Control method for smart home system

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of smart home technology, and specifically provides a control method for a smart home system, aiming to solve the problem that the existing smart home system cannot timely determine whether a water-using device is leaking. To this end, the smart home system of the present invention includes a router, a mobile terminal and a water-using device, and both the mobile terminal and the water-using device can communicate with the router; the control method includes the following steps: when water is used in the smart home system, obtaining the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router; judging whether the water-using device is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router; and selectively sending a prompt message according to the judgment result of whether the water-using device is leaking. When water is used in the smart home system, the present invention starts to judge whether the water-using device is leaking, can find out whether the water-using device is leaking at the first time and send a water leakage prompt message to the user, so that the user can handle it in time and reduce the loss to a minimum.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Smart home is based on the house as a platform, and connects various devices in the home through the Internet of Things technology to achieve an intelligent living environment, build an efficient management system for residential facilities and family schedules, and improve the safety, convenience and comfort of home life. In the smart home system, there are many water-using devices, such as washing machines, shoe washing machines, dishwashers, washer-dryers, water heaters, showers, faucets and toilets. If there is a water leak, it will cause immeasurable losses to users.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the invention patent with publication number CN110888340A discloses "a water leakage linkage control method and system based on smart home", which specifically includes: real-time detection of the indoor environment through a water immersion sensor to generate a short-circuit data packet; judging the short-circuit data packet, and triggering an alarm signal when it is judged that a water leakage event occurs in the current indoor environment; after the alarm signal is triggered, the water leakage information is sent to the owner's user terminal of the house and the mobile phone terminal of the property management personnel, so that the property management personnel can arrive at the scene in time to deal with it; wherein the water leakage information includes the house information where the water leakage event occurs and the contact information of the owner of the house. However, in the above patent, the indoor environment is detected in real time through a water immersion sensor, and the alarm signal is triggered only when a water leakage event occurs in the current indoor environment. At this time, the water level of the leakage has at least reached the detection level of the two metal probes of the water immersion detector, which brings certain losses to the user and affects the user experience.

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

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem that the existing smart home system cannot timely determine whether a water-using device is leaking, the present invention provides a control method for a smart home system, wherein the smart home system includes a router, a mobile terminal and a water-using device, and both the mobile terminal and the water-using device can communicate with the router; the control method includes the following steps: when water is used in the smart home system, obtaining the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router; judging whether the water-using device is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router; and selectively sending a prompt message according to the judgment result of whether the water-using device is leaking.

[0006] In the preferred technical scheme of the above control method, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router" specifically includes: if the mobile terminal communicates with the router, obtaining the current status of the water-using equipment; and determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the current status of the water-using equipment.

[0007] In the preferred technical scheme of the above control method, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router" also includes: if the mobile terminal does not communicate with the router, obtaining the type of the water-using equipment; and determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the type of the water-using equipment.

[0008] In the preferred technical scheme of the above-mentioned control method, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the type of the water-using equipment" specifically includes: if the water-using equipment is a washing equipment, obtaining the current state of the water-using equipment; determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the current state of the water-using equipment; wherein the washing equipment is a washing machine, a shoe washing machine, a dishwasher or a washer-dryer.

[0009] In the preferred technical scheme of the above control method, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the type of the water-using equipment" also includes: if the water-using equipment is a non-washing equipment, then determining that the water-using equipment is leaking; wherein the non-washing equipment is a water heater, a shower, a faucet or a toilet.

[0010] In the preferred technical scheme of the above control method, the step of "judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the current state of the water-using equipment" specifically includes: if the water-using equipment is in a water-using state, obtaining the actual water-using time and actual water consumption of the water-using equipment; judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the actual water-using time and actual water consumption.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the above control method, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the current state of the water-using equipment" also includes: if the water-using equipment is in a non-water-using state, determining that the water-using equipment is leaking.

[0012] In the preferred technical scheme of the above-mentioned control method, the step of "judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking based on the actual water use time and the actual water use amount" specifically includes: if the actual water use time is less than or equal to the preset water use time and the actual water use amount is less than or equal to the preset water use amount, then after the water-using equipment stops using water, the water use situation of the smart home system is obtained again; and whether the water-using equipment is leaking is judged based on the water use situation of the smart home system obtained again.

