Method, device and air conditioner for controlling an air conditioner, storage medium

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a method for controlling an air conditioner, which comprises the following steps: obtaining the inlet air temperature of the air conditioner; determining an indoor heat source in the case that the inlet air temperature meets a first temperature reaching condition; and controlling the air conditioner to supply air to the indoor heat source until the temperature corresponding to the indoor heat source meets a preset temperature reaching condition. The application can assist the indoor heat source in heat dissipation or temperature reduction by identifying the indoor heat source and executing a corresponding air supply strategy, so as to avoid heat accumulation and cause user discomfort, and is also favorable for eliminating the phenomenon of uneven temperature distribution in different indoor areas. The application can simplify the temperature control process, and the air conditioner only needs to adjust the function after preliminary determination of the temperature reaching. While balancing the temperature in different indoor areas, the application can also give priority to guaranteeing the use experience of the user. The application also discloses a device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a storage medium.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, for example to a method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a storage medium. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, with the continuous improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners have become an important household appliance indispensable in daily life. In daily use, the air conditioner can meet the comfort needs of the user according to the temperature set by the user. When the inlet air temperature of the inlet is detected to reach the set temperature, the air conditioner will automatically stop. However, the inlet air temperature cannot accurately reflect the actual temperature of different areas in the room. There are usually various household appliances installed in the room, which will emit a large amount of heat when running, and the heat will accumulate locally to cause the imbalance of the indoor temperature field. If the air conditioner stops immediately due to the standard of the inlet air temperature at this time, the uneven cooling and heating phenomenon will occur in each area of the room due to the heat dissipation of the equipment, which is not conducive to the user's comfort experience.

[0003] In the related art, temperature information of a top surface and a side surface of a room is obtained; the obtained temperature information is stored; a 3D temperature field distribution map of the room is constructed according to the temperature information of each surface in the room; each position point in the room is temperature-assigned according to the 3D temperature field distribution map; a position point with the highest temperature in the room is determined according to the temperature of each position point in the room; an air conditioner control strategy is determined according to the temperature of the position point with the highest temperature, and the control strategy is sent to an air conditioner host; and the air conditioner host performs temperature regulation and control on the position point with the highest temperature according to the air conditioner control strategy.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:

[0005] The related art is executed in the whole temperature control process, during which a large amount of temperature data needs to be processed, and the execution efficiency is not high. Moreover, the temperature at the user's location is not necessarily the highest, and the actual experience is poor when the user wants to quickly cool down. Therefore, the temperature control process of the related art is too cumbersome, which is not conducive to the user to obtain instant cooling experience. SUMMARY

[0006] In order to have a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, the following is a simple summary. The summary is not a general review, nor is it intended to determine the key / important elements or delineate the protection scope of these embodiments, but as a prelude to the detailed description below.

[0007] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a storage medium, which can simplify the temperature control process, balance the temperature at each place in the room, and also prioritize the user's experience.

[0008] In some embodiments, the method comprises:

[0009] obtaining an inlet air temperature of the air conditioner;

[0010] determining an indoor heat source in a case where the inlet air temperature meets a first temperature reaching condition;

[0011] controlling the air conditioner to supply air to the indoor heat source until a temperature corresponding to the indoor heat source meets a preset temperature reaching condition.

[0012] In some embodiments, the device comprises a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the above-mentioned method for controlling an air conditioner when running the program instructions.

[0013] In some embodiments, the air conditioner comprises the above-mentioned device for controlling an air conditioner.

[0014] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions, the program instructions being executed to perform the above-mentioned method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0015] The method, device and air conditioner for controlling an air conditioner, and the storage medium provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0016] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air conditioner first adjusts the indoor temperature according to the mode set by the user. Until the inlet air temperature meets the temperature reaching condition, the air conditioner starts the fine adjustment operation on the indoor temperature field. By identifying the indoor heat source and executing the corresponding air supply strategy, the embodiments of the present disclosure can assist the indoor heat source to dissipate heat or cool down, so as to avoid the user's discomfort caused by heat accumulation, and also help to eliminate the phenomenon of uneven temperature distribution in different areas of the room. Moreover, the embodiments of the present disclosure can simplify the temperature control process, and the air conditioner only needs to adjust the function after the preliminary determination of the temperature reaching. While balancing the temperature in different parts of the room, the user's use experience can also be prioritized.

[0017] The foregoing general description and the following description are only exemplary and explanatory, and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by corresponding drawings, which do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments, and elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, the drawings do not constitute a proportional limitation, and wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to enable persons skilled in the art to more fully understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are used only for reference and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, in order to facilitate explanation, a plurality of details are provided to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices can be simplified to facilitate the drawings.

[0027] The terms "first", "second", and the like in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-described drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein can be implemented. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0028] Unless otherwise specified, the term "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0029] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " represents an "or" relationship between the objects before and after it. For example, A / B represents: A or B.

[0030] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, which means that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B, the three relationships.

