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, as well as an air conditioner. The method for interconnecting and controlling the air conditioner and the hair dryer includes: receiving a hair dryer activation signal and obtaining hair dryer setting information; determining an estimated hair drying time based on the setting information; obtaining the actual hair dryer activation time; determining the air conditioner's operating state based on the actual activation time and the estimated time; and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the determined operating state. The solution of the present invention enables intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the hair dryer, effectively improving the level of intelligence. The air conditioner's operating state is automatically adjusted based on the hair dryer's usage, preventing users from entering a very cold environment with wet hair, thereby ensuring user comfort and health and enhancing the user experience.

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 and obtaining setting information of the hair dryer; determining an expected time for drying hair according to the setting information; obtaining an actual start time of the hair dryer; determining an operating status of the air conditioner according to the actual start time and the expected time; and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the determined operating status.

[0006] Optionally, the setting information includes a set temperature and a set wind speed, and the step of determining the expected time for drying the hair based on the setting information includes: querying a preset information table to match the expected time corresponding to the setting information, wherein the preset information table pre-stores the expected time corresponding to different setting information.

[0007] Optionally, the step of determining the operating state of the air conditioner according to the actual on-time and the expected on-time includes: judging whether the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the expected on-time; and if so, determining that the air conditioner maintains the current state unchanged.

[0008] Optionally, when the actual on-time is less than the expected 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.

[0009] Optionally, when the actual on-time is less than the expected 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 the current state unchanged.

[0010] Optionally, when the actual on-time is less than the expected time and the air conditioner is turned off, the actual temperature of the first area is obtained; it is determined whether the actual temperature is less than the preset temperature; and if so, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the heating mode.

[0011] Optionally, when the actual on-time is less than the expected time, the air conditioner is turned off, and the actual temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, 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 and device for an air conditioner and a hair dryer, and an air conditioner, 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 and obtaining setting information of the hair dryer, an estimated time for drying hair is determined according to the setting information, 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 estimated 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 on-time of the hair dryer is greater than or equal to the expected time, determines that the air conditioner maintains the current state unchanged; when the actual on-time is less than the expected time, if the air conditioner is on and operates in cooling mode, the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the cooling mode; if the air conditioner is on and operates in an operating mode other than cooling mode, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current state unchanged; if the air conditioner is turned off and the actual temperature of the first area is less than the preset temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the heating mode; if the air conditioner is turned off and the 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 and obtaining hair dryer setting information;

[0025] Step S104, determining the estimated time for drying the hair according to the setting information;

[0026] Step S106, obtaining the actual on-time of the hair dryer;

[0027] Step S108, determining the operating state of the air conditioner according to the actual on-time and the estimated on-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 and obtains hair dryer setting information. After the hair dryer is turned on, a 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 interconnected 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 determines the estimated duration of hair drying based on the settings. The hair dryer's settings may include a set temperature and a set wind speed. For example, the set temperature may include three settings: first, second, and third, with temperatures decreasing in sequence; and the set wind speed may include three settings: high, medium, and low, with speeds decreasing in sequence. Generally, higher set temperatures and higher wind speeds increase the hair drying efficiency and shorten the estimated duration. Furthermore, the set temperature has a greater impact on hair drying efficiency and estimated duration than the set wind speed. However, excessively high temperatures can also damage hair. Users should consider both the health of their hair and the efficiency of drying the hair before selecting a specific set temperature and wind speed.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, step S104 of determining the estimated blow-drying time based on the setting information may specifically include querying a preset information table to match the estimated time corresponding to the setting information, wherein the preset information table pre-stores estimated time corresponding to different setting information. As mentioned above, the setting information may include a set temperature and a set wind speed. Both the set temperature and the set wind speed may have three settings.

[0036] For example, the preset information table may store the following information: the first temperature, high wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the first duration; the second temperature, high wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the second duration; the third temperature, high wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the third duration; the first temperature, medium wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the fourth duration; the second temperature, medium wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the fifth duration; the third temperature, medium wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the sixth duration; the first temperature, low wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the seventh duration; the second temperature, low wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the eighth duration; the third temperature, low wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the ninth duration. It should be noted that the specific gear settings of the above-mentioned set temperature and set wind speed are only examples and are not limitations of the present invention. In some other embodiments, settings can be made according to actual conditions.

