Air conditioning system, vehicle, control method of air conditioning system, and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an air conditioning system applied to a vehicle, comprising: a memory configured to store computer program code; a display configured to provide a display interface and receive an operation on the display interface; a processor communicably coupled with the memory and the display, configured to control the air conditioning system to perform the following operations when executing the computer program code: generate a mode adjustment instruction in response to a mode adjustment operation on the display interface, adjust the air conditioning system to a corresponding mode, wherein each mode is configured to define the air conditioning system to a different or partially overlapping temperature interval; and generate a temperature adjustment instruction in response to a temperature adjustment operation on the display interface, adjust the air conditioning system to a corresponding temperature within the temperature interval. The present disclosure also provides a vehicle, a control method of the air conditioning system and a storage medium.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of artificial intelligence technology, specifically to an air conditioning system, a vehicle, a control method for the air conditioning system, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioning systems are becoming increasingly common in people's daily lives, with common systems including interior air conditioning systems and vehicle air conditioning systems. The performance of an air conditioning system directly affects the user experience. For example, with the development of the automotive industry and the increasing demands for driving and riding experiences, in-vehicle comfort has become an important consideration for vehicle air conditioning systems, which play a crucial role in providing suitable temperature and air quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides an air conditioning system, a vehicle, a control method for the air conditioning system, and a storage medium.

[0004] According to a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an air conditioning system applied to a vehicle, comprising: a memory configured to store computer program code; a display configured to provide a display interface and receive operations on the display interface; and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and the display, configured to control the air conditioning system to perform the following operations when executing the computer program code: generating a mode adjustment command in response to a mode adjustment operation on the display interface, adjusting the air conditioning system to a corresponding mode, wherein each mode is configured to limit the air conditioning system to different or partially overlapping temperature ranges; and generating a temperature adjustment command in response to a temperature adjustment operation on the display interface, adjusting the air conditioning system to a corresponding temperature within the temperature range.

[0005] According to embodiments of this disclosure, each mode is further configured to: define the state of the air conditioning system, the state including cooling or heating.

[0006] According to embodiments of this disclosure, it further includes: a sensor array communicatively coupled to a processor, configured to acquire a first temperature inside the vehicle in response to an information acquisition command; the processor is further configured to: control the number of air vents of the air conditioning system to be opened based on the first temperature and the temperature.

[0007] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the sensor group is further configured to: collect environmental parameters of the vehicle; the processor is further configured to: control the air volume and / or air outlet angle of the air conditioning system based on the environmental parameters.

[0008] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the processor is further configured to adjust the airflow of the air outlet based on the temperature difference between the first temperature and the temperature.

[0009] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the processor is further configured to: in response to determining that a first temperature is higher than a certain temperature and the difference between the first temperature and the certain temperature is greater than a first preset temperature threshold, control the air conditioning system to cool the vehicle interior in a first temperature range; and in response to determining that a first temperature is lower than a certain temperature and the difference between the certain temperature and the first temperature is greater than a first preset temperature threshold, control the air conditioning system to heat the vehicle interior in a second temperature range; wherein the first temperature range is the lowest temperature range output by the air conditioning system, and the second temperature range is the highest temperature range output by the air conditioning system.

[0010] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the processor is further configured to: adjust the state of the air conditioning system to cooling when the temperature is in a partially overlapping temperature range and the first temperature is greater than the temperature; and adjust the state of the air conditioning system to heating when the temperature is in a partially overlapping temperature range and the first temperature is not greater than the temperature.

[0011] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the processor is further configured to: control the air outlet to blow air in a constant wind mode; or, control the air outlet to switch between a regular wind mode and a random wind mode; the constant wind mode indicates that the air outlet blows air at a single air volume level, the regular wind mode indicates that the air outlet blows air periodically at multiple air volume levels in a preset order, and the random wind mode indicates that the air outlet blows air randomly at different air volume levels.

[0012] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the display is further configured to display a first background element corresponding to each mode, wherein the first background element is used to display the image corresponding to the mode on the display.

[0013] According to a second aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a vehicle including an air conditioning system as described above, the air conditioning system being configured to regulate the temperature of the vehicle.

[0014] According to embodiments of this disclosure, it further includes: a speaker communicatively coupled to the processor, configured to generate a sound signal corresponding to the current mode of the air conditioning system, the sound signal being used to display the sound corresponding to the mode to the user.

[0015] According to a third aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for controlling an air conditioning system, comprising: generating a mode adjustment command in response to a mode adjustment operation on a display interface, adjusting the air conditioning system to a corresponding mode, wherein each mode is configured to limit the air conditioning system to different or partially overlapping temperature ranges; and generating a temperature adjustment command in response to a temperature adjustment operation on a display interface, adjusting the air conditioning system to a corresponding temperature within the temperature range.

[0016] According to a fourth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer-readable storage medium having executable instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to implement the control method of the air conditioning system described above. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0018] Figure 2 This diagram schematically illustrates the mode settings of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and the temperature range corresponding to each mode.

