Communication control method and apparatus for mobile cleaning device, medium, and cleaning system

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a communication control method and device of a mobile cleaning device, a medium and a cleaning system. The communication control method of the mobile cleaning device comprises: after determining that a first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and a base station is disconnected, sending a base station position acquisition instruction to the cloud through a second wireless communication network; receiving base station position information sent by the cloud based on the base station position acquisition instruction through the second wireless communication network; wherein the base station position information is obtained by the cloud from the laundry processing device through the second wireless communication network. The embodiment of the present disclosure can avoid the situation that after the communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected, the mobile cleaning device and the base station cannot perform data transmission, resulting in the mobile cleaning device being unable to return to the base station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of intelligent cleaning technology, and in particular to communication control methods, devices, media, and cleaning systems for mobile cleaning equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, mobile cleaning equipment such as sweepers have become increasingly common in our lives. They can replace manual sweeping, saving time and effort. When not in use, sweepers are usually in standby or charging stations. When cleaning is needed, the sweeper leaves the station to clean the floor.

[0003] Robotic vacuum cleaners typically communicate with base stations via Bluetooth. After completing their cleaning tasks, the vacuum returns to the base station to recharge. However, Bluetooth has a limited data transmission range. If the distance between the vacuum and the base station exceeds Bluetooth's effective range, they cannot exchange data. The vacuum cannot return to the base station, thus affecting its usability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve them, this disclosure provides a communication control method, apparatus, medium, and cleaning system for mobile cleaning equipment, which can avoid the situation where the mobile cleaning equipment cannot return to the base station after the communication network between the mobile cleaning equipment and the base station is disconnected, resulting in the mobile cleaning equipment being unable to transmit data with the base station.

[0005] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a communication control method for a mobile cleaning device, comprising: After determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning equipment and the base station is disconnected, a base station location acquisition command is sent to the cloud via the second wireless communication network. The system receives base station location information sent by the cloud based on the base station location acquisition instruction via the second wireless communication network. The location information of the base station is obtained by the cloud from the clothing processing equipment through the second wireless communication network.

[0006] In some embodiments, it also includes: After establishing a first wireless communication network connection between the mobile cleaning device and the base station, the location information of the base station is obtained from the base station through the first wireless communication network.

[0007] Secondly, this disclosure also provides a communication control method for a mobile cleaning device, comprising: The mobile cleaning device obtains a base station location acquisition command sent after it determines that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station has been disconnected. According to the base station location acquisition instruction, the base station location information is obtained from the clothing processing device through the second wireless communication network; The base station location information is sent to the mobile cleaning device via the second wireless communication network.

[0008] In some embodiments, obtaining base station location information from the garment processing device via the second wireless communication network according to the base station location acquisition instruction includes: According to the base station location acquisition instruction, a base station location request is sent to the clothing processing device through the second wireless communication network; The second wireless communication network is used to obtain the base station location information sent by the clothing processing device based on the base station location request.

[0009] Thirdly, this disclosure also provides a communication control method for a mobile cleaning device, comprising: Obtain the base station location request sent by the cloud through the second wireless communication network; Based on the base station location request, the base station location information is sent to the cloud via the second wireless communication network, so that the cloud can send the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device via the second wireless communication network; The base station location request is generated by the cloud after receiving the base station location acquisition instruction sent by the mobile cleaning device; the base station location acquisition instruction is sent by the mobile cleaning device to the cloud after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected.

[0010] In some embodiments, before sending the base station location information to the cloud via the second wireless communication network based on the base station location request, the method further includes: A location request message is sent to the base station so that the base station sends its location information to the clothing processing device based on the location request message.

[0011] In some embodiments, the garment processing device is connected to the base station via a wired or wireless communication network.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first wireless communication network includes a Bluetooth communication network.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second wireless communication network includes a Wi-Fi communication network.

[0014] Fourthly, this disclosure provides a communication control device for a mobile cleaning device, comprising: The base station location acquisition instruction sending module is used to send a base station location acquisition instruction to the cloud via a second wireless communication network after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning equipment and the base station has been disconnected. The first base station location information receiving module is used to receive base station location information sent by the cloud based on the base station location acquisition instruction through the second wireless communication network; The location information of the base station is obtained by the cloud from the clothing processing equipment through the second wireless communication network.

