Kitchen air conditioner, control method, control device and medium for kitchen air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses a kitchen air conditioner, a control method and device thereof and a medium. The kitchen air conditioner is located in a kitchen area, the kitchen area comprises multiple sub-areas, the multiple sub-areas are arranged along a user standing direction in the kitchen area and the heights from the ground level of the multiple sub-areas are sequentially increased. The kitchen air conditioner comprises multiple temperature detection devices and a control device. Each temperature detection device is located in each sub-area of the kitchen area. The temperature detection device is used for detecting a temperature value of the sub-area. The control device is electrically connected with each temperature detection device. The control device is used for acquiring the temperature value of each sub-area, and controlling an air outlet parameter of each sub-area according to the temperature value of each sub-area. The kitchen air conditioner can more finely control the air outlet parameter of each sub-area, so that the temperature in different areas of the kitchen is more uniform, and the user comfort is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention generally relates to the field of air conditioning equipment technology, and specifically to a kitchen air conditioner, a control method for the kitchen air conditioner, a control device, and a medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of air conditioning technology, kitchen air conditioners are increasingly being used in people's daily lives. Kitchen air conditioners are specifically designed for kitchens and, compared to ordinary air conditioners, offer higher cooling capacity, stronger oil resistance, a more efficient air curtain design, and more intelligent temperature control modes. To ensure users enjoy a comfortable and refreshing experience in the kitchen, intelligent control of kitchen air conditioners is particularly important.

[0003] Currently, related technologies achieve intelligent control of kitchen air conditioning by adjusting the temperature in the kitchen. However, due to the heat generated during cooking rising and the cold air generated by the air conditioner falling, the airflow in the kitchen space becomes stratified, resulting in uneven temperature in different areas of the kitchen and reduced user comfort. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the aforementioned defects or deficiencies in the existing technology, it is desirable to provide a kitchen air conditioner, a control method for the kitchen air conditioner, a control device, and a medium, which can more precisely control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone, resulting in more uniform temperature in different areas of the kitchen and improving user comfort. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] According to one aspect of this application, a kitchen air conditioner is provided, located within a kitchen area, the kitchen area comprising multiple sub-areas arranged along a user's standing direction and with progressively increasing heights above the ground; the kitchen air conditioner includes:

[0006] Multiple temperature detection devices are provided, each located in a sub-area of ​​the kitchen area; the temperature detection devices are used to detect the temperature value of the sub-area.

[0007] A control device is electrically connected to each of the temperature detection devices. The control device is used to acquire the temperature value of each of the sub-regions and control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each of the sub-regions according to the temperature value of each of the sub-regions.

[0008] In one embodiment, the control device is further configured to: determine the user's standing area and the kitchen appliances currently operating within the standing area, and control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each of the sub-areas based on the operating status of the currently operating kitchen appliances and the temperature values ​​of each of the sub-areas.

[0009] In one embodiment, the control device is further configured to:

[0010] When the user standing area is located in the water tank area and the water tank is running in the water tank area, the water outlet temperature of the water tank is obtained, and the air outlet parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted according to the water outlet temperature and the temperature value of each sub-area.

[0011] When the user's standing area is located in the stove area and the kitchen appliance operating in the stove area is a range hood, the cooking temperature of the stove area is obtained, and the air outlet parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted based on the cooking temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area.

[0012] In one embodiment, the kitchen air conditioner further includes:

[0013] Multiple air outlets, each of which is located within each sub-region; the air outlets are used to provide airflow to the sub-region to adjust the airflow parameters of the sub-region.

[0014] In one embodiment, the control device is further configured to:

[0015] For all sub-regions, based on the outlet water temperature and the temperature value of each sub-region, determine the first adjustable region and the first airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-region, and control and adjust the first airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted; or...

[0016] For any sub-region, it is determined that the water tank is located in the sub-region. Based on the first determination result, the water outlet temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is determined, and the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

[0017] In one embodiment, the control device is further configured to:

[0018] For all sub-regions, based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of each sub-region, determine the second adjustable region and the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-region, and control the adjustment of the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted; or...

[0019] For any sub-region, determine whether the range hood is in the sub-region, and based on the second determination result, the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, determine the second sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted, and control and adjust the second sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted.

[0020] In one embodiment, the control device is further configured to:

[0021] Determine the target sub-region and other sub-regions where the range hood is located in all sub-regions; the other sub-regions are the sub-regions in all sub-regions excluding the target sub-region.

[0022] Based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the target sub-region, the temperature difference of the target sub-region and the temperature difference of the other sub-regions are calculated; the temperature difference of the target sub-region is determined based on the cooking temperature, the temperature value of the target sub-region, and a preset threshold; the temperature difference of the other sub-regions is determined based on the temperature values ​​of the other sub-regions and the preset threshold.

[0023] The sub-regions where the temperature difference is not within the preset range are identified as the second region to be adjusted, and the temperature to be adjusted corresponding to the second region to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature difference of the sub-regions.

[0024] The second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature to be adjusted, and the second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

[0025] According to another aspect of this application, a method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner is provided, the method comprising:

[0026] The temperature values ​​of each sub-area of ​​the kitchen area are obtained; the kitchen air conditioner is located in the kitchen area, and the kitchen area includes multiple sub-areas, which are arranged along the user's standing direction and their height from the ground increases sequentially.

[0027] Based on the temperature value of each of the sub-regions, the air outlet parameters of each of the sub-regions are controlled and adjusted.

[0028] According to another aspect of this application, a control device is provided, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the control method for a kitchen air conditioner as described above.

[0029] According to another aspect of this application, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon for implementing the control method for a kitchen air conditioner as described above.

[0030] The kitchen air conditioner, its control method, control device, and medium provided in this application embodiment are located within a kitchen area, which includes multiple sub-areas. These sub-areas are arranged along the user's standing direction and their height from the ground increases sequentially. The kitchen air conditioner includes multiple temperature detection devices and a control device. Each temperature detection device is located within each sub-area of ​​the kitchen area and detects the temperature value of the sub-area. The control device is electrically connected to each temperature detection device and uses the acquired temperature value to control and adjust the airflow parameters of each sub-area. Compared to existing technologies, the technical solution in this application, on the one hand, by having multiple sub-areas arranged along the user's standing direction within the kitchen area, and with each sub-area increasing in height from the ground, allows for a more comprehensive consideration of the differences in comfort levels in different areas of the user's space. This enables a more granular division of the kitchen area, allowing for control of airflow parameters based on more detailed characteristics, effectively improving the accuracy of the airflow parameters. On the other hand, by acquiring the temperature value of each sub-area, the control device can more precisely control and adjust the airflow parameters of each sub-area, resulting in a more uniform temperature across different areas of the kitchen and improved user comfort.

