TWI463751B - Embedded power socket and power management system thereof - Google Patents

Description

Recessed socket and power management system using the same

The present invention relates to a power management technique, and more particularly to a power management system for a household power source, and a recessed socket using the same.

Modern people's lives are closely related to electrical products. Most electrical products must be used to obtain the required power through the socket. As the electrical products used by people become more diverse, the concept of energy saving and carbon reduction also arises. Although the government has spared no effort to promote energy conservation and carbon reduction policies. However, the general public does not necessarily have a concept about the power consumption of electrical appliances. Thus, there is currently a product that is externally connected to the power detector outside the socket, as shown in Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of a prior art power detector. This power detector 100 can display the wattage consumed by the appliances plugged into the power detector 100 on its display panel 101.

The power detector 100 has the disadvantage that it must be inserted into the socket, protrudes from the wall surface, is not aesthetically pleasing, and must be viewed by a user to know the power consumption information. Therefore, the utility of the power detector 100 is not high.

In busy modern life, people often forget to turn off their appliances when they go out. If they just travel or go abroad, they forget to turn off the electrical appliances. The electricity bills increase, and the serious situation is that the wires are off fire, causing loss of life and property. Therefore, a more convenient power management system is needed to avoid the above hazards.

An object of the present invention is to provide a power management system for receiving power consumption of an indoor intrusion socket, and the user can access the server of the power management system to perform necessary on the indoor intrusion socket. control.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an in-wall socket disposed on a wall surface for transmitting power consumption of the recessed socket to a power management server through a power line network.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide an in-wall socket disposed on a wall surface, and the user can control the wall socket through a power management server and a power line network.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an in-wall socket disposed on a wall surface for transmitting power consumption of the recessed socket to a power management server through a wireless network.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an in-wall socket disposed on a wall surface, and the user can control the wall socket through a power management server and a wireless network.

In view of this, the present invention provides a power management system including a server, a plurality of power outlets, a plurality of power outlet covers, and a plurality of power detection and network transmission circuits. Each power socket is coupled to a live wire and a neutral wire built into the wall. The first power outlet cover is used to fix the corresponding first socket to the wall. The J power detecting circuits are respectively coupled to the corresponding Jth power sockets for detecting a power consumption of the load on the corresponding Jth power socket to use the power consumption The data is transferred to the server. When a user connects to the server through the network, the user can check the power consumption data of the power socket by inputting an account number and a password mechanism, wherein I, J, and K are natural numbers, and 0<I, J, K < number of power outlet covers.

The present invention further provides an in-wall socket comprising a power socket, a power socket cover, a planar antenna, and a power detection and wireless transmission circuit. The power socket is coupled to a live wire and a neutral wire built into the wall. A power outlet cover is used to secure the socket to the wall. The planar antenna is placed on the power socket cover. The power detection and wireless transmission circuit is coupled to the planar antenna for detecting a power consumption of the load on the power socket, and transmitting the data of the power consumption to a server through the planar antenna.

The invention further provides an in-wall socket, wherein the embedded power source detector comprises a power socket, a power socket cover and a power detection and network transmission circuit. The power socket is coupled to a live wire and a neutral wire built into the wall. A power outlet cover is used to secure the socket to the wall. The power detection and network transmission circuit is configured to detect a power consumption of the load on the power socket, and transmit the power consumption data to a receiving terminal on another power socket through the live line and the neutral line, and transfer the data to a receiving terminal A server.

The spirit of the present invention is to additionally configure a power detecting device, an antenna, and a wireless network device for the wall socket disposed on the wall. Since the antenna is disposed on the inserted cover, the above-mentioned recessed socket can not protrude from the wall. In addition, the present invention further provides a power management server, and the user can perform necessary control on the indoor intrusion socket by logging in to the power management server, such as cutting off the power and setting the power on. Time, set the maximum wattage, and more.

