Control method and device for optimizing air conditioning refrigeration experience and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a control method and device for optimizing air conditioning refrigeration experience and an air conditioner, the method comprising: if the air conditioner operates in a refrigeration mode and the user set temperature is less than or equal to the most suitable set temperature, performing a refrigeration smart experience function; the refrigeration smart experience function comprising: periodically acquiring a remote controller sensor temperature; controlling the opening of the front air outlet air guide door, the side air outlet and the speed of the fan according to the comparison result of the remote controller sensor temperature and the most suitable set temperature; and controlling the opening of the front air outlet air guide door, the side air outlet and the speed of the fan according to the comparison result of the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature and the remote controller sensor temperature. The embodiment of the application comprehensively considers the air temperature above the room, the sensible temperature and the most suitable set temperature, controls the opening and closing, the air outlet angle and the speed of the front air outlet and the side air outlet, can accurately regulate and control the indoor temperature, avoids the inconsistency between the monitoring temperature and the sensible temperature, can quickly refrigerate and intelligently refrigerate, and improves the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning cooling experience technology, and more specifically, to a control method, device, and air conditioner for optimizing the air conditioning cooling experience. Background Technology

[0002] Wall-mounted air conditioners are typically hung high in a room, and their temperature sensors can only monitor the temperature at the top of the room. Because cold air sinks and hot air rises, the temperature detected by the air conditioner's temperature sensor does not match the user's perceived temperature, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a control method for optimizing the air conditioning cooling experience. The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a front air vent and side air vents. The method includes: if the air conditioner is operating in cooling mode and the user-set temperature is less than or equal to the optimal set temperature, then executing a smart cooling function; the smart cooling function includes: periodically acquiring the temperature of the remote control sensor; if the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than a first threshold, then controlling the front air vent damper to open at a first angle, the side air vents to open, and the fan to run at high speed; if the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is less than or equal to the first threshold, then determining whether the temperature of the air conditioner temperature sensor is greater than the temperature of the remote control sensor; if the temperature of the air conditioner temperature sensor is greater than the temperature of the remote control sensor... If the temperature sensor temperature is greater than the remote control sensor temperature, then the front air vent deflector opens to a second angle, the side air vents open, and the fan runs at a medium speed; the second angle is less than the first angle. If the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature is less than or equal to the remote control sensor temperature, then it is determined whether the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to a second threshold. If the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to the second threshold, then the front air vent closes, the side air vents open, and the fan runs at a medium speed. If the remote control sensor temperature is less than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the second threshold, then the front air vent closes, the side air vents open, and the fan runs at a low speed.

[0004] The control method for optimizing the air conditioning cooling experience provided in this invention comprehensively considers the air temperature above the room as indicated by the air conditioner temperature sensor, the perceived temperature as indicated by the remote control sensor, and the optimal set temperature. It controls the opening and closing, air outlet angle, and air outlet speed of the front and side air vents, thereby accurately regulating the indoor temperature. This avoids the problem of inconsistency between the air conditioner's monitored temperature and the user's perceived temperature, enabling rapid and intelligent cooling and improving the user experience.

[0005] Optionally, the method further includes: if the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the second threshold, then return to determine whether the conditions are met: the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the first threshold, or less than or equal to the first threshold.

[0006] In this embodiment of the invention, if the indoor temperature is still high, rapid cooling needs to be performed again. Therefore, the remote control sensor temperature can be compared with the optimal set temperature to determine whether rapid cooling should be performed.

[0007] Optionally, the method further includes: after controlling the front air vent to open at a first angle, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at high speed for a preset time, then continuing to determine whether the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the first threshold.

[0008] In this embodiment of the invention, after the rapid cooling reaches the preset time, it is necessary to re-compare the current remote control sensor temperature with the optimal set temperature. If the above conditions are met, rapid cooling continues until the above conditions are no longer met, at which point other control logic is executed.

[0009] Optionally, the method further includes: after controlling the front air vent to close, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at a medium speed for a preset time, or after controlling the front air vent to close, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at a low speed for a preset time, then continuing to determine whether the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the first threshold.

[0010] In this embodiment of the invention, the indoor temperature is slowly adjusted to reach the optimal set temperature. After running for a preset time, the current remote control sensor temperature can be compared with the optimal set temperature to execute the corresponding control logic.

