Intelligent household appliances and intelligent household appliance power consumption management method

Abstract

The present invention relates to an intelligent household appliance and a method for managing the power consumption of an intelligent household appliance, and relates to the technical field of the Internet of Things. It is used to solve the problem in the prior art that each type of intelligent household appliance needs to separately import a frequency set matching it, resulting in a cumbersome import operation. The present invention includes: a first processor for obtaining the device type of the intelligent household appliance, and after the intelligent household appliance is powered on for the first time, determining the frequency set corresponding to the device type from multiple frequency sets, where the frequency set includes multiple frequencies. Since the embodiment of the present invention does not need to separately match and import the corresponding frequency set for the device type, but determines the corresponding frequency set from multiple frequency sets according to the device type, the first processor can work with the frequency set corresponding to the device type, which can meet the requirements of multiple device types and simplifies the import operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of the Internet of Things, and in particular, to an intelligent household appliance and a method for managing the power consumption of an intelligent household appliance. Background Art

[0002] In the field of intelligent household appliances in the Internet of Things, an intelligent household appliance includes a processor for processing intelligent household appliance control logic events, and the working modes of each type of intelligent household appliance are different, so the CPU resources consumed are also different, that is, the CPU frequency corresponding to the processor (the clock frequency of the processor, hereinafter simply referred to as the frequency) is different. For example, the working modes of an air conditioner are refrigeration, heating, etc., and the working modes of a washing machine are washing down jackets, washing wool, washing cotton and linen, etc. The working modes of these two types of intelligent household appliances are completely different, so the corresponding frequencies of the processor are also different.

[0003] In the prior art, during the production of each type of intelligent household appliance, it is necessary to separately import the frequency set of the device type into the corresponding intelligent household appliance. When a large number of different types of intelligent household appliances need to be produced, the import operation is relatively cumbersome. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides an intelligent household appliance and a method for managing the power consumption of an intelligent household appliance, which can import the same multiple frequency sets into intelligent household appliances of different device types, and there is no need to separately match the frequency set corresponding to the device type, thus simplifying the import operation.

[0005] In a first aspect, an intelligent household appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first processor and a memory; wherein the first processor is a processor for processing intelligent household appliance control logic events;

[0006] The memory is used for storing multiple frequency sets;

[0007] The first processor is used for obtaining the device type of the intelligent household appliance;

[0008] After the intelligent household appliance is powered on for the first time, a frequency set corresponding to the device type is determined from the multiple frequency sets, where the frequency set includes multiple frequencies.

[0009] For the above intelligent household appliance, multiple frequency sets corresponding to various device types are stored in the intelligent household appliance. During operation, first, the device type of the intelligent household appliance is obtained, and then after the intelligent household appliance is powered on for the first time, a frequency set corresponding to the device type of the intelligent household appliance is determined from the multiple frequency sets, so that the first processor can work using the frequency set matching the device type of the intelligent household appliance. In this way, during the production of the intelligent household appliance, only the same multiple frequency sets need to be imported into intelligent household appliances of different device types, and there is no need to match the frequency set corresponding to the device type, thus simplifying the import operation.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the smart home appliance further includes: a second processor and a plurality of execution devices. The first processor is specifically configured to:

[0011] Respond to a control instruction for starting the operation of the smart home appliance, and select a target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction from the corresponding frequency set;

[0012] Adjust its own current frequency to the target frequency;

[0013] Generate a control event for the working mode corresponding to the control instruction by using the target frequency, and send it to the second processor;

[0014] The second processor is configured to execute the control event sent by the first processor and control the plurality of execution devices to operate.

[0015] When the above smart home appliance responds to a control instruction for starting the operation of the smart home appliance, it selects a target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction from the frequency set corresponding to the device type, and adjusts the current frequency of the first processor to the target frequency for operation. This can enable the first processor to operate according to the frequencies in the frequency set, and avoid the situation of large power consumption caused by the first processor operating at a frequency that does not match the working mode, thereby reducing the power consumption of the smart home appliance.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the first processor is specifically configured to: read a flag pre-stored by itself and obtain the device type of the smart home appliance from the flag; or

[0017] The first processor is specifically configured to: obtain the device type of the smart home appliance from the second processor.

[0018] The above smart home appliance introduces two ways to obtain the device type of the smart home appliance. One way is that when the first processor pre-stores a flag, it can read the flag to obtain the device type of the smart home appliance from the flag. Another way is that if the first processor does not pre-store a flag, it can obtain the device type of the smart home appliance from the second processor that is used to execute the control event sent by the first processor. The present invention provides multiple ways to obtain the device type of the smart home appliance, improving the convenience of obtaining the device type of the smart home appliance.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the first processor is specifically configured to:

[0020] Respond to the control instruction sent through the cloud platform; or

[0021] Respond to the control instruction triggered by the user through the control panel of the smart home appliance.

[0022] The above-mentioned smart terminal obtains control instructions for starting the operation of smart home appliances in the following two ways. One way is that when the smart home appliance communicates with the network, the control instructions sent by the cloud platform can be used as the control instructions for starting the operation of the smart home appliance, which can achieve the purpose of remotely controlling the smart home appliance. Another way is that when the control instructions triggered by the user through the control panel of the smart home appliance are used as the control instructions for starting the operation of the smart home appliance, it can achieve face-to-face interaction with the user to control the operation of the smart home appliance.

[0023] In a possible implementation manner, the target frequency matching the working mode corresponding to the control instruction is the frequency with the smallest value among the frequencies exceeding the threshold value corresponding to the working mode, where the threshold value is the frequency corresponding to the maximum load when the first processor runs at full speed in the working mode corresponding to the control instruction.

