Air conditioner control device, method, apparatus for visualizing air conditioner operating states

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and discloses an air conditioner control device. The air conditioner control device comprises a body and a swing leaf unit, the body is in communication connection with an air conditioner and is used for acquiring running state information of the air conditioner; the swing leaf unit is installed on the body and comprises one or more groups of swing leaf assemblies; the swing leaf assembly comprises a swing leaf and a driving structure; the swing leaf is connected with the driving structure; and the driving structure is used for adjusting the position of the swing leaf according to the running state information. The swing leaf unit is arranged on the body of the air conditioner control device, the running state information of the air conditioner is acquired through the body, and the swing leaf unit is used to convert the air conditioner running state information into position information of the swing leaf, so that the air conditioner running state information is visualized, and a visually impaired group can understand the running state of the air conditioner through a touch mode. The application further discloses a method and device for visualizing the running state of an air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioner technology, such as an air conditioner control device, a method for representing the operating state of an air conditioner, and an apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there is a lack of air conditioning control products designed for visually impaired people in the air conditioning market. Traditional air conditioning remote control devices are difficult for visually impaired people to control and cannot accurately know the working status of the air conditioner. For visually impaired people, it is equally important to learn how to operate the air conditioner, independently judge information, independently perceive the current working status of the air conditioner, and determine the current wind speed and temperature.

[0003] Although some air conditioners have implemented the Internet of Things (IoT), allowing users to adjust their operation via voice, IoT systems are sometimes unstable due to network and system updates, making it difficult to guarantee continuous online operation. When the air conditioner disconnects, visually impaired individuals accustomed to voice control will be unable to ascertain its status, potentially causing psychological discomfort. Summary of the Invention

[0004] 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.

[0005] This disclosure provides an air conditioner control device, a method and apparatus for visualizing the operating status of an air conditioner, so that the air conditioner operating status information is visualized as the position information of the louvers, allowing visually impaired people to understand the operating status of the air conditioner through touch.

[0006] In some embodiments, the control device of the air conditioner includes a main body and a swivel unit. The main body is communicatively connected to the air conditioner and is used to acquire the operating status information of the air conditioner. The swivel unit is mounted on the main body and includes one or more sets of swivel assemblies. Each swivel assembly includes swivel blades and a drive structure. The swivel blades are connected to the drive structure, and the drive structure is used to adjust the position of the swivel blades according to the operating status information.

[0007] In some embodiments, the method for representing the operating status of an air conditioner includes an air conditioner control device as described in any of the preceding embodiments; the method includes: acquiring operating status information of the air conditioner, the operating status information including the on / off status of the air conditioner, the wind speed difference between the air outlet wind speed and the set wind speed, and the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature; and adjusting the position of the oscillating blades of the oscillating unit according to the operating status information.

[0008] In some embodiments, the apparatus for a concrete air conditioner operating state includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute, when running the program instructions, the method for a concrete air conditioner operating state as described above.

[0009] In some embodiments, the control device of the air conditioner includes the means described above for representing the operating state of the air conditioner.

[0010] The air conditioner control device, method, and apparatus for representing the operating state of an air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0011] In this embodiment, a swaying blade unit is provided on the main body of the air conditioner control device. The main body obtains the air conditioner's operating status information, and the swaying blade unit converts the air conditioner's operating status information into the position information of the swaying blades, making the air conditioner's operating status information more concrete. Visually impaired people can understand the air conditioner's operation by touching it.

[0012] The product of this disclosure enables visually impaired individuals to make independent judgments without relying on the network or the Internet of Things, thus meeting their psychological and physiological needs.

[0013] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0014] 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:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner control device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first state of the air conditioner control device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second state of the air conditioner control device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third state of the air conditioner control device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a method for representing the operating state of a concrete air conditioner, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the method in step S01;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a device for representing the operating state of an air conditioner, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another device for representing the operating state of an air conditioner, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 10: Air conditioner controller; 11: Main body; 111: Trough-shaped structure; 12: First swivel blade; 13: Second swivel blade; 14: Cooling button; 15: Heating button; 16: Numeric keypad;

[0025] 21: Setting module; 22: Detection module; 23: Adjustment module. 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] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] The communication connection in this embodiment can be a line-based information transmission connection or a wireless connection such as Bluetooth, infrared, or Wi-Fi.

