Interconnection control method and device for air conditioner and smart shower

Abstract

The present invention provides a method and device for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart shower. The method for interconnecting and controlling the air conditioner and the smart shower comprises: receiving a shutdown trigger signal of the smart shower while the air conditioner is running; sending a query message to the user asking whether to turn on the personal mode of the air conditioner; receiving a reply message from the user to determine whether the personal mode is on or off; and controlling the air supply direction of the air conditioner toward the user when the personal mode is on. The solution of the present invention can realize the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart shower, provide a scenario for interconnecting smart home appliances, and effectively improve the level of intelligence; can realize precise air supply, so that the air supply direction meets the actual needs of the user, and automatically adjust the air conditioner according to the actual state of the smart shower, so that the temperature of the indoor environment meets the user's comfort requirements, thereby improving the user's experience.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of society and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people's demands for quality of life are also becoming higher and higher. People are increasingly paying attention to the comfort of their living environment. They are demanding that environmental conditioning devices used in daily life or work are not limited to traditional functions, but more and more want them to be able to adjust in various ways according to users' real-time needs. Environmental conditioning devices can include household appliances such as air conditioners that regulate ambient air parameters.

[0003] However, most current environmental conditioning devices, due to their inherent functional and structural limitations, lack the ability to effectively connect with other devices. For example, current air conditioners and smart showerheads lack effective connectivity, making them unable to intelligently adjust based on their respective states, resulting in a poor user experience. This is especially true when the air conditioner is unable to automatically adjust itself after a shower. Maintaining the air conditioner in its original operating state can cause the user to feel cold, potentially leading to colds and fevers, and negatively impacting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One purpose of the present invention is to realize intelligent interconnection between an air conditioner and a smart shower head, thereby effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0005] A further object of the present invention is to make the air supply direction of the air conditioner meet the actual needs of users and improve the user experience.

[0006] In particular, the present invention provides an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart shower, comprising: receiving a shutdown trigger signal of the smart shower when the air conditioner is running; sending an inquiry message to the user whether to turn on the personal mode of the air conditioner; receiving the user's reply message to determine the on / off status of the personal mode; and when the personal mode is turned on, controlling the air supply direction of the air conditioner to be toward the user.

[0007] Optionally, the step of controlling the air supply direction of the air conditioner toward the user includes: obtaining the user's location information; and adjusting the guide plate posture at the air outlet of the air conditioner according to the location information so that the air delivered from the air outlet is directed toward the user.

[0008] Optionally, the air conditioner is provided with a radar, and the step of obtaining the user's location information includes: obtaining the location information using the radar.

[0009] Optionally, when the follow-up mode is turned off, the air conditioner is controlled to keep the current air supply direction unchanged.

[0010] Optionally, before the step of receiving the smart shower's off trigger signal, the step also includes: receiving the smart shower's on trigger signal; detecting the outlet water temperature of the smart shower; obtaining the current set temperature of the air conditioner; and determining the adjusted set temperature of the air conditioner based on the outlet water temperature and the current set temperature.

[0011] Optionally, the step of determining the adjusted set temperature of the air conditioner according to the outlet water temperature and the current set temperature includes: determining a temperature change value according to the outlet water temperature; and calculating the sum of the current set temperature and the temperature change value as the adjusted set temperature.

[0012] Optionally, the step of determining the temperature change value according to the outlet water temperature includes: querying a preset information table to match and obtain the temperature change value corresponding to the outlet water temperature, wherein the preset information table pre-stores temperature change values ​​corresponding to different outlet water temperatures.

[0013] Optionally, after the step of receiving the closing trigger signal of the smart shower, the method further includes: timing the closing time of the smart shower; judging whether the closing time is greater than or equal to a first preset time; and if so, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the adjusted set temperature; if not, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current set temperature.

[0014] Optionally, after the step of controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the adjusted set temperature, the step also includes: timing the adjustment time of the air conditioner to operate according to the adjusted set temperature; judging whether the adjustment time is greater than or equal to a second preset time; and if so, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the current set temperature; if not, controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the adjusted set temperature.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a smart shower, comprising: a processor and a memory, wherein a control program is stored in the memory, and when the control program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement any of the above-mentioned interconnection control methods for an air conditioner and a smart shower.

