A control method of an air conditioner and an air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a control method of an air conditioner and the air conditioner. The control method of the air conditioner comprises the following steps: receiving a key instruction from a remote controller; outputting a corresponding set running state by a display module of the air conditioner; controlling the air conditioner to enter the corresponding set running state according to the key instruction; and playing the corresponding set running state by voice of the air conditioner; wherein the set running state comprises an air conditioner running mode, a set temperature, a set wind gear, and a set swing angle. The application achieves the technical effect of improving the use experience of the old people with slow reaction speed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and more specifically, to an air conditioner control method and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] When using an air conditioner, users often see the current settings, such as temperature, fan speed, swing, and timer, displayed on the remote control's LCD screen. However, the remote control's LCD screen is small, and the characters displayed are even smaller, making it unfriendly to the elderly. They cannot clearly see the content displayed on the remote control and are unaware of the current settings, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To improve the user experience for elderly people with slow response times, this invention provides a control method for an air conditioner. The control method includes: receiving button commands from a remote control; the air conditioner's display module outputting a corresponding set operating state; controlling the air conditioner to enter the corresponding set operating state according to the button commands; and the air conditioner verbally announcing the corresponding set operating state; wherein the set operating state includes: air conditioner operating mode, set temperature, set fan speed, and set swing angle.

[0004] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: After receiving button commands from the remote control, the corresponding operating status is output through the air conditioner's display module. The air conditioner's LCD screen can display the remote control's settings in larger characters, which is more user-friendly for the elderly compared to the smaller characters on the remote control's display. Furthermore, by controlling the air conditioner to announce the corresponding operating status via voice, the user can be informed of the current air conditioner setting through voice commands. Thus, the dual output of larger character display and voice announcement allows the elderly to clearly understand the current air conditioner setting, thereby improving their user experience.

[0005] In one embodiment of the present invention, if the air conditioner is powered on for the first time, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the automatic mode according to the button command; wherein, the automatic mode includes: the air conditioner operates according to the default operating mode, default set temperature, default fan speed, and default swing angle.

[0006] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: When the air conditioner is powered on for the first time, the air conditioner can be controlled to enter automatic mode by following the button instructions. This simplifies the button operation of the air conditioner remote control, eliminating the need for various complex button operations. Only one button operation is required to control the air conditioner to enter automatic mode. Compared with the relatively complete and complex function buttons of conventional remote controls, this solution is more user-friendly for the elderly and is simpler and more convenient to operate.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, if the air conditioner is not being used for the first time, the historical operating state of the air conditioner in the previous cycle is memorized, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the historical operating state of the previous cycle.

[0008] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: when the air conditioner is not running for the first time, by memorizing the historical operating status of the air conditioner in the previous cycle and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the historical operating status of the previous cycle, the operating status of the air conditioner can be directly controlled according to the historical operating status of the air conditioner in the previous cycle, thereby making the working mode of the air conditioning system more intelligent and better meeting the needs of users.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the button instructions include a power-on button instruction and a function button instruction; if the button instruction is a power-on button instruction, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the historical operating state of the previous cycle; if the button instruction is a function button instruction, the air conditioner is controlled to switch to the corresponding air conditioner operating mode, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the historical operating state of the previous cycle according to the corresponding air conditioner operating mode.

