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

By dividing the pet activity area into areas with different thermal conductivity, monitoring their activity time, and intelligently adjusting the air-conditioning parameters, the problem of neglecting the pet's comfort when adjusting the temperature with the air conditioner is solved, thereby improving indoor comfort and pet health.

CN120609119AActive Publication Date: 2025-09-09ZHUHAI GREE REFRIGERATION TECH CENT OF ENERGY SAVING & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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CN202510737991.X
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-06-04
Publication Date
2025-09-09
Estimated Expiration
2045-06-04

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioners fail to consider pet comfort when adjusting indoor temperature, which affects pets' health and behavior.

Method used

The pet's indoor activity area is divided into the first area and the second area with different thermal conductivity. By monitoring the pet's activity time in different areas, the air conditioner's operating mode, set temperature and wind speed are intelligently adjusted to adapt to the pet's temperature needs.

Benefits of technology

It improves indoor comfort, reduces health risks for pets, adapts to the individual differences of different pets, and avoids the limitations of a single temperature threshold.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a control method and device of an air conditioner, the air conditioner, a storage medium and a computer program product, an activity area of a pet in a room is divided into a first area and a second area, and the thermal conductivity of the first area is larger than that of the second area; the method comprises the steps that whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted or not is determined according to first activity time of a pet in a first area and second activity time of the pet in a second area; if it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted, the operation mode of the air conditioner is controlled according to the first activity time and the second activity time, and the temperature and the air gear are set. According to the scheme, the temperature requirement of the pet is determined according to the activity time of the pet in the different heat conduction characteristic areas, the air conditioner operation parameters are adjusted to improve the indoor comfort, and therefore the temperature requirement of the pet is precisely met, the pet feels comfortable, and the health risk of the pet is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, and specifically relates to a control method, device, air conditioner, storage medium and computer program product for an air conditioner, and in particular to a control method, device, air conditioner, storage medium and computer program product for a pet air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With improvements in living environments and rising living standards, more and more families are keeping pets. Currently, air conditioner temperature adjustment is mainly based on ambient temperature and user settings, without considering the comfort of pets, which directly affects their health and behavior.

[0003] The above content is only used to assist in understanding the technical solution of the present invention and does not constitute an admission that the above content is prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner control method, device, air conditioner, storage medium and computer program product to solve the problem in related solutions that the air conditioner lacks consideration for the comfort of pets when adjusting the indoor temperature, affecting the health and behavior of pets. The purpose is to achieve the effect of determining the temperature requirements of pets based on the activity time of pets in different thermal conductivity areas, adjusting the air conditioner operating parameters to improve indoor comfort, thereby accurately adapting to the temperature requirements of pets, making pets feel comfortable, and reducing the health risks of pets.

[0005] The present invention provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, which divides the indoor activity area of ​​a pet into a first area and a second area; the thermal conductivity of the first area is greater than the thermal conductivity of the second area; the method includes: obtaining the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time in the second area, respectively recorded as the first activity time and the second activity time; determining whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the first activity time and the second activity time; if it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted, controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner based on the first activity time and the second activity time.

[0006] In some embodiments, it also includes: before obtaining the pet's activity time in the first area and the activity time in the second area, determining whether there is a person or pet in the room; if there is no person or pet in the room but there is a pet, obtaining the pet's activity time in the first area and the activity time in the second area; if there is someone in the room, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current state.

[0007] In some embodiments, determining whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the first activity time and the second activity time includes: recording the ratio of the first activity time to the second activity time as an activity area parameter, and judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is greater than a preset first parameter, determining that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted and the indoor temperature needs to be lowered; if the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, determining that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted and the indoor temperature needs to be increased; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, determining that the indoor temperature does not need to be adjusted.

[0008] In some embodiments, it also includes: obtaining the pet's activity time in the first area and the pet's activity time in the second area within a preset historical time period, and recording them as the historical first activity time and the historical second activity time respectively; calculating the pet's average daily activity time in the first area based on the historical first activity time, and recording it as the daily average historical first activity time; calculating the pet's average daily activity time in the second area based on the historical second activity time, and recording it as the daily average historical second activity time; recording the ratio of the daily average historical first activity time to the daily average historical second activity time as the activity area reference value; determining the product of the activity area reference value and the preset first ratio as the preset first parameter, and determining the product of the activity area reference value and the preset second ratio as the preset second parameter; the preset first ratio is greater than the preset second ratio.

[0009] In some embodiments, the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner are controlled according to the first active time and the second active time, including: after determining that the indoor temperature needs to be lowered, controlling the operating mode of the air conditioner to the cooling mode, determining the difference between the current indoor temperature and the preset first temperature as the set temperature of the air conditioner in the cooling mode, and setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset medium wind speed or the preset high wind speed; judging the relationship between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; if the indoor temperature is greater than the set temperature, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current state; if the indoor temperature is less than or equal to the set temperature and is maintained for a preset time, judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset low wind speed; if the activity area parameter is greater than the preset first parameter or the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, re-controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time.

[0010] In some embodiments, controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time also includes: after determining that the indoor temperature needs to be increased, controlling the operating mode of the air conditioner to the heating mode, determining the sum of the current indoor temperature and the preset second temperature as the set temperature of the air conditioner in the heating mode, and setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset medium wind speed or the preset high wind speed; judging the relationship between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; if the indoor temperature is lower than the set temperature, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current state; if the indoor temperature is greater than or equal to the set temperature and is maintained for a preset time, judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset low wind speed; if the activity area parameter is greater than the preset first parameter or the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, re-controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time.