[0031] The term "corresponding" can refer to an association or binding relationship. A and B correspond to each other means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0032] At present, with the continuous improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners have become an important household appliance in daily life. In daily use, the air conditioner can meet the user's comfort demand according to the user's set temperature adjustment. When the inlet air temperature of the inlet air inlet is detected to reach the set temperature, the air conditioner will automatically stop. However, the inlet air temperature cannot accurately reflect the actual temperature of different areas in the room. Various household appliances are usually installed in the room, which will emit a large amount of heat when running, and the local accumulation of these heat will cause the imbalance of the indoor temperature field. If the air conditioner stops immediately due to the standard of the inlet air temperature at this time, the uneven phenomenon of cold and heat will occur in each area of the room due to the heat dissipation of the equipment, which is not conducive to the user's comfortable experience. In related technologies, the temperature information of the top and side surfaces of the room is obtained; the obtained temperature information is stored; a 3D temperature field distribution map of the room is constructed according to the temperature information of each surface in the room; temperature is assigned to each position point in the room according to the 3D temperature field distribution map; the position point with the highest temperature in the room is determined according to the temperature of each position point in the room; the air conditioning control strategy is determined according to the temperature of the position point with the highest temperature, and the control strategy is sent to the air conditioner host; the air conditioner host adjusts the temperature of the position point with the highest temperature according to the air conditioning control strategy.

[0033] However, the related technology is executed in the whole temperature control process, and a large amount of temperature data needs to be processed during the process, so the execution efficiency is not high. Moreover, the temperature of the user's position is not necessarily the highest, and the actual experience is poor when the user wants to quickly cool down. Therefore, the temperature control process of the related technology is too cumbersome, and it is not conducive for the user to obtain instant cooling experience.

[0034] In combination with Figure 1 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising:

[0035] S101, the processor obtains the inlet air temperature of the air conditioner.

[0036] S102, in the case that the inlet air temperature meets the first temperature reaching condition, the processor determines the indoor heat source.

[0037] S103, the processor controls the air conditioner to supply air to the indoor heat source until the temperature corresponding to the indoor heat source meets the preset temperature reaching condition.

[0038] The method for controlling the air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is used to first adjust the indoor temperature according to the mode set by the user. Until the temperature of the incoming air meets the temperature reaching condition, the air conditioner starts to perform fine adjustment on the indoor temperature field. By identifying the indoor heat source and performing the corresponding air supply strategy, the embodiment of the present disclosure can assist in dissipating heat or cooling the indoor heat source to avoid the user's discomfort caused by heat accumulation, and help eliminate the phenomenon of uneven temperature distribution in different areas of the indoor space. Moreover, the embodiment of the present disclosure can simplify the temperature control process, and the air conditioner only needs to adjust the function after the preliminary determination of the temperature reaching. While balancing the temperature in different areas of the indoor space, the user's experience can also be prioritized.

[0039] Optionally, the method for controlling the air conditioner can be executed in the air conditioner or in a server in communication with the air conditioner. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor in the air conditioner is taken as the execution subject to make the description of the scheme.

[0040] Optionally, the processor acquires the temperature of the incoming air of the air conditioner, including: the processor controls a temperature sensor to collect the ambient temperature of the air inlet of the air conditioner as the temperature of the incoming air. In this way, by installing the temperature sensor, the embodiment of the present disclosure can directly and quickly collect the temperature of the incoming air, which is conducive to timely temperature reaching determination to ensure the user's experience.

[0041] Optionally, the processor determines the indoor heat source, including: the processor controls an infrared sensor to collect an indoor thermal imaging map; the processor identifies a high-temperature area in the indoor thermal imaging map, which shows a temperature greater than the temperature of the incoming air; and the processor determines an indoor entity corresponding to the high-temperature area as the indoor heat source. In this way, by installing the infrared sensor, the embodiment of the present disclosure can more conveniently acquire the thermal imaging map of the indoor space, and identify the image area whose temperature is still greater than the temperature of the incoming air after the temperature reaching determination. Corresponding to the image area, the embodiment of the present disclosure determines the corresponding indoor entity as the indoor heat source. And by the targeted air supply, the embodiment of the present disclosure can assist in dissipating heat or cooling the indoor heat source to avoid the user's discomfort caused by heat accumulation, and help eliminate the phenomenon of uneven temperature distribution in different areas of the indoor space. Moreover, the embodiment of the present disclosure does not need to install multiple temperature sensors, and can more intuitively display the temperature field information of the indoor space, which is conducive to quickly locking the indoor heat source to achieve accurate temperature control of the indoor space.

[0042] Optionally, the infrared sensor has multiple infrared sensors, which are respectively arranged at different positions in the indoor space to collect the indoor thermal imaging map from different angles. In this way, by installing multiple infrared sensors, the embodiment of the present disclosure can more accurately acquire the temperature and position information of the indoor heat source, which is conducive to improving the accuracy of the subsequent temperature control process.

[0043] Optionally, the first temperature reaching condition comprises: a temperature difference between the inlet air temperature and the set temperature is less than or equal to a first preset threshold. In this way, when the temperature difference between the inlet air temperature and the set temperature is small, it is determined that the temperature reaching condition is met, and at this time, the air conditioner can start the fine adjustment operation on the indoor temperature field.

[0044] Optionally, the first preset threshold can be set according to the user's own needs. Preferably, the first preset threshold can be set to 1°C. This value can also be adjusted according to the difference in indoor environment, and can also be set to 0.5°C or 1.5°C or other arbitrary values.

