Fragrance installation method of air conditioner, air conditioner and storage medium

Abstract

The application discloses a fragrance installation method of an air conditioner, the air conditioner and a storage medium. The air conditioner is provided with at least one installation position, the installation position can select to install an air treatment module, the air treatment module comprises at least two fragrance installation parts, the fragrance installation parts can move between an initial position and a target position, the target position is provided with an identification device, the method comprises the following steps: identifying the type of the air treatment module inserted into the installation position; when the air treatment module is a fragrance module, sequentially controlling each fragrance installation part to move to the target position and then return to the initial position according to a preset order, and when each fragrance installation part is located at the target position, if the identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the fragrance installation part. The embodiment of the application can intelligently monitor the installation state of the fragrance core, so that the air conditioner can be combined and controlled by using the fragrance, and the intelligent control of the air conditioner is enriched.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a method for installing a fragrance diffuser in an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] As people pursue a higher quality of life, their demands for home appliances are also increasing. For example, they require more sophisticated indoor air conditioning functions without creating new appliances or adding space. Therefore, many functions are integrated into a single home appliance to meet these requirements.

[0003] Since air conditioners are essential household appliances, integrating multiple functions into a single unit is the preferred approach. These include temperature control, humidity control, air purification, and air freshening, all of which can be integrated into the air conditioner to meet different user needs. However, since air freshening works by releasing its own volatile scents into the air without requiring a controller, air conditioners, which only provide installation space for air fresheners, cannot monitor their installation information. Therefore, air conditioners cannot be used for integrated control with air fresheners.

[0004] It should be noted that the above content is only used to help understand the technical problem solved by the present invention, and does not represent an admission that the above content is prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a method for installing a fragrance diffuser in an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium, so that the air conditioner can monitor the installation information of the fragrance diffuser and thus utilize the fragrance diffuser for combined control effects.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a fragrance installation method for an air conditioner. The air conditioner has at least one installation position for installing an air handling module. The air handling module includes at least two fragrance installation parts, which are movable between an initial position and a target position. The target position is equipped with a recognition device. The fragrance installation method for the air conditioner includes the following steps:

[0007] When an air handling module is detected inserted at the mounting position, each fragrance mounting part is controlled to move to the target position and then return to the initial position. When each fragrance mounting part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the fragrance mounting part.

[0008] Optionally, the fragrance installation method for the air conditioner further includes:

[0009] After controlling each fragrance installation part to move to the target position, it returns to the initial position. If no identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core when the fragrance installation part is at the target position, a confirmation prompt message indicating that there is no fragrance core in the air treatment module is output.

[0010] Optionally, the step of controlling each fragrance mounting part to move to the target position and then return to the initial position, and when each fragrance mounting part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, then obtaining the fragrance type of the fragrance core based on the identification information, and associating the fragrance type with the fragrance mounting part, includes:

[0011] The target fragrance installation part is determined according to a preset sequence, and the target fragrance installation part is controlled to move to the target position;

[0012] When the identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the target fragrance installation part, control the target fragrance installation part to return to the initial position, and update the next fragrance installation part to the target fragrance installation part according to the preset order;

[0013] If no identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the target fragrance installation part is controlled to return to the initial position, and the next fragrance installation part is updated to the target fragrance installation part according to the preset order;

[0014] Return to the step of moving the controlled fragrance installation part to the target position.

[0015] Optionally, the steps of obtaining the fragrance type of the fragrance core based on the identification information, associating the fragrance type with the target fragrance mounting part, controlling the target fragrance mounting part to return to the initial position, and updating the next fragrance mounting part to the target fragrance mounting part according to the preset order include:

[0016] The fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained based on the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the target fragrance mounting part, and control the target fragrance mounting part to return to the initial position;

[0017] When the target fragrance installation unit is the last fragrance installation unit in the air handling module, an installation completion prompt message for the air handling module is output.

[0018] If the target fragrance installation unit is not the last fragrance installation unit in the air handling module, the next fragrance installation unit is determined according to the preset order, and the next fragrance installation unit is updated to the target fragrance installation unit.

[0019] Optionally, after the step of controlling each fragrance mounting part to move to the target position and then return to the initial position when an air handling module is detected inserted at the mounting position, and after the step of associating the fragrance type with the fragrance mounting part by obtaining the fragrance type based on the fragrance core according to the identification information when each fragrance mounting part is at the target position, the method further includes:

[0020] The display shows the fragrance information of each fragrance core obtained based on the identification information, and outputs a confirmation prompt for the fragrance information; wherein, the fragrance information includes at least one of the fragrance core name, fragrance type and fragrance core lifespan.

