Method and apparatus for controlling air conditioner, air conditioner, and 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: continuously detecting the existence of foreign matters in the air outlet area of the air conditioner; in the case that foreign matters exist, acquiring the real-time distance between the foreign matters and the air outlet of the air conditioner; and in the case that the real-time distance is less than or equal to a preset contact distance, controlling the air conditioner to generate and store a deflector reset instruction. The application can automatically correct the position of the deflector at a suitable time by monitoring the existence of foreign matters in the air outlet area of the air conditioner and pre-storing the deflector reset instruction when the foreign matters approach the air outlet of the air conditioner, thereby improving the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner. Meanwhile, the application can also predict the mispositioning of the deflector to a certain extent, so that the deflector can be reset in time, and the influence on the user experience is reduced. The application also discloses an apparatus 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, the existing air conditioner mainly drives the air deflector to rotate through a stepping motor, and a reference position is set on the moving path of the air deflector. In actual use, the air deflector may be accidentally moved, so that the reference position deviates, and then the initial value of the stepping motor changes. In the subsequent air supply process of the air conditioner, the air supply angle will also continuously deviate, which is not conducive to user experience.

[0003] Therefore, a control method for an air conditioner moving part is provided in the related art, the air conditioner moving part is arranged at an air outlet of an air conditioner, and the method comprises: acquiring a first distance from a transmission point to a feature point through a distance measuring device; and adjusting the moving part to reach a preset position corresponding to a preset distance according to the first distance and the preset distance.

[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 only detects the state of the air deflector itself, and the recognition of the mispositioning of the air deflector has a certain delay. Therefore, the reset operation may be delayed, and the user experience cannot be improved in time. SUMMARY

[0006] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an overall description of the application, nor is it intended to determine key / important elements or delineate the scope of these embodiments. It is only 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 predict the mispositioning of the air deflector to a certain extent, reset the air deflector in time, and reduce the impact on user experience.

[0008] In some embodiments, the method comprises:

[0009] continuously detecting the presence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner;

[0010] in the case where foreign matter exists, acquiring a real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner;

[0011] in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to a preset contact distance, controlling the air conditioner to generate and store a reset instruction for the air deflector.

[0012] In some embodiments, the apparatus 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 apparatus 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, apparatus 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 presence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner is monitored, and the damper reset instruction is stored in advance when the foreign matter approaches the air outlet of the air conditioner. Thus, the position of the damper can be automatically corrected at the appropriate time, which is conducive to improving the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner. At the same time, the present disclosure can also predict the mispositioning of the damper to some extent, which is conducive to resetting the damper in time and reducing the impact on user experience.

[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 one method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure;

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

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

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

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

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

[0026] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to enable a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are only used for reference and do not 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.

[0028] The terms "first", "second", and the like in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned 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.

[0029] Unless otherwise specified, the term "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0030] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " represents an "or" relationship between the preceding and following objects. For example, A / B represents: A or B.

[0031] The term "and / or" is a description of the association 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.

[0032] The term "corresponding" can refer to an association or binding relationship, A corresponding to B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0033] Currently, the existing air conditioner mainly drives the air deflector to rotate through a stepping motor, and a reference position is set on the moving path of the air deflector. In actual use, the air deflector may be accidentally moved, so that the reference position deviates, and then the initial value of the stepping motor changes. In the subsequent air supply process of the air conditioner, the air supply angle will also continuously deviate, which is not conducive to user experience. Therefore, a control method of an air conditioner moving part is provided in the related art, the air conditioner moving part is arranged at an air outlet of an air conditioner, and the method comprises the following steps: acquiring a first distance from a transmission point to a feature point through a distance measuring device; and adjusting the moving part to reach a preset position corresponding to a preset distance according to the first distance and the preset distance.

[0034] However, the related art only detects the state of the air deflector itself, and the recognition of the mispositioning of the air deflector has a certain delay. Therefore, the reset operation may be delayed, and the user experience cannot be improved in time.

[0035] In combination with Figure 1 the disclosure, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising:

[0036] S101, the processor continuously detects the existence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner.

[0037] S102, in the case where foreign matter exists, the processor acquires the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0038] S103, in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance, the processor controls the air conditioner to generate and store the air deflector reset instruction.

