Method and device for interconnection control of smart window and clothes hanger

Abstract

The application provides an intelligent window and clothes hanger interconnection control method and device. The intelligent window and clothes hanger interconnection control method comprises the following steps: detecting a gravity value on the clothes hanger; determining whether the gravity value is increased; if yes, determining that new clothes to be dried are added on the clothes hanger; and controlling the intelligent window to be opened. The scheme of the application can realize the intelligent interconnection of the intelligent window and the clothes hanger, provide an intelligent household appliance and household interconnection scene, and effectively improve the intelligent degree. The opening of the intelligent window can improve the drying effect of the clothes to be dried on the clothes hanger, reduce the humidity of the indoor environment in cooperation with the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner, and realize sterilization of the clothes to be dried on the clothes hanger through the air conditioner, thereby protecting the health of the user and effectively improving the use experience of the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent control technology, and in particular to a method and device for interconnecting and controlling an intelligent window and a clothes rack. Background Technology

[0002] As society develops and people's living standards continue to improve, their demands for quality of life are also increasing. People are paying more and more attention to the comfort of their living environment, and their needs for home appliances and equipment in daily life or work are no longer limited to traditional functions. They hope that these appliances can be adjusted in various ways to meet the real-time needs of users.

[0003] However, most current home appliances and furniture devices cannot fully embody the concept of interconnectivity with other devices due to limitations in their functions and structures. For example, current windows and clothes racks cannot be effectively interconnected or intelligently adjusted according to each other's actual conditions, resulting in a poor user experience. Especially when a lot of freshly washed clothes are hung on the clothes rack, the humidity in the surrounding environment rises significantly, making it difficult for clothes to dry and also easily breeding bacteria and fungi, which can affect the user's health. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One objective of this invention is to achieve intelligent interconnection between smart windows and clothes racks, thereby effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0005] A further objective of this invention is to improve the drying effect of clothes on the clothes rack by opening a smart window, and to reduce the humidity of the indoor environment in conjunction with the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner.

[0006] Specifically, the present invention provides an interconnection control method for a smart window and a clothes rack, wherein the smart window and the clothes rack are in the same indoor environment, and the method includes: detecting the gravity value on the clothes rack; determining whether the gravity value has increased; if so, determining that new clothes have been added to the clothes rack; and controlling the smart window to open.

[0007] Optionally, a gravity sensor is installed on the clothes rack, and the step of detecting the gravity value on the clothes rack includes: using the gravity sensor to detect the gravity value.

[0008] Optionally, if the gravity value remains constant or decreases, it is determined that no new clothes are added to the clothes rack.

[0009] Optionally, after determining that no new clothes are added to the clothes rack, the process may also include: controlling the smart window to remain in its current open / closed state.

[0010] Optionally, an air conditioner is also installed in the indoor environment, and after the step of controlling the opening of the smart window, the step also includes: controlling the air conditioner to turn on the dehumidification mode.

[0011] Optionally, after the step of controlling the smart window to remain in its current open / closed state, the method may further include: controlling the air conditioner to remain in its current operating state.

[0012] Optionally, after controlling the air conditioner to turn on the dehumidification mode, the method may further include: controlling the air conditioner to turn on the sterilization function and maintaining it for a preset time.

[0013] Optionally, the air conditioner achieves sterilization through ultraviolet irradiation, and after the step of controlling the air conditioner to turn on the sterilization function, it also includes: outputting the first information that sterilization is in progress to remind the user to avoid ultraviolet irradiation.

[0014] Optionally, after a preset time period is reached, the air conditioner can be controlled to turn off the sterilization function and output a second message indicating that sterilization is complete, so as to remind the user to move around freely.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, an interconnection control device for a smart window and a clothes rack is also provided, comprising: a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a control program, and when the control program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the interconnection control method for the smart window and clothes rack described above.

[0016] The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for interconnecting and controlling a smart window and a clothes rack. By detecting the gravity value on the clothes rack, determining whether the gravity value has increased, and if the result is yes, determining that new clothes have been added to the clothes rack and controlling the smart window to open, the present invention enables the smart window and the clothes rack to interconnect, providing a scenario for smart home appliances and home interconnection, and effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0017] Furthermore, the interconnection control method and device for the smart window and clothes rack of the present invention, when new clothes are added to the clothes rack, controls the smart window to open, controls the air conditioner to turn on dehumidification mode, controls the air conditioner to turn on sterilization function and maintain it for a preset time; when no new clothes are added to the clothes rack, controls the smart window to remain in its current open / closed state, controls the air conditioner to remain in its current operating state, further realizing the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner, the smart window, and the clothes rack. By opening the smart window, the drying effect of the clothes on the clothes rack is improved. In conjunction with the dehumidification mode of the air conditioner, the humidity of the indoor environment is reduced. And by sterilizing the clothes on the clothes rack through the air conditioner, the user's health is protected, and the user experience is effectively improved.

