Control method for smart home system

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of smart home technology, and specifically provides a control method for a smart home system, which aims to solve the problem of information loss of original spare parts after household appliances in existing smart home systems are replaced with spare parts. To this end, the smart home system of the present invention includes a household appliance and a server, the household appliance can communicate with the server, and both the household appliance and the server can communicate with a user end; the control method includes the following steps: when the household appliance needs to replace a spare part, the user end sends a request to the server to obtain the code of the replaced part; in response to the request, the server sends the code to the user end; the user end receives the code and writes the code into the replacement part, and the code of the replaced part can be automatically written into the replacement part without manual setting by the user, thereby avoiding the loss of information of the replaced part and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of smart home, and specifically provides a control method for a smart home system. Background Art

[0002] Smart home uses residence as a platform and connects various devices in the home through Internet of Things technology to achieve an intelligent living environment, build an efficient management system for residential facilities and family schedule affairs, and improve the safety, convenience and comfort of home life.

[0003] In smart home life, air conditioners are often equipped with replaceable spare parts, such as computer boards, controllers, storage media, etc. As the air conditioner is used, these spare parts are constantly worn out. When the spare parts are worn out to a certain extent, the use effect of the air conditioner will be affected and new spare parts need to be replaced. However, after replacing the new spare parts, the information saved in the original spare parts will be lost. After-sales personnel need to reset the parameters of the new spare parts to match the air conditioner, and users also need to reset the common parameters of the new spare parts, resulting in a poor product experience.

[0004] Therefore, the art needs a new control method for a smart home system to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem that the information of the original spare parts is lost after the household appliances in the existing smart home system are replaced with spare parts, the present invention provides a control method for a smart home system, the smart home system comprises a household appliance and a server, the household appliance can communicate with the server, and the household appliance and the server can both communicate with a user terminal; the control method comprises the following steps: when the household appliance needs to replace a spare part, the user terminal sends a request to the server to obtain the code of the replaced part; in response to the request, the server sends the code to the user terminal; the user terminal receives the code and writes the code into the replacement part.

[0006] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method, the step of "writing the code into the replacement part" specifically includes: the user end is connected to the code writer; the user end sends the code to the code writer; the code writer is connected to the replaced part; the code writer writes the code into the replacement part.

[0007] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method, after "the user terminal sends a request to the server to obtain the code of the replaced part", the control method also includes: the server obtains the authority of the user terminal; determines whether the user terminal has the authority to obtain the code; if the user terminal has the authority to obtain the code, the server responds to the request and sends the code to the user terminal.

[0008] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, the control method further includes: if the user terminal does not have the authority to obtain the code, the server refuses the user terminal to obtain the code.

[0009] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, at the same time, before or after "the server refuses the user terminal to obtain the code", the control method also includes: the server issues an alarm prompt to prompt the user terminal that it does not have the authority to obtain the code.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method, the step of "the server issues an alarm prompt" specifically includes: the server issues an alarm prompt to the user terminal.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method, the code is a character string compiled according to a preset rule, and the codes of any two spare parts are different.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method, the code includes at least one of the model, type, production date, program version, communication address special number and production serial number of the spare part.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method, after the user terminal writes the code into the replacement part, the control method also includes: the replacement part is connected to the server; the server sends the parameters corresponding to the replaced part to the replacement part; the replacement part receives and saves the parameters.

[0014] In a preferred technical solution of the above control method, the parameters include first-category parameters and second-category parameters, wherein the first-category parameters are parameters related to after-sales service, and the second-category parameters are parameters related to users.

[0015] Those skilled in the art can understand that in the preferred technical solution of the control method of the present invention, the smart home system includes an air conditioner and a server, the air conditioner can communicate with the server, the air conditioner has a voice training mode, and both the air conditioner and the server can communicate with the user end; the control method includes the following steps: when the air conditioner needs to replace spare parts, the user end sends a request to the server to obtain the code of the replaced part; in response to the request, the server sends the code to the user end; the user end receives the code and writes the code into the replacement part. Compared with the technical solution in the prior art that the new spare part cannot obtain the information of the original spare part, resulting in the loss of the information of the original spare part, the present invention can receive the code of the replaced part from the server through the user end, and write the code of the replaced part into the replacement part, and can automatically write the code of the replaced part into the replacement part without the need for manual setting by the user, thereby avoiding the loss of information of the replaced part and improving the user experience.

