Charging control method, device, probe base, and charging control system

Abstract

This application relates to a charging control method, apparatus, probe base, and charging control system. The method includes: in response to a target trigger operation on a target device, determining a device to be charged based on the target device's charging capability; controlling the target device to charge the device to be charged; and during the charging process, controlling a first control unit to enter a first deep sleep mode; wherein, in the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has an autonomous wake-up function. This method allows the first control unit corresponding to the target device to enter a first deep sleep mode during the charging process, retaining only the autonomous wake-up function. This reduces the power consumption required for the continuous operation of other functions, thereby lowering the overall power consumption of the target device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of charging management technology, and in particular to a charging control method, device, probe base and charging control system. Background Technology

[0002] Devices powered by built-in batteries require periodic charging to maintain operation. For example, temperature probes used in conjunction with probe bases have built-in lithium batteries. When the temperature probe needs charging, it can be placed in the probe base for charging.

[0003] However, in related technologies, the process of charging the temperature probe using the probe base results in high power consumption of the probe base, which affects the standby time of the probe base.

[0004] Therefore, reducing power consumption is a key concern when using a probe base to charge a temperature probe. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a charging control method, device, probe base, and charging control system that can reduce power consumption during the charging process, in order to address the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a charging control method applied to a first control unit corresponding to a target device; the charging control method includes:

[0007] In response to a target trigger operation on the target device, determine the device to be charged based on the target device's charging process;

[0008] Control the target device to charge the device to be charged;

[0009] During the charging process of the device to be charged, the first control unit is controlled to enter the first deep sleep mode;

[0010] In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0011] In one embodiment, the charging control method further includes: in response to the end of charging of the device to be charged, controlling the first control unit to wake up to exit the first deep sleep mode; and controlling the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode.

[0012] In one embodiment, after controlling the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode, the charging control method further includes: controlling the first control unit to enter a second deep sleep mode; in the second deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has a button wake-up function.

[0013] In one embodiment, the device to be charged includes at least one; controlling the target device to charge the device to be charged includes: controlling the target device to charge at least one device to be charged through a second control unit corresponding to the target device; the charging control method further includes: controlling the second control unit to enter a third deep sleep mode during the charging of at least one device to be charged; wherein, in the third deep sleep mode, the second control unit only has a wake-up function.

[0014] In one embodiment, the charging control method further includes: waking up a second control unit in response to the completion of charging at least one device to be charged, so as to control the second control unit to exit the third deep sleep mode; controlling the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode, including: controlling at least one device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode through the second control unit corresponding to the target device; after controlling at least one device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode, the charging control method further includes: controlling the second control unit to re-enter the third deep sleep mode.

[0015] In one embodiment, controlling the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode includes: obtaining a sleep delay time for the device to be charged; and controlling the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time.

[0016] Secondly, this application also provides a charging control device, configured in a first control unit corresponding to the target device, the charging control device comprising:

[0017] The determination module is used to determine the device to be charged based on the charging of the target device in response to a target trigger operation on the target device;

[0018] The first control module is used to control the target device to charge the device to be charged;

[0019] The second control module is used to control the first control unit to enter the first deep sleep mode during the charging process of the device to be charged.

[0020] In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0021] Thirdly, this application also provides a probe base, including a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to perform the following steps:

[0022] In response to a target triggering operation on the probe base, determine the temperature probe based on the charging of the probe base;

[0023] The control probe base charges the temperature probe;

[0024] During the charging process of the temperature probe, the first control unit is controlled to enter the first deep sleep mode;

[0025] In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0026] Fourthly, this application also provides a charging control system, including a probe base and a temperature probe to be charged; the probe base includes a first control unit and a charging unit;

[0027] The first control unit is used to send a charging command to the charging unit corresponding to the temperature probe in response to a target triggering operation on the probe base.

[0028] The charging unit is used to charge the temperature probe according to the charging command;

[0029] The first control unit is also used to control the first control unit to enter a first deep sleep mode during the charging process of the charging unit charging the temperature probe; wherein, in the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has an autonomous wake-up function.

