A management method and device of a drive-by-wire controller of a multi-split system, equipment, and medium

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a management method, device and equipment of a drive-by-wire controller of a multi-connected machine and a medium, the method comprises the following steps: obtaining label information of the drive-by-wire controller; pairing the drive-by-wire controller with an indoor unit of the multi-connected machine; after pairing is completed, generating a control card for controlling the indoor unit by the drive-by-wire controller, and associating the label information of the drive-by-wire controller with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit; and according to the label information, managing the control card associated with the label information, so as to manage the drive-by-wire controller corresponding to the control card, thereby when the indoor unit accesses multiple drive-by-wire controllers, the generated control card can be managed through the label information of the drive-by-wire controller, so that the different drive-by-wire controllers can be distinguished and managed, and the operation confusion of the indoor unit caused by repeated control cards is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of home appliance control technology, and in particular to a management method, device, equipment and medium for a wired controller of a multi-split air conditioning unit. Background Technology

[0002] When configuring a multi-split air conditioning system, one outdoor unit will correspond to multiple indoor units. Since it's not possible to directly control the indoor units through network configuration, it's necessary to pair a wired controller with each indoor unit to obtain the unit's information. Then, the wired controller is configured in the smart home operating software, generating a corresponding indoor unit control card upon successful configuration. In practice, multiple wired controllers may connect to the same indoor unit, resulting in duplicate control cards. This leads to redundant operations in the smart home operating software based on these duplicate cards. Furthermore, as the number of control cards increases, operational errors are more likely to occur, and managing an excessive number of control cards becomes inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, apparatus, equipment, and medium for managing the wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a method for managing a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system, the method comprising:

[0005] Obtain the tag information of the wired controller;

[0006] Pair the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system;

[0007] After pairing is completed, a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit is generated, and the tag information of the wired controller is associated with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit;

[0008] Based on the tag information, the control cards associated with the tag information are managed in order to manage the wired controllers corresponding to the control cards.

[0009] Optionally, pairing the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system includes:

[0010] Enable the pairing mode of the wired controller and the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system respectively;

[0011] When the distance between the location of the wired controller and the location of the indoor unit is less than or equal to a preset distance, the wired controller is paired with the indoor unit.

[0012] Optionally, generating a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit, and associating the tag information of the wired controller with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit, includes:

[0013] Set the control function corresponding to the indoor unit onto the control card to generate a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit;

[0014] The tag information of the wired controller is set to the control card corresponding to the indoor unit, so that the tag information of the wired controller is associated with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit.

[0015] Optionally, managing the control card associated with the tag information based on the tag information includes:

[0016] Based on the label information, the control cards associated with the label information are grouped, and control cards carrying the same label information are merged into the same group.

[0017] Optionally, the step of managing the control card associated with the tag information based on the tag information further includes:

[0018] When a new wired controller is detected connected to the multi-split air conditioning unit, the tag information of the new wired controller is obtained;

[0019] Determine whether a control card exists that corresponds to the tag information of the new wired controller;

[0020] If a control card exists that corresponds to the tag information of the new wired controller, then the control card will be used as the control card for the new wired controller to control the indoor unit.

[0021] Optionally, the step of managing the control card associated with the tag information based on the tag information further includes:

[0022] When the network distribution information of the wired controller is updated, the tag information carried by the control card is updated synchronously.

[0023] Optionally, obtaining the tag information of the wired controller includes:

[0024] Obtain the network distribution information of the wired controller; the network distribution information of the wired controller includes at least one of the following: location, model, installation time, and name of the wired controller;

[0025] The location, model, installation time, and name of the wired controller shall be used as the tag information of the wired controller.

[0026] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention provide a management device for a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system, the device comprising:

[0027] The tag information acquisition module is used to acquire the tag information of the wire controller;

[0028] An indoor unit pairing module is used to pair the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system.

[0029] The control card association module is used to generate a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit after pairing is completed, and to associate the tag information of the wired controller with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit;

[0030] The control card management module is used to manage the control cards associated with the tag information based on the tag information, so as to manage the wired controllers corresponding to the control cards.

[0031] Optionally, the indoor unit pairing module includes:

[0032] The pairing mode activation submodule is used to activate the pairing mode of the wired controller and the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning unit, respectively.

[0033] The indoor unit pairing submodule is used to pair the wired controller with the indoor unit when the distance between the location of the wired controller and the location of the indoor unit is less than or equal to a preset distance.

