Automatic temperature measuring door mat
By designing automatic temperature measurement doormats, the temperature measurement function is automatically triggered by using the personnel detection device and the main control circuit board, the problems of low temperature measurement efficiency and infection risk in the existing technology are solved, and efficient and accurate body temperature detection is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422597075.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-25
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, temperature measurement efficiency is low, data error is large, and there is a risk of infection.
An automatic temperature measurement door mat is designed, including the door mat body, main control circuit board, personnel detection device and temperature measurement device. The personnel detection device is automatically detected and the temperature measurement function is triggered. The main control circuit board is used to control the temperature measurement device for automatic temperature measurement, and the contact and non-contact sensors are combined to improve detection accuracy.
It realizes efficient and accurate body temperature detection, avoids the risk of infection of manual temperature measurement, and improves the efficiency and accuracy of temperature measurement.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of temperature measuring devices, and particularly relates to an automatic temperature measuring doormat. Background Technique
[0002] With the frequent occurrence of global public health events, people's attention to environmental hygiene has increased day by day. In this context, quickly and accurately detecting human body temperature has become an important means to prevent and control the spread of environmental hygiene diseases. The traditional method of body temperature detection mainly relies on manual measurement with a thermometer. This method is not only inefficient but also prone to errors due to different operators. In addition, manual detection cannot achieve real-time monitoring of a large number of people. Moreover, most of the existing body temperature detection devices use contact temperature sensors, which cannot avoid the risk of cross-infection. Content of the Utility Model
[0003] In order to solve the problems of low temperature measurement efficiency, data errors and infection risks existing in the prior art, an automatic temperature measuring doormat is proposed.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:
[0005] An automatic temperature measuring doormat, comprising a doormat body, a main control circuit board, a personnel detection device and a temperature measuring device. The main control circuit board is arranged on one side inside the doormat body, and the main control circuit board is electrically connected to the personnel detection device and the temperature measuring device respectively. The personnel detection device and the temperature measuring device are both arranged on the top end outside the doormat body.
[0006] Furthermore, the doormat body includes a waterproof layer, a filling layer and an anti-slip layer. The anti-slip layer is arranged at the bottom layer of the doormat body, the filling layer is arranged at the middle layer of the doormat body, and a main control circuit board is arranged on one side of the filling layer. The anti-slip layer is arranged at the top layer of the doormat body. A first empty area is arranged above the anti-slip layer. The center of the top end of the anti-slip layer is provided with a second empty area. And a third empty area is arranged at the corresponding position of the anti-slip layer and the filling layer where the main control circuit board is arranged. A foot placement indication area is arranged in the second empty area.
[0007] Furthermore, the personnel detection device includes a personnel detection ramp, a ranging sensor, a pressure conduction disk and a pressure sensor. The personnel detection ramp is arranged in the first empty area of the anti-slip layer of the doormat body, and the front surface of the personnel detection ramp forms an angle of 45° with the horizontal plane. The ranging sensor is arranged on the front surface of the personnel detection ramp. The specific model of the ranging sensor is WTU201F2_B004, and both the ranging sensor and the pressure sensor are electrically connected to the main control circuit board. The pressure conduction disk is arranged in the second empty area of the anti-slip layer of the doormat body, and the pressure sensor is arranged at the bottom end of the pressure conduction disk. The specific model of the pressure sensor is BMP280.
[0008] Furthermore, the temperature measuring device includes an ambient temperature sensor, an ambient humidity sensor, and at least two human body temperature sensors. The ambient temperature sensor and the ambient humidity sensor are both arranged at the top of the personnel detection ramp. The specific model of the ambient temperature sensor is MLX90614, and the ambient temperature sensor, the ambient humidity sensor, and at least two human body temperature sensors are all electrically connected to the main control circuit board. The specific model of the ambient humidity sensor is AM2302. At least two human body temperature sensors are respectively arranged at the top of the pressure conduction disk. The specific model of the human body temperature sensor is GWP200-C, and the placement position of the human body temperature sensor corresponds to the center point of the foot placement indication area.
