Human-machine interface and control method

By using multiple light-emitting elements to reflect the device status, the problem of small screen size and low brightness in human-machine interface is solved. This enables intuitive information acquisition at long distances and in noisy environments, improves information transmission efficiency and accuracy, and has good adaptability and scalability.

CN122431173APending Publication Date: 2026-07-21SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IND SAS
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IND SAS
Filing Date
2025-01-20
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Existing human-machine interface screens are small in size and have limited brightness, making it difficult to clearly identify content at a distance or in environments with poor visibility. Furthermore, buzzers are unlikely to attract users' attention in noisy environments, resulting in low efficiency and accuracy in information acquisition, as well as production risks and safety hazards.

Method used

It employs multiple light-emitting elements to reflect the working status of associated devices through their light emission status, including light emission color, brightness, color temperature, and mode. Combined with a real-time clock and interactive buttons, it enables flexible adjustment of the mapping relationship to adapt to different application scenarios.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and accuracy of information transmission, allowing users to obtain device information without having to get close to the human-machine interface. It also has good adaptability and scalability, meeting diverse usage needs.

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Abstract

The application provides a human-computer interface and a control method. The human-computer interface comprises: a plurality of light-emitting elements; a communication module configured to receive state information of an associated device; a control module coupled with the communication module, the control module being configured to determine and output a light-emitting state parameter according to the state information of the associated device and a preset mapping relationship, wherein the mapping relationship comprises a corresponding relationship between the state information of the associated device and the light-emitting state parameter; and a light driving module coupled with the plurality of light-emitting elements and the control module respectively, the light driving module being configured to drive at least one of the light-emitting elements according to the light-emitting state parameter. The application can intuitively reflect the working state of the associated device through the light-emitting state of the light-emitting elements, so that the user can obtain device information from the light-emitting state of the plurality of light-emitting elements without approaching the human-computer interface, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of information transmission.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of human-computer interaction technology, and more particularly to a human-computer interface and control method. Background Technology

[0002] A Human-Machine Interface (HMI), also known as a user interface, is a medium for transmitting and exchanging information between humans and computers or systems. In some applications, such as industrial automated production lines and medical equipment monitoring systems, HMIs also undertake the task of continuously monitoring and displaying the working status of associated equipment, providing operators with intuitive and timely information feedback to help them make correct decisions and operations.

[0003] Currently, most HMIs on the market have small screen sizes and limited brightness, making it difficult for users to clearly see the displayed content in environments with poor visibility or at a distance, thus affecting the efficiency and accuracy of information acquisition. Furthermore, most HMIs use buzzers to notify users of error or alarm information; however, in noisy environments, this method is easily ignored and fails to attract user attention promptly, leading to delays in handling equipment malfunctions or abnormalities, and posing significant production risks and safety hazards.

[0004] The content of the background section is merely the technology known to the inventor and does not necessarily represent the prior art in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address one or more deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a human-machine interface, comprising:

[0006] Multiple light-emitting elements;

[0007] The communication module is configured to receive status information from associated devices;

[0008] A control module, coupled to the communication module, is configured to determine and output light emission status parameters based on the status information of the associated device and a preset mapping relationship, wherein the mapping relationship includes the correspondence between the status information of the associated device and the light emission status parameters; and

[0009] A light driving module is coupled to the plurality of light-emitting elements and the control module respectively, and the light driving module is configured to drive at least one of the light-emitting elements according to the light emission state parameters.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, the status information of the associated device includes digital information and / or analog information, wherein the digital information includes power-on information, power-off information, standby information, operating information, and fault alarm information.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, the light emission state parameter corresponding to the analog quantity information includes the number of light-emitting elements that need to be lit, wherein the value of the analog quantity information is positively correlated with the number of light-emitting elements that need to be lit.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, the luminescence state parameters include luminescence color, luminescence brightness, luminescence color temperature and / or luminescence mode.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, the control module is further configured to determine and output light emission state parameters based on the state information of the human-machine interface and a preset mapping relationship;

[0014] The mapping relationship also includes the correspondence between the status information of the human-machine interface and the light emission status parameters.