[0013] In the preferred technical scheme of the above control method, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking based on the actual water use time and the actual water use amount" also includes: if the actual water use time is greater than the preset water use time or the actual water use amount is greater than the preset water use amount, it is determined that the water-using equipment is leaking.

[0014] In the preferred technical scheme of the above control method, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking based on the water usage situation of the smart home system obtained again" specifically includes: if the smart home system continues to use water, then determining that the water-using equipment is leaking; and / or if the smart home system does not use water, then determining that the water-using equipment is not leaking.

[0015] Those skilled in the art can understand that in the preferred technical solution of the control method of the present invention, when water is used in the smart home system, the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router is obtained; whether the water-using equipment is leaking is determined based on the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router; and prompt information is selectively sent based on the result of the determination of whether the water-using equipment is leaking. Compared with the technical solution in the prior art that uses a water immersion sensor to detect the indoor environment in real time and triggers an alarm signal only when a water leak occurs in the current indoor environment, the present invention starts to determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking when water is used in the smart home system, can immediately detect whether the water-using equipment is leaking and send a water leak prompt message to the user, so that the user can deal with the water leak in a timely manner, reduce the loss to a minimum, and improve the user experience.

[0016] Furthermore, if the mobile terminal communicates with the router, it means that the user is at home. The water usage of the smart home system at this time may be caused by the user using water-using equipment (such as taking a bath, washing vegetables, washing dishes, washing shoes, washing clothes or flushing the toilet, etc.), or it may be caused by leakage of the water-using equipment. In order to determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking, the current status of the water-using equipment is obtained, and whether the water-using equipment is leaking is judged based on the current status of the water-using equipment. It can timely and accurately judge whether the water-using equipment is leaking, so that the water leakage prompt information can be sent to the user in time, so that the user can deal with the leakage in time, reduce the loss to a minimum, and further improve the user experience.

[0017] Furthermore, if the mobile terminal does not communicate with the router, it means that the user is not at home. Although the user cannot perform water-using operations such as taking a shower, washing, washing vegetables or flushing the toilet, the user can remotely control or preset a program to use water-using equipment such as washing machines, shoe washing machines, washer-dryers or dishwashers to wash clothes, shoes or tableware, thereby causing water use in the smart home system. However, it is also possible that the water-using equipment is leaking, causing water use in the smart home system. In order to determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking, the type of the water-using equipment is obtained, and whether the water-using equipment is leaking is determined based on the type of the water-using equipment. It can timely and accurately determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking, and thus can send a leakage prompt message to the user in time, so that the user can deal with the leakage in time, reduce the loss to a minimum, and further improve the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The control method of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 is a flow chart of the control method of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a flow chart of a control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. For example, although the present application is described in conjunction with a washing machine, a shoe washing machine, a dishwasher, a washer-dryer, a faucet, a shower, a toilet and a water heater, the technical solution of the present invention is not limited thereto, and the control method can obviously also be applied to other water-using equipment such as a flower and grass maintenance machine, and such a change does not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention.

[0022] Based on the technical problems raised in the background technology, the present invention provides a control method for a smart home system, which aims to determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router when the smart home system uses water. It can detect whether the water-using equipment is leaking at the first time and send a leakage prompt information to the user, so that the user can deal with the leakage in time, reduce the loss to a minimum, and improve the user experience.

[0023] The smart home system of the present invention includes a router, a mobile terminal and a water-using device. Both the mobile terminal and the water-using device can communicate with the router. The router can directly obtain the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, judge whether the water-using device is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, and selectively send prompt information according to the judgment result of whether the water-using device is leaking; or, the router can also send the obtained communication status between the mobile terminal and the server, and the server judges whether the water-using device is leaking according to the received information, and selectively sends prompt information according to the judgment result of whether the water-using device is leaking; or, the server directly obtains the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, and judges whether the water-using device is leaking according to the obtained communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, and selectively sends prompt information according to the judgment result of whether the water-using device is leaking; or, other household appliances (such as televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.) of the smart home system obtain the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, and judge whether the water-using device is leaking according to the obtained communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, and selectively send prompt information according to the judgment result of whether the water-using device is leaking. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust and set, and the present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0024] Preferably, the mobile terminal and the water-using device can communicate with the router via a wide area network, a local area network, WIFI, Bluetooth, ZIGBEE, NFC or other communication methods.

[0025] The mobile terminal may be, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, or other portable terminals.