[0034] The operating status information in this embodiment includes the air conditioner's on / off status information, the air outlet wind speed and the wind speed difference between the set wind speed, and the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature.

[0035] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0036] Combination Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner control device, including a main body 11 and a louver unit.

[0037] The main body 11 is connected to the air conditioner for communication and is used to obtain the operating status information of the air conditioner.

[0038] The oscillating blade unit is mounted on the main body 11 and includes one or more oscillating blade assemblies. Each oscillating blade assembly includes oscillating blades and a drive structure. The oscillating blades are connected to the drive structure, which is used to adjust the position of the oscillating blades according to the operating status information.

[0039] Understandably, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is equipped with a first sensor for transmitting the air conditioner's operating information. The main body 11 contains an information transmission unit and a microprocessor. The information transmission unit includes a second sensor, which is communicatively connected to the first sensor, for acquiring the air conditioner's operating status information. The microprocessor controls the movement of the drive structure based on the air conditioner's current operating status information, positioning the oscillating blades at a position matching the current operating status information. The air conditioner controller 10 can be a remote control, allowing the user to obtain the air conditioner's operating status and send user commands to control its operation.

[0040] The air conditioner control device can be equipped with one set of louvered blades, allowing visually impaired users to determine the air conditioner's operating status by touching and sensing the position of the louvers. Alternatively, two or more sets of louvered blades can be installed, allowing users to determine the air conditioner's operating status by touching and sensing the relative positions of the louvers in different sets.

[0041] The air conditioner control device provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a louver unit on its main body 11. The main body 11 acquires the air conditioner's operating status information, and the louver unit converts this information into louver position information, making the operating status information more tangible. Visually impaired individuals can understand the air conditioner's operation through touch. This product allows visually impaired individuals to make independent judgments without relying on a network or the Internet of Things, thus meeting their psychological and physiological needs.

[0042] Optionally, such as Figure 3 , 4 As shown, the main body 11 is provided with a groove structure 111 for identification; when the air conditioner is off, the louvers cover the groove structure 111; when the air conditioner is on, the louvers at least partially leave the groove structure 111, exposing the groove structure 111.

[0043] Understandably, the grooved structure 111, with its concave-convex shape, facilitates differentiation between the visually impaired and smooth surfaces. The grooved structure 111 is positioned at the corresponding location between the main body 11 and the louvers for identification. In the off state, the louvers cover the grooved structure 111, preventing the user from touching it. In the on state, the grooved structure 111 is exposed. The user experiences two different tactile sensations when touching the same location in the on and off states, helping the visually impaired understand the air conditioner's on / off status.

[0044] Optionally, such as Figures 2 to 4As shown, in the first state, the blade surface of the swing leaf is parallel to the corresponding part of the body 11; in the second state, the blade surface of the swing leaf and the corresponding part of the body 11 are at an angle; in the third state, the projected area of ​​the blade surface of the swing leaf on the corresponding part of the body 11 is less than or equal to 1 / 2 of the area of ​​the corresponding part of the body 11.

[0045] It is understandable that when the air conditioner is in its first state, such as Figure 2 As shown, the blade surface of the oscillating vane is parallel to the corresponding part of the main body 11; when the air conditioner is in the second state, as... Figure 3 As shown, the blade surface of the oscillating vane forms an angle with the corresponding part of the main body 11; when the air conditioner is in the third state, as... Figure 4 As shown, the projected area of ​​the blade surface of the swing blade on the corresponding part of the body 11 is less than or equal to 1 / 2 of the area of ​​the corresponding part of the body 11.

[0046] In this embodiment, the corresponding part of the body 11 is the position where the projection of the blade surface of the oscillating blade onto the body is when the blade surface is parallel to the body. The first state can be when the air conditioner is off, the second state can be when the wind speed difference is less than or equal to a first threshold and the temperature difference is greater than a second threshold, or the air conditioner is operating at high airflow, and the third state can be when the wind speed difference is less than or equal to the first threshold and the temperature difference is less than or equal to the second threshold, or the air conditioner is in anti-direct-blow mode.