[0011] Matching the above method, the present invention provides, on the other hand, a control device for an air conditioner, which divides the indoor activity area of ​​a pet into a first area and a second area; the thermal conductivity of the first area is greater than the thermal conductivity of the second area; the device includes: an acquisition unit, configured to obtain the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the second area, which are respectively recorded as the first activity time and the second activity time; a control unit, configured to determine whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the first activity time and the second activity time; the control unit is also configured to control the operation mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first activity time and the second activity time if it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted.

[0012] In some embodiments, the acquisition unit is further configured to determine whether there is a person or pet in the room before obtaining the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the second area; if there is no person in the room but there is a pet, the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the second area are obtained; if there is someone in the room, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the current state.

[0013] In some embodiments, the control unit determines whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the first activity time and the second activity time, including: recording the ratio of the first activity time to the second activity time as an activity area parameter, and judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is greater than a preset first parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted and the indoor temperature needs to be lowered; if the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted and the indoor temperature needs to be increased; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature does not need to be adjusted.

[0014] In some embodiments, the control unit is further configured to obtain the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the second area within a preset historical time period, and record them as the historical first activity time and the historical second activity time respectively; calculate the average daily activity time of the pet in the first area based on the historical first activity time, and record it as the average daily historical first activity time; calculate the average daily activity time of the pet in the second area based on the historical second activity time, and record it as the average daily historical second activity time; record the ratio of the average daily historical first activity time to the average daily historical second activity time as the activity area reference value; determine the product of the activity area reference value and the preset first ratio as the preset first parameter, and determine the product of the activity area reference value and the preset second ratio as the preset second parameter; the preset first ratio is greater than the preset second ratio.

[0015] In some embodiments, the control unit controls the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time, including: after determining that the indoor temperature needs to be lowered, controlling the operating mode of the air conditioner to the cooling mode, determining the difference between the current indoor temperature and the preset first temperature as the set temperature of the air conditioner in the cooling mode, and setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset medium wind speed or the preset high wind speed; judging the relationship between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; if the indoor temperature is greater than the set temperature, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current state; if the indoor temperature is less than or equal to the set temperature and is maintained for a preset time, judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset low wind speed; if the activity area parameter is greater than the preset first parameter or the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, re-controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time.

[0016] In some embodiments, the control unit controls the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time, and also includes: after determining that the indoor temperature needs to be increased, controlling the operating mode of the air conditioner to the heating mode, determining the sum of the current indoor temperature and the preset second temperature as the set temperature of the air conditioner in the heating mode, and setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to a preset medium wind speed or a preset high wind speed; judging the relationship between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; if the indoor temperature is lower than the set temperature, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current state; if the indoor temperature is greater than or equal to the set temperature and is maintained for a preset time, judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to a preset low wind speed; if the activity area parameter is greater than the preset first parameter or the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, re-controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time.

[0017] Matching the above device, the present invention further provides an air conditioner, comprising: the control device of the air conditioner described above.

[0018] In accordance with the above method, the present invention further provides a storage medium, which includes a stored program, wherein when the program is running, the device where the storage medium is located is controlled to execute the above-mentioned air conditioning control method.

[0019] In accordance with the above method, the present invention further provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program. When the computer program product is processed and executed, the steps of the above air conditioner control method are implemented.

[0020] The present invention divides a pet's indoor activity area into a first zone and a second zone, where the first zone has greater thermal conductivity than the second zone. The system determines whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the pet's first activity time in the first zone and the second activity time in the second zone. If adjustment is determined, the air conditioner's operating mode, set temperature, and wind speed are controlled based on the first and second activity times. By determining the pet's temperature needs based on the pet's activity time in different thermal conductivity zones and adjusting the air conditioner's operating parameters to improve indoor comfort, the system precisely adapts to the pet's temperature needs, ensuring comfort and reducing health risks.

[0021] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the present invention.

[0022] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A flow chart of an embodiment of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of an air conditioner control device of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 A flowchart for obtaining reference values ​​for pet activity areas;

[0026] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a flow chart of another embodiment of the air conditioner control method of the present invention.

[0027] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the reference numerals in the embodiments of the present invention are as follows:

[0028] 102 - acquisition unit; 104 - control unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments of the present invention and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] To meet pets' ambient temperature needs, some solutions collect behavioral and physiological data, such as heart rate and respiratory rate, to train pet temperature-sensitivity models and output target temperatures to control the air conditioner. However, this method monitors a large number of parameters and relies heavily on various sensors, making most pets resistant to wearable monitoring devices. Other solutions use data on the pet's body temperature and current movement status to control the air conditioner's on / off state and corresponding operating conditions. However, most animals maintain a constant body temperature, and temperatures vary from animal to animal, so this control method also has certain limitations.

[0031] Therefore, the present invention provides an air conditioning control method that intelligently adjusts the indoor temperature to suit the pet's comfort by monitoring the time the pet spends in areas with different thermal conductivity characteristics. This method transcends the traditional reliance on pet physiological parameter monitoring devices and achieves temperature control through non-invasive behavioral monitoring, reducing the risk of pet stress. Based on the logical chain of thermal conductivity differences, behavioral preferences, and heat and cold perception, a universal adjustment model is constructed to adapt to different pet habits, avoiding the limitations of a single temperature threshold.

[0032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, wherein a pet's indoor activity area is divided into a first area and a second area; the thermal conductivity of the first area is greater than that of the second area. For example, a room is divided into a floor area and a non-floor area. The floor area refers to areas such as floors and tiles that are unobstructed by objects, while the non-floor area includes areas on pet beds, sofas, chairs, beds, floor mats, and carpets.

[0033] The air conditioner is equipped with an RGB infrared camera or other sensor that can identify the activity area of ​​living things to monitor the activity of pets and people. The sensor is installed on the air conditioner panel, preferably in an upper position to facilitate the observation of the activity of people or pets in the room.

