Except for shared bicycles like OFO, which have little technical content and only rely on four-digit mechanical code locks, other shared bicycles such as Mobike basically use smart locks with networking and positioning functions.
Although this kind of smart lock was born on shared bicycles around 2016, its product logic is actually very simple. It is basically the same as what Li Mu just said. First, there is a GPS module for real-time positioning, so that users can see The company can also monitor the location of nearby shared bicycles and the actual location and driving route of each bicycle;
Then there is the GSM module, which is the core part of the bicycle's access to the Internet. GSM transmits data through the mobile operator's network, transmitting user unlocking requests, server unlocking instructions, GPS signals, and user locking signals;
The single-chip microcomputer and the relay cooperate with each other. In the locked state, the single-chip microcomputer controls the relay to open the car lock in an instant;
Finally, there is a fixed QR code on every shared bicycle, which is actually just an ID. In the era of smartphones, scanning the code to unlock is naturally the easiest, but if it is now, sending a text message can be used instead. , so there is no need for the participation of a smartphone at all.
A lithium battery with normal capacity consumes very little power for such a simple device. However, no matter how low the power consumption is, it will run out of power. Therefore, if it is scaled up to the manufacturing of a complete vehicle, an additional micro power generation system needs to be added. When driving or braking, it will drive a micro generator to charge the lithium battery. In this way, it can basically ensure that the smart lock of the shared bicycle does not require manual charging and can be on standby indefinitely.
Fang Xudong is very keen on technical issues. Although he has never seen a shared bicycle, he understands the full set of logic Li Mu said. For him, Li Mu's unconstrained creativity is really impressive.
After everyone recovered from the shock and excitement, Li Mu added: "The example I just mentioned added a relay controlled by a microcontroller, so that the moment the relay receives the command, it will immediately work to unlock the car. , that is to say, this system has the ability to actually perform certain practical operations through the Internet. This is what I call the more in-depth Internet of Things, which not only allows items to be connected to the Internet, but also allows items to be processed through the Internet. A certain level of control.”
Having said this, Li Mu added: "Think about it, if we produce 10,000 of these bicycles and leave them on the streets of Yanjing so that our users can ride them casually, what do you think of this model?"
Everyone's expressions suddenly changed from surprise to look at each other. They didn't understand why Li Mu wanted to get 10,000 bicycles on the street. What was the meaning of this? Moreover, the cost of this kind of "Internet of Things" bicycle is probably not low. Just a set of GPS+GSM+ microcontroller, relay, and lithium battery control module will cost a lot of money. The current cost must be four digits.
Seeing doubts on the faces of several people, Li Mu wanted to explain to them how to use shared bicycles, but after thinking about it carefully, he gave up. The shared bicycle model was too advanced, and the operating model of relying on users' deposits to play capital games also had great consequences. The risk is that there are still great constraints on the development of mobile devices, so it is not yet time to launch shared bicycles. It is difficult to explain to them now to make them understand. Explaining too thoroughly may lead to unexpected abnormal products in advance, so Li Mu waved his hand and said, "I'm just making a simple metaphor. If we master this set of hardware, there will be a lot of room for us to use it in the future."
After that, Li Mu added: "Let me use another analogy. If we mature the GSM module, microcontroller module, and relay module, we can apply it to many fields in life. For example, we can use it to create a To control the switch socket through remote control, the user only needs to send a command to the GSM module on the mobile phone to control the relay to turn on the power and the socket to send power. Similarly, the user only needs a command to close the relay, that is You can stop the socket from sending power. In this way, you can remotely control the switch of home appliances. Connect the socket to the water heater. You can send a text message to ask the water heater to boil water before going home. Connect it to the rice cooker and go. Put the rice and water away when you go home, and send a text message to start it before going home. When you get home, there will be a pot of fragrant rice waiting for you. Connect it to the light and you can let it turn on or off automatically... "
"What I just said are only the most basic functions based on GSM data and SMS functions. If we connect this set of equipment to the PC, think about how many changes will occur. We can add various intuitive functions to the PC. Visual operation interface, such as smart home, all home appliance switches are connected to the network and edited on the PC;"
"If we add an infrared transmitter with a learning function to our hardware, we can control all the home appliances through the computer. We can remotely turn on the air conditioner and set the temperature through the network, turn on the TV, and control curtains and lights remotely. , speakers, etc.;”
“If we add a temperature and humidity sensor, we can let users know the temperature and humidity of their home at any time. If we add a smoke and gas alarm, once there is smoke or gas leakage in the home, we can immediately send an alarm to the user. Short message… "
"If we use it in a car in the future, as long as it is combined with the car circuit, we can use a text message to start the car's engine and turn on the air conditioner in advance, and even connect the various sensors of the car to let the system car Send all status to the user's mobile phone, including car fuel level, glass water level, battery voltage, mileage information, etc... "
Li Mu's god-like thinking mode stunned everyone present.
