Intelligent switch and intelligent lamp

Abstract

The utility model relates to an intelligent switch and an intelligent lamp, the switch is electrically connected with an intelligent lamp load, and the switch comprises a switch element which electrically connects a power supply with the intelligent lamp load; a switch operation element including an operation portion that can be manually operated to generate an operation signal; the programmable control module comprises a first electric connection end which is electrically connected to the power supply; the second electric connection end is electrically connected to the switch operation element to receive the operation signal; the third electric connection end is electrically connected to the switch element to control the working state of the switch element; a wireless communication unit for wirelessly communicating with an intelligent lamp load, the programmable control module controlling the switching element to remain in a closed state and converting a subsequent operation signal from the switching operation element into a wireless control signal for controlling the intelligent lamp load in response to the received operation signal having a predetermined signal pattern, the technical effect that the intelligent lamp load is kept electrified and can be used at any time without depending on a specific application program is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to intelligent switches and intelligent lamps, and more particularly, to an intelligent switch and an intelligent lamp including the same that can keep an intelligent lamp load always powered on and ready for use in a simple manner without relying on a specific application program. Background Art

[0002] Intelligent lamps usually have a wireless chip built in to communicate wirelessly with other devices. To remain ready for use at all times, the intelligent lamp needs to be powered on all the time to stay ready for use, even when the lamp itself is not emitting light at this time. However, intelligent lamps are usually installed in a circuit controlled by a traditional switch. In this case, operating the traditional switch cuts off the power supply, disconnecting the intelligent lamp from the power source. This is the main pain point for users of intelligent lamps.

[0003] The existing Cync intelligent switch solves this problem by providing a configuration option for "intelligent lamp load". When the Cync intelligent switch is set to the "intelligent lamp load" configuration mode, the Cync intelligent switch will always keep the line voltage from the power supply to the intelligent lamp powered on and only send a wireless control command to the intelligent lamp when the switch button of the Cync intelligent switch is pressed. However, this "intelligent lamp load" configuration can only be performed in the Cync application program. When the user uses the Cync intelligent switch in a third-party application program (for example, the Matter application program), this function is not available because the third-party application program does not provide this configuration option.

[0004] In view of this, it is desirable to provide an improved intelligent switch for an intelligent lamp that can keep the intelligent lamp always powered on and ready for use without relying on a specific application program, so that it can be compatible with various application programs for controlling the intelligent lamp. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The present application is proposed in view of the above problems. The main purpose of the present application is to provide an intelligent switch and an intelligent lamp including the same to solve the technical problem in the prior art that it is difficult to keep an intelligent lamp load always powered on and ready for use without additional configuration of an application program.

[0006] To achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present application, there is provided an intelligent switch electrically connected to an intelligent lamp load. The intelligent switch includes: a switch element configured to electrically connect a power supply to the intelligent lamp load; a first switch operating element including a first operating portion, the first operating portion being manually operable to generate a first operation signal; a programmable control module including: a first electrical connection terminal electrically connected to the power supply; a second electrical connection terminal electrically connected to the first switch operating element to receive the first operation signal from the first switch operating element; a third electrical connection terminal electrically connected to the switch element to control the operating state of the switch element; and a wireless communication unit for wirelessly communicating with the intelligent lamp load. Wherein, the programmable control module controls the switch element to remain in the closed state in response to receiving a first operation signal from the first switch operating element having a predetermined first signal pattern, and converts subsequent first operation signals from the first switch operating element into wireless control signals for controlling the intelligent lamp load.

[0007] In this way, the user only needs to perform a specific first operation on the first switch operating element to generate a first operation signal having a first signal pattern, so that the intelligent lamp load can always remain powered on and be available for intelligent control of a predetermined application program at any time. This avoids the user's manual operation of the first switch operating element from disconnecting the intelligent lamp load from the power supply. At the same time, the user can continue to manually operate the first switch operating element to control the lighting state of the intelligent lamp load. Thus, it is possible to achieve that the intelligent lamp load always remains powered on and is available for manual operation control of the first switch operating element or intelligent control of an external application program without additional configuration of an application program. Therefore, without additional configuration of an application program, the intelligent lamp load always remains powered on and available, and will not be disconnected from the power supply by the user's manual operation.

