Air conditioner control method, device, computer-readable storage medium, and air conditioner

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an air conditioner control method, device, computer-readable storage medium, and air conditioner. The method includes: in response to receiving a power consumption selection instruction for a target air conditioner, determining a target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction; determining a target power range corresponding to the target power consumption; obtaining the current operating power of the target air conditioner; and controlling the operation of the target air conditioner according to the target power range and the current operating power. In this way, the user can intuitively and accurately control the power consumption and usage cost of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular, to an air conditioner control method, device, computer-readable storage medium, and air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] At present, variable-frequency air conditioners usually achieve air conditioner control by setting the target temperature and wind speed of the indoor environment. However, users do not have an intuitive concept of the power consumption of the air conditioner, that is, users do not have a clear understanding of the power consumption of the air conditioner. Moreover, the above control method cannot achieve relatively precise power consumption control, so that users cannot accurately control the usage cost of variable-frequency air conditioners. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides an air conditioner control method, device, computer-readable storage medium, and air conditioner.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an air conditioner control method, including:

[0005] In response to receiving a power consumption selection instruction for a target air conditioner, determining a target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction;

[0006] Determining a target power range corresponding to the target power consumption;

[0007] Obtaining the current operating power of the target air conditioner;

[0008] Controlling the operation of the target air conditioner according to the target power range and the current operating power.

[0009] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an air conditioner control device, including:

[0010] A first determination module, configured to determine a target power consumption according to a power consumption selection instruction for a target air conditioner in response to receiving the power consumption selection instruction;

[0011] A second determination module, configured to determine a target power range corresponding to the target power consumption;

[0012] A first acquisition module, configured to obtain the current operating power of the target air conditioner;

[0013] A control module, configured to control the operation of the target air conditioner according to the target power range and the current operating power.

[0014] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an air conditioner control device, including:

[0015] A processor;

[0016] A memory for storing processor-executable instructions;

[0017] Wherein, the processor is configured to: execute the steps of the air conditioner control method provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0018] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer-readable storage medium, on which computer program instructions are stored, and when the program instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the air conditioner control method provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure are implemented.

[0019] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided an air conditioner, on which computer program instructions are stored, and when the program instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the air conditioner control method provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure are implemented.

[0020] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: when a power consumption selection instruction for a target air conditioner is received, first, according to the power consumption selection instruction, a target power consumption is determined; then, a target power range corresponding to the target power consumption is determined; at the same time, the current operating power of the target air conditioner is obtained; finally, according to the target power range and the current operating power, the target air conditioner is controlled to operate. In this way, the user can intuitively and accurately control the power consumption and usage cost of the air conditioner.

[0021] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The accompanying drawings herein are incorporated into the specification and form a part of the specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 1 is a flowchart of an air conditioner control method shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] Figure 2 is a flowchart of an air conditioner control method shown according to another exemplary embodiment.

[0025] Figure 3 is a flowchart of an air conditioner control method shown according to another exemplary embodiment.

[0026] Figure 4 is a block diagram of an air conditioner control device shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0027] Figure 5 is a block diagram of a device for air conditioner control shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0028] Figure 6 It is a block diagram of a device for air conditioner control shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] Here, the exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and the examples are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementation manners described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementation manners consistent with the present disclosure. On the contrary, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0030] It should be noted that all actions of obtaining signals, information or data in this application are carried out on the premise of complying with the corresponding data protection regulations and policies of the country where it is located and obtaining the authorization given by the owner of the corresponding device.

[0031] Figure 1 It is a flowchart of an air conditioner control method shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Among them, this method can be applied to an air conditioner controller or a cloud server communicatively connected to the air conditioner controller. As Figure 1 shown, this method may include the following S101 to S104.

[0032] In S101, in response to receiving a power consumption selection instruction for a target air conditioner, the target power consumption is determined according to the power consumption selection instruction.

[0033] A user can trigger a power consumption selection instruction for characterizing the target power consumption of the target air conditioner through a terminal (such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a smart wearable device), an air conditioner remote control, etc. Then, the air conditioner controller receives this power consumption selection instruction.

[0034] When the above method is applied to the air conditioner controller, after the air conditioner controller receives this power consumption selection instruction, it directly determines the target power consumption according to this power consumption selection instruction.

[0035] When the above method is applied to the cloud server, after the air conditioner controller receives this power consumption selection instruction, it forwards it to the cloud server; after the cloud server receives this power consumption selection instruction, it determines the target power consumption according to this power consumption selection instruction.

