Method, device for controlling air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

This application relates to the field of air conditioning control technology, and discloses a method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising: responding to an air conditioning control command, determining the target season information of the area where the air conditioner is located; and, if the target season information is spring, controlling the air conditioner to operate in a purification mode to purify the environment where the air conditioner is located. This solution enables the air conditioner to operate in a purification mode when the target season information of the area where the air conditioner is located is accurately determined to be spring, thereby purifying the environment where the air conditioner is located, effectively removing air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen from the environment where the air conditioner is located, reducing the adverse effects on users caused by the increase of air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen in the environment, and meeting users' comfort needs for their environment. This application also discloses a device and an air conditioner for controlling an air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, smart home appliances are gradually becoming a part of users' lives. Currently, air conditioners have brought users a more comfortable indoor environment, and how to rationally and intelligently select the operating mode of the air conditioner has become a focus of users' attention.

[0003] Currently, air conditioners typically obtain the ambient temperature and humidity of their surroundings and determine their target operating mode based on these parameters. This allows them to regulate the temperature and humidity of the environment while maintaining the target operating mode. However, while existing air conditioner control schemes can determine the target operating mode based on ambient temperature and humidity, they do not consider the impact of seasonal environmental changes. This is particularly problematic in spring, when bacteria are more active and air pollutants such as willow catkins and pollen increase. In such cases, it is difficult to accurately control the air conditioner to operate in a suitable mode to reduce the adverse effects of these pollutants on users. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0005] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, and air conditioner for controlling an air conditioner, thereby providing a suitable operating mode that can accurately control the operation of the air conditioner to reduce the adverse effects on users caused by the increase of air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen in the environment.

[0006] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner includes: in response to an air conditioner control command, determining target seasonal information for the region where the air conditioner is located; and if the target seasonal information is spring, controlling the air conditioner to operate in a purification mode to purify the environment where the air conditioner is located.

[0007] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner includes: obtaining current date information and the location information of the air conditioner; and determining the target season information of the location of the air conditioner based on the current date information and the location information of the air conditioner.

[0008] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner includes: determining the target month range to which the current date information belongs; and determining the target season information of the region where the air conditioner is located based on the target month range and the region information where the air conditioner is located.

[0009] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner includes: obtaining a regional seasonal database, which stores seasonal information corresponding to different regions in different monthly ranges; matching seasonal information corresponding to the regional information where the air conditioner is located and the target monthly range from the regional seasonal database, and determining it as the target seasonal information for the region where the air conditioner is located.

[0010] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the air conditioner includes: collecting the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located; and controlling the air conditioner to operate in fresh air mode when the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located is not lower than a first preset concentration.

[0011] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the air conditioner includes: controlling the air conditioner to turn off the fresh air mode when the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located is lower than a second preset concentration; wherein the first preset concentration is higher than the second preset concentration.

[0012] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the air conditioner includes: acquiring the ambient humidity of the environment where the air conditioner is located; and controlling the air conditioner to operate in a constant temperature dehumidification mode when the ambient humidity is higher than a humidity threshold.

[0013] In some embodiments, the device for controlling the air conditioner includes: a determining module configured to determine target seasonal information of the region where the air conditioner is located in response to an air conditioner control command; and a control module configured to control the air conditioner to operate in a purification mode to purify the environment in which the air conditioner is located when the target seasonal information is spring.

[0014] In some embodiments, the apparatus for controlling an air conditioner includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the aforementioned method for controlling an air conditioner when the program instructions are executed.

[0015] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes the aforementioned means for controlling the air conditioner.

[0016] The method, apparatus, and air conditioner for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects: by responding to an air conditioner control command, the target season information of the region where the air conditioner is located is determined; and when the target season information is spring, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in a purification mode to purify the environment where the air conditioner is located. With this solution, when the target season information of the region where the air conditioner is located is accurately determined to be spring, the air conditioner can be controlled to operate in a purification mode to purify the environment where the air conditioner is located, effectively removing air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen from the environment where the air conditioner is located, reducing the adverse effects on users caused by the increase of air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen in the environment, and meeting users' comfort needs for their environment.

