Refrigerator odor treatment method, device, storage medium, and refrigerator

Abstract

The application discloses a refrigerator smell processing method and device, a storage medium and a refrigerator. The method comprises the following steps: collecting smell information in the refrigerator; determining smell types and the concentration of each smell according to the smell information; and controlling the refrigerator to execute corresponding smell processing strategies according to the smell types and the concentration of each smell, wherein the smell processing strategies comprise smell collection processing strategies and smell purification processing strategies. The refrigerator smell processing method can realize intelligent perception and classification processing of smells in the refrigerator, different smells are processed in different ways, the refrigerator is more intelligent, and user experience is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and more particularly to a method for treating odors inside a refrigerator, a device for treating odors inside a refrigerator, a computer-readable storage medium, and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, refrigerators without odor-eliminating functions often contain a variety of odors, including pleasant and unpleasant ones, leading to serious cross-contamination of smells and a negative user experience. Refrigerators with odor-eliminating functions, on the other hand, operate on a timed basis to clean the air, causing the purification module to run continuously, wasting energy and shortening its lifespan. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the first objective of this invention is to propose a method for odor treatment inside a refrigerator. This method determines the type and concentration of each odor based on odor information within the refrigerator, and controls the refrigerator to execute corresponding odor treatment strategies based on the odor type and concentration. This achieves intelligent perception and classification of odors within the refrigerator, employing different treatment methods for different odors, making the refrigerator more intelligent and further improving the user experience.

[0004] The second objective of this invention is to provide an odor treatment device for refrigerators.

[0005] A third objective of this invention is to provide a computer-readable storage medium.

[0006] The fourth objective of this invention is to provide a refrigerator.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of the present invention provides a method for odor treatment inside a refrigerator, comprising: collecting odor information inside the refrigerator; determining the type of odor and the concentration of each odor based on the odor information; and controlling the refrigerator to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the type of odor and the concentration of each odor, wherein the odor treatment strategy includes an odor collection and treatment strategy and an odor purification and treatment strategy.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a refrigerator odor processing method collects odor information inside the refrigerator, determines the type and concentration of each odor based on the odor information, and controls the refrigerator to execute corresponding odor processing strategies based on the odor type and concentration. Thus, this method can determine the type and concentration of each odor based on the odor information inside the refrigerator, and control the refrigerator to execute corresponding odor processing strategies based on the odor type and concentration, thereby achieving intelligent perception and classification processing of odors inside the refrigerator. Different odors are processed using different methods, making the refrigerator more intelligent and further improving the user experience.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the type of odor and the concentration of each odor, including: when the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a first odor based on the type of odor, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than a first concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to perform an odor collection treatment strategy; when the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a second odor based on the type of odor, if the concentration of the second odor is greater than a second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to perform an odor purification treatment strategy; when the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to include both the first odor and the second odor based on the type of odor, the relationship between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is determined, and the refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and the relationship.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and their relationship, including: when the concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is greater than a first set threshold, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to perform an odor collection treatment strategy; when the concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is within a preset threshold range, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold and / or the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to perform an odor purification treatment strategy.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and their relationship. The method further includes: when the concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is within a preset threshold range, if the concentration of the first odor is less than or equal to a first concentration threshold and the concentration of the second odor is less than or equal to a second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to maintain normal operation.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and the relationship therebetween. The method further includes: if the concentration difference between the concentration of the second odor and the concentration of the first odor is greater than a second set threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to perform an odor purification treatment strategy if the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy according to the odor type and the concentration of each odor, and further includes: when the odor in the refrigerator is determined to be a first odor according to the odor type, if the concentration of the first odor is less than or equal to a first concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to maintain normal operation; when the odor in the refrigerator is determined to be a second odor according to the odor type, if the concentration of the second odor is less than or equal to a second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to maintain normal operation.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, odor information inside the refrigerator is detected by a first odor sensor and a second odor sensor, wherein both the first odor sensor and the second odor sensor include one of a metal oxide gas sensor, a metal oxide gas sensor array, an electrochemical gas sensor, an electrochemical gas sensor array, an infrared gas sensor, an infrared gas sensor array, and a miniature spectrometer.

