Network distribution method, control method and air conditioning system for networked equipment

Abstract

The present invention discloses a network configuration method, a control method, and an air conditioning system for networked devices. The network configuration method includes: after the networked device is installed, binding and storing the networked device information with at least one preset mobile phone number; when a user terminal requests network configuration between a corresponding router and the corresponding networked device, if the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected by the user terminal and the mobile phone number bound to the networked device information are the same, obtaining the corresponding WiFi password from the network operator based on the WiFi information currently connected by the user terminal; and automatically configuring the corresponding router and the corresponding networked device based on the WiFi information and the password. Compared to the prior art, the present invention eliminates the need for complex manual operations and achieves fully automatic network configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of wireless communications, and in particular to a network distribution method and a control method for networked equipment and an air-conditioning system. Background Art

[0002] Currently, in addition to on-site control, if you want to control central air conditioning with a mobile phone, you must first perform network configuration operations. Users need to download an APP and manually enter a password containing at least one WiFi connection. Then, use the mobile phone to turn on Bluetooth to connect to the unit's built-in Bluetooth. The information is then sent to the air conditioning unit via Bluetooth for analysis and network configuration. This requires manual operation by the user and is relatively cumbersome. In addition, in these places, the power on and off of the air conditioners, temperature settings, and other operations are all manually operated by the air conditioning administrator. Since these public places are relatively large, the administrator does not know the specific air conditioning temperature requirements for each floor and can only keep the air conditioner on and at a certain temperature for a long time. In addition, there is almost no way for anyone other than the air conditioning administrator to control the air conditioner. Even if visitors in public places feel that the air conditioner is too cold or have other temperature requirements, they cannot adjust the temperature. However, due to office or other needs, they can only stay in the public place. On the one hand, this affects the comfort of people in the space, and on the other hand, it causes a waste of air conditioning energy.

[0003] Therefore, how to achieve automatic network distribution without complicated manual operations is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently in the industry. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the problem that network distribution in the prior art requires complex manual operations, the present invention proposes a network distribution method, a control method and an air-conditioning system for networked devices.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is to provide a network configuration method for networked devices, comprising:

[0006] After the networked device is installed, the networked device information is bound and stored with at least one preset mobile phone number;

[0007] When a user terminal requests to pair the corresponding router with the corresponding networked device, if the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal is the same as the mobile phone number bound to the networked device information, the corresponding WiFi password is obtained from the network operator based on the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal;

[0008] Automatically pair the corresponding router with the corresponding networked device based on WiFi information and password.

[0009] Furthermore, when a mobile phone number is bound to multiple WiFi information, it also includes:

[0010] Pre-establishing an electronic floor plan of the building, the electronic floor plan including the floor plan of each floor in the building, and the specific location of the networking devices and routers on the floor plan of the corresponding floor;

[0011] When a user terminal requests to pair the corresponding router with the corresponding networking device, the floor and specific location of the user terminal are obtained. Based on the floor plan of the corresponding floor, the specific location of the user terminal is displayed on the floor plan, and the distance between the specific location and the nearby routers and networking devices is displayed, so that the user can select the appropriate router and networking device for automatic pairing.

[0012] Furthermore, after the automatic network configuration is successful, the network device information, router IP, WiFi name, WiFi password, WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal and the mobile phone number bound to the network device located in the same local area network form a network configuration association relationship for the corresponding local area network and store it in the system server.

[0013] Furthermore, the networked device information includes: a unique device identification code.

[0014] Furthermore, the WiFi information includes: the router IP and WiFi name of the WiFi to which the user terminal is currently connected.

[0015] Furthermore, the mobile phone number of the user terminal is consistent with or inconsistent with the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information to which the user terminal is currently connected.

[0016] Furthermore, before the user terminal requests network configuration, it obtains the currently connected WiFi information through designated software.

[0017] The present invention also discloses a control method for a networking device, wherein the networking device adopts the above-mentioned networking device network configuration method for network configuration;

[0018] The control method of the networked device includes: when any user terminal accesses the WiFi to which the corresponding networked device is connected, controlling the corresponding networked device through the WiFi.

