Air conditioner control method and device, air conditioner and storage medium

Abstract

This invention discloses an air conditioner control method, device, air conditioner, and storage medium. The invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and includes: detecting whether a pet is at home based on its location; if the pet is at home, determining a fresh air control value based on the pet's indoor activity parameters; if the pet is not at home, determining the fresh air control value based on the pet's outdoor activity parameters; determining an initial fresh air activation duration based on the fresh air control value; adjusting the initial fresh air activation duration based on pet-related setting parameters to obtain a target fresh air activation duration; and controlling the air conditioner to activate fresh air based on the target fresh air activation duration. This invention not only improves the intelligence level of the air conditioner but also improves indoor air quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an air conditioner control method, device, air conditioner and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, many families choose to keep pets to enhance their quality of life. However, the odor emitted by pets can spread throughout the house, especially when air conditioning is on, making it difficult to open doors and windows for ventilation. This results in an extremely unpleasant indoor smell, and some doors and windows lack corresponding pet protection measures, preventing them from being opened for extended periods. This is particularly true for families with large dogs, as they have stronger odors, are more active, have more sebaceous glands, and often play and linger outdoors, leading to poorer hygiene and a more pronounced smell. While family members may become accustomed to the indoor odor, guests often find it unpleasant. Current air conditioners require manual activation of their fresh air function, indicating a low level of automation. Furthermore, due to prolonged exposure to odors, people become desensitized to smells and cannot properly assess indoor air quality, thus reducing the frequency of using the fresh air function and contributing to poor indoor air quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides an air conditioner control method, device, air conditioner, and storage medium, aiming to solve the problems of low intelligence level and poor indoor air quality in existing air conditioners.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide an air conditioner control method, comprising:

[0005] Detect whether the pet is at home based on the obtained pet location;

[0006] If the pet is at home, the fresh air control value is determined based on the pet's indoor activity parameters.

[0007] If the pet is not at home, the fresh air control value is determined based on the pet's outdoor activity parameters.

[0008] The initial fresh air activation duration is determined based on the aforementioned fresh air control value;

[0009] The initial fresh air start time is adjusted according to the obtained setting parameters related to the pet to obtain the target fresh air start time, and the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the fresh air according to the target fresh air start time.

[0010] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide an air conditioner control device, comprising:

[0011] The detection unit is used to detect whether the pet is at home based on the acquired pet location;

[0012] The first determining unit is used to determine the fresh air control value based on the indoor activity parameters of the pet if the pet is at home.

[0013] The second determining unit is used to determine the fresh air control value based on the obtained outdoor activity parameters of the pet if the pet is not at home.

[0014] The third determining unit is used to determine the initial fresh air activation duration based on the fresh air control value;

[0015] The control unit is used to adjust the initial fresh air start time according to the obtained setting parameters related to the pet to obtain the target fresh air start time, and control the air conditioner to turn on the fresh air according to the target fresh air start time.

[0016] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide an air conditioner, the air conditioner including a memory and a processor, the memory storing a computer program, and the processor executing the computer program to implement the above-described method.

[0017] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, can implement the above-described method.

[0018] This invention provides an air conditioner control method, device, air conditioner, and storage medium. The method includes: detecting whether a pet is at home based on its location; if the pet is at home, determining a fresh air control value based on the pet's indoor activity parameters; if the pet is not at home, determining the fresh air control value based on the pet's outdoor activity parameters; determining an initial fresh air activation duration based on the fresh air control value; adjusting the initial fresh air activation duration according to pet-related setting parameters to obtain a target fresh air activation duration; and controlling the air conditioner to activate fresh air based on the target fresh air activation duration. This invention's technical solution first determines the fresh air control value based on whether the pet is at home, then determines the initial fresh air activation duration based on the fresh air control value, and finally adjusts the initial fresh air activation duration using pet-related setting parameters to obtain a target fresh air activation duration. Controlling the air conditioner to activate fresh air based on the target fresh air activation duration not only improves the intelligence of the air conditioner but also enhances indoor air quality. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating an air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a sub-process of an air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a sub-process of an air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 A simplified flowchart of an air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic block diagram of an air conditioner control device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic block diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0028] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0029] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0030] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the term "if" may be interpreted, depending on the context, as "when," "once," "in response to determination," or "in response to detection." Similarly, the phrases "if determined" or "if [described condition or event] is detected" may be interpreted, depending on the context, as "once determined," "in response to determination," "once [described condition or event] is detected," or "in response to detection of [described condition or event]."