[0015] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator odor treatment device, comprising: an odor acquisition module for acquiring odor information inside the refrigerator; a determination module for determining the odor type and concentration of each odor based on the odor information; and a control module for controlling the refrigerator to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the odor type and concentration of each odor, wherein the odor treatment strategy includes an odor collection and treatment strategy and an odor purification and treatment strategy.

[0016] The refrigerator odor treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention collects odor information inside the refrigerator through an odor acquisition module, determines the odor type and concentration of each odor based on the odor information through a determination module, and controls the refrigerator to execute corresponding odor treatment strategies based on the odor type and concentration of each odor. Thus, the device can determine the odor type and concentration of each odor based on the odor information inside the refrigerator, and control the refrigerator to execute corresponding odor treatment strategies based on the odor type and concentration of each odor, thereby achieving intelligent perception and classification processing of odors inside the refrigerator. Different odors are treated with different methods, making the refrigerator more intelligent and further improving the user experience.

[0017] To achieve the above objectives, a third aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a refrigerator odor processing program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the refrigerator odor processing method of any of the above embodiments.

[0018] According to the computer-readable storage medium of the present invention, by executing the above-described refrigerator odor processing method, intelligent sensing and classification processing of odors inside the refrigerator can be achieved, with different processing methods used for different odors, making the refrigerator more intelligent and further improving the user experience.

[0019] To achieve the above objectives, a fourth aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator, which includes a memory, a processor, and a refrigerator odor processing program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the refrigerator odor processing program, it implements the refrigerator odor processing method of any of the above embodiments.

[0020] According to the refrigerator of the present invention, by performing the above-described refrigerator odor treatment method, the refrigerator can achieve intelligent perception and classification of odors, and different odors can be treated in different ways, making the refrigerator more intelligent and further improving the user experience.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of a refrigerator odor treatment method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of a refrigerator odor treatment method according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of a refrigerator odor treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a block diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0028] To clearly illustrate the refrigerator odor treatment method, apparatus, refrigerator, and storage medium of the present invention, the following description is provided in conjunction with... Figure 1The flowchart illustrating the refrigerator odor treatment method is described below. Figure 1 As shown, the refrigerator odor treatment method of this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0029] S1 collects odor information inside the refrigerator.

[0030] Specifically, odor information inside the refrigerator can be collected by sensors. Currently, the odor inside the refrigerator can be broadly divided into two types: pleasant odors (fragrances, such as esters and alcohols) and unpleasant odors (bad smells, such as ammonia and sulfides). Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, odor information inside the refrigerator can be collected by setting two odor sensors. For example, odor information inside the refrigerator can be obtained by a first odor sensor and a second odor sensor. Both the first odor sensor and the second odor sensor include one of the following: a metal oxide gas sensor, a metal oxide gas sensor array, an electrochemical gas sensor, an electrochemical gas sensor array, an infrared gas sensor, an infrared gas sensor array, and a miniature spectrometer.

[0031] S2, determine the type of odor and the concentration of each odor based on the odor information.

[0032] S3, based on the type of odor and the concentration of each odor, controls the refrigerator to execute the corresponding odor treatment strategy, wherein the odor treatment strategy includes an odor collection and treatment strategy and an odor purification and treatment strategy.

[0033] Specifically, sensors collect odor information from inside the refrigerator. Based on the sensor readings, the types and concentrations of each odor can be determined. For example, a first odor sensor collects fragrances, and a second odor sensor collects odors. Then, based on the odor type and its corresponding concentration, an appropriate odor treatment strategy is determined. For instance, when the odor is fragrance, odor collection is performed, controlling the refrigerator to execute an odor collection and treatment strategy; when the odor is odor, odor purification is performed, controlling the refrigerator to execute an odor purification and treatment strategy. Thus, the refrigerator can intelligently sense and classify odors, collecting fragrances for release when the user opens the refrigerator, fully utilizing the fragrance while preventing discomfort for the user when opening the refrigerator.

