Control Method and Device for Water Dispenser, and Water Dispenser

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of water dispensers, and discloses a control method for a water dispenser, including: obtaining the type of brewing material, the mass of the brewing material, and the set water output; determining the predicted water output according to the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material; when the water outlet condition is satisfied, controlling the water outlet according to the predicted water output; when the water outlet condition is not satisfied, controlling the water outlet according to the set water output. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, when controlling the water outlet of the water dispenser, the water outlet of the water dispenser can be controlled according to the situation by the predicted water output or the set water output, improving the user's drinking experience. When controlling the water outlet according to the set water output, the drinking water volume requirement of the user can be met; when controlling the water outlet according to the predicted water output, the personalized needs of the user can be met and the taste and quality of the beverage can be ensured, improving the user experience. The present application also discloses a control device for a water dispenser and a water dispenser.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of water dispensers, for example, to a control method and device for water dispensers, and water dispensers. Background Art

[0002] When people make brewed drinks such as coffee and tea, faced with a wide variety of drink types, ordinary people have difficulty mastering the brewing water volume and water temperature for different brewed materials, and it is very difficult to make a professional drink, resulting in the taste and quality of the brewed drink not reaching the best, and the user experience is relatively low. The prior art provides a control method to correspondingly adjust the water outlet temperature and water outlet volume of the water dispenser according to the brewed material information to solve the problem that users cannot accurately master the water temperature and water volume during brewing.

[0003] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that there are at least the following problems in the related art: Controlling the water outlet volume according to the set rules cannot meet the personalized needs of users for the concentration of drinks. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To have a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a simple summary is given below. This summary is not a general review, nor is it intended to identify key / important constituent elements or delineate the protection scope of these embodiments, but rather serves as a preamble to the subsequent detailed description.

[0005] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a control method and device for water dispensers, and water dispensers to solve the technical problem that the related art cannot meet the personalized needs of users for the concentration of drinks.

[0006] In some embodiments, the control method for the water dispenser includes:

[0007] Obtain the type of brewed material, the mass of the brewed material, and the set water outlet volume;

[0008] Determine the predicted water outlet volume according to the type of brewed material and the mass of the brewed material;

[0009] When the set water outlet volume and the predicted water outlet volume meet the set water outlet conditions, control the water outlet according to the predicted water outlet volume; when the set water outlet volume and the predicted water outlet volume do not meet the set water outlet conditions, control the water outlet according to the set water outlet volume.

[0010] In some embodiments, the control device for the water dispenser includes:

[0011] An obtaining unit configured to obtain the type of brewed material, the mass of the brewed material, and the set water outlet volume;

[0012] A determining unit configured to determine the predicted water outlet volume according to the type of brewed material and the mass of the brewed material;

[0013] A control unit, configured to control water discharge according to the predicted water discharge amount when the set water discharge amount and the predicted water discharge amount meet the set water discharge condition; and control water discharge according to the set water discharge amount when the set water discharge amount and the predicted water discharge amount do not meet the set water discharge condition.

[0014] In some embodiments, the control device for a water dispenser includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, and the processor is configured to execute the control method for a water dispenser as described above when executing the program instructions.

[0015] In some embodiments, the water dispenser includes the control device for a water dispenser as described above.

[0016] The control method, device, and water dispenser for a water dispenser provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0017] When controlling the water discharge of the water dispenser, it is possible to select to control the water discharge of the water dispenser according to the predicted water discharge amount or the set water discharge amount according to the situation, improving the user's drinking experience. When controlling the water discharge according to the set water discharge amount, the drinking water volume requirement of the user can be met; when controlling the water discharge according to the predicted water discharge amount, it can not only meet the personalized needs of the user but also ensure the taste and quality of the drink, improving the user experience.

[0018] The above general description and the following description are only exemplary and explanatory, and are not used to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by corresponding drawings. These exemplary illustrations and the drawings do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and among them:

[0020] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the control method for a water dispenser provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the control device for a water dispenser provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the application scenario of the water dispenser provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of the water dispenser provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0024] In order to understand the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for reference and illustration purposes only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a sufficient understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices can be shown in a simplified manner to simplify the drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart of a control method for a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method includes the following steps:

[0026] S101, obtain the type of brewing material, the mass of the brewing material, and the set water output.

