Control method and control device of air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a control method and device of an air conditioner and the air conditioner. The control method of the air conditioner comprises: acquiring an ambient temperature of an outdoor environment of the air conditioner; judging whether the ambient temperature is less than or equal to a preset temperature; if yes, controlling the air conditioner to start heating; detecting a running power of a computer in an indoor environment of the air conditioner; and adjusting a heating state of the air conditioner according to the running power. The scheme of the application can realize intelligent interconnection of the air conditioner and the computer, provide an intelligent household appliance interconnection scene, fully meet the use requirements of users, and effectively improve the intelligent degree; the air conditioner can automatically adjust the heating state thereof according to the running power of the computer, and the use experience of the user is improved; in the case that the running power of the computer is in a high power range, the air conditioner is controlled to delay the closing of the heating, the energy consumption can be effectively reduced, and the use experience of the user is further improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of intelligent control, in particular to a control method and device of an air conditioner and the air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of society and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people's requirements for the quality of life are also getting higher and higher. People pay more and more attention to the comfort of living environment, and the demand for environmental regulation equipment in daily life or work is not limited to traditional functions. More is that they can adjust in various forms according to the real-time needs of users. Among them, the environmental regulation equipment can be air conditioners and other household appliances for regulating environmental air parameters.

[0003] However, most of the current environmental regulation equipment cannot well interpret the concept of interconnection with other household appliances due to the limitations of their own functions and structures. For example, in the case of setting a computer and an air conditioner in the indoor environment, if it is in cold winter, after the computer is turned on, the user plays or works on the computer, the CPU or graphics card and other components of the computer will work in different power states, thereby generating heat, causing the indoor environment temperature to rise. At this time, the air conditioner often cannot adjust its heating state according to the actual situation, the intelligent degree is relatively low, and it cannot fully meet the user's use demand, affecting the user's use experience. SUMMARY

[0004] An object of the present application is to realize the intelligent interconnection of air conditioners and computers and effectively improve the intelligent degree.

[0005] A further object of the present application is to enable the air conditioner to automatically adjust its heating state according to the running power of the computer, thereby improving the user's use experience.

[0006] In particular, the present application provides a control method of an air conditioner, comprising: acquiring the environmental temperature of the outdoor environment of the air conditioner; determining whether the environmental temperature is less than or equal to a preset temperature; if yes, controlling the air conditioner to start heating; detecting the running power of the computer in the indoor environment of the air conditioner; and adjusting the heating state of the air conditioner according to the running power.

[0007] Optionally, the running power includes a high power range and a low power range, and the first preset power and the second preset power are in the high power range, and the first preset power is greater than the second preset power.

[0008] Optionally, the step of adjusting the heating state of the air conditioner according to the running power comprises: determining whether the running power is in the high power range; and if yes, controlling the air conditioner to delay the heating.

[0009] Optionally, in the case that the running power is the first preset power, the step of controlling the air conditioner to delay turning off the heating comprises: controlling the air conditioner to turn off the heating after the computer runs for a first preset time length according to the first preset power.

[0010] Optionally, in the case that the running power is the second preset power, the step of controlling the air conditioner to delay turning off the heating comprises: controlling the air conditioner to turn off the heating after the computer runs for a second preset time length according to the second preset power, wherein the second preset time length is greater than the first preset time length.

[0011] Optionally, the step of controlling the air conditioner to turn on the heating further comprises: controlling the swing blade of the air conditioner to open to a preset angle so that the air outlet avoids the area where the computer is located.

[0012] Optionally, in the case that the running power of the computer changes from the high power range to the low power range, the step of controlling the air conditioner to turn on the heating comprises: controlling the air conditioner to turn on the heating after the computer runs for a third preset time length according to the low power range.

[0013] Optionally, in the case that the ambient temperature is greater than the preset temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to be turned off; in the case that the air conditioner turns on the heating and the running power is in the low power range, the air conditioner is controlled to keep turning on the heating.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present application, there is also provided an air conditioner control device, comprising: a processor and a memory, the memory storing a control program, the control program being executed by the processor to implement the air conditioner control method of any one of the above.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present application, there is also provided an air conditioner having the above air conditioner control device.

[0016] The air conditioner control method, control device and air conditioner of the present application can realize the intelligent interconnection of the air conditioner and the computer, provide an intelligent home appliance interconnection scene, fully meet the use requirements of users, and effectively improve the intelligent degree.