[0034] The following describes in detail the refrigerator odor treatment method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the odor type and the concentration of each odor, including: when the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a first odor based on the odor type, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than a first concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to perform an odor collection and treatment strategy.

[0036] When the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a second odor based on its type, if the concentration of the second odor is greater than a second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to execute an odor purification strategy. When the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to include both a first odor and a second odor based on its type, the relationship between the concentrations of the first odor and the second odor is determined, and the refrigerator is controlled to execute the corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentrations of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and their relationship. The first and second concentration thresholds can be calibrated according to actual conditions.

[0037] Specifically, when the odor sensor detects a primary odor (fragrant) inside the refrigerator, it further determines the concentration of this primary odor. If the concentration exceeds a certain value, the refrigerator can be controlled to execute an odor collection and processing strategy to collect the primary odor. This allows the odor to be released when the user opens the refrigerator door, fully utilizing the pleasant scent to provide the user with an olfactory experience. Many scents, such as the aroma of fruit, can enhance appetite and soothe emotions, benefiting both physical and mental well-being. Conversely, when the odor sensor detects a secondary odor (unpleasant), it further determines the concentration of this secondary odor. If the concentration exceeds a certain value, it indicates that the odor inside the refrigerator will cause discomfort to the user. In this case, the refrigerator can be controlled to execute an odor purification and processing strategy to purify the odor inside the refrigerator, ensuring that the user does not experience discomfort when opening the refrigerator door. When the odor sensor detects both a first odor and a second odor inside the refrigerator, a corresponding processing strategy needs to be determined based on the concentrations of the first and second odors and the relationship between their concentrations. For example, if the concentration of the first odor is high and the concentration of the second odor is low, the refrigerator can be controlled to execute an odor collection processing strategy. Conversely, if the concentration of the first odor is low and the concentration of the second odor is high, the refrigerator can be controlled to execute an odor purification processing strategy. The specific selection of processing strategies is detailed in the following embodiments. Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the purification effect of the refrigerator can be displayed in real time on the refrigerator door screen or a mobile app, allowing users to view it at any time.

[0038] It should be noted that odor information can be understood as information that can represent odor characteristics based on the physical or chemical properties of a gas. The first odor can be understood as the aroma of food or other pleasant odors. In some embodiments, the first odor may include the fruity aroma of fruit, the sweet aroma of cake, etc. The second odor can be understood as an unpleasant odor. In some embodiments, the second odor may include the rotten smell of food, the pungent odor emitted by onions, ginger, garlic, etc., and is not limited here.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator performs odor collection operations via an odor collection module, which can also release the collected first odor. The odor collection module can be installed on the inner wall of the refrigerator door, and releases the collected first odor when the refrigerator door is opened. The refrigerator performs odor purification operations via an odor purification module, which can be installed inside the refrigerator. The refrigerator can control the odor collection module and the odor purification module via an internal MCU (Micro Control Unit).

[0040] Therefore, the odor treatment method of the present invention can intelligently sense and classify the odors in the refrigerator, make full use of pleasant odors to bring users olfactory enjoyment. Since many odors, such as the aroma of fruits, can enhance appetite and soothe emotions, which is beneficial to physical and mental health, the odor purification module is activated only when an unpleasant odor is detected. The real-time display method increases human-computer interaction. At the same time, the corresponding functional module is only activated when the concentration of the first odor or the concentration of the second odor reaches a certain value, which reduces the frequency of activation, achieves energy saving and extends the service life of the functional module.

[0041] The following describes in detail the odor control strategy when the refrigerator has both a primary odor and a secondary odor.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator is controlled to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentrations of a first odor, a second odor, and their relationship. This includes: when the concentration difference between the first odor and the second odor is greater than a first preset threshold, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold, then the refrigerator is controlled to execute an odor collection treatment strategy; when the concentration difference between the first odor and the second odor is within a preset threshold range, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold and / or the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold, then the refrigerator is controlled to execute an odor purification treatment strategy. The preset threshold range can be calibrated according to actual conditions, assuming that the concentrations of the first odor and the second odor are not significantly different. The first preset threshold can also be calibrated according to actual conditions; for example, the threshold can be considered as a value where the concentration of the first odor is much greater than the concentration of the second odor.

