Control method, device and system of air conditioner, storage medium and air conditioner

Abstract

The embodiment of the application discloses a kind of control method, device, system, storage medium and air conditioner of air conditioner, wherein the control method of air conditioner includes: the air supply area of air conditioner is divided into multiple subareas;Obtain the ambient temperature information in multiple subareas, ambient temperature information is obtained based on the movement of the sub-machine of air conditioner in air supply area;Based on ambient temperature information, determine the operating parameter of air conditioner.The control method of air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the application can make the operating parameter of air conditioner adapt to the temperature distribution of the working condition area of air conditioner, can make the temperature of the working condition area where air conditioner is more balanced, to improve the comfort of user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to an air conditioner control method, a computer-readable storage medium, an air conditioner control system, an air conditioner control device, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In current technology, the location of air conditioners is usually fixed, and the temperature sensor is fixed on the air conditioner. This results in limitations in the closed-loop temperature control of air conditioners. It can only ensure that the temperature near the air conditioner is constant, but it cannot ensure that the temperature of the entire room is uniform. This can lead to a situation where one side of the room is hot and the other side is cold. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0004] Therefore, a first aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0005] A second aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium.

[0006] A third aspect of the present invention provides a control system for an air conditioner.

[0007] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a control device for an air conditioner.

[0008] A fifth aspect of the present invention provides an air conditioner.

[0009] In view of this, a control method for an air conditioner is proposed according to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, comprising:

[0010] The air supply area of ​​the air conditioner is divided into multiple sub-areas;

[0011] Ambient temperature information is obtained within multiple sub-regions, the ambient temperature information being obtained based on the movement of the air conditioner's sub-unit within the air supply area;

[0012] Based on the ambient temperature information, the operating parameters of the air conditioner are determined.

[0013] In one feasible implementation, the step of obtaining ambient temperature information within the plurality of sub-regions includes:

[0014] Control the sub-machines to move to the multiple sub-regions respectively;

[0015] The ambient temperature information collected by the sub-machine in multiple sub-regions is obtained.

[0016] In one feasible implementation, the step of determining the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on the ambient temperature information includes:

[0017] The sub-regions in which the difference between the ambient temperature information and the target temperature value is greater than or equal to a first threshold are identified as target sub-regions. The air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-regions is adjusted so that the ambient temperature information of the target sub-regions approaches the target temperature value.

[0018] When the difference between the ambient temperature information of the target sub-region and the target temperature value is less than a first threshold, the sub-machine is controlled to move to another sub-region.

[0019] In one feasible implementation, the step of determining the sub-regions in which the difference between the ambient temperature information and the target temperature value in the plurality of sub-regions is greater than or equal to a first threshold as target sub-regions, and adjusting the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-regions so that the ambient temperature information of the target sub-regions approaches the target temperature value, includes:

[0020] Obtain user location information;

[0021] If the user location information indicates that the user is located in the target sub-area, obtain the first distance between the user and the main unit of the air conditioner;

[0022] The air supply direction and air volume of the host are determined based on the first distance;

[0023] If the user location information indicates that the user is not in the target sub-area, the air conditioner is adjusted to supply air volume to the target sub-area so that the ambient temperature information of the target sub-area approaches the target temperature value.

[0024] In one feasible implementation, the step of determining the air supply direction or air volume of the host based on the first distance includes:

[0025] If the first distance is less than the second threshold, adjust the air supply direction of the air conditioner so that the air supply direction of the main unit deviates from the target sub-region;

[0026] If the first distance is greater than or equal to the second threshold, the air volume of the host is determined based on the first distance.

[0027] In one feasible implementation, the user location information is obtained based on sensors on the submachine.

[0028] In one feasible implementation, the control method further includes:

[0029] When the sub-unit moves to a sub-area, air is supplied through the sub-unit to increase the air supply distance of the air conditioner.

[0030] In one feasible implementation, the step of dividing the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-areas includes:

[0031] The air supply area is determined based on the air supply angle of the air conditioner's main unit and the farthest air supply distance of the air conditioner's main unit;

[0032] The air supply area is divided into multiple sub-areas;

[0033] The number of sub-regions is 4 to 8.

[0034] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, the computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that implements the control method described in any of the above technical solutions.

[0035] A third aspect of the embodiments of this application provides a control system for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0036] A partitioning unit is used to divide the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-areas;

[0037] The acquisition unit is used to obtain ambient temperature information in multiple sub-regions, the ambient temperature information being obtained based on the movement of the air conditioner's sub-unit in the air supply area;

[0038] A determining unit is used to determine the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on the ambient temperature information.