[0047] As an example, when the air conditioner control device has only one set of swing blades, in the first state, the blade surface of the swing blade is parallel to the corresponding part of the body 11; in the second state, the blade surface of the swing blade has an angle of less than 90° with the corresponding part of the body 11, and the projected area of ​​the blade surface on the corresponding part of the body 11 is smaller than the area of ​​the corresponding part of the body 11; in the third state, the blade surface of the swing blade forms an obtuse angle with the corresponding part of the body 11, and the projected area of ​​the blade surface on the corresponding part of the body 11 is 0. Visually impaired users can determine the operating status of the air conditioner by touching the location of the swing blade or by combining the size of the area of ​​the groove structure 111 exposed on the top surface of the body 11. In this example, the angle between the blade surface of the swing blade and the corresponding part of the body 11 in the second state is preferably an angle of 30° to 60°.

[0048] As another example, when the air conditioner control device has only one set of swing blades, in the first state, the blade surface is parallel to the corresponding part of the body 11; in the second state, the blade surface is at a 90° angle to the corresponding part of the body 11, and the projected area of ​​the blade surface on the corresponding part of the body 11 is the projected area of ​​the side surface of the blade; in the third state, the blade surface is at an angle greater than 90° to the corresponding part of the body 11, and the projected area of ​​the blade surface on the corresponding part of the body 11 is 0. Visually impaired users can determine the operating status of the air conditioner by touching the location of the swing blades or by combining the size of the area of ​​the groove structure 111 exposed on the top surface of the body 11. In this example, the angle between the blade surface and the corresponding part of the body 11 in the third state is preferably greater than 90° and less than 180°.

[0049] As another example, when the air conditioner control device has only one set of swing blades, in the first state, the blade surface is parallel to the corresponding part of the body 11; in the second state, the blade surface has an angle greater than 90° with the corresponding part of the body 11, and the projected area of ​​the blade surface on the corresponding part of the body 11 is 0; in the third state, the blade surface has an angle of 90° with the corresponding part of the body 11, and the projected area of ​​the blade surface on the corresponding part of the body 11 is the projected area of ​​the side of the blade. Visually impaired users can determine the operating status of the air conditioner by touching the location of the swing blades or by combining the size of the area of ​​the groove structure 111 exposed on the top surface of the body 11. In this example, the angle between the blade surface and the corresponding part of the body 11 in the second state is preferably greater than 90° and less than 180°.

[0050] As another example, the top of the body 11 is provided with a first pendulum assembly and a second pendulum assembly. The first pendulum assembly includes a first pendulum 12, and the second pendulum assembly includes a second pendulum 13. The drive shaft of the first pendulum 12 is located diagonally above the drive shaft of the second pendulum 13. Figure 2 As shown, when the air conditioner is in the first state, the blade surfaces of the first vane 12 and the second vane 13 are parallel to the top surface of the body 11 and shield the groove-shaped structure 111. Figure 3 As shown, when the air conditioner is in the second state, both the first vane 12 and the second vane 13 have an angle of less than 90° with the top surface of the body 11, and the projected area of ​​the vane surface on the corresponding part of the body 11 is smaller than the area of ​​the corresponding part of the body 11. Figure 4As shown, when the air conditioner is in the third state, the second blade 13 resets, again covering the corresponding groove structure 111. The first blade 12 flips over to the top of the second blade 13, the two blades are in contact, and the groove structure 111 corresponding to the first blade 12 is fully exposed. The projected area of ​​the blade surface on the corresponding part of the body 11 is half the area of ​​the corresponding part of the body. In this way, visually impaired users can determine the operating status of the air conditioner by touching the positions of the first blade 12 and the second blade 13 or by combining the size of the area of ​​the groove structure 111 exposed on the top surface of the body 11. In this example, the angle between the blade surface and the corresponding part of the body 11 in the second state is preferably 30° to 60°, and the projected area of ​​the blade surface on the corresponding part of the body 11 is greater than half the area of ​​the corresponding part of the body and smaller than the area of ​​the corresponding part.

