Interconnection control method and device for air conditioner and smart window

Through the interconnection control method of air conditioners and smart windows, the opening and closing status of smart windows are automatically adjusted according to the trigger signal, which solves the problem that air conditioners and smart windows cannot be interconnected, realizes the interconnection of smart home appliances, and improves user experience and intelligence.

CN115076947BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202210593436.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-05-27
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2042-05-27

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioners and smart windows cannot be effectively interconnected and cannot be intelligently adjusted according to each other's operating status, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

A method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart window is provided. The method receives a trigger signal for turning on an air circulation mode, determines the open or closed state of the smart window according to the trigger signal, and controls the smart window to operate according to the determined open or closed state, thereby realizing intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart window.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the intelligent interconnection between air conditioners and smart windows, provides smart home appliance interconnection scenarios, improves the user experience, and saves users' time and energy by automatically adjusting the air circulation mode, thereby improving the level of intelligence.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a method and device for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart window. The method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart window includes: receiving a trigger signal for turning on an air circulation mode, determining the open or closed state of the smart window according to the trigger signal, and controlling the smart window to operate according to the determined open or closed state. The solution of the present invention can realize the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart window, provide a scenario for interconnecting smart home appliances, intelligently adjust the air flow in the indoor environment, and enhance the user experience; it can automatically adjust the operating state of the smart window and the air conditioner according to the trigger signal, so that the indoor environment can achieve different forms of air circulation and ventilation, promote the air flow in the indoor environment, and the adjustment process no longer requires obtaining the user's control instructions, and fully realizes automatic control, saving the user's time and energy, effectively improving the degree of intelligence and further enhancing the user experience.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of intelligent control technology, and in particular to a method and device for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and an intelligent window. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people's demands for quality of life are also becoming higher and higher. People are increasingly paying attention to the comfort of their living environment. They are demanding that environmental conditioning devices used in daily life or work go beyond traditional functions and increasingly require them to be able to adjust in various ways to meet users' real-time needs. Environmental conditioning devices can be household appliances such as air conditioners that adjust ambient air parameters. However, most current environmental conditioning devices, due to their inherent functional and structural limitations, cannot effectively integrate with other household appliances. For example, current air conditioners and smart windows cannot effectively connect and intelligently adjust based on each other's operating status, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] One purpose of the present invention is to achieve intelligent interconnection between air conditioners and smart windows to enhance the user experience.

[0004] A further object of the present invention is to automatically adjust the air conditioner and the intelligent air conditioner according to actual conditions, so that the indoor environment can achieve different forms of air circulation and effectively improve the degree of intelligence.

[0005] In particular, the present invention provides an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart window, including: receiving a trigger signal for turning on an air circulation mode; determining the open or closed state of the smart window according to the trigger signal; and controlling the smart window to operate according to the determined open or closed state.

[0006] Optionally, the step of determining the open or closed state of the smart window according to the trigger signal includes: determining whether the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal; and if so, determining that the smart window is closed.

[0007] Optionally, after the step of determining whether the smart window is closed, the method includes: controlling the smart window to close.

[0008] Optionally, after the step of controlling the smart window to close, the method includes controlling the air conditioner to turn on the air supply function and keep it for a first preset time period.

[0009] Optionally, the smart window is controlled to open while the air supply function of the air conditioner is controlled to be turned off.

[0010] Optionally, when the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, it is determined that the smart window is opened.

[0011] Optionally, after the step of determining whether the smart window is opened, the method includes: controlling the smart window to open.

[0012] Optionally, after the step of controlling the smart window to open, the method includes: controlling the air conditioner to turn on the fresh air function and continuing it for a second preset time period.

[0013] Optionally, the smart windows are controlled to close while controlling the air conditioner to turn off the fresh air function.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a smart window, comprising: a processor and a memory, wherein a control program is stored in the memory, and when the control program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement any of the above-mentioned interconnection control methods for an air conditioner and a smart window.