[0045] Optionally, the processor controls the air conditioner to supply air to the indoor heat source until the temperature corresponding to the indoor heat source meets the preset temperature reaching condition, comprising: in the case that there are multiple indoor heat sources, determining the respective heat source types corresponding to the multiple indoor heat sources; in the case that there are both human heat sources and equipment heat sources, controlling the air conditioner to preferentially supply air to the human heat sources until the user temperature corresponding to the human heat sources meets the second temperature reaching condition; and controlling the air conditioner to supply air to the equipment heat sources until the equipment temperature corresponding to the equipment heat sources meets the third temperature reaching condition. The heat source type comprises a human heat source or an equipment heat source. In this way, when there are both human heat sources and equipment heat sources in the room, the disclosed embodiments can preferentially regulate the temperature of the user and the surrounding area to approach the set temperature. Thus, the cold and hot needs of the user can be better met, and the comfort experience of the user can be improved. After the user temperature meets the temperature reaching condition, the disclosed embodiments supply air to the household appliances, thereby assisting the household appliances in completing heat dissipation to avoid heat accumulation causing discomfort to the user, and also helping to eliminate the phenomenon of uneven cold and heat in different areas of the room.

[0046] In combination with Figure 2 The disclosed embodiments provide another method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising:

[0047] S201, the processor acquires an inlet air temperature of the air conditioner.

[0048] S202, in the case that the inlet air temperature meets a first temperature reaching condition, the processor determines an indoor heat source.

[0049] S203, in the case that there are multiple indoor heat sources, the processor determines respective heat source types corresponding to the multiple indoor heat sources.

[0050] The heat source type comprises a human heat source or an equipment heat source.

[0051] S204, in the case that there are both human heat sources and equipment heat sources, the processor controls the air conditioner to preferentially supply air to the human heat sources until the user temperature corresponding to the human heat sources meets a second temperature reaching condition.

[0052] In S205, the processor controls the air conditioner to supply air to the device heat source until the device temperature corresponding to the device heat source meets the third temperature reaching condition.

[0053] By using the method for controlling the air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air conditioner first adjusts the indoor temperature according to the mode set by the user. Until the inlet air temperature meets the temperature reaching condition, the air conditioner starts to perform fine adjustment on the indoor temperature field. First, the indoor heat sources and their types are identified. When the human heat source and the device heat source exist simultaneously, the embodiments of the present disclosure can preferentially regulate the temperature of the user and the surrounding environment to approach the set temperature. Thus, the cold and heat demand of the user can be better met, and the comfort experience of the user can be improved. After the temperature of the user meets the temperature reaching condition, the embodiments of the present disclosure can perform the air supply strategy for the device heat source. By regulating the temperature of the household appliance and the surrounding environment, the embodiments of the present disclosure can assist the household appliance in heat dissipation or cooling to avoid the accumulation of heat and cause discomfort of the user, and also help to eliminate the phenomenon of uneven temperature distribution in the indoor environment. Moreover, the embodiments of the present disclosure can simplify the temperature control process, and the air conditioner only needs to adjust the function after the preliminary determination of the temperature reaching condition. While balancing the temperature in the indoor environment, the use experience of the user can also be preferentially ensured.

[0054] Optionally, the method for controlling the air conditioner can be executed in the air conditioner or in a server in communication with the air conditioner. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor in the air conditioner is taken as the execution subject to describe the scheme.

[0055] Optionally, the processor determines the heat source type corresponding to each of the plurality of indoor heat sources, including: the processor obtains the contour of each of the plurality of indoor heat sources in the indoor thermal imaging map; and the processor determines the heat source type corresponding to each of the indoor heat sources according to the contour. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can identify the specific type of the corresponding indoor heat source according to the contour in the indoor thermal imaging map. Moreover, the embodiments of the present disclosure do not need to install a camera to identify the heat source type, which is beneficial to protect the privacy of the user.

[0056] Optionally, the processor determines the heat source type corresponding to each of the indoor heat sources according to the contour, including: the processor obtains the change amplitude of the contour within a preset change duration; in a case where the change amplitude is greater than a preset amplitude, the processor determines that the indoor heat source is a human heat source; and in a case where the change amplitude is less than or equal to the preset amplitude, the processor determines that the indoor heat source is a device heat source. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can detect the change of the contour to identify the heat source type, which is beneficial to improve the convenience of identification.

[0057] Optionally, the preset amplitude can be set according to the user's own demand. Preferably, the preset change duration can be set to 1%. This value can also be adjusted according to the difference in the indoor environment, or can be set to 0% or 2% or other arbitrary values.

[0058] Optionally, the preset change duration can be set according to the user's own needs. Preferably, the preset change duration can be set to 30s. This value can also be adjusted according to the difference in indoor environment, and can also be set to 20s or 40s or other arbitrary values.

[0059] Optionally, the processor determines the heat source type corresponding to each indoor heat source according to the shape contour, including: the processor performs feature comparison between the shape contour and a preset reference contour; and the processor determines the heat source type corresponding to the indoor heat source according to the comparison result. The preset reference contour can be a human body contour or an electrical appliance contour. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can complete the identification of the heat source type by constructing the preset reference contour, which is beneficial to improving the accuracy of identification.