[0015] Fifthly, this disclosure also provides a communication control device for a mobile cleaning device, comprising: The base station location acquisition instruction acquisition module is used to acquire the base station location acquisition instruction sent by the mobile cleaning device after it is determined that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected. The base station location information acquisition module is used to acquire base station location information from the clothing processing device through a second wireless communication network according to the base station location acquisition instruction. The first base station location information sending module is used to send the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device through the second wireless communication network.

[0016] Sixthly, this disclosure also provides a communication control device for a mobile cleaning device, comprising: The base station location request acquisition module is used to acquire base station location requests sent by the cloud through the second wireless communication network; The second base station location information sending module is used to send base station location information to the cloud via the second wireless communication network based on the base station location request, so that the cloud can send the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device via the second wireless communication network; The base station location request is generated by the cloud after receiving the base station location acquisition instruction sent by the mobile cleaning device; the base station location acquisition instruction is sent by the mobile cleaning device to the cloud after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected.

[0017] In a seventh aspect, this disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a program or instructions that cause a computer to perform the communication control method for a mobile cleaning device as described in any of the embodiments of the first to third aspects.

[0018] Eighthly, this disclosure provides a cleaning system, comprising: Mobile cleaning equipment, garment processing equipment, and base stations; Wherein, after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected, the mobile cleaning device sends a base station location acquisition instruction to the cloud through the second wireless communication network; based on the base station location acquisition instruction, the cloud obtains the base station location information from the clothing processing device through the second wireless communication network, and sends the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device through the second wireless communication network.

[0019] The technical solution provided in this disclosure has the following advantages compared with the prior art: The communication control method for mobile cleaning devices provided in this disclosure includes: after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected, sending a base station location acquisition command to the cloud via a second wireless communication network; and receiving base station location information sent by the cloud based on the base station location acquisition command via the second wireless communication network; wherein the base station location information is obtained by the cloud from the garment processing device via the second wireless communication network. Since the mobile cleaning device typically connects to the base station via the first wireless communication network, after the first wireless communication network is disconnected, the mobile cleaning device cannot directly communicate with the base station and cannot obtain base station location information. In this case, the mobile cleaning device in this embodiment can obtain base station location information from the cloud via the second wireless communication network, enabling the mobile cleaning device to return to the base station. This disclosure avoids the situation where, after the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected, the mobile cleaning device and the base station cannot transmit data, resulting in the mobile cleaning device being unable to return to the base station. Attached Figure Description The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a communication control method for a mobile cleaning device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating another communication control method for a mobile cleaning device provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating another communication control method for a mobile cleaning device provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 A structural block diagram of a communication control device for a mobile cleaning equipment provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 5 A structural block diagram of a communication control device for a mobile cleaning equipment provided in this disclosure embodiment; Figure 6 A structural block diagram of a communication control device for a mobile cleaning equipment provided in this disclosure embodiment; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning system provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure, the solutions disclosed herein will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0023] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this disclosure, but this disclosure may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some, and not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0024] This disclosure provides a communication control method for a mobile cleaning device. This method can be executed by a communication control device for the mobile cleaning device provided in this disclosure. The communication control device can be implemented using software and / or hardware. The communication control device can be integrated into the mobile cleaning device. The communication control method for the mobile cleaning device provided in this disclosure is applicable to application scenarios where the mobile cleaning device is performing cleaning work. This disclosure does not limit the type of mobile cleaning device. Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a communication control method for a mobile cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The communication control method for the mobile cleaning device includes steps S110-S120: S110. After determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning equipment and the base station is disconnected, a base station location acquisition instruction is sent to the cloud through the second wireless communication network.

[0025] Mobile cleaning devices typically connect to base stations via a first wireless communication network. The base station sends its location information to the mobile cleaning device through this network. When in use, the mobile cleaning device leaves the base station to perform cleaning operations on the ground. If it needs to return to the base station for charging or other operations, and the first wireless communication network connection is lost due to distance or weak signal, the mobile cleaning device cannot directly obtain the base station's location information and therefore cannot return. Once the first wireless communication network connection is confirmed to be broken, the mobile cleaning device ceases communication with the base station through it. Instead, it connects to the cloud via a second wireless communication network, allowing it to send base station location retrieval commands to the cloud through this network.

[0026] S120: Receive base station location information sent by the cloud based on the base station location acquisition instruction through the second wireless communication network.