[0011] Optionally, the method further includes: if the air conditioner is operating in non-cooling mode, then terminating the execution of the intelligent cooling function.

[0012] The present invention addresses the issue of whether to activate the intelligent cooling function when the air conditioner is operating in cooling mode.

[0013] Optionally, the method further includes: if the user-set temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature, then terminating the execution of the cooling smart function; and / or, outputting a prompt to reset the user-set temperature and the optimal set temperature.

[0014] In this embodiment of the invention, if the user-set temperature is higher than the optimal set temperature, the air conditioner cannot adjust the room temperature to the user-set temperature using the optimal set temperature, and therefore terminates the execution of the cooling smart function and outputs a reset prompt.

[0015] Optionally, the first angle at which the front air vent guide damper opens is the maximum air outlet angle; and / or, the second angle at which the front air vent guide damper opens is the minimum air outlet angle.

[0016] The embodiments of the present invention provide feasible angles for the first angle and the second angle, which can quickly cool down or avoid direct cold air blowing.

[0017] This invention provides a control device for optimizing the air conditioning cooling experience. The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a front air vent and a side air vent. The device includes: an air conditioning mode determination module, used to trigger the cooling smart function module to execute the cooling smart function if the air conditioner is running in cooling mode and the user-set temperature is less than or equal to the optimal set temperature; the cooling smart function module is used to:

[0018] The system periodically acquires the temperature of the remote control sensor. If the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than a first threshold, the system controls the front air vent damper to open at a first angle, the side air vents to open, and the fan to run at high speed. If the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is less than or equal to the first threshold, the system determines whether the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature is greater than the remote control sensor temperature. If the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature is greater than the remote control sensor temperature, the system controls the front air vent damper to open at a second angle, the side air vents to open, and the fan to run at medium speed; the second angle is less than the first angle. If the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature is less than or equal to the remote control sensor temperature, the system determines whether the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to a second threshold. If the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to the second threshold, the system controls the front air vent to close, the side air vents to open, and the fan to run at medium speed. If the remote control sensor temperature is less than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the second threshold, the system controls the front air vent to close, the side air vents to open, and the fan to run at low speed.

[0019] This invention provides an air conditioner, including an indoor unit and a controller; the indoor unit includes a front air vent and a side air vent; the controller is used to execute the above method.

[0020] This invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, which is read and executed by a processor to implement the above-described method.

[0021] The control device and air conditioner for optimizing the air conditioning cooling experience of the present invention can achieve the same technical effect as the control method for optimizing the air conditioning cooling experience described above. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a control method for optimizing air conditioning cooling experience according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating another control method for optimizing air conditioning cooling experience in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the opening angle of the front air vent guide door in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a control device for optimizing the air conditioning cooling experience in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] The temperature monitored by existing wall-mounted air conditioners is inconsistent with the perceived temperature, affecting the user experience. Furthermore, to avoid direct cold air blowing from the air conditioner, some air conditioners are equipped with a zero-wind-feel function; however, activating this function results in a significant reduction in airflow, leading to poor cooling performance and impacting the user experience.

[0028] To address the issue that the perceived temperature of a wall-mounted air conditioner is lower than the set temperature during summer cooling, and the unsatisfactory cooling performance in zero-wind mode, this invention provides the following technical solutions.

[0029] In this embodiment of the invention, the indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a front air vent and side air vents. There may be multiple side air vents, respectively disposed on the left and right end caps of the indoor unit. Optionally, the front air vent and the side air vents share a common fan. The front air vent is the main air vent, and the side air vents are auxiliary air vents.

[0030] The air conditioner remote control is equipped with a temperature sensor, which transmits the data to the air conditioner main controller via communication functions (Bluetooth / WIFI LAN, etc.). Taking into account factors such as ambient temperature, air conditioner operating mode, air conditioner air outlet position, and air conditioner air supply duration, the system executes the functional plan. Under the premise that the above parameters meet the certain judgment requirements, the operating plan is determined according to different judgment conclusions.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic flowchart of a control method for optimizing air conditioning cooling experience according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a front air vent and a side air vent, and includes the following steps:

[0032] S102, if the air conditioner is running in cooling mode and the user-set temperature is less than or equal to the optimal set temperature, then the cooling smart function will be executed.