[0015] According to one aspect of the invention, the human-machine interface further includes a real-time clock module configured to provide current time information;

[0016] The control module is coupled to the real-time clock module, and the control module is further configured to determine and output the light emission state parameters according to the time information and the preset mapping relationship;

[0017] The mapping relationship also includes the correspondence between the time information and the luminescence state parameters.

[0018] According to one aspect of the invention, the human-machine interface further includes a storage module configured to store the mapping relationship.

[0019] According to one aspect of the present invention, the communication module is configured to receive a mapping relationship and is further configured to receive modification information;

[0020] The control module is configured to write the mapping relationship received by the communication module into the storage module, and is also configured to modify the mapping relationship already stored in the storage module according to the modification information.

[0021] According to one aspect of the invention, the human-machine interface further includes interactive buttons;

[0022] The control module is configured to generate a new mapping relationship and write it into the storage module based on the input information of the interactive buttons, or to modify the mapping relationship already stored in the storage module.

[0023] According to one aspect of the invention, the human-machine interface further includes a display screen, wherein the plurality of light-emitting elements are disposed on at least one side of the display screen.

[0024] The present invention also provides a control method for a human-machine interface, the human-machine interface including a plurality of light-emitting elements, the control method comprising:

[0025] Receive status information from associated devices;

[0026] Based on the status information of the associated devices and a preset mapping relationship, the light emission status parameters are determined and output, wherein the mapping relationship includes the correspondence between the status information of the associated devices and the light emission status parameters; and

[0027] At least one of the light-emitting elements is driven according to the light-emitting state parameters.

[0028] According to one aspect of the present invention, the status information of the associated device includes digital information and / or analog information, wherein the digital information includes power-on information, power-off information, standby information, operating information, and fault alarm information.

[0029] According to one aspect of the present invention, the light emission state parameter corresponding to the analog quantity information includes the number of light-emitting elements that need to be lit, wherein the value of the analog quantity information is positively correlated with the number of light-emitting elements that need to be lit.

[0030] According to one aspect of the present invention, the control method further includes:

[0031] Determine the status information of the human-machine interface;

[0032] Based on the status information of the human-machine interface and the preset mapping relationship, determine and output the light emission status parameters;

[0033] The mapping relationship also includes the correspondence between the status information of the human-machine interface and the light emission status parameters.

[0034] According to one aspect of the present invention, the control method further includes:

[0035] Determine the current time information;

[0036] Based on the time information and the preset mapping relationship, determine and output the light emission state parameters;

[0037] The mapping relationship also includes the correspondence between the time information and the luminescence state parameters.

[0038] According to one aspect of the present invention, the control method further includes:

[0039] Receive modification information;

[0040] The mapping relationship is modified based on the modified information.

[0041] Compared with existing technologies, embodiments of the present invention provide a human-machine interface and control method that can intuitively reflect the working status of associated devices through the light-emitting state of light-emitting elements. This allows users to obtain device information from the light-emitting states of multiple light-emitting elements without having to approach the human-machine interface, thus improving the efficiency and accuracy of information transmission. Furthermore, the human-machine interface also possesses good adaptability and scalability; users can flexibly adjust the light-emitting state parameters and mapping relationships according to different application scenarios and needs, meeting diverse usage requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0042] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0043] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a human-machine interface according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0044] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a human-machine interface according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0045] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a human-machine interface connecting to a host computer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0046] Figure 4 A flowchart of a human-machine interface control method according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0047] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0048] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the 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 the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0049] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows for communication; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0052] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0053] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a human-machine interface 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 1 Provide a detailed description.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the human-machine interface 100 includes a communication module 110, a control module 120, a light driving module 130, and multiple light-emitting elements 140 (in this embodiment, 56 light-emitting elements 140 are used as an example). The communication module 110 is coupled to the control module 120, the control module 120 is coupled to the light driving module 130, and the light driving module 130 is coupled to the multiple light-emitting elements 140. The light-emitting elements 140 can be, for example, LED beads.

