Deodorizing agent release method, floor cleaning robot, and computer readable storage medium

Abstract

The application discloses a deodorizing agent releasing method, a sweeping robot and a computer readable storage medium, and relates to the field of robots.The method comprises the following steps: judging whether the sweeping robot needs to be self-cleaned; if yes, judging whether there is deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station; if no, controlling the base station to release the deodorizing agent into the water tank of the base station; and controlling the sweeping robot to be self-cleaned.After judging that the sweeping robot needs to be self-cleaned, it is first judged whether there is deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station; if there is no deodorizing agent, the base station is controlled to release the deodorizing agent into the water tank of the base station; and after the deodorizing agent is released into the base station, the sweeping robot is controlled to be self-cleaned, that is, the base station injects the deodorizing agent into the water tank, and then performs self-cleaning, and then performs mop drying, so that the problem of odor generation of the mop is avoided as much as possible, the use of the sweeping robot is improved, unnecessary manual cleaning and airing of the mop are avoided, and higher efficiency and practicability are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of robotic vacuum cleaners, and more particularly to a method for releasing a deodorizing agent, a robotic vacuum cleaner, and a computer-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Intelligent robotic vacuum cleaners, also known as automatic cleaning robots, intelligent vacuums, or robotic vacuums, are a type of smart home appliance that uses artificial intelligence to automatically clean floors both indoors and outdoors. They typically use a combination of brushing and vacuuming to collect debris into their dustbin, thus completing the cleaning process. Generally, robots that perform mopping, vacuuming, and wiping are also categorized as intelligent robotic vacuum cleaners. Current robotic vacuum cleaners often include a mop, which provides a mopping effect during the cleaning process. In other words, intelligent robotic vacuum cleaners not only sweep but also mop, enhancing their versatility and improving the user experience.

[0003] Generally, after a period of use, even if the base station has a built-in cleaning and drying function, it is impossible to avoid the mop from developing an odor after repeated use. Over time, this will cause the air around the robot vacuum to smell, reducing the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a method for releasing a deodorizing agent, a robotic vacuum cleaner, and a computer-readable storage medium to address the aforementioned technical problems and solve the problem of odors in robotic vacuum cleaners after prolonged use in the prior art.

[0005] This invention provides a method for releasing a deodorizing agent for use in a robotic vacuum cleaner. The method for releasing the deodorizing agent includes:

[0006] Determine whether the robotic vacuum cleaner needs to perform self-cleaning;

[0007] If so, determine whether there is a deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station;

[0008] If not, control the base station to release the deodorizing agent into the base station's clean water tank;

[0009] Control the sweeping robot to perform self-cleaning.

[0010] The deodorizing agent release method of the present invention, after determining that the robot vacuum cleaner needs self-cleaning, first determines whether there is deodorizing agent in the base station's water tank. If there is no deodorizing agent, the base station is controlled to release deodorizing agent into the base station's water tank. After releasing the deodorizing agent into the base station, the robot vacuum cleaner is controlled to perform self-cleaning. That is to say, the base station will inject deodorizing agent into the water tank, then perform self-cleaning, and then dry the mop. This minimizes the problem of odor from the mop, thereby improving the user experience of the robot vacuum cleaner, saving the possibility of unnecessary manual washing and drying of the mop, and bringing more efficient practicality. In addition, the base station can automatically add deodorizing agent without human operation, improving the intelligence of the base station and enhancing the user experience.

[0011] Further, if not, controlling the base station to release the deodorizing agent into the base station's water tank includes:

[0012] The time when the base station last released the deodorizing agent into the water tank is obtained;

[0013] Determine whether the water in the water tank has been used up;

[0014] If not, control the base station not to release deodorizing agent into the water tank.

[0015] Furthermore, determining whether the water in the water tank has been used up includes:

[0016] If so, control the base station to release the deodorizing agent into the water tank.

