Electronic hourglass

Abstract

The utility model provides an electronic hourglass. The electronic hourglass comprises a signal input assembly, an hourglass display assembly and a controller. The signal input assembly is used for receiving a control signal input by a user; the control signal is at least used for setting electronic hourglass timing. The hourglass display assembly comprises a plurality of hourglass display parts and a lamp ring connected to the plurality of hourglass display parts; the number of the lamp rings is multiple. The controller comprises a signal input end, a control end and a timing circuit connected between the signal input end and the control end; the signal input end is in communication connection with the signal input assembly, the control end of the controller is respectively connected with the plurality of lamp rings, and the controller receives a control signal through the signal input end, sets timing for the timing circuit, and respectively controls the brightness of each lamp ring through the control end, so that timing is correspondingly displayed on the plurality of hourglass display parts in an hourglass form.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of timing, in particular to an electronic hourglass. Background Art

[0002] An hourglass, also called a sand clock, is a device for measuring time. At present, there are generally two ways of hourglass timers:

[0003] One way is to achieve it through the physical way of fine sand flowing, which can only count down for a fixed time and cannot set the countdown time artificially.

[0004] The second way is to achieve it through an LED (Light Emitting Diode) array. The diode hourglass of the prior art arranges a large number of LED arrays, with many arrays, high cost and high power consumption.

[0005] In short, how to achieve artificial setting of the countdown time, with a simple structure, low cost and low power consumption has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Content of the Utility Model

[0006] This application provides an improved electronic hourglass.

[0007] This application provides an electronic hourglass, comprising:

[0008] A signal input component, configured to receive a control signal input by a user; the control signal is at least used to set the timing of the electronic hourglass;

[0009] An hourglass display component, comprising a plurality of hourglass display parts and a lamp ring connected to the plurality of hourglass display parts; the lamp ring comprises a plurality of lamp rings;

[0010] The controller comprises a signal input end, a control end and a timing circuit connected between the signal input end and the control end; the signal input end is respectively in communication connection with the signal input component and the timing circuit, the control end is respectively connected with the plurality of lamp rings, the controller receives the control signal through the signal input end, sets the timing for the timing circuit, and respectively controls the brightness of each lamp ring of the plurality of lamp rings through the control end, so as to correspondingly display the timing in the form of an hourglass on the plurality of hourglass display parts.

[0011] Further, the signal input component comprises a sound input end, configured to receive a voice control signal input by a user;

[0012] The electronic hourglass further comprises: a sound generator;

[0013] The signal input end of the controller is connected to the sound input end, the control end of the controller is connected to the sound generator, and the controller receives the sound control signal through the signal input end and controls the sound and / or switch of the sound generator through the control end.

[0014] Further, the signal input component includes a light signal input end for receiving a light control signal input by a user.

[0015] The signal input end of the controller is connected to the light signal input end, the control end of the controller is connected to the lamp ring, and the controller receives the light control signal through the signal input end and controls the color change of the multiple lamp rings through the control end.

[0016] Further, the signal input component includes: a plurality of operating components, each of the plurality of operating components includes a contact surface, and different operating components receive an induction signal when the operating component is contacted by the user through the contact surface; the signal input ends of the controller are respectively connected to each operating component, and the induction signal is received through the signal input end; the contact surface includes a dot-shaped contact surface and an annular contact surface arranged around the dot-shaped contact surface.

[0017] Further, the plurality of operating components includes: a sound control button. When the sound control button is contacted, the controller controls the sound and / or switch of the sound generator; wherein, the sound control button includes: a sound switch button and a volume control button. The volume control button is annular, separated from the sound switch button, and arranged around the edge of the electronic hourglass; when the sound control button is pressed, the controller controls the switch of the sound generator; when the volume control button is slid, the controller controls the volume of the sound generator to increase or decrease.

[0018] Further, the electronic hourglass further includes: a battery and a battery management system connected to the battery.

[0019] The plurality of operating components includes: a switch control button. When the switch control button is clicked, the controller controls the battery to supply power to the electronic hourglass.

[0020] When the switch control button is continuously pressed for a preset duration, the controller continuously receives the signal sent by the switch control button and controls the color change of the multiple lamp rings through the control end.

[0021] Further, the electronic hourglass further includes: a bottom surface, a display device connected to the inside of the bottom surface, and a display driving circuit connected to the display device; the display driving circuit is independent of the controller.

[0022] The control terminal of the controller is connected to the display driving circuit, and the control signal is sent to the display driving circuit through the control terminal, and the display device is driven by the display driving circuit to perform display.

[0023] Further, the electronic hourglass further includes: a flip detection device for generating a flip signal for reflecting the flip of the bottom surface of the electronic hourglass facing upward;

[0024] The display device includes a control panel provided on the bottom surface of the electronic hourglass;

[0025] The control terminal includes a first control terminal and a second control terminal; the first control terminal is connected to the display driving circuit; the second control terminal is connected to the timing circuit;

[0026] The flip detection device is connected to the signal input terminal of the controller. The controller receives the flip signal of the flip detection device through the signal input terminal, and controls the control panel in the bottom surface of the electronic hourglass facing upward to brighten and controls the control panel in the bottom surface of the electronic hourglass facing upward to dim through the first control terminal, and controls the timing circuit to start timing through the second control terminal.