[0051] As another example, the top of the body 11 is provided with a first pendulum assembly and a second pendulum assembly. The first pendulum assembly includes a first pendulum 12, and the second pendulum assembly includes a second pendulum 13. The drive shaft of the first pendulum 12 is located diagonally above the drive shaft of the second pendulum 13. Figure 2 As shown, in the first state of the air conditioner, the blades of the first vane 12 and the second vane 13 are parallel to the top surface of the body 11 and cover the groove structure 111. In the second state of the air conditioner, both the first vane 12 and the second vane 13 have a 90° angle with the top surface of the body 11, and the projected area of ​​the blade surface at the corresponding part of the body 11 is the projected area of ​​the side surface of the blade. Figure 4 As shown, when the air conditioner is in the third state, the second blade 13 returns to its original position, again covering the corresponding groove structure 111. The first blade 12 flips over to be above the second blade 13, and the two blades are in contact. The groove structure 111 corresponding to the first blade 12 is fully exposed, and the projected area of ​​the blade surface on the corresponding part of the body 11 is half the area of ​​the corresponding part of the body. In this way, visually impaired users can determine the operating status of the air conditioner by touching the location of the first blade 12 and the second blade 13 or by combining the size of the area of ​​the groove structure 111 exposed on the top surface of the body 11.

[0052] Optionally, the drive structure includes a drive shaft and a drive motor. The drive shaft is connected to the swing blade, and the drive motor is connected to the drive shaft. The drive motor is used to adjust the position of the swing blade according to the operating status information.

[0053] It is understandable that each set of pendulum assemblies has an independent drive structure, and the pendulums of each set are mounted on the drive shaft of that set. When there are multiple sets of pendulum assemblies, the pendulums of each set are controlled independently. This avoids mutual interference.

[0054] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the oscillating blade structure includes two sets of oscillating blade assemblies. The drive shafts of the two sets of oscillating blade assemblies are located at the middle position of the top of the body 11, and the plane containing the axes of the two sets of drive shafts forms an angle with the top surface of the body 11.

[0055] It is understandable that two sets of swing blade assemblies are installed on the top of the main body 11, allowing the user to determine the air conditioner's operating status by observing the relative position of the swing blades in these two sets. Since the plane containing the axes of the two drive shafts forms an angle with the top surface of the main body 11, the movement of the two sets of swing blades will not interfere with each other when both sets of swing blades are at an angle to the top surface of the main body 11. Furthermore, as... Figure 2 As shown, when the air conditioner is in the first state, the blades of the two sets of swing blades are not on the same plane because the plane containing the axes of the two sets of drive shafts forms an angle with the top surface of the body 11.

[0056] As an example, the plane containing the axes of the two sets of drive shafts forms a 45° angle with the top surface of the body 11.

[0057] Optionally, the main body 11 is a columnar structure, with a swing blade unit on the top of the main body 11 and Braille buttons on the side of the main body 11 for inputting user commands.

[0058] It is understood that the air conditioner controller 10 is communicatively connected to the air conditioner, and is configured to control the operation of the air conditioner based on instructions sent by the user via Braille buttons. This facilitates the adjustment of the air conditioner's operating status by visually impaired individuals. As an example, the air conditioner controller 10 can be an air conditioner remote control.

[0059] Optionally, the Braille keypad includes a mode key and a numeric keypad. The mode key is located in the first area and is used to input the air conditioner's operating mode; the numeric keypad is located in the second area and is used to input the set temperature.

[0060] Understandably, users can set the indoor temperature using the numeric keypad 16. When the current temperature is set, the corresponding numeric keypad is recessed; when the temperature is reset or the unit is turned off, the numeric keypad pops out. Users can use the mode button to select the air conditioner's operating mode, such as cooling mode, heating mode, smart mode, anti-direct-blow mode, dehumidification mode, etc., as well as adjust the fan speed.