[0043] Specifically, when both the first odor sensor (for collecting the first odor) and the second odor sensor (for collecting the second odor) detect the odor, it is assumed that both the first and second odors are present in the refrigerator simultaneously. To ensure a good user experience, the odor processing strategy needs to be determined based on the relative concentrations of the first and second odors. When the concentration difference between the first and second odors exceeds a first set threshold, it is assumed that the fragrance is significantly stronger than the odor, and the first odor concentration is greater than the first threshold. In this case, the refrigerator is controlled to execute an odor collection and processing strategy, meaning the odor collection module inside the refrigerator collects the odors, thus fully utilizing the odors within the refrigerator and improving the user experience.

[0044] When the concentration difference between the first odor and the second odor is within a preset threshold range, it is considered that the concentrations of the first and second odors are not significantly different. In this case, if either odor concentration exceeds its corresponding threshold, the refrigerator will directly execute the odor purification strategy. In other words, when the concentrations of the first and second odors are not significantly different, regardless of whether the first odor concentration exceeds the first or second concentration threshold, the fragrance cannot be effectively collected due to the small difference in concentration. Therefore, the refrigerator directly purifies the odors inside, eliminating both the first and second odors.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and their relationship. The method further includes: when the concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is within a preset threshold range, if the concentration of the first odor is less than or equal to a first concentration threshold and the concentration of the second odor is less than or equal to a second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to maintain normal operation.

[0046] In other words, when the concentration difference between the first odor and the second odor is within a preset threshold range, it is considered that the concentration difference between the first and second odors is not significant. If neither the first nor the second odor concentration exceeds the corresponding concentration threshold, the refrigerator will continue to operate normally and will not execute either the odor collection or purification strategy. This avoids frequent start-stop of the odor collection and purification modules, which could affect their lifespan. In other words, when the concentration difference between the first and second odors is not significant, if the first odor concentration is not greater than the first concentration threshold and the second odor concentration is not greater than the second concentration threshold, then neither the odor collection nor purification strategy will be executed.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator is controlled to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentrations of the first odor, the second odor, and their relationship. The strategy further includes: if the concentration difference between the second odor and the first odor is greater than a second set threshold, and the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold, then the refrigerator is controlled to execute an odor purification treatment strategy. The second set threshold can be calibrated according to actual conditions; for example, this threshold can be considered as the second odor concentration being significantly greater than the first odor concentration.

[0048] In other words, when the concentration difference between the second odor and the first odor is greater than a second set threshold, it is considered that the odor is much stronger than the fragrance, and the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold. The refrigerator is then controlled to execute an odor purification strategy, that is, the purification module inside the refrigerator is directly controlled to purify the odor inside the refrigerator, thereby improving the user experience.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy according to the odor type and the concentration of each odor, and further includes: when the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a first odor according to the odor type, if the concentration of the first odor is less than or equal to a first concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to maintain normal operation; when the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a second odor according to the odor type, if the concentration of the second odor is less than or equal to a second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to maintain normal operation.

[0050] In other words, when the refrigerator detects a first odor, if the concentration of the first odor is less than or equal to a first concentration threshold, the refrigerator will not be controlled to execute the odor collection and processing strategy. That is, the odor collection module inside the refrigerator will not be controlled to collect the odor, preventing the odor collection module from frequently starting and stopping, which would affect its service life, improving the stability of the refrigerator's operation, and saving energy. Similarly, when the refrigerator detects a second odor, if the concentration of the second odor is less than or equal to a second concentration threshold, the refrigerator will not be controlled to execute the odor purification and processing strategy. That is, the odor purification module inside the refrigerator will not be controlled to purify the odor, preventing the odor purification module from frequently starting and stopping, which would affect its service life, improving the stability of the refrigerator's operation, and saving energy.