[0036] In S102, a target power range corresponding to the target power consumption is determined.

[0037] In S103, the current operating power of the target air conditioner is obtained.

[0038] In the present disclosure, the current operating power of the target air conditioner includes the sum of the current operating power of the external unit load and the current operating power of the internal unit load of the target air conditioner. Among them, the external unit load includes an external fan and a compressor, and the internal unit load includes an internal fan.

[0039] The current power of the external unit load can be calculated by a power calculation module in the outdoor unit.

[0040] The current power of the internal unit load can be determined according to the current wind speed setting of the target air conditioner. Specifically, according to the corresponding relationship between the wind speed setting and the power of the internal unit load, the current power of the internal unit load corresponding to the current wind speed setting of the target air conditioner can be determined.

[0041] In S104, the target air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the target power range and the current operating power.

[0042] It should be noted that the above S103 can be executed after the above S102 (as shown in Figure 1 ), can also be executed before the above S102, or can be executed simultaneously with the above S102. The present disclosure does not make specific limitations.

[0043] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: When receiving a power consumption selection instruction for the target air conditioner, first, according to the power consumption selection instruction, the target power consumption is determined; then, the target power range corresponding to the target power consumption is determined; at the same time, the current operating power of the target air conditioner is obtained; finally, the target air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the target power range and the current operating power. In this way, the user can intuitively and accurately control the power consumption and usage cost of the air conditioner.

[0044] The following will detail the specific implementation of determining the target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction in the above S101. Specifically, it can be implemented in various ways. In one implementation, the power consumption selection instruction includes the target power consumption. At this time, the target power consumption can be directly obtained by parsing the power consumption selection instruction.

[0045] In another way, the target power consumption is any one of multiple preset power consumptions. Among them, each preset power consumption corresponds to a selection button; the user selects the target power consumption of the target air conditioner through the corresponding button (which can be a virtual button) on the terminal (such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a smart wearable device), an air conditioner remote control. At this time, the power consumption selection instruction includes the target button selected by the user. In this way, the preset power consumption corresponding to the target button, that is, the target power consumption, can be determined according to the corresponding relationship between the button and the preset power consumption.

[0046] Exemplarily, the above-mentioned multiple preset power consumptions include 0.2 kWh / h, 0.4 kWh / h, 0.6 kWh / h, 0.8 kWh / h, 1 kWh / h, 1.5 kWh / h, and 2 kWh / h.

[0047] The following will elaborate on the specific implementation manner of determining the target power range corresponding to the target power consumption in the above S102. Specifically, it can be achieved in multiple ways. In one implementation manner, first, determine the target operating power corresponding to the target power consumption, and then, based on the target operating power, determine the target power range corresponding to the target power consumption.

[0048] Exemplarily, the difference between the target operating power and the preset power can be determined as the lower limit value of the target power range, and the sum of the target operating power and the preset power can be determined as the upper limit value of the target power range, where the preset power is greater than zero.

[0049] In another implementation manner, the target power range corresponding to the target power consumption can be determined according to the pre-established correspondence between the power consumption and the power range. In this way, the target power range corresponding to the target power consumption can be quickly determined, thus ensuring the real-time nature of air conditioner control.

[0050] Among them, when establishing the correspondence between the power consumption and the power range, the operating power corresponding to each preset power consumption can be determined first, and then, for each preset power consumption, based on the operating power corresponding to the preset power consumption, the power range corresponding to the power consumption can be determined.

[0051] Exemplarily, the difference between the operating power corresponding to the preset power consumption and the preset power can be determined as the lower limit value of the power range corresponding to the power consumption, and the sum of the operating power corresponding to the preset power consumption and the preset power can be determined as the upper limit value of the power range corresponding to the power consumption.

[0052] The following will elaborate on the specific implementation manner of controlling the target air conditioner to operate according to the target power range and the current operating power in the above S104.

[0053] Specifically, if the current operating power falls outside the target power range, then according to the current operating power and the target power range, adjust the rotation speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner, that is, adjust the air volume gear of the target air conditioner, and according to the adjusted rotation speed of the internal fan, adjust the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner; if the current operating power falls within the target power range, then do not adjust the rotation speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner, that is, control the target air conditioner to continue operating with the current operating parameters.

[0054] Since the operating frequency of the compressor needs to be adapted to the rotational speed of the internal fan, after adjusting the rotational speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner, it is necessary to adaptively adjust the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner to avoid confusion in the air conditioner control logic. Specifically, if only the rotational speed of the internal fan is adjusted without adaptively adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor, it may cause abnormal temperatures in the pipelines of the internal and external heat exchangers, resulting in the shutdown of the air conditioner, or it may also cause excessive pipeline pressure, affecting the lifespan of the air conditioner.

