Interconnection control method and device of air conditioner and hair dryer, and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides a method and device for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a hair dryer, and an air conditioner. The method for interconnecting and controlling the air conditioner and the hair dryer includes: receiving a hair dryer start signal; obtaining a first actual temperature of a first area and a second actual temperature of a second area to obtain an actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature; when the actual temperature difference is greater than a preset temperature difference, obtaining the actual duration of the hair dryer on; determining the operating state of the air conditioner based on the actual duration of the on-time; and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the determined operating state. The solution of the present invention can achieve intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the hair dryer, improving the level of intelligence; automatically adjusting the operating state of the air conditioner based on the usage of the hair dryer, preventing the user from entering a very low temperature environment with wet hair, thereby ensuring the user's comfort and health.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of intelligent control technology, and in particular to a method and device for interconnecting an air conditioner and a hair dryer, and the air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people's demands for quality of life are also becoming increasingly higher. People are increasingly placing greater emphasis on the comfort of their living environment. They are demanding that environmental conditioning devices used in daily life or work go beyond traditional functions and increasingly require them to adapt in various ways to meet users' real-time needs. Environmental conditioning devices can include household appliances such as air conditioners that regulate ambient air parameters. However, most current environmental conditioning devices, due to their inherent functional and structural limitations, cannot effectively integrate with other devices. For example, current air conditioners cannot effectively connect with hair dryers used after showering or washing their hair, making it impossible to intelligently adjust to each other's actual conditions, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] One purpose of the present invention is to achieve intelligent interconnection between an air conditioner and a hair dryer, thereby effectively improving the degree of intelligence.

[0004] A further object of the present invention is to automatically adjust the operating state of the air conditioner with reference to the usage of the hair dryer to ensure the comfort and health of the user.

[0005] In particular, the present invention provides an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a hair dryer, wherein the air conditioner is arranged in a first area and the hair dryer is arranged in a second area, and the method includes: receiving a start signal of the hair dryer; obtaining a first actual temperature of the first area and a second actual temperature of the second area to obtain an actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature; when the actual temperature difference is greater than a preset temperature difference, obtaining an actual start-up time of the hair dryer, wherein the preset temperature difference is a positive number; determining the operating status of the air conditioner based on the actual start-up time; and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the determined operating status.

[0006] Optionally, the step of determining the operating state of the air conditioner according to the actual on-time includes: judging whether the actual on-time is less than the preset on-time; and if so, determining that the air conditioner maintains the current state unchanged.

[0007] Optionally, when the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, it is determined whether the air conditioner is on and running in the cooling mode; and if so, the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the cooling mode.

[0008] Optionally, when the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, and the air conditioner is turned on and operates in an operating mode other than the cooling mode, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current state unchanged.

[0009] Optionally, when the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time and the air conditioner is turned off, it is determined whether the first actual temperature is less than the preset temperature; and if so, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the heating mode.

[0010] Optionally, when the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, the air conditioner is turned off, and the first actual temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current state unchanged.

[0011] Optionally, when the actual temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current state unchanged.

[0012] Optionally, before the step of receiving the hair dryer start signal, the method further includes: receiving a trigger signal for starting an interconnection mode between the air conditioner and the hair dryer.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a hair dryer, comprising: a processor and a memory, wherein a control program is stored in the memory, and when the control program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement any of the above-mentioned interconnection control methods for an air conditioner and a hair dryer.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an air conditioner having the interconnection control device for the air conditioner and the hair dryer.

[0015] The present invention provides an interconnection control method, device and air conditioner for an air conditioner and a hair dryer, wherein the air conditioner is arranged in a first area and the hair dryer is arranged in a second area. By receiving a start signal of the hair dryer, a first actual temperature of the first area and a second actual temperature of the second area are obtained to obtain an actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature. When the actual temperature difference is greater than a preset temperature difference, the actual start time of the hair dryer is obtained, the operating state of the air conditioner is determined according to the actual start time, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the determined operating state. This can realize intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the hair dryer, provide a scenario for interconnection of smart home appliances, and effectively improve the degree of intelligence.