[0009] Furthermore, the main control circuit board includes a main control unit, a power supply unit, a communication unit, and a human-computer interaction unit. The main control unit is electrically connected to the ranging sensor, the pressure sensor, the ambient temperature sensor, the ambient humidity sensor, all human body temperature sensors, the power supply unit, the communication unit, and the human-computer interaction unit respectively.
[0010] Furthermore, the main control unit includes a main control circuit, a reset circuit, and a clock circuit. The specific model of the main control chip of the main control circuit is STM32F103C8T6, and the main control circuit is electrically connected to the reset circuit, the clock circuit, the ranging sensor, the pressure sensor, the ambient temperature sensor, the ambient humidity sensor, all human body temperature sensors, the power supply unit, the communication unit, and the human-computer interaction unit respectively.
[0011] Furthermore, the human-computer interaction unit includes a key circuit, a display circuit, and an acoustic-optic reminder circuit. The key circuit, the display circuit, and the acoustic-optic reminder circuit are all electrically connected to the main control circuit. The specific model of the display screen of the display circuit is LM016L, and the display screen is arranged in the third empty area.
[0012] Furthermore, the communication unit includes a wireless communication circuit. The specific model of the wireless communication chip of the wireless communication circuit is SIM900A, and the wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to the main control circuit.
[0013] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:
[0014] The automatic temperature measuring doormat provided by the present utility model remains in a low-power sleep state during non-triggering times, with no information flow between the main control circuit board and the temperature measuring device, reducing resource waste. The personnel detection device is used to detect and determine the user's position, realizing the triggering of the personnel automatic detection and temperature measurement functions. Then, the main control circuit board is used to control the temperature measuring device to perform automatic temperature measurement work, improving the practicability and functionality. The adopted temperature measuring device improves the efficiency on the premise of avoiding the infection risk of manual temperature measurement, and the adopted contact temperature measurement method improves the detection accuracy.
[0015] Other beneficial effects of the present utility model will be further described in the specific implementation manners. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 is the top view of the structure of the automatic temperature measuring doormat Figure 1 .
[0017] Figure 2 is the top view of the structure of the automatic temperature measuring doormat Figure 2 .
[0018] Figure 3 is the front cross-sectional view of the structure of the automatic temperature measuring doormat.
[0019] Figure 4 is the side view of the structure of the personnel detection inclined platform.
[0020] Figure 5 is the circuit schematic diagram of the main control circuit board.
[0021] Figure 6 is the circuit schematic diagram of the sound and light reminder circuit.
[0022] Figure 7 is the circuit schematic diagram of the communication unit.
[0023] In the figures, 100, doormat body; 101, waterproof layer; 102, filling layer; 103, anti-slip layer; 200, main control circuit board; 201, display screen; 300, personnel detection device; 301, personnel detection inclined platform; 302, distance measuring sensor; 303, pressure conduction disc; 304, pressure sensor; 400, temperature measuring device; 401, ambient temperature sensor; 402, ambient humidity sensor; 403, human body temperature sensor. SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION MANNERS
[0024] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] Embodiment:
[0026] As Figures 1 to 4As shown together, this embodiment provides an automatic temperature-measuring doormat, which includes a doormat body 100, a main control circuit board 200, a personnel detection device 300, and a temperature-measuring device 400. The main control circuit board 200 is disposed on one inner side of the doormat body 100, and the main control circuit board 200 is electrically connected to the personnel detection device 300 and the temperature-measuring device 400 respectively. The personnel detection device 300 and the temperature-measuring device 400 are both disposed on the outer top end of the doormat body 100.
[0027] The personnel detection device 300 automatically detects whether a person is located at the top end of the automatic temperature-measuring doormat. If a person stands on the top end of the doormat body 100, the personnel detection device 300 sends a trigger signal to the main control circuit board 200 to end the sleep mode of the automatic temperature-measuring doormat. The main control circuit board 200 generates a control instruction according to the trigger signal and sends it to the temperature-measuring device 400 to perform the automatic temperature-measuring work. When the person leaves the top end of the doormat body 100, the trigger signal is no longer sent, and the automatic temperature-measuring doormat re-enters the sleep mode. The cooperation of the main control circuit board 200, the personnel detection device 300, and the temperature-measuring device 400 completes the functions of automatic detection and temperature measurement based on the internally programmed routine settings.