[0008] Further, according to an embodiment of the present application, the first switch operating element includes a first conductive terminal and a second conductive terminal. The first conductive terminal is connected to ground, and the second conductive terminal is connected to the second electrical connection terminal of the programmable control module.

[0009] In this way, by manually operating the first switch operating element, the second electrical connection terminal of the programmable control module can be at a ground potential or a non-ground potential, so that a first operation signal composed of different levels can be generated at the second electrical connection terminal of the programmable control module.

[0010] Further, according to an embodiment of the present application, the switch element includes a make-break switch, and the first switch operating element is a switch button.

[0011] In this way, when the switching element is an on-off switch and the first switch operating element is a switch button, it is possible to keep the intelligent lamp load always powered on and ready for use without the need for additional configuration of an application program.

[0012] Further, according to an embodiment of the present application, the intelligent switch further includes a resistor disposed between the power supply and the second electrical connection terminal of the programmable control module.

[0013] In this way, when the switching element is an on-off switch, a high-level or low-level signal can be generated by manually operating the first switch operating element.

[0014] Further, according to an embodiment of the present application, the switching element includes a dimmer and the first switch operating element is a potentiometer.

[0015] In this way, when the switching element is a dimmer and the first switch operating element is a potentiometer, it is possible to keep the intelligent lamp load always powered on and ready for use without the need for additional configuration of an application program.

[0016] Further, according to an embodiment of the present application, the first conductive end is the first fixed-end pin of the first switch operating element, the second conductive end is the sliding-end pin of the first switch operating element, and the first switch operating element further includes a second fixed-end pin which is connected to the power supply.

[0017] In this way, when the switching element is a dimmer, voltage signals of different levels can be generated by manually operating the first switch operating element.

[0018] Further, according to an embodiment of the present application, the intelligent switch further includes a second switch operating element. The second switch operating element is connected between the second conductive end of the first switch operating element and the second electrical connection terminal of the programmable control module. The second switch operating element includes a second operating part which can be manually operated to generate a second operation signal. Wherein, the programmable control module controls the switching element to remain in the closed state in response to the combination of the first operation signal received from the first switch operating element and the second operation signal received from the second switch operating element having the predetermined first signal pattern.

[0019] In this way, by using the combination of the first switch operating element and the second switch operating element, it is easy to set the first operation corresponding to the predetermined first signal pattern, and at the same time, it is easy to avoid entering or exiting the intelligent load control mode due to the user's misoperation in the case of a single switch operating element.

[0020] Further, according to an embodiment of the present application, the second switch operating element includes an air gap switch.

[0021] In this way, by manually operating the combination of the air gap switch and the on / off switch or the dimmer, the intelligent switch can be made to enter or exit the intelligent load control mode.

[0022] Further, according to an embodiment of the present application, the programmable control module is a micro control unit.

[0023] In this way, various functions of the programmable control module can be implemented by using the micro control unit.

[0024] According to another aspect of the present application, an intelligent lamp is provided, which includes: the above intelligent switch, and an intelligent lamp load, electrically connected to the switch element of the intelligent switch, and configured to wirelessly communicate with the programmable control module of the intelligent switch.

[0025] In this way, it can be realized that without additional configuration of an application program, the intelligent lamp load always remains powered on and ready for use, and will not be disconnected from the power supply by the user's manual operation.

[0026] Further, according to an embodiment of the present application, the intelligent lamp load includes a communication unit, a driving unit, and a light emitting unit, wherein the driving unit is electrically connected between the light emitting unit and the switch element, and the driving unit is also electrically connected to the communication unit, and the communication unit is configured to wirelessly communicate with the wireless communication unit of the programmable control module.

[0027] Further, according to an embodiment of the present application, the first switch operating element of the intelligent switch is arranged on the wall of the room, and the intelligent lamp load is arranged on the ceiling of the room.