[0016] Furthermore, if the user terminal has the authority to obtain the code, the server will respond to the request and send the code to the user terminal, preventing unauthorized users from arbitrarily changing the code of the replacement part, ensuring the accuracy of the code of the replacement part, and further improving the user experience.

[0017] Furthermore, after the user end writes the code into the replacement part, the replacement part is connected to the server, and the server sends the parameters corresponding to the replaced part to the replacement part. The replacement part receives and saves the parameters. Since the parameters include first-category parameters and second-category parameters, wherein the first-category parameters are parameters related to after-sales service, and the second-category parameters are parameters related to the user, there is no need for after-sales personnel to set the parameters of the replacement part, as it can automatically match the original parameters. There is no need for the user to set the parameters of the replacement part, as it can automatically match the user's usage needs, thereby improving the usage experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The smart home system and control method of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with an air conditioner, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of the smart home system of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a flow chart of the control method of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is a flow chart of a control method for writing a code into a replacement part according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 is a complete flow chart of the control method of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a logic diagram of the control method of the present invention.

[0024] Reference numerals list

[0025] 1. Air conditioning; 2. Server; 3. User end. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. For example, although the present application is described in conjunction with an air conditioner, the technical solution of the present invention is not limited thereto, and the smart home system and control method can obviously also be applied to other household appliances such as dryers, integrated washing and drying machines, shoe washing machines, nursing machines, washing machines, televisions, and refrigerators, and such changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, the terms “first” and “second” are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] Based on the technical problems raised in the background technology, the present invention provides a control method for a smart home system, which aims to enable a user terminal to send a request to a server to obtain the code of the replaced part when a spare part of an air conditioner needs to be replaced; in response to the request, the server sends the code to the user terminal; the user terminal receives the code and writes the code into the replacement part, and the code of the replaced part can be automatically written into the replacement part without manual setting by the user, thereby avoiding the loss of information of the replaced part and improving the user experience.

[0030] See first Figure 1 , the smart home system of the present invention is described. Among them, Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the smart home system of the present invention.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the smart home system of the present invention includes an air conditioner 1 and a server 2. The air conditioner 1 can communicate with the server 2. Both the air conditioner 1 and the server 2 can communicate with the user terminal 3. The server 2 is provided with the code and parameters of the replaced part. Of course, the server 2 can also be provided with only the code of the replaced part. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust and set it according to actual use requirements. It should be noted that although Figure 1The user terminal 3 is shown in the figure, but the smart home system of the present invention only includes the air conditioner 1 and the server 2, and does not necessarily include the user terminal 3. Figure 1 The user end 3 is shown only to better describe the transmission process of the code of the replaced component, and does not constitute any limitation to the smart home system of the present invention.

[0032] Preferably, the air conditioner 1 and the user terminal 3 can communicate with the server 2 through a wide area network, a local area network, WiFi, "WiFi+a router connected to the Internet", Bluetooth, ZIGBEE, NFC, GPRS and other communication methods. The air conditioner 1 can also communicate with the user terminal 3 through a wide area network, a local area network, WiFi, "WiFi+a router connected to the Internet", Bluetooth, ZIGBEE, NFC, GPRS and other communication methods.

[0033] The server 2 is capable of receiving a request from the user terminal 3 for obtaining the code of the replaced component, responding to the request, and sending the code to the user terminal 3 .

[0034] Furthermore, server 2 can also obtain the authority of user terminal 3 and determine whether user terminal 3 has the authority to obtain the code; if user terminal 3 has the authority to obtain the code, server 2 will respond to the request and send the code to user terminal 3; if user terminal 3 does not have the authority to obtain the code, server 2 will refuse user terminal 3 to obtain the code and issue an alarm prompt, for example, issuing an alarm prompt to user terminal 3 to prompt user terminal 3 that user terminal 3 does not have the authority to obtain the code of the replaced part.

[0035] Furthermore, after the replacement part is installed on the air conditioner 1, the server 2 can also be connected to the replacement part and send parameters corresponding to the replaced part to the replacement part, so that the replacement part receives and saves the parameters.

[0036] Preferably, the server 2 may be, but is not limited to, a cloud server and a backend server.

