Lamp control circuit and lamp controller

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of lamp control, and discloses a lamp control circuit and a lamp controller, and the lamp control circuit comprises an instruction receiving module which is used for receiving an instruction signal and outputting a control signal of the instruction signal; the lamp control module is electrically connected with a lamp, the lamp control module is in communication connection with the instruction receiving module, and the lamp control module is used for receiving the control signal and controlling the lamp based on the control signal. The problem that in the prior art, convenience is low when a common lamp is used is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lighting control technology, specifically to lighting control circuits and lighting controllers. Background Technology

[0002] Lighting is essential in our lives. However, when traditional lighting fixtures are not smart lights but ordinary ones, users often have to go to the switch to control the lights on and off. This results in very low user convenience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a lighting control circuit and a lighting controller to solve the problem of low convenience in using ordinary lighting fixtures in the prior art.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a lighting control circuit, the lighting control circuit comprising:

[0005] A receiving instruction module, which is used to receive instruction signals and output control signals for the instruction signals;

[0006] A lighting control module is electrically connected to the lighting fixture and communicatively connected to the instruction receiving module. The module is used to receive the control signal and control the lighting fixture based on the control signal.

[0007] The lighting control circuit provided by this utility model receives instruction signals through an instruction receiving module and then outputs control signals to the lighting control module. The lighting control module controls the lighting fixture based on these control signals. Therefore, users do not need to physically go to the switch to turn the lighting fixture on or off, greatly improving user convenience. Furthermore, there is no need to replace ordinary lighting fixtures with smart lighting fixtures, thus significantly reducing the cost of such replacements.

[0008] In one optional implementation, the lighting control module includes:

[0009] A low-voltage unit, connected to the receiving instruction module, is used to receive the control signal and output a drive signal for the control signal;

[0010] A high-voltage unit is electrically connected to both the low-voltage unit and the lamp, and is used to receive the driving signal and drive the lamp.

[0011] In one alternative embodiment, the low-voltage unit includes:

[0012] A communication device, connected to the receiving instruction module, is used to receive the control signal and output the control signal;

[0013] A drive device is connected to the communication device and the high-voltage unit respectively, and is used to receive the control signal and output the drive signal of the control signal.

[0014] In one optional implementation, the instruction receiving module includes:

[0015] A control device, the control device being used to receive instruction signals through preset operations and to output the instruction signals;

[0016] The instruction processing unit is wirelessly connected to both the control device and the lighting control module. The instruction processing unit is used to receive instruction signals and wirelessly output control signals based on the instruction signals.

[0017] In one optional implementation, the instruction receiving module further includes:

[0018] A wireless router, wherein the control device and the instruction processing unit establish a wireless communication connection based on the wireless router.

[0019] In one optional implementation, the control device includes:

[0020] A mobile terminal, which is wirelessly connected to the instruction processing unit.

[0021] In one optional implementation, the control device includes:

[0022] A voice control device, which is wirelessly connected to the instruction processing unit, is used to receive voice control signals and output instruction signals of the voice control signals.

[0023] In one optional implementation, the voice control device includes:

[0024] A voice receiving device, wherein the voice receiving device is used to receive and transmit voice control signals;

[0025] A voice processing unit is connected to both the voice receiving device and the instruction processing unit, and is used to receive the voice control signal and output the instruction signal of the voice control signal.

[0026] In one optional implementation, the instruction receiving module includes:

[0027] The remote controller is communicatively connected to the lighting control module and is used to receive command signals and output control signals to the command signals.