[0027] Further, the hourglass display portion includes a first hourglass display portion and a second hourglass display portion connected to the first hourglass display portion; the plurality of lamp rings include a first lamp ring connected to the first hourglass display portion and a second lamp ring connected to the second hourglass display portion;

[0028] The control terminal is respectively connected to the first lamp ring and the second lamp ring. The controller receives the control signal through the signal input terminal, and respectively controls the brightness of the first lamp ring and the second lamp ring to gradually change through the control terminal, so as to represent timing in the form of an hourglass on the first hourglass display portion and the second hourglass display portion.

[0029] Further, the first lamp ring includes a plurality of first lamp rings, and the plurality of first lamp rings are arranged between the connection part of the first hourglass display part and the second hourglass display part and the end surface of the first hourglass display part away from the connection part; the second lamp ring includes a plurality of second lamp rings, and the plurality of second lamp rings are arranged between the end surface of the second hourglass display part and the connection part; the diameters of the plurality of first lamp rings increase along the arrangement direction, and the diameters of the second lamp rings decrease along the arrangement direction; the control end is respectively connected to the plurality of first lamp rings and the plurality of second lamp rings, and the controller receives the control signal through the signal input end and controls the lamp rings of the plurality of first lamp rings to be lit in sequence and the lamp rings of the plurality of second lamp rings to be lit in sequence through the control end, so as to represent timing in the form of an hourglass on the first hourglass display part and the second hourglass display part;

[0030] and / or,

[0031] The first lamp ring includes one first lamp ring connected to the connection part of the first hourglass display part and the second hourglass display part; the second lamp ring includes one second lamp ring connected to the end surface close to the second hourglass display part; the control end is respectively connected to one first lamp ring and one second lamp ring, and the controller receives the control signal through the signal input end and controls the brightness of the first lamp ring and the brightness of the second lamp ring to change gradually through the control end, so as to represent timing in the form of an hourglass on the first hourglass display part and the second hourglass display part.

[0032] Further, the controller includes a main control chip, and the brightness of the plurality of lamp rings is controlled respectively through the main control chip;

[0033] and / or,

[0034] The electronic hourglass further includes a battery, a charging interface of the battery, and a battery management system connected between the battery and the charging interface;

[0035] and / or,

[0036] The signal input component includes a communication module for connecting with a user terminal; the communication module is connected to the signal input end of the controller; the control signal is received through the user terminal, and the control signal is forwarded to the controller through the communication module.

[0037] In some embodiments, the electronic hourglass of the present application includes a signal input component, a plurality of lamp rings and a controller, and has a simple structure, low cost and low power consumption. At the same time, the signal input component receives the control signal input by the user to set the timing and realizes the artificial setting of the timing time. Description of the Drawings

[0038] Figure 1 The following shows a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the electronic hourglass according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 2 The following shows Figure 1 The first schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the electronic hourglass shown;

[0040] Figure 3 The following shows Figure 2 The first schematic diagram of one bottom surface of the electronic hourglass shown;

[0041] Figure 4 The following shows Figure 1 The second schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the electronic hourglass shown;

[0042] Figure 5 The following shows Figure 4 The second schematic diagram of the other bottom surface of the electronic hourglass shown;

[0043] Figure 6 The following shows Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the principle of the electronic hourglass shown;

[0044] Figure 7a For Figure 1 The first timing special effect schematic diagram of the electronic hourglass shown;

[0045] Figure 7b For Figure 1 The second timing special effect schematic diagram of the electronic hourglass shown;

[0046] Figure 7c For Figure 1 The third timing special effect schematic diagram of the electronic hourglass shown;

[0047] Figure 7d For Figure 1 The fourth timing special effect schematic diagram of the electronic hourglass shown. Detailed implementation manners

[0048] Here, the exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and the examples are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementation manners described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementation manners consistent with the present application. On the contrary, they are merely examples of devices consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0049] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meanings as understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The words such as "a" or "an" used in the specification and claims of this application do not denote a limitation of quantity but rather mean that there is at least one. "Plurality" includes two, which is equivalent to at least two. The words such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the elements or items appearing before "comprising" or "including" cover the elements or items listed after "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or items. The words such as "connected" or "coupled" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections and may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The singular forms of "a", "the" and "said" used in the specification and appended claims of this application are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0050] In order to achieve artificially set countdown time, with simple structure, low cost and low power consumption, an electronic hourglass is provided in an embodiment of this application. Among them, the electronic hourglass includes a signal input component, an hourglass display component and a controller.

[0051] The signal input component is used to receive a control signal input by a user; the control signal is at least used to set the timing of the electronic hourglass. The hourglass display component includes a plurality of hourglass display parts and a lamp ring connected to the plurality of hourglass display parts; the lamp ring includes a plurality of lamp rings. And, the controller includes a signal input end, a control end and a timing circuit connected between the signal input end and the control end; the signal input end is communicatively connected to the signal input component, the control end of the controller is respectively connected to the plurality of lamp rings, the controller receives the control signal through the signal input end, sets the timing for the timing circuit, and respectively controls the brightness of each lamp ring of the plurality of lamp rings through the control end, so as to correspondingly display the timing in the form of an hourglass on the plurality of hourglass display parts.

