Wall-hung boiler heating system and heating control method thereof

Abstract

The application relates to a wall-hanging stove heating system and a heating control method thereof. The heating control method comprises the following steps: acquiring the ambient temperature of each room and the user activity information of each room; in the case that it is identified that there is user activity in a room, if it is judged that the user is in a sleep state, the target temperature of the room is determined as a first preset temperature; if it is judged that the user is in a non-sleep state, the target temperature of the room is determined as a second preset temperature; if the ambient temperature of any room is less than the corresponding target temperature, the heating pipeline of the target room is driven to be conducted by a water distributor, and the wall-hanging stove is instructed to work, the target room being the room with the ambient temperature less than the target temperature; if the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the corresponding heating pipeline of each room is driven to be closed by the water distributor, and the wall-hanging stove is instructed to stop working. The method can effectively avoid the repeated start-stop of the wall-hanging stove and the heating pipeline in the wall-hanging stove heating system and is more intelligent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of heating control technology, and in particular to a wall-hung boiler heating system and its heating control method. Background Technology

[0002] A common wall-hung boiler heating system uses the boiler as a heat source to deliver hot water to a manifold, which then distributes the hot water to each room through various pipes, thus heating each room.

[0003] To save energy, a new technology has emerged that uses room thermostats to detect room temperature and installs electric regulating valves on manifolds. The room thermostat controls the opening and closing of the electric regulating valves to shut off pipeline valves and achieve energy savings.

[0004] However, the above solution requires users to manually input the target temperature for each room, which is not intelligent enough. In addition, the above solution also has the problem of repeated start-ups and shutdowns of the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes, which affects the overall service life of the wall-hung boiler heating system. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem solved by this invention is to provide a wall-hung boiler heating system and its heating control method, which can effectively avoid repeated start-stop of the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes in the wall-hung boiler heating system and is more intelligent.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical problems are solved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A heating control method for a wall-hung boiler heating system, the method comprising:

[0008] Acquire ambient temperature and user activity information for each room; user activity information includes physiological parameters.

[0009] When user activity is detected in a room, the system determines whether the user is asleep or not based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room.

[0010] If the user is asleep, the target room temperature is set to the first preset temperature.

[0011] If the user is not asleep, the target room temperature is set to the second preset temperature, which is different from the first preset temperature.

[0012] If the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature, the manifold will be activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-mounted boiler will be instructed to work. The target room is the room where the ambient temperature is lower than the target temperature.

[0013] If the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and instruct the wall-mounted boiler to stop working.

[0014] The heating control method of the wall-hung boiler heating system of the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: In the above embodiments, by acquiring user activity information of each room, it is determined whether the user is in the room and further determines the user's status. Combined with the ambient temperature, intelligent temperature control is achieved. This allows for more accurate determination of the actual temperature requirements of each room, avoiding overheating or underheating, while reducing the need for manual intervention, improving the automation level of the system, and providing a more comfortable environment for users. Secondly, the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes will start when the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature; and the wall-hung boiler and all heating pipes will only be shut down when the ambient temperature of all rooms (i.e., all rooms) is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature. This avoids the situation where the ambient temperature of one room is higher than the corresponding target temperature, while other rooms still do not meet the condition of being higher than or equal to the target temperature, thus shutting down all heating pipes and the wall-hung boiler. The above heating control method can avoid unnecessary starting and stopping, thereby reducing wear and tear on the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes and extending the overall service life of the wall-hung boiler heating system.

[0015] In one embodiment, if the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature, the manifold is activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room, and the wall-mounted boiler is instructed to operate, including:

[0016] If the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature for the first time, then the ambient temperature of the target room and the target temperature are compared within the first preset time period.

[0017] If the ambient temperature of the target room remains below the corresponding target temperature for a first preset time period, the manifold will be activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-hung boiler will be instructed to operate.

[0018] The heating control method of the wall-hung boiler heating system of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: By setting a first preset time period, frequent start-ups of the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes can be avoided. If the ambient temperature of a room is lower than the target temperature for a short period of time, the system will not start the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes. This reduces unnecessary energy consumption and equipment wear, while extending the service life of the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes. If the ambient temperature of a room is lower than the target temperature for a long period of time, the system will start the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes to ensure that the indoor temperature reaches a comfortable level. The "first" preset time period further avoids frequent start-ups and shutdowns of the heating equipment, reducing energy waste and equipment wear.

[0019] In one embodiment, if the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature, the manifold is activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-mounted boiler is instructed to operate. The method also includes:

[0020] If the ambient temperature in any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature for the first time, the manifold will be activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-hung boiler will be instructed to operate.

[0021] The heating control method of the wall-hung boiler heating system of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: Compared with the handling method when the ambient temperature of the target room is lower than the target temperature for the first time, when it occurs for the second time, the corresponding heating pipe of the target room can be directly connected and the wall-hung boiler can be kept in working state, avoiding the time delay of waiting for the heating system to start again, improving the response speed of the heating system, and enabling the target room to reach the target temperature more quickly.