[0031] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Other features, objects, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the sub-regional division of the kitchen area provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the kitchen area provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 4 A schematic flowchart illustrating the control method for a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 5 A schematic flowchart illustrating the control method for a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating the method for controlling and adjusting the air outlet parameters of each sub-region provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control device for a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0042] Temperature detection device-10; upper temperature measurement module-11; middle temperature measurement module-12; lower temperature measurement module-13; control device-20; upper temperature measurement module-11; upper air outlet-31; middle air outlet-32; lower air outlet-33; sink area-41; stove area-42. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0044] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0045] As a place where people frequently go, the kitchen has many internal heat sources, and the high temperature in summer will make the internal environment of the kitchen even higher, thus affecting people's comfort. Therefore, the kitchen has a need for cooling and heat dissipation, which needs to be achieved through kitchen air conditioning.

[0046] Currently, the air conditioners in kitchens can obtain the indoor ambient temperature and achieve intelligent control by adjusting the temperature in the kitchen. However, due to the heat generated during the cooking process rising and the cold air generated by the air conditioner falling, the airflow in the kitchen space becomes stratified, resulting in uneven temperature in different areas of the kitchen and reducing user comfort.

[0047] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, this application provides a kitchen air conditioner, a control method for the kitchen air conditioner, a control device, and a medium. Compared with existing technologies, firstly, because multiple sub-zones are arranged along the user's standing direction within the kitchen area, and the distance of these sub-zones from the ground increases sequentially, the differences in comfort levels in different areas can be comprehensively considered, allowing for a more granular division of the kitchen area. This enables control of air outlet parameters based on more detailed characteristics, effectively improving the accuracy of the air outlet parameters. Secondly, by acquiring the temperature values ​​of each sub-zone, the control device can more precisely control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone based on these temperature values, resulting in a more uniform temperature across different areas of the kitchen and improving user comfort.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an implementation environment for a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the kitchen air conditioner is located within a kitchen area, which includes multiple sub-areas. These sub-areas are arranged along the user's standing direction and their height from the ground increases sequentially, for example, they are designated as the first sub-area, the second sub-area, and the third sub-area, with their height from the ground increasing sequentially. The kitchen air conditioner includes multiple temperature detection devices 10 and a control device 20. Each temperature detection device is located within each sub-area of ​​the kitchen area. The temperature detection devices are used to detect the temperature value of the sub-area. The control device is electrically connected to each temperature detection device and is used to acquire the temperature value of each sub-area and control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-area based on the temperature value of each sub-area.

[0049] Optionally, the kitchen area mentioned above may include multiple sub-areas, such as two, three, or four sub-areas. The number of sub-areas can be customized based on the volume of the kitchen area and the user's height. When the kitchen area is taller, the number of sub-areas is increased; when the kitchen area is shorter, the number of sub-areas is decreased; when the kitchen area is smaller, the number of sub-areas is decreased; and when the kitchen area is larger, the number of sub-areas is increased.

[0050] Please see Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the structural layout of sub-areas within a kitchen area. Taking a kitchen area comprising three sub-areas as an example, it can be divided into head, waist, and foot positions based on the user's standing direction, with corresponding areas designated as the upper airflow area, middle airflow area, and lower airflow area, respectively. The upper airflow area has the greatest height from the ground, the middle airflow area is at a moderate height, and the lower airflow area has the smallest height. This kitchen area may also include a ceiling area, and the kitchen air conditioner may include an air conditioning unit, which is installed within a cabinet or ceiling area.

[0051] Each of the aforementioned temperature detection devices is located within a sub-area of ​​the kitchen area. The temperature detection device for each sub-area is used to collect the temperature within that sub-area and transmit it to the control device. The temperature detection devices can be installed on the side walls within the sub-areas of the kitchen area.

[0052] It should be noted that the temperature detection device can be a temperature sensor, or a non-contact temperature sensor, in which the sensitive element does not come into contact with the object being measured. For example, it can be an infrared temperature sensor or a radiation temperature sensor.

[0053] The aforementioned kitchen air conditioner also includes: multiple air outlets, each located within a sub-zone; the air outlets are used to provide airflow to the sub-zone to adjust the airflow parameters of the sub-zone. These airflow parameters characterize the degree of airflow from the air outlets and may include the airflow volume and airflow direction.

[0054] Each of the aforementioned sub-areas can be equipped with one air outlet. When the sub-areas within the kitchen area are respectively the upper airflow area, the middle airflow area, and the lower airflow area, then corresponding upper air outlet 31, middle air outlet 32, and lower air outlet 33 are provided. Furthermore, each air outlet is equipped with a temperature detection device, namely an upper temperature measurement module, a middle temperature measurement module, and a lower temperature measurement module.

[0055] Temperature detection devices in each sub-zone are used to detect the temperature of that sub-zone, obtain the corresponding temperature value, and send it to the control device. The control device then determines the temperature difference between the temperature value and a preset threshold and adjusts the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone accordingly. A display panel can be installed on the air outlet to display information such as ambient temperature and humidity within the kitchen area.

[0056] The control device 20 may include a computer device for acquiring temperature values ​​of each sub-zone and controlling and adjusting the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone based on the temperature values. Optionally, the computer device may include a terminal or a server.

[0057] Taking servers as an example, in the field of air conditioning control, the process of controlling and adjusting the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone based on its temperature value can be executed on the server. For instance, the server obtains the temperature values ​​of the sub-zones sent by the temperature detection device, and controls and adjusts the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone based on these temperatures to achieve control over the air outlets of different sub-zones.

[0058] A server can be a single server, a server cluster or a distributed system consisting of several servers, or a cloud server that provides basic cloud computing services such as cloud services, cloud databases, cloud computing, cloud functions, cloud storage, network services, cloud communication, middleware services, domain name services, security services, content delivery networks (CDNs), and big data and artificial intelligence platforms.

[0059] In addition, the aforementioned computer equipment may also include a terminal that can connect to a server. The terminal may run an operating system, which may include, but is not limited to, Android, iOS, Linux, Unix, Windows, etc. It may also include a user interface (UI) layer, which can display the temperature values ​​of each sub-zone and the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone. Furthermore, it can receive information sent by the server based on the application programming interface (API).