Another aspect of the present invention is to additionally configure a power detecting device and a power line network device for the wall-mounted socket disposed on the wall. Since the power line network device does not require an antenna, it can be embedded in the wall without damaging the decoration. Similarly, the present invention can also apply the above power management server to connect the power line network, so that the user can perform necessary control on the indoor intrusion socket by logging in to the power management server, such as cutting off the power supply. Set the power on time, set the maximum wattage, and more.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more <RTIgt;

[First Embodiment]

Fig. 2 is a system block diagram of a power management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the system block diagram of the power management system includes a server 201, four network-capable power detection and network transmission circuits 202, 203, 204, and 205, and four sockets 206, 207, and 208. , 209 and a remote computer 210 connected to the server 201 via an internet. The four network-enabled power detection and network transmission circuits 202, 203, 204, and 205 are connected to the home network by using a power line network bridge (Home-Plug). The above-mentioned network-enabled power detection and network transmission circuits 202, 203, 204, and 205 are mainly four sockets 206, 207, and 208 that are to be inserted into the wall. The power consumption data of the connected electrical appliances is transmitted to the server 201 via the home internal network. The user can use the remote computer 210 to input an account password through the Internet, connect and log in to the server 201, and separately query the power consumption of the electrical appliances connected to the four outlets 206, 207, 208, and 209 (power supply) Monitoring), or controlling the power supply time (home appliance control) of the four outlets 206, 207, 208, 209, respectively. Furthermore, if the power line device of the luminaire has a network function power detection and network transmission circuit, the embodiment can also be used for lighting control.

[Second embodiment]

Figure 3 is a circuit block diagram of a power management system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, the power management system includes a server 201, a server socket 301, electrical outlets 302, 303, 304, and 305 for electrical appliances, and a plurality of built-in power outlets 302, 303, 304, and 305. The network function power detection and network transmission circuits 306, 307, 308, 309 and the network function power detection and network transmission circuit 310 used by the server 201. In order to more clearly express the spirit of the present invention, the system block diagram of the power management system further includes a personal computer PC and a mobile device MD. First, the power consumption of each socket can be transmitted to the servo through the power line through the network function power detection and network transmission circuits 306, 307, 308, and 309 built in the power sockets 302, 303, 304, and 305. The power socket 301 corresponds to the power detection and network transmission circuit 310 (ie, Power Line Communication, PLC). The server 201 collects the above power consumption data through the power detection and network transmission circuit 310. User can Use one of the above PC PCs or mobile devices MD to log in to the server via an Internet connection. Afterwards, the user can monitor the power consumption of the load coupled to each socket in the home through a user interface (software or HTTP interface webpage). In addition, the user can also log in to the server through the personal computer PC or the mobile device MD to control each power detection and network transmission circuit 306, 307, 308, 309, for example, turn off the power detection and network transmission circuit 306. The power supply of the power sockets 302, 303, 304, 305 corresponding to 307, 308, 309, the power supply time of the power sockets 302, 303, 304, 305 or the maximum wattage of the power sockets 302, 303, 304, 305, etc. .

In the above embodiment, the power detection and network transmission circuit with network function is built in the socket to achieve power management. It can be known from the above embodiments that the present invention allows the user to remotely set the power saving mechanism without damaging the aesthetics of the decoration and without the need for an external socket. If this mechanism is applied in the home, if the user happens to go abroad, there is no need to worry about whether the home appliance is actually shut down. As long as the user is in a network environment, the user can monitor the power usage status at any time and can adjust it at any time. Therefore, even if the user is abroad, there is no need to worry about whether the home will be on fire.

Moreover, this embodiment, if implemented in a coffee shop, can also be used as a charging mechanism for a new business model. Because mobile devices are very popular nowadays, many people will bring laptops to the cafes to go online, work, etc., and even many businesses, with laptops or tablets, to the cafe to brief customers. Users of general notebooks or tablets will borrow coffee. The socket of the coffee shop charges the notebook or tablet. If the coffee shop has a built-in system, the coffee shop operator can give the outlet power to the customer's seat, for example, at a price of 10 yuan per hour. After the customer pays the fee, the operator of the coffee shop logs into the system of this embodiment and sets the outlet to be powered off after one hour.