[0034] Optionally, the control card association module includes:

[0035] The control card generation submodule is used to set the control functions corresponding to the indoor unit onto the control card, and generate a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit.

[0036] The control card association submodule is used to set the tag information of the wired controller to the control card corresponding to the indoor unit, so that the tag information of the wired controller is associated with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit.

[0037] Optionally, the control card management module includes:

[0038] The control card grouping submodule is used to group the control cards associated with the label information according to the label information, and merge control cards carrying the same label information into the same group.

[0039] Optionally, the control card management module further includes:

[0040] The tag information acquisition submodule is used to acquire the tag information of the new wired controller when a new wired controller is detected to be connected to the multi-split air conditioning unit.

[0041] The tag information determination submodule is used to determine whether there is a control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wire controller;

[0042] The control card determination submodule is used to use the control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wired controller as the control card for controlling the indoor unit by the new wired controller if a control card exists.

[0043] Optionally, the control card management module further includes:

[0044] The tag information update submodule is used to synchronously update the tag information carried by the control card when the distribution network information of the wired controller is updated.

[0045] Optionally, the tag information acquisition module includes:

[0046] The distribution network information acquisition submodule is used to acquire the distribution network information of the wired controller; the distribution network information of the wired controller includes at least one of the following: location, model, installation time, and name of the wired controller;

[0047] The tag information determination submodule is used to use at least one of the following as the tag information of the wired controller: location, model, installation time, and name.

[0048] Thirdly, the present invention discloses an electronic device comprising: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the steps of the above-described management method for a wired controller of a multi-unit device.

[0049] Fourthly, the present invention discloses a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the above-described management method for a wired controller of a multi-unit device.

[0050] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0051] This invention can obtain the tag information of the wired controller; pair the wired controller with the indoor unit of a multi-split air conditioning system; after pairing, generate a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit, and associate the tag information of the wired controller with the corresponding control card of the indoor unit; manage the control card associated with the tag information according to the tag information, so as to manage the wired controller corresponding to the control card. Thus, when multiple wired controllers are connected to the indoor unit, the generated control card can be managed through the tag information of the wired controller, so as to distinguish and manage different wired controllers and avoid the confusion of indoor unit operation caused by duplicate control cards. Attached Figure Description

[0052] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0053] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of a method for managing a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 2 This is a structural block diagram of the control card of a multi-unit air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of a method for managing a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 4 This is a logic diagram of a management method for a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of a wired controller management device for a multi-unit air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0058] This invention proposes a management method for wired controllers of multi-split air conditioning systems, aiming to solve the problem of duplicate control cards generated when multiple wired controllers are connected to the same indoor unit, leading to inconvenient management. To achieve this goal, embodiments of this invention assign different tag information to different wired controllers and associate the tag information with the control card. This allows for differentiation based on the different tag information when different control cards control the same indoor unit of a multi-split air conditioning system, enabling the identification and management of different wired controllers while avoiding operational confusion caused by duplicate control cards.

[0059] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 The diagram illustrates a step-by-step flowchart of a method for managing a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method may specifically include the following steps:

[0061] Step 101: Obtain the tag information of the wired controller;

[0062] The management method for the wired controller of the multi-unit device in this embodiment of the invention can be applied to software related to smart home operation. This software can be installed on a server or on client electronic devices, such as computers, tablets, mobile phones, etc.

[0063] A multi-split air conditioning system is typically a type of air conditioning system that allows one outdoor unit (outdoor unit) to connect to multiple indoor units (indoor units). Unlike traditional single-split air conditioning systems, which usually require a corresponding outdoor unit for each indoor unit, multi-split systems are increasingly popular in residential and commercial environments due to their flexibility and energy-saving features. Users can choose different types and numbers of indoor units, such as wall-mounted, ceiling-recessed, and ceiling-suspended, to suit different rooms and spaces. Multi-split systems typically employ inverter technology, which automatically adjusts the compressor's operating speed based on indoor and outdoor temperatures and user-set temperatures, thus saving energy. Each indoor unit can also be controlled independently, allowing users to set different temperatures and operating modes for each room to enhance comfort. Because only one outdoor unit is needed, multi-split systems save outdoor space, making them particularly suitable for residential or commercial buildings with limited space.

