Method for starting refrigerator network distribution mode and refrigerator

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for starting a refrigerator network distribution mode and a refrigerator. The starting method comprises: calculating the number of times a designated door of the refrigerator is opened within a preset time length; judging whether the number of openings belongs to a first preset number range; if so, starting the network distribution mode of the refrigerator. This method of starting the refrigerator network distribution mode is very simple, easy for users to master, and improves the user experience. Moreover, compared with turning on the network distribution mode of the refrigerator by operating the buttons on the refrigerator display screen and operating the potentiometer to turn on the network distribution mode of the refrigerator, this method of starting the refrigerator network distribution mode reduces the use of display screens and potentiometers, and reduces the cost of the refrigerator. In addition, compared with the method of adding buttons or other components to the refrigerator to start the network distribution mode, the design concept of the present application is more novel and ingenious, breaking through the shackles of thought.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigerators, and in particular to a method for starting a refrigerator distribution network mode and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With the development of network technology, a Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module can be configured in the refrigerator to enable it to access the network. At present, the main way to start the refrigerator network mode is to operate the button on the refrigerator display to turn on the refrigerator network mode. This way of turning on the refrigerator network mode requires installing a display screen on the refrigerator. With the mass production of refrigerators, the display screen increases the cost of the refrigerator. In addition, the way to turn on the refrigerator network mode by operating the display screen is also relatively complicated, which is not conducive to user mastery and reduces the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a method for starting a refrigerator network distribution mode and a refrigerator that overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems.

[0004] An object of the present invention is to save the cost of a refrigerator.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to reduce the operation process of the user opening the door body and further improve the user experience.

[0006] In particular, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a method for starting a refrigerator network distribution mode, comprising:

[0007] Calculating the number of times a designated door of the refrigerator is opened within a preset time period;

[0008] Determining whether the opening times fall within a first preset times range;

[0009] If yes, start the network distribution mode of the refrigerator.

[0010] Optionally, the startup method further includes:

[0011] Obtaining a power-on start instruction for the refrigerator;

[0012] Detecting whether there is a historical network distribution record for the refrigerator;

[0013] If not, start the network distribution mode of the refrigerator.

[0014] Optionally, after the step of starting the network distribution mode of the refrigerator, the method further comprises:

[0015] receiving a modification instruction of the first preset number range sent by a terminal device connected to the refrigerator;

[0016] The first preset number range is modified according to the modification instruction.

[0017] Optionally, the step of modifying the first preset number range according to the modification instruction includes:

[0018] Identify a modification object corresponding to the modification instruction;

[0019] If the modification object is the initial lower limit value of the first preset number range, obtaining the lower limit target value included in the modification instruction;

[0020] Determining whether the lower limit target value is less than a first preset threshold;

[0021] If so, the modification instruction is ignored.

[0022] Optionally, if the lower limit target value is greater than or equal to the first preset threshold, the initial lower limit value is modified to the lower limit target value.

[0023] Optionally, after the step of modifying the initial lower limit value to the lower limit target value, the method further comprises:

[0024] Comparing whether the lower limit target value is greater than the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range;

[0025] If so, the lower limit target value is used as the new upper limit value of the first preset number range, and the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range is used as the new lower limit value of the first preset number range.

[0026] Optionally, if the modification object corresponding to the modification instruction is the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range, obtaining the upper limit target value contained in the modification instruction;

[0027] Determine whether the upper limit target value is greater than a second preset threshold, and the second preset threshold is greater than the first preset threshold;

[0028] If so, the modification instruction is ignored.

[0029] Optionally, after the step of starting the network distribution mode of the refrigerator, the method further comprises:

[0030] The lighting device of the refrigerator is controlled to enter a flashing state.

[0031] Optionally, after the step of starting the network distribution mode of the refrigerator, the method further comprises:

[0032] A buzzer controlling the refrigerator emits a buzzing sound.

[0033] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator, comprising:

[0034] A memory and a processor, wherein a control program is stored in the memory, and when the control program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the startup method of the refrigerator distribution network mode described in any one of the above.

[0035] In the method for starting the refrigerator network distribution mode of the present invention, the number of times the designated door of the refrigerator is opened within a preset time length is calculated, and it is determined whether the number of openings falls within a first preset number range. If so, the network distribution mode of the refrigerator is started. This method of starting the refrigerator network distribution mode is very simple, easy for users to master, and improves the user experience. Moreover, compared with the method of operating the refrigerator display to turn on the refrigerator network distribution mode, this method of starting the refrigerator network distribution mode reduces the use of the display screen and reduces the cost of the refrigerator. In addition, compared with the method of adding buttons or other components to the refrigerator to start the network distribution mode, the design concept of the present application is more novel and ingenious, breaking through the shackles of thought.