[0037] After obtaining the hair dryer's setting information in step S102, the preset information table can be used to match the estimated duration corresponding to the setting information. For example, if the hair dryer's setting information is obtained as follows: the set temperature is the second temperature, and the set wind speed is the medium wind speed, the preset information table can be searched to determine that the corresponding estimated duration is the fifth duration. For another example, if the hair dryer's setting information is obtained as follows: the set temperature is the third temperature, and the set wind speed is the low wind speed, the preset information table can be searched to determine that the corresponding estimated duration is the ninth duration.

[0038] Step S106 obtains the actual duration of the hair dryer being on. Specifically, the timer may be counted from when the hair dryer is turned on to when it is turned off, thereby obtaining the actual duration of the hair dryer being on. Step S108 determines the operating state of the air conditioner based on the actual duration of the hair dryer being on and the estimated duration of the hair dryer being on. In practice, the actual duration of the hair dryer being on and the estimated duration of the hair dryer being on can be used to determine the wetness or dryness of the hair after the user uses the hair dryer, and the operating state of the air conditioner can be determined based on the wetness or dryness of the hair.

[0039] Since the hair dryer can be dried even if the user's hair is wet after a shower or shampooing as long as the actual on-time reaches the predicted time, if the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the predicted time, it can be determined that the user's hair is basically dry. If the actual on-time is less than the predicted time, it can be determined that the user's hair is still relatively wet.

[0040] The situation where the actual on-time is less than the expected time needs to be taken seriously, because in this case, the user comes to the first area where the air conditioner is located with wet hair from the second area where the hair dryer is located. If the temperature in the first area is low, the user is likely to have symptoms of physical discomfort such as colds, headaches, or even fever. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on the operation of the air conditioner and adjust the operating status of the air conditioner appropriately so that the temperature in the first area where the air conditioner is located will not be too low. For example, the air conditioner can be determined to turn off the cooling mode and turn on the heating mode.

[0041] If the actual on-time is equal to or greater than the predicted time, and the user's hair is already mostly dry, even if they've just showered or washed their hair, then moving from the second area where the hair dryer is located to the first area where the air conditioner is located will not cause any discomfort to the user, even if the temperature in the first area is lower. Therefore, in this case, no additional adjustments can be made to the air conditioner; it can simply remain in its current state.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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, receives the start signal of the hair dryer and obtains the setting information of the hair dryer, determines the expected time for drying the hair according to the setting information, obtains the actual start time of the hair dryer, determines the operating status of the air conditioner according to the actual start time and the expected time, and controls the air conditioner to operate according to the determined operating status, thereby realizing intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the hair dryer, providing a scenario for the interconnection of smart home appliances, and effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0044] 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:

[0045] Step S202, receiving a hair dryer start signal and obtaining hair dryer setting information;

[0046] Step S204: query the preset information table to match and obtain the estimated duration corresponding to the set information;

[0047] Step S206, obtaining the actual on-time of the hair dryer;

[0048] Step S208, determining whether the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the expected time, if so, executing step S210, if not, executing step S214;

[0049] Step S210, determining that the air conditioner maintains the current state unchanged, and executing step S212;

[0050] Step S212, controlling the air conditioner to maintain the current state unchanged;

[0051] Step S214, determining whether the air conditioner is turned on and operating in cooling mode, if so, executing step S216, if not, executing step S218;

[0052] Step S216, controlling the air conditioner to turn off the cooling mode;

[0053] Step S218, determining whether the air conditioner is turned on and operating in an operating mode other than the cooling mode, if so, executing step S212, if not, executing step S220;

[0054] Step S220, obtaining the actual temperature of the first area;

[0055] Step S222, determining whether the actual temperature is less than the preset temperature, if so, executing step S224, if not, executing step S212;

[0056] Step S224: Control the air conditioner to start the heating mode.