[0055] In one implementation, the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner can be adaptively adjusted according to the obtained rotational speed of the internal fan after adjustment. Specifically, according to the pre-established correspondence between the rotational speed and the operating frequency of the compressor, the target operating frequency of the compressor corresponding to the obtained rotational speed of the internal fan after adjustment can be determined, and the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner can be adjusted to this target operating frequency.

[0056] The following will provide a detailed description of the above specific implementation for adjusting the rotational speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner according to the current operating power and the target power range.

[0057] Specifically, if the current operating power is greater than the upper limit value of the target power range, the rotational speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner is reduced. In one implementation, the rotational speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner can be adjusted to the first target rotational speed corresponding to the first target wind speed, where the first target wind speed is the next lower-speed wind speed level of the current wind speed of the target air conditioner, and there is a one-to-one correspondence between the wind speed and the rotational speed of the internal fan.

[0058] For example, if the current wind speed is at the 3rd level, the rotational speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner is adjusted to the rotational speed corresponding to the 2nd level, where the wind speeds include the 1st level, 2nd level, ……, 7th level, and the rotational speeds of the internal fan corresponding to the 1st level, 2nd level, ……, 7th level increase in sequence.

[0059] If the current operating power is less than the lower limit value of the target power range, the rotational speed of the internal fan is increased. In one implementation, the rotational speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner can be adjusted to the second target rotational speed corresponding to the second target wind speed, where the second target wind speed is the next higher-speed wind speed level of the current wind speed of the target air conditioner, and there is a one-to-one correspondence between the wind speed and the rotational speed of the internal fan.

[0060] For example, if the current wind speed is at the 3rd level, the rotational speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner is adjusted to the rotational speed corresponding to the 4th level, where the wind speeds include the 1st level, 2nd level, ……, 7th level, and the rotational speeds of the internal fan corresponding to the 1st level, 2nd level, ……, 7th level increase in sequence.

[0061] In addition, by adjusting the windshield of the target air conditioner and adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor, the target air conditioner power consumption can be roughly adjusted, that is, the target air conditioner power can be adjusted significantly. In order to further improve the control accuracy of the air conditioner power consumption, when the current operating power falls within the target power range and the target operating power corresponding to the target power consumption is inconsistent with the current operating power of the target air conditioner, the target air conditioner power consumption can be finely adjusted by adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner, that is, a small adjustment of the target air conditioner power can be achieved. During the adjustment, the user may not be able to perceive the power change, so as to minimize the impact on the user. Specifically, the above S104 can also include the following steps:

[0062] If the current operating power falls within the target power range, the target operating power corresponding to the target power consumption is determined; then, the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner is controlled according to the target operating power and the current operating power.

[0063] Specifically, if the current operating power is greater than the target operating power, the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner is reduced. For example, the operating frequency of the compressor can be reduced by a first preset frequency, for example, 1 Hz; if the current operating power is less than the target operating power, the operating frequency of the compressor is increased. For example, the operating frequency of the compressor can be increased by a second preset frequency, for example, 1 Hz; if the current operating power is equal to the target operating power, there is no need to adjust the operating frequency of the compressor, that is, the compressor is controlled to continue operating at the current operating frequency.

[0064] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of an air conditioning control method according to another exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 As shown, after the above S104, the above method may further include the following S105 and S106.

[0065] In S105 , a target operating power corresponding to the target power consumption is determined.

[0066] In S106, it is determined whether the current operating power is equal to the target operating power.

[0067] If the current operating power is not equal to the target operating power, the target air conditioner power consumption cannot be guaranteed to be the target power consumption. At this time, it is necessary to continue to adjust the operating frequency of the compressor or the speed of the internal fan. Therefore, it is possible to return to the above S103 to continue execution; if the current operating power is equal to the target operating power, it is possible to ensure that the target air conditioner power consumption is the target power consumption. At this time, the operating parameters of the target air conditioner can no longer be adjusted, and the method flow is terminated. In this way, the control accuracy of the air conditioner power consumption can be further improved.

[0068] Figure 3is a flowchart of an air conditioner control method shown according to another exemplary embodiment. As Figure 3 shown, before the above S101, the above air conditioner control method may further include the following S107 to S109.