[0015] The interconnection control method and device of the air conditioner and smart window of the present invention receives a trigger signal for turning on the air circulation mode, determines the open or closed state of the smart window according to the trigger signal, and controls the smart window to operate according to the determined open or closed state. This can realize the intelligent interconnection of the air conditioner and the smart window, provide a scenario for the interconnection of smart home appliances, intelligently adjust the air flow conditions of the indoor environment, and enhance the user experience.

[0016] Furthermore, the interconnection control method and device of the air conditioner and the smart window of the present invention, when the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal, determines that the smart window is closed, controls the smart window to be closed, controls the air conditioner to turn on the air supply function and keeps it for a first preset time period, and controls the smart window to open while controlling the air conditioner to turn off the air supply function; when the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, determines that the smart window is opened, controls the smart window to be opened, controls the air conditioner to turn on the fresh air function and keeps it for a second preset time period, and controls the smart window to be closed while controlling the air conditioner to turn off the fresh air function. The operating status of the smart window and the air conditioner can be automatically adjusted according to the trigger signal, so that the indoor environment can realize different forms of air circulation and air supply, promote the air flow in the indoor environment, and the adjustment process no longer needs to obtain the user's control instructions, and fully realizes automatic control, saving the user's time and energy, effectively improving the degree of intelligence and further improving the user's usage experience.

[0017] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an interconnected control method for an air conditioner and a smart window according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a detailed flow chart of a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart window according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a smart window according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0022] Figure 4 4 is a schematic architecture diagram of an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a smart window according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] This embodiment first provides an interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart window, which can realize the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the computer, provide a scenario for the interconnection of smart home appliances, and enhance the user experience. Figure 1 2 is a schematic diagram of an interconnected control method for an air conditioner and a smart window according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the smart window may include the following steps:

[0025] Step S102, receiving a trigger signal for turning on the air circulation mode;

[0026] Step S104, determining the open or closed state of the smart window according to the trigger signal;

[0027] Step S106, controlling the smart window to operate according to the determined open or closed state.

[0028] It should be noted that the methods of this embodiment and the following embodiments are described from the perspective of the interconnected control device between the air conditioner and the smart window, meaning that the relevant steps are performed by the control device. Furthermore, the implementation of the solutions of this embodiment and the following embodiments requires that the air conditioner and the smart window are interconnected. Specifically, an interconnected control device between the air conditioner and the smart window can be provided between the air conditioner and the smart window. This control device can receive signals from the air conditioner and the smart window and can send signals to the air conditioner and the smart window. This control device can be provided separately or internally within the air conditioner.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the smart window can be equipped with a control system, which can be composed of components such as a wireless remote control, a main controller, and a driver. More preferably, the smart window can be equipped with anti-theft, anti-robbery, and alarm systems. The wireless remote control allows the user to open, close, and set the smart window to any position within the room. However, in this embodiment, the smart window can be adjusted by sending relevant commands to the smart window through the interconnected control device between the air conditioner and the smart window.

[0030] In the above steps, step S102 receives a trigger signal for turning on the air circulation mode. Specifically, the trigger signal can be sent by the user in a variety of different ways. For example, the user can send a trigger signal through a display device or a voice device on the air conditioner. Alternatively, the user can send a trigger signal through a remote control of the air conditioner. Alternatively, the user can also send a trigger signal through a mobile terminal bound to the air conditioner. Therefore, step S102 receives a trigger signal for turning on the air circulation mode, which can be a trigger signal received by a mobile terminal bound to the air conditioner, or a trigger signal sent by any of the display device, voice device, or remote control of the air conditioner. The mobile terminal can specifically be a smart device that is easy to move, such as a smart phone and a smart tablet.

[0031] Step S102 receives a trigger signal to activate air circulation mode, indicating that the indoor air flow needs to be adjusted. Specifically, it is necessary to promote air circulation in the indoor environment. In a specific embodiment, the trigger signal may include two types: an indoor circulation signal and an outdoor circulation signal. Receiving the indoor circulation signal means that the indoor environment achieves indoor air circulation. Receiving the outdoor circulation signal means that the indoor environment achieves outdoor air circulation.