[0064] The combined use of a wired controller and a multi-split air conditioning system provides users with centralized control of multiple indoor air conditioning units. A multi-split system allows one outdoor unit to connect to multiple indoor units, and the wired controller serves as the user interface for interacting with these indoor units. The wired controller allows users to control all connected indoor units from a single location, adjusting settings such as temperature, fan speed, and operating mode. Each indoor unit can have its own wired controller, allowing users to set different temperatures and modes for each room. The wired controller provides an intuitive user interface, enabling users to easily operate the air conditioning system.

[0065] In this embodiment of the invention, different tag information can be set for different wired controllers. The server can obtain the tag information of the wired controller. The tag information of the wired controller can contain important data and indications about the device, such as the brand, model, serial number and electrical parameters of the wired controller. This information is crucial for installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

[0066] Step 102: Pair the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system;

[0067] In one embodiment, the step of pairing the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system may further include the following sub-steps:

[0068] Sub-step S11: Enable the pairing mode of the wired controller and the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning unit respectively;

[0069] Sub-step S12: When the distance between the position of the wired controller and the position of the indoor unit is less than or equal to a preset distance, the wired controller is paired with the indoor unit.

[0070] In this embodiment of the invention, the server can pair the wired controller with the indoor unit of a multi-split air conditioning system. Specifically, the pairing mode of both the wired controller and the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system is first activated. Then, when the distance between the location of the wired controller and the location of the indoor unit is less than or equal to a preset distance, the wired controller is paired with the indoor unit. The preset distance can be 5 meters. Those skilled in the art can set the preset distance to other appropriate values ​​according to the concept of this invention, and this invention does not limit this.

[0071] The distance between the wired controller and the indoor unit has a certain impact on the success of pairing, especially when using wireless communication technologies (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, etc.) for pairing. Ideally, the distance between the wired controller and the indoor unit should be as short as possible to reduce signal interference and attenuation, thereby improving the pairing success rate.

[0072] The communication method between the wired controller and the indoor unit depends on the type and design of the system. In traditional air conditioning or HVAC systems, the wired controller is typically connected to the indoor unit via a physical wire for signal transmission. However, in modern smart air conditioning or smart home systems, communication between the wired controller and the indoor unit may use wireless technology. Wired communication methods can include: analog signal transmission, which uses analog signals (such as changes in voltage or current) to transmit control commands. This method is simple and low-cost, but may lack precision; digital signal transmission, which uses digital signals (such as binary code) to transmit control commands. Digital signal transmission is more precise and has stronger anti-interference capabilities; RS-485 communication, a commonly used industrial communication standard that supports multi-point communication and is suitable for long-distance signal transmission; and Modbus communication, a common industrial communication protocol used to connect electronic devices and can transmit data over serial lines. Wireless communication methods can include: Wi-Fi, which uses Wi-Fi networks for communication and is suitable for smart wired controllers, enabling remote control and monitoring; Bluetooth, a short-range wireless communication technology suitable for short-range device connections, such as connections between smartphones and wired controllers; Zigbee, a low-power, low-data-rate wireless communication technology suitable for smart homes and building automation systems; Z-Wave, another wireless communication technology designed specifically for smart homes, emphasizing low power consumption and reliable network connectivity; and infrared (IR) communication, which uses infrared light for short-range communication and is commonly used for communication between remote controls and devices.

[0073] In addition, obstacles such as walls, furniture, and metal objects may block or weaken the wireless signal. Try to pair in an environment with no obstacles or few obstacles. Other wireless devices (such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, and other Wi-Fi devices) may also cause interference. Try to keep these sources of interference away when pairing.

[0074] After the wired controller enters pairing mode, it can begin searching for nearby indoor units. At this time, the indoor unit should also be in pairing mode, and the distance between the wired controller and the indoor unit should be within a preset range for the wired controller to detect the indoor unit. When the wired controller detects the indoor unit, an indicator light may flash or a pairing success message may be displayed on the screen. After successful pairing, you can try controlling the indoor unit through the wired controller to check if you can adjust settings such as temperature and fan speed normally. If you encounter problems during pairing, check if the power supply and connections of all devices are normal.

[0075] Step 103: After pairing is completed, a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit is generated, and the tag information of the wired controller is associated with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit;

[0076] In one embodiment, the step of generating a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit and associating the tag information of the wired controller with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit may further include the following sub-steps:

[0077] Sub-step S21: Set the control function corresponding to the indoor unit to the control card to generate a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit;

[0078] Sub-step S22: Set the tag information of the wired controller to the control card corresponding to the indoor unit, so that the tag information of the wired controller is associated with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit.