[0028] In an embodiment of the present application, an intelligent switch is provided, which is electrically connected to an intelligent lamp load. The intelligent switch includes: a switch element configured to electrically connect a power supply to the intelligent lamp load; a first switch operating element including a first operating portion, and the first operating portion can be manually operated to generate a first operation signal; a programmable control module including: a first electrical connection terminal electrically connected to the power supply; a second electrical connection terminal electrically connected to the first switch operating element to receive the first operation signal from the first switch operating element; a third electrical connection terminal electrically connected to the switch element to control the operating state of the switch element; and a wireless communication unit for wireless communication with the intelligent lamp load. Wherein, in response to the received first operation signal from the first switch operating element having a predetermined first signal pattern, the programmable control module controls the switch element to remain in a closed state and converts subsequent first operation signals from the first switch operating element into wireless control signals for controlling the intelligent lamp load, so as to at least solve the technical problem in the prior art that it is difficult to keep the intelligent lamp load always powered on and available at any time without additionally configuring an application program, thereby achieving the technical effect of keeping the intelligent lamp load always powered on and available at any time without additionally configuring an application program and not being disconnected from the power supply by the user's manual operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings forming a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The schematic embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation to this application. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the circuit connection between the intelligent switch and the intelligent lamp load according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the circuit connection between the intelligent switch and the intelligent lamp load according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the circuit connection between the intelligent switch and the intelligent lamp load according to another exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the circuit connection between the intelligent switch and the intelligent lamp load according to still another exemplary embodiment of the present application; and

[0034] Figure 5 is Figure 4 an exemplary illustration of the first switch operating element and the second switch operating element shown.

[0035] Wherein, the above-mentioned accompanying drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0036] 100: Intelligent switch

[0037] 110: Switching element

[0038] 120: First switching operation element

[0039] 1201: First conductive end

[0040] 1202: Second conductive end

[0041] 1203: Second fixed terminal pin

[0042] 130: Programmable control module

[0043] 1301: First electrical connection end

[0044] 1302: Second electrical connection end

[0045] 1303: Third electrical connection end

[0046] 1304: Wireless communication unit

[0047] 140: Resistor

[0048] 150: Second switching operation element

[0049] 200: Smart lamp

[0050] 210: Smart lamp load

[0051] V ac : Power supply voltage Detailed implementation manners

[0052] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0053] It should be pointed out that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in the present application have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0054] In the present application, unless otherwise stated, the directional terms such as "upper, lower, top, bottom" are usually in relation to the direction shown in the drawings, or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular or gravitational direction of the component itself; similarly, for the convenience of understanding and description, "inner, outer" refer to the inner and outer of the contour of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit the present application.

[0055] The purpose of the present application is to provide an improved intelligent switch and an intelligent lighting fixture including the same. The intelligent switch can keep the intelligent lamp load always powered on and be ready for wireless control at any time without relying on a specific application program, so that it can be compatible with all application programs for controlling the intelligent lighting fixture.

[0056] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the circuit connection between the intelligent switch and the intelligent lamp load according to an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 1 shown, the intelligent switch 100 according to the present application is electrically connected to the intelligent lamp load 210. The intelligent switch 100 includes: a switch element 110 configured to electrically connect a power source to the intelligent lamp load 210; a first switch operation element 120 including a first operation part, and the first operation part can be manually operated to generate a first operation signal; a programmable control module 130 including: a first electrical connection end 1301 electrically connected to the power source; a second electrical connection end 1302 electrically connected to the first switch operation element 120 to receive the first operation signal from the first switch operation element 120; a third electrical connection end 1303 electrically connected to the switch element 110 to control the working state of the switch element 110; and a wireless communication unit 1304 for wireless communication with the intelligent lamp load 210. Wherein, the programmable control module 130 has a predetermined first signal pattern in response to the received first operation signal from the first switch operation element 120, and controls the switch element 110 to remain in the closed state, and converts the subsequent first operation signals from the first switch operation element 120 into wireless control signals for controlling the intelligent lamp load 210.

[0057] In the present application, the above functions of the programmable control module 130 are realized by programming the programmable control module 130. The specific programming method is well-known to those skilled in the art. In addition, the above functions realized by the programmable control module 130 are also well-known prior art to those skilled in the art.