[0034] When identifying ground and non-ground areas, indoor space sensors or users can take photos of the indoor environment and upload them to the app to generate a panoramic view of the indoor space, dividing the room into ground and non-ground areas. The time a pet spends in an area is determined by infrared detection of the pet's activity range, and the time spent in each area is counted and accumulated.

[0035] Specifically, users upload panoramic photos or videos of the room through the APP, or the camera integrated into the air-conditioning system collects indoor image sequences, and generates a panoramic image or point cloud model of the room space through image stitching and three-dimensional reconstruction technology. The image semantic segmentation model (such as DeepLabV3+, HRNet) is used to mark various objects in the image and identify the tiles, floors, carpets, sofas, chairs, beds, pet nests, etc. in the room. The area marked as "exposed tiles / floors" is identified as the ground area, and the surface area of ​​objects marked as "furniture surfaces, cushions, beds, sofas" is identified as non-ground areas. The obtained area boundaries are projected into a unified room coordinate system to establish a labeled spatial area map for subsequent behavior positioning module calls. This method can be adapted to mobile terminals and low-cost scenarios, and has the advantages of flexible deployment, low cost, and high segmentation accuracy.

[0036] like Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of an embodiment of the method of the present invention. The air conditioner control method may include steps S110 to S130.

[0037] In step S110 , the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the pet in the second area are obtained, which are recorded as the first activity time and the second activity time respectively.

[0038] When a pet moves in a ground area or a non-ground area, the activity coordinates (such as the center point of the thermal imaging, the contour projection area, etc.) are detected in real time, and each frame of data is mapped to the regional map coordinate system to determine whether the location belongs to the "ground area" or the "non-ground area", and the accumulated time is counted in the corresponding area timer. Whenever the pet stays in the same classification area for a continuous period exceeding the set threshold (such as 3 seconds), the accumulated stay time begins, and if the pet leaves, the current round of timing stops; the "total ground stay time" and "total non-ground stay time" are counted daily in a sliding window manner; the obtained data can be displayed on the APP and used as one of the basic data for pet health behavior assessment.

[0039] In some embodiments, the process of determining whether there are people or pets indoors to turn on the pet mode is also included. The process specifically includes: determining whether there are people or pets indoors before obtaining the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the second area; if there is no people indoors and there is a pet, obtaining the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the second area; if there is someone indoors, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current state.

[0040] The air conditioner features both user and pet modes. In user mode, the air conditioner operates according to user-defined parameters. In pet mode, the air conditioner automatically adjusts operating parameters based on the pet's activity time in different areas. The air conditioner prioritizes user comfort, prioritizing user mode. When no one is in the room but a pet is present, the air conditioner switches to pet mode. This allows humans to control the air conditioner temperature while addressing the special needs of pets in unoccupied environments. This achieves a triple optimization of comfort, energy efficiency, and behavioral compatibility, avoiding the limitations of a single mode.

[0041] In step S120, it is determined whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted according to the first activity time and the second activity time.

[0042] Because the thermal conductivity of the first area is greater than that of the second area, pets spend more time in the second area when feeling cold and more time in the first area when feeling hot. Therefore, based on the specific time periods of the first and second areas, the pet's temperature needs can be determined, and the temperature can be adjusted to maintain comfort. This approach eliminates the need for physiological monitoring equipment, reducing hardware costs and pet resistance. Furthermore, dynamic judgment based on behavioral habits allows for adaptation to the individual characteristics of different pets.

[0043] In some embodiments, in step S120, the specific process of determining whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the first activity time and the second activity time includes: recording the ratio of the first activity time to the second activity time as the activity area parameter, and judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is greater than the preset first parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted and the indoor temperature needs to be lowered; if the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted and the indoor temperature needs to be increased; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature does not need to be adjusted.

[0044] The ratio Yi of the first activity time tGi to the second activity time tBi is the activity area parameter. Based on whether Yi is within the range of Y*k1 and Y*k2, the pet's current temperature needs are judged and whether the room temperature needs to be adjusted. Specifically, when k1*Y ≥ Yi ≥ k2*Y, it means that the current temperature is in line with the pet's daily habits, and there is no need to turn on the air conditioner to adjust the indoor temperature; when Yi < k2*Y, it means that the pet's activity time in the ground area is reduced and the activity time in the non-ground area is increased. The pet may feel cold and need to increase the room temperature; when Yi > k1*Y, it means that the pet's activity time in the ground area is increased and the activity time in the non-ground area is reduced. The pet may feel hot and need to lower the room temperature.

[0045] By limiting the "effective deviation range" through k1 and k2, adjustment is initiated only when the pet's activity area deviates significantly and continuously from its daily habits, avoiding false actions triggered by short-term fluctuations.

[0046] In some embodiments, it also includes a process of determining a preset first parameter and a preset second parameter, which specifically includes: obtaining the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the second area within a preset historical time period, and recording them as the historical first activity time and the historical second activity time respectively; calculating the average daily activity time of the pet in the first area based on the historical first activity time, and recording it as the average daily historical first activity time; calculating the average daily activity time of the pet in the second area based on the historical second activity time, and recording it as the average daily historical second activity time; recording the ratio of the average daily historical first activity time to the average daily historical second activity time as an activity area reference value; determining the product of the activity area reference value and the preset first ratio as the preset first parameter, and determining the product of the activity area reference value and the preset second ratio as the preset second parameter; wherein, if the preset time period is greater than two days, the preset first ratio is greater than the preset second ratio.

[0047] The preset time period ranges from 2 weeks to 3 months. The preset value range for the first ratio k1 is k1 ≥ 1.3, and the preset value range for the second ratio k2 is 0.5 ≤ k2 ≤ 0.75. You can also set the value range based on your pet's habits and experience. Setting a longer preset time period can eliminate the impact of short-term stress reactions or weather fluctuations on your pet, ensuring that the collected data reflects its daily and stable habits.

