embodiments disclosed in this application include a computer program product comprising a computer program carried on a computer-readable medium, the computer program containing program code for performing the methods shown in the flowcharts. In such embodiments, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network via a communication device, or installed from storage device 1003, or installed from ROM 1002. When the computer program is executed by processing device 1001, it performs the functions defined in the methods of the embodiments disclosed in this application.

[0072] The control device provided in this application, employing the control signal transmission method described in the above embodiments, solves the technical problem of how to ensure stable transmission of lighting control signals while avoiding reduced data transmission efficiency and increased system complexity. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the control device provided in this application are the same as those of the control signal transmission method provided in the above embodiments, and other technical features of this control device are the same as those disclosed in the previous embodiment method, and will not be repeated here.

[0073] It should be understood that the various parts disclosed in this application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0074] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

[0075] This application provides a computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program instructions (i.e., a computer program) stored thereon, the computer-readable program instructions being used to execute the control signal transmission method described in the above embodiments.

[0076] The computer-readable storage medium provided in this application may be, for example, a USB flash drive, but is not limited to, electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems or devices, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to: electrical connections having one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. In this embodiment, the computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, system, or device. The program code contained on the computer-readable storage medium may be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to: wires, optical cables, RF (Radio Frequency), etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0077] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be included in the control device; or it may exist independently and not assembled into the control device.

[0078] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium carries one or more programs that, when executed by a control device, cause the control device to: receive an input first signal and identify a first format of the first signal; convert the first signal into a second signal of a preset second format according to a preset conversion rule, wherein the first format is different from the second format; transmit the second signal through an integrated wiring harness of the control signal transmission device; and restore the received second signal to the first signal so as to drive a load through the first signal.

[0079] Computer program code for performing the operations of this application can be written in one or more programming languages ​​or a combination thereof, including object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Java, Smalltalk, and C++, and conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as the "C" language or similar programming languages. The program code can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving remote computers, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer via any type of network—including a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN)—or can be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0080] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this application. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0081] The modules described in the embodiments of this application can be implemented in software or hardware. The names of the modules do not necessarily limit the functionality of the modules themselves.

[0082] The readable storage medium provided in this application is a computer-readable storage medium that stores computer-readable program instructions (i.e., a computer program) for executing the above-described control signal transmission method. This solves the technical problem of ensuring stable transmission of lighting control signals while avoiding reduced data transmission efficiency and increased system complexity. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the computer-readable storage medium provided in this application are the same as those of the control signal transmission method provided in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0083] This application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the control signal transmission method described above.

[0084] The computer program product provided in this application solves the technical problem of how to ensure stable transmission of lighting control signals while avoiding reduced data transmission efficiency and increased system complexity. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the computer program product provided in this application are the same as those of the control signal transmission method provided in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0085] The above description is only a part of the embodiments of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. All equivalent structural transformations made under the technical concept of this application and using the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A control signal transmission method, characterized in that, The control signal transmission method is applied to a control signal transmission device, and the control signal transmission method includes: Receive the first input signal and identify the first format of the first signal; The first signal is converted into a second signal in a preset second format according to a preset conversion rule, wherein the first format is different from the second format; The second signal is transmitted via the integrated wiring harness of the control signal transmission device; The received second signal is restored to the first signal to drive the load through the first signal.

2. The control signal transmission method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of identifying the first format of the first signal includes: Detect the level range and level characteristics of the first signal; Determine the first format corresponding to the level range and level characteristics.

3. The control signal transmission method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of restoring the received second signal to the first signal includes: The original data is obtained by analyzing the second signal; The raw data is encapsulated into the first format to obtain the first signal.

4. A control signal transmission device, characterized in that, The control signal transmission device includes: A signal recognition and processing module is used to recognize an input first signal in a first format and convert the first signal into a second signal in a preset second format, wherein the first format is different from the second format; A control signal transmission module is used to transmit the second signal via an integrated wiring harness; The signal receiving and processing module is used to restore the received second signal to the first signal.

5. The control signal transmission device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The control signal transmission device further includes: The power supply module, integrated in the integrated wiring harness, is used to provide DC power to the load.

6. The control signal transmission device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The signal recognition and processing module includes: Multiple input ports for receiving external first signals, including preset ports that adapt to at least two signal formats; A microcontroller is used to identify the first format of the first signal and convert the first signal into a second signal with a preset second format.

7. The control signal transmission device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The control signal transmission module includes: An isolation unit is used to isolate electrical interference between the control signal transmission module and the power supply module.

8. The control signal transmission device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The signal receiving and processing module includes: The decoding unit is used to parse the second signal to obtain the original data; The encapsulation unit is used to encapsulate the raw data into the first format to obtain the first signal.

9. A control device, characterized in that, The device includes: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the computer program being configured to implement the steps of the control signal transmission method as described in any one of claims 1 to 3.

10. The control device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The device further includes a control signal transmission device, a control signal source, and a load as described in any one of claims 4 to 8; The control signal source is connected to the control signal transmission device and is used to output a first signal to the control signal transmission device; The load is connected to the control signal transmission device and is controlled by the control signal output by the control signal transmission device.

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