[0061] As an example, the mode buttons include a cooling button 14 and a heating button 15. Pressing either the cooling button 14 or the heating button 15 turns on the air conditioner and adjusts the airflow. Specifically, the air conditioner control device can distinguish between on / off commands and airflow adjustment commands based on the number of times the mode button is pressed or the pressure applied to it; this is existing technology and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0062] Optionally, the bottom of the main body 11 is provided with an adhesive part for fixing the air conditioner controller 10. This makes it easy to fix the air conditioner controller 10 to a wall or table, making it easier for visually impaired people to find and use.

[0063] Combination Figure 5 As shown, this disclosure provides a method for representing the operating state of a concrete air conditioner, including:

[0064] S01, the air conditioner controller obtains the air conditioner's operating status information, which includes the air conditioner's on / off status, the air outlet wind speed and the wind speed difference between the set wind speed, and the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature.

[0065] S02, the air conditioner controller adjusts the position of the swivel blades of the swivel unit according to the operating status information.

[0066] The method for visualizing the operating status of an air conditioner provided in this disclosure converts the air conditioner's operating status information into the position information of the louvers. Visually impaired individuals can understand the air conditioner's operation by touch, enabling them to make independent judgments without relying on the network or the Internet of Things, thus meeting their psychological and physiological needs.

[0067] Optionally, combined Figure 6 As shown, in step S01, the air conditioner controller obtains the operating status information of the air conditioner, including:

[0068] S11, when the air conditioner is on, obtain the wind speed difference between the air outlet wind speed of the indoor unit and the set wind speed.

[0069] S12: When the wind speed difference is less than or equal to the first threshold, obtain the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature.

[0070] Understandably, after the air conditioner is turned on and the temperature is set, it detects the airflow speed at the outlet. Once the airflow speed reaches the set speed, it then detects the indoor temperature. The air conditioner's control equipment adjusts the oscillation angle of the louvers based on these two parameters: the difference in airflow speed and the difference in temperature.

[0071] Optionally, in step S02, the air conditioner controller adjusts the position of the sway blades of the sway unit according to the operating status information, including:

[0072] When the air conditioner is off, the air conditioner controller controls the blades of the swing vanes to be parallel to the corresponding parts of the main body.

[0073] When the wind speed difference is less than or equal to the first threshold and the temperature difference is greater than the second threshold, the air conditioner controller controls the blades of the swing blades to have an angle with the corresponding part of the main body.

[0074] When the wind speed difference is less than or equal to the first threshold and the temperature difference is less than or equal to the second threshold, the air conditioner controller controls the projected area of ​​the blade surface of the swing blade on the corresponding part of the body to be less than or equal to 1 / 2 of the area of ​​the corresponding part of the body.

[0075] This is understandable, as it helps visually impaired people determine the operating status of the air conditioner based on the positional relationship between the blades and the corresponding parts of the unit.

[0076] Combination Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an apparatus for representing the operating state of an air conditioner, including a setting module 21, a detection module 22, and an adjustment module 23.

[0077] The setting module 21 is configured to acquire user instructions and send them to the air conditioner. The user instructions include setting the operating mode, setting the fan speed, and setting the temperature.

[0078] The detection module 22 is configured to acquire the operating status information of the air conditioner, including the air conditioner's on / off status information, the air outlet wind speed and the wind speed difference between the set wind speed, and the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature.

[0079] The adjustment module 23 is configured to adjust the position of the blades of the blade unit according to the operating status information.

[0080] Understandably, the instructions obtained by the setting module 21 can be sent by the user via Braille keypad.

[0081] Combination Figure 8 As shown in the illustration, this disclosure provides an apparatus for representing the operating state of a concrete air conditioner, including a processor 100 and a memory 101. Optionally, the apparatus may further include a communication interface 102 and a bus 103. The processor 100, communication interface 102, and memory 101 can communicate with each other via the bus 103. The communication interface 102 can be used for information transmission. The processor 100 can call logical instructions in the memory 101 to execute the method for representing the operating state of a concrete air conditioner described in the above embodiment.

[0082] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 101 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0083] The memory 101, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 100 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 101, that is, it implements the method for the concrete operation state of an air conditioner as described in the above embodiments.

[0084] The memory 101 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 101 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0085] This disclosure provides an air conditioning control device, including the above-described apparatus for representing the operating state of an air conditioner.

[0086] This disclosure provides an air conditioner that includes the air conditioner control device described above.