[0019] Furthermore, the method for controlling a networked device further includes: when a local area network (LAN) association is stored in a system server, and when a user terminal accesses any Wi-Fi network and requests control of the corresponding networked device from the system server, the system server determines, based on the LAN association for the networked device, whether the mobile phone number input by the user terminal is the mobile phone number bound to the Wi-Fi network information to which the networked device is connected. If so, the system server sends a corresponding verification code to the mobile phone number. Upon successful verification, the user terminal forwards the control command to the corresponding networked device via the system server.

[0020] The present invention also discloses an air-conditioning system, comprising at least one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, a mobile communication module, a control module, and a system server communicating with the mobile communication module. The outdoor unit and / or the indoor unit are the networked devices. The control module communicates with the system server through the mobile communication module and automatically configures the network using the network configuration method of the above-mentioned networked devices.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The user terminal sends the currently connected WiFi information to the system server. The system server obtains the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal based on the WiFi information, and determines whether the mobile phone number obtained at this time is the same as the mobile phone number bound to the unit information that the user wants to configure the network. If they are the same, the system server uses the data interface provided by the network operator to obtain the corresponding router IP, WiFi name and password through the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal, and sends them to the corresponding air-conditioning unit through the mobile communication module. After parsing the WiFi information, the air-conditioning unit automatically connects to the network. At this time, the air-conditioning unit and the router form a local area network, which is connected to the system server in real time through the mobile communication module. The method of the present invention can achieve automatic and fast networking without complicated manual operations, and can be controlled in one step.

[0023] The electronic floor plan of the house or floor is read into the system, and the information of each air-conditioning unit is marked on the electronic floor plan. The user's location and the distance between the user and each air-conditioning unit are calculated through the user's mobile device and router. The location of the router is also displayed on the electronic floor plan during the initial network configuration to facilitate network configuration. During use, for example, when shopping in a mall and feeling that a certain place is particularly cold, customers can use their mobile devices to view the nearest air-conditioning unit and control it, which can adjust the temperature of the current place more quickly, effectively improving the flexibility of air-conditioning control in public places.

[0024] If you need to remotely control the air conditioner through the system server, you need to use the mobile phone number bound to the WIFI information connected to the air conditioner unit for verification. Only after passing the verification can remote control be performed. This ensures that only the air conditioner administrator or those with administrator permission can perform remote control, preventing someone from randomly controlling the air conditioner when they are not in the WiFi environment where the air conditioner is located, thereby ensuring the controllability of the air conditioner unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of the network configuration method for networked devices of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of the network distribution method of the air-conditioning system of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a working diagram of a mobile communication module of the network distribution method for an air-conditioning system of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioning system of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a diagram of the corresponding program operation interface of the control method of the air-conditioning system of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] Thus, a feature indicated in this specification is intended to illustrate one of the features of one embodiment of the present invention, rather than to imply that every embodiment of the present invention must have the described feature. In addition, it should be noted that this specification describes many features. Although certain features can be combined together to illustrate possible system designs, these features can also be used in other, not explicitly described, combinations. Thus, unless otherwise noted, the described combinations are not intended to be limiting.

[0033] The principle and structure of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the network configuration method of the networked device of the present invention mainly includes the following steps.

[0035] After the networked device is installed, the networked device information is bound and stored with at least one preset mobile phone number;

[0036] When a user terminal requests to pair the corresponding router with the corresponding networked device, if the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal is the same as the mobile phone number bound to the networked device information, the corresponding WiFi password is obtained from the network operator based on the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal;

[0037] Automatically pair the corresponding router with the corresponding networked device based on WiFi information and password.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the network configuration method of networked devices proposed in the present invention is applied in an air-conditioning system, and specifically includes the following steps.

[0039] Step 1: The air conditioner sends its unit information to the system server via the mobile communication module. The system server binds and stores the air conditioner unit information with at least one mobile phone number reserved by the user (that is, at least one preset mobile phone number).

