Method and device for controlling air conditioner, air conditioner, and storage medium

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioner control, and discloses a method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising: obtaining the indoor ambient temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature; determining the operating mode of the air conditioner; and controlling the operation of the air conditioner's fresh air blower and compressor according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature, and the operating mode of the air conditioner. In different operating modes, the air conditioner controls the operation of the air conditioner's fresh air blower and compressor by using the indoor ambient temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature. This is because the operation of the fresh air blower can help circulate indoor and outdoor air, achieving the purpose of heat exchange. And since the fresh air blower itself consumes less power, it can reduce the workload of the compressor, thereby achieving the purpose of reducing energy consumption in the process of using the air conditioner to adjust the indoor ambient temperature. The present application also discloses a device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioner control, for example, to a method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread use of air conditioning technology, air conditioners are becoming increasingly common in our daily lives, regulating indoor temperatures to keep people comfortable. However, when people use air conditioners to regulate indoor temperatures, the air conditioner's compressor may be running for a long time, consuming a large amount of energy.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to ordinary technicians in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical elements or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0005] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium.

[0006] In some embodiments, the air conditioner is provided with a fresh air fan, and the method for controlling the air conditioner includes: obtaining the indoor ambient temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature; determining the operating mode of the air conditioner; and controlling the operation of the fresh air fan and the compressor of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature and the operating mode of the air conditioner.

[0007] In some embodiments, the operation of the fresh air fan and the compressor of the air conditioner are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature and the operating mode of the air conditioner, including: when the operating mode of the air conditioner is the cooling mode, the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the set temperature, controlling the fresh air fan and the compressor of the air conditioner to turn on.

[0008] In some embodiments, the operation of the fresh air fan and the compressor of the air conditioner are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature and the operating mode of the air conditioner, including: when the operating mode of the air conditioner is the heating mode, the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the outdoor ambient temperature is lower than the set temperature, controlling the fresh air fan and the compressor of the air conditioner to turn on.

[0009] In some embodiments, after controlling the fresh air fan and compressor of the air conditioner to turn on, it also includes: obtaining a first area and a second area, the first area being the blowing area corresponding to the fresh air fan, and the second area being the blowing area corresponding to the air conditioner; according to the first area and the second area, controlling the air outlet of the fresh air fan and the air conditioner.

[0010] In some embodiments, the air outlet of the fresh air fan and the air conditioner is controlled according to the first area and the second area, including: determining whether there is a third area, the third area being the area where the first area and the second area overlap; if there is a third area, controlling the fresh air fan and the air conditioner to outlet air to the third area.

[0011] In some embodiments, the operation of the fresh air fan and the compressor of the air conditioner are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature and the operating mode of the air conditioner, including: when the operating mode of the air conditioner is the cooling mode, the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the set temperature, and the set temperature is greater than the outdoor ambient temperature, the fresh air fan of the air conditioner is controlled to turn on and the compressor is turned off.

[0012] In some embodiments, the operation of the fresh air fan and the compressor of the air conditioner are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature and the operating mode of the air conditioner, including: when the operating mode of the air conditioner is the heating mode, the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the set temperature, and the set temperature is lower than the outdoor ambient temperature, the fresh air fan of the air conditioner is controlled to turn on and the compressor is turned off.

[0013] In some embodiments, the apparatus for controlling an air conditioner includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, and the processor is configured to execute the above-mentioned method for controlling an air conditioner when running the program instructions.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes: an air conditioner body; and the device for controlling the air conditioner as described above is installed in the air conditioner body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions, and when the program instructions are run, the method for controlling the air conditioner as described above is executed.

[0016] The method and device for controlling an air conditioner, the air conditioner, and the storage medium provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects: in different operating modes, the air conditioner controls the operation of the air conditioner's fresh air blower and compressor based on the indoor and outdoor ambient temperatures. This is because the operation of the fresh air blower can help circulate air between indoor and outdoor spaces, achieving the purpose of heat exchange. Furthermore, since the fresh air blower itself consumes less power, it can reduce the workload of the compressor, thereby achieving the purpose of reducing energy consumption when using the air conditioner to adjust the indoor ambient temperature.