[0033] The optimal set temperature is the most comfortable temperature preset by the user or the system. The solution provided in this embodiment is for air conditioners operating in cooling mode, determining whether to activate the Smart Cooling function while in cooling mode. If the air conditioner is operating in non-cooling mode, the Smart Cooling function is terminated.

[0034] Specifically, if the user-set temperature is less than or equal to the optimal set temperature, the Smart Cooling function is executed. If the user-set temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature, the air conditioner cannot adjust the room temperature to the user-set temperature using the optimal set temperature, and therefore the Smart Cooling function is terminated. Based on this, the above method also includes: terminating the Smart Cooling function if the user-set temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature; and / or, outputting a prompt to reset the user-set temperature and the optimal set temperature.

[0035] The above-mentioned intelligent cooling function includes the following steps:

[0036] S104 periodically acquires the temperature of the remote control sensor.

[0037] The sensor temperature of the remote control is continuously and periodically acquired during the following control process.

[0038] S106, if the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the above-mentioned optimal setting temperature and the difference is greater than the first threshold, then control the front air vent guide door to open at the first angle, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at high speed.

[0039] If the temperature of the remote control sensor is higher than the above-mentioned optimal setting temperature, and the difference between the two is greater than the first threshold, it indicates that the current room temperature is high. In this case, rapid cooling is required. Therefore, both the front air vent and the side air vent are opened, and the fan is running at high speed.

[0040] In this process, the air guide damper at the front vent is opened to a first angle, which is greater than the second angle in subsequent steps. The larger the opening angle of the air guide damper, the greater the air volume, which facilitates rapid cooling.

[0041] Optionally, the first angle at which the front air vent deflector opens is the maximum air outlet angle, allowing it to operate at the maximum air outlet angle for rapid cooling.

[0042] After setting the optimal temperature, users can use this method to quickly adjust the entire room to the optimal temperature, saving users from having to adjust the temperature multiple times and improving the user experience.

[0043] S108: If the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the above-mentioned optimal set temperature and the difference is less than or equal to the first threshold, then determine whether the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature is greater than the remote control sensor temperature. If yes, then execute S110; otherwise, execute S112.

[0044] If the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference between the two is less than or equal to the first threshold, it means that the perceived temperature is close to the optimal set temperature. It is necessary to continue to judge the difference between the temperature above the room and the perceived temperature, and adjust the temperature above and below the room to make them the same, so as to avoid inconsistent perceived temperature when the user is standing or sitting.

[0045] Specifically, the difference between the temperature of the air conditioner temperature sensor and the temperature of the remote control sensor is compared. If the temperature of the air conditioner temperature sensor is greater than that of the remote control sensor, it indicates that the temperature at the top of the room is higher, and there is an inconsistency between the temperatures at the top and the bottom.

[0046] S110 controls the front air vent guide damper to open to a second angle, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at a medium speed. This second angle is smaller than the first angle mentioned above.

[0047] When the temperature sensor on the air conditioner is higher than the temperature sensor on the remote control, it controls the air vent deflector on the front to open at a second angle, causing the cold air to blow upwards in the room, prioritizing cooling the air above, and ultimately making the temperature at the top of the room equal to or lower than the temperature at the bottom of the room.

[0048] Optionally, the second angle at which the front air vent deflector opens is the minimum air outlet angle. For example, the air outlet is at its minimum when the deflector is rotated to the position corresponding to the second angle. For example, this second angle is 20 degrees.

[0049] S112, determine whether the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to the second threshold. If yes, proceed to S114; otherwise, proceed to S116.

[0050] After adjusting the temperature of the entire room to be the same, the remote control sensor temperature is further compared with the optimal set temperature. If the difference between the two is less than the second threshold, it means that the perceived temperature is close to the optimal set temperature. If the difference between the two is greater than the second threshold (the remote control sensor temperature is less than the optimal set temperature), it means that the perceived temperature is much lower than the optimal set temperature, and the current perceived temperature is cold.

[0051] Optionally, the second threshold may be equal to or less than the first threshold.

[0052] S114 controls the front air vent to close, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at a medium speed.