[0016] The interconnection control method and device of the air conditioner and the smart shower of the present invention receives a shutdown trigger signal of the smart shower when the air conditioner is running, sends a query message to the user whether to turn on the personal mode of the air conditioner, receives the user's reply message to determine the on / off status of the personal mode, and controls the air supply direction of the air conditioner toward the user when the personal mode is turned on, thereby realizing intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart shower, providing a scenario for interconnection of smart home appliances, and effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0017] Furthermore, the interconnection control method and device of the air conditioner and the smart shower of the present invention, when it is determined that the follow-up mode is turned on according to the user's reply information, uses the radar on the air conditioner to obtain the user's location information, and adjusts the guide plate posture at the air outlet of the air conditioner according to the location information so that the air delivered from the air outlet is directed towards the user; when it is determined that the follow-up mode is turned off according to the user's reply information, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current air supply direction unchanged, which can achieve precise air supply so that the air supply direction meets the actual needs of the user; after receiving the closing trigger signal of the smart shower, the closing time of the smart shower is timed, and when the closing time is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the adjusted set temperature; when the closing time is less than the first preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the current set temperature. The air conditioner can be automatically adjusted according to the actual state of the smart shower, so that the temperature of the indoor environment meets the user's comfort requirements, thereby improving the user's usage experience.

[0018] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart shower according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is a detailed flow chart of a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart shower head according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a smart shower according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0023] Figure 4 4 is a schematic architecture diagram of an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a smart shower according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] This embodiment first provides an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart shower, which can realize the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart shower, provide a scenario for the interconnection of smart home appliances, and effectively improve the degree of intelligence. Figure 1 FIG is a schematic diagram of an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a smart shower according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the smart shower head may include the following steps:

[0025] Step S102: receiving a shutdown trigger signal of the smart shower head while the air conditioner is running;

[0026] Step S104, sending a query message to the user whether to turn on the personal mode of the air conditioner;

[0027] Step S106, receiving the user's reply information to determine whether the follow-me mode is on or off;

[0028] Step S108: When the user-friendly mode is on, the air supply direction of the air conditioner is controlled to be toward the user.

[0029] It should be noted that the methods of this embodiment and the following embodiments are described from the perspective of the interconnected control device between the air conditioner and the smart showerhead, meaning that the relevant steps are executed by the control device. Furthermore, the implementation of this embodiment and the following embodiments requires that the air conditioner and the smart showerhead are interconnected. Specifically, an interconnected control device for the air conditioner and the smart showerhead can be provided between the air conditioner and the smart showerhead. This control device can receive signals from the air conditioner and the smart showerhead and can send signals to the air conditioner and the smart showerhead. This control device can be provided separately or internally within the air conditioner.

[0030] The smart showerhead in this embodiment is intelligent precisely because it can both send signals to and receive signals from the control device, as mentioned above. Specifically, this can be achieved by providing a controller on the smart showerhead. In a preferred embodiment, a temperature sensor can also be provided in the water outlet pipe connected to the smart showerhead to detect the outlet water temperature therein and use it as the outlet water temperature of the smart showerhead. This allows the smart showerhead's controller to transmit the outlet water temperature to the control device.

[0031] In the above steps, step S102 receives a shutdown trigger signal for the smart shower. Specifically, the controller of the smart shower can send the shutdown trigger signal to the control device, which then receives the shutdown trigger signal. Receiving the shutdown trigger signal from the smart shower indicates that the user may have finished showering. The shutdown trigger signal from the smart shower is only received when the air conditioner is running. In other words, if the air conditioner is not running, the shutdown trigger signal from the smart shower is not received. Because there is no need to adjust the air conditioner when the user finishes showering, it can save a certain amount of energy.