[0018] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the invention in a detailed manner by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or portions. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an interconnection control method between a smart window and a clothes rack according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a detailed flowchart of a method for interconnecting and controlling a smart window and a clothes rack according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic block diagram of an interconnection control device for a smart window and a clothes rack according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic architecture diagram of an interconnection control device for a smart window and a clothes rack according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] This embodiment first provides a method for interconnecting and controlling a smart window and a clothes rack, which can realize the intelligent interconnection between the smart window and the clothes rack, providing a scenario for the interconnection of smart home appliances and effectively improving the level of intelligence. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an interconnection control method between a smart window and a clothes rack according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the interconnection and control method between the smart window and the clothes rack may include the following steps:

[0025] Step S102: Detect the weight value on the clothes rack;

[0026] Step S104: Determine if the gravity value increases. If so, proceed to step S106.

[0027] Step S106: Confirm that new clothes have been added to the clothes rack for drying;

[0028] Step S108: Control the smart window to open.

[0029] It should be noted that the methods in this embodiment and the following embodiments are all described from the perspective of the interconnection control device between the smart window and the clothes rack, that is, the relevant steps are performed by the control device. Furthermore, the premise for implementing this embodiment and the following embodiments is that the smart window and the clothes rack are interconnected. Specifically, an interconnection control device between the smart window and the clothes rack can be installed between the smart window and the clothes rack. This control device can receive signals sent by the smart window and the clothes rack, and can also send signals to the smart window and the clothes rack.

[0030] In one specific embodiment, both the smart window and the clothes rack can be equipped with their own controllers to receive signals from and send signals to the control device. More specifically, the control device can be located externally to the smart window and the clothes rack, i.e., separately installed, or it can be installed on one of the two. When the control device is installed on the smart window, the control device and the smart window's own controller can be the same component or different components. When the control device is installed on the clothes rack, the control device and the clothes rack's own controller can be the same component or different components. In this embodiment, the smart window and the clothes rack can be located in the same indoor environment.

[0031] In the above steps, step S102 detects the gravity value on the clothes rack. Specifically, a gravity sensor can be installed on the clothes rack. Furthermore, the step of detecting the gravity value on the clothes rack may include: using a gravity sensor to detect the gravity value. The clothes rack's controller can send the gravity data to a control device. In a preferred embodiment, multiple gravity sensors can be installed at equal intervals on the clothes rack to obtain more accurate gravity data.

[0032] Step S104 determines whether the gravity value has increased. If the result is yes, meaning the gravity value has increased, step S106 is executed to confirm that new clothes have been added to the clothes rack, and further step S108 is executed to control the smart window to open. In other words, an increase in the gravity value on the clothes rack indicates that new clothes have been added to the rack, regardless of whether the new clothes are dry bedding or clothes, or freshly washed and damp clothes. Opening the smart window at this time allows for ventilation of the indoor environment, promotes air circulation, and makes it easier for sunlight to enter the room, thereby improving the drying effect of the clothes. Furthermore, when the clothes are freshly washed and damp, opening the smart window effectively prevents the indoor humidity from rising, thus avoiding excessive humidity affecting the user's comfort.

[0033] If step S104 determines whether the gravity value has increased, and the result is negative (i.e., the gravity value has not increased), then it can be determined that no new clothes are being hung to dry on the clothes rack. Therefore, the smart window can be kept in its current open / closed state without any adjustment. It should be noted that the absence of an increase in gravity value could mean two things: the gravity value remains unchanged or decreases.