[0024] The above-mentioned smart home appliance sets the target frequency matching the working mode corresponding to the control instruction as the frequency with the smallest value among the frequencies exceeding the threshold value corresponding to the working mode. The threshold value is the frequency corresponding to the maximum load when the first processor runs at full speed in the working mode corresponding to the control instruction. In the present invention, the frequency with the smallest value among the frequencies exceeding the threshold value corresponding to the working mode is selected as the target frequency, which can enable the first processor to not only run smoothly but also consume the least power during operation.

[0025] In a possible implementation manner, the first processor is specifically configured to:

[0026] The first processor selects frequencies from the corresponding frequency set in ascending order. If the currently selected frequency exceeds the threshold value and the previously selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, then the currently selected frequency is used as the target frequency; or

[0027] The first processor selects frequencies from the corresponding frequency set in descending order. If the currently selected frequency and the previously selected frequency both exceed the threshold value and the next selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, then the currently selected frequency is used as the target frequency.

[0028] The above-mentioned intelligent household appliance can select a frequency from the corresponding frequency set in ascending order. If the currently selected frequency exceeds the threshold value and the previously selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, it indicates that the currently selected frequency is the smallest value among the frequencies that exceed the threshold value corresponding to the working mode. Or select a frequency from the corresponding frequency set in descending order. If the currently selected frequency and the previously selected frequency both exceed the threshold value and the next selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, it indicates that the currently selected frequency is the smallest value among the frequencies that exceed the threshold value corresponding to the working mode. The present invention searches in order, which can improve the efficiency of finding the target frequency.

[0029] In a second aspect, a method for managing the power consumption of an intelligent household appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the intelligent household appliance. The method includes:

[0030] A first processor in the intelligent household appliance obtains the device type of the intelligent household appliance, where the first processor is a processor for processing control logic events of the intelligent household appliance;

[0031] After the intelligent household appliance is powered on for the first time, the first processor determines a frequency set corresponding to the device type from multiple frequency sets, where the frequency set includes multiple frequencies.

[0032] In a possible implementation manner, after the first processor determines a frequency set corresponding to the device type from multiple frequency sets after the intelligent household appliance is powered on for the first time, the method further includes:

[0033] The first processor responds to a control instruction for starting the operation of the intelligent household appliance, and selects a target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction from the corresponding frequency set;

[0034] The first processor adjusts its own current frequency to the target frequency;

[0035] The first processor uses the target frequency to generate a control event of the working mode corresponding to the control instruction, and sends it to the second processor;

[0036] The second processor executes the control event sent by the first processor to control the multiple execution devices to operate.

[0037] In a possible implementation manner, the first processor in the intelligent household appliance obtains the device type of the intelligent household appliance, including:

[0038] The first processor reads a flag pre-stored in itself and obtains the device type of the intelligent household appliance from the flag; or

[0039] The first processor obtains the device type of the smart home appliance from the second processor.

[0040] In a possible implementation, the first processor responding to a control instruction for starting the operation of the smart home appliance includes:

[0041] The first processor responds to the control instruction sent through the cloud platform; or

[0042] The first processor responds to the control instruction triggered by the user through the control panel of the smart home appliance.

[0043] In a possible implementation, the target frequency matching the working mode corresponding to the control instruction is the smallest frequency among the frequencies exceeding the threshold value corresponding to the working mode, where the threshold value is the frequency corresponding to the maximum load when the first processor runs at full speed in the working mode corresponding to the control instruction.

[0044] In a possible implementation, the first processor selects the target frequency matching the working mode corresponding to the control instruction from the corresponding frequency set, including:

[0045] The first processor selects frequencies from the corresponding frequency set in ascending order. If the currently selected frequency exceeds the threshold value and the previously selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, then the currently selected frequency is used as the target frequency; or

[0046] The first processor selects frequencies from the corresponding frequency set in descending order. If the currently selected frequency and the previously selected frequency both exceed the threshold value and the next selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, then the currently selected frequency is used as the target frequency.

[0047] In a third aspect, the present application further provides a computer storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, and when the program is executed by a processing unit, the steps of the smart home appliance power consumption management method described in the second aspect are implemented.

[0048] In addition, the technical effects brought by any implementation manner in the second aspect to the third aspect can refer to the technical effects brought by different implementation manners in the first aspect, which will not be elaborated here.

[0049] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0050] The drawings here are incorporated into the specification and constitute a part of this specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present invention, and are used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present invention, and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present invention.

[0051] Figure 1 is a structural block diagram of an intelligent home appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 2 is a structural block diagram of another intelligent home appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 3 is a flowchart of a method for managing the power consumption of an intelligent home appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 4 is a schematic flowchart for determining a corresponding frequency set for each device type during the test process provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 5 is a flowchart of another method for managing the power consumption of an intelligent home appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing that a user terminal controls the operation of an intelligent home appliance through the Internet of Things provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a user operating a user terminal when a control instruction is sent through a cloud platform provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a user operating an intelligent home appliance when the device type is a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 9 is a structural block diagram of an intelligent board provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0060] In order to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0061] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order different from those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. On the contrary, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention as detailed in the appended claims.

[0062] Some terms appearing in the text are explained below:

[0063] 1. In the embodiments of the present invention, the term "and / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0064] 2. In the embodiments of the present invention, the term "intelligent household appliance" refers to a household appliance product formed after introducing microprocessor, sensor technology, and network communication technology into household appliances.

[0065] 3. In the embodiments of the present invention, the term "cloud service end" serves intelligent household appliances, and the services include providing resources for intelligent household appliances and storing intelligent household appliance data.

[0066] The application scenarios described in the embodiments of the present invention are for more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art know that with the emergence of new application scenarios, the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present invention are equally applicable to similar technical problems. Among them, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of".