[0027] The mobile cleaning device connects to the cloud via a second wireless communication network. The cloud receives a base station location acquisition command from the mobile cleaning device and then obtains the base station location information. The mobile cleaning device then receives the base station location information obtained from the cloud via the second wireless communication network. Therefore, even if the first wireless communication network is disconnected, the mobile cleaning device can obtain the base station location information from the cloud via the second wireless communication network to return to the base station location.

[0028] The base station location information is obtained from the clothing processing equipment by the cloud through a second wireless communication network.

[0029] For example, the mobile cleaning device is a robotic vacuum cleaner, and the laundry processing device is a washing machine. The robotic vacuum cleaner connects to the cloud via a first wireless communication network. When performing cleaning operations, the robotic vacuum cleaner leaves the base station. When the robotic vacuum cleaner's battery is low, it needs to return to the base station to recharge. However, if the robotic vacuum cleaner travels a long distance beyond the communication range of the first wireless communication network, the communication network with the base station is disconnected. The robotic vacuum cleaner cannot communicate with the base station, cannot confirm the base station's location, and therefore cannot return to the base station to recharge. In this case, after confirming the disconnection from the base station via the first wireless communication network, the robotic vacuum cleaner sends a base station location acquisition command to the cloud connected to it via a second wireless communication network. The cloud obtains the base station location information from the washing machine via the second wireless communication network, and the robotic vacuum cleaner obtains the base station location information from the cloud, thus enabling it to return to the base station. Therefore, even after the first wireless communication network is disconnected, the base station location information can still be obtained via the second wireless communication network.

[0030] The communication control method provided in this disclosure allows the mobile cleaning device to return to the base station location when the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected, preventing the mobile cleaning device from directly connecting to the base station and obtaining its location information. This is achieved by obtaining the base station location information via a second wireless communication network. Specifically, the clothing processing device can obtain the base station location information, and the cloud can obtain the base station location information from the clothing processing device via the second wireless communication network. This disclosure avoids situations where the mobile cleaning device cannot return to the base station due to the inability to transmit data after the communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected. Since the mobile cleaning device can communicate with the cloud via the second wireless communication network, and the cloud can also communicate with the clothing cleaning device via the second wireless communication network, the mobile cleaning device can indirectly obtain the base station location information even when it is far from the base station. Therefore, this disclosure also increases the operational range of the mobile cleaning device.

[0031] In some embodiments, the communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment provided in this disclosure may further include: After establishing a first wireless communication network connection between the mobile cleaning device and the base station, the location information of the base station is obtained from the base station through the first wireless communication network.

[0032] During the use of mobile cleaning equipment, if the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning equipment and the base station is always in a normal connection state, it means that the mobile cleaning equipment can communicate directly with the base station through the first wireless communication network. When the mobile cleaning equipment needs to return to the base station, it can obtain the base station location information through the first wireless communication network and return to the base station based on the obtained base station location information.

[0033] Optionally, the communication coverage distance of the first wireless communication network is shorter than that of the second wireless communication network. Therefore, after the connection of the first wireless communication network is lost, the second wireless communication network with a larger communication coverage distance can be used for data transmission. Meanwhile, to reduce costs, the base station can include only the communication module of the first wireless communication network, thus saving costs and eliminating the need to add other communication modules to the base station.

[0034] This disclosure also provides a communication control method for a mobile cleaning device. This method can be executed by another communication control device for a mobile cleaning device provided in this disclosure. This communication control device can be implemented using software and / or hardware. The communication control device for the mobile cleaning device can be integrated in the cloud. The communication control method for the mobile cleaning device provided in this disclosure is applicable to application scenarios where the mobile cleaning device is performing cleaning work. This disclosure does not limit the type of mobile cleaning device. Figure 2A flowchart illustrating another communication control method for a mobile cleaning device provided in this disclosure embodiment is shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment includes S210-S230: S210: Obtain the base station location acquisition command sent by the mobile cleaning device after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station has been disconnected.

[0035] After the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected, the mobile cleaning device will send a base station location acquisition command to the cloud. The cloud and the mobile cleaning device are connected through a second wireless communication network, and the cloud can obtain the base station location acquisition command sent by the mobile cleaning device through the second wireless communication network.

[0036] S220. According to the base station location acquisition instruction, obtain the base station location information from the clothing processing equipment through the second wireless communication network.