[0017] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0018] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a method for determining target season information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another device for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0026] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0027] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0028] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0029] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0030] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0031] In this embodiment of the disclosure, smart home appliances refer to home appliances formed by introducing microprocessors, sensor technology and network communication technology into home appliances. They have the characteristics of intelligent control, intelligent sensing and intelligent application. The operation of smart home appliances often relies on the application and processing of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, the Internet and electronic chips. For example, smart home appliances can be connected to electronic devices to enable users to remotely control and manage smart home appliances.

[0032] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal device refers to an electronic device with wireless connectivity. The terminal device can communicate with the aforementioned smart home appliances by connecting to the internet, or directly via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other methods. In some embodiments, the terminal device may be, for example, a mobile device, a computer, or an in-vehicle device built into a hovercraft, or any combination thereof. Mobile devices may include, for example, mobile phones, smart home devices, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, or any combination thereof. Wearable devices may include, for example, smartwatches, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 1 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for controlling an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0034] S11, the air conditioner responds to the air conditioner control command and determines the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located.

[0035] S12, when the target season information is spring, the air conditioner controls its purification mode to purify the environment in which the air conditioner is located.

[0036] In this solution, the air conditioner can receive air conditioner control commands. These commands can be voice commands from the user or text commands entered by the user onto the air conditioner's display panel or a remote control associated with the air conditioner. Specifically, the air conditioner control commands can be comfort-home type commands, used to instruct the air conditioner to activate the comfort-home mode. Here, comfort-home mode refers to a mode that can adjust the environment based on the seasonal conditions of the air conditioner's location, the age group of family members associated with the air conditioner, and the indoor air quality. Thus, after receiving the air conditioner control command, the air conditioner can respond to the command and determine the target seasonal information for the air conditioner's location. Here, the air conditioner's location can be the city or province where the air conditioner is located, and the target seasonal information can be one of spring, summer, autumn, or winter. In one example, the air conditioner can obtain the current date information and the location information of the air conditioner; thereby, by combining the current date information and the location information of the air conditioner, the target seasonal information for the air conditioner's location can be determined. This solution enables the accurate acquisition of target seasonal information.

[0037] Furthermore, if the target season is spring, the air conditioner will control its purification mode to purify the environment in which it is located.

[0038] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure determines the target season information of the area where the air conditioner is located in response to an air conditioner control command. If the target season information is spring, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in a purification mode to purify the environment where the air conditioner is located. This solution enables the air conditioner to operate in a purification mode when the target season information of the air conditioner's location is accurately determined to be spring. By controlling the air conditioner to operate continuously for purification during spring, the environment where the air conditioner is located is purified, effectively removing air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen. This reduces the adverse effects on users caused by the increase of air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen in the environment, thus meeting users' comfort needs for their environment.

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a method for determining target season information provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 2 As shown, optionally, in step S11, the air conditioner determines the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located, including:

[0040] S21, the air conditioner obtains the current date information and the location information of the air conditioner.

[0041] S22, the air conditioner determines the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located based on the current date information and the region information where the air conditioner is located.

[0042] In this solution, the current date information can include the year, month, and day, which can be obtained through the air conditioner's built-in electronic calendar. The air conditioner's location can be the city or province it is located in, specifically obtained through the air conditioner's built-in location detection device, which provides its longitude and latitude information. This location information, combined with the air conditioner's latitude and longitude, determines the air conditioner's geographical location. Here, the location detection device can be a Global Positioning System (GPS), etc. This method enables the accurate acquisition of both the current date information and the air conditioner's geographical location.

[0043] Furthermore, after the air conditioner obtains the current date and location information, it can combine these two pieces of information to determine the target season information for that region. This solution allows for the accurate acquisition of target season information by considering the climate conditions of different regions at different times, providing a precise data foundation for the operation of the Comfort Home mode.

[0044] Optionally, S22, the air conditioner determines the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located based on the current date information and the region information of the air conditioner, including:

[0045] The air conditioner determines the target month range to which the current date information belongs.

[0046] The air conditioner determines the target season information for its location based on the target month range and the geographical information of the air conditioner.

