Electric shutter window controller and control method thereof

Abstract

An electric louvered window controller and its control method are disclosed, comprising a remote control and a base. The remote control includes a housing, a first rechargeable battery, a bracket, a bearing, and a control circuit board. The outer ring of the bearing is embedded in the housing, the control circuit board is mounted on the bracket, and the bracket is fixed to the inner ring of the bearing. A bottom cover is provided on the other side of the bracket. The controller also includes a touch screen display electrically connected to a touch screen drive circuit. The sensor circuit includes a rotary encoder. A second magnet corresponding to a first magnet is mounted on the inner side of the base's placement panel. A second rechargeable battery is located inside the base and electrically connected to a first charging port via a second charging line. The base has a corresponding clearance hole for the first charging port, and the placement panel has a power supply terminal matching the charging terminal. The power supply terminal is electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery via a power supply circuit board. This integrated multi-dimensional and intelligent control method greatly enhances the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of electric venetian blind controllers, specifically relating to intelligent improvements to electric venetian blind controllers. Background Technology

[0002] Electrically driven Venetian blinds utilize a corresponding control mechanism to effectively control the motor's operating state, such as forward or reverse rotation and the degree of rotation, to achieve the desired raising and lowering of the blinds and the desired slat rotation. The aforementioned control mechanism consists of two parts: a transmitter and a receiver. The receiver receives the control signals transmitted by the transmitter to control the motor. The transmitter described here is essentially a wireless remote control for remotely controlling the Venetian blinds, and it is generally desirable for it to have a reasonable structure, compact size, flexible installation location, good operability, and rich functionality.

[0003] In the utility model patent application with publication number CN222213278U previously filed, the applicant proposed a rotating control electric louver glass wireless remote control. Although it has the characteristics of small size and easy use, it still has the following problems in actual use: (1) It relies on internal battery power supply, and it is more troublesome to disassemble and reassemble after the battery is depleted; (2) It adopts traditional button control and can only realize point-to-point single control, which cannot meet the user's pursuit of intelligent use.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a more convenient and intelligent electric louver window controller. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the above technical problems, this invention provides an electric louvered window controller and its control method. This electric louvered window controller integrates multi-dimensional and intelligent control methods, greatly improving the user experience.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is: an electric louvered glass window controller, including a remote control and a base. The remote control includes a shell, a first rechargeable battery, a bracket, a bearing and a control circuit board. The outer ring of the bearing is embedded in the shell. The control circuit board is disposed on the bracket. The bracket is fixed to the inner ring of the bearing. A bottom cover is provided on the other side of the bracket. The control circuit board is equipped with a microcontroller, a wireless radio frequency transceiver circuit, a rotary encoder circuit, a voice interaction circuit, a touch screen driver circuit, a switch, and a battery power supply circuit. The microcontroller is electrically connected to the wireless radio frequency transceiver circuit, the rotary encoder circuit, the voice interaction circuit, the touch screen driver circuit, the switch, and the battery power supply circuit. The control circuit board is electrically connected to the first rechargeable battery through a battery power supply circuit. A first magnet is provided on the inner side of the bottom cover. The control circuit board also includes a first charging line. One end of the first charging line is electrically connected to the first rechargeable battery, and the other end of the first charging line is electrically connected to a charging terminal. A clearance opening is provided on the bottom cover corresponding to the charging terminal. The control circuit board also includes a touch screen, which is electrically connected to a touch screen driving circuit. The sensor circuit includes a rotary encoder, which is used to sense whether the housing is rotating. The base has a second magnet corresponding to the first magnet installed on the inner side of the placement panel. The base has a second rechargeable battery installed inside. The second rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the first charging port through a second charging line. The base has a corresponding first charging port clearance hole. The placement panel has a power supply terminal that matches the charging terminal. The power supply terminal is electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery through a power supply circuit board.