[0016] Furthermore, the interconnected control method, device and air conditioner of the air conditioner and hair dryer of the present invention, when the actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature of the second area and the first actual temperature of the first area is greater than the preset temperature difference, if the actual on-time of the hair dryer is less than the preset on-time, it is determined that the air conditioner remains in the current state unchanged; if the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, the air conditioner is turned on and operates in the cooling mode, and the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the cooling mode; if the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, the air conditioner is turned on and operates in an operating mode other than the cooling mode, and the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current state unchanged; if the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, the air conditioner is turned off, and the first actual temperature is less than the preset temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the heating mode; if the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, the air conditioner is turned off, and the first actual temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current state unchanged, and the operating state of the air conditioner is automatically adjusted with reference to the usage of the hair dryer to prevent the user from entering a very low temperature environment with wet hair, thereby ensuring the user's comfort and health and improving the user's usage experience.

[0017] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an interconnected control method for an air conditioner and a hair dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a detailed flow chart of a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a hair dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a hair dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 4 is a schematic architecture diagram of an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a hair dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] This embodiment first provides an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a hair dryer, which can realize the intelligent interconnection of the air conditioner and the hair dryer, provide a scenario for the interconnection of smart home appliances, and effectively improve the degree of intelligence. Figure 1 FIG is a schematic diagram of an interconnection control method of an air conditioner and a hair dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the hair dryer may include the following steps:

[0024] Step S102, receiving a hair dryer start signal;

[0025] Step S104, obtaining a first actual temperature of the area where the air conditioner is located and a second actual temperature of the area where the hair dryer is located, to obtain an actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature;

[0026] Step S106, when the actual temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference, obtaining the actual on-time of the hair dryer;

[0027] Step S108, determining the operating state of the air conditioner according to the actual start-up time;

[0028] Step S110: Control the air conditioner to operate according to the determined operating state.

[0029] It should be noted that the methods of this embodiment and the following embodiments are described from the perspective of the interconnected control device for the air conditioner and hair dryer, meaning that the relevant steps are performed by the control device. Furthermore, the implementation of the solutions of this embodiment and the following embodiments requires that the air conditioner and hair dryer are interconnected. Specifically, an interconnected control device for the air conditioner and hair dryer can be provided between the air conditioner and hair dryer. This control device can receive signals from the air conditioner and hair dryer and can send signals to the air conditioner and hair dryer. This control device can be provided separately or internally within the air conditioner.

[0030] The hair dryer in this embodiment has intelligent features because, as mentioned above, it can both send signals to the control device and receive signals from the control device. Specifically, this can be achieved by providing a controller on the hair dryer. Similarly, the air conditioner can also be provided with its own controller, thereby being able to both send signals to the control device and receive signals from the control device.

[0031] In this embodiment, the air conditioner can be installed in the first area, and the hair dryer can be installed in the second area. In a specific embodiment, the first area and the second area can be in different indoor environments. For example, the first area can be in the living room or bedroom, that is, the air conditioner can be installed in the living room or bedroom; the second area can be in the bathroom, that is, the hair dryer can be installed in the bathroom. In another specific embodiment, the first area and the second area can also be in the same indoor environment. For example, the first area and the second area can both be in the living room, that is, the air conditioner and the hair dryer can both be installed in the living room, but they may be in different areas of the living room.

[0032] In the above steps, step S102 receives a hair dryer start signal. After the hair dryer is turned on, the start signal can be sent to the control device for receipt by the control device. The hair dryer start signal can be sent by the user pressing or touching the power switch on the hair dryer. In a specific embodiment, before receiving the hair dryer start signal in step S102, a trigger signal for activating the interconnection mode between the air conditioner and the hair dryer can also be received.

[0033] After the interconnection mode is turned on, the air conditioner can send a trigger signal to the control device for the control device to receive, thereby realizing the interconnection between the air conditioner and the hair dryer and adjusting the status of the hair dryer and the air conditioner. In a preferred embodiment, a trigger signal sent by the display device, voice device, remote control or mobile terminal bound to the air conditioner of the air conditioner can be received. The mobile terminal can be a smart device that is easy to move, such as a smart phone, tablet computer, etc. Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the air conditioner can always maintain an interconnected state with the hair dryer, so there is no need to receive a trigger signal for turning on the interconnection mode between the air conditioner and the hair dryer before receiving the hair dryer's start signal.