[0021] Optionally, after the steps of displaying the fragrance information of each fragrance core obtained based on the identification information and outputting a confirmation prompt for the fragrance information, the method further includes:

[0022] Upon receiving a confirmation signal for the fragrance information, the associated function and / or mode are determined based on the fragrance information;

[0023] Display the aforementioned functions and / or modes.

[0024] Optionally, the fragrance installation method for the air conditioner further includes:

[0025] When a target function and / or mode is detected to be enabled, the target fragrance type is determined based on the fragrance information associated with the target function and / or mode.

[0026] The target fragrance installation part is determined based on the relationship between the target fragrance type and the fragrance installation part;

[0027] Control the target fragrance installation part to move to the target position.

[0028] Optionally, after the step of controlling each fragrance mounting part to move to the target position and then return to the initial position when an air handling module is detected inserted at the mounting position, and after the step of associating the fragrance type with the fragrance mounting part by obtaining the fragrance type based on the fragrance core according to the identification information when each fragrance mounting part is at the target position, the method further includes:

[0029] Obtain the current operating function and / or mode of the air conditioner, and obtain the target fragrance type associated with the function and / or mode;

[0030] If the fragrance type read does not match the target fragrance type, an installation error message for the air treatment module will be output.

[0031] The present invention provides an air conditioner, the air conditioner including a memory, a processor, and a fragrance installation program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the fragrance installation program is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the fragrance installation method of the air conditioner as described above.

[0032] In addition, the present invention also provides a storage medium storing a fragrance installation program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the fragrance installation method for an air conditioner as described above.

[0033] The present invention provides an air conditioner fragrance installation method, an air conditioner, and a storage medium. When an air handling module is detected inserted at the installation position, the invention controls each fragrance installation part to move to the target position and then return to the initial position. When each fragrance installation part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained based on the identification information, and the fragrance type is associated with the fragrance installation part. This not only intelligently monitors the installation status of the fragrance core but also obtains the installed fragrance type and associates the fragrance type with the corresponding fragrance installation part, enabling the air conditioner to use fragrance for combined control and enriching the intelligent control of the air conditioner. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware architecture of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the fragrance installation method for the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the air conditioner used in the fragrance installation method of the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A detailed flowchart of step S20;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic flowchart of the second embodiment of the fragrance method for the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic flowchart of the third embodiment of the fragrance method for the air conditioner of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a schematic flowchart of the fourth embodiment of the fragrance method for the air conditioner of the present invention.

[0041] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0042] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0043] Some air conditioners have mounting positions on the casing for installing air handling modules. This allows for the integration of multiple air handling functions, such as humidification, purification, dust removal, and aromatherapy, into the air conditioner. This type of air conditioner achieves diversified functions and meets user requirements without increasing the cost of new equipment or floor space, representing a future trend in home appliances.

[0044] Regarding the aromatherapy function, since it achieves air fragrance by releasing its own volatile scents into the air, it doesn't require a controller. Therefore, the air conditioner only provides installation space for the aromatherapy unit and cannot monitor its installation information, preventing the air conditioner from using the aromatherapy function for integrated control. This leads to at least the following problems:

[0045] First, it cannot intelligently detect whether the fragrance has been successfully installed. Users cannot know what type of fragrance has been installed and need to remove it to find out the fragrance type, which is a cumbersome process.

[0046] Secondly, it cannot fully utilize the fragrance effects of different fragrance types and other air conditioning effects to achieve better conditioning results.

[0047] Based on this, the present invention proposes the following embodiments, which substantially combine fragrance with air conditioners to solve the above-mentioned problems, improve the integration effect of functions, and enhance the air conditioner's air treatment effect.

[0048] To better understand the above technical solutions, exemplary embodiments of this disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of this disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0049] As one implementation method, the hardware environment architecture involved in the air conditioner fragrance installation method can be as follows: Figure 1 As shown.

[0050] Specifically, the hardware architecture involved in the fragrance installation method of the air conditioner may include the air conditioner or a mobile terminal. This embodiment uses the air conditioner as an example for illustration.

[0051] In one implementation, the air conditioner includes: a processor 101, such as a CPU, a memory 102, and a communication bus 103. The communication bus 103 is used to establish communication between these components. The processor 102 is used to invoke an application program to execute the installation process.

[0052] The memory 102 can be a high-speed RAM or a stable memory (non-volatile memory), such as a disk storage device.

