公开(公告)号：US09582993B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14745332

申请日：2015-06-19

Applicant: GRAND MATE CO., LTD.

Inventor： Chung-Chin Huang ,  Chin-Ying Huang ,  Hsin-Ming Huang ,  Hsing-Hsiung Huang ,  Yen-Jen Yeh ,  Kuan-Chou Lin ,  Yu-Chin Tsai

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  G08C19/16 ,  G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02

Abstract: A home appliance includes a controlled assembly, a control module, and a signal converter. The control module is electrically connected to the controlled assembly, and the control module has a port for receiving an electrical signal. The control module controls the controlled assembly according to the electrical signal received through the port. The signal converter receives a wireless control signal, and converts the wireless control signal into the electrical signal to be transmitted to the port. The signal converter is selected from a plurality of signal converters which respectively convert signals of different types. While assembling, the signal converter is connected to the port, which makes the control module and the connected signal converter constitute a control device of the home appliance. Whereby, the inventory pressure of control devices can be reduced for manufacturers.

Abstract translation: 家用电器包括受控组件，控制模块和信号转换器。 控制模块电连接到受控组件，并且控制模块具有用于接收电信号的端口。 控制模块根据通过端口接收到的电信号控制受控组件。 信号转换器接收无线控制信号，并将无线控制信号转换成要发送到端口的电信号。 信号转换器从分别转换不同类型的信号的多个信号转换器中选择。 在组装时，信号转换器连接到端口，这使得控制模块和连接的信号转换器构成家用电器的控制装置。 因此，制造商可以减少控制装置的库存压力。

公开(公告)号：US10437219B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-08

申请号：US14884431

申请日：2015-10-15

Applicant: GRAND MATE CO., LTD.

Inventor： Chung-Chin Huang ,  Chin-Ying Huang ,  Hsin-Ming Huang ,  Hsing-Hsiung Huang ,  Yen-Jen Yeh ,  Yu-Chin Tsai

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: A method of managing energy consumption which is applied to a wireless control system is provided, wherein the wireless control system includes a plurality of appliances and a relay device. The method includes the steps below: first, obtain an amount of energy consumption from a start time point to a predetermined time point in an energy monitoring period; next, compare the amount of energy consumption with a second threshold during the energy monitoring period, which is lower than a first threshold; finally, if the amount of energy consumption exceeds the second threshold, determine whether to start an energy conservation mode; if the energy conservation mode starts, the relay device sends an energy conservation command to at least one of the appliances to control said appliance to consume less energy. Whereby, in the energy conservation mode, the energy consumed by the appliances would be reduced without stopping the energy supply.

公开(公告)号：US10270615B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US14586064

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: GRAND MATE CO., LTD.

Inventor： Chung-Chin Huang ,  Chin-Ying Huang ,  Hsin-Ming Huang ,  Hsing-Hsiung Huang ,  Yen-Jen Yeh ,  Kuan-Chou Lin ,  Yu-Chin Tsai

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04W40/22

Abstract: A method of providing operating options of an electric appliance is applied in a wireless system, which includes a portable device, an electric appliance, and a relay apparatus. The portable device and the relay apparatus are connected to each other within either a near-end network or a far-end network. The electric appliance communicates with the relay apparatus, and has a plurality of operating options which can be selected to operate the electric appliance. If the portable device and the relay apparatus are connected within the near-end network, all of the operating options are displayed on the portable device for selection; if it's within the far-end network, a part of the operating options are disabled on the portable device for selection.

公开(公告)号：US09898927B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US15161460

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: GRAND MATE CO., LTD.

Inventor： Chung-Chin Huang ,  Chin-Ying Huang ,  Hsin-Ming Huang ,  Hsing-Hsiung Huang ,  Yen-Jen Yeh ,  Yu-Chin Tsai

IPC: G08C17/02 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A Wi-Fi/radio frequency (RF) converting device includes a Wi-Fi transceiver, a multiplexing converting module, an RF transceiver, and an RF extension device. The Wi-Fi transceiver receives a Wi-Fi control signal from a control signal generator, wherein the Wi-Fi control signal contains at least one command. The multiplexing converting module receives the Wi-Fi control signal from the Wi-Fi transceiver, and converts the Wi-Fi control signal into a first wireless control signal or a second wireless control signal. The RF transceiver is electrically connected to the multiplexing converting module, and is connected to at least one electric appliance through RF signals. The RF transceiver receives the first wireless control signal from the multiplexing converting module, and transmits the RF control signal to the electric appliance. The RF extension device transmits the second wireless control signal, which corresponds to at least one another electric appliance, to the at least one another electric appliance.

公开(公告)号：US09373249B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14260725

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: GRAND MATE CO., LTD.

Inventor： Chung-Chin Huang ,  Chin-Ying Huang ,  Hsin-Ming Huang ,  Hsing-Hsiung Huang ,  Yen-Jen Yeh ,  Yu-Chin Tsai

IPC: H04J3/22 ,  G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42

Abstract: A Wi-Fi/radio frequency (RF) converting device includes a Wi-Fi transceiver, a multiplexing converting module, and a RF transceiver. The Wi-Fi transceiver receives a Wi-Fi control signal from a control signal generator. The multiplexing converting module receives the Wi-Fi control signal from the Wi-Fi transceiver and converts the Wi-Fi control signal into a RF control signal. The RF transceiver receives the RF control signal from the multiplexing converting module and sends the RF control signal to a plurality of electric elements. An RF extension device may be provided to share the signal transmission between the electric elements and the Wi-Fi/RF converting device.

Abstract translation: Wi-Fi /射频（RF）转换设备包括Wi-Fi收发器，复用转换模块和RF收发器。 Wi-Fi收发器从控制信号发生器接收Wi-Fi控制信号。 复用转换模块从Wi-Fi收发器接收Wi-Fi控制信号并将Wi-Fi控制信号转换成RF控制信号。 RF收发器从复用转换模块接收RF控制信号，并将RF控制信号发送到多个电气元件。 可以提供RF扩展装置以共享电元件与Wi-Fi / RF转换装置之间的信号传输。

公开(公告)号：US09215586B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US14260129

申请日：2014-04-23

Applicant: GRAND MATE CO., LTD.

Inventor： Chung-Chin Huang ,  Chin-Ying Huang ,  Hsin-Ming Huang ,  Hsing-Hsiung Huang ,  Yen-Jen Yeh ,  Yu-Chin Tsai

IPC: H04W12/02 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04W12/02 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: A method of obtaining data of a home appliance, which includes the following steps: Sense the home appliance to obtain running data, and transmit the running data to an interpreter; save the running data in a memory of the interpreter as a plurality of history logs; connect a specific electronic device to the interpreter via a network; send a retrieval command to the interpreter; transmit at least one history log to the electronic device according to the retrieval command. With such design, repairmen can only obtain the history logs which are helpful for repairing and maintenance under authentication.

Abstract translation: 一种获取家用电器数据的方法，包括以下步骤：检测家用电器获取运行中的数据，并将运行的数据传送到解释器; 将运行的数据作为多个历史日志保存在解释器的存储器中; 通过网络将特定的电子设备连接到解释器; 向解释器发送检索命令; 根据检索命令将至少一个历史日志发送到电子设备。 通过这样的设计，维修人员只能获得有助于认证下的修理和维护的历史记录。