Furthermore, although the above embodiment uses the built-in network function power detection and network transmission circuit to achieve the above object, another embodiment will be proposed below, which is also an example of achieving the above object without prejudice to the decoration.

[Third embodiment]

Fig. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a power management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, the power management system includes a server 401, a coordinator 402, a wireless router 403, power sockets 404, 405, 406, and 407, and built in power sockets 404, 405, and 406. 407, wireless network function power detection and wireless transmission circuits 408, 409, 410, 411 and antennas corresponding to wireless network function power detection and wireless transmission circuits 408, 409, 410, 411 (not shown ). In order to more clearly express the spirit of the present invention, the circuit block diagram of the power management system further includes a personal computer PC and a mobile device MD.

By the same token, the power consumption of each socket 404, 405, 406, 407 can be built by the power sockets 404, 405, 406, 407 with wireless network function power detection and wireless transmission circuits 408, 409, 410, 411, transmitted to the wireless channel through wireless means (such as Zebee) The router 403 transmits to the server 401 via the coordinator 402. The user can use one of the above personal computer PCs or mobile devices MD to log in to the server via an Internet connection. Afterwards, the user can monitor the PC or mobile device MD of each socket in the home through a user interface (software or HTTP interface webpage), log in to the server, and use each power detection and wireless transmission circuit 408, 409, 410, 411 issues an instruction to perform control, such as turning off the power supply of the power sockets 404, 405, 406, 407 corresponding to the power detection and wireless transmission circuits 408, 409, 410, 411, the power supply time of the power sockets 404, 405, 406, 407 or The maximum wattage of the power supply of the power outlets 404, 405, 406, 407, and the like.

The difference is that the embodiment uses a home wireless network (for example, Zebee) to transmit information between the server 401 and the power detection and wireless transmission circuits 408, 409, 410, and 411. However, the biggest disadvantage of using a wireless network is that an antenna is required, and the size of the antenna is directly related to the carrier frequency. In general, the antenna of the 802.11 series has a center frequency of about 2.4G, so the wavelength is about 0.125 meters, and the antenna length is about 24 cm.

Since the socket needs to be built into the wall and the object of the present invention is achieved without damaging the aesthetics of the present invention, the following is an embodiment of a socket in the case of the wireless network of the present invention. Fig. 5 is a circuit block diagram and a structural diagram of an in-wall socket according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the circuit block and structure diagram shows a top view of the back wall of the recessed socket and a top view of the front side of the recessed socket. In particular, the antenna 501 of the recessed socket is arranged in the frame. Inside the outer cover of the wall socket. Because the antenna 501 is flat The way of being disposed on the outer cover of the socket can reduce the volume, and thus, the embodiment of the present invention adopts a wireless transmission (for example, Zebee), and does not affect the original decoration, and does not damage the decoration at all. The beauty of it.

In summary, the spirit of the present invention is to additionally configure a power detecting device, an antenna, and a wireless network device for the wall socket disposed on the wall. Since the antenna is disposed on the inserted cover, the above-mentioned recessed socket can not protrude from the wall. In addition, the present invention further provides a power management server, and the user can perform necessary control on the indoor intrusion socket by logging in to the power management server, such as cutting off the power, setting the power on time, and setting the maximum. Watts and so on.

Another aspect of the present invention is to additionally configure a power detecting device and a power line network device for the wall-mounted socket disposed on the wall. Since the power line network device does not require an antenna, it can be embedded in the wall without damaging the decoration. Similarly, the present invention can also apply the above power management server to connect the power line network, so that the user can perform necessary control on the indoor intrusion socket by logging in to the power management server, such as cutting off the power supply. Set the power on time, set the maximum wattage, and more.