[0060] Optionally, the processor controls the air conditioner to preferentially air supply to the human heat source, including: the processor obtains the user temperature corresponding to the human heat source; and the processor adjusts the air supply parameter of the air conditioner according to the user temperature, and air supplies to the human heat source. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can adaptively adjust the air supply parameter in combination with the user temperature, so as to reasonably shorten the temperature adjusting duration, and further protect the user's use experience.

[0061] Optionally, the second temperature reaching condition includes that the temperature difference between the user temperature and the set temperature is less than or equal to a second preset threshold. In this way, when the temperature difference between the user temperature and the set temperature is small, it is judged that the temperature reaching condition is met, and at this time the air conditioner can start the temperature control operation on the device heat source.

[0062] Optionally, the second preset threshold can be set according to the user's own needs. Preferably, the second preset threshold can be set to 1℃. This value can also be adjusted according to the difference in indoor environment, and can also be set to 0.5℃ or 1.5℃ or other arbitrary values.

[0063] Optionally, the processor controls the air conditioner to air supply to the device heat source, including: the processor obtains distance information of the device heat source and the human heat source; and the processor adjusts the air supply parameter of the air conditioner according to the distance information, and air supplies to the device heat source. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can adaptively adjust the air supply parameter in combination with the distance between the device heat source and the human heat source, so as to reasonably shorten the temperature adjusting duration, and further protect the user's use experience.

[0064] Optionally, the third temperature reaching condition includes that the temperature difference between the device temperature and the set temperature is less than or equal to a third preset threshold. In this way, when the temperature difference between the device temperature and the set temperature is small, it is judged that the temperature reaching condition is met, and at this time the air conditioner can determine that the indoor temperature has reached the standard.

[0065] Optionally, the third preset threshold can be set according to the user's own needs. Preferably, the third preset threshold can be set to 1 DEG C. This value can also be adjusted according to the difference in indoor environment, and can also be set to 0.5 DEG C or 1.5 DEG C or other arbitrary values.

[0066] Optionally, the air supply parameters include part or all of the air outlet speed, air outlet angle, and air outlet duration. In this way, by selecting appropriate air supply parameters, the embodiments of the present disclosure can reasonably shorten the temperature adjustment duration, while further guaranteeing the user's use experience, which is conducive to balancing the temperature adjustment efficiency and user experience.

[0067] Optionally, after the processor controls the air conditioner to supply air to the device heat source until the device temperature corresponding to the device heat source meets the third temperature reaching condition, the processor controls the air conditioner to enter a low-power mode. In this way, after it is determined that the indoor temperature has met the standard, the embodiments of the present disclosure control the air conditioner to enter a low-power mode, which can avoid the situation that the temperature adjustment is overdone and the user's comfort is reduced.

[0068] Optionally, the processor controls the air conditioner to enter a low-power mode, including: the processor reduces the operating frequency of the compressor; and / or, the processor reduces the rotating speed of the indoor fan; and / or, the processor turns off the outdoor fan. In this way, after it is determined that the indoor temperature has met the standard, the embodiments of the present disclosure control the air conditioner to make functional adjustments, which can avoid the situation that the temperature adjustment is overdone and the user's comfort is reduced.

[0069] In combination with Figure 3 The embodiments of the present disclosure provide another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

[0070] S301, the processor acquires the inlet air temperature of the air conditioner.

[0071] S302, in the case where the inlet air temperature meets a first temperature reaching condition, the processor determines an indoor heat source.

[0072] S303, in the case where there are multiple indoor heat sources, the processor determines the heat source types corresponding to the multiple indoor heat sources respectively.

[0073] The heat source types include a human body heat source or a device heat source.

[0074] S304, in the case where the human body heat source and the device heat source exist simultaneously, the processor acquires a user temperature corresponding to the human body heat source.

[0075] S305, the processor adjusts air supply parameters of the air conditioner according to the user temperature, and supplies air to the human body heat source until the user temperature corresponding to the human body heat source meets a second temperature reaching condition.

[0076] In S306, the processor controls the air conditioner to supply air to the device heat source until the device temperature corresponding to the device heat source meets the third temperature reaching condition.

[0077] By using the method for controlling the air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air conditioner first adjusts the indoor temperature according to the mode set by the user. Until the inlet air temperature meets the temperature reaching condition, the air conditioner starts to perform the fine adjustment operation on the indoor temperature field. First, the indoor heat source and its type are identified, and when the human body heat source and the device heat source exist simultaneously, the embodiments of the present disclosure preferentially perform the air supply strategy for the human body heat source, and correct the air supply parameters in combination with the user temperature, so as to take into account the temperature adjustment efficiency and the user experience. The embodiments of the present disclosure can preferentially regulate the temperature of the user and the surrounding environment, so as to make it close to the set temperature. Thus, the cold and hot demand of the user can be better met, and the user's comfortable experience can be improved. When the user temperature meets the temperature reaching condition, the embodiments of the present disclosure can perform the air supply strategy for the device heat source. By regulating the temperature of the household appliance and the surrounding environment, the embodiments of the present disclosure can assist the household appliance in heat dissipation or cooling, so as to avoid the user's discomfort caused by heat accumulation, and also help to eliminate the phenomenon of uneven temperature distribution in the indoor environment. Moreover, the embodiments of the present disclosure can simplify the temperature control process, and the air conditioner only needs to adjust the function after the preliminary determination of the temperature reaching. While balancing the temperature in the indoor environment, the use experience of the user can also be preferentially ensured.

