Control method for a bathroom center and bathroom center

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a control method for a bathroom center, which comprises the following steps: in the case that the use state of consumables of the bathroom center is determined as a maintenance state, sending maintenance reminding information to a user; and in response to a maintenance instruction submitted by the user for the maintenance reminding information, controlling the bathroom center to run a maintenance mode so as to maintain the consumables. In this way, the user can be reminded to maintain the consumables in time, and the maintenance operation of the user can be facilitated, so that the use experience of the user is improved. The application further discloses a bathroom center.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, for example to a control method for a bathroom center and a bathroom center. Background Technology

[0002] With advancements in technology and improvements in living standards, more and more people are paying attention to the development of smart homes and pursuing a more intelligent appliance control experience. Taking air conditioners as an example, existing air conditioners have developed many derivative functions, such as filtering and purifying the air through an air outlet filter and releasing fragrances through a fragrance control module to change the smell of the air. However, both the air outlet filter and the fragrance control module are consumable parts for air conditioners. If the air outlet filter becomes clogged due to excessive pollutants, the air conditioner will be unable to filter and purify the air. Similarly, if the fragrance control module runs out of power, the air conditioner will not be able to provide its fragrance function. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a method to remind users to replace these consumable parts.

[0003] In the prior art, a control method is provided, including: collecting indoor ambient air pressure and return air pressure in the air conditioner return air vent, and determining the pressure difference between indoor ambient air pressure and return air pressure; collecting indoor ambient temperature and inner tube temperature of indoor heat exchanger, and determining the temperature difference between indoor ambient temperature and inner tube temperature of indoor heat exchanger; generating a filter device reminder message based on the pressure difference and temperature difference, and controlling the operation of the air conditioning unit accordingly.

[0004] It is evident that while the aforementioned control method can remind users to replace the filter, it does not specifically address the replacement process itself. Consequently, users cannot easily replace the filter, which may negatively impact their user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0006] This disclosure provides a control method and a bathroom center for use in bathroom centers, enabling users to replace air conditioning equipment consumables and improving the user experience.

[0007] In some embodiments, the control method for a bathroom center includes: sending a maintenance reminder message to a user when it is determined that the usage status of the consumables in the bathroom center is in a state requiring maintenance; and controlling the operation and maintenance mode of the bathroom center in response to a maintenance instruction submitted by the user in response to the maintenance reminder message, so as to maintain the consumables.

[0008] In some embodiments, the bathroom center includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the control method for the bathroom center described above when executing the program instructions.

[0009] The control method and bathroom center for a bathroom center provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0010] When the consumables in the bathroom fixtures system are determined to be in a "need maintenance" state, a maintenance reminder message is sent to the user. This allows for response to the user's maintenance commands submitted in response to the reminder message, controlling the bathroom fixtures system's operation and maintenance mode, thus facilitating consumable maintenance for the user. Compared to existing technologies, this approach not only promptly reminds users to perform consumable maintenance but also provides a truly convenient and feasible way for users to perform maintenance operations, thereby improving the user experience.

[0011] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0012] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure from one perspective;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a partial view of the structure of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a volute provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a partial view of the structure of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a partial view of the structure of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 8This is a flowchart of a control method for a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] 1: Bathroom center; 16: Second housing; 18: Ambient light; 162: Second air inlet; 169: Second air outlet; 191: Air inlet; 192: Air outlet; 117: Bottom wall; 111: Fan; 114: Hot end fins; 118: Air duct; 113: Cold end fins; 112: Compressor; 11: First housing; 115: First air inlet; 163: Air inlet channel; 14: Volute; 141: Fan cavity; 142: Air outlet duct; 116: First air outlet; 143: Heating device; 144: Sterilization device; 15: Fragrance cavity; 100: Processor; 101: Memory; 102: Communication interface; 103: Bus. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0025] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0026] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0027] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0028] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0029] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0030] In this embodiment of the disclosure, smart home appliances refer to home appliances formed by introducing microprocessors, sensor technology and network communication technology into home appliances. They have the characteristics of intelligent control, intelligent sensing and intelligent application. The operation of smart home appliances often relies on the application and processing of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, the Internet and electronic chips. For example, smart home appliances can be connected to electronic devices to enable users to remotely control and manage smart home appliances.