[0017] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings. These exemplary descriptions and drawings do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a scale limitation. In addition,

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to be able to understand the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the sake of convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0026] In the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as in the accompanying drawings, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used to distinguish similar items and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate to describe the embodiments of the present disclosure herein. In addition, the terms "including," "having," and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0027] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0028] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0029] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0030] The term "correspondence" may refer to an association relationship or a binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association relationship or a binding relationship between A and B.

[0031] The indoor unit of the air conditioner is equipped with a fresh air fan, which connects the indoor and outdoor air through pipes. When the fresh air fan is running, it can absorb air from the outdoor side and bring it into the room, achieving the purpose of fresh air ventilation and air heat exchange. The fresh air fan is connected to the indoor computer board via cables and terminal blocks, and the MCU (Microcontroller Unit) controls its opening or closing time. After the air conditioner is powered on, the MCU obtains the indoor ambient temperature Tr and the outdoor ambient temperature Tao in real time through the temperature sensor. In different operating modes, the air conditioner controls the opening or closing of the air conditioner compressor and the fresh air fan according to the indoor ambient temperature Tr and the outdoor ambient temperature Tao, assisting in indoor and outdoor heat exchange, reducing the load of the air conditioner, and achieving energy saving.

[0032] Combine Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner is provided with a fresh air blower, the method comprising:

[0033] In step S101, the air conditioner obtains the indoor ambient temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature.

[0034] In step S102, the air conditioner determines its operating mode.

[0035] In step S103 , the air conditioner controls the operation of the fresh air blower and the compressor of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature and the operation mode of the air conditioner.

[0036] Using the method for controlling an air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air conditioner uses the indoor and outdoor ambient temperatures to control the operation of the air conditioner's fresh air blower and compressor in different operating modes. The fresh air blower helps circulate air between indoor and outdoor spaces, achieving heat exchange. Furthermore, the fresh air blower itself consumes less power, reducing the workload of the compressor, thereby reducing energy consumption when using the air conditioner to regulate the indoor ambient temperature.

[0037] In one embodiment, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a first temperature sensor for obtaining the outdoor ambient temperature. The indoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a second temperature sensor for obtaining the indoor ambient temperature. In another embodiment, the air conditioner is connected to a network to obtain the outdoor ambient temperature in real time.

[0038] Optionally, the air conditioner controls the operation of its fresh air blower and compressor based on the indoor ambient temperature, outdoor ambient temperature, and the air conditioner's operating mode. This includes the following steps: when the air conditioner is in cooling mode and the indoor ambient temperature is greater than a set temperature, and the set temperature is greater than the outdoor ambient temperature, the air conditioner controls the fresh air blower to turn on and the compressor to turn off. Thus, in cooling mode, when the outdoor ambient temperature is low and below the set temperature, the fresh air blower draws air from outside into the room to help cool the room, bringing the indoor ambient temperature to the set temperature without turning on the compressor, thereby saving energy.

[0039] In some embodiments, the speed of the fresh air fan includes low, medium, and high speeds. When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the set temperature, the set temperature is greater than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the difference between the set temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than a set threshold, the fresh air fan is controlled to operate at the high speed. For example, the threshold is set to 2. In this way, when the indoor ambient temperature is lowered by only turning on the fresh air fan for heat exchange, when the difference between the set temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature is large, the fresh air fan is operated at the high speed to cool the room, which can more quickly adjust the indoor ambient temperature.

[0040] In another embodiment, when the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the set temperature, the set temperature is greater than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the difference between the set temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to a set threshold, the fresh air blower is controlled to operate at a low wind speed. In this way, when only the fresh air blower is turned on for heat exchange to lower the indoor ambient temperature, if the difference between the set temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature is small, the fresh air blower can achieve the cooling purpose by operating at a low wind speed, thereby achieving greater energy savings.