[0040] Step 2: The user terminal connects to WiFi and sends the currently connected WiFi information to the system server. The system server obtains the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal based on this WiFi information, and determines whether the mobile phone number obtained at this time is the same as the mobile phone number bound to the unit information that the user wants to configure the network. If they are the same, the system server uses the data interface provided by the network operator to obtain the corresponding router IP, WiFi name and password through the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal, and sends the router IP, WiFi name and password to the corresponding air-conditioning unit through the mobile communication module. After the air-conditioning unit parses the WiFi information, it automatically connects to the network. At this time, the air-conditioning unit and the router form a local area network, which is connected to the system server in real time through mobile communication.

[0041] Step 3. After ordinary users connect to the local area network composed of the air-conditioning unit and the router, they can control the air-conditioning in the current local area network through the mini program. Ordinary users will not be able to control it after leaving the local area network, but administrator users can verify through the mobile phone number bound to the WIFI information connected to the air-conditioning unit. After successful verification, the air-conditioning unit can be controlled through the network at any location.

[0042] First, when the air-conditioning unit is installed, the location of the unit needs to have WiFi connection conditions. After the user enters the WiFi environment, use the applet to enter the control interface. At this time, the software will read the WiFi information currently connected to the mobile phone, and send the router IP and the WiFi name currently connected to the mobile phone to the system server. The system server will use the data interface provided by the network operator through this router IP to obtain the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal. When the system server determines that the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal is the same as the mobile phone number bound to the unit information, it will use the mobile phone number bound to the unit information that is the same as the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal from the after-sales dispatch system. The system obtains the corresponding unit information, and at the same time establishes a corresponding relationship between the unit and the router IP on the system server. According to the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal, the corresponding WiFi name and password are obtained through the network operator's data interface. The system server then assembles the WiFi name and password information obtained through the router IP into a networking instruction through the mobile communication module communication function and sends it to the air-conditioning unit. The installation location of the air-conditioning unit must be within the WiFi environment of this router IP component. After receiving the instruction, the unit parses the instruction to read the WiFi information and WiFi password and connect to the surrounding WiFi. At this time, the mobile phone, air conditioner, and router establish a local area network. This method realizes the unit's fast and automatic network configuration without the user having to perform complex network configuration operations.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, when a networked device is bound to a mobile phone number and the mobile phone number is bound to multiple WiFi information, it is necessary to pre-establish an electronic floor plan of the building. The electronic floor plan includes the floor plan of each floor in the building, and the specific locations of the networked devices and routers in the floor plan of the corresponding floor; when a user terminal requests to pair the corresponding router with the corresponding networked device, the floor and specific location of the user terminal are obtained, and based on the floor plan of the corresponding floor, the specific location of the user terminal is displayed in the floor plan, and the distance between the specific location and the nearby routers and networked devices is displayed, so that the user can select a suitable router and networked device for automatic pairing.

[0044] For example, when the mobile phone number bound to an air-conditioning unit information is bound to multiple WiFi information, it is necessary to pre-establish an electronic floor plan of the building. The electronic floor plan includes the floor plan of each floor in the building, as well as the specific locations of the outdoor unit, indoor unit and router in the floor plan of the corresponding floor.

[0045] When a user terminal requests to pair the corresponding router with the corresponding indoor and / or outdoor unit, the floor and specific location of the user terminal are obtained. Based on the floor plan of the corresponding floor, the specific location of the user terminal is displayed on the floor plan, and the distance between the specific location and the nearby routers, outdoor units and / or indoor units is displayed.

[0046] Since users may subscribe to multiple broadband services using a single mobile phone number, multiple WiFi connections may be associated with a single mobile phone number. Therefore, before network provisioning, the electronic floor plan of the house or floor can be imported into the system server. After the user terminal (such as a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or computer, etc.) enters this WiFi environment, the locations of the routers and air conditioner units are pre-installed, and the information of each router and air conditioner unit is marked on the electronic floor plan. The user connects their mobile wireless device, such as a mobile phone or tablet, to the wireless LAN of the floor or house. The system calculates the user's location and the straight-line distance between the user and each router and air conditioner unit using the user's mobile device and the routers in the electronic floor plan. After the user enters the mini-program, they can view the electronic floor plan of the floor or house on the mini-program's interactive page. This floor plan shows the user's current location and the locations of each router and air conditioner unit, as well as the straight-line distance between the router and air conditioner unit and the user.

