Sound control device

By adjusting the orientation of the reflective surface through the signal receiving and driving components of the voice control device, the sound wave signal is converged to improve the signal-to-noise ratio, thus solving the problem of low voice interaction success rate in noisy environments and achieving a higher voice interaction success rate.

CN223567768UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202422433253.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-09
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-09

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Technical Problem

In indoor environments with noise or poor voice signal quality, voice signals are difficult for air conditioners or washing machines to recognize, affecting the success rate of voice interaction.

Method used

The sound control device uses an adjustable reflective mask to focus sound wave signals onto the sound wave receiver through a signal receiving component and a driving component, thereby enhancing the sound pressure effect and improving the signal-to-noise ratio.

Benefits of technology

It enhances the intelligibility of voice signals and the quality of auditory perception, thereby increasing the success rate of voice interaction.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a sound control device, the sound control device includes: main part, signal receiving subassembly and drive subassembly, the signal receiving subassembly includes sound wave receiver and cover body, the cover body has reflecting surface, the cover body is covered on the sound wave receiver, and the drive subassembly is provided with the reflecting surface. The cover body is configured in a manner that the reflecting surface can promote reflected sound waves to be transmitted into the sound wave receiver; the cover body is movably arranged on the main body, so that the orientation of the reflecting surface can be adjusted; the driving assembly is connected with the cover body, and the driving assembly is configured to be capable of receiving sound wave signals of an external sound source and adjust the position, facing the external sound source, of the reflecting face according to the sound wave signals. The voice control device is high in voice interaction success rate.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of smart home, especially a sound control device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Smart home uses internet of things technology to connect multiple household appliances in the room together to provide the function of household appliance control. Air conditioner and washing machine are commonly used smart home, and the air conditioner and washing machine in the related art are provided with a voice control module, and the user can control the working state of the air conditioner or washing machine through voice interaction. However, in daily use, when the indoor environment usually has noise or the quality of the voice signal source is poor, the voice signal is difficult to be recognized by the air conditioner or washing machine, and the interaction success rate of user voice interaction is affected. SUMMARY

[0003] In view of the above problems, the utility model is provided to overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems, and the problem of low interaction success rate of voice interaction is solved.

[0004] Specifically, the utility model provides a sound control device.

[0005] The sound control device of the utility model comprises a main body, a signal receiving assembly, the signal receiving assembly comprises a sound wave receiver and a cover body, the cover body has a reflecting surface, the cover body is covered on the sound wave receiver, the cover body is configured so that the reflecting surface can make the reflected sound wave enter the sound wave receiver, the cover body is movably arranged on the main body, so that the orientation of the reflecting surface can be adjusted, a driving assembly, the driving assembly is connected with the cover body, the driving assembly is configured to receive the sound wave signal of the external sound source, and adjust the position of the reflecting surface towards the external sound source according to the sound wave signal.

[0006] In some embodiments, the reflecting surface is a rotationally symmetric concave parabolic surface, and the sound wave receiver is arranged at the focal point position of the concave parabolic surface, so that the sound wave receiver receives the sound wave reflected by the reflecting surface.

[0007] In some embodiments, the driving assembly further comprises:

[0008] a receiving module for receiving the sound wave signal;

[0009] an execution module connected with the signal receiving assembly;

[0010] a control module connected with the execution module and the receiving module, the control module is configured to control the execution module to adjust the orientation of the reflecting surface according to the sound wave signal.

[0011] In some embodiments, the execution module comprises:

[0012] a bracket, the bracket comprising a seat body and a frame body, the seat body being arranged on the main body, the frame body being rotatably arranged on the seat body about a first axis, the cover body being rotatably arranged on the frame body about a second axis; wherein the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis;

[0013] a first driver, the first driver being connected with the frame body and the control module, so that the first driver drives the frame body to rotate about the first axis;

[0014] a second driver, the second driver being connected with the cover body and the control module, so that the first driver drives the cover body to rotate about the second axis.

[0015] In some embodiments, the receiving module is the sound wave receiver.

[0016] In some embodiments, the main body comprises a shell, the shell defining a receiving cavity, the signal receiving assembly and the driving assembly being arranged in the receiving cavity.