[0079] In this embodiment of the invention, after pairing is completed, a control card for controlling the indoor unit with a wired controller can be generated, and the tag information of the wired controller can be associated with the corresponding control card of the indoor unit. Specifically, the control functions corresponding to the indoor unit can be set on the control card to generate a control card for controlling the indoor unit with a wired controller; then, the tag information of the wired controller is also set on the control card to associate the tag information of the wired controller with the control card. Thus, when different control cards control the indoor units of the same multi-split air conditioning system, the control cards can be distinguished based on the different tag information by associating the tag information with the control card, thereby realizing the differentiation and management of different wired controllers.

[0080] Reference Figure 2This diagram illustrates the structural block diagram of the control card for a multi-split air conditioning unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. This example is applied to a home scenario, where the indoor units include indoor unit A and indoor unit B, and the home scenario includes a living room and a bedroom.

[0081] Both the living room and bedroom are connected to indoor units A and B, but because the tag information on their wired controllers differs, separate control cards are generated for the living room and bedroom respectively. Specifically, the living room wired controller is tagged "Living Room," generating control card 1 for indoor unit A and control card 2 for indoor unit B. The bedroom wired controller is tagged "Bedroom," generating control card 3 for indoor unit A and control card 4 for indoor unit B. Both the "Living Room" and "Bedroom" wired controllers simultaneously control indoor unit A, and both control card 1 and "Bedroom" wired controllers simultaneously control indoor unit B. Indoor unit A can be identified by the "Living Room" and "Bedroom" tags, and vice versa. This ensures that even when wired controllers control the same indoor unit, the tags can distinguish which controller is responsible for its network connection and control.

[0082] The indoor unit's control functions typically include basic operation and adjustment of the air conditioning system to ensure indoor comfort and energy efficiency. For example, temperature adjustment allows users to set the desired indoor temperature; fan speed control provides different fan speed options, such as low, medium, high, or automatic; operating mode selection includes cooling, heating, ventilation, and dehumidification modes; timer setting allows users to set the air conditioner to automatically turn on or off at specific times; sleep mode, an energy-saving mode that gradually adjusts temperature and fan speed to meet the comfort needs of sleeping at night; energy-saving mode that reduces energy consumption by optimizing operating parameters; air purification function; some advanced indoor units may have air filtration or purification functions; automatic restart, automatically restoring previous settings after a power outage; and fault diagnosis. Features include: indicator lights or fault codes to help users or maintenance personnel diagnose problems; remote control functionality, allowing users to control the unit via remote or smart devices if the indoor unit supports remote control; quiet operation to reduce operating noise and provide a quieter environment; self-cleaning function to automatically clean the internal components of the indoor unit, reducing the growth of mold and bacteria; multi-zone control, allowing each indoor unit to be controlled independently to adapt to the temperature requirements of different zones; humidity control, allowing adjustment of indoor humidity levels in some systems; and intelligent control, enabling advanced functions such as remote control, voice control, and scene settings via a smart wired controller or application.

[0083] Step 104: Based on the tag information, manage the control card associated with the tag information to manage the wired controller corresponding to the control card.

[0084] In one embodiment, the step of managing the control card associated with the tag information based on the tag information may further include the following sub-steps:

[0085] Sub-step S31: When a new wired controller is detected to be connected to the multi-unit device, the tag information of the new wired controller is obtained;

[0086] Sub-step S32: Determine whether there is a control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wired controller;

[0087] Sub-step S33: If a control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wired controller exists, then the control card is used as the control card for the new wired controller to control the indoor unit.

[0088] In this embodiment of the invention, the server can manage control cards associated with tag information based on tag information, thereby managing the wired controllers corresponding to the control cards. One management method is to deduplicate control cards. Specifically, when a new wired controller is detected connected to a multi-split air conditioning unit, the server obtains the tag information of the new wired controller; it then determines whether a control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wired controller exists; if a control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wired controller exists, then the control card is used as the control card for the new wired controller to control the indoor unit. This allows for the management of generated control cards based on the tag information of the wired controllers when multiple wired controllers are connected to the indoor unit, enabling the differentiation and management of different wired controllers and avoiding confusion in indoor unit operation caused by duplicate control cards.

[0089] In one embodiment, the step of managing the control cards associated with the tag information based on the tag information may further include the following sub-steps: grouping the control cards associated with the tag information based on the tag information, and merging control cards carrying the same tag information into the same group.