[0034] Step S104 obtains a first actual temperature in the first area and a second actual temperature in the second area to obtain an actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature. Temperature sensors may be provided in both the first area and the second area to detect their respective temperatures. Specifically, the temperature sensor in the first area may be provided on the air conditioner to detect the first actual temperature. The temperature sensor in the second area may be provided on the hair dryer or on a wall near the hair dryer to detect the second actual temperature.

[0035] By using temperature sensors to detect the temperatures of the first and second areas, the true and accurate temperature conditions of the first and second areas can be determined. More importantly, the actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature can be determined, which can be used to understand the temperature difference between the second and first areas. A larger actual temperature difference indicates a higher second actual temperature in the second area and a lower first actual temperature in the first area; a smaller actual temperature difference indicates a lower second actual temperature in the second area and a higher first actual temperature in the first area.

[0036] Step S106 obtains the actual on-time of the hair dryer if the actual temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference, where the preset temperature difference is a positive number. If the actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature of the second zone where the hair dryer is located and the first actual temperature of the first zone where the air conditioner is located is greater than the preset temperature difference, and the preset temperature difference is a positive number, it indicates that the temperature difference between the second zone and the first zone is large, and the second actual temperature of the second zone is higher than the first actual temperature of the first zone.

[0037] By obtaining the actual duration of a hair dryer's use, we can determine the user's specific use of the hair dryer. For example, a longer duration suggests that the user may have just finished showering or washing their hair and is using the hair dryer to blow dry their hair. A shorter duration suggests that the user may have accidentally activated the hair dryer or simply used it for a short period of time, such as drying their hands.

[0038] Step S108 determines the operating state of the air conditioner based on the actual duration of the hair dryer operation. This actually means that the user's specific operation of the hair dryer can be determined based on the actual duration of the hair dryer operation, and the operating state of the air conditioner can be determined based on the specific operation. Step S108 is performed only if the actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature is greater than the preset temperature difference. Therefore, the temperature difference between the second area and the first area is large, and the second actual temperature of the second area is higher than the first actual temperature of the first area.

[0039] This situation needs to be taken seriously, because in this case, the user comes from the second area where the hair dryer is located to the first area where the air conditioner is located, and is from a higher temperature environment to a lower temperature environment. If the user has just taken a shower or washed his hair and uses a hair dryer to blow dry his hair, the hair that has just been blown by the hair dryer will not be completely dry. Then the user may experience symptoms of physical discomfort such as colds, headaches, or even fever when entering the first area with lower temperature with wet hair. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on considering and appropriately adjust the operating status of the air conditioner so that the temperature of the first area where the air conditioner is located can be increased. For example, it can be determined that the air conditioner turns off the cooling mode and turns on the heating mode.

[0040] If the user accidentally turns on the hair dryer or simply uses it to blow dry their hands for a short time, then moving from the second area where the hair dryer is located to the first area where the air conditioner is located, even though the temperature is higher than the first area, will not cause any discomfort to the user. Therefore, in this case, no additional adjustments can be made to the air conditioner; it can simply remain in its current state.

[0041] Step S110 controls the air conditioner to operate according to the determined operating state, so that the operating state of the air conditioner matches the current actual situation. Specifically, if it is determined that the air conditioner maintains the current state, the air conditioner can be controlled to maintain the current state. If it is determined that the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the air conditioner can be controlled to turn off the cooling mode. If it is determined that the air conditioner is in heating mode, the air conditioner can be controlled to turn on the heating mode.

[0042] In summary, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the hair dryer in this embodiment, wherein the air conditioner is set in the first area and the hair dryer is set in the second area, obtains the first actual temperature of the first area and the second actual temperature of the second area by receiving the start signal of the hair dryer, so as to obtain the actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature. When the actual temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference, the actual start time of the hair dryer is obtained, the operating status of the air conditioner is determined according to the actual start time, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the determined operating status. This can realize the intelligent interconnection of the air conditioner and the hair dryer, provide a scenario of interconnection of smart home appliances, and effectively improve the degree of intelligence.