[0026] Among them, water-using equipment can be but not limited to washing equipment and non-washing equipment. Washing equipment can be but not limited to washing machines, shoe washing machines, dishwashers or washer-dryers, etc. Non-washing equipment can be but not limited to water heaters, showers, faucets or toilets, etc.

[0027] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 is a flow chart of the control method of the present invention; Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the present invention comprises the following steps:

[0028] S100, when water is used in the smart home system, the router obtains the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router;

[0029] S200, the router determines whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router;

[0030] S300. The router selectively sends a prompt message according to a determination result of whether the water-using device is leaking.

[0031] The communication status includes the status of the mobile terminal being connected to the router via a wide area network, a local area network, WIFI, Bluetooth, ZIGBEE, NFC, etc., and the status of the mobile terminal not being connected to the router.

[0032] It should be further explained that, in the above process, although it is listed that the router obtains the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, judges whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, and selectively sends prompt information according to the judgment result of whether the water-using equipment is leaking, this is not restrictive, but only exemplary. The router can also send the obtained communication status between the mobile terminal and the router to the server, and the server judges whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the received information, and selectively sends prompt information according to the judgment result of whether the water-using equipment is leaking; or, the server directly obtains the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, and judges whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the obtained communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, and selectively sends prompt information according to the judgment result of whether the water-using equipment is leaking; or, other household appliances (such as televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.) of the smart home system obtain the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, and judge whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the obtained communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, and selectively sends prompt information according to the judgment result of whether the water-using equipment is leaking. The present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the smart home system also includes a water meter, which can communicate with a router so that the router can monitor the status of the water meter in real time. When the router monitors that the water meter starts counting, it indicates that water is being used in the smart home system, so that it can determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking at the first time and send leakage prompt information to the user in time.

[0034] Preferably, the water meter can be connected to the router via wide area network, local area network, WIFI, Bluetooth, ZIGBEE, NFC, infrared, etc.

[0035] It should be noted that, in the above process, although the real-time monitoring of the status of the water meter by the router is listed, this is not restrictive but only exemplary. The work of real-time monitoring of the status of the water meter can also be completed by the server, or by other household appliances in the smart home system. The present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, in step S200, the step of "the router determines whether the water-using device is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router" specifically includes:

[0037] S211, determining whether the mobile terminal communicates with the router;

[0038] S212: If the mobile terminal communicates with the router, the current state of the water-using device is obtained;

[0039] S213, judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the current state of the water-using equipment;

[0040] S214. If the mobile terminal does not communicate with the router, obtain the type of the water-using device;

[0041] S215. Determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking based on the type of the water-using equipment.

[0042] In step S212 and step S213, taking the mobile phone as an example, the frequency of use of mobile phones is very high now, and most of the APPs on the mobile phone need to be connected to the network to be used normally. In order to reduce traffic consumption, if the user is at home, the mobile phone is usually connected to the router for communication. If the mobile phone is connected to the router for communication, it can be said that the user is at home. At this time, the water use situation of the smart home system may be caused by the user using water-using equipment (such as taking a bath, washing vegetables, washing dishes, washing shoes, washing clothes or flushing the toilet, etc.), or it may be caused by leakage of the water-using equipment. In order to determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking, the current status of the water-using equipment is obtained, and whether the water-using equipment is leaking is judged according to the current status of the water-using equipment. It can timely and accurately judge whether the water-using equipment is leaking, so that the leakage prompt information can be sent to the user in time, so that the user can deal with the leakage in time, reduce the loss to a minimum, and further improve the user experience.

[0043] In step S214 and step S215, continuing to take the mobile phone as an example, if the mobile phone does not communicate with the router, it means that the user is not at home. Although the user cannot perform water-using operations such as taking a bath, washing, washing vegetables or flushing the toilet, the user can remotely control or preset a program to use water-using equipment such as washing machines, shoe washing machines, washer-dryers or dishwashers to wash clothes, shoes or tableware, thereby causing water use in the smart home system. However, it is also possible that the water-using equipment is leaking, causing water use in the smart home system. In order to determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking, the type of the water-using equipment is obtained, and whether the water-using equipment is leaking is determined based on the type of the water-using equipment. It can timely and accurately determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking, so that a leakage prompt message can be sent to the user in time, so that the user can deal with it in time, reduce the loss to a minimum, and further improve the user experience.