[0031] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner control method will now be described in detail. Figure 1 As shown, the method includes the following steps S100-S140.

[0032] S100. Detect whether the pet is at home based on the obtained pet location;

[0033] In this embodiment of the invention, the pet is equipped with a detection device, which includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) module and an infrared sensing module. The GPS module contains a GPS chip and is used to acquire the pet's location and time spent outdoors. The infrared sensing module is an infrared sensor used to acquire the pet's indoor and outdoor activity levels. The location of the pet within a preset time period (30 minutes) is obtained from the GPS module. It is then determined whether the location is within a preset location range, which can be set according to actual needs, for example, between 1m and 5m. If the location is within the preset location range, the pet is determined to be at home; if the location is not within the preset location range, the pet is determined to be away from home.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the detection device is a convenient device for pets to wear, such as a collar or leg iron. It should also be noted that, in this embodiment, before obtaining the pet's location, the air conditioner and the detection device need to be configured so that both can connect to indoor Wi-Fi. Simultaneously, the user needs to set pet-related parameters in an app (application), which can communicate with both the air conditioner and the detection device.

[0035] S110. If the pet is at home, the fresh air control value is determined based on the obtained indoor activity parameters of the pet.

[0036] In this embodiment of the invention, the indoor activity parameter includes the indoor activity level. If the pet is not at home, the fresh air control value is determined based on the obtained indoor activity level of the pet. Specifically, as... Figure 2 As shown, the specific steps include S111-S115: S111, obtaining the indoor activity level from the infrared sensing module; S112, if the indoor activity level is Level 1, setting the indoor activity level parameter to a first control value; S113, if the indoor activity level is Level 2, setting the indoor activity level parameter to a second control value; S114, if the indoor activity level is Level 3, setting the indoor activity level parameter to a third control value; S115, setting the fresh air control value to the indoor activity level parameter. For ease of understanding, assume the fresh air control value is C, the indoor activity level parameter is D1, and the first, second, and third levels of indoor activity are "quiet," "normal," and "excessive," respectively. The first, second, and third control values ​​are 0, 1, and 2, respectively. Understandably, if the indoor activity level is quiet, D1 = 0; if the indoor activity level is normal, D1 = 1; if the indoor activity level is excessive, D1 = 2; C = D1. It should be noted that the indoor activity level is obtained by collecting the pet's heartbeat and temperature using the infrared sensor module. It should also be noted that in other embodiments, the indoor activity parameter may include other parameters, depending on actual needs.

[0037] S120. If the pet is not at home, the fresh air control value is determined based on the obtained outdoor activity parameters of the pet.

[0038] In this embodiment of the invention, the outdoor activity parameters include the time spent outdoors and the level of outdoor activity; if the pet is not at home, the fresh air control value is determined based on the time spent outdoors and the level of outdoor activity. Specifically, as... Figure 3As shown, the process specifically includes steps S121-S123: S121, obtaining the outing time from the GPS module; S122, obtaining the outdoor activity level from the infrared sensor module; S123, determining the fresh air control value based on the outing time and the outdoor activity level. More specifically, step S123 specifically includes: if the outing time is within a first outing time range, then setting the time control parameter value to a first time control value; if the outing time is within a second outing time range, then setting the time control parameter value to a second time control value; if the outing time is within a third outing time range, then setting the time control parameter value to a third time control value; if the outdoor activity level is a level 2 activity level, then setting the outdoor activity level parameter value to a second control value; if the outdoor activity level is a level 3 activity level, then setting the outdoor activity level parameter value to a third control value; calculating the sum of the time control parameter value and the activity level parameter value to obtain the fresh air control value. For ease of understanding, assume the time control parameter is T, the outing time is t, the first outing time range is 10 ≤ t < 20, the second outing time range is 20 ≤ t < 60, and the third outing time range is 60 ≤ t. The first, second, and third time control values ​​are 0, 1, and 2, respectively. The second and third levels of outdoor activity are "normal" and "excessive," respectively. The outdoor activity level parameter value is D2. The second control value and the... The third control value is divided into 1 and 2; more specifically, if 10≤t<20, it indicates that the pet's time outside is short, then T=0; if 20≤t<60, it indicates that the pet's time outside is moderate, then T=1; if 60≤t, it indicates that the pet's time outside is long, then T=2; understandably, when t<10, it indicates that the pet's time outside is very short, then it is not considered going out; after the pet goes out, if the outdoor activity level is normal, then D2=1; if the outdoor activity level is excessive, then D2=2; the fresh air control value C=T+D2.