[0007] Preferably, the control circuit board is provided with a plurality of buttons, which are electrically connected to the microcontroller through button circuits. A button cover is attached to the outside of the control circuit board, and a rubber ring is embedded in the center of the button cover. A touch screen is attached to the button cover and the rubber ring.

[0008] Preferably, a thin antenna is provided on the inner side of the panel, and the thin antenna is electrically connected to the wireless radio frequency transceiver circuit.

[0009] Preferably, the control circuit board is equipped with four buttons, namely up, down, pause and frequency selection function buttons.

[0010] Preferably, the wireless communication uses a 433MHz wireless radio frequency module.

[0011] Preferably, the first charging line is also connected to a second charging port, and the bottom cover is provided with a second charging port clearance hole.

[0012] Preferably, the control circuit board has a voice control circuit, which is electrically connected to the voice unit, and the touch screen has a sound transmission hole.

[0013] It also provides control methods for motorized louvered window controllers, which, in order of priority from high to low, include button-based control, rotating housing-based control, voice-based control, and touch screen-based control; The button-based control: executes the corresponding function according to the preset function of the button; The control based on the rotating shell: when the rotation direction of the shell is a preset first rotation direction, and the rotation speed is greater than or equal to a preset first speed, a signal for the venetian blinds to flip up is generated; When the rotation direction of the rotation information is a preset second rotation direction, and the rotation speed is greater than or equal to the first speed, a venetian blind down signal is generated; The first rotation direction is opposite to the second rotation direction; The voice-based control executes the corresponding function based on the command information recognized by the voice unit; The control based on the touch display screen: The touch display screen has several functional interfaces. When the touch trajectory of the touch information is a preset first sliding trajectory, the touch display screen interface changes to the next functional interface. When the touch trajectory of the touch information is a preset second sliding trajectory, the touch display screen interface changes to the previous functional interface. The directions of the first sliding trajectory and the second sliding trajectory are opposite. When the touch trajectory of the touch information is a point touch, the selected function is executed, and the corresponding louver operation animation is displayed on the touch screen.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes code pairing operation, code cancellation operation, and overall code pairing information transmission operation; The pairing operation is as follows: Press and hold the first preset button and the second preset button simultaneously for more than the first preset time. After the motor completes the first preset action, the indicator light will stay on for the second preset time. During the third preset time, press the first preset button briefly to complete the preset display mode. During the fourth preset time, press the second preset button briefly to complete the second preset action, and the pairing is successful. The code cancellation operation is as follows: Press and hold the first preset button and the second preset button simultaneously. After the motor completes the third preset action and the indicator light stays on for the fifth preset time, press the second preset button briefly within the sixth preset time. The motor will then complete the fourth preset action, and the code cancellation will be successful.

[0015] The overall transmission operation of the code information is as follows: Press and hold the corresponding preset button at the same time. When the corresponding indicator light flashes, the backup controller also presses and holds the corresponding preset button at the same time. The code information of the two controllers is transmitted as a whole.

[0016] Preferably, the functional interfaces include: the main control interface, the mobile APP connection interface, and the user manual QR code download interface.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are: it uses a touch screen to replace traditional buttons, giving the operation more functions and making it more intelligent; it uses the touch screen to transmit pressure to realize button control, while retaining the traditional button functions, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. By using a rotary encoder to detect the direction and angle of knob rotation, compared to the "rotation triggers" logic of existing optical tracking sensors, the rotary encoder can accurately sense the direction and amount of rotation, achieving more precise adjustment and control.