[0039] By using the method for controlling the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the existence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner is monitored, and the air deflector reset instruction is stored in advance when the foreign matter approaches the air outlet of the air conditioner. Therefore, the position of the air deflector can be automatically corrected at the appropriate time, which is conducive to improving the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner. At the same time, the embodiment of the present disclosure can also predict the mispositioning of the air deflector to a certain extent, which is conducive to resetting the air deflector in time and reducing the influence on user experience.

[0040] 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 explain the scheme.

[0041] Optionally, the air conditioner is provided with a millimeter wave radar sensor. The processor acquires the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner, including: the processor controls the millimeter wave radar sensor to measure a first distance from the foreign matter; and the processor subtracts a second distance from the millimeter wave radar sensor to the air outlet of the air conditioner from the first distance to obtain the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner. In this way, by installing the millimeter wave radar sensor, the embodiment of the present disclosure can more accurately acquire the distance information between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner. Thus, the distance information can be combined to predict whether the foreign matter will cause the deflector to be misaligned, and the position of the deflector can be automatically corrected by storing the deflector reset instruction, which is conducive to improving the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner.

[0042] Optionally, the air conditioner is provided with a camera. The processor continuously detects the presence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner, including: the processor controls the camera to capture real-time images of the air outlet area of the air conditioner; and the processor determines the presence of foreign matter according to the real-time images. In this way, by installing the camera, the embodiment of the present disclosure can clearly capture the specific images of the air outlet area of the air conditioner, and determine whether there is foreign matter in the current area according to the image content. Thus, the specific information of the foreign matter can be combined to further determine whether it will cause the deflector to be misaligned, and the position of the deflector can be automatically corrected by storing the deflector reset instruction, which is conducive to improving the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner.

[0043] Optionally, the preset contact distance can be set according to actual user needs. Preferably, the preset contact distance can be set to 0.1 m. This value can also be adjusted according to the installation position of the air conditioner, and can also be set to 0.05 m or 0.15 m or other arbitrary values. For example, for an air conditioner installed at a lower position, the deflector is more likely to be offset due to being touched. Therefore, a larger preset contact distance can be adaptively selected to more timely predict the deflector misalignment phenomenon, which is conducive to better protecting user experience.

[0044] Optionally, before the processor controls the air conditioner to generate and store the deflector reset instruction, the processor further acquires the contact duration of the foreign matter and determines whether the contact duration of the foreign matter is greater than or equal to a preset contact duration. The contact duration of the foreign matter is the duration that the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance. In this way, when the real-time distance is less than the preset contact distance, the embodiment of the present disclosure further detects the duration that the current distance is maintained. When the duration exceeds the preset contact duration, the embodiment of the present disclosure only performs the generation and storage operation of the deflector reset instruction. Therefore, the embodiment of the present disclosure can avoid the phenomenon that small foreign matters such as mosquitoes quickly fly through the air outlet of the air conditioner and cause the processor to incorrectly generate the deflector reset instruction, which is conducive to improving the accuracy of predicting the deflector misalignment phenomenon.

[0045] Optionally, the preset contact duration can be set according to actual needs of the user. Preferably, the preset contact duration can be set to 2s. This value can also be adjusted according to the installation position of the air conditioner, and can also be set to 1s or 3s or any other value. For example, for an air conditioner installed at a lower position, the possibility of the deflector being touched to cause deflection is greater. Therefore, a smaller preset contact duration can be adaptively selected to more timely predict the deflector misalignment phenomenon, which is beneficial to better guarantee the user experience.

[0046] Optionally, before the processor controls the air conditioner to generate and store the deflector reset instruction, the processor further determines the type of the foreign matter, and the processor matches the type of the foreign matter in the reference foreign matter type library to determine whether the current foreign matter belongs to the type of foreign matter that can cause the deflector to be misaligned. In this way, when the real-time distance is detected to be less than the preset contact distance, the specific type of the foreign matter is further detected in the embodiment of the disclosure. By matching in the reference database, when it is identified that the current foreign matter belongs to the type of foreign matter that can cause the deflector to be misaligned, the embodiment of the disclosure only performs the generation and storage operation of the deflector reset instruction. Therefore, the embodiment of the disclosure can avoid the phenomenon that small foreign matters such as mosquitoes quickly fly through the air outlet of the air conditioner and cause the processor to generate a deflector reset instruction by mistake, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy of predicting the deflector misalignment phenomenon.