[0053] If the perceived temperature is close to the optimal set temperature, close the front air vent to avoid direct cold air blowing, and run the fan at a medium speed to maintain the current room temperature.

[0054] S116 controls the front air vent to close, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at low speed.

[0055] If the perceived temperature is significantly lower than the optimal set temperature, close the front air vent to prevent cold air from blowing directly on the room, and run the fan at a low speed to allow the room temperature to rise slowly.

[0056] The control method for optimizing the air conditioning cooling experience provided in this invention comprehensively considers the air temperature above the room as indicated by the air conditioner temperature sensor, the perceived temperature as indicated by the remote control sensor, and the optimal set temperature. It controls the opening and closing, air outlet angle, and air outlet speed of the front and side air vents, thereby accurately regulating the indoor temperature. This avoids the problem of inconsistency between the air conditioner's monitored temperature and the user's perceived temperature, enabling rapid and intelligent cooling and improving the user experience.

[0057] This invention improves the cooling effect of the zero-wind-feel mode by adding a side air vent on top of the front air vent, thereby increasing the air outlet area and avoiding direct cold air blowing.

[0058] Based on the above method, if the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the second threshold, it means that the indoor temperature is still high and rapid cooling needs to be performed again. Therefore, it can return to determine whether the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the first threshold, or less than or equal to the first threshold, and execute the corresponding control logic according to the determination result.

[0059] Based on the above method, the system controls the front air vent damper to open at a first angle, the side air vents to open, and the fan to run at high speed for a preset time. After the preset time for rapid cooling is achieved, the system needs to re-compare the current remote control sensor temperature with the optimal set temperature. Therefore, it can continue to determine whether the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than a first threshold. If the above conditions are met, rapid cooling continues until the above conditions are no longer met, at which point other control logic is executed.

[0060] Based on the above method, after controlling the front air vent to be closed, the side air vent to be open, and the fan to run at a medium speed for a preset time, or after controlling the front air vent to be closed, the side air vent to be open, and the fan to run at a low speed for a preset time, the indoor temperature is slowly adjusted to reach the optimal set temperature. After running for a preset time, the current remote control sensor temperature can be compared with the optimal set temperature. Therefore, it can be further determined whether the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the first threshold.

[0061] In this embodiment, auxiliary air vents are added to both sides of the air conditioner. By controlling the opening and closing of the main air vent (front air vent) and the auxiliary air vents (side air vents), rapid cooling and intelligent cooling effects can be achieved, improving the user experience. The specific process is as follows.

[0062] The parameters in the following process are explained: air conditioner set temperature T1, air conditioner temperature sensor (above the room) temperature T2, remote control sensor temperature (closest to the body temperature) T3, optimal temperature T4, air conditioner vents A1, A2, A3, and motor speed V.

[0063] The default temperature is T4 = 24℃ (users can change this in the backend), A1 is the main air vent, A2 is the left auxiliary air vent, A3 is the right auxiliary air vent, and the motor speed is V1 > V2 > V3.

[0064] Figure 2 A schematic flowchart of a control method for optimizing air conditioning cooling experience according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The method includes the following steps:

[0065] Phase 1 (Air Conditioner Mode Determination): Based on the air conditioner's initial mode and the user-set temperature, determine whether to activate the Smart Cooling function. The detailed logic is as follows:

[0066] S201: Determine if the air conditioner is in cooling mode. If yes, proceed to S202; otherwise, end the process.

[0067] Determine if the air conditioner is in cooling mode. If not, determine that the user has mistakenly activated this function and terminate its operation.

[0068] S202, determine whether the current set temperature satisfies T1≤T4. If yes, proceed to S203; otherwise, proceed to S211.

[0069] Temperature setting judgment: When the current set temperature T1 > T4, the air conditioner cannot make the room reach the user's set optimal temperature. At this time, the user will be prompted to reset the air conditioner cooling temperature T1 and the smart mode temperature T4, and the operation of this function will be terminated. After the user resets the temperature, the judgment of S202 will be performed again.

[0070] This stage can prevent users from accidentally activating the cooling smart function when turning on the air conditioner in winter, and from the air conditioner being set to a high temperature in summer and failing to reach the optimal temperature.