[0034] In summary, the interconnection control method between the smart window and the clothes rack in this embodiment detects the gravity value on the clothes rack, determines whether the gravity value has increased, and if the result is yes, determines that new clothes have been added to the clothes rack and controls the smart window to open. This enables the smart window and the clothes rack to interconnect, providing a scenario for smart home appliances and home interconnection, and effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0035] In some alternative embodiments, the interconnected air conditioner, smart window and clothes rack can achieve higher technical effects by further optimizing and configuring the above steps. The following describes in detail the interconnection control method of smart window and clothes rack in this embodiment with the introduction of an alternative execution flow. This embodiment is only an example of the execution flow. In specific implementation, the execution order and running conditions of some steps can be modified according to specific implementation needs. Figure 2 This is a detailed flowchart of a method for interconnecting and controlling a smart window and a clothes rack according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method includes the following steps:

[0036] Step S202: Use the gravity sensor on the clothes rack to detect the gravity value;

[0037] Step S204: Determine whether the gravity value has increased. If yes, proceed to step S206; otherwise, proceed to step S214.

[0038] Step S206: Confirm that new clothes have been added to the clothes rack;

[0039] Step S208: Control the smart window to open;

[0040] Step S210: Control the air conditioner to turn on the dehumidification mode;

[0041] Step S212: Control the air conditioner to turn on the sterilization function and maintain it for a preset time;

[0042] Step S214: Confirm that no new clothes are added to the clothes rack;

[0043] Step S216: Control the smart window to maintain its current open / closed state;

[0044] Step S218: Control the air conditioner to maintain its current operating state.

[0045] In this embodiment, the smart window and clothes rack are located in the same indoor environment, and an air conditioner is also installed in the indoor environment. As mentioned earlier, an interconnection control device can be installed between the smart window and the clothes rack to achieve intelligent interconnection between them. In this embodiment, the air conditioner can also send signals to and receive signals from the control device, thereby achieving intelligent interconnection with the smart window and clothes rack. When an air conditioner is installed in the indoor environment, the control device can also be installed on the air conditioner, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the smart window through the control device installed on the air conditioner. When the control device is installed on the air conditioner, the control device and the air conditioner's own controller can be the same component or different components.

[0046] In the above steps, step S202 uses the gravity sensor on the clothes rack to detect the gravity value, and then executes step S204 to determine whether the gravity value has increased. If the determination result is yes, that is, the gravity value has increased, step S206 is executed to determine that new clothes have been added to the clothes rack. If the determination result is no, that is, the gravity value remains unchanged or decreases, step S214 is executed to determine that no new clothes have been added to the clothes rack.

[0047] In other words, if the gravity value increases, it can be determined that new clothes have been added to the clothes rack. Steps S208 to S212 can then be executed to control the smart window to open, the air conditioner to activate dehumidification mode, and the air conditioner to activate sterilization function and maintain it for a preset time. As mentioned earlier, when new clothes are added to the clothes rack, controlling the smart window to open allows for ventilation of the indoor environment, promotes air circulation, and makes it easier for sunlight to enter the room, thereby improving the drying effect of the clothes.

[0048] Furthermore, when the clothes to be dried are freshly washed and wet, controlling the opening of the smart window can effectively prevent the indoor humidity from rising, thus avoiding excessive humidity affecting the user's comfort. In this embodiment, controlling the air conditioner to activate its dehumidification mode can better dehumidify the indoor environment, further ensuring that the indoor humidity does not become too high.

[0049] After controlling the air conditioner to activate the dehumidification mode, the air conditioner is further controlled to activate the sterilization function and maintain it for a preset duration. This is because damp clothes easily breed bacteria and fungi, affecting the user's health. Furthermore, bacteria and fungi may spread into the indoor air; activating the sterilization function of the air conditioner can effectively eliminate bacteria and fungi in the air and on clothing. In a preferred embodiment, the air conditioner can achieve the sterilization function through ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. Specifically, as indoor air flows through the evaporator, the air conditioner can use UV light to destroy the RNA of bacteria and fungi in the air, thereby killing them, and then deliver clean, sterile air through the air outlet. Alternatively, the air conditioner can direct UV light towards the clothes rack to directly sterilize the clothes on the rack.

[0050] Air conditioners achieve their sterilization function through ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, a more scientific and efficient method. UV sterilization allows for precise wavelength control and ample UV irradiation, ensuring stable control while using UV light to disinfect air and clothing. This chemical-free, purely physical sterilization technology not only avoids secondary pollution but also effectively cleans the air conditioner's own components, achieving a very high sterilization rate.

[0051] However, it should be noted that without protective measures, ultraviolet (UV) radiation may harm the human body. The harm caused by UV radiation depends primarily on the intensity and duration of exposure. Prolonged exposure may cause skin redness, peeling, and pain. Eyes may develop photokeratitis, resulting in symptoms such as eye pain, photophobia, and tearing. Therefore, in this embodiment, after controlling the air conditioner to activate the sterilization function in step S212, it can also output initial information indicating that sterilization is in progress to remind the user to avoid UV exposure. This effectively alerts the user and fully protects their safety.