[0037] After receiving the base station location acquisition instruction, the cloud obtains the base station location information according to the instruction. The cloud and the clothing processing device are connected through a second wireless communication network. The clothing processing device can obtain the base station location information. Therefore, the cloud can obtain the base station location information from the clothing processing device through the second wireless communication network.

[0038] S230: The base station location information is sent to the mobile cleaning equipment via the second wireless communication network.

[0039] After obtaining the base station location information, the cloud sends the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device through the second wireless communication network. Therefore, even if the first wireless communication network is disconnected, the mobile cleaning device can still obtain the base station location information and then return to the base station based on the obtained base station location information.

[0040] The communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment provided in this embodiment can avoid the situation where the mobile cleaning equipment cannot transmit data with the base station after the communication network between the mobile cleaning equipment and the base station is disconnected, thus preventing the mobile cleaning equipment from returning to the base station. The base station location information can be indirectly obtained through information interaction between the mobile cleaning equipment and the cloud, ensuring that the mobile cleaning equipment can still obtain the base station location information even after the communication network with the base station is disconnected, and thus return to the base station based on the obtained base station location information.

[0041] In some embodiments, obtaining base station location information from the garment processing device via a second wireless communication network according to a base station location acquisition instruction includes: S221. Based on the base station location acquisition instruction, send a base station location request to the clothing processing device through the second wireless communication network.

[0042] After receiving the base station acquisition instruction sent by the mobile cleaning device, the cloud will send a base station location request to the clothing processing device connected to it via a second wireless communication network, requesting the clothing processing device to send the base station location.

[0043] S222. Obtain the base station location information sent by the clothing processing device based on the base station location request through the second wireless communication network.

[0044] The garment processing device can, for example, pre-store base station location information, or establish a wired or wireless communication connection with the base station. For instance, the base station can be placed near the garment processing device, with a wired communication connection between them. Alternatively, the garment processing device and the base station can communicate via Bluetooth. Therefore, the garment processing device can obtain the base station location information. If the garment processing device receives a base station location request from the cloud, it can transmit the base station location information to the cloud via a second wireless communication network.

[0045] This disclosure also provides a communication control method for a mobile cleaning device. This method can be executed by a communication control device for the mobile cleaning device provided in this disclosure. The communication control device can be implemented using software and / or hardware. This communication control device can be integrated into a garment processing device. The communication control method for the mobile cleaning device provided in this disclosure is applicable to application scenarios where the mobile cleaning device is performing cleaning work. This disclosure does not limit the type of mobile cleaning device. Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating another communication control method for a mobile cleaning device provided in this disclosure embodiment is shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the communication control method for the mobile cleaning equipment includes S310-S320: S310: Obtain the base station location request sent by the cloud through the second wireless communication network.

[0046] The garment processing equipment is connected to the cloud via a second wireless communication network. Therefore, the garment processing equipment and the cloud can transmit information to each other through the second wireless communication network, and the garment processing equipment can obtain base station location requests sent by the cloud.

[0047] S320: Based on the base station location request, the base station location information is sent to the cloud via the second wireless communication network, so that the cloud can send the base station location information to the mobile cleaning equipment via the second wireless communication network.

[0048] Among them, the base station location request is generated by the cloud after receiving the base station location acquisition instruction sent by the mobile cleaning device; the base station location acquisition instruction is sent by the mobile cleaning device to the cloud after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected.

[0049] The garment processing device can obtain base station location information and then, based on a base station location request, send the base station location information to the cloud. The cloud then forwards the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device. Specifically, the base station location request is generated by the cloud and sent to the garment processing device, while the base station location acquisition instruction is sent by the mobile cleaning device to the cloud after the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected, preventing the mobile cleaning device from directly transmitting data with the base station.

[0050] The communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment provided in this embodiment can avoid the situation where the mobile cleaning equipment cannot return to the base station because the communication network between the mobile cleaning equipment and the base station is disconnected, resulting in the mobile cleaning equipment being unable to transmit data.

[0051] In some embodiments, before sending the base station location information to the cloud via the second wireless communication network based on a base station location request, the method further includes: Send a location request message to the base station so that the base station can send its location information to the clothing processing equipment based on the location request message.