[0067] In intelligent household appliances, generally, the CPU frequencies provided to the processor are multiple fixed frequencies, and the processors of each type of intelligent household appliance work at multiple fixed frequencies. However, due to the different working modes of different types of intelligent household appliances, if the same set of CPU frequency sets is used, it will lead to an unreasonable matching between the processor and the CPU frequency, resulting in an increase in the power consumption of the intelligent household appliance.

[0068] The embodiments of the present invention provide an intelligent household appliance, which can enable the processor for processing intelligent household appliance control logic events to work at the frequencies in the frequency set corresponding to the device type of the intelligent household appliance, avoid the unreasonable matching between the processor for processing intelligent household appliance control logic events and the corresponding frequency, and reduce the power consumption of the intelligent household appliance.

[0069] As an example, the embodiments of the present invention provide a structure of an intelligent household appliance. The intelligent household appliance includes a first processor, a second processor, a memory, and a plurality of execution devices. The first processor is connected to the second processor, the memory is connected to the first processor, and the second processor is connected to the plurality of execution devices. Among them, the plurality of execution devices include Execution Device 1, Execution Device 2,... Execution Device n.

[0070] The execution device is understood as: a device that executes control instructions. For example, when the smart home appliance is an air conditioner, the air conditioner includes 2 execution devices, namely the indoor unit of the air conditioner and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. When the smart home appliance is an air conditioner, its structure includes a first processor, a second processor, a memory, the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0071] Among them, the first processor is a processor for processing smart home appliance control logic events.

[0072] The first processor is used to work at the target frequency determined after executing the smart home appliance power consumption management method provided by the present invention to obtain control events, such as the temperature that the air conditioner needs to adjust as introduced below, as well as the washing temperature and the rotation speed during washing, etc. information. Among them, the control event consists of at least one control command, and the control event is sent to the second processor.

[0073] The second processor is used to execute the control events sent by the first processor and control the operation of multiple execution devices.

[0074] Among them, the first processor can generate control events according to user needs and send them to the second processor, or the first processor generates control events and sends them to the second processor after meeting preset conditions.

[0075] For example, when the smart home appliance is an air conditioner and the user need is that the user inputs the indoor required temperature, then the first processor obtains the temperature that the air conditioner needs to adjust based on the indoor temperature, the outdoor temperature, and the target being the indoor required temperature through a control logic algorithm, and generates a control event according to the temperature that the air conditioner needs to adjust and sends it to the second processor. The second processor controls the indoor unit and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner to work according to the sent control event, so that the temperature of the air conditioner is adjusted to the temperature that needs to be adjusted.

[0076] Or, when the smart home appliance is a washing machine and the user need is that the user requests to wash woolen clothes, then the processor can obtain information such as the washing temperature and the rotation speed during washing according to the weight of the woolen clothes, the quality of the wool, the process of the woolen clothes, etc., generate a control event according to this information, and send it to the second processor. The second processor controls the motor and the heater of the washing machine according to the sent control event, so that the washing machine washes the clothes according to information such as the washing temperature and the rotation speed during washing.

[0077] Another example is that when the smart home appliance is an air conditioner and the preset condition is that the indoor temperature is lower than the preset temperature, then adjust the temperature output by the air conditioner. At this time, the first processor detects the indoor temperature in real time. When it is judged that the indoor temperature is lower than the preset temperature, according to the logic algorithm, for example, calculate the output temperature of the air conditioner at this time based on the indoor and outdoor temperatures, and generate a control event based on this and send it to the second processor, so that the second processor controls the indoor unit and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner to adjust the temperature output by the air conditioner according to the control event.

[0078] In the actual application process, taking an air conditioner as an example, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner includes a first intelligent board 101, a home appliance MCU (Microcontroller Unit) 102, an indoor unit 103 of the air conditioner, and an outdoor unit 104 of the air conditioner.

[0079] The first intelligent board 101 communicates with the home appliance MCU 102 through a serial port, and the home appliance MCU 102 is respectively connected to the indoor unit 103 and the outdoor unit 104 of the air conditioner.

[0080] Among them, the serial port can be a UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter).

[0081] The first intelligent board 101 includes a first processor, that is, the first intelligent board 101 can implement the functions in the first processor.

[0082] Among them, the home appliance MCU 102 has the same function as the second processor.

[0083] As another example, the embodiment of the present invention provides a structure of another intelligent home appliance, which includes a third processor, a memory, and multiple execution devices, and the third processor is connected to the multiple execution devices.

[0084] Among them, the third processor communicates with the execution devices through serial ports, and the number of serial ports is the same as the number of execution devices. For example, when there are execution devices 1 to execution device n, the number of UARTs is also n. The third processor communicates with the corresponding execution device through the corresponding serial port. Among them, the serial port can be a UART.

[0085] Among them, the third processor has the functions of the first processor and the second processor introduced above.

[0086] The third processor is used to work at the target frequency determined after executing the intelligent home appliance power consumption management method provided by the present invention, obtain a control result, and control the operation of multiple execution devices according to the control result.

[0087] For example, when the intelligent home appliance is an air conditioner and the user inputs the indoor required temperature, the third processor obtains the temperature that the air conditioner needs to adjust through a control logic algorithm according to the indoor temperature, the outdoor temperature, and the target being the indoor required temperature, generates a control event according to the temperature that the air conditioner needs to adjust, and controls the indoor unit and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner to work according to the issued control event, so that the temperature of the air conditioner is adjusted to the temperature that needs to be adjusted.

[0088] In the actual application process, taking an air conditioner as an example, combined with Figure 2As shown, the air conditioner includes a second intelligent board 201, an indoor unit 103 of the air conditioner, and an outdoor unit 104 of the air conditioner.