[0032] Step S104 sends a query message to the user asking whether to enable the air conditioner's on-demand mode. The query message may specifically ask whether to enable the air conditioner's on-demand mode. In a preferred embodiment, a mobile terminal associated with the air conditioner may be controlled to output the query message. Specifically, the query message may be output via application software on the mobile terminal. In another preferred embodiment, a display device or voice device provided with the air conditioner may be controlled to output the query message. In yet another preferred embodiment, the air conditioner's remote control may also be controlled to output the query message.

[0033] Step S106: Receive a user's response to determine whether the follow-me mode is on or off. Specifically, a query message may be sent to the user in a variety of ways, and then the user's response may be received to determine whether the follow-me mode is on or off based on the response. The response may include information indicating whether the follow-me mode is on or off.

[0034] It should be noted that the method for obtaining the user's reply information can be the same as or different from the method for outputting the inquiry information. For example, when the inquiry information is output via a mobile terminal, the reply information can be obtained via the mobile terminal, or the display device, voice device, or remote control of the air conditioner. Similarly, when the inquiry information is output via the display device, voice device, or remote control of the air conditioner, the reply information can also be obtained via the mobile terminal, or the display device, voice device, or remote control of the air conditioner.

[0035] Step S108: When the follow-user mode is enabled, the air supply direction of the air conditioner is controlled to be toward the user. That is, when the follow-user mode is enabled, the air supply direction of the air conditioner always follows and is toward the user. In a preferred embodiment, controlling the air supply direction of the air conditioner to be toward the user may include: obtaining the user's location information; and adjusting the position of the guide plate at the air outlet of the air conditioner based on the location information so that the air delivered from the air outlet is directed toward the user. More preferably, the air conditioner may be equipped with a radar, and obtaining the user's location information may include: obtaining the location information using the radar.

[0036] The radar can accurately detect the user's location at all times, determining their exact location. This allows the guide vane to adjust its position based on this location information, directing the air from the air outlet toward the user. Considering that after receiving the smart showerhead's off trigger signal, the user may be finishing their shower and entering a room where the air conditioner regulates the temperature, enabling the user-friendly mode ensures that the air from the air conditioner is always directed toward the user. This can speed up the drying process after the shower, and when the air is warm, it further enhances the user's comfort and warmth, effectively improving their user experience.

[0037] It should be noted that when Follow Mode is off, the air conditioner maintains its current airflow direction. This means that, despite receiving the smart showerhead's off trigger signal, the user may not have just finished showering, or may have temporarily turned off the showerhead while showering, or may have just finished showering but not yet desired airflow directed toward them. In short, whether Follow Mode is enabled is determined by the user's response, ensuring that the airflow direction of the air conditioner better meets the user's actual needs.

[0038] In summary, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the smart shower head of this embodiment receives a shutdown trigger signal of the smart shower head when the air conditioner is running, sends an inquiry message to the user whether to turn on the personal mode of the air conditioner, receives the user's reply message to determine the on / off status of the personal mode, and when the personal mode is turned on, controls the air supply direction of the air conditioner toward the user, thereby realizing intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart shower head, providing a scenario for interconnection of smart home appliances, and effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0039] In some optional embodiments, the interconnected air conditioner and smart shower can achieve higher technical effects by further optimizing and configuring the above steps. The following describes in detail the interconnected control method of the air conditioner and smart shower in this embodiment in combination with an introduction to an optional execution process of this embodiment. This embodiment is only an example of the execution process. During specific implementation, the execution order and operating conditions of some steps can be modified according to specific implementation requirements. Figure 2 Detailed flow chart of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart shower according to an embodiment of the present invention. The interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart shower includes the following steps:

[0040] Step S202: receiving a smart shower head shutdown trigger signal when the air conditioner is running;

[0041] Step S204, sending a query message to the user whether to turn on the personal mode of the air conditioner;

[0042] Step S206, receiving the user's reply information;

[0043] Step S208, determine whether the follow-up mode is on, if so, execute step S212, if not, execute step S210;

[0044] Step S210, controlling the air conditioner to maintain the current air supply direction unchanged;

[0045] Step S212, obtaining location information using radar;

[0046] Step S214: adjusting the posture of the guide plate at the air outlet of the air conditioner according to the position information so that the air delivered from the air outlet is directed toward the user.