[0027] In some embodiments, obtaining the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material includes: obtaining a brewing material selection instruction and parsing the brewing material selection instruction to obtain the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material; or, determining the type of brewing material according to the smell of the brewing material and determining the mass of the brewing material by weighing the brewing material.

[0028] In different embodiments, there are various ways to obtain the brewing material selection instruction.

[0029] In some embodiments, the water dispenser has a display screen. The user inputs the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material in an input box through an input keyboard, and the water dispenser generates a brewing material selection instruction according to the input information.

[0030] In some embodiments, the water dispenser has a communication module and can communicate with a mobile terminal or a controller for controlling the water dispenser. The user selects or inputs the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material through the mobile terminal or the controller. The mobile terminal or the controller generates a brewing material selection instruction according to the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material, and the water dispenser receives the brewing material selection instruction sent by the mobile terminal or the controller.

[0031] In some embodiments, the water dispenser is provided with a brewing material type option button and a brewing material mass option button. The user can select the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material by touching or clicking the corresponding options. After the water dispenser obtains the user's operation, it determines the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material.

[0032] Optionally, the brewing material type option button and the brewing material mass option button are physical buttons. Optionally, the water dispenser has a display screen, and the brewing material type option button and the brewing material mass option are rendered and displayed on the display screen.

[0033] In some embodiments, the water dispenser is provided with an odor sensor to determine the type of brewing material through the odor sensor.

[0034] In some embodiments, the water dispenser is provided with a gravity sensor, and the mass of the brewing material is obtained through the gravity sensor.

[0035] The water dispenser determines the type of brewing material by smell and obtains the quality of the brewing material through a gravity sensor, which improves the accuracy of judging the type and quality of the brewing material, avoids users from making incorrect choices about the type of brewing material or being unable to determine the quality of the brewing material, resulting in the water dispenser's inaccurate judgment of the water output, reducing the taste and quality of the brewing material. At the same time, it can reduce the user's operation of the water dispenser and quickly complete the brewing process.

[0036] In some embodiments, obtaining the set water output includes: obtaining a water output selection instruction, and parsing the water output selection instruction to obtain the set water output; or, determining the set water output based on the distance between the user's finger and the bottom plane of the water dispenser.

[0037] In some embodiments, the water dispenser includes a communication module that can communicate with a mobile terminal or controller used to control the water dispenser. A user selects or inputs a water output amount through the mobile terminal or controller, which generates a water output amount selection instruction, and the water dispenser receives the water output amount selection instruction from the mobile terminal or controller.

[0038] In some embodiments, the water dispenser is provided with a water output option button. The user can select the corresponding water output button by touching or clicking it, and the water dispenser determines the set water output according to the user's operation. Optionally, the water output option button is a physical button. Optionally, the water dispenser has a display screen, and the water output option button is rendered on the display screen.

[0039] In some embodiments, the water dispenser has a display screen, and the user inputs the water output in the input box through the input keyboard, and the water dispenser determines the set water output according to the input information.

[0040] In some embodiments, the water dispenser is provided with a light sensor or an infrared sensor for detecting the distance between the user's finger and the bottom plane of the water dispenser to determine the user-set water level, and controlling the water output according to the user-set water level.

[0041] S102: Determine the predicted water output according to the type and quality of the brewing material.

[0042] The water dispenser system has a pre-installed comparison table of brewing ingredient type, brewing ingredient quality, and predicted water output to ensure the taste of the brew. For example, for the same brewing ingredient, to achieve the same taste, the higher the quality, the higher the predicted water output to avoid the brew being too strong. The data in the comparison table is determined based on the quality of the brew itself or people's daily drinking habits.

[0043] In some embodiments, the method further includes determining a set temperature according to the type of brewing material and the quality of the brewing material; controlling the water outlet temperature according to the set temperature. The water dispenser controls the water outlet temperature according to the set temperature to ensure that the components of the brewing material are not damaged by high temperature. For example: The appropriate water temperature for brewing oolong tea is 90°C - 95°C; the appropriate water temperature for brewing green tea, yellow tea, white tea, etc. is 80°C - 85°C; the appropriate water temperature for brewing coffee is 85°C - 92°C.

[0044] S103, when the water outlet condition is satisfied, control the water outlet according to the predicted water output; when the water outlet condition is not satisfied, control the water outlet according to the set water output.

[0045] Since the predicted water output is determined according to people's daily drinking habits and can basically meet the taste requirements of most people, when the water dispenser controls the water outlet according to the predicted water output, it basically meets the taste requirements of users.