[0060] Optionally, the terminal can be a terminal device in various AI application scenarios. For example, the terminal can be a laptop, tablet, desktop computer, in-vehicle terminal, intelligent voice interaction device, smart home appliance, mobile device, aircraft, etc. Mobile devices can be various types of terminals such as smartphones, portable music players, personal digital assistants, dedicated messaging devices, portable gaming devices, etc. This application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0061] A communication connection is established between the terminal and the server via a wired or wireless network. Optionally, the aforementioned wireless or wired network uses standard communication technologies and / or protocols. The network is typically the Internet, but can also be any network, including but not limited to a Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), mobile, wired or wireless network, private network, or any combination of virtual private network.

[0062] Please see Figure 3 As shown, the kitchen area can be further divided into different zones according to different functions. For example, it may include a sink area 41, a stove area 42, and a storage area (not shown in the figure). The sink area is where the sink is located, and the cabinet below the sink can be used to install and store water purifiers, etc., for washing food or tableware. The stove area is used to house the stove. The storage area is used to store food or kitchen utensils. The temperature detection device corresponding to the upper airflow area is the upper temperature measuring module 11, the temperature detection device corresponding to the middle airflow area is the middle temperature measuring module 12, and the temperature detection device corresponding to the lower airflow area is the upper temperature measuring module 13.

[0063] The kitchen air conditioner provided in this embodiment is located within a kitchen area, which includes multiple sub-areas arranged along the user's standing direction with increasing height from the ground. The air conditioner includes multiple temperature detection devices and a control device. Each temperature detection device is located within a sub-area and detects the temperature value of its sub-area. The control device is electrically connected to each temperature detection device and uses the acquired temperature value to control and adjust the airflow parameters of each sub-area. Compared to existing technologies, the technical solution in this application, on the one hand, by having multiple sub-areas arranged along the user's standing direction with increasing height from the ground, allows for a more comprehensive consideration of the differences in comfort levels in different areas of the kitchen. This finer-grained division of the kitchen area enables control of airflow parameters based on more detailed characteristics, effectively improving the accuracy of the airflow parameters. On the other hand, by acquiring the temperature value of each sub-area, the control device can more precisely control and adjust the airflow parameters of each sub-area, resulting in a more uniform temperature across different areas of the kitchen and improved user comfort.

[0064] In one embodiment, the control device is further configured to: determine the user's standing area and the kitchen appliances currently operating within the standing area, and control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-area based on the operating status of the currently operating kitchen appliances and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area.

[0065] It should be noted that the user standing area refers to the area where the user is currently standing in the kitchen area. This can be the sink area or the stove area. The kitchen appliances currently in operation in the standing area can include the sink, range hood, stove, etc.

[0066] The user's standing area can be determined by acquiring an image of the kitchen area and performing recognition processing on that image. The kitchen area image is an image of the area where the kitchen is located. User detection can be performed on the kitchen area image using preset feature extraction rules to obtain the target area corresponding to the user in the kitchen area image, and thus determine the user's standing area. This target area can be a rectangular area, a circular area, a triangular area, etc.

[0067] One feasible approach is to use a detection model to extract features from kitchen area images to obtain the target region corresponding to the user within the kitchen area. The detection model is trained on sample kitchen images to learn a network structure capable of extracting user features. The first detection model takes a kitchen area image as input and outputs the user's target region within the kitchen area image. It possesses image recognition capabilities for kitchen area images and is a neural network model capable of predicting user region features. The first detection model can include a multi-layered network structure. Different layers process the input data differently and pass their outputs to the next layer, until the final layer processes the data to obtain the user's target region within the kitchen area image.

[0068] As another possible approach, in the process of extracting user features from the kitchen area image using feature extraction algorithms, such as the Scale-Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) algorithm, the Speeded Up Robust Features (SURF) algorithm, or the Oriented Fast and Rotated BRIEF (ORB) feature detection algorithm, the target region of the user in the kitchen area image can be obtained.

[0069] After determining the user's target area in the kitchen area image, the user's standing area and the kitchen appliances currently in operation in the standing area can be determined based on the location of the target area.

[0070] In this embodiment, the control device determines the user's standing area and the kitchen appliances currently operating within that area. Based on the operating status of the kitchen appliances and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area, it can comprehensively consider the operating status of the kitchen appliances, thereby controlling and adjusting the air outlet parameters of each sub-area based on more comprehensive features, thus improving control accuracy.

[0071] In one embodiment, the control device is further configured to: when the user's standing area is located in the water tank area and the water tank is running in the water tank area, obtain the water outlet temperature of the water tank, and control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-area according to the water outlet temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area.

[0072] When the user's standing area is located in the stove area and the kitchen appliance operating in the stove area is a range hood, the cooking temperature of the stove area is obtained, and the air output parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted based on the cooking temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area.

[0073] It's understandable that heat sources in the kitchen, such as stoves, can cause changes in the ambient temperature, which in turn affects the control of airflow parameters. To more accurately control and adjust these parameters, factors influencing ambient temperature need to be considered, such as the water temperature at the sink and the cooking temperature of the stove while the range hood is operating.

[0074] As one possible approach, when the user's standing area is located in the water tank area and the water tank is running, the water outlet temperature of the water tank can be obtained through a temperature detection device. Then, for all sub-areas, based on the water outlet temperature and the temperature value of each sub-area, the first area to be adjusted in each sub-area is determined. The air outlet corresponding to the first area to be adjusted is the air outlet to be adjusted, and the first air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is determined and controlled to adjust the first air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted.

[0075] The first adjustable region is a sub-region whose air outlet parameters need to be adjusted after being affected by the outlet water temperature. It can include one, two, or more. The air outlet to be adjusted is the air outlet belonging to the first adjustable region. The first air volume is the air volume that needs to be adjusted for the air outlet to be adjusted. It can also include one, two, or more. The number of first air volume adjustments is the same as the number of first adjustable regions. The first sub-air volume is the air volume to be adjusted for any adjustable sub-region after being affected by the outlet water temperature.