[0047] In the above steps, the smart shower head's on trigger signal can also be received before the smart shower head's off trigger signal is received in step S202. This is because the smart shower head must be turned on before it is turned off, so the on trigger signal can be received before the smart shower head's off trigger signal is received. Similarly, the smart shower head's controller can send an on trigger signal to the control device, which then receives the on trigger signal.

[0048] Furthermore, after receiving the smart shower head's activation trigger signal, the outlet water temperature of the smart shower head can be detected to obtain the current set temperature of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner's adjusted set temperature can be determined based on the outlet water temperature and the current set temperature. As mentioned above, a temperature sensor can be provided in the outlet pipe connected to the smart shower head. Detecting the outlet water temperature of the smart shower head can include: detecting the outlet water temperature at the outlet pipe using the temperature sensor.

[0049] The current set temperature of the air conditioner is obtained. In fact, the air conditioner can be operating in cooling mode or heating mode at this time. Regardless of the mode, the current set temperature of the air conditioner can be obtained. For example, when the air conditioner is operating in cooling mode, the current set temperature may be 26°C. When the air conditioner is operating in heating mode, the current set temperature may be 20°C. It should be noted that the specific values ​​of the current set temperature mentioned above are only examples and are not limitations of the present invention. In other embodiments, the current set temperature may be other values.

[0050] In a specific embodiment, determining the air conditioner's adjusted set temperature based on the outlet water temperature and the current set temperature may include: determining a temperature change value based on the outlet water temperature; and calculating the sum of the current set temperature and the temperature change value as the adjusted set temperature. More specifically, determining the temperature change value based on the outlet water temperature may include: querying a preset information table to obtain a temperature change value corresponding to the outlet water temperature, where the preset information table pre-stores temperature change values ​​corresponding to different outlet water temperatures. That is, after detecting the outlet water temperature of the smart showerhead and obtaining the current set temperature of the air conditioner, the preset information table is first consulted to obtain a temperature change value corresponding to the outlet water temperature, and then the sum of the current set temperature and the temperature change value is calculated as the adjusted set temperature.

[0051] The following describes a specific example. A preset information table may pre-store the following information: if the outlet water temperature is A1, the temperature change value is A2; if the outlet water temperature is B1, the temperature change value is B2; if the outlet water temperature is C1, the temperature change value is C2; and if the outlet water temperature is D1, the temperature change value is D2. If the outlet water temperature is detected to be B1, the corresponding temperature change value can be B2. If the current set temperature is T, then the adjusted set temperature T0 is T + B2. It should be noted that the higher the outlet water temperature, the greater the temperature change value can be; in other words, the outlet water temperature and the temperature change value can be directly proportional.

[0052] This is because the higher the outlet water temperature, the more sensitive the user is to cold, and the more likely they are to need the indoor temperature to rise after showering. Therefore, the temperature change value used to adjust the current set temperature can be larger. After the user showers, the current set temperature is adjusted. Specifically, the current set temperature is added to the temperature change value to control the air conditioner's operation. This ensures that the indoor environment meets the user's actual needs, preventing the user from catching a cold or fever due to feeling cold after showering, effectively protecting the user's health and user experience.

[0053] It should be noted that calculating the sum of the current set temperature and the temperature change as the adjusted set temperature does not directly control the air conditioner to operate according to the adjusted set temperature. Instead, the system first receives a shutdown trigger signal from the smart shower and measures the duration of the shower's shutdown. This is because if the smart shower is still on, the user may still be showering, making it too early to adjust the air conditioner. Only after receiving the shutdown trigger signal from the smart shower, when the user may be about to enter a room with a temperature controlled by the air conditioner, can it be more appropriate to adjust the air conditioner.

[0054] Furthermore, after timing the off time of the smart shower, it can be determined whether the off time is greater than or equal to a first preset time. If the result is yes, that is, the off time is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the adjusted set temperature. If the result is no, that is, the off time is less than the first preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the current set temperature.