[0058] In the present application, the first switch operation element 120 generates a first operation signal in response to the user's manual operation of the operation part. The first operation signal is input into the programmable control module 130 to control the working state of the switch element 110 or the driving voltage or driving current of the driving element of the intelligent lamp load 210.

[0059] With the above arrangement, when the first operation signal received by the programmable control module 130 from the first switch operation element 120 does not have a predetermined first signal pattern, the intelligent switch 100 can be in the normal control mode. In this mode, the programmable control module 130 can directly control the working state of the switch element 110 according to the first operation signal of the first switch operation element 120, so as to control the working state of the lamp load according to the user's manual operation like a traditional lamp. When the first operation signal received by the programmable control module 130 from the first switch operation element 120 has a predetermined first signal pattern, in response to determining that the first operation signal has a predetermined first signal pattern, the programmable control module 130 can control the intelligent switch 100 to enter the intelligent load control mode. In the intelligent load control mode, the switch element 110 always remains in the closed state. At this time, the power supply voltage V from the power supply (such as an AC power supply) ac is always supplied to the intelligent lamp load 210 and is no longer affected by the user's manual operation of the first switch operation element 120. In addition, at this time, the first operation signal generated by the user's manual operation of the first switch operation element 120 will be converted by the programmable control module 130 into a wireless control signal for controlling the intelligent lamp load 210. The programmable control module 130 can use the communication module to send the wireless control signal to the driving element of the intelligent lamp load 210, so that the driving element controls the driving voltage or driving current output by the driving element according to the wireless control signal, and further controls the lighting state of the lighting element of the intelligent lamp load 210.

[0060] In addition, regardless of the normal control mode or the intelligent load control mode, the lighting state of the intelligent lamp load 210 can also be controlled by an external application program. The application program can reside on a mobile device and is programmed to be able to wirelessly communicate with the communication unit of the intelligent lamp load 210, and further control the lighting state of the lighting unit of the intelligent lamp load 210 in a wireless manner.

[0061] Therefore, the user only needs to perform a specific first operation on the first switch operation element 120 to generate a first operation signal with a first signal pattern, so that the intelligent lamp load 210 can always remain powered on and be available for intelligent control of a predetermined application program at any time. This avoids the intelligent lamp load 210 being disconnected from the power supply due to the user's manual operation of the first switch operation element and makes it impossible to perform intelligent control on it. At the same time, the user can still continue to manually operate the first switch operation element 120 to control the lighting state of the intelligent lamp load 210. Thus, without additional configuration of an application program, the intelligent lamp load 210 can always remain powered on and be available for manual operation control of the first switch operation element or intelligent control of an external application program at any time.

[0062] In the present application, the first switch operating element 120 includes a first conductive end 1201 and a second conductive end 1202. The first conductive end 1201 is connected to ground, and the second conductive end 1202 is connected to the second electrical connection end 1302 of the programmable control module 130, as Figures 2 to 4 shown. Thus, by manually operating the first switch operating element 120, the second electrical connection end 1302 of the programmable control module 130 can be made to be at a grounded potential or a non-grounded potential. Thus, the potential of the second electrical connection end 1302 can vary according to different manual operations, so that a first operation signal composed of different levels can be generated at the second electrical connection end 1302.

[0063] In the present application, the switch element 110 may include a make-break switch or a dimmer. Correspondingly, the first switch operating element 120 may include a switch button corresponding to the make-break switch or a potentiometer corresponding to the dimmer (for example, a potentiometer with a rotary button or a slide button). In the present application, the make-break switch is an electronic switch, which includes but is not limited to switch devices such as relays, transistors, MOSFETs, optocouplers, etc. that can be controlled by the programmable control module 130 to be closed or opened. The first switch operating element 120 is a mechanical switch, which includes but is not limited to switch devices such as push-button switches, toggle switches, slide switches, selector switches, knife switches, air gap switches, manual circuit breakers, etc. that can be manually operated to achieve closing or opening.

