A control method of an intelligent pipeline machine

Abstract

The application provides a control method of an intelligent pipeline machine, and relates to the technical field of intelligent home drinking water equipment control, and comprises the following steps: continuously detecting the in-place state of a water cup placed in a water connection area, reminding a user to re-place the water cup and locking water outlet when it is judged that the water cup placement position is not up to standard, identifying the user when the water cup placement position is up to standard, completing water outlet and synchronously displaying private customized information and public service information of the user in response to a water outlet instruction of the user when the user is determined to be a registered user, and completing water outlet and synchronously displaying the public service information in response to the water outlet instruction of the user when the user is not a registered user. The beneficial effect is that exclusive information pushing is realized by means of identity recognition, the pipeline machine is no longer limited to the basic water outlet function, and the pipeline machine has the abilities of personalized information prompting and public information display, so that the function dimension of the pipeline machine is expanded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart home drinking water equipment control technology, and in particular to a control method for a smart water dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] Pipeline water dispensers are instant hot water terminals used in conjunction with water purification systems. They are widely used in homes, offices, and other settings, primarily providing basic drinking water functions such as water intake, heating, temperature adjustment, and dispensing. Currently, conventional pipeline water dispensers on the market only offer basic water dispensing control, have a low level of intelligence, and suffer from the following technical deficiencies: First, existing pipeline machines lack user identification logic, cannot distinguish between different users, and are unable to provide exclusive and personalized information services to users; Second, there is no mechanism for detecting and verifying the presence of the water cup, so it is impossible to constrain the water dispensing action based on the placement of the water cup and to distinguish the usage scenario based on the placement of the water cup. Third, the display mode is fixed and monotonous, with all users sharing the same display interface. It is impossible to distinguish between registered and unregistered users to achieve hierarchical information display. Registered users cannot access personalized content. The device can only display basic parameters such as water temperature and water output, and cannot push personalized reminders and public service information simultaneously, resulting in poor human-computer interaction.

[0003] Therefore, existing pipeline control systems are unable to meet the needs of personalized information delivery and differentiated management, and there is an urgent need to propose new pipeline control solutions to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a control method for an intelligent pipeline machine, comprising: Step S1: Continuously monitor the placement of water cups in the water-receiving area to determine if the cup placement meets the standards. If not, remind the user to reposition and lock the water outlet; If so, proceed to step S2; Step S2: Identify the user and determine whether the user is a registered user based on the identification result. If so, the system will respond to the user's water dispensing command, dispensing water and simultaneously displaying the user's personalized information and public service information; If not, then respond to the user's water dispensing command to complete the water dispensing and simultaneously display the public service information.

[0005] Preferably, the water-receiving area is equipped with an array of infrared sensors; Step S1 includes: Step S11: Continuously collect the detection data of the array infrared sensor, and determine the vertical center position of the water cup based on the detection data; Step S12: Determine whether the deviation between the vertical center position and the preset standard center position is within a preset range. If so, the placement of the water cup is deemed satisfactory, and then proceed to step S2. If not, the cup is deemed not to be in the correct position, and the user is reminded to reposition it and lock the water flow.

[0006] Preferably, step S11 includes: Step S111: Based on the collected detection data, determine the location of the infrared sensor that is blocked by the water cup, and then determine the diameter, height and outline of the water cup based on the distribution of the location of the location. Step S112: Determine the geometric center of the water cup as the vertical center position based on the diameter, the height, and the profile.

[0007] Preferably, the intelligent pipeline machine is equipped with a camera on its front side; In step S2, the user's facial image is captured by the camera, and the identity recognition result is obtained by performing facial recognition based on the facial image.

[0008] Preferably, the intelligent pipeline machine is equipped with a voice interaction device and a water dispensing button; In step S2, if the user is the registered user, the method further includes controlling the voice interaction device to turn on, and the water dispensing command is a voice command or a button command. If the user is not the registered user, the function also includes controlling the voice interaction device to turn off, and the water dispensing command is simply the button command.

[0009] Preferably, the personalized information includes daily to-do items and / or customized push information pre-configured in the smart pipeline machine and bound to the user's identity information; When displaying the personalized information, the system also includes filtering out daily to-do items that have expired at the current time, and / or personalized push information that has already been pushed.

[0010] Preferably, the intelligent pipeline machine is equipped with a communication module to connect to an external network and obtain real-time public service information, including general public information and / or time reminder information.

[0011] Preferably, in step S2, after the water is dispensed, the method further includes recording the water collection time, the amount of water collected in a single instance, and the cumulative amount of water collected on that day, and generating a water collection statistics report for storage, which can be queried by the user.