[0052] After the garment processing device receives a location request from a base station, it needs to obtain the base station's location information. Since the garment processing device and the base station have a communication connection, they can communicate and transmit data. Therefore, the garment processing device can send a location request to the base station through this communication connection. Upon receiving the request, the base station will send its own location to the garment processing device, thus allowing the garment processing device to obtain the base station's location information. When the cloud needs base station location information, it can also obtain it through the garment processing device.

[0053] In some embodiments, the garment handling device is connected to the base station via a wired or wireless communication network.

[0054] The garment processing equipment can be connected via wired or wireless communication networks to ensure communication between the equipment and the base station. For example, the base station can be placed near the garment processing equipment, allowing for wired communication and reducing the length of the data cable. Furthermore, since the garment processing equipment is also used for cleaning clothes, the presence of nearby water pipes or drainage pipes facilitates cleaning when the mobile cleaning equipment returns to the base station. If the garment processing equipment and the base station are directly connected via a wireless communication network, the type of wireless communication network can be selected based on the distance between them, such as using Bluetooth. Since the base station and the mobile cleaning equipment are connected via a first wireless communication network, and the base station includes modules for this network, the garment processing equipment can be connected via this network without altering the base station's structure, thus saving costs.

[0055] In some embodiments, the first wireless communication network includes a Bluetooth communication network.

[0056] Communication between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is achieved through a first wireless communication network, which can be a Bluetooth communication network. Bluetooth communication networks are primarily used for short-range data exchange. Using Bluetooth offers advantages such as low power consumption, strong anti-interference capabilities, and low cost, making it suitable for large-scale deployment. In most cases, the distance between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is not too great, satisfying communication needs in most situations.

[0057] In some embodiments, the second wireless communication network includes a WiFi communication network.

[0058] The mobile cleaning device connects to the cloud via a second wireless communication network, and the cloud also connects to the garment processing device via the same second wireless communication network. WiFi communication networks offer high flexibility and mobility, allowing access from anywhere within the wireless signal coverage area, and users connected to the WiFi network can move while maintaining network connectivity. Even when the mobile cleaning device moves over a large area, it can maintain communication with the cloud. Since the garment processing device typically has its own second wireless communication network, the cloud and the garment processing device can also connect via this second wireless communication network, i.e., WiFi. This prevents the communication network connection between the aforementioned devices from being interrupted, ensuring that the mobile cleaning device can obtain base station location information.

[0059] It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed herein do not limit the selection of the first wireless communication network and the second wireless communication network. The above embodiments are only illustrative examples, and the selection can be made according to the actual situation.

[0060] This disclosure also provides a communication control device for a mobile cleaning device, which can be integrated into the mobile cleaning device. Figure 4 A structural block diagram of a communication control device for a mobile cleaning equipment provided in this disclosure embodiment is shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the communication control device for the mobile cleaning equipment includes: a base station location acquisition instruction sending module 41 and a first base station location information receiving module 42.

[0061] The base station location acquisition instruction sending module 41 is used to send a base station location acquisition instruction to the cloud via a second wireless communication network after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station has been disconnected. The first base station location information receiving module 42 is used to receive base station location information sent by the cloud based on the base station location acquisition instruction via the second wireless communication network. The base station location information is obtained by the cloud from the clothing processing device via the second wireless communication network.

[0062] Optionally, the communication control device for the mobile cleaning equipment also includes a second base station location information receiving module. The second base station location information receiving module 43 is used to obtain base station location information from the base station through the first wireless communication network after determining the first wireless communication network connection between the mobile cleaning equipment and the base station.

[0063] This disclosure also provides a communication control device for a mobile cleaning device, which can be integrated in the cloud. Figure 5 A structural block diagram of a communication control device for another mobile cleaning device provided in this disclosure embodiment is shown below. Figure 5 As shown, the communication control device for the mobile cleaning equipment includes: a base station location acquisition instruction acquisition module 51, a base station location information acquisition module 52, and a first base station location information transmission module 53.

[0064] The base station location acquisition instruction acquisition module 51 is used to acquire the base station location acquisition instruction sent by the mobile cleaning device after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station has been disconnected. The base station location information acquisition module 52 is used to acquire base station location information from the garment processing device via a second wireless communication network according to the base station location acquisition instruction. The first base station location information transmission module 53 is used to transmit the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device via the second wireless communication network.