[0055] The communication module 110 may include a wired interface and / or a wireless interface. The wired interface may be RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, etc., suitable for applications requiring high reliability and real-time performance, providing a stable data transmission channel to ensure timely and accurate transmission of device status information. The wireless interface may be Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, etc., suitable for scenarios where cabling is inconvenient or flexible deployment is required, enabling wireless communication between devices, simplifying system cabling, and improving system scalability and flexibility. The communication module 110 is configured to receive status information from associated devices. Associated devices refer to devices or ports that are directly or indirectly connected to the human-machine interface 100, including but not limited to various mechanical equipment on industrial automated production lines, automated sorting equipment in warehousing and logistics, and home appliances in smart home systems. These devices connect to the communication module 110 of the human-machine interface 100 via wired or wireless means and transmit their own status information to the human-machine interface 100 for further processing and display.

[0056] The control module 120 can be a central processing unit (CPU), or other types of processors or controllers; the present invention does not limit its specific type. The control module 120 is configured to determine the light emission state parameters based on the status information of the associated device and a preset mapping relationship, and output the light emission state parameters to the light driving module 130. The mapping relationship can take various forms such as program code, configuration files, and mapping tables, and its content covers the correspondence between the status information of the associated device and the light emission state parameters. Taking the mapping relationship implemented using program code as an example, the control module 120 can take the status information of the associated device as input, run the corresponding program code, and thus obtain the corresponding light emission state parameters. The light driving module 130 is configured to drive at least one light-emitting element 140 according to the light emission state parameters. The light emission state of these light-emitting elements 140 can intuitively reflect the working status of the associated device, allowing the user to determine the working status of the associated device without having to approach the human-machine interface 100.

[0057] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the light emission status parameters may include one or more of the following: light emission color, light emission brightness, light emission color temperature, light emission mode, and the number of light-emitting elements 140 that need to be lit. Light emission modes may include, for example, flashing mode, constant light mode, breathing mode, flowing mode (marquee), sequential lighting mode, etc. Combinations of various types of light emission status parameters can enrich the expression of the light-emitting elements 140, thereby more accurately reflecting the working status of associated devices and providing users with more intuitive information. At the same time, it can also make the human-machine interface 100 more visually appealing, stylish, and luxurious.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the status information of the associated device includes digital information and / or analog information.

[0059] Digital information can include power-on information, power-off information, standby information, operating information, and fault alarm information. Operating information indicates the operating stage of the associated device, such as the preheating stage, normal operation stage, or high-speed operation stage. Those skilled in the art will understand that each type of digital information can have corresponding light emission state parameters. Different digital information corresponds to different light emission state parameters, and operating information indicating different operating stages corresponds to different light emission state parameters. This allows users to accurately determine the operating status of the associated device based on the light emission state of the light-emitting element 140, avoiding misreading. For example: the light emission status parameters corresponding to the power-on information are "light emission color - green, light emission brightness - 30mcd, light emission mode - flowing mode, number of 140 light emission elements to be lit - 56"; the light emission status parameters corresponding to the standby information are "light emission color - yellow, light emission brightness - 30mcd, light emission mode - constant light mode, number of 140 light emission elements to be lit - 56"; the light emission status parameters corresponding to the fault alarm information are "light emission color - red, light emission brightness - 50mcd, light emission mode - flashing mode, number of 140 light emission elements to be lit - 56".

[0060] Analog signals can be continuously changing physical or electrical quantities such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, speed, voltage, and current. These signals are typically collected by sensors in associated devices and converted into electrical signals, then transmitted to the human-machine interface 100 for processing and display. In some embodiments, the control module 120 can focus on only one or more analog signals preset by the user and control the light-emitting element 140's illumination state accordingly. It should be noted that for scenarios requiring monitoring of multiple analog signals, the multiple light-emitting elements 140 can be divided into multiple groups, and the control module 120 can control a corresponding group of light-emitting elements 140 for each type of analog signal. For example, in a chemical production scenario, the user may simultaneously monitor the temperature and pressure inside the reactor. In this case, the light-emitting elements 140 can be divided into two groups, each corresponding to one type of analog signal. The control module 120 controls the luminous state of a group of light-emitting elements 140 based on temperature changes, ensuring that the luminous state of this group of light-emitting elements 140 accurately reflects the temperature changes within the reactor. Simultaneously, the control module 120 can also control the luminous state of another group of light-emitting elements 140 based on pressure changes, ensuring that the luminous state of this group of light-emitting elements 140 accurately reflects the pressure changes within the reactor. Preferably, the luminous state parameters corresponding to the analog quantity information include the number of light-emitting elements 140 that need to be lit, wherein the value of the analog quantity information is positively correlated with the number of light-emitting elements 140 that need to be lit; for example, the higher the temperature within the reactor, the more light-emitting elements 140 need to be lit.