[0032] Generally, indoor air circulation is suitable for situations where the outdoor air quality is poor, and prevents heavily polluted air from entering the indoor environment. Outdoor air circulation is suitable for situations where the outdoor air quality is good, and allows fresh, clean air from the outdoor environment to enter the indoor environment, while also ensuring ventilation and air permeability in the indoor environment. It should be emphasized that receiving a trigger signal to turn on the air circulation mode does not mean that the air conditioner will be directly controlled to turn on the air supply function or the fresh air function. In a specific embodiment, the opening and closing state of the smart window can be adjusted first. After the opening and closing state of the smart window is adjusted, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the corresponding function.

[0033] In a specific embodiment, step S104 of determining the open / closed state of the smart window based on the trigger signal may include: determining whether the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal; and if so, determining that the smart window is closed. If the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, the smart window is determined to be open. That is, after receiving the trigger signal to activate the air circulation mode, if the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal, the smart window is determined to be closed to prevent outdoor air from entering the indoor environment. If the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, the smart window is determined to be open, allowing outdoor air to quickly and abundantly enter the indoor environment.

[0034] After determining the specific open / closed state of the smart window, step S106 controls the smart window to operate according to the determined open / closed state. That is, if the smart window is determined to be open, the smart window can be controlled to open. If the smart window is determined to be closed, the smart window can be controlled to close. Timely control of the smart window to operate according to the determined open / closed state ensures that the indoor air circulation meets the user's comfort requirements and effectively improves operational reliability.

[0035] As mentioned above, after receiving a trigger signal to activate air circulation mode, if the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal, the smart window is determined to be closed and can be controlled to close in a timely manner. If the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, the smart window is determined to be open and can be controlled to open in a timely manner. It should be noted that controlling the smart window to open can be controlling the smart window to open completely, so that air from the outdoor environment can quickly and abundantly enter the indoor environment.

[0036] However, in some other embodiments, controlling the opening of a smart window can also involve controlling the window to open for a predetermined period of time based on a predetermined area. In other words, the smart window can be controlled to gradually open until the actual opening area reaches the predetermined area and then stops. Partially opening a smart window can be useful in windy outdoor environments or indoor environments where full opening is unsuitable, such as when children are present.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, when the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal, after controlling the smart window to close, the air conditioner can also be controlled to activate the air supply function for a first preset duration. After the first preset duration is reached, the air conditioner can be controlled to deactivate the air supply function and simultaneously control the smart window to open. When the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, after controlling the smart window to open, the air conditioner can also be controlled to activate the fresh air function for a second preset duration. After the second preset duration is reached, the air conditioner can be controlled to deactivate the fresh air function and simultaneously control the smart window to close.

[0038] The smart window in this embodiment can be opened in a variety of different ways. For example, the smart window can be sliding, casement, top-hung, center-hung, or bottom-hung. In one specific embodiment, a single smart window may be provided in an indoor environment. Determining the open / closed state of the smart window and controlling the smart window to operate according to the determined open / closed state may be performed only for this single smart window. In another specific embodiment, a plurality of smart windows may be provided in an indoor environment. Determining the open / closed state of the smart window and controlling the smart window to operate according to the determined open / closed state may be performed for all smart windows.

[0039] In addition, in some other embodiments, the indoor environment may be provided with smart doors in addition to smart windows. Then the content about smart windows in the steps of this embodiment may be replaced with smart doors and windows. For example, the opening and closing status of smart windows and smart doors may be determined, and the smart windows and smart doors may be controlled to operate according to the determined opening and closing status.

[0040] In summary, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the smart window in this embodiment receives a trigger signal for turning on the air circulation mode, determines the open and closed state of the smart window according to the trigger signal, and controls the smart window to operate according to the determined open and closed state. This can realize the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart window, provide a scenario for the interconnection of smart home appliances, intelligently adjust the air flow conditions of the indoor environment, and enhance the user experience.