[0039] A control device for an air conditioner is provided according to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this application, comprising:

[0040] Memory, which stores computer programs;

[0041] The processor executes the computer program;

[0042] Wherein, when the processor executes the computer program, it implements the control method described in any of the above technical solutions.

[0043] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this application, an air conditioner is provided, the air conditioner comprising:

[0044] The control device as described in the above technical solution;

[0045] Host;

[0046] The sub-unit is detachably mounted to the main unit and is movable when detached from the main unit.

[0047] A temperature sensor is installed on the slave unit, and the control device is used to acquire the ambient temperature information based on the temperature sensor.

[0048] A pulse sensor is installed on the slave unit, and the control device is used to obtain user location information based on the pulse sensor.

[0049] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: The air conditioner control method provided in the embodiments of this application divides the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to obtain multiple sub-areas, and then obtains the ambient temperature information of each sub-area through the sub-unit of the air conditioner. Based on this, the air conditioner can know the temperature distribution in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, and then determine the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on the ambient temperature information, so that the operating parameters of the air conditioner can be adapted to the temperature distribution in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, making the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located more balanced, thereby improving the user's comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0050] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0051] Figure 1 A schematic flowchart illustrating the steps of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 2 A schematic flowchart of the steps of an air conditioner control method according to another embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of sub-region division in the control method of an air conditioner according to another embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 4 A structural block diagram of a computer-readable storage medium according to an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 5 A structural block diagram of the control system of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 6 A structural block diagram of a control device for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of the sub-unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application.

[0059] in, Figure 7 and Figure 8 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0060] 701 Main Unit, 702 Sub-Unit, 703 Air Guide Strip, 704 Fan, 705 Sub-Area. Detailed Implementation

[0061] To better understand the above technical solutions, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments of this application and the specific features in the embodiments are detailed descriptions of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, rather than limitations on the technical solutions of this application. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of this application and the technical features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0062] like Figure 1 As shown, a control method for an air conditioner is proposed according to a first aspect of an embodiment of this application, comprising:

[0063] Step 101: Divide the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-zones. It can be understood that an air conditioner may include a main unit and sub-units, and the main unit may contain sub-unit compartments. Sub-units can be placed within these compartments, and when a sub-unit is detached from the compartment, it can move within the operating area of ​​the air conditioner. Dividing the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-zones refers to dividing the air supply area of ​​the main unit of the air conditioner into multiple sub-zones.

[0064] Step 102: Obtain ambient temperature information within multiple sub-regions. This ambient temperature information is obtained based on the movement of the air conditioner's sub-unit within the air supply area. It can be understood that the sub-unit can move within the air conditioner's operating area, thus allowing it to move between multiple sub-regions. Based on this movement, the sub-unit can obtain the ambient temperature information within each sub-region. It can be understood that the ambient temperature information can be actively acquired by the host issuing control commands to control the sub-unit to move between multiple sub-regions, or the sub-unit can detect and acquire the ambient temperature information and then feed it back to the host.

[0065] Step 103: Determine the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on the ambient temperature information. It can be understood that by obtaining ambient temperature information from multiple sub-regions, the temperature distribution of the operating area where the air conditioner is located can be determined. Determining the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on this temperature distribution can ensure a more balanced temperature within the operating area, preventing situations where some parts of the room are hot while others are cold, thus improving user comfort.

[0066] The air conditioner control method provided in this application divides the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-areas. Then, the ambient temperature information of each sub-area is obtained through the sub-unit of the air conditioner. Based on this, the air conditioner can know the temperature distribution in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner. Then, based on the ambient temperature information, the operating parameters of the air conditioner are determined so that the operating parameters of the air conditioner can be adapted to the temperature distribution in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, so that the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located is more balanced, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0067] In some examples, the steps to obtain ambient temperature information in multiple sub-regions include: controlling the sub-machine to move to multiple sub-regions respectively; and obtaining the ambient temperature information collected by the sub-machine in multiple sub-regions.

[0068] The air conditioner's controller can send control commands to the sub-unit to drive it to move within multiple sub-areas. By simply equipping the sub-unit with a temperature sensor, it can collect ambient temperature information within these sub-areas. After collecting the ambient temperature information, the sub-unit can send it directly to the air conditioner's controller. Alternatively, the sub-unit can send the detected ambient temperature information to the main unit, which then sends the information back to the controller.