[0064] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the switch element 110 includes a make-break switch, and the first switch operating element 120 is a switch button (i.e., a push-button switch). At this time, the button portion of the switch button can serve as the first operating portion. In another exemplary embodiment of the present application, the switch element 110 includes a dimmer, and the first switch operating element 120 is a potentiometer. At this time, the rotary button or the slide button of the potentiometer can serve as the first operating portion.

[0065] In the present application, the first signal pattern may be a signal pattern represented by a specific sequence of high and low levels. A first operation that results in a first operation signal having the first signal pattern can be preset.

[0066] In an exemplary embodiment, the switch element 110 includes a make-break switch, and the first operation may be to press and then release the button portion of the corresponding switch button for a predetermined time, or to release the button portion for a predetermined time and then press it. This may correspond to turning off the switch button for a predetermined time and then turning it on, or turning it on for a predetermined time and then turning it off, thereby generating a first operation signal having a low level of a predetermined length or a high level of a predetermined length. Alternatively, the first operation may be to press, release, press again, and release again the button portion of the corresponding switch button a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time period, thereby generating a first operation signal that is a high-low level cyclic sequence having a predetermined number of cycles. At this time, the first signal pattern may be a high-low level cyclic sequence having the predetermined number of cycles.

[0067] In another exemplary embodiment, the switch element 110 includes a dimmer, and the first operation may be to adjust the first operation portion (such as a rotary button) of the corresponding potentiometer to the lowest gear (which may correspond to 180-phase cutting) for a predetermined time and then to the highest gear (which may correspond to 0-phase cutting), or to adjust it to the highest gear for a predetermined time and then to the lowest gear. This may also generate a first operation signal having a low voltage of a predetermined length or a high voltage of a predetermined length. Alternatively, the first operation may also be to adjust the first operation portion of the potentiometer to the highest gear, the lowest gear, the highest gear, and the lowest gear in sequence within a predetermined time period a predetermined number of times, thereby generating a first operation signal that is a high-low level cyclic sequence having a predetermined number of cycles. At this time, the first signal pattern may be a high-low level cyclic sequence having the predetermined number of cycles. Alternatively, the first operation may also include adjusting to intermediate gears any number of times. At this time, the first signal pattern may be a voltage sequence composed of voltage signals of different levels in a predetermined arrangement.

[0068] Further, in the present application, when the intelligent switch 100 is in the intelligent load control mode, the programmable control module 130 may also control the intelligent switch 100 to exit the intelligent load control mode and return to the normal control mode in response to the received first operation signal from the first switch operation element 120 having a predetermined second signal pattern. The second signal pattern may be a signal pattern represented by a specific sequence of high and low levels similar to the above-mentioned first signal pattern, and thus will not be elaborated here. A second operation that results in a first operation signal having the second signal pattern may be preset. In addition, the second signal pattern may be different from the first signal pattern.

[0069] In addition, in the normal control mode, the programmable control module 130 does not control the intelligent lamp load 210 wirelessly.

[0070] To generate a high - level or low - level signal by manually operating the first switch operating element 120, in an exemplary embodiment, when the switch element 110 includes a make - break switch and the first switch operating element 120 is a switch button (e.g., a normally open or normally closed push - button switch), a resistor 140 can be further provided in the intelligent switch 100. Figure 2 FIG. shows a schematic diagram of an exemplary circuit connection between the intelligent switch 100 and the intelligent lamp load 210 in the case where the switch element 110 includes a make - break switch.

[0071] As Figure 2 shown, the first conductive end 1201 of the first switch operating element 120 is connected to the ground, and the second conductive end 1202 of the first switch operating element 120 is connected to the second electrical connection end 1302 of the programmable control module 130. In addition, the intelligent switch 100 further includes a resistor 140, which is connected between the power supply and the second electrical connection end 1302.

[0072] At this time, the resistor 140 can operate as a pull - up resistor or a pull - down resistor. When the switch button is not pressed (i.e., released), the second electrical connection end 1302 can have a fixed high level (or low level), and when the switch button is pressed, the second electrical connection end 1302 can have a fixed low level (or high level). Therefore, the programmable control module 130 can obtain the first operation signal from the first switch operating element 120 by reading the level state of the second electrical connection end 1302.