[0043] In some optional embodiments, the interconnected air conditioner and hair dryer can achieve higher technical effects by further optimizing and configuring the above steps. The following describes in detail the interconnected control method of the air conditioner and hair dryer of this embodiment in combination with an introduction to an optional execution process of this embodiment. This embodiment is only an example of the execution process. During the specific implementation, the execution order and operating conditions of some steps can be modified according to the specific implementation requirements. Figure 2 Detailed flow chart of an interconnected control method for an air conditioner and a hair dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention, the interconnected control method for an air conditioner and a hair dryer comprises the following steps:

[0044] Step S202, receiving a hair dryer start signal;

[0045] Step S204, obtaining a first actual temperature of the area where the air conditioner is located and a second actual temperature of the area where the hair dryer is located, to obtain an actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature;

[0046] Step S206, determining whether the actual temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference, if so, executing step S210, if not, executing step S208;

[0047] Step S208, controlling the air conditioner to maintain the current state unchanged;

[0048] Step S210, obtaining the actual on-time of the hair dryer;

[0049] Step S212, determining whether the actual on-time is less than the preset on-time, if so, executing step S214, if not, executing step S216;

[0050] Step S214, determining that the air conditioner maintains the current state unchanged, and executing step S208;

[0051] Step S216, determining whether the air conditioner is turned on and operating in cooling mode, if so, executing step S218, if not, executing step S220;

[0052] Step S218, controlling the air conditioner to turn off the cooling mode;

[0053] Step S220, determining whether the air conditioner is turned on and operating in an operating mode other than the cooling mode, if so, executing step S208, if not, executing step S222;

[0054] Step S222, determining whether the first actual temperature is less than the preset temperature, if so, executing step S224, if not, executing step S208;

[0055] Step S224: Control the air conditioner to start the heating mode.

[0056] Similar to the previous embodiment, the air conditioner in this embodiment can be located in the first area, and the hair dryer can be located in the second area. In one specific embodiment, the first area and the second area can be located in different indoor environments. For example, the first area can be located in the living room or bedroom, meaning the air conditioner can be located in the living room or bedroom; the second area can be located in the bathroom, meaning the hair dryer can be located in the bathroom. In another specific embodiment, the first area and the second area can be located in the same indoor environment. For example, the first area and the second area can both be located in the living room, meaning the air conditioner and the hair dryer can both be located in the living room, but they may be located in different areas of the living room.

[0057] In the above steps, steps S202 and S204 are first executed to receive a signal to turn on the hair dryer, obtain a first actual temperature of the area where the air conditioner is located, and obtain a second actual temperature of the area where the hair dryer is located, to obtain the actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature. Temperature sensors may be provided in both the first area and the second area to respectively detect and obtain the first actual temperature of the first area and the second actual temperature of the second area. The first actual temperature and the second actual temperature can not only provide an understanding of the true and accurate temperature conditions of the first and second areas, but more importantly, can also provide the actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature.

[0058] After obtaining the actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature in step S204, step S206 is executed to determine whether the actual temperature difference is greater than a preset temperature difference. If the determination result in step S206 is negative, that is, the actual temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference, step S208 is executed to control the air conditioner to maintain the current state. The preset temperature difference in step S206 is a positive number.

[0059] The actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature of the second area where the hair dryer is located and the first actual temperature of the first area where the air conditioner is located is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference, and the preset temperature difference is a positive number, which means that either the second actual temperature of the second area is higher than or the same as the first actual temperature of the first area, but the temperature difference between the second area and the first area is small or 0; or the second actual temperature of the second area is lower than the first actual temperature of the first area.

[0060] When the actual temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference, the user moves from the second area where the hair dryer is located to the first area where the air conditioner is located. Either the two ambient temperatures are close; or the user moves from a lower temperature environment to a higher temperature environment. No matter what operation the user performs with the hair dryer, the user will not suffer from colds, headaches, or other physical discomforts caused by the cold due to environmental changes. Therefore, there is no need to make additional adjustments to the air conditioner, and the air conditioner can be controlled to maintain its current state.