[0069] In some examples, sub-regions can be divided by the host controlling the sub-unit. For instance, after the air conditioner is installed in the operating area, the host controls the sub-unit to move within the operating area. As the sub-unit moves, it maps the operating area, allowing the host to obtain map information. Combined with the air conditioner's airflow angle and distance, the host can determine the air conditioner's maximum airflow area. The area overlapping the maximum airflow area with the map information is the host's airflow area. The host can then divide the airflow area into multiple sub-regions. After these sub-regions are defined, the host controls the sub-unit to move based on the map information. The sub-unit then obtains its coordinates within the map and determines its current sub-region. The sub-unit can then associate the collected ambient temperature information with the sub-region, allowing the air conditioner to access the ambient temperature information within that sub-region.

[0070] In some examples, the steps of determining the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on ambient temperature information include: identifying a sub-region in which the difference between the ambient temperature information and the target temperature value is greater than or equal to a first threshold as the target sub-region; adjusting the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-region so that the ambient temperature information of the target sub-region approaches the target temperature value; and controlling the sub-unit to move to other sub-regions other than the target sub-region when the difference between the ambient temperature information and the target temperature value in the target sub-region is less than the first threshold.

[0071] The control method provided in this application further sets a first threshold. When the difference between the collected ambient temperature information and the target temperature value is greater than or equal to the first threshold, the sub-region is identified as the target sub-region. It can be considered that the temperature of the target sub-region is significantly different from the target temperature. In this case, the target sub-region will cause temperature imbalance in the air conditioner operating area. In this case, the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the region can be adjusted so that the ambient temperature information approaches the target temperature value.

[0072] Understandably, in actual implementation, the current operating mode of the air conditioner can be determined first, and then the air volume adjustment method can be determined based on the operating mode of the air conditioner and the ambient temperature value.

[0073] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, if the difference between the ambient temperature and the target temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold, it means that the actual temperature in the target sub-area is higher than expected. In this case, the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-area should be reduced to lower the temperature in the target sub-area, making the temperature in the air conditioner's operating area more balanced and improving the user experience.

[0074] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, if the difference between the target temperature and the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold, it indicates that the actual temperature in the target sub-area is lower than expected. In this case, the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-area should be increased to raise the temperature in the target sub-area, making the temperature in the air conditioner's operating area more balanced and improving the user experience.

[0075] When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, if the difference between the ambient temperature and the target temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold, it means that the actual temperature in the target sub-area is higher than expected. In this case, the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-area should be increased to lower the temperature in the target sub-area, making the temperature in the air conditioner's operating area more balanced and improving the user experience.

[0076] When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, if the difference between the target temperature value and the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold, it indicates that the actual temperature in the target sub-area is lower than expected. In this case, the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-area should be reduced to raise the temperature in the target sub-area, making the temperature in the air conditioner's operating area more balanced and improving the user experience.

[0077] It is understandable that, under normal circumstances, in cooling mode, if the temperature in some areas of the operating area is too high, it may cause discomfort to the user. Therefore, the air conditioner control method provided in this application embodiment is particularly suitable for the cooling mode of the air conditioner. Of course, in heating mode, the air conditioner control method provided in this application embodiment can also achieve the technical effect of balanced heating.

[0078] Understandably, the target temperature value can be a temperature value set by the user based on their own needs. The smaller the value of the first threshold, the more precise the control of the air conditioner, and the more frequent the adjustment of the air volume will be. Based on this, the value of the first threshold can be 0.5℃ to 4℃ to ensure the precise control of the air conditioner, while reducing the adjustment frequency of the air conditioner.

[0079] It is understandable that making the ambient temperature information of the target sub-region approach the target temperature value can be achieved by making the difference between the ambient temperature information and the target temperature value less than a first threshold.

[0080] When the difference between the ambient temperature and the target temperature is less than the first threshold, it indicates that the sub-area is close to the target temperature. In this case, there is no need to adjust the air volume of the area. The sub-unit can be moved to other sub-areas. By repeating this cycle through all sub-areas, the ambient temperature in all sub-areas will be close to the target temperature, making the temperature in the air conditioner's operating area more balanced and improving user comfort.

[0081] In some examples, the step of identifying a target sub-region where the difference between the ambient temperature information and the target temperature value is greater than or equal to a first threshold, and adjusting the air volume of the air conditioner to the target sub-region so that the ambient temperature information of the target sub-region approaches the target temperature value, includes: obtaining user location information; if the user location information indicates that the user is located in the target sub-region, obtaining a first distance between the user and the main unit of the air conditioner; determining the air supply direction and air volume of the main unit based on the first distance; and if the user location information indicates that the user is not in the target sub-region, adjusting the air volume of the air conditioner to the target sub-region so that the ambient temperature information of the target sub-region approaches the target temperature value.