[0047] In this solution, the air conditioner can be pre-set with multiple month ranges for different regions at the factory. For example, if the air conditioner's location is Shanghai, the pre-set month ranges could include March to May, June to September, October to November, January to February, etc. This allows the air conditioner to determine the target month range for the current date based on its location information. For instance, if the current date is March 7, 2021, then March to May would be the target month range for the current date.

[0048] Furthermore, after determining the target month range of the current date information, the air conditioner can combine the target month range with the geographical information of the air conditioner to determine the target season information for that region. Specifically, the air conditioner can use pre-stored table data to determine the target season information for its region. Please refer to Table 1 for details. Here, Table 1 is a regional seasonal table, which can represent the seasonal information for different regions within different month ranges.

[0049] Table 1

[0050]

[0051] As shown in Table 1, if the location of the air conditioner is Shanghai and the target month range of the current date information is March to May, then the target season information for the location of the air conditioner is determined to be spring. This scheme can combine the climate conditions of different regions in different months to achieve accurate acquisition of target season information, providing an accurate data foundation for the operation of the Comfort Home mode.

[0052] Optionally, the air conditioner determines the target season information for its location based on the target month range and the geographical information of the air conditioner, including:

[0053] The air conditioner obtains a regional seasonal database, which stores seasonal information for different regions in different months.

[0054] The air conditioner matches seasonal information from the regional seasonal database that corresponds to the region where the air conditioner is located and the target month range, and then identifies this as the target seasonal information for the region where the air conditioner is located.

[0055] In this solution, the air conditioner can also access a regional seasonal database stored on a server. Here, the server can be a cloud server; specifically, after acquiring historical climate change data for different regions, the server can aggregate and analyze the data to generate seasonal information for different regions within different monthly ranges, and store this information in the regional seasonal database. This effectively ensures the validity and accuracy of the data stored in the regional seasonal database.

[0056] Furthermore, the air conditioner can match seasonal information from a regional seasonal database that corresponds to the region where the air conditioner is located and the target month range, and then determine this as the target seasonal information for the region where the air conditioner is located. This approach ensures the accuracy of the data stored in the regional seasonal database while combining the climate conditions of different regions at different times to achieve precise acquisition of target seasonal information, providing a precise data foundation for the operation of the Comfort Home mode.

[0057] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure embodiment; combined with Figure 3 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling an air conditioner is also provided, including:

[0058] S31, the air conditioner collects the carbon dioxide concentration in its environment.

[0059] S32, when the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located is not lower than the first preset concentration, the air conditioner controls its operation to run in fresh air mode.

[0060] In this solution, after receiving a control command, the air conditioner can detect the carbon dioxide concentration in its environment through its associated detection element. If the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment is higher than or equal to a first preset concentration, the air conditioner will control itself to operate in fresh air mode. Here, the first preset concentration can be 1000 ppm. In this way, when a high carbon dioxide concentration is detected in the environment where the air conditioner is located, the fresh air mode is activated to refresh the air, effectively reducing the carbon dioxide concentration. Simultaneously, the purification mode is activated to effectively remove air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen from the environment, reducing the adverse effects of increased air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen on users and meeting their comfort needs.

[0061] Optionally, S32, after the air conditioner controls its operation in fresh air mode, also includes:

[0062] When the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located is lower than the second preset concentration, the air conditioner will shut down its fresh air mode.

[0063] In this solution, the first preset concentration is higher than the second preset concentration. As an example, the second preset concentration could be 680 ppm. Specifically, if the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located is lower than the second preset concentration, it can be determined that the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment has decreased. To conserve air handling resources, the air conditioner can be controlled to shut off the fresh air mode. This solution allows for precise determination of when to shut off the fresh air mode, achieving energy-saving control of the air conditioner while meeting the user's comfort needs in their environment.

[0064] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure embodiment; combined with Figure 4 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling an air conditioner is also provided, including:

[0065] S41, the air conditioner obtains the ambient humidity of its surroundings.

[0066] S42, when the ambient humidity is higher than the humidity threshold, the air conditioner controls its operation to constant temperature and dehumidification mode.

