A control method of an air conditioner and an air conditioner

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a control method and an air conditioner. The control method includes: acquiring temperatures at multiple different locations within a space; acquiring the user's location within the space; determining influence coefficients corresponding to multiple temperatures based on the user's location; calculating the overall ambient temperature of the space based on the influence coefficients and the temperatures; and operating the air conditioner according to the overall ambient temperature. By measuring temperatures at multiple points and comprehensively considering their proximity to the user's location to calculate the overall ambient temperature, and operating the air conditioner according to the overall ambient temperature, user comfort is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a control method for an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve and they continuously pursue a higher quality of life, the demand for intelligent home appliances is also increasing. They are no longer satisfied with just the basic cooling and heating functions of air conditioners, but are beginning to seek greater comfort. Air conditioning systems typically operate by controlling the ambient temperature detected by temperature sensors.

[0003] Temperature sensors are installed on the indoor unit of the air conditioner, which is typically positioned higher than where people are. When the air conditioner is cooling, cold air sinks; when it's heating, hot air rises. This causes a discrepancy between the ambient temperature detected by the sensor and the actual ambient temperature perceived by the user. Furthermore, the air conditioning system fails to consider the overall ambient temperature of the installation area and the user's location, thus reducing user comfort. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a control method for an air conditioner that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems, and can solve the problem that the prior art fails to comprehensively consider the overall temperature of the air conditioner installation scene and the user's location, thereby improving user comfort.

[0005] Specifically, the present invention provides a control method for an air conditioner, the control method comprising:

[0006] Obtain the temperature at multiple different locations within the space;

[0007] Obtain the user's location within the space;

[0008] Multiple influence coefficients corresponding to the temperature are determined based on the user's location within the space;

[0009] Calculate the overall ambient temperature of the space based on the influence coefficient and the temperature.

[0010] It operates according to the overall ambient temperature.

[0011] Optionally, obtaining the temperature at multiple different locations within the space includes:

[0012] The temperature at the corresponding location is obtained by using at least one of a temperature sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor, or a smart home appliance with temperature measurement function.

[0013] Optionally, obtaining the user's location within the space includes:

[0014] The user's location within the space is obtained through at least one of a human sensing module, a monitoring system, or a smart home appliance with location awareness capabilities.

[0015] Optionally, determining multiple influence coefficients corresponding to the temperatures based on the user's location within the space includes:

[0016] The influence coefficient corresponding to the user's nearest location is assigned a first influence coefficient.

[0017] The influence coefficients corresponding to other positions are assigned a second influence coefficient, where the first influence coefficient is greater than the second influence coefficient.

[0018] Optionally, the second influence coefficient corresponding to the other location is negatively correlated with the distance between that location and the user's location.

[0019] Optionally, calculating the overall ambient temperature of the space based on the influence coefficient and the temperature includes:

[0020] The multiple influence coefficients are used as weights, and then the weighted average of the multiple temperatures is obtained;

[0021] The overall ambient temperature is assigned the weighted average value.

[0022] Optionally, the first influence coefficient is 1.5 to 2;

[0023] The second influence coefficient is 0.8 to 1.

[0024] Optionally, the air conditioner transmits information to the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module via a wireless or wired transmission device.

[0025] Optionally, the wireless transmission device is a Bluetooth transmission device, a WiFi transmission device, or an infrared transmission device;

[0026] The wired transmission device is a data cable.

[0027] In particular, the present invention also provides an air conditioner, the air conditioner including a memory and a processor, the memory storing a control program, which, when executed by the processor, is used to implement any of the above-described control methods.

[0028] In this invention, the air conditioner acquires temperatures at multiple different locations within a space and also acquires the user's location within the space. Based on the user's location, the air conditioner determines influence coefficients corresponding to these temperatures, calculates the overall ambient temperature of the space based on these influence coefficients and the temperatures, and operates according to this overall ambient temperature. This control method of the invention comprehensively considers the user's location when calculating the overall ambient temperature within the space and operates accordingly, thereby improving user comfort.

[0029] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the invention in detail by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or portions. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of a control method for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The following reference Figures 1 to 3 This invention describes a control method and an air conditioner having the control method according to embodiments of the present invention. In this description, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature, that is, include one or more of that feature. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it encompasses, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may be further included.