[0082] When a sub-area is identified as the target sub-area and the airflow to that sub-area needs to be adjusted, the user's location information can also be identified. If the user's location information is within the target sub-area, it means the user is within the target sub-area. In this case, directly increasing the airflow of the air conditioner may cause discomfort to the user. Based on this, this application further obtains a first distance between the user and the air conditioner's main unit, and determines the airflow direction and volume of the main unit based on this first distance. This can effectively regulate the temperature of the target sub-area while avoiding direct airflow from the main unit to the user, further improving the user experience.

[0083] Understandably, if the user's location information is not in the target sub-area, it means that the user is not in the target sub-area. In this case, the air conditioner's airflow can be adjusted directly to bring the ambient temperature of the target sub-area closer to the target temperature value as soon as possible.

[0084] Understandably, when the user is not in the target sub-area, the current operating mode of the air conditioner can be determined first, and then the air volume adjustment method can be determined based on the operating mode of the air conditioner and the ambient temperature value.

[0085] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, if the difference between the ambient temperature and the target temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold, it means that the actual temperature in the target sub-area is higher than expected. In this case, the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-area should be reduced to lower the temperature in the target sub-area, making the temperature in the air conditioner's operating area more balanced and improving the user experience.

[0086] When the air conditioner is in heating mode, if the difference between the target temperature and the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold, it indicates that the actual temperature in the target sub-area is lower than expected. In this case, the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-area should be increased to raise the temperature in the target sub-area, making the temperature in the air conditioner's operating area more balanced and improving the user experience.

[0087] When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, if the difference between the ambient temperature and the target temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold, it means that the actual temperature in the target sub-area is higher than expected. In this case, the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-area should be increased to lower the temperature in the target sub-area, making the temperature in the air conditioner's operating area more balanced and improving the user experience.

[0088] When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, if the difference between the target temperature value and the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the first threshold, it indicates that the actual temperature in the target sub-area is lower than expected. In this case, the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-area should be reduced to raise the temperature in the target sub-area, making the temperature in the air conditioner's operating area more balanced and improving the user experience.

[0089] In some examples, the step of determining the air supply direction or air volume of the main unit based on the first distance includes: if the first distance is less than a second threshold, adjusting the air supply direction of the air conditioner so that the air supply direction of the main unit deviates from the target sub-area; if the first distance is greater than or equal to the second threshold, determining the air volume of the main unit based on the first distance.

[0090] A second threshold was further set. When the first distance is less than the second threshold, it means that the distance between the user and the host is very close. In this case, if the air conditioner directly blows air into the target sub-area, it is highly likely to cause discomfort to the user. Therefore, the air supply direction of the air conditioner can be adjusted so that the air supply direction avoids the target sub-area and prevents the air conditioner host from blowing air directly onto the user.

[0091] When the first distance is greater than or equal to the second threshold, it means that although the user is in the target sub-area, the distance between the user and the host is far. In this case, the air volume of the air conditioner can be adjusted appropriately so that the ambient temperature of the target sub-area approaches the target temperature value as soon as possible.

[0092] When the first distance is greater than or equal to the second threshold, it can be understood that the first distance is positively correlated with the air volume of the air conditioner. That is, the larger the value of the first distance, the larger the air volume of the air conditioner unit, and the smaller the value of the first distance, the smaller the air volume of the air conditioner unit.

[0093] In some examples, the air conditioner may include multiple air supply speeds, with different air volumes supplied by each speed, and each speed corresponding to a different initial distance. For example, a first air supply speed corresponds to a first distance of 1m to 1.5m; a second air supply speed corresponds to a first distance of 1.5m to 2m; a third air supply speed corresponds to a first distance of 2m to 2.5m; a fourth air supply speed corresponds to a first distance of 2.5m to 3m; and a fifth air supply speed corresponds to a first distance greater than 3m.

[0094] Understandably, the air volume of the main unit increases progressively from the first to the fifth gear.

[0095] The air volume at the first setting is 10% to 20% of the maximum air volume of the main unit; the air volume at the second setting is 30% to 40% of the maximum air volume of the main unit; the air volume at the third setting is 50% to 60% of the maximum air volume of the main unit; the air volume at the fourth setting is 70% to 80% of the maximum air volume of the main unit; and the air volume at the fifth setting is the maximum air volume of the main unit.

