Methods, devices, electronic equipment, toilets, and storage media for preventing mold growth

Abstract

This invention discloses a method, apparatus, electronic device, toilet, and storage medium for preventing mold growth, relating to the field of bathroom equipment technology. The method for preventing mold growth is applied to a toilet, which includes a water tank. The method includes the following steps: acquiring environmental detection values ​​at a target location, including humidity and temperature values; determining whether the environmental detection values ​​are within a preset environmental value range; if the environmental detection values ​​are within the preset environmental value range, starting a timer; and controlling the water tank to drain water when the timer reaches a preset duration. This method, when the toilet is not used for an extended period, drains water from the water tank based on humidity and temperature detection values, replacing the water in the tank. During this water replacement, the inlet pipes and the toilet bowl are flushed, reducing the likelihood of mold growth on the toilet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bathroom equipment technology, and in particular to a method, device, electronic equipment, toilet, and storage medium for preventing mold growth. Background Technology

[0002] Some toilets have a water tank to store water for flushing. However, due to reasons such as new renovations, business trips, vacations, weekends, or weekdays when users leave, the toilet may not be used for a long time, and mold may grow in the water tank, water inlet pipes, and toilet bowl. For example, if the water in the tank is not used by the user, it cannot be replaced, and the water usually contains some organic matter, which may also lead to mold growth. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a method for preventing mold growth, thereby reducing the possibility of mold growth on toilets.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a method for preventing mold growth applied to a toilet, the toilet including a water tank, the method for preventing mold growth comprising the following steps:

[0005] Obtain environmental monitoring values ​​for the target location, including humidity and temperature monitoring values.

[0006] Determine whether the environmental detection value is within the preset environmental value range;

[0007] If the environmental detection value is within the preset environmental value range, then timing begins;

[0008] When the timer reaches the preset duration, the water tank is controlled to drain.

[0009] Optionally, the target location includes at least one of the top of the water storage space of the water tank, the cavity of the water inlet pipe, and the toilet bowl space of the toilet, wherein the water inlet pipe is connected to the water storage space; the preset environmental value range includes a preset humidity range and a preset temperature range, wherein the preset humidity range is set to be greater than or equal to 60%, and the preset temperature range is set to be greater than or equal to 20 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 35 degrees Celsius; the preset duration range is set to be greater than or equal to 48 hours.

[0010] Optionally, the step of obtaining the environmental detection value of the target location includes:

[0011] Environmental monitoring values ​​for the target area are acquired at preset time intervals.

[0012] Optionally, if the preset time interval is less than the preset duration range, the method for preventing mold growth further includes:

[0013] Starting from the start of the timing, the preset duration range is divided into two sub-time periods;

[0014] Increase the time interval for acquiring environmental detection values ​​in subsequent sub-time periods;

[0015] For subsequent sub-time periods, if the environmental detection value is outside the preset environmental value range at least twice, the timing will stop.

[0016] Optionally, the method for preventing mold growth further includes the following steps:

[0017] Set at least one of the preset environmental value range, the preset duration range, and the preset time interval.

[0018] Optionally, the method for preventing mold growth further includes the following steps:

[0019] Obtain predicted values ​​of the environmental detection values ​​within a preset time range;

[0020] The time interval is adjusted based on the relationship between the predicted value and the preset environmental value range;

[0021] The preset environmental value range includes a first internal environmental value interval and a second internal environmental value interval. The step of adjusting the time interval based on the relationship between the predicted value and the preset environmental value range includes: if the predicted value is within the first internal environmental value interval, then reduce the time interval.

[0022] An external environmental value interval is provided outside the preset environmental value range, and a preset distance is provided between the external environmental value interval and the preset environmental value range; the step of adjusting the time interval according to the relationship between the predicted value and the preset environmental value range includes: if the predicted value is within the external environmental value interval, then the time interval is increased.