[0089] The second intelligent board 201 is respectively connected to the indoor unit 103 of the air conditioner and the outdoor unit 104 of the air conditioner.

[0090] Among them, the functions of the first processor and the second processor can be implemented in the second intelligent board 201.

[0091] The second intelligent board 201 communicates with the corresponding indoor unit 103 of the air conditioner and the outdoor unit 104 of the air conditioner through the corresponding serial port. Among them, the serial port can be UART. As Figure 2 shown, the second intelligent board 201 communicates with the indoor unit 103 of the air conditioner through UART1, and the second intelligent board 201 communicates with the outdoor unit 104 of the air conditioner through UART2.

[0092] Based on the intelligent household appliances introduced above, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for managing the power consumption of intelligent household appliances. Combining Figure 3 shown, the method includes the following steps:

[0093] S300: The first processor in the intelligent household appliance obtains the device type of the intelligent household appliance.

[0094] The device type, for example, refrigerator, washing machine, oven, air conditioner, TV, etc.

[0095] S301: After the intelligent household appliance is powered on for the first time, the first processor determines the frequency set corresponding to the device type from multiple frequency sets. Among them, the frequency set includes multiple frequencies.

[0096] Among them, each device type corresponding frequency set is stored in the intelligent household appliance. The first processor can determine the frequency set corresponding to the device type from multiple frequency sets.

[0097] The multiple frequencies included in the frequency set are the frequencies in multiple working modes of the intelligent household appliance of the device type corresponding to the frequency set.

[0098] In the above solution, since each device type corresponding frequency set is stored in the intelligent household appliance, after obtaining the device type of the intelligent household appliance itself, after the intelligent household appliance is powered on for the first time, the frequency set corresponding to the device type is extracted from the stored multiple frequency sets, so that the first processor of the intelligent household appliance works with the frequency set corresponding to the device type. Thus, it is not necessary for each type of intelligent household appliance to separately import the corresponding frequency set because it obtains the frequency set matching the device type of the intelligent household appliance, which simplifies the import operation.

[0099] In the present invention, frequency sets of multiple device types are stored in smart home appliances, where the multiple device types that can be included can be pre-stored as needed. For example, when four devices, namely a washing machine, an air conditioner, a refrigerator, and an oven, adopt the processing system provided by the present invention, the frequency sets corresponding to the four device types of washing machine, air conditioner, refrigerator, and oven are stored in each of the four devices. The first processor of any of the above four devices can use the frequency sets of multiple different device types.

[0100] Among them, the following frequency sets are stored in the smart home appliances of any of the above four device types:

[0101] The frequencies in the frequency set corresponding to the washing machine include 300M, 500M, 800M, 1.1G, 1.2G, 1.3G, 1.5G;

[0102] The frequencies in the frequency set corresponding to the air conditioner include 200M, 600M, 1.0G, 1.5G;

[0103] The frequencies in the frequency set corresponding to the refrigerator include 100M, 200M, 500M, 1.5G;

[0104] The frequencies in the frequency set corresponding to the oven include 100M, 200M, 400M, 600M, 700M, 900M, 1.2G, 1.3G;

[0105] In the actual operation process, the present invention first obtains that the device type of the smart home appliance is a washing machine, and extracts the frequency set corresponding to the washing machine from multiple frequency sets, that is, the frequency set corresponding to the washing machine: 300M, 500M, 800M, 1.1G, 1.2G, 1.3G, 1.5G. The first processor of the present invention can work according to the frequency set including these frequencies of 300M, 500M, 800M, 1.1G, 1.2G, 1.3G, 1.5G. In the present invention, when it is obtained that the device type of the smart home appliance is an air conditioner, the frequency set corresponding to the air conditioner is extracted from multiple frequency sets, that is, the frequency set corresponding to the air conditioner: 200M, 600M, 1.0G, 1.5G. The first processor of the present invention can work according to the frequency set including these frequencies of 200M, 600M, 1.0G, 1.5G.

[0106] Taking the above smart board as an example, in the present invention, only one type of smart board needs to be manufactured. Multiple device type frequency sets are stored in this smart board. During actual work, by determining the device type, the corresponding device type frequency set can be extracted from multiple frequency sets for work. The present invention uses the same smart board to meet the needs of multiple device types, simplifying the manufacturing method of smart home appliances.

[0107] Among them, for obtaining the device type of the smart home appliance, the present invention also provides various methods, for example:

[0108] The first processor reads a flag pre-stored in itself and obtains the device type of the smart home appliance from the flag; or

[0109] The first processor obtains the device type of the smart home appliance from a second processor for executing a control event issued by the first processor.

[0110] The following describes two ways to obtain the device type of the smart home appliance in combination with the smart home appliances of the two structures introduced above.

[0111] In combination with the smart home appliance of the first structure, the ways to obtain the device type of the smart home appliance include the following:

[0112] Way 1: The first processor reads a flag pre-stored in itself and obtains the device type of the smart home appliance from the flag.

[0113] In the actual application process, before the smart home appliance leaves the factory, the flag can be stored in a memory connected to the first processor, and the first processor can read the pre-stored flag and obtain the device type of the smart home appliance from the flag.

[0114] Of course, if there is no pre-stored flag, the following Way 2 can be used to obtain the device type of the smart home appliance.

[0115] Way 2: The first processor obtains the device type of the smart home appliance from the second processor.

[0116] Among them, the first processor and the second processor communicate through a serial port, that is, communicate with the second processor through the serial port to obtain the device type of the smart home appliance.

[0117] Specifically, the first processor sends a request for the device type of the smart home appliance to the second processor, and the second processor receives the request sent by the first processor and sends the device type of the smart home appliance to the first processor.