[0022] In one embodiment, if the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold is activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and the wall-mounted boiler is instructed to stop operating, including:

[0023] If the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature for the first time, then the ambient temperature of each room and the target temperature are compared within the second preset time period.

[0024] If the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature within the second preset time period, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and instruct the wall-hung boiler to stop working.

[0025] The heating control method of the wall-hung boiler heating system of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: by setting the condition that the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature for the first time and setting a second preset time, the heating system is prevented from being accidentally shut down due to short-term fluctuations in room temperature or unstable heating, thereby avoiding frequent start-ups and shutdowns of the heating equipment, reducing energy waste and equipment wear, and improving the efficiency and service life of the heating system.

[0026] In one embodiment, if the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold is activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and the wall-hung boiler is instructed to stop operating. The method also includes:

[0027] If the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature for the first time, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room.

[0028] The heating control method of the wall-hung boiler heating system of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: it only drives the manifold to close the heating pipes corresponding to the rooms that have reached the target temperature, keeping the wall-hung boiler in working state so that the remaining rooms that have not reached the target temperature can continue to be heated, which can save energy, improve comfort, provide precise control and increase flexibility.

[0029] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0030] If no user activity is detected in any room, it is determined that the user is out of the room, and the target temperature for each room is set to the third preset temperature, which is different from the first and second preset temperatures.

[0031] The heating control method of the wall-hung boiler heating system of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: when it is detected that there is no user activity in each room, the system can determine that the user is out and set the target temperature of each room to a third preset temperature, so as to save energy and provide a suitable indoor temperature.

[0032] In one embodiment, the physiological parameters are parameters collected by a wearable device, and the step of identifying that there is no user activity in any room includes:

[0033] If no wearable device is connected in any room within the third preset time period, it is determined that there is no user activity in any room.

[0034] The heating control method of the wall-hung boiler heating system of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: it provides a specific implementation method for determining whether there is user activity in the room.

[0035] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0036] If no user activity is detected in any room within the fourth preset time period, the system will enter a low-power operating mode.

[0037] The heating control method of the wall-hung boiler heating system of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: by detecting whether the user is away for a long time, and when the user is away for a long time, the heating system is put into a low power consumption working mode to further reduce power consumption.

[0038] In one embodiment, the step of determining whether a user is asleep or not based on physiological parameters corresponding to the room includes:

[0039] Determine whether wearable devices are being worn correctly based on physiological parameters;

[0040] If the device is determined to be properly worn, the process proceeds to the step of determining whether the user is in a sleep state or not based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room, in the case of detecting user activity in the room.

[0041] If the wearer is determined to be malfunctioning, the target room temperature will be set to the second preset temperature.

[0042] The heating control method of the wall-hung boiler heating system of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: by judging the wearing status of wearable devices based on physiological parameters and determining the target temperature of the room accordingly, the system can more intelligently perform automated control based on the user's status, reducing the need for manual intervention; it can also more accurately determine the target temperature of the room, avoid energy waste, and improve energy utilization efficiency.

[0043] A wall-hung boiler heating system for performing the methods described in the above embodiments, the system comprising:

[0044] Wall-mounted boilers are used to heat various rooms.

[0045] The manifold is installed on the heating pipes leading to each room and connected to the heating outlet pipe of the wall-hung boiler.

[0046] Multiple thermostats are installed in different rooms. The first control terminal of each thermostat is connected to the wall-mounted boiler, and the second control terminal is connected to the manifold. The thermostats are used to communicate with wearable devices in the room they are in.

[0047] The specific implementation of the wall-hung boiler heating system in this embodiment corresponds to the heating control method in the above embodiments. Its specific implementation and beneficial effects can be referred to the description in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0048] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0049] Figure 1 This is an application environment diagram of a heating control method for a wall-hung boiler heating system in one embodiment;

[0050] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the heating control method of a wall-hung boiler heating system in one embodiment;

[0051] Figure 3This is a flowchart illustrating the steps in one embodiment where, if the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature, the manifold is activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room, and the wall-hung boiler is instructed to operate.

[0052] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of driving the manifold to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and instructing the wall-hung boiler to stop working if the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature in one embodiment.

[0053] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the heating control method of a wall-hung boiler heating system in another embodiment;

[0054] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the heating control method of a wall-hung boiler heating system in yet another embodiment;

[0055] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the heating control method of a wall-hung boiler heating system in another embodiment;

[0056] Figure 8 This is a structural block diagram of a heating control device in one embodiment;

[0057] Figure 9 This is an internal structural diagram of a computer device in one embodiment.