[0044] It should be noted that in the above process, using a mobile phone as a mobile terminal is only exemplary and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art may also use other movable terminals such as tablet computers and laptop computers as mobile terminals in actual applications.

[0045] It should be noted that, in the above process, step S212 to step S214 have no order but are parallel and are only related to the judgment result of whether the mobile terminal communicates with the router. The corresponding steps can be executed according to different judgment results.

[0046] Preferably, in step S215, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the type of the water-using equipment" specifically includes:

[0047] S221, determining whether the water-using equipment is a washing equipment;

[0048] S222: If the water-using device is a washing device, obtain the current state of the water-using device;

[0049] S223, judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the current state of the water-using equipment;

[0050] S224. If the water-using equipment is not a washing equipment, it is determined that the water-using equipment is leaking.

[0051] In step S223, if the water-using device is a washing device, it is possible that the user remotely controls or presets a program to make a washing machine, a shoe washing machine, a washer-dryer or a dishwasher and other water-using devices wash clothes, shoes or tableware, thereby causing water use in the smart home system. However, it is also possible that the water use is caused by a leakage in the water-using device. In order to determine whether the water-using device is leaking, the current state of the water-using device is obtained, and whether the water-using device is leaking is judged based on the current state of the water-using device.

[0052] In step S224, if the water-using equipment is non-washing equipment, when the user is not at home, the user cannot perform water-using operations such as bathing, washing, washing vegetables or flushing the toilet, so non-washing equipment such as water heaters, showers, faucets or toilets will not be used. In this case, the water use situation must be caused by leakage of the water-using equipment, and it can be determined that the water-using equipment is leaking.

[0053] It should be noted that, in the above process, step S222 and step S224 have no order of precedence and are parallel, and are only related to the judgment result of whether the water-using equipment is a washing equipment. The corresponding steps can be executed according to different judgment results.

[0054] Furthermore, in step S213 and step S223, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the current state of the water-using equipment" specifically includes:

[0055] S231, determining whether the water-using equipment is in a water-using state;

[0056] S232: If the water-using device is in a water-using state, obtain the actual water-using time of the water-using device;

[0057] S233. If the water-using device is in a water-using state, obtain the actual water consumption of the water-using device;

[0058] S234, judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the actual water-using time and the actual water-using amount;

[0059] S235: If the water-using equipment is in a non-water-using state, it is determined that the water-using equipment is leaking.

[0060] Among them, the current status of the water-using equipment includes the water-using status and the non-water-using status. The water-using status can be the washing water injection status, rinsing water injection status, balance correction water injection status, etc. of washing equipment such as washing machines, shoe washing machines, dishwashers or washer-dryers. The water-using status can also be the water injection status of the water heater, the water outlet status of the shower, the water outlet status of the faucet, the flushing / water injection status of the toilet, etc.; the non-water-using status can be the washing status, rinsing status, spin-drying status, self-cleaning status, etc. of washing equipment such as washing machines, shoe washing machines, dishwashers or washer-dryers. The non-water-using status can also be the standby status, stopped operation status or closed status of non-washing equipment such as water heaters, showers, faucets or toilets.

[0061] In step S232, the actual water usage time of the water-using equipment can be determined by the time counted by the water meter; or a timer can be set on the water-using equipment to measure the actual water usage time of the water-using equipment. Regardless of the method used to obtain the actual water usage time of the water-using equipment, the specific implementation method corresponding to any method should not constitute a limitation to the present invention.

[0062] In step S233, the actual water consumption of the water-using equipment can be determined by counting the water meter; or a flow sensor can be set on the water-using equipment to measure the actual water consumption of the water-using equipment. Regardless of the method used to obtain the actual water consumption of the water-using equipment, the specific implementation method corresponding to any method should not constitute a limitation to the present invention.

[0063] In step S234, if the water-using equipment is in a water-using state, it means that the water-using equipment is discharging or filling water at this time. For example, when the user is at home, the faucet, shower, water heater or toilet is discharging water, and the washing machine, shoe washing machine, dishwasher or washer-dryer is filling water, etc.; or, when the user is not at home, the washing machine, shoe washing machine, dishwasher or washer-dryer is filling water, thereby causing the smart home system to use water. However, in the process of water-using equipment, the water-using equipment may also leak. In order to determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking, the actual water use time and actual water consumption of the water-using equipment are obtained, and whether the water-using equipment is leaking is judged based on the actual water use time and actual water consumption, so that it can timely and accurately judge whether the water-using equipment is leaking.