[0096] In some examples, user location information is obtained based on sensors on the slave device.

[0097] User location information and ambient temperature information are both obtained through the slave unit. The slave unit can collect ambient temperature information and user location information while it is moving, making information collection faster and more convenient, and improving the response efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0098] Among them, the sensor can be a pulse sensor, and the distance between the pulse sensor and the object is determined based on the time from when the pulse is emitted to when the pulse is received.

[0099] It is understandable that if the user's location information is known, and the user's location information is obtained from the sub-machine, then the distance between the sub-machine and the user is a known quantity. Then, based on the relationship between the sub-machine's own location information, the host's location information, and the sub-machine, the first distance between the user and the sub-machine can be determined.

[0100] In some examples, the control method also includes: when the sub-unit moves to a sub-zone, supplying air through the sub-unit to increase the air supply distance of the air conditioner.

[0101] Understandably, the sub-unit can be equipped with a compressor and a fan. Taking the need for cooling through the sub-unit as an example, the sub-unit can exchange heat with the condenser located outdoors to store the refrigerant inside the sub-unit, thus completing the cold storage operation of the sub-unit. By controlling the sub-unit to move to the sub-area and then turning on the fan, the air delivery distance of the air conditioner can be increased, avoiding uneven temperature distribution in the operating area due to the limited air delivery distance of the air conditioner, and making the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located closer to uniformity.

[0102] In some examples, the steps of dividing the air supply area of ​​an air conditioner into multiple sub-areas include: determining the air supply area based on the air supply angle of the air conditioner's main unit and the farthest air supply distance of the air conditioner's main unit; dividing the air supply area into multiple sub-areas; wherein the number of sub-areas is 4 to 8.

[0103] First, you can determine the air supply range of the main unit, then you can determine the air supply area of ​​the main unit, and then you can divide the air supply area into multiple sub-areas.

[0104] The sub-zones are 4 to 8, which facilitates the effective division of the air conditioner's operating area, making the temperature of the air conditioner's operating area more even, and at the same time avoiding the reciprocating movement of the sub-units, thus saving more energy for the sub-units.

[0105] In some instances, the number of sub-regions is adapted to the area of ​​the air conditioner's operating area; the larger the operating area, the more sub-regions are divided, and the smaller the operating area, the fewer sub-regions are divided.

[0106] Sub-regions can be divided by the host controlling the sub-unit. For example, after the air conditioner is installed in the operating area, the host controls the sub-unit to move within the operating area. As the sub-unit moves, it maps the operating area, allowing the host to obtain map information. Combined with the air conditioner's airflow angle and distance, the host can determine the air conditioner's maximum airflow area. The area overlapping the maximum airflow area with the map information is the host's airflow area. The host can divide the airflow area into multiple sub-regions. After these sub-regions are defined, the host controls the sub-unit to move based on the map information. The sub-unit then obtains its coordinates within the map and determines its current sub-region. The sub-unit can then associate the collected ambient temperature information with the sub-region, allowing the air conditioner to access the ambient temperature within that sub-region.

[0107] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 The central sector-shaped area is the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner unit 701. Figure 3 Zones 1, 2, 3...N are multiple sub-regions 705. Figure 3 The dots in the text represent omitted sub-regions. Figure 3 The dashed line in the middle represents the trajectory of the submachine 702.

[0108] like Figure 2 As shown, in some examples, the control methods for air conditioners include:

[0109] Step 201: Divide the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner's main unit into multiple sub-zones, and have the air conditioner's sub-units move cyclically between these sub-zones;

[0110] Step 202: In response to the equalization control command, the sub-unit detaches from the main unit's sub-unit compartment and moves to any sub-region among multiple sub-regions. The main unit's air guide vanes are adjusted so that the main unit's air supply direction is directed toward the sub-region where the sub-unit is located.

[0111] Step 203: Turn on the temperature detection module on the slave unit;

[0112] Step 204: Collect ambient temperature information for the sub-area where the sub-unit is located;

[0113] Step 205: Determine whether the difference between the ambient temperature information and the target temperature is greater than the preset value. If not, proceed to step 206; otherwise, proceed to step 207.