[0039] S130. Determine the initial fresh air activation duration based on the fresh air control value;

[0040] In this embodiment of the invention, if the fresh air control value is a first preset value, the initial fresh air activation duration is set to 0, where the first preset value is 0; if the fresh air control value is a second preset value, the initial fresh air activation duration is set to a first preset duration, where the second preset value is 1 and the first preset duration is 3 minutes; if the fresh air control value is a third preset value, the initial fresh air activation duration is set to a second preset duration, where the third preset value is 2 and the second preset duration is 6 minutes; if the fresh air control value is a fourth preset value, the initial fresh air activation duration is set to a third preset duration, where the fourth preset value is 3 and the third preset duration is 9 minutes; if the fresh air control value is a fifth preset value, the initial fresh air activation duration is set to a fourth preset duration, where the fifth preset value is 4 and the fourth preset duration is 12 minutes. Specifically, if C = 0, no fresh air supply is needed; if C = 1, fresh air supply is activated for 3 minutes; if C = 2, fresh air supply is activated for 6 minutes; if C = 3, fresh air supply is activated for 9 minutes; and if C = 4, fresh air supply is activated for 12 minutes. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the initial fresh air supply duration can be determined based on the fresh air control value C to ensure timely activation and odor removal. It should also be noted that in this embodiment, the activation time of fresh air supply can be set according to actual needs when the value of C is different, and is not specifically limited here.

[0041] S140. Adjust the initial fresh air start time according to the obtained setting parameters related to the pet to obtain the target fresh air start time, and control the air conditioner to turn on the fresh air according to the target fresh air start time.

[0042] In this embodiment of the invention, the setting parameters include the pet's weight and type, as well as the size of the room where the pet is located. The weight, type, and room size related to the pet, set by the user, are obtained from the APP. If the room size is greater than a preset room size, the weight is greater than a preset weight, or the type is a preset type, the initial fresh air start time is increased by a preset time value to obtain the fresh air control value. The preset time value is set according to actual conditions. If the room size is not greater than the preset room size, the weight is not greater than a preset weight, and the type is not the preset type, it indicates that the initial fresh air start time does not need to be adjusted, and the initial fresh air start time is used as the target fresh air start time. For ease of understanding, it is assumed that the preset room size is 20m². 2 The preset weight is 9.5kg, and the room size is 22m². 2 The preset weight is 10kg, and the type is not a preset type, indicating that both the fresh air time and fresh air volume should be increased, thus increasing the initial fresh air start time; understandably, if the room size is 19m²2 If the preset weight is 9kg and the type is not a preset type, it means that the fresh air time and fresh air volume do not need to be increased. Therefore, the initial fresh air start time can be used as the target fresh air start time.

[0043] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a simplified flowchart of the air conditioner control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 In the middle, [1] the air conditioner and detection device are configured and can automatically connect to indoor WIFI; [2] the user sets the pet's weight and type and room size on the APP; [3] the detection device is put on the pet; [4] the pet's location is obtained, and it is detected whether the pet has gone out in the past 30 minutes. If it has not gone out, [4-1] is executed, and if the pet goes out and comes back, [4-2] is executed; [4-1]: obtain the pet's indoor activity level in the past 30 minutes; if the indoor activity level is quiet, jump to [5-1], if the indoor activity level is normal, jump to [5-1]. 2] If the indoor activity level is too high, jump to [5-3]; [5-1]: Indoor activity level parameter D1 = 0; jump to [6]; [5-2]: Indoor activity level parameter D1 = 1; jump to [6]; [5-3]: Indoor activity level parameter D1 = 2; jump to [6]; [6]: Calculate the fresh air control value C = D1, jump to

[11] ; [4-2]: Obtain the pet's outing time. If the outing time is short, jump to [7-1]; if the outing time is normal, jump to [7-2]; if the outing time is long... Jump to [7-3]; [7-1]: Time control parameter T = 0; [7-2]: Time control parameter T = 1; [7-3]: Time control parameter T = 2; [8]: Obtain the pet's outdoor activity level. If the outdoor activity level is normal, jump to [9-1]; if the outdoor activity level is excessive, jump to [9-2]; [9-1]: Outdoor activity level parameter D2 = 1; [9-2]: Outdoor activity level parameter D2 = 2;

[10] : Calculate the fresh air control value C = T + D2;

[11] : Based on the room size Adjust C based on size, weight, and type to obtain the target fresh air activation duration C1. If C1 = 0, jump to [12-1]; if C1 = 1, jump to [12-2]; if C1 = 2, jump to [12-3]; if C1 = 3, jump to [12-4]; if C1 = 4, jump to [12-5]. [12-1]: No need to activate fresh air; [12-2]: Activate fresh air for 3 minutes; [12-3]: Activate fresh air for 6 minutes; [12-4]: Activate fresh air for 9 minutes; [12-5]: Activate fresh air for 12 minutes. Return to step [4] to repeat the above steps and activate fresh air in real time.