[0046] When the water dispenser controls the water outlet according to the set water output, it aims to meet the personal taste requirements or special water use requirements of users.

[0047] In some embodiments, the method further includes: judging whether the water outlet condition is satisfied according to the set water output and the predicted water output.

[0048] In some embodiments, when the difference between the set water output and the predicted water output is within the set range, the water outlet condition is satisfied; when the difference between the set water output and the predicted water output is outside the set range, the water outlet condition is not satisfied.

[0049] Optionally, the set range is -20ML to 20ML. Optionally, the left end value of the set range ranges from -20ML to 0ML. Optionally, the right end value of the set range ranges from 0ML to 20ML. Among them, the left end value and the right end value are not both 0.

[0050] In some embodiments, the smaller the predicted water output, the smaller the value of the set range end value. On the contrary, the larger the predicted water output, the larger the value of the set range end value. Among them, the set range is determined according to the predicted water output, and the values of the left end value and the right end value should not be too large to ensure that when the user sets the set water output, controlling the water outlet according to the predicted water output can make the taste of the brewing material meet the user's requirements.

[0051] When the difference between the set water output and the predicted water output is within the set range, the difference is small. Even if the predicted water output and the set water output are inconsistent, controlling the water output according to the predicted water output will not cause the taste of the brewing material to seriously deviate from the user's requirements, ensuring that the taste of the brewing material is improved within the acceptable range of the user.

[0052] When the difference between the set water output and the predicted water output is outside the set range and the difference is large, it is determined that the user's demand is different from the taste demands of most people, and the water output is controlled according to the set water output to meet the personalized demand.

[0053] In some embodiments, it is judged whether the water output condition is met according to the set water output, the predicted water output and a preset value. Among them, the preset value is determined according to the predicted water output.

[0054] In some embodiments, when the set water output is less than the preset value, the water output condition is met; when the set water output is greater than the preset value, the water output condition is not met.

[0055] Among them, the preset value is less than the predicted water output. When the water output is less than the preset value, it is easy to cause harm to physical health if the brewed product is too strong. For example, if the tea concentration is too high, it will stimulate the gastric mucosa, induce gastric diseases or cause gastric discomfort, and excite the central nervous system, causing insomnia.

[0056] When the set water output is less than the preset value, to avoid the brewed product being too strong, the water output is controlled according to the predicted water output, while ensuring the taste of the brewed product and avoiding discomfort caused by improper drinking for the user. When the set water output is greater than the preset value, the possibility of harm to physical health caused by the brewed product being too strong is small.

[0057] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, when controlling the water output of the water dispenser, the water output of the water dispenser can be controlled according to the predicted water output or the set water output according to the situation, improving the user's drinking experience. When controlling the water output according to the set water output, the drinking water volume demand of the user can be met; when controlling the water output according to the predicted water output, the personalized demand of the user can be met and the taste and quality of the drink can be guaranteed, improving the user experience.

[0058] In the foregoing embodiments, the set water output is less than or equal to the maximum water capacity of the brewing container.

[0059] In some embodiments, when the set water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the brewing container, it further includes: adjusting the set water output according to the maximum water capacity of the brewing container. When the water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the brewing container, if the water output is controlled according to the set water output when the set water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the brewing container, it will cause overflow, and in severe cases, the water dispenser will be damaged due to water overflow.

[0060] Among them, the water dispenser adjusts the set water output according to the maximum water capacity of the brewing container, including: determining the maximum water capacity as the set water output; or determining the set water output according to the maximum water capacity and a correction value.

[0061] In some embodiments, the water dispenser determines the set water output based on the maximum water capacity and a correction value, including: determining the difference between the maximum water capacity and the correction value; determining that the set water output is equal to the difference. At this time, the determined water output is less than the maximum water capacity, preventing water from overflowing the container when the user picks up the container, thus improving the user experience.

[0062] In some embodiments, the predicted water output is less than or equal to the maximum water capacity of the brewing container.

[0063] In some embodiments, when the predicted water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the container, it further includes: if the water output condition is not met, controlling the water output according to the set water output; if the water output condition is met, generating an overflow prompt message. When the predicted water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the container, if the water output is controlled according to the predicted water output, it will cause overflow, and in severe cases, the water dispenser may be damaged due to the overflow.