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the display interface of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioning system according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0021] Figure 5 The illustration shows a demonstration diagram of a two-speed "natural wind" according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 6 This schematic diagram illustrates a temperature control strategy for rapid heating and rapid cooling of an air conditioning system applied to a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating an air conditioning system control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. Based on the described embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure. It should be noted that throughout the accompanying drawings, the same elements are represented by the same or similar reference numerals. In the following description, some specific embodiments are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure in any way, but are merely examples of embodiments of this disclosure. Conventional structures or configurations will be omitted where they may cause confusion in understanding this disclosure. It should be noted that the shapes and dimensions of the components in the figures do not reflect actual size and proportion, but are only schematic representations of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in the embodiments of this disclosure shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by those skilled in the art. The terms "first," "second," and similar words used in the embodiments of this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components.

[0026] In the technical solution disclosed herein, the collection, storage, use, processing, transmission, provision, disclosure, and application of user personal information comply with the provisions of relevant laws and regulations, necessary confidentiality measures have been taken, and there is no violation of public order and good morals.

[0027] In the technical solution disclosed herein, the user's authorization or consent is obtained before acquiring or collecting the user's personal information.

[0028] The various embodiments according to this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that in the drawings, the same reference numerals are assigned to components having substantially the same or similar structure and function, and repeated descriptions of them will be omitted.

[0029] In realizing the concept of this disclosure, the applicant discovered that traditional air conditioning systems often have complex functions and user interfaces, making them less intuitive and simple to operate, potentially leading to learning costs and operational difficulties. Air conditioning functions generally require users to actively select and activate them, lacking the use of advanced technology to provide more intelligent feedback. The commonly used Auto mode function also has a low usage rate in user operation surveys, resulting in an uncomfortable experience. Air conditioning systems offer only one type of temperature adjustment, leading to an uncomfortable experience. Furthermore, the temperature interfaces of air conditioning systems are highly homogenized. In view of this, this disclosure provides an air conditioning system that at least partially solves the problems existing in traditional air conditioning systems. A detailed description is provided below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioning system 100 according to this embodiment may include a memory 110, a display 120, and a processor 130. The air conditioning system 100 can be applied to a vehicle.

[0032] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the memory 110 is configured to store computer program code that, when executed by the processor 120, controls the air conditioning system to perform corresponding functions, as will be described in detail later.

[0033] Memory 110 can be any medium capable of containing, storing, transmitting, propagating, or transmitting instructions. For example, it can be a readable storage medium, which may include, but is not limited to, electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, devices, or propagation media. Specific examples of readable storage media include: magnetic storage devices such as magnetic tape or hard disk drives (HDDs); optical storage devices such as optical discs (CD-ROMs); memories such as random access memory (RAM) or flash memory; and / or wired / wireless communication links. The number of memories 110 can be one or more, for example, it may include memories 111, 112, ..., 11m, where m is an integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0034] The display 120 is configured to provide a display interface and receive operations on the display interface.

[0035] The display interface shows control buttons for power on / off, mode, and temperature adjustment corresponding to the air conditioning system. Users can input corresponding operations by clicking, sliding, or long-pressing these buttons. For example, clicking the power on / off button controls the air conditioning system to turn on or off, clicking the mode button adjusts the air conditioning system mode, and sliding or clicking the temperature adjustment button adjusts the air conditioning system temperature.

[0036] The processor 130 is communicatively coupled to the memory 110 and the display 120 and is configured to control the air conditioning system to perform operations to achieve corresponding functions when executing computer program code stored in the memory 110.

[0037] Processor 130 may include, for example, a general-purpose microprocessor, an instruction set processor and / or an associated chipset and / or a special-purpose microprocessor (e.g., an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)), etc. Processor 130 may also include onboard memory for caching purposes.

[0038] The processor 130, memory 110, and display 120 can be communicatively coupled via a network, which can include various connection types, such as wired, wireless communication links, or fiber optic cables. Wired connections can utilize cables and any of the following interfaces: Fibre Channel, infrared interface, Type-D data interface, serial interface, USB interface, USB Type-C interface, or Dock interface. Wireless connections can employ wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Infrared, and ZigBee.

[0039] Specifically, the operations performed by processor 130 may include: generating a mode adjustment command in response to a mode adjustment operation on the display interface, adjusting the air conditioning system to a corresponding mode, wherein each mode is configured to limit the air conditioning system to different or partially overlapping temperature ranges; and generating a temperature adjustment command in response to a temperature adjustment operation on the display interface, adjusting the air conditioning system to a corresponding temperature within the temperature range.

[0040] In one example, the air conditioning system 100 described above can be integrated into a vehicle. That is, the memory 110, display 120, and processor 130 included in the air conditioning system 100 can be hardware devices provided by the vehicle. The vehicle's own memory, display, and processor constitute the hardware foundation of the air conditioning system 100. The computer program code corresponding to the air conditioning system 100 is also stored in the memory 110 so that the air conditioning system 100 can operate in the vehicle.

[0041] It should be noted that, although Figure 1 Although not shown in the example, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the air conditioning system 100 may also include a compressor, condenser, evaporator, expansion valve, receiver-dryer, piping (or more or fewer components), which is common knowledge in the art and therefore will not be described further in this disclosure.