[0047] In combination with Figure 2 The embodiment of the disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, which comprises the following steps:

[0048] S201, the processor continuously detects the presence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner.

[0049] S202, in the presence of foreign matter, the processor obtains the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0050] S203, in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset alert distance, the processor obtains the size of the foreign matter.

[0051] S204, the processor adjusts the operation of the air conditioner according to the size of the foreign matter.

[0052] S205, in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance, the processor controls the air conditioner to generate and store a deflector reset instruction.

[0053] Wherein, the preset alert distance is greater than the preset contact distance.

[0054] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can automatically correct the position of the air deflector at the appropriate time by monitoring the presence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner and pre-storing the air deflector reset instruction when the foreign matter approaches the air outlet of the air conditioner, thereby improving the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner. Meanwhile, the embodiment of the present disclosure can also predict the mispositioning of the air deflector to a certain extent, thereby facilitating timely resetting of the air deflector and reducing the impact on user experience. In addition, the embodiment of the present disclosure further sets a warning distance. When detecting that the foreign matter enters the warning range, the embodiment of the present disclosure further detects the specific size of the foreign matter and adjusts the operation of the air conditioner accordingly. By performing the corresponding function adjustment, the embodiment of the present disclosure can predict and prevent at the same time, thereby better protecting the user experience.

[0055] Optionally, the method for controlling an 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 describe the scheme.

[0056] Optionally, the preset warning distance can be set according to the actual needs of the user. Preferably, the preset warning distance can be set to 0.5 m. This value can also be adjusted according to the installation position of the air conditioner, and can also be set to 0.4 m or 0.6 m or other arbitrary values. For example, for the air conditioner installed at a lower position, the possibility of the air deflector being touched to cause mispositioning is greater. Therefore, a larger preset warning distance can be adaptively selected to more timely predict and prevent the mispositioning of the air deflector, thereby better protecting the user experience.

[0057] Optionally, the processor adjusts the operation of the air conditioner according to the size of the foreign matter, including: in the case that the size of the foreign matter is less than or equal to the preset size, the processor adjusts the inner fan speed to the first speed and adjusts the angle of the air deflector to match the position of the foreign matter. In this way, for small foreign matters that are not likely to cause mispositioning of the air deflector, such as cotton, insects and other types of foreign matter, the embodiment of the present disclosure can blow or chase them away by targeted air supply. Thus, it is possible to avoid further entry of small foreign matters into the air conditioner, thereby reducing the possibility of pollution or damage of the air conditioner.

[0058] Optionally, the processor adjusts the operation of the air conditioner according to the size of the foreign matter, including: in the case that the size of the foreign matter is greater than the preset size, the processor adjusts the inner fan speed to the second speed and adjusts the angle of the air deflector to not match the position of the foreign matter. In this way, for large foreign matters that are likely to cause mispositioning of the air deflector, such as human hands, appliances and other types of foreign matter, the embodiment of the present disclosure can keep the air deflector away from the foreign matter by avoiding air supply. Thus, it is possible to avoid the foreign matter approaching the air outlet of the air conditioner to a certain extent, thereby reducing the possibility of mispositioning of the air deflector.

[0059] In combination Figure 3 As shown in the above embodiments, the present disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising:

[0060] S301, the processor continuously detects the existence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner.

[0061] S302, in the presence of foreign matter, the processor obtains the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0062] S303, in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset alert distance, the processor obtains the size of the foreign matter.

[0063] S304, in the case where the size of the foreign matter is less than or equal to the preset size, the processor adjusts the inner fan speed to the first speed and adjusts the angle of the air deflector to match the position of the foreign matter.

[0064] S305, in the case where the size of the foreign matter is greater than the preset size, the processor adjusts the inner fan speed to the second speed and adjusts the angle of the air deflector to not match the position of the foreign matter.

[0065] S306, in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance, the processor controls the air conditioner to generate and store the air deflector reset instruction.

[0066] Wherein, the preset alert distance is greater than the preset contact distance.