[0058] Figure labeling: 2-wall-hung boiler, 4-manifold, 6-thermostat, 8-wearable device, 10-router, 12-cloud server, 14-mobile terminal, 30-room. Detailed Implementation

[0059] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0060] The heating control method for a wall-hung boiler heating system provided in this application embodiment can be applied to, for example... Figure 1The application environment shown is as follows. The wall-hung boiler heating system includes at least a wall-hung boiler 2, a manifold 4, and multiple thermostats 6. The wall-hung boiler 2 is used to heat each room 30; the manifold 4 is installed on the heating pipes leading to each room 30 and is connected to the heating outlet pipe of the wall-hung boiler 2; multiple thermostats 6 are installed in different rooms 30, with the first control terminal of each thermostat 6 communicating with the wall-hung boiler 2, the second control terminal of each thermostat 6 communicating with the manifold 4, and each thermostat 6 communicating with wearable devices 8 within its respective room 30. Thermostats 6, installed in each room 30, acquire the ambient temperature and user activity information of each room 30. User activity information includes physiological parameters. When user activity is detected in a room 30, the thermostat determines whether the user is asleep or not based on the corresponding physiological parameters. If asleep, the target temperature for the room 30 is set to a first preset temperature. If not asleep, the target temperature for the room 30 is set to a second preset temperature, which is different from the first preset temperature. If the ambient temperature of any room 30 is lower than the corresponding target temperature, the manifold 4 is activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room 30 and instructs the boiler 2 to operate. The target room 30 is the room with an ambient temperature lower than the target temperature. If the ambient temperature of each room 30 is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold 4 is activated to close the heating pipes of each room 30 and instructs the boiler 2 to stop operating.

[0061] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, a heating control method for a wall-hung boiler heating system is provided, which is applied to... Figure 1 Taking a wall-hung boiler heating system as an example, the explanation includes the following steps S202 to S212. Wherein:

[0062] S202, acquire the ambient temperature of each room and user activity information of each room; the user activity information includes physiological parameters;

[0063] Ambient temperature can refer to the actual temperature inside the room. For example, in summer, the ambient temperature may rise to 30°C or higher; in winter, the ambient temperature may drop to 10°C or lower. User activity information may include the user's location information and physiological parameters.

[0064] For example, the ambient temperature of each room can be obtained directly from the temperature sensors in each room by the thermostats installed in each room. User activity information in each room can be obtained through wearable devices worn by the users, which can acquire the users' location information and physiological parameters, and through communication with the thermostats.

[0065] S204, when user activity is detected in the room, determine whether the user is in a sleeping or non-sleeping state based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room.

[0066] S206, if the room is in a sleep state, the target temperature of the room is determined to be the first preset temperature.

[0067] S208, if the room is not in a sleep state, the target temperature of the room is determined to be the second preset temperature, which is different from the first preset temperature.

[0068] Physiological parameters may include, but are not limited to, user body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and activity level. These parameters reflect the user's energy needs and their adaptation to ambient temperature. Sleep state refers to the user's state while sleeping in the room. The first preset temperature is a temperature set by the system when user activity is detected in the room. If the user is asleep, this temperature may be to maintain a comfortable sleep environment. Non-sleep state refers to the user's activity state when not asleep, such as reading or working in the room. In a non-sleep state, the user's temperature requirements may differ from those in a sleep state, therefore the system will set a different target temperature. The second preset temperature is a target temperature set when the system detects the user is in a non-sleep state. This temperature is usually higher than the first preset temperature to accommodate the user's higher activity level and energy needs in a non-sleep state.

[0069] For example, when user activity is detected in the room, it can be determined whether the user is asleep by monitoring the user's physiological parameters (such as heart rate and respiratory rate). For instance, when the user's respiratory rate is detected to be approximately 12-20 breaths per minute, the user can be considered to be asleep. It should be noted that the above respiratory rate is only an example, and those skilled in the art can set different parameters to determine whether a user is asleep based on individual differences; this is not a limitation.

[0070] S210, if the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature, the manifold is activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-mounted boiler is instructed to work. The target room is the room where the ambient temperature is lower than the target temperature.

[0071] Among them, the manifold is a device used in underfloor heating systems. It can distribute hot water from the main heating pipe connected to the wall-hung boiler to various branch pipes to achieve heating for each room.

[0072] For example, by detecting the ambient temperature of each room and comparing it with a set target temperature, it is possible to determine which rooms require heating. Once the rooms requiring heating are identified, the manifold can be activated to introduce hot water from the main heating pipes into the heating pipes of these target rooms. To meet the heating demand, the boiler needs to be instructed to start operating to generate enough hot water to be delivered to the main heating pipes. For instance, suppose a house has three rooms: a living room, a bedroom, and a kitchen. The set target temperature is 20°C. Detection reveals that the ambient temperature in the living room is 18°C, the bedroom is 17°C, and the kitchen is 21°C. Based on these conditions, it can be determined that the ambient temperatures in the living room and bedroom are below the target temperature, and therefore require heating. In this case, the manifold can be activated to open the heating pipes in the living room and bedroom, and the boiler can be instructed to start operating to meet the heating needs of these two rooms.