[0064] Among them, when controlling the water output according to the set water output, the set water output is less than or equal to the maximum water capacity of the container. At this time, controlling the water output according to the set water output ensures that the user's needs are met. When the predicted water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the container, and the set water output is too small or too large, when the water dispenser determines that the water output needs to be controlled according to the predicted water output, it prevents the water dispenser from being damaged due to overflow, does not output water, and prompts the user to handle it in time through the overflow prompt message.

[0065] In some embodiments, the water dispenser is equipped with a container for use in a set. The water dispenser judges and controls the process based on the default maximum water capacity of the container during the water output control process.

[0066] In some embodiments, the maximum water capacity of the container is determined according to the distance between the upper edge of the container wall and the bottom plane of the water dispenser. Among them, the water dispenser is provided with a light sensor or an infrared sensor for detecting the distance between the upper edge of the container wall and the bottom plane of the water dispenser to determine the highest water level of the container. Optionally, when the upper edge of the container wall is an irregular edge, the lowest point of the edge is used as the highest water level of the container. During the water output control process, the distance between the water surface and the bottom plane of the water dispenser is detected. When the water surface approaches or reaches the lowest point of the edge, the water output stops.

[0067] In some embodiments, the method further includes: when a special water use instruction is obtained, controlling the water output according to the set water output. Among them, the set water output is less than the maximum water capacity of the container. Optionally, the special water use instruction is a tea rinsing instruction or a water cup rinsing instruction. When the water dispenser obtains a special water use instruction, it determines that the user's water use is not for drinking, and controls the water output according to the set water output to meet the user's special needs.

[0068] Figure 2It is a schematic structural diagram of a control device for a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. The device includes: an acquisition unit 201, a determination unit 202, and a control unit 203.

[0069] The acquisition unit 201 is configured to acquire the type of brewing material, the mass of the brewing material, and the set water output.

[0070] In some embodiments, the acquisition unit 201 is configured to acquire a brewing material selection instruction and parse the brewing material selection instruction to obtain the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material; or, determine the type of brewing material according to the smell of the brewing material, and determine the mass of the brewing material by weighing the brewing material.

[0071] In some embodiments, the acquisition unit 201 is a communication unit, which is communicatively connected to a mobile terminal or a controller for controlling the water dispenser. The user selects or inputs the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material through the mobile terminal or the controller. The mobile terminal or the controller generates a brewing material selection instruction according to the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material, and the water dispenser receives the brewing material selection instruction sent by the mobile terminal or the controller.

[0072] [[ID='12']]In some embodiments, the acquisition unit 201 is an odor sensor and a gravity sensor. The odor sensor determines the type of brewing material. The gravity sensor is configured to acquire the mass of the brewing material.

[0073] The water dispenser determines the type of brewing material by smell and acquires the mass of the brewing material through the gravity sensor, which improves the accuracy of judging the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material, avoids the user making a wrong choice of the type of brewing material or being unable to determine the mass of the brewing material, resulting in inaccurate judgment of the water output by the water dispenser and reducing the taste and quality of the brewing material. At the same time, it can reduce the operation of the user on the water dispenser and quickly complete the brewing process.

[0074] The acquisition unit 201 is configured to acquire a water output selection instruction and parse the water output selection instruction to obtain the set water output; or, determine the set water output according to the distance between the user's finger and the bottom plane of the water dispenser.

[0075] In some embodiments, the acquisition unit 201 is a communication unit, which is configured to be communicatively connected to a mobile terminal or a controller for controlling the water dispenser. The user selects or inputs the water output through the mobile terminal or the controller. The mobile terminal or the controller generates a water output selection instruction, and the water dispenser receives the water output selection instruction sent by the mobile terminal or the controller.

[0076] In some embodiments, the acquisition unit 201 is a light sensor or an infrared sensor, which is configured to detect the distance between the user's finger and the bottom plane of the water dispenser to determine the user-set water level, and control the water output according to the user-set water level.

[0077] In some embodiments, the water dispenser has a receiving cavity for accommodating a container, and a light sensor or an infrared sensor is disposed on the lower surface of the top of the receiving cavity. In some embodiments, the light sensor or the infrared sensor is disposed on the upper surface of the bottom of the receiving cavity, facilitating the detection of the position of the user's finger.

[0078] A determining unit 202, configured to determine a predicted water output according to the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material.

[0079] A control unit 203, configured to control the water output according to the predicted water output when the set water output and the predicted water output meet the set water output condition; and control the water output according to the set water output when the set water output and the predicted water output do not meet the set water output condition.