[0048] The specific process of determining the reference value of the activity area is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the daily activity range and duration of the pet within a preset time period are monitored. The pet's activity range is divided into a ground area and a non-ground area. The time the pet spends in the two areas each day is counted separately, and the activity time in the ground area is recorded as tG; the activity time in the non-ground area is recorded as tB. The average daily activity time of the pet in the two areas during the preset time period is calculated, and the average daily activity time in the ground area is tGa, and the average daily activity time in the non-ground area is tBa. The ratio of the activity time in the ground and non-ground areas is calculated to obtain the activity area reference value Y=tGa / tBa. The first parameter is preset as Y*k1, and the second parameter is preset as Y*k2.

[0049] For example, within a preset time period of 30 days, the total time a pet spends on the ground is 150 hours, and the total time it spends in non-ground areas is 570 hours. During this time period, the average daily activity time in the ground area is tGa = 150 / 30 = 5 hours; the average daily activity time in the non-ground area is tBa = 570 / 30 = 19 hours; the activity area reference value Y = tGa / tBa = 5 / 19.

[0050] By long-term monitoring of the distribution of pets' activity time in ground and non-ground areas, a reference value for each pet's activity area is established, and the pet's natural behavior is converted into a quantitative indicator of temperature requirements, thereby recognizing individual differences in pets, avoiding forced adjustments with unified standards, and improving the accuracy, reliability, and universality of control.

[0051] In step S130 , if it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted, the operation mode, set temperature, and wind speed of the air conditioner are controlled according to the first active time and the second active time.

[0052] This solution monitors pets' activity time in areas with different thermal conductivity characteristics and establishes individual behavioral models to achieve intelligent temperature regulation. This not only builds a unique temperature preference model for each pet based on long-term behavioral data, but also automatically adapts to differences in species, coat type, age, and other factors, avoiding the drawbacks of single-threshold control. Furthermore, because pets' behavioral responses to temperature changes far outpace physiological indicators, this solution also improves the timeliness of room temperature adjustments, shortening the time pets spend at uncomfortable temperatures.

[0053] In some embodiments, in step S130, the specific process of controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time includes: after determining that the indoor temperature needs to be lowered, controlling the operating mode of the air conditioner to the cooling mode, determining the difference between the current indoor temperature and the preset first temperature as the set temperature of the air conditioner in the cooling mode, and setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset medium wind speed or the preset high wind speed; judging the relationship between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; if the indoor temperature is greater than the set temperature, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current state; if the indoor temperature is less than or equal to the set temperature and is maintained for a preset time, judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset low wind speed; if the activity area parameter is greater than the preset first parameter or the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, re-controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time.

[0054] After the air conditioner turns on the cooling mode, a temperature that is lower than the current room temperature by a preset first temperature is determined as the set temperature, and the range of the preset first temperature is 1 to 3°C. For example, the current room temperature is 27°C, and the set temperature of the cooling mode is 25°C. At the same time, the wind speed of the air conditioner is adjusted to medium or high wind speed to increase the indoor cooling rate. When the indoor temperature reaches the set temperature and maintains for a preset time, the parameters of the pet's activity area are judged again and compared with the reference value. If it is within the reference value floating range, it is considered that the pet is more comfortable at this temperature, the current temperature is maintained, and the wind speed is adjusted to low wind speed; if it is not within the reference value floating range, the pet still has a strong sense of cold or heat, and the operating status of the air conditioner is readjusted according to the pet's activity time in different areas. The setting range of the preset time is 0.5 to 4 hours, preferably 0.5 to 2 hours.

[0055] In some embodiments, in step S130, the specific process of controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time also includes: after determining that the indoor temperature needs to be increased, controlling the operating mode of the air conditioner to the heating mode, determining the sum of the current indoor temperature and the preset second temperature as the set temperature of the air conditioner in the heating mode, and setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset medium wind speed or the preset high wind speed; judging the relationship between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; if the indoor temperature is lower than the set temperature, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current state; if the indoor temperature is greater than or equal to the set temperature and is maintained for a preset time, judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset low wind speed; if the activity area parameter is greater than the preset first parameter or the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, re-controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time.

[0056] After the air conditioner turns on the heating mode, a temperature that is a preset second temperature higher than the current room temperature is determined as the set temperature. The preset second temperature range is 1 to 3°C. For example, the current room temperature is 16°C, and the set temperature of the cooling mode is 18°C. At the same time, the air conditioner's wind speed is adjusted to medium or high to increase the indoor heating rate. When the indoor temperature reaches the set temperature and maintains it for a preset time, the parameters of the pet's activity area are judged again and compared with the reference value. If it is within the reference value floating range, it is considered that the pet is more comfortable at this temperature, the current temperature is maintained, and the wind speed is adjusted to low. If it is not within the reference value floating range, the pet still feels a strong sense of cold or heat, and the air conditioner's operating status is readjusted according to the pet's activity time in different areas. For example, if the pet's activity range reference value Y is 5 / 19 during a historical time period, and the pet's ground activity time is 0.5 hours and off-ground activity time is 3.5 hours during a preset 4-hour period, then Yi = 1 / 7 during this period. If k1 = 1.3 and k2 = 0.6, then Yi < k2*Y. Therefore, it can be determined that the pet is cold at this time. If the indoor temperature is 16°C, the air conditioner can be turned on in heating mode with a target temperature of 18°C. The pet's activity range can be re-evaluated after a specific time T.

[0057] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of another embodiment of the air conditioner control method of the present invention. Figure 4 As shown, the method includes:

[0058] In step 1, the air conditioner collects room images, analyzes the sampled information, identifies the user's characteristics, and determines whether there are people or pets in the room. If there are people in the room, the air conditioner turns on user mode and operates according to the user's set air conditioning parameters. If there are no people in the room but there are pets, the air conditioner proceeds to step 2. If there are no people and no pets, the air conditioner turns off.