[0030] Fifthly, this application also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, performs the following steps:

[0031] In response to a target trigger operation on the target device, determine the device to be charged based on the target device's charging process;

[0032] Control the target device to charge the device to be charged;

[0033] During the charging process of the device to be charged, the first control unit is controlled to enter the first deep sleep mode;

[0034] In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0035] Sixthly, this application also provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, performs the following steps:

[0036] In response to a target trigger operation on the target device, determine the device to be charged based on the target device's charging process;

[0037] Control the target device to charge the device to be charged;

[0038] During the charging process of the device to be charged, the first control unit is controlled to enter the first deep sleep mode;

[0039] In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0040] The aforementioned charging control method, device, probe base, and charging control system, in response to a target trigger operation on the target device, determine the device to be charged based on the target device charging; control the target device to charge the device to be charged; during the charging process of the device to be charged, control the first control unit to enter a first deep sleep mode; in the above process, during the charging process of the device to be charged (such as a temperature probe), the first control unit corresponding to the target device (such as the probe base) can control the first control unit to enter the first deep sleep mode, retaining only the autonomous wake-up function. In this way, the power consumption required for the continuous operation of other functions in the target device can be reduced, thereby reducing the overall power consumption of the target device. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0042] Figure 1 This is an application environment diagram of the charging control method in one embodiment;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a charging control method in one embodiment;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the charging control method in another embodiment;

[0045] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the charging control method in yet another embodiment;

[0046] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of controlling charging in one embodiment;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the charging control method in yet another embodiment;

[0048] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the charging control method in yet another embodiment;

[0049] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the charging control method in yet another embodiment;

[0050] Figure 9 This is a structural block diagram of the charging control system in one embodiment;

[0051] Figure 10This is a structural block diagram of a charging control device in one embodiment;

[0052] Figure 11 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the probe base in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0054] The charging control method provided in this application embodiment can be applied to, for example, Figure 1 In the application environment shown, terminal 102 communicates with server 104 via a network. A data storage system can store the data that server 104 needs to process. The data storage system can be integrated onto server 104 or located on the cloud or other network servers. Terminal 102 can be, but is not limited to, various personal computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, and portable wearable devices. IoT devices can include smart speakers, smart TVs, smart air conditioners, smart in-vehicle devices, projection devices, etc. Portable wearable devices can include smartwatches, smart bracelets, head-mounted devices, etc. Head-mounted devices can be virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, smart glasses, etc. Server 104 can be a standalone physical server, a server cluster or distributed system composed of multiple physical servers, or a cloud server providing cloud computing services.

[0055] In one exemplary embodiment, a charging control method is provided, which is applied to... Figure 1 Taking the terminal in the example, this method is specifically applied to the first control unit corresponding to the target device. In some embodiments, the first control unit can be deployed in the target device; in some embodiments, the first control unit can be deployed outside the target device, and the first control unit can communicate with the target device.

[0056] like Figure 2 The charging control method shown includes the following steps:

[0057] S210, in response to a target trigger operation on the target device, determines the device to be charged based on the target device charging.

[0058] The target device can be a device that charges the device to be charged. In some embodiments, the target device may have a charging slot. The target device can charge the device to be charged when placed in the charging slot. For example, the target device can be a probe base, and the device to be charged can be a temperature probe that matches the probe base. After the temperature probe is placed in the charging slot of the target device, the target device can charge the temperature probe.

[0059] Here, the target triggering operation can be understood as a charging operation. In some embodiments, the target triggering operation can be a power-off operation performed on the target device. After the target device is powered off, it can automatically start its charging function to charge the device to be charged. In some embodiments, the target triggering operation can be an operation performed on the target device to enable its charging function, such as triggering a charging button.

[0060] In some embodiments, if a target electrical signal is detected in the target charging slot of the target device, the device placed in the target charging slot can be used as the device to be charged.

[0061] The target electrical signal can be understood as a current signal or a voltage signal. After the device to be charged is placed in the target charging slot, the circuit in the target charging slot is connected, and a target electrical signal is generated in the target charging slot. Furthermore, the spring contact interface in the target charging slot is connected to the device to be charged, so that the target charging slot can forward the target electrical signal to the first control unit through the spring contact interface.

[0062] S220, control the target device to charge the device to be charged.

[0063] In some embodiments, the charging IC (Charging Integrated Circuit) in the target device corresponding to the target charging slot of the device to be charged can be controlled to charge the device to be charged.

[0064] In some embodiments, the required charging time of the device to be charged can be obtained; and the target device can be controlled to charge the device to be charged according to the required charging time.