[0028] Secondly, this utility model provides a lighting controller, which includes the lighting control circuit described above. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a lamp control circuit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a lamp control module in a lamp control circuit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a detailed structural diagram of a lamp control module in a lamp control circuit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a lamp control circuit receiving instruction module according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the instruction receiving module of another lamp control circuit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a detailed structural diagram of a lamp control circuit receiving instruction module according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a detailed structural diagram of the instruction receiving module of another lighting control circuit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a detailed structural diagram of the receiving instruction module of another lighting control circuit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of another lighting control circuit according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0039] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0040] 10-Receive instruction module; 20-Lighting control module; 21-Low voltage unit; 22-High voltage unit; 211-Communication device; 212-Drive device; 11-Control equipment; 12-Instruction processing unit; 13-Wireless router. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can also refer to the internal connection of two components; and they can refer to a wireless connection or a wired connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0045] Lighting is essential in our lives. However, when traditional lighting fixtures are not smart lights but ordinary ones, users often have to go to the switch to control the lights on and off. This results in very low user convenience.

[0046] In this embodiment, a lighting control circuit is provided, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the lighting control circuit includes:

[0047] The instruction receiving module 10 is used to receive instruction signals and communicate and output control signals of the instruction signals.

[0048] Specifically, the instruction receiving module 10 receives instruction signals based on preset operations and outputs corresponding control signals via communication. These control signals can be identified by the lighting control module 20. Instruction signals include on / off instructions, brightness adjustment instructions, and timed on / off instructions. Control signals include on / off signals, brightness adjustment signals, and timed on / off signals. Optionally, the instruction receiving module 10 can be a remote control or a control device.

[0049] The lighting control module 20 is electrically connected to the lighting fixture and communicatively connected to the receiving instruction module 10. It is used to receive the control signal and control the lighting fixture based on the control signal.

[0050] Specifically, the lighting control module 20 receives control signals and controls the lighting fixture based on these signals. When the control signal is a switch signal or an off signal, the lighting control module 20 can control the lighting fixture's on or off by controlling its power supply. When the control signal is a brightness adjustment signal, the lighting control module 20 controls the lighting fixture's brightness by controlling its power supply voltage or current. The lighting control module 20 also includes a control chip. When the control signal is a timed on / off signal, the control chip receives the timed on / off signal and controls the lighting fixture to turn on or off at the preset time corresponding to the timed on / off signal. Optionally, the lighting control module 20 can consist of a communication circuit and a control circuit.

[0051] It should be noted that the lighting control module 20 converts the control signal into control commands that the lighting fixture can recognize, thereby enabling the lighting fixture to turn on or off according to the control commands.

[0052] Furthermore, existing smart lighting fixtures suffer from inconsistent operating voltages for their light sources. Since the power supply and light source are integrated, there are no compatible light source components with standardized voltages available for replacement when a fixture is damaged or malfunctions. This necessitates replacing the entire fixture, which is environmentally unfriendly and wasteful. In contrast, the instruction receiving module 10 and lighting control module 20 of this invention are applicable to any type of lighting fixture. Therefore, when a fixture is damaged or malfunctions, the bulb can be replaced at any time, and the system can be used with any type of lighting fixture.

[0053] It should be noted that the lighting control module 20 and the command receiving module 10 are connected via Wi-Fi (wireless communication technology). Of course, the lighting control module 20 and the command receiving module 10 can also be connected via other wireless communication technologies, such as Bluetooth. The lighting fixture can be an LED (light-emitting diode) lamp or a household lamp.

[0054] The lighting control circuit provided by this utility model receives instruction signals through the instruction receiving module 10 and then communicates the control signals of the instruction signals to the lighting control module 20. The lighting control module 20 controls the lighting fixtures based on the control signals. Therefore, users do not need to go to the switch position of the lighting fixture to turn it on or off, which greatly improves user convenience. It also eliminates the need to replace ordinary lighting fixtures with smart lighting fixtures, thus significantly saving on the cost of replacing them with smart lighting fixtures.

[0055] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, the lighting control module 20 includes:

[0056] Low-voltage unit 21, which is connected to the receiving instruction module 10, is used to receive the control signal and output the drive signal of the control signal;

[0057] Specifically, the low-voltage unit 21 is a circuit operating in a low-voltage region, specifically a low-voltage circuit such as a chip. The low-voltage unit 21 is communicatively connected to the instruction receiving module 10, or the low-voltage unit 21 is electrically connected to the instruction receiving module 10.