[0036] Furthermore, when the refrigerator is powered on, the user may need to control the refrigerator through the Internet. Therefore, if there is no historical network distribution record for the refrigerator, the network distribution mode of the refrigerator is started, which can reduce the process of the user opening the door and further improve the user experience. In addition, the method of determining whether to start the refrigerator network distribution mode based on the number of times the specified door is opened, rather than completely relying on starting the refrigerator network distribution mode after the refrigerator is powered on, is to reduce the impact of power on and off on the refrigerator, thereby extending the service life of the refrigerator.

[0037] Furthermore, if the lower limit target value is less than the first preset threshold, the user may mistakenly activate the network distribution mode of the refrigerator when opening the designated door to access items. To prevent mistaken activation of the network distribution mode of the refrigerator, when the lower limit target value is less than the first preset threshold, the modification instruction is ignored.

[0038] Furthermore, if the lower limit target value is greater than the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range, the lower limit target value is used as the new upper limit value of the first preset number range, and the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range is used as the new lower limit value of the first preset number range, thereby avoiding the need for the user to re-modify, reducing the user's operations, and further improving the user experience. Furthermore, when the user needs to modify the initial upper limit value and the initial lower limit value of the first preset number range at the same time, if the lower limit target value is the same as the initial upper limit value, the user only needs to modify the initial lower limit value to the upper limit target value, thereby reducing the user's operations, and further improving the user experience.

[0039] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0041] Figure 1 is a flow chart of a method for starting a refrigerator distribution network mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 2 is a flow chart of a method for starting a refrigerator distribution network mode according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0045] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a method for starting a refrigerator network distribution mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 The method for starting the refrigerator distribution network mode may generally include the following steps S102 to S106.

[0046] Step S102: Calculate the number of times a designated door of the refrigerator is opened within a preset time period.

[0047] In this step, the designated door body can be a door body of a freezer compartment or a door body of a storage compartment. The preset time length can generally be any value between 6 and 20 seconds, such as 10 seconds or 15 seconds.

[0048] Step S104: Determine whether the opening times are within a first preset times range.

[0049] In this step, the first preset number of times may range from 4 to 10, and may also be set according to user needs.

[0050] If yes, execute step S106: start the network distribution mode of the refrigerator.

[0051] In this embodiment, the number of times the designated door of the refrigerator is opened within a preset time is calculated, and it is determined whether the number of openings falls within the first preset number range. If so, the network distribution mode of the refrigerator is started. This method of starting the network distribution mode of the refrigerator is very simple, easy for users to master, and improves the user experience. Moreover, compared with the method of operating the refrigerator display to turn on the network distribution mode of the refrigerator, this method of starting the network distribution mode of the refrigerator reduces the use of the display screen and reduces the cost of the refrigerator. In addition, compared with the method of adding buttons or other components to the refrigerator to start the network distribution mode, the design concept of this application is more novel and ingenious, breaking through the shackles of thought.

[0052] In one embodiment of the present invention, the method for starting the refrigerator network distribution mode may further include:

[0053] Get the power-on start command of the refrigerator;

[0054] Check whether the refrigerator has historical network distribution records;

[0055] If not, start the refrigerator's network distribution mode.

[0056] In this embodiment, after the refrigerator is powered on, the user may need to control the refrigerator through the Internet. Therefore, if there is no historical network distribution record for the refrigerator, the network distribution mode of the refrigerator is started, which can reduce the process of the user opening the door body and further improve the user experience. In addition, the reason why the method of determining whether to start the refrigerator network distribution mode according to the number of times the specified door body is opened is adopted instead of completely relying on the method of starting the refrigerator network distribution mode after the refrigerator is powered on is to reduce the impact of power on and off on the refrigerator, thereby extending the service life of the refrigerator. If there is a historical network distribution record, the refrigerator can be connected to the network according to the historical network distribution record.

[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, after step S106, the following may be included:

[0058] Receiving a modification instruction of a first preset number range sent by a terminal device connected to the refrigerator;

[0059] The first preset number range is modified according to the modification instruction.

[0060] In this embodiment, after the refrigerator starts the network distribution mode, the terminal device can establish a connection with the refrigerator and control the refrigerator. Specifically, the terminal device can be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc. The terminal device can control the refrigerator through the installed specified application. Considering that different users may have different habits, some users are accustomed to opening the specified door body several times more, and some users are accustomed to opening the door body less times, so the first preset number range is configured to be modifiable. After receiving the modification instruction of the first preset number range, the first preset number range is modified according to the modification instruction, so that the first preset number range can be set according to the user's habit, thereby improving the user experience.