[0065] In some embodiments, the required charging time can be a preset charging time, such as 15 minutes. In some embodiments, the preset charging time can be set or adjusted by a technician based on needs or experience, or determined repeatedly through numerous experiments; this application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0066] In some embodiments, the current remaining power of the device to be charged at the current moment can be obtained; and the required charging time of the device to be charged can be determined based on the current remaining power and the correspondence between each preset remaining power and the required charging time.

[0067] In some embodiments, when the target device begins charging the device to be charged, a timer can be started to control the target device to charge the device to be charged according to the required charging duration. In some embodiments, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) timer can be started.

[0068] S230, during the charging process of the device to be charged, the first control unit is controlled to enter the first deep sleep mode; wherein, in the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0069] The autonomous wake-up function can be understood as a function that autonomously triggers wake-up upon reaching a target time. In some embodiments, the target time can be the charging completion time. For example, when the timer reaches the set time (charging completion time), the first control unit can autonomously wake up.

[0070] Understandably, when the first control unit only has an autonomous wake-up function, its communication function is turned off, and it cannot communicate with the device to be charged.

[0071] In the above charging control method, in response to the target trigger operation on the target device, the device to be charged based on the target device is determined; the target device is controlled to charge the device to be charged; during the charging process of the device to be charged, the first control unit is controlled to enter the first deep sleep mode; in the above process, during the charging process of the device to be charged (such as a temperature probe), the first control unit corresponding to the target device (such as a probe base) can control the first control unit to enter the first deep sleep mode, retaining only the autonomous wake-up function. In this way, the power consumption required for the continuous operation of other functions in the target device can be reduced, thereby reducing the overall power consumption of the target device.

[0072] Based on the technical solutions of the above embodiments, this application also provides another optional embodiment in which the charging control method is refined.

[0073] See Figure 3 The charging control method shown includes:

[0074] S310, in response to the completion of charging of the device to be charged, controls the first control unit to wake up so as to exit the first deep sleep mode.

[0075] It is understandable that after the first control unit wakes up, the communication function can be restarted.

[0076] S320 controls the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode.

[0077] In some embodiments, the first control unit may send a low-power sleep command to the device to be charged. The device to be charged enters a low-power sleep mode according to the low-power sleep command.

[0078] In some embodiments, the sleep delay time for the device to be charged can be obtained; the device to be charged can be controlled to enter a low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time.

[0079] The sleep delay time can be preset. For example, the sleep delay time can be 5 minutes.

[0080] In some embodiments, the first control unit can send a low-power sleep command and a sleep delay time to the device to be charged, controlling the device to enter a low-power sleep mode after the waiting time after receiving the low-power sleep command reaches the sleep delay time. That is, the device to be charged can enter a low-power sleep mode after a 5-minute delay after receiving the low-power sleep command sent by the first control unit.

[0081] In the above embodiments, by controlling the device to be charged to enter the low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time, the situation where the device to be charged cannot enter the low-power sleep mode due to the target device not shutting down the charging line in time can be avoided, thereby ensuring that the device to be charged can safely and effectively enter the low-power sleep mode.

[0082] In this embodiment, after the charging of the device to be charged is completed, the first control unit exits the first deep sleep mode and controls the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode. This can reduce the static power consumption of the device to be charged when it is in standby mode, and prevent the battery from being depleted due to long-term standby, which could cause irreversible damage to the built-in battery of the device to be charged and shorten its service life.

[0083] Based on the technical solutions of the above embodiments, this application also provides another optional embodiment in which the charging control method is refined.

[0084] See Figure 4 The charging control method shown includes, after controlling the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode, the following:

[0085] S410 controls the first control unit to enter the second deep sleep mode; in the second deep sleep mode, the first control unit only retains the button wake-up function.

[0086] The button wake-up function can be understood as a function that is triggered by a button.

[0087] After the device to be charged enters a low-power sleep mode, the target device has stopped charging and only retains the button wake-up function, so the overall power consumption of the target device can be minimized.

[0088] Based on the technical solutions of the above embodiments, this application also provides another optional embodiment, in which the device to be charged can be specified as at least one; the steps of controlling charging in S220 are further refined.

[0089] See Figure 5 The steps for controlling charging, as shown, include:

[0090] S510 controls the target device to charge at least one device to be charged via the second control unit corresponding to the target device.

[0091] The second control unit corresponding to the target device can be used to expand the charging slots in the target device, and the second control unit can support charging control of at least one device to be charged in the charging slot.