[0059] Step 2: Collect the pet's activity time tGi in the ground area and the activity time tBi in the non-ground area, and calculate the activity area parameter Yi = tGi / tBi during this period. Compare Yi with the reference value of the pet's activity area in the historical time period. If k1*Y≥Yi≥k2*Y, turn off the air conditioner; if Yi<k2*Y, turn on the air conditioner heating mode, adjust the set temperature to 2°C higher than the current room temperature, set the wind speed to medium-high, and then execute step 3; if Yi>k1*Y, turn on the air conditioner cooling mode, adjust the set temperature to 2°C lower than the current room temperature, set the wind speed to medium-high, and then execute step 3.

[0060] Step 3: After k1*Y≥Yi≥k2*Y and maintaining for a specific period of time, determine whether k1*Y≥Yi≥k2*Y. If k1*Y≥Yi≥k2*Y, maintain the current temperature and adjust the fan speed to medium or low; otherwise, proceed to step 2.

[0061] Using the technical solution of this embodiment, a pet's indoor activity area is divided into a first zone and a second zone, with the first zone having greater thermal conductivity than the second zone. Whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted is determined based on the pet's first activity time in the first zone and the second activity time in the second zone. If adjustment is determined, the air conditioner's operating mode, set temperature, and wind speed are controlled based on the first and second activity times. By determining the pet's temperature needs based on the pet's activity time in different thermal conductivity zones and adjusting the air conditioner's operating parameters to improve indoor comfort, the system precisely adapts to the pet's temperature needs, ensuring comfort and reducing health risks.

[0062] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner control device corresponding to the air conditioner control method is also provided. A pet's indoor activity area is divided into a first area and a second area; the thermal conductivity of the first area is greater than that of the second area. For example, the indoor area is divided into a ground area and a non-ground area. The ground area refers to areas such as floors and tiles that are not obstructed by objects, while the non-ground area includes areas on pet beds, sofas, chairs, beds, floor mats, and carpets.

[0063] The air conditioner is equipped with an RGB infrared camera or other sensor that can identify the activity area of ​​living things to monitor the activity of pets and people. The sensor is installed on the air conditioner panel, preferably in an upper position to facilitate the observation of the activity of people or pets in the room.

[0064] When identifying ground and non-ground areas, indoor space sensors or users can take photos of the indoor environment and upload them to the app to generate a panoramic view of the indoor space, dividing the room into ground and non-ground areas. The time a pet spends in an area is determined by infrared detection of the pet's activity range, and the time spent in each area is counted and accumulated.

[0065] Specifically, users upload panoramic photos or videos of the room through the APP, or the camera integrated into the air-conditioning system collects indoor image sequences, and generates a panoramic image or point cloud model of the room space through image stitching and three-dimensional reconstruction technology. The image semantic segmentation model (such as DeepLabV3+, HRNet) is used to mark various objects in the image and identify the tiles, floors, carpets, sofas, chairs, beds, pet nests, etc. in the room. The area marked as "exposed tiles / floors" is identified as the ground area, and the surface area of ​​objects marked as "furniture surfaces, cushions, beds, sofas" is identified as non-ground areas. The obtained area boundaries are projected into a unified room coordinate system to establish a labeled spatial area map for subsequent behavior positioning module calls. This method can be adapted to mobile terminals and low-cost scenarios, and has the advantages of flexible deployment, low cost, and high segmentation accuracy.

[0066] See also Figure 2 FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the device of the present invention. The air conditioner control device may include: an acquisition unit 102 and a control unit 104.

[0067] The acquisition unit 102 is configured to acquire the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the pet in the second area, which are recorded as the first activity time and the second activity time respectively. The specific function and processing of the acquisition unit 102 are shown in step S110.

[0068] When a pet moves in a ground area or a non-ground area, the activity coordinates (such as the center point of the thermal imaging, the contour projection area, etc.) are detected in real time, and each frame of data is mapped to the regional map coordinate system to determine whether the location belongs to the "ground area" or the "non-ground area", and the accumulated time is counted in the corresponding area timer. Whenever the pet stays in the same classification area for a continuous period exceeding the set threshold (such as 3 seconds), the accumulated stay time begins, and if the pet leaves, the current round of timing stops; the "total ground stay time" and "total non-ground stay time" are counted daily in a sliding window manner; the obtained data can be displayed on the APP and used as one of the basic data for pet health behavior assessment.

[0069] In some embodiments, the acquisition unit 102 is further configured to: determine whether there is a person or pet in the room before obtaining the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the second area; if there is no person or pet in the room but there is a pet, obtain the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the second area; if there is someone in the room, control the air conditioner to operate according to the current state.

[0070] The air conditioner features both user and pet modes. In user mode, the air conditioner operates according to user-defined parameters. In pet mode, the air conditioner automatically adjusts operating parameters based on the pet's activity time in different areas. The air conditioner prioritizes user comfort, prioritizing user mode. When no one is in the room but a pet is present, the air conditioner switches to pet mode. This allows humans to control the air conditioner temperature while addressing the special needs of pets in unoccupied environments. This achieves a triple optimization of comfort, energy efficiency, and behavioral compatibility, avoiding the limitations of a single mode.

[0071] The control unit 104 is configured to determine whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted according to the first activity time and the second activity time. The specific functions and processing of the control unit 104 are shown in step S120.

[0072] Because the thermal conductivity of the first area is greater than that of the second area, pets spend more time in the second area when feeling cold and more time in the first area when feeling hot. Therefore, based on the specific time periods of the first and second areas, the pet's temperature needs can be determined, and the temperature can be adjusted to maintain comfort. This approach eliminates the need for physiological monitoring equipment, reducing hardware costs and pet resistance. Furthermore, dynamic judgment based on behavioral habits allows for adaptation to the individual characteristics of different pets.