[0061] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the step of modifying the first preset number range according to the modification instruction may include:

[0062] Identify the modification object corresponding to the modification instruction;

[0063] If the modification object is the initial lower limit value of the first preset number range, obtaining the lower limit target value contained in the modification instruction;

[0064] Determine whether the lower limit target value is less than a first preset threshold value;

[0065] If so, ignore the modification instruction.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first preset threshold value may generally be 2 or 3 times. If the lower limit target value is less than the first preset threshold value, the user may mistakenly start the network distribution mode of the refrigerator when opening the designated door to access items. In order to prevent the network distribution mode of the refrigerator from being mistakenly started, when the lower limit target value is less than the first preset threshold value, the modification instruction is ignored. Generally, after the modification instruction is ignored, a reminder message may also be issued to notify the user that the modification failed.

[0067] In one embodiment of the present invention, if the lower limit target value is greater than or equal to the first preset threshold, the initial lower limit value is modified to the lower limit target value. Thereafter, the method may further include:

[0068] Compare whether the lower limit target value is greater than the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range;

[0069] If so, the lower limit target value is used as the new upper limit value of the first preset number range, and the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range is used as the new lower limit value of the first preset number range.

[0070] In this embodiment, when the user modifies the range of the numerical value, the conventional method is generally that the lower limit value needs to be less than the upper limit value. If the lower limit value is greater than the upper limit value, it will prompt to modify the lower limit value again or the modification fails. In this method, if the lower limit target value is greater than the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range, the lower limit target value is used as the new upper limit value of the first preset number range, and the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range is used as the new lower limit value of the first preset number range, which avoids the user's re-modification, reduces the user's operation, and further improves the user experience. In addition, when the user needs to modify the initial upper limit value and the initial lower limit value of the first preset number range at the same time, if the lower limit target value is the same as the initial upper limit value, the user only needs to modify the initial lower limit value to the upper limit target value, which reduces the user's operation and further improves the user experience. The design idea of ​​this application is novel and ingenious, breaking through the shackles of thought.

[0071] Specifically, for example, the first preset number range is 4-6, the initial upper limit value is 6, and the initial lower limit value is 4. The lower limit target value is 6, and the upper limit target value is 7. The lower limit target value is the same as the initial upper limit value. It is only necessary to modify the initial lower limit value 4 to the upper limit target value 7. Then, the modified 7 is used as the new upper limit value of the first preset number range, and 6 is used as the new lower limit value of the first preset number range. It can be seen that in this case, the user only needs to modify one value to complete the modification of the upper limit value and the lower limit value at the same time, which greatly improves the user experience.

[0072] In one embodiment of the present invention, if the modification object corresponding to the modification instruction is the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range, the upper limit target value included in the modification instruction is obtained;

[0073] Determine whether the upper limit target value is greater than a second preset threshold, and the second preset threshold is greater than the first preset threshold;

[0074] If so, ignore the modification instruction.

[0075] In this embodiment, considering that the number of times a user can open a specified door within a preset time is limited, in order to make the upper limit of the first preset number of times more in line with the actual situation, the upper limit of the first preset number of times should not be too large. The second preset threshold value can generally be any value between 10-15.

[0076] In one embodiment of the present invention, after step S106, the following may be included:

[0077] Control the lighting device of the refrigerator to enter a flashing state.

[0078] In this embodiment, after the network distribution mode of the refrigerator is started, in order to promptly notify the user that the network distribution mode is successfully started, the lighting device of the refrigerator is controlled to enter a flashing state. Generally, the lights in the storage room with the designated door opened can be controlled to enter a flashing state.

[0079] In one embodiment of the present invention, after step S106, the following may be included:

[0080] The buzzer controlling the refrigerator beeps.

[0081] In this embodiment, after the network distribution mode of the refrigerator is started, in order to promptly notify the user that the network distribution mode is successfully started, the buzzer of the refrigerator is controlled to emit a buzzing sound.

[0082] Figure 2 4 is a flowchart of a method for starting a refrigerator network distribution mode according to another embodiment of the present invention, which may include the following steps S202 to S224.

[0083] Step S202: Obtain the power-on start instruction of the refrigerator.

[0084] Step S204: Start the network distribution mode of the refrigerator.

[0085] Step S206: Calculate the number of times the designated door of the refrigerator is opened within a preset time period. The preset time period can refer to the above embodiment and will not be described in detail here.

[0086] Step S208: Determine whether the opening times are within a first preset times range. The first preset times range can refer to the above embodiment and will not be described in detail here.

[0087] If so, execute step S210; if not, return to step S206.

[0088] Step S210: Start the network distribution mode of the refrigerator.

[0089] Step S212: receiving a modification instruction for a first preset number range sent by a terminal device connected to the refrigerator.