[0042] Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the mode settings of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and the temperature range corresponding to each mode.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, for example, the functions of an air conditioning system can be categorized based on users' needs for a comfortable air environment and their initial perception of cold and heat. Corresponding modes can be set for the air conditioning system according to "common, comfortable, and with temperature sensitivity." Modes may include Cold Dew mode, Morning Breeze mode, Sunshine mode, and Fireplace mode. Each mode can be configured to limit the air conditioning system to different or partially overlapping temperature ranges. For example, Cold Dew mode and Morning Breeze mode can correspond to very cold and relatively cold functional scenarios, respectively, while Sunshine mode and Fireplace mode can correspond to relatively warm and very warm functional scenarios, respectively.

[0044] For example, the temperature range of an air conditioner application can cover the entire temperature range of [15.5℃, 28.5℃]. For instance, the temperature range defined by the Cold Dew mode can be [15.5℃, 18.5℃], the temperature range defined by the Morning Breeze mode can be [19.0℃, 24.0℃], the temperature range defined by the Warm Sun mode can be [24.0℃, 26.0℃], and the temperature range defined by the Fireplace mode can be [26.0℃, 28.5℃]. Another example is that the temperature range defined by the Cold Dew mode can be [15.5℃, 18.5℃], the temperature range defined by the Morning Breeze mode can be [19.0℃, 24.0℃], the temperature range defined by the Warm Sun mode can be [22.5℃, 26.0℃], and the temperature range defined by the Fireplace mode can be [26.0℃, 28.5℃].

[0045] Each temperature range can also have a default temperature value set. For example, the default temperature value for the temperature range defined by the Cold Dew mode is 18.5℃, the default temperature value for the temperature range defined by the Morning Breeze mode is 22℃, the default temperature value for the temperature range defined by the Warm Sun mode is 24.5℃, and the default temperature value for the temperature range defined by the Fireplace mode is 27℃. The default temperature value can be understood as the initial temperature value of the air conditioning system in the corresponding mode. For example, when the air conditioning system is adjusted to the Morning Breeze mode, the default temperature is automatically set to 18.5℃.

[0046] It should be noted that the settings for the mode, temperature range, and default temperature value are merely illustrative and can be set according to actual application requirements. This disclosure does not impose any restrictions.

[0047] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the display interface of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0048] like Figure 3 As shown, for example, the mode control keys on the display section include a Cold Dew control key for controlling the Cold Dew mode, a Morning Breeze control key for controlling the Morning Breeze mode, a Warm Sunshine control key for controlling the Warm Sunshine mode, and a Fireplace control key for controlling the Fireplace mode. When the user clicks a Cold Dew control key, the display 120 generates a Cold Dew mode adjustment command based on the click operation and transmits it to the processor 130. In response to the Cold Dew mode adjustment command, the processor 130 accesses the memory 110 to obtain the corresponding computer program code and executes it, adjusting the air conditioning system to the Cold Dew mode. It should be understood that the memory 110 can store the computer program code corresponding to each mode, and the processor 130, in response to different mode adjustment commands, executes the computer program code corresponding to the current mode to adjust the air conditioning to the corresponding mode.

[0049] After adjusting the air conditioning system to the corresponding mode, users can adjust the system to the desired temperature within the range defined by the current mode by sliding or clicking the temperature control keys. For example, if the current mode is "Morning Breeze" with a default temperature of 22℃, users can raise or lower the temperature by sliding the temperature control keys on the display screen. It should be noted that the range for raising or lowering the temperature by sliding the temperature control keys is limited to the temperature range defined by the current mode. For example, if the temperature range for "Morning Breeze" mode is [19.0℃, 24.0℃], the lowest temperature adjustment is 19.0℃, and the highest is 24.0℃.

[0050] According to embodiments of this disclosure, by configuring the air conditioning system into multiple modes, each mode can limit the air conditioning system to different or partially overlapping temperature ranges. Since each mode can intuitively reflect the functional scenario that meets the user, the user can quickly input the corresponding operation on the display interface to adjust the air conditioning system to the corresponding mode to adapt to the user's current functional scenario. This eliminates the need for complex learning and operation to achieve the user's required function, thereby reducing the learning cost, improving the ease of operation, and enhancing the user experience.

[0051] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioning system according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioning system 100 according to this embodiment may further include a sensor group 140, which may include sensor 141, sensor 142, ..., sensor 14n, where n is an integer greater than 1.

[0053] Sensor group 140 is communicatively coupled to processor 130 and configured to acquire a first temperature of the space in which air conditioning system 100 operates. When air conditioning system 100 is applied to a vehicle, the first temperature acquired by sensor group 140 can be the temperature inside the vehicle.

[0054] For example, sensor 141 is a temperature sensor used to collect the first temperature inside the vehicle. Alternatively, sensors 141, 142, ..., 14k are temperature sensors, where k is an integer less than n. Sensors 141, 142, ..., 14k each collect the first temperature inside the vehicle, obtaining multiple first temperatures, and then the average of these multiple first temperatures is determined as the final first temperature. The number of temperature sensors can be set according to actual application requirements, and this disclosure does not impose any limitations.