[0047] Only in network configuration mode will the electronic floor plan indicate the router's location and calculate the distance, making it easier to select an indoor unit and establish a connection with the router during network configuration. Exiting network configuration mode hides the router's location, making it easier to select the appropriate router for network configuration while maintaining a clean interface and making it more efficient.

[0048] In a specific embodiment, after the automatic network configuration is successful, a network configuration association relationship of the corresponding local area network is formed between the network device information, router IP, WiFi name, WiFi password, WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal, and the mobile phone number bound to the network device located in the same local area network, and is stored in the system server.

[0049] Specifically, such as Figure 3As shown, a mobile communication module is provided in the air-conditioning unit. The mobile communication module and the mainboard of the air-conditioning unit are welded together during factory production. Taking the DTU module as an example, the DTU module will communicate with the air-conditioning unit in real time. A customized Unicom card is installed in the DTU for connecting to the network. Therefore, each DTU has a unique ICCID identity and a dedicated number segment. When the DTU is activated after the air conditioner is installed, the DTU sends the air-conditioning unit data and DTU data to the system server through the data network and stores them. The DTU data includes: ICCID and dedicated number. The unit information and operation data are transmitted to the system server in real time through the traffic of the mobile phone card built into the DTU, so that the operation status of the air-conditioning unit can be monitored in real time. At the same time, the system server can also transmit information to the air-conditioning unit through the DTU module.

[0050] Among them, such as Figure 4 As shown, each air-conditioning indoor unit has a WiFi module, and each WiFi module has a unique identification code. By connecting to different routers during network configuration, each indoor unit can be connected to a different local area network. Taking a shopping mall as an example, the air-conditioning indoor unit installed on the first floor and the air-conditioning indoor unit installed on the ninth floor need to be connected to different WiFi. By connecting the WiFi module of the air-conditioning indoor unit on the first floor to the local area network on the first floor, and connecting the WiFi module of the air-conditioning indoor unit on the ninth floor to the local area network on the ninth floor, the system server forms a network configuration association relationship between the air-conditioning indoor unit information on the first floor, the router IP on the first floor, the WiFi name on the first floor, the WiFi password on the first floor, the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information on the first floor, and the mobile phone number bound to the air-conditioning indoor unit information on the first floor, and stores it on the system server. The same is done for the other floors. In this way, the server establishes a corresponding relationship, which is easier to manage and control.

[0051] Among them, after the networked device is sold to the customer through an offline store or online platform, the customer needs to reserve a mobile phone number for accessing the network through which the networked device will connect to the Internet. The after-sales system will record the customer's reserved mobile phone number and bind and store the information of the networked device and the customer's reserved mobile phone number before delivery.

[0052] Considering that the person purchasing the connected devices may not necessarily be the actual management personnel, the customer can reserve two phone numbers: a contact number for contacting the customer and a phone number for accessing the connected device. The contact number is used only for contacting the purchasing personnel and is not to be used for any other purpose. Because the phone number a customer uses for shopping and daily life may not be the phone number used for accessing the connected device, a distinction is made to prevent confusion. The phone number associated with the connected device information stored in the system is the phone number used for accessing the connected device. This number is stored as an identifier on the system server. During network configuration, the system server also uses the phone number associated with the connected device information to determine whether the unit is within the corresponding local area network. Remote control of the connected device can only be performed by verifying this phone number, independent of the connected device's Wi-Fi environment. For example, when purchasing an air conditioner, you need to reserve the phone number used for accessing the connected device so that it can be associated and stored with the unit information.

[0053] Furthermore, the networked device information includes a unique device identification code. In a specific embodiment applied to an air conditioning system, the networked device refers to an air conditioning unit, including the indoor and / or outdoor units of the air conditioning unit. The air conditioning unit information includes the unit barcode, unit MAC code, and model. An air conditioning unit has only one MAC code. An air conditioning unit has multiple indoor units, and the WiFi module on each indoor unit also has a unique identification code.

