Timing system based on Internet of Things

Abstract

The utility model discloses a timing system based on Internet of Things, comprising a clock circuit module used for generating a stable clock signal; the counter circuit module is electrically connected with the clock circuit module, receives the clock signal, counts, and outputs a trigger signal when the count reaches a preset threshold value; the control output circuit module is electrically connected with the counter circuit module, receives the trigger signal and controls the on-off state of the controlled equipment according to the trigger signal; according to the utility model, through the hardware circuit modules and the electrical connection between the hardware circuit modules, the timing control function without depending on software programs is realized, and the reliability and the stability of the system are obviously improved. The low power consumption design reduces the operation cost, and the expandability of the system enables the system to easily meet the independent timing control requirements of a plurality of controlled devices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of timing systems, and in particular to a timing system based on the Internet of Things. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of IoT technology, more and more devices are being connected to the network, enabling intelligent management and control. Timing control is a fundamental and critical function in these IoT applications, helping users automatically manage device operations, improve efficiency, and save energy. Traditional timing control solutions typically rely on microcontrollers (MCUs), digital signal processors (DSPs), or other embedded systems, which implement timing functions through software programs. However, this software-dependent control approach has limitations in certain application scenarios.

[0003] First, software programs can fail due to programming errors, virus infections, or system crashes, resulting in inaccurate or ineffective timing control. Second, the development and maintenance costs of embedded systems are relatively high, especially when deploying IoT devices on a large scale. Furthermore, for some resource-constrained IoT devices, such as low-power sensor nodes, using embedded systems can increase power consumption and affect the device's battery life.

[0004] Therefore, in order to overcome these limitations, it is particularly important to develop a purely circuit-implemented IoT timing system. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a timing system based on the Internet of Things to address the shortcomings of the existing technology and solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the existing technology.

[0006] The utility model provides a timing system based on the Internet of Things, comprising:

[0007] A clock circuit module, used to generate a stable clock signal;

[0008] a counter circuit module, electrically connected to the clock circuit module, receiving the clock signal and counting, and outputting a trigger signal when the count reaches a preset threshold;

[0009] The control output circuit module is electrically connected to the counter circuit module, receives the trigger signal, and controls the switch state of the controlled device according to the trigger signal.

[0010] Furthermore, the clock circuit module includes:

[0011] A crystal oscillator is used to generate a stable reference frequency signal;

[0012] The frequency divider is electrically connected to the crystal oscillator, receives the reference frequency signal, and divides the reference frequency signal into a required clock frequency for use by the counter circuit module.

[0013] Furthermore, the counter circuit module includes:

[0014] a counter chip, electrically connected to the clock circuit module, receiving the clock signal and performing counting;

[0015] The comparator is electrically connected to the counter chip, compares the current count value of the counter with a preset threshold value, and outputs a trigger signal to the control output circuit module when the count value reaches or exceeds the threshold value.

[0016] Furthermore, the counter chip has a programmable function, allowing the user to set different counting thresholds through an external interface, thereby adjusting the timing time.

[0017] Furthermore, the control output circuit module includes:

[0018] a switch element, electrically connected to the counter circuit module, receiving the trigger signal and controlling the power supply of the controlled device to be turned on or off according to the trigger signal;

[0019] The status indicating element is electrically connected to the switch element or connected in parallel to the power supply circuit of the controlled device, and is used to display the current status of the controlled device.

[0020] Furthermore, the system further comprises:

[0021] The manual reset module is electrically connected to the counter circuit module and is used to manually reset the count value of the counter chip when needed so as to reset the timing time.

[0022] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: The present invention provides a timing system based on the Internet of Things, which, through the designed hardware circuit modules and the electrical connections between them, realizes a timing control function without relying on software programs, significantly improving the reliability and stability of the system. Its low-power design reduces operating costs. At the same time, the scalability of the system enables it to easily cope with the independent timing control requirements of multiple controlled devices. In addition, the manual reset module provides users with a convenient operation method, further enhancing the practicality of the system and user experience. In summary, this solution not only simplifies the timing control mechanism of Internet of Things devices, but also improves the efficiency and flexibility of the overall system, providing strong technical support for the widespread deployment of Internet of Things applications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the timing system based on the Internet of Things of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments. It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and are intended to provide further explanation of the present application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs.

[0026] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above," "above," "on the upper surface of," and "upper" may be used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature to other devices or features as shown in the figures. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if a device in a drawing is inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" another device or structure would then be positioned as "below" or "below" the other device or structure. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both the "above" and "below" orientations. The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0027] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in a variety of different forms and should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of this application thorough and complete, and to fully convey the concepts of these exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art. In the accompanying drawings, for clarity, the thickness of layers and regions is exaggerated, and the same reference numerals are used to represent the same devices, and thus their descriptions will be omitted.

[0028] See also Figure 1The present invention provides an Internet of Things (IoT)-based timing system, comprising a clock circuit module, a counter circuit module, and a control output circuit module. The clock circuit module generates a stable clock signal; the counter circuit module is electrically connected to the clock circuit module, receives the clock signal, counts, and outputs a trigger signal when the count reaches a preset threshold; and the control output circuit module is electrically connected to the counter circuit module, receives the trigger signal, and controls the on / off state of the controlled device based on the trigger signal.