[0118] In combination with the smart home appliance of the second structure, since the third processor has the functions of the first processor and the second processor in the first structure, the ways to obtain the device type of the smart home appliance can include: The third processor reads a flag pre-stored in itself and obtains the device type of the smart home appliance from the flag.

[0119] Generally speaking, each frequency set stored in the smart home appliance is determined during the debugging process. Combining Figure 4 As shown, specifically:

[0120] Taking multiple smart home appliances one by one as the currently debugged smart home appliance, the following steps are carried out:

[0121] S400: During the debugging process, determine the working type of the currently debugged smart home appliance;

[0122] S401: If the frequencies corresponding to the first processor in full-speed operation for each working mode are not all the same, then take each frequency corresponding to the first processor in full-speed operation for each working mode as the frequency in the frequency set corresponding to the device type of the currently debugged smart home appliance; or

[0123] S402: If the frequencies corresponding to the first processor in full-speed operation for each working mode are not all the same in phase, then take the frequencies with different numerical values among the multiple frequencies corresponding to the first processor in full-speed operation for each working mode as the frequencies in the frequency set corresponding to the device type of the currently debugged smart home appliance.

[0124] Specifically, when there are frequencies with the same numerical value among the frequencies corresponding to the first processor in full-speed operation for each working mode, only record one such frequency value in the frequency set corresponding to the currently debugged smart home appliance.

[0125] For example, as shown in Table 1:

[0126] Table 1

[0127] Working mode Frequency Washing down jackets C Air washing A Baby care washing E Wool D Quiet speed C Barrel cleaning B 95-degree sterilization G Mixed washing B Single spin A

[0128] Taking a washing machine as an example, the working modes of the washing machine are: washing down jackets, air washing, baby care washing, wool washing, quiet speed, barrel cleaning, 95-degree sterilization, mixed washing, single dehydration. The frequencies determined for each working mode during the debugging process are: the frequency determined for washing down jackets is C, the frequency determined for air washing is A, the frequency determined for baby care washing is E, the frequency determined for wool washing is D, the frequency determined for quiet speed is C, the frequency determined for barrel cleaning is B, the frequency determined for 95-degree sterilization is G, the frequency determined for mixed washing is B, and the frequency determined for single dehydration is A. Then the frequencies included in the frequency set corresponding to the smart home appliance being a washing machine are A, B, C, D, E, G.

[0129] After all device types have been debugged, for example, all device types are refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, air conditioners, then the multiple frequency sets stored by the first processor are shown in Table 2:

[0130] Table 2

[0131]

[0132] Combined with Table 2, the frequencies included in the frequency set corresponding to the refrigerator are Fa-1, Fb-1, Fc-1, Fd-1, Fe-1, Fg-1. The frequencies included in the frequency set corresponding to the air conditioner are Fa-2, Fb-2, Fc-2, Fd-2, Fe-2, Fg-2. The frequencies included in the frequency set corresponding to the washing machine are Fa-3, Fb-3, Fc-3, Fd-3, Fe-3, Fg-3. The frequencies included in the frequency set corresponding to the oven are Fa-4, Fb-4, Fc-4, Fd-4, Fe-4, Fg-4.

[0133] For example, the process of working with the frequencies in Table 2 is that the first processor of the oven works with the frequencies including Fa-4, Fb-4, Fc-4, Fd-4, Fe-4, Fg-4.

[0134] In some embodiments, the embodiments of the present invention further provide an intelligent home appliance power consumption management method, combined Figure 5 as shown, including:

[0135] S500: The first processor obtains the device type of the intelligent home appliance;

[0136] S501: After the intelligent home appliance is powered on for the first time, the first processor determines the frequency set corresponding to the device type from multiple frequency sets.

[0137] S502: The first processor responds to a control instruction for starting the operation of the intelligent home appliance, and selects a target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction from the corresponding frequency set.

[0138] S503: The first processor adjusts its current frequency to the target frequency;

[0139] S504: The first processor uses the target frequency to generate a control event corresponding to the working mode of the control instruction, and sends it to the second processor;

[0140] S505: The second processor executes the control event sent by the first processor to control multiple execution devices to work.

[0141] In the above solution, after selecting the frequency set corresponding to the device type, in response to a control instruction for starting the operation of the intelligent home appliance, a target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction is found from this frequency set. Since the target frequency matches the working mode, when the first processor works with the target frequency, it will not cause waste of functions. In this way, by saving the functions of the first processor, the power consumption of the entire intelligent home appliance can be reduced.

[0142] Since the frequency set corresponding to the device type includes frequencies with multiple different values, some are large and some are small. At the same time, the working modes of smart home appliances are also different. The first processor uses a relatively small frequency in some working modes and a relatively large frequency in some working modes. In order to enable the first processor to run smoothly at the corresponding frequency and minimize power consumption, the target frequency matching the working mode corresponding to the control instruction is the smallest frequency among the frequencies exceeding the threshold value corresponding to the working mode, where the threshold value is the frequency corresponding to the maximum load when the first processor runs at full speed in the working mode corresponding to the control instruction.

[0143] For example, when the device type is a washing machine, if the first processor runs at full speed in the working mode corresponding to the control instruction and uses 800M, the power consumption is less, but the operation shows lag. When using 1.1G, the power consumption is more than that at 800M, but the operation is smooth. When using 1.2G, the power consumption is more than that at 1.1G, but the operation is smooth. When using 1.3G, the power consumption is more than that at 1.1G, but the operation is smooth. When using 1.5G, the power consumption is more than that at 1.1G, but the operation is smooth. Therefore, when the first processor runs at 1.1G, 1.2G, 1.3G, and 1.5G, although the operation is smooth in all cases, when using 1.1G, the power consumption is less than that when using any one of 1.2G, 1.3G, and 1.5G. Therefore, 1.1G is the target frequency for the working mode corresponding to this control instruction. Determining the target frequency as the smallest frequency among the frequencies exceeding the threshold value corresponding to the working mode ensures that the first processor can reduce power consumption while running smoothly.