[0092] Normally, the first control unit only supports charging control for devices in one charging slot. Therefore, when the first control unit does not support charging control for devices in multiple charging slots, the second control unit can be used to extend the charging slots, enabling charging control for devices in multiple charging slots.

[0093] In some embodiments, both the second control unit and the first control unit can be deployed outside the target device, and both the first control unit and the second control unit can be communicatively connected to the target device; in some embodiments, both the second control unit and the first control unit can be deployed inside the target device.

[0094] In some embodiments, the first control unit can send a charging command for the device to be charged to the second control unit. The second control unit can then control the charging IC of the target charging slot corresponding to the device to be charged to charge the device according to the charging command.

[0095] Correspondingly, the charging control method also includes: during the charging process of at least one device to be charged, controlling the second control unit to enter a third deep sleep mode; wherein, in the third deep sleep mode, the second control unit has a wake-up function.

[0096] The wake-up function can be understood as the function that is woken up by the first control unit.

[0097] In some embodiments, during the charging process of the device to be charged, the first control unit may send a deep sleep command to the second control unit. Upon receiving the deep sleep command, the second control unit enters a third deep sleep mode.

[0098] In some embodiments, the charging control method further includes: waking up a second control unit in response to the completion of charging at least one device to be charged, so as to control the second control unit to exit the third deep sleep mode.

[0099] In some embodiments, in response to the completion of charging of at least one device to be charged, the first control unit can control the first control unit to wake up in order to exit the first deep sleep mode. After the first control unit controls the first control unit to wake up, it can restart the communication function, thereby waking up the second control unit to control the second control unit to exit the third deep sleep mode.

[0100] Accordingly, controlling the device to be charged to enter the low-power sleep module may include: controlling at least one device to be charged to enter low-power sleep mode through the second control unit corresponding to the target device.

[0101] In some embodiments, the first control unit may send a low-power sleep command for the device to be charged to the second control unit, and the second control unit forwards the low-power sleep command to the device to be charged. The device to be charged enters a low-power sleep mode according to the low-power sleep command.

[0102] In some embodiments, the first control unit may send a low-power sleep command and a sleep delay time for the device to be charged to the second control unit, and the second control unit forwards the low-power sleep command and sleep delay time to the device to be charged. After the waiting time after receiving the low-power sleep command reaches the sleep delay time, the device to be charged enters a low-power sleep mode.

[0103] In some embodiments, after controlling the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode, the charging control method further includes: controlling the second control unit to re-enter a third deep sleep mode. The first control unit may send a deep sleep command to the second control unit again. After receiving the deep sleep command, the second control unit re-enters the third deep sleep mode. The first control unit may control the first control unit to enter the second deep sleep mode.

[0104] In this embodiment, after the charging of the device to be charged is completed, the first control unit controls the second control unit to re-enter the third deep sleep mode and controls the first control unit to enter the second deep sleep mode, thereby reducing the overall power consumption of the target device.

[0105] Based on the technical solutions of the above embodiments, this application also provides another optional embodiment, in which the charging control method is described in detail.

[0106] See Figure 6 The charging control method shown includes:

[0107] S610, in response to a target trigger operation on the target device, determines the device to be charged based on the target device charging.

[0108] S620 controls the target device to charge the device to be charged.

[0109] S630, during the charging process of the device to be charged, controls the first control unit to enter the first deep sleep mode; in the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0110] S640, in response to the completion of charging of the device to be charged, controls the first control unit to wake up so as to exit the first deep sleep mode.

[0111] S650, obtains the sleep delay time for the device to be charged.

[0112] The S660 controls the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time.

[0113] S670 controls the first control unit to enter the second deep sleep mode; in the second deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has a button wake-up function.

[0114] Based on the technical solutions of the above embodiments, this application also provides another optional embodiment, in which the charging control method is described in detail.

[0115] See Figure 7 The charging control method shown includes:

[0116] S710, in response to a target trigger operation on a target device, determines at least one device to be charged based on charging of the target device.

[0117] S720 controls the target device to charge at least one device to be charged via the second control unit corresponding to the target device.

[0118] S730, during the charging process of at least one device to be charged, controls the second control unit to enter the third deep sleep mode and controls the first control unit to enter the first deep sleep mode; wherein, in the third deep sleep mode, the second control unit only has the function of being woken up; in the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0119] S740, in response to the completion of charging of at least one device to be charged, controls the first control unit to wake up to exit the first deep sleep mode, and wakes up the second control unit to control the second control unit to exit the third deep sleep mode.