[0053] The air conditioner is provided with at least one mounting position for installing an air handling module. The air handling module is detachably connected to the mounting position, and the user can choose to install the air handling module according to their needs.

[0054] It is understood that, in one embodiment, the fragrance installation program for implementing the fragrance installation method of the air conditioner is stored in the memory 102 of the air conditioner. When the processor 101 retrieves the fragrance installation program from the memory 102, it performs the following operations:

[0055] When an air handling module is detected inserted at the mounting position, each fragrance mounting part is controlled to move to the target position and then return to the initial position. When each fragrance mounting part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the fragrance mounting part.

[0056] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the fragrance installation program for implementing the fragrance installation method of the air conditioner is stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the storage medium is applied to a computer, the computer's processor 101 can retrieve the fragrance installation program from the storage medium and perform the following operations:

[0057] When an air handling module is detected inserted at the mounting position, each fragrance mounting part is controlled to move to the target position and then return to the initial position. When each fragrance mounting part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the fragrance mounting part.

[0058] Based on the hardware architecture of the air conditioner described above, various embodiments of the fragrance installation method of the air conditioner of the present invention are proposed.

[0059] First Embodiment

[0060] Please refer to Figure 2 The fragrance installation method for air conditioners proposed in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0061] Step S10: Detect the status of the air conditioner's installation location;

[0062] Step S20: When an air treatment module is detected inserted at the mounting position, each fragrance mounting part is controlled to move to the target position and then return to the initial position. When each fragrance mounting part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the fragrance mounting part.

[0063] The fragrance installation method for air conditioners in this embodiment can be applied to both air conditioners and mobile terminals. The following explanation uses an air conditioner as an example:

[0064] The air conditioner in this embodiment is a modular air conditioner. By modularizing the various functions of the air conditioner, selectively installing modules, or selectively operating modules, the independent or combined functions can be achieved.

[0065] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 3 The air conditioner 10 is provided with at least one mounting position 11, which is used to selectively install an air handling module 20, which is a module for regulating air. Optionally, this embodiment uses an air handling module 20 as an example to illustrate the monitoring and control of its installation.

[0066] Optionally, the air handling module 20 for installing fragrance includes at least two fragrance mounting parts 23, which are movable between an initial position and a target position 21. In one optional embodiment, the target position is a fragrance core identification area. For example, after the air handling module 20 is installed in the mounting position, the type of each fragrance core is identified by the fragrance core identification. Alternatively, in another optional embodiment, the target position is the open position of the fragrance core. For example, the target position 21 is the position where the fragrance core installed on the fragrance mounting part 23 can communicate with the air duct of the air conditioner 10. When the fragrance core is located at the target position 21, the fragrance core is blown into the room through the air duct to regulate the indoor air. Optionally, the fragrance core is a fragrance capable of releasing a corresponding scent.

[0067] Optionally, the initial position is the installation position of the fragrance core. When the fragrance mounting part 23 is in the initial position, the fragrance core can be installed on the fragrance mounting part 23.

[0068] The target position 21 is equipped with an identification device 22. In an optional embodiment, the identification device 22 is offset from the fragrance mounting part 23. The identification device 22 is used to read the identification information of the fragrance core when the fragrance mounting part 23 moves the fragrance core to the target position 21. Optionally, the number of identification devices 22 is the same as the number of fragrance mounting parts 23, with one identification device 21 corresponding to one fragrance mounting part 23. The identification device 22 is offset from the fragrance mounting part 23 (located between two fragrance mounting parts). In this way, when the fragrance mounting part 23 moves to the target position 21, it is parallel to the identification device 23, which facilitates the reading of the identification information of the fragrance core and avoids mutual interference between the identification of fragrance cores between adjacent fragrance mounting parts 23.

[0069] Optionally, the number of identification devices 22 may be different from the number of fragrance mounting parts 23. For example, one identification device 22 may be set between every two fragrance mounting parts 23. When the fragrance mounting parts 23 on both sides of the identification device 22 move to the target position 21, the identification information of the fragrance core on the fragrance mounting part 23 can be read.

[0070] Optionally, the air treatment module 20 is provided with a fragrance receiving cavity, and the fragrance installation part is disposed in the fragrance receiving cavity. The fragrance receiving cavity is provided with an installation port, through which the user can insert the fragrance core into the fragrance receiving cavity and fix it to the fragrance installation part 23. When the fragrance installation part 23 is driven, it drives the fragrance core to move.