[0078] Optionally, the method for controlling the air conditioner can be executed in the air conditioner or in a server in communication with the air conditioner. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor in the air conditioner is taken as the execution subject to make the description of the scheme.

[0079] Optionally, the processor obtains the user temperature corresponding to the human body heat source, including: the processor obtains the display temperature corresponding to the human body heat source in the indoor thermal imaging map as the user temperature. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can directly obtain the user temperature from the indoor thermal imaging map. Moreover, the embodiments of the present disclosure do not need to install multiple temperature sensors to collect the user temperature, which is beneficial to saving the cost.

[0080] Optionally, the processor adjusts the air supply parameters of the air conditioner according to the user temperature, including: the processor calculates the temperature difference between the user temperature and the set temperature; and the processor adjusts the air supply speed and the air supply angle of the air conditioner according to the temperature difference. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can reasonably configure the air supply parameters according to the deviation value between the user temperature and the set temperature, so as to reasonably improve the temperature adjustment efficiency on the premise of not damaging the user's comfortable experience. Thus, the temperature adjustment time can be shortened, and the use experience of the user can be further ensured.

[0081] Optionally, the processor adjusts the air supply wind speed and the air supply angle of the air conditioner according to the temperature difference value, including: in a case where the temperature difference value is in a first temperature difference interval, the processor controls the air conditioner to adjust the air supply wind speed to a low wind speed, and adjust the air supply angle to match the position of the human heat source; in a case where the temperature difference value is in a second temperature difference interval, the processor controls the air conditioner to adjust the air supply wind speed to a medium wind speed, and adjust the air supply angle to swing around the position of the human heat source; and in a case where the temperature difference value is in a third temperature difference interval, the processor controls the air conditioner to adjust the air supply wind speed to a high wind speed, and adjust the air supply angle to be close to the position of the human heat source but not match. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can reasonably configure the air supply wind speed and the air supply angle according to the deviation value of the user temperature and the set temperature, so as to reasonably improve the temperature adjustment efficiency on the premise of not damaging the user's comfortable experience. Thus, the temperature adjustment time can be shortened, and the user's use experience is further guaranteed.

[0082] Optionally, the lower limit value of the first temperature difference interval is equal to the second preset threshold value, the lower limit value of the second temperature difference interval is equal to the upper limit value of the first temperature difference interval, and the lower limit value of the third temperature difference interval is equal to the upper limit value of the second temperature difference interval. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can make the air supply strategy cover various temperature conditions, which is beneficial to improve the comprehensiveness of the temperature adjustment process.

[0083] Optionally, the first temperature difference interval, the second temperature difference interval and the third temperature difference interval can be set and adjusted according to actual needs of the user. Specifically, in some embodiments, the first temperature difference interval can be set to (1℃, 3℃], the second temperature difference interval can be set to (3℃, 5℃], and the third temperature difference interval can be set to (5℃, +∞).

[0084] In combination with Figure 4 The embodiments of the present disclosure provide another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

[0085] S401, the processor acquires the inlet air temperature of the air conditioner.

[0086] S402, in a case where the inlet air temperature meets a first temperature reaching condition, the processor determines an indoor heat source.

[0087] S403, in a case where there are multiple indoor heat sources, the processor determines respective heat source types of the multiple indoor heat sources.

[0088] The heat source type includes a human heat source or a device heat source.

[0089] S404, in a case where the human heat source and the device heat source exist at the same time and there are multiple human heat sources, the processor acquires respective user attributes of the multiple human heat sources.

[0090] S405, the processor determines a first air supply sequence according to the user attributes, to sequentially air supply each human heat source.

[0091] S406, the processor acquires a user temperature corresponding to the human heat source.

[0092] S407, the processor adjusts a supply air parameter of the air conditioner according to the user temperature, and supplies air to the human heat source until the user temperature corresponding to the human heat source meets a second temperature reaching condition.

[0093] S408, the processor controls the air conditioner to supply air to the equipment heat source until an equipment temperature corresponding to the equipment heat source meets a third temperature reaching condition.

[0094] The method for controlling the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is adopted, the air conditioner first adjusts the indoor temperature according to the mode set by the user. Until the inlet air temperature meets the temperature reaching condition, the air conditioner starts the fine adjustment operation on the indoor temperature field. First, the indoor heat source and its type are identified, when the human heat source and the equipment heat source exist in the indoor at the same time, the air supply strategy is preferentially executed for the human heat source, and the air supply sequence of the multiple human heat sources is determined in combination with the respective user attributes of the human heat sources, so as to preferentially consider the cold and hot feeling of the vulnerable groups. Then, the air supply parameter is corrected in combination with the respective user temperature, so as to consider the temperature adjustment efficiency and the user experience. The embodiment of the present disclosure can preferentially regulate the temperature of the user and the surrounding thereof, so as to approach the set temperature. Thus, the cold and hot demand of the user can be better met, and the comfortable experience of the user is improved. When the user temperature meets the temperature reaching condition, the air supply strategy can be executed for the equipment heat source by the embodiment of the present disclosure. By regulating the temperature of the household appliance and the surrounding thereof, the embodiment of the present disclosure can assist the household appliance in heat dissipation or cooling, so as to avoid the discomfort of the user caused by the heat accumulation, and also to be beneficial to eliminating the phenomenon of uneven cold and heat in each area of the indoor. Moreover, the embodiment of the present disclosure can simplify the temperature control process, and the air conditioner only needs to adjust the function after the temperature reaching is initially determined. While balancing the temperature in each area of the indoor, the use experience of the user can also be preferentially ensured.