[0061] Control the air conditioner to maintain its current state. For example, if the air conditioner is off, you can control it to remain off. For another example, if the air conditioner is on and running in heating mode, you can control it to remain on and running in heating mode. In other words, no matter what the air conditioner's current state is, no adjustment action is made to it, and it remains in its current state.

[0062] If the result of step S206 is yes, that is, the actual temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference, step S210 is executed to obtain the actual on-time of the hair dryer. If the actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature of the second zone where the hair dryer is located and the first actual temperature of the first zone where the air conditioner is located is greater than the preset temperature difference, and the preset temperature difference is a positive number, it means that the temperature difference between the second zone and the first zone is large, and the second actual temperature of the second zone is higher than the first actual temperature of the first zone.

[0063] By obtaining the actual duration of a hair dryer's use, we can determine the user's specific use of the hair dryer. For example, a longer duration suggests that the user may have just finished showering or washing their hair and is using the hair dryer to blow dry their hair. A shorter duration suggests that the user may have accidentally activated the hair dryer or simply used it for a short period of time, such as drying their hands.

[0064] After obtaining the actual on-time of the hair dryer in step S210, step S212 can be executed to determine whether the actual on-time is less than the preset on-time. If the judgment result in step S212 is yes, that is, the actual on-time is less than the preset on-time, step S214 is executed to determine that the air conditioner maintains the current state unchanged, and step S208 is executed to control the air conditioner to maintain the current state unchanged.

[0065] If the actual on-time is less than the preset on-time, it means the user accidentally turned on the hair dryer or simply used it for a short time, such as blowing their hands. Therefore, even if the actual temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference, the user will not experience any discomfort if they move from the second zone, where the hair dryer is located, to the first zone, where the air conditioner is located, where the air conditioner is located, which is located at a lower temperature. Therefore, in this case, no additional adjustments can be made to the air conditioner; the air conditioner can simply be controlled to maintain its current state.

[0066] If the judgment result of step S212 is no, that is, the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, execute step S216 to determine whether the air conditioner is turned on and running in cooling mode. If the judgment result of step S216 is yes, that is, the air conditioner is turned on and running in cooling mode, execute step S218 to control the air conditioner to turn off the cooling mode.

[0067] If the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, it means that the user has just showered or washed their hair and used a hair dryer to blow dry their hair. However, the hair that has just been blown dry is not completely dry. Therefore, if the actual temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference, the user, with wet hair, may experience symptoms such as a cold, headache, or even a fever when moving from the second zone (where the hair dryer is located, which is hotter) to the first zone (where the air conditioner is located, which is cooler). The current state of the air conditioner needs to be further considered. If the air conditioner is on and operating in cooling mode, the cooling mode can be turned off to stop the air conditioner from providing cooling to the first zone, thereby increasing the temperature in the first zone.

[0068] If the judgment result of step S216 is no, execute step S220 to further determine whether the air conditioner is turned on and running in an operating mode other than the cooling mode. If the judgment result of step S220 is yes, that is, the air conditioner is turned on and running in an operating mode other than the cooling mode, execute step S208 to control the air conditioner to maintain the current state unchanged.

[0069] Under the premise that the actual temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference and the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, a user with wet hair may experience symptoms such as a cold, a headache, or even a fever when moving from the second area where the hair dryer is located, where the temperature is higher, to the first area where the air conditioner is located, where the temperature is lower. At this point, it is necessary to further consider the current state of the air conditioner. If the air conditioner is turned on and operating in an operating mode other than cooling mode, the air conditioner will not provide cooling to the first area. For example, the air conditioner may only operate in fresh air mode to improve the air quality in the first area, or it may operate in heating mode to increase the temperature in the first area. In other words, the current state of the air conditioner will not lower the temperature in the first area. Therefore, the air conditioner can be controlled to maintain the current state.

[0070] Since the air conditioner is either turned off or on, and when it is turned on, it is either running in cooling mode or running in an operating mode other than cooling mode, that is, the air conditioner can only be in three states: turned on and running in cooling mode, turned on and running in an operating mode other than cooling mode, and turned off. Figure 2 The execution order of the steps shown is that if the judgment result of step S220 is no, it can be determined without a doubt that the air conditioner is turned off, and step S222 is executed to determine whether the first actual temperature is lower than the preset temperature. If the judgment result of step S222 is yes, that is, the first actual temperature is lower than the preset temperature, step S224 is executed to control the air conditioner to turn on the heating mode.