[0010] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: If the button instruction is a power-on button instruction, it indicates that the user's needs for the air conditioner have not changed, and there is no need to change the air conditioner's operating mode. Therefore, the air conditioner can be controlled to operate according to the historical operating state of the previous cycle. If the button instruction is a function button instruction, it indicates that the user's needs for the air conditioner have changed, and the air conditioner's operating mode needs to be changed. Therefore, the air conditioner is controlled to switch to the corresponding air conditioner operating mode according to the historical operating state of the corresponding air conditioner operating mode in the previous cycle.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, after the display module of the air conditioner outputs the corresponding set operating state for a first duration, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the corresponding set operating state according to the button instruction, and the corresponding set operating state is announced by voice at the same time.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: Considering the slow reaction speed of the elderly, a first reaction time is set; after the corresponding set operating status is output by the display module of the air conditioner for the first time, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the corresponding set operating status according to the button command, and the corresponding set operating status is announced by voice at the same time. The current operating status of the air conditioner is output by voice again to ensure that the user can clearly know the current setting status of the air conditioner.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the set wind speed includes: initial automatic wind, silent wind, low wind, medium-low wind, medium wind, medium-high wind, and strong wind; the display module correspondingly displays: initial wind speed display information, first wind speed display information, second wind speed display information, third wind speed display information, fourth wind speed display information, fifth wind speed display information, sixth wind speed display information, and seventh wind speed display information.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by controlling the display module of the air conditioner to display different fan speed information according to different fan speed settings, users can more clearly know the current fan speed setting of the air conditioner based on the different fan speed display information.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the button command further includes a temperature adjustment command; if the button command is a temperature adjustment command, the air conditioner is controlled to adjust the set temperature according to the temperature adjustment command in a set temperature adjustment unit, and the set temperature is simultaneously announced by voice.

[0016] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by controlling the air conditioner to adjust the set temperature according to the temperature adjustment command in the set temperature adjustment unit, and at the same time broadcasting the set temperature by voice, the current set temperature of the air conditioner can be output by voice, ensuring that the user can clearly know the current set temperature of the air conditioner.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the button instruction further includes a timer instruction; if the button instruction is a timer instruction, the air conditioner is controlled to adjust the timer of the air conditioner according to the timer instruction, and the display module flashes to display the timer; the timer is confirmed according to the user instruction, and the display module is controlled to constantly display the timer duration and the third duration of the set temperature.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: by controlling the air conditioner to adjust its timer according to the timer command, the air conditioner can be turned on or off at a set time; after confirming the timer according to the user command, the display module is controlled to constantly display the timer duration and the set temperature duration, which makes it easier for the user to understand the current set time and the current set temperature, thus improving the user experience.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, confirming the timing time according to the user instruction includes: automatically confirming the timing time if the user does not operate the second duration; and / or confirming the timing time according to the user's timing instruction.

[0020] This invention provides an air conditioner, comprising: a receiving module for receiving button commands from a remote control; a first control module for controlling the air conditioner's display module to output a corresponding set operating state; a second control module for controlling the air conditioner to enter the corresponding set operating state according to the button commands; and a third control module for controlling the air conditioner to voice announce the corresponding set operating state; wherein the set operating state includes: air conditioner operating mode, set temperature, set fan speed, and set swing angle.

[0021] By adopting the technical solution of the present invention, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0022] (1) After receiving the button command from the remote control, the corresponding set operating status is output by setting the display module of the air conditioner. The air conditioner's LCD screen can display the remote control's set status with larger characters, which is more user-friendly for the elderly compared to the smaller characters on the remote control's display screen. The corresponding set operating status is announced by the air conditioner's voice, allowing the user to know the current air conditioner's set status through voice. Thus, the dual output of larger character display and voice announcement allows the elderly to clearly know the current air conditioner's set status, thereby improving the user experience for the elderly.

[0023] (2) When the air conditioner is powered on for the first time, the air conditioner can be controlled to enter the automatic mode by following the button instructions. This simplifies the button operation of the air conditioner remote control. There is no need to perform various complicated button operations. Only one button operation is required to control the air conditioner to enter the automatic mode. Compared with the relatively complete and complicated function buttons of the conventional remote control, it is more user-friendly for the elderly and easier to operate.

[0024] (3) Considering that the elderly have a slow reaction speed, a first reaction time is set; after the display module of the air conditioner outputs the corresponding set operation status for a first time, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the corresponding set operation status according to the button command, and the corresponding set operation status is broadcast by voice at the same time. The current operation status of the air conditioner is output by voice again to ensure that the user can clearly know the current setting status of the air conditioner. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the remote control.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the display module.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a logic block diagram of the control method for an air conditioner.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner module provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] See Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention. (Combined with...) Figures 1 to 4 The control method of the air conditioner includes, for example, the following steps: receiving a button command from a remote control; the display module of the air conditioner outputs the corresponding set operating state; controlling the air conditioner to enter the corresponding set operating state according to the button command; and the air conditioner announces the corresponding set operating state via voice; wherein the set operating state includes: air conditioner operating mode, set temperature, set fan speed, and set swing angle.