[0076] Specifically, the control device first determines which sub-region the water tank is located in and sends an information acquisition command to the temperature sensors in each sub-region. The temperature sensors in each sub-region receive and respond to the command, acquiring the current temperature value of their sub-region and sending it to the control device. The control device then calculates the first average temperature corresponding to the sub-region based on the outlet water temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region the water tank is located in. This first average temperature is used as the temperature value of the sub-region, and the temperature values ​​of other sub-regions are determined, thereby determining the temperature difference between each sub-region's temperature value and a preset threshold. For each sub-region, it is determined whether the temperature difference is within a preset range. If the temperature difference is within the preset range, the temperature value of the sub-region meets the user's needs and no adjustment is required; the fan speed remains constant. If the temperature difference is not within the preset range, the temperature value of the sub-region does not meet the user's needs, the fan speed needs to be adjusted, and this sub-region is designated as the first area to be adjusted. The preset threshold and preset range can be customized by the user according to actual needs; for example, the preset range can be 25-27℃, and the preset threshold can be 25℃.

[0077] The preset range includes a maximum value and a minimum value. When the temperature difference of a sub-region is not within the preset range, the temperature difference can be compared with the maximum value and minimum value in the preset range. When the temperature difference is greater than the maximum value in the preset range, the temperature to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature difference and the preset threshold. The air outlet parameter corresponding to the temperature to be adjusted is determined from the mapping relationship between temperature and air outlet parameter, that is, the first air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted. Then, the first air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

[0078] Specifically, when the temperature difference is greater than the maximum value in the preset range, the amount by which the temperature value decreases to the preset threshold is determined, and the decrease is taken as the temperature to be adjusted for the area to be adjusted. At the same time, the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is reduced, i.e., the wind speed is reduced. When the temperature difference is less than the minimum value in the preset range, the amount by which the temperature value increases to the preset threshold is determined, and the increase is taken as the temperature to be adjusted for the area to be adjusted. At the same time, the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is increased, i.e., the wind speed is increased.

[0079] As one possible approach, for any sub-region, it is determined that the water tank is in the sub-region. Based on the first determination result, the outlet water temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is determined, and the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

[0080] Specifically, for any sub-region, it can be determined whether the water tank is in the sub-region to obtain a first determination result. When the first determination result indicates that the water tank is in the sub-region, the first average temperature is calculated based on the outlet water temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, and the first average temperature is used as the temperature value of the sub-region. Then, the temperature difference between the temperature value of the sub-region and the preset threshold is determined. When the first determination result indicates that the water tank is not in the sub-region, the temperature difference between the temperature value of the sub-region and the preset threshold is determined.

[0081] When the temperature difference of the sub-area is within the preset range, it means that the temperature value of the sub-area meets the user's needs, and there is no need to adjust the wind speed; when the temperature difference of the sub-area is not within the preset range, it means that the temperature value of the sub-area does not meet the user's needs, and the wind speed needs to be adjusted. The temperature value to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature difference and the preset threshold, and the air outlet parameter corresponding to the temperature value to be adjusted is determined from the mapping relationship between temperature and air outlet parameter, that is, the first sub-air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted, and then the first sub-air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

[0082] In this embodiment, by comprehensively considering the water temperature at the outlet of the water tank, the first air volume of the outlet to be adjusted can be obtained in a more granular manner based on the water temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-region, so as to improve the control accuracy of the first air volume.

[0083] In one embodiment, the control device is further configured to:

[0084] For all sub-regions, based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of each sub-region, determine the second area to be adjusted and the second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-region, and control the adjustment of the second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted; or, for any sub-region, determine whether the range hood is in the sub-region, and based on the second determination result, the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, determine the second sub-air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted, and control the adjustment of the second sub-air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted.

[0085] It should be noted that the cooking temperature mentioned above refers to the temperature corresponding to the heat generated by the target stove during cooking, which can be measured by a temperature sensor. The second adjustable area is a sub-area whose airflow parameters need to be adjusted after being affected by the cooking temperature. This can include one, two, or more areas. The second airflow volume is the airflow volume that needs to be adjusted at the air outlet, which can also be one, two, or more. The number of first airflow volume adjustments is the same as the number of first adjustable areas. The second sub-airflow volume is the airflow volume to be adjusted in any adjustable sub-area after being affected by the cooking temperature.

[0086] As one possible implementation, the control device is also used for:

[0087] Determine the target sub-zone and other sub-zones where the range hood is located in all sub-zones; calculate the temperature difference between the target sub-zone and other sub-zones based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the target sub-zone; the temperature difference of the target sub-zone is determined based on the cooking temperature, the temperature value of the target sub-zone, and a preset threshold; the temperature difference of other sub-zones is determined based on the temperature values ​​of other sub-zones and a preset threshold; identify the sub-zones whose temperature differences are not within the preset range as the second adjustment zone, and determine the temperature to be adjusted corresponding to the second adjustment zone based on the temperature difference of the sub-zones; determine the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted based on the temperature to be adjusted, and control and adjust the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted.

[0088] The target sub-region is the sub-region where the range hood is located among all the sub-regions, and the other sub-regions are the sub-regions among all the sub-regions excluding the target sub-region.

[0089] Specifically, the control device can first determine which sub-region the range hood is located in, designate it as the target sub-region, and send information acquisition instructions to the temperature sensors in each sub-region. The temperature sensors in each sub-region receive and respond to the instructions, acquire the temperature value of the current sub-region, and send it to the control device. The control device then calculates the second average temperature corresponding to the target sub-region based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region where the range hood is located, uses this second average temperature as the temperature value of the sub-region, acquires the temperature values ​​of other sub-regions, and determines the temperature difference between the temperature value of each sub-region and a preset threshold. For each sub-region, it determines whether the temperature difference of the sub-region is within a preset range. If the temperature difference of the sub-region is within the preset range, it means that the temperature value of the sub-region meets the user's needs, and the fan speed does not need to be adjusted. If the temperature difference of the sub-region is not within the preset range, it means that the temperature value of the sub-region does not meet the user's needs, the fan speed needs to be adjusted, and the sub-region is designated as the second region to be adjusted.

[0090] When the temperature difference of a sub-region is not within the preset range, the temperature difference can be compared with the maximum and minimum values ​​in the preset range. When the temperature difference is greater than the maximum value in the preset range, the temperature to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature difference and the preset threshold. The air outlet parameter corresponding to the temperature to be adjusted, i.e. the second air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted, is determined from the mapping relationship between temperature and air outlet parameters. Then, the second air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

[0091] When the temperature difference exceeds the maximum value within the preset range, the amount by which the temperature decreases to a preset threshold is determined. This decrease is used as the temperature to be adjusted for the area to be adjusted, and the second sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is reduced, i.e., the air velocity is decreased. When the temperature difference is less than the minimum value within the preset range, the amount by which the temperature increases to a preset threshold is determined. This increase is used as the temperature to be adjusted for the area to be adjusted, and the second sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is increased, i.e., the air velocity is increased. The airflow can be adjusted by regulating the air velocity at the air outlet. Air velocity and airflow are directly proportional; when air velocity increases, airflow increases; when air velocity decreases, airflow decreases.