[0095] Optionally, the method for controlling the air conditioner can be executed in the air conditioner or in a server in communication with the air conditioner. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor in the air conditioner is taken as the execution subject to make the description of the scheme.

[0096] Optionally, the user attribute includes the user age. The processor acquires the respective user attributes of the multiple human heat sources, including: the processor acquires the respective contour outlines of the multiple human heat sources in the indoor heat imaging map; and the processor determines the user age according to the head-to-body ratio in the contour outline. In this way, the embodiment of the present disclosure can infer the age of the user in combination with the height ratio of the head and the body of the user. Moreover, the embodiment of the present disclosure does not need to install a camera to identify the user identity and the age, and is beneficial to protecting the privacy of the user.

[0097] Optionally, the user attribute includes a user age. The processor determines the first air supply sequence according to the user attribute, including: in a case where a juvenile user, a middle-aged user and an old user exist in the room at the same time, the processor determines the first air supply sequence as: first supplying air to the old user, then supplying air to the juvenile user, and finally supplying air to the middle-aged user. In this way, the embodiment of the present disclosure can set the air supply sequence in combination with the age characteristics of the user, so as to fully consider the individual differences of different age groups, and enable the air conditioner to give priority to the cold and hot feeling of the vulnerable groups.

[0098] Optionally, the user attribute includes a user gender. The processor obtains the user attribute corresponding to each of the plurality of human heat sources, including: the processor obtains the contour outline corresponding to each of the plurality of human heat sources in the indoor thermal imaging image; and the processor determines the user age according to the head-shoulder ratio in the contour outline. In this way, the embodiment of the present disclosure can infer the gender of the user in combination with the width ratio of the head and shoulder of the user. Moreover, the embodiment of the present disclosure does not need to install a camera to identify the user identity and gender, which is beneficial to protect the privacy of the user.

[0099] Optionally, the user attribute includes a user gender. The processor determines the first air supply sequence according to the user attribute, including: in a case where a female user and a male user exist in the room at the same time, the processor determines the first air supply sequence as: first supplying air to the female user, and then supplying air to the male user. In this way, the embodiment of the present disclosure can set the air supply sequence in combination with the gender characteristics of the user, so as to fully consider the individual differences of different gender groups, and enable the air conditioner to give priority to the cold and hot feeling of the vulnerable groups.

[0100] In combination with Figure 5 As shown in the figure, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

[0101] S501, the processor obtains an air inlet temperature of the air conditioner.

[0102] S502, in a case where the air inlet temperature meets a first temperature reaching condition, the processor determines an indoor heat source.

[0103] S503, in a case where a plurality of indoor heat sources exist, the processor determines a heat source type corresponding to each of the plurality of indoor heat sources.

[0104] The heat source type includes a human heat source or a device heat source.

[0105] S504, in a case where the human heat source and the device heat source exist at the same time, the processor controls the air conditioner to preferentially supply air to the human heat source until a user temperature corresponding to the human heat source meets a second temperature reaching condition.

[0106] S505, the processor obtains distance information of the device heat source and the human heat source.

[0107] S506, the processor adjusts the air supply parameter of the air conditioner according to the distance information, and performs air supply on the device heat source until the device temperature corresponding to the device heat source meets the third temperature reaching condition.

[0108] By using the method for controlling the air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air conditioner first adjusts the indoor temperature according to the mode set by the user. Until the inlet air temperature meets the temperature reaching condition, the air conditioner starts to perform fine adjustment on the indoor temperature field. First, the indoor heat source and its type are identified, and when the indoor heat source and the device heat source exist at the same time, the embodiments of the present disclosure can preferentially regulate the temperature of the user and the surrounding environment to approach the set temperature. Thus, the cold and hot demand of the user can be better met, and the comfort experience of the user can be improved. When the temperature of the user meets the temperature reaching condition, the embodiments of the present disclosure can perform the air supply strategy on the device heat source, and correct the air supply parameter in combination with the distance between the device heat source and the human heat source, so as to take into account the temperature regulation efficiency and the user experience. By regulating the temperature of the household appliance and the surrounding environment, the embodiments of the present disclosure can assist the household appliance in heat dissipation or cooling, so as to avoid the accumulation of heat and cause the user to be uncomfortable, and at the same time, the phenomenon of uneven temperature distribution in the indoor environment can be eliminated. Moreover, the embodiments of the present disclosure can simplify the temperature control process, and the air conditioner only needs to adjust the function after the preliminary determination of the temperature reaching. While balancing the temperature in each place in the indoor environment, the use experience of the user can also be preferentially ensured.

[0109] Optionally, the method for controlling the air conditioner can be executed in the air conditioner or in a server in communication with the air conditioner. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor in the air conditioner is taken as the execution subject to make the description of the scheme.