[0023] Furthermore, to achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a device for preventing mold growth, wherein the device for preventing mold growth is applied to a toilet, the toilet including a water tank, and the device for preventing mold growth includes:

[0024] An acquisition module is used to acquire environmental detection values ​​of the target location, including humidity and temperature detection values.

[0025] The judgment module is used to determine whether the environmental detection value is within a preset environmental value range;

[0026] If the environmental detection value is within the preset environmental value range, the timing module starts timing.

[0027] The control module controls the water tank to drain water when the timer reaches a preset duration.

[0028] Furthermore, to achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides an electronic device, the electronic device including a memory, a processor, and a program for preventing mold growth stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the program for preventing mold growth being configured to implement the steps of the above-described method for preventing mold growth; or the electronic device including a memory, a processor, and a program for preventing mold growth stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the program for preventing mold growth being configured to implement the steps of the above-described method for preventing mold growth; the electronic device further includes a start / stop program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the start / stop program being used to enable or disable the program for preventing mold growth according to external instructions; the electronic device further includes a network communication module, the network communication module being used to connect a remote control, the remote control being used to input external instructions to run the program for preventing mold growth and / or change the preset environmental value range and / or change the preset duration range.

[0029] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a toilet, the toilet including a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and the aforementioned electronic equipment.

[0030] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for preventing mold growth, wherein the program for preventing mold growth, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method for preventing mold growth described above.

[0031] This invention acquires environmental detection values ​​of the target area and determines whether the environmental detection values ​​are within a preset environmental value range. If the environmental detection values ​​are within the preset environmental value range, a timer is started. When the timer reaches a preset duration, the water tank is controlled to drain water. This allows the water tank to be drained and the water in the tank to be replaced when the user does not use the toilet for an extended period of time, based on humidity and temperature detection values. During the water replacement process, the inlet pipe and the toilet bowl are flushed, which can reduce the possibility of mold growth on the toilet. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device in the hardware operating environment involved in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the method for preventing mold growth according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the second embodiment of the method for preventing mold growth according to the present invention.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of a second embodiment of the method for preventing mold growth according to the present invention.

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the device for preventing mold growth according to the present invention.

[0037] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the toilet of the present invention.

[0038] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0039] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0040] Some toilets come with a water tank to store water for flushing the toilet bowl. However, due to reasons such as new renovations, business trips, vacations, weekends, or weekdays when users leave, the toilet may not be used for a long time. Mold may grow in the water tank, water inlet pipe, and toilet bowl. If the water in the tank is not used by the user, it cannot be replaced. Since the water usually contains some organic matter, mold may grow.

[0041] The technical solution of the present invention includes: acquiring environmental detection values ​​of the target location, the environmental detection values ​​including humidity detection values ​​and temperature detection values; determining whether the environmental detection values ​​are within a preset environmental value range; if the environmental detection values ​​are within the preset environmental value range, starting a timer; and controlling the water tank to drain water when the timer reaches a preset duration.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic device structure of the hardware operating environment involved in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0043] like Figure 1As shown, the electronic device may include: a processor 1001, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a communication bus 1002, a user interface 1003, a network interface 1004, and a memory 1005. The communication bus 1002 is used to enable communication between these components. The user interface 1003 may include a display screen or an input unit such as a keyboard; optionally, the user interface 1003 may also include a standard wired interface or a wireless interface. The network interface 1004 may optionally include a standard wired interface or a wireless interface (such as a Wi-Fi interface). The memory 1005 may be a high-speed random access memory (RAM) or a stable non-volatile memory (NVM), such as a disk drive. The memory 1005 may also optionally be a storage device independent of the aforementioned processor 1001.

[0044] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 1 The structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device and may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, the memory 1005, which serves as a storage medium, may include an operating system, a data storage module, a network communication module, a user interface module, and a program to prevent mold growth.

