Automatic synchronization LED controller
By integrating the main control chip, internal clock, GPS timing, 4G dual-mode module and external real-time clock in the LED controller, the time synchronization problem of LED light controllers between multiple projects and multiple buildings is solved, achieving high-precision and high-reliability synchronization effect, and supporting remote control and real-time monitoring.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422589040.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-25
AI Technical Summary
The time synchronization of existing LED light controllers between multiple projects and buildings is limited by weak signal, network, weather and environmental factors, resulting in unstable synchronization effect.
It adopts an internal clock and timing module in the main control chip, combining GPS timing, 4G dual-mode module and external real-time clock to realize multiple timing methods, combining the Internet of Things cloud platform for remote control and monitoring, and is equipped with an LCD screen to display information in real time.
It realizes high-precision and high-reliability time synchronization between controllers, improves synchronization effect, ensures the stability and reliability of scene display, and supports remote control and real-time monitoring.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of LED controllers, and in particular relates to an automatic synchronous LED controller. Background Art
[0002] The widespread use of LED lights in night scene decoration and local lighting requires ensuring time synchronization between multiple controllers to achieve linkage effects between multiple projects and multiple buildings. Currently, time differences between controllers are usually eliminated by receiving satellite time signals for timing. However, these timing methods are limited by factors such as weak signals, network, weather and environment, resulting in difficulties in timing and affecting the synchronization of effect scenes. Therefore, the time synchronization problem between controllers is one of the important challenges that need to be solved in the application of LED lights. In order to ensure the overall synchronization of the scene, future technological development may need to explore more stable and reliable time synchronization solutions to meet the needs of LED lights in various application scenarios. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic synchronous LED controller with three timing modes, thereby achieving high-precision and high-reliability synchronization of the time between controllers.
[0004] In order to achieve the purpose of this utility model, the following scheme is proposed:
[0005] An automatic synchronous LED controller is provided with a main control chip, which has an internal clock. The main control chip is connected to a timing module and a light strip chip. The timing module is used to calibrate the internal clock. The light strip chip is used to control the LED light strip.
[0006] The timing module is connected and communicated through the main control chip. The timing module includes a GPS timing terminal, a 4G dual-mode module and an external real-time clock. The GPS timing terminal is used to receive satellite time signals, the 4G dual-mode module is used to provide network time, and the external real-time clock is used to receive satellite time signals analyzed by the main control chip and perform automatic time calibration.
[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a storage module connected to the main control chip, and the storage module includes one or more of reading a TF card through a memory card slot and reading a USB flash drive through a USB.
[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a liquid crystal screen, which has a real-time display function.
[0009] Furthermore, the display content of the LCD screen includes one or more of year, month, day, time, altitude, number of received satellites, voltage and temperature.
[0010] Furthermore, it also includes an operation button, which is connected to the main control chip.
[0011] Furthermore, the 4G dual-mode module connects to the IoT cloud platform to enable remote control and monitoring of the synchronization controller.
[0012] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0013] 1. By adopting 4G dual-mode module timing and combining it with internal clock interruption, the accuracy and reliability of timing are greatly improved;
[0014] 2. In the event of satellite signal loss, the calibrated external real-time clock module is used to effectively maintain time stability;
[0015] 3. Can read data from external USB flash drives or TF cards and save them to internal memory for encryption;
[0016] 4. Support remote control function, able to transmit light strip data information and monitor the status of the device in real time;
[0017] 5. Equipped with LCD display, it can display time, altitude, number of satellites, temperature, voltage and other information in real time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application.
[0020] Markings in the figure: main control chip-1, internal clock-11, timing module-2, GPS timing terminal-21, 4G dual-mode module-22, external real-time clock-23, light strip chip-3, storage module-4, TF card-41, USB flash drive-42, LCD screen-5, operation button-6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments described in the present invention are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.
[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an automatic synchronous LED controller. The controller includes a main control chip 1, which is connected to a timing module 2 and a light strip chip 3. The timing module 2 includes an internal clock 11 for calibrating the controller time. The light strip chip 3 is used to control the LED light strip.
[0023] The timing module 2 includes three timing modes: a GPS timing terminal 21, a 4G dual-mode module 22, and an external real-time clock 23. The GPS timing terminal 21 receives satellite time signals, the 4G dual-mode module 22 provides network time, and the external real-time clock 23 provides real-time time. The combination of these three timing modes enables the controller to implement multiple timing modes without manual intervention. This automated timing system ensures highly accurate and reliable synchronization between controllers, eliminating time differences between controllers and improving scene display quality.
[0024] The light strip chip 3 is used to control the LED light strip to achieve different light intensities to meet different lighting needs; change the color of the LED light strip to achieve diverse visual effects; and support different lighting modes, such as flashing, gradient, and flow.
[0025] In addition, the internal clock 11 serves as a time reference, further strengthening the time system between controllers.
[0026] The external real-time clock 23 is connected to the main control chip 1 for communication, receives the satellite time signal analyzed by the main control chip 1 , and performs automatic time calibration of the external real-time clock 23 .
[0027] Specifically, the controller further includes a storage module 4 that is communicatively connected to the main control chip 1 and reads a U disk 42 through a storage card slot TF card 41 and a USB.
[0028] Specifically, the controller further includes an operation button 6 , which is communicatively connected to the main control chip 1 .
[0029] Specifically, the controller also includes a function of real-time display on the LCD screen 5, and the display content includes:
[0030] Year, month, day and time: can help users accurately understand the current date and time;
[0031] Altitude: Critical for applications requiring precise positioning or specific environmental monitoring;
[0032] Number of satellites received: Displays the number of satellites received, which can be used to evaluate the positioning accuracy and stability of the device;
[0033] Voltage: This helps users understand the power supply of their devices, especially when they need to run for long periods of time or when power stability is critical to performance.
[0034] Temperature: This helps users monitor the operating environment of their equipment, especially in applications where temperature has a significant impact on equipment performance or long-term reliability.
[0035] The IoT cloud platform remotely controls and monitors the synchronization controller via the 4G dual-mode module 22, thereby enabling the controller to remotely transmit light strip data information and monitor the status of the device in real time.
[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not represent the only embodiment or limit the present invention. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes or equivalent replacements made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic synchronous LED controller, comprising a main control chip (1) provided therein, wherein the main control chip is provided with an internal clock (11), the main control chip (1) being connected to a timing module (2) and a light strip chip (3), the timing module (2) being used to calibrate the internal clock, and the light strip chip (3) being used to control the LED light strip, characterized in that: The timing module (2) is connected to the main control chip (1) for communication. The timing module (2) includes a GPS timing terminal (21), a 4G dual-mode module (22) and an external real-time clock (23). The GPS timing terminal (21) is used to receive satellite time signals, the 4G dual-mode module (22) is used to provide network time, and the external real-time clock (23) is used to receive satellite time signals analyzed by the main control chip (1) and perform automatic time calibration.
2. The automatic synchronous LED controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a storage module (4) connected to the main control chip (1), and the storage module (4) includes one or more of reading a TF card (41) through a storage card slot and reading a USB flash drive (42) through a USB.
3. The automatic synchronous LED controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a liquid crystal screen (5), which has a real-time display function.
4. The automatic synchronous LED controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: The display content of the liquid crystal screen (5) includes one or more of year, month, day, time, altitude, number of received satellites, voltage and temperature.
5. The automatic synchronous LED controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an operating button (6), which is connected to the main control chip (1).
6. The automatic synchronous LED controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The 4G dual-mode module (22) is connected to the IoT cloud platform to achieve remote control and monitoring of the synchronization controller.