[0017] Furthermore, if so, determining whether there is a deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station includes:

[0018] Obtain the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station;

[0019] Detect whether the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station is greater than the preset capacity;

[0020] If not, the indicator device controlling the base station issues an instruction to inform the user that the amount of deodorizing agent is insufficient.

[0021] Further, if not, controlling the base station to release the deodorizing agent into the base station's water tank includes:

[0022] Obtain the working time of the robotic vacuum cleaner;

[0023] The frequency of the deodorizing agent being released by the base station is controlled according to the operating duration.

[0024] Furthermore, after controlling the robotic vacuum cleaner to perform self-cleaning, the following steps are included:

[0025] The base station is controlled to dry the sweeping robot.

[0026] This invention provides a robotic vacuum cleaner, the robotic vacuum cleaner comprising:

[0027] The first judgment module is used to determine whether the sweeping robot needs to perform self-cleaning.

[0028] The second judgment module is used to determine whether there is a deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station when the first judgment module determines that the sweeping robot needs to self-clean.

[0029] The first control module is used to control the base station to release deodorizing agent into the base station's water tank when the second judgment module determines that there is no deodorizing agent in the base station's water tank.

[0030] The second control module is used to control the sweeping robot to perform self-cleaning when the first control module controls the base station to release deodorizing agent into the base station's clean water tank.

[0031] The robotic vacuum cleaner of this invention, after determining that it needs self-cleaning, first checks whether there is deodorizing agent in the base station's water tank. If there is no deodorizing agent, it controls the base station to release deodorizing agent into the water tank. After releasing the deodorizing agent, it controls the robotic vacuum cleaner to perform self-cleaning. That is, the base station injects deodorizing agent into the water tank, performs self-cleaning, and then dries the mop. This minimizes the problem of odor from the mop, thereby improving the user experience of the robotic vacuum cleaner, saving the possibility of unnecessary manual washing and drying of the mop, and bringing more efficient practicality. Furthermore, the base station can automatically add deodorizing agent without human intervention, improving the intelligence of the base station and enhancing the user experience.

[0032] Furthermore, the sweeping robot includes:

[0033] The first acquisition module is used to acquire the time when the base station last released the deodorizing agent into the water tank.

[0034] The third judgment module is used to determine whether the water in the water tank has been used up after the first acquisition module obtains the time when the base station last released the deodorizing agent into the water tank.

[0035] The third control module is used to control the base station not to release deodorizing agent into the water tank when the third judgment module determines that the water in the water tank has not been used up.

[0036] Furthermore, the sweeping robot includes:

[0037] The second acquisition module is used to acquire the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station;

[0038] The detection module is used to detect whether the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station is greater than a preset capacity after the second acquisition module acquires the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station.

[0039] The fourth control module is used to control the indicator device of the base station to issue an indication to inform the user that the amount of deodorizing agent is insufficient when the detection module detects that the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station is less than the preset capacity.

[0040] A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described method for releasing the deodorizing agent.

[0041] The computer-readable storage medium of this invention, after determining that the robot vacuum cleaner needs self-cleaning, first checks whether there is deodorizing agent in the base station's water tank. If there is no deodorizing agent, it controls the base station to release deodorizing agent into the base station's water tank. After releasing the deodorizing agent into the base station, it controls the robot vacuum cleaner to perform self-cleaning. That is, the base station injects deodorizing agent into the water tank, then performs self-cleaning, and then dries the mop. This minimizes the problem of odor from the mop, thereby improving the user experience of the robot vacuum cleaner, saving the possibility of unnecessary manual washing and drying of the mop, and bringing more efficient practicality. Furthermore, the base station can automatically add deodorizing agent without human intervention, improving the intelligence of the base station and enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0042] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of the deodorizing agent release method in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the deodorizing agent release method in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 3 This is another schematic diagram of the deodorizing agent release method in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 4 This is another schematic diagram of the deodorizing agent release method in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sweeping robot in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 6 This is another structural schematic diagram of the sweeping robot in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the sweeping robot in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0051] Please see Figure 1 This invention provides a method for releasing a deodorizing agent for use in a robotic vacuum cleaner. The method for releasing the deodorizing agent includes:

[0052] Step S10: Determine whether the robot vacuum needs to perform self-cleaning;

[0053] If so, in step S20, determine whether there is a deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station;

[0054] If not, in step S30, control the base station to release the deodorizing agent into the base station's clean water tank;

[0055] Step S40: Control the robot vacuum cleaner to perform self-cleaning.

[0056] The deodorizing agent release method of the present invention, after determining that the robot vacuum cleaner needs self-cleaning, first determines whether there is deodorizing agent in the base station's water tank. If there is no deodorizing agent, the base station is controlled to release deodorizing agent into the base station's water tank. After releasing the deodorizing agent into the base station, the robot vacuum cleaner is controlled to perform self-cleaning. That is to say, the base station will inject deodorizing agent into the water tank, then perform self-cleaning, and then dry the mop. This minimizes the problem of odor from the mop, thereby improving the user experience of the robot vacuum cleaner, saving the possibility of unnecessary manual washing and drying of the mop, and bringing more efficient practicality. In addition, the base station can automatically add deodorizing agent without human operation, improving the intelligence of the base station and enhancing the user experience.

[0057] In this embodiment of the invention, the base station of the sweeping robot is equipped with a smart storage box, which is connected to the water tank. The smart storage box is used to store deodorizing agent. After the sweeping robot has finished self-cleaning, it can provide deodorizing agent to the water tank of the base station through the smart storage box without manual operation, thereby making the base station more intelligent and improving the user experience.

[0058] Furthermore, deodorizing agents include, but are not limited to, one of the following: physical deodorizing agents, chemical deodorizing agents, microbial deodorizing agents, plant-based deodorizing agents, and compound deodorizing agents. The deodorizing principle of these agents is that malodorous particles present in high humidity (95-100%) air or water are surrounded by a membrane of water molecules. Deodorization requires breaking down this membrane to capture the malodorous particles. Dry or wet oily particles are less effective in this process. The deodorizing liquid is a natural plant extract, a complex of peptides and enzymes, forming a biological catalase system. With this setup, the addition of deodorizing agents can significantly reduce odors at base stations, improving the user experience.

[0059] In step S10, the robot vacuum cleaner records its working time. When the working time reaches a preset value, the base station controls the robot vacuum cleaner to perform cleaning operations. Alternatively, the user can actively control the base station to perform self-cleaning operations on the robot vacuum cleaner. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0060] The amount of odor-eliminating agent released can be designed according to actual conditions. For example, the amount of odor-eliminating agent released can be 1ml at a time; or 2ml; or 3ml. There is no limit here.

[0061] Please see Figure 2 Furthermore, if not, controlling the release of deodorizing agent from the base station into the base station's clean water tank includes:

[0062] Step S301: Obtain the time when the base station last released the deodorizing agent into the water tank;

[0063] Step S302: Determine whether the water in the water tank has been used up.

[0064] If not, in step S303, control the base station not to release the deodorizing agent into the water tank.

[0065] In this embodiment of the invention, the water tank has a large capacity. A full water tank can provide enough water for the robot vacuum cleaner to perform multiple self-cleaning operations. Through steps S301, S302 and S303, the base station can automatically calculate the time of the last release of the deodorizing agent, and then determine whether the water in the water tank has been completely consumed after the deodorizing agent was released. If the water has not been completely consumed, no deodorizing agent will be provided to the water tank to avoid the situation where too much deodorizing agent is added.

[0066] Furthermore, a sensor is installed in the water tank to detect the remaining water level. In this way, combined with the time when the deodorizing agent was last released into the water tank obtained by the base station, it is relatively easy to determine whether the water in the water tank has been used up.