[0087] This disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described method for a concrete air conditioner operating state.

[0088] 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 representing the operating state of an air conditioner.

[0089] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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 herein, means including any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated lists. 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.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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.

[0095] The embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from their scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner control device, characterized in that, include: The main body (11) is communicatively connected to the air conditioner and is used to obtain the operating status information of the air conditioner; The main body (11) is a columnar structure; A sway bar unit is provided on the top of the main body (11). The side of the main body (11) is provided with Braille buttons, which are used to input user commands; The Braille keypad includes: The mode button, located in the first area, is used to input the air conditioner's operating mode; The numeric keypad, located in the second area, is used to input the set temperature; The oscillating blade unit is installed on the main body (11) and includes one or more sets of oscillating blade assemblies. The oscillating blade assembly includes oscillating blades and a drive structure. The oscillating blades are connected to the drive structure. The drive structure is used to adjust the position of the oscillating blades according to the running status information. When the air conditioner is in the first state, the blade surface of the swing blade is parallel to the corresponding part of the body (11); When the air conditioner is in the second state, there is an angle between the blade surface of the swing blade and the corresponding part of the main body (11); When the air conditioner is in the third state, the projected area of ​​the blade surface of the swing blade on the corresponding part of the body (11) is less than or equal to 1 / 2 of the area of ​​the corresponding part of the body (11). The body (11) is provided with a groove-shaped structure (111) for identification; When the air conditioner is turned off, the louvers cover the groove structure (111); When the air conditioner is turned on, the louvers at least partially leave the groove structure (111), exposing the groove structure (111); Visually impaired users can determine the operating status of the air conditioner by touching the location of the swing blades or by combining the size of the area of ​​the groove structure (111) exposed on the top surface of the main body (11); The operating status information includes the air conditioner's on / off status, the difference between the air outlet wind speed and the set wind speed, and the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature.

2. The air conditioner control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving structure includes: The drive shaft is connected to the swing blade; A drive motor, connected to the drive shaft, is used to adjust the position of the swing blades according to the operating status information.

3. The air conditioner control device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The oscillating blade unit includes two sets of oscillating blade components; The drive shafts of the two sets of oscillating blade assemblies are located at the middle position of the top of the body (11), and the plane containing the axes of the two sets of drive shafts forms an angle with the top surface of the body (11).

4. The air conditioner control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the main body (11) is provided with an adhesive part.

5. A method for representing the operating state of a concrete air conditioner, characterized in that, For use in an air conditioner control device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, the air conditioner control device includes Braille buttons, the Braille buttons including mode buttons and a numeric keypad, the method comprising: When the air conditioner is turned on, the air outlet wind speed of the indoor unit is obtained as a result of the wind speed difference between the air outlet wind speed and the set wind speed. When the wind speed difference is less than or equal to a first threshold, the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is obtained. The operating status information includes the on / off status of the air conditioner, the wind speed difference between the air outlet wind speed and the set wind speed, and the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature. When the air conditioner is off, the blades of the swing blades are controlled to be parallel to the corresponding part of the main body (11); When the wind speed difference is less than or equal to the first threshold and the temperature difference is greater than the second threshold, the blade surface of the swing blade is controlled to have an angle with the corresponding part of the body (11); When the wind speed difference is less than or equal to the first threshold and the temperature difference is less than or equal to the second threshold, the projected area of ​​the blade surface of the swing blade on the corresponding part of the body (11) is controlled to be less than or equal to 1 / 2 of the area of ​​the corresponding part of the body (11). The indoor temperature is set via the numeric keypad. When the current temperature is set, the corresponding numeric keypad is recessed. When the temperature is reset or the device is turned off, the numeric keypad pops out. The air conditioner's operating mode can be selected via the mode button, including cooling mode, heating mode, smart mode, anti-direct-blow mode, and dehumidification mode, as well as the fan speed setting.

6. A device for representing the operating state of 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 representing the operating state of a concrete air conditioner as described in claim 5.

7. An air conditioner control device, characterized in that, Includes the apparatus for representing the operating state of an air conditioner as described in claim 6.

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