[0052] The electronic hourglass of the embodiment of this application includes a signal input component, a plurality of lamp rings and a controller, with simple structure, low cost and low power consumption. At the same time, the signal input component receives a control signal input by a user to set the timing and achieve artificially set timing time.

[0053] Figure 1 The internal structure schematic diagram of the electronic hourglass 10 of the embodiment of this application is shown.

[0054] As Figure 1As shown, the electronic hourglass 10 may but is not limited to include a signal input component 11, an hourglass display component 13, and a controller 12.

[0055] The above-mentioned signal input component 11 is used to receive the control signal input by the user. The above-mentioned control signal is at least used to set the timing of the electronic hourglass 10. The timing of the electronic hourglass 10 in this article may but is not limited to include the hourglass positive timing and / or the hourglass countdown timing.

[0056] The above-mentioned hourglass display component 13 includes a plurality of hourglass display parts and a lamp ring connected to the plurality of hourglass display parts; the lamp ring includes a plurality of lamp rings 131. The plurality of hourglass display parts are transparent and used for transmitting light. The plurality of lamp rings 131 are used to provide the light brightness.

[0057] Moreover, the above-mentioned controller 12 includes a signal input end 122 for inputting signals, a control end 123 for outputting control signals and implementing control, and a timing circuit 121 (not shown in the figure) connected between the signal input end 122 and the control end 123. A timing circuit 121 for implementing timing is integrated in the controller 12. The signal input end 122 is respectively connected to the signal input component 11 and the timing circuit 121. The control end 123 of the controller 12 is respectively connected to the plurality of lamp rings 131. The controller 12 receives the control signal through the signal input end 122, sets the timing for the timing circuit 121, and respectively controls the brightness of each lamp ring 131 of the plurality of lamp rings 131 through the control end 123, so as to correspondingly display the above-mentioned timing in the form of an hourglass on the plurality of hourglass display parts.

[0058] In some examples, the controller 12 includes a control circuit, and controls the brightness of the plurality of lamp rings 131 through the control circuit.

[0059] In other examples, the above-mentioned controller 12 includes a main control chip, that is, an MCU chip (Microcontroller Unit, micro control unit) chip. The brightness of the plurality of lamp rings 131 is respectively controlled by the main control chip. Further, the main control chip generates a PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) signal through the internal timer and counter, and adjusts the duty cycle of the PWM signal to respectively control the brightness of the plurality of lamp rings 131. The duty cycle refers to the ratio of the high-level time in the PWM signal to a cycle, usually expressed as a percentage. By adjusting the duty cycle, the average voltage or power of the PWM signal can be changed, thereby controlling the behavior of the connected device. In this way, the MCU chip is adopted to control the brightness of the plurality of lamp rings 131 such as the upper and lower lamp rings through PWM. Therefore, the effect of the hourglass is realized through the light effect.

[0060] In addition, the timing circuit 121 of the main control chip may but is not limited to include a timer to implement the timer function. In some examples, the timer is set to minutes (M) and seconds (S). When the input timing time of the timer is 0, the corresponding controller 12 controls the electronic hourglass 10 to count up. When the input timing time of the timer is greater than 0, the corresponding controller 12 controls the electronic hourglass 10 to count down. In this way, the timer function and the control of all peripheral devices can be realized through the main control chip.

[0061] In this example, the MCU chip has high realizability, low cost, and low power consumption. At the same time, by adjusting the pulse width of the pulse signal of the LED (Light Emitting Diode), the brightness of the LED can be changed.

[0062] In the embodiment of the present application, the electronic hourglass 10 includes a signal input component 11, a plurality of lamp rings 131, and a controller 12, with a simple structure, low cost, and low power consumption. At the same time, the signal input component 11 can receive the control signal input by the user to set the timing. And, the hourglass special effect of timing is realized through the light. At the same time, it has high realizability and good visual effect.

[0063] Continue as Figure 1 shown, the signal input component 11 includes a sound input end (not shown in the figure) for receiving the sound control signal input by the user.

[0064] The above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10 further includes: a sound generator 14 for generating a prompt sound. Exemplarily, the sound generator 14 is, for example, one or more of a buzzer, an alarm, a speaker, and a horn. Optionally, the sound generator 14 can be a buzzer with a simple structure.

[0065] The signal input end 122 of the controller 12 is connected to the sound input end, and the control end 123 of the controller 12 is connected to the sound generator 14. The controller 12 receives the sound control signal through the signal input end 122 and controls the sound and / or switch of the sound generator 14 through the control end 123.

[0066] In the embodiment of the present application, the sound generator 14 realizes the beeping function, and the control end 123 of the controller 12 adjusts the sound volume and the switch of the sound, with a simple structure and convenient implementation.