[0032] Understandably, after receiving button commands from the remote control, the air conditioner's display module outputs the corresponding set operating status. Utilizing the characteristics of the air conditioner's LCD screen, the remote control's settings are displayed in larger characters, which is more user-friendly for the elderly compared to the smaller characters on the remote control's display. Furthermore, by controlling the air conditioner to announce the corresponding set operating status via voice, the user can be informed of the current air conditioner setting through voice commands. Thus, the dual output of larger character display and voice announcement allows the elderly to clearly understand the current air conditioner setting, thereby improving their user experience.

[0033] Furthermore, if the air conditioner is powered on for the first time, the air conditioner will be controlled to enter automatic mode according to the button command; wherein, the automatic mode includes: the air conditioner operates according to the default operating mode, default set temperature, default fan speed, and default swing angle.

[0034] Understandably, when the air conditioner is powered on for the first time, controlling the air conditioner to enter automatic mode by following the button instructions simplifies the button operation of the air conditioner remote control. There is no need to perform various complicated button operations; only one button operation is required to control the air conditioner to enter automatic mode. Compared with the more complete and complex function buttons of conventional remote controls, this is more user-friendly for the elderly and is simpler and more convenient to operate.

[0035] Furthermore, if the air conditioner is not being used for the first time, the system will remember the historical operating status of the air conditioner in the previous cycle and control the air conditioner to operate according to the historical operating status of the previous cycle.

[0036] It is understandable that, when the air conditioner is not being used for the first time, by memorizing the historical operating status of the air conditioner in the previous cycle and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the historical operating status of the previous cycle, the operating status of the air conditioner can be directly controlled according to the historical operating status of the air conditioner in the previous cycle, thereby making the working mode of the air conditioning system more intelligent and better meeting the needs of users.

[0037] Furthermore, the button commands include power-on button commands and function button commands; if the button command is a power-on button command, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the historical operating state of the previous cycle; if the button command is a function button command, the air conditioner is controlled to switch to the corresponding air conditioner operating mode, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the historical operating state of the previous cycle according to the corresponding air conditioner operating mode.

[0038] It is understandable that if the button command is a power-on button command, it indicates that the user's needs for the air conditioner have not changed, and there is no need to change the air conditioner's operating mode. Therefore, the air conditioner can be controlled to operate according to the historical operating state of the previous cycle. If the button command is a function button command, it indicates that the user's needs for the air conditioner have changed, and the air conditioner's operating mode needs to be changed. Therefore, the air conditioner is controlled to switch to the corresponding air conditioner operating mode according to the historical operating state of the corresponding air conditioner operating mode in the previous cycle.

[0039] Furthermore, after the air conditioner's display module outputs the corresponding set operating state for a first duration, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the corresponding set operating state according to the button command, and the corresponding set operating state is simultaneously announced via voice. For example, the preferred value for the first duration is 10 seconds.

[0040] Understandably, considering the slow reaction speed of the elderly, a first-duration reaction time is set; after the air conditioner's display module outputs the corresponding set operating status for the first duration, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the corresponding set operating status according to the button command, and the corresponding set operating status is announced by voice. The current operating status of the air conditioner is output by voice again to ensure that the user can clearly know the current setting status of the air conditioner.

[0041] Furthermore, the set wind speeds include: initial automatic wind, silent wind, low wind, low-medium wind, medium wind, medium-high wind, and strong wind; the display module correspondingly displays: initial wind speed display information, first wind speed display information, second wind speed display information, third wind speed display information, fourth wind speed display information, fifth wind speed display information, sixth wind speed display information, and seventh wind speed display information.

[0042] Understandably, by controlling the air conditioner's display module to show different fan speed settings based on different fan speed settings, users can more clearly understand the current fan speed setting of the air conditioner based on the different fan speed display information.