[0071] Optionally, a detection element is provided at the installation position of the air conditioner. The detection element is used to detect the state of the installation position, including an air handling module insertion state and an air handling module non-insertion state. When the air handling module is inserted into the installation position, the detection element can detect the insertion of the air handling module. When the insertion of the air handling module is detected, the fragrance core identification process is executed. Each fragrance installation part is controlled to move to the target position and then return to the initial position. When each fragrance installation part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the fragrance installation part.

[0072] Optionally, the detection element can be a pressure sensor, a light sensor, or the like.

[0073] Alternatively, in an optional embodiment, the mounting position can be used to install various types of air handling modules, such as fragrance modules, formaldehyde removal modules, dust removal modules, and filter modules. In this embodiment, the fragrance recognition process is only performed when the air handling module installed in the mounting position is a fragrance module.

[0074] Optionally, in this embodiment, when the insertion of the air handling module is detected, the type of the air handling module is identified;

[0075] When the air handling module is a fragrance module, or when a fragrance installation part is detected in the air handling module, each fragrance installation part is controlled to move to the target position and then return to the initial position. When each fragrance installation part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained based on the identification information, and the fragrance type is associated with the fragrance installation part. In other words, when the air handling module is a fragrance module, the installation of the fragrance core is intelligently identified and performed.

[0076] Optionally, in this embodiment, the detection element at the mounting position has an identification function, capable of identifying the identifier of the air treatment module, and then determining the type of the air treatment module based on the identifier. For example, the air treatment module may be a fragrance module or a formaldehyde removal module, etc.

[0077] Optionally, the detection device is a near-field communication (NFC) detection device. The user "touches" the air handling module to the detection device, enabling the air handling module to communicate with the air conditioner. The air handling module then automatically sends its identification information to the air conditioner. The air conditioner determines whether the air handling module is a fragrance module based on the identification information received via NFC. If so, the air conditioner monitors the installation of the fragrance module and acquires its identification information. Optionally, the detection device is an RFID reader / writer. Each air handling module has a tag that can be read and identified by RFID, and this tag identifies the type of the air handling module.

[0078] It should be noted that the air handling module in this embodiment can be equipped with at least two fragrance cores. Therefore, during the installation of the fragrance module, it is necessary to detect the fragrance cores and their fragrance types, so as to facilitate the control of the fragrance cores or fragrance types by the air conditioner during operation.

[0079] Based on this, in this embodiment, when an air handling module is detected to be inserted at the mounting position, the fragrance type of the fragrance core in each fragrance mounting section is monitored by polling. Optionally, the example is given where the air handling module has three or more fragrance mounting sections (that is, three fragrances can be installed).

[0080] The polling order is pre-set, such as assigning serial numbers to each fragrance installation unit using Arabic numerals and polling according to these numbers. Alternatively, the fragrance installation units can be arranged along the length or width of the air handling module and sorted from left to right or right to left.

[0081] When the fragrance module is detected to be inserted into the air conditioner, each fragrance installation part is controlled to move to the target position in a preset order, stay for a preset time, and then return to the initial position. When each fragrance installation part is at the target position, the identification device at the target position reads the identification information of the fragrance core on the fragrance installation part (each fragrance has a label, and the identification device can obtain the identification information by reading the label). If the identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, it means that a fragrance core is installed on the fragrance module, and the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information. Then the air conditioner associates the fragrance type with the fragrance installation part. In this way, the air conditioner can intelligently control different fragrance types to move to the target position based on the association between the fragrance type and the fragrance installation part, so as to intelligently adjust the fragrance core of the air conditioner.

[0082] Optionally, this embodiment, based on the structural distribution of the fragrance mounting part and the identification device, combines the method of controlling each fragrance mounting part to move the fragrance core to the identification area of ​​the identification device for identification. This is applicable to air handling modules that can install multiple fragrance cores, and in scenarios where multiple fragrance cores can be installed, it can also identify the fragrance type of the fragrance core installed on each fragrance mounting part and associate the fragrance type with the fragrance mounting part. In this way, the required fragrance type can be intelligently selected based on the association between the fragrance type and the fragrance mounting part.

[0083] In addition, by polling and reading the identification information of each fragrance core one by one, interference from adjacent fragrance cores can be avoided, thus improving the accuracy of fragrance core identification.

[0084] In this embodiment, when an air handling module is detected inserted at the installation position, each fragrance installation part is controlled to move to the target position and then return to the initial position. When each fragrance installation part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the fragrance installation part. This not only enables intelligent monitoring of the installation status of the fragrance core, but also enables the acquisition of the installed fragrance type and the association of the fragrance type with the corresponding fragrance installation part, so that the air conditioner can use fragrance for combined control, enriching the intelligent control of the air conditioner.