[0073] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the programmable control module 130 can be a micro - control unit (MCU). At this time, the second electrical connection end 1302 can be a digital input pin of the programmable control module 130.

[0074] To generate voltage signals of different levels by manually operating the first switch operating element 120, in another exemplary embodiment, when the switch element 110 includes a dimmer and the first switch operating element 120 is a potentiometer, a specific connection between the potentiometer and the programmable control module 130 can be provided in the intelligent switch 100. Figure 3 FIG. shows a schematic diagram of an exemplary circuit connection between the intelligent switch 100 and the intelligent lamp load 210 in the case where the switch element 110 includes a dimmer.

[0075] As Figure 3As shown, the first switch operating element 120 of the potentiometer includes a first fixed terminal pin and a sliding terminal pin. The first conductive terminal 1201 is the first fixed terminal pin, which is connected to the ground, and the second conductive terminal 1202 is the sliding terminal pin, which is connected to the second electrical connection terminal 1302 of the programmable control module 130. In addition, the first switch operating element 120 further includes a second fixed terminal pin 1203, and the second fixed terminal pin 1203 is connected to the power supply.

[0076] At this time, by adjusting the first operating portion of the first switch operating element 120, the resistance value between the second electrical connection terminal 1302 of the programmable control module 130 and the power output terminal can be changed, and further the voltage level of the second electrical connection terminal 1302 can be changed. Therefore, the programmable control module 130 can obtain the first operation signal from the first switch operating element 120 by reading the level state of the second electrical connection terminal 1302.

[0077] When the programmable control module 130 is a micro control unit, the second electrical connection terminal 1302 can be an analog input pin of the programmable control module 130.

[0078] Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present application, in order to generate a first operation signal having a predetermined first signal pattern, in addition to the first switch operating element 120, the intelligent switch 100 may further include one or more second switch operating elements 150. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the circuit connection between the intelligent switch including an additional second switch operating element and the intelligent lamp load according to another exemplary embodiment of the present application. As an example, Figure 4 shows a reference Figure 2 The case where the intelligent switch 100 shown includes an additional second switch operating element 150 is shown.

[0079] As Figure 4 shown, the second switch operating element 150 is connected between the second conductive terminal 1202 of the first switch operating element 120 and the second electrical connection terminal 1302 of the programmable control module 130. Alternatively, the second switch operating element 150 may be connected between the first conductive terminal 1201 of the first switch operating element 120 and the ground.

[0080] Further, the second switch operating element 150 may be connected between the connection line of the resistor 140 and the second electrical connection terminal 1302 and the second conductive terminal 1202 of the first switch operating element 120. The second switch operating element 150 may include a second operating portion. The second operating portion can be manually operated to generate a second operating signal. At this time, the programmable control module 130 may control the switch element 110 to remain in the closed state in response to the combination of the received first operating signal from the first switch operating element 120 and the second operating signal from the second switch operating element 150 having a predetermined first signal pattern. After that, the programmable control module 130 may convert a subsequent first operating signal from the first switch operating element 120 into a wireless control signal for controlling the intelligent lamp load 210, rather than directly controlling the operating state of the switch element 110 according to the subsequent first operating signal. The combination of the operating signals having the predetermined first signal pattern may be generated by the user's overall execution of a first operation on the first switch operating element 120 and the second switch operating element 150. In the present application, the second switch operating element 150 may be a mechanical switch, such as a push-button switch, an air-gap switch, etc. The second switch operating element 150 may be the same type of mechanical switch as the first switch operating element 120 or a different type of mechanical switch.