[0018] The base has a built-in rechargeable battery and uses magnetic attraction to hold the remote control in place. The remote control's lithium battery is powered by contact charging, ensuring long-lasting power supply. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the remote control of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating the principle of a touchscreen display. Figure 6 This is a block diagram illustrating the principle of voice control. Figure 7 This is a block diagram of a rotary encoder. Figure 8 This is a block diagram illustrating the principle of wireless radio frequency transceiver. In the diagram, 1 is the remote control, 11 is the outer casing, 12 is the first rechargeable battery, 13 is the stand, 14 is the bearing, 15 is the control circuit board, 151 is the button, 152 is the second charging port, 16 is the bottom cover, 17 is the first magnet, 18 is the touch screen, 181 is the sound transmission hole, 19 is the button cover, and 191 is the rubber ring. 2 is the base, 21 is the placement panel, 22 is the second magnet, 23 is the second rechargeable battery, 24 is the first charging port, 25 is the power supply terminal, and 26 is the power supply circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "front," and "back," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] Figures 1 to 3 The middle part is an electric louvered glass window controller, including a remote control 1 and a base 2. The remote control 1 includes a housing 11, a first rechargeable battery 12, a bracket 13, a bearing 14 and a control circuit board 15. The outer ring of the bearing 14 is embedded in the housing 11, so that the housing 11 can rotate relative to the inner ring of the bearing 14. The control circuit board 15 is disposed on the bracket 13, and the bracket 13 is fixed to the inner ring of the bearing 14. A bottom cover 16 is provided on the other side of the bracket 13. See Figure 4 The control circuit board 15 is equipped with a microcontroller, a wireless radio frequency transceiver circuit, a rotary encoder circuit, a button circuit, a voice interaction circuit, a touch screen driver circuit, and a battery power supply circuit. The microcontroller 15 is electrically connected to the wireless radio frequency transceiver circuit, the rotary encoder circuit, the button circuit, the voice interaction circuit, the touch screen driver circuit, the switch, and the battery power supply circuit. In this embodiment, the switch is a toggle switch, and the bottom cover 16 has a corresponding clearance hole. The above connection method is a conventional structure and will not be described in detail.

[0023] The control circuit board 15 is electrically connected to the first rechargeable battery 12 via a battery power supply circuit. A first magnet 17 is provided on the inner side of the bottom cover 16. The control circuit board 15 also includes a first charging line, one end of which is electrically connected to the first rechargeable battery 12, and the other end of which is electrically connected to a charging terminal. A clearance opening is provided on the bottom cover 16 corresponding to the charging terminal. It also includes a touch screen display 18. (See attached image) Figure 5 The touch display screen 18 is electrically connected to the touch display screen driving circuit; The sensor circuitry includes a rotary encoder, see [link / reference]. Figure 7 The rotary encoder is used to sense whether the housing 11 is rotating.

[0024] The base 2 has a second magnet 22 corresponding to the first magnet 17 installed on the inner side of the placement panel 21. The magnetic attraction force must ensure reliable electrical contact. The base 2 contains a second rechargeable battery 23, which is electrically connected to the first charging port 24 through a second charging line. The base 2 has a corresponding clearance hole for the first charging port. The placement panel 21 has a power supply terminal 25 that matches the charging terminal. The power supply terminal 25 is electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery 23 through a power supply circuit board 26. In this embodiment, the base 2 has a built-in ≥5000mAh lithium battery (ternary lithium or polymer), which is charged through a Type-C interface to provide energy for its own weight and to charge the remote control 1.

[0025] See Figure 2The control circuit board 15 is equipped with several buttons 151. In this embodiment, the control circuit board 15 has four touch buttons, namely up, down, pause, and frequency selection function buttons. The touch buttons are electrically connected to the microcontroller through button circuits. A button cover plate 19 is attached to the outside of the control circuit board 15. A rubber ring 191 is embedded in the center of the button cover plate 19. The button cover plate 19 and the rubber ring 191 serve as a buffer. A touch screen display 18 is attached to the button cover plate 19 and the rubber ring 191. Pressing the touch screen display 18 transmits pressure to the touch buttons to execute the corresponding functions.

[0026] In this embodiment, see Figure 8 A thin antenna is provided on the inner side of the touch display screen 18 to enhance the signal. The thin antenna is electrically connected to the wireless radio frequency transceiver circuit. The wireless communication adopts a wireless radio frequency module of 433MHz or other frequency bands.