[0090] Step S214: Identify the modification object corresponding to the modification instruction.

[0091] Step S216: If the modification object is the initial lower limit value of the first preset number range, obtain the lower limit target value included in the modification instruction.

[0092] Step S218: Determine whether the lower limit target value is less than a first preset threshold value. The first preset threshold value can refer to the above embodiment and will not be described in detail here.

[0093] If not, execute step S220; if so, end.

[0094] Step S220: Modify the initial lower limit value to the lower limit target value.

[0095] Step S222: Compare whether the lower limit target value is greater than the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range.

[0096] If yes, execute step S224; if no, end.

[0097] Step S224: taking the lower limit target value as the new upper limit value of the first preset number range, and taking the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range as the new lower limit value of the first preset number range.

[0098] Based on the same concept, the present invention also provides a refrigerator 300. Figure 3 , Figure 3 Refrigerator 300 may include memory 301 and processor 302. Memory 301 stores a control program, which is used to implement the method for starting the refrigerator network distribution mode according to any of the above embodiments when executed by processor 302.

[0099] The above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. According to any one of the above preferred embodiments or a combination of multiple preferred embodiments, the embodiments of the present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0100] In the method for starting the refrigerator network distribution mode of the present invention, the number of times the designated door of the refrigerator is opened within a preset time length is calculated, and it is determined whether the number of openings falls within a first preset number range. If so, the network distribution mode of the refrigerator is started. This method of starting the refrigerator network distribution mode is very simple, easy for users to master, and improves the user experience. Moreover, compared with turning on the network distribution mode of the refrigerator by operating the buttons on the refrigerator display screen and the potentiometer to turn on the network distribution mode of the refrigerator, this method of starting the refrigerator network distribution mode reduces the use of display screens and potentiometers, and reduces the cost of the refrigerator. In addition, compared with the method of adding buttons or other components to the refrigerator to start the network distribution mode, the design concept of the present application is more novel and ingenious, breaking through the shackles of thought.

[0101] It should be noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or described in other ways herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be specifically implemented in any computer-readable medium for use by an instruction execution system, device or equipment (such as a computer-based system, a system including a processor, or other system that can fetch instructions from an instruction execution system, device or equipment and execute instructions), or used in combination with these instruction execution systems, devices or equipment.

[0102] It should be understood that the various parts of the present invention can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware or a combination thereof. In the above-mentioned embodiments, a plurality of steps or methods can be implemented by software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented by hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented by any one of the following technologies known in the art or their combination: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function for a data signal, a dedicated integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0103] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived based on the content disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all these other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A method for starting a refrigerator distribution network mode, comprising: Obtaining a power-on start instruction for the refrigerator; Detecting whether there is a historical network distribution record for the refrigerator; If not, start the network distribution mode of the refrigerator; Calculating the number of times a designated door of the refrigerator is opened within a preset time period; Determining whether the opening times fall within a first preset times range; If yes, start the network distribution mode of the refrigerator; After the step of starting the network distribution mode of the refrigerator, the method further comprises: receiving a modification instruction of the first preset number range sent by a terminal device connected to the refrigerator; Modify the first preset number range according to the modification instruction; The step of modifying the first preset number range according to the modification instruction includes: Identify a modification object corresponding to the modification instruction; If the modification object is the initial lower limit value of the first preset number range, obtaining the lower limit target value included in the modification instruction; Determining whether the lower limit target value is less than a first preset threshold; If so, ignore the modification instruction; If the modification object corresponding to the modification instruction is the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range, obtaining the upper limit target value contained in the modification instruction; Determine whether the upper limit target value is greater than a second preset threshold, and the second preset threshold is greater than the first preset threshold; If so, the modification instruction is ignored.

2. The startup method according to claim 1, wherein: If the lower limit target value is greater than or equal to the first preset threshold, the initial lower limit value is modified to the lower limit target value.

3. The startup method according to claim 2, wherein: After the step of modifying the initial lower limit value to the lower limit target value, the method further comprises: Comparing whether the lower limit target value is greater than the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range; If so, the lower limit target value is used as the new upper limit value of the first preset number range, and the initial upper limit value of the first preset number range is used as the new lower limit value of the first preset number range.

4. The startup method according to claim 1, wherein: After the step of starting the network distribution mode of the refrigerator, the method further comprises: The lighting device of the refrigerator is controlled to enter a flashing state.

5. The startup method according to claim 1, wherein: After the step of starting the network distribution mode of the refrigerator, the method further comprises: A buzzer controlling the refrigerator emits a buzzing sound.

6. A refrigerator, comprising: A memory and a processor, wherein a control program is stored in the memory, and when the control program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the method for starting the refrigerator distribution network mode according to any one of claims 1-5.

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