[0071] Phase Two (Rapid Cooling Phase): After entering the Smart Cooling Mode, the air conditioner rapidly cools the air to bring the perceived temperature close to the optimal temperature. The detailed logic is as follows:

[0072] S203, determine if T3-T4≤3℃ is satisfied. If not, proceed to S204; if yes, proceed to S205.

[0073] Temperature determination: When the remote control sensor temperature (the temperature closest to the human body) T3 is 3°C higher than the set optimal temperature T4, it indicates that the current room temperature is high. At this time, the rapid cooling function is activated: the three air vents A1, A2, and A3 are turned on, and the fan runs at the maximum speed V1 to achieve a rapid cooling effect.

[0074] S204, open the three air vents A1, A2, and A3, and the fan runs at its maximum speed V1.

[0075] During this stage, feedback and adjustment are provided to quickly lower the temperature, which can be adjusted to a comfortable temperature no higher than the optimal temperature by 3°C.

[0076] Phase 3 (Room Top Cooling Phase):

[0077] S205, determine if T2 > T3. If yes, proceed to S206; otherwise, proceed to S207.

[0078] Temperature determination: When the temperature of the air conditioner temperature sensor (above the room) is higher than the temperature of the remote control sensor (the closest temperature to the human body), that is, T2>T3, the air conditioner A1 air outlet deflector opens 20°, the A2 and A3 air outlets open normally, and the fan runs at a medium speed V2, so that the cold air blows upwards to cool the hot air above the room. Through feedback adjustment, the temperature above the room is equal to or lower than the temperature below the room.

[0079] This stage adjusts the temperature of the entire room to be consistent throughout, resolving the inconsistency in perceived temperature when people are standing or sitting. At the same time, the air deflectors are raised to avoid direct airflow and improve the user experience.

[0080] S206, the air vent damper of A1 is opened to 20°, air vents A2 and A3 are opened normally, and the fan is running at a medium speed of V2.

[0081] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the opening angle of the front air vent guide damper is provided. Figure 3 The diagram shows panel 301, base 302, and middle frame 303, as well as the opening angles of the air guide damper: closed position a, air guide damper open at 20 degrees position b, minimum normal opening angle of the air guide damper c, and maximum opening angle of the air guide damper d.

[0082] Phase Four (Room temperature slowly adjusted to the optimal temperature):

[0083] S207: Determine if |T3-T4|≤2℃ or T3-T4<-2℃. If yes, proceed to S208; otherwise, return to S203.

[0084] If S208, |T3-T4|≤2℃, then close the main air outlet A1 on the front and open the auxiliary air outlets A2 and A3 on the left and right sides, with the fan running at a medium wind speed V2.

[0085] If S209, T3-T4 < -2℃, then close the main air outlet A1 on the front and open the auxiliary air outlets A2 and A3 on the left and right sides, with the fan running at the lowest wind speed V3.

[0086] Temperature determination: By comparing the remote control sensor temperature (the closest perceived temperature) T3 with the optimal temperature in smart mode (user-set T4), the temperature is divided into the following three segments:

[0087] ①|T3-T4|≤2℃, at this time the perceived temperature is within ±2℃ of the optimal temperature, and the perceived temperature is close to the optimal temperature. The air conditioner closes the main air outlet A1 on the front, opens the auxiliary air outlets A2 and A3 on the left and right sides, and runs at medium fan speed V2 to maintain the current room temperature for 15 minutes. Then it returns to the second stage to re-determine the room temperature and the optimal temperature.

[0088] ②T3-T4<-2℃, at this time the indoor temperature is more than 2℃ lower than the optimal temperature, and the temperature feels cold. The air conditioner closes the main air outlet A1 on the front, opens the auxiliary air outlets A2 and A3 on the left and right sides, and runs at the lowest fan speed V3 to make the room temperature rise slowly. After running for 15 minutes, it returns to the second stage to re-determine the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal temperature.

[0089] ③ If the above two conditions are not met, the indoor temperature is still too high (the perceived temperature is 2°C higher than the optimal temperature), and the second stage of indoor temperature adjustment should be carried out again.

[0090] By selecting the execution plan based on the temperature difference between the perceived temperature and the optimal temperature, and through dynamic feedback adjustment, the room temperature is ultimately kept within ±2℃ of the optimal temperature, so that the user does not need to adjust the air conditioner setting multiple times to achieve the optimal temperature.