[0027] The placement panel 21 of the base 2 is angled, making it easy to pick up and put away the remote control 1.

[0028] See Figure 6 The control circuit board 15 is equipped with a voice control circuit, which is electrically connected to the voice unit. A sound transmission hole 181 is located on the side of the touch screen 18. The voice control circuit includes a built-in microphone, speaker, and offline voice recognition chip (with a dictionary similar to that of a smart speaker). It can receive and respond to voice commands within a 3-meter range, supports offline code configuration, and does not require a network connection. The command set includes: uplink, downlink, pause, frequency modulation, single control, and group control.

[0029] This embodiment also provides a control method for an electric louvered window controller, which includes, in order of priority from high to low, button-based control, rotating housing-based control, voice-based control, and touch screen-based control. In this embodiment, the first charging line is also connected to a second charging port 152, which is also a Type-C interface. The bottom cover 16 is provided with a second charging port clearance hole as a backup charging method.

[0030] Based on button control: Execute the corresponding function according to the preset function of the button; For example: a short press of the up button flips the louvers upwards, and a short press of the down button flips the louvers downwards; a long press of the up button moves the louvers upwards, and a long press of the down button moves the louvers downwards; pressing the up or down button again during the upward movement stops the louvers; sliding the power switch down turns the device on, and sliding the power switch up turns the device off.

[0031] Advantages: The operation is the most direct, with zero learning cost, the fastest response, and the lowest accidental touch rate. It is suitable for high-frequency basic operations such as quick start-stop, lifting, and flipping, and conforms to traditional operating habits.

[0032] Scenarios: Daily quick adjustment, use by the elderly / children, noisy environments, and when voice control fails.

[0033] Based on rotating shell control: when the rotation direction of the shell is a preset first rotation direction and the rotation speed is greater than or equal to a preset first speed, a venetian blind upward flip signal is generated; When the rotation direction of the rotation information is the preset second rotation direction, and the rotation speed is greater than or equal to the first speed, a venetian blind down signal is generated; The first rotation direction is opposite to the second rotation direction; Advantages: User-friendly one-handed blind operation; rotation direction and speed correspond to louver rotation, ergonomic design, suitable for fine adjustment of blade angle.

[0034] Scenario: Rapid fine-tuning operation when using a handheld controller.

[0035] Based on touch display control: The touch display has several function interfaces. When the touch trajectory of the touch information is a preset first sliding trajectory, the touch display interface changes to the next function interface. When the touch trajectory of the touch information is a preset second sliding trajectory, the touch display interface changes to the previous function interface. The directions of the first sliding trajectory and the second sliding trajectory are opposite. When the touch trajectory of the touch information is a point touch, the selected function is executed accordingly, and the touch screen displays the corresponding louver running animation; for example: when the controller presses the up button, the louver moves up in the louver running animation; when the controller presses the down button, the louver moves down in the louver running animation; when the controller presses the pause button, the louver pauses in the louver running animation; when the controller rotates the knob, the louver flips up or down in the louver running animation.

[0036] Advantages: High degree of functional integration, capable of complex settings across multiple interfaces, but requires visual coordination, involves many operation steps, and is prone to accidental touches, making it more suitable for function settings than basic operations.

[0037] Scenario: Low-frequency complex operations such as mode switching, parameter setting, and scene customization.

[0038] Voice-based control: Executes corresponding functions based on commands recognized by the voice unit. Advantages: Hands-free operation, remote control, no physical contact required, suitable for the need to issue commands easily in home settings, with operational efficiency second only to physical buttons.

[0039] Scenario: Handheld items are inconvenient to operate, lying down / remote control, continuous adjustment with multiple commands.