[0017] Further, the control method and the control device of the air conditioner and the air conditioner of the present application can control the air conditioner to turn off the heating after the computer runs for a first preset time duration at a first preset power, and control the air conditioner to turn off the heating after the computer runs for a second preset time duration at a second preset power, wherein the second preset time duration is greater than the first preset time duration, so that the air conditioner can automatically adjust the heating state according to the running power of the computer, and the user experience is improved; and the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the heating after a delay when the running power of the computer is in a high power range, so that the energy consumption is effectively reduced, and the user experience is further improved.

[0018] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of some embodiments thereof, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Some embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail in the following text with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a control method of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 is a detailed flowchart of a control method of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of a control device of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application; and

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic architecture diagram of an air conditioner and a computer according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present embodiment first provides a control method of an air conditioner, which can realize the intelligent interconnection of the air conditioner and the computer, provide an intelligent home appliance interconnection scene, and improve the user experience. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a control method of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 1 , the control method of the air conditioner can include the following steps:

[0025] Step S102, obtaining an ambient temperature of an outdoor environment of the air conditioner;

[0026] Step S104, determining whether the ambient temperature is less than or equal to a preset temperature, and if yes, executing step S106;

[0027] Step S106, control the air conditioner to start heating;

[0028] Step S108, detect the running power of the computer in the indoor environment of the air conditioner;

[0029] Step S110, adjust the heating state of the air conditioner according to the running power.

[0030] In the above steps, the step S102 obtains the environment temperature of the outdoor environment of the air conditioner, which can be detected by the outdoor environment temperature sensor of the air conditioner in a specific embodiment. In step S104, it is determined whether the environment temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature. In the case of yes, that is, the environment temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature, it indicates that the environment temperature of the outdoor environment is low at this time, which may be cold winter, and it may be necessary to heat the indoor environment.

[0031] In the case of yes in step S104, steps S106 to S110 are executed, the air conditioner is controlled to start heating, the running power of the computer in the indoor environment of the air conditioner is detected, and the heating state of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the running power. That is, in the case of the air conditioner starting heating, the heating state of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the running power of the computer in the indoor environment. For example, the air conditioner can be controlled to keep heating; or the air conditioner can be controlled to delay closing heating. In this way, the heating state of the air conditioner can be more in line with the actual situation of the indoor environment, and the energy consumption can be reduced to a certain extent.

[0032] For example, in a preferred embodiment, the running power in step S108 can include a high power range and a low power range. The step S110 of adjusting the heating state of the air conditioner according to the running power can include: determining whether the running power is in the high power range; and if so, controlling the air conditioner to delay closing heating. Wherein, controlling the air conditioner to delay closing heating can effectively reduce energy consumption.

[0033] After the computer is started, when the user plays games or draws office, the CPU or graphics card and other components of the computer will work in different power states, thereby generating heat, causing the indoor environment temperature to rise. The running power of the computer is different, the heat generated is different, thereby causing the indoor environment temperature to rise at different amplitudes. Specifically, the higher the running power of the computer, the more heat generated, and the greater the amplitude of the indoor environment temperature rise; the lower the running power of the computer, the less heat generated, and the smaller the amplitude of the indoor environment temperature rise. That is, in the case of the air conditioner starting heating, the higher the running power of the computer, the more heat it can provide, so that the air conditioner needs to provide less heat, and the demand for closing the air conditioner heating is more urgent in order to save electricity.

[0034] If the running power of the computer is in the high power range, the air conditioner is controlled to delay the heating-off. The delay of the heating-off reduces the energy consumption of the air conditioner to a certain extent. During the delay, the computer runs at high power, and a large amount of heat is accumulated. In addition, the heating of the air conditioner causes the temperature of the indoor environment to increase greatly. At this time, the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the heating, so that the temperature of the indoor environment can meet the comfort experience of the user.

[0035] When the running power of the computer is in the low power range, the air conditioner can be controlled to keep heating on. The computer runs at low power, and the heat generated is limited, which causes the temperature of the indoor environment to increase slightly, which can be ignored to a certain extent. At this time, the air conditioner can be directly controlled to keep heating on. In terms of adjusting the heating state of the air conditioner according to the running power of the computer, the heating state can not need to be adjusted. It should be noted that when the running power of the computer is in the low power range, the air conditioner can be controlled to keep heating on. Therefore, it can be more understood that when the computer is turned off, the air conditioner can also be controlled to keep heating on.