[0028] Preferably, the doormat body 100 includes a waterproof layer 101, a filling layer 102, and an anti-slip layer 103. The anti-slip layer 103 is disposed at the bottommost layer of the doormat body 100, the filling layer 102 is disposed at the middle layer of the doormat body 100, and one side of the filling layer 102 is provided with the main control circuit board 200. The anti-slip layer 103 is disposed at the topmost layer of the doormat body 100. A first vacant area is provided above the anti-slip layer 103. The center of the top end of the anti-slip layer 103 is provided with a second vacant area. And a third vacant area is provided at the corresponding position of the anti-slip layer 103 and the filling layer 102 where the main control circuit board 200 is disposed. A foot placement indication area is provided in the second vacant area.
[0029] The waterproof layer 101 is made of a waterproof material, and a waterproof film and anti-slip grooves are provided on the bottom surface to prevent the water on the ground from seeping into the main control circuit board 200 and causing component short circuits, damaging the main control circuit board 200, and improving the service life of the automatic temperature-measuring doormat. The filling layer 102 is used to keep the automatic temperature-measuring doormat soft and avoid crushing the main control circuit board 200 due to the weight of the person, improving the use safety of the main control circuit board 200. The anti-slip layer 103 is provided with a number of bumps or grooves to increase the friction force and prevent the person from slipping. At the same time, the anti-slip layer 103 also needs to be made of a waterproof material.
[0030] Preferably, the personnel detection device 300 includes a personnel detection ramp 301, a distance measurement sensor 302, a pressure conduction disc 303, and a pressure sensor 304. The personnel detection ramp 301 is disposed in the first vacant area of the anti-slip layer 103 of the doormat body 100, and the angle between the front surface of the personnel detection ramp 301 and the horizontal plane is 45°. The distance measurement sensor 302 is disposed on the front surface of the personnel detection ramp 301. The specific model of the distance measurement sensor 302 is WTU201F2_B004, and both the distance measurement sensor 302 and the pressure sensor 304 are electrically connected to the main control circuit board 200. The pressure conduction disc 303 is disposed in the second vacant area of the anti-slip layer 103 of the doormat body 100, and the pressure sensor 304 is disposed at the bottom end of the pressure conduction disc 303. The specific model of the pressure sensor 304 is BMP280.
[0031] The personnel detection ramp 301 is arranged at an angle of 45° with the horizontal plane, which can better detect the position of the personnel directly in front of the automatic temperature measurement doormat. If a person stands in front of the doormat body 100, the distance measurement sensor 302 sends a start signal to the main control circuit board 200. If a person stands on the top of the doormat body 100, the pressure conduction disc 303 receives the pressure data transmitted by the pressure sensor 304 and sends a trigger signal to the main control circuit board 200 in cooperation with the start signal, avoiding mis-triggering of the main control circuit board 200. Only when a person stands on the top of the doormat body 100, the automatic temperature measurement work is started, realizing automatic detection work.
[0032] Preferably, the temperature measurement device 400 includes an ambient temperature sensor 401, an ambient humidity sensor 402, and two human body temperature sensors 403. The ambient temperature sensor 401 and the ambient humidity sensor 402 are both disposed at the top end of the personnel detection ramp 301. The specific model of the ambient temperature sensor 401 is MLX90614, and the ambient temperature sensor 401, the ambient humidity sensor 402, and at least two human body temperature sensors 403 are all electrically connected to the main control circuit board 200. The specific model of the ambient humidity sensor 402 is AM2302. The two human body temperature sensors 403 are respectively disposed at the top end of the pressure conduction disc 303. The specific model of the human body temperature sensor 403 is GWP200-C, and the placement positions of the human body temperature sensors 403 correspond to the center points of the foot placement indication areas.