[0031] In the disclosed embodiments, the terminal device refers to an electronic device with wireless connectivity. The terminal device can communicate with the aforementioned smart home appliances via the internet, or directly via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other methods. In some embodiments, the terminal device may be, for example, a mobile device, a computer, or an in-vehicle device built into a hovercraft, or any combination thereof. Mobile devices may include, for example, mobile phones, smart home devices, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, or any combination thereof. Wearable devices may include, for example, smartwatches, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc.

[0032] The control method for bathroom centers provided in this disclosure is applied to bathroom centers. Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure from one perspective; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 3 This is a partial view of the structure of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a volute provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 6 This is a partial view of the structure of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. (Combined with...) Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the bathroom center 1 includes a fan 111 and a housing. The housing defines an air duct 118 having an air inlet 191 and an air outlet 192. The fan 111 is located within the air duct 118 and is capable of driving airflow from the air inlet 191 to the air outlet 192 and then into the room.

[0033] Optionally, the housing includes a first housing 11 and a second housing 16. The first housing 11 is provided with a first air inlet 115. The second housing 16 is located on one side of the first housing 11 and is provided with a second air inlet 162 communicating with the outside. The first housing 11 and the second housing 16 together enclose an air intake channel 163 that connects the first air inlet 115 and the second air inlet 162.

[0034] Optionally, the bathroom center 1 also includes a drive device (not shown in the figure). The drive device is driven to the second housing 16 and can move the second housing 16 relative to the first housing 11 to change the flow area of ​​the air inlet channel 163.

[0035] The air inlet 191 includes a first air inlet 115 and a second air inlet 162. Figure 4 The middle arrow indicates the direction of airflow within the air intake channel 163.

[0036] Since the second housing 16 and the first housing 11 together form an air intake channel 163, airflow can enter the air intake channel 163 through the second air inlet 162, and then enter the air duct 118 of the first housing 11 through the first air inlet 115. The driving device drives the second housing 16 to move, which can change the flow area of ​​the air intake channel 163, change the air pressure of the airflow in the air intake channel 163, and thus change the wind speed of the bathroom center 1, increasing the diversity of airflow from the bathroom center 1 and improving the user experience.

[0037] Alternatively, the drive unit can be an electric motor, a servo motor, or a servo motor, etc.

[0038] Optionally, the first housing 11 is further provided with a first air outlet 116. The second housing 16 is further provided with a second air outlet 169 corresponding to the first air outlet 116, and the second air outlet 169 is connected to the first air outlet 116. The air outlet 192 includes the first air outlet 116 and the second air outlet 169.

[0039] After the airflow flows out through the first air outlet 116, since the second housing 16 is located on one side of the first housing 11, in order to avoid the second housing 16 blocking the air outlet 192 of the first air outlet 116, the second housing 16 needs to be provided with a second air outlet 169 that is connected to and corresponds to the first air outlet 116.

[0040] Optionally, the second air outlet 169 is annular, so that the air outlet of the bathroom center 1 is annular.

[0041] Optionally, the diameter of the second air outlet 169 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the first air outlet 116 to increase the air outlet area of ​​the bathroom center 1.

[0042] Optionally, the bathroom center 1 may also include an ambient light 18. The ambient light 18 is connected to the first housing 11 and is located at the second air outlet 169. There is a fourth gap between the ambient light 18 and the inner wall of the second air outlet 169, and the airflow from the first air outlet 116 flows out of the second air outlet 169 through the fourth gap.

[0043] When the second housing 16 moves relative to the first housing 11, the inner wall surface of the second air outlet 169 moves relative to the ambient light 18, thereby changing the flow area of ​​the fourth gap and further changing the air volume and speed of the airflow flowing out through the second air outlet 169. Figure 2 The middle arrow indicates the direction of airflow when the bathroom center exhausts air.