[0041] In some embodiments, when the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the set temperature is greater than the indoor ambient temperature, the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the difference between the set temperature and the indoor ambient temperature is less than a set threshold, the fresh air fan is controlled to run at a low wind speed and the compressor is turned off. Until the difference between the set temperature and the indoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the set threshold, the fresh air fan and the compressor are controlled to be in the off state. In this way, after the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the set temperature, the compressor is turned off. If the outdoor ambient temperature is low at this time, and the difference between the set temperature and the indoor ambient temperature is small, the fresh air fan will still run at a low speed until the difference between the set temperature and the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the set threshold, and then the fresh air fan will be turned off. This allows the temperature in the room to be continuously maintained at a lower temperature while saving energy.

[0042] Optionally, the air conditioner's fresh air blower and compressor are controlled to operate based on the indoor ambient temperature, outdoor ambient temperature, and the air conditioner's operating mode. This includes controlling the fresh air blower and compressor to operate when the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than a set temperature. Thus, in cooling mode, when the outdoor ambient temperature is lower than the indoor ambient temperature, the fresh air blower draws air from outside into the room to help cool the room, reducing the load on the compressor, achieving rapid cooling and saving energy.

[0043] Furthermore, after controlling the air conditioner's fresh air blower and compressor to turn on, the system further includes controlling the fresh air blower to operate at a high speed and the compressor to operate at 80% of a preset target frequency. This continues until the indoor ambient temperature falls below the outdoor ambient temperature, while the indoor ambient temperature remains above the set temperature. At this point, the fresh air blower is turned off and the compressor operates at the preset target frequency. In this way, the fresh air blower, operating at a high speed, draws air from the outside into the room to help cool the room, while reducing the compressor frequency, thereby reducing the compressor load and achieving energy savings.

[0044] In some embodiments, when the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the indoor ambient temperature, and the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the set temperature, the fresh air fan of the air conditioner is controlled to be turned off, the compressor is controlled to be turned on, and operates at a preset target frequency.

[0045] Optionally, the air conditioner's fresh air blower and compressor are controlled based on the indoor ambient temperature, outdoor ambient temperature, and the air conditioner's operating mode. This includes the following steps: when the air conditioner is in heating mode and the indoor ambient temperature is less than a set temperature, and the set temperature is less than the outdoor ambient temperature, the air conditioner controls the fresh air blower to turn on and the compressor to turn off. Thus, in heating mode, when the outdoor ambient temperature is higher than the set temperature, the fresh air blower draws air from outside into the room to help raise the indoor temperature to the set temperature without turning on the compressor, thereby saving energy.

[0046] In some embodiments, when the air conditioner is in heating mode, the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the set temperature, the set temperature is greater than the indoor ambient temperature, and the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is greater than a set threshold, the fresh air blower is controlled to operate at a high speed. For example, the threshold is set to 2. In this way, when only the fresh air blower is turned on for heat exchange to raise the indoor ambient temperature, if the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is large, the fresh air blower is operated at a high speed to raise the temperature, thereby adjusting the indoor ambient temperature more quickly.

[0047] In another embodiment, when the air conditioner is in heating mode, the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the set temperature, the set temperature is greater than the indoor ambient temperature, and the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is less than or equal to a set threshold, the fresh air blower is controlled to operate at a low wind speed. In this way, when only the fresh air blower is turned on for heat exchange to raise the indoor ambient temperature, when the difference between the outdoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is small, the fresh air blower is operated at a low wind speed to raise the temperature, thereby achieving greater energy savings.

[0048] In some embodiments, when the air conditioner is in heating mode, the set temperature is lower than the indoor ambient temperature, the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is lower than the set threshold, the fresh air fan is controlled to run at a low wind speed and the compressor is turned off. Until the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is greater than or equal to the set threshold, the fresh air fan and the compressor are both controlled to be in the off state. In this way, after the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the set temperature, the compressor is turned off. If the outdoor ambient temperature is higher at this time, and the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is smaller, the fresh air fan will still run at a low speed until the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is greater than the set threshold, and then the fresh air fan will be turned off. This allows the temperature in the room to be maintained at a higher temperature while saving energy.