[0017] In some embodiments, a plurality of first through holes are arranged on the shell, each of the first through holes being in communication with the receiving cavity, and the plurality of first through holes corresponding to the signal receiving assembly.

[0018] In some embodiments, a second through hole is arranged on the shell.

[0019] The main body further comprises a flexible shielding sheet, the flexible shielding sheet being connected to the second through hole, the flexible shielding sheet being provided with a third through hole, the edge of the reflecting surface being connected to the wall surface of the third through hole, and the reflecting surface facing outward.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second through hole is formed with an annular stepped portion, the annular stepped portion comprising an annular kick surface and an annular tread surface, the annular kick surface being located outward of the annular tread surface, the outer edge of the annular kick surface being connected to the outer surface of the shell, and the inner edge of the annular kick surface being connected to the annular tread surface; a portion of the flexible shielding sheet being connected to the annular tread surface and the annular kick surface, and the outer surface of the portion of the flexible shielding sheet being flush with the outer edge of the annular kick surface.

[0021] In some embodiments, the sound control device is one of an air conditioner and a washing machine.

[0022] The sound control device can determine the position of the sound source through the driving assembly first, so that the cover body is adjusted to the position where the reflecting surface faces the sound source, and the sound wave signals conducted to the reflecting surface of the cover body are converged at the sound wave receiver, thereby enhancing the effect of sound pressure, improving the signal-to-noise ratio of the sound wave signals, and being beneficial to enhancing the intelligibility and auditory perception quality of the sound wave signals, so that the interaction success rate of user voice interaction is improved.

[0023] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments thereof, when considered with the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Some specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are presented by way of illustration and not of limitation. The same reference numbers in the drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the cooperation structure of the signal receiving assembly and the driving assembly according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the structure of the sound control device interacting with the sound source according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the structure of the signal receiving assembly according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the structure of the sound control device according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the structure of the sound control device according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0030] Figure 6 is a schematic view of the structure of the sound control device according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0031] Figure 7 is a schematic view of the structure of the sound control device according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0032] Figure 8 is a schematic block diagram of the cooperation of the signal receiving assembly and the driving assembly according to the embodiments of the present application;

[0033] Figure 9 is a schematic block diagram of the cooperation of the signal receiving assembly and the driving assembly according to the embodiments of the present application.

[0034] Reference signs:

[0035] Main body 100; shell 110; first through hole 111; second through hole 112; annular kick 113; annular tread 114; accommodating cavity 120; flexible shielding piece 130; third through hole 131; signal receiving assembly 200; acoustic wave receiver 210; cover body 220; reflecting surface 221; edge 222; driving assembly 300; receiving module 310; execution module 320; support 321; seat body 322; frame body 323; first driver 324; second driver 325; control module 330; sound source 400; acoustic wave 410. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The sound control device of the embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 9 In the description of the embodiments, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used only for the purpose of description, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, i.e. one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited. When a certain feature "includes or contains" a certain or certain features, unless otherwise specifically described, it indicates that other features and can further include other features.

[0037] Unless otherwise specifically defined and limited, the terms "set", "mount", "connected", "connected", "fixed", "coupled" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixedly connected, or can be detachably connected, or can be integrated; can be mechanically connected, or can be electrically connected; can be directly connected, or can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise specifically limited. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] In addition, in the description of the embodiments, the first feature "above" or "below" the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or can include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. That is, in the description of the embodiments, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature is higher than the second feature in horizontal height. The first feature "below", "below" or "below" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature is less than the second feature in horizontal height.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In the specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0040] The sound control device of the embodiments of the utility model is described below with reference to the drawings.

[0041] As Figures 1-9 shown, the sound control device of the embodiments of the utility model comprises a main body 100, a signal receiving assembly 200 and a driving assembly 300.

[0042] Among them, the sound control device of the embodiment is a household appliance, when the user uses it in daily life, the sound control device of the embodiment can receive the voice instruction of the user through the signal receiving assembly 200 and / or the driving assembly 300, that is, the user is the sound source 400, and the voice instruction issued by the user is the sound wave 410 signal. The sound control device of the embodiment can respond to the voice instruction of the user, and operate in the corresponding working state according to the voice instruction, so as to realize the voice interaction between the user and the sound control device of the embodiment.

