Method and apparatus for controlling air conditioner, air conditioner, storage medium

By automatically adjusting the start time of the sleep-inducing program based on the child's identity and sleep history data, the air conditioner solves the problem of low efficiency in manually setting children's sleep-inducing programs and achieves a highly efficient sleep-inducing effect so that children fall asleep at the optimal time.

CN116642246BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202210142857.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-02-16
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2042-02-16

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the start time of children's sleep-inducing programs needs to be manually set by parents, resulting in low efficiency and an inability to adapt to children's unpredictable sleep schedules.

Method used

The system uses an air conditioner to identify the child's identity and sleep history data, determine the first bedtime, adjust the second bedtime based on the child's behavior, send sleep reminders to the guardian, and execute auxiliary sleep-inducing instructions, including playing sleep-aiding audio and adjusting the indoor environment.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of putting children to sleep, ensures that children fall asleep at the optimal sleep time, reduces the time and energy that caregivers need to spend putting children to sleep, and increases children's sleep safety.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a method for controlling an air conditioner, which comprises the following steps: in the case of identifying a child, determining a first sleep time according to the identity information and corresponding sleep history data of the child; in the case that the time difference between the current time and the first sleep time is less than or equal to a preset time difference, determining a second sleep time according to the sleep preparation behavior information of the child; and in the case that the current time is later than or equal to the second sleep time, sending a sleep-inducing reminder to a guardian of the child and executing an auxiliary sleep-inducing instruction. The method determines the starting time of the sleep-inducing scheme of the child according to the identity information, corresponding sleep history data and sleep preparation behavior information of the child. The method is beneficial to the sleep characteristics of the child, can assist the child to fall asleep at the best sleep time, and can improve the sleep-inducing efficiency of the guardian on the child. The application further discloses a device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a storage medium.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, such as a method and apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Studies have found that regular sleep patterns are crucial for the psychological and physiological development of young children. However, the difficulty in getting children to sleep has always been a major problem for parents, creating a pressing need for devices to help children fall asleep.

[0003] The related technology discloses a method for lulling children to sleep, including the following steps: A backend device sets a corresponding sleep-inducing plan based on the child's specific information, wherein the sleep-inducing plan includes at least one sleep-inducing method. The backend device sends the sleep-inducing plan to a frontend device. At a preset time, the frontend device activates the sleep-inducing plan, displays the sleep-inducing content to the child, and interacts with the child.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] The optimal time for children to sleep varies depending on the time of day, requiring parents to manually set the start time for their sleep-inducing routine, which is inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium to improve sleep-inducing efficiency.

[0008] In some embodiments, the method includes:

[0009] When a child is identified, the first bedtime is determined based on the child's identity information and corresponding sleep history data.

[0010] If the time difference between the current time and the first bedtime is less than or equal to the preset time difference, the second bedtime is determined based on the child's sleep-inducing behavior information.

[0011] If the current time is later than or equal to the second bedtime, send a sleep reminder to the child's guardian and execute the assistive sleep instructions.

[0012] In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the method for controlling an air conditioner as described above when the program instructions are executed.

[0013] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes:

[0014] The aforementioned device for controlling air conditioners.

[0015] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions that, when executed, perform the method described above for controlling an air conditioner.

[0016] The method, apparatus, air conditioner, and storage medium for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0017] The start time for a child's sleep-inducing plan is determined based on the child's identity information, corresponding sleep history data, and sleep-inducing behavior information. This helps to address the child's sleep characteristics and assist them in falling asleep at the optimal sleep time, thereby improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0018] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0027] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0028] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0029] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0030] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0031] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0032] Combination Figure 1 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0033] S101, when a child is detected, the air conditioner determines the first time to fall asleep based on the child's identity information and corresponding sleep history data.

[0034] S102, if the time difference between the current time and the first sleep time is less than or equal to the preset time difference, the air conditioner determines the second sleep time based on the child's sleep-in behavior information.

[0035] S103, if the current time is later than or equal to the second bedtime, the air conditioner sends a sleep reminder to the child's guardian and executes an auxiliary sleep-inducing instruction.