[0049] Optionally, the air conditioner's fresh air blower and compressor are controlled to operate based on the indoor ambient temperature, outdoor ambient temperature, and the air conditioner's operating mode. This includes controlling the air conditioner to turn on the fresh air blower and compressor when the air conditioner is in heating mode, the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the outdoor ambient temperature is lower than a set temperature. Thus, in heating mode, when the outdoor ambient temperature is higher than the indoor ambient temperature, the fresh air blower draws air from outside into the room to help raise the indoor temperature, thereby reducing the load on the compressor, achieving rapid cooling and energy conservation.

[0050] Furthermore, after controlling the air conditioner's fresh air blower and compressor to turn on, the system further includes controlling the fresh air blower to operate at a high speed and the compressor to operate at 80% of a preset target frequency. This continues until the indoor ambient temperature exceeds the outdoor ambient temperature, but remains below the set temperature. At this point, the fresh air blower is turned off and the compressor is operated at the preset target frequency. In this way, the fresh air blower, operating at a high speed, draws air from the outside into the room to help warm the room, while reducing the compressor frequency, thereby reducing the compressor load and achieving energy savings.

[0051] In some embodiments, when the air conditioner is in heating mode, the outdoor ambient temperature is lower than the indoor ambient temperature, and the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the set temperature, the fresh air fan of the air conditioner is controlled to be turned off, the compressor is controlled to be turned on, and operates at a preset target frequency.

[0052] Optionally, after the air conditioner controls the fresh air blower and the compressor to turn on, the method further includes: the air conditioner acquiring a first area and a second area, where the first area is a blowing area corresponding to the fresh air blower and the second area is a blowing area corresponding to the air conditioner. The air conditioner controls the fresh air blower and the air conditioner to output air based on the first area and the second area.

[0053] The ventilation area corresponding to the fresh air fan refers to the area where the user can feel the wind when the fresh air fan is blowing air, that is, the area where the user can feel the wind blown by the fresh air fan. In one embodiment, the air outlet angle of the fresh air fan varies with the angle of the fresh air fan's air guide plate, and thus the area where the user can feel the wind also varies. Therefore, the fresh air fan corresponds to multiple ventilation areas. The air outlet angle of the fresh air fan refers to the angle of the fresh air fan's air guide plate.

[0054] Obtaining the first area includes obtaining a current air outlet angle of the fresh air fan. A lookup operation is performed on the air outlet angle of the fresh air fan in a preset fresh air fan air outlet area data table to obtain the air outlet area corresponding to the air outlet angle of the fresh air fan. The fresh air fan air outlet area data table stores a correspondence between the air outlet angle of the fresh air fan and the air outlet area of the fresh air fan.

[0055] The air blowing area corresponding to an air conditioner refers to the area where a user can feel the wind when the air conditioner is blowing air, that is, the area where the user can feel the air blown by the air conditioner. In one embodiment, the air outlet angle of the air conditioner varies with the angle of the air guide plate of the air conditioner, and thus the area where the user can feel the wind also varies. Therefore, the air conditioner also corresponds to multiple air blowing areas. The air outlet angle of the air conditioner refers to the angle of the air guide plate of the air conditioner.

[0056] Obtaining the second area includes obtaining the current air outlet angle of the air conditioner. A table lookup operation is performed on the air outlet angle of the air conditioner in a preset air conditioner air outlet area data table to obtain the air outlet area corresponding to the air conditioner air outlet angle. The air conditioner air outlet area data table stores the correspondence between the air conditioner air outlet angle and the air conditioner air outlet area.