[0046] exist Figure 1 In the electronic device shown, the network interface 1004 is mainly used for data communication with other devices; the user interface 1003 is mainly used for data interaction with the user; the processor 1001 and the memory 1005 in the electronic device of the present invention can be set in the electronic device, and the electronic device calls the program for preventing mold growth stored in the memory 1005 through the processor 1001 and executes the method for preventing mold growth provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] This invention provides a method for preventing mold growth, referring to... Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of a method for preventing mold growth according to the present invention.

[0048] In this embodiment, the method for preventing mold growth is applied to a toilet, which includes a water tank. The method for preventing mold growth includes the following steps:

[0049] Step S100: Obtain environmental monitoring values ​​for the target area. These values ​​include humidity and temperature. For details, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 5 The environmental monitoring values ​​of the target area are obtained through temperature and humidity sensors.

[0050] Step S200: Determine whether the environmental detection value is within the preset environmental value range;

[0051] Step S300: If the environmental detection value is within the preset environmental value range, then start timing;

[0052] Step S300: When the timer reaches the preset duration, control the water tank to drain water. See details for further information. Figure 5 The system uses a drive circuit to drive the flush valve to drain water and a water pump to replenish the water tank.

[0053] The above embodiment can drain water from the water tank and replace the water in the tank based on humidity and temperature detection values ​​when the user does not use the toilet for a long time. During the water replacement, the water inlet pipe and the toilet bowl are flushed, which can reduce the possibility of mold growth on the toilet.

[0054] As an example, the target location includes at least one of the following: the top of the water storage space of a water tank, the cavity of the water inlet pipe, and the toilet bowl space, with the water inlet pipe connected to the water storage space. The preset environmental value range includes a preset humidity range and a preset temperature range. The preset humidity range is set to greater than or equal to 60%; more specifically, the preset humidity range is set to greater than or equal to 65%. The preset temperature range is set to greater than or equal to 20 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 35 degrees Celsius; more specifically, the preset temperature range is set to greater than or equal to 22 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 33 degrees Celsius, or the preset temperature range is set to greater than or equal to 25 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 30 degrees Celsius. Within the aforementioned preset humidity and temperature ranges, mold is more likely to grow, and methods to prevent mold growth are more effective in inhibiting mold growth.

[0055] The preset duration range is set to 48 hours or more, or 2 days, making the method to prevent mold growth suitable for users who leave on weekends; furthermore, the preset duration range is set to 72 hours or more, or 3 days, making the method to prevent mold growth suitable for short holidays of 3 days; the preset duration range is set to 120 hours or more, or 5 days, making the method to prevent mold growth suitable for long holidays of 5 days or users who leave on weekdays; the preset duration range is set to 168 hours or more, or 7 days, making the method to prevent mold growth suitable for long holidays of 7 days.

[0056] Figure 2This is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of a method for preventing mold growth according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the method for preventing mold growth further includes the following steps:

[0057] Step S010: Set at least one of the preset environmental value range, preset duration range, and preset time interval, so that users can make flexible settings according to their actual situation.

[0058] In addition, methods to prevent mold growth also include the following steps:

[0059] Step S020: Obtain the predicted value of environmental detection values ​​within a preset time range, such as obtaining the predicted value at the current time by connecting to the corresponding weather website;

[0060] Step S030: Adjust the time interval based on the relationship between the predicted value and the preset environmental value range;

[0061] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 The preset environmental value range (preset humidity range: 60% to 100%, preset temperature range: 20 to 35 degrees Celsius) includes a first internal environmental value range (preset humidity range: 65% to 75%, preset temperature range: 22 to 33 degrees Celsius) and a second internal environmental value range. Based on the relationship between the predicted value and the preset environmental value range, the steps to adjust the time interval include: if the predicted value is within the first internal environmental value range, then reduce the time interval; mold is more likely to grow in the first internal environmental value range (preset humidity range: 65% to 75%, preset temperature range: 22 to 33 degrees Celsius), so if the predicted value is within this range, reduce the time interval, that is, obtain the environmental detection value of the target area more frequently, so that the timing can start more promptly, and the water tank drainage can start more promptly to replace the water in the tank. During the water replacement, the inlet pipe and the toilet bowl are flushed by the inlet water, which reduces the possibility of mold growth on the toilet more promptly.