[0035] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," "link," "fix," and "couple" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or it can include contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," or "below" of the second feature can mean the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0037] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, and with reference Figures 2 to 3 This invention provides a control method for an air conditioner, the control method comprising:

[0039] Step S11: Obtain the temperature at multiple different locations within the space;

[0040] Step S12: Obtain the user's location within the space;

[0041] Step S13: Determine multiple influence coefficients corresponding to the temperature based on the user's position within the space;

[0042] Step S14: Calculate the overall ambient temperature Tai of the space based on the influence coefficient and the temperature;

[0043] Step S15: Run according to the overall ambient temperature Tai.

[0044] In this embodiment, the control method operates as follows: The air conditioner acquires the temperature at multiple different locations within the space, denoted as Tai_i, with a total of n temperatures, namely Tai_1, Tai_2, Tai_3…Tai_n, where n≥2. The user's location within the space is acquired. The air conditioner determines multiple influence coefficients corresponding to the temperatures based on the user's location within the space, denoted as θi (i=1, 2, 3…n), each corresponding to a temperature Tai_i (i=1, 2, 3…n), the specific values ​​of θ1, θ2, θ3…θn determined by the user's location. The overall ambient temperature of the space is calculated based on the influence coefficients and the temperatures, yielding a specific value. The air conditioner operates according to the overall ambient temperature.

[0045] The control method of the present invention comprehensively considers the user's location to calculate the overall ambient temperature in the space, and operates according to the overall ambient temperature, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, acquiring the temperature at multiple different locations within the space and acquiring the user's location within the space are not sequential in time, and can be done in various ways, such as:

[0047] First, obtain the temperature at multiple different locations within the space, then obtain the user's location within the space; or

[0048] First, obtain the user's location within the space; then, obtain the temperature at multiple different locations within the space; or

[0049] Simultaneously acquire the temperature at multiple different locations within the space and the user's location within the space.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, obtaining the temperature at multiple different locations within the space includes:

[0051] The temperature at the corresponding location is obtained by using at least one of a temperature sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor, or a smart home appliance with temperature measurement function.

[0052] In this embodiment, the smart home appliance can be a television, refrigerator, water heater, etc., with temperature measurement function. This smart home appliance provides temperature measurement functionality while fulfilling daily usage requirements, eliminating the need for additional temperature measurement equipment and reducing space occupancy.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, obtaining the user's location within the space includes: obtaining the user's location within the space through at least one of a human sensing module, monitoring, or a smart home appliance with location sensing capabilities. The human sensing module has location sensing capabilities, enabling it to sense the user's location and transmit information.

[0054] In this embodiment, the smart home appliance not only meets the functions of daily use but also has a location sensing function, eliminating the need for additional location measurement equipment and avoiding additional costs.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, determining multiple influence coefficients corresponding to the temperature based on the user's position in the space includes: assigning a first influence coefficient to the influence coefficient corresponding to the position closest to the user; and assigning a second influence coefficient to the influence coefficients corresponding to other positions, wherein the first influence coefficient is greater than the second influence coefficient.

[0056] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the control method includes:

[0057] Step S21: Obtain the temperature at multiple different locations within the space;

[0058] Step S22: Obtain the user's location within the space;

[0059] Step S23: Determine the first influence coefficient and the second influence coefficient based on the user's position within the space;

[0060] Step S24: Calculate the overall ambient temperature Tai of the space based on the first influence coefficient, the second influence coefficient, and the temperature.

[0061] Step S25: Run according to the overall ambient temperature Tai.

[0062] In this embodiment, influence coefficients for multiple temperature-corresponding locations are assigned based on their distance from the user's location within the space. By comprehensively considering the influence of distance, the overall ambient temperature is made to match the actual temperature within the space, thereby enhancing user comfort when the air conditioner operates according to this overall ambient temperature.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second influence coefficient corresponding to the other location is negatively correlated with the distance between that location and the user's location.

[0064] In this embodiment, the second influence coefficient is assigned a value based on the distance between the other locations and the user's location. The value of the second influence coefficient decreases as the distance increases. When assigning a value to the second influence coefficient, the influence of distance is comprehensively considered, making the overall ambient temperature more accurate and closer to the actual temperature within the space.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, the step of calculating the overall ambient temperature of the space based on the influence coefficients and the temperatures includes: using multiple influence coefficients as weights, and then obtaining a weighted average of multiple temperatures; and assigning the overall ambient temperature as the weighted average.

[0066] Specifically, the overall ambient temperature of the space is calculated based on the influence coefficient and the temperature, and the Tai is calculated using the following formula.