[0051] As a specific example, when the refrigerator only stores fresh fruits with a distinct aroma, such as bananas, mangoes, and jackfruit, the odor sensor used to detect the first odor will have a noticeable response. When the concentration of the first odor exceeds the first concentration threshold, it will trigger the odor collection module to collect the odor. The collected gas will be temporarily stored and slowly released when the user opens the door.

[0052] When the refrigerator only stores pungent-smelling ingredients such as onions, ginger, garlic, and chives, the sensor used to detect the second odor will show a significant response. When the concentration of the detected second odor exceeds the second concentration threshold, the odor purification module will be activated to purify the air.

[0053] When meat, fruits, and vegetables are stored together in the refrigerator, if the concentration of the first odor is much greater than the concentration of the second odor and the concentration of the first odor exceeds the first concentration threshold, the odor collection module will be activated to collect the odor. If the concentration of the second odor is much greater than the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor exceeds the second concentration threshold, the odor purification module will be activated to purify the odor. If the concentrations of the first and second odors are not significantly different and exceed either of their corresponding concentration thresholds, the odor purification module will be activated. If the concentration of the second odor does not exceed any of its corresponding concentration thresholds, no module will be activated.

[0054] As a concrete example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the refrigerator odor treatment method of the present invention may include the following steps:

[0055] S101 collects odor information inside the refrigerator.

[0056] S102, Determine if the refrigerator contains only the first odor. If yes, proceed to step S103; otherwise, proceed to step S106.

[0057] S103, determine whether the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold. If yes, proceed to step S104; if no, proceed to step S120.

[0058] S104, control the refrigerator to implement odor collection and treatment strategies.

[0059] S105, Determine if there is only a second odor in the refrigerator. If yes, proceed to step S106; if no, proceed to step S108.

[0060] S106, determine whether the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold. If yes, proceed to step S107; if no, proceed to step S120.

[0061] S107 controls the refrigerator to perform odor purification treatment strategies.

[0062] S108, Determine whether the refrigerator contains the first odor and the second odor. If yes, proceed to step S109; if no, return to step S101.

[0063] S109, obtain the first concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor.

[0064] S110, determine whether the first concentration difference is greater than the first set threshold. If yes, proceed to step S111; if no, proceed to step S113.

[0065] S111, determine whether the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold. If yes, proceed to step S112; if no, proceed to step S120.

[0066] S112, controls the refrigerator to implement an odor collection and treatment strategy.

[0067] S113, determine whether the first concentration difference is within the preset threshold range. If yes, proceed to step S114; if no, proceed to step S116.

[0068] S114, determine whether the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold and / or the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold. If yes, proceed to step S115; if no, proceed to step S120.

[0069] S115 controls the refrigerator to perform an odor purification treatment strategy.

[0070] S116, obtain the second concentration difference between the concentration of the second odor and the concentration of the first odor.

[0071] S117, Determine whether the second concentration difference is greater than the second set threshold. If yes, proceed to step S118; otherwise, return to step S109.

[0072] S118, determine whether the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold. If yes, proceed to step S119; if no, proceed to step S120.

[0073] S119, controls the refrigerator to perform odor purification treatment strategy.

[0074] S120 controls the refrigerator to maintain normal operation.

[0075] It should be noted that the specific values ​​mentioned above are only for illustrating the implementation of the present invention in detail, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In other examples, implementation methods, or embodiments, other values ​​may be selected according to the present invention, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0076] In summary, the refrigerator odor processing method according to embodiments of the present invention collects odor information inside the refrigerator, determines the type and concentration of each odor based on the odor information, and controls the refrigerator to execute corresponding odor processing strategies based on the type and concentration of each odor. Therefore, this method can determine the type and concentration of each odor based on the odor information inside the refrigerator, and control the refrigerator to execute corresponding odor processing strategies based on the odor type and concentration of each odor, thereby achieving intelligent perception and classification processing of odors inside the refrigerator. Different odors are processed using different methods, making the refrigerator more intelligent and further improving the user experience.

[0077] Corresponding to the above embodiments, this invention also proposes a refrigerator odor treatment device.

[0078] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of a refrigerator odor treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the refrigerator odor treatment device 100 proposed in this invention may include an odor collection module 10, a determination module 20, and a control module 30.