[0043] For example, the sound control device is an air conditioner, and the main body 100 is its indoor unit. When the user needs to adjust the indoor humidity through the air conditioner, the user can issue a voice instruction of dehumidification, and the air conditioner responds to the voice instruction and adjusts the air conditioner indoor unit to the working state of dehumidification.

[0044] For another example, the sound control device is a washing machine, and when the user needs to rinse the clothes in the washing machine, the user can issue a voice instruction of rinsing, and the washing machine responds to the voice instruction and adjusts its working state to the working state of the washing machine.

[0045] The signal receiving assembly 200 comprises a sound wave 410 receiver 210 and a cover 220, the cover 220 has a reflecting surface 221, the cover 220 is covered on the sound wave 410 receiver 210, and the cover 220 is configured so that the reflecting surface 221 can promote the sound wave 410 reflected thereby to enter the sound wave 410 receiver 210. The cover 220 is movably arranged on the main body 100, so that the orientation of the reflecting surface 221 can be adjusted.

[0046] That is, when the sound wave 410 signal emitted by the external sound source 400 is conducted to the reflecting surface 221 of the cover 220, the reflecting surface 221 can reflect the sound wave 410 signal and converge at the sound wave 410 receiver 210, so that more sound wave 410 signals are transmitted into the sound wave 410 receiver 210, thereby enhancing the sound pressure effect, improving the signal-to-noise ratio of the sound wave 410 signal, and facilitating the intelligibility and auditory perception quality of the sound wave 410 signal.

[0047] The driving assembly 300 is connected with the cover 220, and the driving assembly 300 is configured to receive the external sound source 400 and drive the reflecting surface 221 to face the position of the external sound source 400 according to the external sound source 400. After receiving the sound wave 410 signal, the driving assembly 300 can determine the position of the sound source 400 emitting the sound wave 410 signal according to the sound wave 410 signal, and adjust the cover 220 to the position where the reflecting surface 221 faces the sound source 400, so that the cover 220 converges more sound wave 410 signals at the sound wave 410 receiver 210.

[0048] When the user interacts with the sound control device of the embodiment, the user emits a voice instruction, and the driving assembly 300 receives the voice instruction and determines the position of the user. The driving assembly 300 adjusts the cover 220 to the position where the reflecting surface 221 faces the user.

[0049] For example, the sound control device is an air conditioner, and when the user needs to adjust the air conditioner to a cooling mode of 27 degrees, the user first emits a first voice instruction to adjust the cover 220 to the position where the reflecting surface 221 faces the user. The user then emits a second voice instruction to adjust the temperature to 27 degrees, so that the air conditioner is accurately adjusted to 27 degrees.

[0050] Compared with the related art, the sound control device of the embodiment can first determine the position of the sound source 400 by the driving assembly 300, adjust the cover 220 to the position where the reflecting surface 221 faces the sound source 400, and converge the sound wave 410 signal conducted to the reflecting surface 221 of the cover 220 at the sound wave 410 receiver 210, thereby enhancing the sound pressure effect, improving the signal-to-noise ratio of the sound wave 410 signal, and facilitating the intelligibility and auditory perception quality of the sound wave 410 signal, so that the interaction success rate of the user voice interaction is improved.

[0051] In order to make the application easier to be understood, the sound control device of the embodiment is further described below by taking the first axis consistent with the up-down direction as an example and taking the second axis consistent with the left-right direction as an example. The first axis is perpendicular to the second axis.

[0052] In some embodiments, as Figure 3As shown, the reflecting surface 221 is a rotationally symmetrical concave parabolic surface, and the sound wave 410 receiver 210 is arranged at the focal point of the concave parabolic surface, so that the sound wave 410 receiver 210 receives the sound wave 410 reflected by the reflecting surface 221.

[0053] That is, the concave parabolic surface can reflect the sound wave 410 incident on the reflecting surface 221 thereof along a direction parallel to the central axis thereof to the focal point thereof. The sound wave 410 receiver 210 is located at the focal point of the concave parabolic surface, and the sound wave 410 reflected by the reflecting surface 221 can converge on the sound wave 410 receiver 210, thereby enhancing the sound pressure effect and improving the signal-to-noise ratio, thus being beneficial to enhancing the intelligibility and auditory perceptual quality of the voice signal.