[0067] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the present disclosure can monitor the existence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner, and store the air deflector reset instruction in advance when the foreign matter approaches the air outlet of the air conditioner. Thus, the position of the air deflector can be automatically corrected at the appropriate time, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner. At the same time, the present disclosure can also predict the mispositioning of the air deflector to a certain extent, which is beneficial to reset the air deflector in time and reduce the impact on user experience. In addition, the present disclosure further sets a warning distance. When detecting that the foreign matter enters the warning range, the present disclosure further detects the specific size of the foreign matter and makes corresponding functional adjustments accordingly. Thus, the foreign matter can be prevented from further approaching the air outlet of the air conditioner to a certain extent, so as to reduce the possibility of mispositioning of the air deflector. By performing the corresponding functional adjustment, the present disclosure can predict and prevent at the same time, which is beneficial to better protect the user experience.

[0068] Optionally, the method for controlling an air conditioner can be executed in the air conditioner or in a server in communication with the air conditioner. In the present disclosure, the processor in the air conditioner is taken as the execution subject to explain the scheme.

[0069] Optionally, the first rotation speed is greater than the second rotation speed. Preferably, the first rotation speed corresponds to a high wind gear, and the second rotation speed corresponds to a low wind gear. In this way, by selecting different air outlet parameters, the embodiments of the present disclosure can perform the most suitable function adjustment for different sizes of foreign matter to reduce the impact of each type of foreign matter on the air deflector and the air conditioner. Thus, it is possible to predict and prevent at the same time, which is conducive to better protecting the user experience.

[0070] Optionally, the preset size is associated with the size of the air outlet of the air conditioner. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can distinguish the type of foreign matter in combination with the size of the air conditioner itself, so as to more accurately predict the impact of each type of foreign matter on the air deflector and the air conditioner, and prevent by performing corresponding function adjustment.

[0071] In combination with Figure 4 The embodiments of the present disclosure provide another method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising:

[0072] S401, the processor continuously detects the presence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner.

[0073] S402, in the presence of foreign matter, the processor obtains the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0074] S403, in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset alert distance, the processor obtains the foreign matter retention time.

[0075] S404, the processor adjusts the operation of the air conditioner according to the foreign matter retention time.

[0076] S405, in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance, the processor controls the air conditioner to generate and store the air deflector reset instruction.

[0077] Wherein, the preset alert distance is greater than the preset contact distance.

[0078] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can automatically correct the position of the air deflector at the right time by monitoring the presence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner and pre-storing the air deflector reset instruction when the foreign matter approaches the air outlet of the air conditioner. This is conducive to improving the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner. At the same time, the embodiments of the present disclosure can also predict the mispositioning of the air deflector to a certain extent, which is conducive to resetting the air deflector in time and reducing the impact on the user experience. In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure further set an alert distance. When detecting that the foreign matter enters the alert range, the embodiments of the present disclosure further detect the retention time of the foreign matter and adjust the operation of the air conditioner accordingly. By performing corresponding function adjustment, the embodiments of the present disclosure can predict and prevent at the same time, which is conducive to better protecting the user experience.

[0079] 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.

[0080] Optionally, the preset alert distance can be set according to actual needs of the user. Preferably, the preset alert distance can be set to 0.5 m. This value can also be adjusted according to the installation position of the air conditioner, and can also be set to 0.4 m or 0.6 m or other arbitrary values. For example, for the air conditioner installed at a lower position, the possibility of the deflector being touched to cause the deflector to deviate is greater. Therefore, a larger preset alert distance can be adaptively selected to more timely predict and prevent the deflector deviation phenomenon, which is beneficial to better protect the user experience.

[0081] Optionally, the foreign matter retention duration includes a foreign matter alert duration and a foreign matter contact duration. The foreign matter alert duration is the duration that the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset alert distance and greater than the preset contact distance. The foreign matter contact duration is the duration that the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance. Since the foreign matter is closer to the air outlet, the possibility of the deflector deviating is also higher. Therefore, the embodiments of the present disclosure obtain different foreign matter retention durations according to the difference of the real-time distance, to distinguish the difference of the influence degree of the foreign matter on the deflector state. In this way, for different foreign matter retention durations, the embodiments of the present disclosure can set different reminding durations and prompt contents to more timely and accurately remind the user, so that the user actively avoids the deflector deviation or the air conditioner damage phenomenon.