[0067] In this solution, after receiving a control command, the air conditioner can detect the ambient humidity through its associated detection element. If the ambient humidity exceeds a humidity threshold, the air conditioner will activate a constant temperature dehumidification mode. Here, the humidity threshold can be 85%. The constant temperature dehumidification mode refers to an operating mode that reduces ambient humidity while maintaining a constant ambient temperature. In one example, the target humidity setting can be 52%. Thus, when the ambient humidity is determined to be high, the constant temperature dehumidification mode can be activated to reduce indoor humidity while maintaining a constant ambient temperature. Simultaneously, the purification mode effectively removes air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen from the air conditioner's environment, reducing the adverse effects of increased air pollutants on users and meeting their comfort needs.

[0068] Optionally, if the target season is autumn, the air conditioner can control its purification mode and humidification mode to purify and humidify the environment in which the air conditioner is located.

[0069] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure determines the target season information of the area where the air conditioner is located in response to an air conditioner control command. If the target season information is autumn, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in purification and humidification modes to purify and humidify the environment where the air conditioner is located. This solution can accurately determine that the target season information for the area where the air conditioner is located is autumn, and then control the air conditioner to operate in purification and humidification modes to purify and humidify the environment where the air conditioner is located. This can increase the ambient humidity while removing air pollutants such as dust and particulate matter from the environment where the air conditioner is located, reducing the adverse effects on users caused by dry air, increased dust and particulate matter, and other air pollutants, thus meeting users' comfort needs for their environment.

[0070] Optionally, embodiments of this disclosure also provide another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

[0071] The air conditioner responds to air conditioning control commands and determines the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located.

[0072] When the target season is autumn, the air conditioner controls its purification and humidification modes to purify and humidify the environment in which it is located.

[0073] When the air conditioner receives a scene mode exit command or other parameter setting command, it controls itself to turn off the purification mode and humidification mode.

[0074] In this solution, after the air conditioner controls its purification and humidification modes to operate, if it receives a scene mode exit command or other parameter setting commands, it will shut down the purification and humidification modes. Here, the scene mode exit command refers to the Comfort Home mode shutdown command; other parameter setting commands include one or more of the following: mode setting, temperature setting, fan speed setting, fresh air setting, purification setting, dehumidification setting, humidification setting, air washing setting, sleep setting, self-cleaning setting, and power on / off setting. These commands can originate from an app, voice commands, a screen, or a remote control. This solution accurately determines the termination time of the purification and humidification modes, achieving energy-saving control of the air conditioner while meeting the user's comfort needs in their environment.

[0075] Optionally, after determining the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located, the following may also be included:

[0076] The air conditioner determines the target operating conditions for the constant temperature and dehumidification mode based on the target season information.

[0077] Under the condition that the target operating conditions are met, the air conditioner controls its operation in constant temperature and dehumidification mode.

[0078] Understandably, different regions have different seasons, and the corresponding environmental and climatic conditions also vary. Therefore, air conditioners can combine information about the target season to accurately determine the target operating conditions for the constant temperature and dehumidification mode. Here, the constant temperature and dehumidification mode refers to an operating mode that can reduce ambient humidity while maintaining a constant ambient temperature. In this way, the target operating conditions can be accurately determined.

[0079] Furthermore, under the condition that the target operating conditions are met, the air conditioner controls its operation in a constant temperature and dehumidification mode.

[0080] This solution can accurately determine the target season information of the region where the air conditioner is located, and then accurately determine the target operating conditions of the constant temperature and dehumidification mode based on the target season information. Under the condition that the target operating conditions are met, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in the constant temperature and dehumidification mode. This can effectively adjust the environment where the air conditioner is located in a timely manner, reduce the adverse effects of high humidity on users while maintaining the ambient temperature of the air conditioner, and meet users' comfort needs for their environment.

[0081] Optionally, the air conditioner determines the target operating conditions for the constant temperature and dehumidification mode based on the target season information, including:

[0082] Based on a preset correspondence, the air conditioner determines the target operating conditions for the constant temperature and dehumidification mode based on the operating conditions corresponding to the target season information.