[0036] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure can determine the start time of a child's sleep-inducing plan based on the child's identity information, corresponding sleep history data, and sleep-inducing behavior information. This helps children fall asleep at their optimal sleep time, tailored to their sleep characteristics, thereby improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0037] Optionally, if the number of times a child falls asleep is less than a preset number, the preset time difference is set to the initial preset time difference. If the number of times a child falls asleep is greater than or equal to the preset number, the preset time difference is set to the median of historical time sample data. The historical time sample data consists of the time difference between the child's actual historical sleep onset time and their first historical sleep onset time. The initial value can be customized by the user and has a higher priority than the median of historical sample data. This allows for a better understanding of the child's sleep characteristics based on their sleep history, enabling timely adjustments to the start time of the sleep-inducing program. This, in turn, helps to better target the child's sleep characteristics, assisting them in falling asleep at their optimal sleep time and improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0038] Optionally, the initial preset time difference ranges from [0, 50 min]. The preset number of times ranges from [1, 20]. Specifically, the initial preset time difference can be 0, 10 min, 20 min, 30 min, 40 min, or 50 min. The preset number of times can be 1, 5, 10, 15, or 20. This allows for better determination of the preset time difference and preset number of times, which in turn helps to better identify the child's sleep characteristics based on their sleep history data, thus allowing for timely adjustments to the start time of the child's sleep-inducing program. Furthermore, this helps to better target the child's sleep characteristics, assisting them in falling asleep at the optimal sleep time, thereby improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0039] Optionally, the air conditioner determines the first bedtime based on the child's identity information and corresponding sleep history data. This includes: the air conditioner matching the child's identity information with the corresponding sleep history data in a sleep information database; and the air conditioner performing big data analysis on the sleep history data and current environmental information to determine the first bedtime. This allows for a better determination of the first bedtime based on the child's identity information and corresponding sleep history data, and then determines the start time of the child's sleep-inducing plan based on the child's sleep-inducing behavior information. This helps to better target the child's sleep characteristics, assisting the child to fall asleep at the optimal sleep time, and thus improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0040] Optionally, current environmental information includes one or more of the following: current season information; current weather conditions; current indoor temperature information; and current indoor humidity information. Thus, current season information and current weather conditions information will affect current indoor temperature information and current indoor humidity information. Studies show that current indoor temperature directly affects body temperature, which in turn affects not only the onset of sleep but also sleep quality and the duration of different sleep stages. Excessively high temperatures can lead to sweating and dehydration, making it difficult to fall asleep and interfering with the body's thermoregulation, resulting in fatigue without promoting sleep and reducing the duration of Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. Excessively low temperatures can cause discomfort and affect REM sleep and blood pressure. Both excessively high and low humidity can increase wakefulness and reduce the time spent in non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and REM sleep. Studies also show that current indoor humidity indirectly affects sleep. When users are exposed to excessively humid environments, it can worsen asthma symptoms, leading to bronchitis, respiratory infections, and other respiratory problems, thereby disrupting sleep. Excessive humidity can cause some people to sweat excessively, making them feel uncomfortable in bed. Conversely, exposure to low humidity can lead to respiratory health problems such as dry skin, itchy eyes, and sore throat, disrupting sleep. Therefore, it's beneficial to better determine the child's first sleep time based on their identity information, corresponding sleep history data, and current environmental information, and then determine the start time of the child's sleep-inducing plan based on their behavior before falling asleep. This allows for better targeting of children's sleep characteristics, helping them fall asleep at their optimal sleep time, and improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0041] Optionally, the sleep-inducing behavior information includes one or more of the following: facial expression information; postural information. Specifically, facial expression information includes one or more of the following: yawning, blank expression, and dull eyes. Postural information includes rubbing eyes. This allows for a better determination of the initiation time of the child's sleep-inducing plan, i.e., the second bedtime, based on the child's sleep-inducing information. This facilitates better targeting of the child's sleep behavior and characteristics for the day, assisting the child to fall asleep at the optimal sleep time, and thus improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0042] Optionally, the air conditioner determines the second sleep time based on the child's sleep-inducing behavior information, including: when sleep-inducing behavior information is detected, the air conditioner records the frequency of such behavior. If the frequency exceeds a preset frequency threshold, the air conditioner designates the current time as the second sleep time. This allows for a better determination of the initiation time of the child's sleep-inducing plan, i.e., the second sleep time, based on the frequency of the child's sleep-inducing behavior. This facilitates better targeting of the child's sleep behavior and characteristics for the day, helping the child fall asleep at the optimal sleep time, and thus improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0043] Optionally, if the number of times a child falls asleep is less than a preset number, the preset frequency threshold is set to the initial preset frequency. If the number of times a child falls asleep is greater than or equal to the preset number, the preset frequency threshold is set to the median of historical frequency sample data. The historical frequency sample data refers to historical actual frequency data. This allows for better adjustment of the start time of the sleep-inducing plan (i.e., the second sleep-inducing time) based on the frequency of the child's sleep-inducing signals when their sleep habits change. This helps to better target the child's daily sleep behavior and characteristics, assisting them in falling asleep at the optimal sleep time and improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0044] Optionally, the initial preset frequency can be set to [1, 5]. Specifically, the initial preset frequency can be 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. By limiting the initial preset frequency, the initiation time of the child's sleep-inducing plan (i.e., the second sleep-inducing time) can be adjusted more effectively based on the frequency of the child's sleep-inducing signals. This allows for better targeting of the child's daily sleep behavior and characteristics, assisting the child in falling asleep at the optimal sleep time and improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting the child to sleep.