[0085] Alternatively, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4The step of controlling each fragrance mounting part to move to the target position and then return to the initial position when an air handling module is detected inserted at the mounting position, and when each fragrance mounting part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, then obtaining the fragrance type of the fragrance core based on the identification information, and associating the fragrance type with the fragrance mounting part, includes:

[0086] Step S21: Determine the target fragrance installation part according to a preset sequence, and control the target fragrance installation part to move to the target position;

[0087] Step S22: When the identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the target fragrance installation part, control the target fragrance installation part to return to the initial position, and update the next fragrance installation part to the target fragrance installation part according to the preset order.

[0088] Step S23: When no identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, control the target fragrance installation part to return to the initial position, and update the next fragrance installation part to the target fragrance installation part according to the preset order;

[0089] Return to the step of moving the controlled fragrance installation part to the target position.

[0090] The following description uses the example of the air treatment module including five target fragrance installation units.

[0091] Please refer to the reference. Figure 3The air treatment module is pre-configured with five fragrance mounting sections arranged sequentially from left to right: a first fragrance mounting section, a second fragrance mounting section, a third fragrance mounting section, a fourth fragrance mounting section, and a fifth fragrance mounting section. When the air treatment module is detected to be inserted into the mounting position, the first fragrance mounting section is identified as the target fragrance mounting section. The first fragrance mounting section is then moved to the target position. The identification device reads the fragrance core installed on the first fragrance mounting section. If the fragrance information of the fragrance core is read, it is determined that a fragrance core is installed on the first fragrance mounting section. Then, based on the identification information, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained, and the fragrance type is associated with the first fragrance mounting section. Then, the first fragrance installation part is controlled to return to its initial position. Then, according to the order of each fragrance installation part, the second fragrance installation part is determined as the target fragrance installation part. The second fragrance installation part is then controlled to move to the target position, and the control process of the first fragrance installation part is executed in sequence. Then, according to the order of each fragrance installation part, the third fragrance installation part is determined as the target fragrance installation part. The third fragrance installation part is then controlled to move to the target position, and the control process of the first fragrance installation part is executed in sequence. In this way, each fragrance installation part is controlled to perform the same process to detect whether a fragrance core is installed in each fragrance part and the fragrance type of the fragrance core.

[0092] Alternatively, if the identification device does not read the fragrance information of the fragrance core installed on the first fragrance installation part when it is moved to the target position, it is determined that no fragrance core is installed on the first fragrance installation part. In this case, there is no need to associate the first fragrance installation part. The first fragrance installation part is directly controlled to return to the initial position. Then, according to the order of each fragrance installation part, the second fragrance installation part is determined as the target installation part. The second fragrance installation part is then controlled to move to the target position, and the control process of the first fragrance installation part is executed in sequence. Then, according to the order of each fragrance installation part, the third fragrance installation part is determined as the target fragrance installation part. The third fragrance installation part is then controlled to move to the target position, and the control process of the first fragrance installation part is executed in sequence. In this way, each fragrance installation part is controlled to perform the same process to detect whether a fragrance core is installed in each fragrance part and the fragrance type of the fragrance core.

[0093] In an optional embodiment, the steps of obtaining the fragrance type of the fragrance core based on the identification information, associating the fragrance type with the target fragrance mounting part, controlling the target fragrance mounting part to return to the initial position, and updating the next fragrance mounting part to the target fragrance mounting part according to the preset order include:

[0094] The fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained based on the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the target fragrance mounting part, and control the target fragrance mounting part to return to the initial position;

[0095] When the target fragrance installation unit is the last fragrance installation unit in the air handling module, an installation completion prompt message for the air handling module is output.

[0096] If the target fragrance installation unit is not the last fragrance installation unit in the air handling module, the next fragrance installation unit is determined according to the preset order, and the next fragrance installation unit is updated to the target fragrance installation unit.

[0097] That is, when the target fragrance installation unit is the last fragrance installation unit in the polling process, after reading the fragrance type of the fragrance core and returning the target fragrance installation unit to its initial position, a fragrance module installation completion prompt message is output to notify the user that the target fragrance module has been installed. If it is not the last fragrance installation unit, the system continues to control the next fragrance installation unit to move to the target position to continue detecting the fragrance installation status of other fragrance installation units.