[0073] S212, if the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and the wall-hung boiler will be instructed to stop working.

[0074] For example, the ambient temperature of each room is detected using temperature sensors or other devices. The detected ambient temperature is compared with a set target temperature. If the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold can be activated to shut off the heating pipes in each room. Since heating is not required, the boiler can be instructed to stop operating to save energy and resources. For example, in the aforementioned residence, the target temperature for the living room, bedroom, and kitchen is 20°C. Detection reveals that the ambient temperature in the living room is 22°C, the bedroom is 21°C, and the kitchen is 23°C. Based on these conditions, it can be determined that the ambient temperature in all rooms is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature. Therefore, it is necessary to shut off the heating pipes in each room and stop the boiler from operating. At this time, the manifold can be activated to shut off the heating pipes in the living room, bedroom, and kitchen, and the boiler can be instructed to stop operating to save energy and resources.

[0075] In the above embodiments, by acquiring user activity information from each room, it is possible to determine whether a user is in the room and further determine the user's status. Combined with the ambient temperature, intelligent temperature control is achieved. This allows for more accurate determination of the actual temperature requirements of each room, avoiding overheating or underheating, while reducing the need for manual intervention, increasing the system's automation level, and providing a more comfortable environment for users. Secondly, the boiler and heating pipes will start if the ambient temperature in any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature; however, the boiler and all heating pipes will only be shut down when the ambient temperature in all rooms (i.e., all rooms) is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature. This prevents situations where the ambient temperature in one room is higher than the target temperature while other rooms still do not meet the condition of being higher than or equal to the target temperature, thus avoiding the need to shut down all heating pipes and the boiler. Using this heating control method avoids unnecessary start-ups and shutdowns, thereby reducing wear and tear on the boiler and heating pipes and extending the overall service life of the boiler heating system.

[0076] In an exemplary embodiment, if the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature, the manifold is activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room, and the wall-mounted boiler is instructed to operate, including:

[0077] S302, if the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature for the first time, then compare the ambient temperature of the target room with the target temperature within the first preset time period.

[0078] S304, if the ambient temperature of the target room remains lower than the corresponding target temperature for a first preset time period, the manifold is activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-hung boiler is instructed to operate.

[0079] "First time" refers to the first time the ambient temperature of the target room is detected to be lower than the target temperature. The first preset time period can be understood as a time range for controlling the start-up of the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes to avoid the wall-hung boiler heating system from being mistakenly triggered to heat the room due to short-term temperature fluctuations in the room.

[0080] For example, when the ambient temperature of a room first falls below the target temperature, this time point is recorded, and the system begins comparing the ambient temperature of the target room with the target temperature over a first preset time period. For instance, suppose the first preset time period is 30 minutes. If the ambient temperature of a room is lower than the target temperature at 09:00, the system records this time point and begins monitoring the room's ambient temperature. If the room's ambient temperature remains below the target temperature for the next 30 minutes, the system assumes the room requires heating and activates the boiler and the room's heating pipes. The system then continues to monitor the room's ambient temperature; if the ambient temperature rises and exceeds the target temperature, the system shuts off the boiler and the room's heating pipes. The emphasis on "first time" is to avoid frequent start-ups and shutdowns of the heating equipment, reducing energy waste and equipment wear. Without this "first time" restriction, the heating system would start whenever the target room's ambient temperature is slightly below the target temperature and then stop when the ambient temperature rises slightly. This frequent start-up and shutdown process would cause wear and tear on the heating equipment and waste energy. Therefore, by limiting the heating system to only be activated when the ambient temperature of the target room is first detected to be lower than the target temperature, frequent start-ups and shutdowns of the heating equipment can be effectively avoided, thereby improving the efficiency and lifespan of the heating system.

[0081] In the above embodiments, by setting a first preset time period, frequent starts of the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes can be avoided. If the ambient temperature in a room is lower than the target temperature for a short period, the system will not start the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes. This reduces unnecessary energy consumption and equipment wear, while extending the service life of the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes. If the ambient temperature in a room is lower than the target temperature for an extended period, the system will start the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes to ensure that the indoor temperature reaches a comfortable level. The "first time" limitation setting further avoids frequent start-ups and shutdowns of the heating equipment, reducing energy waste and equipment wear.

[0082] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, if the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature, the manifold is activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-mounted boiler is instructed to operate. The system also includes:

[0083] S306 If the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature for the first time, the manifold will be activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-hung boiler will be instructed to operate.