[0073] In some embodiments, the control unit 104 determines whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the first activity time and the second activity time, including: recording the ratio of the first activity time to the second activity time as an activity area parameter, and judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is greater than a preset first parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted and the indoor temperature needs to be lowered; if the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted and the indoor temperature needs to be increased; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature does not need to be adjusted.

[0074] The ratio Yi of the first activity time tGi to the second activity time tBi is the activity area parameter. Based on whether Yi is within the range of Y*k1 and Y*k2, the pet's current temperature needs are judged and whether the room temperature needs to be adjusted. Specifically, when k1*Y ≥ Yi ≥ k2*Y, it means that the current temperature is in line with the pet's daily habits, and there is no need to turn on the air conditioner to adjust the indoor temperature; when Yi < k2*Y, it means that the pet's activity time in the ground area is reduced and the activity time in the non-ground area is increased. The pet may feel cold and need to increase the room temperature; when Yi > k1*Y, it means that the pet's activity time in the ground area is increased and the activity time in the non-ground area is reduced. The pet may feel hot and need to lower the room temperature.

[0075] By limiting the "effective deviation range" through k1 and k2, adjustment is initiated only when the pet's activity area deviates significantly and continuously from its daily habits, avoiding false actions triggered by short-term fluctuations.

[0076] In some embodiments, the control unit 104 is further configured to: obtain the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the second area within a preset historical time period, and record them as the historical first activity time and the historical second activity time respectively; calculate the average daily activity time of the pet in the first area based on the historical first activity time, and record it as the average daily historical first activity time; calculate the average daily activity time of the pet in the second area based on the historical second activity time, and record it as the average daily historical second activity time; record the ratio of the average daily historical first activity time to the average daily historical second activity time as the activity area reference value; determine the product of the activity area reference value and the preset first ratio as the preset first parameter, and determine the product of the activity area reference value and the preset second ratio as the preset second parameter; wherein, the preset time period is greater than two days, and the preset first ratio is greater than the preset second ratio.

[0077] The preset time period ranges from 2 weeks to 3 months. The preset value range for the first ratio k1 is k1 ≥ 1.3, and the preset value range for the second ratio k2 is 0.5 ≤ k2 ≤ 0.75. You can also set the value range based on your pet's habits and experience. Setting a longer preset time period can eliminate the impact of short-term stress reactions or weather fluctuations on your pet, ensuring that the collected data reflects its daily and stable habits.

[0078] The specific process of determining the reference value of the activity area is as follows: Figure 3As shown, the daily activity range and duration of the pet within a preset time period are monitored. The pet's activity range is divided into a ground area and a non-ground area. The time the pet spends in the two areas each day is counted separately, and the activity time in the ground area is recorded as tG; the activity time in the non-ground area is recorded as tB. The average daily activity time of the pet in the two areas during the preset time period is calculated, and the average daily activity time in the ground area is tGa, and the average daily activity time in the non-ground area is tBa. The ratio of the activity time in the ground and non-ground areas is calculated to obtain the activity area reference value Y=tGa / tBa. The first parameter is preset as Y*k1, and the second parameter is preset as Y*k2.

[0079] For example, within a preset time period of 30 days, the total time a pet spends on the ground is 150 hours, and the total time it spends in non-ground areas is 570 hours. During this time period, the average daily activity time in the ground area is tGa = 150 / 30 = 5 hours; the average daily activity time in the non-ground area is tBa = 570 / 30 = 19 hours; the activity area reference value Y = tGa / tBa = 5 / 19.

[0080] By long-term monitoring of the distribution of pets' activity time in ground and non-ground areas, a reference value for each pet's activity area is established, and the pet's natural behavior is converted into a quantitative indicator of temperature requirements, thereby recognizing individual differences in pets, avoiding forced adjustments with unified standards, and improving the accuracy, reliability, and universality of control.

[0081] The control unit 104 is further configured to control the operating mode, set temperature, and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time if it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted. The specific functions and processing of the control unit 104 are shown in step S130.

[0082] This solution monitors pets' activity time in areas with different thermal conductivity characteristics and establishes individual behavioral models to achieve intelligent temperature regulation. This not only builds a unique temperature preference model for each pet based on long-term behavioral data, but also automatically adapts to differences in species, coat type, age, and other factors, avoiding the drawbacks of single-threshold control. Furthermore, because pets' behavioral responses to temperature changes far outpace physiological indicators, this solution also improves the timeliness of room temperature adjustments, shortening the time pets spend at uncomfortable temperatures.

[0083] In some embodiments, the control unit 104 controls the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time, including: after determining that the indoor temperature needs to be lowered, controlling the operating mode of the air conditioner to the cooling mode, determining the difference between the current indoor temperature and the preset first temperature as the set temperature of the air conditioner in the cooling mode, and setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset medium wind speed or the preset high wind speed; judging the relationship between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; if the indoor temperature is greater than the set temperature, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current state; if the indoor temperature is less than or equal to the set temperature and is maintained for a preset time, judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset low wind speed; if the activity area parameter is greater than the preset first parameter or the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, re-controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time.

[0084] After the air conditioner turns on the cooling mode, a temperature that is lower than the current room temperature by a preset first temperature is determined as the set temperature, and the range of the preset first temperature is 1 to 3°C. For example, the current room temperature is 27°C, and the set temperature of the cooling mode is 25°C. At the same time, the wind speed of the air conditioner is adjusted to medium or high wind speed to increase the indoor cooling rate. When the indoor temperature reaches the set temperature and maintains for a preset time, the parameters of the pet's activity area are judged again and compared with the reference value. If it is within the reference value floating range, it is considered that the pet is more comfortable at this temperature, the current temperature is maintained, and the wind speed is adjusted to low wind speed; if it is not within the reference value floating range, the pet still has a strong sense of cold or heat, and the operating status of the air conditioner is readjusted according to the pet's activity time in different areas. The setting range of the preset time is 0.5 to 4 hours, preferably 0.5 to 2 hours.