[0054] Specifically, the unit receives the WiFi information and password transmitted from the system server via the mobile communication module, connects to the router to establish a connection with the WiFi network, and the system identifies the MAC address based on the unit's MAC code and connects to the corresponding unit, thus establishing a connection between the system and the unit. The system server binds and stores the unit's barcode, MAC code, model, and user-prescribed mobile phone number. This allows users to find the corresponding unit information using the phone number associated with the unit information, making it easier to view and facilitate subsequent after-sales service.

[0055] In a specific embodiment, the WiFi information includes: the router IP and WiFi name of the WiFi to which the user terminal is currently connected.

[0056] Specifically, since router WiFi is now a commonly used Internet connection method, and the router needs to access the Internet through a mobile phone number to apply for an Internet package, that is, the mobile phone number will correspond to the router IP. After applying for the package, the network operator will have the data corresponding to the user's mobile phone number and the router IP. Through the data interface provided by the network operator, the system server can find the corresponding router IP through the user's reserved mobile phone number, and then obtain the WiFi name, WiFi password and other data information corresponding to the router through the router IP. The user uses the mini program to send the IP and name of the currently connected WiFi router to the system server. The system server determines whether the mobile phone number bound to the currently connected WiFi information is the same as the mobile phone number bound to the unit information. If they are the same, the system server uses the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal through the data interface provided by the network operator to obtain the WiFi password and other information for subsequent network configuration. In this way, there is no need to manually enter the password, which is more convenient.

[0057] In a specific embodiment, the mobile phone number of the user terminal is consistent with or inconsistent with the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information to which the user terminal is currently connected.

[0058] Specifically, any user terminal can implement the network configuration process of the air-conditioning system, and it is not only the mobile phone with the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal that can configure the network, because the system determines whether the currently connected WiFi information matches the information stored in the system, rather than verifying the mobile phone number of the user terminal. This makes the network configuration work more convenient and unrestricted. For ease of understanding, taking the installation of central air conditioning in a shopping mall as an example, after purchasing the air conditioner, the user needs to connect the indoor air conditioner on the first floor to one WiFi and the indoor air conditioner on the third floor to another WiFi. If only the mobile phone with the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal can be used for network configuration, it is necessary to take the mobile phone to the third floor for network configuration after completing the network configuration on the first floor. The present invention does not limit the network configuration equipment, and can use any user terminal for network configuration, and can be carried out on the first and third floors at the same time, greatly improving work efficiency.

[0059] Furthermore, before the user terminal requests network configuration, it obtains the currently connected WiFi information through designated software.

[0060] Network configuration is only required for the first time in each WiFi environment. During network configuration, the mini-program sends the WiFi name and router IP address of the user terminal to the system server. The system server then determines whether the mobile phone number associated with this router IP address (i.e., the mobile phone number associated with the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal) matches the mobile phone number associated with the unit information. If they match, the system server then matches the WiFi information and password corresponding to the WiFi name sent by the user terminal and sends them to the unit for networking. The user terminal sending WiFi information to the system server via the mini-program triggers automatic network configuration, confirming that the air conditioner unit has been installed in the intended location.

[0061] The present invention also discloses a control method for a networking device, wherein the networking device adopts the above-mentioned networking device network configuration method for network configuration;

[0062] In a specific embodiment applied to an air conditioning system, the control method of a networked device proposed in the present invention includes: when any user terminal accesses the WiFi to which the corresponding networked device is connected, controlling the corresponding networked device through the WiFi.

[0063] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, since the mobile phone uses the mini program to establish a connection with the air conditioner indoor unit under the same WiFi, the mini program can be used as a remote control. For example, as long as the customer connects to the WiFi on the first floor, he can control the air conditioner in the WiFi local area network on the first floor. However, if the customer wants to control the air conditioner on the first floor after visiting the fourth floor, he cannot control it because he is out of the WiFi environment on the first floor. In this way, the scope of control in public places is guaranteed. Only those who are in the same local area network as the air conditioner can control it. In this way, the needs of customers who really need to adjust the temperature can also be met, and it will not be maliciously controlled by people who are not in the same space.