The specific embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative only and not to limit the invention to the above embodiments, without departing from the spirit of the invention and the following claims. The scope of the invention and the various changes made are within the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧Power detector

101‧‧‧ display panel

201, 401‧‧‧ server

404, 405, 406, 407, 302, 303, 304, 305, 206, 207, 208, 209‧‧ ‧ socket

202, 203, 204, 205‧‧‧Network function power detection and network transmission circuit

210‧‧‧Remote computer

301‧‧‧Server socket

306, 307, 308, 309, 310‧‧‧Power detection and network transmission circuits with network functions

PC‧‧‧ PC

MD‧‧‧ mobile device

402‧‧‧ Coordinator

403‧‧‧Wireless Router

408, 409, 410, 411‧‧‧ Power detection and wireless transmission circuit with wireless network function

501‧‧‧Antenna

Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a prior art power detector.

Fig. 2 is a system block diagram of a power management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a circuit block diagram of a power management system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a power management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a circuit block diagram and a structural diagram of an in-wall socket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

201‧‧‧Server

206, 207, 208, 209‧‧ ‧ socket

202, 203, 204, 205‧‧‧Network function power detection and network transmission circuit

210‧‧‧Remote computer

Claims (7)

The wall socket includes: a power socket coupled to a fire wire and a neutral wire built in the wall; a power socket cover for fixing the socket to the wall; and a planar antenna disposed on the power source a socket cover; and a power detection and wireless transmission circuit coupled to the power socket and the planar antenna for detecting a power consumption of the load on the power socket, and the power consumption data is transmitted through the planar antenna And transmitting to a server, wherein when a user logs in to the server through a network through a computer, the power consumption of the load of the power socket can be checked. An in-wall socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein when a user logs in to the server through a network through a computer, the power supply time of the power socket can be set, wherein the power detection is performed. The wireless transmission circuit receives data of the power supply time of the power socket through the planar antenna, so that the power socket supplies power during the power supply time, and when the power supply time is removed, the power socket is powered off. The in-wall socket of claim 1, wherein a user can set a maximum power supply of the power socket by using a computer to log in to the server through a network, wherein the power detection is performed. a wireless transmission circuit through which the antenna is received The maximum power supply data of the power socket enables the power socket to supply power before the maximum power supply of the power socket arrives. When the maximum power supply amount of the power socket is reached, the power socket is powered off. The power management system comprises: a server; a plurality of power sockets, each of the power sockets is coupled to a fire wire and a neutral wire built in the wall; and a plurality of power socket covers, wherein the first power source The socket cover is used for fixing the corresponding first socket to the wall; a planar antenna is disposed on the power socket cover; and a plurality of power detection and network transmission circuits, wherein the Jth power detection circuits are respectively coupled Corresponding Jth power socket for detecting a power consumption of the load on the corresponding Jth power socket, so as to transmit the data of the power consumption to the server through the plane antenna, wherein When a user connects to the server through the network, the user can check the power consumption data of the power socket by inputting an account number and a password mechanism, wherein I and J are natural numbers, and 0<I, J< The number of power outlet covers, wherein when a user accesses the server through a computer through a computer, the user can transmit a command to the L network transmission circuit by performing a setting on the server. On the outer cover of the first L power socket The power outlet performs a control. The power management system of claim 4, wherein when a user accesses the server through a computer through a computer, the user can perform a setting on the server, A network transmission circuit transmits an instruction to set a power supply time for the power socket on the outer cover of the Lth power outlet. The power management system of claim 4, wherein when a user accesses the server through a computer through a computer, the user can perform a setting on the server, A network transmission circuit transmits an instruction to set a power wattage limit for the power socket on the outer cover of the Lth power outlet. The power management system of claim 4, wherein each of the power detection and network transmission circuits comprises: a wireless network bridge, wherein the Kth wireless transmission circuit is respectively coupled to the corresponding The Kth power detecting circuit is configured to receive the data of the power consumption output by the corresponding Kth power detecting circuit, and transmit the data of the power consumption to the receiving of another power socket through the live line and the neutral line. The terminal is coupled to the power detecting circuit for receiving data of the power consumption, and transmitting the power consumption data to a receiving terminal of another power socket through the live line and the neutral line, and transferring the data to a terminal A server.