[0057] In some embodiments, before obtaining the first and second areas, the method further includes setting a fresh air blower area data table and an air conditioner area data table. The fresh air blower area data table and the air conditioner area data table are pre-set by a user, for example, in a smart terminal app. The smart terminal uploads the set fresh air blower area data table and the air conditioner area data table to a server, and the air conditioner is connected to the server via a network.

[0058] Optionally, the air conditioner controls the fresh air blower and the air conditioner to discharge air based on the first and second zones, including: the air conditioner determines whether a third zone exists, where the third zone is an area where the first and second zones overlap. If the third zone exists, controlling the fresh air blower and the air conditioner to discharge air toward the third zone.

[0059] Since the air conditioner needs to lower the room temperature to the set temperature, the air it blows out is usually at a lower temperature than the set temperature. This results in a temperature difference between the air from the air conditioner and the fresh air from the fresh air blower, i.e., the outdoor air. This causes the user to experience two different air temperatures, reducing their comfort. However, by controlling the fresh air blower and the air conditioner to blow air into the area where the fresh air blower's blowing area overlaps with the air conditioner's, the two air temperatures intersect, collide, and mix, resulting in a more uniform temperature. This reduces the discomfort experienced by users due to the two different air temperatures when the air conditioner is adjusting the temperature by introducing fresh air.

[0060] Furthermore, controlling both the fresh air fan and the air conditioner to discharge air toward the third area includes: determining a first air outlet angle based on the third area, the first air outlet angle being the air outlet angle of the fresh air fan; determining a second air outlet angle based on the third area, the second angle being the air outlet angle of the air conditioner; controlling the fresh air fan to discharge air at the first air outlet angle, and controlling the air conditioner to discharge air at the second air outlet angle.

[0061] The air outlet angle of the fresh air blower is controlled by controlling the angle of the air guide plate of the fresh air blower. The air outlet angle of the air conditioner is controlled by controlling the angle of the air guide plate of the air conditioner. This is a prior art and will not be described in detail.

[0062] Furthermore, determining the first air outlet angle according to the third region includes: performing a table lookup operation on the third region in a preset air outlet angle data table to find the first air outlet angle corresponding to the third region. The preset air outlet angle data table stores the first air outlet angle corresponding to the third region.

[0063] Furthermore, determining the second air outlet angle according to the third area includes: performing a table lookup operation on the third area in a preset air outlet angle data table to find the second air outlet angle corresponding to the third area. The preset air outlet angle data table stores the second air outlet angle corresponding to the third area.

[0064] Combine Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, the method comprising:

[0065] In step S201, the air conditioner obtains the indoor ambient temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature.

[0066] In step S202, the air conditioner determines its operating mode.

[0067] Step S203: When the operation mode of the air conditioner is cooling mode, the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the set temperature, the air conditioner controls the fresh air blower and the compressor to turn on.

[0068] In step S204, the air conditioner obtains a first area and a second area, where the first area is a blowing area corresponding to the fresh air fan, and the second area is a blowing area corresponding to the air conditioner.

[0069] In step S205, the air conditioner determines whether there is a third area, where the first area and the second area overlap. If yes, step S206 is executed; if no, step S207 is executed.

[0070] In step S206, the air conditioner controls the fresh air blower and the air conditioner to discharge air toward the third area.

[0071] In step S207, the air conditioner controls the fresh air blower to blow air toward the first area, and controls the air conditioner to blow air toward the second area.

[0072] In this way, when the air conditioner is regulating the indoor temperature, in cooling mode, when the outdoor ambient temperature is lower than the indoor ambient temperature, the fresh air blower is used to draw air from the outside into the room to help cool the room. This can reduce the load on the compressor, achieve rapid cooling, and save energy. At the same time, the fresh air introduced from nature allows people to avoid the trouble of air-conditioning disease and live a healthier life. In addition, by controlling the fresh air blower and the air conditioner to blow air in the area where the blowing area of the fresh air blower overlaps with the blowing area of the air conditioner, the two temperatures of air intersect, and the air flows collide and mix together, making the temperature more uniform. This can reduce the discomfort caused by the two different temperatures of air to the user when the air conditioner is used to lower the indoor temperature and introduce fresh air for cooling.