[0029] Clock circuit module: This module includes a crystal oscillator and a frequency divider. A high-precision, low-power crystal oscillator, such as the DS3231, is used to generate a stable reference frequency signal. The frequency divider (A2) is a programmable digital frequency divider, such as the 74HC4046, which divides the reference frequency signal to the desired clock frequency for use by the counter circuit module.

[0030] Counter circuit module: This module includes a counter chip and a comparator. The counter chip, a programmable model such as the 74HC161, receives a clock signal and counts. The comparator, a high-speed, low-power model such as the LM339, compares the current counter value with a preset threshold and outputs a trigger signal when the count reaches or exceeds the threshold.

[0031] Control output circuit module: This module includes a switching element and a status indicator. The switching element uses a high-reliability, low-power relay or transistor switch, such as the Omron G5V-2 series relay. It receives the trigger signal and controls the power supply of the controlled device based on this signal. The status indicator uses a high-brightness, low-power LED indicator to display the current status of the controlled device.

[0032] The IoT-based timing system provided by the present invention operates as follows: After the system is powered on, the clock circuit module begins operating, generating a stable clock signal. The counter circuit module receives the clock signal and counts, outputting a trigger signal when the count reaches a preset threshold. The control output circuit module receives the trigger signal and controls the on / off state of the controlled device based on it. Simultaneously, a status indicator displays the current status of the controlled device.

[0033] Because the system consists entirely of hardware circuits and does not rely on any software programs, it offers greater reliability and stability. The system utilizes low-power devices and circuit design, reducing operating costs. The system can be further expanded to include multiple counter circuit modules and control output circuit modules, enabling independent timing control of multiple controlled devices. The system also includes a manual reset module, providing convenient operation and further enhancing the system's practicality and user experience.

[0034] The present invention provides an IoT-based timing system, specifically designed for IoT applications. In an IoT environment, a large number of devices require remote monitoring and control, and timing control is a fundamental function. For example, in smart homes, devices such as lights, air conditioners, and curtains need to automatically turn on and off based on time or user-defined conditions. This is precisely the problem addressed by this solution. While the core of this solution lies in the implementation of hardware circuits, it exists as a component within the IoT system. In practical applications, this timing system can connect to an IoT cloud platform or other smart devices via IoT communication protocols (such as Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and Bluetooth) to enable remote control and data exchange. This connectivity enables the system to receive instructions from the cloud, adjust timing parameters, and report device status information. The scalability of the system mentioned in this invention is a key feature of IoT applications. The IoT often involves the interconnection and interoperability of a large number of heterogeneous devices, requiring the system to possess excellent scalability and integration. By adding multiple counter circuit modules and control output circuit modules, this solution can easily meet the independent timing control requirements of multiple controlled devices, which is consistent with the large number and diversity of devices in IoT systems. The core value of the IoT lies in the intelligent and automated management of devices. This timing system implements timing control functions through hardware circuits, eliminating the need for human intervention and improving the automation level of the equipment. It can also work in conjunction with other smart devices or systems to jointly build intelligent IoT application scenarios.

[0035] In summary, although the core of the IoT-based timing system provided by the embodiment of the present invention lies in the implementation of hardware circuits, it is closely related to the application scenarios, connectivity, scalability, and intelligence of the IoT, and is an important component of the IoT technology system. Therefore, it can be said that the solution is based on the IoT and has a close relationship with the IoT. In summary, the IoT timing system implemented purely by circuits in the present invention not only simplifies the timing control mechanism of IoT devices, but also improves the efficiency and flexibility of the overall system, providing strong technical support for the widespread deployment of IoT applications.

[0036] 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 form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0037] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and the like in the specification and claims of this application and the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate, such that the embodiments of the present application described herein can, for example, be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein.

[0038] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A timing system based on the Internet of Things, characterized in that: include: A clock circuit module, used to generate a stable clock signal; a counter circuit module, electrically connected to the clock circuit module, receiving the clock signal and counting, and outputting a trigger signal when the count reaches a preset threshold; The control output circuit module is electrically connected to the counter circuit module, receives the trigger signal, and controls the switch state of the controlled device according to the trigger signal.

2. The timing system based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clock circuit module includes: A crystal oscillator is used to generate a stable reference frequency signal; The frequency divider is electrically connected to the crystal oscillator, receives the reference frequency signal, and divides the reference frequency signal into a required clock frequency for use by the counter circuit module.

3. The timing system based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counter circuit module includes: a counter chip, electrically connected to the clock circuit module, receiving the clock signal and performing counting; The comparator is electrically connected to the counter chip, compares the current count value of the counter with a preset threshold value, and outputs a trigger signal to the control output circuit module when the count value reaches or exceeds the threshold value.

4. The timing system based on the Internet of Things as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The counter chip has a programmable function, allowing the user to set different counting thresholds through an external interface, thereby adjusting the timing time.

5. The timing system based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control output circuit module includes: a switch element, electrically connected to the counter circuit module, receiving the trigger signal and controlling the power supply of the controlled device to be turned on or off according to the trigger signal; The status indicating element is electrically connected to the switch element or connected in parallel to the power supply circuit of the controlled device, and is used to display the current status of the controlled device.

6. The timing system based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system further comprises: The manual reset module is electrically connected to the counter circuit module and is used to manually reset the count value of the counter chip when needed so as to reset the timing time.

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