[0120] S750, obtain the sleep delay time for at least one device to be charged.

[0121] The S760, through the second control unit corresponding to the target device, controls at least one device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time.

[0122] S770 controls the second control unit to re-enter the third deep sleep mode and controls the first control unit to enter the second deep sleep mode; in the second deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has a button wake-up function.

[0123] In an exemplary embodiment, taking the target device as the probe base and the device to be charged as the temperature probe as an example, the charging control method is described in detail.

[0124] After the user places each temperature probe into the corresponding charging slot of the probe base, the probe base is powered off. For example, the charging slots in the probe base may include charging slot 1, directly controlled by a first control chip deployed in the probe base, and charging slots 2, 3, and 4, directly controlled by a second control chip deployed in the probe base. The first control chip can communicate with charging slot 1 via spring-loaded communication for command issuance and charging control. The second control chip can also communicate with charging slots 2, 3, and 4 via spring-loaded communication for command issuance and charging control. For each charging slot, after a temperature probe is placed in the charging slot, the charging slot can send a target electrical signal to the corresponding control unit to notify the control unit to perform charging control. The first and second control chips can interact with each other.

[0125] like Figure 8 As shown, the first control chip can control the charging IC of charging slot 1 to charge the temperature probe in charging slot 1. The first control chip sends a charging command to the second control chip via a serial communication port. The second control chip can then control the charging ICs of each charging slot (charging slots 2, 3, and 4) to charge the temperature probes in their respective slots according to the charging command. It is understood that if there is no temperature probe in any of the charging slots 2, 3, or 4, the second control chip will not perform charging control. The first control chip activates the RTC timer (e.g., 15 minutes) to initiate the charging process for each charging slot.

[0126] Subsequently, the first control chip sends a deep sleep command to the second control chip, controlling the second control chip to enter a deep sleep mode, so that the second control chip only retains the wake-up function. The first control chip also controls the first control chip to enter a deep sleep mode, retaining only the autonomous wake-up function.

[0127] After the temperature probe finishes charging, the RTC timer wakes up the first control chip, which in turn wakes up the second control chip. At this point, the screen turns off, and the buttons, buzzer, and Bluetooth are disabled.

[0128] The first control chip sends a low-power sleep mode command to the temperature probe in charging slot 1, controlling the temperature probe in charging slot 1 to enter low-power sleep mode. The first control chip also sends a low-power sleep mode command to the second control chip, which, based on the low-power sleep mode command, controls the temperature probes in each charging slot to enter low-power sleep mode. Each temperature probe enters low-power sleep mode after receiving the low-power sleep mode command for a preset duration (e.g., 5 minutes).

[0129] After each temperature probe enters a low-power sleep mode, the first control chip sends a deep sleep command to the second control chip, so that charging slots 2, 3 and 4 turn off their respective charging functions and enter deep sleep mode, retaining only the wake-up function.

[0130] After the first control chip disables the charging function of charging slot 1, it controls the first control unit to enter deep sleep mode, retaining only the button wake-up function.

[0131] In one exemplary embodiment, a charging control system is also provided. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the charging control system includes a probe base and a temperature probe to be charged; the probe base includes a first control unit and a charging unit.

[0132] The first control unit is used to send a charging command to the charging unit corresponding to the temperature probe in response to a target triggering operation on the probe base.

[0133] The charging unit is used to charge the temperature probe according to the charging command.

[0134] The first control unit is also used to control the first control unit to enter a first deep sleep mode during the charging process of the charging unit charging the temperature probe; wherein, in the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has an autonomous wake-up function.

[0135] In some embodiments, the first control unit may include a main control chip responsible for user interaction, hibernation command triggering, RTC timing control, and deep sleep management.

[0136] In some embodiments, the temperature probe integrates a charging management unit and a Bluetooth unit, supporting charging reception and low-power sleep command response. The temperature probe communicates with the first control unit via a spring contact, receives a low-power sleep command, and enters a low-power sleep mode after a preset duration.

[0137] In some embodiments, the first control unit is further configured to control the first control unit to wake up in response to the end of charging of the temperature probe, so as to exit the first deep sleep mode; and control the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode.

[0138] In some embodiments, after the first control unit controls the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode, it is also used to control the first control unit to enter a second deep sleep mode; in the second deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has a button wake-up function.

[0139] In some embodiments, the temperature probe includes multiple probes; the probe base also includes a second control unit; and multiple charging slots are arranged within the probe base.