[0036] In summary, the control method of the air conditioner of the embodiment can obtain the environment temperature of the outdoor environment of the air conditioner, determine whether the environment temperature is less than or equal to a preset temperature, and control the air conditioner to turn on the heating when the result is yes. The running power of the computer in the indoor environment of the air conditioner is detected, and the heating state of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the running power. The intelligent interconnection of the air conditioner and the computer can be realized, an intelligent home appliance interconnection scene can be provided, the use demand of the user can be fully met, and the intelligent degree can be effectively improved.

[0037] In some optional embodiments, the air conditioner that can be interconnected with the computer can achieve higher technical effects through further optimization and configuration of the above steps. The control method of the air conditioner of the embodiment will be described in detail in combination with the introduction of an optional execution process of the embodiment. The embodiment is only an example of the execution process, and the execution order and running conditions of part of the steps can be modified according to specific implementation requirements during specific implementation. Figure 2 is a detailed flowchart of the control method of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application. The control method of the air conditioner includes the following steps:

[0038] Step S202, obtaining the environment temperature of the outdoor environment of the air conditioner;

[0039] Step S204, determining whether the environment temperature is greater than or equal to a preset temperature. If yes, step S208 is executed, and if no, step S206 is executed.

[0040] Step S206, controlling the air conditioner to turn off;

[0041] Step S208, controlling the air conditioner to start heating;

[0042] Step S210, detecting the running power of the computer in the indoor environment of the air conditioner;

[0043] Step S212, judging whether the running power is in the high power range, if yes, executing step S216, if not, executing step S214;

[0044] Step S214, the running power is in the low power range, controlling the air conditioner to keep heating;

[0045] Step S216, controlling the air conditioner to delay closing heating.

[0046] It should be noted that the precondition of realizing the scheme of adjusting the heating state of the air conditioner according to the running power of the computer in the embodiment is that the air conditioner and the computer are interconnected. Specifically, the control device of the air conditioner can be arranged between the air conditioner and the computer. The control device can receive signals sent by the air conditioner and the computer, and can send signals to the air conditioner and the computer. The control device can be additionally and independently arranged, or arranged in the air conditioner.

[0047] Step S210 detects the running power of the computer in the indoor environment of the air conditioner. The computer can scan at a preset frequency to determine the running power in time and accurately. The computer can send information related to the running frequency to the control device for the control device to receive and obtain. It should be noted that the methods of the embodiment and the above-mentioned embodiments are described from the side of the control device, and the control device executes the related steps.

[0048] The running power of the computer in step S210 can include a high power range and a low power range. In a specific embodiment, the first preset power and the second preset power are in the high power range, and the first preset power is greater than the second preset power. Step S212 judges whether the running power is in the high power range. If the result is yes, step S216 is executed to control the air conditioner to delay closing heating.

[0049] The higher the running power of the computer, the more heat it generates, and the greater the indoor temperature increases. The lower the running power of the computer, the less heat it generates, and the smaller the indoor temperature increases. In the case of the air conditioner starting heating, the higher the running power of the computer, the more heat it can provide, so the air conditioner needs to provide less heat, and the demand for closing the air conditioner heating is more urgent. Therefore, even if the running power of the computer is in the high power range, the specific time value of the air conditioner delaying closing heating is not the same according to the specific size of the power value.

[0050] In the case that the running power of the computer is the first preset power, the step S216 of controlling the air conditioner to delay turning off the heating comprises: controlling the air conditioner to turn off the heating after the computer runs for the first preset time duration at the first preset power. In the case that the running power of the computer is the second preset power, the step S216 of controlling the air conditioner to delay turning off the heating comprises: controlling the air conditioner to turn off the heating after the computer runs for the second preset time duration at the second preset power, wherein the second preset time duration is greater than the first preset time duration.

[0051] The following describes a specific embodiment: the high power range of the running power of the computer can be 60% to 100% (including 60%), and the low power range can be 0 to 60% (not including 60%). Then, when the running power of the computer is in the high power range of 60% to 100% (including 60%), the air conditioner can be controlled to delay turning off the heating. When the running power of the computer is in the low power range of 0 to 60% (not including 60%), the air conditioner can be controlled to keep turning on the heating. Wherein, the running power of the computer is 0, which means that the computer is in the shutdown state.

[0052] More specifically, the first preset power can be 100%, and the second preset power can be 90%. Then, when the running power of the computer is the first preset power 100%, i.e., the full power, the air conditioner can be controlled to turn off the heating after the computer runs for the first preset time duration of 30 minutes at the first preset power 100%. When the running power of the computer is the second preset power 90%, the air conditioner can be controlled to turn off the heating after the computer runs for the second preset time duration of 40 minutes at the second preset power 90%. This is mainly because of the aforementioned that when the air conditioner turns on the heating, the higher the running power of the computer, the more urgent the need to turn off the heating of the air conditioner. Therefore, when the running frequency of the computer is in the high frequency range, the higher the running frequency, the shorter the time duration for the air conditioner to delay turning off the heating; the lower the running frequency, the longer the time duration for the air conditioner to delay turning off the heating.