[0061] Figure 2A schematic diagram of a human-machine interface 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the human-machine interface 100 may further include a display screen 150, and the plurality of light-emitting elements 140 are disposed on at least one side of the display screen 150. Preferably, the plurality of light-emitting elements 140 are disposed at intervals around the perimeter of the display screen 150. Figure 2 (Top, bottom, left, and right sides of the display screen 150). This layout not only provides clear visual indications but also allows users to observe the device's status from different angles, improving the user's visual experience. In a specific embodiment, the light-emitting elements 140 located on the same side of the display screen 150 can be grouped together, and their light-emitting state can be controlled by the control module 120 according to the corresponding analog signal information.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the control module 120 is also configured to determine and output light emission status parameters based on the status information of the human-machine interface 100 and a preset mapping relationship. The mapping relationship includes the correspondence between the status information of the human-machine interface 100 and the light emission status parameters. The status information of the human-machine interface 100 may include, for example, power-on information, power-off information, and fault alarm information. Those skilled in the art will understand that each status information of the human-machine interface 100 can have corresponding light emission status parameters, and different status information corresponds to different light emission status parameters. It should be noted that the same status information of the human-machine interface 100 and the associated device can correspond to the same or different light emission status parameters. For example, the light emission status parameters corresponding to the power-on information of the human-machine interface 100 are different from those corresponding to the power-on information of the associated device. The light emission status parameters corresponding to the power-on information of the human-machine interface 100 are: "Light emission color - green, light emission brightness - 30 mcd, light emission mode - flashing mode, number of light-emitting elements 140 to be lit - 56".

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the human-machine interface 100 may further include a real-time clock module 160 (RTC), which is configured to provide current time information (i.e., provide the current time). A control module 120 is coupled to the real-time clock module 160 and is further configured to determine and output illumination state parameters based on the time information and a preset mapping relationship. The mapping relationship includes the correspondence between time information and illumination state parameters. In some embodiments, a day can be divided into multiple time periods, each of which can be assigned corresponding illumination state parameters. The illumination state parameters for different time periods are different, allowing the user to determine the current time based on the illumination state of the illumination element 140, creating an atmosphere that matches the time period. For example, 0-9 can be set as a time period with the following light emission parameters: "Emission color - yellow, illumination brightness - 30mcd, illumination mode - breathing mode"; 9-17 can be set as a time period with the following light emission parameters: "Emission color - white, illumination brightness - 50mcd, illumination mode - breathing mode"; 17-24 can be set as a time period with the following light emission parameters: "Emission color - orange, illumination brightness - 30mcd, illumination mode - breathing mode".

[0064] The above describes in detail how the control module 120 determines the light emission state parameters based on a preset mapping relationship and the status information of the associated device, the status information of the human-machine interface, or the current time information, and the light driving module 130 drives at least one light-emitting unit 140. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the status information of the associated device, the status information of the human-machine interface, and the current time information can be set to different priorities. When multiple pieces of information exist simultaneously, the control module can determine the light emission state parameters based on the information with higher priority to reflect the most important information.

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the human-machine interface 100 may further include a storage module 170, which is configured to store the mapping relationship. The control module 120 is coupled to the storage module 170 and configured to read the mapping relationship.

[0066] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a human-machine interface 100 connected to a host computer 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, as follows: Figure 3As shown, the host computer 200 includes an editing module 210 and a communication module 220, which are coupled together. The editing module 210 provides an interface and can generate new mapping relationships or modification information for modifying mapping relationships based on user input on the interface. The communication module 220 of the host computer 200 is communicatively connected to the communication module 110 of the human-machine interface 100, and the communication module 220 can transmit the mapping relationships and modification information generated by the editing module 210 to the communication module 110.