[0055] Obviously, the aforementioned sensor group 140 can also be integrated into the vehicle, or the aforementioned sensor group 140 can be a sensor group that is built into the vehicle.

[0056] The processor 130 is also configured to control the number of air outlets of the air conditioning system to be opened based on the first temperature and the temperature.

[0057] For example, in a vehicle, the interior may have air vents corresponding to "face blowing," "foot blowing," and "window blowing." When the first temperature collected by the sensor group 140 is much higher or lower than the user-set temperature, the processor 130 can control all the air vents corresponding to "face blowing," "foot blowing," and "window blowing" to open. When the first temperature collected by the sensor group 140 is close to the user-set temperature, the processor 130 can control some of the air vents corresponding to "face blowing," "foot blowing," and "window blowing" to open. This may be that the air vent corresponding to "face blowing" and the air vent corresponding to "foot blowing" are both opened, or it may be that only the air vent corresponding to "foot blowing" is opened.

[0058] According to embodiments of this disclosure, since the processor can intelligently control the number of air vents opened based on the first temperature inside the vehicle and the temperature set by the user, the intelligence level of the air conditioning system is improved, thereby enabling more precise temperature control, which is beneficial to improving user experience and reducing resource waste.

[0059] Furthermore, the sensor group is also configured to collect environmental parameters of the vehicle's location. These environmental parameters may include, for example, the vehicle's geographical location, seasonal information, interior lighting information, and temperature at different points on the user's body surface. Correspondingly, the n sensors in the sensor group 140 may also include a GNSS-based positioning sensor, such as a GPS sensor or a BeiDou sensor, configured to collect geographical information of the vehicle's location. The n sensors in the sensor group 140 may also include a weather sensor configured to measure seasonal information. The n sensors in the sensor group 140 may also include a photosensor that senses light intensity information, configured to measure interior lighting information. The n sensors in the sensor group 140 may also include an infrared sensor configured to measure temperature at different points on the user's body surface.

[0060] The processor 130 can also be configured to control the air volume and / or air outlet angle of the air conditioning system based on environmental parameters.

[0061] For example, users will have different temperature sensations at the same temperature in different locations and seasons. In spring, users will feel warm or even a little hot at 22°C, while in summer, they will feel cool. Therefore, even if the temperature is set to 22°C in both spring and summer, the air volume of the air outlet can be different to meet the different temperature sensations of users.

[0062] For example, the intensity of sunlight can vary in different areas of a space where an air conditioning system operates, leading to temperature differences. In a vehicle, for instance, the front seats are generally brighter than the rear seats, and the brighter sides are generally brighter than the darker sides. If all air vents inside the vehicle have the same airflow and / or angle, and the front vents' airflow and / or angle perfectly meet the driver's cooling needs, rear passengers might feel cold; conversely, if the rear vents' airflow and / or angle perfectly meet the passengers' cooling needs, the driver might feel hot. Therefore, it's necessary to intelligently adjust the airflow and / or angle of the air vents based on the varying light intensity in different locations.

[0063] For example, the temperature sensation of different parts of a user's body may be different. Most users experience a "cool head and warm feet" sensation. The temperature of the user's head detected by the infrared sensor will be lower than the temperature of the feet. Therefore, the air outlets for blowing on the face and the air outlets for blowing on the feet need to have different airflow distribution strategies.

[0064] According to embodiments of this disclosure, since the processor can intelligently control the air volume and / or air angle of the air outlets at different locations based on environmental parameters, the intelligence level of the air conditioning system is improved, thereby enabling more precise and targeted temperature control, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0065] Furthermore, the processor 130 can also be configured to adjust the airflow of the air outlet based on the temperature difference between the first temperature and the temperature.

[0066] In the embodiments of this disclosure, when the temperature difference between the first temperature and the user-set temperature is relatively large, the air volume of the air outlet can be increased; when the temperature difference between the first temperature and the user-set temperature is relatively small, the air volume of the air outlet can be decreased.

[0067] For example, if the air conditioning system is currently in cooling mode, and the sensor group 140 measures a first temperature of 35°C inside the vehicle, while the user-set temperature is 21°C, then the processor 130 can increase the airflow from each vent to lower the vehicle's interior temperature to around 21°C in the shortest possible time. Once the interior temperature has dropped to around 21°C, a larger airflow is no longer needed, and the processor 130 can appropriately reduce the airflow from each vent to maintain the interior temperature at around 21°C.

[0068] According to embodiments of this disclosure, since the processor can intelligently adjust the airflow of the air outlet based on the temperature difference between the actual temperature inside the vehicle and the user-set temperature, the intelligence level of the air conditioning system is improved, thereby enabling more precise and targeted temperature control, which is beneficial to improving user experience and reducing resource waste.

[0069] Furthermore, each mode is also configured to define the state of the air conditioning system, wherein the state may include cooling or heating.