[0083] In this solution, the air conditioner can pre-set a correspondence between seasonal information and the operating conditions of the constant temperature and dehumidification mode, taking into account the climate conditions of different regions and seasons. For example, if the season is spring, the corresponding operating conditions for the constant temperature and dehumidification mode are the air conditioner operating in comfort mode and the current ambient humidity exceeding a humidity threshold; if the season is summer, the corresponding operating conditions are the air conditioner operating in comfort mode. The humidity threshold can be 85%. In this way, the air conditioner can determine the target operating conditions for the constant temperature and dehumidification mode based on the pre-set correspondence and the operating conditions corresponding to the target season. This method enables precise determination of the target operating conditions.

[0084] Optionally, after determining the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located, the following may also be included:

[0085] When the target season information is summer, the air conditioner obtains the particulate matter concentration of its environment.

[0086] When the particulate matter concentration is not lower than the third preset concentration, the air conditioner controls its operation in purification mode.

[0087] In this solution, when the air conditioner receives a control command and determines the target season to be summer, it can detect the particulate matter concentration in its environment using its associated detection element. If the particulate matter concentration in the environment is higher than or equal to a third preset concentration, the air conditioner will control its purification mode. Here, the third preset concentration can be 75 ug / m³. 3 In this way, when the concentration of particulate matter in the environment where the air conditioner is located is determined to be high, the purification mode can be used to purify the environment and effectively reduce the concentration of particulate matter in the environment where the air conditioner is located.

[0088] Furthermore, after the air conditioner controls its purification mode, it also includes: when the particulate matter concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located is lower than the fourth preset concentration, the air conditioner controls its purification mode to be turned off.

[0089] In this scheme, the third preset concentration is higher than the fourth preset concentration. As an example, the fourth preset concentration can be 35 ug / m³. 3 Specifically, if the particulate matter concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located is lower than a fourth preset concentration, it can be determined that the particulate matter concentration in the environment has decreased. In order to save air handling resources, the air conditioner can be controlled to turn off the purification mode. With this solution, the timing of turning off the purification mode can be accurately determined, so as to meet the user's comfort needs for their environment while achieving energy-saving control of the air conditioner.

[0090] Optionally, after determining the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located, the following may also be included:

[0091] If the target season is winter, the air conditioner obtains the target user's settings habits.

[0092] The air conditioner determines the target set temperature based on user settings.

[0093] The air conditioner controls its operation at the target set temperature.

[0094] In this solution, when the target season is winter, the air conditioner obtains the target user's setting habits. Here, the target user refers to the user with the highest priority within the air conditioner's environment. The target user's setting habits include the target user's temperature adjustment trend and adjustment range. The target user's temperature adjustment trend includes either increasing or decreasing. For example, if the previous target user set the air conditioner temperature to 25℃ and the current target user sets it to 27℃, then the target user's temperature adjustment trend is increasing; if the previous target user set the air conditioner temperature to 25℃ and the current target user sets it to 23℃, then the target user's temperature adjustment trend is decreasing. The temperature adjustment range is the absolute value of the difference between the previous target user's temperature setting and the current target user's temperature setting. For example, if the previous target user set the air conditioner temperature to 25℃ and the current target user sets it to 23℃, then the temperature adjustment range is 2℃. Specifically, the air conditioner can obtain the target user's setting habits information stored in the user setting information database on the server, which can be a cloud server. In another example, the air conditioner can also filter out the target user's setting habits information from its stored historical usage data. In this way, the setting habit information can be accurately obtained.

[0095] Furthermore, after obtaining the target user's settings habits, the air conditioner can determine the target set temperature by combining this information. This allows for the determination of a target set temperature that meets the target user's needs, providing an accurate data foundation for the personalized control process of the air conditioner.

[0096] Furthermore, after determining the target set temperature of the air conditioner, the air conditioner can be controlled to operate in heating mode or cooling mode at the target set temperature.

[0097] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in this disclosure, in response to an air conditioner control command, determines the target season information of the region where the air conditioner is located; if the target season information is winter, it obtains the target user's air conditioner setting habits; based on the setting habits information, it determines the target set temperature of the air conditioner; and it controls the air conditioner to operate at the target set temperature. This solution, when the target season information of the region where the air conditioner is located is accurately determined to be winter, can combine the user's air conditioner setting habits to determine the target set temperature, thus providing users with more precise and personalized air conditioner control services and meeting their comfort needs in their environment.