[0054] In some embodiments, as shown, Figure 8 The driving assembly 300 further includes a receiving module 310, an executing module 320, and a control module 330.

[0055] The receiving module 310 is configured to receive the sound source 400 signal, and the executing module 320 is connected to the signal receiving assembly 200. The control module 330 is connected to the executing module 320 and the receiving module 310, and is configured to control the executing module 320 to adjust the orientation of the reflecting surface 221 according to the sound source 400 signal.

[0056] When the user controls the sound control device by voice, the user issues a voice instruction, the receiving module 310 receives the sound wave 410 signal contained in the voice instruction, and the control module 330 determines the user's location according to the sound wave 410 signal. The control module 330 then controls the executing module 320 to make the reflecting surface 221 of the cover body 220 face the user, so that the reflecting surface 221 can better receive the sound wave 410 signal.

[0057] When the user controls the smart device by voice in a certain working mode, the voice instruction contained is relatively complex. For example, the sound control device is an air conditioner, and the user will issue instructions for adjusting the temperature and adjusting the air conditioner to a dehumidifying mode, a ventilation mode, etc. during use, and the sound wave 410 signal is relatively complex.

[0058] In some alternative embodiments, in order to better and more accurately analyze and execute the voice instruction of the user, when using the sound control device of the present embodiment, the user can first issue a relatively simple instruction for detecting the actual position of the user, so that the sound control device first determines the location of the user, so that the reflecting surface 221 of the cover body 220 faces the user. The user then issues a voice instruction to the sound control device containing the actual demand thereof.

[0059] For example, the voice control device is an air conditioner, and a user needs to adjust the room temperature to 27 degrees. The user now gives a voice command such as "wake up" or "position", so that the reflecting surface 221 of the cover 220 faces the user. The user then gives a voice command containing the temperature adjustment to 27 degrees.

[0060] In some embodiments, the receiving module 310 is the sound wave 410 receiver 210. That is, the sound wave 410 receiver 210 also serves as the receiving module 310 that receives the sound wave 410 signal used to locate the position of the sound source 400, so that there is no need to additionally set other sound wave 410 receiving devices, reducing structural redundancy and greatly reducing the manufacturing cost of the voice control device of the present embodiment.

[0061] In some embodiments, the control module 330 includes a processor, a memory, a communication interface, and a communication bus, and the processor, the memory, and the communication interface complete mutual communication through the communication bus. The processor is used to provide computing and control capabilities.

[0062] The memory includes a non-volatile storage medium and an internal memory. The non-volatile storage medium stores an operating system and computer program instructions. The internal memory provides an environment for the operating system and computer program instructions in the non-volatile storage medium to run.

[0063] The communication interface of the above device is used for wired or wireless communication with an external terminal. The wireless communication can be achieved through WIFI, an operator network, NFC (Near Field Communication), or other technologies. The control module 330 provided in the present embodiment has a memory for storing computer program instructions, and the computer program instructions can implement the plurality of embodiments of the control method of the air conditioner when executed by the processor.

[0064] Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the process of receiving a user voice signal and completing corresponding control work in the above-mentioned embodiments of the voice control device can be instructed by computer program instructions to relevant hardware, and the computer program instructions can be stored in a non-volatile computer readable storage medium.

[0065] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1-4 The execution module 320 includes a support 321, a first driver 324, and a second driver 325.

[0066] The support 321 includes a seat body 322 and a frame body 323. The seat body 322 is arranged on the main body 100, and the frame body 323 is rotatably arranged on the seat body 322 about a first axis. The cover 220 is rotatably arranged on the frame body 323 about a second axis.

[0067] The first driver 324 is connected with the frame body 323 and the control module 330, so that the first driver 324 drives the frame body 323 to rotate around the first axis. The second driver 325 is connected with the cover body 220 and the control module 330, so that the first driver 324 drives the cover body 220 to rotate around the second axis.