[0033] Upon receiving the control instruction issued by the main control circuit board 200, the ambient temperature sensor 401 and the ambient humidity sensor 402 collect ambient temperature and humidity data, and the human body temperature sensors 403 collect human body temperature data at the soles of the feet. In this embodiment, it is necessary to take off shoes for direct contact temperature measurement. The ambient temperature sensor 401 is a non-contact temperature sensor, while the human body temperature sensors 403 are contact temperature sensors, improving the accuracy of the human body temperature data.
[0034] Preferably, the main control circuit board 200 includes a main control unit, a power supply unit, a communication unit, and a human-machine interaction unit. The main control unit is electrically connected to the ranging sensor 302, the pressure sensor 304, the ambient temperature sensor 401, the ambient humidity sensor 402, all the body temperature sensors 403, the power supply unit, the communication unit, and the human-machine interaction unit respectively.
[0035] The main control unit controls the normal operation of the personnel detection device 300 and the temperature measurement device 400. The personnel detection device 300 automatically detects the position of personnel. If a person stands at the top of the doormat body 100, the personnel detection device 300 sends a trigger signal to the main control unit. The power supply unit provides the working voltage for the main control unit. The temperature measurement device 400 is used to perform temperature measurement according to the control instruction generated by the main control unit.
[0036] Preferably, as Figure 5 shown, the main control unit includes a main control circuit, a reset circuit, and a clock circuit. The specific model of the main control chip of the main control circuit is STM32F103C8T6, and the main control circuit is electrically connected to the reset circuit, the clock circuit, the ranging sensor 302, the pressure sensor 304, the ambient temperature sensor 401, the ambient humidity sensor 402, all the body temperature sensors 403, the power supply unit, the communication unit, and the human-machine interaction unit respectively;
[0037] The first, 24th, 36th, and 48th pins of the main control chip U1 are all connected to the node Vcc. The 3rd pin of the main control chip U1 is grounded through the capacitor C4. The 4th pin of the main control chip U1 is grounded through the capacitor C3. A crystal oscillator Y2 of the clock circuit is connected in series between the 3rd pin and the 4th pin of the main control chip U1. The 7th pin of the main control chip U1 is connected to the node NRST. The 5th pin of the main control chip U1 is grounded through the capacitor C2. The 6th pin of the main control chip U1 is grounded through the capacitor C1. The 5th pin of the main control chip U1 is connected to the 1st pin of the crystal oscillator Y1 of the clock circuit. The 6th pin of the main control chip U1 is connected to the 3rd pin of the crystal oscillator Y1. The 8th, 23rd, 35th, and 47th pins of the main control chip U1 are all directly grounded. The 9th pin of the main control chip U1 is connected to the node Vcc through the inductor L1. The 28th pin of the main control chip U1 is connected to the node RXD. The 29th pin of the main control chip U1 is connected to the node TXD. The 30th - 34th pins of the main control chip U1 are respectively connected to the nodes CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, and CG5. The 37th pin of the main control chip U1 is connected to the node CG6. The 44th pin of the main control chip U1 is grounded through the resistor R8. The 11th pin of the main control chip U1 is connected to the node LED. The 12th pin of the main control chip U1 is connected to the node BUZZ. The 15th pin of the main control chip U1 is connected to the node SW. The 38th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 39th, 40th, 41st, and 42nd pins of the main control chip U1 are respectively connected to the 4th - 10th pins of the display screen 201 chip U2 of the corresponding display screen 201 circuit. The 22nd, 25th, 26th, and 27th pins of the main control chip U1 are respectively connected to one end of the key switches K2 - K5 of the corresponding key circuit. The 2nd pin and the 4th pin of the crystal oscillator Y1 are directly grounded. One end of the reset switch K1 of the reset circuit is directly grounded. The other end of the reset switch K1 far from the directly grounded end is connected to the node Vcc through the resistor R9. The other end of the reset switch K1 far from the directly grounded end is grounded through the capacitor C5, and the other end of the reset switch K1 far from the directly grounded end is directly connected to the node NRST. The nodes RXD and TXD are both electrically connected to the communication unit. The node Vcc is electrically connected to the power supply unit. The nodes LED and BUZZ are both electrically connected to the human - machine interaction unit. The nodes CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, and CG6 are respectively electrically connected to the ranging sensor 302, the pressure sensor 304, the ambient temperature sensor 401, the ambient humidity sensor 402, and two human body temperature sensors 403;
[0038] The main control circuit controls the normal operation of other modules, analyzes the trigger signals returned by the ranging sensor 302 and the pressure sensor 304 to generate control instructions, analyzes the ambient temperature and humidity data and human body temperature data returned by the ambient temperature sensor 401, the ambient humidity sensor 402, and two human body temperature sensors 403, and sends them to the human - machine interaction unit for display, which improves the practicability.