[0073] Combine Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, the method comprising:

[0074] In step S301, the air conditioner obtains the indoor ambient temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature.

[0075] In step S302, the air conditioner determines its operating mode.

[0076] Step S303: when the operation mode of the air conditioner is the heating mode, the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the outdoor ambient temperature is lower than the set temperature, the air conditioner controls the fresh air blower and the compressor of the air conditioner to turn on.

[0077] In step S304, the air conditioner obtains a first area and a second area, where the first area is a blowing area corresponding to the fresh air fan, and the second area is a blowing area corresponding to the air conditioner.

[0078] In step S305, the air conditioner determines whether there is a third area, where the first area and the second area overlap. If yes, step S306 is executed; if no, step S307 is executed.

[0079] In step S306, the air conditioner controls the fresh air blower and the air conditioner to discharge air toward the third area.

[0080] In step S307, the air conditioner controls the fresh air fan to discharge air to the first area, and controls the air conditioner to discharge air to the second area.

[0081] In this way, when the air conditioner is adjusting the indoor temperature, in heating mode, when the outdoor ambient temperature is higher than the indoor ambient temperature, the fresh air fan is used to draw air from the outside into the room to help raise the indoor temperature. This can reduce the load on the compressor, achieve the purpose of rapid cooling and save energy. At the same time, the fresh air introduced from nature allows people to avoid the trouble of air-conditioning disease and live a healthier life. In addition, by controlling the fresh air fan and the air conditioner to blow air into the area where the blowing area of the fresh air fan overlaps with the blowing area of the air conditioner, the two temperatures of wind intersect, and the air flows collide and mix together, making the temperature more uniform. This can reduce the discomfort caused by the two different temperatures of wind when the air conditioner is used to raise the indoor temperature and introduce fresh air to increase the temperature.

[0082] Optionally, the air conditioner controls the fresh air fan and air outlet of the air conditioner based on the first and second zones, including: determining whether there is a person in the first zone and determining whether there is a fourth zone in the second zone, where the air outlet of the fresh air fan is located. If there is a person in the first zone and the fourth zone exists in the second zone, the air conditioner is controlled to discharge air to the fourth zone, and the fresh air fan is controlled to discharge air to the first zone.

[0083] To lower the room temperature to the set point, the air from the air conditioner is typically blown at a lower temperature than the set point. This lower air temperature can directly hit the user, making them uncomfortable and susceptible to colds. By directing the air conditioner's air flow in the direction of the fresh air blower, the fresh air blower directs the air from the air conditioner back to the fresh air blower's area—the user's area. This allows the fresh air to mix with the air from the air conditioner, achieving a more uniform temperature. This results in a milder air temperature for the end user, improving their comfort. Furthermore, overheating and overcooling are less likely to occur, making colds less likely.

[0084] Optionally, determining whether the first area is occupied includes: sending a prompt message to a corresponding mobile terminal, receiving feedback from a user via the mobile terminal, and determining whether the first area is occupied based on the feedback. For example, the prompt message may be "Is the first area occupied?" The feedback message may be "occupied" or "unoccupied." If the feedback message is "occupied," then the first area is determined to be occupied. Otherwise, the first area is determined to be unoccupied.

[0085] Optionally, the air conditioner is provided with a camera. Determining whether a person is present in the first area includes: capturing an image of the first area using the camera, and performing facial recognition on the image of the first area. If a face is present in the image of the first area, determining that a person is present in the first area; otherwise, determining that no one is present in the first area.

[0086] In another embodiment, when multiple first zones are occupied, the fresh air blower is controlled to blow air sequentially to the occupied first zones in a predetermined order. Alternatively, the fresh air blower is controlled to blow air cyclically to each occupied first zone. This way, users in each first zone can experience a gentler breeze, improving their comfort.