[0067] In one example, a pressure sensor is installed in the water tank at the bottom. The pressure sensor can determine whether there is any remaining water in the water tank by measuring the water pressure.

[0068] In another example, a gravity sensor is installed inside the water tank at the bottom. The gravity sensor can determine whether there is any remaining water in the water tank by measuring the weight of the water.

[0069] The above is merely an example to illustrate the method for detecting the remaining water in the water purification tank. In other implementations, other methods can also be used to detect the remaining water. The specific method can be designed according to the actual situation and is not limited here.

[0070] Further, determining whether the water in the water tank has been completely used includes:

[0071] If so, control the base station to release deodorizing agent into the water tank.

[0072] In this embodiment, when it is determined that the water in the clean water tank has been used up, that is, the clean water since the last addition of deodorizing agent has been used up, the base station is controlled to release deodorizing agent into the clean water tank. This facilitates the use of deodorizing agent for the robot vacuum cleaner to perform self-cleaning, improves the intelligence of the base station and the robot vacuum cleaner, and enhances the user experience.

[0073] Please see Figure 3 Furthermore, if so, determine whether there is a deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station, including:

[0074] Step S201: Obtain the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station;

[0075] Step S202: Detect whether the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station is greater than the preset capacity;

[0076] If not, in step S203, the control base station's indicator device issues an instruction to inform the user that the amount of deodorizing agent is insufficient.

[0077] In this embodiment, the deodorizer needs to be added manually. The base station will obtain the remaining amount of deodorizer in the smart storage box at a period of time and compare it with the preset capacity. If it is determined that the remaining amount of deodorizer is less than the preset capacity, the base station will issue an instruction through the indicator device to inform the user that the amount of deodorizer is insufficient and that more deodorizer needs to be added, thereby avoiding the situation where there is not enough deodorizer and improving the intelligence of the base station.

[0078] In one example, the smart storage box is equipped with a pressure sensor located at the bottom of the box. The pressure sensor can determine whether there is a deodorizer in the smart storage box by measuring the pressure.

[0079] In another example, a gravity sensor is installed inside the smart storage box at the bottom. The gravity sensor can determine whether there is deodorizer in the smart storage box by measuring the weight of the deodorizer.

[0080] The above is merely an example to illustrate the detection scheme for the deodorizing agent dosage in the smart storage box. In other implementations, other schemes can also be used to detect the deodorizing agent dosage. The specific scheme can be designed according to the actual situation and is not limited here.

[0081] In one embodiment, the indicating device is an alarm. When the base station determines that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than a preset capacity, the base station sends a voice signal through the indicating device, and the user can obtain the message that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity through the voice signal.

[0082] In another embodiment, the indicator is an indicator light. When the base station determines that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity, the base station can emit a light signal through the indicator light, and the user can obtain the message that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity through the light signal.

[0083] In another implementation, the robot vacuum cleaner communicates with the user's mobile electronic device. When the base station determines that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity, the base station sends a signal to the user's mobile electronic device that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity. The mobile electronic device then pushes this message, and the user can obtain the message that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity through the pushed message.

[0084] Of course, in other embodiments, the indicating device can be any combination of the three schemes mentioned above, and the specific choice can be made according to the actual situation, without limitation here.

[0085] Specifically, mobile electronic devices can be mobile phones, computers, smartwatches, etc., and the specific type can be considered based on the actual situation, without being limited here.

[0086] Specifically, the preset capacity refers to the amount of deodorizer in the smart storage box being sufficient for 3 to 4 cleaning cycles. This way, users can not only know if the amount of deodorizer is insufficient, but also ensure that the base station has the ability to continue releasing deodorizer, avoiding the problem of reduced cleaning efficiency due to insufficient deodorizer and improving the user experience.