[0064] In step S235, if the water-using device is in a non-water-using state, that is, the water-using device has no water-using operation and no water-using situation will occur, then the water-using situation that occurs in the smart home system at this time must be caused by water leakage in the water-using device. Regardless of whether the user is at home or not, it can be determined that the water-using device is leaking.

[0065] It should be noted that in the above process, step S232, step S233 and step S235 have no order of precedence and are parallel. They are only related to the judgment result of whether the water-using equipment is in a water-using state. The corresponding steps can be executed according to different judgment results.

[0066] Furthermore, in step S234, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the actual water-using time and the actual water-using amount" specifically includes:

[0067] S241, determining whether the actual water use time is greater than the preset water use time;

[0068] S242, determining whether the actual water consumption is greater than the preset water consumption;

[0069] S243, if the actual water use time is greater than the preset water use time, it is determined that the water use equipment is leaking;

[0070] S244, if the actual water consumption is greater than the preset water consumption, it is determined that the water-using equipment is leaking;

[0071] S245. If the actual water use time is less than or equal to the preset water use time and the actual water consumption is less than or equal to the preset water consumption, then after the water-using device stops using water, the water use status of the smart home system is obtained again;

[0072] S246. Determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking based on the water usage situation of the smart home system obtained again.

[0073] In step S243, if the actual water use time is greater than the preset water use time, it means that the water-using equipment has been in a water-using state for a long time. For example, the preset time for a washing machine to inject 42L of water is 10 minutes, and the washing machine has been continuously injecting water for 40 minutes; or the normal flushing time of a toilet is 15 seconds, and the toilet has been continuously discharging water for 5 minutes, which exceeds the normal water use time of the water-using equipment and is not in line with the norm, indicating that the water-using equipment is leaking, and it can be determined that the water-using equipment is leaking.

[0074] In step S244, if the actual water consumption is greater than the preset water consumption, it means that the water-using equipment needs more water to reach the preset water consumption. For example, the preset water injection volume for the washing operation of the washing machine is 32L, but the actual water injection volume is 50L; or, the normal flushing volume of the toilet is 1L, but the actual flushing volume is 2L, which exceeds the normal water consumption of the water-using equipment and is not in line with the norm, indicating that the water-using equipment is leaking, and it can be determined that the water-using equipment is leaking.

[0075] In step S245, the water usage of the smart home system is determined by whether the water meter continues to count. If the water meter stops counting, it means that the smart home system has not used water after the water-using equipment has stopped using water; if the water meter continues counting, it means that the smart home system still uses water after the water-using equipment has stopped using water.

[0076] In step S246, if the actual water use time is less than or equal to the preset water use time and the actual water consumption is less than or equal to the preset water consumption, it means that the water use time and water consumption of the water-using equipment are within the normal range and there is no abnormal water use situation. In order to avoid misjudgment, after the water-using equipment stops using water, the water use situation of the smart home system is obtained again, and whether the water-using equipment is leaking is judged based on the water use situation of the smart home system obtained again.

[0077] It should be noted that when the actual water use time is within the tolerance range of the preset water use time, for example, the preset time for the washing machine to inject 42L of water is 10min±30s, and the actual water injection time of the washing machine is 10min10s, which is within the range of 10min±30s. In this case, the actual water use time is also considered to be equal to the preset water use time. When the actual water consumption is within the tolerance range of the preset water consumption, for example, the preset water injection volume of the washing machine's washing operation is 32L±0.5L, and the actual water injection volume of the washing machine is 32.3L, which is within the range of 32L±0.5L. In this case, the actual water consumption is also considered to be equal to the preset water consumption.

[0078] It should be noted that the actual water use time, preset water use time, actual water consumption and preset water consumption listed above are only exemplary and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can adjust and set the actual water use time, preset water use time, actual water consumption and preset water consumption according to the types of different water-using equipment in actual applications, and such changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention.

[0079] It should be noted that in the above process, steps S243 to S245 have no order of precedence and are parallel. They are only related to the judgment results of whether the actual water usage time is greater than the preset water usage time and whether the actual water consumption is greater than the preset water consumption. The corresponding steps can be executed according to different judgment results.