[0087] Further, determining whether the fourth area exists in the second area includes: performing a table lookup operation on the second area in a preset air conditioner blowing area data table to obtain the fourth area corresponding to the second area. The air conditioner blowing area data table stores the correspondence between the second area and the fourth area.

[0088] In another embodiment, when there is no one in the first area and / or the fourth area does not exist in the second area, the air conditioner and the fresh air blower blow air in a random direction or according to the direction manually set by the user, thereby increasing the flexibility of the air conditioner and the fresh air blower.

[0089] Combine Figure 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, the method comprising:

[0090] In step S401, the air conditioner obtains the indoor ambient temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature.

[0091] In step S402, the air conditioner determines its operating mode.

[0092] In step S403, the air conditioner controls the fresh air blower and the compressor of the air conditioner to start according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature and the operation mode of the air conditioner.

[0093] In step S404, the air conditioner obtains a first area and a second area, where the first area is a blowing area corresponding to the fresh air fan, and the second area is a blowing area corresponding to the air conditioner.

[0094] Step S405: If there is someone in the first area and there is a fourth area in the second area, the air conditioner is controlled to blow air to the fourth area and the fresh air blower is controlled to blow air to the first area. The fourth area is the area where the air outlet of the fresh air blower is located.

[0095] In this way, when the air conditioner adjusts the indoor temperature, the fresh air fan operates to help circulate indoor and outdoor air, achieving the purpose of heat exchange. Since the fresh air fan itself consumes less power, it can reduce the workload of the compressor, thereby achieving the goal of reducing energy consumption when using the air conditioner to adjust the indoor ambient temperature. At the same time, the fresh air introduced from nature can prevent people from suffering from air-conditioning sickness and promote healthier lives. Furthermore, by directing the air conditioner's discharge in the direction of the fresh air blown by the fresh air fan, the fresh air fan uses the fresh air to blow the air out of the air conditioner back to the fresh air device's blowing area, that is, towards the user's location. This allows the fresh air to mix with the air blown out by the air conditioner, achieving a more uniform temperature. This results in a milder air temperature for the end user, improving user comfort.

[0096] Combine Figure 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device 500 for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor 504 and a memory 501. Optionally, the device may further comprise a communication interface 502 and a bus 503. The processor 504, the communication interface 502, and the memory 501 may communicate with each other via the bus 503. The communication interface 502 may be used for information transmission. The processor 504 may call logic instructions in the memory 501 to execute the method for controlling an air conditioner of the above embodiment.

[0097] In addition, the logic instructions in the memory 501 can be implemented in the form of software functional units and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product.

[0098] Memory 501, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Processor 504 executes the program instructions / modules stored in memory 501 to execute functional applications and process data, thereby implementing the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0099] The memory 501 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store an operating system and at least one application required for a function; the data storage area may store data generated based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 501 may include a high-speed random access memory and a non-volatile memory.

[0100] Combine Figure 6As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner 600, comprising: an air conditioner body, and the above-mentioned device 500 for controlling the air conditioner. The device 500 for controlling the air conditioner is installed on the air conditioner body. The installation relationship described here is not limited to placement inside the air conditioner, but also includes installation connections with other components of the air conditioner, including but not limited to physical connections, electrical connections, or signal transmission connections. It can be understood by those skilled in the art that the device 500 for controlling the air conditioner can be adapted to a feasible air conditioner body, thereby realizing other feasible embodiments.

[0101] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a storage medium storing program instructions, which, when executed, execute the above-mentioned method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0102] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0103] The technical solution of the embodiments of the present disclosure may be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiments of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and other media that can store program code, or a transient storage medium.

[0104] The above description and the accompanying drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure so that those skilled in the art can practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, process and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the words used in this application are only used to describe the embodiments and are not used to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to also include plural forms. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in this application refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more associated listings. In addition, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or comprising refer to the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups of these. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method or device that includes the element. In this article, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, then the relevant parts can be found in the description of the method part.