[0065] Optionally, the base station location information acquisition module 52 is further configured to send a base station location request to the garment processing device via the second wireless communication network according to the base station location acquisition instruction; and to acquire the base station location information sent by the garment processing device based on the base station location request via the second wireless communication network.

[0066] This disclosure also provides a communication control device for a mobile cleaning device, which can be integrated into a garment processing device. Figure 6 A structural block diagram of a communication control device for another mobile cleaning device provided in this disclosure embodiment is shown below. Figure 6 As shown, the communication control device for the mobile cleaning equipment includes: a base station location request acquisition module 61 and a second base station location information sending module 62.

[0067] The base station location request acquisition module 61 is used to acquire a base station location request sent by the cloud through the second wireless communication network. The second base station location information transmission module 62 is used to send the base station location information to the cloud through the second wireless communication network based on the base station location request, so that the cloud can send the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device through the second wireless communication network. The base station location request is generated by the cloud after acquiring a base station location acquisition instruction sent by the mobile cleaning device; the base station location acquisition instruction is sent by the mobile cleaning device to the cloud after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected.

[0068] Optionally, the location request information sending module 63 is used to send location request information to the base station so that the base station sends its location information to the clothing processing device based on the location request information.

[0069] This disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium that stores a program or instructions that cause a computer to perform the steps of the communication control method for a mobile cleaning device as described in any of the above embodiments, thus having the beneficial effects described in the above embodiments. The embodiments of this disclosure will not be described in detail here.

[0070] It should be noted that examples of readable storage media include, but are not limited to, electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, apparatuses, or devices, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of readable storage media (a non-exhaustive list) include: electrical connections having one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), optical fibers, portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. In this document, a readable storage medium can be any tangible medium that contains or stores a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0071] The computer storage medium provided in the above embodiments of this disclosure and the method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure are based on the same inventive concept and have the same beneficial effects as the methods adopted, run or implemented by the applications or instructions stored therein.

[0072] This disclosure also provides a cleaning system, which includes a mobile cleaning device, a laundry handling device, and a base station. After determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected, the mobile cleaning device sends a base station location acquisition command to the cloud via a second wireless communication network. Based on the base station location acquisition command, the cloud obtains the base station location information from the laundry handling device via the second wireless communication network and then sends the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device via the second wireless communication network.

[0073] For example, Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning system provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the mobile cleaning device is a robot vacuum cleaner, the laundry processing device is a washing machine, and the robot vacuum cleaner has a base station. The first wireless communication network is Bluetooth connection, and the second wireless communication network is WiFi connection. Robot vacuum cleaner A1 and robot vacuum cleaner A2 represent robot vacuum cleaners in different connection states. Robot vacuum cleaner A1 indicates that the robot vacuum cleaner is connected to the base station via the first wireless communication network, while robot vacuum cleaner A2 indicates that the first wireless communication network between the robot vacuum cleaner and the base station is disconnected.

[0074] If the robot vacuum and the base station can connect via Bluetooth and exchange information, the robot vacuum can receive the base station's location via Bluetooth when it needs to return to the base station, allowing it to return smoothly. However, if the Bluetooth connection between the robot vacuum and the base station is lost, for example, if the robot vacuum moves too far, it cannot obtain the base station's location information and cannot return on its own. Therefore, after confirming that the Bluetooth connection between the robot vacuum and the base station is lost, the robot vacuum can send a command to the cloud to obtain the base station's location via Wi-Fi. Upon receiving the command, the cloud will send a request to the washing machine via Wi-Fi. The washing machine will then obtain the base station's location information and send it to the cloud via Wi-Fi. The cloud will then send the base station's location information to the robot vacuum via Wi-Fi, enabling the robot vacuum to return to the base station location after obtaining the base station's location information.

[0075] It should be noted that, Figure 7 In some implementations, the washing machine and the base station can be integrated into one unit; however, in others, they can be installed separately. Figure 7 This is just an example.

[0076] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0077] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement it. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A communication control method for a mobile cleaning device, characterized in that, The communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment includes: After determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning equipment and the base station is disconnected, a base station location acquisition command is sent to the cloud via the second wireless communication network. The system receives base station location information sent by the cloud based on the base station location acquisition instruction via the second wireless communication network. The location information of the base station is obtained by the cloud from the clothing processing equipment through the second wireless communication network.

2. The communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: After establishing a first wireless communication network connection between the mobile cleaning device and the base station, the location information of the base station is obtained from the base station through the first wireless communication network.