[0084] For example, when the ambient temperature of any room falls below the target temperature for the first time, the manifold can be directly activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and instruct the boiler to operate. This is because during previous heating cycles, the system is still in the heating process, and the boiler is always operational. If the ambient temperature of a room falls below the target temperature again, simply activating the heating pipes for that room and keeping the boiler operational will provide heating to raise the target temperature of that room. For instance, using the aforementioned residence with three rooms—a living room, a bedroom, and a kitchen—as an example: Testing revealed that the ambient temperature in the living room was 18°C, while the target temperature was 20°C; the ambient temperature in the bedroom was 22°C, while the target temperature was 22°C; and the ambient temperature in the kitchen was 23°C, while the target temperature was 23°C. In this scenario, if the ambient temperature in any room (the target room) is lower than the corresponding target temperature for the first time, and this temperature remains below the target temperature for the first preset time period, then the heating pipes in the living room will be activated and the boiler will be turned on to heat the living room. However, if the ambient temperature in the bedrooms, kitchen, and even the heated living room decreases due to outdoor weather conditions before the living room reaches the target temperature of 20°C, this is considered a non-first occurrence of any room's ambient temperature falling below the target temperature. Since the boiler is always operational, the manifold will be directly activated to connect the heating pipes in the bedrooms and kitchen, thus heating those areas. Furthermore, if the ambient temperature in the heated living room also decreases, the boiler's power can be increased as needed to ensure that the living room, bedrooms, and kitchen all reach their respective target temperatures despite the influence of outdoor weather.

[0085] In the above embodiments, compared with the handling method when the ambient temperature of the target room is lower than the target temperature for the first time, when it occurs again, the corresponding heating pipe of the target room can be directly connected and the wall-mounted boiler can be kept in working state. This avoids the time delay of waiting for the heating system to start again, improves the response speed of the heating system, and enables the target room to reach the target temperature more quickly.

[0086] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, if the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and instruct the wall-mounted boiler to stop working, including:

[0087] S402, if for the first time the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, then compare the ambient temperature of each room with the target temperature within the second preset time period.

[0088] S404, if the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature within the second preset time period, the manifold will be driven to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and the wall-hung boiler will be instructed to stop working.

[0089] "First time" refers to the first time the ambient temperature of each room is detected to be greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature. The second preset time period can be understood as the time range for controlling the shutdown of the wall-hung boiler and heating pipes, that is, a period of time after the ambient temperature of each room is first detected to be greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, in order to avoid the wall-hung boiler being mistakenly shut down due to short-term temperature fluctuations in the room, thus stopping the heating of the room.

[0090] For example, when the ambient temperature of each room first reaches a value greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the system further compares the ambient temperature of each room with the target temperature within a second preset time period to determine whether the heating system needs to continue operating. If the ambient temperature of each room remains greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature within the second preset time period, it is determined that the entire heating system has reached a stable state and no further heating is needed. At this time, the manifold is activated to close the heating pipes corresponding to each room and the boiler is instructed to stop operating. For example, taking the residential building in the above embodiment as an example, during the heating process, when the living room, bedroom, and kitchen all reach their corresponding target temperatures for the first time, this is the first instance of the ambient temperature of each room being greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature. By continuously monitoring the ambient temperatures of the living room, bedroom, and kitchen within the second preset time period, if the ambient temperature of each room remains greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature throughout the second preset time period, it indicates that the heating is stable and the room temperature rise is stable. The manifold can then be activated to close the heating pipes corresponding to each room and the boiler can be instructed to stop operating.

[0091] In the above embodiments, by setting the condition that the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature for the first time and setting a second preset time, the heating system is prevented from being accidentally shut down due to short-term fluctuations in room temperature or unstable heating, thereby avoiding frequent start-ups and shutdowns of the heating equipment, reducing energy waste and equipment wear, and improving the efficiency and service life of the heating system.

[0092] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, if the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and instruct the wall-mounted boiler to stop working, including:

[0093] S406 If the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature for the first time, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room.

[0094] The phrase "not the first time that the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature" can refer to any number of rooms having an ambient temperature greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature. For example, taking the aforementioned residence as an example, if the ambient temperature in the living room and kitchen is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, but the ambient temperature in the bedrooms is still less than the corresponding target temperature, meaning there are still rooms that have not reached the corresponding target temperature, this can be considered as "not the first time that the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature".

[0095] For example, during the heating process, if there are still rooms that have not reached the target temperature, even if the ambient temperature of some rooms is greater than or equal to the target temperature, the manifold is simply activated to shut off the heating pipes for those rooms, keeping the boiler running. This allows the remaining rooms that have not reached the target temperature to continue heating until their ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the target temperature. Furthermore, if the ambient temperature of those rooms falls below the target temperature again during this process, the boiler, still running, can quickly restore heating to those rooms.

[0096] In the above embodiments, only the manifold is driven to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to the rooms that have reached the target temperature, keeping the wall-mounted boiler in operation so that the remaining rooms that have not reached the target temperature can continue to be heated. This can save energy, improve comfort, provide precise control, and increase flexibility.