[0105] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software may depend on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The technicians may use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered to be beyond the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The technicians will clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above can refer to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0106] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods and products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of the units can be merely a logical functional division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, and can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. In addition, the functional units in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be integrated into a processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0107] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings show the possible implementation architectures, functions and operations of the systems, methods and computer program products according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, program segment or part of the code, and the module, program segment or part of the code contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical functions. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in an order different from that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, or they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different boxes can also occur in an order different from that disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps can actually be executed substantially in parallel, or they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. Each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or may be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner is provided with a fresh air blower, characterized in that: The method comprises: Get indoor ambient temperature and outdoor ambient temperature; determining an operating mode of the air conditioner; Controlling the operation of a fresh air blower and a compressor of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature and the operating mode of the air conditioner; Controlling the operation of a fresh air blower and a compressor of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature, and the operating mode of the air conditioner, comprising: when the operating mode of the air conditioner is a cooling mode, the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than a set temperature, controlling the fresh air blower and the compressor of the air conditioner to turn on; After controlling the fresh air blower and the compressor of the air conditioner to be turned on, the method further includes: obtaining a first area and a second area, where the first area is a blowing area corresponding to the fresh air blower, and the second area is a blowing area corresponding to the air conditioner; determining whether a third area exists, where the third area is an area where the first area and the second area overlap; if the third area exists, performing a table lookup operation on the third area in a preset air outlet angle data table to find a first air outlet angle corresponding to the third area and a second air outlet angle corresponding to the third area; controlling the fresh air blower to discharge air at the first air outlet angle, and controlling the air conditioner to discharge air at the second air outlet angle; The preset air outlet angle data table stores a first air outlet angle corresponding to the third area and a second air outlet angle corresponding to the third area, wherein the first air outlet angle is the air outlet angle of the fresh air fan, and the second angle is the air outlet angle of the air conditioner; Wherein, obtaining the first area includes: obtaining the current air outlet angle of the fresh air fan; performing a table lookup operation on the air outlet angle of the fresh air fan in a preset fresh air fan blowing area data table to obtain the blowing area corresponding to the air outlet angle of the fresh air fan; the fresh air fan blowing area data table stores the correspondence between the air outlet angle of the fresh air fan and the blowing area of the fresh air fan; Obtaining the second area includes: obtaining the current air outlet angle of the air conditioner; performing a table lookup operation on the air outlet angle of the air conditioner in a preset air conditioner blowing area data table to obtain the blowing area corresponding to the air outlet angle of the air conditioner; the air conditioner blowing area data table stores the correspondence between the air outlet angle of the air conditioner and the blowing area of the air conditioner.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Controlling the operation of a fresh air blower and a compressor of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature, and the operating mode of the air conditioner includes: When the operating mode of the air conditioner is the heating mode, the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the outdoor ambient temperature, and the outdoor ambient temperature is lower than the set temperature, the fresh air blower and the compressor of the air conditioner are controlled to turn on.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Controlling the operation of a fresh air blower and a compressor of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature, and the operating mode of the air conditioner includes: When the operating mode of the air conditioner is cooling mode, the indoor ambient temperature is greater than the set temperature, and the set temperature is greater than the outdoor ambient temperature, the fresh air fan of the air conditioner is controlled to be turned on and the compressor is turned off.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein Controlling the operation of a fresh air blower and a compressor of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature, the outdoor ambient temperature, and the operating mode of the air conditioner includes: When the operating mode of the air conditioner is the heating mode, the indoor ambient temperature is lower than the set temperature, and the set temperature is lower than the outdoor ambient temperature, the fresh air blower of the air conditioner is controlled to be turned on and the compressor is turned off.

5. A device for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that: The processor is configured to execute the method for controlling an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4 when running the program instructions.

6. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Air conditioner body; The device for controlling an air conditioner according to claim 5 is mounted on the air conditioner body.

7. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that: When the program instructions are executed, the method for controlling an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4 is executed.

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