[0082] Optionally, the processor adjusts the operation of the air conditioner according to the foreign matter retention duration, including: in the case that the foreign matter alert duration is greater than or equal to the first preset reminding duration, the processor controls the air conditioner to play the first prompt information. In this way, for the foreign matter, such as clothes, cabinets and other foreign matter types, which is continuously in the alert range, the embodiments of the present disclosure can remind the user to move it away after a certain duration. Thus, the foreign matter can be further prevented from approaching the air outlet of the air conditioner, to reduce the possibility of the deflector deviation phenomenon. Meanwhile, the foreign matter can also be prevented from affecting the air supply of the air conditioner to cause the user to be uncomfortable.

[0083] Optionally, the processor adjusts the operation of the air conditioner according to the foreign matter retention duration, including: in the case that the foreign matter contact duration is greater than or equal to the second preset reminding duration, the processor controls the air conditioner to play the second prompt information. In this way, for the foreign matter, such as hands, appliances and other foreign matter types, which is continuously in the contact range, the embodiments of the present disclosure can remind the user to move it away after a certain duration. Thus, the foreign matter can be further prevented from approaching or even entering the air outlet of the air conditioner, to reduce the deflector deviation amplitude. Meanwhile, the possibility of the air conditioner being damaged can also be reduced.

[0084] Optionally, the processor adjusts operation of the air conditioner according to the foreign matter retention duration, including: in a case where the foreign matter alert duration is greater than or equal to a first preset reminding duration, the processor controls the air conditioner to play first prompt information; and in a case where the foreign matter contact duration is greater than or equal to a second preset reminding duration, the processor controls the air conditioner to play second prompt information. In this way, for different foreign matter retention durations, the embodiments of the present disclosure can set different reminding durations and prompt contents to more timely and accurately remind the user, so that the user actively avoids the phenomenon of air deflector mispositioning or air conditioner damage.

[0085] In combination with Figure 5 The embodiments of the present disclosure provide another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

[0086] S501, the processor continuously detects the presence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner.

[0087] S502, in the case where foreign matter exists, the processor obtains the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0088] S503, in a case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to a preset alert distance, the processor obtains a foreign matter retention duration.

[0089] The foreign matter retention duration includes a foreign matter alert duration and a foreign matter contact duration. The foreign matter alert duration is the duration that the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset alert distance and greater than a preset contact distance. The foreign matter contact duration is the duration that the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance.

[0090] S504, in a case where the foreign matter alert duration is greater than or equal to a first preset reminding duration, the processor controls the air conditioner to play first prompt information.

[0091] S505, in a case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to a preset contact distance, the processor controls the air conditioner to generate and store an air deflector reset instruction.

[0092] S506, in a case where the foreign matter contact duration is greater than or equal to a second preset reminding duration, the processor controls the air conditioner to play second prompt information.

[0093] The preset alert distance is greater than the preset contact distance.

[0094] The method for controlling the air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can automatically correct the position of the air deflector at the appropriate time by monitoring the presence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner and pre-storing the air deflector reset instruction when the foreign matter approaches the air outlet of the air conditioner, thereby improving the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner. Meanwhile, the embodiments of the present disclosure can also predict the mispositioning of the air deflector to some extent, thereby facilitating timely resetting of the air deflector and reducing the impact on user experience. In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure further set a warning distance. When detecting that the foreign matter enters the warning range, the embodiments of the present disclosure further detect the retention duration of the foreign matter and adjust the operation of the air conditioner accordingly, thereby reminding the user to actively avoid mispositioning of the air deflector or damage to the air conditioner. By performing the corresponding function adjustment, the embodiments of the present disclosure can predict and prevent at the same time, thereby better protecting the user experience.

[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 embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor in the air conditioner is taken as the execution subject to describe the scheme.

[0096] Optionally, the first preset reminding duration is greater than the second preset reminding duration. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can select different reminding durations for foreign matters with different real-time distances to more timely remind the user to actively avoid mispositioning of the air deflector or damage to the air conditioner, thereby predicting and preventing at the same time and better protecting the user experience.