[0045] Optionally, the air conditioner executes sleep-inducing instructions, including one or more of the following steps: the air conditioner plays sleep-inducing audio; the air conditioner adjusts the indoor temperature and humidity based on current environmental information to maintain a suitable sleep environment for the child; and the air conditioner adjusts the airflow angle based on the child's position to avoid direct airflow. In this way, the intelligent system employs two main sleep-inducing methods—sleep-inducing audio and adjusting the sleep air environment—to better assist children in falling asleep at their optimal sleep time, thereby improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0046] Optionally, the air conditioner adjusts the indoor temperature and humidity based on the current environmental information, including: adjusting the indoor temperature to a preset temperature range; and adjusting the indoor humidity to a preset humidity range. This helps to better adjust the sleep environment to promote sleep, thereby helping children fall asleep at their optimal sleep time and improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0047] Combination Figure 2 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, including:

[0048] S201, when a child is detected, the air conditioner determines the first bedtime based on the child's identity information and corresponding sleep history data.

[0049] S202, if the time difference between the current time and the first sleep time is less than or equal to the preset time difference, the air conditioner determines the second sleep time based on the child's sleep-in behavior information.

[0050] S203, if the current time is later than or equal to the second bedtime, the air conditioner sends a sleep-inducing reminder to the child's guardian and executes auxiliary sleep-inducing instructions.

[0051] S204, after detecting that a child has fallen asleep, the air conditioner reminds adults to wake the child up and take care of them based on the duration of the child's sleep.

[0052] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure can determine the start time of a child's sleep-inducing plan based on the child's identity information, corresponding sleep history data, and sleep-inducing behavior information. This helps children fall asleep at their optimal sleep time, tailored to their sleep characteristics, thus improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep. Simultaneously, reminding adults to get up and supervise based on the child's sleep duration helps prevent the child from wandering off alone, making the child safer.

[0053] Optionally, the air conditioner can remind adults to wake up and supervise the child based on the child's sleep duration, including reminding adults to wake up and supervise the child if the child's sleep duration exceeds a preset continuous sleep time. This helps to better remind adults to wake up and supervise the child based on the child's sleep duration, helps to prevent the child from wanting to get up alone, and makes the child safer.

[0054] Combination Figure 3 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, including:

[0055] S301: When a child is detected, the air conditioner determines the first bedtime based on the child's identity information and corresponding sleep history data.

[0056] S302, if the time difference between the current time and the first sleep time is less than or equal to the preset time difference, the air conditioner determines the second sleep time based on the child's sleep-in behavior information.

[0057] S303: If the current time is later than or equal to the second bedtime, the air conditioner sends a sleep reminder to the child's guardian and executes auxiliary sleep-inducing instructions.

[0058] S304: After detecting that a child has fallen asleep, the air conditioner records the time the child falls asleep.

[0059] S305, the air conditioner reminds adults to wake up and supervise children based on the duration of their sleep.

[0060] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure can determine the start time of a child's sleep-inducing plan based on the child's identity information, corresponding sleep history data, and sleep-inducing behavior information. This helps children fall asleep at their optimal sleep time, tailored to their sleep characteristics, thus improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep. Simultaneously, reminding adults to get up and supervise based on the child's sleep duration helps prevent the child from wandering off alone, making the child safer.