[0044] Optionally, the ambient light 18 is ellipsoidal.

[0045] In this embodiment, the ambient light 18 is ellipsoidal, which can guide the airflow passing through the gap. The spherical structure makes the airflow flowing out of the second air outlet 169 converge.

[0046] Optionally, when the second housing 16 is in the first position, the flow area of ​​the fourth gap is the smallest. After the airflow flows out through the fourth gap between the inner wall of the ambient light 18 and the second air outlet 169, the airflow velocity is fast and a converging jet airflow is formed along the spherical surface.

[0047] Optionally, as the second housing 16 continues to move downwards, the gap of the fourth gap widens, the airflow velocity slows down, and the air volume increases. When the second housing moves to the farthest position relative to the set movement range of the first housing, the flow area of ​​the fourth gap is at its maximum.

[0048] Optionally, the ambient light 18 can enable the bathroom center 1 to have a lighting function, making the bathroom center 1 multifunctional.

[0049] Optionally, the bathroom center 1 further includes a compressor 112, cold-end fins 113, and hot-end fins 114. The compressor 112 is located inside the first housing 11. The cold-end fins 113 are located inside the first housing 11 and are connected to the compressor 112 via a refrigerant pipeline. The hot-end fins 114 are located inside the first housing 11 and are connected to the compressor 112 via a refrigerant pipeline. The first housing 11 includes a bottom wall 117, and a first air outlet 116 is located in the middle of the bottom wall 117. Along the circumference of the first air outlet 116, the cold-end fins 113, the hot-end fins 114, the fan 111, and the compressor 112 are sequentially spaced on the bottom wall 117.

[0050] This configuration ensures that components such as the cold-end fin 113, hot-end fin 114, fan 111, and compressor 112 have sufficient space within the housing, and that there are gaps between each component to prevent mutual interference. In particular, the distance between the cold-end fin 113 and the hot-end fin 114 prevents heat exchange between them, thereby saving energy consumption of the bathroom center 1 and ensuring its heat exchange efficiency.

[0051] Optionally, the cold end fin 113 is located in the air duct 118, and the airflow that flows in through the first air inlet 115 flows through the cold end fin 113 and then flows out through the first air outlet 116.

[0052] In this embodiment, the airflow flowing in through the first air inlet 115 first exchanges heat with the cold end fins 113. The water vapor in the airflow liquefies on the surface of the cold end fins 113 to form condensate. After the airflow flows through the cold end fins 113, the water vapor it carries is removed. Therefore, the bathroom center 1 can dehumidify the air.

[0053] Optionally, after the airflow passes through the cold end fins 113, it can flow directly out through the first air outlet 116.

[0054] In this embodiment, the airflow in the air duct 118 can flow through the cold end fins 113 to dehumidify, then flow through the hot end fins 114 to be heated, and then flow out through the first air outlet 116. With this configuration, after the airflow is dehumidified and cooled by the cold end fins 113, the cold and hot fins can reheat the airflow, allowing it to return to the indoor temperature or higher.

[0055] Optionally, the first housing 11 further includes a volute 14. The volute 14 defines a communicating fan chamber 141 and an air outlet duct 142. The fan 111 is located within the fan chamber 141.

[0056] The air duct 118 includes a fan cavity 141 and an air outlet duct 142. The air outlet duct 142 has a first air outlet 116, a fourth gap, and a second air outlet 169.

[0057] Optionally, the flow area of ​​the air outlet duct 142 gradually increases along the flow direction of the airflow within the air outlet duct 142. Figure 5 The middle arrow indicates the direction of airflow inside the volute 14.

[0058] Optionally, the bathroom center 1 also includes a heating device 143, which is disposed in the volute 14 and located in the air outlet duct 142.

[0059] In this embodiment, the heating device 143 is located in the air outlet duct 142. The heating device 143 can heat the airflow flowing out of the fan cavity 141, so that the temperature of the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet 116 is increased.

[0060] Optionally, the heating device 143 is detachably connected to the volute 14. This facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the heating device 143.