[0097] Optionally, the first preset reminding duration can be set according to actual needs of the user. Preferably, the first preset reminding duration can be set to 5 min. This value can also be adjusted according to the installation position of the air conditioner, or set to 1 min or 20 min or other arbitrary values. For example, for the air conditioner installed at a lower position, the air deflector is more likely to be touched to cause deviation. Therefore, a smaller first preset reminding duration can be adaptively selected to more timely predict the mispositioning of the air deflector, thereby better protecting the user experience.

[0098] Optionally, the content of the first prompt information can be set according to actual needs of the user. Preferably, the content of the first prompt information is "there is foreign matter blocking the wind". In this way, for the foreign matter, such as clothes, cabinets and other types of foreign matter, which is continuously in the warning range, the embodiments of the present disclosure can remind the user to move it away after a certain duration, thereby avoiding the foreign matter from further approaching the air outlet of the air conditioner, reducing the possibility of mispositioning of the air deflector, and avoiding the foreign matter affecting the air supply of the air conditioner to cause discomfort of the user.

[0099] Optionally, the second preset reminding time length can be set according to actual needs of the user. Preferably, the first preset reminding time length can be set to 5s. This value can also be adjusted according to the installation position of the air conditioner, and can also be set to 2s or 10s or other arbitrary values. For example, for an air conditioner installed at a lower position, the possibility of foreign matter entering the interior of the air conditioner is greater. Therefore, a smaller second preset reminding time length can be adaptively selected to more timely predict the damage of the air conditioner, which is beneficial to better protect the air conditioner.

[0100] Optionally, the content of the second prompt information can be set according to actual needs of the user. Preferably, the content of the second prompt information is “there is foreign matter touching”. In this way, for foreign matter that continuously stays in the contact range, such as human hands, tools and other types of foreign matter, the embodiment of the present disclosure can remind the user after a certain time to move it away. Thus, the foreign matter can be prevented from further approaching or even entering the air outlet of the air conditioner, thereby reducing the dislocation amplitude of the air deflector and reducing the possibility of damage to the air conditioner.

[0101] In combination with Figure 6 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, which comprises:

[0102] S601, the processor continuously detects the existence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner.

[0103] S602, in the case of the existence of foreign matter, the processor obtains the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0104] S603, in the case that the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance, the processor controls the air conditioner to generate and store the air deflector reset instruction.

[0105] S604, in the case that the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset intrusion distance, the processor controls the air conditioner to stop running.

[0106] Wherein, the preset intrusion distance is less than the preset contact distance.

[0107] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can monitor the existence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner, and pre-store the air deflector reset instruction when the foreign matter approaches the air outlet of the air conditioner. Thus, the position of the air deflector can be automatically corrected at the appropriate time, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner. At the same time, the embodiment of the present disclosure can also predict the dislocation of the air deflector to a certain extent, which is beneficial to reset the air deflector in time and reduce the impact on the user experience. In addition, the embodiment of the present disclosure further sets an intrusion distance. When it is detected that the foreign matter enters the intrusion range, the embodiment of the present disclosure controls the air conditioner to stop running. Thus, the foreign matter can be prevented from entering the interior to cause damage to the air conditioner, which is beneficial to better protect the air conditioner.

[0108] 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.

[0109] Optionally, the preset invasion distance can be set according to actual needs of a user. Preferably, the preset invasion distance can be set as 0.01 m. This value can also be adjusted according to the installation position of the air conditioner, and can be set as 0 m or 0.02 m or other arbitrary values. For example, for the air conditioner installed at a lower position, the possibility of foreign matter entering the interior of the air conditioner is greater. Therefore, a larger preset invasion distance can be adaptively selected to more timely predict the damage of the air conditioner, which is beneficial to better protect the air conditioner.

[0110] In combination with Figure 7 The embodiments of the present disclosure provide another method for controlling an air conditioner, which comprises:

[0111] S701, the processor continuously detects the existence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner.

[0112] S702, in the case where foreign matter exists, the processor acquires the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0113] S703, in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance, the processor controls the air conditioner to generate and store a deflector reset instruction.

[0114] S704, in the case where the air conditioner receives a preset instruction, the processor controls the air conditioner to execute the deflector reset instruction first.