[0110] Optionally, the processor obtains the distance information of the device heat source and the human heat source, including: the processor obtains the first distance between the device heat source and the human heat source from the indoor thermal imaging map; the processor obtains the second distance between the infrared sensor and the device heat source; and the processor corrects the first distance according to the second distance, and takes the corrected first distance as the distance information. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can obtain the distance between the device heat source and the human heat source by using the indoor thermal imaging map. Moreover, the embodiments of the present disclosure do not need to install a camera to identify the human heat source, which is beneficial to protect the privacy of the user.

[0111] Optionally, the processor obtains the distance information of the device heat source and the human heat source, and further includes: in the case that there are multiple human heat sources, the processor obtains the distances between the device heat source and the multiple human heat sources, and takes the shortest distance as the distance information. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can preferentially consider the cold and hot feeling of the user closest to the device to be regulated, and avoid causing the user to be uncomfortable when regulating the temperature of the household appliance.

[0112] Optionally, the processor adjusts the air supply parameter of the air conditioner according to the distance information, including: in a case where the distance information is in the first distance interval, the processor controls the air conditioner to adjust the air supply wind speed to a low wind speed, and adjust the air supply angle to swing back and forth around the device heat source position; in a case where the distance information is in the second distance interval, the processor controls the air conditioner to adjust the air supply wind speed to a medium wind speed, and adjust the air supply angle to match the device heat source position. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can reasonably configure the air supply wind speed and the air supply angle according to the distance information of the device heat source and the human heat source, so as to reasonably improve the temperature adjustment efficiency on the premise of not damaging the user's comfortable experience. Thus, the temperature adjustment time can be shortened, and the user's use experience is further guaranteed.

[0113] Optionally, the lower limit value of the second distance interval is equal to the upper limit value of the first distance interval. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can make the air supply strategy cover various distance situations, which is beneficial to improve the comprehensiveness of the temperature adjustment process.

[0114] Optionally, the first distance interval and the second distance interval can be set and adjusted according to actual user needs. Specifically, in some embodiments, the first distance interval can be set to [0m, 1m), and the second distance interval can be set to [1m, +∞).

[0115] In combination with Figure 6 The embodiments of the present disclosure provide another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

[0116] S601, the processor obtains the inlet air temperature of the air conditioner.

[0117] S602, in a case where the inlet air temperature meets a first temperature reaching condition, the processor determines an indoor heat source.

[0118] S603, in a case where there are multiple indoor heat sources, the processor determines the heat source type corresponding to each of the multiple indoor heat sources.

[0119] The heat source type includes a human heat source or a device heat source.

[0120] S604, in a case where the human heat source and the device heat source exist at the same time, the processor controls the air conditioner to preferentially air supply the human heat source until the user temperature corresponding to the human heat source meets a second temperature reaching condition.

[0121] S605, in a case where there are multiple device heat sources, the processor obtains the device temperature corresponding to each of the multiple device heat sources.

[0122] S606, the processor determines a second air supply sequence according to the device temperature, to sequentially air supply each device heat source.

[0123] S607, the processor obtains distance information of the device heat source and the human heat source.

[0124] S608, the processor adjusts the air supply parameter of the air conditioner according to the distance information, and performs air supply on the equipment heat source until the equipment temperature corresponding to the equipment heat source meets the third temperature reaching condition.

[0125] By using the method for controlling the air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air conditioner first adjusts the indoor temperature according to the mode set by the user. Until the inlet air temperature meets the temperature reaching condition, the air conditioner starts to perform fine adjustment on the indoor temperature field. First, the indoor heat source and its type are identified, and when the human heat source and the equipment heat source exist at the same time, the embodiments of the present disclosure can preferentially regulate the temperature of the user and the surrounding environment to approach the set temperature. Thus, the cold and heat demand of the user can be better met, and the comfort experience of the user can be improved. After the user temperature meets the temperature reaching condition, the embodiments of the present disclosure can perform the air supply strategy on the equipment heat source, and determine the air supply sequence of the multiple equipment heat sources in combination with the respective equipment temperatures of the equipment heat sources, so as to preferentially perform air supply on the household appliance with higher temperature or larger heat dissipation, thereby avoiding local high temperature. Then, the air supply parameter is corrected in combination with the distance between the equipment heat source and the human heat source, so as to take into account the temperature regulation efficiency and the user experience. By regulating the temperature of the household appliance and the surrounding environment, the embodiments of the present disclosure can assist the household appliance in heat dissipation or cooling, so as to avoid the accumulation of heat and cause the user to be uncomfortable, and also help to eliminate the phenomenon of uneven temperature distribution in the indoor environment. Moreover, the embodiments of the present disclosure can simplify the temperature control process, and the air conditioner only needs to adjust the function after the temperature reaching condition is preliminarily determined. While balancing the temperature in the indoor environment, the use experience of the user can also be preferentially ensured.

[0126] Optionally, the method for controlling the air conditioner can be executed in the air conditioner or in a server in communication with the air conditioner. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor in the air conditioner is taken as the execution subject to make the description of the scheme.

[0127] Optionally, the processor acquires the respective equipment temperatures of the multiple equipment heat sources, including: the processor acquires the respective display temperatures of the multiple equipment heat sources in the indoor thermal imaging map as the equipment temperatures. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can directly acquire the equipment temperatures from the indoor thermal imaging map. Moreover, the embodiments of the present disclosure do not need to install multiple temperature sensors to collect the user temperature, which is beneficial to saving cost.