[0067] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the communication module 110 can be configured to receive mapping relationships, and correspondingly, the control module 120 is configured to write the mapping relationships received by the communication module 110 into the storage module 170. The communication module 110 can also be configured to receive modification information, and correspondingly, the control module 120 is configured to modify the mapping relationships stored in the storage module 170 according to the modification information. This design allows users to flexibly update or modify mapping relationships according to actual needs, adapting to different application scenarios and user preferences, thus enhancing the adaptability of the human-machine interface 100 and the user experience.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the human-machine interface 100 may also include an interactive button 180, which can be a physical button or a virtual button; the present invention does not specifically limit this. The control module 120 can be configured to generate a new mapping relationship based on the input information from the interactive button 180 and write it to the storage module 170. Optionally, the control module 120 can also be configured to modify the mapping relationship already stored in the storage module 170 based on the input information from the interactive button 180. This design allows users to directly update or modify the mapping relationship on the human-machine interface 100 according to actual needs, greatly improving ease of use.

[0069] Figure 4 A flowchart of a human-machine interface control method 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the human-machine interface includes a plurality of light-emitting elements. Figure 4 As shown, the control method includes the following steps, which are described in detail below.

[0070] Step S310: Receive the status information of the associated device.

[0071] Associated devices refer to devices or ports that are directly or indirectly connected to the human-machine interface, including but not limited to various mechanical equipment on industrial automated production lines, automated sorting equipment in warehousing and logistics, and home appliances in smart home systems. The status information of associated devices includes digital and / or analog information. Digital information can include power-on information, power-off information, standby information, operating information, and fault alarm information. Operating information indicates the operating stage of the associated device, such as the preheating stage, normal operating stage, or high-speed operation stage. Analog information can be continuously changing physical or electrical quantities such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, speed, voltage, and current.

[0072] In step S320: Based on the status information of the associated device and the preset mapping relationship, determine and output the light emission status parameters.

[0073] The light emission status parameters may include one or more of the following: emission color, emission brightness, emission color temperature, emission mode, and the number of light-emitting elements to be illuminated. Emission modes may include, for example, flashing mode, constant light mode, breathing mode, flowing mode (marquee), and sequential illumination mode. The mapping relationship includes the correspondence between the status information of the associated device and the light emission status parameters. Specifically, the light emission status parameters corresponding to the analog quantity information include the number of light-emitting elements to be illuminated, and the value of the analog quantity information is positively correlated with the number of light-emitting elements to be illuminated.

[0074] In step S330: drive at least one light-emitting element according to the light emission state parameters.

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control method may further include steps S340-S350.

[0076] Step S340: Determine the status information of the human-machine interface.

[0077] In specific implementations, the status information of the human-machine interface may include, for example, power-on information, power-off information, and fault alarm information.

[0078] In step S350: Based on the status information of the human-machine interface and the preset mapping relationship, determine and output the light emission status parameters.

[0079] In specific implementations, the mapping relationship also includes the correspondence between the status information of the human-machine interface and the light emission status parameters. Those skilled in the art will understand that each type of status information of the human-machine interface can have corresponding light emission status parameters, and different status information corresponds to different light emission status parameters. It should be noted that the same type of status information of the human-machine interface and the associated device can have the same or different light emission status parameters. For example, the light emission status parameters corresponding to the power-on information of the human-machine interface are different from those corresponding to the power-on information of the associated device. The light emission status parameters corresponding to the power-on information of the human-machine interface are: "Emission color - green, emission brightness - 30mcd, emission mode - flashing mode, number of light-emitting elements to be lit - 56".

[0080] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control method may further include steps S360-S370.

[0081] In step S360: Determine the current time information.

[0082] In step S370: Based on the time information and the preset mapping relationship, determine and output the light emission state parameters.

[0083] In specific implementations, the mapping relationship also includes the correspondence between time information and light emission state parameters. In some embodiments, a day can be divided into multiple time periods, each of which can be assigned a corresponding light emission state parameter. The light emission state parameters for different time periods are different, allowing users to determine the current time based on the light emission state of the light-emitting element, creating an atmosphere that matches the time period.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control method may further include steps S380-S390.

[0085] In step S380: Receive modification information, wherein the modification information records the modifications made to the mapping relationship.

[0086] In step S390: Modify the mapping relationship according to the modification information.