[0039] The clock circuit provides a clock signal for the main control circuit, and the reset circuit realizes the automatic reset function.
[0040] Preferably, the power supply unit includes that the negative electrode of the battery pack BAT of the power supply circuit is grounded, and the positive electrode of the battery pack BAT is connected to the node Vcc through the manual switch K0.
[0041] Preferably, the human-computer interaction unit includes a key circuit, a display circuit, and an Figure 6 acousto-optic reminder circuit as shown. The key circuit, the display circuit, and the acousto-optic reminder circuit are all electrically connected to the main control circuit. The specific model of the display screen 201 of the display circuit is LM016L. The display screen 201 is arranged in the third vacant area. One end of the LED lamp D1 of the acousto-optic reminder circuit with the specific model of CVG2835UWC is connected to the node LED, and the other end of the LED lamp D1 is respectively connected to the node Vcc and the emitter of the triode Q1 with the specific model of S8050. The base of the triode Q1 is connected to the node BUZZ, and the collector of the triode Q1 is connected to one end of the buzzer LS1 with the specific model of SFM27-D. The other end of the buzzer LS1 is grounded. The node Vcc, LED, and BUZZ are all electrically connected to the main control circuit. The key switches K2 to K5 of the key circuit are all electrically connected to the main control circuit. The first pin of the display screen 201U2 of the display circuit is grounded, the second pin of the display screen 201U2 is connected to the node Vcc, and the second pin of the display screen 201U2 is connected to the third end of the sliding rheostat RP. The first end of the sliding rheostat RP is connected to the node Vcc, and the second end of the sliding rheostat RP is grounded. The manual switch K0, the reset switch K1, and the key switches K2 to K5 are all arranged in the third vacant area.
[0042] Preferably, as Figure 7 shown, the communication unit includes a wireless communication circuit. The specific model of the wireless communication chip of the wireless communication circuit is SIM900A, and the wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to the main control circuit. The first pin of the wireless communication chip U5 is connected to the node Vcc, the second pin of the wireless communication chip U5 is connected to the node RXD, the third pin of the wireless communication chip U5 is connected to the node TXD, and the fourth pin of the wireless communication chip U5 is directly grounded. The nodes RXD, TXD, and Vcc are all electrically connected to the main control circuit.
[0043] The automatic temperature measuring doormat provided by the utility model maintains a low-power sleep state during non-trigger time, with no information flow between the main control circuit board and the temperature measuring device, reducing resource waste. The personnel detection device is used to detect and determine the user's position, realizing the triggering of the functions of automatic personnel detection and temperature measurement. Then, the main control circuit board is used to control the temperature measuring device to perform automatic temperature measurement work, improving the practicability and functionality. The adopted temperature measuring device improves the efficiency on the premise of avoiding the infection risk of manual temperature measurement, and the adopted contact temperature measurement method improves the detection accuracy.
[0044] The utility model is not limited to the above optional implementation manners, and anyone can obtain other various forms of products under the inspiration of the utility model. The above specific implementation manners should not be understood as limiting the protection scope of the utility model, and the protection scope of the utility model should be defined by the claims, and the description can be used to interpret the claims.
Claims
1. An automatic temperature-measuring doormat, characterized in that: It includes a doormat body (100), a main control circuit board (200), a personnel detection device (300), and a temperature measurement device (400). The main control circuit board (200) is arranged on one inner side of the doormat body (100), and the main control circuit board (200) is electrically connected to the personnel detection device (300) and the temperature measurement device (400) respectively. The personnel detection device (300) and the temperature measurement device (400) are both arranged at the outer top end of the doormat body (100).