[0098] Optionally, the air conditioner determines the target set temperature based on user setting information, including:

[0099] If the target users consistently show the same trend in adjusting the air conditioner's temperature, the air conditioner will determine the range of temperature adjustment.

[0100] The air conditioner is configured with a temperature deviation value that matches the range of temperature adjustment.

[0101] The air conditioner determines its target set temperature based on the temperature adjustment trend, temperature deviation value, and the current set temperature.

[0102] In this solution, the target user's air conditioner setting habits information includes the target user's temperature adjustment trend and adjustment range. The target user's temperature adjustment trend includes either an upward or downward adjustment. For example, if the target user's previous temperature setting was 25℃ and the current setting is 27℃, then the target user's temperature adjustment trend is upward; if the previous setting was 25℃ and the current setting is 23℃, then the target user's temperature adjustment trend is downward. The temperature adjustment range is the absolute value of the difference between the previous and current setting temperatures. For example, if the previous setting was 25℃ and the current setting is 23℃, then the temperature adjustment range is 2℃. Specifically, when the target user's temperature adjustment trend is the same in multiple consecutive instances, the air conditioner determines the range within which the temperature adjustment range falls. Here, "the same temperature adjustment trend by target users multiple times" includes either multiple consecutive increases in temperature adjustment or multiple consecutive decreases in temperature adjustment. "Multiple times" refers to two or more consecutive increases. The air conditioner can also pre-store multiple temperature ranges. As an example, the stored temperature ranges could include 1℃~2℃, 2℃~4℃, 4℃~6℃, etc. This allows the air conditioner to accurately determine the range within which the temperature adjustment value falls after obtaining the temperature adjustment range.

[0103] Furthermore, the air conditioner can pre-store the corresponding temperature deviation value for each temperature range. For example, if the range is 1℃ to 2℃, the corresponding temperature deviation value is 1℃; if the range is 2℃ to 4℃, the corresponding temperature deviation value is 2℃; and if the range is 4℃ to 6℃, the corresponding temperature deviation value is 4℃. In this way, after the air conditioner determines the temperature adjustment range, the corresponding temperature deviation value can be accurately determined.

[0104] Furthermore, the air conditioner can combine temperature adjustment trends, temperature deviation values, and the current set temperature of the air conditioner to accurately obtain the target set temperature, so that the target set temperature determined in this way conforms to the temperature setting rules of the target user and meets the target user's personalized control needs for the air conditioner.

[0105] Optionally, the air conditioner determines its target set temperature based on temperature adjustment trends, temperature deviation values, and the current set temperature, including:

[0106] When the temperature adjustment trend is upward, the air conditioner determines the target set temperature by summing the temperature adjustment deviation value and the current set temperature; when the temperature adjustment trend is downward, the air conditioner determines the target set temperature by the difference between the current set temperature and the temperature adjustment deviation value.

[0107] In this solution, as an example, if the temperature adjustment trend is upward, the current set temperature of the air conditioner is 25℃, and the temperature deviation is 2℃, then the target set temperature of the air conditioner is set to 27℃; if the temperature adjustment trend is downward, the current set temperature of the air conditioner is 25℃, and the temperature deviation is 2℃, then the target set temperature of the air conditioner is set to 23℃. With this solution, the air conditioner can accurately obtain the target set temperature by combining the temperature adjustment trend, the temperature deviation, and the current set temperature. This ensures that the target set temperature determined in this way conforms to the temperature setting patterns of the target user, meeting their personalized control needs for the air conditioner.

[0108] Optionally, embodiments of this disclosure also provide another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

[0109] The air conditioner responds to air conditioning control commands and determines the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located.

[0110] The air conditioner obtains the voiceprint information of the target user and identifies the age group to which the voiceprint information belongs.

[0111] The air conditioner determines its target operating mode based on the target season information and the age group to which the voiceprint information belongs.

[0112] The air conditioning control system executes the target operating mode.