[0041] In some optional embodiments, the interconnected air conditioner and smart window can achieve higher technical effects by further optimizing and configuring the above steps. The following describes in detail the interconnected control method of the air conditioner and smart window of this embodiment in combination with an introduction to an optional execution process of this embodiment. This embodiment is only an example of the execution process. During the specific implementation, the execution order and operating conditions of some steps can be modified according to the specific implementation requirements. Figure 2 Detailed flow chart of an interconnected control method for an air conditioner and a smart window according to one embodiment of the present invention. The interconnected control method for an air conditioner and a smart window includes the following steps:

[0042] Step S202, receiving a trigger signal for turning on the air circulation mode;

[0043] Step S204, determining whether the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal, if so, executing step S206, if not, executing step S214;

[0044] Step S206, determining whether the smart window is closed;

[0045] Step S208, controlling the smart window to close;

[0046] Step S210, controlling the air conditioner to turn on the air supply function and keep it for a first preset time period;

[0047] Step S212, controlling the air conditioner to turn off the air supply function and controlling the smart window to open;

[0048] Step S214: The trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, and the smart window is determined to be open;

[0049] Step S216, controlling the smart window to open;

[0050] Step S218, controlling the air conditioner to turn on the fresh air function and keep it for a second preset time period;

[0051] Step S220, controlling the air conditioner to turn off the fresh air function while controlling the smart window to close.

[0052] In the above steps, step S102 receives a trigger signal for enabling air circulation mode, indicating that the indoor air flow needs to be adjusted. Specifically, the indoor air circulation needs to be promoted. In a specific embodiment, the trigger signal may include two types: an indoor circulation signal and an outdoor circulation signal. Receiving the indoor circulation signal means that the indoor air is circulated. Receiving the outdoor circulation signal means that the indoor air is circulated.

[0053] Generally, indoor air circulation is suitable for situations where the outdoor air quality is poor, and prevents heavily polluted air from entering the indoor environment. Outdoor air circulation is suitable for situations where the outdoor air quality is good, and allows fresh, clean air from the outdoor environment to enter the indoor environment, while also ensuring ventilation and air permeability in the indoor environment. It should be emphasized that receiving a trigger signal to turn on the air circulation mode does not mean that the air conditioner will be directly controlled to turn on the air supply function or the fresh air function. In a specific embodiment, the opening and closing state of the smart window can be adjusted first. After the opening and closing state of the smart window is adjusted, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the corresponding function.

[0054] Step S204 determines whether the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal. If so, step S206 is executed to determine whether the smart window is closed. If not, step S214 is executed to determine whether the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal and whether the smart window is opened. It should be noted that the trigger signal in this embodiment only includes two types of indoor circulation signals and outdoor circulation signals. Figure 2 The execution order of the steps shown can accurately determine that when the judgment result in step S204 is negative, the trigger signal is the outdoor circulation signal.

[0055] After receiving a trigger signal to start the air circulation mode, if the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal, the smart window is determined to be closed to prevent outdoor air from entering the indoor environment. After receiving a trigger signal to start the air circulation mode, if the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, the smart window is determined to be opened to allow outdoor air to enter the indoor environment quickly and in large quantities.

[0056] After determining that the smart window is closed in step S206, step S208 can be executed to control the smart window to close. After determining that the smart window is open in step S214, step S216 can be executed to control the smart window to open. Promptly controlling the smart window to operate according to the determined open and closed states can ensure that the indoor air circulation meets the user's comfort requirements and effectively improves operational reliability.

[0057] Furthermore, if the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal, after controlling the smart window to close in step S208, step S210 can be executed to control the air conditioner to activate the ventilation function for a first preset duration. After the first preset duration has elapsed, step S212 can be executed to control the air conditioner to deactivate the ventilation function and simultaneously control the smart window to open. When the air conditioner's ventilation function is activated, air from the indoor environment enters the cavity of the indoor unit through the air inlet of the air conditioner's indoor unit and is then delivered to the indoor environment through the air outlet of the indoor unit, either directly or after heat exchange in the heat exchanger.