[0071] If the actual temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference and the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, a user with wet hair may experience symptoms such as a cold, headache, or even a fever when moving from the second area where the hair dryer is located to the first area where the air conditioner is located, which is located at a lower temperature. At this point, the current state of the air conditioner needs to be further considered. If the air conditioner is off and the first actual temperature is less than the preset temperature, the first area is cold. In this case, the air conditioner can be controlled to activate heating mode, allowing the air conditioner to provide heat to the first area, effectively raising the temperature in the first area and ensuring the user's comfort and health.

[0072] If the judgment result in step S222 is negative, that is, if the first actual temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, step S208 is executed to control the air conditioner to maintain its current state. If the actual temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference and the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, a user with wet hair moving from the second zone, where the hair dryer is located, to the first zone, where the air conditioner is located, where the temperature is lower, may experience symptoms such as a cold, a headache, or even a fever. At this point, further consideration should be given to the current state of the air conditioner. If the air conditioner is off and the first actual temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, the first zone is only cooler than the second zone, but not excessively cold. Therefore, no additional adjustments to the air conditioner are required; the air conditioner can be controlled to maintain its current state.

[0073] It should be noted that although step S208 is executed after the judgment results of step S214 and step S220 are yes, and the judgment result of step S222 is no, the current state of the corresponding air conditioner may be different. For example, the current state of the air conditioner in step S214 can be any state, such as off or on, and on can be any operating mode.

[0074] If the result of the judgment in step S220 is yes, the current state of the air conditioner is that the air conditioner is turned on and is operating in an operating mode other than the cooling mode. In this case, controlling the air conditioner to maintain the current state is to control the air conditioner to remain on and to operate in an operating mode other than the cooling mode. If the result of the judgment in step S222 is no, the current state of the air conditioner is that the air conditioner is turned off. In this case, controlling the air conditioner to maintain the current state is to control the air conditioner to remain off.

[0075] In summary, the interconnected control method of the air conditioner and the hair dryer of this embodiment, when the actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature in the second area and the first actual temperature in the first area is greater than the preset temperature difference, if the actual on-time of the hair dryer is less than the preset on-time, it is determined that the air conditioner remains in the current state unchanged; if the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, the air conditioner is turned on and operates in the cooling mode, and the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the cooling mode; if the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, the air conditioner is turned on and operates in an operating mode other than the cooling mode, and the air conditioner is controlled to remain in the current state unchanged; if the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, the air conditioner is turned off, and the first actual temperature is less than the preset temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the heating mode; if the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, the air conditioner is turned off, and the first actual temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to remain in the current state unchanged, and the operating state of the air conditioner is automatically adjusted with reference to the usage of the hair dryer to prevent the user from entering a very low temperature environment with wet hair, thereby ensuring the user's comfort and health, and effectively improving the user's usage experience.

[0076] This embodiment also provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a hair dryer. Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of an interconnected control device 300 for an air conditioner and a hair dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an interconnected control device 300 for an air conditioner and a hair dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the control device 300 may include: a processor 310 and a memory 320, wherein the memory 320 stores a control program 321, and when the control program 321 is executed by the processor 310, it is used to implement any of the above-mentioned interconnection control methods of the air conditioner and the hair dryer.

[0077] As mentioned above, the interconnected control methods for the air conditioner and hair dryer in each of the above-described embodiments are described from the perspective of the control device 300, i.e., the control device 300 executes the relevant steps. In a specific embodiment, the control device 300 is data-connected to the air conditioner 100 and the hair dryer 200. The control device 300 can be deployed with network-side devices such as a server or cloud, obtain various data about the set space through the network, and implement relevant adjustments by remotely sending commands to the air conditioner 100 and the hair dryer 200.