[0068] That is, the orientation of the reflecting surface 221 of the cover body 220 in the transverse direction is changed by rotating the frame body 323 relative to the seat body 322, and the orientation of the reflecting surface 221 of the cover body 220 in the vertical direction is changed by rotating the cover body 220 relative to the frame body 323. Then, the orientation of the reflecting surface 221 of the cover body 220 is adjusted in a large range by rotating the frame body 323 relative to the seat body 322 by the first driver 324 and rotating the cover body 220 relative to the frame body 323 by the second driver 325, respectively. In addition, the structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0069] Optionally, the first driver 324 and the second driver 325 can be driving motors.

[0070] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 The shell 110 defines a receiving cavity 120, and the signal receiving assembly 200 and the driving assembly 300 are arranged in the receiving cavity 120. On the one hand, the signal receiving assembly 200 and the driving assembly 300 are arranged in the receiving cavity 120, and the shell 110 can visually shield the signal receiving assembly 200 and the driving assembly 300, thereby improving the integrity of the sound control device and improving the user experience. On the other hand, the shell 110 can protect the signal receiving assembly 200 and the driving assembly 300, thereby avoiding damage to the signal receiving assembly 200 and the driving assembly 300 during transportation, installation, and other operations of the sound control device.

[0071] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 5 A plurality of first through holes 111 are arranged on the shell 110, each first through hole 111 is in communication with the receiving cavity 120, and the plurality of first through holes 111 correspond to the signal receiving assembly 200. That is, a plurality of first through holes 111 are arranged on the shell 110 and are in communication with the receiving cavity 120, so that the sound wave 410 signal from the outside is more easily transmitted into the signal receiving assembly 200 arranged in the receiving cavity 120.

[0072] Specifically, the plurality of first through holes 111 are arranged in a rectangular array on the shell 110, and the sound inlet structure formed by the plurality of first through holes 111 corresponds to the signal receiving assembly 200. After the cover body 220 adjusts the orientation of the reflecting surface 221, a part of the plurality of first through holes 111 can correspond to the signal receiving assembly 200, so that the sound wave 410 signal from the outside is transmitted into the signal receiving assembly 200.

[0073] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 6-7 The shell 110 is provided with a second through hole 112. The main body 100 further comprises a flexible shielding sheet 130 connected to the second through hole 112. The flexible shielding sheet 130 is provided with a third through hole 131, and the edge 222 of the reflecting surface 221 is connected to the wall surface of the third through hole 131, and the reflecting surface 221 faces the outside.

[0074] That is, the outer edge 222 of the cover 220 cooperates with the flexible shielding sheet 130 through the third through hole 131, so that the reflecting surface 221 and the sound wave 410 receiver 210 are both located outside, and the other part of the signal receiving assembly 200 and the driving assembly 300 are both spaced apart from the outside through the flexible shielding sheet 130, so that the shell 110 and the flexible shielding sheet 130 cover the other part of the signal receiving assembly 200 and the driving assembly 300, thereby improving the sound receiving effect of the sound wave 410 receiver 210 and the overall performance of the sound control device. And because the flexible shielding sheet 130 is made of soft material, the flexible shielding sheet 130 will not affect the movement of the cover 220, improving the practicability.

[0075] Specifically, the second through hole 112 is formed with an annular stepped portion, which includes an annular kick surface 113 and an annular tread surface 114, the annular kick surface 113 is located outside the annular tread surface 114, the outer edge 222 of the annular kick surface 113 is connected to the outer surface of the shell 110, and the inner edge 222 of the annular kick surface 113 is connected to the annular tread surface 114. When the cover 220 moves, the flexible shielding sheet 130 will be pulled by the external force of the cover 220, and the annular stepped portion supports the flexible shielding sheet 130 to ensure the stability of the installation of the flexible shielding sheet 130.

[0076] Optionally, the material of the flexible shielding sheet 130 is rubber material; or the material of the flexible shielding sheet 130 is woven fabric; or the material of the flexible shielding sheet 130 is other soft material.

[0077] In some optional embodiments, the annular stepped portion is continuous and integral in the circumferential direction of the second through hole 112.

[0078] In other optional embodiments, the annular stepped portion is a plurality of parts spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the second through hole 112, that is, the annular stepped portion includes a plurality of parts, and the plurality of parts are arranged spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the second through hole 112.