[0061] Optionally, the heating device 143 can be a PCT (positive temperature coefficient) heating device 143, an electric heating wire, etc.

[0062] Optionally, the bathroom center 1 also includes a sterilization device 144, which is disposed inside the volute 14 and located in the air outlet duct 142.

[0063] In this embodiment, the sterilization device 144 is located inside the air outlet duct 142. The sterilization device 144 can sterilize the airflow flowing out of the fan chamber 141, so that the airflow flowing out of the first air outlet 116 is sterilized purified airflow. Therefore, by setting the sterilization device 144, the bathroom center 1 has a sterilization function.

[0064] Optionally, the sterilization device 144 is detachably connected to the volute 14 to facilitate the maintenance and replacement of the sterilization device 144.

[0065] For example, the sterilization device 144 can be a Nano (nano) negative ion sterilization device or an ultraviolet sterilization device.

[0066] Optionally, the bathroom center 1 also includes a fragrance chamber 15, which is used to house the fragrance control module. The fragrance chamber 15 is connected to the air duct 118, and the airflow in the air duct 118 can carry the fragrance in the fragrance control module into the room through the air outlet 192.

[0067] Optionally, the outlet of the fragrance chamber is connected to the air outlet 192, wherein there is a first gap between the outlet of the fragrance chamber and the air outlet 192, or the outlet of the fragrance chamber abuts against the air outlet 192.

[0068] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of a control method for a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. (In conjunction with...) Figure 8 As shown, this disclosure provides a control method for a bathroom center, which may include:

[0069] S81, when the processor determines that the consumables in the bathroom center are in a state of needing maintenance, sends a maintenance reminder message to the user.

[0070] In some embodiments, the consumable can be a fragrance control module for releasing fragrance, and the usage state can be the first usage state corresponding to the fragrance control module.

[0071] Correspondingly, the processor can determine the first usage state as a maintenance-pending state in the following way: when the remaining capacity of the fragrance control module is less than or equal to the remaining capacity threshold, the processor determines the first usage state as a maintenance-pending state. This helps users to replace or add fragrance to the fragrance control module in a timely manner, ensuring the normal operation of the fragrance control module.

[0072] Optionally, embodiments of this disclosure can provide various implementations to determine whether the margin of the fragrance control module is less than or equal to a margin threshold. Examples are given below.

[0073] As an example, if the remaining capacity of the fragrance control module is represented by the remaining liquid level, a liquid level sensor can be configured at the fragrance control module. This allows the remaining capacity of the fragrance control module to be quickly and accurately determined based on the sensor's detection results.

[0074] Correspondingly, the remaining capacity threshold can be represented as the remaining liquid level threshold. Here, the value range of the remaining liquid level threshold can be 1 / 4 to 1 / 6 of the total available liquid level of the fragrance control module. In this way, the processor can determine the first usage state as the maintenance state when the remaining liquid level of the fragrance control module is lower than or equal to 1 / 4 to 1 / 6 of the total available liquid level.

[0075] As another example, if the remaining capacity of the fragrance control module is represented by its remaining weight, a weight sensor can be installed at the fragrance control module. This allows for the quick and accurate determination of the remaining capacity of the fragrance control module based on the sensor's readings.

[0076] Correspondingly, the remaining weight threshold can be represented as the remaining weight threshold. Here, the value of the remaining weight threshold can be between 1 / 4 and 1 / 6 of the total usable mass of the fragrance control module. In this way, the processor can determine the first usage state as the maintenance-required state when the remaining weight of the fragrance control module is less than or equal to 1 / 4 to 1 / 6 of the total usable mass.

[0077] Correspondingly, sending maintenance reminders to users can include: the processor determining the remaining available time based on the usage and duration of the fragrance control module; and the processor sending maintenance reminders to users based on the remaining available time. This accurately determines the remaining available time of the fragrance control module, providing precise reminders and thus improving the intelligence level of the bathroom center and the user experience.