[0070] For example, since the Cold Dew mode and Morning Breeze mode can correspond to very cold and relatively cold functional scenarios respectively, and the Warm Sun mode and Fireplace mode can correspond to relatively warm and very warm functional scenarios respectively, the air conditioning system can be directly determined to be in cooling or heating mode based on the mode.

[0071] As an optional implementation, when each mode is configured to limit the air conditioning system to different temperature ranges, adjusting the air conditioning system to the Cold Dew mode or Morning Breeze mode can limit the air conditioning system to a cooling state, while adjusting the air conditioning system to the Warm Sun mode or Fireplace mode can limit the air conditioning system to a heating state.

[0072] As another alternative implementation, when each mode is configured to limit the air conditioning system to a partially overlapping temperature range (the morning breeze mode and the warm sun mode partially overlap), the control of the cooling and heating states can be divided into the following two cases:

[0073] First, when the user sets a temperature that is not in an overlapping temperature range, adjusting the air conditioning system to the Cold Dew mode or Morning Breeze mode can limit the air conditioning system to cooling mode, and adjusting the air conditioning system to the Warm Sun mode or Fireplace mode can limit the air conditioning system to heating mode.

[0074] Secondly, when the user-set temperature falls within an overlapping temperature range, the system can determine whether the air conditioner is in cooling or heating mode based on environmental parameters and the first temperature.

[0075] In embodiments of this disclosure, the processor 130 may also be configured to: adjust the air conditioning system to cooling mode when the temperature is within a partially overlapping temperature range and the first temperature is greater than the temperature; and adjust the air conditioning system to heating mode when the temperature is within a partially overlapping temperature range and the first temperature is not greater than the temperature.

[0076] For example, the temperature range defined by the Morning Breeze mode is [19.0℃, 24.0℃], and the temperature range defined by the Warm Sun mode is [22.5℃, 26.0℃]. The current mode of the air conditioning system is Warm Sun mode, and the set temperature is 23.0℃. If the first temperature is 25℃, which is higher than the set temperature of 24.0℃, the air conditioning system can be set to cooling mode; if the first temperature is 21℃, which is lower than the set temperature of 23.0℃, the air conditioning system can be set to heating mode.

[0077] For example, if environmental parameters indicate that the current season is summer, the air conditioning system can be limited to cooling mode; if environmental parameters indicate that the current season is winter, the air conditioning system can be limited to heating mode. It should be noted that in practical applications, the control of the cooling or heating mode corresponding to overlapping temperature regions may not be based solely on a single factor (such as the current ambient temperature or current season information), but can be determined comprehensively based on multiple factors (such as the current ambient temperature, current season information, and other environmental parameters). The specific settings can be configured according to actual application requirements, and this disclosure does not impose any limitations.

[0078] According to embodiments of this disclosure, since the cooling or heating state of the air conditioning system can be directly controlled based on the mode and / or temperature of the air conditioning system, users do not need to set the cooling or heating state separately. Therefore, the convenience of user operation can be further improved, which is conducive to enhancing the user experience.

[0079] Furthermore, the processor 130 can also be configured to: control the air outlet to blow air in a constant wind mode, also known as the "Auto" mode; or control the air outlet to switch between a regular wind mode and a random wind mode, also known as the "Natural Wind" mode. Correspondingly, the corresponding control keys can be configured directly on the display screen 120 to control the air blowing mode. For example, a "Natural Wind" control key can be configured on the display interface. Normally, the air conditioning system can default to "Auto" mode; the user can switch from "Auto" mode to "Natural Wind" mode by clicking the "Natural Wind" control key.

[0080] In the embodiments of this disclosure, a constant wind mode indicates that the air outlet blows air at a single airflow level. A regular wind mode indicates that the air outlet blows air periodically at multiple airflow levels in a preset order, and a random wind mode indicates that the air outlet blows air randomly at different airflow levels.

[0081] For example, an air conditioning system is equipped with 1 to 9 fan speeds with progressively increasing air volume. The constant wind mode can be understood as continuously blowing air at any of the 1 to 9 fan speeds.

[0082] For example, the wind speeds for regular wind mode and random wind mode can be formed by combining the 1-9 wind speeds to create five speed levels, which can be recorded as speed level one to speed level five.

[0083] For the regular wind mode, a specific blowing script could be, for example:

[0084] A script for a blower: 1-1-2-1-1;

[0085] Second-level blower script: 1-2-1-2;

[0086] Three-speed hairdryer script: 2-3-1-2;

[0087] Four-speed blower script: 3-4-2-3;

[0088] Five-speed blower script: 4-5-3-4.

[0089] Taking the second-level blower script as an example, "1-2-1-2" can be understood as switching from level 1 to level 2 of normal airflow, then back to level 1 and level 2 again. The changes are relatively smooth and regular, and the switching time can be randomly selected between 6 and 15 seconds.