[0140] The first control unit is also used to send charging commands to the second control unit.

[0141] The second control unit is used to forward charging commands to the charging units corresponding to the temperature probes placed in each charging slot.

[0142] The first control unit is also used to control the second control unit to enter the third deep sleep mode during the charging process of the charging unit charging the temperature probe; wherein, in the third deep sleep mode, the second control unit only has the function of being woken up.

[0143] In some embodiments, the second control unit may include a slave chip responsible for charging management, multi-temperature probe communication, and switching control of the charging IC. It connects to the temperature probes in each charging slot via a spring-loaded interface, supporting precise addressing and forwarding of low-power sleep commands for the temperature probes.

[0144] In some embodiments, the first control unit and the second control unit can be connected via a target communication link (such as a UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter) communication link) to enable command interaction between the first control unit and the second control unit. The first control unit and the corresponding charging slot, as well as the second control unit and the corresponding charging slot, are connected via a spring-loaded communication link to enable command issuance and charging control.

[0145] In some embodiments, the first control unit is further configured to wake up the second control unit in response to the end of charging of the temperature probe, so as to control the second control unit to exit the third deep sleep mode; control the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode through the second control unit corresponding to the probe base; and control the second control unit to enter the third deep sleep mode again after controlling the temperature probe to enter the low-power sleep mode.

[0146] In some embodiments, the first control unit is further configured to acquire the sleep delay time for the temperature probe and control the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time.

[0147] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments described above are shown sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments described above may include multiple steps or multiple stages. These steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times. The execution order of these steps or stages is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least some of the steps or stages of other steps.

[0148] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides a charging control device for implementing the charging control method described above. The solution provided by this device is similar to the solution described in the above method; therefore, the specific limitations in one or more charging control device embodiments provided below can be found in the limitations of the charging control method described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0149] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 10 As shown, a charging control device is provided, configured in a first control unit corresponding to a target device; the charging control device includes: a determining module 1010, a first control module 1020, and a second control module 1030, wherein:

[0150] The determination module 1010 is used to determine the device to be charged based on the charging of the target device in response to a target trigger operation on the target device;

[0151] The first control module 1020 is used to control the target device to charge the device to be charged;

[0152] The second control module 1030 is used to control the first control unit to enter the first deep sleep mode during the charging process of the device to be charged.

[0153] In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0154] In one embodiment, the charging control device further includes: a third control module, configured to control the first control unit to wake up in response to the end of charging of the device to be charged, so as to exit the first deep sleep mode; and a fourth control module, configured to control the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode.

[0155] In one embodiment, after controlling the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode, the charging control device further includes: a fifth control module, used to control the first control unit to enter a second deep sleep mode; in the second deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has a button wake-up function.

[0156] In one embodiment, the first control module 1020 is specifically used to control the target device to charge at least one device to be charged through the second control unit corresponding to the target device; the charging control device further includes: a sixth control module, used to control the second control unit to enter a third deep sleep mode during the charging of at least one device to be charged; wherein, in the third deep sleep mode, the second control unit only has the function of being woken up.

[0157] In one embodiment, the charging control device further includes: a wake-up module, configured to wake up the second control unit in response to the completion of charging at least one device to be charged, so as to control the second control unit to exit the third deep sleep mode; a fourth control module, specifically configured to control at least one device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode through the second control unit corresponding to the target device; after controlling at least one device to be charged to enter the low-power sleep mode, the charging control device further includes: a seventh control module, configured to control the second control unit to re-enter the third deep sleep mode.

[0158] In one embodiment, the fourth control module is specifically used to obtain the sleep delay time for the device to be charged; and control the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time.

[0159] Each module in the aforementioned charging control device can be implemented entirely or partially through software, hardware, or a combination thereof. These modules can be embedded in the processor of the target device in hardware form or independent of it, or stored in the memory of the target device in software form, so that the processor can call and execute the operations corresponding to each module.

