control box

Abstract

The utility model provides a control box, include: box, display is set on the surface of box, lighting lamp is set on the surface of box and is set up with display interval, button is set on the surface of box and is set up with the lighting lamp interval, microphone module is set in the box, sound module is set in the box. The technical scheme of the application has effectively solved the problem of low function integration of the intelligent sound box in the related art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smart home technology, and more specifically, to a control box. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the popularization of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, smart home devices have played an increasingly important role in daily life. As a typical representative of smart homes, smart speakers, with their voice recognition and interactive capabilities, have become an indispensable control center in many households.

[0003] Currently, smart speakers in related technologies primarily focus on audio output and voice control, failing to effectively integrate other practical home functions such as lighting control and time display. The use of smart speakers is limited at night or in low-light environments, especially when users need to check the time or speaker status; they often struggle to clearly identify these functions without additional light sources. This impacts the all-day usability and user experience of smart speakers.

[0004] As a result, the functions of smart speakers in related technologies are scattered and have a low degree of integration, which limits the potential of smart speakers as multi-purpose smart devices. This forces users to frequently switch between different home devices in different application scenarios, reducing the convenience of the smart home experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a control box to solve the problem of low functional integration in smart speakers in related technologies.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a control box is provided, comprising: a box body; a display screen disposed on the surface of the box body; a lighting lamp disposed on the surface of the box body and spaced apart from the display screen; buttons disposed on the surface of the box body and spaced apart from the lighting lamp; a microphone module disposed within the box body; and an audio module disposed within the box body.

[0007] Furthermore, the control box also includes a remote control, and the box has a storage slot in which the remote control can be removed and placed.

[0008] Furthermore, a contact-type power supply interface is provided in the placement slot, and a contact-type power receiving interface is provided on the remote control; when the remote control is placed in the placement slot, the contact-type power receiving interface and the contact-type power supply interface are in contact and electrically connected.

[0009] Furthermore, the box body is also provided with an operating notch that communicates with the placement slot.

[0010] Furthermore, the control box also includes a charging interface, which is located on the operating notch and is electrically connected to the contact power supply interface.

[0011] Furthermore, the control box also includes a first magnetic clasp and a second magnetic clasp. The first magnetic clasp is disposed inside the box, and the second magnetic clasp is disposed inside the remote control. When the remote control is placed in the placement slot, the first magnetic clasp and the second magnetic clasp magnetically engage.

[0012] Furthermore, the placement trough includes a bottom wall and a side wall connected to the bottom wall. The end of the side wall away from the bottom wall forms a trough opening, and the side wall is gradually inclined outward in the direction from the bottom wall to the trough opening.

[0013] Furthermore, the display and the mounting slot are positioned opposite each other on the housing.

[0014] Furthermore, the control box also includes a main control board and an offline voice module housed inside the box. The main control board is electrically connected to the offline voice module, and the offline voice module is electrically connected to the microphone module and the speaker module.

[0015] Furthermore, the buttons are located on the top surface of the enclosure, and the lights are located on the top surface and / or the sides of the enclosure.

[0016] The control box, utilizing the technical solution of this utility model, includes: a box body, a display, a light, buttons, a microphone module, and an audio module. The display is mounted on the surface of the box body. The light is mounted on the surface of the box body and spaced apart from the display. The buttons are mounted on the surface of the box body and spaced apart from the light. The microphone module is located inside the box body. The audio module is located inside the box body. Thus, by integrating the display, light, buttons, microphone module, and audio module onto or within the control box, the functional integration of the control box is significantly improved. Users can interact with the control box not only using the microphone and audio modules but also through button operations. The display facilitates the display of information such as time and weather, and also facilitates user interaction. The light allows users to easily view information on the control box's display without needing to turn on other light sources, or to adjust the ambient brightness outside the control box, achieving independent ambient lighting and enhancing the convenience and all-weather availability of the control box in daily use. Especially at night or in low-light environments, users can obtain the necessary information without additional operation, enhancing the practical value of the control box. In this way, the control box, through the above-described configuration, can integrate multiple functions, resulting in a high degree of functional integration. Therefore, the technical solution of this application effectively solves the problem of low functional integration in related technologies for smart speakers. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A perspective structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the control box according to the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the control box when the remote control is not shown;

[0020] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the display side of the control box;

[0021] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 The control box is shown in a three-dimensional structural diagram when some parts of the box are not shown.

[0022] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0023] 10. Housing; 11. Placement slot; 111. Slot bottom wall; 112. Slot side wall; 113. Slot opening; 12. Contact power supply interface; 13. Operating notch; 14. Charging interface;

[0024] 20. Remote control;

[0025] 31. Monitor; 32. Lighting; 33. Buttons;

[0026] 41. First magnetic component. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0029] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the control box includes: a housing 10, a display 31, a light 32, buttons 33, a microphone module, and an audio module. The display 31 is mounted on the surface of the housing 10. The light 32 is mounted on the surface of the housing 10 and spaced apart from the display 31. The buttons 33 are mounted on the surface of the housing 10 and spaced apart from the light 32. The microphone module is located inside the housing 10. The audio module is located inside the housing 10.