[0098] Optionally, in an embodiment, if each fragrance installation part is controlled to move to the target position and then return to the initial position in a preset order, and the identification device at the target position does not read the identification information of the fragrance core when each fragrance installation part is at the target position, it indicates that no fragrance core is installed on any of the fragrance installation parts in the fragrance module, that is, the fragrance module is an empty fragrance module. At this time, the air conditioner outputs a confirmation prompt message that there is no fragrance core in the air handling module, so that the user can confirm whether the installation is incorrect or whether the fragrance was forgotten to be inserted into the air handling module.

[0099] Optionally, in some embodiments, if the identification device fails to read the identification information of the fragrance core, it can return to poll the identification information of the fragrance core on the fragrance mounting part again. If the identification information is still not read, it is determined that no fragrance core is installed in the fragrance module, and there is no misjudgment, thereby improving the identification accuracy.

[0100] Second Embodiment

[0101] This embodiment is based on the first embodiment described above. Please refer to... Figure 5After the step of controlling each fragrance installation part to move to the target position and then return to the initial position when an air handling module is detected inserted at the installation position, and when each fragrance installation part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, then the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the fragrance installation part, the method further includes:

[0102] Step S30: Display the fragrance information of each fragrance core obtained based on the identification information, and output a confirmation prompt for the fragrance information; wherein, the fragrance information includes at least one of fragrance core name, fragrance type, and fragrance core lifespan.

[0103] After acquiring the fragrance information from the air handling module, the air conditioner will display the various fragrance information obtained based on the identification information on the air conditioner's display panel, or send it to the display page of the mobile terminal associated with the air conditioner. Users can check whether the fragrance information detected by the air conditioner matches the fragrance cartridges actually installed by the user through the display panel or the display page. If they match, it indicates that the air conditioner's monitoring is accurate; if they do not match, it indicates that the air conditioner's monitoring is inaccurate and can be corrected.

[0104] Optionally, this embodiment also outputs a confirmation prompt for the fragrance information when displaying the fragrance information, so that the user can confirm or modify it based on the confirmation prompt.

[0105] Optionally, in one embodiment, after the steps of displaying the fragrance information of each fragrance core obtained based on the identification information and outputting a confirmation prompt for the fragrance information, the method further includes:

[0106] Step S40: Upon receiving the confirmation signal for the fragrance information, determine the associated function and / or mode based on the fragrance information;

[0107] Step S50: Display the function and / or mode.

[0108] If the fragrance information matches the fragrance actually installed by the user, the user can trigger a confirmation signal based on the confirmation prompt of the fragrance information. When the air conditioner receives the confirmation signal of the fragrance information, it determines that the detected fragrance information is accurate. At this time, it determines the associated function and / or mode based on the fragrance information and displays the function and / or mode.

[0109] In this embodiment, during the installation of the air conditioner's intelligent fragrance detection module, not only is the fragrance information of the fragrance module collected, but the fragrance information and the associated functions and / or modes are also displayed on the display panel. In this way, users can obtain the fragrance installed in the air conditioner based on the fragrance information, and know which functions and / or modes the air conditioner can achieve by combining with other air handling modules or other air conditioning functions based on the fragrance, and then activate the functions and / or modes to prompt users to make full use of the air conditioner's combined functions.

[0110] Optionally, if the fragrance information does not match the fragrance actually installed by the user, the user can trigger a modification signal based on the confirmation prompt of the fragrance information. When the air conditioner receives the modification signal of the fragrance information, it obtains the modified fragrance information, modifies the fragrance information on the air handling module in the air conditioner according to the modified fragrance information, and displays it based on the modified fragrance information.

[0111] Optionally, in some embodiments, if a modification signal is received, the air conditioner restarts step S20 to re-detect the fragrance information in the air handling module. If the detected fragrance information matches the modified fragrance information, it is then displayed according to the modified fragrance information. In this embodiment, when the user manually triggers the modification of the fragrance information, the air conditioner restarts for a re-detection to determine if the previous detection was an error. If so, it is corrected. If it matches the previous detection, that is, the air conditioner detects the same fragrance information multiple times, it is determined that the user has made a modification error. At this time, the detected fragrance information is displayed, and a message is displayed indicating that the modified fragrance information is inconsistent with the fragrance information corresponding to the fragrance in the air handling module, and the user is not allowed to modify it arbitrarily, so as not to affect the control effect of the air conditioner.