2. The automatic temperature-measuring doormat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The doormat body (100) includes a waterproof layer (101), a filling layer (102), and an anti-slip layer (103) arranged at the bottommost layer of the doormat body (100). The filling layer (102) is arranged at the middle layer of the doormat body (100), and a main control circuit board (200) is arranged on one side of the filling layer (102). The anti-slip layer (103) is arranged at the topmost layer of the doormat body (100). There is a first empty area above the anti-slip layer (103). There is a second empty area at the center of the top end of the anti-slip layer (103). And there is a third empty area at the corresponding position of the anti-slip layer (103) and the filling layer (102) where the main control circuit board (200) is arranged. A foot placement indication area is arranged in the second empty area.
3. The automatic temperature measuring doormat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The personnel detection device (300) includes a personnel detection ramp (301), a distance measurement sensor (302), a pressure conduction disc (303), and a pressure sensor (304). The personnel detection ramp (301) is arranged in the first empty area of the anti-slip layer (103) of the doormat body (100), and the angle between the front of the personnel detection ramp (301) and the horizontal plane is 45°. The distance measurement sensor (302) is arranged on the front of the personnel detection ramp (301). The specific model of the distance measurement sensor (302) is WTU201F2_B004. And both the distance measurement sensor (302) and the pressure sensor (304) are electrically connected to the main control circuit board (200). The pressure conduction disc (303) is arranged in the second empty area of the anti-slip layer (103) of the doormat body (100). The pressure sensor (304) is arranged at the bottom end of the pressure conduction disc (303). And the specific model of the pressure sensor (304) is BMP280.
4. The automatic temperature measuring doormat according to claim 3, wherein: The temperature measuring device (400) described above includes an ambient temperature sensor (401), an ambient humidity sensor (402), and at least two human body temperature sensors (403). The ambient temperature sensor (401) and the ambient humidity sensor (402) are both arranged at the top of the personnel detection ramp (301). The specific model of the ambient temperature sensor (401) is MLX90614. Moreover, the ambient temperature sensor (401), the ambient humidity sensor (402), and at least two human body temperature sensors (403) are all electrically connected to the main control circuit board (200). The specific model of the ambient humidity sensor (402) is AM2302. At least two of the human body temperature sensors (403) are respectively arranged at the top of the pressure conduction disc (303). The specific model of the human body temperature sensor (403) is GWP200-C. And the placement position of the human body temperature sensor (403) corresponds to the center point of the foot placement indication area.
5. The automatic temperature measuring doormat according to claim 4, wherein: The main control circuit board (200) described above includes a main control unit, a power supply unit, a communication unit, and a human-machine interaction unit. The main control unit is electrically connected to the ranging sensor (302), the pressure sensor (304), the ambient temperature sensor (401), the ambient humidity sensor (402), all human body temperature sensors (403), the power supply unit, the communication unit, and the human-machine interaction unit respectively.
6. The automatic temperature-measuring doormat according to claim 5, wherein: The main control unit includes a main control circuit, a reset circuit, and a clock circuit. The specific model of the main control chip of the main control circuit is STM32F103C8T6. And the main control circuit is electrically connected to the reset circuit, the clock circuit, the ranging sensor (302), the pressure sensor (304), the ambient temperature sensor (401), the ambient humidity sensor (402), all human body temperature sensors (403), the power supply unit, the communication unit, and the human-machine interaction unit respectively.
7. The automatic temperature measuring doormat according to claim 6, wherein: The human-machine interaction unit includes a key circuit, a display circuit, and an acoustic-optic reminder circuit. The key circuit, the display circuit, and the acoustic-optic reminder circuit are all electrically connected to the main control circuit. The specific model of the display screen (201) of the display circuit is LM016L. The display screen (201) is arranged in the third vacant area.
8. The automatic temperature-measuring doormat according to claim 6, wherein: The communication unit includes a wireless communication circuit. The specific model of the wireless communication chip of the wireless communication circuit is SIM900A. And the wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to the main control circuit.