[0044] In summary, if a pet is quiet (e.g., sleeping) indoors for 30 minutes, the air conditioner will not activate the fresh air system; if it is normal, it will activate for 3 minutes; and if it is highly active, it will activate for 6 minutes. If the pet has just returned from outdoors and has been outside for a short time (e.g., 10-20 minutes) and is normally active, the air conditioner will activate the fresh air system for 3 minutes; if it has been outside for a short time (e.g., 10-20 minutes) and is highly active, the air conditioner will activate for 6 minutes; if it has been outside for a relatively normal time (e.g., 20-60 minutes) and is normally active, the air conditioner will activate for 6 minutes; if it has been outside for a relatively normal time (e.g., 20-60 minutes) and is highly active, the air conditioner will activate for 9 minutes; if it has been outside for a longer time and is normally active, the air conditioner will activate for 9 minutes; and if it has been outside for a longer time and is highly active, the air conditioner will activate for 12 minutes.

[0045] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the fresh air system is automatically activated based on the pet's location, indoor activity level, outdoor activity level, time spent outdoors, weight, type, and room size, and the activation time can be increased. This not only enhances the intelligence of the air conditioner but also improves indoor air quality.

[0046] Figure 5 This is a schematic block diagram of an air conditioner control device 200 provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, corresponding to the above air conditioner control method, the present invention also provides an air conditioner control device 200. This air conditioner control device 200 includes a unit for executing the above-described air conditioner control method, and the device can be configured in an air conditioner. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 5 The air conditioner control device 200 includes a detection unit 201, a first determination unit 202, a second determination unit 203, a third determination unit 204, and a control unit 205.

[0047] The detection unit 201 is used to detect whether the pet is at home based on the acquired pet location; the first determining unit 202 is used to determine a fresh air control value based on the acquired indoor activity parameters of the pet if the pet is at home; the second determining unit 203 is used to determine the fresh air control value based on the acquired outdoor activity parameters of the pet if the pet is not at home; the third determining unit 204 is used to determine the initial fresh air start time based on the fresh air control value; and the control unit 205 is used to adjust the initial fresh air start time based on the acquired setting parameters related to the pet to obtain a target fresh air start time, and control the air conditioner to turn on the fresh air based on the target fresh air start time.

[0048] In some embodiments, such as this one, the detection unit 201 includes a first acquisition unit, a first determination unit, and a second determination unit.

[0049] The first acquisition unit is used to acquire the location of the pet within a preset time period from the GPS module; the first determination unit is used to determine that the pet is at home if the location is within a preset location range; the second determination unit is used to determine that the pet is not at home if the location is not within the preset location range.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the first determining unit 202 includes a second obtaining unit, a first setting unit, a second setting unit, a third setting unit, and a fourth setting unit.

[0051] The second acquisition unit is used to acquire the indoor activity level from the infrared sensing module; the first setting unit is used to set the indoor activity level parameter to a first control value if the indoor activity level is level one; the second setting unit is used to set the indoor activity level parameter to a second control value if the indoor activity level is level two; the third setting unit is used to set the indoor activity level parameter to a third control value if the indoor activity level is level three; and the fourth setting unit is used to set the fresh air control value to the indoor activity level parameter.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the second determining unit 203 includes a third acquiring unit, a fourth acquiring unit, and a determining subunit.

[0053] The third acquisition unit is used to acquire the outing time from the GPS module; the fourth acquisition unit is used to acquire the outdoor activity level from the infrared sensor module; and the determination subunit is used to determine the fresh air control value based on the outing time and the outdoor activity level.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as this one, the determining subunit includes a fifth setting unit, a sixth setting unit, a seventh setting unit, an eighth setting unit, a ninth setting unit, and a calculation unit.