No one expected that Li Mu's thinking could be so advanced that he had even completely surpassed the entire Internet field and became a true god in the Internet industry.
Taking it apart, whether it is GPS, GSM, or microcontrollers, relays and other functional modules, they are already very mature products at the moment, but no one expected that when these three things are combined and paired with the Internet, it will actually can produce such a product idea full of technological sense, and everyone is an industry insider. Even if some people do not understand technology, based on the logical analysis, it is clear that to realize what Li Mu said, with the current technology In terms of level, there are no technical obstacles. To put it more directly, these can all be realized right now!
By this time, Fang Xudong and the two technicians were already eager to try and develop the set of things Li Mu mentioned, which would probably create a new field and a new era.
Li Mu also said to several people very seriously: "We will make a big fuss about hardware in the future, so everyone must pay attention to this research and development task. It is likely to lay a solid foundation for our hardware road. All of this It all depends on what kind of product everyone can come up with in the end.”
Li Mu will definitely not let go of the mobile phone market in the future. This hardware development can actually accumulate technology for future mobile phone research and development to a certain extent. If more such projects are done, it will be better when we actually start making mobile phones. You will find that you already have many sets of various hardware solutions in your hands, which can make mobile phone research and development more effective with half the effort!
Fang Xudong nodded at this time and said solemnly: "Don't worry, Mr. Li, we will go all out to get this done."
Li Mu was particularly satisfied with Fang Xudong's attitude and said with a smile: "I believe you will be able to succeed. In addition, by further increasing the personnel strength of our hardware R&D team, especially in the field of communications, we will definitely make great achievements in this field in the future."
"Okay!" Fang Xudong said, "I will arrange for HR to recruit a group of high-end talents in the communications field as soon as possible."
Li Mu hummed and asked him again: "What is the current situation of our data processing centers around the world?"
Fang Xudong said: "It is currently being continuously improved, and the number of servers is still increasing. This will take a relatively long time to continuously increase the scale."
Li Mu asked again: "When will our "Plants vs. Zombies Online" be officially launched globally?"
Fang Xudong said: "The public beta should be open next month. I have said hello to Qingya. Now my colleagues in the game department are doing internal testing. After our data processing centers around the world are gradually put into use, we will start to By then, all YY users will have the opportunity to be tested."
"OK." Li Mu said: ""Plants vs. Zombies Online" is the next take-off point of our Makino Technology. If this game becomes popular all over the world, YY will also reach a higher level, so you must cooperate well on the server. Never be in a situation where the server cannot bear the load.”
"Don't worry, Mr. Li, we will ensure that all online products of Makino Technology in the future will not be unable to be loaded by the server!"
"Plants vs. Zombies Online" is Li Mu's next-generation social game that aims to become popular around the world after "Farm" and "Paradise Town". Currently, YY has almost reached a monopoly on the entire Internet, but for Li Mu, this is If that's not enough, YY's next stage must not only consolidate its position as the world's leader in instant messaging software, but also prepare for its future online game business.
At least for now, the most profitable thing in the Internet industry is games. When Tengxun had a market value of hundreds of billions of dollars, the revenue from the game business accounted for 5-60% of the total revenue, or even higher. CF CrossFire, DNF Dungeon, LOL League of Legends, Honor of Kings, etc., etc., are all a steady stream of gold mines. If YY Games wants to reach this level, it must continue to build brand awareness in the gaming field. If "Plants vs. Zombies Online" becomes popular all over the world , the stickiness of YY game users can be further cultivated, and the operational strength of YY games will be fully reflected in front of Internet companies and game companies around the world.
By then, there is no need to go to Blizzard yourself. I am afraid that Blizzard itself will take the initiative to hand over the Chinese agency rights for "World of Warcraft".
(End of chapter)