[0078] Specifically, the remaining available time can be determined in the following way:

[0079]

[0080] Where t is the remaining available time, C is the remaining amount, t0 is the used time, and C0 is the used amount.

[0081] Specifically, the processor sends maintenance reminders to the user based on the remaining available time. This can include: when the remaining available time is greater than or equal to a first set time and less than a second set time, the processor sends maintenance reminders to the user's associated terminal device every first time interval; when the remaining available time is greater than or equal to the second set time and less than a third set time, the processor sends maintenance reminders to the terminal device every second time interval and controls the ambient light to turn on. Here, the first set time is less than the second set time, the second set time is less than the third set time, and the first time interval is greater than the second time interval. In this way, by setting the reminder intensity according to the remaining available time and sending reminders to the user step by step, the normal operation of the fragrance control module is ensured as much as possible, improving the user experience.

[0082] Specifically, the first set duration can be 48 hours. The second set duration can be 24 hours. The third set duration can be 3 hours.

[0083] The first time interval can be 8 hours. The second time interval can be 2 hours.

[0084] Optionally, controlling the ambient light to turn on can be manifested as the lighting effect corresponding to the maintenance reminder information displayed on the ambient light, such as a constantly lit red light; or it can be manifested as the text corresponding to the maintenance reminder information displayed on the ambient light, such as "Fragrance level low". This embodiment of the present disclosure does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0085] In other embodiments, the consumable can be an air outlet filter for filtering air pollutants, and the usage state can be a second usage state corresponding to the air outlet filter.

[0086] Correspondingly, the processor can determine the second operating state as a maintenance-required state in the following ways: if the noise at the outlet air filter is greater than or equal to a noise threshold, the processor determines the second operating state as a maintenance-required state; and / or, if the velocity attenuation of the airflow passing through the outlet air filter is greater than or equal to a velocity attenuation threshold, the processor determines the second operating state as a maintenance-required state. This helps users to replace or clean the outlet air filter in a timely manner, ensuring the normal operation of the outlet air filter.

[0087] As an example, a noise sensor can be installed at the air outlet filter. Since excessive dust and other contaminants adhere to the air outlet filter, causing increased noise, the noise sensor's detection results can quickly and accurately determine whether the air outlet filter needs maintenance.

[0088] Specifically, the noise threshold can be set to 50 dB.

[0089] Correspondingly, sending maintenance reminders to users can include: when the noise level is greater than or equal to a noise threshold but less than a first preset noise level, the processor sends a maintenance reminder to the user's associated terminal device every first time interval; when the noise level is greater than or equal to the first preset noise level but less than a second preset noise level, the processor sends a maintenance reminder to the terminal device every second time interval and controls the ambient light to turn on; wherein the noise threshold is less than the first preset noise level, the first preset noise level is less than the second preset noise level, and the first time interval is greater than the second time interval. In this way, reminders are sent to the user level by level according to the noise level at the air outlet filter, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the air outlet filter as much as possible and improving the user experience.

[0090] Specifically, the first set noise level can be 60 decibels. The second set noise level can be 70 decibels.

[0091] The first time interval can be 8 hours. The second time interval can be 2 hours.

[0092] Optionally, controlling the ambient light to turn on can be manifested as the lighting effect corresponding to the maintenance reminder information displayed on the ambient light, such as a constantly lit purple light; or it can be manifested as the text corresponding to the maintenance reminder information displayed on the ambient light, such as "Air outlet filter device dirty," etc. This disclosure embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0093] As another example, a wind speed sensor can be installed at the air outlet filter. Because excessive dust and other pollutants adhere to the air outlet filter, the airflow velocity at the filter will decrease significantly. Therefore, the wind speed sensor can quickly and accurately determine whether the air outlet filter needs maintenance.

[0094] The velocity attenuation of the airflow passing through the outlet air filter can be determined as follows: The processor, operating under the same parameters in the bathroom center, obtains the airflow velocity passing through the outlet air filter at both the current and previous detection times. Based on these airflow velocities, the processor determines the velocity attenuation of the airflow passing through the outlet air filter. In this way, by accurately determining the airflow velocity attenuation under the same operating parameters in the bathroom center, it is helpful to assess whether the outlet air filter requires maintenance.