[0058] The high-voltage unit 22 is electrically connected to the low-voltage unit 21 and the lamp respectively, and is used to receive the driving signal and drive the lamp.

[0059] Specifically, the high-voltage unit 22 directly controls the lighting fixtures and is a circuit operating in the high-voltage region. The high-voltage unit 22 can be a switching transistor or a relay.

[0060] It should be noted that the low-voltage unit 21 operates in low-voltage DC mode, while the high-voltage unit 22 operates in high-voltage AC mode.

[0061] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the low-voltage unit 21 includes:

[0062] Communication device 211, which is connected to the receiving instruction module 10, is used to receive the control signal and output the control signal;

[0063] Specifically, the low-voltage unit 21 has a built-in communication chip, that is, the communication device 211 is a communication chip, and the communication device 211 is connected to the receiving instruction module 10. It is worth noting that the type of communication chip is not limited.

[0064] The drive device 212 is connected to the communication device 212 and the high-voltage unit respectively, and is used to receive the control signal and output the drive signal of the control signal.

[0065] Specifically, the low-voltage unit 21 also has a built-in control chip, that is, the drive device 212 is the control chip. The drive device 212 receives the timed on / off signal and outputs an on signal or a off signal to the high-voltage unit 22 at the preset time corresponding to the timed on or off signal.

[0066] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 4 As shown, the receiving instruction module packet 10 includes:

[0067] Control device 11, the control device 11 is used to receive instruction signals through preset operations and output the instruction signals;

[0068] Specifically, the preset operations can be voice control, sound control, button control, or software control, etc.

[0069] The instruction processing unit 12 is wirelessly connected to the control device 11 and the lighting control module 20, respectively. The instruction processing unit is used to receive instruction signals and wirelessly output control signals of the instruction signals.

[0070] Specifically, the instruction processing unit 12 can be a cloud server used to receive instruction signals from the control device 11. Optionally, the instruction processing unit 12 can be integrated into an instruction processing device, whereby the control device 11 sends instruction signals to the instruction processing unit 12. Alternatively, the instruction processing unit 12 can be an APP (application software), whereby the control device 11 accesses the instruction processing unit 12 via wireless communication, and the user sends instruction signals to the instruction processing unit 12 from the control device 11.

[0071] It should be noted that, through the internet platform, all user operations on the light bulbs can be received by the instruction processing unit 12 and then transmitted to the lighting control module 20 to control the light bulbs to perform corresponding actions. Therefore, it has a higher degree of recognition of user operation methods, making it more diverse and user-friendly, and providing intelligent services to users.

[0072] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 5 As shown, the instruction receiving module 10 further includes:

[0073] The wireless router 13, the control device 11 and the instruction processing unit 12 establish a wireless communication connection based on the wireless router 13.

[0074] Specifically, the control device 11 and the instruction processing unit 12 communicate via the wireless router 13, or the instruction processing unit 12 and the lighting control module 20 communicate via the wireless router 13.

[0075] It should be noted that the control device 11 and the instruction processing unit 12 can be connected via one wireless router 13 or multiple wireless routers 13, that is, the control device 11 and the instruction processing unit 12 are connected via the Internet. The type of wireless router 13 is not limited here.

[0076] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 6 As shown, the control device 11 includes a mobile terminal, which is wirelessly connected to the instruction processing unit.

[0077] Specifically, the control device 11 can be a mobile terminal, such as a smartphone, tablet, or smart wearable device. The smart wearable device can be a smartwatch or smart headphones. The user accesses the preset software on the mobile terminal via Wi-Fi and can receive command signals via touch screen or voice, and then send the command signals to the command processing unit 12.

[0078] It should be noted that the mobile terminal is equipped with a WIFI module, and the mobile terminal communicates with the instruction processing unit 12 based on the WIFI module.

[0079] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 7 As shown, the control device 11 includes:

[0080] A voice control device is wirelessly connected to the instruction processing unit 12, and is used to receive voice control signals and output instruction signals of the voice control signals.