3. The communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first wireless communication network includes a Bluetooth communication network.

4. The communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The second wireless communication network includes a Wi-Fi communication network.

5. A communication control method for a mobile cleaning device, characterized in that, The communication control method for the mobile cleaning device, applied in the cloud, includes: The mobile cleaning device obtains a base station location acquisition command sent after it determines that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station has been disconnected. According to the base station location acquisition instruction, the base station location information is obtained from the clothing processing device through the second wireless communication network; The base station location information is sent to the mobile cleaning device via the second wireless communication network.

6. The communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of obtaining base station location information from the garment processing device via the second wireless communication network according to the base station location acquisition instruction includes: According to the base station location acquisition instruction, a base station location request is sent to the clothing processing device through the second wireless communication network; The second wireless communication network is used to obtain the base station location information sent by the clothing processing device based on the base station location request.

7. The communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The first wireless communication network includes a Bluetooth communication network.

8. The communication control method for a mobile cleaning device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The second wireless communication network includes a Wi-Fi communication network.

9. A communication control method for a mobile cleaning device, characterized in that, The communication control method for the mobile cleaning device, applied to clothing processing equipment, includes: Obtain the base station location request sent by the cloud through the second wireless communication network; Based on the base station location request, the base station location information is sent to the cloud via the second wireless communication network, so that the cloud can send the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device via the second wireless communication network; The base station location request is generated by the cloud after receiving the base station location acquisition instruction sent by the mobile cleaning device; the base station location acquisition instruction is sent by the mobile cleaning device to the cloud after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected.

10. The communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, Before sending the base station location information to the cloud via the second wireless communication network based on the base station location request, the method further includes: A location request message is sent to the base station so that the base station sends its location information to the clothing processing device based on the location request message.

11. The communication control method for mobile cleaning equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment is connected to the base station via a wired or wireless communication network.

12. The communication control method for a mobile cleaning device according to any one of claims 9-11, characterized in that, The first wireless communication network includes a Bluetooth communication network.

13. The communication control method for a mobile cleaning device according to any one of claims 9-11, characterized in that, The second wireless communication network includes a Wi-Fi communication network.

14. A communication control device for a mobile cleaning equipment, characterized in that, The communication control device for mobile cleaning equipment includes: The base station location acquisition instruction sending module is used to send a base station location acquisition instruction to the cloud via a second wireless communication network after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning equipment and the base station has been disconnected. The first base station location information receiving module is used to receive base station location information sent by the cloud based on the base station location acquisition instruction through the second wireless communication network; The location information of the base station is obtained by the cloud from the clothing processing equipment through the second wireless communication network.

15. A communication control device for a mobile cleaning equipment, characterized in that, The communication control device for the mobile cleaning equipment, applied in the cloud, includes: The base station location acquisition instruction acquisition module is used to acquire the base station location acquisition instruction sent by the mobile cleaning device after it is determined that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected. The base station location information acquisition module is used to acquire base station location information from the clothing processing device through a second wireless communication network according to the base station location acquisition instruction. The first base station location information sending module is used to send the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device through the second wireless communication network.

16. A communication control device for a mobile cleaning equipment, characterized in that, The communication control device of the mobile cleaning equipment, applied to clothing processing equipment, includes: The base station location request acquisition module is used to acquire base station location requests sent by the cloud through the second wireless communication network; The second base station location information sending module is used to send base station location information to the cloud via the second wireless communication network based on the base station location request, so that the cloud can send the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device via the second wireless communication network; The base station location request is generated by the cloud after receiving the base station location acquisition instruction sent by the mobile cleaning device; the base station location acquisition instruction is sent by the mobile cleaning device to the cloud after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected.

17. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a program or instructions that cause a computer to execute the communication control method for the mobile cleaning device as described in any one of claims 1-13.

18. A cleaning system, characterized in that, include: Mobile cleaning equipment, garment processing equipment, and base stations; Wherein, after determining that the first wireless communication network between the mobile cleaning device and the base station is disconnected, the mobile cleaning device sends a base station location acquisition instruction to the cloud through the second wireless communication network; based on the base station location acquisition instruction, the cloud obtains the base station location information from the clothing processing device through the second wireless communication network, and sends the base station location information to the mobile cleaning device through the second wireless communication network.

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