[0067] In some embodiments, the signal input component 11 includes a light signal input end (not shown in the figure) for receiving the light control signal input by the user;

[0068] The signal input terminal 122 of the above-mentioned controller 12 is connected to the lighting signal input terminal, and the control terminal 123 of the controller 12 is connected to a plurality of lamp rings 131. The controller 12 receives the lighting control signal through the signal input terminal 122 and controls the color change of the plurality of lamp rings 131 through the control terminal 123. In this way, not only can the timing special effect be realized through the plurality of lamp rings 131, but also various special effects can be realized by controlling the brightness and color change of the plurality of lamp rings 131. Further, this article is not limited to controlling the brightness of the plurality of lamp rings 131, but can also control the color of the plurality of lamp rings 131, which can not only achieve the hourglass effect, but also achieve the function of the tomato time training method.

[0069] Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 is the first schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the electronic hourglass 10 shown. Figure 3 As shown Figure 2 is the first schematic diagram of one bottom surface 20 of the electronic hourglass 10 shown. Figure 4 As shown Figure 1 is the second schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the electronic hourglass 10 shown. Figure 5 As shown Figure 4 is the second schematic diagram of another bottom surface 20 of the electronic hourglass 10 shown.

[0070] As Figures 2 to 5 shown, the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10 further includes bottom surfaces 20 provided at both ends of the electronic hourglass 10. The above-mentioned bottom surface 20 includes a first bottom surface 2121 and a second bottom surface 2222 that are oppositely arranged. One of the first bottom surface 2121 and the second bottom surface 2222 is provided with a main control chip as the main board, and the other is used as the deputy board. Which of the above-mentioned first bottom surface 2121 and second bottom surface 2222 specifically serves as the main board and which serves as the deputy board is not limited herein.

[0071] The above-mentioned main board (referred to as the PCB (Printed Circuit Board)), the main board is at least provided with an MCU chip, and a part of the other peripheral devices connected to the MCU chip can be connected to the main board, and the other part is connected to the deputy board.

[0072] Combined Figure 2 and Figure 5 shown, the above-mentioned first bottom surface 2121 and second bottom surface 2222 can be respectively provided with a control panel 23. The control panel 23 includes a touch screen, and the above-mentioned plurality of operating components 33 are arranged on the touch screen to receive the induction signal when the operating components 33 are touched by the user. In this way, the main control chip is connected to the PCB, and in this way, the touch control method of the PCB plus the control panel 23 is adopted, which can achieve the effect of the touch screen and greatly reduce the cost.

[0073] Continue to refer to Figures 2 to 5As shown, the signal input component 11 includes a plurality of operating components 33. Each of the plurality of operating components 33 includes a contact surface (not shown in the figure) for being contacted by a user. Different operating components 33 receive induction signals when the operating components 33 are contacted by the user through the contact surface; the signal input ends 122 of the controller 12 are respectively connected to the respective operating components 33, and receive the induction signals through the signal input ends 122; the contact surface (not shown in the figure) includes a dot-shaped contact surface (not shown in the figure) and a ring-shaped contact surface (not shown in the figure) arranged around the dot-shaped contact surface (not shown in the figure).

[0074] In the embodiment of the present application, through the contact surface, user operations are realized to achieve control. At the same time, due to the different shapes and structures of the contact surfaces, the distribution of the plurality of operating components 33 is reasonable, the layout is compact, and space is saved.

[0075] Continue as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the plurality of operating components 33 includes a sound control button (not shown in the figure) for controlling sound. When the sound control button (not shown in the figure) is contacted, the controller 12 controls the sound and / or switch of the sound generator 14. Among them, the sound control button (not shown in the figure) includes a sound switch button 3321 for controlling the sound switch and a volume control button 3322 for controlling the volume of the sound. Exemplarily, the sound switch button 3321 is, for example, a touch button. The volume control button 3322 is, for example, a sliding ring. The volume control button 3322 is annular, separated from the sound switch button 3321, and arranged around the edge of the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10; when the sound control button (not shown in the figure) is pressed, the controller 12 controls the switch of the sound generator 14; when the volume control button 3322 is slid, the controller 12 controls the volume of the sound generator 14 to become larger or smaller. In this way, the volume control button 3322 is annular, separated from the sound switch button 3321, and arranged around the edge of the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10, with a compact structure and convenient control.

[0076] In as Figures 2 to 5 shown, the annular volume control button 3322 can change the volume size by sliding clockwise and counterclockwise according to the sound size. At the same time, Figure 2 and Figure 4 The different grayscales in represent different contents. For example, the smaller the grayscale, the greater or more the brightness of the lamp ring. The larger the grayscale, the lower the brightness of the lamp ring or the lamp ring is not turned on.

[0077] This embodiment is similar to Figure 2 and Figure 3 the embodiments shown. Compared with Figure 2 and Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, in this embodiment, the signal input component 11 includes a communication module (not shown in the figure) for connecting to a user terminal. Among them, the communication module is used to implement communication between the user terminal and the electronic hourglass 10. The user terminal may include, but is not limited to, a mobile phone and a handheld terminal. The communication module is connected to the signal input end of the controller 12; the control signal is received through the user terminal, and the control signal is forwarded to the controller 12 through the communication module. In this way, the control signal can be input through the user terminal, and the controller 12 can control the brightness of each light ring 131 of the multiple light rings 131 to correspondingly display the timing in the form of an hourglass on the multiple hourglass display parts.