[0037] The user terminal 3 can send a request to the server 2 to obtain the code of the replaced part; if the user terminal 3 has the authority to obtain the code of the replaced part, the user terminal 3 can obtain the code of the replaced part from the server 2 and send the code to the code writer so that the code writer writes the code into the replacement part;

[0038] Preferably, the user terminal 3 can be an APP installed on the terminal device of the after-sales personnel of the air conditioner 1, or an APP installed on the terminal device of the user of the air conditioner 1, or an APP installed on the terminal device of the manufacturer of the air conditioner 1, or an APP installed on the air conditioner 1 for the user to use. The above-mentioned terminal device is, for example, a mobile device, a computer, etc., or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the mobile device may include, for example, a mobile phone, a code writer, a smart home device, a wearable device, a smart mobile device, a virtual reality device, etc., or any combination thereof.

[0039] The following takes an air conditioner as an example to further illustrate the control method for a smart home system of the present invention.

[0040] See also Figure 2 , the control method for the smart home system of the present invention is described. Figure 2 is a flow chart of the control method of the present invention.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the control method for the smart home system of the present invention comprises the following steps:

[0042] S100: When the air conditioner needs to replace spare parts, the user terminal sends a request to the server to obtain the code of the replaced part;

[0043] S200, in response to the request, the server sends a code to the client;

[0044] S300: The user terminal receives the code and writes the code into the replacement part.

[0045] Among them, spare parts can be but are not limited to computer boards, controllers and storage media.

[0046] The code is a string compiled according to a preset rule, and the codes of any two spare parts are different, that is, the code of the spare parts is unique.

[0047] Preferably, the code includes the machine type, model, production date, program version, communication address special number and production serial number of the spare part. Of course, the code may also include only the machine type, model, production date, program version, communication address special number or production serial number, or any two or more of the machine type, model, production date, program version, communication address special number and production serial number, which can be flexibly adjusted and set by those skilled in the art.

[0048] In step S200, the specific steps of "the server sends the code to the user end" can be: the server obtains the MAC address of the air conditioner and the name of the replaced part, the server searches for the code of the replaced part according to the MAC address of the air conditioner and the name of the replaced part, and sends the found code of the replaced part to the user end; or, the server obtains the ID address of the air conditioner and the name of the replaced part, the server searches for the code of the replaced part according to the ID address of the air conditioner and the name of the replaced part, and sends the found code of the replaced part to the user end. Of course, the method for the server to search and send the code to the user end is not limited to the methods listed above. No matter which method is adopted, as long as the server can send the code to the user end.

[0049] Refer to the following Figure 3 , the control method of writing the code into the replacement part of the present invention is described. Among them, Figure 3 It is a flow chart of the control method of writing the code into the replacement part of the present invention.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown, in step S300, the step of "writing the code into the replacement part" specifically includes:

[0051] S311, the user terminal is connected to the code writer;

[0052] S312, the user terminal sends the code to the code writer;

[0053] S313, the code writer is connected to the replaced part;

[0054] S314, the code writer writes the code into the replacement part.

[0055] In the above process, the user end is an APP installed on terminal devices such as mobile phones, smart home devices, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, computers, etc. The user end can be connected to the code writer and write the code into the replacement part through the code writer.

[0056] Preferably, the user terminal can communicate with the code writer through a WiFi hotspot. Of course, the method of connecting the user terminal to the code writer is not limited to the above-mentioned methods, and the user terminal can also communicate with the code writer through wide area network, local area network, WiFi, "WiFi + router connected to the Internet", Bluetooth, ZIGBEE, NFC, GPRS and other communication methods.

[0057] Alternatively, in an alternative implementation, the user end is an APP installed on the code writer, and the step of "writing the code into the replacement part" specifically includes:

[0058] The code writer is connected to the replaced part;

[0059] The code writer writes the code into the replacement part.

[0060] Of course, the method of writing the code into the replacement part is not limited to the two methods listed above. Other methods can also be used to write the code into the replacement part, and the present invention does not impose any restrictions on this. For example, the function of the code writer can also be embedded in the APP on mobile phones, smart home devices, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, computers and other terminal devices, and then the code can be written into the replacement part by directly connecting the user end to the replacement part. Among them, the connection method between the user end and the code writer, the code writer and the replacement part, and the user end and the replacement part can be a wired connection in addition to the wireless connection exemplified above.

[0061] In addition, the above steps can be performed after the replacement parts are installed (for example, when power supply or cooperation with other components is required to connect to the server), or before installation (for example, using an external power supply or being able to communicate with the server itself). The present invention does not impose any limitations on this.

