The present disclosure describes a signal transmission device based on molded interconnect device and laser direct structuring (MID/LDS) technology, comprising: a shielding shell (1); and a photoelectric conversion module (2), which includes a carrier (21), an electrical module (22) and an optical module (23). The photoelectric conversion module (2) is fixed inside the shielding shell (1), wherein the first recessed structure (201) accommodates a driving chip (211), a photoelectric conversion chip (212) and an optical module (23), and the second recessed structure (202) accommodates an electrical module (22), the driving chip (211), the photoelectric conversion chip (212) and the conductive terminal (215) are electrically connected to each other, and the carrier (21) is designed by integral molding based on the MID/LDS technology. In t present disclosure, the design space in the shielding shell can be effectively saved.

Today, building automation and infrastructure provisioning are discrete deployments and systems such that electrical power distribution for consumption, electrical power and switching for lighting, environmental sensors, security sensors and the like are discrete and fixed. The present disclosure provides receptacles including electrical power outlets and light switches with configurable and reconfigurable additional functionality such that additional functions are distributed as necessary or required within the environment such as sensors, wireless interfaces, and data interfaces through the use of removable inserts. Further, these receptacles and inserts support artificial intelligence-based assisted living functionality through monitoring user activities with the artificial intelligence centralized or distributed locally or remotely accessed. These receptacles and inserts identify other electrical or electronic devices attached to them, allowing increased knowledge of the user's activities, as well as providing additional aspects of artificial intelligence-based assisted living such as power monitoring, and preventive maintenance.

A multifunctional single-interface electronic expansion device, comprising an external electronic expansion device and a power transmitting cable. The external electronic expansion device comprises a device body, an electrical connecting module, a data signal processing module, a power transmitting module, and a first assembling member. The device body comprises a first wall surface and a second wall surface. The electrical connecting module is disposed at the device body and is exposed from the first wall surface to be electrically connected with or detached from an interface of a first electronic device. The data signal processing module is electrically connected with the electrical connecting module. The power transmitting module is electrically connected with the electrical connecting module. The power transmitting module comprises a power transmitting interface exposed from the second wall surface. The first assembling member is disposed at the power transmitting interface.

A power adapter configured to apply power to a device is disclosed. The power adapter comprises a switching module having a recess comprising a first set of contacts for receiving control signals, wherein the switching module comprises a switch for selectively applying power to a device based upon the control signals; and a control module removably coupled to the switching module and having a second set of contacts coupled to the first set of contacts of the switching module when the control module is attached to the switching module; wherein the switching module comprises a user interface element.

Embodiments of an electrical outlet of the present invention generally include one or more sockets which include, in addition to positive, negative, and optionally, grounding electrical connections, at least one coupling/communication component, wherein AC electrical current flows through the outlet only when a plug comprising a complementary coupling/communication component is engaged with the socket, whereby the proximity of the coupling/communication component and the complementary coupling/communication component actuates the outlet to provide electrical current therethrough. In one embodiment, in lieu of a complementary coupling/communication component, a wireless transmission device is used to send a signal to the coupling/communication component to actuate the outlet. In other embodiments, an electrical outlet of the present invention includes a mechanism for maintaining engagement between the outlet and a receptacle/plug that provides for safe disengagement when they are inadvertently separated. Embodiments of a method of using embodiments of apparatuses of the present invention are also provided.

The present invention discloses a sensing component and an intelligent socket, comprising a sensing unit, a warning unit and a control unit; the sensing unit and the warning unit are connected to the control unit respectively; the sensing unit acquires the environmental data and sends the data to the control unit for processing and analysis; the control unit sends the control signal to the warning unit to execute. The intelligent socket also comprises the sensing component, a wireless communication and an indicator light unit.

An electrical appliance comprising a heating element, the heating element including a heating wire, the heating wire encased within an iron shell, the iron shell having an exterior surface, and a first coating layer disposed on the exterior surface of the shell, wherein the first coating layer is stainless steel. The appliance also includes a power supply. The power supply includes a heating element, a temperature sensor to sense the temperature of the appliance, and a temperature controller in communication with the temperature sensor to maintain the appliance within a desired temperature range. The power supply also includes at least one electrical contact rod operatively engaged with the appliance to supply electrical power to the heating element, and at least one contact receptacle adapted to accept the at least one electrical contact rod. The at least one contact receptacle has a length proportional to the electrical power supplied to the appliance to prevent overheating of the power supply.

A system and method for measuring a parameter level is provided. The system including an electricity meter, the meter having an electricity measurement sensor having a source side and a load side. A socket and a collar are provided. The collar being electrically connected between the socket and the electricity meter, the collar having at least one first connector for a first phase of electricity and at least one second connector for a second phase of electricity, the first connector and second connector being electrically coupled to the load side, and a sensor electrically connected to at least one of the at least one first connector and the at least one second connector.

A system for managing automated charging, the automated charging management system is provided. The system comprises a charging cord management device, a charging cord connector, a power supply, a device, a first charging cord, and a second charging cord. The charging cord management device is configured to locate the power supply. The charging cord management device is configured to align the second charging cord and the charging cord connector with the power supply. The charging cord connector is configured to be in contact with the power supply without user interaction.

The present application provides an adaptor, the adaptor includes a plug, a signal extension cord and an adaptor body; the signal extension cord is in an L shape, and one end of the signal extension cord is connected to a sidewall of a tail end of the plug, the other end of the signal extension cord is connected to the adaptor body, such that the plug, the signal extension cord and the adaptor body are integrally formed a U-shaped structure, and when the adaptor is configured to be plugged into a communication interface of an electronic device, the adaptor body is configured to be located on a back side of the electronic device. The present application provides an adaptor, which has a function of curved structure, and improves the user experience when holding the electronic device.