[0097] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the method also includes:

[0098] S502, when it is detected that there is no user activity in any room, it is determined that the user is out of the room, and the target temperature of each room is determined to be the third preset temperature, which is different from the first preset temperature and the second preset temperature.

[0099] The third preset temperature is different from the first and second preset temperatures, meaning that the third preset temperature is suitable for the time period when the user is away from home.

[0100] For example, by setting the target temperature for each room to a third preset temperature, the workload of the heating system can be reduced when users are away, thereby saving energy and improving the efficiency of the heating system. This avoids the waste of maintaining high temperatures when there is no user activity and allows the temperature to be raised in time before users return home, providing a comfortable indoor environment.

[0101] In the above embodiments, when it is detected that there is no user activity in any room, the system can determine that the user is out and set the target temperature of each room to a third preset temperature in order to save energy and provide a suitable indoor temperature.

[0102] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the physiological parameters are those collected by wearable devices. The steps to identify that there is no user activity in any room include:

[0103] S602, if no wearable device is connected in any room within the third preset time period, it is determined that there is no user activity in any room.

[0104] Wearable devices typically refer to electronic devices that users carry with them, such as smartwatches, smart bracelets, and smart necklaces. These devices can record the user's behavior and physiological parameters and transmit them to the system wirelessly. The third preset time period can be understood as the time range within which the system determines whether the user is out and about. The selection of the third preset time period can be adjusted according to actual needs. It can be a fixed time interval, such as 30 minutes or 1 hour, or a time period dynamically calculated based on the user's lifestyle or activity patterns. For example, if the user usually leaves for work at 7 a.m., then the third preset time period can be set between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.

[0105] For example, in a scenario where the user is initially indoors and the wearable device they are wearing is connected, a third preset time period can be set, such as 30 minutes or 1 hour, or the time period can be dynamically calculated based on the user's lifestyle or activity patterns. The connection status of wearable devices in each room can be monitored, for example, by setting up a corresponding monitoring module in the system or communicating with the wearable devices. During the third preset time period, the connection status of wearable devices in each room is recorded by periodically or in real-time monitoring. At the end of the third preset time period, if all wearable devices in all rooms are disconnected, it can be determined that there is no user activity in any room.

[0106] The above embodiments provide a specific implementation method for determining whether user activity exists in a room.

[0107] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the method also includes:

[0108] S604 If it is determined that there is no user activity in any room for a continuous period of time (4th preset time period), then it enters a low-power operating mode.

[0109] Low-power mode can refer to shutting down some unnecessary functions and devices to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while maintaining the normal operation of the system's basic functions. For example, it can reduce control precision and widen the temperature control range to reduce system operating time and power consumption.

[0110] For example, after determining the target temperature as the third preset temperature, a fourth preset time period is further set, and during the fourth preset time period, it is continuously determined that there is no user activity in each room. This indicates that the user is away for an extended period of time, and the heating system enters a low-power operation mode to reduce power consumption. Furthermore, to ensure safety, a gas valve closing command can be issued to prevent gas leakage.

[0111] In the above embodiments, by detecting whether the user is away for an extended period of time, and when the user is away for an extended period of time, the heating system is put into a low-power operation mode to further reduce power consumption.

[0112] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, before determining whether a user is asleep or not based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room, the process also includes:

[0113] S702 determines whether wearable devices are being worn properly based on physiological parameters.

[0114] Among them, whether wearable devices are worn properly can refer to whether wearable devices are properly connected to or worn by the user's body, such as whether the tightness of the watch strap is appropriate.

[0115] For example, if a wearable device monitors a user's heart rate data, but the data is abnormal or unstable, it can be assumed that the wearable device may not be being worn properly.

[0116] S704, if the wearing condition is determined to be normal, then proceed to the step of determining whether the user is in a sleep state or not based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room, when user activity is detected in the room.

[0117] For example, if it is determined that the wearable device is worn normally, then the process proceeds to the step of determining whether the user is in a sleeping or non-sleeping state based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room, in order to determine the target temperature of the room, if user activity is detected in the room.

[0118] S706 If it is determined that the wearing is not normal, the target temperature of the room is set to the second preset temperature.

[0119] For example, if it is determined that the wearable device is not being worn properly, the target temperature for the room is set to a second preset temperature. The second preset temperature can be set to a temperature slightly higher than the first preset temperature to avoid excessively low temperatures due to the wearable device not being worn properly.

[0120] In the above embodiments, by determining the wearing status of the wearable device based on physiological parameters and thereby determining the target temperature of the room, the system can more intelligently perform automated control based on the user's status, reducing the need for manual intervention; it can also more accurately determine the target temperature of the room, avoiding energy waste and improving energy utilization efficiency.

[0121] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, a wall-hung boiler heating system is provided, the system comprising:

[0122] Wall-mounted boiler 2 is used to provide heating for each room 30.

[0123] The manifold 4 is installed on the heating pipes leading to each room 30 and connected to the heating outlet pipe of the wall-mounted boiler 2.