[0078] Furthermore, on the APP (application) corresponding to the electronic hourglass 10 on the user terminal, the above-mentioned input includes a sound control signal for turning on and off the sound, a light control signal for controlling the light, a switch signal for turning on and off the electronic hourglass, and / or a set timing signal for setting the timing duration. The light control signal is, for example, a light ring brightness control signal for controlling the brightness of the light ring and a light ring color control signal for controlling the color of the light ring.

[0079] Exemplarily, the above-mentioned communication module may include, but is not limited to, a wireless communication module and / or a wired communication module. The wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth module and / or a wifi (Wireless-Fidelity) module. It is convenient to connect to the user terminal through the wireless communication module.

[0080] In some application examples, the user sets the time and the size of the buzzer sound through the Bluetooth module or the 4 touch buttons and 1 sliding ring of the control panel 23.

[0081] In the embodiment of the present application, due to the adoption of the communication function between the communication module and the user terminal, the functions of setting the time, the buzzer volume, and the light ring color by the APP of the user terminal are achieved.

[0082] Figure 6 As shown Figure 1 is the schematic diagram of the electronic hourglass 10 shown.

[0083] As Figure 6 shown, the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10 further includes a battery 41 for supplying power to the components that need to be powered and a battery management system 42 connected to the battery 41. The battery management system 42 is used to manage the power of the battery 41 and stabilize the output of the battery 41. Exemplarily, the battery 41 may include, but is not limited to, a lithium battery. The battery 41 and the battery management system 42 in the embodiment of the present application are respectively connected to any component that needs to be powered, such as the main control chip, the light ring, and the control panel 23. The control panel 23 may include, but is not limited to, a touch panel. These touch panels are formed through a touch IC.

[0084] Combined Figures 2 to 5 as shown, and as Figure 6 shown, a charging interface 26 for charging the battery 41 is provided on the bottom surface 20, and a battery management system 42 is connected between the battery 41 and the charging interface 26. In this embodiment, the battery 41 can be a rechargeable battery. In other embodiments, the battery 41 can be a disposable battery.

[0085] Furthermore, the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10 further includes an LDO (Low Dropout Regulator), which is connected between the battery management system 42 and the components that need to be powered. The low dropout linear regulator in this article is a voltage regulator, which is used to provide a stable voltage output between the input voltage and the output voltage, and at the same time has a low dropout voltage.

[0086] Continuing as Figures 2 to 6 shown, the above-mentioned multiple operating components 33 include a switch control button 3323. When the switch control button 3323 is pressed, the controller 12 controls the battery 41 to supply power to the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10. When the switch control button 3323 is continuously pressed for a preset duration, the controller 12 continuously receives the signal sent by the switch control button 3323, and controls the color change of the multiple lamp rings 131 through the control terminal 123.

[0087] In the embodiment of the present application, the switch control button 3323 is shared, reducing the number of multiple operating components and occupying a smaller area. At the same time, it not only realizes the switching of the multiple lamp rings 131, but also controls the color change of the multiple lamp rings 131.

[0088] Continuing to refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10 further includes a bottom surface 20, a display device 44 connected to the inside of the bottom surface 20, and a display driving circuit 43 connected to the display device 44; the display driving circuit 43 is independent of the controller 12. The display device 44 is used to implement a display pattern. The display driving circuit 43 is used to drive the display device 44 to display.

[0089] The above-mentioned display driving circuit 43 can include, but is not limited to, an LED driving IC (Integrated Circuit). The display device 44 can include the above-mentioned multiple operating components 33 and the displayed timing time. The timing time can be realized by 5 digital tube LED arrays on each bottom surface. These numbers are used to display the change of the timer. The above-mentioned multiple operating components 33 can include, but are not limited to, 7 status LEDs on each bottom surface. These 7 status LEDs are used to display the status, and these displays do not change with time, such as the lit state or the extinguished state.

[0090] As Figure 1 and Figure 6 shown, the control terminal 123 of the above-mentioned controller 12 is connected to the display driving circuit 43, and a control signal is sent to the display driving circuit 43 through the control terminal 123, and the display device 44 is driven by the display driving circuit 43 for display. In this way, the display driving circuit 43 is independent of the controller 12, which can reduce the complexity of the controller 12.

[0091] Combined with as Figure 1 and Figure 6 shown, the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10 further includes a flip detection device 15 and a control panel 23, and the specific description is as follows:

[0092] The above-mentioned flip detection device 15 is used to generate a flip signal for reflecting the upward bottom surface 20 of the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10. Exemplarily, one or more of a gyroscope, a flip sensor, and an acceleration sensor. The flip detection device 15 is used to determine that the electronic hourglass 10 is moved and flipped. The acceleration sensor is a sensor for measuring the acceleration of the electronic hourglass 10, and it can detect the acceleration changes of the electronic hourglass 10 in three-axis (x, y, z) directions. These acceleration changes can provide information about the motion state of the electronic hourglass 10. In this way, by using the MCU chip to monitor the acceleration sensor data in real time, the functions of automatically sensing being picked up, moved, or inverted can be realized.