[0112] Optionally, the functions and / or modes associated with fragrance information mentioned above refer to the functions and / or modes formed by combining the fragrance with other air handling modules of the air conditioner. It is understood that the air conditioner has multiple air handling modules, whose functions can be the same or different. Combining multiple air handling modules can form different functions and / or modes. In this embodiment, fragrance is used as one of the regulating elements. Combining it with other air handling modules can achieve more combined functions or modes, such as purification function + fragrance function, to achieve a fresh fragrance function or mode. For example, when the fragrance is lavender, it forms a floral fresh fragrance mode; when the fragrance is sandalwood, it forms a tranquil fresh fragrance mode, etc. Thus, based on the above combinations, the regulating effect of the air conditioner in this embodiment is richer.

[0113] In this embodiment, when the air conditioner collects fragrance information from the fragrance core, it confirms the information collection with the user to prevent information collection failures and avoid affecting the air conditioner's adjustment effect.

[0114] Third Embodiment

[0115] This embodiment is based on all the above embodiments; please refer to... Figure 6 The method for installing the fragrance diffuser in the air conditioner further includes:

[0116] Step S60: When the target function and / or mode is detected to be turned on, the target fragrance type is determined according to the fragrance information associated with the target function and / or mode.

[0117] Step S70: Determine the target fragrance installation part based on the relationship between the target fragrance type and the fragrance installation part;

[0118] Step S80: Control the target fragrance installation part to move to the target position.

[0119] Optionally, the function refers to the function that the air conditioner can achieve, and the mode refers to the mode in which the air conditioner can operate and implement. The function may be an aromatherapy function, a purification function, or a fragrance function. The mode may be a scene mode, such as a floral fragrance mode or a tranquil fragrance mode.

[0120] The functions and / or modes can be implemented by one air handling module or by a combination of at least two air handling modules. The combination of air handling modules can be implemented by a combination of identical air handling modules or by a combination of different air handling modules. Optionally, the air handling module includes, but is not limited to, a fragrance module; for example, a purification module, a dehumidification module, a filtration module, a formaldehyde removal module, etc., are all considered air handling modules.

[0121] Users can activate a certain function and / or mode according to their needs. When the function and / or mode is activated, the air conditioner determines all air handling modules associated with the function and / or mode. If the air handling module includes a fragrance module, the air conditioner determines the associated target fragrance information. If it is determined that the fragrance type needs to be combined with the air, the air conditioner controls the target fragrance installation unit associated with that fragrance type to move to the target position. In this way, when the air conditioner is running the target function and / or mode, the adjustment of the room where the air conditioner is located, combined with the fragrance released by the fragrance, achieves the adjustment effect corresponding to the function and / or mode.

[0122] During the installation of the fragrance module, the air conditioner intelligently detects the identification information of the fragrance core in the fragrance module and intelligently associates the fragrance type in the identification information with the fragrance installation part. In this embodiment, the fragrance type is used as one of the adjustment parameters of the air conditioner, and the fragrance is combined with the various air handling modules of the air conditioner to form different functions and / or modes. Then, the fragrance type and function and / or mode are associated and bound. In this way, when the air conditioner is running the function and / or mode, it can automatically control the corresponding associated fragrance to rotate to the use position. Combined with other air handling modules in the function and / or mode, the indoor environment where the air conditioner is located is adjusted, so that the indoor environment achieves the desired effect corresponding to the function and / or mode under the combined adjustment of fragrance and other air handling modules, thus enriching the adjustment function of the air conditioner.

[0123] Fourth embodiment

[0124] This embodiment is based on all the above embodiments; please refer to... Figure 7 When the air treatment module is a fragrance module, after controlling each fragrance installation part to move to the target position and return to the initial position in a preset order, and when each fragrance installation part is at the target position, if an identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, then the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, and the fragrance type is associated with the fragrance installation part, the method further includes:

[0125] Step S90: Obtain the current operating function and / or mode of the air conditioner, and obtain the target fragrance type associated with the function and / or mode;

[0126] Step S100: When the read fragrance type does not match the target fragrance type, output the air treatment module installation error message.

[0127] Optionally, in one embodiment, the fragrance module can be installed during the operation of the air conditioner. During the installation of the fragrance module, if the air conditioner is running, after collecting the fragrance type from the fragrance module, it is determined whether the current function and / or mode of the air conditioner is associated with the fragrance. If it is associated with the fragrance, the target fragrance type associated with the function and / or mode is obtained and compared with the fragrance type read by the identification device. If the target fragrance type does not match the fragrance type read by the identification device, it indicates that the fragrance module does not meet the requirements of the function and / or mode and cannot be combined with other air handling modules to achieve the function and / or mode. In this case, an air handling module installation error message is output to prompt the user to replace the correct fragrance module.