[0092] As another possible approach, for any sub-region, it can be determined whether the range hood is in the sub-region, and a second determination result is obtained. When the second determination result indicates that the range hood is in the sub-region, a second average temperature is calculated based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, and the second average temperature is used as the temperature value of the sub-region. Then, the temperature difference between the temperature value of the sub-region and the preset threshold is determined. When the second determination result indicates that the range hood is not in the sub-region, the temperature difference between the temperature value of the sub-region and the preset threshold is determined.

[0093] When the temperature difference of the sub-area is within the preset range, it means that the temperature value of the sub-area meets the user's needs, and there is no need to adjust the wind speed; when the temperature difference of the sub-area is not within the preset range, it means that the temperature value of the sub-area does not meet the user's needs, and the wind speed needs to be adjusted. The temperature value to be adjusted is determined according to the temperature difference and the preset threshold, and the air outlet parameter corresponding to the temperature value to be adjusted is determined from the mapping relationship between temperature and air outlet parameter, that is, the second sub-air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted, and then the second sub-air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

[0094] In this embodiment, by comprehensively considering the cooking temperature of the range hood, the second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted can be obtained in a more granular manner based on the water temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-zone, so as to improve the control accuracy of the second air volume.

[0095] For ease of understanding and explanation, the following will use... Figures 4 to 8 This application provides a detailed description of the control method, control device, and medium for kitchen air conditioning provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0096] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a flowchart illustrating a kitchen air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of this application. This method can be executed by a control device, which can be the computer device shown in the diagram above. Figure 4 As shown, the method includes:

[0097] S101. Obtain the temperature values ​​of each sub-area in the kitchen area; the kitchen air conditioner is located in the kitchen area, which includes multiple sub-areas. These sub-areas are arranged along the user's standing direction and their height from the ground increases sequentially.

[0098] Specifically, the temperature values ​​of each sub-region can be detected by temperature detection devices installed in each sub-region and then sent to the control device. The aforementioned kitchen air conditioner includes multiple air outlets, each located within a sub-region. For example, if the user is divided into head, waist, and foot areas, the kitchen area corresponding to the user's head, waist, and foot heights is divided into an upper airflow area, a middle airflow area, and a lower airflow area, respectively, with corresponding upper, middle, and lower air outlets. Each air outlet is equipped with a temperature detection device.

[0099] In the process of obtaining the temperature values ​​of each area in the air outlet area, the control device can send an information acquisition command to the temperature detection device of each sub-area, so that the temperature detection device of each sub-area receives and responds to the information acquisition command, acquires the temperature value and sends it to the control device to obtain the temperature value of each sub-area.

[0100] S102. Control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone according to the temperature value of each sub-zone.

[0101] After obtaining the temperature values ​​of each sub-zone, the temperature difference between the temperature value of each sub-zone and the preset threshold can be calculated. Based on the temperature difference, the air volume of the air outlet of each sub-zone can be controlled to distribute different cold air to each airflow area, making the temperature in the kitchen area more uniform and thus improving user comfort.

[0102] For example, please see Figure 5 As shown, taking a kitchen area divided into upper, middle, and lower airflow zones, and corresponding to upper, middle, and lower temperature measurement modules respectively, an example is presented. Air conditioning temperature thresholds can be pre-set according to actual needs. Then, the upper temperature measurement module measures the temperature of the upper airflow zone, the middle temperature measurement module measures the temperature of the middle airflow zone, and the lower temperature measurement module measures the temperature of the lower airflow zone, thus obtaining the corresponding temperature values ​​for each of the upper, middle, and lower airflow zones. The temperature values ​​of each sub-zone are compared with the preset air conditioning temperature thresholds to determine the temperature difference between each sub-zone and the threshold. Based on the temperature differences between each zone, the area to be adjusted and the corresponding temperature to be adjusted are determined. Finally, based on the area to be adjusted and the temperature to be adjusted, the airflow volume of the corresponding air outlet in the area to be adjusted is controlled.

[0103] The system determines whether the temperature difference between the current air outlet temperature and the air conditioner temperature threshold is within a preset range of 0.5-1℃. If the temperature difference between one of the air outlet temperatures and the air conditioner temperature threshold is within this range, the airflow speed at that outlet remains unchanged. If the temperature difference between one of the air outlet temperatures and the air conditioner temperature threshold is not within this range, the system checks whether the temperature difference is higher than the maximum value within the preset range of 0.5-1℃. If it is higher than the maximum value within the preset range of 0.5-1℃, the temperature is considered high, and the airflow speed at the corresponding air outlet is increased. If the temperature difference between one of the air outlet temperatures is lower than the minimum value within the preset range of 0.5-1℃, the temperature is considered low, and the airflow speed at the corresponding air outlet is decreased.

[0104] In this embodiment, multiple sub-areas are set along the user's standing direction within the kitchen area, and the distance of these sub-areas from the ground increases sequentially. This allows for a comprehensive consideration of the user's comfort in different areas, enabling a more granular division of the kitchen area. This allows for control of the air outlet parameters based on more detailed features, effectively improving the accuracy of the air outlet parameters.

[0105] In another embodiment of this application, a specific implementation method is provided for controlling and adjusting the air outlet parameters of each sub-region based on the temperature value of each sub-region. Figure 6 A flowchart is provided to control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone based on the temperature value of each sub-zone.

[0106] Please see Figure 6 As shown, it specifically includes:

[0107] S201. Determine the user's standing area and the kitchen appliances currently in operation within the standing area.

[0108] S202. Based on the operating status of the kitchen appliances currently in operation and the temperature value of each sub-zone, control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone.

[0109] Specifically, the control device can acquire images of the kitchen area and perform recognition processing on these images to determine the user's standing area and the currently operating kitchen appliances. It can also determine the currently operating kitchen appliances within the standing area by detecting whether they are turned on or off. The user's standing area includes the sink area and the stove area, and the kitchen appliances include the sink and the range hood.

[0110] In this embodiment of the application, the image of the kitchen area can be obtained by calling an image acquisition device to capture the image of the user, or it can be obtained through the cloud, a database or blockchain, or by importing the image of the kitchen area through an external device.