[0058] If the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, after controlling the smart window to open in step S216, step S218 can be executed to control the air conditioner to activate the fresh air function and maintain it for a second preset duration. After the second preset duration has expired, step S220 can be executed to control the air conditioner to deactivate the fresh air function and simultaneously control the smart window to close. When the air conditioner activates the fresh air function, air from the outdoor environment will enter the indoor environment through the open smart window. At the same time, the outdoor fresh air will enter the cavity of the indoor unit through the air conditioner's fresh air system and be delivered to the indoor environment through the indoor unit's air outlet directly or after heat exchange in the heat exchanger.

[0059] Opening the closed smart window in time after the first preset time of indoor circulation can effectively achieve ventilation. Closing the opened smart window in time after the second preset time of outdoor circulation can avoid the long-term opening of the smart window affecting other air parameters of the indoor environment. Controlling the air supply function of the air conditioner to be turned on for the first preset time and controlling the fresh air function of the air conditioner to be turned on for the second preset time, rather than controlling the air conditioner to be turned on indefinitely, can effectively save energy while achieving air circulation and promoting air flow in the indoor environment. The specific values ​​of the first preset time and the second preset time may be the same or different. In some specific embodiments, it can be pre-set according to the actual situation or the actual needs of the user.

[0060] It should be noted that the indoor and outdoor circulating air can be supplied through the same air outlet on the indoor unit housing, or through different air outlets. Furthermore, the housing of the indoor unit of the air conditioner can be provided with a first fan and a second fan. When the air conditioner is in the air supply function, the first fan is turned on to deliver indoor air that has entered the cavity of the indoor unit to the indoor environment. When the air conditioner is in the fresh air function, the second fan is turned on to deliver fresh air from the outdoor environment that has entered the cavity of the indoor unit to the indoor environment.

[0061] The interconnected control method of the air conditioner and the smart window of this embodiment can achieve indoor air circulation and outdoor air circulation by adjusting the opening and closing status of the smart window and the specific function of the air conditioner, thereby promoting air flow in the indoor environment. The circulating air in the indoor environment will make the user feel a gentle breeze on the face, which is more comfortable. In addition, the effect of air circulation is applicable to all seasons. It can not only balance the room temperature and make the temperature distribution more uniform, but also achieve the effect of purifying the air, and the air supply method is also healthier. In addition, while achieving air circulation, it can be used with a dehumidifier to achieve moisture removal; it can be used with the cooling function of the air conditioner to achieve rapid cooling and balance the room temperature; it can be used with a humidifier to achieve moisturizing and dehumidification; it can be used with a heater or the heating function of the air conditioner to make the indoor environment as warm as spring.

[0062] In addition, when controlling the smart window to close in step S208 or controlling the smart window to open in step S216, the current opening and closing state of the smart window can be either open or closed. For example, if the smart window is currently in the open state, then controlling the smart window to open means controlling the smart window to remain in the open state. If the smart window is currently in the closed state, then controlling the smart window to open means controlling the smart window to switch from the closed state to the open state. If the smart window is currently in the closed state, then controlling the smart window to close means controlling the smart window to remain in the closed state. If the smart window is currently in the open state, then controlling the smart window to close means controlling the smart window to switch from the open state to the closed state.

[0063] In summary, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the smart window of this embodiment, when the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal, determines that the smart window is closed, controls the smart window to be closed, controls the air conditioner to turn on the air supply function and keeps it for a first preset time period, and controls the smart window to open while controlling the air conditioner to turn off the air supply function; when the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, determines that the smart window is opened, controls the smart window to be opened, controls the air conditioner to turn on the fresh air function and keeps it for a second preset time period, and controls the smart window to be closed while controlling the air conditioner to turn off the fresh air function. The operating status of the smart window and the air conditioner can be automatically adjusted according to the trigger signal, so that the indoor environment can realize different forms of air circulation and air supply, promote the air flow in the indoor environment, and the adjustment process no longer needs to obtain the user's control instructions, and fully realizes automatic control, saving the user's time and energy, effectively improving the degree of intelligence and further improving the user's usage experience.