[0090] In this embodiment of the invention, the server can manage control cards associated with tag information based on the tag information, thereby managing the wired controllers corresponding to the control cards. One management method is to group the control cards; specifically, control cards carrying the same tag information are merged into the same group. For example, control card 1 and control card 2 corresponding to the tag information "living room" are in the same group; control card 3 and device control card 4 corresponding to the tag information "bedroom" are in the same group.

[0091] In one embodiment, the step of managing the control card associated with the tag information based on the tag information may further include the following sub-step: when the distribution network information of the wired controller is updated, the tag information carried by the control card is updated synchronously.

[0092] In this embodiment of the invention, the server can manage control cards associated with tag information based on tag information, thereby managing the wired controllers corresponding to the control cards. One management method is to update the control cards; specifically, when the network configuration information of the wired controller is updated, the tag information carried by the control card is updated synchronously. For example, when the location or name of the wired controller changes, the server can synchronously update the tag information corresponding to the control card.

[0093] This invention discloses a method for managing the wired controllers of a multi-split air conditioning system. The method involves: acquiring the tag information of the wired controller; pairing the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system; generating a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit after pairing; associating the tag information of the wired controller with the corresponding control card of the indoor unit; and managing the control card associated with the tag information to manage the wired controller corresponding to the control card. This allows for the management of the generated control card through the tag information of the wired controller when multiple wired controllers are connected to the indoor unit, thus distinguishing and managing different wired controllers and avoiding confusion in indoor unit operation caused by duplicate control cards.

[0094] Reference Figure 3 The diagram illustrates a step-by-step flowchart of a method for managing a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system according to another embodiment of the present invention. The method may specifically include the following steps:

[0095] Step 201: Obtain the network distribution information of the wired controller; the network distribution information of the wired controller includes at least one of the following: location, model, installation time, and name of the wired controller;

[0096] Step 202: Use at least one of the following as the tag information of the wired controller: location, model, installation time, and name;

[0097] In this embodiment of the invention, different tag information can be set for different wired controllers. The server can obtain the tag information of the wired controllers, specifically, the network distribution information of the wired controllers. The network distribution information of the wired controllers may include the location, model, installation time, name, etc. The server can use at least one of the following as the tag information of the wired controller: location, model, installation time, name. Simultaneously, the server also supports user-defined tag information, allowing users to categorize control cards according to their preferences, improving the system's flexibility. The tag information of the wired controllers can also contain important data and indications about the equipment, such as the brand, model, serial number, and electrical parameters of the wired controllers, etc. This information is crucial for installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

[0098] Step 203: Pair the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system;

[0099] In this embodiment of the invention, the server can pair the wired controller with the indoor unit of a multi-split air conditioning system. Specifically, the pairing mode of the wired controller and the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system is first activated, and then the wired controller is paired with the indoor unit when the distance between the location of the wired controller and the location of the indoor unit is less than or equal to a preset distance.

[0100] The preset distance can be 5 meters. The distance between the wired controller and the indoor unit has a certain impact on the success of pairing, especially when using wireless communication technologies (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, etc.) for pairing. Ideally, the distance between the wired controller and the indoor unit should be as short as possible to reduce signal interference and attenuation, thereby improving the pairing success rate.

[0101] In addition, obstacles such as walls, furniture, and metal objects may block or weaken the wireless signal. Try to pair in an environment with no obstacles or few obstacles. Other wireless devices (such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, and other Wi-Fi devices) may also cause interference. Try to keep these sources of interference away when pairing.

[0102] After the wired controller enters pairing mode, it can begin searching for nearby indoor units. At this time, the indoor unit should also be in pairing mode, and the distance between the wired controller and the indoor unit should be within a preset range for the wired controller to detect the indoor unit. When the wired controller detects the indoor unit, an indicator light may flash or a pairing success message may be displayed on the screen. After successful pairing, you can try controlling the indoor unit through the wired controller to check if you can adjust settings such as temperature and fan speed normally. If you encounter problems during pairing, check if the power supply and connections of all devices are normal.

[0103] Step 204: After pairing is completed, a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit is generated, and the tag information of the wired controller is associated with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit;

[0104] In this embodiment of the invention, after pairing is completed, a control card for controlling the indoor unit with a wired controller can be generated, and the tag information of the wired controller can be associated with the corresponding control card of the indoor unit. Specifically, the control functions corresponding to the indoor unit can be set on the control card to generate a control card for controlling the indoor unit with a wired controller; then, the tag information of the wired controller is also set on the control card to associate the tag information of the wired controller with the control card. Thus, when different control cards control the indoor units of the same multi-split air conditioning system, the control cards can be distinguished based on the different tag information by associating the tag information with the control card, thereby realizing the differentiation and management of different wired controllers.