[0052] Step S212 controls the air conditioner to activate the sterilization function and maintain it for a preset time. After the preset time is reached, the air conditioner can be controlled to deactivate the sterilization function and output a second message indicating that sterilization is complete, reminding the user to move around freely. Controlling the air conditioner to activate the sterilization function for the preset time effectively eliminates bacteria and fungi in the air. The timely output of the second message after sterilization completion facilitates user movement in the indoor environment. In one specific embodiment, the preset time can be 45 minutes. That is, the air conditioner can be controlled to activate the sterilization function for 45 minutes, and after 45 minutes, the air conditioner can be controlled to deactivate the sterilization function. It should be noted that the specific value of the preset time is only an example and not a limitation of the present invention. In other embodiments, other values ​​can be set according to actual conditions.

[0053] The first and second information can be output via a display device or voice device on the air conditioner's casing, or via a mobile terminal linked to the air conditioner. The display device can output video, audio, or text information; the voice device can output audio information. The mobile terminal can output video, audio, or text information via an app. Specifically, the mobile terminal can be a portable smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet.

[0054] If the weight on the clothes rack does not increase (i.e., remains constant or decreases), it can be determined that no new clothes are being hung to dry. Therefore, steps S216 to S218 can be executed to maintain the smart window's current open / closed state and the air conditioner's current operating state. In other words, if no new clothes are being hung to dry, there is no need to adjust the smart window and air conditioner; therefore, maintaining their current open and operating states is sufficient.

[0055] It should be noted that, in a preferred embodiment, step S208, which controls the opening of the smart window, can further determine the opening area ratio of the smart window based on the amount of new clothes to be dried on the clothes rack. For example, the opening area ratio of the smart window can be proportional to the increased gravity on the clothes rack. The greater the increased gravity on the clothes rack, the more new clothes to be dried, and the more necessary it is to open the smart window to allow air circulation and sunlight in; therefore, the opening area ratio of the smart window can be larger.

[0056] The smaller the added weight on the clothes rack, the less urgent the need for sunlight to enter the room when the smart window is opened, allowing for better air circulation. Therefore, the opening area ratio of the smart window can be smaller. Furthermore, the opening area ratio of a smart window can be the ratio of its actual open area to its area when fully open. Limiting the opening of a smart window based on its opening area ratio is applicable to smart windows with various opening methods, such as sliding smart windows, casement smart windows, or top-hung, center-hung, and bottom-hung smart windows.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, if the smart window is a sliding type, the increased weight on the clothes rack by A corresponds to an increase of M% in the opening area of ​​the smart window. If the smart window is a casement type or a top-hung, center-hung, or bottom-hung type with rotating opening, the opening area ratio can be converted into a rotation angle ratio. For example, if the increased weight on the clothes rack by A corresponds to an increase of N° in the opening angle of the smart window.

[0058] In one specific embodiment, the indoor environment may have one smart window, so controlling the opening of the smart window can be applied only to this one smart window. In another specific embodiment, the indoor environment may have multiple smart windows, so controlling the opening of the smart windows can be applied to all of the smart windows.

[0059] In summary, the interconnection and control method between the smart window and the clothes rack in this embodiment controls the smart window to open, the air conditioner to activate dehumidification mode, and the air conditioner to activate sterilization function and maintain it for a preset time when new clothes are added to the clothes rack. When no new clothes are added to the clothes rack, the smart window remains in its current open / closed state, and the air conditioner remains in its current operating state. This further realizes the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner, the smart window, and the clothes rack. By opening the smart window, the drying effect of the clothes on the clothes rack is improved. The dehumidification mode of the air conditioner reduces the humidity of the indoor environment, and the air conditioner sterilizes the clothes on the clothes rack, protecting the user's health and effectively improving the user experience.

[0060] This embodiment also provides an interconnection control device for smart windows and clothes racks. Figure 3This is a schematic block diagram of an intelligent window and clothes rack interconnection control device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic architectural diagram of a smart window and clothes rack interconnection control device 300 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. The memory 320 stores a control program 321. When the control program 321 is executed by the processor 310, it is used to implement any of the above-mentioned interconnection control methods between the smart window and the clothes rack.