[0062] Reference Figure 4 Outside the preset environmental value range, there is an external environmental value range (preset humidity range: 10% to 50%, preset temperature range: 20 to 35 degrees Celsius), and a preset distance is set between the external environmental value range and the preset environmental value range; the step of adjusting the time interval according to the relationship between the predicted value and the preset environmental value range includes: if the predicted value is within the external environmental value range, the time interval is increased, that is, the frequency of obtaining environmental detection values ​​of the target part is reduced; at this time, the possibility of mold growth is small, and increasing the time interval can reduce the energy consumption of obtaining environmental detection values ​​of the target part.

[0063] Reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, the step of obtaining the environmental detection value of the target location includes:

[0064] Step S100: Obtain the environmental detection value of the target location at a preset time interval, i.e., the aforementioned preset time interval, which may be adjusted.

[0065] In this embodiment, after the timing starts, refer to Figure 3 Among the methods to prevent mold growth, the preset time interval is less than a preset duration range. Other methods to prevent mold growth include:

[0066] Step S310: Starting from the start of timing, divide the preset duration range into two sub-time periods;

[0067] Step S320: Increase the time interval for acquiring environmental detection values ​​in subsequent sub-time periods; that is, after the timing starts, once it is determined that the ambient temperature and humidity are more likely to breed mold, reduce the risk of the timing being unexpectedly terminated due to abnormal detection values.

[0068] Step S330: For subsequent sub-time periods, if the environmental detection value is outside the preset environmental value range at least twice, the timing is stopped. Repeated detection further reduces the risk of timing being unexpectedly terminated due to abnormal detection values.

[0069] This invention also provides a device for preventing mold growth, see reference. Figure 5 This device for preventing mold growth is used in toilets, which include a water tank. The device for preventing mold growth includes:

[0070] The acquisition module is used to acquire environmental detection values ​​of the target location, including humidity and temperature detection values.

[0071] The judgment module is used to determine whether the environmental detection value is within the preset environmental value range;

[0072] The timing module starts timing if the environmental detection value is within the preset environmental value range.

[0073] The control module controls the water tank to drain water when the timer reaches the preset duration.

[0074] This invention also provides an electronic device, which includes a memory, a processor, and a program for preventing mold growth stored in the memory and executable on the processor. The program for preventing mold growth is configured to implement the steps of the above-described method for preventing mold growth.

[0075] As an example, the electronic device also includes a start / stop program stored in memory and executable on a processor, the start / stop program being used to enable or disable the mold prevention program according to external instructions; the electronic device also includes a network communication module for connecting a remote control, the remote control being used to input external instructions to run the mold prevention program and / or change a preset environmental value range and / or change a preset duration range.

[0076] The present invention also provides a toilet, as shown in the reference. Figure 6 The toilet includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and the aforementioned electronic equipment. The controller is the central part of the toilet's control system. It monitors the operating status of components such as the temperature and humidity sensors. These sensors detect environmental values ​​at various locations, including the top of the water tank, the inlet pipe, and the toilet bowl, and transmit the results to the controller. The drive circuit then uses this information to open or close the flush valve and water pump. The controller can be a Microcontroller Unit (MCU), and multiple temperature and humidity sensors can be connected to it.

[0077] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for preventing mold growth, wherein the program for preventing mold growth, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the above-described method for preventing mold growth.

[0078] The aforementioned devices, electronic devices, toilets, and computer-readable storage media for preventing mold growth can all be configured to correspond to methods for preventing mold growth. The specific steps of the methods for preventing mold growth are as described in the above embodiments. Since the aforementioned devices, electronic devices, toilets, and computer-readable storage media for preventing mold growth adopt all the technical solutions corresponding to all the above embodiments, they at least have all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0079] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or system that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or system. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or system that includes that element.