[0057] 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.

[0058] In the above steps, steps S202 and S204 are first executed to receive a hair dryer activation signal and obtain the hair dryer's settings. The preset information table is then searched to obtain the estimated duration corresponding to the settings. In a specific embodiment, the hair dryer's settings may include a set temperature and a set wind speed. The estimated duration is an estimate of how long it would take a user to dry their hair using a hair dryer after showering or washing their hair. As long as the actual duration of the hair dryer's activation reaches the estimated duration, the user's hair is considered substantially dry.

[0059] In a specific embodiment, the set temperature may include three settings: a first temperature, a second temperature, and a third temperature, with the temperatures decreasing in sequence; the set wind speed may include three settings: a high wind speed, a medium wind speed, and a low wind speed, with the wind speed decreasing in sequence. Generally speaking, the higher the set temperature and the higher the set wind speed, the more efficient the hair dryer's drying process and the shorter the expected drying time. Furthermore, the set temperature has a greater impact on drying efficiency and expected drying time than the set wind speed. However, excessively high temperatures can also damage hair. Users can choose a specific set temperature and wind speed based on a comprehensive consideration of hair health and drying efficiency.

[0060] The preset information table can store the following information: the first temperature, high wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the first duration; the second temperature, high wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the second duration; the third temperature, high wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the third duration; the first temperature, medium wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the fourth duration; the second temperature, medium wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the fifth duration; the third temperature, medium wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the sixth duration; the first temperature, low wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the seventh duration; the second temperature, low wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the eighth duration; the third temperature, low wind speed, the corresponding expected duration is the ninth duration. It should be noted that the specific gear settings of the above-mentioned set temperature and set wind speed are only examples and are not limitations of the present invention. In some other embodiments, settings can be made according to actual conditions.

[0061] After obtaining the hair dryer's setting information in step S202, the preset information table can be used to match the corresponding estimated duration to the setting information. For example, if the obtained hair dryer setting information is as follows: the set temperature is the first temperature, and the set wind speed is the medium wind speed, the preset information table can be searched to determine that the corresponding estimated duration is the fourth duration. For another example, if the obtained hair dryer setting information is as follows: the set temperature is the second temperature, and the set wind speed is the high wind speed, the preset information table can be searched to determine that the corresponding estimated duration is the second duration.

[0062] Then, step S206 and step S208 can be executed to obtain the actual on-time of the hair dryer and determine whether the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the expected time. If the judgment result of step S208 is yes, that is, the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the expected time, step S210 is executed to determine that the air conditioner maintains the current state unchanged, and step S212 is executed to control the air conditioner to maintain the current state unchanged.

[0063] Specifically, the actual duration of the hairdryer's on-time can be calculated by starting the time it's turned on and ending the time it's turned off. Since the actual on-time of the hairdryer reaches the predicted duration, the user's hair, even wet after a shower or shampoo, can be dried. Therefore, if the actual on-time is equal to or greater than the predicted duration, it can be determined that the user's hair has been substantially dried. If the user then moves from the second area, where the hairdryer is located, to the first area, where the air conditioner is located, even if the temperature in the first area is lower, it 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 be controlled to maintain its current state.

[0064] 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.

[0065] If the judgment result of step S208 is no, that is, the actual on-time is less than the expected time, execute step S214 to determine whether the air conditioner is turned on and running in cooling mode. If the judgment result of step S214 is yes, that is, the air conditioner is turned on and running in cooling mode, execute step S216 to control the air conditioner to turn off the cooling mode.

[0066] If the actual on-time is less than the expected time, it can be determined that the user's hair is still relatively wet. This situation requires attention because, in this case, the user with wet hair moves from the second area where the hair dryer is located to the first area where the air conditioner is located. If the temperature in the first area is lower, the user is likely to develop symptoms such as a cold, headache, or even a fever. 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 cooling mode, the cooling mode can be turned off to stop the air conditioner from providing cooling to the first area, thereby preventing the temperature in the first area from being too low.