[0090] For the random wind mode, a specific wind blowing script could be, for example:

[0091] A script for a hair dryer: 1, 2, 3;

[0092] Second-level blower script: 1, 2, 3, 4;

[0093] Three-speed hair dryer script: 2, 3, 4, 5;

[0094] Four-speed hairdryer script: 3, 4, 5, 6;

[0095] Five-level hairdryer script: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

[0096] Taking the second-level blower script as an example, "1, 2, 3, 4" can be understood as randomly changing between the four levels of 1, 2, 3, and 4 of normal airflow, and the adjustment time can be randomly selected between 4 and 10 seconds.

[0097] The "Ruranfeng" blowing script can be understood as a combination of two scripts, "regular wind" and "random wind," that blow wind repeatedly in a loop.

[0098] It should be understood that the above-mentioned "regular wind" and "random wind" blowing scripts are merely examples. During the setting process, they can be flexibly combined according to 1-9 wind speeds, and this disclosure does not impose any restrictions.

[0099] Figure 5 The illustration shows a schematic diagram of a two-speed "natural wind" according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0100] like Figure 5 As shown, the second-level "natural wind" can be, for example, blowing according to the second-level regular wind script for 5 minutes, then blowing according to the second-level random wind script for 2 minutes, and then returning to the second-level regular wind script to blow, and so on.

[0101] It should be noted that the above-mentioned division of air volume levels and settings of the blowing script are all exemplary. They can be flexibly adjusted according to actual application needs, as long as they can achieve "natural wind". This disclosure does not impose any restrictions.

[0102] According to embodiments of this disclosure, by setting a regular wind mode and a random wind mode, the combination of the two can simulate a natural wind mode that feels similar to natural wind, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0103] Furthermore, the processor 130 can also be configured as follows:

[0104] In response to determining that the first temperature is higher than the temperature, and the difference between the first temperature and the temperature is greater than a first preset temperature threshold, the air conditioning system is controlled to cool the interior of the vehicle within the first temperature range.

[0105] In response to determining that the first temperature is lower than the temperature and the difference between the temperature and the first temperature is greater than the first preset temperature threshold, the air conditioning system is controlled to heat the interior of the vehicle in the second temperature range.

[0106] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first temperature range is the lowest temperature range output by the air conditioning system, such as the temperature range corresponding to the aforementioned Cold Dew mode, and the second temperature range is the highest temperature range output by the air conditioning system, such as the temperature range corresponding to the aforementioned fireplace mode. The system rapidly heats up by utilizing the highest temperature range output by the air conditioning system and rapidly cools down by utilizing the lowest temperature range output by the air conditioning system.

[0107] Figure 6 The illustration shows a temperature control strategy for rapid heating and rapid cooling of an air conditioning system applied to a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0108] like Figure 6 As shown, for vehicles, the first preset temperature threshold can be set to 10℃. When the temperature difference is higher than 10℃, rapid heating or rapid cooling is triggered; when the temperature difference is lower than 10℃, rapid heating or rapid cooling is not triggered. Furthermore, when the temperature difference falls below 10℃ under rapid heating or rapid cooling mode, rapid heating or rapid cooling can be stopped. For example, if a user wants to adjust the vehicle's interior temperature to 22℃, and the current initial interior temperature is 38℃, the air conditioning system can be set to the "Cold Dew" mode for rapid cooling.

[0109] For rapid cooling or heating, the constant fan speed mode is generally preferred. The greater the temperature difference, the higher the fan speed can be selected for the air conditioning system. For example, if the temperature difference is between 10°C and 20°C, you can choose fan speed mode 3 for rapid cooling, and if the temperature difference is greater than 20°C, you can choose fan speed mode 5 for rapid cooling.

[0110] In the embodiments of this disclosure, in addition to achieving rapid heating or rapid cooling through temperature control strategies, ventilation strategies can also be added. The temperature control strategies for rapid heating and rapid cooling of a vehicle using the air conditioning system of this disclosure are shown in Table 1:

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[0112] For example, the window opening / closing prompts can be adjusted based on when the user enters the vehicle. For rapid cooling, when the user first enters, the system can prompt them that the vehicle's interior temperature is too high and suggest opening the windows for ventilation. After a period of rapid cooling (e.g., 5 minutes), the system can prompt them that air circulation is good and suggest closing the windows to reduce energy consumption. The prompts can be delivered via voice or text displayed on a screen; this disclosure does not impose any specific limitations.

[0113] According to embodiments of this disclosure, since rapid heating or rapid cooling is controlled by the temperature difference between a first temperature and a user-set temperature, the temperature of the space where the air conditioning system operates can be quickly adjusted to the user's desired temperature, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0114] Furthermore, the display 120 can also be configured to display a first background element corresponding to each mode, wherein the first background element is used to display the image corresponding to the mode on the display.

[0115] For example, for the Cold Dew mode, the first background element can be frost or snowflakes; for the Morning Breeze mode, the first background element can be leaves or grass; for the Warm Sun mode, the first background element can be the sun; for the Fireplace mode, the first background element can be flames; this disclosure does not impose any restrictions.

[0116] The display 120 can also be configured to display a second background element corresponding to each mode, wherein the second background element is used to display a hue on the display that corresponds to the image displayed by the first background element.