[0055] If the smart showerhead is off for less than the first preset duration, it means the user may have temporarily turned it off to scrub their body, apply shampoo, or shower gel, and may need to turn it back on again shortly. In this case, the air conditioner only needs to be controlled to operate at the current set temperature; no additional adjustments are necessary. If the smart showerhead is off for longer than or equal to the first preset duration, it means the user may have finished a thorough shower and is about to enter a room where the air conditioner controls the temperature. In this case, the air conditioner can be controlled to operate at the adjusted set temperature, raising the indoor temperature and preventing the user from feeling cold right after the shower, leading to colds, fevers, and other conditions, effectively protecting the user's health.

[0056] It should be noted that after receiving the smart showerhead's off trigger signal, the airflow direction and set temperature of the air conditioner can be adjusted simultaneously or sequentially. For example, if the off time is greater than or equal to a first preset time, and the user-friendly mode is enabled, the guide plate at the air outlet of the air conditioner can be adjusted to direct the air out of the outlet toward the user. Simultaneously, the air conditioner can be controlled to operate according to the set temperature, and the airflow direction and set temperature can be adjusted simultaneously.

[0057] For another example, after receiving the closing trigger signal of the smart shower, if the user-friendly mode is turned on, the guide plate posture at the air outlet of the air conditioner can be adjusted first so that the air delivered from the air outlet is directed towards the user, and then, when the closing time is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the adjusted set temperature, first adjusting the air supply direction and then adjusting the set temperature.

[0058] For another example, after receiving the shutdown trigger signal of the smart shower, when the shutdown time is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the air conditioner can be controlled to operate according to the adjusted set temperature. If the follow-up mode is turned on, the guide plate posture at the air outlet of the air conditioner can be adjusted to make the air delivered from the air outlet directed towards the user. The set temperature is adjusted first, and then the air supply direction is adjusted.

[0059] The above examples all assume that user-friendly mode is enabled. If user-friendly mode is not enabled, there's no need to adjust the airflow direction. Simply maintain the current airflow direction and control the air conditioner to operate at the adjusted set temperature when the off time is greater than or equal to a first preset time. Even after user-friendly mode is enabled, the user can respond at any time to disable it, thereby disabling it and restoring the original airflow direction. Alternatively, after a certain period of time, user-friendly mode can be automatically disabled, restoring the original airflow direction.

[0060] When the follow-me mode is on, if the radar does not detect the user's location information, it can be assumed that the user has not come to the indoor environment where the air conditioner is located, and the current air supply direction can be temporarily kept unchanged. Air can be supplied towards the user until the user's location information is detected. In some other embodiments, after receiving the shutdown trigger signal of the smart shower, instead of sending a query message to the user whether to turn on the follow-me mode, a query message is sent to the user whether to turn on the avoidance mode. If the user's reply message confirms that the avoidance mode is turned on, the posture of the guide plate at the air outlet of the air conditioner can be adjusted so that the air delivered from the air outlet avoids the user. The advantage of the avoidance mode is that it avoids blowing air towards users who have just taken a shower, and is suitable for users who are more afraid of cold and have weaker bodies.

[0061] Furthermore, after the air conditioner is controlled to operate at the adjusted set temperature, the adjustment time for the air conditioner to operate at the adjusted set temperature may be timed. A determination is then made as to whether the adjustment time is greater than or equal to a second preset time. If the result is yes, i.e., the adjustment time is greater than or equal to the second preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to operate at the current set temperature. If the result is no, i.e., the adjustment time is less than the second preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to operate at the adjusted set temperature.

[0062] If the air conditioner has been operating at the adjusted set temperature for a period of time greater than or equal to the second preset time, it indicates that a considerable amount of time has passed since the user has just stepped out of the bath and their body is relatively dry. Continuing to operate the air conditioner at the adjusted set temperature may cause the user to feel too hot. Therefore, the air conditioner may be controlled to operate at the current set temperature, that is, to restore the previous set temperature and lower the indoor temperature to meet the user's actual needs at that time. If the air conditioner has been operating at the adjusted set temperature for a period of time less than the second preset time, it indicates that a short time has passed since the user has just stepped out of the bath and their body may not have been completely dry. Therefore, the air conditioner may be controlled to continue operating at the adjusted set temperature to ensure that the indoor temperature does not drop too low, thereby preventing the user from feeling cold or even becoming ill.