[0093] As Figures 2 to 5 shown, the above-mentioned display device 44 includes a control panel 23 provided on the bottom surface 20 of the electronic hourglass 10. Exemplarily, the control panel 23 can be but is not limited to a touch control panel 23. The control panel 23 is used to receive the operation signals of each operation component 33 on the control panel 23.

[0094] The above-mentioned control terminal 123 includes a first control terminal (not shown in the figure) and a second control terminal (not shown in the figure); the first control terminal (not shown in the figure) is connected to the display driving circuit 43; the second control terminal (not shown in the figure) is connected to the timing circuit 121. The flip detection device 15 is connected to the signal input terminal 122 of the controller 12. The controller 12 receives the flip signal of the flip detection device 15 through the signal input terminal 122, and controls the control panel 23 inside the upward bottom surface 20 of the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10 to brighten and controls the control panel 23 inside the upward bottom surface 20 of the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10 to dim through the first control terminal (not shown in the figure), and controls the timing circuit 121 to start timing through the second control terminal (not shown in the figure).

[0095] Further, a timing circuit (not shown in the figure) for setting a default timing is integrated in the controller 12. The controller 12 further includes a third control terminal (not shown in the figure). The third control terminal (not shown in the figure) receives the timing signal of the timing circuit and controls the control panel 23 in the upward bottom surface 20 of the above-mentioned electronic hourglass 10 to dim through the third control terminal (not shown in the figure). The timing signal can be pre-set and is used for the time to turn off the screen or dim the screen. The time of the timing signal is greater than or equal to 2 seconds and less than or equal to 10 seconds.

[0096] Exemplarily, the time of the timing signal can be, but is not limited to, 5 seconds. To save power, after the electronic hourglass 10 is idle, after the positive timing of the timing circuit 121 starts or after the countdown of the timing circuit 121 starts, the upward control panel 23 will dim after 5 seconds. When the MCU chip detects that the data of the acceleration sensor indicates that the timer is picked up or moved manually, the upward control panel 23 will automatically become highlighted.

[0097] Continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the above-mentioned hourglass display part includes a first hourglass display part 24 and a second hourglass display part 25 connected to the first hourglass display part 24; a plurality of lamp rings 131 include a first lamp ring 1311 connected to the first hourglass display part 24 and a second lamp ring 1312 connected to the second hourglass display part 25.

[0098] The control terminal 123 is respectively connected to the first lamp ring 1311 and the second lamp ring 1312. The controller 12 receives the control signal through the signal input terminal 122 and respectively controls the brightness of the first lamp ring 1311 and the second lamp ring 1312 to gradually change, so as to represent the timing in the form of an hourglass on the first hourglass display part 24 and the second hourglass display part 25.

[0099] In the embodiment of the present application, the plurality of lamp rings 131 can be, but are not limited to, two upper and lower lamp rings, and the number of lamp rings can also be increased to achieve a more delicate and layered hourglass effect and the function of the tomato training method.

[0100] In the first embodiment of multiple lamp rings, the first lamp ring 1311 includes a plurality of first lamp rings 1311, and the plurality of first lamp rings 1311 are arranged between the connection portion of the first hourglass display portion 24 and the second hourglass display portion 25 and the end surface of the first hourglass display portion 24 away from the connection portion; the second lamp ring 1312 includes a plurality of second lamp rings 1312, and the plurality of second lamp rings 1312 are arranged between the end surface of the second hourglass display portion 25 and the connection portion; the diameters of the plurality of first lamp rings 1311 increase along the arrangement direction, and the diameters of the second lamp rings 1312 decrease along the arrangement direction; the control end 123 is respectively connected to the plurality of first lamp rings 1311 and the plurality of second lamp rings 1312, and the controller 12 receives a control signal through the signal input end 122 and controls each lamp ring 131 of the plurality of first lamp rings 1311 to be sequentially lit and each lamp ring 131 of the plurality of second lamp rings 1312 to be sequentially lit through the control end 123, so as to represent timing in the form of an hourglass on the first hourglass display portion 24 and the second hourglass display portion 25.

[0101] Exemplarily, the above arrangement can be a dense arrangement. The above arrangement can be an interval arrangement, so that the number of lamp rings can be saved and the cost can be reduced. In this way, during positive timing, the controller 12 can control one or more lamp rings to be lit each time.

[0102] In some examples, each lamp ring 131 includes that a single lamp ring is sequentially lit, and a plurality of lamp rings 131 are sequentially lit simultaneously. The arrangement direction of the first lamp ring 1311 is called the first arrangement direction, and the arrangement direction of the second lamp ring 1312 is called the second arrangement direction. In this way, through the control end 123, first, the number of lit lamp rings of the plurality of first lamp rings 1311 is gradually reduced along the reverse direction of the first arrangement direction in sequence, and then, the number of lit lamp rings of the plurality of second lamp rings 1312 is gradually increased along the second arrangement direction in sequence, so as to represent timing in the form of an hourglass on the first hourglass display portion 24 and the second hourglass display portion 25.