[0012] Preferably, the method further includes obtaining the recommended drinking water volume for the current season based on the user's age as pre-configured, and then comparing the recommended drinking water volume with the water intake statistics report to provide a water consumption reminder message indicating whether there is excessive or insufficient water consumption.

[0013] Preferably, the brightness of the display area for the personalized information is lower than the brightness of the display area for the public service information.

[0014] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: 1) This invention uses the correct placement of the water cup as a prerequisite for identification and water dispensing. If the position is abnormal, water dispensing is locked and a reset prompt is given, which effectively avoids the problems of accidental water dispensing and accidental heating, and improves the safety and operational stability of the water dispenser. 2) By distinguishing registered users from unregistered users based on user identity, registered users can view both personalized information and public service information simultaneously, while unregistered users only see public service information. This achieves differentiated information display by layer, breaking away from the limitation of all users sharing the same display content on traditional devices and enriching human-computer interaction content. 3) By relying on identity recognition to achieve personalized information push, the pipeline machine is no longer limited to the basic water dispensing function, but also has the ability to provide personalized information prompts and display public information, thus expanding the functional dimensions of the pipeline machine. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 The electrical schematic diagram of the intelligent pipeline machine is shown in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating a control method for an intelligent pipeline machine, as described in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a sub-process of step S1 in a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sub-process of step S11 in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment; other embodiments that conform to the spirit of the present invention may also fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, based on the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, a control method for an intelligent water dispenser is provided. The intelligent water dispenser is used in conjunction with water purification equipment and can be installed in homes and offices. The system architecture is as follows: Figure 1As shown, it includes a water heating and dispensing component 1, a water receiving area with an array of infrared sensors 2, a front-facing camera 3, a voice interaction device 4, a physical water dispensing button, a display screen 5, a communication module 6, and a local storage component 7. All components are coordinated and managed by the main control module 8.

[0018] After the device is powered on, it first completes a full hardware self-test. Then, it connects to the external network via communication module 6 to complete the system clock calibration, download public service information such as real-time weather and online news, and enters standby mode. In standby mode, it is preferred to display general public information and time reminders on the screen. In standby mode, the array infrared sensor in the water contact area is always in real-time data acquisition mode.

[0019] like Figure 2 As shown, the control method for the intelligent pipeline machine includes: Step S1: Continuously monitor the placement of water cups in the water-receiving area to determine if the cup placement meets the standards. If not, remind the user to reposition and lock the water outlet; If so, proceed to step S2; Step S2: Identify the user and determine whether the user is a registered user based on the identification result. If so, the system will respond to the user's water dispensing command, dispensing water and simultaneously displaying the user's personalized information and public service information; If not, the system will respond to the user's water dispensing command, dispensing water and simultaneously displaying public service information.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an array of infrared sensors is provided in the water receiving area to realize the detection of the presence and position of the water cup; like Figure 3 As shown, step S1 includes: Step S11: Continuously collect detection data from the array infrared sensor and determine the vertical center position of the water cup based on the detection data; Step S12: Determine whether the deviation between the vertical center position and the preset standard center position is within the preset range. If so, the placement of the water cup is deemed satisfactory, and then proceed to step S2; If not, the cup is deemed not to be in the correct position, and the user is reminded to reposition it and lock the water flow.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, step S11 further includes: Step S111: Based on the collected detection data, determine the location of the infrared sensor that is blocked by the water cup, and then determine the diameter, height and outline of the water cup based on the distribution of the location of the location. Step S112: Determine the geometric center of the cup as the vertical center position based on its diameter, height, and profile.

[0022] Specifically, in this embodiment, the array-type infrared sensors are arranged in a row and column matrix. Preferably, the sensor columns are arranged along the height extension direction of the water cup, and the column arrangement range extends from the bottom plane of the water receiving area to the water outlet position, which is suitable for water cups of various height specifications; the sensor rows are arranged horizontally along the water receiving area, covering the entire water receiving area, which is suitable for water cups of different outer diameter sizes.

[0023] After the cup is placed, the infrared signal emitted is reflected by the cup body. The infrared sensor corresponding to the blocked position generates a feedback signal, while the unblocked position does not transmit a valid signal, which serves as the detection data. By counting the total number of sensor points that are continuously blocked from the bottom to the rim of the cup in the same column, and combining this with the fixed center spacing of each sensor, the actual height of the cup is calculated. The maximum span of the horizontally continuously blocked sensors at the same height layer is taken, and combined with the horizontal unit spacing of the sensors, the outer diameter of the cup is calculated. The coordinates of all blocked points in the entire array are traversed, and all valid blocked coordinates are summarized. The outer contour of the cup is formed by fitting the lines connecting the points.