[0128] Optionally, the processor determines the second air supply sequence according to the equipment temperatures, including: the processor determines that the second air supply sequence is to perform air supply on the equipment heat source with the highest equipment temperature first. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can preferentially perform air supply on the household appliance with higher temperature or larger heat dissipation, so as to avoid local high temperature and cause the user to be uncomfortable.

[0129] In combination with Figure 7As shown, the apparatus for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure includes a processor 701 and a memory 702. Optionally, the apparatus can further include a communication interface 703 and a bus 704. The processor 701, the communication interface 703 and the memory 702 can communicate with each other through the bus 704. The communication interface 703 can be used for information transmission. The processor 701 can invoke the logic instructions in the memory 702 to execute the method for controlling an air conditioner of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0130] In addition, the logic instructions in the memory 702 described above can be implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, which can be stored in a computer readable storage medium.

[0131] The memory 702 as a computer readable storage medium can be used to store software programs, computer executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the method in the embodiments of the present disclosure. The processor 701 executes the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 702 to perform functional applications and data processing, that is, to implement the method for controlling an air conditioner in the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0132] The memory 702 can include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area can store an operating system and at least one application required by a function; the data storage area can store data created according to the use of the terminal device, etc. In addition, the memory 702 can include a high-speed random access memory, and can further include a non-volatile memory.

[0133] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an air conditioner including the above-mentioned apparatus for controlling an air conditioner.

[0134] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a storage medium storing computer executable instructions, which, when executed, perform the above-mentioned method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0135] The above-mentioned storage medium can be a transitory computer readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer readable storage medium.

[0136] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions for causing a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various media that can store program codes, or can be a transitory storage medium.

[0137] The above description and drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable one skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments can include structural, logical, electrical, process, and other changes. The embodiments represent only a few of the possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operations can be changed. Parts and features of some embodiments can be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Also, the words used in this application are used only to describe the embodiments and not to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in this application refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items. In addition, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or comprises" and the like mean the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without more limitations, the element defined by the phrase "comprising a" does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, or device including the stated element. In this document, each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between embodiments can be referred to each other. For the method, product, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if it corresponds to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant part can be referred to the description of the method part.

[0138] Those skilled in the art can understand that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in combination with the embodiments disclosed herein can be realized by electronic hardware or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether the functions are realized in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The skilled person can use different methods for each specific application to realize the described functions, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The skilled person can clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the above-described system, device and unit can refer to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0139] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods, products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the above-described device embodiments are only schematic, for example, the division of the units can only be a logical function division, and actual implementation can have another division manner, for example, a plurality of units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the units shown or discussed can be indirect coupling or communication connection through some interface, device or unit, and can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components can or can not be physically separate, and the components shown as units can or can not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place, or can be distributed on a plurality of network units. Part or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to implement the embodiments. In addition, each functional unit in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be integrated in one processing unit, or each unit can be a physically independent unit, or two or more units can be integrated in one unit.

[0140] The computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other processing device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatus or other processing device to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes for implementing the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized by, The method comprises: obtaining an air intake temperature of an air conditioner; determining an indoor heat source when the air intake temperature meets a first temperature reaching condition; controlling the air conditioner to supply air to the indoor heat source until a temperature corresponding to the indoor heat source meets a preset temperature reaching condition; wherein the controlling the air conditioner to supply air to the indoor heat source until the temperature corresponding to the indoor heat source meets the preset temperature reaching condition comprises: when there are multiple indoor heat sources, determining respective heat source types corresponding to the multiple indoor heat sources; the heat source types include a human heat source or a device heat source; when the human heat source and the device heat source exist simultaneously, controlling the air conditioner to preferentially supply air to the human heat source until a user temperature corresponding to the human heat source meets a second temperature reaching condition; controlling the air conditioner to supply air to the device heat source until a device temperature corresponding to the device heat source meets a third temperature reaching condition; the controlling the air conditioner to supply air to the device heat source comprises: obtaining distance information of the device heat source and the human heat source; and adjusting air supply parameters of the air conditioner according to the distance information, and supplying air to the device heat source.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, the controlling the air conditioner to preferentially supply air to the human heat source comprises: obtaining a user temperature corresponding to the human heat source; adjusting the air supply parameters of the air conditioner according to the user temperature, and supplying air to the human heat source.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, before the obtaining the user temperature corresponding to the human heat source, the method further comprises: when there are multiple human heat sources, obtaining respective user attributes corresponding to the multiple human heat sources; determining a first air supply sequence according to the user attributes, to sequentially supply air to the multiple human heat sources.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, before the obtaining the distance information of the device heat source and the human heat source, the method further comprises: when there are multiple device heat sources, obtaining respective device temperatures corresponding to the multiple device heat sources; determining a second air supply sequence according to the device temperatures, to sequentially supply air to the multiple device heat sources.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, the determining the indoor heat source comprises: controlling an infrared sensor to collect an indoor thermal imaging map; recognizing a high-temperature area in the indoor thermal imaging map, which displays a temperature greater than the air intake temperature; determining an indoor entity corresponding to the high-temperature area as the indoor heat source.

6. An apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory having stored program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5 when running the program instructions.

7. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The device for controlling the air conditioner according to claim 6.

8. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, The program instructions execute the method for controlling the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5 when running.

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