[0064] This embodiment also provides an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a smart window. Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of an interconnected control device 300 for an air conditioner and a smart window according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 FIG is a schematic diagram of an interconnected control device 300 for an air conditioner and a smart window according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the control device 300 may include: a processor 310 and a memory 320, wherein the memory 320 stores a control program 321, and when the control program 321 is executed by the processor 310, it is used to implement any of the above-mentioned interconnection control methods of the air conditioner and the smart window.

[0065] As mentioned above, the interconnected control methods for air conditioners and smart windows in any of the aforementioned embodiments are described from the perspective of the control device 300, i.e., the control device 300 executes the relevant steps. In a specific embodiment, the control device 300 is data-connected to the air conditioner 100 and the smart window 200. The control device 300 can be deployed with network-side devices such as servers and cloud computing, acquire various data about a designated space via the network, and remotely send commands to the air conditioner 100 and the smart window 200 to adjust the environment of the designated space.

[0066] The control device 300 can also be various types of centralized control devices, arranged in a designated space, and controlling the air conditioner 100 and the smart window 200. The data connection methods between the control device 300 and the air conditioner 100 and the smart window 200 include, but are not limited to, wireless transmission, infrared transmission, ultrasonic transmission, etc. In some embodiments, the control device 300 can also be provided as part of the air conditioner 100, disposed within the air conditioner 100, and data-connected to the air conditioner 100's own controller. For example, the air conditioner 100 can be provided with a dedicated control device 300 to work in conjunction with a controller dedicated to performing component control.

[0067] The processor 310 can be a central processing unit (CPU), a digital processing unit, or the like. The processor 310 sends and receives data via a communication interface. The memory 320 is used to store programs executed by the processor 310. The memory 320 is any medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and accessible by a computer, and can also be a combination of multiple memories 320. The control program 321 can be downloaded from a computer-readable storage medium to a corresponding computing / processing device or downloaded and installed in the control device 300 via a network (e.g., the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, and / or a wireless network).

[0068] like Figure 4 As shown, in the same indoor environment, an air conditioner 100 can be installed inside the indoor environment, and smart windows 200 can be installed on the walls around the indoor environment. Figure 4 The example illustrates a single smart window 200 installed on one wall of an indoor environment. In other embodiments, multiple smart windows 200 may be installed on multiple walls of the indoor environment. Furthermore, in addition to smart windows 200, the indoor walls may also be equipped with smart doors. The control device 300 can similarly send instructions to the smart doors and receive signals. The specific control method is similar to the interconnected control method of the air conditioner and smart window in the above embodiment, except that the current status of all smart windows and smart doors may need to be adjusted.

[0069] At this point, those skilled in the art will recognize that, although a number of exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention may be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart window, comprising: receiving a trigger signal for turning on an air circulation mode; determining an open or closed state of the smart window according to the trigger signal; as well as Controlling the smart window to operate according to the determined open or closed state; After receiving the trigger signal for turning on the air circulation mode, the air conditioner is not directly controlled to turn on the air supply function or the fresh air function, but the opening and closing state of the smart window is first adjusted; When the trigger signal is an indoor circulation signal, after controlling the smart window to close, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the air supply function and keep it for a first preset time period. After the first preset time period is reached, the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the air supply function and the smart window is controlled to open at the same time. When the trigger signal is an outdoor circulation signal, after controlling the smart window to open, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the fresh air function and maintain it for a second preset time. After the second preset time is reached, the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the fresh air function and the smart window is controlled to close.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of determining the open / closed state of the smart window according to the trigger signal comprises: determining whether the trigger signal is the indoor circulation signal; as well as If so, it is determined that the smart window is closed.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein after the step of determining that the smart window is closed, the method further comprises: Control the smart window to close.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein When the trigger signal is the outdoor circulation signal, it is determined that the smart window is opened.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein after the step of determining that the smart window is opened, the method further comprises: Control the smart window to open.

6. An interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a smart window, comprising: A processor and a memory, wherein a control program is stored in the memory, and when the control program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the smart window according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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