[0117] For example, in fireplace mode, the second background element can be red; in warm sunshine mode, the second background element can be yellow; in morning breeze mode, the second background element can be green; and in cold dew mode, the first background element can be gray.

[0118] According to embodiments of this disclosure, since the first background element and the second background element can visually present a more natural picture that fits the current mode to the user, combined with the blowing script, a more comfortable blowing effect can be created, creating an immersive experience.

[0119] Based on the air conditioning system provided in the embodiments of this disclosure, this disclosure also provides a vehicle, the vehicle including: an air conditioning system installed on the vehicle and configured to regulate the temperature of the vehicle.

[0120] It should be noted that this air conditioning system is Figures 1-6 The specific details of the air conditioning system described will not be elaborated here.

[0121] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the vehicle employs the aforementioned air conditioning system, which is simple and convenient for users to operate, reducing user distraction and improving driving safety. The air conditioning system achieves more precise temperature control by intelligently judging the in-vehicle temperature and adjusting temperature differences, providing not only a comfortable driving experience but also reducing energy waste and environmental impact, thus achieving energy conservation and environmental protection. The air conditioning system offers functions such as scene classification, multi-faceted sensing, and optimized airflow scripts, meeting users' needs for a personalized driving experience. Users can select suitable scenes and customized functions according to their preferences and habits to enjoy a driving experience more suited to their needs.

[0122] Furthermore, the vehicle may also include:

[0123] A speaker, communicatively coupled to processor 130, is configured to generate an audio signal corresponding to the current mode of the vehicle's air conditioning system, the audio signal being used to audibly present to the user the sound corresponding to the current mode of the air conditioning system.

[0124] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the sound signal can be white noise that conforms to the current mode, used to simulate sounds related to the natural environment. For example, the white noise of the Cold Dew mode can be the sound of wind and snow in winter, and the white noise of the morning breeze can be the sound of gentle and soothing wind. The specific configuration can be configured according to the actual application requirements, and this disclosure does not impose any restrictions.

[0125] According to embodiments of this disclosure, by better presenting users with sound signals that match the current mode, and combining visual, auditory, and sensory perception, the functionality of air conditioning applications is expanded. Users can enjoy more comprehensive and richer air conditioning control and user experience through a multi-sensory experience, enhancing the intelligence and versatility of the air conditioning system.

[0126] Based on the air conditioning system provided in the embodiments of this disclosure, this disclosure also provides a control method for the air conditioning system. Figure 7A flowchart illustrating an air conditioning system control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0127] like Figure 7 As shown, the control method of the adjustment system in this embodiment includes the following operations S710 to S720.

[0128] When operating S710, a mode adjustment command is generated in response to the mode adjustment operation on the display interface, and the air conditioning system is adjusted to the corresponding mode, wherein each mode is configured to limit the air conditioning system to different or partially overlapping temperature ranges.

[0129] When operating the S720, a temperature adjustment command is generated in response to the temperature adjustment operation on the display interface, and the air conditioning system is adjusted to the corresponding temperature within the temperature range.

[0130] It should be noted that the implementation details and effects of the air conditioning system control method are the same as those of the air conditioning system implementation section. Please refer to the air conditioning system implementation section for details, which will not be repeated here.

[0131] This disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium, which may be included in the device / apparatus / system described in the above embodiments; or it may exist independently and not assembled into the device / apparatus / system. The computer-readable storage medium carries one or more programs, which, when executed, implement the method according to the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0132] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the computer-readable storage medium can be a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, such as including, but not limited to: portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof. In this disclosure, the computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium that contains or stores a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. For example, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the computer-readable storage medium can include the ROM and / or RAM described above and / or one or more memories other than ROM and RAM.

[0133] Embodiments of this disclosure also include a computer program product comprising a computer program containing program code for performing the methods shown in the flowchart. When the computer program product is run on a computer system, the program code is used to enable the computer system to implement the air conditioning system control method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0134] When the computer program is executed by a processor, it performs the functions defined in the system / apparatus of this disclosure embodiments. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the systems, apparatuses, modules, units, etc., described above can be implemented by computer program modules.

[0135] In one embodiment, the computer program may rely on tangible storage media such as optical storage devices or magnetic storage devices. In another embodiment, the computer program may also be transmitted and distributed as signals over a network medium, and downloaded and installed via a communication component, and / or installed from a removable medium. The program code contained in the computer program can be transmitted using any suitable network medium, including but not limited to: wireless, wired, etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0136] In such an embodiment, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network via a communication component, and / or installed from a removable medium. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it performs the functions defined in the system of this disclosure embodiment. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the systems, devices, apparatuses, modules, units, etc., described above can be implemented by computer program modules.

