WO2017105166A1 - Portable monitoring system for household resources - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic LED illumination network which requires the electronic design of power interfaces, a control system for sectoral illumination and monitoring and wireless communication devices, which permits the device to communicate with a network of devices connected via household control modules. The physical design of the illumination network is based on the design of an oil lamp, formed by a control module in the base and an illumination module covered by a wooden or acrylic cover, which give shape to the lamp. With the appropriate control, the illumination module permits the sectoral illumination and monitoring, and same can configure patterns and colours of an LED array in order to communicate visual alerts and/or messages. The design is flexible given that the cover covering the illumination module can be designed in various ways without needing to change the design of the control and illumination modules, permitting a lamp to be illuminated differently according to the decoration of the room in which it is to be installed.

Description

 PORTABLE HOME RESOURCE MONITORING SYSTEM

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention pertains to the technical field of home automation more specifically, to the electronic, computer and industrial design fields of a remote lighting system with user recognition, energy monitoring and preference modeling.

BACKGROUND

Every building usually has air conditioning, lighting, water, hot water, gas, security, etc. These systems represent expenses that, accumulated throughout the building, represent a significant cost for the administration of the building.

According to the above, the need arises to optimize as much as possible the operation of the different services of a building, in order to reduce the total cost of operation of the same.

Although it is possible to greatly reduce the expenditure on services and energy of a building by optimizing the operating parameters (schedules, temperatures, frequencies, etc.) of the different services, there is often the potential to obtain even greater savings by making investments in the equipment used by the building or introducing improvements to the envelope. Because this optimization potential requires investments and because the evaluation of these investments requires a large amount of information and external consulting services, this potential is often not exploited.

It is known in the prior art to use building automation systems (BAS) of which "Building automation system", which automatically control the operation of the building services based on parameters set by the user, and the systems called "Building Energy Management Systems" (BEMS), which In addition to monitoring in real time and controlling services such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water, lighting and electricity consumption in general, they seek to operate the system that uses a computer as inferred that it is connected to a central bus or cable, which also connects to a web server, which allows access to the Internet. A computer allows data analysis and a master controller, which includes one or more programmable logic controllers (PLC), is capable of controlling one or more modules. The modules include heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVCA) devices, safety systems, fire protection systems and energy management systems. Similarly, US8055386 discloses a system comprising a server, preferably located in a central location, which takes part as the head of the control station, for other applications such as a computer or microprocessor network. The server is part of a local network and communicates through the Internet, Intranet or other communication. In addition, it comprises means of communication that facilitate communication between the server and other components or devices and a controller and supervisor that connects to the BAS.

US6327541 discloses a system comprising a data acquisition subsystem, which obtains information from the energy meters in use. An electronic storage of the data in a remote location and an electronic communication subsystem provides the user with access to the stored data.

Commercially available BEMS include: IBM Tririga Energy Optimization, Samsung Smart BEMS, First Fuel Building Energy Analytics, Trend Bems, Spinwave systems and Tracer Summií de Tañe. In general, all of them monitor energy consumption in real time, report and analyze statistics and trends in energy use, and alert if they detect sub-optimal anomalies or operating situations for the user to take corrective actions. In some cases, they are complemented with some automation routines of these corrective actions, and allow quantifying their impact in energy and economic terms, but always once the corrective actions have been implemented, not a priori.

IBM Tiririga combines real-time monitoring systems with facilities and events management. The information collected is processed in order to show statistics such as maximum monthly electricity demand and trends in energy use, as well as a wide variety of graphs to visualize such consumption and trends. The analytical capabilities of the software include analysis rules designed to detect sub-optimal energy situations. It helps to analyze and optimize the operations of the facilities, reduce energy costs and issue alarms for corrective actions in equipment with high energy consumption. The delivery of information in real time also allows the creation of work orders to correct the anomalies detected.

The system real-time monitoring of the operational status and level of energy consumption of the building for concepts such as: fuel, power, air conditioning, refrigeration, ovens, among others according to customer characteristics. The Analysis function is responsible for detecting defects and analyzing the behavior of the equipment based on expert knowledge and the available data. As for the Alerts and Recommendations function, it is responsible for generating alarms for real-time failures and recommendations to reduce energy consumption. Among the main benefits of this energy management and control system that works based on historical information on electrical consumption (1 year of information is required) versus the information collected daily. With the information available on real and historical consumption, First fuei shows the user the response of the building to any type of weather, operating hours, key energy indicators, daily consumption patterns, seasonal analysis and maximum loads. These analyzes are explained to the user simply and with the support of recommendations. The analysis can be updated quarterly and followed over time. The system monitors the impact on energy savings over time. Finally, it should be noted that the Trend Bems system is designed to provide the owners with satisfactory information that allows them to control and supervise the building, while offering an adequate working environment for their occupants. The system are: Dildos, Supervisors, Networks, and Field Devices. The Controllers receive signals from devices on the ground and, depending on their programmed operating parameters, undertake actions to control the plant equipment. Supervisors see or correct Trend system data include: cost reduction in building administration and elimination of energy waste; comparison between actual consumption data and usual profiles; alarm identification and communication; remote monitoring; backup and backup; and detection of maintenance needs depending on the conditions.