[0105] For example, both the living room and bedroom are connected to indoor units A and B, but because the tag information of their wired controllers is different, control cards corresponding to the living room and bedroom will be generated respectively. Specifically, the tag information of the living room wired controller is "Living Room", and the living room wired controller will generate control card 1 for indoor unit A and control card 2 for indoor unit B; the tag information of the bedroom wired controller is "Bedroom", and the bedroom wired controller will generate control card 3 for indoor unit A and control card 4 for indoor unit B; the wired controller with the tag information "Living Room" and the wired controller with the tag information "Bedroom" simultaneously control indoor unit A, and the wired controller with the tag information "Living Room" and the wired controller with the tag information "Bedroom" simultaneously control indoor unit B; indoor unit A can be distinguished by the tag information "Living Room" and "Bedroom" to determine which wired controller is configured and controlled, and indoor unit B can also be distinguished by the tag information "Living Room" and "Bedroom" to determine which wired controller is configured and controlled. In this way, even if the same indoor unit is controlled by the same wired controller, the label can be used to distinguish which wired controller is connected to and controls the indoor unit.

[0106] The indoor unit's control functions typically include basic operation and adjustment of the air conditioning system to ensure indoor comfort and energy efficiency. For example, temperature adjustment allows users to set the desired indoor temperature; fan speed control provides different fan speed options, such as low, medium, high, or automatic; operating mode selection includes cooling, heating, ventilation, and dehumidification modes; timer setting allows users to set the air conditioner to automatically turn on or off at specific times; sleep mode, an energy-saving mode that gradually adjusts temperature and fan speed to meet the comfort needs of sleeping at night; energy-saving mode that reduces energy consumption by optimizing operating parameters; air purification function; some advanced indoor units may have air filtration or purification functions; automatic restart, automatically restoring previous settings after a power outage; and fault diagnosis. Features include: indicator lights or fault codes to help users or maintenance personnel diagnose problems; remote control functionality, allowing users to control the unit via remote or smart devices if the indoor unit supports remote control; quiet operation to reduce operating noise and provide a quieter environment; self-cleaning function to automatically clean the internal components of the indoor unit, reducing the growth of mold and bacteria; multi-zone control, allowing each indoor unit to be controlled independently to adapt to the temperature requirements of different zones; humidity control, allowing adjustment of indoor humidity levels in some systems; and intelligent control, enabling advanced functions such as remote control, voice control, and scene settings via a smart wired controller or application.

[0107] Step 205: Based on the tag information, manage the control card associated with the tag information to manage the wired controller corresponding to the control card.

[0108] In this embodiment of the invention, the server can manage control cards associated with tag information based on tag information, thereby managing the wired controllers corresponding to the control cards. One management method is to deduplicate control cards. Specifically, when a new wired controller is detected connected to a multi-split air conditioning unit, the server obtains the tag information of the new wired controller; it then determines whether a control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wired controller exists; if a control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wired controller exists, then the control card is used as the control card for the new wired controller to control the indoor unit. This allows for the management of generated control cards based on the tag information of the wired controllers when multiple wired controllers are connected to the indoor unit, enabling the differentiation and management of different wired controllers and avoiding confusion in indoor unit operation caused by duplicate control cards.

[0109] In this embodiment of the invention, another management method for the server is to group the control cards. Specifically, control cards carrying the same tag information are merged into the same group based on the tag information. For example, control card 1 and control card 2 corresponding to the tag information "living room" are in the same group; control card 3 and device control card 4 corresponding to the tag information "bedroom" are in the same group.

[0110] In this embodiment of the invention, another management method is to update the control card. Specifically, when the network distribution information of the wired controller is updated, the tag information carried by the control card is updated synchronously. For example, when the location or name of the wired controller changes, the server can synchronously update the tag information corresponding to the control card.

[0111] This invention discloses a method for managing the wired controllers of a multi-split air conditioning system. The method involves: acquiring the tag information of the wired controller; pairing the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system; generating a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit after pairing; associating the tag information of the wired controller with the corresponding control card of the indoor unit; and managing the control card associated with the tag information to manage the wired controller corresponding to the control card. This allows for the management of the generated control card through the tag information of the wired controller when multiple wired controllers are connected to the indoor unit, thus distinguishing and managing different wired controllers and avoiding confusion in indoor unit operation caused by duplicate control cards.