[0080] A comparison table of the type of brewing material, the mass of the brewing material, and the predicted water output is preset in the water dispenser system to ensure the taste of the brewing material. For example: for the same brewing material, to achieve the same taste, the greater the mass, the greater the predicted water output, avoiding the brewing material from being too strong; for... The data in the comparison table is determined according to the quality of the brewing material itself or people's daily drinking habits.

[0081] In some embodiments, the determining unit 202 is further configured to determine a set temperature according to the type of brewing material and the mass of the brewing material. The control unit 203 is further configured to control the water output temperature according to the set temperature. The water dispenser controls the water output temperature according to the set temperature to ensure that the components of the brewing material are not damaged by high temperature. For example: the suitable water temperature for brewing green tea is 90°C - 95°C; the suitable water temperature for brewing green tea, yellow tea, white tea, etc. is 80°C - 85°C; the suitable water temperature for brewing coffee is 85°C - 92°C.

[0082] In some embodiments, the control unit 203 is further configured to determine whether the water output condition is met according to the set water output and the predicted water output.

[0083] In some embodiments, when the difference between the set water output and the predicted water output is within the set range, the water output condition is met; when the difference between the set water output and the predicted water output is outside the set range, the water output condition is not met.

[0084] In some embodiments, the control unit 203 is further configured to determine whether the water output condition is met according to the set water output, the predicted water output, and a preset value. Wherein, the preset value is determined according to the predicted water output.

[0085] When the set water output is less than the preset value, the water output condition is met; when the set water output is greater than the preset value, the water output condition is not met.

[0086] In some embodiments, the set water output is less than or equal to the maximum water capacity of the brewing container.

[0087] In some embodiments, the control unit 203 is further configured to adjust the set water output according to the maximum water capacity of the brewing container when the set water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the brewing container. When the water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the brewing container, if the set water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the brewing container and the water output is controlled according to the set water output, it will cause overflow, and in severe cases, the water dispenser will be damaged due to water overflow.

[0088] In some embodiments, the predicted water output is less than or equal to the maximum water capacity of the brewing container.

[0089] In some embodiments, the control unit 203 is further configured to, when the predicted water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the container, if the water output condition is not met, control the water output according to the set water output; if the water output condition is met, generate a water overflow prompt message. When the predicted water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the container, if the water output is controlled according to the predicted water output, it will cause overflow, and in severe cases, the water dispenser will be damaged due to water overflow.

[0090] In some embodiments, the maximum water capacity of the container is determined according to the distance between the upper edge of the container wall and the bottom plane of the water dispenser. Wherein, when the water dispenser acquisition unit 201 is a light sensor or an infrared sensor, the acquisition unit 201 is further configured to detect the distance between the upper edge of the container wall and the bottom plane of the water dispenser to determine the highest water level of the container. Optionally, when the upper edge of the container wall is an irregular edge, the lowest point of the edge is used as the highest water level of the container. During the water output control process, the distance between the water surface and the bottom plane of the water dispenser is detected, and when the water surface approaches or reaches the lowest point of the edge, the water output is stopped.

[0091] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the application scenario of the water dispenser provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure. Wherein, the acquisition unit 201 is a light sensor or an infrared sensor, and is disposed on the lower surface of the top of the accommodation cavity. The distance between the upper edge of the container wall and the bottom plane of the water dispenser is a, and the distance between the upper plane of the water dispenser is b.

[0092] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, when controlling the water output of the water dispenser, the water output of the water dispenser can be controlled according to the predicted water output or the set water output according to the situation, which improves the user's drinking experience. According to the set

[0093] When controlling the water output according to the water output, the drinking water demand of the user can be met; when controlling the water output according to the predicted water output, the personalized needs of the user can be met and the taste and quality of the drink can be guaranteed, improving the user experience.

[0094] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a control device for a water dispenser, including a processor and a memory storing program instructions. The processor is configured to execute the control method for the water dispenser in the above embodiments when executing the program instructions.

[0095] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a water dispenser, including the control device for the water dispenser provided in the above embodiment.

[0096] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a water dispenser, the structure of which is as Figure 4 shown, including: a processor 400 and a memory 401, and may further include a communication interface 402 and a bus 403. Among them, the processor 400, the communication interface 402, and the memory 401 can complete mutual communication through the bus 403. The communication interface 402 can be used for information transmission. The processor 400 can call the logical instructions in the memory 401 to execute the control method for the water dispenser in the above embodiment.