[0031] By integrating a display 31, a light 32, buttons 33, a microphone module, and a speaker module onto or within the control box, the functional integration of the control box is significantly improved. Users can interact with the control box not only using the microphone and speaker modules but also via the buttons 33. The display 31 facilitates the display of information such as time and weather, and also allows for user interaction. The light 32 enables users to easily view information on the display 31 without needing to turn on other light sources, or to adjust the ambient brightness outside the control box, achieving independent ambient lighting and enhancing the convenience and all-weather availability of the control box in daily use. Especially at night or in low-light environments, users can obtain the necessary information without additional operation, enhancing the practical value of the control box. Thus, through the above-mentioned design, the control box integrates multiple functions, resulting in a high degree of functional integration. Therefore, the technical solution of this embodiment effectively solves the problem of low functional integration in related technologies for smart speakers.

[0032] In this embodiment, the display 31 can display information such as time, weather, and status.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the control box also includes a remote control 20. A storage slot 11 is provided on the box body 10, allowing the remote control 20 to be removably placed inside the slot 11. By providing the storage slot 11 on the control box body 10, an integrated remote control 20 storage solution is provided, further improving the integration of the control box. This ensures that the remote control 20 is readily available and always located in a fixed, easily accessible position, guaranteeing efficient device management and a tidy home environment, and solving the problem of the remote control 20 being easily lost.

[0034] In this embodiment, the remote control 20 is a wireless remote control 20. The remote control 20 is a remote control 20 for a smart bed. In other embodiments, the remote control 20 can also be a remote control 20 for other smart home devices such as a smart sofa, smart table, or smart clothes rack. The remote control 20 includes a housing, buttons on the housing, a screen on the housing, and a battery inside the housing.

[0035] like Figure 2As shown, a contact-type power supply interface 12 is further provided in the placement slot 11, and a contact-type power receiving interface is provided on the remote control 20. When the remote control 20 is placed in the placement slot 11, the contact-type power receiving interface and the contact-type power supply interface 12 are in contact and electrically connected. The contact-type power supply interface 12 in the placement slot 11 cooperates with the power receiving interface on the remote control 20 to realize automatic charging of the remote control 20 without the need for manual battery replacement by the user. This allows the remote control 20 to be automatically charged when placed in the placement slot 11, which not only simplifies the maintenance process of the remote control 20, but also reduces the interruption of use of the remote control 20 due to untimely battery replacement, thus improving the user's smart home experience. Furthermore, the cooperation between the contact-type power supply interface 12 and the contact-type power receiving interface allows the remote control 20 to be charged simply by placing it in the placement slot 11, without the need for additional charging head plugging and unplugging operations, further simplifying the user's operation steps and optimizing the user experience.

[0036] In this embodiment, one of the contact power supply interface 12 and the contact power receiving interface is a Pogo PIN male connector, and the other of the contact power supply interface 12 and the contact power receiving interface is a Pogo PIN female connector.

[0037] The inventors discovered that the control of smart beds in related technologies mostly relies on wired or wireless controllers, which have limited functionality and suffer from problems such as inconvenience in nighttime operation, easy loss of the remote control 20, and difficulty in changing the remote control's batteries. However, the technical solution of this embodiment enables the storage and charging management of the remote control 20.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the housing 10 also has an operating notch 13 that communicates with the placement slot 11. The operating notch 13 on the housing 10 provides users with a more convenient experience in taking out and placing the remote control 20. When taking out the remote control 20, the user can first insert their finger into the operating notch 13, and then their finger can contact the remote control 20 placed in the placement slot 11, facilitating the removal of the remote control 20. At the same time, this design cleverly utilizes the space on the housing 10, ensuring the compact structure of the control box, adding aesthetics and rational space utilization without sacrificing functionality.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 4The control box also includes a charging interface 14, which is located on the operating notch 13 and is electrically connected to the contact power supply interface 12. This electrical connection provides a charging solution not only for the remote control 20 but also for the control box itself. This design enhances the compatibility and practicality of the control box, allowing users to charge both the control box and the remote control 20 using the same charging cable, simplifying device charging management and enhancing the overall convenience of the smart home system.