[0061] Combination Figure 4 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, including:

[0062] S401, the air conditioner identifies the user information of the indoor user.

[0063] S402, when a child is detected, the air conditioner determines the first bedtime based on the child's identity information and corresponding sleep history data.

[0064] S403, if the time difference between the current time and the first sleep time is less than or equal to the preset time difference, the air conditioner determines the second sleep time based on the child's sleep-inducing behavior information.

[0065] S404: If the current time is later than or equal to the second bedtime, the air conditioner sends a sleep reminder to the child's guardian and executes auxiliary sleep-inducing instructions.

[0066] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure can determine the start time of a child's sleep-inducing plan based on the child's identity information, corresponding sleep history data, and sleep-inducing behavior information. This helps children fall asleep at their optimal sleep time, tailored to their sleep characteristics, thereby improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0067] Combination Figure 5As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, including:

[0068] S501, when a child is detected, the air conditioner determines the first time to fall asleep based on the child's identity information and corresponding sleep history data.

[0069] S502, when the time difference between the current time and the first sleep time is less than or equal to the preset time difference, the air conditioner recognizes the child's sleep-in behavior information.

[0070] S503, the air conditioner determines the second bedtime based on the child's sleep-inducing behavior information.

[0071] S504: If the current time is later than or equal to the second bedtime, the air conditioner sends a sleep reminder to the child's guardian and executes an auxiliary sleep-inducing instruction.

[0072] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure can determine the start time of a child's sleep-inducing plan based on the child's identity information, corresponding sleep history data, and sleep-inducing behavior information. This helps children fall asleep at their optimal sleep time, tailored to their sleep characteristics, thereby improving the efficiency of caregivers in putting children to sleep.

[0073] Combination Figure 6 As shown, this disclosure provides an apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, including a processor 600 and a memory 601. Optionally, the apparatus may further include a communication interface 602 and a bus 603. The processor 600, communication interface 602, and memory 601 can communicate with each other via the bus 603. The communication interface 602 can be used for information transmission. The processor 600 can call logical instructions in the memory 601 to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner described in the above embodiment.

[0074] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 601 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0075] The memory 601, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 600 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 601, thereby implementing the method for controlling the air conditioner described in the above embodiments.

[0076] The memory 601 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 601 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0077] This disclosure provides an air conditioner that includes the above-described device for controlling the air conditioner.

[0078] This disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0079] This disclosure provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the above-described method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0080] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0081] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0082] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0083] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0084] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0085] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: When a child is identified, the first bedtime is determined based on the child's identity information and corresponding sleep history data. If the time difference between the current time and the first bedtime is less than or equal to the preset time difference, the second bedtime is determined based on the child's sleep-inducing behavior information. If the current time is later than or equal to the second bedtime, send a sleep reminder to the child's guardian and execute the assistive sleep instructions; The execution of the sleep aid instruction includes one or more of the following steps: playing sleep aid audio; adjusting the indoor temperature and humidity according to the current environmental information to maintain a suitable indoor environment for the child's sleep; and adjusting the air outlet angle based on the child's position to avoid direct airflow.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of determining the first bedtime based on the child's identity information and corresponding sleep history data includes: The corresponding sleep history data is obtained by matching the child's identity information with the sleep information database. Big data analysis is used to determine the first time to fall asleep by analyzing historical sleep data and current environmental information.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The current environment information includes one or more of the following: Current season information; Current weather information; Current indoor temperature information; Current indoor humidity information.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sleep-inducing behavior information includes one or more of the following: Facial expression information; Attitude information.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of determining the second bedtime based on the child's sleep-inducing behavior information includes: When information indicating a child is about to fall asleep is detected, the frequency of such information being recorded. If the frequency is greater than the preset frequency threshold, the current time will be determined as the second time to fall asleep.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, After executing the sleep-inducing instructions, the process also includes: Once the system detects that a child has fallen asleep, it alerts adults to wake the child and supervise them based on the duration of the child's sleep.

7. A device for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to execute, when running the program instructions, the method for controlling an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the device for controlling an air conditioner as described in claim 7.

9. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, When the program instructions are executed, they perform the method for controlling an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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