[0040] It also includes code pairing operations, code cancellation operations, and overall code pairing information transmission operations; Pairing operation: Press and hold the first preset button and the second preset button simultaneously for more than the first preset time. After the motor completes the first preset action, the indicator light will stay on for the second preset time. During the third preset time, briefly press the first preset button to complete the preset display mode. During the fourth preset time, briefly press the second preset button to complete the second preset action, and the pairing is successful. For example: Press and hold the up and down buttons simultaneously, the motor will rotate forward and backward once, the motor indicator light will stay on for 5 seconds, and if there is no further action after 5 seconds, the motor will exit the state, the light will turn off, and the up and down functions will be restored. Press and hold the up and down buttons simultaneously. The motor will rotate forward and reverse once, and the pairing indicator light will stay on for 5 seconds. If you press the up button again within 5 seconds, you will enter the pairing state, and the pairing indicator light will start flashing. If the remote control does not perform a corresponding pairing action at this time, it will exit the state after 15 seconds, the light will turn off, and the up and down functions will be restored. If the remote control is pressed and the up and down buttons are pressed simultaneously, the motor will rotate forward and reverse once again, the pairing will be successful, and the light will turn off automatically.

[0041] Code cancellation operation: Press and hold the first preset button and the second preset button simultaneously. After the motor completes the third preset action and the indicator light stays on for the fifth preset time, briefly press the second preset button within the sixth preset time. The motor will then complete the fourth preset action, and the code cancellation will be successful.

[0042] For example: Press and hold the up button and the down button simultaneously, the motor will rotate forward and reverse once, and the motor indicator light will stay on for 5 seconds. If there is no further action after 5 seconds, the motor will exit the state, the light will turn off, and the up and down functions will be restored. Press and hold the up button and the down button simultaneously, the motor will rotate forward and reverse once, and the indicator light will stay on for 5 seconds. If the down button is pressed again within 5 seconds, the motor will enter the code cancellation state, and the motor will rotate forward and reverse twice again. The code matching indicator light will turn off after the motor completes the action.

[0043] Overall code information transmission operation: Press and hold the corresponding preset button at the same time. When the corresponding indicator light flashes, press and hold the corresponding preset button on the backup controller at the same time. The two controllers will then transmit the code information as a whole.

[0044] The functional interfaces include: the main control interface, the mobile APP connection interface, and the user manual QR code download interface.

[0045] Alternatively, only one function interface can be set up: the glass screen can be used as a button, which is divided into: up, down, frequency tuning and pause functions.

[0046] This case demonstrates the organic integration of multimodal interaction rather than simple superposition: it integrates four interaction methods—offline voice, rotary encoder, touch screen, and physical buttons—into a single handheld remote control, and coordinates them uniformly through an MCU. This allows for seamless switching and mutual complementarity between different interaction methods. For example, the screen synchronously displays operation animations when using voice control, and the voice module remains in standby mode without interfering when the knob is rotated.

[0047] This invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Based on the technical solutions disclosed in this invention, those skilled in the art can make some substitutions and modifications to some of the technical features without creative effort, and all such substitutions and modifications are within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. An electric louvered window controller, comprising a remote control and a base, wherein the remote control comprises a housing, a first rechargeable battery, a bracket, a bearing, and a control circuit board, wherein the outer ring of the bearing is embedded in the housing, the control circuit board is disposed on the bracket, the bracket is fixed to the inner ring of the bearing, and a bottom cover is provided on the other side of the bracket; The control circuit board is equipped with a microcontroller, a wireless radio frequency transceiver circuit, a rotary encoder circuit, a voice interaction circuit, a touch screen driver circuit, a switch, and a battery power supply circuit. The microcontroller is electrically connected to the wireless radio frequency transceiver circuit, the rotary encoder circuit, the voice interaction circuit, the touch screen driver circuit, the switch, and the battery power supply circuit. The control circuit board is electrically connected to the first rechargeable battery via a battery power supply circuit. A first magnet is provided on the inner side of the bottom cover. The control circuit board also includes a first charging line, one end of which is electrically connected to the first rechargeable battery, and the other end of which is electrically connected to a charging terminal. A clearance opening is provided on the bottom cover corresponding to the charging terminal. The characteristic feature is that… It also includes a touch display screen, which is electrically connected to a touch display screen driving circuit; The sensor circuit includes a rotary encoder, which is used to sense whether the housing is rotating. The base has a second magnet corresponding to the first magnet installed on the inner side of the placement panel. The base has a second rechargeable battery installed inside. The second rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the first charging port through a second charging line. The base has a corresponding first charging port clearance hole. The placement panel has a power supply terminal that matches the charging terminal. The power supply terminal is electrically connected to the second rechargeable battery through a power supply circuit board.