[0111] When the user's standing area is located in the sink area and the sink is running, the water outlet temperature of the sink is acquired. Based on the water outlet temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area, the air outlet parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted. When the user's standing area is located in the cooktop area and the kitchen appliance running in the cooktop area is a range hood, the cooking temperature of the cooktop area is acquired. Based on the cooking temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area, the air outlet parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted.

[0112] In the process of controlling and adjusting the air outlet parameters of each sub-region based on the outlet water temperature and the temperature value of each sub-region, there are two methods. One method is to determine the first area to be adjusted and the first air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-region based on the outlet water temperature and the temperature value of each sub-region, and then control and adjust the first air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted. The other method is to determine the location of the water tank in any sub-region based on the first determination result, the outlet water temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, and then control and adjust the first sub-air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted.

[0113] For example, taking a kitchen area divided into an upper airflow zone, a middle airflow zone, and a lower airflow zone, with corresponding temperature measurement modules for the upper, middle, and lower zones, and an air conditioning temperature threshold of 26°C, as an example: When the temperature values ​​of the upper, middle, and lower airflow zones are obtained as 22°C, 26°C, and 27.5°C respectively, and the outlet water temperature is 25°C, it can be determined that the sub-zone where the sink is located among all zones is the middle airflow zone, and the sink is running. For the middle airflow zone, a first average temperature of 25.5°C can be determined based on the outlet water temperature and the temperature value of the middle airflow zone. Then, this first average temperature of 25.5°C is used as the final temperature value of the middle airflow zone, and the temperature difference between each zone and the air conditioning temperature threshold is calculated for the upper, middle, and lower zones. The temperature differences between the airflow regions are -4°, 0.5°, and 1.5°. It is determined whether the temperature difference is within the preset range of 0.5-1°. It is found that the temperature difference between the middle airflow region and the lower airflow region is within the preset range of 0.5-1°, while the temperature difference between the upper airflow region and the lower airflow region is not within the preset range of 0.5-1°. Based on the temperature difference and the air conditioning temperature threshold, the areas to be adjusted in the upper and lower airflow regions are determined, that is, the wind speed at the upper air outlet corresponding to the upper airflow region is reduced, and the wind speed at the lower air outlet corresponding to the lower air outlet is increased.

[0114] In the process of controlling and adjusting the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of each sub-zone, there are two methods. One method is to determine the second area to be adjusted and the second air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-zone based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of each sub-zone, and then control and adjust the second air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted. The other method is to determine whether the range hood is in any sub-zone, and based on the second determination result, the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the sub-zone, determine the second sub-air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted, and then control and adjust the second sub-air outlet volume of the air outlet to be adjusted.

[0115] Specifically, in the process of controlling and adjusting the second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted, the temperature difference between the target sub-region and the temperature difference between other sub-regions is calculated based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the target sub-region; the temperature difference of the target sub-region is determined based on the cooking temperature, the temperature value of the target sub-region, and a preset threshold; the temperature difference of other sub-regions is determined based on the temperature values ​​of other sub-regions and the preset threshold; the sub-regions whose temperature differences are not within the preset range are identified as the second region to be adjusted, and the temperature to be adjusted corresponding to the second region to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature difference of the sub-regions; the second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature to be adjusted, and the second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

[0116] For example, consider a kitchen area divided into an upper airflow zone, a middle airflow zone, and a lower airflow zone, with corresponding temperature measurement modules for the upper, middle, and lower zones, respectively, and an air conditioning temperature threshold of 26°C. When the temperature values ​​of the upper, middle, and lower airflow zones are obtained as 22°C, 27°C, and 26°C, respectively, and the range hood is running, with a cooking temperature of 54°C, it can be determined that the sub-zone where the range hood is located is the middle airflow zone. That is, this target sub-zone is the middle airflow zone, and the other sub-zones are the upper and lower airflow zones, respectively. For the central airflow area, a second average temperature of 40.5 is determined based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the central airflow area. This second average temperature of 40.5 is then used as the final temperature value of the central airflow area. The temperature difference between each sub-area and the air conditioning temperature threshold is calculated. The temperature differences between the upper, middle, and lower airflow areas are -4°, 14.5°, and 0°, respectively. It is determined whether the temperature difference is within the preset range of 0.5-1°. The central airflow area is determined to be within the preset range. The temperature differences between the upper and lower airflow areas are not within the preset range of 0.5-1°. The air volume to be adjusted in the upper and lower airflow areas is determined based on the temperature difference and the air conditioning temperature threshold. The wind speed at the corresponding air outlet of the adjusted airflow area is then controlled.

[0117] One method for determining the second average temperature is to directly sum and average the cooking temperature and the temperature measured by the temperature detection device to obtain the second average temperature.

[0118] Another approach is to pre-set the weight values ​​for the cooking temperature and the measured temperature, for example, the cooking temperature weight value is 40% and the measured temperature weight value is 60%. Then, multiply the cooking temperature weight value and the cooking temperature to get the first result, and multiply the measured temperature value and the measured temperature weight value to get the second result. Finally, sum and average the first and second results to obtain the second average temperature.

[0119] It is understandable that the above weight values ​​are used to characterize the importance of the temperature value to the result, and the cooking temperature weight value and the measurement temperature weight value can be customized according to actual needs.

[0120] Compared to existing technologies, the technical solution in this application has two advantages. First, because multiple sub-zones are set up along the user's standing direction within the kitchen area, and these sub-zones are progressively higher than the ground level, the comfort of users in different areas can be comprehensively considered. This allows for a more granular division of the kitchen area, enabling control of airflow parameters based on more detailed characteristics and effectively improving the accuracy of the airflow parameters. Second, by acquiring the temperature values ​​of each sub-zone, the control device can more precisely control and adjust the airflow parameters of each sub-zone, resulting in a more uniform temperature across different areas of the kitchen and improved user comfort.

[0121] It should be noted that although the operations of the method of the present invention are described in a specific order in the accompanying drawings, this does not require or imply that these operations must be performed in that specific order, or that all of the operations shown must be performed to achieve the desired result. On the contrary, the steps depicted in the flowchart may be performed in a different order. Additionally or alternatively, certain steps may be omitted, multiple steps may be combined into one step, and / or one step may be broken down into multiple steps.