[0081] In Figure 4 when either the first switch operating element 120 or the second switch operating element 150 is not pressed, the second electrical connection terminal 1302 of the programmable control module 130 may have a fixed high level (or low level), and when both the first switch operating element 120 and the second switch operating element 150 are pressed, the second electrical connection terminal 1302 may have a fixed low level (or high level). Therefore, the programmable control module 130 can obtain the combination of the first operating signal from the first switch operating element 120 and the second operating signal from the second switch operating element 150 by reading the level state of the second electrical connection terminal 1302. Then, in the above normal control mode, the programmable control module 130 may control the intelligent switch 100 to enter the above intelligent load control mode in response to the combination of the operating signals having a predetermined first signal pattern. In the intelligent load control mode, the programmable control module 130 may control the intelligent switch 100 to exit the intelligent load control mode in response to the combination of the operating signals having a predetermined second signal pattern.

[0082] It should be noted that although Figure 4 shows the case where the intelligent switch 100 shown in reference Figure 2 includes an additional second switch operating element 150, in the case where the switch element 110 includes a dimmer (i.e., Figure 3In the case shown, the intelligent switch 100 may also include an additional second switch operating element 150. At this time, the second switch operating element 150 may be connected between the sliding end pin of the first switch operating element 120 and the second electrical connection end 1302 of the programmable control module 130, or connected between the first fixed end pin of the first switch operating element 120 and the ground.

[0083] By providing the additional second switch operating element 150 and enabling the programmable control module 130 to control the intelligent switch 100 to enter the intelligent load control mode in response to a combination of operation signals from the first switch operating element 120 and the second switch operating element 150 having a predetermined first signal pattern, it is possible to avoid entering or exiting the intelligent load control mode due to the user's incorrect operation in the case of a single switch operating element.

[0084] Furthermore, the second switch operating element 150 may be arranged within a predetermined distance from the first switch operating element 120, so that it is convenient for the user to operate the two switch operating elements simultaneously.

[0085] Figure 5 Yes Figure 4 Exemplary illustrations of the first switch operating element and the second switch operating element shown. As Figure 5 shown, the first switch operating element 120 is a push-button switch, and its button part is represented by a colored circle. The second switch operating element 150 is an air-gap switch, which can be manually pulled out (indicating disconnection) or pushed in (indicating closure). Figure 5 Shows the air-gap switch in the pulled-out state. The second switch operating element 150 is arranged adjacent to the first switch operating element 120 on the same switch panel for easy manual operation by personnel. In Figure 5 the case of the exemplary arrangement of the first switch operating element and the second switch operating element shown, the first operation may, for example, refer to: first pulling out the air-gap switch, and then pressing and holding the first switch operating element 120 for a certain number of seconds (such as 3, 4, 5 seconds, etc.) while pushing in the second switch operating element 150. It should be noted that Figure 5 this is only an exemplary illustration, and the first switch operating element 120 and the second switch operating element 150 may also adopt other switch types or other arrangements, as long as a predetermined first operation signal can be generated at the second electrical connection end 1302 of the programmable control module 130 through manual operation.

[0086] This application also provides an intelligent lamp 200. The intelligent lamp 200 may include the above-mentioned intelligent switch 100 and the above-mentioned intelligent lamp load 210. As Figures 1 to 4As shown, the intelligent lamp load 210 can be electrically connected to the switch element 110 of the intelligent switch 100 and is configured to be capable of wireless communication with the programmable control module 130 of the intelligent switch 100.

[0087] Specifically, the intelligent lamp load 210 can include a communication unit, a driving unit, and a light emitting unit (not shown). The driving unit can be electrically connected between the light emitting unit and the switch element 110 of the intelligent switch 100, and the driving unit can also be electrically connected to the communication unit. The communication unit can wirelessly communicate with the wireless communication unit 1304 of the programmable control module 130. Thus, when the intelligent switch 100 enters the intelligent load control mode, the driving unit of the intelligent lamp load 210 can receive a wireless control signal from the programmable control module 130 via the communication unit and control the driving voltage or driving current of the driving unit according to the wireless control signal, thereby controlling the light emitting state of the light emitting unit.

[0088] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the first switch operating element 120 of the intelligent switch 100 can be arranged on the wall of the room, and the intelligent lamp load 210 can be arranged on the ceiling of the room. Thus, the intelligent lamp load 210 in the room can always be kept powered on and ready for wireless control, without being affected by the user's operation of the switch on the wall.