[0040] In this embodiment, the charging interface 14 is a Type-C charging port.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, the control box also includes a first magnetic chuck 41 and a second magnetic chuck. The first magnetic chuck 41 is disposed inside the box body 10, and the second magnetic chuck is disposed inside the remote control 20. When the remote control 20 is placed in the placement slot 11, the first magnetic chuck 41 and the second magnetic chuck magnetically engage. This magnetic engagement ensures the stability and positioning accuracy of the remote control 20 within the placement slot 11, preventing the remote control 20 from falling due to slight external vibrations or improper placement. The application of magnetic technology also makes the handling of the remote control 20 smoother, reducing friction and noise during handling and optimizing the user experience.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first magnetic component 41 is a strong magnet, and the second magnetic component is an iron sheet. An anti-slip rubber pad is also provided at the bottom of the housing 10.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, the placement slot 11 includes a bottom wall 111 and a side wall 112 connected to the bottom wall 111. The end of the side wall 112 away from the bottom wall 111 forms an opening 113. The side wall 112 is gradually inclined outwards from the bottom wall 111 to the opening 113. This inclined side wall 112 allows the remote control 20 to slide smoothly into the placement slot 11 under the guidance of the inclined side wall 112, making the placement of the remote control 20 easier and faster, thus improving the user experience.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the display 31 and the placement slot 11 are positioned back-to-back on the housing 10. This back-to-back arrangement ensures that the display 31 and the placement slot 11 do not interfere with each other during use, guaranteeing both visual clarity of the display 31 and ease of operation of the placement slot 11. This optimized layout avoids overlapping functional areas, enhancing the usability of the device and the user experience. Furthermore, placing the placement slot 11 and the remote control 20 on the rear side of the display 31 contributes to a cleaner and more streamlined appearance of the control box.

[0045] In this embodiment, a fabric layer is provided on the side of the control box where the display 31 is located, and the fabric layer surrounds the outside of the display 31. A sound-permeable hole is also provided on the side of the control box where the display 31 is located, and the fabric layer covers the sound-permeable hole, which is located below the display 31.

[0046] Furthermore, the control box also includes a main control board and an offline voice module housed within the enclosure 10. The main control board is electrically connected to the offline voice module, which in turn is electrically connected to the microphone module and speaker module. This electrical connection between the main control board and the offline voice module allows the control box to operate independently of the network, enhancing its adaptability and reliability as a home control center. The offline voice module reduces network latency and data security risks associated with the control box, ensuring immediate response to user commands and improving the user experience.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, button 33 is located on the top surface of housing 10, and light 32 is located on the top surface and side surface of housing 10. Positioning button 33 on the top surface and light 32 on the top and side surfaces ensures both ease of operation and intuitiveness, while also maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the device. Furthermore, the relative positions of light 32 and button 33 allow light 32 to illuminate the area around button 33, facilitating operation in low-light conditions.

[0048] In other embodiments, button 33 is disposed on the top surface of housing 10, and light 32 is disposed on the top surface or side surface of housing 10.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that "multiple" means two or more. Directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right," "horizontal, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal," and "top, bottom" indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used solely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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 limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner or outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0050] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0051] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0052] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A control box, characterized in that, include: Box (10); A display (31) is disposed on the surface of the housing (10); A lighting lamp (32) is disposed on the surface of the housing (10) and spaced apart from the display (31); Buttons (33) are provided on the surface of the housing (10) and spaced apart from the lighting lamps (32); The microphone module is located inside the housing (10); The audio module is located inside the enclosure (10).

2. The control box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box also includes a remote controller (20), and the box body (10) is provided with a placement slot (11), in which the remote controller (20) can be placed removably.

3. The control box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The placement slot (11) is provided with a contact power supply interface (12), and the remote controller (20) is provided with a contact power receiving interface; when the remote controller (20) is placed in the placement slot (11), the contact power receiving interface is in contact with the contact power supply interface (12) and is electrically connected.

4. The control box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The box (10) is also provided with an operation notch (13) that communicates with the placement slot (11).

5. The control box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control box also includes a charging interface (14), which is disposed on the operation notch (13) and is electrically connected to the contact power supply interface (12).

6. The control box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control box also includes a first magnetic chuck (41) and a second magnetic chuck. The first magnetic chuck (41) is disposed inside the box body (10), and the second magnetic chuck is disposed inside the remote controller (20). When the remote controller (20) is placed in the placement slot (11), the first magnetic chuck (41) and the second magnetic chuck magnetically engage.

7. The control box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The placement groove (11) includes a bottom wall (111) and a side wall (112) connected to the bottom wall (111). The side wall (112) forms a groove opening (113) at one end away from the bottom wall (111). The side wall (112) is gradually inclined outward in the direction from the bottom wall (111) to the groove opening (113).

8. The control box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The display (31) and the placement slot (11) are arranged opposite to each other on the housing (10).

9. The control box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box also includes a main control board and an offline voice module disposed in the box body (10). The main control board is electrically connected to the offline voice module, and the offline voice module is electrically connected to the microphone module and the speaker module.

10. The control box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button (33) is located on the top surface of the housing (10), and the light (32) is located on the top surface of the housing (10) and / or the side surface of the housing (10).

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