[0081] Specifically, the voice control device can directly receive the user's voice control signal and output the voice control signal instruction signal to the instruction processing unit 12.

[0082] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 8 As shown, the voice control device includes:

[0083] A voice receiving device, wherein the voice receiving device is used to receive and transmit voice control signals;

[0084] A voice processing unit is connected to both the voice receiving device and the instruction processing unit, and is used to receive the voice control signal and output the instruction signal of the voice control signal.

[0085] Specifically, the voice receiving device receives the user's voice control signal and wirelessly transmits it to the voice processing unit. The voice processing unit converts the voice control signal into a command signal and transmits it to the command processing unit 12. Thus, users no longer need to move to the light switch or open a mobile terminal to control the light; they can directly control it with voice signals such as "turn on the light" or "turn off the light," greatly improving user convenience.

[0086] In some alternative implementations, such as Figure 9 As shown, the instruction receiving module 10 includes:

[0087] The remote controller is connected to the lighting control module 20 and is used to receive command signals and output control signals of the command signals.

[0088] Specifically, the remote control can connect to the lighting control module 20 via Bluetooth, or it can connect to the lighting control module 20 via RF (Radio Frequency). The remote control receives command signals from the lighting fixture based on the buttons and transmits these signals to the lighting control module 20 via Bluetooth or RF. Thus, users can directly control the lighting fixtures using the remote control, greatly improving convenience.

[0089] This embodiment also provides a lighting controller that integrates a receiving instruction module and a lighting control module into a single controller, or integrates the receiving instruction module into an instruction sending device, and integrates the lighting control module into a single lighting control device. Thus, after receiving instruction signals, the receiving instruction module communicates and outputs control signals to the lighting control module. The lighting control module then controls the lighting fixture based on these control signals. This eliminates the need for users to physically move to the light switch to turn the lights on or off, greatly improving user convenience. Furthermore, it eliminates the need to replace ordinary lighting fixtures with smart lighting fixtures, significantly reducing the cost of such replacements.

[0090] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A lighting control circuit, characterized in that, The lighting control circuit includes: A receiving instruction module, which is used to receive instruction signals and output control signals for the instruction signals; A lighting control module is electrically connected to the lighting fixture and communicatively connected to the instruction receiving module. The module is used to receive the control signal and control the lighting fixture based on the control signal. The lighting control module includes: A low-voltage unit, connected to the receiving instruction module, is used to receive the control signal and output a drive signal for the control signal; A high-voltage unit, which is electrically connected to both the low-voltage unit and the lamp, is used to receive the driving signal and drive the lamp. The low-voltage unit includes: A communication device, connected to the receiving instruction module, is used to receive the control signal and output the control signal; A drive device is connected to the communication device and the high-voltage unit respectively, and is used to receive the control signal and output the drive signal of the control signal.

2. The lighting control circuit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The instruction receiving module includes: A control device, the control device being used to receive instruction signals through preset operations and to output the instruction signals; The instruction processing unit is wirelessly connected to both the control device and the lighting control module. The instruction processing unit is used to receive instruction signals and wirelessly output control signals based on the instruction signals.

3. The lighting control circuit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The instruction receiving module further includes: A wireless router, wherein the control device and the instruction processing unit establish a wireless communication connection based on the wireless router.

4. The lighting control circuit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control device includes a mobile terminal, which is wirelessly connected to the instruction processing unit.

5. The lighting control circuit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control device includes: A voice control device, which is wirelessly connected to the instruction processing unit, is used to receive voice control signals and output instruction signals of the voice control signals.

6. The lighting control circuit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The voice control device includes: A voice receiving device, wherein the voice receiving device is used to receive and transmit voice control signals; A voice processing unit is connected to both the voice receiving device and the instruction processing unit, and is used to receive the voice control signal and output the instruction signal of the voice control signal.

7. The lighting control circuit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The instruction receiving module includes: The remote controller is communicatively connected to the lighting control module and is used to receive command signals and output control signals to the command signals.

8. A lighting controller, characterized in that, The lighting controller includes the lighting control circuit as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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