[0095] Specifically, the threshold value for flow rate attenuation can be 0.5 m / s.

[0096] Correspondingly, sending maintenance reminders to users can include: when the flow rate attenuation is greater than or equal to a flow rate attenuation threshold but less than a first set flow rate attenuation, the processor sends a maintenance reminder to the user's associated terminal device every first time interval; when the flow rate attenuation is greater than or equal to the first set flow rate attenuation but less than a second set flow rate attenuation, the processor sends a maintenance reminder to the terminal device every second time interval and controls the ambient light to turn on; wherein, the flow rate attenuation threshold is less than the first set flow rate attenuation, the first set flow rate attenuation is less than the second set flow rate attenuation, and the first time interval is greater than the second time interval. In this way, the reminder intensity is set according to the flow rate attenuation at the air outlet filter, and reminders are sent to the user level by level, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the air outlet filter as much as possible and improving the user experience.

[0097] Specifically, the first set value for the flow velocity attenuation can be 0.7 m / s. The second set value for the flow velocity attenuation can be 0.9 m / s.

[0098] The first time interval can be 8 hours. The second time interval can be 2 hours.

[0099] Optionally, controlling the ambient light to turn on can be manifested as the lighting effect corresponding to the maintenance reminder information displayed on the ambient light, such as a constantly lit purple light; or it can be manifested as the text corresponding to the maintenance reminder information displayed on the ambient light, such as "Air outlet filter device dirty," etc. This disclosure embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0100] The S82 processor responds to maintenance commands submitted by the user in response to maintenance reminders and controls the bathroom center to operate in maintenance mode in order to maintain consumables.

[0101] Here, the maintenance commands submitted by the user in response to maintenance reminders can be manifested as the user sending maintenance commands to the processor via a connected terminal device, allowing the processor to execute the commands and control the bathroom center's operation and maintenance mode. Alternatively, it can be manifested as the user sending maintenance commands to the processor via the control panel configured in the bathroom center, allowing the processor to execute the commands and control the bathroom center's operation and maintenance mode. Users can submit maintenance commands via manual input or voice input.

[0102] Optionally, controlling the operation and maintenance mode of the bathroom center may include: the processor controlling the second housing to move to the farthest position relative to the first housing within a set movement range, so as to increase the fourth gap.

[0103] Because the inner wall of the second air outlet moves relative to the ambient light as the second housing of the bathroom fixture moves relative to the first housing, the area of ​​the fourth gap between the ambient light and the inner wall of the second air outlet can be changed by altering the relative position between the second and first housings. Furthermore, the greater the distance between the second and first housings, the larger the area of ​​the fourth gap. This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the internal structures of the bathroom fixture, such as the fragrance control module and the air filter.

[0104] The farthest position can be represented by the distance of 100mm between the second shell and the first shell located at the farthest position.

[0105] In summary, the control method for a bathroom center provided in this disclosure sends a maintenance reminder to the user when the usage status of the consumables in the bathroom center is determined to be in a maintenance-needed state. This allows the system to control the bathroom center's operation and maintenance mode in response to the user's maintenance instructions submitted in response to the reminder, thus facilitating consumable maintenance by the user. Compared with existing technologies, this method not only promptly reminds users to maintain consumables but also genuinely and practically facilitates user maintenance operations, thereby improving the user experience.

[0106] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a bathroom center provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. (In conjunction with...) Figure 9 As shown, this embodiment of the disclosure provides a bathroom control center, including a processor 100 and a memory 101. Optionally, the bathroom control center may further include a communication interface 102 and a bus 103. The processor 100, communication interface 102, and memory 101 can communicate with each other via the bus 103. The communication interface 102 can be used for information transmission. The processor 100 can call logical instructions in the memory 101 to execute the control method for the bathroom control center described in the above embodiment.

[0107] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 101 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0108] The memory 101, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 100 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 101, thereby implementing the control method for the bathroom center in the above embodiments.