[0085] In some embodiments, the control unit 104 controls the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time, and also includes: after determining that the indoor temperature needs to be increased, controlling the operating mode of the air conditioner to the heating mode, determining the sum of the current indoor temperature and the preset second temperature as the set temperature of the air conditioner in the heating mode, and setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset medium wind speed or the preset high wind speed; judging the relationship between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; if the indoor temperature is lower than the set temperature, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current state; if the indoor temperature is greater than or equal to the set temperature and is maintained for a preset time, judging the size of the activity area parameter; if the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset low wind speed; if the activity area parameter is greater than the preset first parameter or the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, re-controlling the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time.

[0086] After the air conditioner turns on the heating mode, a temperature that is a preset second temperature higher than the current room temperature is determined as the set temperature. The preset second temperature range is 1 to 3°C. For example, the current room temperature is 16°C, and the set temperature of the cooling mode is 18°C. At the same time, the air conditioner's wind speed is adjusted to medium or high to increase the indoor heating rate. When the indoor temperature reaches the set temperature and maintains it for a preset time, the parameters of the pet's activity area are judged again and compared with the reference value. If it is within the reference value floating range, it is considered that the pet is more comfortable at this temperature, the current temperature is maintained, and the wind speed is adjusted to low. If it is not within the reference value floating range, the pet still feels a strong sense of cold or heat, and the air conditioner's operating status is readjusted according to the pet's activity time in different areas. For example, if the pet's activity range reference value Y is 5 / 19 during a historical time period, and the pet's ground activity time is 0.5 hours and off-ground activity time is 3.5 hours during a preset 4-hour period, then Yi = 1 / 7 during this period. If k1 = 1.3 and k2 = 0.6, then Yi < k2*Y. Therefore, it can be determined that the pet is cold at this time. If the indoor temperature is 16°C, the air conditioner can be turned on in heating mode with a target temperature of 18°C. The pet's activity range can be re-evaluated after a specific time T.

[0087] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of another embodiment of the air conditioner control method of the present invention. Figure 4 As shown, the method includes:

[0088] In step 1, the air conditioner collects room images, analyzes the sampled information, identifies the user's characteristics, and determines whether there are people or pets in the room. If there are people in the room, the air conditioner turns on user mode and operates according to the user's set air conditioning parameters. If there are no people in the room but there are pets, the air conditioner proceeds to step 2. If there are no people and no pets, the air conditioner turns off.

[0089] Step 2: Collect the pet's activity time tGi in the ground area and the activity time tBi in the non-ground area, and calculate the activity area parameter Yi = tGi / tBi during this period. Compare Yi with the reference value of the pet's activity area in the historical time period. If k1*Y≥Yi≥k2*Y, turn off the air conditioner; if Yi<k2*Y, turn on the air conditioner heating mode, adjust the set temperature to 2°C higher than the current room temperature, set the wind speed to medium-high, and then execute step 3; if Yi>k1*Y, turn on the air conditioner cooling mode, adjust the set temperature to 2°C lower than the current room temperature, set the wind speed to medium-high, and then execute step 3.

[0090] Step 3: After k1*Y≥Yi≥k2*Y and maintaining for a specific period of time, determine whether k1*Y≥Yi≥k2*Y. If k1*Y≥Yi≥k2*Y, maintain the current temperature and adjust the fan speed to medium or low; otherwise, proceed to step 2.

[0091] Since the processing and functions implemented by the device of this embodiment basically correspond to the embodiments, principles and examples of the aforementioned method, for any details not fully described in this embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the aforementioned embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0092] The technical solution of the present invention divides a pet's indoor activity area into a first zone and a second zone, with the first zone having greater thermal conductivity than the second zone. A determination is made as to whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the pet's first activity time in the first zone and the second activity time in the second zone. If adjustment is determined, the air conditioner's operating mode, set temperature, and wind speed are controlled based on the first and second activity times. By determining the pet's temperature needs based on the pet's activity time in different thermal conductivity zones and adjusting the air conditioner's operating parameters to improve indoor comfort, the system precisely adapts to the pet's temperature needs, ensuring comfort and reducing health risks.

[0093] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner corresponding to the air conditioner control device is also provided. The air conditioner may include: the air conditioner control device described above.

[0094] Since the processing and functions implemented by the air conditioner of this embodiment basically correspond to the embodiments, principles and examples of the aforementioned devices, for any details not fully described in this embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the aforementioned embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0095] The technical solution of the present invention divides a pet's indoor activity area into a first zone and a second zone, with the first zone having greater thermal conductivity than the second zone. A determination is made as to whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the pet's first activity time in the first zone and the second activity time in the second zone. If adjustment is determined, the air conditioner's operating mode, set temperature, and wind speed are controlled based on the first and second activity times. By determining the pet's temperature needs based on the pet's activity time in different thermal conductivity zones and adjusting the air conditioner's operating parameters to improve indoor comfort, the system precisely adapts to the pet's temperature needs, ensuring comfort and reducing health risks.

[0096] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a storage medium corresponding to the air conditioner control method is also provided, wherein the storage medium includes a stored program, wherein when the program is running, the device where the storage medium is located is controlled to execute the above-mentioned air conditioner control method.

[0097] Since the processing and functions implemented by the storage medium of this embodiment basically correspond to the embodiments, principles and examples of the aforementioned method, for any details not fully described in this embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the aforementioned embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0098] The technical solution of the present invention divides a pet's indoor activity area into a first zone and a second zone, with the first zone having greater thermal conductivity than the second zone. A determination is made as to whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the pet's first activity time in the first zone and the second activity time in the second zone. If adjustment is determined, the air conditioner's operating mode, set temperature, and wind speed are controlled based on the first and second activity times. By determining the pet's temperature needs based on the pet's activity time in different thermal conductivity zones and adjusting the air conditioner's operating parameters to improve indoor comfort, the system precisely adapts to the pet's temperature needs, ensuring comfort and reducing health risks.