[0160] In one exemplary embodiment, a probe base is provided, which may be a terminal, and its internal structure diagram may be as follows. Figure 11As shown, the probe base includes a processor, memory, input / output interface, communication interface, display unit, and input device. The processor, memory, and input / output interface are connected via a system bus, and the communication interface, display unit, and input device are also connected to the system bus via the input / output interface. The processor provides computing and control capabilities. The memory includes a non-volatile storage medium and internal memory. The non-volatile storage medium stores the operating system and computer programs. The internal memory provides an environment for the operation of the operating system and computer programs in the non-volatile storage medium. The input / output interface is used for exchanging information between the processor and external devices. The communication interface is used for wired or wireless communication with external terminals; wireless communication can be achieved through Wi-Fi, mobile cellular networks, Near Field Communication (NFC), or other technologies. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements a charging control method. The display unit of the probe base is used to form a visually visible image and can be a display screen, projection device, or virtual reality imaging device. The display screen can be an LCD screen or an e-ink screen. The input device of the probe base can be a touch layer covering the display screen, or a button, trackball, or touchpad set on the probe base housing, or an external keyboard, touchpad, or mouse, etc.

[0161] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 11 The structure shown is merely a block diagram of a portion of the structure related to the present application and does not constitute a limitation on the target device to which the present application is applied. The specific target device may include more or fewer components than those shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0162] In one exemplary embodiment, a probe base is provided, including a memory and a processor. The memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to implement the steps of the charging control method provided in any of the above embodiments or to implement the following steps:

[0163] In response to a target triggering operation on the probe base, determine the temperature probe based on the charging of the probe base;

[0164] The control probe base charges the temperature probe;

[0165] During the charging process of the temperature probe, the first control unit is controlled to enter the first deep sleep mode;

[0166] In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0167] In one embodiment, the processor, while executing the computer program, further performs the following steps: in response to the end of charging of the temperature probe, controls the first control unit to wake up to exit the first deep sleep mode; controls the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode.

[0168] In one embodiment, when the processor executes the computer program, it further performs the following steps: after controlling the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode, it controls the first control unit to enter a second deep sleep mode; in the second deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has a button wake-up function.

[0169] In one embodiment, when the processor executes the computer program, it further implements the following steps: controlling the probe base to charge at least one temperature probe via the second control unit corresponding to the probe base; during the charging of at least one temperature probe, controlling the second control unit to enter a third deep sleep mode; wherein, in the third deep sleep mode, the second control unit only has a wake-up function.

[0170] In one embodiment, when the processor executes the computer program, it further performs the following steps: in response to the end of charging at least one temperature probe, wakes up the second control unit to control the second control unit to exit the third deep sleep mode; controls at least one temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode through the second control unit corresponding to the probe base; after controlling at least one temperature probe to enter the low-power sleep mode, controls the second control unit to re-enter the third deep sleep mode.

[0171] In one embodiment, the processor, while executing a computer program, further performs the following steps: obtaining a sleep delay time for the temperature probe; and controlling the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time.

[0172] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When executed by a processor, the computer program implements the steps of the charging control method provided in any of the above embodiments, or implements the following steps:

[0173] In response to a target triggering operation on the probe base, determine the temperature probe based on the charging of the probe base;

[0174] The control probe base charges the temperature probe;

[0175] During the charging process of the temperature probe, the first control unit is controlled to enter the first deep sleep mode;

[0176] In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0177] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: in response to the end of charging of the temperature probe, controlling the first control unit to wake up to exit the first deep sleep mode; controlling the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode.

[0178] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: after controlling the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode, controlling the first control unit to enter a second deep sleep mode; in the second deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has a button wake-up function.

[0179] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further implements the following steps: controlling the probe base to charge at least one temperature probe via the second control unit corresponding to the probe base; controlling the second control unit to enter a third deep sleep mode during the charging process of at least one temperature probe; wherein, in the third deep sleep mode, the second control unit only has the function of being woken up.

[0180] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: in response to the end of charging of at least one temperature probe, wake up the second control unit to control the second control unit to exit the third deep sleep mode; control at least one temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode through the second control unit corresponding to the probe base; after controlling at least one temperature probe to enter the low-power sleep mode, control the second control unit to re-enter the third deep sleep mode.

[0181] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: obtaining the sleep delay time for the temperature probe; and controlling the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time.

[0182] In one embodiment, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the charging control method provided in any of the above embodiments, or implements the following steps:

[0183] In response to a target triggering operation on the probe base, determine the temperature probe based on the charging of the probe base;

[0184] The control probe base charges the temperature probe;

[0185] During the charging process of the temperature probe, the first control unit is controlled to enter the first deep sleep mode;

[0186] In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has the function of autonomous wake-up.

[0187] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: in response to the end of charging of the temperature probe, controlling the first control unit to wake up to exit the first deep sleep mode; controlling the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode.