[0122] on the other hand, Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 As shown, the control device includes:

[0123] The acquisition module 710 is used to acquire the temperature values ​​of each sub-area of ​​the kitchen area; the kitchen air conditioner is located in the kitchen area, which includes multiple sub-areas, which are arranged along the user's standing direction and their height from the ground increases sequentially.

[0124] The control module 720 is used to control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone according to the temperature value of each sub-zone.

[0125] In some embodiments, the control module 720 is specifically used for:

[0126] Determine the user's standing area and the kitchen appliances currently in operation within that area;

[0127] Based on the current operating status of kitchen appliances and the temperature values ​​of each sub-zone, the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone are controlled and adjusted.

[0128] In some embodiments, the control module 720 is further configured to:

[0129] When the user's standing area is located in the water tank area and the water tank is running, the water outlet temperature of the water tank is obtained, and the air outlet parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted based on the water outlet temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area.

[0130] When the user's standing area is located in the stove area and the kitchen appliance operating in the stove area is a range hood, the cooking temperature of the stove area is obtained, and the air output parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted based on the cooking temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area.

[0131] In some embodiments, the control module 720 is further configured to:

[0132] For all sub-regions, based on the outlet water temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-region, determine the first area to be adjusted and the first airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-region, and control the first airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted; or...

[0133] For any sub-region, determine that the water tank is in the sub-region. Based on the first determination result, the water outlet temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, determine the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted, and control and adjust the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted.

[0134] In some embodiments, the control module 720 is further configured to:

[0135] For all sub-zones, based on the cooking temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-zone, determine the second area to be adjusted and the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-zone, and control the adjustment of the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted; or...

[0136] For any sub-region, determine whether the range hood is in the sub-region. Based on the second determination result, the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, determine the second sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted, and control and adjust the second sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted.

[0137] In some embodiments, the control module 720 is further configured to:

[0138] The temperature difference between the target sub-region and the temperature difference between other sub-regions is calculated based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the target sub-region. The temperature difference of the target sub-region is determined based on the cooking temperature, the temperature value of the target sub-region, and a preset threshold. The temperature difference of other sub-regions is determined based on the temperature values ​​of other sub-regions and a preset threshold.

[0139] The sub-regions whose temperature difference is not within the preset range are identified as the second region to be adjusted, and the temperature to be adjusted corresponding to the second region to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature difference of the sub-regions.

[0140] The second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature to be adjusted, and the second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

[0141] In summary, the control device provided in this application, on the one hand, because it sets up multiple sub-zones along the user's standing direction within the kitchen area, and these sub-zones are progressively higher than the ground level, it can comprehensively consider the comfort of users in different areas, dividing the kitchen area with finer granularity. This allows for more detailed control of the air outlet parameters based on more specific characteristics, effectively improving the accuracy of the air outlet parameters. On the other hand, by acquiring the temperature values ​​of each sub-zone, the control device can more precisely control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-zone based on these temperature values, resulting in a more uniform temperature across different areas of the kitchen and improving user comfort.

[0142] On the other hand, the device provided in the embodiments of this application includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the control method for the kitchen air conditioner as described above.

[0143] The following is for reference. Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the computer system of the control device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0144] like Figure 8 As shown, the computer system 300 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 301, which can perform various appropriate actions and processes based on programs stored in read-only memory (ROM) 302 or programs loaded from storage section 303 into random access memory (RAM) 303. The RAM 303 also stores various programs and data required for the operation of the system 300. The CPU 301, ROM 302, and RAM 303 are interconnected via a bus 304. An input / output (I / O) interface 305 is also connected to the bus 304.

[0145] The following components are connected to I / O interface 305: an input section 306 including a keyboard, mouse, etc.; an output section 307 including a cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), etc., and speakers, etc.; a storage section 308 including a hard disk, etc.; and a communication section 309 including a network interface card such as a LAN card, modem, etc. The communication section 309 performs communication processing via a network such as the Internet. A drive 310 is also connected to I / O interface 305 as needed. A removable medium 311, such as a disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, semiconductor memory, etc., is installed on drive 310 as needed so that computer programs read from it can be installed into storage section 308 as needed.

[0146] Specifically, according to embodiments of this application, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts can be implemented as computer software programs. For example, embodiments of this application include a computer program product comprising a computer program carried on a machine-readable medium, the computer program containing program code for performing the methods shown in the flowcharts. In such embodiments, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network via communication section 303, and / or installed from removable medium 311. When the computer program is executed by central processing unit (CPU) 301, it performs the functions defined above in the system of this application.

[0147] It should be noted that the computer-readable medium shown in this application can be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium, or any combination of the two. A computer-readable storage medium can be, for example,—but not limited to—an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of a computer-readable storage medium may include, but are not limited to: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof. In this application, a computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In this application, a computer-readable signal medium can include a data signal propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, carrying computer-readable program code. Such propagated data signals can take various forms, including but not limited to electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination thereof. Computer-readable signal media can also be any computer-readable medium other than computer-readable storage media, which can send, propagate, or transmit a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. The program code contained on the computer-readable medium can be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to: wireless, wire, optical fiber, RF, etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0148] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this application. 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. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0149] The units or modules described in the embodiments of this application can be implemented in software or hardware. The described units or modules can also be housed in a processor; for example, they can be described as: a processor including: an acquisition module and a control module. The names of these units or modules do not necessarily limit the unit or module itself. For example, the acquisition module can also be described as "used to acquire temperature values ​​in each sub-area of ​​the kitchen area; the kitchen air conditioner is located within the kitchen area, the kitchen area includes multiple sub-areas, and the multiple sub-areas are arranged along the user's standing direction within the kitchen area with their heights increasing sequentially from the ground plane."

[0150] In another aspect, this application also provides a computer-readable storage medium, which may be included in the electronic device described in the above embodiments; or it may exist independently and not assembled into the electronic device. The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs, which, when used by one or more processors, execute the kitchen air conditioner control method described in this application:

[0151] The temperature values ​​of each sub-area of ​​the kitchen area are obtained; the kitchen air conditioner is located in the kitchen area, and the kitchen area includes multiple sub-areas, which are arranged along the user's standing direction and their height from the ground increases sequentially.

[0152] Based on the temperature value of each of the sub-regions, the air outlet parameters of each of the sub-regions are controlled and adjusted.