[0115] The method for controlling the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can monitor the existence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner, and pre-store a deflector reset instruction when the foreign matter approaches the air outlet of the air conditioner. Thus, the position of the deflector can be automatically corrected at the appropriate time, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy of air supply of the air conditioner. Meanwhile, the embodiments of the present disclosure can also predict the mispositioning of the deflector to a certain extent, which is beneficial to reset the deflector in time and reduce the impact on the user experience. In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure execute the reset operation of the deflector only when the air conditioner receives a relevant preset instruction. Thus, directly executing the reset operation can avoid greatly damaging the user's blowing experience, which is beneficial to protect the comfortable experience of the user.

[0116] 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.

[0117] Optionally, the preset instruction comprises one or more of a start-up instruction, a shut-down instruction, and a directional blowing instruction. In this way, the embodiments of the present disclosure can select the most appropriate time to automatically correct the position of the air deflector in combination with the current operation mode of the air conditioner, thereby facilitating the protection of the comfort experience of the user.

[0118] In combination with Figure 8 As shown in the accompanying drawings, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor 801 and a memory 802. Optionally, the device can further comprise a communication interface 803 and a bus 804. The processor 801, the communication interface 803, and the memory 802 can complete mutual communication through the bus 804. The communication interface 803 can be used for information transmission. The processor 801 can invoke the logical instructions in the memory 802 to execute the method for controlling an air conditioner of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0119] In addition, the logical instructions in the memory 802 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.

[0120] The memory 802, 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 801 executes the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 802, thereby performing functional applications and data processing, i.e., implementing the method for controlling an air conditioner in the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0121] The memory 802 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 802 can include a high-speed random access memory, and can also include a non-volatile memory.

[0122] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an air conditioner comprising the above-mentioned device for controlling an air conditioner.

[0123] 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.

[0124] The above-mentioned storage medium can be a transitory computer readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer readable storage medium.

[0125] 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.

[0126] 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, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. 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 variants "comprises" and / or "comprising" 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.

[0127] 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.

[0128] 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.

[0129] 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: continuously detecting the presence of foreign matter in the air outlet area of the air conditioner; in the presence of foreign matter, obtaining the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner; in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset alert distance, obtaining the size of the foreign matter; adjusting the operation of the air conditioner according to the size of the foreign matter; in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance, controlling the air conditioner to generate and store a deflector reset instruction; the preset alert distance is greater than the preset contact distance; wherein, according to the size of the foreign matter, adjusting the operation of the air conditioner, comprising: in the case where the size of the foreign matter is less than or equal to the preset size, adjusting the speed of the inner fan to the first speed and adjusting the angle of the deflector to match the position of the foreign matter; or, in the case where the size of the foreign matter is greater than the preset size, adjusting the speed of the inner fan to the second speed and adjusting the angle of the deflector to not match the position of the foreign matter; wherein, the first speed is greater than the second speed.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, After obtaining the real-time distance between the foreign matter and the air outlet of the air conditioner, it further comprises: in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset alert distance, obtaining the foreign matter retention time; adjusting the operation of the air conditioner according to the foreign matter retention time; wherein, the preset alert distance is greater than the preset contact distance.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, The foreign matter retention time includes foreign matter alert time and / or foreign matter contact time, the foreign matter alert time is the duration when the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset alert distance and greater than the preset contact distance, and the foreign matter contact time is the duration when the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset contact distance; adjusting the operation of the air conditioner according to the foreign matter retention time, comprising: in the case where the foreign matter alert time is greater than or equal to the first preset reminder time, controlling the air conditioner to play the first prompt information; and / or, in the case where the foreign matter contact time is greater than or equal to the second preset reminder time, controlling the air conditioner to play the second prompt information; wherein, the first preset reminder time is greater than the second preset reminder time.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, After controlling the air conditioner to generate and store the deflector reset instruction, it further comprises: in the case where the real-time distance is less than or equal to the preset intrusion distance, controlling the air conditioner to stop running; wherein, the preset intrusion distance is less than the preset contact distance.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, After controlling the air conditioner to generate and store the deflector reset instruction, it further comprises: in the case where the air conditioner receives a preset instruction, controlling the air conditioner to execute the deflector reset instruction first.

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 as claimed in 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 as claimed in claim 6.

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

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