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[0068] The specific value was calculated.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, in order to improve the air conditioning operation effect at the user's current location, the first influence coefficient is assigned a large value, that is, the θi (i = 1, 2, 3...n) corresponding to the first influence coefficient takes a large value; while the multiple second influence coefficients corresponding to other locations are assigned small values, that is, the θi (i = 1, 2, 3...n) corresponding to the second influence coefficient can take a small value.

[0070] Specifically, the first influence coefficient is 1.5 to 2 (e.g., 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 or 1.8); the second influence coefficient is 0.8 to 1 (e.g., 0.8, 0.85, 0.9, 0.95 or 1).

[0071] In this case, the difference in the values ​​assigned to the first influence coefficient and the second influence coefficient can improve the operational effect at the user's location.

[0072] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the control method includes:

[0073] Step S31: Obtain the temperature at multiple different locations within the space, and simultaneously obtain the user's location within the space;

[0074] Step S32: Match the user's current location with the received ambient temperature Tai_i (i = 1, 2, 3...n) to determine the ambient temperature of the user's current location;

[0075] Step S33: Determine the first influence coefficient and the second influence coefficient based on the user's position within the space;

[0076] Step S34: Calculate the overall ambient temperature Tai of the space based on the first influence coefficient, the second influence coefficient, and the temperature.

[0077] Step S35: Run according to the overall ambient temperature Tai.

[0078] In this embodiment, the influence coefficient of the user's position in the space is maximized, so that the overall ambient temperature is closer to the user's actual feeling, which is conducive to improving the user's perceived comfort.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner transmits information to the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module via a wired transmission device.

[0080] Of course, in some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner may also transmit information to the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module via a wireless transmission device.

[0081] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, when the air conditioner transmits information with the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module, the transmission device used includes both wired and wireless transmission devices. This provides diverse transmission methods and convenient selection.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, the wired transmission device is a data cable.

[0083] In this embodiment, a data cable is used as a wired transmission device to transmit information between the air conditioner and the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module, which has high transmission efficiency.

[0084] The wireless transmission device can take many forms, such as:

[0085] In some embodiments of the present invention, when the air conditioner transmits information with the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module, a Bluetooth transmission device is used.

[0086] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner transmits information with the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module using a WiFi transmission device.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner transmits information with the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module using an infrared transmission device.

[0088] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner transmits information with the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module, using other wireless transmission devices.

[0089] Of course, in some embodiments of the present invention, depending on the specific configuration of the air conditioner, the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module, two or more of the following wireless transmission devices may be used: Bluetooth transmission device, WiFi transmission device, infrared transmission device, and others. Utilizing the device's own transmission device is simple and convenient.

[0090] This invention also provides an air conditioner, which includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores a control program, which, when executed by the processor, is used to implement the control method in any of the above embodiments.

[0091] In this embodiment, the air conditioner can be a commercial air conditioner or a residential air conditioner. Since the control method has been described in detail in the above embodiments, it will not be repeated here to avoid repetition.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The control method includes: Obtain the temperature at multiple different locations within the space; Obtain the user's location within the space; Multiple influence coefficients corresponding to the temperature are determined based on the user's location within the space; Calculate the overall ambient temperature of the space based on the influence coefficient and the temperature. Operates according to the overall ambient temperature; The method of determining multiple influence coefficients corresponding to the temperature based on the user's position within the space includes: The influence coefficient corresponding to the user's nearest location is assigned a first influence coefficient. The influence coefficients corresponding to other positions are assigned a second influence coefficient, where the first influence coefficient is greater than the second influence coefficient.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method of obtaining the temperature at multiple different locations within the space includes: The temperature at the corresponding location is obtained by using at least one of a temperature sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor, or a smart home appliance with temperature measurement function.

3. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method of obtaining the user's location within the space includes: The user's location within the space is obtained through at least one of a human sensing module, a monitoring system, or a smart home appliance with location awareness capabilities.

4. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second influence coefficient corresponding to the other locations is negatively correlated with the distance between that location and the user's location.

5. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The calculation of the overall ambient temperature of the space based on the influence coefficient and the temperature includes: The multiple influence coefficients are used as weights, and then the weighted average of the multiple temperatures is obtained; The overall ambient temperature is assigned the weighted average value.

6. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first influence coefficient is 1.5~2; The second influence coefficient is 0.8~1.

7. The control method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The air conditioner transmits information to the temperature sensor, the temperature and humidity sensor, the smart home appliance, or the human sensing module via a wireless or wired transmission device.

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The wireless transmission device is a Bluetooth transmission device, a WiFi transmission device, or an infrared transmission device. The wired transmission device is a data cable.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores a control program, which, when executed by the processor, is used to implement the control method of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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