[0089] The intelligent lighting fixture 200 according to the present application includes the configuration and functions of the intelligent switch 100 and the intelligent lamp load 210 as described above with reference to the drawings, and thus will not be described in detail herein.

[0090] It should be noted that in the present application, the control functions implemented by the programmable control module 130 are all known to those skilled in the art.

[0091] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms are also intended to include the plural forms. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0092] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and do not necessarily have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0093] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications can be made to the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An intelligent switch, electrically connected to an intelligent lamp load (210), characterized in that, The intelligent switch (100) includes: A switch element (110) configured to electrically connect a power supply to the intelligent lamp load (210); A first switch operating element (120) including a first operating portion that can be manually operated to generate a first operation signal; A programmable control module (130) including: A first electrical connection terminal (1301) electrically connected to the power supply; A second electrical connection terminal (1302) electrically connected to the first switch operating element (120) to receive the first operation signal from the first switch operating element (120); A third electrical connection terminal (1303) electrically connected to the switch element (110) to control the operating state of the switch element (110); and A wireless communication unit (1304) for wireless communication with the intelligent lamp load (210), wherein, in response to the received first operation signal from the first switch operating element (120) having a predetermined first signal pattern, the programmable control module (130) controls the switch element (110) to remain in the closed state and converts subsequent first operation signals from the first switch operating element into wireless control signals for controlling the intelligent lamp load (210).

2. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, characterized in that The first switch operating element (120) includes a first conductive terminal (1201) and a second conductive terminal (1202), the first conductive terminal (1201) is connected to ground, and the second conductive terminal (1202) is connected to the second electrical connection terminal (1302) of the programmable control module (130).

3. The intelligent switch according to claim 2, wherein The switch element (110) includes a make-break switch, and the first switch operating element (120) is a switch button.

4. The intelligent switch according to claim 3, characterized in that The intelligent switch (100) further includes a resistor (140) disposed between the power supply and the second electrical connection terminal (1302) of the programmable control module (130).

5. The intelligent switch according to claim 2, wherein The switch element (110) includes a dimmer, and the first switch operating element (120) is a potentiometer.

6. The intelligent switch according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first conductive terminal (1201) is the first fixed terminal pin of the first switch operating element (120), and the second conductive terminal (1202) is the sliding terminal pin of the first switch operating element (120), The first switch operating element (120) further includes a second fixed terminal pin (1203), and the second fixed terminal pin (1203) is connected to the power supply.

7. The intelligent switch according to claim 2, wherein The intelligent switch (100) further includes a second switch operating element (150), The second switch operating element (150) is connected between the second conductive terminal (1202) of the first switch operating element (120) and the second electrical connection terminal (1302) of the programmable control module (130), The second switch operating element (150) includes a second operating portion that can be manually operated to generate a second operation signal, Among them, the programmable control module (130) controls the switch element (110) to remain in the closed state in response to a combination of a first operation signal received from the first switch operation element (120) and the second operation signal received from the second switch operation element (150) having the predetermined first signal pattern.

8. The intelligent switch according to claim 7, characterized in that The second switch operation element (150) includes an air gap switch.

9. The intelligent switch according to claim 1, wherein, The programmable control module (130) is a micro control unit.

10. An intelligent lamp, characterized in that, The intelligent lamp (200) includes: The intelligent switch according to any one of claims 1 to 9; and An intelligent lamp load (210), electrically connected to the switch element (110) of the intelligent switch (100), and configured to wirelessly communicate with the programmable control module (130) of the intelligent switch (100).

11. The intelligent lamp according to claim 10, wherein, The intelligent lamp load (210) includes a communication unit, a driving unit, and a light emitting unit. Among them, the driving unit is electrically connected between the light emitting unit and the switch element (110), and the driving unit is also electrically connected to the communication unit. The communication unit is configured to wirelessly communicate with the wireless communication unit (1304) of the programmable control module (130).

12. The intelligent lamp according to claim 10, wherein, The first switch operation element (120) of the intelligent switch (100) is arranged on the wall of the room, and the intelligent lamp load (210) is arranged on the ceiling of the room.

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