[0114] Step 206: Control the submachine to move to other sub-areas, and then execute step 204;

[0115] Step 207: Increase the airflow speed of the main unit to speed up temperature adjustment;

[0116] Step 208: Turn on the pulse sensor on the slave unit to obtain environmental information of the area where the slave unit is located;

[0117] Step 209: Determine if there is anyone in the sub-area where the sub-machine is located. If yes, proceed to step 210; otherwise, proceed to step 214.

[0118] Step 210: Based on the pulse sensor, obtain the first distance between the person and the host;

[0119] Step 211: Determine whether the first distance is less than the second threshold. If yes, proceed to step 212; otherwise, proceed to step 215.

[0120] Step 212: Adjust the air guide vanes of the main unit so that the air delivery direction of the main unit deviates from the sub-area where the sub-unit is located;

[0121] Step 213: Air is supplied through the sub-unit to increase the air supply distance of the air conditioner;

[0122] Step 214: Control the main unit to supply air at maximum power;

[0123] Step 215: Determine the air volume of the main unit based on the first distance.

[0124] The air conditioner control method provided in this application divides the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-areas. Then, the ambient temperature information of each sub-area is obtained through the sub-unit of the air conditioner. Based on this, the air conditioner can know the temperature distribution in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner. Then, based on the ambient temperature information, the operating parameters of the air conditioner are determined so that the operating parameters of the air conditioner can be adapted to the temperature distribution in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, so that the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located is more balanced, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0125] like Figure 4 As shown, according to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, a computer-readable storage medium 401 is provided, which stores a computer program 402 to implement a control method for any of the above-described technical solutions.

[0126] The computer-readable storage medium 401 provided in this application embodiment divides the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to obtain multiple sub-areas. Then, the air conditioner obtains the ambient temperature information of each sub-area through the sub-unit of the air conditioner. Based on this, the air conditioner can know the temperature distribution in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, and then determine the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on the ambient temperature information. This allows the operating parameters of the air conditioner to be adapted to the temperature distribution in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, making the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located more uniform, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0127] It is understandable that an air conditioner can include a main unit and a sub-unit, and the main unit can form a sub-unit compartment. The sub-unit can be placed in the sub-unit compartment. When the sub-unit is detached from the sub-unit compartment, the sub-unit can move within the operating area of ​​the air conditioner. Dividing the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-zones means dividing the air supply area of ​​the main unit of the air conditioner into multiple sub-zones.

[0128] It is understandable that the sub-unit can move within the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, thus allowing it to move between multiple sub-zones. Based on this, the sub-unit can obtain the ambient temperature information within each sub-zone. It is also understandable that the ambient temperature information can be actively acquired by the sub-unit moving between multiple sub-zones after the main unit issues control commands, or it can be detected by the sub-unit while moving for cooling and then fed back to the main unit.

[0129] It is understandable that by obtaining the ambient temperature information of multiple sub-regions, the ambient temperature distribution of the operating area where the air conditioner is located can be known. Based on the ambient temperature distribution, the operating parameters of the air conditioner can be determined to make the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located more balanced, avoiding the situation where some parts of the room are warmer and some parts are colder, thus improving the user's comfort.

[0130] like Figure 5 As shown, a control system for an air conditioner is proposed according to a third aspect of the embodiments of this application, comprising: a division unit 501, which is used to divide the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-areas; a data acquisition unit 502, which is used to obtain ambient temperature information within the multiple sub-areas, the ambient temperature information being obtained based on the movement of the air conditioner's sub-units within the air supply area; and a determination unit 503, which is used to determine the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on the ambient temperature information.

[0131] The air conditioner control system provided in this application embodiment divides the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-areas through the division unit 501. Then, the acquisition unit 502 obtains the ambient temperature information of each sub-area through the air conditioner's sub-unit. Based on this, the air conditioner can know the temperature distribution in the air conditioner's operating area. Then, the determination unit 503 determines the operating parameters of the air conditioner so that the operating parameters of the air conditioner can be adapted to the temperature distribution in the air conditioner's operating area, so that the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located is more balanced, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0132] It is understandable that an air conditioner can include a main unit and a sub-unit, and the main unit can form a sub-unit compartment. The sub-unit can be placed in the sub-unit compartment. When the sub-unit is detached from the sub-unit compartment, the sub-unit can move within the operating area of ​​the air conditioner. Dividing the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-zones means dividing the air supply area of ​​the main unit of the air conditioner into multiple sub-zones.

[0133] It is understandable that the sub-unit can move within the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, thus allowing it to move between multiple sub-zones. Based on this, the sub-unit can obtain the ambient temperature information within each sub-zone. It is also understandable that the ambient temperature information can be actively acquired by the sub-unit moving between multiple sub-zones after the main unit issues control commands, or it can be detected by the sub-unit while moving for cooling and then fed back to the main unit.