[0124] Multiple thermostats 6 are installed in different rooms 30. The first control terminal of thermostat 6 is connected to the wall-mounted boiler 2, and the second control terminal of thermostat 6 is connected to the water manifold 4. The thermostat 6 is used to communicate with wearable devices 8 in the room 30 it is located in.

[0125] The specific implementation of the wall-hung boiler heating system in this embodiment corresponds to the heating control method in the above embodiments. Its specific implementation and beneficial effects can be referred to the descriptions in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here. It should be noted that, as... Figure 1 As shown, the wall-hung boiler heating system also includes a router 10 and a cloud server 12 to send the operating status and operating parameters of the heating system to the mobile terminal 14 for users or maintenance personnel to view, thereby realizing real-time monitoring of the heating system.

[0126] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments described above are shown sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments described above may include multiple steps or multiple stages. These steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times. The execution order of these steps or stages is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least some of the steps or stages of other steps.

[0127] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides a heating control device for implementing the heating control method described above. The solution provided by this device is similar to the solution described in the above method; therefore, the specific limitations of one or more heating control device embodiments provided below can be found in the limitations of the heating control method described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0128] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 8 As shown, a heating control device is provided, comprising:

[0129] The information acquisition module 802 is used to acquire the ambient temperature of each room and the user activity information of each room; the user activity information includes physiological parameters.

[0130] The identification module 804 is used to determine whether the user is in a sleeping or non-sleeping state based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room when user activity is detected in the room.

[0131] The first temperature determination module 806 is used to determine the target temperature of the room as the first preset temperature when the room is in a sleep state.

[0132] The second temperature determination module 808 is used to determine the target temperature of the room as a second preset temperature when the room is in a non-sleep state. The first preset temperature and the second preset temperature are different.

[0133] The first control module 810 is used to drive the manifold to connect the heating pipes of the target room and instruct the wall-hung boiler to work when the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature. The target room is the room where the ambient temperature is lower than the target temperature.

[0134] The second control module 812 is used to drive the manifold to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and instruct the wall-hung boiler to stop working when the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature.

[0135] In an exemplary embodiment, the first control module 810 includes:

[0136] The first comparison unit is used to compare the ambient temperature of the target room with the target temperature within a first preset time period when the ambient temperature of any room is first found to be lower than the corresponding target temperature.

[0137] The first control unit is used to drive the manifold to open the heating pipes of the target room and instruct the wall-hung boiler to work when the ambient temperature of the target room is continuously lower than the corresponding target temperature for a first preset time period.

[0138] In an exemplary embodiment, the first control module 810 further includes:

[0139] The second control unit is used to drive the manifold to connect the heating pipes of the target room and instruct the wall-hung boiler to operate when the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature for the first time.

[0140] In one exemplary embodiment, the second control module 812 includes:

[0141] The second comparison unit is used to compare the ambient temperature of each room with the target temperature within a second preset time period when the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature for the first time.

[0142] The third control unit is used to drive the manifold to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and instruct the wall-hung boiler to stop working when the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature within a second preset time period.

[0143] In an exemplary embodiment, the second control module 812 further includes:

[0144] The fourth control unit is used to drive the manifold to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room when the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, unless it is the first time.

[0145] In one exemplary embodiment, the heating control device further includes:

[0146] The third temperature determination module is used to determine that the user is out when no user activity is detected in any room, and to determine the target temperature of each room as the third preset temperature, which is different from the first preset temperature and the second preset temperature.

[0147] In one exemplary embodiment, the third temperature determination module described above includes:

[0148] The first user judgment unit is used to determine that there is no user activity in any room if no wearable device is connected in any room within a third preset time period.

[0149] In one exemplary embodiment, the third temperature determination module described above includes:

[0150] The second user judgment unit is used to enter a low-power working mode when it continuously judges that there is no user activity in each room within the fourth preset time period.

[0151] In one exemplary embodiment, the heating control device further includes:

[0152] The normal wearing judgment module is used to determine whether the wearable device is being worn normally based on physiological parameters;

[0153] The first action module is used to determine whether the user is in a sleep state or not, based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room, when the wear is determined to be normal and the user activity is detected in the room.

[0154] The second action module is used to determine the target room temperature as the second preset temperature if the wearer is found to be wearing the device improperly.

[0155] Each module in the aforementioned heating control device can be implemented entirely or partially through software, hardware, or a combination thereof. These modules can be embedded in the processor of a computer device in hardware form or independent of it, or stored in the memory of a computer device in software form, so that the processor can call and execute the corresponding operations of each module.