[0144] Of course, in order to avoid unexpected situations during operation, for example, the load changes when the first processor runs at full speed in the working mode, the embodiments of the present invention provide that the preset probability of the target frequency exceeds the threshold value.

[0145] For example, when the preset probability is 85%, the frequency corresponding to the maximum load when the first processor runs at full speed in the working mode does not exceed 85% of the target frequency, and the target frequency is the smallest frequency that satisfies the above conditions.

[0146] It should be noted that the value of the preset probability can be set arbitrarily according to needs, and the present invention does not limit this.

[0147] In the actual application process, the first processor provided by the present invention selects the target frequency matching the working mode corresponding to the control instruction from the corresponding frequency set in the following ways:

[0148] Method 1: The first processor selects a frequency from the corresponding frequency set in ascending order. If the currently selected frequency exceeds the threshold value and the previously selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, then the currently selected frequency is taken as the target frequency.

[0149] Under normal circumstances, when selecting the target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction by using Method 1, the smallest frequency is selected from the corresponding frequency set. If the smallest frequency does not exceed the threshold value, then the second smallest frequency is selected. If the second smallest frequency does not exceed the threshold value, continue to select the third smallest frequency. If the third smallest frequency exceeds the threshold value, it means that the third smallest frequency is the smallest value among the frequencies that exceed the threshold value corresponding to the working mode. Then the third smallest frequency is taken as the target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction.

[0150] Taking the device type of washing machine as an example, the multiple frequencies in the frequency set from small to large are: 300M, 500M, 800M, 1.1G, 1.2G, 1.3G, 1.5G. The first time 300M is used. If 300M does not exceed the threshold value, then 500M is selected. If 500M does not exceed the threshold value, continue to select 800M. If 800M exceeds the threshold value, then 800M is taken as the target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction.

[0151] Method 2: The first processor selects a frequency from the corresponding frequency set in descending order. If the currently selected frequency and the previously selected frequency both exceed the threshold value and the next selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, then the currently selected frequency is taken as the target frequency.

[0152] Under normal circumstances, when selecting the target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction by using Method 2, the largest frequency is selected from the corresponding frequency set. If the largest frequency exceeds the threshold value, then the second largest frequency is used. If the second largest frequency exceeds the threshold value, continue to select the third largest frequency. If the third largest frequency does not exceed the threshold value, it means that the second largest frequency is the smallest value among the frequencies that exceed the threshold value corresponding to the working mode. Then the second largest frequency is taken as the target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction.

[0153] Taking the device type of washing machine as an example, the multiple frequencies in the frequency set from small to large are: 1.5G, 1.3G, 1.2G, 1.1G, 800M, 500M, 300M. The first time 1.5G is used. If 1.5G exceeds the threshold value, then 1.3G is selected. If 1.3G exceeds the threshold value, continue to select 1.2G. If 1.2G does not exceed the threshold value, then 1.3G is taken as the target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction.

[0154] It should be noted that the method of selecting a target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction from the corresponding frequency set listed in the embodiments of the present invention is only an example, and any method of selecting a target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction from the corresponding frequency set is applicable to the embodiments of the present invention.

[0155] The ways to control the operation of smart home appliances include the user terminal controlling the smart home appliances through the Internet of Things, or the user directly controlling the smart home appliances on the control panel of the smart home appliances. Then, the first processor responding to the control instruction for starting the operation of the smart home appliances includes:

[0156] Way 1: The first processor responds to the control instruction sent through the cloud platform.

[0157] Combined with Figure 6 As shown, it is a schematic diagram of the user terminal controlling the smart home appliances through the Internet of Things, including the user terminal 600, the cloud server 610, and the smart home appliance 620. Among them, the user terminal 600 can be a mobile phone, a tablet, a computer, etc. The smart home appliance 620 can be an oven (shown in Figure 6 ), a refrigerator (shown in Figure 6 ), an air conditioner (not shown in Figure 6 ), etc. The user terminal 600 is connected to the cloud server 610 through a network, and the cloud server 610 is connected to the smart home appliance 620 through a network.

[0158] Among them, taking the user terminal 600 as a mobile phone, the specific process of Way 1 is: The user clicks on the smart remote control application, and the mobile phone responds to the start instruction to start the smart remote control application, and displays the user interface corresponding to the smart remote control application on the display screen. Combined with Figure 7 As shown, this user interface includes multiple smart terminals that can be controlled. The user clicks on the smart device A brand washing machine that needs to be controlled. After clicking in, the user interface displays the control page of this A brand washing machine. The control page has control buttons for working modes such as washing down jackets, air washing, baby care washing, wool washing, quiet speed, barrel cleaning, 95-degree sterilization, mixed washing, and single dehydration. The user clicks on the wool washing button on the control page and sends the control instruction of the wool washing button to the cloud server 610. The cloud server 610 sends the control command to the A brand washing machine. The first processor of the A brand washing machine responds to the control instruction sent through the cloud platform. The first processor of the A brand washing machine selects the target frequency that matches the wool washing button from the corresponding frequency set, and the first processor adjusts its current frequency to the target frequency.

[0159] Way 2: The first processor responds to the control instruction triggered by the user through the control panel of the smart home appliance.

[0160] Combined with Figure 8As shown, on the control panel of the intelligent appliance whose device type is a washing machine, there are control buttons for various working modes. For example, there are buttons for wool, air washing, and washing down jackets. When the user clicks the wool button, the control instruction triggered by the user through the control panel of the intelligent appliance, and the first processor of the intelligent terminal responds to the control instruction triggered by the user through the control panel of the intelligent appliance.