[0062] Refer to the following Figure 4 , the control method of the present invention is further described. Among them, Figure 5 It is a complete flow chart of the control method of the present invention.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, after step S100 "the user terminal sends a request to the server to obtain the code of the replaced component", the control method further includes:

[0064] S110, the server obtains the authority of the user terminal;

[0065] S120, determining whether the user terminal has the authority to obtain the code; if not, the server executes step S130; if so, the server executes step S200;

[0066] S130, the server refuses the user terminal to obtain the code;

[0067] S200: The server responds to the request and sends a code to the client.

[0068] The permissions of the user end include permission to obtain the code of the replaced part and no permission to obtain the code of the replaced part. For example, if the user end is an APP installed on the terminal device of the air conditioner after-sales personnel, or an APP installed on the terminal device of the air conditioner manufacturer, then the user end has the permission to obtain the code of the replaced part; if the user end is an APP installed on the terminal device of the air conditioner user, or an APP installed on the air conditioner for the user to use, then the user end does not have the permission to obtain the code of the replaced part.

[0069] In step S110, the specific method for the server to obtain the user's permission can be: open the APP and perform password verification. If the password verification is successful, it means that the user has the permission to obtain the code of the replaced part; if the password verification fails, it means that the user does not have the permission to obtain the code of the replaced part. The password verification method can be inputting an account password, fingerprint, or face recognition.

[0070] Furthermore, if the user terminal has the authority to obtain the code of the replaced part, it means that the user terminal may be an APP installed on the terminal device of the air conditioner after-sales personnel, or an APP installed on the terminal device of the air conditioner manufacturer, that is, the user of the user terminal may be the after-sales personnel or engineering personnel of the air conditioner manufacturer. This type of user is more professional and can accurately modify the code of the replaced spare parts. The server responds to the request and sends the code to the user terminal.

[0071] Furthermore, if the user end does not have the authority to obtain the code of the replaced part, it means that the user end may be an APP installed on the terminal device of the air conditioner user, or an APP installed on the air conditioner for user use, that is, the user of the user end may be an individual user. Such users are not professional enough and may make mistakes in changing the code of the replacement part. In order to ensure the accuracy of the code of the replacement part, the server refuses the user end to obtain the code of the replaced part, thereby preventing the user from arbitrarily changing the code of the replacement part.

[0072] Continue reading Figure 4 After executing step S130, the control method further includes:

[0073] S140. The server issues an alarm to inform the user that the user does not have the authority to obtain the code of the replaced part.

[0074] In step S140, the server may send an alarm to the user terminal, or the server may send an alarm to the air conditioner, or the server may send an alarm to other household appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, etc. in the smart home system. Among them, the user terminal, air conditioner, television, refrigerator, washing machine, etc., may prompt the user terminal in the form of code, picture, text, voice or light that it does not have the authority to obtain the code of the replaced part.

[0075] It should be noted that in the above process, step S130 and step S200 have no order of precedence but are parallel, and are only related to the judgment result of whether the user terminal has the authority to obtain the code of the replaced part. The corresponding steps can be executed according to different judgment results.

[0076] See again Figure 4 After the user end writes the code into the replacement part, the control method further includes:

[0077] S400, the replacement part is connected to the server;

[0078] S500, the server sends parameters corresponding to the replaced component to the replacement component;

[0079] S600: The replacement part receives and saves the parameters.

[0080] The parameters include first-category parameters and second-category parameters, wherein the first-category parameters are parameters related to after-sales, such as special number, matching number, network address, version number, etc.; the second-category parameters are parameters related to users, such as user name, schedule setting information, maintenance records, common setting records (such as set time, common temperature, common wind speed, common mode, etc.), etc. Of course, the first-category parameters and the second-category parameters are not limited to the parameters listed above. The first-category parameters can also include the initial dial position corresponding to the model, and the second-category parameters can also include the installation location, purchase date, warranty date, etc. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust and set according to the actual usage of after-sales personnel and users.

[0081] In step S500, the server searches for parameters of the replaced part according to the MAC address of the air conditioner and the name of the replaced part obtained in step S200, and sends the found parameters of the replaced part to the replacement part installed on the air conditioner corresponding to the MAC address, so that the replacement part receives and saves the parameters, thereby sharing the parameter information of the replaced part and the replacement part. Moreover, since the parameters include a first type of parameters related to after-sales service and a second type of parameters related to the user, there is no need for after-sales personnel to set the parameters of the replacement part, as it can automatically match the original parameters. There is no need for the user to set the parameters of the replacement part, as it can automatically match the user's usage requirements, thereby further improving the usage experience.