[0113] In this solution, the air conditioner can also obtain the voiceprint information of the target user and identify the age group to which the voiceprint information belongs. Here, the age group includes adults, the elderly, and children. Specifically, the age group to which the target user's voiceprint information belongs can be determined by combining the voiceprint standards of different age groups pre-stored in the air conditioner. Further, the air conditioner can determine the target operating mode by combining the target season information and the age group to which the voiceprint information belongs. Here, the target operating mode can include an adult four-season mode and an elderly / children four-season mode. For example, if the target season information is spring and the age group to which the voiceprint information belongs is adults, then the target operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the adult spring purification mode; if the target season information is autumn and the age group to which the voiceprint information belongs is the elderly / children, then the target operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the elderly / children autumn purification and humidification mode. Thus, when controlling the air conditioner to execute the target operating mode, the environment in which the air conditioner is located can be adjusted by referring to the seasonal conditions of the area where the air conditioner is located and the age group to which the target user belongs during the operation of the Comfort Home mode, improving the user's experience of the Comfort Home mode while meeting the user's comfort needs for their environment.

[0114] In practical applications, after receiving the air conditioning control command, the system responds to the command and obtains the current date and location information. If the current date is March 7, 2021, then March to May is determined as the target month range. If the location of the air conditioner is Shanghai, then the target season is determined to be spring. The air conditioner can control its operation in purification mode to purify the environment. When the detection element detects that the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment is higher than or equal to 1000 ppm, the system controls the air conditioner to operate in purification mode and fresh air mode simultaneously. After a period of time, if the detection element detects that the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment is lower than 680 ppm, the system controls the air conditioner to turn off the fresh air mode and only operate in purification mode. Furthermore, when the detection element detects that the ambient humidity is higher than 85%, the system controls the air conditioner to operate in constant temperature dehumidification mode simultaneously with purification mode and fresh air mode.

[0115] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, including a determining module 51 and a controlling module 52. The determining module 51 is configured to determine the target season information of the region where the air conditioner is located in response to an air conditioner control command; the controlling module 52 is configured to control the air conditioner to operate in a purification mode when the target season information is spring, so as to purify the environment where the air conditioner is located.

[0116] The device for controlling an air conditioner provided in this embodiment of the invention determines the target season information of the area where the air conditioner is located in response to an air conditioner control command. If the target season information is spring, the device controls the air conditioner to operate in a purification mode to purify the environment where the air conditioner is located. This solution enables the air conditioner to operate in a purification mode when the target season information of the area where the air conditioner is located is accurately determined to be spring, thereby purifying the environment where the air conditioner is located. This effectively removes air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen from the environment where the air conditioner is located, reducing the adverse effects on users caused by the increase of air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen, and meeting users' comfort needs for their environment.

[0117] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another device for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; combined with Figure 6 As shown, this disclosure provides an apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, including a processor 100 and a memory 101. Optionally, the apparatus may further include a communication interface 102 and a bus 103. The processor 100, communication interface 102, and memory 101 can communicate with each other via the bus 103. The communication interface 102 can be used for information transmission. The processor 100 can call logical instructions in the memory 101 to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner described in the above embodiment.

[0118] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 101 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0119] The memory 101, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 100 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 101, that is, it implements the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above embodiments.

[0120] The memory 101 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 101 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0121] This disclosure provides an air conditioner that includes the above-described device for controlling the air conditioner.

[0122] The air conditioner provided in this embodiment responds to air conditioner control commands to determine the target season information of the area where the air conditioner is located. If the target season information is spring, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in purification mode to purify the environment where the air conditioner is located. This solution can accurately determine that the target season information of the area where the air conditioner is located is spring, and then control the air conditioner to operate in purification mode to purify the environment where the air conditioner is located. This effectively removes air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen from the environment where the air conditioner is located, reducing the adverse effects on users caused by the increase of air pollutants such as bacteria, willow catkins, and pollen, and meeting users' comfort needs for their environment.