[0109] The memory 101 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 101 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0110] This disclosure provides a storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to execute the aforementioned control method for a bathroom center.

[0111] The aforementioned storage medium can be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0112] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0113] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0114] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0115] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0116] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A control method for a bathroom center, characterized in that, The bathroom center includes a first housing, a second housing movable relative to the first housing, and an ambient light; the first housing has a first air outlet; the second housing is located on one side of the first housing and has a second air outlet corresponding to the first air outlet; the ambient light is ellipsoidal, connected to the first housing and located at the second air outlet, and a fourth gap exists between the ambient light and the inner wall of the second air outlet, through which the airflow from the first air outlet flows out of the second air outlet; the control method includes: If the usage status of the consumables in the bathroom center is determined to be in a state of needing maintenance, a maintenance reminder message will be sent to the user. In response to the maintenance command submitted by the user for the maintenance reminder information, the operation and maintenance mode of the bathroom center is controlled so as to maintain the consumables; The control of the bathroom center's operation and maintenance mode includes: The second housing is controlled to move to the furthest position relative to the first housing within a set range of motion, so as to increase the fourth gap.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The consumables include a fragrance control module, and the usage status includes a first usage status corresponding to the fragrance control module. The first usage status is determined to be a maintenance-needed status in the following way: If the margin of the fragrance control module is less than or equal to the margin threshold, the first usage state is determined to be a maintenance state.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Sending maintenance reminder information to users includes: Based on the amount and duration of use of the fragrance control module, determine the remaining available time corresponding to the remaining amount; Based on the remaining available time, a maintenance reminder message is sent to the user.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bathroom center includes ambient lighting, and the maintenance reminder message sent to the user based on the remaining available time includes: If the remaining available time is greater than or equal to the first set time and less than the second set time, a maintenance reminder message is sent to the terminal device associated with the user every first time interval. If the remaining available time is greater than or equal to the second set time and less than the third set time, a maintenance reminder message is sent to the terminal device every second time interval, and the ambient light is turned on. Among them, the first set duration is less than the second set duration, the second set duration is less than the third set duration, and the first time interval is greater than the second time interval.

5. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The remaining available time is determined in the following manner: Where t is the remaining available time, C is the remaining amount, t0 is the used time, and C0 is the used amount.

6. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The consumables include an air outlet filter device, and the usage status includes a second usage status corresponding to the air outlet filter device. The second usage status is determined to be a maintenance-needed status in the following manner: If the noise at the air outlet filter is greater than or equal to the noise threshold, the second usage state is determined to be a maintenance-required state; and / or, If the velocity reduction of the airflow passing through the outlet filter is greater than or equal to the velocity reduction threshold, the second usage state is determined to be a maintenance-required state.

7. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bathroom center includes ambient lighting, and the sending of maintenance reminder information to the user includes: If the noise level is greater than or equal to the noise threshold but less than the first set noise level, a maintenance reminder message is sent to the user's associated terminal device every first time interval. When the noise level is greater than or equal to a first preset noise level and less than a second preset noise level, a maintenance reminder message is sent to the terminal device every second time interval, and the ambient light is turned on. Among them, the noise threshold is less than the first set noise, the first set noise is less than the second set noise, and the first time interval is greater than the second time interval.

8. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bathroom center includes ambient lighting, and the sending of maintenance reminder information to the user includes: If the flow rate attenuation is greater than or equal to the flow rate attenuation threshold, but less than the first set flow rate attenuation, a maintenance reminder message is sent to the user's associated terminal device every first time interval. If the flow rate attenuation is greater than or equal to the first set flow rate attenuation and less than the second set flow rate attenuation, a maintenance reminder message is sent to the terminal device every second time interval, and the ambient light is turned on. Among them, the flow rate attenuation threshold is less than the first set flow rate attenuation, the first set flow rate attenuation is less than the second set flow rate attenuation, and the first time interval is greater than the second time interval.

9. A bathroom center, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to execute the control method for a bathroom center as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 when executing the program instructions.

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