Intelligent Container

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2018242529-A1
Application number	US-201715561847-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	May 17, 2017
Priority date	Nov 22, 2016
Publication date	Aug 30, 2018
Grant date	—

Abstract

An intelligent container is provided. The container includes a body; and a light-emitting device disposed on the body. The light-emitting device includes at least one light-emitting unit, the light-emitting unit being configured to emit light towards the inside of the body and the outside of the body. The light-emitting unit of the intelligent container can emit light bidirectionally to provide a light source for a plant therein in the growth process of the plant, and simultaneously provide an illumination to the outside.

First claim

1 . An intelligent container, comprising:
a body; and a light-emitting device provided on the body, the light-emitting device including at least one light-emitting unit configured to emit light towards the inside and the outside of the body.

2 . The intelligent container according to claim 1 , wherein the light emitted by the light-emitting unit includes at least one of red light, green light, blue light, or white light.

3 . The intelligent container according to claim 2 , wherein the light-emitting unit includes a light-emitting diode (LED).

4 . The intelligent container according to claim 1 , wherein the body is provided with a first opening; and the at least light-emitting unit is provided in the first opening.

5 . The intelligent container according to claim 1 , further comprising a base connected with the body and configured to support the body.

6 . The intelligent container according to claim 5 , further comprising a control unit provided on the base, wherein the control unit is communicated with the light-emitting device to control the emission of the light-emitting device.

7 . The intelligent container according to claim 6 , wherein
the control unit is configured to control at least one of the intensity, or the color of the light-emitting device.

8 . The intelligent container according to claim 6 or 7 , further comprising a display screen provided on the body, wherein the display screen is communicated with the control unit to respond to a transmission signal of the control unit and a displaying operation.

9 . The intelligent container according to claim 8 , wherein the display screen includes a flexible display screen.

10 . The intelligent container according to claim 8 , wherein the display screen includes a touch display screen.

11 . The intelligent container according to claim 6 , further comprising a sensor provided on the body, wherein the control unit is communicated with the sensor to receive a sensing signal sent by the sensor.

12 . The intelligent container according to claim 11 , wherein the sensor includes at least one of a first sensing unit on the inside of the body, or a second sensing unit on the outside of the body.

13 . The intelligent container according to claim 12 , wherein
the first sensing unit is configured to detect at least one of a pH value, a salinity, or nutrient elements inside the body.

14 . The intelligent container according to claim 12 , wherein
the second sensing unit is configured to detect at least one of formaldehyde, dust or radioactivity outside the body.

15 . The intelligent container according to claim 12 , wherein the body is provided with a second opening; and the first sensing unit is communicated with the control unit through the second opening.

16 . The intelligent container according to claim 6 , further comprising a wireless communication device provided on the base, wherein the control unit sends or receives signals through the wireless communication device.

17 . The intelligent container according to claim 16 , further comprising a wireless terminal, wherein the wireless terminal is configured to receive signals from, or send signals to the control unit through the wireless communication device.

18 . The intelligent container according to claim 6 , further comprising a power supply provided on the base, wherein the control unit is communicated with the power supply to control the on, or off of the power supply.

19 . The intelligent container according to claim 1 , further comprising a decorative layer provided on an external surface of the body and circuit wirings provided on the body, wherein the decorative layer exposes the light-emitting device; and the circuit wirings are arranged between the body and the decorative layer.

20 . The intelligent container according to claim 2 , wherein the body is provided with a first opening; and the at least light-emitting unit is provided in the first opening.

Assignees

• Boe Technology Group Co Ltd
• Beijing Boe Optoelectronics Tech Co Ltd

Inventors

• Tian Ting
• Zhao Jinge
• Zhou Dayong
• Dou Shuqian
• Liu Jinshan
• Zhai Ming
• Deng Liguang
• Kang Tae Sung
• Kim Hyungkyu

Classifications

• F21Y2115/10

  Light-emitting diodes [LED] · CPC title

• B44C5/04

  Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers · CPC title

• F21W2121/00

  Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00 · CPC title

• A47G7/06

  Flower vases · CPC title

• F21V33/0028

  Decorative household equipment, e.g. plant holders or food dummies · CPC title