[0043] Furthermore, the button commands also include temperature adjustment commands; if the button command is a temperature adjustment command, the air conditioner is controlled to adjust the set temperature according to the temperature adjustment command in a set temperature adjustment unit, and the set temperature is simultaneously announced by voice.

[0044] It is understandable that by controlling the air conditioner to adjust the set temperature according to the temperature adjustment command in the set temperature adjustment unit, and at the same time broadcasting the set temperature by voice, the current set temperature of the air conditioner can be output by voice, ensuring that the user can clearly know the current set temperature of the air conditioner.

[0045] Furthermore, the button commands also include timer commands; if the button command is a timer command, the air conditioner is controlled to adjust its timer according to the timer command, and the display module flashes the timer; the timer is confirmed according to the user command, and the display module is controlled to constantly display the timer duration and the set temperature for a third duration. For example, the preferred value of the third duration is 5 seconds.

[0046] It is understandable that by controlling the air conditioner to adjust its timer according to the timer command, the air conditioner can be turned on or off at a set time. After confirming the timer according to the user command, the display module is controlled to constantly display the timer duration and the set temperature duration, which makes it easier for the user to understand the current set time and the current set temperature, thus improving the user experience.

[0047] Furthermore, confirming the timing duration according to user instructions includes: if the user does not operate the second duration, automatically confirming the timing duration and confirming the timing time according to the user's timing instruction. For example, the preferred value of the second duration is 10 seconds.

[0048] In one specific embodiment, when the air conditioner is powered on for the first time, it is off by default. At this time, the air conditioner is in automatic mode, 24°C, automatic fan, and fixed swing mode. When the air conditioner is turned on using a remote control without an LCD power button, the remote control sends only one signal. The main controller receives this signal, executes the power-on, and the air conditioner is set to the default mode. At the same time, it announces "Air conditioner is on, XX mode, XX degree, XX fan".

[0049] When the air conditioner is not being turned on for the first time, it needs to remember the last operating status of the air conditioner, such as temperature, fan speed, and swing mode. When using a remote control without an LCD power button to turn on the air conditioner, the remote control only sends a signal. When the main controller receives the signal, it will turn on the air conditioner and the air conditioner will default to the last standby state. At the same time, it will announce "Air conditioner is turned on, XX mode, XX degree, XX fan speed".

[0050] When the air conditioner is first powered on, it is off by default and in automatic mode at 24°C with automatic fan and fixed swing. When using a remote control without an LCD screen to turn on the air conditioner, the remote only sends one signal. The main controller receives this signal, switches to cooling mode, and turns on the air conditioner at 24°C with automatic fan and fixed swing, while announcing "Cooling mode has been switched."

[0051] When the air conditioner is powered on for the first time, the same applies to other modes. When it is powered on for the second time, it defaults to the state before it was turned off. At this time, it remembers the last operating state of the air conditioner, such as temperature, fan speed, and swing mode, and announces the corresponding state changes.

[0052] When the air conditioner is not turned on for the first time, pressing the cooling button is equivalent to pressing the mode button to switch to cooling mode, and the operation status is the same as the previous cooling mode. When using a remote control without an LCD screen, pressing the mode button can switch between cooling-dehumidification-ventilation-heating modes. The corresponding mode indicator light will light up, and the mode status will remain the same as the previous mode status. At the same time, it will announce "Mode XX has been switched to".

[0053] When the air conditioner is turned on and running, the initial automatic fan speed display is 00. When it receives a fan speed button signal from the remote control without an LCD screen, the display cycles through the following modes: silent fan speed 01, low fan speed 02, medium-low fan speed 03, medium fan speed 04, medium-high fan speed 05, high fan speed 06, and strong fan speed 07. Considering that the elderly may have a slower reaction time, after the setting is completed, the display will jump to the set temperature after 10 seconds, and at the same time announce "Set to XX fan speed".

[0054] When the air conditioner is turned on, the initial default temperature is 24℃. When it receives the temperature + button signal, the temperature is adjusted in 1℃ increments, with a maximum of 32℃. When it receives the temperature - button signal, the temperature is adjusted in 1℃ increments, with a minimum of 16℃. At the same time, it will announce "Adjusted to XX degrees".