[0078] The control device 300 may also be various types of centralized control devices, arranged in a designated space, and controlling the air conditioner 100 and the hair dryer 200. The data connection between the control device 300 and the air conditioner 100 and the hair dryer 200 may include, but is not limited to, wireless transmission, infrared transmission, ultrasonic transmission, and the like. In some embodiments, the control device 300 may also be provided as part of the air conditioner 100, disposed within the air conditioner 100, and data-connected to the air conditioner 100's own controller. For example, the air conditioner 100 may include a dedicated control device 300 that cooperates with a controller dedicated to executing component control.

[0079] The processor 310 can be a central processing unit (CPU), a digital processing unit, or the like. The processor 310 sends and receives data via a communication interface. The memory 320 is used to store programs executed by the processor 310. The memory 320 is any medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and accessible by a computer, and can also be a combination of multiple memories 320. The control program 321 can be downloaded from a computer-readable storage medium to a corresponding computing / processing device or downloaded and installed in the control device 300 via a network (e.g., the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, and / or a wireless network).

[0080] This embodiment further provides an air conditioner 100, which may include the interconnected control device 300 for the air conditioner and hair dryer of the above embodiment. That is, the control device 300 may not be located externally to the air conditioner 100, but may instead be located on the air conditioner 100. The control device 300 and the controller of the air conditioner 100 may be the same component, i.e., the control device 300 is used to control the operation of the air conditioner 100 itself and also to receive and send signals to the hair dryer 200.

[0081] Alternatively, the control device 300 and the controller of the air conditioner 100 itself can be different components, that is, the controller is used to control the operation of the air conditioner 100 itself, and the control device 300 is used to receive signals from the hair dryer 200 and send signals to the hair dryer 200. However, the control device 300 and the controller also communicate to receive signals from the controller of the air conditioner 100 itself and send signals to the controller.

[0082] like Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner 100 can be placed in the first area, and the hair dryer 200 can be placed in the second area. In one specific embodiment, the first area and the second area can be in different indoor environments. For example, the first area can be in the living room or bedroom, that is, the air conditioner 100 can be placed in the living room or bedroom; the second area can be in the bathroom, that is, the hair dryer 200 can be placed in the bathroom. In another specific embodiment, the first area and the second area can also be in the same indoor environment. For example, the first area and the second area can both be in the living room, that is, the air conditioner 100 and the hair dryer 200 can both be placed in the living room, but they may be in different areas of the living room.

[0083] The air conditioner 100 of this embodiment can realize intelligent interconnection with the hair dryer 200, providing a scenario of interconnection of smart home appliances and effectively improving the degree of intelligence; the operating state of the air conditioner 100 is automatically adjusted with reference to the usage of the hair dryer 200, avoiding the user from entering a very low temperature environment with wet hair, ensuring the user's comfort and health, and improving the user's usage experience.

[0084] In the description of the present embodiment, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a hair dryer, wherein the air conditioner is arranged in a first area and the hair dryer is arranged in a second area, and the method comprises: receiving a start signal of the hair dryer; Acquire a first actual temperature of the first area and a second actual temperature of the second area to obtain an actual temperature difference between the second actual temperature and the first actual temperature; When the actual temperature difference is greater than a preset temperature difference, obtaining an actual on-time of the hair dryer, wherein the preset temperature difference is a positive number; determining the operating state of the air conditioner according to the actual start-up time; as well as controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the determined operating state; The step of determining the operating state of the air conditioner according to the actual on-time comprises: determining whether the actual on-time is less than a preset on-time; and if so, determining that the air conditioner maintains the current state; When the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, it is determined whether the air conditioner is on and running in a cooling mode; and if so, the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the cooling mode.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein When the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time and the air conditioner is on and operates in an operating mode other than the cooling mode, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain a current state.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein When the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time and the air conditioner is turned off, determining whether the first actual temperature is less than a preset temperature; as well as If so, control the air conditioner to start heating mode.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein: When the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the preset on-time, the air conditioner is turned off, and the first actual temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current state unchanged.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein When the actual temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain a current state.

6. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: A trigger signal for starting an interconnection mode between the air conditioner and the hair dryer is received.

7. An interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a hair dryer, comprising: A processor and a memory, wherein a control program is stored in the memory, and when the control program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the hair dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. An air conditioner comprising the interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a hair dryer according to claim 7.

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