[0069] In S107, in response to receiving a power consumption selection instruction for a target air conditioner, determine whether the current operation duration of the target air conditioner reaches a preset operation duration.

[0070] In the present disclosure, the current operation duration is the duration between the most recent start of the target air conditioner and the current moment. If the current operation duration of the target air conditioner does not reach the preset operation duration (for example, 10 minutes), then execute the following S108 and S109; if the current operation duration of the target air conditioner reaches the preset operation duration, then determine the target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction, that is, execute the above S101.

[0071] In S108, control the indoor fan of the target air conditioner to rotate at a preset speed, and control the compressor of the target air conditioner to operate at a preset working frequency.

[0072] In S109, determine whether the current operation duration of the target air conditioner reaches the preset operation duration.

[0073] If the current operation duration of the target air conditioner does not reach the preset operation duration, then return to the above S108 until the current operation duration of the target air conditioner does not reach the preset operation duration; if the current operation duration of the target air conditioner reaches the preset operation duration, then determine the target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction, that is, execute the above S101.

[0074] Air conditioner control generally includes an open-loop control stage and a closed-loop control stage. Among them, within the preset operation duration after the air conditioner is started, it is in the open-loop control stage, and then it enters the closed-loop control stage. Among them, within the preset operation duration after the air conditioner is started, the operating power of the air conditioner fluctuates greatly. In this way, the current power of the target air conditioner obtained fluctuates greatly, which has no reference significance for the power consumption control of the target air conditioner. Therefore, if the current operation duration of the target air conditioner does not reach the preset operation duration, then control the indoor fan of the target air conditioner to rotate at a preset speed, and control the compressor of the target air conditioner to operate at a preset working frequency until the current operation duration of the target air conditioner reaches the preset operation duration. After that, perform power consumption control on the target air conditioner according to the current operating power, that is, execute the above S101. Thus, the accuracy of air conditioner power consumption control can be ensured, and the problem of frequent adjustment of air conditioner operating parameters caused by large power fluctuations in the initial stage of air conditioner operation (i.e., the open-loop control node) can be avoided.

[0075] In addition, the above method may further include the following steps:

[0076] In response to detecting the startup of the target air conditioner, obtain the real-time operating power of the target air conditioner according to a preset time period (e.g., 5s).

[0077] For each preset time period, determine the power consumption of the target air conditioner within the preset time period according to the real-time operating power obtained in the preset time period. Exemplarily, the product of the real-time operating power obtained in the preset time period and the duration of the preset time period can be determined as the power consumption of the target air conditioner within the preset time period.

[0078] Determine the sum of the power consumptions within each preset time period as the total power consumption of the target air conditioner during the current operating duration.

[0079] In this way, the user can know in real time the total power consumption of the target air conditioner during the current operating duration, that is, can understand the power consumption situation of the target air conditioner in real time.

[0080] Figure 4 It is a block diagram of an air conditioner control device shown according to an exemplary embodiment. As Figure 4 shown, the device 400 includes:

[0081] A first determination module 401, configured to determine a target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction in response to receiving the power consumption selection instruction for the target air conditioner.

[0082] A second determination module 402, configured to determine a target power range corresponding to the target power consumption.

[0083] A first acquisition module 403, configured to acquire the current operating power of the target air conditioner.

[0084] A control module 404, configured to control the operation of the target air conditioner according to the target power range and the current operating power.

[0085] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: When receiving the power consumption selection instruction for the target air conditioner, first, determine the target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction; then, determine the target power range corresponding to the target power consumption; at the same time, acquire the current operating power of the target air conditioner; finally, control the operation of the target air conditioner according to the target power range and the current operating power. In this way, the user can intuitively and accurately control the power consumption and usage cost of the air conditioner.

[0086] Optionally, the control module 404 includes:

[0087] The first control sub-module is configured to, if the current operating power falls outside the target power range, adjust the rotational speed of the internal blower of the target air conditioner according to the current operating power and the target power range, and adjust the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner according to the adjusted rotational speed of the internal blower.

[0088] Optionally, the first control sub-module includes:

[0089] The first rotational speed adjustment sub-module is configured to, if the current operating power is greater than the upper limit value of the target power range, reduce the rotational speed of the internal blower of the target air conditioner;

[0090] The second rotational speed adjustment sub-module is configured to, if the current operating power is less than the lower limit value of the target power range, increase the rotational speed of the internal blower.