[0024] Furthermore, based on the obtained coordinates of the water cup's horizontal diameter, vertical height, and outer contour, the geometric centroid of the contour-enclosed region is determined, and the coordinates of this centroid are the vertical center position of the water cup.

[0025] The system then compares the measured vertical center position of the water cup with the factory-pre-stored standard center position. If the deviation falls within the preset range, the water cup is deemed to be correctly positioned, the system unlocks the subsequent process, and proceeds to the S2 identity verification step. If the deviation exceeds the preset range, the placement is deemed incorrect, a pop-up window prompts the user to reposition the water cup, and all water dispensing functions are locked, preventing further facial recognition and water dispensing. Using a correctly positioned water cup as a prerequisite for subsequent operations avoids accidental heating and dispensing caused by misplaced cups, thus improving the overall safety of the device.

[0026] Understandably, if there are no water cups placed in the water collection area and the sensor's signal output is unobstructed, the device will remain in standby mode and will only continuously display public service information.

[0027] After the water cup placement verification is passed, the process proceeds to step S2. The camera 3 mounted on the front of the smart water dispenser is activated to capture the user's facial image. The facial features are compared with pre-stored facial profiles in the local storage module to complete AI facial recognition identity verification. Based on the identity verification results, the system distinguishes between registered and unregistered users and implements differentiated management accordingly. 1. For successfully matched registered users The main control module 8 retrieves the personalized information bound to the user's identity from the local storage component 7. The personalized information includes daily to-do items preset for different user groups and / or customized push notifications. For senior users, the system includes medication reminders, pick-up and drop-off schedules for children, information on healthy drinking water and seasonal health care; for young users, the system includes work meetings, travel reminders, and trending movie and TV show information. The program for teenagers includes a timetable, homework plan, parent comments, sports events, and fire safety information; the program for children includes homework reminders, parent comments, growth-related science information, and audio stories.

[0028] This personalized information can be pre-entered by the user through three methods: voice input, screen touch input, and remote input via mobile device into the local storage component 7. The stored data supports both local retention and cloud backup to avoid data loss.

[0029] When displaying personalized information, it is preferable to also filter out daily to-do items that have expired at the current time, and / or customized push notifications that have already been sent.

[0030] Further optimization involves placing the personalized information section at the top of the display, with the brightness of the personalized information display area lower than that of the public service display area, to protect user privacy.

[0031] Among them, public service information is retrieved from the external network in real time by the communication module 6, including general public information and / or time reminder information, preferably covering weather forecasts, system clocks, alarm countdowns, internet news, and new movie and TV show information. Both types of information are displayed simultaneously in the screen partition.

[0032] At the same time, the voice interaction device 4 corresponding to the registered user is automatically turned on, and the water dispensing command supports two forms of issuance: One type is voice commands, which include precise parameter commands (e.g., Xiaoqin, please fill me with 200ml of 45℃ drinking water) and vague commands (e.g., Xiaoqin, please fill me with a cup of warm water).

[0033] The intelligent water dispenser is preferably pre-set with a standard single cup volume of 150mL, and also has water temperature settings: <50℃ for warm water, 50℃~90℃ for hot water, and ≥90℃ for boiling water; based on this, it supports the execution of the above fuzzy commands.

[0034] Secondly, there are physical button commands. After manually setting the water volume and temperature, pressing the child lock and water dispensing buttons will start the water flow. Further optimized, when the user is identified as a child, the system automatically locks the hot water dispensing permission to avoid the risk of scalding from hot drinking water.

[0035] After receiving a valid command, the main control module 8 drives the heating and water outlet component 1 to sequentially complete water intake, graded temperature control heating, and quantitative water dispensing. Once water dispensing is complete, the device automatically stops the water flow and provides a voice prompt. After a single water dispensing cycle, the device automatically collects the water intake time, single water dispensing volume, water temperature, and daily cumulative water consumption and writes them to the local storage component 7 for user query.

[0036] Furthermore, the main control module 8 preferably summarizes the daily water intake details by natural day, and automatically calculates the water intake frequency, average daily drinking water volume, and water use trend by month and week, generating and storing a visualized periodic water intake report.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes obtaining a recommended amount of drinking water for the current season based on the user's age as pre-configured, and then comparing the recommended amount of drinking water with the water intake statistics report to provide a water consumption reminder message indicating whether there is excessive or insufficient water consumption.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, by retrieving the user's preset age parameter and combining it with the recommended water intake for the age group corresponding to the current season, the recommended water intake is compared with the statistical report data, and health reminders for excessive or insufficient water intake are pushed on the display screen to help users develop scientific drinking habits.