[0137] According to embodiments of this disclosure, program code for executing the computer programs provided in embodiments of this disclosure can be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. Specifically, these computational programs can be implemented using high-level procedural and / or object-oriented programming languages, and / or assembly / machine languages. Programming languages ​​include, but are not limited to, languages ​​such as Java, C++, Python, "C", or similar programming languages. The program code can execute entirely on the user's computing device, partially on the user's device, partially on a remote computing device, or entirely on a remote computing device or server. In cases involving remote computing devices, the remote computing device can be connected to the user's computing device via any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or it can be connected to an external computing device (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0138] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module sub-circuit, program segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in a block diagram or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram or flowchart, may be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0139] Those skilled in the art will understand that the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this disclosure can be combined and / or combined in various ways, even if such combinations or combinations are not explicitly described in this disclosure. In particular, the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this disclosure can be combined and / or combined in various ways without departing from the spirit and teachings of this disclosure. All such combinations and / or combinations fall within the scope of this disclosure.

[0140] The embodiments of this disclosure have been described above. However, these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Although various embodiments have been described above, this does not mean that the measures in the various embodiments cannot be used advantageously in combination. The scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Various substitutions and modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of this disclosure, and all such substitutions and modifications should fall within the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An air conditioning system, said air conditioning system being applied to a vehicle, comprising: Memory, configured to store computer program code; The display is configured to provide a display interface and receive operations on the display interface; A processor, communicatively coupled to the memory and the display, and a sensor array, communicatively coupled to the processor, are configured to acquire a first temperature inside the vehicle in response to an information acquisition command; The processor is configured to control the air conditioning system to perform the following operations when executing the computer program code: In response to a mode adjustment operation on the display interface, a mode adjustment command is generated to adjust the air conditioning system to a corresponding mode, wherein each mode is configured to limit the air conditioning system to different or partially overlapping temperature ranges, including Cold Dew mode, Morning Breeze mode, Warm Sunshine mode, and Fireplace mode; and In response to a temperature adjustment operation on the display interface, a temperature adjustment command is generated to adjust the air conditioning system to the corresponding temperature within the temperature range; Wherein, when the temperature is located within the partially overlapping temperature range, and the first temperature is greater than the temperature, the state of the air conditioning system is adjusted to cooling; When the temperature is within the partially overlapping temperature range and the first temperature is not greater than the temperature, the air conditioning system is adjusted to heating mode.

2. The air conditioning system of claim 1, wherein, Each of the aforementioned modes is further configured as follows: The state of the air conditioning system is defined, and the state includes cooling or heating.

3. The air conditioning system according to claim 2, The processor is also configured to: The number of air outlets opened by the air conditioning system is controlled based on the first temperature and the temperature.

4. The air conditioning system of claim 3, wherein, The sensor group is also configured to: The processor is configured to collect environmental parameters of the vehicle and control the air volume and / or air outlet angle of the air conditioning system based on the environmental parameters.

5. The air conditioning system of claim 3, wherein, The processor is also configured to: The airflow rate of the air outlet is adjusted based on the temperature difference between the first temperature and the stated temperature.

6. The air conditioning system of any of claims 3-5, wherein, The processor is also configured to: In response to determining that the first temperature is higher than the temperature, and the difference between the first temperature and the temperature is greater than a first preset temperature threshold, the air conditioning system is controlled to cool the vehicle within a first temperature range; as well as In response to determining that the first temperature is lower than the temperature, and the difference between the temperature and the first temperature is greater than a first preset temperature threshold, the air conditioning system is controlled to heat up the vehicle in a second temperature range; Wherein, the first temperature range is the lowest temperature range output by the air conditioning system, and the second temperature range is the highest temperature range output by the air conditioning system.

7. The air conditioning system of claim 3, wherein, The processor is also configured to: The air outlet is controlled to blow air in a constant wind mode; or, the air outlet is controlled to switch between a regular wind mode and a random wind mode. The constant wind mode means that the air outlet blows air at a single air volume level; the regular wind mode means that the air outlet blows air periodically at multiple air volume levels in a preset order; and the random wind mode means that the air outlet blows air randomly at different air volume levels.

8. The air conditioning system of claim 1, wherein, The display is also configured to: Display a first background element corresponding to each of the modes, wherein the first background element is used to display the image corresponding to the mode on the display.

9. A vehicle comprising: The air conditioning system as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the air conditioning system is configured to regulate the temperature of the vehicle.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, further comprising: A speaker, communicatively coupled to the processor, is configured to generate a sound signal corresponding to the current mode of the air conditioning system, the sound signal being used to present the user with the sound corresponding to the mode.

11. A control method for an air conditioning system, applied to the air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the air conditioning system is applied to a vehicle, comprising: In response to a mode adjustment operation on the display interface, a mode adjustment command is generated to adjust the air conditioning system to a corresponding mode, wherein each mode is configured to limit the air conditioning system to different or partially overlapping temperature ranges, including Cold Dew mode, Morning Breeze mode, Warm Sunshine mode, and Fireplace mode; and In response to a temperature adjustment operation on the display interface, a temperature adjustment command is generated, and the air conditioning system is adjusted to the corresponding temperature within the temperature range; Wherein, when the temperature is located within the partially overlapping temperature range, and the first temperature is greater than the temperature, the state of the air conditioning system is adjusted to cooling; When the temperature is within the partially overlapping temperature range and the first temperature is not greater than the temperature, the air conditioning system is adjusted to heating mode.

12. A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to implement the control method of the air conditioning system of claim 11.

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