[0053] In other embodiments, when the running power of the computer is 80%, the air conditioner can be controlled to turn off the heating after the computer runs for 50 minutes at 80%; when the running power of the computer is 70%, the air conditioner can be controlled to turn off the heating after the computer runs for 60 minutes at 70%; when the running power of the computer is 60%, the air conditioner can be controlled to turn off the heating after the computer runs for 70 minutes at 60%.

[0054] It should be noted that the specific values of the running power and the preset time length are only examples, and are not intended to limit the present application. In some other embodiments, other values can also be set according to actual conditions, but need to meet the condition that the running power is in the high power range, and the higher the running power, the smaller the preset time length. In a specific embodiment, an information table can be pre-set, which stores the corresponding relationship between different running powers and preset time lengths. By querying the information table, the preset time length corresponding to the running frequency can be matched and determined. Alternatively, a related calculation formula or calculation curve of the running power and the preset time length can also be determined according to experimental data in advance, and the corresponding preset time length can be calculated and determined in real time according to the running power.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the step S208 of controlling the air conditioner to start heating can further include controlling the swing blade of the air conditioner to open to a preset angle, so as to avoid the air outlet from the area where the computer is located. This is because the heat generated by the computer work makes the temperature of the area where the computer is located higher, and there is no need to send air to this place when the air conditioner is not heating. The air outlet of the air conditioner avoids the area where the computer is located, and is sent to other areas, so that the other areas which are less affected by the heat generated by the computer work can be blown by the hot air, and the temperature of the other areas is improved in time, which is beneficial to improve the overall temperature of the indoor environment.

[0056] Moreover, the user is most likely to be sitting in front of the computer, and sending air to other areas outside the computer can also avoid blowing directly to the user, so that the user can feel warm while avoiding the uncomfortable feeling caused by direct blowing to the user, greatly improving the user's experience. In addition, in a specific embodiment, the computer can be a desktop computer, and more specifically, the computer can refer to the host of the desktop computer, rather than the display screen of the desktop computer, because the heat generating components of the desktop computer are mainly concentrated in the host when working.

[0057] In a specific embodiment, in the case that it is detected that the running power of the computer changes from the high power range to the low power range, the air conditioner can be controlled to start heating after the computer runs in the low power range for a third preset time length. The third preset time length can be the same as or different from the first preset time length and the second preset time length. For example, the third preset time length can be 10 minutes, and in other embodiments, the specific value of the third preset time length can also be set according to actual conditions. It should be noted that the control of the air conditioner to start heating after the computer runs in the low power range for the third preset time length is for the case that the air conditioner is delayed to turn off the heating according to the computer running in the high power, that is, the time length of the delay has arrived, and the air conditioner has turned off the heating. At this time, if the running power of the computer changes from the high power range to the low power range, the air conditioner can be controlled to start heating after the computer runs in the low power range for the third preset time length. If the time length of the delay has not arrived during the computer running in the high power, and the air conditioner is still in the state of starting heating, the air conditioner can be controlled to keep starting heating.

[0058] Step S204 judges whether the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature. In the case that the result is no, it is determined that the ambient temperature can not be too low, and the indoor environment does not need to be heated, so step S206 is executed to control the air conditioner to turn off. Since the running power of the computer includes the high power range and the low power range, according to the execution sequence of the above steps, step S212 judges whether the running power is in the high power range. In the case that the result is no, it can be accurately determined that the running power is in the low power range, that is, step S214 is executed, the running power is in the low power range, and the air conditioner is controlled to keep starting heating. That is, in the case that the air conditioner starts heating and the running power is in the low power range, the air conditioner is controlled to keep starting heating.

[0059] In summary, the control method of the air conditioner of the embodiment controls the air conditioner to turn off the heating after the computer runs in the first preset power for a first preset time length in the case that the running power is the first preset power, and controls the air conditioner to turn off the heating after the computer runs in the second preset power for a second preset time length in the case that the running power is the second preset power, wherein the second preset time length is greater than the first preset time length, so that the air conditioner can automatically adjust the heating state according to the running power of the computer, and the user experience is improved. In the case that the running power of the computer is in the high power range, the air conditioner is controlled to delay to turn off the heating, which can effectively reduce the energy consumption and further improve the user experience.