[0087] Please see Figure 4 Furthermore, if not, controlling the release of deodorizing agent from the base station into the base station's clean water tank includes:

[0088] Step S304: Obtain the working time of the robot vacuum cleaner;

[0089] Step S305: Control the number of times the base station releases the deodorizing agent based on the working duration.

[0090] In other words, in this embodiment, the longer the robot vacuum cleaner works, the dirtier the robot vacuum cleaner's mop becomes. As a result, more odors may be generated during the cleaning process. By releasing deodorizing agent multiple times, the amount of deodorizing agent in the purified water tank is increased, which further enhances the deodorization ability, thereby avoiding the generation of odors, improving the intelligence of the base station, and improving the user experience.

[0091] Furthermore, after controlling the robot vacuum to perform self-cleaning, it includes:

[0092] The control base station dries the robot vacuum cleaner.

[0093] Drying the robot vacuum cleaner's mop keeps it dry, preventing musty smells caused by an overly wet mop, improving deodorization, and benefiting the user experience.

[0094] Please see Figure 5 The present invention provides a sweeping robot, which includes:

[0095] The first judgment module 100 is used to determine whether the robot vacuum cleaner needs to perform self-cleaning.

[0096] The second judgment module 200 is used to determine whether there is a deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station when the first judgment module determines that the sweeping robot needs to self-clean.

[0097] The first control module 300 is used to control the base station to release the deodorizing agent into the base station's water tank when the second judgment module determines that there is no deodorizing agent in the base station's water tank.

[0098] The second control module 400 is used to control the sweeping robot to perform self-cleaning when the first control module controls the base station to release the deodorizing agent into the base station's clean water tank.

[0099] The robotic vacuum cleaner of this invention, after determining that it needs self-cleaning, first checks whether there is deodorizing agent in the base station's water tank. If there is no deodorizing agent, it controls the base station to release deodorizing agent into the water tank. After releasing the deodorizing agent, it controls the robotic vacuum cleaner to perform self-cleaning. That is, the base station injects deodorizing agent into the water tank, performs self-cleaning, and then dries the mop. This minimizes the problem of odor from the mop, thereby improving the user experience of the robotic vacuum cleaner, saving the possibility of unnecessary manual washing and drying of the mop, and bringing more efficient practicality. Furthermore, the base station can automatically add deodorizing agent without human intervention, improving the intelligence of the base station and enhancing the user experience.

[0100] Please see Figure 6 Furthermore, robotic vacuum cleaners include:

[0101] The first acquisition module 500 is used to acquire the time when the base station last released the deodorizing agent into the water tank.

[0102] The third judgment module 600 is used to determine whether the water in the water tank has been used up after the first acquisition module acquires the time when the base station released the deodorizing agent to the water tank last time.

[0103] The third control module 700 is used to control the base station not to release deodorizing agent into the water tank when the third judgment module determines that the water in the water tank has not been used up.

[0104] In this embodiment of the invention, the water tank has a large capacity. A full water tank can provide enough water for the robot vacuum cleaner to perform multiple self-cleaning operations. Through the first acquisition module, the third judgment module, and the third control module, the base station can automatically calculate the time of the last release of the deodorizing agent, and then determine whether the water in the water tank has been completely consumed after the deodorizing agent was released. If the water has not been completely consumed, no deodorizing agent will be provided to the water tank to avoid the situation where too much deodorizing agent is added.

[0105] Furthermore, a sensor is installed in the water tank to detect the remaining water level. In this way, combined with the time when the deodorizing agent was last released into the water tank obtained by the base station, it is relatively easy to determine whether the water in the water tank has been used up.

[0106] In one example, a pressure sensor is installed in the water tank at the bottom. The pressure sensor can determine whether there is any remaining water in the water tank by measuring the water pressure.

[0107] In another example, a gravity sensor is installed inside the water tank at the bottom. The gravity sensor can determine whether there is any remaining water in the water tank by measuring the weight of the water.