[0079] Part of the flexible shielding sheet 130 is connected with the annular tread 114 and the annular kick 113, and the outer surface of the part of the flexible shielding sheet 130 is flush with the outer edge 222 of the annular kick 113, so as to improve the integrity of the flexible shielding sheet 130 and the shell 110 in appearance, and improve the user experience.

[0080] In some embodiments, the sound control device is one of an air conditioner and a washing machine. That is, the sound control device is an air conditioner; or, the sound control device is a washing machine.

[0081] In some alternative embodiments, the sound control device is an air conditioner hanging machine, and the signal receiving assembly 200 is arranged at the bottom of the air conditioner hanging machine. When the air conditioner hanging machine is used, the air conditioner hanging machine is installed on the wall part at a high position in the room, and the signal receiving assembly 200 arranged at the bottom of the air conditioner hanging machine facilitates the sound wave 410 receiver 210 to receive the sound wave 410 signal.

[0082] In some alternative embodiments, the sound control device is an air conditioner hanging machine, and the signal receiving assembly 200 is arranged at the bottom of the air conditioner hanging machine. When the air conditioner hanging machine is used, the air conditioner hanging machine is installed on the wall part at a high position in the room, and the signal receiving assembly 200 arranged at the bottom of the air conditioner hanging machine facilitates the sound wave 410 receiver 210 to receive the sound wave 410 signal.

[0083] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although the present application has been shown and described in detail herein with respect to a number of exemplary embodiments, many other variations and modifications can be determined or deduced directly from the disclosure of the present application in accordance with the principles of the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of the present application should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A voice-controlled device, characterized in that, include: main body; A signal receiving component, the signal receiving component including a sound wave receiver and a cover, the cover having a reflective surface, the cover being disposed on the sound wave receiver, the cover being configured such that the reflective surface can cause the sound waves reflected therefrom to be transmitted to the sound wave receiver. The cover is movably mounted on the main body so that the orientation of the reflective surface is adjustable; A driving component is connected to the cover and is configured to receive sound wave signals from an external sound source and adjust the position of the reflective surface toward the external sound source according to the sound wave signals.

2. The voice-controlled device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reflecting surface is a rotationally symmetrical concave paraboloid, and the sound wave receiver is located at the focal point of the concave paraboloid so that the sound wave receiver can receive the sound waves reflected by the reflecting surface.

3. The voice-controlled device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component also includes: A receiving module for receiving the acoustic signal; An execution module, which is connected to the signal receiving component; A control module is connected to the execution module and the receiving module, and the control module is configured to control the execution module to adjust the orientation of the reflective surface according to the acoustic signal.

4. The voice-controlled device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The execution module includes: The bracket includes a base and a frame. The base is disposed on the main body, the frame is rotatably disposed on the base about a first axis, and the cover is rotatably disposed on the frame about a second axis; wherein the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis. A first driver is connected to the frame and the control module to drive the frame to rotate around the first axis. A second driver, connected to the cover and the control module, causes the first driver to drive the cover to rotate about the second axis.

5. The voice-controlled device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The receiving module is the acoustic wave receiver.

6. The voice-controlled device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body includes a housing that defines a receiving cavity, and both the signal receiving component and the driving component are disposed in the receiving cavity.

7. The voice-controlled device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer casing is provided with a plurality of first through holes, each of which communicates with the receiving cavity, and the plurality of first through holes correspond to the signal receiving component.

8. The voice-controlled device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer casing is provided with a second through hole; The main body also includes a flexible shielding sheet connected to the second through hole. The flexible shielding sheet has a third through hole, the edge of the reflective surface is connected to the wall of the third through hole, and the reflective surface faces the outside.

9. The voice-controlled device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second through hole has an annular stepped portion, which includes an annular kick surface and an annular tread surface. The annular kick surface is located outside the annular tread surface. The outer edge of the annular kick surface is connected to the outer surface of the outer shell, and the inner edge of the annular kick surface is connected to the annular tread surface. A portion of the flexible shielding sheet is connected to the annular tread surface and the annular kick surface, and the outer surface of this portion of the flexible shielding sheet is flush with the outer edge of the annular kick surface.

10. The voice-controlled device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The voice control device is either an air conditioner or a washing machine.