[0112] Reference Figure 4 This diagram illustrates a logic diagram of a management method for a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention. To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the embodiments of the present invention, the following explanation is provided... Figure 4 The embodiments of the present invention are described below:

[0113] Step 301: Set the tag information of the wired controller, including at least one of the following when the wired controller is configured for network distribution: location, model, installation time, and name of the wired controller.

[0114] Step 302: Connect the wired controller to the multi-split air conditioning system and pair it with the indoor units.

[0115] Step 303: After the wired controller is configured with the network, a control card for controlling the indoor unit is generated, and the tag information of the wired controller is associated with the control card.

[0116] Step 304: On the user interface, provide functions for filtering and categorizing tag information.

[0117] Step 305: When a new wired controller is detected and a control card needs to be generated, check if a control card with the same label already exists.

[0118] Step 306: If a control card with the same label exists, then use that control card as the control card for the new wired controller.

[0119] Step 307: Provide users with the ability to customize label information, and select or create custom label information when generating control cards.

[0120] Step 308: Establish a unified management backend for the wired controller, allowing administrators to view all tag information and associated control cards, and manually edit or delete tag information that is no longer needed.

[0121] This invention, in its embodiments, acquires the tag information of the wired controller; pairs the wired controller with the indoor unit of a multi-split air conditioning system; after pairing, generates a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit, and associates the tag information of the wired controller with the corresponding control card of the indoor unit; based on the tag information, it performs deduplication, grouping, and update management on the control cards associated with the tag information to manage the wired controllers corresponding to the control cards. This allows for the management of generated control cards through the tag information of the wired controllers when multiple wired controllers are connected to the indoor unit, thereby achieving differentiation and management of different wired controllers and avoiding confusion in indoor unit operation caused by duplicate control cards.

[0122] It should be noted that, for the sake of simplicity, the method embodiments are all described as a series of actions. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the described order of actions, because according to the embodiments of the present invention, some steps can be performed in other orders or simultaneously. Furthermore, those skilled in the art should also understand that the embodiments described in the specification are preferred embodiments, and the actions involved are not necessarily essential to the embodiments of the present invention.

[0123] Reference Figure 5 The diagram illustrates a structural block diagram of a management device for a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention, which may specifically include the following modules:

[0124] Tag information acquisition module 401 is used to acquire tag information of the wire controller;

[0125] The indoor unit pairing module 402 is used to pair the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system;

[0126] The control card association module 403 is used to generate a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit after pairing is completed, and associate the tag information of the wired controller with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit;

[0127] The control card management module 404 is used to manage the control cards associated with the tag information according to the tag information, so as to manage the wired controllers corresponding to the control cards.

[0128] In this embodiment of the invention, the indoor device pairing module 402 includes:

[0129] The pairing mode activation submodule is used to activate the pairing mode of the wired controller and the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning unit, respectively.

[0130] The indoor unit pairing submodule is used to pair the wired controller with the indoor unit when the distance between the location of the wired controller and the location of the indoor unit is less than or equal to a preset distance.

[0131] In this embodiment of the invention, the control card association module 403 includes:

[0132] The control card generation submodule is used to set the control functions corresponding to the indoor unit onto the control card, and generate a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit.

[0133] The control card association submodule is used to set the tag information of the wired controller to the control card corresponding to the indoor unit, so that the tag information of the wired controller is associated with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit.

[0134] In this embodiment of the invention, the control card management module 404 includes:

[0135] The control card grouping submodule is used to group the control cards associated with the label information according to the label information, and merge control cards carrying the same label information into the same group.

[0136] In this embodiment of the invention, the control card management module 404 further includes:

[0137] The tag information acquisition submodule is used to acquire the tag information of the new wired controller when a new wired controller is detected to be connected to the multi-split air conditioning unit.

[0138] The tag information determination submodule is used to determine whether there is a control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wire controller;

[0139] The control card determination submodule is used to use the control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wired controller as the control card for controlling the indoor unit by the new wired controller if a control card exists.

[0140] In this embodiment of the invention, the control card management module 404 further includes:

[0141] The tag information update submodule is used to synchronously update the tag information carried by the control card when the distribution network information of the wired controller is updated.