[0080] It should be noted that in the above process, only the actual water use time of the water-using equipment can be obtained, and whether the water-using equipment is leaking can be judged based on the actual water use time; or only the actual water consumption of the water-using equipment can be obtained, and whether the water-using equipment is leaking can be judged based on the actual water consumption. Technical personnel in this field can flexibly adjust and set it.

[0081] Furthermore, in step S246, the step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the water-using situation of the smart home system obtained again" specifically includes:

[0082] S251, determining whether the smart home system continues to use water;

[0083] S252: If the smart home system continues to use water, it is determined that the water-using equipment is leaking;

[0084] S253. If the smart home system does not use water, it is determined that the water-using equipment is not leaking.

[0085] In step S252, if the smart home system continues to use water, the water-using equipment has stopped using water, for example, the washing machine stops filling water and the toilet stops flushing, but the water use of the smart home system does not disappear and continues to exist. Only when there is a leak in the water-using equipment will the smart home system continue to use water, so it is determined that the water-using equipment is leaking.

[0086] In step S253, if the smart home system does not use water, the water usage of the smart home system disappears as the water-using equipment stops using water, indicating that the water usage detected in step S100 is caused by the water-using equipment, not by water leakage of the water-using equipment. Therefore, it is determined that the water-using equipment does not leak.

[0087] It should be noted that in the above process, step S252 and step S253 have no order of precedence and are parallel. They are only related to the judgment result of whether the smart home system continues to use water. The corresponding steps can be executed according to different judgment results.

[0088] It should be noted that, in the above steps S211 to S253, although it is listed that the router determines whether the water-using device is leaking based on information such as the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, the type of water-using device, the current status of the water-using device, the actual water usage time of the water-using device, the actual water usage of the water-using device, and the water usage situation of the smart home system obtained again, this is not restrictive but only exemplary. The work of determining whether the water-using device is leaking based on information such as the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router, the type of water-using device, the current status of the water-using device, the actual water usage time of the water-using device, the actual water usage of the water-using device, and the water usage situation of the smart home system obtained again can also be completed by the server, other household appliances of the smart home system, etc., and the present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0089] In a preferred embodiment, in step S300, the step of "the router selectively sends a prompt message according to the result of determining whether the water-using device is leaking" specifically includes:

[0090] S310, when it is determined that the water-using equipment is leaking, sending a water leakage prompt message;

[0091] S320: If it is determined that the water-using equipment is not leaking, no prompt information is sent.

[0092] In step S310, when it is determined that the water-using equipment is leaking, it means that the water-using equipment has leaked and needs to be dealt with in time, otherwise it will cause huge losses to the user. In order to avoid the above situation, a leakage prompt information is sent to the user's mobile phone or other mobile terminals. The user can deal with the leakage accident as soon as possible, further improving the user's experience.

[0093] In step S320, when it is determined that the water-using equipment is not leaking, it means that the water-using equipment is operating normally and no water leakage has occurred, and no prompt information is sent.

[0094] Furthermore, when it is determined that the user is at home, the router can send water leakage prompt information to the user's mobile phone or other mobile terminals at the same time. The router can also directly send water leakage prompt information so that the user at home can receive the water leakage prompt information in time, avoiding the situation where the user fails to check the prompt information sent to the mobile phone or other mobile terminals in time and delays the handling of the water leakage.

[0095] Furthermore, when it is determined that the user is not at home, the router can send water leakage prompt information to the user's mobile phone or other mobile terminals for multiple consecutive times. If the water leakage prompt information sent to the user's mobile phone or other mobile terminals is not read within a preset time, the user's mobile phone can be automatically dialed to ensure that the user can receive the water leakage prompt information, thereby avoiding the situation where the user fails to check the prompt information sent to the mobile phone or other mobile terminals in time and delays the handling of the water leakage.

[0096] Preferably, the router can send water leakage prompt information to the user's mobile terminal such as a mobile phone in the form of voice, text, picture, light, etc., and the router can also directly send water leakage prompt information in the form of voice, text, picture, light, etc.