[0055] The fifth setting unit is configured to set the time control parameter value to a first time control value if the outing time is within a first outing time range; the sixth setting unit is configured to set the time control parameter value to a second time control value if the outing time is within a second outing time range; the seventh setting unit is configured to set the time control parameter value to a third time control value if the outing time is within a third outing time range; the eighth setting unit is configured to set the outdoor activity level parameter value to a second control value if the outdoor activity level is level two; the ninth setting unit is configured to set the outdoor activity level parameter value to a third control value if the outdoor activity level is level three; and the calculation unit is configured to calculate the sum of the time control parameter value and the activity level parameter value to obtain the fresh air control value.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as this one, the third determining unit 204 includes a tenth setting unit, an eleventh setting unit, a twelfth setting unit, a thirteenth setting unit, and a fourteenth setting unit.

[0057] Specifically, the tenth setting unit is configured to set the initial fresh air activation duration to 0 if the fresh air control value is a first preset value; the eleventh setting unit is configured to set the initial fresh air activation duration to a first preset duration if the fresh air control value is a second preset value; the twelfth setting unit is configured to set the initial fresh air activation duration to a second preset duration if the fresh air control value is a third preset value; the thirteenth setting unit is configured to set the initial fresh air activation duration to a third preset duration if the fresh air control value is a fourth preset value; and the fourteenth setting unit is configured to set the initial fresh air activation duration to a fourth preset duration if the fresh air control value is a fifth preset value.

[0058] In some embodiments, such as this one, the control unit 205 includes a fifth acquisition unit, an addition unit, and an application unit.

[0059] The fifth acquisition unit is used to acquire the weight, type, and room size related to the pet set by the user from the APP; the increment unit is used to increase the initial fresh air start time by a preset time value to obtain the fresh air control value if the room size is greater than the preset room size, the weight is greater than the preset weight, or the type is a preset type; the set unit is used to set the initial fresh air start time as the target fresh air start time if the room size is not greater than the preset room size, the weight is not greater than the preset weight, and the type is not the preset type.

[0060] The aforementioned air conditioner control device can be implemented as a computer program, which can, for example... Figure 6 The air conditioner shown is running.

[0061] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic block diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner 300 is a device that has the function of activating fresh air based on the pet's location, type, time of absence, and weight.

[0062] See Figure 6 The air conditioner 300 includes a processor 302, a memory, and a network interface 305 connected via a system bus 301. The memory may include a non-volatile storage medium 303 and internal memory 304.

[0063] The non-volatile storage medium 303 may store an operating system 3031 and a computer program 3032. When the computer program 3032 is executed, it causes the processor 302 to execute an air conditioner control method.

[0064] The processor 302 is used to provide computing and control capabilities to support the operation of the entire air conditioner 300.

[0065] The internal memory 304 provides an environment for the operation of the computer program 3032 in the non-volatile storage medium 303. When the computer program 3032 is executed by the processor 302, the processor 302 can execute an air conditioner control method.

[0066] This network interface 305 is used for network communication with other devices. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 6 The structure shown is merely a block diagram of a portion of the structure related to the present invention and does not constitute a limitation on the air conditioner 300 to which the present invention is applied. A specific air conditioner 300 may include more or fewer components than those shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0067] The processor 302 is used to run a computer program 3032 stored in a memory to implement any embodiment of the above-described air conditioner control method.

[0068] It should be understood that, in this embodiment of the invention, the processor 302 may be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or it may be other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0069] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program may be stored in a storage medium, which is a computer-readable storage medium. The computer program is executed by at least one processor in the computer system to implement the process steps of the embodiments of the above methods.

[0070] Therefore, the present invention also provides a storage medium. This storage medium may be a computer-readable storage medium. The storage medium stores a computer program. When executed by a processor, the computer program causes the processor to perform any embodiment of the above-described air conditioner control method.

[0071] The storage medium can be any computer-readable storage medium capable of storing program code, such as a USB flash drive, portable hard drive, read-only memory (ROM), magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0072] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the components and steps of the various examples have been generally described in terms of functionality in the foregoing description. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementations should not be considered beyond the scope of this invention.

[0073] In the several embodiments provided by this invention, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of each unit is merely a logical functional division, and there may be other division methods in actual implementation. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed.

[0074] The steps in the method of this invention can be adjusted, merged, or reduced in order according to actual needs. The units in the device of this invention can be merged, divided, or reduced according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this invention can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit.