[0142] In this embodiment of the invention, the tag information acquisition module 401 includes:

[0143] The distribution network information acquisition submodule is used to acquire the distribution network information of the wired controller; the distribution network information of the wired controller includes at least one of the following: location, model, installation time, and name of the wired controller;

[0144] The tag information determination submodule is used to use at least one of the following as the tag information of the wired controller: location, model, installation time, and name.

[0145] As the device embodiment is basically similar to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and relevant parts can be found in the description of the method embodiment.

[0146] This invention also provides an electronic device, including: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the steps of the above-described management method for a wired controller of a multi-unit device.

[0147] This invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the above-described management method for a wired controller of a multi-unit device.

[0148] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0149] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as methods, apparatus, or computer program products. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention can take the form of entirely hardware embodiments, entirely software embodiments, or embodiments combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention can take the form of computer program products embodied on one or more machine-readable media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0150] This invention is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, terminal devices (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing terminal device to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing terminal device, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0151] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing terminal device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0152] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing terminal equipment, causing a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable terminal equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable terminal equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0153] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0154] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or terminal device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or terminal device. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or terminal device that includes said element.

[0155] The above provides a detailed description of a management method and a management device for a wired controller of a multi-split air conditioning unit provided by the present invention. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of the present invention. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. A management method for a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system, characterized in that, The method includes: Obtain the tag information of the wired controller; Pair the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system; After pairing is complete, the control functions corresponding to the indoor unit are set onto the control card to generate a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit; the tag information of the wired controller is set onto the control card corresponding to the indoor unit so that the tag information of the wired controller is associated with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit. Based on the tag information, the control cards associated with the tag information are managed to manage the wired controllers corresponding to the control cards; the tag information includes custom tag information, which is set according to user preferences; The step of managing the control cards associated with the tag information based on the tag information includes: When a new wired controller is detected connected to the multi-split air conditioning unit, the tag information of the new wired controller is obtained; Determine whether a control card exists that corresponds to the tag information of the new wired controller; If a control card exists that corresponds to the tag information of the new wired controller, then the control card is used as the control card for the new wired controller to control the indoor unit; Based on the label information, the control cards associated with the label information are grouped, and control cards carrying the same label information are merged into the same group.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of pairing the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system includes: Enable the pairing mode of the wired controller and the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system respectively; When the distance between the location of the wired controller and the location of the indoor unit is less than or equal to a preset distance, the wired controller is paired with the indoor unit.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of managing the control card associated with the tag information based on the tag information further includes: When the network distribution information of the wired controller is updated, the tag information carried by the control card is updated synchronously.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of obtaining the tag information of the wired controller includes: Obtain the network distribution information of the wired controller; the network distribution information of the wired controller includes at least one of the following: location, model, installation time, and name of the wired controller; The location, model, installation time, and name of the wired controller shall be used as the tag information of the wired controller.

5. A management device for a wired controller of a multi-unit air conditioning system, characterized in that, The device includes: The tag information acquisition module is used to acquire the tag information of the wire controller; An indoor unit pairing module is used to pair the wired controller with the indoor unit of the multi-split air conditioning system. The control card association module is used to set the control function corresponding to the indoor unit to the control card after pairing is completed, and generate a control card for the wired controller to control the indoor unit; and to set the tag information of the wired controller to the control card corresponding to the indoor unit, so that the tag information of the wired controller is associated with the control card corresponding to the indoor unit. The control card management module is used to manage the control cards associated with the tag information according to the tag information, so as to manage the wired controllers corresponding to the control cards; the tag information includes custom tag information, which is set according to user preferences; The control card management module also includes: The tag information acquisition submodule is used to acquire the tag information of the new wired controller when a new wired controller is detected to be connected to the multi-split air conditioning unit. The tag information determination submodule is used to determine whether there is a control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wire controller; The control card determination submodule is used to determine the control card as the control card for the new wired controller to control the indoor unit if a control card corresponding to the tag information of the new wired controller exists. The control card grouping submodule is used to group the control cards associated with the label information according to the label information, and merge control cards carrying the same label information into the same group.

6. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: A processor, a memory, and a computer program stored in the memory and capable of running on the processor, wherein the computer program, when executed by the processor, implements the steps of a management method for a wired controller of a multi-unit device as described in any one of claims 1-4.

7. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, A computer program is stored on the computer-readable storage medium, and when executed by a processor, the computer program implements the steps of a management method for a wired controller of a multi-unit device as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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