[0153] In summary, the kitchen air conditioner, its control method, control device, and medium provided in this application embodiment are located within a kitchen area, which includes multiple sub-areas. These sub-areas are arranged along the user's standing direction and their height from the ground increases sequentially. The kitchen air conditioner includes multiple temperature detection devices and a control device. Each temperature detection device is located within each sub-area of ​​the kitchen area and is used to detect the temperature value of the sub-area. The control device is electrically connected to each temperature detection device and is used to acquire the temperature value of each sub-area and control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-area. Compared with the prior art, the technical solution in this application, on the one hand, because multiple sub-areas are arranged along the user's standing direction within the kitchen area, and the sub-areas increase sequentially from the ground, can comprehensively consider the comfort of different areas of the user, and divide the kitchen area with finer granularity. This allows for control of the air outlet parameters based on more detailed characteristics, effectively improving the accuracy of the air outlet parameters. On the other hand, by acquiring the temperature value of each sub-area, the control device can more precisely control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-area based on the temperature value, making the temperature more uniform in different areas of the kitchen and improving user comfort.

[0154] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in this application is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. A kitchen air conditioner characterized by, The kitchen air conditioner is located within the kitchen area, which includes multiple sub-areas arranged along the user's standing direction and with their height from the ground increasing sequentially. The kitchen air conditioner includes: Multiple temperature detection devices are provided, each located in a sub-area of ​​the kitchen area; the temperature detection devices are used to detect the temperature value of the sub-area. A control device is electrically connected to each of the temperature detection devices. The control device is used to acquire the temperature value of each of the sub-regions and control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each of the sub-regions according to the temperature value of each of the sub-regions. The control device is also used to: determine the user's standing area and the kitchen appliances currently operating in the standing area, and control and adjust the air outlet parameters of each sub-area according to the operating status of the currently operating kitchen appliances and the temperature value of each sub-area; The control device is also used for: When the user standing area is located in the water tank area and the water tank is running in the water tank area, the water outlet temperature of the water tank is obtained, and the air outlet parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted according to the water outlet temperature and the temperature value of each sub-area. When the user's standing area is located in the stove area and the kitchen appliance operating in the stove area is a range hood, the cooking temperature of the stove area is obtained, and the air outlet parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted based on the cooking temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area.

2. The kitchen air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kitchen air conditioner also includes: Multiple air outlets, each of which is located within each sub-region; the air outlets are used to provide airflow to the sub-region to adjust the airflow parameters of the sub-region.

3. The kitchen air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control device is also used for: For all sub-regions, based on the outlet water temperature and the temperature value of each sub-region, determine the first region to be adjusted and the first air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-region, and control and adjust the first air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted. or, For any sub-region, it is determined that the water tank is located in the sub-region. Based on the first determination result, the water outlet temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is determined, and the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

4. The kitchen air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control device is also used for: For all sub-regions, based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of each sub-region, determine the second area to be adjusted and the second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-region, and control and adjust the second air volume of the air outlet to be adjusted. or, For any sub-region, determine whether the range hood is in the sub-region, and based on the second determination result, the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, determine the second sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted, and control and adjust the second sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted.

5. The kitchen air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control device is also used for: Determine the target sub-region and other sub-regions where the range hood is located in all sub-regions; the other sub-regions are the sub-regions in all sub-regions excluding the target sub-region. Based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the target sub-region, the temperature difference of the target sub-region and the temperature difference of the other sub-regions are calculated; the temperature difference of the target sub-region is determined based on the cooking temperature, the temperature value of the target sub-region, and a preset threshold; the temperature difference of the other sub-regions is determined based on the temperature values ​​of the other sub-regions and the preset threshold. The sub-regions where the temperature difference is not within the preset range are identified as the second region to be adjusted, and the temperature to be adjusted corresponding to the second region to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature difference of the sub-regions. The second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature to be adjusted, and the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

6. A method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Obtain the temperature values ​​of each sub-area within the kitchen area; The kitchen air conditioner is located in the kitchen area, which includes multiple sub-areas. These sub-areas are arranged along the user's standing direction and their height from the ground increases sequentially. Determine the user's standing area and the kitchen appliances currently in operation within that area; When the user standing area is located in the water tank area and the water tank is running in the water tank area, the water outlet temperature of the water tank is obtained, and the air outlet parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted according to the water outlet temperature and the temperature value of each sub-area. When the user's standing area is located in the stove area and the kitchen appliance operating in the stove area is a range hood, the cooking temperature of the stove area is obtained, and the air outlet parameters of each sub-area are controlled and adjusted based on the cooking temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-area.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Based on the outlet water temperature and the temperature values ​​of each sub-region, the air outlet parameters of each sub-region are controlled and adjusted, including: For all sub-regions, based on the outlet water temperature and the temperature value of each sub-region, determine the first adjustable region and the first airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-region, and control and adjust the first airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted; or... For any sub-region, it is determined that the water tank is located in the sub-region. Based on the first determination result, the water outlet temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is determined, and the first sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

8. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Based on the cooking temperature and the temperature values ​​of each of the sub-zones, the air outlet parameters of each of the sub-zones are controlled and adjusted, including: For all sub-regions, based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of each sub-region, determine the second adjustable region and the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-region, and control the adjustment of the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted; or... For any sub-region, determine whether the range hood is in the sub-region, and based on the second determination result, the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the sub-region, determine the second sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted, and control and adjust the second sub-airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, Based on the cooking temperature and the temperature values ​​of each of the sub-regions, determine the second adjustable region and the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted in each sub-region, and control and adjust the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted, including: Based on the cooking temperature and the temperature value of the target sub-region, the temperature difference between the target sub-region and the temperature difference between other sub-regions is calculated; the temperature difference of the target sub-region is determined based on the cooking temperature, the temperature value of the target sub-region, and a preset threshold; the temperature difference of the other sub-regions is determined based on the temperature values ​​of the other sub-regions and the preset threshold; wherein, the target sub-region is the sub-region in which the range hood is located among all sub-regions, and the other sub-regions are the sub-regions in all sub-regions excluding the target sub-region; The sub-regions where the temperature difference is not within the preset range are identified as the second region to be adjusted, and the temperature to be adjusted corresponding to the second region to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature difference of the sub-regions. The second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is determined based on the temperature to be adjusted, and the second airflow of the air outlet to be adjusted is controlled and adjusted.

10. A control device, characterized in that, The control device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the control method for a kitchen air conditioner as described in any one of claims 6-9.

11. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It stores a computer program for implementing the control method for a kitchen air conditioner as described in any one of claims 6-9.

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