[0103] In the above first embodiment, each lamp ring 131 can be lit individually, and each effect can be adjusted.

[0104] Such as Figures 2 to 5The second embodiment of the multiple lamp rings shown is similar to the first embodiment of the multiple lamp rings described above. Compared with the first embodiment of the multiple lamp rings, in the second embodiment of the multiple lamp rings, the first lamp ring 1311 includes a first lamp ring 1311 connected to the connection between the first hourglass display portion 24 and the second hourglass display portion 25; the second lamp ring 1312 includes a second lamp ring 1312 connected to the portion of the second hourglass display portion 25 close to the end face; the control end 123 is respectively connected to a first lamp ring 1311 and a second lamp ring 1312. The controller 12 receives a control signal through the signal input end 122 and controls the brightness of the first lamp ring 1311 and the brightness of the second lamp ring 1312 to gradually change through the control end 123, so as to represent timing in the form of an hourglass on the first hourglass display portion 24 and the second hourglass display portion 25.

[0105] Further, by successively controlling the control end to gradually decrease the brightness of the first lamp ring 1311 and gradually increase the brightness of the second lamp ring 1312, timing is represented in the form of an hourglass on the first hourglass display portion 24 and the second hourglass display portion 25.

[0106] As Figure 6 shown, the above-mentioned first lamp ring 1311 and second lamp ring 1312 are arranged relatively up and down and are correspondingly arranged with the first hourglass display portion 24 and the second hourglass display portion 25. Moreover, one of the above-mentioned first lamp ring 1311 and second lamp ring 1312 is a relatively larger lamp ring (also called a large lamp ring), and the other is a relatively smaller lamp ring (also called a small lamp ring).

[0107] In the above second embodiment, the cost of the two lamp rings is relatively small. At the same time, by using two relatively up and down lamp rings to achieve the timing special effect, various special effects can also be achieved by controlling the brightness and color transformation of the upper and lower lamp rings.

[0108] Figure 7a For Figure 1 the first timing special effect schematic diagram of the electronic hourglass 10 shown. Figure 7b For Figure 1 the second timing special effect schematic diagram of the electronic hourglass 10 shown. Figure 7c For Figure 1 the third timing special effect schematic diagram of the electronic hourglass 10 shown. Figure 7d For Figure 1 the fourth timing special effect schematic diagram of the electronic hourglass 10 shown.

[0109] As Figures 7a to 7dFor the timing special effect, after setting the countdown time (or positive timing time) and the buzzer sound volume, place the timer upside down. When the MCU chip detects that the data from the acceleration sensor indicates that the timer has been flipped, the timer starts counting down. Also, the control panel facing down shows all lights off, and the control panel facing up starts to display the running time state. Only the control panel facing up is displayed among the control panels facing up and down. During the countdown process, the MCU chip adjusts the brightness of the large and small light rings through PWM according to the remaining time of the countdown, thus achieving the hourglass special effect.

[0110] In the first example, in sequence according to Figure 7a , Figure 7b , Figure 7c and Figure 7d , the electronic hourglass 10 presents the hourglass special effect, indicating the countdown. Figure 7a Indicates that the countdown has just started, Figure 7b Indicates that a small part of the countdown time has passed, Figure 7c Indicates that about half of the countdown time has passed, Figure 7d Indicates that the countdown is completed.

[0111] The second example is similar to the above first example. Compared with the first example, in the second example, after setting the positive timing time and the buzzer sound volume, in sequence according to Figure 7d , Figure 7c , Figure 7b and Figure 7a , the electronic hourglass 10 presents the hourglass special effect, indicating the positive timing.

[0112] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "middle", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to this application.

[0113] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this application, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0114] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installed", "connected", "joined", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0115] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0116] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to", "arranged on", "secured to" or "mounted on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. Further, when an element is considered to be "fixedly connected" to another element, the two may be fixed in a detachable connection manner or a non-detachable connection manner, such as socket connection, snap connection, integrally formed fixation, welding, etc., which can be achieved in the traditional technology and will not be elaborated here.

[0117] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity of description, 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, it should be considered as the scope described in this specification.

[0118] The above embodiments only express several implementation manners of this application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the inventive concept of this application, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic hourglass, characterized in that: include: A signal input component, used to receive a control signal input by a user; The control signal is at least used to set the electronic hourglass timing; An hourglass display assembly comprises a plurality of hourglass display parts and a light ring connected to the plurality of hourglass display parts; the light ring comprises a plurality of light rings; The controller includes a signal input terminal, a control terminal and a timing circuit connected between the signal input terminal and the control terminal; the signal input terminal is respectively connected to the signal input component and the timing circuit for communication, the control terminal is respectively connected to the multiple light rings, the controller receives the control signal through the signal input terminal, sets the timing for the timing circuit, and controls the brightness of each of the multiple light rings through the control terminal, so as to display the timing in the form of an hourglass on the multiple hourglass display parts.