[0080] The sequence numbers of the above embodiments of the present invention are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0081] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) as described above, and includes several instructions to cause a terminal device (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0082] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the patent. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of the present invention, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for preventing mold growth, characterized in that, The method for preventing mold growth is applied to a toilet, the toilet including a water tank, and the method for preventing mold growth includes the following steps: Obtain environmental monitoring values ​​for the target location, including humidity and temperature monitoring values. The step of obtaining the environmental detection value of the target location includes: obtaining the environmental detection value of the target location at a preset time interval; Determine whether the environmental detection value is within the preset environmental value range; If the environmental detection value is within the preset environmental value range, then timing begins; When the timer reaches the preset duration, the water tank is controlled to drain. The preset time interval is less than the preset duration range, and the method for preventing mold growth further includes: Starting from the start of the timing, the preset duration range is divided into two sub-time periods; Increase the time interval for acquiring environmental detection values ​​in subsequent sub-time periods; For subsequent sub-time periods, if the environmental detection value is outside the preset environmental value range at least twice, the timing will stop.

2. The method for preventing mold growth as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The target location includes at least one of the top of the water storage space of the water tank, the cavity of the water inlet pipe, and the toilet bowl space of the toilet, wherein the water inlet pipe is connected to the water storage space; the preset environmental value range includes a preset humidity range and a preset temperature range, wherein the preset humidity range is set to be greater than or equal to 60%, and the preset temperature range is set to be greater than or equal to 20 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 35 degrees Celsius. The preset duration range is set to be greater than or equal to 48 hours.

3. The method for preventing mold growth as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method for preventing mold growth also includes the following steps: Set at least one of the preset environmental value range, the preset duration range, and the preset time interval.

4. The method for preventing mold growth as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method for preventing mold growth also includes the following steps: Obtain predicted values ​​of the environmental detection values ​​within a preset time range; The time interval is adjusted based on the relationship between the predicted value and the preset environmental value range; The preset environmental value range includes a first internal environmental value interval and a second internal environmental value interval. The step of adjusting the time interval based on the relationship between the predicted value and the preset environmental value range includes: if the predicted value is within the first internal environmental value interval, then reduce the time interval. An external environmental value interval is provided outside the preset environmental value range, and a preset distance is provided between the external environmental value interval and the preset environmental value range; the step of adjusting the time interval according to the relationship between the predicted value and the preset environmental value range includes: if the predicted value is within the external environmental value interval, then the time interval is increased.

5. A device for preventing mold growth, characterized in that, The device for preventing mold growth is applied to a toilet, the toilet including a water tank, and the device for preventing mold growth includes: The acquisition module is used to acquire environmental detection values ​​of the target location, including humidity and temperature detection values; the acquisition module is used to acquire environmental detection values ​​of the target location at preset time intervals. The judgment module is used to determine whether the environmental detection value is within a preset environmental value range; If the environmental detection value is within the preset environmental value range, the timing module starts timing. The control module controls the water tank to drain water when the timer reaches a preset duration range, wherein the preset time interval is less than the preset duration range. The device for preventing mold growth is also used for: Starting from the start of the timing, the preset duration range is divided into two sub-time periods; Increase the time interval for acquiring environmental detection values ​​in subsequent sub-time periods; For subsequent sub-time periods, if the environmental detection value is outside the preset environmental value range at least twice, the timing will stop.

6. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a memory, a processor, and a program for preventing mold growth stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the program for preventing mold growth being configured to implement the steps of the method for preventing mold growth as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The electronic device also includes a start / stop program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the start / stop program being used to enable or disable the mold prevention program according to external instructions; The electronic device also includes a network communication module for connecting to a remote control. The remote control is used to input external commands to run the program that prevents mold growth and / or change the preset environmental value range and / or change the preset duration range.

8. A toilet, characterized in that, The toilet includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and the electronic device as described in claim 6 or 7.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores a program for preventing mold growth, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method for preventing mold growth as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

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