[0134] It is understandable that by obtaining the ambient temperature information of multiple sub-regions, the ambient temperature distribution of the operating area where the air conditioner is located can be known. Based on the ambient temperature distribution, the operating parameters of the air conditioner can be determined to make the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located more balanced, avoiding the situation where some parts of the room are warmer and some parts are colder, thus improving the user's comfort.

[0135] like Figure 6 As shown, a control device for an air conditioner is provided according to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this application, comprising: a memory 601 storing a computer program; and a processor 602 executing the computer program; wherein, when executing the computer program, the processor 602 implements the control method of any of the above-mentioned technical solutions.

[0136] The air conditioner control device provided in this application divides the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-areas. Then, the air conditioner obtains the ambient temperature information of each sub-area through the sub-unit of the air conditioner. Based on this, the air conditioner can know the temperature distribution in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, and then determine the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on the ambient temperature information. This allows the operating parameters of the air conditioner to be adapted to the temperature distribution in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, making the temperature in the operating area of ​​the air conditioner more balanced, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0137] It is understandable that an air conditioner can include a main unit and a sub-unit, and the main unit can form a sub-unit compartment. The sub-unit can be placed in the sub-unit compartment. When the sub-unit is detached from the sub-unit compartment, the sub-unit can move within the operating area of ​​the air conditioner. Dividing the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-zones means dividing the air supply area of ​​the main unit of the air conditioner into multiple sub-zones.

[0138] It is understandable that the sub-unit can move within the operating area of ​​the air conditioner, thus allowing it to move between multiple sub-zones. Based on this, the sub-unit can obtain the ambient temperature information within each sub-zone. It is also understandable that the ambient temperature information can be actively acquired by the sub-unit moving between multiple sub-zones after the main unit issues control commands, or it can be detected by the sub-unit while moving for cooling and then fed back to the main unit.

[0139] It is understandable that by obtaining the ambient temperature information of multiple sub-regions, the ambient temperature distribution of the operating area where the air conditioner is located can be known. Based on the ambient temperature distribution, the operating parameters of the air conditioner can be determined to make the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located more balanced, avoiding the situation where some parts of the room are warmer and some parts are colder, thus improving the user's comfort.

[0140] like Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, according to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of this application, an air conditioner is provided, the air conditioner comprising: a control device as described above; a main unit 701; a sub-unit 702, the sub-unit 702 being detachably mounted on the main unit 701, and movable when the sub-unit 702 is detached from the main unit 701; a temperature sensor disposed on the sub-unit 702, the control device being used to acquire ambient temperature information based on the temperature sensor; and a pulse sensor disposed on the sub-unit 702, the control device being used to acquire user location information based on the pulse sensor.

[0141] The air conditioner provided in this application embodiment divides the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to obtain multiple sub-areas 705. Then, the ambient temperature information in each sub-area 705 is obtained through the air conditioner's sub-unit 702. Based on this, the air conditioner can know the temperature distribution in the air conditioner's operating area, and then determine the air conditioner's operating parameters based on the ambient temperature information. This allows the air conditioner's operating parameters to be adapted to the temperature distribution in the air conditioner's operating area, making the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located more balanced, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0142] The air conditioner provided in this application embodiment, when the difference between the ambient temperature information collected by the sub-unit 702 and the set target temperature value is greater than a first threshold, the control device can further obtain the user's location information based on the pulse sensor on the sub-unit 702, so that the control device can determine the air supply mode based on the distance between the user and the main unit 701, which can avoid the main unit 701 blowing air directly on the user and further improve the user experience.

[0143] In some examples, the pulse sensor can be a 3D Time-to-Flight (DTOF) sensor. The working principle of a DTOF sensor is to continuously send high-power light pulses on the order of nanoseconds to the target, and then use the sensor to receive the light returning from the object. By detecting the time of flight (round trip) of the light pulses, the distance to the target can be obtained. Based on this distance information, a 3D stereoscopic image can be constructed, thereby determining whether there is a person in front of the sensor, and thus determining the user's location information.

[0144] In some examples, the main unit 701 includes an air vent that supplies air through the air vent. An air guide strip 703 may be provided at the air vent to adjust the air supply direction of the main unit 701, thereby enabling the main unit 701 to supply air to different sub-areas 705.