[0082] Alternatively, in an alternative implementation, the server searches for the parameters of the replaced part according to the ID address of the air conditioner and the name of the replaced part obtained in step S200, and sends the found parameters of the replaced part to the replacement part installed on the air conditioner corresponding to the ID address, so that the replacement part receives and saves the parameters. Of course, the method by which the server searches for and sends the parameters of the replaced part is not limited to the above-mentioned methods. No matter which method is adopted, as long as the server can send the parameters corresponding to the replaced part to the replacement part.

[0083] Refer to the following Figure 5 , a possible control process of the present invention is introduced. Among them, Figure 5 is a logic diagram of the control method of the present invention. Figure 5 This is further explained using air conditioning as an example.

[0084] like Figure 5 As shown, a possible complete process of the control method of the present invention is:

[0085] S701, when the air conditioner needs to replace spare parts, the user terminal sends a request to the server to obtain the code of the replaced part;

[0086] S702, the server obtains the authority of the user terminal;

[0087] S703, determine whether the user terminal has the authority to obtain the code; if so, execute step S704; if not, the server executes step S713;

[0088] S704, the server responds to the request and sends the code to the client;

[0089] After step S704, execute steps S705 to S709;

[0090] S705, the user terminal receives the code;

[0091] S706, the user terminal is connected to the code writer;

[0092] S707, the user terminal sends the code to the code writer;

[0093] S708, the code writer is connected to the replaced part;

[0094] S709, the code writer writes the code into the replacement part;

[0095] After step S709, execute steps S710 to S712;

[0096] S710, the replacement part is connected to the server;

[0097] S711. The server sends parameters corresponding to the replaced component to the replacement component;

[0098] S712, the replacement part receives and saves parameters;

[0099] S713: The server refuses the client to obtain the code;

[0100] After step S713, execute step S714;

[0101] S714. The server issues an alarm to inform the user that the user does not have the authority to obtain the code of the replaced part.

[0102] It should be pointed out that the above embodiment is only a preferred implementation of the present invention, which is only used to illustrate the principle of the method of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In practical applications, those skilled in the art can allocate the above functions to different steps as needed, that is, decompose or combine the steps in the embodiment of the present invention. For example, the steps of the above embodiment can be combined into one step, or further divided into multiple sub-steps to complete all or part of the functions described above. The names of the steps involved in the embodiments of the present invention are only for distinguishing the steps and are not regarded as limitations of the present invention.

[0103] So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a smart home system, characterized in that: The smart home system includes a home appliance and a server, the home appliance can communicate with the server, and both the home appliance and the server can communicate with a user terminal; The control method comprises the following steps: When the household appliance needs to replace a spare part, the user terminal sends a request to the server to obtain the code of the replaced part; In response to the request, the server sends the code to the client; The user terminal receives the code and writes the code into the replacement part; The step of "writing the code into the replacement part" specifically includes: The user end is connected to the code writer; The user terminal sends the code to the code writer; The code writer is connected to the replaced part; The code writer writes the code into the replacement part; After "the user terminal sends a request to the server to obtain the code of the replaced part", the control method further includes: The server obtains the authority of the user terminal; Determine whether the user terminal has the authority to obtain the code; If the client has the authority to obtain the code, the server responds to the request and sends the code to the client; If the client does not have the authority to obtain the code, the server denies the client from obtaining the code.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: At the same time, before or after "the server refuses the user terminal to obtain the code", the control method further includes: The server issues an alarm to indicate that the user terminal does not have the authority to obtain the code.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step of "the server issues an alarm prompt" specifically includes: The server sends an alarm prompt to the user terminal.

4. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The code is a character string compiled according to a preset rule, and the codes of any two spare parts are different.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The code includes at least one of the model, type, production date, program version, communication address special number and production serial number of the spare part.

6. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: After the user terminal writes the code into the replacement part, the control method further includes: The replacement part is connected to the server; The server sends the parameters corresponding to the replaced component to the replacement component; The replacement part receives and saves the parameters.

7. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The parameters include first-category parameters and second-category parameters, wherein the first-category parameters are parameters related to after-sales service, and the second-category parameters are parameters related to users.

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