[0060] The embodiment also provides a control device of an air conditioner, Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of the control device 300 of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 is a schematic architecture diagram of the air conditioner and the computer according to an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 3As shown, the control device 300 may include a processor 310 and a memory 320. The memory 320 stores a control program 321. When the control program 321 is executed by the processor 310, it is used to implement the control method of any of the above-mentioned air conditioners.

[0061] In one specific embodiment, the control device 300 is data-connected to the air conditioner 100 and the computer 200. It can be equipped with network-side devices such as servers and cloud devices to obtain various data of the set space through the network and adjust the environment of the set space by remotely sending instructions to the air conditioner 100 and the computer 200.

[0062] The control device 300 can also be various types of centralized control equipment, arranged in a designated space, and used to control the air conditioner 100 and the computer 200. Data connection methods between the control device 300 and the air conditioner 100 and computer 200 include, but are not limited to, wireless transmission, infrared transmission, and ultrasonic transmission. In some embodiments, the control device 300 can also be part of the air conditioner 100, located inside the air conditioner 100, and connected to the air conditioner 100's own controller. For example, the air conditioner 100 may have a dedicated control device 300 inside, working in conjunction with a controller specifically designed for component control.

[0063] The processor 310 can be a central processing unit (CPU), a digital processing unit, or something similar. The processor 310 sends and receives data via a communication interface. The memory 320 is used to store the program executed by the processor 310. The memory 320 can be any medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures, and accessible by a computer; it can also be a combination of multiple memories 320. The control program 321 described above can be downloaded from a computer-readable storage medium to the corresponding computing / processing device or downloaded and installed to the control device 300 via a network (e.g., the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, and / or a wireless network).

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner 100 and the computer 200 can be located in the same indoor environment. This ensures that after adjusting the heating mode of the air conditioner 100 according to the operating power of the computer 200, the temperature of that same indoor environment is adjusted, avoiding adjustments to other indoor environments that do not affect the computer 200. Furthermore, in one specific embodiment, the air conditioner 100 and the computer 200 can be located in the same Wi-Fi environment.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, the air conditioner 100 has the control device 300 of the air conditioner described above. That is, in this preferred embodiment, the control device 300 can be provided as a part of the air conditioner 100, inside the air conditioner 100, in data connection with the controller of the air conditioner 100 itself, for example, the air conditioner 100 is internally provided with a dedicated control device 300, which cooperates with the controller dedicated to performing component control.

[0066] At this point, those skilled in the art will recognize that, while the present application has been shown and described in detail with respect to a number of exemplary embodiments, various alterations and modifications can be made within the spirit and scope of the application as defined by the appended claims. Accordingly, it is intended that all such alterations and modifications be considered as falling within the scope of the application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising: Obtain the ambient temperature of the outdoor environment of the air conditioner; Determine whether the ambient temperature is less than or equal to a preset temperature; If so, control the air conditioner to turn on heating; Detect the operating power of the computer in the indoor environment of the air conditioner; as well as Adjust the heating mode of the air conditioner according to the operating power. The operating power includes a high power range and a low power range. The step of adjusting the heating state of the air conditioner according to the operating power includes: determining whether the operating power is within the high power range; and if so, controlling the air conditioner to delay shutting off heating. The first preset power and the second preset power are both within the high power range, and the first preset power is greater than the second preset power. When the operating power is the first preset power, the step of controlling the air conditioner to delay shutting off heating includes: controlling the air conditioner to shut off heating after the computer has been running at the first preset power for a first preset duration. When the operating power is the second preset power, the step of controlling the air conditioner to delay shutting off heating includes: controlling the air conditioner to shut off heating after the computer has been running at the second preset power for a second preset duration, wherein the second preset duration is longer than the first preset duration. If the computer's operating power changes from the high power range to the low power range, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on heating after the computer has been running in the low power range for a third preset period of time.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, In addition to controlling the air conditioner to turn on heating, the system also includes controlling the air conditioner's louvers to open to a preset angle so that the airflow avoids the area where the computer is located.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein, If the ambient temperature is higher than the preset temperature, the air conditioner will be turned off. When the air conditioner is turned on for heating and the operating power is within the low power range, the air conditioner is controlled to remain on for heating.

4. A control device for an air conditioner, comprising: The processor and the memory, wherein the memory stores a control program, which, when executed by the processor, is used to implement the control method of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. An air conditioner having a control device for an air conditioner according to claim 4.

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