[0091] Optionally, the control module 404 further includes:

[0092] The first determination sub-module is configured to, if the current operating power falls within the target power range, determine the target operating power corresponding to the target power consumption;

[0093] The first frequency adjustment sub-module is configured to, if the current operating power is greater than the target operating power, reduce the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner;

[0094] The second frequency adjustment sub-module is configured to, if the current operating power is less than the target operating power, increase the operating frequency of the compressor.

[0095] Optionally, the second determination module 402 is configured to determine the target power range corresponding to the target power consumption according to the pre-established correspondence between the power consumption and the power range.

[0096] Optionally, the device 400 further includes:

[0097] The third determination module is configured to determine the target operating power corresponding to the target power consumption after the control module 404 controls the target air conditioner to operate;

[0098] The first trigger module is configured to trigger the first acquisition module 403 to acquire the current operating power of the target air conditioner until the current operating power is equal to the target operating power.

[0099] Optionally, the device 400 further includes:

[0100] A fourth determination module, configured to determine whether a current operation duration of the target air conditioner reaches a preset operation duration in response to receiving a power consumption selection instruction for the target air conditioner;

[0101] The first determination module 401 is configured to, if the current operation duration reaches the preset operation duration, determine a target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction.

[0102] Optionally, the apparatus 400 further includes:

[0103] A second acquisition module, configured to acquire a real-time operation power of the target air conditioner at a preset time period in response to detecting that the target air conditioner is started;

[0104] A fifth determination module, configured to determine a power consumption of the target air conditioner within the preset time period according to the real-time operation power acquired in the preset time period for each preset time period;

[0105] A sixth determination module, configured to determine a sum of power consumptions within each preset time period as a total power consumption of the target air conditioner within the current operation duration.

[0106] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manners in which each module performs operations have been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated herein.

[0107] The present disclosure further provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which computer program instructions are stored, and when the program instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the air conditioner control method provided by the present disclosure are implemented.

[0108] The present disclosure further provides an air conditioner, on which computer program instructions are stored, and when the program instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the air conditioner control method provided by the present disclosure are implemented.

[0109] Figure 5 FIG. 800 is a block diagram of an apparatus 800 for air conditioner control according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the apparatus 800 may be an air conditioner controller.

[0110] Referring to Figure 5 , the apparatus 800 may include one or more of the following components: a first processing component 802, a first memory 804, a first power supply component 806, a multimedia component 808, an audio component 810, a first input / output interface 812, a sensor component 814, and a communication component 816.

[0111] The first processing component 802 generally controls the overall operation of the device 800, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operations, and recording operations. The first processing component 802 may include one or more first processors 820 to execute instructions to complete all or part of the steps of the above air-conditioning control method. In addition, the first processing component 802 may include one or more modules to facilitate the interaction between the first processing component 802 and other components. For example, the first processing component 802 may include a multimedia module to facilitate the interaction between the multimedia component 808 and the first processing component 802.

[0112] The first memory 804 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of the device 800. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on the device 800, messages, etc. The first memory 804 may be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0113] The first power component 806 provides power to various components of the device 800. The first power component 806 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power for the device 800.

[0114] The multimedia component 808 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 800 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and / or a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touch screen to receive input signals from the user.

[0115] The audio component 810 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 810 includes a microphone (MIC) that is configured to receive external audio signals when the device 800 is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in the first memory 804 or transmitted via the communication component 816. In some embodiments, the audio component 810 further includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0116] The first input / output interface 812 provides an interface between the first processing component 802 and a peripheral interface module, which may be a keyboard, a click wheel, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to: a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

[0117] The sensor assembly 814 includes one or more sensors for providing a status assessment of various aspects of the device 800. For example, the sensor assembly 814 can detect the on / off state of the device 800, such as the component being the display of the device 800. The sensor assembly 814 can also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications.

[0118] The communication component 816 is configured to facilitate communication between the device 800 and other devices in a wired or wireless manner. The device 800 can access a wireless network based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 2G, or 3G, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 816 receives a broadcast signal or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 816 further includes a near field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module can be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0119] In an exemplary embodiment, the device 800 can be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components for performing the above-described air conditioner control method.

[0120] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a first memory 804 including instructions, and the above instructions can be executed by a first processor 820 of the device 800 to complete the above-described air conditioner control method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0121] In another exemplary embodiment, a computer program product is also provided, and the computer program product includes a computer program capable of being executed by a programmable device, and the computer program has a code portion for performing the above-described air conditioner control method when executed by the programmable device.