[0091] S210, run for 15 minutes. Return to execute S203.

[0092] S211, the remote control prompts the user to change T1 and T4.

[0093] For example, a prompt message for changing T1 and T4 is displayed on the remote control's screen.

[0094] In this embodiment of the invention, the air conditioner controls the opening and closing of three air outlets according to the room temperature; after the user sets the optimal temperature, the entire room can be quickly adjusted to the optimal temperature using the above method, eliminating the need for the user to adjust the temperature multiple times and improving the user experience; the air supply speed can be intelligently selected according to the temperature difference between the room temperature and the set temperature.

[0095] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates a control device for optimizing air conditioning cooling experience according to an embodiment of the present invention. The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a front air vent and a side air vent. The device includes:

[0096] The air conditioner mode determination module 401 is used to trigger the cooling smart function module to execute the cooling smart function if the air conditioner is running in cooling mode and the user-set temperature is less than or equal to the optimal set temperature.

[0097] Cooling Smart Function Module 402 is used for:

[0098] The system periodically acquires the temperature of the remote control sensor. If the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than a first threshold, the system controls the front air vent damper to open at a first angle, the side air vents to open, and the fan to run at high speed. If the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is less than or equal to the first threshold, the system determines whether the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature is greater than the remote control sensor temperature. If the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature is greater than the remote control sensor temperature, the system controls the front air vent damper to open at a second angle, the side air vents to open, and the fan to run at medium speed; the second angle is less than the first angle. If the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature is less than or equal to the remote control sensor temperature, the system determines whether the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to a second threshold. If the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to the second threshold, the system controls the front air vent to close, the side air vents to open, and the fan to run at medium speed. If the remote control sensor temperature is less than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the second threshold, the system controls the front air vent to close, the side air vents to open, and the fan to run at low speed.

[0099] The control device for optimizing air conditioning cooling experience provided in this embodiment of the invention comprehensively considers the air temperature above the room as indicated by the air conditioner temperature sensor, the perceived temperature as indicated by the remote control sensor, and the optimal set temperature. It controls the opening and closing, air outlet angle, and air outlet speed of the front and side air vents, thereby accurately regulating the indoor temperature and avoiding the problem of inconsistency between the air conditioner's monitored temperature and the user's perceived temperature. It can quickly and intelligently cool, improving the user experience.

[0100] As a feasible approach, the cooling intelligent function module is further configured to: if the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the second threshold, then return to determine whether the conditions are met: the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the first threshold, or less than or equal to the first threshold.

[0101] As a feasible approach, the cooling intelligent function module is also used to: control the opening angle of the front air vent guide door, the opening of the side air vent, and the fan to run at high speed for a preset time, and then continue to determine whether the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the first threshold.

[0102] As a feasible approach, the cooling intelligent function module is also used to: after controlling the front air vent to close, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at a medium speed for a preset time, or after controlling the front air vent to close, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at a low speed for a preset time, then continue to determine whether the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference is greater than the first threshold.

[0103] As a possible approach, the cooling smart function module is also used to: terminate the execution of the cooling smart function if the air conditioner is operating in non-cooling mode.

[0104] As an alternative, the cooling smart function module is also used to: terminate the execution of the cooling smart function if the user-set temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature; and / or output a prompt to reset the user-set temperature and the optimal set temperature.

[0105] As one possible approach, the first angle at which the front air vent guide damper opens is the maximum air outlet angle; and / or, the second angle at which the front air vent guide damper opens is the minimum air outlet angle.

[0106] This invention provides an air conditioner, including an indoor unit and a controller; the indoor unit includes a front air vent and a side air vent; the controller is used to execute the method provided in the above embodiments.

[0107] This invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program. When read and executed by a processor, the computer program implements the method provided in the above embodiments and achieves the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, further details are omitted here. The computer-readable storage medium may be a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

[0108] Of course, those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the above embodiments can be implemented by computer-controlled devices. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the program is executed, it can include the processes of the above method embodiments. The storage medium can be a memory, a disk, an optical disk, etc.