[0079] The odor acquisition module 10 is used to collect odor information inside the refrigerator. The determination module 20 is used to determine the type of odor and the concentration of each odor based on the odor information. The control module 30 is used to control the refrigerator to execute corresponding odor treatment strategies based on the type of odor and the concentration of each odor, wherein the odor treatment strategies include odor collection and treatment strategies and odor purification and treatment strategies.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 30 controls the refrigerator to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the odor type and the concentration of each odor. Specifically, it is used to: when the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a first odor based on the odor type, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than a first concentration threshold, control the refrigerator to execute an odor collection treatment strategy; when the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a second odor based on the odor type, if the concentration of the second odor is greater than a second concentration threshold, control the refrigerator to execute an odor purification treatment strategy; when the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to include both the first odor and the second odor based on the odor type, determine the relationship between the concentrations of the first odor and the second odor, and control the refrigerator to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentrations of the first odor, the concentrations of the second odor, and the relationship.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 30 controls the refrigerator to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and their relationship, including: when the concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is greater than a first set threshold, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold, then the refrigerator is controlled to execute an odor collection treatment strategy; when the concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is within a preset threshold range, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold and / or the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold, then the refrigerator is controlled to execute an odor purification treatment strategy.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 30 controls the refrigerator to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and their relationship. Specifically, when the concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is within a preset threshold range, if the concentration of the first odor is less than or equal to the first concentration threshold and the concentration of the second odor is less than or equal to the second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to maintain normal operation.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 20 controls the refrigerator to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and their relationship. Specifically, when the concentration difference between the concentration of the second odor and the concentration of the first odor is greater than a second set threshold, if the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to execute an odor purification treatment strategy.

[0084] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 20 controls the refrigerator to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy according to the odor type and the concentration of each odor, and is further configured to: when the odor in the refrigerator is determined to be a first odor according to the odor type, if the concentration of the first odor is less than or equal to a first concentration threshold, control the refrigerator to maintain normal operation; when the odor in the refrigerator is determined to be a second odor according to the odor type, if the concentration of the second odor is less than or equal to a second concentration threshold, control the refrigerator to maintain normal operation.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present invention, the odor acquisition module 10 detects odor information inside the refrigerator through a first odor sensor and a second odor sensor. The first odor sensor and the second odor sensor each include one of a metal oxide gas sensor, a metal oxide gas sensor array, an electrochemical gas sensor, an electrochemical gas sensor array, an infrared gas sensor, an infrared gas sensor array, and a miniature spectrometer.

[0086] It should be noted that the above explanation of the embodiments and beneficial effects of the refrigerator odor treatment method also applies to the refrigerator odor treatment device of the present invention. To avoid redundancy, it will not be elaborated in detail here.

[0087] The refrigerator odor treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention collects odor information inside the refrigerator through an odor acquisition module, determines the odor type and concentration of each odor based on the odor information through a determination module, and controls the refrigerator to execute corresponding odor treatment strategies based on the odor type and concentration of each odor. Thus, the device can determine the odor type and concentration of each odor based on the odor information inside the refrigerator, and control the refrigerator to execute corresponding odor treatment strategies based on the odor type and concentration of each odor, thereby achieving intelligent perception and classification processing of odors inside the refrigerator. Different odors are treated with different methods, making the refrigerator more intelligent and further improving the user experience.

[0088] Corresponding to the above embodiments, this invention also proposes a computer-readable storage medium storing a refrigerator odor processing program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the refrigerator odor processing method of any of the above embodiments.

[0089] According to the computer-readable storage medium of the present invention, by executing the above-described refrigerator odor processing method, intelligent sensing and classification processing of odors inside the refrigerator can be achieved, with different processing methods used for different odors, making the refrigerator more intelligent and further improving the user experience.

[0090] Corresponding to the above embodiments, this invention also proposes a refrigerator.