[0063] In summary, the interconnected control method of the air conditioner and the smart shower of this embodiment, when it is determined that the follow-up mode is turned on according to the user's reply information, uses the radar on the air conditioner to obtain the user's location information, and adjusts the guide plate posture at the air outlet of the air conditioner according to the location information so that the air delivered from the air outlet is directed towards the user; when it is determined that the follow-up mode is turned off according to the user's reply information, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current air supply direction unchanged, which can achieve precise air supply so that the air supply direction meets the actual needs of the user; after receiving the closing trigger signal of the smart shower, the closing time of the smart shower is timed, and when the closing time is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the adjusted set temperature; when the closing time is less than the first preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the current set temperature. The air conditioner can be automatically adjusted according to the actual state of the smart shower, so that the temperature of the indoor environment meets the user's comfort requirements, thereby improving the user experience.

[0064] This embodiment also provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a smart shower head. Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of an interconnected control device 300 for an air conditioner and a smart shower according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 FIG is a schematic diagram of an interconnected control device 300 for an air conditioner and a smart shower according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the control device 300 may include: a processor 310 and a memory 320, wherein the memory 320 stores a control program 321, and when the control program 321 is executed by the processor 310, it is used to implement any of the above-mentioned interconnection control methods of the air conditioner and the smart shower. Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner 100 and the smart shower head 200 can be set in different indoor environments.

[0065] As mentioned above, the interconnected control methods for the air conditioner and the smart showerhead in each of the above-described embodiments are described from the perspective of the control device 300, i.e., the control device 300 executes the relevant steps. In a specific embodiment, the control device 300 is data-connected to the air conditioner 100 and the smart showerhead 200. It can be deployed with network-side devices such as servers and the cloud, obtain various data about the designated space through the network, and implement relevant adjustments by remotely sending commands to the air conditioner 100 and the smart showerhead 200.

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

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

[0068] In the description of the present embodiment, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

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

Claims

1. A method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart shower head, comprising: receiving a closing trigger signal of the smart shower head when the air conditioner is running; Sending a query message to the user whether to turn on the on-demand mode of the air conditioner; Receiving a reply message from the user to determine the on / off status of the follow-me mode; as well as When the follow-the-person mode is on, the air supply direction of the air conditioner is controlled to be toward the user. Before the step of receiving the closing trigger signal of the smart shower, the method further includes: receiving the opening trigger signal of the smart shower; detecting the outlet water temperature of the smart shower; obtaining the current set temperature of the air conditioner; and determining the adjusted set temperature of the air conditioner according to the outlet water temperature and the current set temperature. The step of determining the adjusted set temperature of the air conditioner according to the outlet water temperature and the current set temperature comprises: determining a temperature change value according to the outlet water temperature; and calculating the sum of the current set temperature and the temperature change value as the adjusted set temperature; The step of determining the temperature change value according to the outlet water temperature includes: querying a preset information table to match and obtain the temperature change value corresponding to the outlet water temperature, wherein the preset information table pre-stores the temperature change values ​​corresponding to different outlet water temperatures.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of controlling the air supply direction of the air conditioner to be toward the user comprises: Obtaining the user's location information; as well as The guide plate posture at the air outlet of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the position information so that the air sent out from the air outlet is directed toward the user.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein The air conditioner is provided with a radar, and The step of obtaining the user's location information includes: obtaining the location information using the radar.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein When the follow-up mode is turned off, the air conditioner is controlled to keep the current air supply direction unchanged.

5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Timing the duration of the smart shower being turned off; Determining whether the shutdown duration is greater than or equal to a first preset duration; as well as If yes, control the air conditioner to operate according to the adjusted set temperature. If not, control the air conditioner to operate according to the current set temperature.

6. The method according to claim 5, further comprising: timing the adjustment time for the air conditioner to operate according to the adjusted set temperature; Determining whether the adjusted duration is greater than or equal to a second preset duration; as well as If so, control the air conditioner to operate according to the current set temperature. If not, control the air conditioner to operate according to the adjusted set temperature.

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

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