[0109] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

[0110] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0111] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0112] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A control method for optimizing the air conditioning cooling experience, characterized in that, The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a front air vent and a side air vent, and the method includes: If the air conditioner is running in cooling mode and the user-set temperature is less than or equal to the optimal set temperature, the Smart Cooling function will be activated. The intelligent cooling function includes: Periodically acquire the temperature of the remote control sensor; If the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference between the temperature of the remote control sensor and the optimal set temperature is greater than a first threshold, then the front air vent guide door is controlled to open at a first angle, the side air vent is opened, and the fan is operated at a high speed. If the temperature of the remote control sensor is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to the first threshold, then it is determined whether the temperature of the air conditioner temperature sensor is greater than the temperature of the remote control sensor; if the temperature of the air conditioner temperature sensor is greater than the temperature of the remote control sensor, then the front air vent deflector is controlled to open at a second angle, the side air vent is opened, and the fan is operated at a medium speed; the second angle is less than the first angle. If the temperature of the air conditioner temperature sensor is less than or equal to the temperature of the remote control sensor, then it is determined whether the absolute value of the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to a second threshold, wherein the second threshold is less than the first threshold. If the absolute value of the difference between the temperature of the remote control sensor and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to the second threshold, then the front air vent is closed, the side air vent is opened, and the fan is operated at a medium speed. If the temperature of the remote control sensor is lower than the optimal set temperature and the absolute value of the difference between the temperature of the remote control sensor and the optimal set temperature is greater than the second threshold, then the front air vent is closed, the side air vent is opened, and the fan is operated at a low speed. The first angle at which the front air vent deflector opens is the maximum air outlet angle; and / or... The second angle at which the front air vent guide door opens is the minimum air outlet angle.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is greater than the second threshold, then return to determine whether the conditions are met: the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is greater than the first threshold, or less than or equal to the first threshold.

3. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: After controlling the front air vent guide door to open at a first angle, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at high speed for a preset time, it is then determined whether the conditions are met: the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is greater than the first threshold.

4. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: After controlling the front air vent to close, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at a medium speed for a preset time, or after controlling the front air vent to close, the side air vent to open, and the fan to run at a low speed for a preset time, it is then determined whether the conditions are met: the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is greater than the first threshold.

5. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the air conditioner is operating in non-cooling mode, the cooling smart function will be terminated.

6. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the user-set temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature, the cooling smart function will be terminated; and / or, a prompt to reset the user-set temperature and the optimal set temperature will be output.

7. A control device for optimizing the air conditioning cooling experience, characterized in that, The indoor unit of the air conditioner includes a front air vent and a side air vent, and the device includes: The air conditioning mode determination module is used to trigger the cooling smart function module to execute the cooling smart function if the air conditioner is running in cooling mode and the user-set temperature is less than or equal to the optimal set temperature. The intelligent cooling function module is used for: The remote control sensor temperature is periodically acquired. If the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the absolute value of the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is greater than a first threshold, then the front air vent damper is controlled to open at a first angle, the side air vents are opened, and the fan runs at high speed. If the remote control sensor temperature is greater than the optimal set temperature and the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to the first threshold, then it is determined whether the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature is greater than the remote control sensor temperature. If the air conditioner temperature sensor temperature is greater than the remote control sensor temperature, then the front air vent damper is controlled to open at a second angle, the side air vents are opened, and the fan runs at high speed. The system operates at a medium speed; the second angle is smaller than the first angle; if the temperature of the air conditioner temperature sensor is less than or equal to the temperature of the remote control sensor, it is determined whether the absolute value of the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to a second threshold; if the absolute value of the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is less than or equal to the second threshold, the front air vent is closed, the side air vent is opened, and the fan operates at a medium speed; if the temperature of the remote control sensor is less than the optimal set temperature and the absolute value of the difference between the remote control sensor temperature and the optimal set temperature is greater than the second threshold, the front air vent is closed, the side air vent is opened, and the fan operates at a low speed. The second threshold is less than the first threshold; The first angle at which the front air vent deflector opens is the maximum air outlet angle; and / or... The second angle at which the front air vent guide door opens is the minimum air outlet angle.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes an indoor unit and a controller; the indoor unit includes a front air vent and a side air vent; The controller is used to perform the method according to any one of claims 1-6.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program that, when read and executed by a processor, implements the method as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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