[0091] Figure 4 This is a block diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 As shown, the refrigerator 200 includes a memory 202, a processor 204, and a refrigerator odor processing program 206 stored in the memory 202 and executable on the processor 204. When the processor 204 executes the refrigerator odor processing program 206, it can implement the refrigerator odor processing method of any of the above embodiments.

[0092] According to the refrigerator of the present invention, by performing the above-described refrigerator odor treatment method, the refrigerator can achieve intelligent perception and classification of odors, and different odors can be treated in different ways, making the refrigerator more intelligent and further improving the user experience.

[0093] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, the present invention can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, the present invention can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0094] This invention is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0095] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0096] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0097] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the 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.

[0098] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this invention are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated in this embodiment. Therefore, features defined with terms such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this invention can explicitly or implicitly indicate that the embodiment includes at least one of those features. In the description of this invention, the word "multiple" means at least two or more, such as two, three, four, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified in the embodiments.

[0099] It should be noted that the technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0100] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for treating odors inside a refrigerator, characterized in that, include: Collect odor information inside the refrigerator; The type of odor and the concentration of each odor are determined based on the odor information; The refrigerator is controlled to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the odor type and the concentration of each odor. The odor treatment strategy includes an odor collection and treatment strategy and an odor purification and treatment strategy. Controlling the refrigerator to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the odor type and the concentration of each odor includes: When the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a first odor based on the odor type, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than a first concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to execute an odor collection and processing strategy. When the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a second odor based on the odor type, if the concentration of the second odor is greater than a second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to perform an odor purification treatment strategy. When it is determined that the odor inside the refrigerator includes a first odor and a second odor based on the odor type, the relationship between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is determined, and the refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and the relationship. The first odor is a pleasant fragrance, and the second odor is a foul odor.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Based on the concentrations of the first odor, the second odor, and the relationship, the refrigerator is controlled to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy, including: When the concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is greater than a first set threshold, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to execute an odor collection and processing strategy. When the concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is within a preset threshold range, if the concentration of the first odor is greater than the first concentration threshold and / or the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to perform an odor purification treatment strategy.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and the relationship, and further includes: When the concentration difference between the concentration of the first odor and the concentration of the second odor is within a preset threshold range, if the concentration of the first odor is less than or equal to the first concentration threshold and the concentration of the second odor is less than or equal to the second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to maintain normal operation.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigerator is controlled to perform a corresponding odor treatment strategy based on the concentration of the first odor, the concentration of the second odor, and the relationship, and further includes: If the concentration difference between the concentration of the second odor and the concentration of the first odor is greater than a second set threshold, then if the concentration of the second odor is greater than the second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to perform an odor purification treatment strategy.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Controlling the refrigerator to perform corresponding odor treatment strategies based on the odor type and the concentration of each odor also includes: When the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a first odor based on the odor type, if the concentration of the first odor is less than or equal to a first concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to maintain normal operation. When the odor inside the refrigerator is determined to be a second odor based on the odor type, if the concentration of the second odor is less than or equal to a second concentration threshold, the refrigerator is controlled to maintain normal operation.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Odor information inside the refrigerator is detected by a first odor sensor and a second odor sensor, wherein the first odor sensor and the second odor sensor each include one of the following: a metal oxide gas sensor, a metal oxide gas sensor array, an electrochemical gas sensor, an electrochemical gas sensor array, an infrared gas sensor, an infrared gas sensor array, and a miniature spectrometer.

7. A refrigerator odor treatment device for implementing the refrigerator odor treatment method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, include: The odor collection module is used to collect odor information inside the refrigerator; The determination module is used to determine the type of odor and the concentration of each odor based on the odor information; The control module is used to control the refrigerator to execute a corresponding odor treatment strategy according to the type of odor and the concentration of each odor, wherein the odor treatment strategy includes an odor collection and treatment strategy and an odor purification and treatment strategy.

8. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It stores a refrigerator odor treatment program, which, when executed by the processor, implements the refrigerator odor treatment method according to any one of claims 1-6.

9. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a memory, a processor, and a refrigerator odor treatment program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the refrigerator odor treatment program, it implements the refrigerator odor treatment method according to any one of claims 1-6.

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