[0075] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause an air conditioner to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0076] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0077] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Since these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

[0078] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner control method characterized by comprising: include: The system detects whether the pet is at home based on the acquired pet location, wherein the pet is wearing a detection device, which includes a GPS module and an infrared sensor module. If the pet is at home, the fresh air control value is determined based on the pet's indoor activity parameters. If the pet is not at home, the fresh air control value is determined based on the pet's outdoor activity parameters, wherein the outdoor activity parameters include the time spent outdoors and the level of outdoor activity. The initial fresh air activation duration is determined based on the aforementioned fresh air control value; The initial fresh air opening duration is adjusted according to the obtained setting parameters related to the pet to obtain the target fresh air opening duration, and the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the fresh air according to the target fresh air opening duration. The step of determining the fresh air control value based on the obtained outdoor activity parameters of the pet includes: The outing time is obtained from the GPS module; The outdoor activity level is obtained from the infrared sensing module; The fresh air control value is determined based on the time spent outdoors and the level of outdoor activity.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The step of detecting whether the pet is at home based on the obtained pet location includes: The location of the pet within a preset time period is obtained from the GPS module; If the location is within a preset location range, then the pet is determined to be at home; If the location is not within the preset location range, it is determined that the pet is not at home.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, The indoor activity parameters include the indoor activity level; determining the fresh air control value based on the obtained indoor activity parameters of the pet includes: The indoor activity level is obtained from the infrared sensing module; If the indoor activity level is Level 1, then the indoor activity level parameter is set to the first control value; If the indoor activity level is level two, then the indoor activity level parameter is set to the second control value; If the indoor activity level is level three, then the indoor activity level parameter is set to a third control value, wherein the level one, level two, and level three of the indoor activity level are "quiet", "normal", and "excessive", respectively; Set the fresh air control value to the indoor activity level parameter.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, Determining the fresh air control value based on the time spent outdoors and the level of outdoor activity includes: If the outing time is within the first outing time range, then the time control parameter value is set to the first time control value; If the outing time falls within the second outing time range, then the time control parameter value is set to the second time control value; If the outing time falls within the third outing time range, then the time control parameter value is set to the third time control value; If the outdoor activity level is level two, then the outdoor activity level parameter value is set to the second control value; If the outdoor activity level is level three, then the outdoor activity level parameter value is set to the third control value; The fresh air control value is obtained by calculating the sum of the time control parameter value and the activity level parameter value.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, The step of determining the initial fresh air activation duration based on the fresh air control value includes: If the fresh air control value is the first preset value, then the initial fresh air activation duration is set to 0; If the fresh air control value is the second preset value, then the initial fresh air activation duration is set to the first preset duration. If the fresh air control value is the third preset value, then the initial fresh air activation duration is set to the second preset duration. If the fresh air control value is the fourth preset value, then the initial fresh air activation duration is set to the third preset duration. If the fresh air control value is the fifth preset value, then the initial fresh air activation duration is set to the fourth preset duration.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein, The setting parameters include the pet's weight and type, as well as the size of the room where the pet is located; adjusting the initial fresh air intake duration based on the obtained pet-related setting parameters to obtain the target fresh air intake duration includes: The app retrieves the user-set information related to the pet's weight, type, and room size. If the room size is greater than the preset room size / the weight is greater than the preset weight / the type is the preset type, then the initial fresh air opening time is increased by a preset time value to obtain the fresh air control value; If the room size is not greater than the preset room size, the weight is not greater than the preset weight, and the type is not the preset type, then the initial fresh air opening time is taken as the target fresh air opening time.

7. An air conditioner control device characterized by comprising: include: A detection unit is used to detect whether the pet is at home based on the acquired location of the pet, wherein the pet is wearing a detection device, the detection device including a GPS module and an infrared sensing module; The first determining unit is used to determine the fresh air control value based on the obtained indoor activity parameters of the pet if the pet is at home. The second determining unit is used to determine the fresh air control value based on the obtained outdoor activity parameters of the pet if the pet is not at home, wherein the outdoor activity parameters include the time spent outside and the degree of outdoor activity. The third determining unit is used to determine the initial fresh air activation duration based on the fresh air control value; The control unit is used to adjust the initial fresh air opening duration according to the obtained setting parameters related to the pet to obtain the target fresh air opening duration, and control the air conditioner to turn on the fresh air according to the target fresh air opening duration. The second determining unit includes: The third acquisition unit is used to acquire the outing time from the GPS module; The fourth acquisition unit is used to acquire the outdoor activity level from the infrared sensing module; A subunit is defined to determine the fresh air control value based on the time spent outdoors and the level of outdoor activity.

8. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The air conditioner includes a memory and a processor, the memory storing a computer program, and the processor executing the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-6.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a computer program that, when executed by a processor, can implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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