[0097] In addition, when the logical instructions in the above memory 401 are implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0098] The memory 401, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as the program instructions / modules corresponding to the method in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The processor 400 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 401, that is, implements the control method for the water dispenser in the above method embodiment.

[0099] The memory 401 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. Among them, the program storage area can store an operating system and application programs required for at least one function; the data storage area can store data created according to the use of the terminal device, etc. In addition, the memory 401 may include a high-speed random access memory and may also include a non-volatile memory.

[0100] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium, storing computer-executable instructions, and the computer-executable instructions are set to execute the above control method for the water dispenser.

[0101] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer program product, the computer program product includes a computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium, the computer program includes program instructions, and when the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer is made to execute the above control method for the water dispenser.

[0102] The above computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transient computer-readable storage medium.

[0103] The technical solution of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiments of the present disclosure. The foregoing storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, including: various media that can store program codes such as USB flash drives, mobile hard disks, read-only memories (ROMs), random access memories (RAMs), magnetic disks, or optical discs, or may also be a transitory storage medium.

[0104] The above description and the accompanying drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, process, and other changes. Embodiments merely represent possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. The scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure includes the entire scope of the claims and all available equivalents of the claims. When used in this application, although terms such as "first," "second," etc. may be used in this application to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, without changing the meaning of the description, the first element may be called the second element, and similarly, the second element may be called the first element, as long as all occurrences of "the first element" are consistently renamed and all occurrences of "the second element" are consistently renamed. The first element and the second element are both elements, but they may not be the same element. Moreover, the terms used in this application are only for describing the embodiments and are not used to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to also include the plural forms. Similarly, as used in this application, the term "and / or" refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variants "comprises" and / or "comprising," etc. mean the presence of the stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups of these. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, or device comprising the element. Herein, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts among the various embodiments may be referred to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts may refer to the description of the method part.

[0105] Those skilled in the art can realize that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in combination with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented by electronic hardware, or in combination with computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are executed in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The skilled person can use different methods for each specific application to implement the described functions, but such implementation should not be considered to exceed the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The skilled person can clearly understand that for the convenience and conciseness of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above can refer to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be elaborated herein.

[0106] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods, products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of the units can be merely a logical function division, and there can be other division methods in actual implementation. For example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Additionally, the displayed or discussed couplings or direct couplings or communication connections to each other can be through some interfaces, and the indirect couplings or communication connections of the devices or units can be in electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place or distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to implement this embodiment. Additionally, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the various functional units can be integrated in one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically alone, or two or more units can be integrated in one unit.

[0107] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, a segment of a program, or a portion of code, which contains one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the blocks may occur in a different order than that noted in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may in fact be executed substantially in parallel, or they may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the description corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than that disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may in fact be executed substantially in parallel, or they may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified functions or actions, or may be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A control method for a water dispenser, characterized in that: include: Obtain the type and quality of brewing material and set the water output; Determining a predicted water output according to the type and quality of the brewing material; When the water outlet condition is met, the water outlet is controlled according to the predicted water outlet; when the water outlet condition is not met, the water outlet is controlled according to the set water outlet; Determining whether the water discharge condition is met according to the set water discharge and the predicted water discharge; When the difference between the set water output and the predicted water output is within a set range, the water output condition is met; When the difference between the set water output and the predicted water output is outside the set range, the water output condition is not met.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Obtaining the type and quality of brewing materials includes: Obtaining a brewing material selection instruction, and parsing the brewing material selection instruction to obtain the brewing material type and the brewing material quality; or, The type of the brew is determined according to the smell of the brew, and the quality of the brew is determined by weighing the brew.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Obtaining the set water output includes: Obtaining a water output selection instruction, and parsing the water output selection instruction to obtain the set water output; or, The set water output is determined according to the distance between the user's finger and the bottom plane of the water dispenser.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The set water output is less than or equal to the maximum water capacity of the brewing container.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that When the set water output is greater than the maximum water capacity of the brewing container, it also includes: Adjust the water output according to the maximum water capacity of the brewing container.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The predicted water output is less than or equal to the maximum water capacity of the brewing container.

7. A control device for a water dispenser, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that: The processor is configured to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 when executing the program instructions.

8. A water dispenser, characterized in that: Comprising the device as claimed in claim 7.

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