[0108] The above is merely an example to illustrate the method for detecting the remaining water in the water purification tank. In other implementations, other methods can also be used to detect the remaining water. The specific method can be designed according to the actual situation and is not limited here.

[0109] Please see Figure 7 Furthermore, robotic vacuum cleaners include:

[0110] The second acquisition module 800 is used to acquire the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station;

[0111] The detection module 900 is used to detect whether the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station is greater than a preset capacity after the second acquisition module acquires the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station.

[0112] The fourth control module 1000 is used to control the indicator device of the base station to issue an instruction to inform the user that the amount of deodorizing agent is insufficient when the detection module detects that the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station is less than the preset capacity.

[0113] In this embodiment, the deodorizer needs to be added manually. The base station will obtain the remaining amount of deodorizer in the smart storage box at a period of time and compare it with the preset capacity. If it is determined that the remaining amount of deodorizer is less than the preset capacity, the base station will issue an instruction through the indicator device to inform the user that the amount of deodorizer is insufficient and that more deodorizer needs to be added, thereby avoiding the situation where there is not enough deodorizer and improving the intelligence of the base station.

[0114] In one example, the smart storage box is equipped with a pressure sensor located at the bottom of the box. The pressure sensor can determine whether there is a deodorizer in the smart storage box by measuring the pressure.

[0115] In another example, a gravity sensor is installed inside the smart storage box at the bottom. The gravity sensor can determine whether there is deodorizer in the smart storage box by measuring the weight of the deodorizer.

[0116] The above is merely an example to illustrate the detection scheme for the deodorizing agent dosage in the smart storage box. In other implementations, other schemes can also be used to detect the deodorizing agent dosage. The specific scheme can be designed according to the actual situation and is not limited here.

[0117] In one embodiment, the indicating device is an alarm. When the base station determines that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than a preset capacity, the base station sends a voice signal through the indicating device, and the user can obtain the message that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity through the voice signal.

[0118] In another embodiment, the indicator is an indicator light. When the base station determines that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity, the base station can emit a light signal through the indicator light, and the user can obtain the message that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity through the light signal.

[0119] In another implementation, the robot vacuum cleaner communicates with the user's mobile electronic device. When the base station determines that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity, the base station sends a signal to the user's mobile electronic device that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity. The mobile electronic device then pushes this message, and the user can obtain the message that the remaining amount of deodorizer in the storage box is less than the preset capacity through the pushed message.

[0120] Of course, in other embodiments, the indicating device can be any combination of the three schemes mentioned above, and the specific choice can be made according to the actual situation, without limitation here.

[0121] Specifically, mobile electronic devices can be mobile phones, computers, smartwatches, etc., and the specific type can be considered based on the actual situation, without being limited here.

[0122] Specifically, the preset capacity refers to the amount of deodorizer in the smart storage box being sufficient for 3 to 4 cleaning cycles. This way, users can not only know if the amount of deodorizer is insufficient, but also ensure that the base station has the ability to continue releasing deodorizer, avoiding the problem of reduced cleaning efficiency due to insufficient deodorizer and improving the user experience.

[0123] A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described method for releasing the deodorizing agent.

[0124] The computer-readable storage medium of this invention, after determining that the robot vacuum cleaner needs self-cleaning, first checks whether there is deodorizing agent in the base station's water tank. If there is no deodorizing agent, it controls the base station to release deodorizing agent into the base station's water tank. After releasing the deodorizing agent into the base station, it controls the robot vacuum cleaner to perform self-cleaning. That is, the base station injects deodorizing agent into the water tank, then performs self-cleaning, and then dries the mop. This minimizes the problem of odor from the mop, thereby improving the user experience of the robot vacuum cleaner, saving the possibility of unnecessary manual washing and drying of the mop, and bringing more efficient practicality. Furthermore, the base station can automatically add deodorizing agent without human intervention, improving the intelligence of the base station and enhancing the user experience.