Spinwave systems has a line of products developed to work as a system has a web server for configuration, commissioning and maintenance. The web client built into the gateway can send data and store it in a cloud for data analysis and performance dashboards. The wireless device data is accessible via Modbus TCP for integration with building automation systems. The wireless thermostat controls cold and heat equipment, being able to send messages to other wireless devices. Wireless sensors measure temperature, relative humidity, contact status, and voltage levels. Finally, the Ready-Modbus radio enables input and output modules, controllers, electricity meters and other Modbus devices.

Finally, the integrated system. The Tracer Summit system consists of Building Control Units (BCUs) and workstations that use the Tracer Summit software. The BCUs provide centralized building control through communication with the building equipment, such as heating, ventilation equipment and air conditioning (HVAC). The building operator uses the workstation or the BCU screen to perform the tasks of the system operator is available using a modem in the BCU or an Internet connection with a Tracer Summit Web Server. Tracer Summit software converts complex requirements into simple, consistent and reliable operations. Tracer Summit can control any type of HVAC equipment, but provides an additional benefit of a system.

On the other hand, in home automation, inmotic environments, in driving or in sports, devices that act by switches or keyboards or by remote controls, cable or wireless (infrared, radio frequency, bluetooth technologies or voice management). However, in most cases, the use of the hands is required to act on them. This is a major problem in situations where the user needs their hands for the activity they are developing, such as driving, the practice of some sports (water sports, scuba diving, skiing), or safety missions (military, police ).

On other occasions, for example in voice management systems, the utility is conditional on certain environments where there is no interference due to environmental noise or when it is not possible to use voice for security reasons.

In addition to the above, the systems described sometimes raise privacy problems in public environments in which the user can be observed by third parties in conditions that do not fully guarantee it, for example at ATMs or during the development of meetings, events and celebrations. .

Finally, people with physical disabilities that limit or prevent the use of their hands would benefit from a management device such as the one proposed, in the home automation and others.

To solve the problems described, the use of physiological signals modified voluntarily by the user has been theoretically considered. So The Physiological Computing field has investigated the use of different physiological signals as possible inputs, for example, to a personal computer, among which the electromyographic and infrared signals stand out.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

Fig. 1. General operation diagram

 Fig. 2. Ultrasonic sensors (1), PIR sensors (3), LED sensors (2) and circuit (4)

 Fig. 3. Configuration diagram

 Fig. 4. Automatic attenuation sub-routine of the general diagram.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The system of the invention is composed of the remote assistance of a sector lighting network for user recognition, harmonic home appliance patterns, proximity and desired intensity. This is characterized by remote control and monitoring by sectors in a room and voice recognition. The technical field of this specializes in home automation but is distinguished by the monitoring of the Smart lamp which, has been designed primarily to easily integrate at any level. It can work independently, communicate with other devices wirelessly and belong to a network of home automation devices. Regarding design and operation, the Smart lamp belongs to the highest level of automation at which a device can be developed.

Claims

1. Remote LED lighting network comprising, 1) harmonic home appliance patterns; proximity e 4) desired intensity. It is distinguished by an electronic design of power interfaces, a sector lighting system and monitoring of wireless communication devices.  2. Remote LED lighting network as in claim 1, characterized by four passive infrared PIR sensors characterized by four high power LEDs.  3. Passive infrared PIR sensor as in claim 2, which is distinguished by a sectorial arrangement of four tracking angles that can be short and / or long amplitude.  4. Passive infrared PIR sensor as in claim 3, provided by a user tracking system throughout the room.  5. Lighting network as in claim 1, provided with an ultrasonic drive sensor HC-SR04 that is characterized by measuring the user's right angle altitude changes for the switching on and off of electrical systems  6. Remote LED lighting network comprising a recognition, intensity and proximity system that can be regulated by Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.  7. Remote LED lighting network as in claim 1, characterized by an ElecHouse voice recognition module that allows voice recognition by analyzing patterns of the captured audio signal, commands that are previously trained and configured, allowing Be listening continuously to the user.