[0064] Among them, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control program required by users can be designed as a WeChat mini-program that does not require downloading a dedicated app to occupy phone memory. This way, users can use it as soon as WeChat is installed, which is convenient and fast. In the mini-program, the imported electronic floor plan shows the spatial location of each air conditioner unit within the current WiFi network relative to the phone. At the same time, the user can select the air conditioner unit to be controlled from the drop-down list. The program also displays the straight-line distance from the phone to the air conditioner unit. After selecting the unit, the customer can control the air conditioner mode, such as cooling and heating; the air conditioner fan speed, such as low speed and high speed; the air conditioner power status; and the air conditioner temperature.

[0065] In a specific embodiment, the control method of the networked device proposed in the present invention also includes: when the network configuration association relationship of the local area network is stored in the system server, when any WiFi is accessed through the user terminal, when the user terminal requests the system server to control the corresponding networked device, the system server determines whether the mobile phone number input by the user terminal is the mobile phone number bound to the WIFI information connected to the networked device based on the network configuration association relationship of the local area network corresponding to the networked device. If so, the corresponding verification code is sent to the mobile phone number. After the verification is passed, the user terminal forwards the control instruction to the corresponding networked device through the system server.

[0066] Specifically, when the system server issues control commands, it must carry the real-time mobile phone connection's WiFi information. If the system server background identifies that the WiFi information is different from the WiFi information of the unit to be controlled, the unit cannot be controlled. If you need to control the air conditioner outside the WiFi environment where the air conditioner is located, you need to enter your mobile phone number in the software interface. The system server determines whether the mobile phone number entered by the user is bound to the WiFi information of the networked device. If so, it sends the corresponding verification code to the mobile phone number. Only after passing the verification can the control command be sent through the system server to remotely control the air conditioner without carrying the WiFi information.

[0067] Taking shopping malls as an example, reminder signs with mini-program codes can be set up in conspicuous places to guide customers in the mall to use the mini-program to control the air conditioner by connecting to the mall's public WiFi. If users feel that the air-conditioning temperature in the surrounding environment is not suitable while shopping in the mall, they can scan the mini-program code on the reminder sign in the mall. After entering the program, the page will display the current electronic floor plan of the mall, and the customer's location will be displayed based on the mobile phone positioning. At the same time, the distance between each air-conditioning unit and the customer is marked on the electronic floor plan. Customers can directly select the air-conditioning unit closest to them to adjust the temperature. Customers can adjust the temperature of the current area according to their needs. Since central air-conditioning in public places is not owned by individuals, there will be cases where air-conditioning managers do not care about the power consumption of air-conditioning. Regardless of whether there is a real need, the air-conditioning manager will keep it on and keep the space very cold for a long time. Many people do not know how to control the air-conditioning and cannot control it quickly, resulting in excessive energy waste. To meet the needs of air conditioning administrators, for example, when a shopping mall closes at night, all air conditioners need to be shut down. If the administrator needs to go to each floor of the mall to connect to WiFi and then control it, it would be too troublesome. At this time, the administrator can perform a verification code recognition of the mobile phone number on the software interface. After the verification is passed, the administrator can directly send control instructions to the system server without carrying WiFi information to remotely control the air conditioner, which also facilitates the management of the air conditioner by the air conditioner administrator. Currently, many central air conditioners still have to use wired controllers for on-site control. Through this system, instructions can be sent to the system server via the network at any location to control the air conditioner unit, solving the problem of cumbersome operation of air conditioning control in public places. The control method provided by the present invention improves the comfort of public places for customers while optimizing the shopping experience. It also avoids energy waste for shopping malls, killing two birds with one stone.

[0068] The present invention also discloses an air conditioning system comprising at least one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, a mobile communication module, a control module, and a system server communicating with the mobile communication module. The outdoor unit and / or the indoor unit are networked devices. The control module communicates with the system server via the mobile communication module and automatically configures the network using the aforementioned network configuration method for networked devices. The mobile communication module may be a DTU module or another type of module.