[0055] When the air conditioner is on or off, you can press the timer button to set the timer. When you press the timer button, the high digit of the double-eight area flashes to display the timer duration, while the low digit flashes to display the character "H" (representing hours). During the flashing display, you can adjust the timer duration using the plus and minus keys. After setting the timer duration, there are two ways to confirm the timer, as follows:

[0056] The air conditioner automatically confirms the constant display of the timer and the character "H" after 10 seconds. If the unit is on, the set temperature will be displayed after 5 seconds. If the unit is off, there will be no display, making it easy for users to understand the set time and the current set temperature.

[0057] Press the timer button on the air conditioner to confirm the constant display of the timer time and the character "H" for 5 seconds. If the air conditioner is on, the set temperature will be displayed after 5 seconds. If the air conditioner is off, there will be no display, making it easy for users to know the set time and the current set temperature.

[0058] Preferably, after the timer is successfully set, if you need to cancel the timer, you can do so by turning off the device or pressing the timer button.

[0059] Furthermore, in combination Figure 5This invention provides an air conditioner 200, comprising: a receiving module 210 for receiving button commands from a remote control; a first control module 220 for controlling the air conditioner's display module to output a corresponding set operating state; a second control module 230 for controlling the air conditioner to enter the corresponding set operating state according to the button commands; and a third control module 240 for controlling the air conditioner to voice announce the corresponding set operating state; wherein the set operating state includes: air conditioner operating mode, set temperature, set fan speed, and set swing angle.

[0060] In one specific embodiment, the receiving module 210, the first control module 220, the second control module 230, and the third control module 240 cooperate with each other to implement any of the control methods for an air conditioner as described above, and can achieve the same effect. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0061] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The control method for the air conditioner includes: Receive button commands from the remote control; The air conditioner's display module outputs the corresponding set operating status; After the display module of the air conditioner outputs the corresponding set operating state for a first duration, the air conditioner is controlled to enter the corresponding set operating state according to the button command, and the air conditioner announces the corresponding set operating state via voice. The set operating states include: air conditioning operating mode, set temperature, set fan speed, and set swing angle.

2. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the air conditioner is powered on for the first time, the air conditioner will be controlled to enter automatic mode according to the button command; The automatic mode includes: the air conditioner operates according to the default operating mode, default set temperature, default fan speed, and default swing angle.

3. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the air conditioner is not being used for the first time, the system will remember the historical operating status of the air conditioner in the previous cycle and control the air conditioner to operate according to the historical operating status of the previous cycle.

4. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The button commands include power-on button commands and function button commands; If the button command is a power-on button command, then the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the historical operating status of the previous cycle; If the button instruction is a function button instruction, then the air conditioner is controlled to switch to the corresponding air conditioner operating mode, and the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the historical operating state of the previous cycle in the corresponding air conditioner operating mode.

5. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button commands also include temperature adjustment commands; If the button command is a temperature adjustment command, the air conditioner is controlled to adjust the set temperature according to the temperature adjustment command in the set temperature adjustment unit, and the set temperature is announced by voice at the same time.

6. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The key commands also include timed commands; If the button command is a timer command, the air conditioner is controlled to adjust its timer according to the timer command, and the display module flashes to display the timer. The timing time is confirmed according to the user's instructions, and the display module is controlled to constantly display the timing time and the third duration of the set temperature.

7. The control method for an air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The step of confirming the timing time according to user instructions includes: If the user does not perform a second operation for the specified duration, the timer will be automatically confirmed; and / or The timing time is confirmed according to the user's timing command.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, For performing the control method of the air conditioner as described in claim 1, the air conditioner comprising: A receiving module is used to receive button commands from the remote control; The first control module is used to control the display module of the air conditioner to output the corresponding set operating status; The second control module is used to control the air conditioner to enter the corresponding set operating state according to the button instructions; The third control module is used to control the air conditioner to announce the corresponding set operating status via voice broadcast; The set operating states include: air conditioning operating mode, set temperature, set fan speed, and set swing angle.

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