[0061] As mentioned above, the interconnection control method between the smart window and the clothes rack in any of the above embodiments is described from the perspective of the control device 300, that is, the control device 300 performs the relevant steps. In a specific embodiment, the control device 300 is data-connected to the smart window 400 and the clothes rack 200. It can be equipped with network-side devices such as servers and cloud devices to obtain various data of the set space through the network and realize relevant adjustments by remotely sending commands to the smart window 400 and the clothes rack 200.

[0062] The control device 300 can also be various types of centralized control equipment, arranged in a designated space, and used to control the smart window 400 and the clothes rack 200. The data connection methods between the control device 300 and the smart window 400 and clothes rack 200 include, but are not limited to, wireless transmission, infrared transmission, and ultrasonic transmission. In some embodiments, the control device 300 can also be part of the smart window 400 or clothes rack 200, installed within the smart window 400 or clothes rack 200, and connected to the controller of the smart window 400 or clothes rack 200 itself. For example, the smart window 400 or clothes rack 200 may have a dedicated control device 300 installed inside, working in conjunction with a controller specifically designed for controlling components.

[0063] The processor 310 can be a central processing unit (CPU), a digital processing unit, or something similar. The processor 310 sends and receives data via a communication interface. The memory 320 is used to store the program executed by the processor 310. The memory 320 can be any medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures, and accessible by a computer; it can also be a combination of multiple memories 320. The control program 321 described above can be downloaded from a computer-readable storage medium to the corresponding computing / processing device or downloaded and installed to the control device 300 via a network (e.g., the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, and / or a wireless network).

[0064] like Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the smart window 400 and the clothes rack 200 are located in the same indoor environment. In a preferred embodiment, an air conditioner 100 may also be installed in the indoor environment. Specifically, the air conditioner 100 can be installed in the living room, the clothes rack 200 can be installed on the top of a balcony connected to the living room, and the smart window 400 can be installed on the side of the balcony. By having the air conditioner 100, clothes rack 200, and smart window 400 located in the same indoor environment, the air conditioner 100 and smart window 400 can improve the drying effect of clothes on the clothes rack 200, reduce indoor humidity, and enhance the user experience.

[0065] By setting up an interconnection control device 300 between the smart window and the clothes rack, the air conditioner 100, the clothes rack 200, and the smart window 400 can all send signals to and receive signals from the control device 300, thus achieving intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner 100, the smart window 400, and the clothes rack 200. When an air conditioner 100 is installed in the indoor environment, the control device 300 can also be installed on the air conditioner 100, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the smart window 400 through the control device 300 installed on the air conditioner 100. When the control device 300 is installed on the air conditioner 100, the control device 300 and the air conditioner 100's own controller can be the same component or different components.

[0066] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0067] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although numerous exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the scope of the present invention should be understood and construed as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A method for interconnecting and controlling a smart window and a clothes rack, wherein the smart window and the clothes rack are in the same indoor environment, and the method includes: The weight value on the clothes rack is detected; Determine whether the gravity value has increased; If so, confirm that new clothes have been added to the clothes rack; as well as The smart window is controlled to open, and the opening area ratio of the smart window is proportional to the increased gravity value on the clothes rack. An air conditioner is also installed in the indoor environment, and after the step of controlling the opening of the smart window, the method further includes: controlling the air conditioner to turn on the dehumidification mode.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The clothes rack is equipped with a gravity sensor, and The step of detecting the gravity value on the clothes rack includes: using the gravity sensor to detect the gravity value.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein, If the gravity value remains unchanged or decreases, it is determined that no new clothes are added to the clothes rack.

4. The method of claim 3, further comprising, after determining that no new clothes are added to the clothes rack: Control the smart window to maintain its current open / closed state.

5. The method of claim 4, further comprising, after the step of controlling the smart window to maintain its current open / closed state: The air conditioner is controlled to maintain its current operating state.

6. The method of claim 1, further comprising, after the step of controlling the air conditioner to activate the dehumidification mode: Control the air conditioner to turn on the sterilization function and maintain it for a preset time.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein, The air conditioner achieves its sterilization function through ultraviolet radiation, and After controlling the air conditioner to turn on the sterilization function, the method further includes: outputting a first message that sterilization is in progress to remind the user to avoid ultraviolet radiation.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein, After the preset time period is reached, the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the sterilization function and output a second message indicating that sterilization is complete, so as to remind the user to move around freely.

9. A smart window and clothes rack interconnection control device, comprising: The processor and memory, wherein the memory stores a control program, which, when executed by the processor, is used to implement the interconnection control method for the smart window and clothes rack according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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