[0123] This disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0124] This disclosure provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the above-described method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0125] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0126] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0127] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0128] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0129] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0130] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: In response to an air conditioning control command, the system determines the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located, including: obtaining the current date information and the region information where the air conditioner is located; determining the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located based on the current date information and the region information where the air conditioner is located, wherein the air conditioning control command is a comfort home type command used to instruct the air conditioner to activate the comfort home mode; the comfort home mode refers to a mode that adjusts the environment by combining the seasonal conditions of the region where the air conditioner is located, the age group of family members associated with the air conditioner, and the air environment conditions of the room where the air conditioner is located; if the target season information is spring, the system controls the air conditioner to operate in purification mode to purify the environment where the air conditioner is located; The step of determining the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located based on the current date information and the region information of the air conditioner includes: determining the target month range to which the current date information belongs; obtaining a regional season database, which stores the season information corresponding to different regions in different month ranges; matching the season information corresponding to the region information of the air conditioner and the target month range in the regional season database, and determining it as the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located. The method further includes: obtaining the target user's air conditioner setting habits information when the target season information is winter; determining the target set temperature of the air conditioner based on the setting habit information; and controlling the air conditioner to operate at the target set temperature; wherein the setting habit information includes the target user's temperature adjustment trend and temperature adjustment range; determining the target set temperature of the air conditioner based on the setting habit information includes: determining the range of temperature adjustment range when the target user's temperature adjustment trend is the same in multiple consecutive instances; determining a temperature adjustment deviation value that matches the range; and determining the target set temperature of the air conditioner based on the temperature adjustment trend, the temperature adjustment deviation value, and the current set temperature of the air conditioner.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The longitude and latitude information of the air conditioner's location are obtained through the air conditioner's built-in location detection device, and the geographical information of the air conditioner's location is determined based on the longitude and latitude information of the air conditioner's location.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Collect the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located; When the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located is not lower than a first preset concentration, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in fresh air mode.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, After controlling the air conditioner to operate in fresh air mode, the method further includes: When the carbon dioxide concentration in the environment where the air conditioner is located is lower than the second preset concentration, the air conditioner is controlled to shut off the fresh air mode. Wherein, the first preset concentration is higher than the second preset concentration.

5. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: Obtain the ambient humidity of the environment where the air conditioner is located; When the ambient humidity is higher than the humidity threshold, the air conditioner is controlled to operate in constant temperature and dehumidification mode.

6. A device for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The determination module is configured to respond to an air conditioning control command and determine the target season information of the region where the air conditioner is located, including: obtaining the current date information and the region information where the air conditioner is located; determining the target season information of the region where the air conditioner is located based on the current date information and the region information where the air conditioner is located, wherein the air conditioning control command is a comfort home type command used to instruct the air conditioner to start the comfort home mode; the comfort home mode refers to a mode that adjusts the environment by combining the seasonal conditions of the region where the air conditioner is located, the age group of family members associated with the air conditioner, and the air environment conditions of the room where the air conditioner is located; The control module is configured to control the air conditioner to operate in purification mode when the target season information is spring, so as to purify the environment in which the air conditioner is located. The step of determining the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located based on the current date information and the region information of the air conditioner includes: determining the target month range to which the current date information belongs; obtaining a regional season database, which stores the season information corresponding to different regions in different month ranges; matching the season information corresponding to the region information of the air conditioner and the target month range in the regional season database, and determining it as the target season information for the region where the air conditioner is located. It also includes: when the target season information is winter, obtaining the target user's air conditioner setting habits information; determining the target set temperature of the air conditioner based on the setting habits information; controlling the air conditioner to operate at the target set temperature; wherein, the setting habits information includes the target user's temperature adjustment trend and temperature adjustment range of the air conditioner; the step of determining the target set temperature of the air conditioner based on the setting habits information includes: when the target user's temperature adjustment trend of the air conditioner is the same in multiple consecutive instances, determining the range of temperature adjustment range; determining a temperature adjustment deviation value that matches the range; and determining the target set temperature of the air conditioner based on the temperature adjustment trend, the temperature adjustment deviation value, and the current set temperature of the air conditioner.

7. A device for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to execute, when running the program instructions, the method for controlling an air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the device for controlling an air conditioner as described in claim 6 or 7.

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