[0039] After the user takes the water cup, the infrared sensor detects that the obstruction has disappeared, the smart water dispenser closes the private information interface, and the display screen switches back to standby mode that only displays public information.

[0040] 2. For unregistered users whose facial recognition data lacks archival matching information. The smart water dispenser directly shuts down the voice interaction device 4 and disables all voice-activated water dispensing functions. The screen only displays various public service information updated synchronously via the communication module 6. Users can only use the physical buttons on the machine to dispensing water. Similarly, after the water cup is removed from the water dispensing point, the device directly switches to the public information standby interface.

[0041] As a preferred implementation, the communication module 6 can be any one or more combinations of WiFi, mobile communication, and Bluetooth; even if the device is offline, it can still perform face recognition, local private information retrieval, button water dispensing, and local archiving of water usage data. Only public service information cannot be updated online in real time, which does not affect the implementation of the device's basic intelligent functions.

[0042] In summary, this invention uses infrared multi-point acquisition to locate the center of the water cup and front-facing facial recognition to distinguish user identities, enabling differentiated management of registered and unregistered users. This overcomes the shortcomings of traditional water dispensers where all users share the same interface and lack personalized reminders. Furthermore, it displays personalized information and public information in layers with varying brightness, balancing personalized reminders with access to public information, thus expanding the water dispenser from a simple water dispensing device into a convenient information terminal for the home. Dual voice and button controls are adaptable to users of all ages, and the control logic for locking hot water for children and locking water if the cup is not properly positioned significantly improves water safety.

[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the implementation and protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should realize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made using the content of this specification and illustrations should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for an intelligent pipeline machine, characterized in that, include: Step S1: Continuously monitor the placement of water cups in the water-receiving area to determine if the cup placement meets the standards. If not, remind the user to reposition and lock the water outlet; If so, proceed to step S2; Step S2: Identify the user and determine whether the user is a registered user based on the identification result. If so, the system will respond to the user's water dispensing command, dispensing water and simultaneously displaying the user's personalized information and public service information; If not, then respond to the user's water dispensing command to complete the water dispensing and simultaneously display the public service information.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-receiving area is equipped with an array of infrared sensors; Step S1 includes: Step S11: Continuously collect the detection data of the array infrared sensor, and determine the vertical center position of the water cup based on the detection data; Step S12: Determine whether the deviation between the vertical center position and the preset standard center position is within a preset range. If so, the placement of the water cup is deemed satisfactory, and then proceed to step S2. If not, the cup is deemed not to be in the correct position, and the user is reminded to reposition it and lock the water flow.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Step S11 includes: Step S111: Based on the collected detection data, determine the location of the infrared sensor that is blocked by the water cup, and then determine the diameter, height and outline of the water cup based on the distribution of the location of the location. Step S112: Determine the geometric center of the water cup as the vertical center position based on the diameter, the height, and the profile.

4. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent pipeline machine is equipped with a camera on its front; In step S2, the user's facial image is captured by the camera, and the identity recognition result is obtained by performing facial recognition based on the facial image.

5. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent pipeline machine is equipped with a voice interaction device and a water dispensing button; In step S2, if the user is the registered user, the method further includes controlling the voice interaction device to turn on, and the water dispensing command is a voice command or a button command. If the user is not the registered user, the function also includes controlling the voice interaction device to turn off, and the water dispensing command is simply the button command.

6. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The personalized information includes daily to-do items and / or customized push information pre-configured in the smart pipeline machine and bound to the user's identity information; When displaying the personalized information, the system also includes filtering out daily to-do items that have expired at the current time, and / or personalized push information that has already been pushed.

7. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent pipeline machine is equipped with a communication module, which connects to an external network and obtains real-time public service information, including general public information and / or time reminder information.

8. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step S2, after the water is dispensed, the process also includes recording the water collection time, the amount of water collected in a single instance, and the cumulative amount of water collected on that day, and generating a water collection statistics report for storage, which can be queried by the user.

9. The control method according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes obtaining the recommended drinking water volume for the current season based on the user's age as pre-configured, and then comparing the recommended drinking water volume with the water intake statistics report to provide a water consumption reminder message indicating whether there is excessive or insufficient water consumption.

10. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The brightness of the display area for the personalized information is lower than the brightness of the display area for the public service information.

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