[0125] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the above-described embodiments can be implemented by instructing related hardware with computer-readable instructions. These computer-readable instructions can be stored in a non-volatile readable storage medium or a volatile readable storage medium. When executed, these computer-readable instructions can include the processes of the embodiments described above. Any references to memory, storage, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include non-volatile and / or volatile memory. Non-volatile memory may include read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory may include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM is available in a variety of forms, such as static RAM (SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), dual data rate SDRAM (DDRSDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), synchronous link DRAM (SLDRAM), RAMbus direct RAM (RDRAM), direct memory bus dynamic RAM (DRDRAM), and memory bus dynamic RAM (RDRAM).

[0126] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the above-described division of functional units and modules is used as an example. In practical applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional units and modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the system can be divided into different functional units or modules to complete all or part of the functions described above.

[0127] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should all be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for releasing an odor-removing agent, characterized in that, For use in a robotic vacuum cleaner, the method for releasing the deodorizing agent includes: Determine whether the robotic vacuum cleaner needs to perform self-cleaning; If so, determine whether there is a deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station; If not, control the base station to release deodorizing agent into the base station's clean water tank; control the sweeping robot to perform self-cleaning.

2. The method for releasing the deodorizing agent as described in claim 1, characterized in that, If not, controlling the base station to release the deodorizing agent into the base station's clean water tank includes: The time when the base station last released the deodorizing agent into the water tank is obtained; Determine whether the water in the water tank has been used up; if not, control the base station not to release deodorizing agent into the water tank.

3. The method for releasing the deodorizing agent as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The determination of whether the water in the water tank has been used up includes: if so, controlling the base station to release deodorizing agent into the water tank.

4. The method for releasing the deodorizing agent as described in claim 1, characterized in that, If so, determining whether there is a deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station includes: Obtain the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station; The system detects whether the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station is greater than a preset capacity; if not, it controls the indicator device of the base station to issue an instruction to inform the user that the amount of deodorizing agent is insufficient.

5. The method for releasing the deodorizing agent as described in claim 1, characterized in that, If not, controlling the base station to release the deodorizing agent into the base station's clean water tank includes: The working time of the sweeping robot is obtained; the number of times the base station releases the deodorizing agent is controlled based on the working time.

6. The method for releasing the deodorizing agent as described in claim 1, characterized in that, After controlling the sweeping robot to perform self-cleaning, the method includes: controlling the base station to dry the sweeping robot.

7. A robotic vacuum cleaner, characterized in that, The robotic vacuum cleaner includes: The first judgment module is used to determine whether the sweeping robot needs to perform self-cleaning. The second judgment module is used to determine whether there is a deodorizing agent in the water tank of the base station when the first judgment module determines that the sweeping robot needs to self-clean. A first control module is configured to control the base station to release deodorizing agent into the base station's water tank when the second judgment module determines that there is no deodorizing agent in the base station's water tank; a second control module is configured to control the sweeping robot to perform self-cleaning when the first control module controls the base station to release deodorizing agent into the base station's water tank.

8. The sweeping robot as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The robotic vacuum cleaner includes: The first acquisition module is used to acquire the time when the base station last released the deodorizing agent into the water tank. The third judgment module is used to determine whether the water in the water tank has been used up after the first acquisition module obtains the time when the base station last released the deodorizing agent into the water tank; the third control module is used to control the base station not to release the deodorizing agent into the water tank when the third judgment module determines that the water in the water tank has not been used up.

9. The sweeping robot as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The robotic vacuum cleaner includes: The second acquisition module is used to acquire the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station; The detection module is used to detect whether the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station is greater than a preset capacity after the second acquisition module obtains the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station; the fourth control module is used to control the indicator device of the base station to issue an indication to inform the user that the amount of deodorizing agent is insufficient when the detection module detects that the remaining amount of deodorizing agent in the base station is less than the preset capacity.

10. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the method for releasing the deodorizing agent as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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