[0097] It should be noted that, although the above process lists the router sending water leakage prompt information to the user's mobile phone or other mobile terminals, directly sending water leakage prompt information, and automatically calling the user's mobile phone, this is not restrictive and is only exemplary. The server, other household appliances in the smart home system, etc. can also complete the work of sending water leakage prompt information to the user's mobile phone or other mobile terminals, directly sending water leakage prompt information, and automatically calling the user's mobile phone. The present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0098] Refer to the following Figure 2 The complete process of the control method of the smart home system of the present invention can be:

[0099] S100, when water is used in the smart home system, the router obtains the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router;

[0100] S211, determining whether the mobile terminal communicates with the router;

[0101] S214, if not, obtain the type of water-using equipment; otherwise, execute step S222;

[0102] S221, determining whether the water-using equipment is a washing equipment;

[0103] S222, if yes, then obtain the current state of the water-using equipment; otherwise, execute step S252;

[0104] S231, determining whether the water-using equipment is in a water-using state;

[0105] S232: If yes, then obtain the actual water use time of the water-using equipment; otherwise, execute step S252;

[0106] S241, determining whether the actual water use time is greater than the preset water use time;

[0107] S233, if not, obtain the actual water consumption of the water-using equipment; otherwise, execute step S252;

[0108] S242, determining whether the actual water consumption is greater than the preset water consumption;

[0109] S245, if not, then after the water-using device stops using water, the water usage status of the smart home system is obtained again; otherwise, step S252 is executed;

[0110] S251, determining whether the smart home system continues to use water; if so, executing step S252; if not, executing step S253;

[0111] S252, determining that water-using equipment is leaking;

[0112] S253. Determine whether the water-using equipment is leak-proof.

[0113] After step S252, execute step S310;

[0114] S310, sending water leakage prompt information to the mobile terminal;

[0115] After step S253, execute step S320;

[0116] S320: Do not send a prompt message.

[0117] It should be pointed out that the above embodiment is only a preferred implementation of the present invention, which is only used to illustrate the principle of the method of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In practical applications, those skilled in the art can allocate the above functions to different steps as needed, that is, decompose or combine the steps in the embodiment of the present invention. For example, the steps of the above embodiment can be combined into one step, or further divided into multiple sub-steps to complete all or part of the functions described above. The names of the steps involved in the embodiments of the present invention are only for distinguishing the steps and are not regarded as limitations of the present invention.

[0118] So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a smart home system, characterized in that: The smart home system includes a router, a mobile terminal and a water-using device, and both the mobile terminal and the water-using device can communicate with the router; The control method comprises the following steps: When water is used in the smart home system, obtaining a communication status between the mobile terminal and the router; Determining whether the water-using device is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router; According to the judgment result of whether the water-using equipment is leaking, selectively sending prompt information includes: If the mobile terminal does not communicate with the router, then obtaining the type of the water-using device, Judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the type of the water-using equipment includes: If the water-using device is a washing device, the current state of the water-using device is obtained. Determine whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the current state of the water-using equipment, Wherein, the washing device is a washing machine, a shoe washing machine, a dishwasher or a washer-dryer. If the water-using device is a non-washing device, it is determined that the water-using device is leaking. Wherein, the non-washing equipment is a water heater, a shower, a faucet or a toilet.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the communication status between the mobile terminal and the router" specifically includes: If the mobile terminal communicates with the router, obtaining the current state of the water-using device; Whether the water-using equipment is leaking is determined according to the current state of the water-using equipment.

3. The control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The step of "judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the current state of the water-using equipment" specifically includes: If the water-using device is in a water-using state, obtaining the actual water-using time and actual water-using amount of the water-using device; Whether the water-using equipment is leaking is determined according to the actual water-using time and the actual water-using amount.

4. The control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The step of "judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the current state of the water-using equipment" also includes: If the water-using equipment is in a non-water-using state, it is determined that the water-using equipment is leaking.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The step of "judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the actual water-using time and the actual water-using amount" specifically includes: If the actual water use time is less than or equal to the preset water use time and the actual water consumption is less than or equal to the preset water consumption, then after the water-using device stops using water, the water use status of the smart home system is obtained again; Whether the water-using equipment is leaking is determined based on the water-using situation of the smart home system obtained again.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The step of "judging whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the actual water-using time and the actual water-using amount" also includes: If the actual water usage time is greater than the preset water usage time or the actual water consumption is greater than the preset water consumption, it is determined that the water-using equipment is leaking.

7. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The step of "determining whether the water-using equipment is leaking according to the water-using situation of the smart home system obtained again" specifically includes: If the smart home system continues to use water, it is determined that the water-using device is leaking; and / or If the smart home system does not use water, it is determined that the water-using equipment is not leaking.

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