[0069] Compared with the prior art, the present invention transmits the currently connected WiFi information to the system server via the user terminal. The system server obtains the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal based on the WiFi information, and determines whether the obtained mobile phone number is the same as the mobile phone number bound to the unit information that the user wants to configure. If they are the same, the system server uses the data interface provided by the network operator to obtain the corresponding router IP, WiFi name and password through the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal, and sends them to the corresponding air-conditioning unit via the mobile communication module. The air-conditioning unit automatically connects to the network after parsing the WiFi information. At this time, the air-conditioning unit and the router form a local area network, and are connected to the system server in real time via the mobile communication module. The method of the present invention can achieve automatic and rapid networking without complicated manual operations, and can be controlled in one step. In addition, by pre-reading the electronic floor plan of the house or floor into the system, the information of each air-conditioning indoor unit is marked on the electronic floor plan, and the user's location and the distance between the user and each air-conditioning indoor unit are calculated by the user's mobile device and the router. For example, when shopping in a mall and feeling that a certain place is particularly cold, the customer can use the mobile device to view the nearest air-conditioning unit and control it, so that the temperature of the current place can be adjusted more quickly, effectively improving the flexibility of air-conditioning control in public places. If you need to remotely control the air conditioner through the system server, you need to use the mobile phone number bound to the WIFI information connected to the air conditioner unit for verification. Only after passing the verification can remote control be performed. This ensures that only the air conditioner administrator or those with administrator permission can perform remote control, preventing someone from randomly controlling the air conditioner when they are not in the WiFi environment where the air conditioner is located, thereby ensuring the controllability of the air conditioner unit.

[0070] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A network configuration method for networked devices, characterized in that: include: After the networked device is installed, the networked device information is bound and stored with at least one preset mobile phone number; When a user terminal requests to pair the corresponding router with the corresponding networked device, if the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal is the same as the mobile phone number bound to the networked device information, the corresponding WiFi password is obtained from the network operator based on the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal; Automatically configure the corresponding router and the corresponding networked device based on WiFi information and password; The networked device information includes: a unique device identification code; The WiFi information includes: the router IP and WiFi name of the WiFi that the user terminal is currently connected to.

2. The network configuration method of a networked device according to claim 1, wherein: When a mobile phone number is bound to multiple WiFi information, it also includes: Pre-establishing an electronic floor plan of the building, the electronic floor plan including the floor plan of each floor in the building, and the specific location of the networking devices and routers on the floor plan of the corresponding floor; When a user terminal requests to pair the corresponding router with the corresponding networking device, the floor and specific location of the user terminal are obtained. Based on the floor plan of the corresponding floor, the specific location of the user terminal is displayed on the floor plan, and the distance between the specific location and the nearby routers and networking devices is displayed, so that the user can select the appropriate router and networking device for automatic pairing.

3. The network configuration method of a networked device according to claim 1, wherein: After the automatic network configuration is successful, the network device information, router IP, WiFi name, WiFi password, WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal and the mobile phone number bound to the network device located in the same local area network form a network configuration association relationship for the corresponding local area network and are stored in the system server.

4. The network configuration method of a networked device according to claim 1, wherein: The mobile phone number of the user terminal is consistent with or inconsistent with the mobile phone number bound to the WiFi information currently connected to the user terminal.

5. The network configuration method for networked devices according to claim 1, wherein: Before requesting network configuration, the user terminal obtains the currently connected WiFi information through designated software.

6. A method for controlling a networked device, characterized in that: The networking device is configured using the networking method for networking devices according to any one of claims 1 to 5; The control method of the networked device includes: when any user terminal accesses the WiFi to which the corresponding networked device is connected, controlling the corresponding networked device through the WiFi.

7. The method for controlling a networked device according to claim 6, wherein: Also includes: When the network configuration association relationship of the local area network is stored in the system server, when any WiFi is accessed through the user terminal, when the user terminal requests the system server to control the corresponding networked device, the system server determines whether the mobile phone number entered by the user terminal is the mobile phone number bound to the WIFI information connected to the networked device based on the network configuration association relationship of the local area network corresponding to the networked device. If so, the corresponding verification code is sent to the mobile phone number. After the verification is passed, the user terminal forwards the control instruction to the corresponding networked device through the system server.

8. An air conditioning system comprising at least one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, a mobile communication module, a control module, and a system server communicating with the mobile communication module, characterized in that: The external unit and / or the internal unit are networked devices, the control module communicates with the system server via the mobile communication module, and automatically configures the network using the network configuration method for networked devices as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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