[0128] It should be noted that in some application scenarios, when a user activates a certain function and / or mode of the air conditioner, a fragrance module is required to achieve this function and / or mode. If no fragrance module is installed in the air conditioner, the user will be prompted to install one. After the user installs the fragrance module, the air conditioner activates its fragrance installation monitoring function to monitor the type of fragrance installed in the module. After collecting the fragrance type, the air conditioner compares it with the target fragrance type associated with the currently operating function and / or mode to determine if the installed fragrance module is the required one. This helps the user to accurately install the fragrance module and avoids mismatches between the installed module and the air conditioner's operating function and / or mode, which could affect the air conditioner's cooling effect.

[0129] Based on the above embodiments, the present invention provides an air conditioner, the air conditioner including a memory, a processor, and a fragrance installation program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the fragrance installation program is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the fragrance installation method of the air conditioner as described above.

[0130] In addition, the present invention also provides a storage medium storing a fragrance installation program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the fragrance installation method for an air conditioner as described above.

[0131] It should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for installing a fragrance diffuser in an air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner has at least one mounting position for mounting an air handling module. The air handling module includes at least two fragrance mounting parts, which are movable between an initial position and a target position. The target position is equipped with a recognition device. The fragrance mounting method of the air conditioner includes the following steps: When an air handling module is detected inserted at the mounting position, the type of the air handling module is identified; In the air handling module, which is a fragrance module, a target fragrance installation part is determined according to a preset sequence, and the target fragrance installation part is controlled to move to the target position. When the identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained according to the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the target fragrance installation part, control the target fragrance installation part to return to the initial position, and update the next fragrance installation part to the target fragrance installation part according to the preset order; If no identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core, the target fragrance installation part is controlled to return to the initial position, and the next fragrance installation part is updated to the target fragrance installation part according to the preset order; Return to the step of controlling the movement of the target fragrance installation part to the target position.

2. The fragrance installation method for an air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method for installing the fragrance diffuser in the air conditioner also includes: After controlling each fragrance installation part to move to the target position, it returns to the initial position. If no identification device reads the identification information of the fragrance core when the fragrance installation part is at the target position, a confirmation prompt message indicating that there is no fragrance core in the air treatment module is output.

3. The fragrance installation method for an air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of obtaining the fragrance type of the fragrance core based on the identification information, associating the fragrance type with the target fragrance mounting part, controlling the target fragrance mounting part to return to the initial position, and updating the next fragrance mounting part to the target fragrance mounting part according to the preset order include: The fragrance type of the fragrance core is obtained based on the identification information, so as to associate the fragrance type with the target fragrance mounting part, and control the target fragrance mounting part to return to the initial position; When the target fragrance installation unit is the last fragrance installation unit in the air handling module, an installation completion prompt message for the air handling module is output. If the target fragrance installation unit is not the last fragrance installation unit in the air handling module, the next fragrance installation unit is determined according to the preset order, and the next fragrance installation unit is updated to the target fragrance installation unit.

4. The fragrance installation method for an air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method for installing the fragrance diffuser in the air conditioner also includes: The display shows the fragrance information of each fragrance core obtained based on the identification information, and outputs a confirmation prompt for the fragrance information; wherein, the fragrance information includes at least one of the fragrance core name, fragrance type, and fragrance core lifespan.

5. The fragrance installation method for an air conditioner as described in claim 4, characterized in that, After the steps of displaying the fragrance information of each fragrance core obtained based on the identification information and outputting a confirmation prompt for the fragrance information, the method further includes: Upon receiving a confirmation signal for the fragrance information, the associated function and / or mode are determined based on the fragrance information; Display the aforementioned functions and / or modes.

6. The fragrance installation method for an air conditioner as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The method for installing the fragrance diffuser in the air conditioner also includes: When a target function and / or mode is detected to be enabled, the target fragrance type is determined based on the fragrance information associated with the target function and / or mode. The target fragrance installation part is determined based on the relationship between the target fragrance type and the fragrance installation part; Control the target fragrance installation part to move to the target position.

7. The fragrance installation method for an air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method for installing the fragrance diffuser in the air conditioner also includes: Obtain the current operating function and / or mode of the air conditioner, and obtain the target fragrance type associated with the function and / or mode; If the fragrance type read does not match the target fragrance type, an installation error message for the air treatment module will be output.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a memory, a processor, and a fragrance installation program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the fragrance installation program is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the fragrance installation method of the air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a fragrance installation program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the fragrance installation method for an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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