[0122] Figure 6 is a block diagram of a device 1900 for air conditioner control shown according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the device 1900 can be provided as a server. Refer to Figure 6, the apparatus 1900 includes a second processing component 1922, which further includes one or more second processors, and memory resources represented by a second memory 1932 for storing instructions executable by the second processing component 1922, such as application programs. The application programs stored in the second memory 1932 may include one or more modules each corresponding to a set of instructions. In addition, the second processing component 1922 is configured to execute instructions to perform the above-described air-conditioning control method.

[0123] The apparatus 1900 may further include a second power component 1926 configured to perform power management of the apparatus 1900, a wired or wireless network interface 1950 configured to connect the apparatus 1900 to a network, and a second input / output interface 1958. The apparatus 1900 may operate based on an operating system stored in the second memory 1932, such as Windows Server TM , Mac OS X TM , Unix TM , Linux TM , FreeBSD TM or the like.

[0124] Those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the present disclosure. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include known common knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed in the present disclosure. The specification and examples are only to be considered as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are pointed out by the following claims.

[0125] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner control method, characterized in that, it includes: Responding to receiving a power consumption selection instruction for a target air conditioner, determining a target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction; Determining a target power range corresponding to the target power consumption; Obtaining the current operating power of the target air conditioner; Controlling the operation of the target air conditioner according to the target power range and the current operating power; The method further includes: Responding to receiving a power consumption selection instruction for a target air conditioner, determining whether the current operating duration of the target air conditioner reaches a preset operating duration; The determining the target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction includes: If the current operating duration reaches the preset operating duration, determining the target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction; The controlling the operation of the target air conditioner according to the target power range and the current operating power includes: If the current operating power falls outside the target power range, adjusting the rotation speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner according to the current operating power and the target power range, and adjusting the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner according to the adjusted rotation speed of the internal fan; If the current operating power falls within the target power range, determining a target operating power corresponding to the target power consumption; if the current operating power is greater than the target operating power, reducing the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner; if the current operating power is less than the target operating power, increasing the operating frequency of the compressor.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting the rotation speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner according to the current operating power and the target power range includes: If the current operating power is greater than the upper limit value of the target power range, reducing the rotation speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner; If the current operating power is less than the lower limit value of the target power range, increasing the rotation speed of the internal fan.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determining the target power range corresponding to the target power consumption includes: Determining the target power range corresponding to the target power consumption according to a pre-established correspondence between power consumption and power range.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, After the step of controlling the operation of the target air conditioner, the method further includes: Determining a target operating power corresponding to the target power consumption; Returning to the step of obtaining the current operating power of the target air conditioner until the current operating power is equal to the target operating power.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The method further includes: Responding to detecting the startup of the target air conditioner, obtaining the real-time operating power of the target air conditioner according to a preset time period; For each preset time period, determining the power consumption of the target air conditioner within the preset time period according to the real-time operating power obtained in the preset time period; Determine the sum of the power consumption within each of the preset time periods as the total power consumption of the target air conditioner during the current operating duration.

6. An air conditioner control device, characterized in that, it includes: A first determination module, configured to, in response to receiving a power consumption selection instruction for a target air conditioner, determine a target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction; A second determination module, configured to determine a target power range corresponding to the target power consumption; A first acquisition module, configured to acquire the current operating power of the target air conditioner; A control module, configured to control the operation of the target air conditioner according to the target power range and the current operating power; The device further includes: A fourth determination module, configured to, in response to receiving a power consumption selection instruction for a target air conditioner, determine whether the current operating duration of the target air conditioner reaches a preset operating duration; The first determination module is configured to, if the current operating duration reaches the preset operating duration, determine a target power consumption according to the power consumption selection instruction; The control module includes: A first control sub-module, configured to, if the current operating power falls outside the target power range, adjust the rotation speed of the internal fan of the target air conditioner according to the current operating power and the target power range, and adjust the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner according to the adjusted rotation speed of the internal fan; The control module further includes: A first determination sub-module, configured to, if the current operating power falls within the target power range, determine a target operating power corresponding to the target power consumption; A first frequency adjustment sub-module, configured to, if the current operating power is greater than the target operating power, reduce the operating frequency of the compressor of the target air conditioner; A second frequency adjustment sub-module, configured to, if the current operating power is less than the target operating power, increase the operating frequency of the compressor.

7. An air conditioner control device, characterized in that, it includes: A processor; A memory for storing instructions executable by the processor; wherein, the processor is configured to: execute the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. A computer-readable storage medium, on which computer program instructions are stored, characterized in that, when the program instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 are implemented.

9. An air conditioner, on which computer program instructions are stored, characterized in that, when the program instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 are implemented.

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