[0087] Compared with existing technologies, embodiments of the present invention provide a human-machine interface and control method that can intuitively reflect the working status of associated devices through the light-emitting state of light-emitting elements. This allows users to obtain device information from the light-emitting states of multiple light-emitting elements without having to approach the human-machine interface, thus improving the efficiency and accuracy of information transmission. Furthermore, the human-machine interface also possesses good adaptability and scalability; users can flexibly adjust the light-emitting state parameters and mapping relationships according to different application scenarios and needs, meeting diverse usage requirements.

[0088] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A human-machine interface, comprising: Multiple light-emitting elements; The communication module is configured to receive status information from associated devices; A control module, coupled to the communication module, is configured to determine and output light emission status parameters based on the status information of the associated device and a preset mapping relationship, wherein the mapping relationship includes the correspondence between the status information of the associated device and the light emission status parameters; and A light driving module is coupled to the plurality of light-emitting elements and the control module respectively, and the light driving module is configured to drive at least one of the light-emitting elements according to the light emission state parameters.

2. The human-machine interface according to claim 1, wherein, The status information of the associated device includes digital information and / or analog information. The digital information includes power-on information, power-off information, standby information, working information, and fault alarm information.

3. The human-machine interface according to claim 2, wherein, The light emission state parameters corresponding to the analog quantity information include the number of light-emitting elements that need to be lit, wherein the value of the analog quantity information is positively correlated with the number of light-emitting elements that need to be lit.

4. The human-machine interface according to claim 1, wherein, The luminescence state parameters include luminescence color, luminescence brightness, luminescence color temperature and / or luminescence mode.

5. The human-machine interface according to claim 1, wherein, The control module is also configured to determine and output the light emission status parameters based on the status information of the human-machine interface and the preset mapping relationship; The mapping relationship also includes the correspondence between the status information of the human-machine interface and the light emission status parameters.

6. The human-machine interface according to claim 1, wherein, The human-machine interface also includes a real-time clock module, which is configured to provide current time information. The control module is coupled to the real-time clock module, and the control module is further configured to determine and output the light emission state parameters according to the time information and the preset mapping relationship; The mapping relationship also includes the correspondence between the time information and the luminescence state parameters.

7. The human-machine interface according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The human-machine interface also includes a storage module, which is configured to store the mapping relationship.

8. The human-machine interface according to claim 7, wherein, The communication module is configured to receive mapping relationships and also configured to receive modification information; The control module is configured to write the mapping relationship received by the communication module into the storage module, and is also configured to modify the mapping relationship already stored in the storage module according to the modification information.

9. The human-machine interface according to claim 7, wherein, The human-machine interface also includes interactive buttons; The control module is configured to generate a new mapping relationship and write it into the storage module based on the input information of the interactive buttons, or to modify the mapping relationship already stored in the storage module.

10. The human-machine interface according to claim 1, wherein, The human-machine interface also includes a display screen, and the plurality of light-emitting elements are disposed on at least one side of the display screen.

11. A control method for a human-machine interface, the human-machine interface comprising a plurality of light-emitting elements, the control method comprising: Receive status information from associated devices; Based on the status information of the associated device and the preset mapping relationship, the light emission status parameters are determined and output, wherein the mapping relationship includes the correspondence between the status information of the associated device and the light emission status parameters; and At least one of the light-emitting elements is driven according to the light-emitting state parameters.

12. The control method according to claim 11, wherein, The status information of the associated device includes digital information and / or analog information. The digital information includes power-on information, power-off information, standby information, working information, and fault alarm information.

13. The control method according to claim 12, wherein, The light emission state parameters corresponding to the analog quantity information include the number of light-emitting elements that need to be lit, wherein the value of the analog quantity information is positively correlated with the number of light-emitting elements that need to be lit.

14. The control method according to claim 11, further comprising: Determine the status information of the human-machine interface; Based on the status information of the human-machine interface and the preset mapping relationship, determine and output the light emission status parameters; The mapping relationship also includes the correspondence between the status information of the human-machine interface and the light emission status parameters.

15. The control method according to claim 11, further comprising: Determine the current time information; Based on the time information and the preset mapping relationship, determine and output the light emission state parameters; The mapping relationship also includes the correspondence between the time information and the luminescence state parameters.

16. The control method according to any one of claims 11-15, further comprising: Receive modification information; The mapping relationship is modified based on the modified information.