2. The electronic hourglass according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal input component includes a sound input terminal for receiving a sound control signal input by a user; The electronic hourglass also includes: a sound generator; The signal input end of the controller is connected to the sound input end, the control end of the controller is connected to the sound generator, the controller receives the sound control signal through the signal input end, and controls the sound and / or switch of the sound generator through the control end.

3. The electronic hourglass according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal input component includes a light signal input terminal for receiving a light control signal input by a user; The signal input end of the controller is connected to the light signal input end, and the control end of the controller is connected to the light rings. The controller receives the light control signal through the signal input end and controls the color change of the multiple light rings through the control end.

4. The electronic hourglass as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The signal input component includes: multiple operating parts, each of the multiple operating parts includes a contact surface, and different operating parts receive sensing signals when the operating parts are touched by users through the contact surface; the signal input end of the controller is respectively connected to each operating part, and receives the sensing signals through the signal input end; the contact surface includes a point-shaped contact surface and a ring-shaped contact surface arranged around the point-shaped contact surface.

5. The electronic hourglass as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The multiple operating components include: a sound control button, when the sound control button is touched, the controller controls the sound and / or switch of the sound generator; wherein the sound control button includes: a sound switch button and a volume control button, the volume control button is ring-shaped, separated from the sound switch button, and arranged around the edge of the electronic hourglass; when the sound control button is pressed, the controller controls the switch of the sound generator; when the volume control button is slid, the controller controls the volume of the sound generator to increase or decrease.

6. The electronic hourglass as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The electronic hourglass also includes: a battery and a battery management system connected to the battery; The multiple operating components include: a switch control button, when the switch control button is pressed, the controller controls the battery to supply power to the electronic hourglass; When the switch control button is continuously pressed for a preset time period, the controller continuously receives the signal sent by the switch control button, and controls the color change of the multiple light rings through the control end.

7. The electronic hourglass according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic hourglass further comprises: a bottom surface, a display device connected to the inside of the bottom surface, and a display driving circuit connected to the display device; the display driving circuit is independent of the controller; The control end of the controller is connected to the display driving circuit, and the control signal is sent to the display driving circuit through the control end, so that the display device is driven to display through the display driving circuit.

8. The electronic hourglass as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The electronic hourglass further comprises: a flip detection device for generating a flip signal for reflecting the bottom surface of the electronic hourglass facing upward; The display device includes a control panel arranged on the bottom surface of the electronic hourglass; The control end includes a first control end and a second control end; the first control end is connected to the display driving circuit; the second control end is connected to the timing circuit; The flip detection device is connected to the signal input end of the controller, and the controller receives the flip signal of the flip detection device through the signal input end, and controls the control panel inside the bottom surface of the electronic hourglass facing upward to brighten and control the control panel inside the bottom surface of the electronic hourglass facing upward to darken through the first control end, and controls the timing circuit to start timing through the second control end.

9. The electronic hourglass according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hourglass display portion includes a first hourglass display portion and a second hourglass display portion connected to the first hourglass display portion; the plurality of light rings include a first light ring connected to the first hourglass display portion and a second light ring connected to the second hourglass display portion; The control end is connected to the first light ring and the second light ring respectively, and the controller receives the control signal through the signal input end, and controls the brightness of the first light ring and the second light ring to change gradually through the control end, so as to represent the timing in the form of an hourglass on the first hourglass display part and the second hourglass display part.

10. The electronic hourglass according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first light ring includes a plurality of first light rings, and the plurality of first light rings are arranged between the connection between the first hourglass display part and the second hourglass display part and the end face of the first hourglass display part away from the connection; the second light ring includes a plurality of second light rings, and the plurality of second light rings are arranged between the end face of the second hourglass display part and the connection; the diameters of the plurality of first light rings increase along the arrangement direction, and the diameters of the second light rings decrease along the arrangement direction; the control end is respectively connected to the plurality of first light rings and the plurality of second light rings, and the controller receives the control signal through the signal input end, and controls the plurality of first light rings to light up in sequence and the plurality of second light rings to light up in sequence through the control end, so as to represent timing in the form of hourglasses on the first hourglass display part and the second hourglass display part; and / or, The first light ring includes a first light ring connected to the connection between the first hourglass display part and the second hourglass display part; the second light ring includes a second light ring connected to the second hourglass display part near the end surface; the control end is respectively connected to one first light ring and one second light ring, and the controller receives the control signal through the signal input end, and controls the brightness of the first light ring and the brightness of the second light ring to gradually change through the control end, so as to represent the timing in the form of an hourglass on the first hourglass display part and the second hourglass display part.

11. The electronic hourglass according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller comprises a main control chip, and the brightness of the plurality of light rings is controlled respectively by the main control chip; and / or, The electronic hourglass also includes a battery, a charging interface of the battery, and a battery management system connected between the battery and the charging interface; and / or, The signal input component includes a communication module for connecting to a user terminal; the communication module is connected to a signal input terminal of the controller; a control signal is received through the user terminal, and the control signal is forwarded to the controller through the communication module.

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