[0099] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a computer program product corresponding to the air conditioner control method is also provided. The computer program product includes a computer program. When the computer program product is processed and executed, the steps of the air conditioner control method are implemented.

[0100] Since the processing and functions implemented by the computer program product of this embodiment basically correspond to the embodiments, principles and examples of the aforementioned method, for any details not fully described in this embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the aforementioned embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0101] The technical solution of the present invention divides a pet's indoor activity area into a first zone and a second zone, with the first zone having greater thermal conductivity than the second zone. A determination is made as to whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted based on the pet's first activity time in the first zone and the second activity time in the second zone. If adjustment is determined, the air conditioner's operating mode, set temperature, and wind speed are controlled based on the first and second activity times. By determining the pet's temperature needs based on the pet's activity time in different thermal conductivity zones and adjusting the air conditioner's operating parameters to improve indoor comfort, the system precisely adapts to the pet's temperature needs, ensuring comfort and reducing health risks.

[0102] In summary, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that, under the premise of no conflict, the above-mentioned advantageous methods can be freely combined and superimposed.

[0103] The foregoing description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that: Divide the pet's indoor activity area into the first and second areas; The thermal conductivity of the first region is greater than the thermal conductivity of the second region; The method comprises: Obtain the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the pet in the second area, which are recorded as the first activity time and the second activity time respectively; determining whether it is necessary to adjust the indoor temperature according to the first activity time and the second activity time; If it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted, the operation mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner are controlled according to the first activity time and the second activity time.

2. The air conditioner control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Before obtaining the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time in the second area, determining whether there are people or pets in the room; If there is no one in the room but there is a pet, obtain the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the pet in the second area; If there is someone in the room, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the current state.

3. The air conditioner control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Determining whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted according to the first activity time and the second activity time includes: Recording the ratio of the first activity time to the second activity time as an activity area parameter, and determining the size of the activity area parameter; If the activity area parameter is greater than the preset first parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted and the indoor temperature needs to be lowered; If the activity area parameter is less than the preset second parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted and the indoor temperature needs to be increased; If the activity area parameter is less than or equal to the preset first parameter and greater than or equal to the preset second parameter, it is determined that the indoor temperature does not need to be adjusted.

4. The air conditioner control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: Obtain the pet's activity time in the first area and the pet's activity time in the second area within a preset historical time period, which are recorded as the historical first activity time and the historical second activity time respectively; Calculate the pet's average daily activity time in the first area based on the historical first activity time, and record it as the daily average historical first activity time; Calculate the average daily activity time of the pet in the second area based on the historical second activity time, and record it as the average daily historical second activity time; The ratio of the daily average historical first activity time to the daily average historical second activity time is recorded as the activity area reference value; determining a product of the active area reference value and a preset first ratio as the preset first parameter, and determining a product of the active area reference value and a preset second ratio as the preset second parameter; The preset first ratio is greater than the preset second ratio.

5. The air conditioner control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: Controlling the operating mode, set temperature, and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first activity time and the second activity time includes: After determining that the indoor temperature needs to be lowered, controlling the operating mode of the air conditioner to be in cooling mode, determining the difference between the current indoor temperature and the preset first temperature as the set temperature of the air conditioner in cooling mode, and setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to a preset medium wind speed or a preset high wind speed; Determining the relationship between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; If the indoor temperature is greater than the set temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the current state; If the indoor temperature is less than or equal to the set temperature and is maintained for a preset time, determining the size of the activity area parameter; If the activity area parameter is less than or equal to a preset first parameter and greater than or equal to a preset second parameter, setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to a preset low wind speed; If the activity area parameter is greater than a preset first parameter or the activity area parameter is less than a preset second parameter, the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner are re-controlled according to the first activity time and the second activity time.

6. The air conditioner control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The method further includes controlling the operation mode, set temperature, and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first activity time and the second activity time: After determining that the indoor temperature needs to be increased, controlling the operation mode of the air conditioner to the heating mode, determining the sum of the current indoor temperature and the preset second temperature as the set temperature of the air conditioner in the heating mode, and setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to the preset medium wind speed or the preset high wind speed; Determining the relationship between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; If the indoor temperature is lower than the set temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the current state; If the indoor temperature is greater than or equal to the set temperature and is maintained for a preset time, then determining the size of the activity area parameter; If the activity area parameter is less than or equal to a preset first parameter and greater than or equal to a preset second parameter, setting the wind speed of the air conditioner to a preset low wind speed; If the activity area parameter is greater than a preset first parameter or the activity area parameter is less than a preset second parameter, the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner are re-controlled according to the first activity time and the second activity time.

7. A control device for an air conditioner, characterized in that: Divide the pet's indoor activity area into the first and second areas; The thermal conductivity of the first region is greater than the thermal conductivity of the second region; The device comprises: An acquiring unit is configured to acquire the activity time of the pet in the first area and the activity time of the pet in the second area, which are recorded as the first activity time and the second activity time respectively; a control unit configured to determine whether the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted according to the first activity time and the second activity time; The control unit is further configured to control the operating mode, set temperature and wind speed of the air conditioner according to the first active time and the second active time if it is determined that the indoor temperature needs to be adjusted.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: The air conditioner control device according to claim 7.

9. A storage medium, characterized in that: The storage medium includes a stored program, wherein when the program is executed, the device where the storage medium is located is controlled to execute the air conditioner control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

10. A computer program product comprising a computer program, characterized in that When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 are implemented.

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