[0161] Among them, the way to indicate that there are control buttons for various working modes on the control panel of the intelligent appliance which is a washing machine can also be in the form of a knob. When the knob is rotated to the corresponding working mode, the washing machine works in that working mode.

[0162] A block diagram of an intelligent appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first processor and a memory; wherein the first processor is a processor for processing intelligent appliance control logic events;

[0163] The memory is used to store multiple frequency sets;

[0164] The first processor is used to obtain the device type of the intelligent appliance;

[0165] After the intelligent appliance is powered on for the first time, determine a frequency set corresponding to the device type from the multiple frequency sets, where the frequency set includes multiple frequencies.

[0166] Optionally, the intelligent appliance further includes: a second processor and multiple execution devices, and the first processor is specifically used for:

[0167] In response to a control instruction for starting the operation of the intelligent appliance, select a target frequency from the corresponding frequency set that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction;

[0168] Adjust its own current frequency to the target frequency;

[0169] Use the target frequency to generate a control event for the working mode corresponding to the control instruction, and send it to the second processor;

[0170] The second processor is used to execute the control event sent by the first processor and control the multiple execution devices to work.

[0171] Optionally, the first processor is specifically used for: reading a flag pre-stored by itself and obtaining the device type of the intelligent appliance from the flag; or

[0172] The first processor is specifically used for: obtaining the device type of the intelligent appliance from the second processor.

[0173] Optionally, the first processor is specifically used for:

[0174] Respond to the control instruction sent by the cloud platform; or

[0175] Respond to the control instruction triggered by the user through the control panel of the smart home appliance.

[0176] Optionally, the target frequency matching the working mode corresponding to the control instruction is the frequency with the smallest value among the frequencies exceeding the threshold value corresponding to the working mode, where the threshold value is the frequency corresponding to the maximum load when the first processor runs at full speed in the working mode corresponding to the control instruction.

[0177] Optionally, the first processor is specifically configured to:[[]]

[0178] The first processor selects frequencies from the corresponding frequency set in ascending order. If the currently selected frequency exceeds the threshold value and the previously selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, the currently selected frequency is used as the target frequency; or

[0179] The first processor selects frequencies from the corresponding frequency set in descending order. If the currently selected frequency and the previously selected frequency both exceed the threshold value and the next selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, the currently selected frequency is used as the target frequency.

[0180] In an exemplary embodiment, a storage medium including instructions is further provided, such as a memory including instructions. The above instructions can be executed by the first processor of the smart home appliance to complete the above method. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0181] Combined Figure 9 As shown, both the first smart board and the second smart board described above further include components such as an RF circuit 910, a display unit 920, a sensor 930, an audio circuit 940, a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) module 950, a Bluetooth module 960, and a power supply 970. Among them, Figure 9 Taking the first smart board 101 as an example for illustration.

[0182] The RF circuit 910 can be used for receiving and transmitting signals during information reception and transmission or calls. It can receive downlink data from the base station and hand it over to the first processor 980 for processing; it can send uplink data to the base station. Generally, the RF circuit includes, but is not limited to, devices such as antennas, at least one amplifier, a transceiver, a coupler, a low-noise amplifier, and a duplexer.

[0183] The display unit 920 can be used to receive input digital or character information and generate signal inputs related to the user settings and function control of the first smart board 101. Specifically, the display unit 920 can include a touch screen 921 disposed on the front surface of the first smart board 101, which can collect touch operations of the user thereon or nearby, such as clicking buttons, dragging scroll boxes, etc.

[0184] The display unit 920 can also be used to display information input by the user or information provided to the user, as well as the graphical user interface (GUI) of various menus of the first smart board 101. Specifically, the display unit 920 can include a display screen 922 disposed on the front surface of the first smart board 101. Among them, the display screen 922 can be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display, a light emitting diode, etc. The display unit 920 can be used to display various graphical user interfaces described in the present application.

[0185] Among them, the touch screen 921 can cover the display screen 922, or the touch screen 921 and the display screen 922 can be integrated to implement the input and output functions of the first smart board 101. After integration, it can be simply called a touch display screen. In the present application, the display unit 920 can display application programs and corresponding operation steps. Among them, the display unit 920 and the control panel in the smart home appliance are the same.

[0186] The first smart board 101 can also include at least one sensor 930, such as a temperature sensor 931. When the first smart board 101 is installed on a washing machine and hot water washing is used, the temperature of the water entering the inner drum of the washing machine is detected according to the temperature sensor 931, and the water temperature is adjusted according to this to obtain the conditions for hot water washing.

[0187] The first processor 980 of the first smart board 101 can include a voice recognition function, recognize the user's voice, and determine the user's needs according to the user's voice, so as to achieve the purpose of controlling the smart home appliance. In this case, the audio circuit 940, the speaker 941, and the microphone 942 can provide an audio interface between the user and the first smart board 101. The audio circuit 940 can transmit the electrical signal converted from the received audio data to the speaker 941, and the speaker 941 converts it into a sound signal for output. The first smart board 101 can also be configured with volume buttons for adjusting the volume of the sound signal. On the other hand, the microphone 942 converts the collected sound signal into an electrical signal, which is received by the audio circuit 940 and then converted into audio data, and then the audio data is output to the RF circuit 910 to be sent to another terminal, for example, or the audio data is output to the memory for further processing. In the present application, the microphone 942 can acquire the user's voice.

[0188] Wi-Fi belongs to short-range wireless transmission technology. The first smart board 101 can help users send and receive emails, browse the web, and access streaming media through the Wi-Fi module 950. It provides users with wireless broadband Internet access, enabling the smart board to communicate with the cloud server.