2. The electric louvered window controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control circuit board is equipped with several buttons, which are electrically connected to the microcontroller through button circuits. A button cover is attached to the outside of the control circuit board, and a rubber ring is embedded in the center of the button cover. A touch screen is attached to the button cover and the rubber ring.

3. The electric louvered window controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, A thin antenna is provided on the inner side of the panel, and the thin antenna is electrically connected to the wireless radio frequency transceiver circuit.

4. The electric louvered window controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control circuit board has four buttons: up, down, pause, and frequency selection.

5. The electric louvered window controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wireless communication uses a 433MHz wireless radio frequency module.

6. The electric louvered window controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first charging line is also connected to a second charging port, and the bottom cover is provided with a clearance hole for the second charging port.

7. The electric louvered window controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control circuit board has a voice control circuit, which is electrically connected to the voice unit. The touch screen has a sound transmission hole.

8. The control method of the electric louvered window controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, In order of priority from highest to lowest, the control methods are: button-based control, rotating shell-based control, voice-based control, and touchscreen-based control. The button-based control: executes the corresponding function according to the preset function of the button; The control based on the rotating shell: when the rotation direction of the shell is a preset first rotation direction, and the rotation speed is greater than or equal to a preset first speed, a signal for the venetian blinds to flip up is generated; When the rotation direction of the rotation information is a preset second rotation direction, and the rotation speed is greater than or equal to the first speed, a venetian blind down signal is generated; The first rotation direction is opposite to the second rotation direction; The voice-based control executes the corresponding function based on the command information recognized by the voice unit; The control based on the touch display screen: The touch display screen has several functional interfaces. When the touch trajectory of the touch information is a preset first sliding trajectory, the touch display screen interface changes to the next functional interface. When the touch trajectory of the touch information is a preset second sliding trajectory, the touch display screen interface changes to the previous functional interface. The directions of the first sliding trajectory and the second sliding trajectory are opposite. When the touch trajectory of the touch information is a point touch, the selected function is executed, and the corresponding louver operation animation is displayed on the touch screen.

9. The control method of the electric louvered window controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes code pairing operations, code cancellation operations, and overall code pairing information transmission operations; The pairing operation is as follows: Press and hold the first preset button and the second preset button simultaneously for more than the first preset time. After the motor completes the first preset action, the indicator light will stay on for the second preset time. During the third preset time, press the first preset button briefly to complete the preset display mode. During the fourth preset time, press the second preset button briefly to complete the second preset action, and the pairing is successful. The code cancellation operation is as follows: Press and hold the first preset button and the second preset button at the same time. After the motor completes the third preset action, the indicator light stays on for the fifth preset time. During the sixth preset time, press the second preset button briefly. The motor will then complete the fourth preset action, and the code cancellation will be successful. The overall transmission operation of the code information is as follows: Press and hold the corresponding preset button at the same time. When the corresponding indicator light flashes, the backup controller also presses and holds the corresponding preset button at the same time. The code information of the two controllers is transmitted as a whole.

10. The control method of the electric louvered window controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The functional interfaces include: the main control interface, the mobile APP connection interface, and the user manual QR code download interface.

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