[0145] like Figure 8 As shown, where Figure 8 The arrows indicate the air supply direction. The sub-unit 702 can be equipped with a compressor and a fan 704. Taking the need for cooling through the sub-unit 702 as an example, the sub-unit 702 can exchange heat with the condenser located outdoors to store the refrigerant inside the sub-unit 702, thus completing the cold storage operation of the sub-unit 702. By controlling the sub-unit 702 to move into the sub-area 705 and then turning on the fan 704, the air supply distance of the air conditioner can be increased, avoiding uneven temperature distribution in the operating area due to the limited air supply distance of the air conditioner, and making the temperature in the operating area where the air conditioner is located closer to uniformity.

[0146] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is 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.

[0147] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The air supply area of ​​the air conditioner is divided into multiple sub-areas; Ambient temperature information is obtained within multiple sub-regions, the ambient temperature information being obtained based on the movement of the air conditioner's sub-unit within the air supply area; Based on the ambient temperature information, the operating parameters of the air conditioner are determined; The step of obtaining ambient temperature information within the multiple sub-regions includes: Control the sub-machines to move to the multiple sub-regions respectively; Obtain the ambient temperature information collected by the sub-machine in multiple sub-regions; Dividing the air supply area of ​​an air conditioner into multiple sub-areas refers to dividing the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner's main unit into multiple sub-areas. The step of dividing the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-areas includes: The air supply area is determined based on the air supply angle of the air conditioner's main unit and the farthest air supply distance of the air conditioner's main unit; The air supply area is divided into multiple sub-areas.

2. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on the ambient temperature information includes: The sub-regions in which the difference between the ambient temperature information and the target temperature value is greater than or equal to a first threshold are identified as target sub-regions. The air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-regions is adjusted so that the ambient temperature information of the target sub-regions approaches the target temperature value. When the difference between the ambient temperature information of the target sub-region and the target temperature value is less than a first threshold, the sub-machine is controlled to move to another sub-region.

3. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of determining a target sub-region where the difference between the ambient temperature information and the target temperature value in the plurality of sub-regions is greater than or equal to a first threshold, and adjusting the air volume supplied by the air conditioner to the target sub-region so that the ambient temperature information of the target sub-region approaches the target temperature value, includes: Obtain user location information; If the user location information indicates that the user is located in the target sub-area, obtain the first distance between the user and the main unit of the air conditioner; The air supply direction and air volume of the host are determined based on the first distance; If the user location information indicates that the user is not in the target sub-area, the air conditioner is adjusted to supply air volume to the target sub-area so that the ambient temperature information of the target sub-area approaches the target temperature value.

4. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of determining the air supply direction or air volume of the host based on the first distance includes: If the first distance is less than the second threshold, adjust the air supply direction of the air conditioner so that the air supply direction of the main unit deviates from the target sub-region; If the first distance is greater than or equal to the second threshold, the air volume of the host is determined based on the first distance.

5. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The user location information is obtained based on sensors on the submachine.

6. The control method for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: When the sub-unit moves to a sub-area, air is supplied through the sub-unit to increase the air supply distance of the air conditioner.

7. The control method for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The number of sub-regions is 4 to 8.

8. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program that implements the control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A control system for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A partitioning unit is used to divide the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner into multiple sub-areas; The acquisition unit is used to obtain ambient temperature information in multiple sub-regions, the ambient temperature information being obtained based on the movement of the air conditioner's sub-unit in the air supply area; A determining unit is configured to determine the operating parameters of the air conditioner based on the ambient temperature information; The acquisition unit is specifically used for: Control the sub-machines to move to the multiple sub-regions respectively; Obtain the ambient temperature information collected by the sub-machine in multiple sub-regions; Dividing the air supply area of ​​an air conditioner into multiple sub-areas refers to dividing the air supply area of ​​the air conditioner's main unit into multiple sub-areas. The partitioning unit is specifically used for: The air supply area is determined based on the air supply angle of the air conditioner's main unit and the farthest air supply distance of the air conditioner's main unit; The air supply area is divided into multiple sub-areas.

10. A control device for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Memory, which stores computer programs; The processor executes the computer program; Wherein, when the processor executes the computer program, it implements the control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: The control device as described in claim 10; Host; The sub-unit is detachably mounted to the main unit and is movable when detached from the main unit. A temperature sensor is installed on the slave unit, and the control device is used to acquire the ambient temperature information based on the temperature sensor. A pulse sensor is installed on the slave unit, and the control device is used to obtain user location information based on the pulse sensor.

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