[0067] If the judgment result of step S214 is no, execute step S218 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 S218 is yes, that is, the air conditioner is turned on and running in an operating mode other than the cooling mode, execute step S212 to control the air conditioner to maintain the current state unchanged.

[0068] Under the premise that the actual on-time is less than the expected time, a user with wet hair moves from the second area where the hair dryer is located to the first area where the air conditioner is located. If the temperature in the first area is lower, the user is likely to develop symptoms such as a cold, a headache, or even a fever. 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 be operating in fresh air mode to improve the air quality in the first area, or it may be operating 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 its current state.

[0069] 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 S218 is no, it can be determined without a doubt that the air conditioner is turned off, and steps S220 and S222 are executed to obtain the actual temperature of the first area and determine whether the actual temperature is lower than the preset temperature. If the judgment result of step S222 is yes, that is, the actual temperature is lower than the preset temperature, step S224 is executed to control the air conditioner to turn on the heating mode.

[0070] If the actual on-time is less than the expected time, and a user with damp hair moves from the second area where the hair dryer is located to the first area where the air conditioner is located, and the temperature in the first area is lower, the user is likely to develop symptoms such as a cold, a headache, or even a fever. At this point, the current state of the air conditioner needs to be further considered. If the air conditioner is off and the actual temperature in the first area is lower than the preset temperature, the first area is colder. In this case, the air conditioner can be controlled to turn on the 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.

[0071] If the result of step S222 is negative, meaning the actual temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, step S212 is executed, controlling the air conditioner to maintain its current state. If the actual on-time is less than the expected on-time, and a user with wet hair moves from the second area, where the hair dryer is located, to the first area, where the air conditioner is located, and the temperature in the first area is lower, the user could easily develop symptoms such as a cold, 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 actual temperature in the first area is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, the first area is not too cold, so no additional adjustments are required to the air conditioner; the air conditioner can simply be controlled to maintain its current state.

[0072] It should be noted that although step S210 and step S218 are both executed after a yes result and step S222 is executed after a no result, the current state of the corresponding air conditioner may be different. For example, the current state of the air conditioner in step S210 can be any state, such as off or on, and on can be any operating mode.

[0073] If the result of the judgment in step S218 is yes, the current state of the air conditioner is that the air conditioner is on and 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 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 off. In this case, controlling the air conditioner to maintain the current state is to control the air conditioner to remain off.

[0074] In summary, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the hair dryer in this embodiment determines that the air conditioner maintains the current state when the actual on-time of the hair dryer is greater than or equal to the expected time; when the actual on-time is less than the expected time, if the air conditioner is on and running in cooling mode, the air conditioner is controlled to turn off the cooling mode; if the air conditioner is on and running in an operating mode other than cooling mode, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current state; if the air conditioner is turned off and the actual temperature of the first area is less than the preset temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on the heating mode; if the air conditioner is turned off and the actual temperature is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, the air conditioner is controlled to maintain the current state, 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.

[0075] 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 4FIG. 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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).

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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 and obtaining setting information of the hair dryer; determining an estimated time for drying the hair based on the setting information; Obtaining the actual duration of the hair dryer being on; determining the operating state of the air conditioner according to the actual on-time and the estimated on-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 and the expected on-time comprises: determining whether the actual on-time is greater than or equal to the expected on-time; and if so, determining that the air conditioner maintains the current state unchanged; In a case where the actual on-time is less than the expected time, it is determined whether the air conditioner is on and operating 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 The setting information includes a set temperature and a set wind speed, and The step of determining the estimated time for blow-drying the hair according to the setting information includes: querying a preset information table to match and obtain the estimated time corresponding to the setting information, wherein the preset information table pre-stores the estimated time corresponding to different setting information.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein When the actual on-time is less than the estimated 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.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein: When the actual on-time is less than the estimated on-time and the air conditioner is turned off, obtaining the actual temperature of the first area; Determining whether the actual temperature is less than a preset temperature; as well as If so, control the air conditioner to start heating mode.

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

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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