[0156] In one exemplary embodiment, a computer device is provided, which may be a system, and its internal structure diagram may be as follows: Figure 9 As shown, this computer device includes a processor, memory, input / output (I / O) interfaces, and a communication interface. The processor, memory, and I / O interfaces are connected via a system bus, and the communication interface is also connected to the system bus via the I / O interfaces. The processor provides computational and control capabilities. The memory includes non-volatile storage media and internal memory. The non-volatile storage media stores the operating system, computer programs, and a database. The internal memory provides the environment for the operation of the operating system and computer programs stored in the non-volatile storage media. The database stores ambient temperature data and target temperature data for each room, as well as user activity information. The I / O interfaces are used for exchanging information between the processor and external devices. The communication interface is used for communicating with external terminals via a network connection. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements a heating control method.

[0157] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 9 The structure shown is merely a block diagram of a portion of the structure related to the present application and does not constitute a limitation on the computer device to which the present application is applied. Specific computer devices may include more or fewer components than those shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0158] In one exemplary embodiment, a computer device is provided, including a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to implement the steps in the above-described method embodiments.

[0159] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon, the computer program performing the following steps when executed by a processor:

[0160] In one embodiment, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, performs the following steps:

[0161] It should be noted that the user activity information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, data stored, data displayed, etc.) involved in this application are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of the relevant data must comply with relevant regulations.

[0162] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. Any references to memory, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include at least one of non-volatile and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, optical memory, high-density embedded non-volatile memory, resistive random access memory (ReRAM), magnetic random access memory (MRAM), ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM), phase change memory (PCM), graphene memory, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory, etc. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM can take many forms, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) or Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM). The databases involved in the embodiments provided in this application may include at least one type of relational database and non-relational database. Non-relational databases may include, but are not limited to, blockchain-based distributed databases. The processors involved in the embodiments provided in this application may be general-purpose processors, central processing units, graphics processing units, digital signal processors, programmable logic devices, quantum computing-based data processing logic devices, etc., and are not limited to these.

[0163] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0164] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A heating control method for a wall-hung boiler heating system, characterized in that, The method includes: The system acquires the ambient temperature of each room and user activity information for each room; the user activity information includes physiological parameters. If user activity is detected in the room, the user is determined to be either asleep or not asleep based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room. If the person is asleep, the target temperature of the room is set to the first preset temperature. If the room is not in a sleep state, the target temperature of the room is determined to be the second preset temperature, which is different from the first preset temperature. If the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature, the manifold will be activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-mounted boiler will be instructed to work. The target room is the room where the ambient temperature is lower than the target temperature. If the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and the wall-mounted boiler will be instructed to stop working.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature, the manifold is activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-mounted boiler is instructed to operate, including: If the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature for the first time, then the ambient temperature of the target room and the target temperature are compared within the first preset time period. If the ambient temperature of the target room remains below the corresponding target temperature for a first preset time period, the manifold will be activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-mounted boiler will be instructed to operate.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method of driving the manifold to connect the heating pipes of the target room if the ambient temperature of any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature, and instructing the wall-hung boiler to operate, also includes: If the ambient temperature in any room is lower than the corresponding target temperature for the first time, the manifold will be activated to connect the heating pipes of the target room and the wall-mounted boiler will be instructed to operate.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room, and the wall-mounted boiler will be instructed to stop working, including: If the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature for the first time, then the ambient temperature of each room and the target temperature are compared within the second preset time period. If the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature within the second preset time period, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and the wall-mounted boiler will be instructed to stop working.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method of driving the manifold to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room and instructing the wall-mounted boiler to stop working if the ambient temperature of each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature also includes: If, for any subsequent occurrence, the ambient temperature in each room is greater than or equal to the corresponding target temperature, the manifold will be activated to shut off the heating pipes corresponding to each room.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If no user activity is detected in any room, it is determined that the user is out of the room, and the target temperature of each room is determined to be a third preset temperature, which is different from both the first and second preset temperatures.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The physiological parameters are those collected by wearable devices. The steps to identify that there is no user activity in any room include: If no wearable device is connected in any room within the third preset time period, it is determined that there is no user activity in any room.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The method further includes: If no user activity is detected in any room within the fourth preset time period, the system will enter a low-power operating mode.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, Before the step of determining whether the user is asleep or not based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room, the following steps are also included: The wearable device is determined to be worn properly based on the physiological parameters. If the device is determined to be properly worn, then proceed to the step of determining whether the user is in a sleep state or not based on the physiological parameters corresponding to the room when user activity is detected in the room. If it is determined that the wearing is not normal, the target temperature of the room is set to the second preset temperature.

10. A wall-mounted boiler heating system for performing the method as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The system includes: A wall-mounted boiler (2) is used to heat each room (30); The manifold (4) is installed on the heating pipes leading to each room (30) and connected to the heating outlet pipe of the wall-mounted boiler (2). Multiple thermostats (6) are installed in different rooms (30). The first control terminal of the thermostat (6) is connected to the wall-mounted boiler (2), and the second control terminal of the thermostat (6) is connected to the manifold (4). The thermostat (6) is used to communicate with wearable devices (8) in the room (30).

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