[0188] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: after controlling the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode, controlling the first control unit to enter a second deep sleep mode; in the second deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has a button wake-up function.

[0189] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further implements the following steps: controlling the probe base to charge at least one temperature probe via the second control unit corresponding to the probe base; controlling the second control unit to enter a third deep sleep mode during the charging process of at least one temperature probe; wherein, in the third deep sleep mode, the second control unit only has the function of being woken up.

[0190] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: in response to the end of charging of at least one temperature probe, wake up the second control unit to control the second control unit to exit the third deep sleep mode; control at least one temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode through the second control unit corresponding to the probe base; after controlling at least one temperature probe to enter the low-power sleep mode, control the second control unit to re-enter the third deep sleep mode.

[0191] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: obtaining the sleep delay time for the temperature probe; and controlling the temperature probe to enter a low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time.

[0192] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. Any references to memory, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include at least one of non-volatile memory and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, optical memory, high-density embedded non-volatile memory, resistive random access memory (ReRAM), magnetic random access memory (MRAM), ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM), phase change memory (PCM), graphene memory, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory, etc. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM can take many forms, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) or Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM). The databases involved in the embodiments provided in this application may include at least one type of relational database and non-relational database. Non-relational databases may include, but are not limited to, blockchain-based distributed databases. The processors involved in the embodiments provided in this application may be general-purpose processors, central processing units, graphics processing units, digital signal processors, programmable logic devices, quantum computing-based data processing logic devices, artificial intelligence (AI) processors, etc., and are not limited to these.

[0193] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this application.

[0194] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A charging control method, characterized in that, The method is applied to a first control unit corresponding to the target device; the method includes: In response to a target trigger operation on the target device, a device to be charged is determined based on the charging of the target device; Control the target device to charge the device to be charged; During the charging process of the device to be charged, the first control unit is controlled to enter the first deep sleep mode; In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has an autonomous wake-up function.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: In response to the completion of charging of the device to be charged, the first control unit is woken up to exit the first deep sleep mode; Control the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, After controlling the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode, the method further includes: The first control unit is controlled to enter a second deep sleep mode; in the second deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has a button wake-up function.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device to be charged includes at least one; controlling the target device to charge the device to be charged includes: The second control unit corresponding to the target device controls the target device to charge at least one device to be charged. The method further includes: During the charging process of the at least one device to be charged, the second control unit is controlled to enter a third deep sleep mode; wherein, in the third deep sleep mode, the second control unit only has the function of being woken up.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: In response to the completion of charging of the at least one device to be charged, the second control unit is woken up to control the second control unit to exit the third deep sleep mode; The control of the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode includes: The second control unit corresponding to the target device controls the at least one device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode. After controlling the at least one device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode, the method further includes: The second control unit is then controlled to re-enter the third deep sleep mode.

6. The method according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The control of the device to be charged to enter a low-power sleep mode includes: Obtain the sleep delay time for the device to be charged; The device to be charged is controlled to enter the low-power sleep mode according to the sleep delay time.

7. A charging control device, characterized in that, The first control unit configured in the target device includes: A determination module is configured to determine a device to be charged based on the charging of the target device in response to a target trigger operation on the target device; The first control module is used to control the target device to charge the device to be charged; The second control module is used to control the first control unit to enter the first deep sleep mode during the charging process of the device to be charged. In the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has an autonomous wake-up function.

8. A probe base, comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. A charging control system, characterized in that, It includes a probe base and a temperature probe to be charged; the probe base includes a first control unit and a charging unit; The first control unit is configured to send a charging command to the charging unit corresponding to the temperature probe in response to a target triggering operation on the probe base. The charging unit is used to charge the temperature probe according to the charging command; The first control unit is further configured to control the first control unit to enter a first deep sleep mode during the charging process of the charging unit for the temperature probe; wherein, in the first deep sleep mode, the first control unit only has an autonomous wake-up function.

10. The system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The temperature probe includes multiple probes; the probe base also includes a second control unit; and multiple charging slots are arranged inside the probe base. The first control unit is further configured to send the charging command to the second control unit; The second control unit is used to forward the charging command to the charging unit corresponding to the temperature probe placed in each charging slot; The first control unit is further configured to control the second control unit to enter a third deep sleep mode during the charging process of the charging unit for the temperature probe; wherein, in the third deep sleep mode, the second control unit only has a wake-up function.

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