[0189] The first processor 980 is the control center of the first smart board 101, connecting various parts of the entire terminal using various interfaces and lines. By running or executing software programs stored in the memory and calling data stored in the memory, it performs various functions of the first smart board 101 and processes data. In some embodiments, the first processor 980 may include one or more processing units; the first processor 980 may also integrate an application processor and a baseband processor. Among them, the application processor mainly processes the operating system, user interface, and application programs, etc., and the baseband processor mainly processes wireless communication. It can be understood that the above baseband processor may not be integrated into the first processor 980. In this application, the first processor 980 can run the operating system, application programs, user interface display, and touch response, as well as the processing method described in the embodiments of this application. In addition, the first processor 980 is coupled to the display unit 920.

[0190] The Bluetooth module 960 is used to interact with other Bluetooth devices with Bluetooth modules through the Bluetooth protocol. For example, the first smart board 101 can establish a Bluetooth connection with a user terminal (such as a mobile phone) that also has a Bluetooth module through the Bluetooth module 960, thereby performing data interaction, enabling the smart board to directly communicate with the nearby user terminal.

[0191] The first smart board 101 also includes a power source 970 (such as a battery) that powers each component. The power source can be logically connected to the first processor 980 through a power management system, thereby realizing functions such as managing charging, discharging, and power consumption through the power management system. The first smart board 101 can also be configured with a power button for functions such as turning on and off smart home appliances and locking the screen. Among them, the power source in the first smart board 101 is the same as the original power source in the smart home appliance.

[0192] The embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer program product. When the computer program product runs on an electronic device, it enables the electronic device to execute the smart home appliance power consumption management method described in any one of the above embodiments of the present invention.

[0193] Other embodiments of the present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention herein. The present invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention following the general principles of the present invention and including known or customary technical means in the technical field not invented by the present invention. The specification and examples are only to be considered as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present invention are pointed out by the following claims.

[0194] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present invention is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent household appliance, characterized in that, Comprising: A first processor and a memory; Wherein the first processor is a processor for processing intelligent home appliance control logic events; The memory is used for storing multiple frequency sets; The first processor is used for obtaining the device type of the intelligent home appliance; After the intelligent home appliance is powered on for the first time, determining a frequency set corresponding to the device type from the multiple frequency sets, wherein the frequency set includes multiple frequencies; The intelligent home appliance further comprises: a second processor and multiple execution devices, and the first processor is specifically used for: Responding to a control instruction for starting the operation of the intelligent home appliance, selecting a target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction from the corresponding frequency set; Adjusting its own current frequency to the target frequency; Using the target frequency to generate a control event of the working mode corresponding to the control instruction, and sending it to the second processor; The second processor is used for executing the control event sent by the first processor and controlling the multiple execution devices to work; The target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction is the frequency with the smallest value among the frequencies exceeding the threshold value corresponding to the working mode, wherein the threshold value is the frequency corresponding to the maximum load when the first processor runs at full speed in the working mode corresponding to the control instruction; The first processor is specifically used for: The first processor selects frequencies from the corresponding frequency set in ascending order. If the currently selected frequency exceeds the threshold value and the previously selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, the currently selected frequency is used as the target frequency.

2. The smart home appliance according to claim 1, wherein The first processor is specifically used for: reading a flag pre-stored by itself and obtaining the device type of the intelligent home appliance from the flag; or The first processor is specifically used for: obtaining the device type of the intelligent home appliance from the second processor.

3. The smart home appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that The first processor is specifically used for: Responding to the control instruction sent through the cloud platform; or Responding to the control instruction triggered by the user through the control panel of the intelligent home appliance.

4. An intelligent home appliance power consumption management method, characterized in that, Applied to an intelligent home appliance, the method includes: The first processor in the intelligent home appliance obtains the device type of the intelligent home appliance, wherein the first processor is a processor for processing intelligent home appliance control logic events; After the intelligent home appliance is powered on for the first time, the first processor determines a frequency set corresponding to the device type from the multiple frequency sets, wherein the frequency set includes multiple frequencies; After the first processor determines a frequency set corresponding to the device type from the multiple frequency sets after the intelligent home appliance is powered on for the first time, it further includes: The first processor responds to a control instruction for starting the operation of the intelligent home appliance, and selects a target frequency that matches the working mode corresponding to the control instruction from the corresponding frequency set; The first processor adjusts its own current frequency to the target frequency; The first processor uses the target frequency to generate a control event of the working mode corresponding to the control instruction, and sends it to the second processor; The second processor executes the control event sent by the first processor and controls the multiple execution devices to work; The target frequency matching the operating mode corresponding to the control instruction is the frequency with the smallest value among the frequencies exceeding the threshold value corresponding to the operating mode, where the threshold value is the frequency corresponding to the maximum load when the first processor operates at full speed in the operating mode corresponding to the control instruction; The first processor selects a target frequency matching the operating mode corresponding to the control instruction from the corresponding frequency set, including: The first processor selects frequencies from the corresponding frequency set in ascending order. If the currently selected frequency exceeds the threshold value and the previously selected frequency does not exceed the threshold value, the currently selected frequency is used as the target frequency.

5. The intelligent home appliance power consumption management method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first processor in the smart home appliance obtains the device type of the smart home appliance, including: The first processor reads a flag pre-stored in itself and obtains the device type of the smart home appliance from the flag; or The first processor obtains the device type of the smart home appliance from the second processor.

6. The intelligent home appliance power consumption management method according to claim 4, wherein The first processor responds to a control instruction for starting the operation of the smart home appliance, including: The first processor responds to the control instruction sent through the cloud platform; or The first processor responds to the control instruction triggered by the user through the control panel of the smart home appliance.

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